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1. 44 20 MANAGING TIGER SHARK in 8 45 20 1 FIRST STEP COMPOSE THE TREE INTO THE TIGERSHARK REMOTE EDIT 46 20 1 1 ADDITION OF A SINGLE CODER 47 20 1 2 ADDITION OF A GROUP OF 85 222 22212021211210101313290 22222 55 52525 48 20 1 3 THE MNEMONIC IDENTIFIERS FOR SINGLE TARGETS OR GROUPS 49 20 1 4 SYSTEM TREE EDITING TOOLS iii 50 20 2 SECOND STEP THE WORK MODEP 0 0 1 1010101000 51 20 3 CONFIGURATION OF A MONO DIRECTIONAL COM CHANNEL nn 51 21 THE CONFIGURATION EDITOR WHAT IS AND HOW TO USE T JI I I II II 52 21 1 EDITOR OO i u u u uuu a 53 21 2 TYPICAL IMPORT EXPORT TASKS II I II aaa aa 54 21 3 EXPORTING ONLY SECTIONS OF A CONFIGURATION e 55 22 HOW TO CONTROL THE UNIT FROM WEB BROWESER creen nenne sane sns 56 23 STEREO GENERATOR INPUT 57 23 1 THE MPX SPECTRUM tnn n etra tvi Dietro edere ibo ined ti erlebt 57 23 2 VAHL 58 SAFETY WARNINGS ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA 23 3 CHANGEOVER ST
2. 29 16 4 SETUP THE SCHEDULE TIME AND DATES The Calendar zone allows You to set the date and the time the scheduler should execute the event s Selecting the drop down arrow next to the date fields will display specific Hour Minute Day Month Year menu The date or time interval may be picked from this menu Tiger Shark scheduler operates on a time matching basis It means at the beginning of every minute i e when internal clock reaches XX XX 00 Tiger Shark will compare the present time with all the scheduled event start times and will activate those events where start time match the current one The HOUR Menu provides the following options Single Hours Event launches any time clock hour matches the chosen one Time Interval Event launches any time clock hour matches every hour inside the chosen interval ALL Event launches regardless of clock hour The MIN Menu provides the following options Single Minutes Event launches any time clock minute matches the chosen one Time Interval Event launches any time clock minute matches every minute inside the chosen interval Star symbol Star symbol indicates that first minute digit 0 1 2 3 4 5 is not crucial so that the event Minute digit launches any time clock minute matches only the chosen second digit See next Examples 7 and 8 ALL Event launches regardless of clock minute EXAMPLE 4 ente erstes n em wo owe rar su enti PS 4 ALL
3. i Zu UM iE au UM Qui zu nn 4 711 a T hole A i T Hm E zu c zu n n an T E zn m i hole i I Zu i mu 711 ds zl b a lt 11 pap ja j a ce zt LT m 711 153 Let T UM lt a m he 9 L a a ix a T a T La i E zu feste n E A Waring message is showed to remind that you are deleting ONLY in the DataBase Manager so if you need to send information right now you have to Press SEND Warning Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION 90 e AXEL TECHNOLOGY 29 11 AF METHODS A AND There are two ways to transmit lists of alternative frequencies Method A and Method B In both cases the lists should include only those frequencies for the nearest transmitters and repeaters with overlapping coverage areas Generally speaking Method A is used when the list contains no more than 25 frequencies and Method when the list is longer for a maximum of 24 lists Method 15 recommended when splitting areas or when different programs are broadcast NOTE use of encoding method A or B is not explic
4. 124 35 6 RELAY OUTPUT CONNECTIONS iioc sabes u bae eet 125 36 APPENDIX CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTA X 126 37 APPENDIX C MPX BOARD JUMPER SETTINGS 133 37 1 JUMBPERSTEG OEBEND a I Li et 133 37 2 MPX CARD BLOCK DIAGRAM WITH DEFAULT JUMPER POSITIONS 134 38 APPENDIX D AUDIO INPUT CARD SETTINGS 136 39 APPENDIX FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE 137 45 5 1 MAKING THE UNIT READY FOR 2 1 1 1 00000006 137 25 52 PG OPEPFATION ua u T aa ilari 137 40 APPENDIX SIDECHAIN LOOPTHROUGH CONN MODES 141 40 1 SIDECHAIN MODE SUGGES TED ns det px petat ob 141 JSIdechane SING MOOO u Zl aia e tee MM ae 141 40 12 XO OC u ee ee eee 142 40 2 LOOPSTFHBOUGH MODE rent 143 41 APPENDIX G DESCRIPTION OF ASCII COMMANDS
5. 5 to 50 250 mA T for 230 Vac 500 mA T for 115 Vac 5 x 20 mm glass tube Timed slow blow 3 x RS232 optoinsulated or 2 x RS232 1 x 5485 option Serial Port 1 is replicated on Front Panel for easy connection 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 Baud Serial Port 1 supports dial up modems 10 100 BaseT Ethernet on RJ45 connector SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol UECP Universal Encoder Communication Protocol 6 02 SPB 490 TCP IP NTP Network Time Protocol dedicated ASCII protocol to interface to radio automation systems integrated Web Server dedicated Pc Control Software textual Configuration Editor Dynamic Buffer current audio source serial port activity alarms general Warning 8 optocoupled floating 8 Relays 2 x SubD 25 pin female EMI suppressed TA M S Dataset selection MPX routing control option input selection etc Current audio source 4 remote controls on IH alarm on main audio source floating BNC EMI suppressed 40dB 20 dB trimmer adj max 24 input 30 Hz 80 KHz 0 1 dB 0 03 96 gt 10 Kohm Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNOLOG SYNC OUT Connector Type Purpose Sync Out phase error active on Tiger Shark only SYNC IN Connector Type Sync In active on Tiger Shark RDS only MPX RDS amp MPX RDS OUTPUTS Output Connector
6. ZI SY ci N 000000 7 L Lc OUT i 1 AUX2 RDs Digital Input Input 204 e DESCRIPTION with power on light The power supply socket has an integral fuse drawer containing the AC power fuse and a spare both of the same value 500 mA for 230 and 110 Volts 24Vdc Backup Supply current required min 10A e Automatic Switching in case of Main Voltage Fault SERIAL PORT 1 2 see Appendix A for pin configuration PORT 1 Standard Serial Port optoisolated for e Communication with the PC Pc Control Software FirmWare upgrading upon by shifting of the FW UPGRADE ON switch on the front panel e Connection with an external 56k Modem UECP Data stream MC stream Port Setup Status Enabled Disabled Baud Rate Link mode is done by menu on Front Display Port Access Hights are configured from the PC Control Software in the Access Rights page COM port is replicated both on Front and Rear Panel Pay attention do not connect both at the same time PORT 2 Standard Serial Port optoisolated for e Communication with the Pc Pc Control Software UECP Data stream e TMC stream SYNCH IN Synch In Input is available only in the RDS version e t must be enabled from the Menu e Inthe Pc Software RDS SETTINGS Window put RDS SYNC to EXTERNAL e Inthe Front Panel Menu RDS MODULE SETUP gt RDS SYNC gt External Synch accepted signa
7. 19 kHz Sync tolerance 5Hz to lock 15 Hz to unlock pilot suitable level minimum 100 mVpp max 1 9 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX SIDECHAIN LOOPTHROUGH CONN An automatic switchover to internal oscillator in case of absence or low quality of external reference Signal is performed The level of the injected signal may be adjusted by means of the trimmer next to the corresponding BNC connector no software control is provided for this purpose This trimmer is factory preset for a gain of 0 dB unity gain MODES AXEL TECHNOLOGY 41 APPENDIX DESCRIPTION OF ASCII COMMANDS 41 1 OVERVIEW Tiger Shark can acquire text commands through its serial interface serial3 Extended Port by activating the Commands mode from the software or via web browser Tiger Shark accepts commands also via TCP IP connection port 15000 The session will be closed automatically after a 3 minutes inactivity period The ASCII commands string can be accepted also via SNMP sending to OID the Ascii Stringr string see MIB for further details 41 2 SYNTAX Each command starts with a unique keyword that identifies it a series of comma separators for the parameters of the keyword and if the command requires it a quoted ascii code 34 string of chars Blanks are allowed Keywords and parameters are case unsensitive Parameters should follow the sendi
8. 144 41 1 S VE oie cae ects Cu aa anes 144 41 2 INT dq HT 144 41 3 RADIO TEX MR 144 41 4 PS SO RO Ric 144 41 5 RADIO TEX PEWS CREE Seins 145 41 6 A PS eM 146 SAFETY WARNINGS ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA 41 7 Drop ee EE 146 42 APPENDIX H HOW TO USE RT RT IN TIGER SHARK 147 43 APPENDIX I UDP TCPIP SNMP HTTP NTP PORTS 152 43 1 BUG PL re 154 43 2 EXCELLENT RDS ANALOGIC SIGNAL QUALITY sese 154 44 APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB 155 44 1 CONNECTION PARAMETERS TO TIGER SHARK S SNMP 156 44 2 SNMP READ WRITE 5 156 44 3 DEFINITION OF GENERALSETTINGS 156 44 4 BEFINITIONOF MPXSELTINGSBRANER u s tia es 159 44 5 DEFINITION OF RDSSETTINGS BRANGH ii 160 44 6 BEFINTTION OFAUVBIOSETTINGS BRANGH uu uu l 161 44 7 DE
9. 35 2 2 JUMPER SETTINGS FULL HALF DUPLEX and LINE LOAD FULL DUPLEX MODE To set the RS485 port in Full Duplex mode move J3 j4 and J5 as in the picture here below toward the right side of the card J4 J5 Full Duplex DE HALF DUPLEX MODE To set the RS485 port in Half Duplex mode move J3 j4 and J5 as in the picture here below toward the Left side of the card J3 J4 J5 Half Duplex _ JO APPLYING A 120 OHM TO THE LINE Jumper J1 and J2 apply when close a 120 Ohm resistive load to the Lines connected to Port 3 and Port4 connectors Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PINOUT AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 35 2 3 Full Half Duplex RS 485 is designed in such a way that only one transmitter on a twisted pair can be active at a time With this constraint in the system shown in Figure 4a Box A can transmit data to Box B or Box B can transmit data to Box A but both can t transmit data at the same time This is referred to as half duplex A full duplex system on the other hand would allow communications in both directions simultaneously Full duplex systems can be designed using RS 485 but require two twisted pair cables running between nodes as shown in Figure 4b One twisted pair is dedicated to transmitting information in one direction and the other twisted pair is dedicated to transmitting data in the opposite direction Each system requires slig
10. AGC Gate 0 18 1 12 dBr 2 6 3 3 dBr AGC Speed 0 0 05 dB s 1 0 10 dB s 2 0 15 dB s 3 0 20 dB s AGC Max Gain 0 0 0 dB 1 40 1 dB 120 412 0 dB AGC Min Gain 0 12 0 dB 1 11 9 dB 120 40 0 dB AGC Linked 0 Unlinked 1 Linked Limiter Level 0 OFF 1 Level 1 2 Level 2 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL gt TECHNOLOG Stereo Enhancer 0 OFF 1 LOW 2 NORMAL 3 HIGH Auto Emergency Switch 0 OFF 1 Analogic 2 Digital 3 MPX Auto Emergency Time 0 15 1 25 119 120 8 Check Audio Presence 0 Disabled 1 Enabled Switching Time 0 5 seconds 1 5 minutes Work Mode Linear mode manual Linear Full range manual Clipper MPX manual Clipper MPX Safe Auto Clipper MPX Normal Auto Clipper MPX Aggressive Auto Log Clipper Safe Auto Log Clipper Normal Auto Log Clipper Aggressive Auto NODI Q DS O 44 7 DEFINITION OF DYNAMICSIGNALS DATA STRUCTURE a 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 5 Description Octet string dell intera struttura dati dynamicSignals 64 bytes See Appendix Audio Left In VUmeter Level see note 3 Audio Right In VUmeter Level see note 3 MPX Level VUmeter level see note 3 AGC Left Level 0 12 0 dB 1 11 9 bB 120 40 0 dB 240 412 0 dB don t care for TigerShark RDS
11. RW Description Octet string dell intera struttura dati mpxSettings 28 bytes See Appendix B MPX Level 0 9 0 dBm 1 8 9 dBm R W 240 15 0 dBm MPX Pilot Level 0 OFF 1 25 0 dB 2 24 9 dB CO 2 96 15 5 Pilot Phase 0 12 deg 1 11 deg z 24 412 deg MPX Preemphasis 0 OFF 1 50 uS 2 75 uS MPX Output Mode 0 Normal Mode 1 Test Mode MPX Mode 0 Mono 1 Stereo MPX Post Gain 0 6 0 dB 1 5 9 4 JJ AN z 120 46 0 dB MPX Sync Out 0 OFF 1 ON MPX Check Deviation 0 OFF 1 ON MPX Check Audio Presence 0 OFF 1 ON MPX Check Pilot Presence 0 OFF 1 ON R W Force Secondary input from GPI 1 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL TECHNOLOG o O z JJ 10 0 JJ 11 0 12 0 JJ JU JU JJ JU ip sp sp sp sp a fy ep 3 0 Check specific RDS PI 0 OFF 1 ON 44 5 DEFINITION OF RDSSETTINGS BRANCH rdsSettings 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 3 RO Octet string dell intera struttura dati rdsSettings 22 bytes See Appendix B 2 0 RAW RDS On Off 0 OFF 1 ON Add RDS to auxiliary MPX 0 OFF 1 ON RDS Level FULL RDS only OFF 0 0 mVpp 1 43 9 dB 1 5 2 43 8 dB 2 10 mVpp R W e 240 20 0 dB 240 1200 mVpp R W RDS Phase see RDS Phase in UEC
12. EXTENDED GENERIC On INTERNATIONAL LINK SET On END_EON_BASIC_SERVICES EON_AF METHOD Method Frequency_Map_1 Frequency 4 EON_AF 87 6 87 7 107 9 List End f END EON AF END ENHANCE OTHER NETWORK 1 END ENHANCE OTHER NETWORK 10 END DATASET 1 End Point 2 START DATASET 2 END DATASET 2 End Point 3 START DATASET 3 END DATASET 3 End Point 4 EMERGENCY DATASET 4 END EMERGENCY DATASET 6 End Point 5 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX B CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 37 APPENDIX MPX BOARD JUMPER SETTINGS The following picture shows factory jumper position on MPX output card i IC3 Je EET 2 37 1 JUMPERS LEGEND J2 Synch Input Input sources for J9 Split Relay Driver GPI 2 AUX2 Split Relay Relay 2 OUT uP GPI2 J8 J7 Bypass Relay Driver ___ Spl Input source for Relay MPX amp RDS Decoder Power ON MPX J 15 AUX 1 AUX 2 J3 Hw Bypass Source AUX1 AUX2 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX MPX BOARD JUMPER SETTINGS AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 37 2 CARD BLOCK DIAGRAM with DEFAULT JUMPER POSITIONS SYNC 19KHz SYNC OU OUT RELAY 3
13. GPI amp SYNCH BUS OUTPUT MPX 1 SYNC IN BUS OUTPUT e CLONE A LL m E TE 1 50 POT4 AUX 0 2 d to OUTPUT OO l MPX 2 lt SPLIT A LLI VE 2 m 5 8 GPI02 AUX uP GPI DESCRIPTION FACTORY NOTES COMMENTS PRESET Selects AUX1 AUX2 for summing onto MPX 1 output codi output J J2 Selects whether Synch is locked to an external MPX source AUX1 AUX1 input is selected as input to coder to an external MPX source AUX 1 is routed to MPX 1 output See also J7 J4 Selects AUX1 AUX2 or the MPX 1 output as source for AUX1 AUX 1 is the source for MPX amp RDS built in decoder MPX amp RDS built in decoder See also J10 Selects AUX2 or MPX for the MPX 2 Split output See Dae 22 C RELAY 2 Selectes AUX1 or for the MPX 2 Split output See RELAY 2 J7 Determines whether the Relay RE1 acts as Hardware HardWare In the event power failure AUX 1 ByPass in the event power failure or it is driven by Logical ByPass input is routed to MPX 1 output Input GP IN 03 J8 MPX Selects AUX1 MPX AUX2 for the MPX 2 output Split See MPX 2 output repeats by default HELAY 2 AUX 1 input NeTWork and in the event of GP IN 02 activation switch to AUX 2 input see J9 Selects whether RELAY 2 is driven by microprocessor uP Wu ee GPI or external Logic Input GPIN 02 activates Split mode MPX amp RDS Decoder
14. Single Year event is launched any time clock date year matches the chosen one ALL event is launched regardless of clock date year WEEK day option Event is launched on every selected week day Year Month and Day Menu are in this case automatically disabled 29 16 5 ENABLING AN EVENT Once You have composed a new event from the Edit Bar Enable option must be turned active YES see Scheduler view 29 16 6 UPDATING AN EVENT Once You have composed a new event from the Edit Bar and You have enabled it please click UPDATE button to schedule event i e make it effective Please note Update button stays disabled if event programming is uncorrect or incomplete 29 16 7 DELETING A SCHEDULED EVENT 1 Select click the event to delete from the Event Bars the event will be displayed in the Edit Bar 2 Select the DELETE button from the Edit Bar 29 16 8 EVENT PRIORITY When two or more events OF THE SAME TYPE overlap the priority is automatically assigned to the event with the highest order number e g Event 4 has higher priority than Event 2 EXAMPLE 1 Event 2 _ 7 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 The picture here above shows a possible daily programmation for 4 Event of the same type f i 4 PSN In this case only Event 4 is broadcast as programmed from 9 00 to 11 30 Event 3 is broadcast just from 8 30 to 9 00 Event 2 from 7 00 to 8 30 and Event 1 is keept unactive as it is comp
15. gt Analogue source on air Closing of 2 Relay gt Digital source on air Closing of 3 Relay gt Auxiliary MPX source on air Closing of 4 Relay gt Emergency Emergency BackUp source on air See Appendix for Relay Port pin out Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR INPUT CHANGEOVER AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 24 STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKING MODES 24 1 INPUT AUDIO LEVEL CONTROL input Input level control stage is actually based on two sub controls sensitivity adjustment fine tuning independent for channels Left and Right 12 SENSITIVITY Analogic m Right Gain applies to either analog or digital sources It may adjusted 12 dB 000 range with 0 1 dB step Default 0 dB i 0 dB ee Left Gain applies to either analog or digital sources lt may adjusted in 12 dB 1008F El range with 0 1 dB step Default 0 dB Sensitivity different for analog and digital sources it may adjusted in 0 1 dB JE ES steps Analog 15 dBm to 9 dBm Digital from 0 0 dBfs to 24 0 dBfs 0 0dB 0 0dB EI Two buttons allows to Return automatically to Zero RTZ level on Input L R Gains Input gains controls are automatically disabled when automatic Working Modes are engaged Clipper MPX and LogClipper see next paragraphs 24 2 SETTING THE OUTPUT PRE EMPHASIS Preemphasis Off 50 uSec 75 MP
16. option to Ads On generated Ads to Auxiliary Mpx enable RDS generation Rds Level Tick the Add generated Rds to Auxiliary Mpx iy uM amm Doc E option to enable the RDS generation on the Tiger D Shark while an external Stereo Composite MPX al Ego signal is routed to the output 120 120 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com RDS RBDS GENERATOR GENERAL SETUP Ge QAXEL 27 3 RDS PHASE AND LEVEL ADJUSTEMENT The RDS Level cursor regulates the RDS generation level between 43 9 and 20 dB where 0 dBm corresponds to 75 KHz deviation RDS modulator is turned off in the Off position For the TIGER SHARK RDS version only is available an RDS AMPLIFIER control which adds an extra amplification to the RDS output by 6 12 18 dB The related control is available on the Front Panel only RDS MODULE SETUP page This extra amplification helps in connecting the Tiger Shark to audio processors with input level for external RDS SCA sources set at 20 dB the following table lists the reationship between signal level and deviation Default value is 31 5dB which corresnponds to a D 2 0 KHz deviation 375dB D 1 0KH 81 5 dB D 2 0KHz _ 255484 De40KHz 23548 D 5 0KHz 221998 D 60KHz For the TIGER SHARK RDS version only the RDS level is expressed in m Vpp units as the level of the signal it will be mixed into is unknown Default level
17. 412 0 Fig 1 audioSettings 4 allAsdiogetiirgs 11 0 2 0 2 0 egcMaxGair 4 8 gcMinGair 15 0 egcMade 46 0 lim lerLeve 7 8 steven nhanrer sutoErergencyZwiich 9 6 wilcb gT Ro 10 0 checkAuczoPresegce 11 6 recovery d o 72 0 workMode 412 0 MIB Tiger Shark dynamicSignals 5 rdsCommands 6 alllynaricignals 1 0 lefiImLcve 12 0 rightinlevel 4 6 mpxLevet 11 9 agcLefiLevcti 5 8 agcRigrt svel 6 0 1 7 0 exieyrmelf gmalsl 10 152 exiernelZignalsd cxicras 1 154 exierralgigralsb workMoce ze eciac odipeiMude 15 9 LlH B tineMonth 17 6 Linonay 18 0 timeHosra 29 0 LimeMirales 20 8 Timesecoads 21 0 04 22 0 acliveP3 29 0 24 9 acl_vePTY 25 8 126 8 mox ilailwsFlags 27 0 WoxNevialion 20 9 29 0 fasiProleci 180 8 stercoruaoroff 87 0 timeSinchrorization 22 8 radipTexi 1 asScroll 2 asciiCeds rtZtvirg 1 8 psStviag 1 8 psReoet tiom 2 8 psChers 8 9 ps2peed 4 0 gtr zgCsd 1 0 9 0 116 0 111 0 117 0 112 0 114 0 1 33 8 validsourcesandtuf ter 81 B OIDs Object Identifiers are reachable beginning from level 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 of MIB Here below f
18. 7 3 FUSE REPLACEMENT The power supply socket has an integral fuse drawer containing the AC power fuse and a spare both of the same value BEFORE REPLACING THE POWER FUSE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TYPE OF FUSE FOR THE VOLTAGE TO BE PROTECTED USING WRONG FUSE TYPE WILL RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT PROTECTION Make sure that the power is switched off and the power cable is disconnected from the equipment a Open the fuse drawer using a small blade screwdriver ag b Replace the fuse located at the internal position c Push the fuse socket back into the original position a Perform the set up under static control conditions Static charges are likely to completely destroy one or more of the CMOS semiconductors employed in the unit Static damage will not be covered under warranty Basic damage prevention consists of minimizing generation discharging any accumulated static charge on your body and preventing that discharge from being sent to or through any electronic component Uninsulated dangerous voltage are inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock Always disconnect to AC Mains before removing the top cover Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS iy AXEL TECHNOLOGY 7 4 PROTECTION AGAINST LIGHTNING Should the device be put out of action due to being struck by lightning or excess voltage dis
