Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Installation
- 3 Navigating the LCD Display Screens
- 3.1 Basic Operating Procedure
- 3.2 Starting Point: The Main LCD Touch Screen
- 3.3 LCD Display Flow Chart
- 3.4 Details of the Exciter Status Screens
- 3.4.1 System Status Screen
- 3.4.2 Transport Stream Status Screen
- 3.4.3 Adaptive Processing Board Status Screen
- 3.4.4 Digital Processing Screens
- 3.4.4.1 Modulator Board Status, Screen 1/2
- 3.4.4.2 ADC and DAC Boards Status, Screen 2/2
- 3.4.4.3 FLO FPGA Status, Summary, Screen 1/5
- 3.4.4.4 FLO FPGA, GPS & Clock Status, Screen 2/5
- 3.4.4.5 FLO FPGA, Transport Stream Status, Screen 3/5
- 3.4.4.6 FLO FPGA, SFN FIFO Status, Screen 4/5
- 3.4.4.7 FLO FPGA, MTI Status, Screen 5/5
- 3.4.5 IF & RF Processing Status Screens
- 3.4.6 System Control Status Screens
- 3.5 Built In Tests
- 3.6 Details of the System Setup Screens
- 3.7 RTAC Operating Procedures, Main Screen.
- 4 Theory of Operation
- 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- 5.1 Exciter Maintenance
- 5.2 Loading Software
- 5.3 Default Settings For DIagnostics Screens
- 5.4 Typical Settings for the More Critical Exciter Setups
- 5.5 Exciter Troubleshooting Flow Charts
- 5.6 General Troubleshooting
- 5.7 System Troubleshooting
- 5.8 Exciter Troubleshooting
- 6 Parts List
- Appendix A Exciter GUI Screen Captures

APEX
™ Exciter Incorporating FLO™ Technology
888-2604-001 March 8, 2007
WARNING: Disconnect primary power prior to servicing.
Returns And Exchanges
Damaged or undamaged equipment should not be returned unless written approval and a
Return Authorization is received from HARRIS CORPORATION, Broadcast Systems
Division. Special shipping instructions and coding will be provided to assure proper
handling. Complete details regarding circumstances and reasons for return are to be
included in the request for return. Custom equipment or special order equipment is not
returnable. In those instances where return or exchange of equipment is at the request of the
customer, or convenience of the customer, a restocking fee will be charged. All returns will
be sent freight prepaid and properly insured by the customer. When communicating with
HARRIS CORPORATION, Broadcast Division, specify the HARRIS Order Number or
Invoice Number.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the equipment and preform a visual inspection to determine that no
apparent damage was incurred during shipment. Retain the shipping materials until it has
been determined that all received equipment is not damaged. Locate and retain all
PACKING CHECK LISTs. Use the PACKING CHECK LIST to help locate and identify
any components or assemblies which are removed for shipping and must be reinstalled.
Also remove any shipping supports, straps, and packing materials prior to initial turn on.
Technical Assistance
HARRIS Technical and Troubleshooting assistance is available from HARRIS Field
Service during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time). Emergency
service is available 24 hours a day. Telephone 217/222-8200 to contact the Field Service
Department or address correspondence to Field Service Department, HARRIS CORPO-
RATION, Broadcast Systems Division, P.O. Box 4290, Quincy, Illinois 62305-4290,
USA. The HARRIS factory may also be contacted through a FAX facility (217/222-7041)
or a TELEX service (650/372-2976).
Replaceable Parts Service
Replacement parts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the HARRIS
Service Parts Department. Telephone 217/222-8200 to contact the service parts department
or address correspondence to Service Parts Department, HARRIS CORPORATION,
Broadcast Systems Division, P.O. Box 4290, Quincy, Illinois 62305-4290, USA. The
HARRIS factory may also be contacted through a FAX facility (217/222-7041) or a
TELEX service (650/372-2976).
NOTE
The # symbol used in the parts list means used with (e.g. #C001 =
used with C001)