BENEFITS:

• VERY cost effective
• Makes life easier for broadcast radio professionals: quick and easy hardware integration
• Save time with intuitive, well-developed programming software
• Full feature set includes every RDS function most stations will need.
• Addressable – means multiple FM sites can be fed individually tailored data via a common distribution path (e.e. satellite).
• In-Band signalling option: DTMF decoder option for simple control without a dedicated data circuit.

APPLICATIONS:

• RDS / RBDS encoding for stations of all sizes (includes EON)
• Network Radio
• Local Commercial Radio
• FM Community Radio
• Temporary radio Services (RSLs)

FEATURES:

• A properly designed and implemented RDS solution for FM broadcasters
• Switchable MPX (Composite) loop-through mode
• Maintains programme reliability in loop mode – automatic MPX ‘pass-through’ relays
• RS-232 & USB control based on simple ASCII commands
• Optional traffic flag (TA) control via DTMF (In-Band Signalling)
• Powerful Windows based configuration utility for easy initial setup
• All user adjustments accessible from front/rear panel – no need to take the lid off
• Addressing – independent or common control of up to 255 units in a network
• Advanced weekly scheduling
• Define up to 99 different messages or link to an automation system
• Internal real-time clock with battery backup for correctly inserted clock-time facility
• External contact closure TA switch
• No special 19 kHz input needed – pilot tone recovered from the MPX signal

SPECIFICATIONS:

RDS Data Groups Supported:
PI – Programme Identification
PS – Programme Service
PTY – Programme Type
PTYN – Programme Type Name
AF – Alternative Frequencies
TP – Travel Programme
TA – Travel Announcement
EON – Enhanced Other Networks
DI – Decoder Identification
M/S – Music / Speech
PIN – Programme Identification Number
ECC – Extended Country Code
RT – Radio Text
RT+ – RadioText Plus (‘Tagging’)
TDC – Transparent Data Channel
IH – In House Application
ODA – Open Data Application
CT – Clock Time and Date
TMC – Traffic Message Channel

Output RDS Signal Amplitude:
Adjustable – 0.05 to 1.4 Volts p-p

RDS Signal Bandwidth:
+ / – 2.4 kHz (50dBc)

RDS Spurious Suppression:
> 90 dB

RDS Harmonics Suppression:
> 80 dB

MPX Loop-Through Voltage Gain:
1.00 (Guaranteed 2 Hz to 100 kHz)

Clock Reference:
Pilot Tone or Internal Generator

19 kHz Pilot PLL Lock Bandwidth:
Software Switchable +/- 5Hz or +/- 2Hz

Pilot Tone Level:
Minimum 110 mV p-p

Phase Shift Adjust:
0 – 180 Degrees in 9.5 Degree Steps

Signal Connectors:
Unbalanced, BNC

Data Connector:
RS232 (9 Pins D female), Bi-Directional

Noise Protection:
Three-Fold Level Sampling

Com. Speed:
Software Switchable 1,200 – 19,200 kbps

Com. Mode:
8 Data Bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit

UECP Protocol Support:
NEW! – Basic UECP support included

Power:
100 to 230 Volts AC / 7.5 Watts

Dimensions and Weight:
1-RU: 44x482x290mm Deep
1.75″x19″x11.25″ Deep
Weight: 1.8 kg / 4lbs

Computer Control:
All parameters can be accessed and modified under PC control (GUI software included). USB (front panel), plus RS-232 (rear panel). ASCII text-based command format

Warranty:
Three Year return-to-base warranty

Defining Specifications:
CENELEC EN50067

Approvals:
CE (EMC & LVD), RoHS

[PRODUCT INFORMATION Issue 0.2 – E&OE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.]