19. 74 25 1 INFROBUETION u ee esse 74 25 2 OPERATINGMODE S I MED nel 75 26 STEREO GENERATOR MPX OUTPUT SIGNAL J 1 76 26 1 CONFIGURATION OF THE OUTPUT NORMAL PEAK 76 26 2 PILOT PHASE AND LEVEL MPX SIGNAL 76 26 3 MPX SIGNAL CALIBRATION THE POST CLIPPER 77 27 RDS RBDS GENERATOR GENERAL 78 27 1 BLOCK DIAGRAM RDS RBDS VERSION ONLY 79 27 2 GENERAERDSIRBDS ENABEING Us 79 27 3 RDS PHASE ANDIEEVELADJUSTEMEN Tan 2 ee ete ed 80 27 4 SOQURGE RDS VERSION ONEY paia 80 27 5 OR NOT UECP PROGRAMMING MODE uuu uuu uuu esee 81 27 6 CHARACTER TABLES FOR RT PS PTYN SERVICES i 81 28 IHE SIATIG RDSZRBDSQ uuu au Qua ied deti cula 82 28 1 SYNCHRONIZE INTERNAL CLOCK AND ENABLE 82 29 DATASET T CONFIGURA HON balla 83 29 1 INTRODUCTION CE 83 29 2 RDS GROUP CONFIGURATION SERVICES 83 29 3 EON PSN SERVICES IN THEDATASETT u ibt 84 29 4 THE PICODE PROGRA
20. MANAGING TIGER SHARK in GROUPS FEE AXEL gt TECHNOLOG ENG 20 1 1 ADDITION OF A SINGLE CODER Having placed the communication channel click right on ComChannel icon a new pop up menu will appear To add a new single encoder select Add New Encoder item and then select the Target version MPX RDS etc uw LocalHost EDIT MODE om Shark 229 shark RDS MPX RDS LIMITER Add New Encoder Add New Encoder Group d g Every time a new Target or a new Group of Target is added a special window Target Edit Manager opens automatically allows You to set two basic Target identification codes a Device Number 4 characters and a Group Number 2 characters It permits also to associate an identification label Target Name which makes target identification easier across the network The Target Name will be displayed next to the icon on the System Tree as well as in the Settings window in the Tiger Shark Remoter Please refer to paragraph THE MNEMONIC IDENTIFIERS FOR SINGLE TARGETS OR GROUPS Be careful not to assign the same Target name or the same Group name to two different devices Target Edit Manager Target Model Shark MLR Path Local Host ComChannel 1 Target Name Device Group ISharkTest 001 01 This is a briefing on principal T arget properties You can change Target name and address values Remember that changing T arget properties will cause relative da
21. N Live L Brown Supply cables should be laid in such a manner that one does not step or walk on them They should not be squashed by any objects THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED The chassis is always connected to mains earth to ensure your safety check your mains wiring and earthing before switching on 7 2 AC MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING 230 V 115 V BE SURE THAT THE UNIT IS SET TO THE CORRECT MAINS LINE VOLTAGE FOR YOUR COUNTRY BEFORE PLUGGING IT INTO THE WALL OUTLET The actual Mains voltage is indicated on the label stuck on the equipment closure Should the type of power at the operation location not be known please contact your dealer or electricity company c gt eniin 230WM rov fuse XXX MAT C1445 vov vA fuse XXX mAT If for some reason the unit is to be operated at a mains input voltage which is different to that as supplied you need to switch the voltage selector on the right side of the unit You also need to replace the AC main fuse according to information provided on the external label or on the Technical Specifications table at the end of this user manual CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AC MAINS CABLE BEFORE ALTERING THE CHANGE OVER SWITCH NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 8 QAXEL
22. RDS TIME OFFSET 12 00 11 30 40 00 11 30 12 00 END REAL TIME CLOCK End Point 1 START DATASET 1 Start of DataSet 1 commands group SERVICES SETUP Start of RDS Services group GROUP SEQUENCE 0A 0B 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4B 5A 5B 66 7 7B 8 9A 9B 10 10B 11A 11B 12 126 13A 13B 14A 14B ABB Y 1 2 3 User can specify codes separated by commas or all codes ALL identifier For Rds Only Targets it replaces line above If configuration file ends at this point and RDS plug is installed a Warning message is displayed as Dataset has not been defined If RDS plug is not present but further data have been entered up to on e of the following End Point these Data will be discarded Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX B CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX IN AXEL TECHNOLOG GROUP 1A SLC 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 GROUP 14A VARIANTS 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PSN_LIST 1 PSN 2 PSN 11 PSN values from PSN 1 to PSN 255 allowed EON 1 Enabled Disabled EON 2 Enabled Disabled EON 3 Enabled Disabled EON 4 Enabled Disabled EON 5 Enabled Disabled EON 6 Enabled Disabled EON 7 Enabled Disabled EON 8 Enabled Disabled EON 9 Enabled Disabled EON 10 Enabled Disabled END SERVICES SETUP End of RDS Services g
23. Select the Target Type and press WORK MODE You are using a Shark RDS this means you are using a RDS ENCODER Tiger Shark is also available with internal MPX StereoCoder This panel appear if you press in ComChannel_1 you can select and Set the connection parameter com port serial speed If you DOUBLE click in Shark_R_1 you open the connection Manager This is a remind about the connection information on the link COM2 38 400 BiDirectional Req Response etc etc When you press connect you obtain the connection with the unit A RED coloured light appears and Target Linked si showed plus all the information about the target type the firmware release and the firmware code Now press OK In the lower Right Side you can watch the Green Light mode Work This means that you are connected with Tiger Shark XEL Target Model Shark Path Local Hast ComChannel 1 Link LUM Link Properties 308400 Baud Bidirectional Response Identity Device one ALL Group ALL Configuration Manager Open Configuration Editor Connection Status Connection to Target established Target Type Shark ADS Firmware Versioni 5 9 1 Firmware Code YOGUSZBGAUDF O Click button to start Target s parameters navigation Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX H HOW TO USE RT RT IN TIGER SHARK AXEL TECHNOLOGY lt Axel Technology srl www axeltec
24. Tiger Shark Mpx Tiger Shark Mpx Rds Tiger Shark Mpx Lim Tiger Shark Mpx Lim Rds Tiger Shark Rds Group Tiger Shark Mpx Group Tiger Shark Mpx Rds Group Tiger Shark Mpx Lim Group Tiger Shark Mpx Rds Lim Group FIRMWARE 5 2 TARGET up to 32 chars it appears in the Navigation Tree of control software TARGET LABEL TIGER SHARKMK3 up to 8 chars it appears on target frontal display INPUT_SIGNAL Analogic Digital Mpx DIGITAL _RESOLUTION 16Bits 24Bits LEFT GAIN 12 098 11 9dB 0 0dB 11 9dB 12 0dB RIGHT GAIN 12 0dB 11 9dB 0 0dB 11 9dB 12 0dB ANALOGIC_SENSIBILITY 9 0dBm 8 9dBm 0 0dB 14 9dBm 15 0dBm DIGITAL SENSIBILITY 0 0dBFs 0 1dBFs 0 0dB 23 9dBFs 24 0dBFs SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY PASSWORD private up to 8 chars SNMP READ COMMUNITY PASSWORD public up to 8 chars SYSTEM PASSWORD up to 8 chars EXTERNAL PORT END GENERAL SETTINGS End of global setup logical group MPX SETTINGS Start of Mpx setup logical group MPX_LEVEL 9 0dBm 8 9dBm 0 0dBm 14 9dBm 15 0dBm PILOT LEVEL Off 25 0dB 24 9dB 20 0dB 15 6dB 15 5dB PILOT PHASE 12dDeg 11Deg 0Deg 11Deg 12Deg POST CLIPPER GAIN 6 00B 5 9dB 0 0dB 5 9dB 6 0dB SYNC_OUT Enabled Disabled MPX_MODE Mono St
25. gt EG ILS OFF gt LSN 1000 Music Speech MUSIC Decoder Identification ISTEREO STATIC PTY Traffic Programme DISABLED Traffic Announcement Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION 85 QAXEL 29 5 THE DI DECODER IDENTIFICATION DI DECODER IDENTIFICATION this pull down menu allows you to identify the kind of modulation Stereo Mono etc Stereo modulation is assigned to STEREO STATIC PTY while mono is MONO STATIC PTY Click OK Send to confirm or Esc to quit without saving 29 6 LINKAGE INFORMATION LA EG ILS LSN They are accessibile in the Basic Services panel Linkage Informations L OFF EG OFF ILS OFF LSN EENI Linkage information provides the means by which several programme services each characterised by its own PI code may be treated by a receiver as a single service during times a common programme is carried During such times each programme service retains its unique identity i e the programme service must keep its designated PI code and its AF Alternative Frequency list s but may change programme related features such as PS PTY RT TP and TA to reflect the common programme With LA 1 a service carrying codes TP 1 or TP 0 TA 1 must not be linked to another service carrying the codes TP 0 TA 0 Linkage information is conveyed in the following four data elements
26. upgrade has been done press EXIT It is preferable to don t touch or execute other operation into upgrading PC while the upgrade is in progress Sometimes the software seems to be freezed but it is still working Don t shut down the PC or disconnect the COM cable until the Tiger Shark Display comes back with TIME and WARNING light turns off FF Shut down the Tiger Shark move the upgrading switch back to OFF and restart the Tiger Shark 45 6 PART 3 SOFTWARE UPGRADE Same procedure is explained in chapter 13 but to easy the upgrade operations it is also reported here When required the software inside your PC to setup and program Tiger Shark can be updated with the latest available version Software upgrade can be performed on Windows environment Windows XP and Windows 7 are supported Before install the new software Tiger Shark Remoter please create a copy of the older folder of Tiger Shark Remoter Moreover it is suggest able to create a copy of all the managed connections via Serial or TCP IP as per picture below TCP IP BIDIRECTIONAL SPONTANEOUS RESPONSE Target Name PS LOCAL RS 232 192 168 099 139 1327 MODEM 38400 Baud TCP IP i N BIDIRECTIONAL REQUESTED RESPONSE No Packet Redundancy Default Group gt MAKE SURE A TIGER SHARK REMOTER PROGRAM IS NOT ALREADY INSTALLED on Your computer By passing from Sw rel 5 6 2 to the 5 9 4 the older Tiger Shark remoter must be remo
27. 12 bits 3 digits exadecimal code SLOW LABELING CODE 6 000 12 bits 3 digits exadecimal code SLOW LABELING CODE 7 000 12 bits 3 digits exadecimal code SLOW LABELING CODE 8 000 12 bits 3 digits exadecimal code END BASIC SERVICES ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES You may enter up to 64 groups picked up from the listed ones all except type 4A amp 15A You may enter up to 16 slow labelling codes in sequence regardless omissions or duplicates You may enter up to 16 variants once per value No duplicates permitted You may enter 1 psn Main PSN up to 11 PSN 1 Main 10 Eon PSN Each list may comprise up to 25 frequecies and List End must be at the end You may enter up to 64 lists Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX B CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX C AXEL TECHNOLOG AF_1 87 6 87 7 107 9 List End AF_64 87 6 87 7 107 9 List End END ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES RADIOTEXT pen A B Loops Text Max 64 RADIOTEXT_0 OFF 00 MESSAGE STRING 64 CHARS RADIOTEXT_15 OFF 00 RADIOTEXT MESSAGE STRING MAX 64 CHARS END_RADIOTEXT PIN PTY Day Today 1 31 lt gt 0 23 Min 1 59 lt ProgType gt NO PROGRAMME NEWS CURRENT AFFAIRS INFORMATION SPORT EDUCATION DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP MUSIC ROCK MUSIC EASY LISTENIN
28. ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES ALL ALL ALL ALL X ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF F I the PSN 00 scheduled in the example here above Event 1 will stay active just from 10 34 00 until 10 34 59 every day EXAMPLE 5 i Tre wm e wo ewe ta sa 07 12 ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF The PSN 00 scheduled in the example here above Event 1 will stay active from 07 00 00 until 12 59 59 every day As a specific minute indication is not provided see selection Tiger Shark will keep active the event beginning from the first hour indication that match the current one 7 clock till the first minute of 12 hour Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION IN AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 6 Eren Jun ew res wo Memo oo sat 7 0712 10 19 ALL X ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES vent 2 ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF The PSN 02 scheduled in the example here above Event 1 will stay active as follows 07 10 to 07 19 09 10 to 09 19 11 10 to 11 19 08 10 to 08 19 10 10 to 10 19 12 10 to 12 19 EXAMPLE 7 on e Me Wo rave to Enia PS z ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES x 0 io ALL ALL ALL ALL X ALL X OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
29. Access Rights er Rds Settings Ed static Ras amp Dynamic Rds GPS Mode WORKING m ENG PRIOR x Link Mode Unidirectional Borak m LocalHost p ComChannel 1 59 Shark MIR 1 no name settings Mox gt Audio Control e Access Rights Rds Settings amp Static Rds Real Time Clock GenPurpose 51 GenPurpose 052 GenPurpose 053 GenPurpose 054 services fain Main Network ER Eon Network 1 fon Eon Network 2 fon Eon Network 3 pre fon Eon Network 4 fon Eon Network 5 fon Eon Network 6 ER Eon Network ER Eon Network 8 GA Eon Network 9 fon Eon Network 10 GenPurpose 055 GenPurpose 056 eo Dynamic Rds Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com Linked To Channel Shark MLR 1 Serial 1 38400 Baud Unidirectional rep 00 Group 01 De CLOSE PANEL EON BASIC SERVICES Country Group Coverage Area Ref Code Pl 10 5 Loca 003 Program LSN Pin NO PROGRAMME TYPE x Link 1000 Program Service Date Hour 5003 Actuator OFF Minute PIN 0 PS The selected resolution is saved in the status file Panel ld Usr Local Chant SharkFulll StaticRds GenPurposeDS4 EonPs3 BasicEonServ AXEI v TECHNOLOG DISABLED DISABLED Ei gt OFF INFO SIGNALS Traffic Programme Traffic Announcement
30. Access Rights logical group User can modify access rights for these services of each Port Code Service Description PSN Enable Disable 00 Time Clock OE RDS Level 13 AF 14 EON AF 15 EON Control 16 Group Sequence 17 Request Message 18 Message Acknowledgment 19 CT On Off 1A Slow Labelling Codes 1C Dataset Select 1E RDS On Off gt 22 RDS Phase 23 Site Address 25 IH 26 TDC 27 Encoder Address 28 Make PSN List 2A TA Control 2B EWS 2C Communication Mode 2D Manufacturer s or Network Operator s Specific Command 2E Linkage Information 2F PS Character Code Table Selection 30 Encoder Access Right 3B Communication Port Configuration Mode 3C Communication Port Configuration Speed 30 Communication Port Configuration Timeout PTYN 40 ODA Configuration and Short Message Command 41 ODA Identification Group Usage Sequence 42 ODA Free Format Group 43 ODA Relative Priority Group Sequence Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX B CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX L a AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 44 ODA Burst Mode Control 45 ODA Spinng Wheel Timing Control 46 ODA Data 47 ODA Data Command Access Right for each Port NOTE For current port disable ALL services is not allowed User can specify service ID separated by comma simply tyoe NONE or ALL
31. Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR LIMITER STAGE CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 25 2 OPERATING MODES The LIMITER stage can be engaged at the user willing It comes before the traditional Clipper or Logclipper stages and its benefits are described at the following page Three LIMITER operating modes are available MODE OFF HIGH PROTECTION DESCRIPTION The Limiter stage is disengaged Protection is given by combined action of a Limiter and a Compressor stage Action range for the Limiter stage is around 1 to 1 5 dB In the event the input signal has a larger level range the Compressor stage helps reducing input level to the max one compatible with the Limiter stage This mode privileges audio quality low distortion in respect of increasing output density PROS even in the event the input program is affected by unexpected changes in levels by 3 or 4 dB such as those occurring in presence of switching between studios advertisement breaks etc there are no distortions on the output CONS output density can not be increased by more than around 1 dB LOW PROTECTION Protection is given by Limiter stage only Action range for the Limiter stage is around 1 to 1 5 dB This setting is very effective when dealing with signals exceeding the Clipper threshold by 1 dB max PROS output density can be increased with theo
32. Ca en en en en qe ca a L L I L ed I It le A I It 0 LUNI NR 10 cn E Co 3 e 0n en en a ILLI LL L ILL I l l mem UT T gt pp ie LI LI LI LI LI LI LI DIE Carpe TO IT LIO IA ILLI 11 1 1121 LL Too Oo Oo oT eren emen ener ani Mio et OOO Me Cr D oo YOON E CO PO 03 RK N button Arrange AFs create Method B AF list I R restore AF previous order Clicking RIGHT You can remove ALL frequencies from the highlighted list or from ALL the lists Lists containing at least one item i e not empty are shown blu color To remove a frequency from the list click LEFT and then drag it onto the trash icon alternatively il click Canc button By clicking with the Right button of the mouse on the skeltor trashed it s possible to delete only a list of AF Frequency Clear Selected Lists Then it s possible top selecrt the AF List to delete and pressing OK delete it Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY
33. GAIN AGC MODE 020 dB 01 0 dB LINKED GATE It sets the intervention AGC threshold It is rated in dBr with reference to an audio signal generating 100 96 modulation Default value is 6 dBr SPEED It sets the AGC action speed It is rated in dB per second MIN GAIN It sets the max reduction factor applied by the AGC stage to the input signal For example 3 6 dB means that the input signal will be reduced by max 3 6 dB MAX GAIN It sets the max amplification factor applied by the AGC stage to the input signal For example 2 8 dB means that the input signal may be increased by 2 8 dB at the maximum AGC MODE In UnLinked mode the AGC stage acts separately on the Left and Right channel and thus may compensate for difference in levels between them while in Linked mode both channels are subject to a unified control 24 6 STEREO ENHANCER CONFIGURATION The Stereo Enhancer stage compensates in a virtual mode for a stereo image partially corrupted or altered by the STL Stereo Enhancer There are 4 levels available Off Low Normal and High NORMAL It is recommended to set Low or Normal levels if a Stereo Enhancer is already provided in the audio processor the link between the audio processor and the Tiger Shark Lily doesn t alter in a strong way the original signal for example whenever they are linked NORMAL itch by a straightforward audio cable HIGH Axel Technology srl www ax
34. GENERAL ENABLING of every RDS Service Once You have configured PSN messages MAKE SURE the related Group Basic Services is checked on the Services Panel and included in the outgoing RDS Group sequence Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 29 16 THE SCHEDULER EVENT SCHEDULER Even en ope len Pend Row in Wo Tu we T Fr Sa Su nated T PS ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ES ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF NO ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF NO ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF NO P ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 5 N ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Eventi PS loxi sana OFF OFF OFF FF ves a Scheduler enables you to organize RDS broadcast on a round the clock daily weekly and monthly basis You use Scheduler to make Tiger Shark broadcasting changing specific RDS feat
35. LA Linkage Actuator 1 bit EG Extended Generic indicator 1 bit 1 2 3 ILS International Linkage Set indicator 1 bit 4 LSN Linkage Set Number 12 bits 29 7 TP TA MS CONFIGURATION amp THEIR REMOTE CONTROL Open the Basic Services page in the Main Network see also previous paragraph Traffic Programme Traffic Announcement DISABLED DISABLED TP Traffic Programme is a flag to indicate that the tuned programme carries traffic announcements The TP flag must only be set on programmes which dynamically switch on the TA identification during traffic announcements It can be set as Disabled or Enabled TA Traffic announcement identification is an on off switching signal to indicate when a traffic announcement is on air To enable it see next lines TA and M S status may be Traffic Announcement Fixed enabled disabled POSITIVE INPUT 1 Associated to relevant UECP command DISABLED Associated to the status of one of 5 inputs on ses Opto Input port or to impulsive commands 100 ms POSITIVE INPUT 2 duration applied to inputs 4 and 5 POSITIVE INPLIT 3 POSITIVE INPLIT 4 POSITIVE INPUT 5 NEGATIVE INPUT 1 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION 86 AXEL gt TECHNOLOG M S Music Speech is a two state signal to provide information on whether music Music speech or speech is being broadcast The
