User's Manual

Innovator CU0TD-1/CU0RD-1 – CU4TD/CU4RD Table of Contents
ATSC Transmitter/Regenerative Translator
Instruction Manual, Rev. 1 i 10/19/11
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................1
Manual Overview ............................................................................................1
Axcera Numbering System Explanation .............................................................1
Assembly Designators .....................................................................................2
Safety ...........................................................................................................2
Contact Information........................................................................................3
Return Material Procedure ...............................................................................3
Limited One Year Warranty for Axcera Products..................................................4
System Description ..........................................................................................11
Optional Dual Exciter System w/Axciter Modulator Trays ................................14
Unpacking, Installation and Maintenance ............................................................17
Unpacking ...................................................................................................17
Installation ..................................................................................................17
Drawer Slide Installation ............................................................................18
AC Input Connections .......................................................................................19
Input and Output Connections ...........................................................................20
J11 Power Monitoring Connections .....................................................................22
Maintenance ................................................................................................24
Initial On Site Turn On Procedure.......................................................................27
Typical System Operating Parameters ................................................................28
Typical Problems, Indications and Causes in CU0TD/RD-2 or -3 Drawer ..................29
LCD Display and Front Panel LED Indicators ........................................................29
System Remote Connections to J12....................................................................31
LCD Front Panel Screens...................................................................................32
Operation Screens ........................................................................................34
Set Up Screens ............................................................................................41
(Optional) Innovator CXB Series Web Ethernet Interface Kit (1313100)..................49
(Optional) Innovator CXB Series SNMP Ethernet Interface (1313079).....................54
Circuit Descriptions of Boards in the CU0TD/RD-1 thru CU0TD/RD-5 Systems .........55
(A1) 8 VSB Demodulator Board (1308275) ......................................................55
Overview..................................................................................................55
Microcontroller Functions............................................................................55
Jumper and DIP Switch Settings..................................................................55
(A2) Digital Modulator (1316332) ...................................................................56
SMPTE-310 or ASI input.............................................................................56
Channel Coder ..........................................................................................56
Analog Output Section ...............................................................................56
Pilot Frequency Generation.........................................................................56
Voltage Requirements................................................................................57
(A5) ALC Board, Innovator CX Series (1315006 or 1308570) .............................57
(A6) Amplifier Assembly (1309621) – Used in the CU0TD/RD-1..........................59
(A6-A1) 2 Stage UHF Amplifier Board, 24V (1309608) ...................................59
(A6) Amplifier Assembly (1315008 used w/External Axciter Drawer or 1312566
used in all other applications) – Used in the CU0TD/RD-2 and CU0TD/RD-3...... 59
(A6-A1) 2 Stage UHF Amplifier Board (1308784) ..........................................59
(A6-A2) RF Module Pallet, Philips, High Output (1309580)..............................60
(A6) Amplifier Assembly w/878 devices (1312191) – Used in the CU0TD/RD-4 &
CU0TD/RD-5 ................................................................................................60
(A6-A1) 1 Watt UHF Amplifier Module (1310282) ..........................................60
(A6-A2) BL871 Single Stage Amplifier Board (1311041).................................60
(A6-A3) Dual 878 Pallet Assembly (1313170 or 1310138) ..............................61