36. LABEL TO THE UNIT 27 12 SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS FOR 28 13 INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL 5 0 400 840 100000000000 4402 28 13 1 28 132 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 29 133 TWO DIFFERENT VIEW MODES 32 13 4 READING OUT THE FIRMWARE OODE 33 14 BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER DIRECT LINK 34 14 1 DIRECT LINK THROUGH SERIAL RS232 aknanka ekaan annaka EEEE EEEE EELEE aE anaana nnan 35 14 2 DIRECT LINK THROUGH UP LINK MODEM 2 02 0 0 00 00 0 600 0 0 012 1211 115 1 12825 200 35 143 CONNECTING A DIAL UP 36 14 4 DIRECT LINK THROUGH TCP IP nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnennnnnnn 37 15 MANAGING ACCESS RIGHTS TO THE ENCODER eene nennen I 39 16 HOWTO ASSIGN AN IP ADDRESS TO THE TIGER SHARK 40 17 GETTING CONNECTED THE CONNECTION 42 18 HOW TO SETUP A CONNECTION 43 19 HOWTO DISCONNECT FROM A
37. LINK THROUGH UP LINK MODEM LOCAL RS 232 Whenever connection to the Tiger Shark is achieved through two Dial Up modems y choose MODEM in the communication channel configuration windows ComChannel MODEM Connection mode Link Mode will be automatically set as bidirectional E Refer to the APPENDIX of this manual for physical connection between the Modem and the Tiger Shark at the Remote side Tiger Shark Serial Port 1 must be used for that purpose On the Tiger Shark Remoter software You must set the Serial Port used for connection to the modem and associated connection speed that usually is 38400 Baud for Pots PSTN modems and 9600 Baud for GSM modems You are also requested to enter a Modem initialization string SERIAL t selects the Pc Serial Port to be used for the connection from 1 to 255 In the event of an PORT USB modem check which virtual Serial port is automatically selected by the Pc SERIAL It sets the maximum Baud Rate for the selected Pc port By default the Tiger Shark Remoter SPEED will show the maximum value 38400 Baud The communication Baud Rate set on the Pc Control Software MUST MATCH the connected Modem Baud Rate INIT STRING MODEM SETUP Enter here the modem AT initialization string The Phone Number Tiger Shark Remoter offers two pre set strings The I C 4 shortest one at amp f amp kO amp cO amp r 1s2 255 usually fits PCI internal modems
38. MPX clipper itself This will result in an increased mean volume even if a slight distortion could appear with a out of band energy MPX Clipper Auto AGGRESSIVE AGC stage is engaged and input levels are automatically adjusted in order that large peaks 1 2 or 1 3 dB of amplitude will cross the clipper threshold and they will therefore cut off by the clipper itself This will result in an increased density even if distortion could appear with a consistent out of band energy LOG Clipper Auto SAFE AGC stage is engaged and input levels are automatically adjusted in order that only a small portion of that signal is clipped smoothly accordingly to a logarithmic curve Input Gain controls are also automatically adjusted by Tiger Shark LOG Clipper Auto NORMAL AGC stage is engaged and input levels are automatically adjusted in order that a medium portion of that signal is clipped smoothly accordingly to a logarithmic curve Input Gain controls are also automatically adjusted by Tiger Shark LOG Clipper Auto AGGRESSIVE AGC stage is engaged and input levels are automatically adjusted in order that a large portion of that signal is clipped smoothly accordingly to a logarithmic curve Input Gain controls are also automatically adjusted by Tiger Shark 24 4 HOW TO ADJUST THE INPUT GAIN ON MANUAL WORK MODES This section should be performed for both the analog and
39. Nominal Input Level Note Setup should be performed for both the analog and digital audio inputs The Tiger Shark will store your level settings for each input separately allowing you to switch between analog and AES EBU inputs without resetting the input level Note that there are different controls for calibrating digital versus analog audio inputs The Sensitivity Level Analog or Digital parameter sets the gain for both channels After adjustment peak indication hitting the Nominal Input reference point on the display or a little higher see picture here below is proper This corresponds to 10 dB system headroom lt further gain or attenuation is required the individual left right Gains can be adjusting using Input and Input Right controls An optimal calibration of Left Right input levels is displayed here below Left Gain Control Risht Gain Control Be aware that well defined audio peaks are achieved only with processed audio signals Otherwise no precise calibration of input signal will be possible After digital or analog input calibrating You may set the analog level of the composite signal on the BNC connector Please adjust the Post Gain MPX level controls until you reach the desired modulation level Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKING MODES QAXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 24 4 2 LINEAR FULL RANGE If a better headroom input dy
40. OFF OFF The PSN 04 scheduled in the example here above Event 1 will stay active only as follows 13 07 i e from 13 07 00 to 13 07 59 13 37 i e from 13 37 00 to 13 37 59 13 17 i e from 13 17 00 to 13 17 59 13 47 i e from 13 47 00 to 13 47 59 13 27 i e from 13 27 00 to 13 27 59 13 57 i e from 13 57 00 to 13 57 59 i e the star symbol indicates that first minute digit 0 1 2 3 4 5 is not crucial enabling the event any time the second digit is 7 SCHEDULING THE DATE Concerning the date You have several choices in deciding on how often to launch the events Specific days of the week e g MON WED and FHI Specific day days e g on 10th of March 2001 or on 13 of April whatever the Year is Every day every month on a selected day etc Selecting Week option will disable the Calendar option The DAY Menu provides the following options Single Day Event launches any time clock date day matches the chosen one Day Interval Event launches any time clock date day matches every day inside the chosen interval ALL Event launches regardless of clock day date The MONTH Menu provides the following options Single Month event is launched any time clock date month matches the chosen one ALL event is launched regardless of clock date month Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION IN AXEL gt TECHNOLOG The YEAR Menu provides the following options
41. OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES 5 5 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES vent6 Events 1 to 5 allow to broadcast two PS Sequences Ps Sequence 1 from PSN 01 to PSN 03 is the default one and is broadcast every day from 12 00 00 to 23 59 59 PS Sequence 2 composed by PSN 04 to 08 will be on air every day from 00 00 00 Midnight to 11 59 59 am As the time interval 00 00 to 12 00 is not preset by default you have to cover this interval by sequencing different Events with the same PS start PS End but different Hour intervals Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOG EXAMPLE 10 Use of PSN Stopped A very advisable PS programming should include fixed PSN i e 8 characters for the most of the time 90 and include dynamic PS sequences starting just every few minutes f i every 5 minutes In order to schedule such a programming PSN Editor panel should resemble the picture here below Note that last PSN speed of BBC ONE is set to Stopped as it is that PSN which should be displayed a long time PONN PROGRAM SERVICE NAME PSN SPEED THE NORMAL BBC NORMAL WORLD NORMAL SERVICE NORMAL PSN 4 BBC ONE STOPPED Scheduler window will resemble the following ens Peera n Jin per sem pes Wo owe var see Event 1 ALL X ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES ci PS 00 04 ALL 5 ALL ALL X ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF O
42. PORT 1 m O j 27 ei oral O R KL O O R O i jg AK O O F1 300mA AUTO FUSE 49V GND PORT 2 4700hm R BW se O R Onl BRKT se O O R Ob o ORK e O O R O O O The pins 3 4 6 7 9 10 12 and 13 are connected to optoinsulators polarized current limited 9 source through auto fuse and a 10 Ohm resistor is available on pin 1 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PINOUT AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 35 4 1 EXAMPLE ACTIVATION OF INPUT 1 BY CLEAN CONTACT GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 4 QOOOOOOOOOOQOQ 0000000000 300mA 9V GND TTL GPI 1 GPI3 GPI 4 0800000000008 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PINOUT AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY ENG 35 5 TIME SYNCH IN TIGER SHARK With Tiger Shark it is possible to set the internal clock time in 3 different way It is possible to use GPS NTP or UECP RTC Link Mode Bidir Spontaneous The status monitor for Time Sync is showed in the bottom bar of Tiger Shark Remoter or Web Server and SNMP FUNCTION ICON Function Enabled but Server Time not found Using GPS It is possible to connect at port COM3 a GPS Receiver for set the time As antenna GPS is suggest Axel Technology Sat Time S
43. See also J4 Determines whether AUX 1 is summed to MPX 1 output all time long or in a switched mode MPX 1 output all time long Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX C MPX BOARD JUMPER SETTINGS AXEL gt TECHNOLOG ENG J13 Selects NO Normally Open or NC Normally Closed contacts on RELAY R3 J16 Selects whether RELAY 3 15 driven by a microprocessor RELAY 3 is driven by Tiger Shark command uP GPI or an external logic input GPIN 02 microprocessor For Example Using this configuration in OUT1 Normal Operativity MPX RDS AUX2 n Switch mode AUX1 AUX2 Using this configuration in OUT2 In Normal Operativity MPX RDS n Switch mode AUX1 11 3 MPX CARD BLOCK DIAGRAM with DEFAULT JUMPER POSITIONS ONLY FOR TIGERSHARK R TIGERSHARK RDS CODER SYNC 19KHz SYNC oU OUT RELAY 3 8 SYNCH BUS OUTPUT MPX 1 SYNC IN BUS OUTPUT MPX 2 SPLIT MPX INTERNAL BUS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE IS IN 12 In this situation in OUT1 RDS AUX1 AUX2 OUT2 RDS Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX MPX BOARD JUMPER SETTINGS AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 38 APPENDIX D AUDIO INPUT CARD SETTINGS SETTINGS J7 J8 Ohm DEFAULT 600 Ohm 10 KOhm CIEN J7 J8 set the Analog input impedance J1 sets the Digital input impedance J9 J10 J11 enable Player whenever fitted and rep
44. com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL TECHNOLOG Note 1 This value indicates the local time offset and is expressed by the following encode MSB LSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Sign Local Time offset expressed in multiples of 30 minutes 0 1 Example UTC 1 h gt Offset 2 UTC 3 h Offset 38 For the daylight saving time setting it will accept only positive values bit 5 0 Note 2 This Value is a 32 bit datum without sign that express the number of seconds in UTC format starting from 01 01 1900 The format reflects what is possible to obtain from a time server SNTP Some operating systems javascript and others provide this information starting from 01 01 1970 in this case it is necessary to add an offset in order to report the information found in the destination format for Tiger Shark 2208988800 seconds from 01 01 1900 to 01 01 1970 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 44 4 DEFINITION OF MPXSETTINGS BRANCH Access to data of this area of MIB is only designed to Tiger Shark machines in FULL configuration For Tiger Shark in the RDS only version the reading of the following OIDs does not produce remarkable data moreover the writing access does not produce any effect to the regular working of Tiger Shark mpxSettings 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 2
45. f Analogic t Digital Digital Resolution C 15 Bit e 24 Bit In the General Settings panel of the Pc Control software You may select the primary source for the Tiger Shark stereo coder eanalog audio stereo input edigital audio AES EBU input eMPX pass through of an external Auxiliary MPX signal by factory default connected to AUX 1 input In the event of digital sources you are also required to set audio source resolution 16 or 24 bits sample Primary input audio source selection may be achieved also from eFront panel menu eWeb server General Settings page 23 5 HOW TO TURN THE AUTOMATIC INPUT CHANGEOVER ON OFF TURNING OFF THE AUTOMATIC INPUT CHANGEOVER STAGE Secondary Input To prevent the Tiger Shark from automatically switch over a back up source the event of fault of Primary source by silence detection set Secondary Input drop down menu in the Audio Control page to OFF TURNING ON THE AUTOMATIC INPUT CHANGEOVER STAGE Secondary Input OFF r DIGITAL MPs Audio Input Mask To get automatic switch over an alternative source select the alternative Secondary source from the Secondary Input drop down menu in the Audio Control page MPX stands for Auxiliary MPX input usually factory associated to Aux 1 input You also need to enable audio changeover from the Audio Input Mask in the Audio Control page AN Make su
46. for a global Enable Disable Current Port Port 1 PORT 1 ENABLED SERVICES ALL PORT 2 ENABLED SERVICES ALL PORT 3 ENABLED SERVICES ALL END ACCESS RIGHTS End of Port Access Rights logical group RDS SETTINGS Start of RDS setup logical group RDS ON On ADD RDS TO AUX RDS LEVEL Off 43 9dB 43 8dB 31 50B 20 1dB 20 0dB RDS LEVEL 0 000Vpp 0 005Vpp 0 010Vpp 1 195Vpp 1 200Vpp RDS PHASE 120Deg 119Deg 0Deg 119Deg 120Deg RDS MODE Uecp Compatible Uecp Extended RDS SYNC Internal External ACTIVE DATASET DataSet 1 DataSet 2 DataSet 3 DataSet 4 DataSet 5 DataSet 6 ALTERNATIVE DATASET DataSet 1 DataSet 2 DataSet 3 DataSet 4 DataSet 5 DataSet 6 ALTERNATIVE DATASET ON Uecp Command External Input 1 External Input 5 PS CHARACTER CODE TABLE SELECT No Control Characters Latin Based Common Core Iso 646 LANGUAGE CODE TABLE Latin 1 Latin 2 Cyrillic Greek Turkish Nordic Languages TA CONTROL GROUP 0 1 8 TA_CONTROL_ON_TRANSITION_GROUPS 0 1 15 TA_CONTROL_OFF_TRANSITION_GROUPS 0 1 15 EON_TA_CONTROL_GROUP_SPACING 0 1 8 EON TA CONTROL ON TRANSITION GROUPS 0 1 15 EON TA CONTROL OFF TRANSITION GROUPS 0 1 15 END RDS SETTINGS End of RDS Setup logical group REAL TIME CLOCK Start of RTC group RDS_CT Enabled Disabled
47. get the upper menu level Press Quit to get the upper menu level Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com FRONT PANEL OPERATION LN AXEL gt TECHNOLOG MAIN PAGE Time expressed in Hours and Minutes Date expressed DD MMM YYYY RDS Monitor Page DataSet Active PSN Active RADIO TEXT Active PTY Active INPUT Monitor L Audio Input Levels Monitor Page Signal Level LIMITER Monitor Page AGC Level LIMITER type Input Module Setup Mpx Module Setup Rds Module Setup Limiter Module Setup P Data Port 1 Setup Right Gain Left Gain Analog Sens Digital Sens Signal Input Resolution Post Clipper Gain Pilot Level Pilot Phase Preemphasis Mpx Level Output Mode Mpx mode Output Sync Rds Level Rds On Off Rds Phase Rds Sync Rds Mode Rds On Aux Work Mode AGC Gate Thr AGC Mode AGC Speed Stereo Enhancer Em Switch Limiter MaxPosGain MaxNegGain Port Baud Rate 12 dB 0 1 dB step 12 dB 0 1 dB step 15 dBm to 9 dBm 0 1 dB step 0 dBFs to 24 dBFs 0 1 dB step Analogic Digital MPX 16 24 Bits Resolution 6 dB to 6 dB 0 1 dB step Off 25 dB to 15 5 dB 0 1 dB step 12 Deg to 12 Deg 1 Deg step Preemphasis Off 50 uSec 75 uSec 9 dBm to 15dBm 0 1 dB step Normal Peak Reference Tone Normal Stereo Mono Left Input Output Sync Enabled Disabled Off 43 9 d
48. in an increased density In addition to a brutal cut user may choose alternative clipping modes described as LogClipper modes which perform a smoother clipping factor following a ogarithmic curve LogClipper modes also may be set as Safe Normal or Aggressive clipping modes depending on the kind of desired clipping mode 3 manual clipping modes are available 2 with no Clipper intervention one with Clipper intervention By choosing one of those modes Tiger Shark behaviour is identical to a traditional non automatic Stereo Generator Input Gain controls are in these cases fully user adjustable CLIPPING VS LIMITING In addition to Clipping THE Tiger Shark features a built in audio limiter While deviation overshoots are cut out by MPX Clipper fast changes in the input audio levels are normalized by the Limiter stage thus concurring to keep as much constant as possible the audio level at the MPX Clipper input Typically Limiter stage is proven helpful in presence of quick jumps in input levels such as those occuring when switching between different studios when switching from normal audio program to Advertisement spots etc 2 Limiter modes are available eee next chapter for further reference DESCRIPTION NOTES Tiger Shark behaviour is totally similar to that of an analog traditional stereo encoder There is no intervention Max output deviation is 100 kHz Input headroom
49. is a LocalHost finished You may run the physical connection to Tiger eds e ComChannel 1 Doubl lick the Ti Shark i Y t e icon Ou are going to Shark connect to for example Tiger Shark MLR 1 in the picture on the right The Connection Manager window will open that summarizes all connection settings and configuration In this example connection is done through TCP IP Port 1349 The Open Configuration Editor button open an off line configuration window for editing data to be uploaded into the Tiger Shark when connecting v Chapter Errore L origine riferimento non stata trovata Once checked the connection settings click CONNECT to establish the link with the Tiger Shark Connection Manager Target Model Shark MLR Path Local Host ComChannel 1 Link on TCP IP Link Properties IP 192 168 000 075 Port 1349 Identity Channel Four BBCONE Configuration Manager Open Configuration E ditor Connection Status Target Unlinked Click Connect to link to Target If Led is ON the connection is available on chosen channel If link fails a Target Data or a Com Channel setting may be wrong If the connection runs properly Red Light with associated Target Linked label will turn on Connection Status Target Linked Connect If not a proper message tells possible causes for connection errors wrong seria
50. order to easily edit modify it Once the editing task is accomplished the new configuration file can be easily exported to the file in order to make it effective This is the procedure to follow CSI With the Target connected in Bi directional mode click the IMPORT icon data transfer from the Target to computer will be engaged This could take from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on the link speed Once the import has finished the Configuration Editor window will display the current full Tiger Shark configuration starting from hardware data in out levels selected audio input etc and then showing RDS data for each DataSet Keys DS1 DS2 DS3 and DSA DataSet Alternative give direct access to configuration data of associated DataSet De select the Read Only Mode option Every time new file is loaded it is displayed in ReadOnly mode in order to prevent from accidental modifications Uncheck ReadOnly box prior to start editing the file Edit the file using the provided tools Pay particular attention to text layout Spaces punctuation etc Once finished editing the text click TEST tool magnifying glass CX to check correct text formatting in the event of syntax or typewriting errors relevant text line will be automatically highlighted in bold Appendix A contains full syntax of the Configuration Editor eClick EXPORT button ao the edited configuration file will be automatica
51. parameters and data described in the MIB Those parameters and data can be explored or executed by SNMP Manager Management Information Base that can be represented as a tree Data are described and grouped into a MIB iso org dod intermet pvivate enterprises 1 8 6 1 4 1 axel encoders 2 gersh rk 1 27295 generalSetiings 1 a lGemeralZettings 1 0 12 9 12 9 imowtCaimLeft 4 0 inouiGaiazighi 15 8 amaelog amp emsidiv ty 6 0 digila Sems iiviiy 7 0 axtevnalPovtFanctior rtcLocalTimeO0ffzet 9 0 vicDay ighiSav_agTine 10 6 lt 11 8 Serial fivewaveCode 13 6 firtwareVersion 14 5 wachinceNawe 15 0 15 9 17 0 rachinel ahel mpxSeitings 2 a lMpxSettings 1 0 2 0 1 pilotPaaze 1 6 precipaasis 5 0 ow p4zMode 4 8 pxMoue 7 0 postGain 8 0 9 9 checkMexDevial_on 19 9 checkMpxAudioPresemce 11 0 checkMpxPI LoTPresonce 12 0 farcesecokdary 12 B checkSpecRdsPI 14 0 piNurberTochceck 15 90 rdsSettirgs 3 allRdsgetiirgs 41 6 vusOnO0lf 2 8 adoRds IpAmxMpx 18 0 rdsLeve 1 0 rdsPhaso 15 0 psCharaczerlable 6 0 osChsraciecrTaolc2 7 0 8 0 activeNstaSet 9 0 allerraltivonalaget 18 9 altergatzvaDataSetiZo4rce 11 0 35
52. que personne ne marche dessus et que rien ne le pince en particulier aux fiches aux prises de courant et au point de sortie de l appareil Utiliser uniquement les accessoires sp cifi s par le fabricant Utiliser uniquement avec un chariot un support ou une table sp cifi par le fabricant ou vendu avec l appareil Si un chariot est utilis d placer l ensemble chariot appareil avec pr caution afin de ne pas le renverser ce qui pourrait entrainer des blessures D brancher l appareil pendant les orages ou quand il ne sera pas utilis pendant longtemps Confier toute r paration a du personnel qualifi Des r parations sont n cessaires si l appareil est endommag d une fa on quelconque par exemple cordon ou prise d alimentation endommag liquide renvers ou objet tomb l int rieur de l appareil exposition de l appareil la pluie ou l humidit appareil qui ne marche pas normalement ou que l on a fait tomber NE PAS exposer cet appareil aux gouttures et aux claboussements Ne pas poser des objets contenant de l eau comme des vases sur l appareil Ce symbole indique la pr sence d une tension dangereuse dans l appareil constituant un risque de choc lectrique Ce symbole indique que la documentation fournie avec l appareil contient des instructions d utilisation et d entretien importantes Avant de modifier le commutateur de changement de tension ou replacer le fusible il faut d brancher l appareil de la pris
53. sales department or to support department Contacts are reported below the board is coded as following CODE MODEL DESCRIPTION 3 Once the Ethernet board has been received it is possible by following the above procedure to install the Ethernet option and upgrade the Tiger Shark equipment Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK poem AXEL TECHNOLOGY ENG 45 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ETHERNET BOARD By following this procedure it is possible to install the Ethernet option on the Tiger Shark LITE equipment The installation is divided in two parts Part 1 Mechanical Upgrade Part 2 Firmware Upgrade Part 3 Software Upgrade 45 3 PART 1 MECHANICAL UPGRADE 1 Execute a backup of all the Tiger Shark settings BEFORE execute this upgrade The procedure is available at CHAPTER 21 and following chapters or press HERE to jump directly 2 ONLY once the backup has been done it is possible to go on Disconnect the equipment from power supply cord and other connected cables open the 6 upper screws and the 4 lateral screws as per figure 9 IT K ER n T Tat P AE ACE QE Sr ee P RT sy gt K s TE Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK A X E TECHNOLOGY ENG 4 To help rem
54. section and set the message in PS Scrolling Message It s static possible to set le Scrolling Repetition the Number of Character per Step Dynamic and the Scrolling Speed in the IH amp EWS amp TDC PS Scrolling ODA Please make sure PSN is enabled Basic Tuning group in the Main RDS SERVICE panel The Group is 0A DYNAMIC PROGRAM SERVICE SCROLLING DEA P5 Scrolling Message MHAE Scrolling Repetitions 1 repetition Mumber of char per step Scrolling Speed nal 1 Far proper operation of this facility a Default PS Event must be scheduled as always active in the Scheduler panel 2 The on air actual scrolling speed depends on the user s choice Scrolling Speed menu and on the rate of 05 Group Inside the broadcast group sequence Please refer to the Users Manual for details Send On Now WARNING if the PS is constantly changed as in the PS Scrolling mode it is possible that some receivers will display a mixture of old and new PS message on the same display In some cases no PS will be displayed at all This may occurs as message byte group order is not univocally recommended by the CENELEC RDS standard and strictly depends on the coder decoder physical implementation Neither the RDS encoder nor the car receiver are faulty In case of PS Scrolling selection we therefore suggest to choose low display speeds Services panel provides
55. signal on the basis of analogue digital stereo input As soon as Auxiliary MPX Pilot resumes it waits for 5 seconds or 5 minutes Recovery Time prior to STEREO GENERATOR INPUT CHANGEOVER ENG Auxiliary ALOG GP1 np logic input drives MPX onde ut ANA 3 input switching from Secondary Auxiliary to Analog 10 Digital stereo source Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR INPUT CHANGEOVER Ca TECHNOLOGY 23 9 HOW TO KNOW WHICH INPUT SOURCE IS CURRENTLY ON AIR ON THE FRONT PANEL Stable LED indicates selected and valid Primary source Blinking LED indicates that an emergency input switching has occurred and which is the Emergency source currently on air ON THE WEB BROWSER Function mode A green mask indicates selected and valid Primary source Analog Wor A red and blinking mask indicates that an emergency input switching has occurred and which is the Emergency source currently on air ON THE PC CONTROL SOFTWARE With the Tiger Shark unit connected in bidirectional way to its Pc Control software SIGNALS A green label indicates A red and blinking selected and valid Primary label indicates that an source WORK MODE CLIP SAFE AUTO emergency input switching has occurred and which is the Emergency source currently on air ON THE OUTPUT RELAYS GPO PORT Closing of 1 Relay
56. signal would permit MUSIC receivers to be equipped with two separate volume controls one for music and one for speech so that the listener could adjust the balance between them to suit his indivi dual listening habits Refer to Appendix A of this manual for OPTO INPUT interface pin out TA TP amd MS services are included in the Basic Services packet group 29 8 SLOW LABELING CODES Slow Labeling Codes as broadcast on 1A Group are typed in SLOW LABELING CODES Slow Labeling Codes in the Basic Services page SLC Data 12 bits SLCU 1000 Extended Country Code EIB SLC 1 Identification SLE unsupported SLE 3 000 Language Codes SLE 4 1000 not assigned So 000 nat assigned SLE E 000 For use by broacasters SEC EWS Channel ID Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION ey AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 29 9 ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES AF ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES FM FREQUENCIES MHz AF2 AF3 AF4 AF5 AF AFB AF Lists 1 8 AF 9 16 C 17 24 a coda JT CTI T Go 3 C AF 25 32 C AF 3340 C AF 41 49 C AF 49 56 C AF5764 The list s of alternative frequencies give information the various transmitters broadcasting the same programme in the same or adjacent reception areas This facility is particularly useful in the case of car and p
57. then insert the remaining leads carefully apply force to insert all the leads in the correct place Please check that the leads don t touch on condenser or on ground 9 Once the Ethernet port has been inserted the Ethernet port must be mechanically fixed to the chassis To achieve that into the kit has been provided a small plastic block This one must be inserted between the RJ45 and the chassis 10 Now insert the plastic block with the adhesive side versus the RJ45 connector Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK pgs L TECHNOLOGY ENG 11 Once the plastic block has been inserted the condition in the picture below must be reached 12 It is suggestable to fix the Ethernet board using a small quantity of hot glue directly over the RJ45 connector by reaching also the Tiger Shark chassis and over the lead of the Ethernet board ig x lt a j a ivo lt Z 4 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK ENG 13 Hot glue on RJ45 connector and plastic block to increase the mechanical strength 14 This is how the glue have to be applied over the RJ45 connector the glue must reach the equipment chassis as per picture below LIDIA LAW 2 NE NE NE M B IN 23 330307 TY Axel Te
58. to set edit properties of the highlighted event event type launch time and date etc 2 different RDS features PS PTY PIN can be scheduled Item Type menu allows You to assign a new event to one of these four features It indicates the specific RT PS PTY item scheduled f i PSN number 6 In case the Event is Ps Sequence field shows the first element of the sequence and Ps End field the last one The Calendar is a collection of menu allowing you to set a specific time and date or at a specific interval for the selected event Daily scheduling facilities are also provided It shows the general status of the event If not enabled the Event is not taken into consideration by the Scheduler application Once You have programmed a new Event Update button allows You to update it into Target and Scheduler table Event raws Deletes all the properties of the Event currently displayed on the Edit Bar It is cross referenced to PTY and PSN Editor so that it shows the contents of the item to be scheduled Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 29 16 1 GETTING STARTED Make sure that the clock shows the current time correctly Highlight the event to be programmed by clicking on the yellow field of Event raws the selected event will be loaded in the Edit Bar at the bottom of the panel Ps End Evert Rem Type res PS 01 Picture sh
59. transmitted information With the same philosophy Two packets Redundancy means each data packet is followed by two redundant packets Three packets Redundancy means each data packet is followed by three redundant packets etc As one may easily understand maximum link reliability is achieved by setting Four Packet Redundancy even if it involves a real payload connection speed which is one fifth of that selected in the Serial Speed menu Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com MANAGING TIGER SHARK in GROUPS AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 21 THE CONFIGURATION EDITOR WHAT IS AND HOW TO USE IT The Configuration Editor makes viewing or changing the Tiger Shark current settings easier as it allows you to edit a configuration file through an easy to use TEXT ONLY interface like Windows Notepad Complicated system parameter settings changes can be simply accomplished in a written mode through commands values provided in a textual ASCII way For example a simple PSN programming may be written as follows PSNAME 0 BBC ONE Normal PSNAME l LONDON Normal PSNAME 2 UK Normal Furthermore any operative configuration of the encoder input gain pilot level RDS messages RDS DataSet status etc may be saved at any time and recalled at Yr convenience You may also Import download the current configuration from Your target and eduplicate it on a new Target eprint out i
60. AGC Right Level 0 12 0 dB 1 11 9 bB 120 40 0 dB Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL TECHNOLOG 240 12 0 dB don t care for TigerShark RDS Stereo Enhancer VUmeter Level see note 3 Temperature in Celsius degree External signals 1 External signals 2 10 0 11 0 12 0 13 0 14 0 External signals External signals 4 External signals 5 Work Mode Selected Linear mode manual Linear Full range manual Clipper MPX manual Clipper Safe Auto Clipper MPX Normal Auto Clipper Aggressive Auto Log Clipper Safe Auto Log Clipper Normal Auto Log Clipper Aggressive Auto don t care for TigerShark RDS OMNO 15 0 Output Mode Selected 0 Normal Mode 1 Test Mode don t care for TigerShark RDS Target Year last two digit since 2000 Target Month 1 January 16 0 17 0 12 December 18 0 19 0 20 0 21 0 22 0 Active PS Active RT Active PTY Alarm Status Analogic In Digital In MPX In 24 0 25 0 26 0 n a Analogic In Emergency Digital In Emergency MPX In Emergency don t care for TigerShark RDS N pe 27 0 status flags see note 4 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL TECHNOLOG don t c
61. AGE BLOCK DIAGRAM nnnnnnnnen nennen nnne n nnn 58 23 4 HOW TO SELECT THE INPUT SOUR GE en 59 23 5 HOW TO TURN THE AUTOMATIC INPUT CHANGEOVER ON OFF 59 23 6 DEFINITION OF CHANGEOVER PARAMETERS AND TERMS 60 23 AVAILABLE CONTROLS OVER EXTERNAL AUXILIARY MPX 60 23 8 SUMMARY TABLE FOR CHANGEOVER i 61 23 9 HOW TO KNOW WHICH INPUT SOURCE IS CURRENTLY ON AIR 65 24 STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKING MODES 66 24 1 INPUT AUDIO EEVEEGONTEQGOL allea 66 24 2 SEITING THE OUTPU FPRFENPHASIS zl elia 66 24 3 SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE AUDIO WORKING MODES ee 67 ZEIT IITA ON dM EL LAU D A 67 24 4 HOW TO ADJUST THE INPUT GAIN ON MANUAL WORK MODES 68 244 1 mer LM LI eee 69 2442 IINEAHR SJ UBEE RANGE iiie onc Rueda inu te tica te 70 2449 CLIPPER MODE ou sma RENT 71 24 5 AGC STAGE SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS 73 24 6 STEREO ENHANCER CONFIGURATION uu uu li 73 25 STEREO GENERATOR LIMITER STAGE CONFIGURATION
62. Aux 1 input Input signal is considered as not valid if deviation exceeds 80 kHz for repeated times Changeover stage checks presence of audio part Main SUB in the external MPX applied by default to Aux 1 input Input signal is considered as not valid if audio part is lost Changeover stage checks presence of Pilot in the external MPX applied by default to Aux 1 input Input signal is considered as not valid if Pilot is not present Changeover stage checks presence of RDS modulation in the external MPX applied by default to Aux 1 input Input signal is considered as not valid if RDS is not present Furthermore if the PI box contains a valid Program Identifier code Tiger Shark verifies that source equals stated in the box If not the source MPX signal is considered not valid NOTE to disable PI check leave PI code 0000 This parameter permits to insert the reference to use for for Monitor Aux range from 9 dBm to 12 dBm in step of 0 1 dBm 23 8 SUMMARY TABLE FOR CHANGEOVER OPERATION SWITCHING FROM TO ANALOG DIGITAL Audio input Audio input ANALOG DIGITAL Audio input Audio input DIGITAL ANALOG Audio input Audio input Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com CAUSE FOR SWITCH Audio loss audio under threshold GP1 command Audio loss audio under threshold SETTINGS REQUIRED Input Selection Analogue Secondary input z Digital Check Audio Presence ticked All remaining che
63. B to 20 0 dB 0 1dB step 0 to 1 2 Vpp 5 mVpp step Rds Signal On Rds Signal Off 120 Deg to 120 Deg 1 Deg step Internal External Auto Uecp Standard Custom Uecp Extended Rds disabled Rds enabled Linear Mode manual Linear Full Range Man Clipper Mpx manual Clipper Safe Auto Clipper Norm Auto Clipper Aggr Auto LogClip Safe Auto LogClip Norm Auto LogClip Aggr Auto 18 dBr 12 dBr 6 dBr dBr Unlinked Mode Linked Mode 0 05 0 10 0 15 0 20 dB sec Effect Disabled Low Normal High Em Switch Disabled Analogic Digital MPX Disabled Level 1 Hi Protection Level 2 Low Protect 0 0 to 12 0 dB 0 1 dB step 12 0 to 0 0 dB 0 1 dB step Port Enabled Disabled 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 Baud rate Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com FRONT PANEL OPERATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOG Link Mode Data Port 2 Setup Serial Port Baud Rate Link Mode Data Port 3 Setup Serial Port Link Mode System Information Ind Address Temperature Ext Inputs FW Version FW Code Tcp 1 Addr Tcp Ip Port lp S Mask Gateway enabled the RDS version only set to 38400 Baud only with LAN option installed ENG Unidirectional Bidirectional Auto Bidirectional Req Port Enabled Disabled 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 Baud rate MonoD
64. CHANGEOVER 23 1 THE MPX SPECTRUM We assume signal is composed by three major components eaudio signal L and R channels epilot tone 19Khz eRDS signal 57Khz The stereo encoding process modulates double side band suppressed carrier the L R or stereo difference signal onto a 38kHz sub carrier Its side bands will extend by 15kHz At the top end this will be 53kHz Digital filter accomplishes all contents above 53 kHz are suppressed by the highest level This precise spectral management contributes to loudness since it ensures that no wasted energy is transmitted Please note that composite clipper does not degrade RDS signal quality because it is applied before the 19kHz pilot is added to the multiplex signal if the pilot was present at the composite clipping stage the third harmonic of the pilot caused by the clipping process will fall exactly on 57kHz degrading the RDS 18kHz Pilot Tone RDS Signal 1 6 20 15k 19k 23k OUR Freq Each component of MPX signal is generated digitally and therefore available the highest quality Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR INPUT CHANGEOVER AXEL TECHNOLOG 23 2 AVAILABLE INPUTS The Tiger Shark manages 4 input sources ea stereo analog audio pair ea stereo digital audio pair ean input for external MPX ean Mp3 Player on SD Card optional AN NOTE Mp3 Player replaces according to user requi
65. Connect the Tiger Shark front back SERIAL port 1 to that of the Host PC Please insert or remove the serial connector only with processor turned off A regular i e not crossed cable is required It is also possible to use a USB COM converter as Manhattan PL 2303 that converts the USB into a Standard port com Some new laptop and desktop pc s are not provided with COM ports D Turn the unit on E Make sure Emergency Led on the front panel blinks front panel display will be empty 45 5 2 PC OPERATION F Close all opened applications on the PC Such as Outlook Skype or Internet options During upgrade the PC must be unused by other operation or task or human control Access the Fw UpGrades inside the CD provided with the upgrading kit H Double click the file associated to the desired upgrade a TigerShark V592 Full Upgrade Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX E FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE LF AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY ENG NB to make sure of current version of Yr Tiger Shark please check the Firmware Version page from the System Information menu The following screen will be displayed mE EM EE 50 5 2 20 5 5 5 2 2 EM Copy in Clipboard KEY Version 5 3 2 Upgrade Firmware Push Connect Button to verify hardware c
66. D COMMUNITY PASSWORD public PASSWO BDZ up to 8 chara EXTERNAL PORT END GENERAL SETTINGS Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com HOW TO SETUP A CONNECTION PASSWORD AXEL TECHNOLOGY 19 HOW TO DISCONNECT FROM TIGER SHARK LocalHost e ComChannel 1 Shark MLR 1 NEW YORK TV TOWER settings Weg Mpx gt Audio Control To disconnect double click on the icon of the unit to disconnect from or double click on the associated Com Channel icon For example with reference to the picture double click on the Tiger Shark MLR 1 icon or the ComChannel 1 icon A message will appear asking to confirm disconnection Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com HOW TO DISCONNECT FROM A TIGER SHARK LE AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY ENG 20 MANAGING TIGER SHARK in GROUPS Dial Up Modem Device 01 02 Device 03 01 04 05 02 Device 06 Device 07 SATELLITE SATELLITE UP LINK DOWN LINK Device 08 Audio amp Data Audio amp Data Group 03 Device 07 Device 08 M Group 04 HUB SWITCH p Tiger Shark Coders can be managed accessed either as single Units or in groups To manage Tiger Shark in Groups You will need to assign each unit with a identification code composed by a Device Number and a Group Numb
67. DITOR SYNTAX AXEL gt TECHNOLOG PS SCROLL_0 Ps Scrolling Message Stopped Slowest Slow Normal Fast Fastest PS SCROLL_3 Ps Scrolling Message Stopped Slowest Slow Normal Fast Fastest END PROGRAM SERVICE SCROLLING EVENT SCHEDULER lt Type gt None PS PTY PIN PS SCR lt Start gt 0 59 End 1 59 Min 0 59 0 29 30 59 0 14 15 29 30 44 45 59 0 9 10 19 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 All O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 49 074 9 9 01 1 2 28 9 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 58 8 59 9 0 00 04 05 09 10 14 15 19 20 24 25 29 30 34 35 39 40 44 45 49 50 54 55 59 Even Odd lt Day gt 1 31 1 7 1 14 1 22 8 14 8 22 8 31 15 22 15 31 23 31 20 31 20 27 28 31 ALL lt Month gt Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec None ALL lt Year gt 1 99 None All lt Mo gt lt Su gt Off On lt Act gt Enabled Disabled Type Start End Hour Min Day Month Year Mon Sun Activate EVENT 1 lt Type gt lt Start gt lt End gt lt Min gt lt Day gt lt Month gt lt Year gt lt Mo gt lt Tu gt lt We gt lt Th gt lt Fr gt lt Sa gt lt Su gt lt Act gt EVENT 64 lt Type gt lt Start gt lt End gt lt Min gt lt Day gt lt Month gt lt Year gt lt Mo gt lt Tu gt lt We gt lt Th gt lt Fr gt
68. DS signal whenever present eAudio components L R and L R spectrums ePilot 19 kHz RDS and PILOT are fixed invariable parts in the MPX signal while Audio Components are variable ones To adjust MPX output level it is recommended to start with setting desired level for fixed components in the MPX signal Pilot and RDS and then adjust the variable part audio to get 75 kHz peak deviation STEP 1 Adjust Pilot signal level the MPX Pilot Menu recommended value 20 dB STEP 2 Adjust RDS signal level the RDS Level menu recommended value 31 5 dB this tone is related to a Fm 75 kHz deviation Pilot will cause a 7 5 kHz deviation 20dB and RDS will cause i Pilot and RDS levels are expressed in Decibel dB with reference to the Reference Tone 500 Hz 0 dB If a 2 kHz deviation 31 5 Db STEP 3 Once Pilot and RDS signals have been calibrated adjust audio component via Post Clipper Gain control until the deviation hits 75 kHz reference Post Clirrer Gain Al SB The 100 modulation level correspondent to 75 kHz with 0 dB Gain on MPX level control is indicated by the second point in the highlighted Zone see picture Post CliFFer Gain M E 75 kHz reference The third point corresponds to a 80 kHz deviation with 0 dB Gain on MPX level control Higher modulation levels will cause WARNING LED lighting on the front panel That LED indicates a modulation level exceedin
69. EVENT vie 104 29 16 7 DELETING A SCHEDULED EVENT 104 29168 EVENT PRIORITY lla iaia 104 29 16 9 SCHEDULER OVERALL EXAMPLES 105 29 17 CONFIGURING EON NETWORKS IN THE DATASET 1 8 107 30 DATASET 2 3 4 5 6 CONFIGURATION AND RECALLLA 108 30 1 HOW RECALL A DATASET ann ann ann ann ann ann ann nnnnnn anne nennen 108 30 2 SELECTION OF THE ALTERNATIVE DATASET a a 108 30 3 DIRECT SELECTION OF DATASET 1 TROUGH A DIFFERENT DATASET 108 30 4 CHANGE DATASET DEPENDING BY AUDIO SOURCE ie 108 31 THE DYNAMIC tala ee ua nr i ctu 109 31 1 IN HOUSE EWS TMC amp ODA SERVICES 109 31 2 MANAGING PRIORITY DYNAMIC PS SCROLLING MESSAGES 111 32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS u u umu cu Dive v aeu n ie o ee dev ua et sce wt 112 32 1 GENERAL aiar AL ar bcc ET 112 32 2 eee sgg MM 112 32 3 INPUTS OUTPUTS er mode ole ale ori rn ae 112 32 4 MPX DETECTOR meleste ae u mais aut 114 32 5 INPUPPPCHANGEOVEPR tud melde duos ci mule at ea dus Ado on hl 114 32 6 AUDIO LI
70. Extended Generic Link ntemational Link Set SYNC UECP m GPSM Mode WORKING Link Mode Unidirectional With 1280x800 resolution the navigation tree is on the left and looks like Windows Explorer That is very useful for people who must work with many targets and can use a high resolution monitor If you want you can switch between the two modes thanks to the icon on the top right INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL SOFTWARE 13 4 READING OUT THE FIRMWARE CODE Encoder Data ID Label Each Tiger Shark motherboard has its own univocal code named firmware code and composed by 13 alphanumeric characters That code calculated on the basis of the current version its manufacturing batch the firmware version and other elements must be noticed to the manufacturer in the event of installation of new services or options The firmware code is displayed on the Front Panel menu System Information menu Firmware Code and on the Pc Control Software General Setting panel see picture The Clipboard button copies the selected part of the picture to the clipboard You can then Paste it into any program that texts such as email Word docs etc Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE 14 BASIC CONNECTION A SINGLE CODER DIRECT LINK The Dire
71. FF YES Event 3 E ALL ALL ALL ALL X ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF PS Sequence from 00 to 04 will start every 5 minutes and after the first three items have been displayed once the last PS BBC ONE will stay displayed until a new Event starts Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 29 17 CONFIGURING EON NETWORKS IN THE DATASET 1 The Enhanced Other Network feature can be used to update the information stored in a receiver about programme services other than the received Alternative frequencies the PS name Traffic Programme TrafficAnnouncement identification as well as Programme Type and Programme Item Number information can be transmitted for each other service The relation to the corresponding programme is established by means of the relevant Programme Identification Linkage information consisting of four data elements provides the means by which several programme services may be treated by the receiver as a single service during times a common programme is carried Linkage information also provides a mechanism to signal an extended set of related services The Tiger Shark supports the following EON codes EON PI EON PS EON TP EON TA EON AF EON PIN EON PTY Linkage information will be also added For each DataSet You may configure up to 10 different EON Network ae Services m a Main Network ton Eon Network 1 bee t
72. FINITION OF DYNAMICSIGNALS DATA STRUCTURE 162 44 8 DEFINITION OF ROSGOMMAND S allea 165 45 APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER 170 45 1 PRELIMINAR Y CONSIDERA TIONSQ ua b 170 45 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ETHERNET BOARD 171 45 3 MECHANICAL UP GRADE ak 171 45 4 PAR FIRMWARE UPGRADE ssa aaa Eee 177 45 5 RIRMWARESEGRADE ua re uqa Qa ee eee lesa dalia 177 45 5 1 MAKING THE UNIT READY FOR 177 592 PC ORERATION m 177 45 6 PAPI 6 SOFTWARE UPGRADE Geen Eee ode 180 SAFETY WARNINGS ISTRUZIONI PER SICUREZZA 1 SAFETY WARNINGS ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA SAFETY WARNINGS CONSIGNES DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Rel 1 3 1 1 FOREWORD For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Warning Symbols should be read carefully Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor The manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual or through any mis operation or fault in hardware contained in the product is recommended that al
73. G MODES AXEL gt TECHNOLOG CLIPPER MODE CALIBRATION TROUGH PROCESSED AUDIO MATERIAL This setup procedure presupposes no reference Tone 15 available and that Tiger Shark 15 fed by the output of an audio processor properly adjusted As explained this external audio processor must maintain program peaks ceiling value corresponding to 100 modulation Furthermore it should add proper pre emphasis Three Clipper calibration modes are possible Protective Normal Aggressive Protective Clipper calibration is accomplished when audio peaks hit only the first two segments of the Clipper Zone This allows a very clean modulation without any audible distortion Normal Clipper calibration is accomplished when audio peaks hit the center point of the Clipper Zone This allows a good ratio between loudness and distortion Aggressive Clipper calibration is accomplished when audio peaks hit higher than the middle point of the Clipper Zone This allows a very loud sound REMARKS For a safer modulation audio peaks should never exceed the Clipper Zone Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKING MODES AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 24 5 AGC STAGE SETTINGS AND OPERATIONS AGC controls are grouped in the Audio Control panel AGC Control GATE der 15 der 12 der der 3 der SPEED 0 10 dB s 0 05 dbs 0 1 dB s 0 15 dB s 0 2 dB s MIM
74. G MUSIC LIGHT CLASSICAL SERIOUS CLASSICAL OTHER MUSIC WEATHER FINANCE CHILDRENS PROGS SOCIAL AFFAIRS RELIGION PHONE TRAVEL LEISURE amp HOBBY JAZZ MUSIC COUNTRY MUSIC NATIONAL MUSIC OLDIES MUSIC FOLK MUSIC DOCUMENTARY ALARM TEST ALARM PTYN MSG Max 8 characters PTY 0 Day Hour Min ProgType PIT YN MSG PIN 31 Day Hour Min ProgType PTYN MSG END PIN PTY PROGRAM SERVICE NAMES DEFAULT PS 0 59 PSNAME 0 PsName00 1 Stopped Slowest Slow Normal Fast Fastest PSNAME 59 PsName00 Stopped Slowest Slow Normal Fast Fastest END PROGRAM SERVICE NAMES PROGRAM SERVICE SCROLLING 9 I I I I Fach text in inverted commas exceeding 64 characters will be truncated and a warning message will be generated You may enter up to 16 messages A B flag and loops are explained in UECP Standard SBB 490 rev 6 02 pad 32 1 PTYN exceeding 8 characters will be truncated and a warning message will be generated You may enter up to 32 Pin PTY items 11 u PsName messages exceeding 8 characters will be truncated and a warning message will be generated You may enter up to 32 PsName itens 12 PsScrolling messages exceeding 32 characters will be truncated and a warning message will be generated You may enter up to 4 messagges Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX B CONFIGURATION E
75. IN 00 black screen at the upper left corner of the Tiger Shark Remoter screen DATE EXTERNAL HARDWARE INPUTS 04 06 02 Il 0 I2 0 14 0 15 0 The contents shown in the next pages refers either to the Tiger Shark in RDS version only or to the Tiger Shark in the LIM MPX RDS version Anyway there are differences between the versions In the version RDS only you may magnify the ouput level by 6 12 o 18 dB extra amplification in addition to the regular level controlled by the RDS LEVEL menu Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com RDS RBDS GENERATOR GENERAL SETUP AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 27 1 BLOCK DIAGRAM RDS RBDS VERSION ONLY Up X U RDS 2 T n Level Phase Extra Gain RDS T 0 6 12 18 dB Generator AN UN XD 11 itis the RDS AMPLIFIER control which adds an extra amplification to the RDS output by 6 12 18 The related control is available on the Front Panel only RDS MODULE SETUP page This extra amplification helps in connecting the Tiger Shark to audio processors with input level for external RDS SCA sources set at 20 dB 27 2 GENERAL RDS RBDS ENABLING LocalHost 2 ComChannel 1 Shark 1 rai vettings Wap Mpx gt Audio Control Access Rights eri Ped Static Eds Dynamic Eds Open RDS SETTINGS windows from the Main three Rds Signal In the relevant panel check Rds
76. In the Settings panel there is an ID label for the connected target Pn to be confused with the target name It is editable both from a iii he field pointed in figure GENERAL SETTINGS PAGE and from D Label SHARKMK3 the Configuration Editor in GENERAL_SETTINGS section and i shown on the front display Copy Fw Code to Clipboard Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com FRONT PANEL OPERATION ca AXEL gt TECHNOLOG ENG 12 SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS FOR CONTROL ERE T7 SERIAL 3 Control Software HUB SWITCH Satellite Rs232 Stream UECP Target Address Manager RDS Services TMC CT etc Time synchronization from GPS ASCII interface to radio atomation IP connection PC Control Software Web Browser TOR UECP a TMC CT etc SERIAL 2 PC Control Software Satellite 232 Monodirectional connection Stream for RDS or Falcon Remote Managing UECP Target Address Manager RDS Services TMC CT etc SERIAL 1 Modem Firmware Upgrade PC Control Software UECP 13 INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL SOFTWARE 13 1 INTRODUCTION The Tiger Shark Remoter is a powerful and reliable software running on Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and XP Vista Seven platforms and specially conceived for equipment remote direct programming and control The Tiger S
77. LACK RT OK RIPLIS ERROR 18 4 1 7 11 SYNTAX ERROR 1 0K 1 1 4 0 4 1 7 11 OK 1 1 4 0 4 1 7 11 Connesso a 01 33 46 Riev aut 3840084149 SCORR Maiusc Acquisisi Eco stampante Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX H HOW TO USE RT RT IN TIGER SHARK AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY ENG 43 APPENDIX I UDP TCPIP SNMP HTTP NTP PORTS From Tiger Shark Release 5 9 0 Features list UDP full support available in the Tiger Shark Remoter Communication System No Packet Redundancy v Default M Target 1 192 168 000 020 1327 FasEdt From the release 5 9 0 is available the UDP Unidirectional connection and the LAN Data Base support UDP encoders grouping Target Address manager with TCP IP support 9 192 168 000 020 Connect to Target EP Reset All Target Data a Reset Al Target Data Reset DataSet 1 Reset DataSet msn Target Address Ill supports now remote encoders addressing configuration in TCP IP It s now possible change every configuration data remotely even the main IP Address through TCP IP Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX I udp tcpip snmp http ntp ports AXEL gt TECHN Improved the Configuration setup speed in all unidirectional communications All six datasets are configurable in about 20 seconds against 35 seconds required in the previous rele
78. LIM RDS Firmware Ver 5 1 Connection Speed 38400 baud Now you can change Target values by editing fields and clicking Send Data When you have finished choose Quit Too Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com HOW TO ASSIGN AN IP ADDRESS TO THE TIGER SHARK AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY Tiger Shark presents the following default settings Address 192 168 000 020 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 000 IP Pot 197 00 1327 Enter new settings relevant fields For example picture above shows Tiger Shark programming with address 192 168 0 64 SubNet Mask 255 255 255 0 and Port 1336 Click SEND DATA to up load new settings into Tiger Shark memory Before disconnecting from the Target it is advisable to check integrity and consistency of loaded data using the Reload Data function which access the Tiger Shark memory and shows its actual content Once the task is finished click Quit You may always check current IP settings from the front panel menu on the Tiger Shark SYSTEM INFORMATION submenu Tcp lp Address Tcp lp Port and Tcp Ip S Mask NOTE refer to UECP normative for the use of ID List and Group List fields Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com HOW TO ASSIGN AN IP ADDRESS TO THE TIGER SHARK AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 17 GETTING CONNECTED THE CONNECTION MANAGER Lu the configuration of Communication Channel
79. M IDENTIFIER uuu u UE a ii 85 29 4 1 THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIER CODE IN THE RDS MODE 85 29 4 2 THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIER CODE IN THE RBDS 85 29 5 THE DI DECODER IDENTIFICATION a u u uu use a 86 29 6 LINKAGE INFORMATION EG ILS 15 86 29 7 TA MS CONFIGURATION amp THEIR REMOTE CONTROL 86 29 8 SLOW LABELING CODES aaa 87 29 9 ALTERNATIVE FREQUENGIES TAR 88 29 10 HOW TO GOMPOSEBAFLISTS ie 89 29311 ANI TODDS 91 2312 RADIOTEXT PANEL CEU 93 2918 PINs PTY SERVICES see M 94 29 14 PROGRAM SERVICE NAME 96 2915 VARIABLE PS BASIC OPERATION en 97 29 15b SEQUEING EO tar ilaele aaa 97 29132 ai E eu cael uu amu pu eu aaa 98 29 106 e 99 2900 GETING STARTE unun ili illo nie ni aiuola ee A MI A 101 294102 SEEECTINGANTIEWMTYPE minuna ua AUI A 101 2910 9 SELECHNG THE TEN NUMBER unun IRA I A 101 29104 SETUP THE SCHEDULE TIME AND DATES iii iib S 102 29 109 ENABONGAN EVEN T a la 104 SAFETY WARNINGS ISTRUZIONI PER LA SICUREZZA 29 16 6 UPDATINGAN
80. MITER cie mede un a nube Augue cmo abu nee 114 32 7 GENERAL OR uy da saa aa naa as Un tin 115 32 8 RDS RBDSENGODING zie coetu tus k u ale 115 32 9 RDS RBDS ENCODING 8 PROGRAMMING iii 116 3210 jJEREMOTE CONTROL s su onu le 116 3211 SOFIWARE m ee IM E AA ME 117 33 WARR RAN lla nta 117 34 DECLARATION OF ROHS CONFORMITY INTERNATIONALL 117 35 APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PINOUI A 118 35 1 5232 CONNECTION AND PINOUT En Wi ieee uuu e vea ED Raa ve 118 35 2 RS485 CONNECTION AND PINOUT iiie Re En eoe o we Ex uo nee ve YD ah 118 COPA T MEP LG IUE VULP EU MEER Em 118 35 22 JUMPER SETTINGS FULL HALF DUPLEX and LINE LOAD 119 392 3 VUNG et 120 3524 R9485 NETWORK TOPROLOG lella 120 35 3 ANALOG amp DIGITAL AUDIO 8 121 35 4 GPEGONNEECTIONS u unta tuytuy ict ML it i aibu 122 35 4 41 EXAMPLE OF ACTIVATION OF INPUT 1 BY CLEAN 123 35 4 2 EXAMPLE OF ACTIVATION OF 0 00 0000000000000 6001 123 35 5 TIME SYNGEL INC TIGER SEIARBRK u uuu u nit unu
81. Marche 006 02 o Connection between remote Tiger Shark units and the central control Pc may be uni directional or bi directional depending on the available communication resources and the typology of controlled units For example the picture above shows a Satellite channel which is typically uni directional two serial RS232 connections one monodirectional because connecting a group of equipment and one bi directional linking just one unit Up to 5 Users can be managed each one accessing its own system tree i e its own portion of system That means it is possible to give to each user different rights in accessing the targets and their configuration Group Number and Device Number correspond respectively to UECP Site Address and Encoder Address codes 20 1 FIRST STEP COMPOSE THE TREE INTO THE TIGERSHARK REMOTE EDIT MODE As first step You need to edit draw the system tree like on a blackboard starting from the central Control Pc adding connection channels and for each branch the associated target s or groups of units Local Host Pc is the Pc running the Tiger Shark Remoter software i e the Pc you are using At this time each single element composing the system will be not configured We just place blocks onto a virtual blackboard to have a proper representation of the actual system Later from the Work Mode each unit will be assigned with real operation paramete
82. N code should enable receivers and recorders designed to make use of this feature to respond to the particular programme item s that the user has preselected Use is made of the scheduled programme time to which is added the day of the month in order to avoid ambiguity PTY Programme This is an identification number to be transmitted with each programme item and which is intended to specify the current Programme Type within 31 possibilities This code could be used for search tuning The code will moreover enable suitable receivers and recorders to be pre set to respond only to programme items of the desired type The last number i e 31 is reserved for an alarm identification which is intended to switch on the audio signal when a receiver is operated in a waiting reception mode Programme TYpe Name The PTYN feature is used to further describe current PTY PTYN permits the display of a more specific PTY description max 8 characters that the broadcaster can freely decide eg 4 Sport and PTYN Football The PTYN is not intended to change the default eight characters of PTY which will be used during search or wait modes but only to show in detail the programme type once tuned to a programme If the broadcaster is satisfied with a default PTY name it is not necessary to use additional data capacity for The Programme Name is not intended to be used for automatic PTY selection and must not be used fo
83. P specs PS character table select 0 No Control Characters 1 EBU Latin Based Repertoire 2 EBU Common Core 3 ISO Publication 646 PS character table select 2 0 LATIN 1 ISO 8859 1 1 LATIN 2 ISO 8859 2 2 CYRILLIC ISO 8859 5 3 GREEK ISO 8859 7 4 TURKISH ISO 8859 9 5 NORDIC LANG ISO 8859 10 RDS Mode 0 UECP Compatible 1 EXTENDED Mode RAN Active Data Set 1 DATASET 1 2 DATASET 2 JJ JJ JJ JJ ERE IE 3 DATASET 3 4 DATASET 4 5 DATASET 5 6 DATASET 6 R W Alternative DataSet 0 DATASET 1 1 DATASET 2 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP AXEL TECHNOLOG 2 DATASET 3 3 DATASET 4 4 DATASET 5 5 DATASET 6 Alternative Data Set Source UECP COMMAND POSITIVE INPUT 1 POSITIVE INPUT 2 POSITIVE INPUT 3 POSITIVE INPUT 4 POSITIVE INPUT 5 NEGATIVE INPUT 1 NEGATIVE INPUT 2 NEGATIVE INPUT 3 NEGATIVE INPUT 4 10 NEGATIVE INPUT 5 11 EXTERNAL CONTROL RDS Sync TigerShark RDS only 0 External 1 Internal 44 6 DEFINITION AUDIOSETTINGS BRANCH The access to data of this area of MIB is only assigned to Tiger Shark machines in FULL configuration For only RDS Tiger Sharks the reading of the following oids does not produce remarkable data moreover the writing access does not produce any effect to the regular working of Tiger Shark
84. Parser Ascii for RT RT Ps Scroll DataSet Changem 1 RADIO TEXT In the prompter digit RADIOTEXT MICHAEL BUBBLE HOLLIWOOD Tiger Shark replys RT OK SNFD HyperTerminal xl File Modifica Visualizza Chiama Trasferimento 8 RADIOTEXT MICHAEL BUBBLE HOLLIWOOD annesso 00 00 52 Rilev aut 38400 8 N 1 SCORR IMAIUSC INUM Acquisisci Eco stampante 2 PSNAMEHH SEL BUBBLE HOLL Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX H HOW TO USE RT RT IN TIGER SHARK AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY How to Test the RT In the user manual previous chapter am following the Tiger Shark Protocol instructions XGMG HyperTerminal File Modifica Visualizza Chiama Trasferimento 28 sole cs RADIOTEXT ACD DC BACK IN BLACK RT OK RADIOTEXT AC dc BACK IN BLACK SYNTAX ERROR 1 RADIOTEXT BACK IN BLACK RT OK RADIOTEXT AC DC BACK IN BLACK RT OK RIPLIS ERROR 10 4 1 7 11 SYNTAX ERROR 1 OK 1 1 4 0 4 1 7 11 RIPLUS 1 1 4 0 4 1 7 11 Connesso a 01 32 48 Rilev aut 384008431 SCORR NUM Acausisc Eco stampante Then RTPLUS 1 1 4 0 4 1 7 11 RETURN The Tiger Shark replys RT XGMG HyperTerminal Trasferimento RADIOTEXT ACD DC BACK IN BLACK RT OK RADIOTEXT RC dc BACK IN BLACK SYNTAX ERROR 1 RADIOTEXT BACK IN BLACK RT OK RADIOTEXT AC DC BACK IN B
85. Power supply cords must be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on nor pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to the cords at AC wall plugs and convenience receptacles and at the point where the cord plugs into the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the AC wall outlet and the audio connections This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Installation Configuration and installation should only be carried out by a competent installation engineer Cabling Using high quality wires well protected Make sure the cable integrity This symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the closure voltage which may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions Refer all servicing to qualified personnel The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Do not change the voltag
86. S Post Clipper Gain AN XU I yH Split Control PX amp RDS Detector 10 BLOCK DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAM Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com e 11 FRONT PANEL OPERATION As already mentioned the user interface consists of a front panel mounted jog wheel two buttons and an LCD screen The LCD screen displays menus parameter settings and several bargraphs Level Meters or processing activity The menus are used for the processing parameters adjustment Rotating the jog wheel lets you browse up or down through menus and parameter choices Pressing the jog wheel called clicking selects the blinking menu item or parameter choice When editing the parameter values rotating the jog wheel adjusts the parameter s value up by rotating CW or down CCW Once the desired value is reached clicking the jog wheel twice saves the value and returns the display to the upper menu level You can return to the upper menu without saving by pressing the Quit key or by choosing quit option Thus pressing or clicking the jog wheel serves depending upon the LCD screen status as an Enter Select or Return command Please note that when a new value is only displayed even blinking it is immediately loaded into the equipment processing so that the user can get a real time response Enter function is achieved by pressing Enter button too Quit Return function is achieved b
87. S FOR RT PS PTYN SERVICES The Tiger Shark allows the user to select with ref to CENELEC Annex E 1 E 2 E 3 the character table used in all textual services PS Character Table Select Mo Control Characters such as PS RT PTYN It also allows to add control characters according to EBU and ISO LATIN 1 50 88591 DOMIR Available character tables are the following ISO 8859 1 Latin 1 ISO 8859 7 Greek ISO 8859 2 Latin 2 ISO 8859 9 Turkish ISO 8859 5 Cyrillic ISO 8859 10 Nordic Languages PAY ATTENTION TO THE CHARACTER SET IN USE SOME LOW PRICED RECEIVERS COULD NOT DISPLAY IN A CORRECT WAY ALL CHARACTER SETS Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com RDS RBDS GENERATOR GENERAL SETUP DN AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 28 THE STATIC RDS RBDS Double click the Static RDS icon ae er Rds Settings i Rds i ee Real Time Clock us GenFurpose DS1 pun GenFurpose 052 cem GenFurpose 053 peer GenPurpose 054 GenFurpose 055 m GenPurpose 056 m eS Dynamic Rds 28 1 SYNCHRONIZE INTERNAL CLOCK AND ENABLE CT SERVICE Tiger Shark features an internal clock and calendar that are used as reference either for PS RT e PTY PIN service scheduling or for CT Clock Time service User Settings UTC Local Time Offset UTC Wednesday 24 12 2008 14 37 55 Year 2002 Local Time Offset 01 00 hours 01 21 hours Month JANUARY Lo
88. SN8 Enable 0 1 2 3 4 5 Eon 8 gt 5 Enable Eon 3 PSN10 Enable SLC Sequence gt 5 11 Enable x x Group 144 Variant Codes Group 144 Variant Sequence x 1 2 3 d 7 9 3 IWM 1 qe q x x 0 1 2 3 4 5 B 7 8 8 10 1 12 13 14 T Tiger Tiger Shark all the listed groups and reaches a maximum of 64 elements Only group 4 automatically generated and 15A not supported are excluded This feature matches with ODA management that allows to use any group for bridging the information When any group is specified the Tiger Shark generates the OA group as default which carries all the RDS basic services PS DI M S TA PTY AF The 4A group which carries clock information is automatically managed by the Tiger Shark and it is not user settable In the event You would like to broadcast additional services to those included in the 0A Group You will need to broadcast a Group sequence That sequence may be generated manually with Drag And Drop catching the corresponding number group in Groups and dragging the number in Group Sequence Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION 5 AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 29 3 EON PSN SERVICES IN THE DATASET 1 The PSN Program Service Number List represents the reference List for all UECP index PSM List PSN It allows to associate the various PSN i e RDS configurations to Main networks S
89. State which configuration commands MPX settings Audio eee DIN TE Control RDS Settings will be accepted by this Group i e which DI configuration can be altered from the remote side As You can Common Services Enabling easily understand available command configurations will depend Z Mpx Settings Fusina Passa on actual version of Tiger Sharks belonging to the Group v Real Time Clock v Rds Services e Inthe event of RDS versions the window will list those services which can be altered from remote DI PS RT etc Iv DI lv TA TP MS RT PIN PTY n PS Scheduler 7 Linkage e SET ALL button sets all available services on iv Eon Pl Eon PS Eon PIN PTY e CLEAR ALL button set all active settings off iw Eon Eon Linkage iw Eon Once the window has been edited press Confirm to save data or All Clear All All ESC to quit without saving modifications This is a briefing on principal Group properties n The Group Edit Manager window can be recalled any moment just mc double clicking on the associated Group icon Group Number and Device Number correspond respectively to UECP Site Address and Encoder Address codes Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com MANAGING TIGER SHARK in GROUPS LN AXEL TECHNOLOGY 20 1 3 THE MNEMONIC IDENTIFIERS FOR SINGLE TARGETS OR GROUPS The fields T
90. Stereo AES3 EBU Spdif 32 44 1 48 64 88 2 96KHz with automatic selection and jitter correction From 0 0dBFs to 24dBFs 0 1dBu Step 0 0 dBFs 36dBFs 124dB 32Khz 126dB 44 1Khz 126dB 48Khz 122dB 96Khz 16 24 bit SD CARD Wav and Mp3 audio files Back up audio source Replaces either the analog or the digital input Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNOLOG 32 4 MPX DETECTOR MPX DETECTOR STAGE Input Controls Purpose 32 5 INPUT CHANGEOVER INPUT CHANGEOVER Inputs Fail mode Fail Time Restore Time 32 6 AUDIO LIMITER STAGE AUDIO LIMITER Purposes Limiter stage sources Limiter modes AGC speed controls AGC Gate Thresholds Stereo Enhancer Control Stereo Enhancer Effect Levels ENG An external MPX signal applied to AUX 1 input by default or Aux 2 input the same MPX generated by the Tiger Shark MPX deviation deviation gt 80 kHz rises alarm Audio Presence lack of Main and Sub part rises alarm Pilot presence lack of Pilot rises alarm RDS Presence lack of RDS or low quality in RDS rises alarm RDS PI Code a received PI different from the set one rises alarm Detecting an external MPX source in order to replace it by self generated MPX in the event of any fault Swicthing may be also forced by an external trigger command applied to GPI 1 Stereo analog audio AES audio Auxiliary MPX Lack of a
91. TIGER SHARK User Manual DIGITAL STEREO GENERATOR AND RDS RBDS ENCODER Rev 4 5 EN International QAXEL gt TECHNOLOGY AXEL v TECHNOLOGY SEDE DI BOLOGNA VIA CADUTI DI SABBIUNO G F 40011 ANZOLA EMILIA BOLOGNA ITALY PHONE 39 051 736555 39 051 736154 Fax 39 051 736170 e mail info axeltechnology com http www axeltechnology com SEDE DI BERGAMO SEDE DI LUCCA Broadcast Audio Devices s r l SEDE DI ROMA VIA ITALIA 1 VIALE MARCONI 86 VIA SALARIA 233 C 24030 MEDOLAGO BERGAMO ITALY 55045 PIETRASANTA LUCCA ITALY 00015 MONTEROTONDO ROMA ITALY TIGER SHARK ENGLISH USER MANUAL THANK YOU FOR CHOOSE AXEL TECHNOLOGY TIGER SHARK TIGER SHARK MAIN FEAUTERS FULL MPX RDS RBDS LIMITER Digital Stereo Generator MPX Dynamic RDS RBDS encoder eAGC input stage Audio Limiter Stereo Enhancer eAutomatic changeover between Analog AES EBU and external MPX input eUECP compliant eDynamic ODA TMC EWS and services eAdvanced PS scrolling PS RT PTY scheduler e8 GPI 8 Relay interface e3 serial connections to control and send messages eRDS decoder for re broadcasting messages ePc control software eEthernet connection with SNMP protocol eASCII protocol e TCP IP server eGPS Interface elncoming MPX detector stage eRadio Automation Systems Interface eRT Services Supported TIGER SHARK R MAIN FEAUTERS ONLY RDS RBDS CODER eDynamic RDS RBDS encoder eAutomatic changeov
92. U EG Extended Generic indicator 00 0 ILS InternationalLinkage Set indicator lt LSN Linkage Set Number LIC Language Identification Code 00000000 SLC SlowLabelingCode 0 0 fo __ T_T Open Data Application Traffic Message Channel Emergency Warning System In House application Trasparent Data Channel 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B 13A 13B 14A 14B 15B _ Character repertoires ref Cenelec tables ISO 8859 1 Latin 1 ISO 8859 2 Latin 2 ISO 8859 5 Cyrillic ISO E2 E3 8859 7 Greek ISO 8859 9 Turkish ISO 8859 10 Nordic languages ECC PTY PTYN TP Dynamic services supported DataSets 1 1 1 6 with recall by Command GPI and software control AF lists foreach DataSet 64 containingupto25freqeachone 1 64 one of which programmable accordingly to UECP PS animation Capability to transmit PS in sequences composed by up to 60 PS and in scrolling mode up to 64 chars long text Scrolling mode user controls number of repetitions step size scrolling speed RT messages for each Data Set 16 with A B flag control one of which programmable accordingly to UECP Manufacturer s specific application with capability to program up to 64 events PS PTY PIN to occur at any time with duration from 1 minute to 1 year Interface to external Radio Automation Achieved by dedicated ASCII prot
93. X panel Preemphasis it may be set to Off 50uSec as in use in European countries 75uSec NOTE Only one pre emphasis must be kept active in the transmitting chain It is advisable to turn OFF the Tiger Shark pre emphasis and enable the pre emphasis generated by the audio processor This because a pre emphasis filter applied at the last step of an audio chain emphasizes payload signal along with possible noise thus resulting in a degraded performance of the whole system AN It is advisable to set the right Pre emphasis as first step as it affects the MPX generated level and thus the whole level tuning process described in these pages Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKING MODES AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 24 3 SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE AUDIO WORKING MODES 24 3 1 INTRODUCTION 6 automatic modes plus 3 manual working modes are available In automatic modes Tiger Shark automatically adjusts audio input levels L R gains and AGC level in order to size the portion of audio signal clipped by MPX Clipper see A amplitude portion in the picture here below exceeding clipper trimming amplitude and thus get control over resultant density of aired MPX signal 3 modes Safe Normal or Aggressive are available Clipper threshold applied to input signal Depending on the chosen Clipper mode a variable portion of the signal will be cut out by the clipper resulting
94. a riavviare il computer 1280 per 1024 pixel i Chiedi conferma prima di applicare le nuove impostazioni Alcuni giochi e altre applicazioni devono essere eseguiti in modalit 256 Risoluzione dei problemi colori Ulteriori informazioni sulla esecuzione di programmi in modalit 256 colori pr zi iii tivi Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL SOFTWARE AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY In Windows 7 that problem can be solved in that mouse button on desktop Select Custom Select Screen Settings Schermo Barra delle applicazioni e menu Start Centro accessibilit DPI Settings schermo Modifica testo Clearlype Imposta dimensioni testo Check that 9 Segoe Point UI each 96 pixel inch is selected Flag Use Windows Xp DPI resizing Save pressing OK Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL SOFTWARE AXEL TECHNOLOG Impostazione personalizzata DPI Per un impostazione personalizzata dei DPI punti per pollice selezionare un valore percentuale dall elenco o trascinare il righello con il mouse Dimensioni in percentuale delle dimensioni normali 100 LE 1 9 punti Segoe UI per 96 pixel per pollice ridimensionamento DPI dello stile di Windows XP Stop all the applications currently running on the Pc Double click the setup e
95. a tierra tiene dos patas y una tercera clavija con puesta a tierra La pata mas ancha o la tercera clavija se proporciona para su seguridad Si el toma corriente no es del tipo apropiado para el enchufe consulte a un electricista para que sustituya el toma corriente de estilo anticuado PROTEJA el cable el ctrico para evitar que personas lo pisen o estrujen particularmente en sus enchufes en los toma corrientes y en el punto en el cual sale del aparato UTILICE nicamente los accesorios especificados por el fabricante UTILICESE nicamente con un carro pedestal escuadra o mesa del tipo especificado por el fabricante o vendido con el aparato Si se usa un carro el mismo debe moverse con sumo cuidado para evitar que se vuelque con el aparato DESENCHUFE el aparato durante las tormentas el ctricas o si no va a ser utilizado por un lapso prolongado TODA reparaci n debe ser llevada a cabo por t cnicos calificados El aparato requiere reparaci n si ha sufrido cualquier tipo de incluyendo los al cord n o enchufe el ctrico si se derrama l quido sobre el aparato o si caen objetos en su interior si ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad si no funciona de modo normal o si se ha ca do NO exponga este aparato a chorros o salpicaduras de l quidos NO coloque objetos llenos con l quido tales como floreros sobre el aparato Este s mbolo indica que la literatura que a esta unidad contiene instru
96. above criteria to take into account any different programming by some of the AFs Notice that the tuning frequency f Tx B is repeated twice in list 1 in the first position Tx B then paired with f Tx D Tx B broadcasts the tuning frequency f Tx B same program as D if f Tx B f Tx D and different programs if f Tx B gt f TxD The AF lists for the other transmitters are compiled according to the same criteria alternating the frequency pairs NOTE if the same tuning frequency is used by more than one transmitter within the same network the corresponding AF lists must not be consecutive for instance AF 1 and AF 2 Lists for different tuning frequencies must be placed between them Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION gt AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 29 12 RADIOTEXT PANEL Once You have selected the Radio Text panel You can be enter up to 16 Radio Text messages each one having up to 64 characters spaces included This refers to text transmissions primarily addressed to consumer home receivers which would be equipped with suitable display facilities This feature can be used to display cyclic messages too RADIOTEXT FIELD Iterations A B Flag 4 RAI RADIOTELEYISIONE ITALIANA CENTRO RADIO 5 RUBRA ITEM Iterations AIB Flag ma j ale Hds Mode NOTE only the MAIN RT field can be programmed accordingly to the UECP protocol The oth
97. ading switch back to OFF and restart the Tiger Shark Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX E FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 40 APPENDIX F SIDECHAIN LOOPTHROUGH CONN MODES The RDS encoder can be connected to the exciter and to the stereo generator audio processor in two different modes Sidechain and Loop Through The first one is highly recommended as the composite MPX is better preserved and program transmission will be not interrupted even in the event of encoder failure 40 1 SIDECHAIN MODE SUGGESTED Depending on the availability of a SYNC reference signal the following cases are possible NB Using the 19 kHz clock from the stereo generator makes it much easier to phase lock the RDS signal to the pilot frequency This is extremely helpful in eliminating intermodulation components that might exist between the pilot and RDS signal 40 1 1 Sidechain SYNC mode If the stereo coder features a dedicated TTL level 19 kHz square wave output You may connect that output to the SynclN input connector of the RDS encoder The encoder RDS output is then routed to the SCA wideband input of stereo coder while the composite MPX signal including RDS data is directly provided to the FM Exciter As the composite MPX is not routed through the RDS encoder its integrity is preserved and program transmission will be not interrupted even in the event of encoder failure External Syn
98. ady signal used for modem connection Port soeed must be similar for communicating 35 2 RS485 CONNECTION AND PINOUT Tiger Shark RS485 card available as an option has been designed for the easiest and straightforward connection of multiple device in chain cascade Featuring an either Male or Female DB8 connector internally paralleled you can use forward pin to pin serial cables to chain multiple Tiger Shark units in a RS485 bus The board supports both Full and Half connection modes Port Baud Rate is not configurable independently but follows the settings of Port 1 35 2 1 PORT PIN OUT PORT 3 PinOut SubD Male 9 pins Pin 7 Description 1 RX internally paralleled to Pin 1 of Port4 RX internally paralleled to Pin 2 of X3 connector TX internally paralleled to Pin 3 of X3 connector TX internally paralleled to Pin 4 of X3 connector Internal Ground internally paralleled to Pin 5 of connector 6 Notconnected 7 Not connected 8 Notconnected 9 Notconnected Frame External Guide AN PLEASE NOTE Refer to pag 32 First Part of this Manual for SPECIAL UECP in PORT Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PINOUT AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY PORT 4 PinOut SubD Female 9 pins 6 Noteonneeted 4 O 8 JNotcomeded 9 Noteonneeted 0 O Not connected Frame External Guide
99. allows You to schedule many PS sequences Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION 96 QAXEL 29 15 VARIABLE PS BASIC OPERATION Here below are provided some basic tools for the management of variable PS For an advanced PS scheduling programming please refer to Scheduler panel next paragraph 29 15 1 PS SEQUENCES UECP Extended mode of Tiger Shark allows You to easily create and broadcast sequences composed by up to 60 PS Names For each PS You can also set its display speed related to the time it will last on the receiver display To enter the single PSNs componing the sequence plese refer to the previous page A different display rate can be set for each message Available options are listed in the PSN SPEED pop up menu slowest slow normal fast and fastest NORMAL El NOTE the time needed for a receiver to properly receive and display a message is dependent upon SEI the following SLOWEST SLOW NORMAL FAST FASTEST numbers of characters in the message repetition rate of data group overall number of groups carried out by RDS signal reception conditions at the receiver software implementation of PS feature Further to these conditions it is not possible to set a precise time duration for each PSN i e number of seconds Any way normal rate factor corresponds to an average display time of around 3 seconds Please remind that fast
100. amic Rds GENERAL SETTINGS Keyboard Lock Input Signal Digital Resolution Input Gains nalagic P JEB Digital SENSITIVITY 00 0 2 Extended Port Port Mode OFF Mpx fe 24 Bit Encoder Data Clock Synchro Digital ID Label SHARKHK3 synchronize connected Target clock with PC internal clock E Synchronize Newvork tyTowER J 00 0 dBFs This feature allows User to j i Panel ld Local Chani_SharkFulll_ Settings SYNC E WIPE GPS O Mode WORKING B Link Mode Unidirectional NOTE Target and Group are saved on the computer running the Tiger Shark Remoter They are never installed into Tiger Shark physical memory They serve as guide hint for the connection task Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com MANAGING TIGER SHARK in GROUPS LN 20 1 4 SYSTEM TREE EDITING TOOLS The menu items displayed whenever right clicking on the system Tree offer some helpful editing tools 15 Undo Last Insert Removes the last coder or last group of coders inserted S3 Remove Target Group Removes the selected coder or group of coders Ha Remove Com Channel Removes the selected Communication Channel Re Initialize User System k Removes the whole System Tree and let You start again from scratch Opens the Target Edit Manager or Group Edit Manager window ELE According to the selected Target a sing
101. and fastest rate factors are advisable only whenever a large number of groups is carried out by RDS signal See also Warning note at the end of this Paragraph The Stopped option allows You to keep constantly displayed a specific PSN This feature is very useful when many PS sequence are scheduled through the Scheduler panel see next paragraph Please make sure no stopped PSN are set in the middle of a PS sequence pium PS Default PS Sequence window allows to configure a PS sequence or PS carousel in a very easily equence HOD and quickly way Please note that this Sequence can not be scheduled i e it can not be Blain Ps to automatically changed during the day the week etc Mame It is intended to be on air whenever no PS Event are scheduled i e it should be used to fill possible lacks in Event overlapping To create a default sequence You have just to select the last item of it as the first item is set by default Main PSN F i accordingly to the settings as in the picture here closed the PS sequence broadcast at all time will be RADIO 1 RAI RADIO TV ITALIANA Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 29 15 2 PS SCROLLING n ER The Dynamic Program Service Scrolling is a special feature that bring in Access Rights i PS Name a Scrolling message For setup this message enter in the ER settings Dynamic Rds
102. are for TigerShark RDS MPX Deviation measure expressed in kHz don t care for TigerShark RDS Key Lock Status 0 Unlocked 1 Locked Fast Protection don t care for TigerShark RDS Stereo Enhancment 0 Disabled 1 Enabled don t care for TigerShark RDS Time Synchronization see note 5 Active Audio Source bit 0 Analog Source bit 1 Digital Source bit 2 Auxiliary MPX bit 3 ChangeOver Alarm bit 4 7 Reserved Valid Sources and Buffer Overflow bit 0 Dynamic Data Buffer Overflow bit 1 Primary Source Valid bit 2 Secondary Source Valid Note 3 These data indicate the levels in graphic terms of the input source and of the MPX level Audio In 0 55 In 0 110 Stereo Enhancer 0 30 Note 4 The reading of this oid indicates the auxiliary MPX monitor state The presence is indicated when the concerning bit is set as 1 MSB LSB 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RDS Pilot Audio Deviation Ok Presence Presence Note 5 OID s bit indicates the Sat synch status and SNTP server UECP Sync Indicates the time sincronization via UECP Command This bit state comes set at each connection via Standard Uecp command via Web via SNMP It is not set if the sincronization come sets as GPS or SNTP GPS Time Sync set the serial ports qualified to receive data from Sat Synch A red led show the state in the web i
103. arget Name and Group Name in the respective Target Edit Manager and Group Edit Manager windows may be loaded with a name or an equipment label max 20 characters in order to make coder identification easier Typically identifiers are geographic identifiers or they are associated to the name of the Network or to the Frequency channel used m EDIT MODE For example entering New York TV tower as ComChannel 1 Target Name that name will appear next to the device see picture on the left Shark MLR 1 NEW YORK TV TOWER The same name will appear in the General Settings D Shark 2 LAS VEGAS TOWER window Encoder Data field and in the connection Shark MLR Group 1 NETWORK summarizing table of the Tiger Shark Remoter see picture below once the link with the target has been established Tiger Shark Remoter NEW YORK TOWER 211510 ES ZA O m LocalHost Linked To NEW YORE Ty TOWER Aux Monitor E Channel Serial 1 36400 Baud Cortes NND aes Link Mode Unidirectional no rep Address 0001 01 Audio Menu Level Settings mw Deviation i l Shark 1 NEW YORE TY TOWER settings ve np Mpx Open Mode WOREING gt Audio Control E 57 Access Rights usero usemi usemz users users Deviation er Rds Settings __ 75 KHz GP static Ras eS Dyn
104. around 10 dB Tiger Shark behaviour is totally similar to that of an analog traditional stereo encoder There is no MPX clipper intervention There is no deviation limit Input headroom is around 20 dB All signal components including filter overshoots will contribute for the final deviation on air Main signal deviation and therefore signal loudness will be therefore significantly lower than by using a well tuned Clipper MPX Clipper MPX Clipper stage is enabled Audio input levels are fully adjustable The portion of clipped audio signal is user definable being Clipper stage enabled the generated signal Will have a strong presence effect as it exploits the entire Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKING MODES AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY deviation range available This operating mode is always recommended MPX Clipper Auto SAFE AGC stage is engaged and input levels are automatically adjusted in order that only very small peaks 0 2 or 0 3 dB of amplitude will cross the clipper threshold and they will therefore cut off by the MPX clipper itself This mode preserves in the highest degree original audio program MPX Clipper Auto NORMAL AGC stage is engaged and input levels are automatically adjusted in order that only medium peaks 0 7 or 0 8 of amplitude will cross the clipper threshold and they will therefore cut off by the
105. ases Added four UDP ports intended for a general purpose UECP unidirectional communications e UDP Port 15001 available for UECP ODA STREAMS and or Remoter Communication UDP Port 15002 available for ODA STREAMS and or Remoter Communication e Port 15003 available for ODA STREAMS and or Remoter Communication e UDP Port 15004 available for ODA STREAMS and or Remoter Communication Extended the ASCII parser syntax on the UDP Port 15000 Now it is possible complete every ASCII command with a couple of UECP Addresses Site Address Encoder Address allowing the same addressing UECP flexibility Examples Radio Text keyword RADIOTEXT parameters string of chars max 64 gt lt SiteAddr gt optional lt EncoderAddr gt optional answer RT OK Examples RADIOTEXT text of max 64 2 23 4 RADIOTEXT text of max 64 chars 4 Select active dataset keyword DATASET parameters DataSet number 1 to 6 lt SiteAddr gt optional lt EncoderAddr gt optional answer DS OK Example for dataset 1 DATASET 1 J DATASET 1 2 23 d If the SiteAddress or the Encoder Address aren t specified every encoder will execute the command With a full old syntax compatibility is now possible subdivide all encoders in groups with the same UECP addressing logic Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX udp tcpip snmp http por
106. b Browser and type the IP address of the Tiger Tiger Shark you want to connect to Once you type the correct IP address in the Web Browser the following window will show up RDS Settings lg MPX Settings Ig Audio Settings Keyboard Lock External Port Func Password Disabled Disabled GPS Time Sync ASCII Command Encoder Data Clock Synchro Machine Label TIGERSRK 06 12 08 FW Version 510 03 04 42 synchronize FW Number L5xX3VH5JOCGT Input Signals RIN LIN J MPX AUX MPX Monitor Input Signal Analogic Digital Digital Res 16 bit 9 24 bit Q AXEL Cocca Input Gains Let Right 0048 Sensitivity ure 0 0 Y Digital AGCR AGCL Temp 0 0 dB 0 0 dB 32 C RDS Status 05 01 PS 00 00 PTY PIN 00 External Hardware Inputs 1 0 12 0 3 0 4 0 15 0 RDS MPX Deviation Audia MPX Pilot Deviation Measure 1 kHz Function mode IN Analog Work mode Clipper MPX manual Qut mode Normal Operation Keyboard Unlocked NOTE Web Browser do not allow the user to fully configure the Tiger Shark It rather allows to check the current status and make minor modifications to the configuration Use the PC Control Software to fully configure the Tiger Shark Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com HOW TO CONTROL THE UNIT FROM WEB RAXEI Ly TECHNOLOGY BROWSER 23 STEREO GENERATOR INPUT
107. bol zeigt an dass gef hrliche Spannungswerte die ein Stromschlagrisiko darstellen innerhalb dieses Ger ts auftreten Dieses Symbol zeigt an dass das diesem Ger t beiliegende Handbuch wichtige Betriebs und Wartungsanweisungen enth lt Vor nderung der Netzspannung oder Sicherungswechsel Netzkabel trennen Das Ger t muss f r den Betrieb geerdet werden Hauptsicherung nur mit einer gleichwertigen austauschen s entsprechende Etikette Vor Einschalten Netzspannungseinstellung am Ger t berpr fen bzw anpassen WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Inpoliger Netzschalter In Notf lle oder f r Wartungsarbeiten Netzkabel trennen Der Netzstecker fungiert auch als Trennelement muss deshalb zuganglich bleiben 5 P INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD LEA estas instrucciones CONSERVE estas instrucciones PRESTE ATENCION a todas las advertencias SIGA todas las instrucciones NO utilice este aparato cerca del agua NO obstruya ninguna de las aberturas de ventilacion Instalese segun lo indicado en las instrucciones del fabricante No instale el aparato cerca de fuentes de calor tales como radiadores registros de calefaccion estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que produzcan calor NO anule la funci n de seguridad del enchufe polarizado o con clavija de puesta a tierra Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos patas una mas ancha que la otra Un enchufe con puesta
108. cal Time Wednesday Clock Time On Off 24 12 2008 15 37 55 Clock Time Clock Time On Date D Hours 00 Minutes Clock Mode COMPUTER CLOCK Seconds Computer Clock Synchronize Real Time Clock panel allows the user to adjust the Target current time and date If enabled see CT On Off button this RDS feature can allow every receiver to automatically set its internal clock Current time and date of Yr Pc is permanently shown at the center of the Panel You can select two different time references for the Tiger Shark the PC clock or an User defined time Selection is done through the dialog Box below the clock display COMPUTER CLOCK sinchronizes Tiger Shark internal clock to actual Pc clock USER SETTINGS allows the user to set a specific tame and date through the User Settings mask at the left of the panel see picture below NOTE in application of the relevant CCIR Recommendations broadcast time and date codes should use Coordinated Universal Time UTC and Modified Julian Day MJD The listener however will not use this information directly and the conversion to local time time and date will be made in the receiver s circuitry A coded local time difference expressed in multiples of half hours can be appended to the User time and date codes see Local Time Offset options Click Synchronize to update Target time to the selected time reference Make sure of the current Pc time prior to upgrade the Ti
109. cast while it will decade to normal priority for the remaining time As for IH TMC etc the ODA Open Data Application need to know how to use buy UECP Protocol This screen want only show that it s possible to send onair and receive data from a Transimtter center to the Receiver Transmit once and remove Buffer sana Transmit once and remove from Buffer Load ODA Data Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com THE DYNAMIC RDS AXEI gt TECHNO 31 2 MANAGING PRIORITY DYNAMIC PS SCROLLING MESSAGES The Tiger Shark allows to air PS messages in scrolling mode having max priority on any other PS message being broadcast at that time This kind of priority messages are triggered by a specific custom command on Tiger Shark programming protocol The same command carries also transmission controls number of Repetitions how many times the Message will scroll Number of characters in each step the scrolling speed Alternatively to the protocol command sending on air a PS in scrolling mode on the fly may be accomplished from a dedicated Tiger Shark Remoter panel called Dynamic program Service Scrolling and available in the Dynamic RDS section of the Tiger Shark Remoter Enter up to 64 characters in the relevant field and set scrolling parameters properly Click Send On Air Now button to have the just entered Scrolling message over riding any other PS Me
110. cciones importantes de funcionamiento y mantenimiento Antes de cambiar la alimentacion de voltaje o de cambiar el fusible desconecte el cable de alimentacion Para reducir el riesgo de descargas electricas esta unidad debe ser conectada a tierra Remplaze el fusible con lo mismo que corresponde a lo indicado en el panel del equipo Antes de encender controlar que la linea de alimentacion de voltaje corresponda a la indicada El interruptor de alimentaci n es unipolar En el caso de peligro desconecte el cable de alimentaci n Porque la clavija de conexion a red sirve por la desconection de la unidad la clavija debe ser ubicada en proximidad de la unidad 6 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Your equipment was packed carefully at the factory in a container designed to protect the unit during shipment Nevertheless we recommend making a careful inspection of the shipping carton and the contents for any signs of physical damage Damage amp Claims If damage is evident do not discard the container or packing material Contact your carrier immediately to file a claim for damages Customarily the carrier requires you the consignee to make all damage claims It will be helpful to retain the shipping documents and the waybill number Save all packing materials If You should ever have to ship the unti e g for servicing it is best to ship it in the original carton with its packing materials because both the carton and packing material hav
111. cessing Access Rights panel from the menu tree you may set RDS services granted allowed p ComChannel 1 on each Connection Port Shark 1 no name RE F Port 3 selection affects RS 485 connection whenever available in addition to Ethernet Lan Mpx TCP IP connection gt Audio Control e Access Rights era Fhds Settings atatic Fhds ico Dynamic Fbds ENCODER ACCESS RIGHTS 1 Encoder Services Communication Ports 0 PS Current Port O 02 03 Fort Serial 1 2 DI Part 1 07 Enable Disable B Serial 2 3 4 EON AF 5 EON Control b Group Sequence 7 Request Message Message Acknowledgment 9 On Off Slow Labelling Codes Select None Port 3 RS 485 Lan amp amp amp K 35 35 55 3535 55 353553535355 1 N IMPORTANT NOTE In Tiger Shark it is possible to set the Extended Port COM 3 in UECP MODE So it s possible to receive UECP Comands on this port But if you set COM3 in UECP MODE the UECP TCP IP it s not available further It is possible to change this setting via Web Server Otherwise web server and SNMP are always working Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com MANAGING ACCESS RIGHTS TO THE ENCODER AXEL TECHNOLOGY 16 HOW ASSIGN AN IP ADDRESS TO THE TIGER SHARK AN IP assignment to the Tiger Shark must be executed prior to connect to the Com
112. ch MUST be enabled from the control panel menu or from the Pc control software RDS CODER SYNCH REF 0 RDS AUDIO MPX SUB 2 SUB 1 Correct synchronization to external 19 KHz TTL reference signal will cause Warning LED on the front panel to light TTL suitable levels 0 state lt 0 5 V 1 state gt 2 V An automatic switchover to internal oscillator in case of absence or low quality of external reference signal is performed Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX SIDECHAIN LOOPTHROUGH CONN MODES AXEL TECHNOLOGY ENG 40 1 2 Sidechain MPX mode In the event the Sync reference is not available on the Stereo Coder audio processor the RDS encoder simply monitors the MPX output of the stereo generator to derive timing information from the 19 KHz pilot By means of a BNC T adapter MPX output of stereo coder is thus provided to both RDS encoder and exciter The encoder RDS output is routed to the SCA wideband input of stereo coder while the composite MPX signal including RDS data is directly provided at the FM Exciter input s Se rind REZS y p cf F 2 RDS CODER Ros E AUDIO MPX used for SYNCH REF External Synch MUST be enabled from the control panel menu or from the Pc control software MPX pilot suitable level minimum 100 mVpp max 1 9 19 kHz Sync toleranc
113. chnology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK pus A X TECHNOLOGY L 45 4 PART 2 FIRMWARE UPGRADE Once the Part 1 about the mechanical insertion of the Ethernet board has been done it Is possible to upgrade the Tiger Shark firmware and then the PC software The procedure below shows how to upgrade first of all the firmware and then the software The upgrade update procedure for Tiger Shark is available at chapter 39 but here it is possible to find the same procedure to make the works easy to the operator 45 5 FIRMWARE UPGRADE When required the firmware can be updated with the latest available version In order to upgrade the processor please follow this procedure FW Upgrade can be performed on Windows environment Windows XP and Windows 7 are supported erased and or overwritten by the new factory setup Please save the current configuration by After an initialization of the device firmware upgrade all user presets and adjustments may means of the Configuration Editor tool prior to proceeding with the firmware upgrade As general rules when upgrading the firmware do not forget to install the new associated software version of PC remote control There is a direct correspondence between the firmware and software versions For example the FW rel 5 8 LITE inside the Tiger Shark requires the Software version 5 8 LITE installed on the unit and vice versa But s
114. cks z not ticked Input Selection lt Analogue Secondary input z Digital Check Audio Presence z not ticked All remaining checks not ticked Input Selection Digital Secondary input Analogue Check Audio Presence ticked All remaining checks not ticked QAXEL BEHAVIOUR In the event of analog audio loss changeover stage waits for a time equal to Switching Time prior to switch over the digital source As soon as Analogue audio resumes it waits for 5 seconds or 5 minutes Recovery Time prior to switching back GP1 logic input drives input switching In the event of digital audio loss changeover stage waits for a time equal to Switching Time prior to switch over the analog source As soon as Digital audio resumes it waits for 5 seconds or 5 minutes Recovery Time prior to switch back STEREO GENERATOR INPUT CHANGEOVER DIGITAL ANALOG Audio input Audio input ANALOG Auxiliary Audio input MPX ANALOG Auxiliary Audio input MPX SWITCHING FROM TO DIGITAL Auxiliary Audio input MPX DIGITAL Auxiliary Audio input MPX Auxiliary ANALOG MPX DIGITAL Audio input Auxiliary ANALOG MPX DIGITAL Audio input Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com GP1 command Audio loss audio under threshold GP1 command CAUSE FOR SWITCH Audio loss audio under threshold GP1 command Lack of audio components MAIN SUB in Auxiliary MPX Lack of Pilot in Auxiliary MPX Input Selection A
115. connect it from the power supply without delay Do not reconnect until the device has been checked If in doubt contact the technical support service Make sure there is suitable lightning protection to protect the device Alternatively you should disconnect all connectors from the device during a storm or when the device is going to be unsupervised or not used for a longer period of time These measures will protect against damage by lightning or excess voltage 7 5 VENTILATION The equipment will operate as a free standing unit without requiring any special cooling arrangement However slots and openings in the product are provided for ventilation They ensure reliable operation of the product keeping it from overheating These openings must not be blocked nor covered during operation YOU MUST LEAVE AT A MINIMUM ONE RACK UNIT OF EMPTY SPACE ABOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE VENTILATION AND TO GET A LONGER EQUIPMENT LIFE Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 8 INTRODUCTION AVAILABLE VERSION AND OPTION FOR TIGER SHRAK CODE MODEL DESCRIZIONE T SHARK TIGER SHARK Digital stereo amp RDS coder stereo enhancer AGC and lookahead limiter UECP compliant Analog AES EBU and MPX inputs automatic changeover MPX Split 6 Datasets ODA TMC IH Scheduler Ethernet Web Server GPI Relay OUT IH embedde comand Remote control Automation and GPS in
116. ct Link is the most immediate and easy way to connect the Tiger Shark to the Host Pc It requires a bi directional communication channel between the Host Pc and the Tiger Shark coder That channel may be TCP IP SERIAL RS 232C type or via MODEM This is for a real time monitoring of Tiger Shark current status audio levels RDS services etc click Direct Link button x xj Click Open Panel You will get a mask with a menu i listing all the available Tiger Shark versions Ser emanal e From the Target Type menu choose the specific Tiger Shark version You are connecting to Tiger Shark TEETE Shark MPX LIM ADS MPX LIM RDS m RDS Tiger Shark MPX LIM RDS SA RDS Make sure the current version of the real Tiger Shark Shark MPX LIM RDS mim unit You are connecting to matches the selected one in the Target Type menu If it doesn t match connection will not be achieved 65 45 i e Click Work Mode button At this moment a very basic connection tree will be displayed showing just Yr Pc local Host the serial communication channel ComChannel 1 and the target equipment yr current version of Tiger Shark For example the picture shows a Pc connected to a Tiger Shark version MPX LIM RDS through a generic Communication Channel named ComChannel 1 m LocalHost ComChannel 1 Shark MLR 1 To check or set up connection parameters click ComChannel icon You will get a window summarizing all settings d
117. digital audio inputs The Tiger Shark will store level settings for each separately allowing to switch between analog and AES EBU inputs without resetting the input level Note that there are different controls for calibrating digital versus analog audio inputs AN BEFORE CALIBRATION MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PREEMPHASIS SET TO THE APPROPRIATE TIME FOR YOUR APPLICATION AS THIS WILL AFFECT THE OUTPUT LEVEL At this moment Warning LED on the front panel might flash due to Audio Input overload and or MPX signal exceeding deviation limit Proper overall Clipper stage tuning coincides with Warning LED_turning off Therefore Audio input calibration might be not able to accomplish this condition Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKING MODES AXEL y gt Access the INPUT MONITOR PAGE the front panel Menu or take a look to the left upper blackboard on the Pc control software and web browser screens It can have 3 different graphic forms depending whether the Clipper is active or not and which Linear mode in engaged Full Range or Linear 24 4 1 LINEAR MODE n With a 0 dB level Nominal Input Level reference indicates the input audio level peak level which corresponds to 75 kHz deviation Sensibility and Gain controls should be adjusted so that the input program peak level coincides with the 100 modulation ceiling
118. e 5Hz to lock 15 Hz to unlock An automatic switchover to internal oscillator in case of absence or low quality of external reference signal is performed The level of the injected signal may be adjusted by means of the trimmer next to the corresponding BNC connector no software control is provided for this purpose This trimmer is factory preset for a gain of 0 dB Correct synchronization will cause MPX LED ON in the front panel Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX F SIDECHAIN LOOPTHROUGH CONN MODES AXEL TECHNOLOGY 40 2 ENG LOOP THROUGH MODE pn er 9 AUDIO PROCESSOR STEREO CODER 00 Pm a RDS AUDIO MPX MPX SUB 2 99 SUB 1 In the loop through mode the output of the stereo generator is directly cabled at the AUX 1 input of RDS encoder The RDS output of the encoder will be then connected to the normal composite Mpx input of the FM exciter As noticed this configuration is NOT recommended as the composite MPX is passing through the RDS encoder and program transmission will be interrupted in the event of RDS encoder failure This configuration doesn t need to alter the encoder factory preset RDS subcarrier phase will be locked either to external FM stereo MPX signal Correct synchronization will cause MPX LED ON in the front panel External Synch MUST be enabled from the control panel menu or from the Pc control software
119. e lectrique Pendant son usage l appareil doit etre branchee la prise de terre Utiliser le fusible principal AC avec le valeur qui est indiqu e sur l tiquette coll e sur le coffret Assurez vous que la tension principale AC correspond celle indiqu e dans les sp cifications techniques L interrupteur d alimentation interrompt un p le du r seau d alimentation except le conducteur de terre de protection En cas de danger debrancher le cordon d alimentation Parce que la prise du r seau de alimentation est utilis e comme dispositif de d connexion ce dispositif doit demeur ais ment accessible 3 P P ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA SICUREZZA Leggere le presenti istruzioni Conservare queste istruzioni Osservare tutte le avvertenze Seguire scrupolosamente tutte le istruzioni Non usare questo apparecchio in prossimita di acqua Non ostruire alcuna apertura per il raffreddamento Installare l apparecchio seguendo le istruzioni Non installare l apparecchio accanto a fonti di calore quali radiatori aperture per l afflusso di aria calda forni o altri apparecchi amplificatori inclusi che generino calore Non rimuovere il terminale di connessione a terra sul cordone di alimentazione esso ha lo scopo di tutelare l incolumit dell utilizzatore Se la spina in dotazione non si adatta alla presa di corrente rivolgersi ad un elettricista per far eseguire le modifiche neces
120. e 1 Start Content Content type 1 start position Lenght Content Type1 Length after first one character of content type 1 RTContent Type2 Content type 2 Start Content Type2 Content type 2 start position Lenght Content Type2 Length after first one character of content type 2 Example Following RT string is sent In onda Uprising Muse The Resistance 2009 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1111 1 222 2222233 3333 3333 4 44 4 4 4 0123456789012345678901234567890123456 789012345 Subsequentnly the RTPLUS command for ContentType 1 and ContentType Artist 4 is sent RTPLUS 1 1 1 8 7 4 18 3 For further information on How to set and use RT RT please read the following chapter How to Use RT RT in Tiger Shark equipment Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX G DESCRIPTION OF ASCII COMMANDS M5 AXEL TECHNOLOG 41 6 DATASET Select active dataset DATASET DataSet number 1 to 6 answer DSOK Example for dataset 1 DATASET 1 J 41 7 TA TP Set TA TP of current dataset TATP answer TATP OK Example TA ON TP OFF TATP 1 0 d Example TA ON TP ON TATP 1 1 d Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX G DESCRIPTION OF ASCII COMMANDS AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 42 APPENDIX HOW TO USE RT RT IN TIGER SHARK Fast Guide for a fast set of Radio Text a
121. e been carefully designed to protect the unit Under normal conditions no user maintenance or calibration are required Internal links and preset controls may be set to configure the unit during installation Any service work required should be carried out by qualified service personnel only We are able to offer further product support through our worldwide network of approved dealers and service agents unit serial number and date and place of purchase to be quoted in any communication regarding this product To us provide the most efficient service please would you keep a record of the The actual equipment Serial Number is indicated on the silver label stuck on the rear panel of the equipment closure Model 5 u 230WM Tuse XXX MAT C1445 V Viva fuse XXX mAT AXEL CE Tools And Equipment Needed Only standard technician s tools are required to install this equipment 7 FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS 71 POWER SUPPLY CABLE A power supply cable of approx 2 mt length is supplied with the device which has a moulded IEC plug attached this is a legal requirement The type of plug for the power supply depends on the country in which it is delivered If for any reason you need to use this appliance with a different plug you should use the following wiring guidelines in replacing the exsisting plug with the new one Earth Green or green and yellow Neutral
122. e disconnecting from the Target it is advisable to check integrity and consistency of loaded data using the Reload Data function which access the Tiger Shark memory and shows its actual content Once the task is finished click Quit At every IP data change address Subnet Mask Port You will must wait 15 seconds before the new configuration becomes operative Whenever turning off on the Tiger Shark You must wait 15 seconds before the LAN board starts up and becomes visible on the network You may always check current IP settings from the front panel menu on the Tiger Shark SYSTEM INFORMATION submenu Address Port and S Mask NOTE refer to UECP normative for the use of ID List and Group List fields Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com THE CONFIGURATION EDITOR WHAT IS AND HOW TO USE IT AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 22 HOW CONTROL THE UNIT FROM WEB BROWSER Tiger Tiger Shark can be controlled and configured in three different ways by PC Control Software by Front Panel menu and by Web Browser To establish a connection to the unit s Web Browser follow these steps 1 Make sure the Tiger Shark has an an IP address assigned to SYSTEM INFORMATION gt TCP IP ADDRESS in the Front Panel Menu If IP address is not already assigned check the relevant Chapter How to assign an IP Address the Pc Control Software 2 Open your favourite We
123. e setting or replace the mains fuse without first turning the unit off and unplugging the mains cord Make sure the AC main voltage corresponds to that indicated in the technical specifications THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED To avoid risk of fire use the correct value fuse as indicated on the label stuck on the right side of the unit This apparatus uses a single pole mains switch and does therefore not separate the unit completely from the mains power To completely separate from mains power f i in the event of danger unplug mains power cord As the MAINS plug is the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable PPPPP P CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES Lire ces consignes Conserver ces consignes Observer tous les avertissements Suivre toutes les consignes Ne pas utiliser cet appareil proximit de l eau Ne pas obstruer les ouvertures de ventilation Installer en respectant les consignes du fabricant PPPPPE CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES Ne pas installer proximit d une source de chaleur telle qu un radiateur une bouche de chaleur un po le ou d autres appareils dont les amplificateurs produisant de la chaleur Ne pas annuler la s curit de la fiche de terre la troisieme branche est destin e la s curit Si la fiche fournie ne s adapte pas la prise lectrique demander un lectricien de remplacer la prise hors normes Prot ger le cordon d alimentation afin
124. eFreg aaa FT RtE dit EE PtyPinEdit 29 4 1 THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIER CODE IN THE RDS MODE PI PROGRAMME IDENTIFICATION contains four hexadecimal numbers see 5000 Code box the first one assigns the broadcast country and it is automatically provided from the Remoter software application by clicking the country acronyms LSN 000 see Country Group The second hexadecimal number assigns the coverage area profile I e national local etc Click on the most suitable item inside the Coverage Area window and the application provides the hexadecimal corresponding number The Ref window contains a number from 1 to 255 normally assigned from the law authorities to the broadcaster If the entire hexadecimal code is already known enter it into the Code box Country Group PI JIT JO SK Linkage Informations La forF Music Speech MS MUSIC Coverage Area Code LOCAL EG ILS Decoder Identification DI STEREO STATIC PTY Traffic Programme 6 DISABLED Traffic amp nnouncement DISABLED 29 4 2 THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIER CODE IN THE RBDS MODE PI PROGRAMME IDENTIFICATION Code contains four hexadecimal numbers see B NotAvaiable 5000 Code box The hexadecimal code must be typed into the Code field it will be broadcast as is Linkage Informations La OFF
125. eceiver such as our Sat Time Synchronizer can broadcast local time info as of the RDS data RDS service carries also 4 IH InHouse Application remote controls that can be used to start advertising breaks on distant networks to split broadcasting areas to activate deactivate recorders etc Tiger Shark communication features have been enforced with comprehensive remotecontrol RS232 RS485 modem or TCP IP Its built in passwordprotected server is compatible with FTP Telnet SNMP HTTP and UECP protocols It can be easily interfaced to various Automation Systems and offers an ASCII protocol for broadcast song artist information In case of alarms it supports SNMP alerting for automation systems and eventually SMS notification a GSM modem connection Visit AxelTechnology WebSite Write AxelTechnology Speak with AxelTechnology 39 051 736555 phone 39 051 736170 fax ENJOYNG USING ALL AXEL TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS General Settings RDS Settings Il MPX Settings CRV E Controls Others Controls cae 9 Linear Full range manual Speed 0 10 dB s Stereo Enhancer jorr Clipper MPX manual Clipper MPX Safe Auto Min Gain Auto Em Switch jorr Clipper MPX Normal Auto Clipper MPX Aggressive Auto Max Gain Emergency Time Sis Caper Suh Ga Log Clipper Normal Auto AGC Mode Linke Mask Audio Errors Disabled gt 9 Log C
126. echnology srl www axeltechnology com THE CONFIGURATION EDITOR WHAT IS AND HOW TO USE IT AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 21 1 EDITOR TOOLS P n JH i Ww m za LL i a An mi lt aG Em ED Dy Tp D 082 DS4 085 086 ReadOnly Mode i Hd 4 EERE REESE EEE REE a er TARGET CONFIGURATION IMPORT EXPORT FILE FILE untitled tcf i AUTHOR DIRECT LINK USER Starting the Configuration Editor opens up the Editor window The buttons along the upper side select some typical file management options NEW command It will display default Configuration File accordingly to the chosen Target 2 OPEN command It will open window showing all the available configuration files with extension tcf target configuration file f Direct access is engaged Tiger Shark Remoter provides You also with 8 different Demo files helping to understand the right way to operate RDS Scheduler SAVE it saves current file configuration to the location the user specifies PRINT command A specific window will be displayed helping You in choosing the portion of document to be printed only Target hardware configuration Hardware configuration RDS DataSet 1 etc fh UNDO command This function is available only with Read Only Mode selection disabl
127. econds or 5 minutes Recovery Time prior to switching back logic input drives input switching Auxiliary MPX source is routed to Tiger Shark output being monitored at the same time In the event MPX audio part Main Sub is lost changeover stage waits for a time equal to Switching Time prior to switch over self generated MPX signal from analogue digital stereo input As soon as Auxiliary MPX audio resumes it waits for 5 seconds or 5 minutes Recovery Time prior to switching back Auxiliary MPX source is routed to Tiger Shark output being monitored at STEREO GENERATOR INPUT CHANGEOVER Auxiliary ANALOG MPX DIGITAL Audio input Auxiliary ANALOG MPX DIGITAL Audio input Auxiliary ANALOG MPX DIGITAL Audio input Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com Extra deviation in the Auxiliary Lack of RDS in Auxiliary MPX Lack of RDS in Auxiliary MPX or PI Program Identifier code incorrect ticked All remaining checks not ticked Input Selection MPX Secondary input ANALOG DIGITAL Check for Auxiliary MPX Deviation ticked All remaining checks not ticked Input Selection MPX Secondary input ANALOG DIGITAL Check for RDS Presence ticked with PI 0000 All remaining checks not ticked Input Selection MPX Secondary input ANALOG DIGITAL Check for RDS Presence ticked with PI Reference Code to be compared to the received one All remaining c
128. ed CUT command This function is available only with Read Only Mode selection disabled COPY command Function available when Read Only Mode option is disabled PASTE command Function available when Read Only Mode option is disabled kG FIND command To search for text in the file DEI JUMP DATASET The 4 buttons 051 052 053 and DSA instantaneously recall the portion of configuration file associated to the desired Dataset IMPORT commana It reads current overall Target configuration and displays it the Editor window Function n available only with a single Target connected in Bidirectional Mode my EXPORT command It loads the currently displayed configuration into the Target memory and updates the DataBase of the local files Function available in On Line mode only regardless of connection mode bi monodirectional m UPDATE command It updates the DataBase of the local files only without loading the configuration in the Target memory X TEST command It checks the syntax of edited file and highlights possible incoherencies errors FI EXIT command It closes Configuration Editor window Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com THE CONFIGURATION EDITOR WHAT IS AND HOW TO USE IT AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 21 2 TYPICAL IMPORT EXPORT TASKS As explained Configuration Editor allows You to import download current configuration from the Target in
129. eltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKING MODES AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 25 STEREO GENERATOR LIMITER STAGE CONFIGURATION 25 1 INTRODUCTION Even In presence of a well controlled signal at the output of the audio processor the STL satellite link terrestrial link ISDN etc may introduce errors and distortions which usually appear as undesired peaks as high as 100 or more KHz of deviation assuming 75 KHz mean value Those peaks also called overshoots never carry payload information and they are usually cut off by the clipper The Limiter stage is recommended to control those extra threshold components Such as sudden change in the mean audio levels lasting longer than overshoots Each time a signal is clipped an out of band noise which affects MPX output is generated In presence of short fast peaks that noise will be not very likely appreciable But with overshoots lasting for sufficient time then the Limiter will help in reducing the out of band energy small clipping and keeping the MPX output as clean as possible Limiter stage and AGC stage act in a different manner As the AGC response speed is not comparable to the Limiter intervention time the Limiter is recommended to correct fast input variations while the AGC performs long term corrections S Pilot Pilot Gur Phase Level Limiter Visualization Pilot Generator Post Clipper Gain
130. er This give the users the highest flexibility in controlling units individually or in groups by sharing same commands among several units or forcing an individual unit with a specific address to execute a broadcast command The Device Number and the Group Name will be given to each Tiger Shark using a dedicated tool called Target Edit Manager and included in the Tiger Shark Remoter software suite The same tool allows also to provide each individual unit or group with a Target Group Name i e a mnemonic field to make control and connection much easier For example a national network could assign the Group Name field to the region where the unit is in operation and give the Target name the name of the town hosting the broadcasting site or the city covered by that site Suppose you have 3 coders in the Tuscany region the first covers Lucca the second Florence and the third Pisa and 4 others in the Marche Pesaro Ancona Urbino Macerata The Target name and Group Name will be programmed for the individual machines as follows Group name Tuscany Target Name Lucca for the first coder Group name Tuscany Target Name Florence for the second coder etc Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com MANAGING TIGER SHARK in GROUPS LN AXEL TECHNOLOGY Firenze Tuscany 0002 01 Pia 7 Tuscany 0083 X A O 2001 Ancona Marche 005 02 Urbino
131. er between Analog AES EBU and external MPX input eUECP compliant eDynamic ODA TMC EWS and IH services eAdvanced PS scrolling PS RT PTY scheduler e8 GPI 8 Relay interface e3 serial connections to control and send messages eRDS decoder for re broadcasting messages ePc control software eEthernet connection with SNMP protocol eASCII protocol e TCP IP server eGPS Interface eRadio Automation System Interface eRT Services Supported THE STATE OF THE ART Tiger Shark has been accurately designed to satisfy most demanding requirements in FM Stereo generation and advanced RDS RBDS encoding It is built with the best cutting edge technology surface mount components and multi layer circuit boards keep the signal path safe from any issue providing the purest modulation quality Its digital architecture guarantees long term reliability and easy firmware updates directly on field or from remote Tiger Shark is a top class RDS RBDS and Stereo Generator machine has been designed to provide every custom requirement if a structured FM network especially managing advanced machine control and signal changeover using a PC and webserver interface Tiger Shark supports the most advanced RDS dynamic services including TMC ODA IH TDC and EWS In addition to standard CENELEC methods RDS programming has been enriched with larger PS and RT sets also available in dynamic mode with powerful scheduling capabilities GPS satellite r
132. er fields from RT01 to RT15 are related only to the UECP Compatible Extended custom RDS programming mode EXTENDED Mode To enter RadioTexts Select a field MAIN RT 01 2 etc clicking on the yellow zone the selected field will be displayed at the bottom of the window Select and delete the text displayed by default f i RADIOTEXT 04 the new Radio Text message 64 char max into the field at the bottom click the Update button to update the message or click to discard it NOTE Main Radio Text message also indicated as RT 00 is broadcast by default The SCHEDULER panel schedules many RT sequences Please remind to enable RT group in the Main RDS SERVICE panel Group Sequence DB 14 JE 3B The group name for RT is 2A Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION ra AXEL gt TECHNOLOG ENG 29 13 PIN PTY SERVICES PIN PTY EDITOR allows you to set up to 32 different Pin Pty Ptyn items DAY HOUR PROGRANTTYPE PROGRAM TYPENAME 00 00 00 NO PROGRAMME NO PROGRAMME TYPE NO PROGRAMME NO PROGRAMME NO PROGRAMME NO PROGRAMME NO PROGRAMME NO PROGRAMME NO PROGRAMME NO PROGRAMME PIN Day Hour Minute PTY PTYN Main Fin 00 00 M 00 PROGRAMME TYPE Programme Item Number The PI
133. ereo PREEMPHASIS Off 50us 75us CHECK_AUX_MPX_DEVIATION On CHECK_AUDIO QUALITY AUX On CHECK PILOT PRESENCE ON AUX MPX On CHECK RDS PRESENCE AND PI AUX On RDS PI ON AUX MPX 5000 four digits exadecimal value 0000 check only Rds presence FORCE SECONDARY_INPUT_FROM_GPI_1 OUTPUT_MODE Normal Tone Splitter END MPX SETTINGS EndofSetup Mpx logical group AUDIO CONTROL Start of Audio control logical group WORK Linear Linear Full Range Clipper Manual Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX B CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX AXEL TECHNOLOG Clipper Safe Auto Clipper Normal Auto Clipper Aggressive Auto Log Clipper Safe Auto Log Clipper Normal Auto Log Clipper Aggressive Auto AGC_GATE 18dBr 12dBr 6dBr 3dBr AGC_SPEED 0 05dB Sec 0 10dB Sec 0 15dB Sec 0 20dB Sec AGC_MODE Unlinked Linked AGC_MIN_GAIN 12 0dB 11 9dB 0 1dB 0 0dB AGC_MAX_GAIN 0 0dB 0 10B 11 9dB 12 0dB STEREO Off Low Normal High LIMITER Off High Protection Low Protection SECONDARY INPUT Off Analogic Digital Mpx COMMUTATION_TIME 1Sec 2Sec 120Sec CHECK_AUDIO _PRESENCE On SWITCHING_TIME 5sec 5min END AUDIO CONTROL End of Audio control logical group ACCESS RIGHTS Start of Port
134. erial port it must have at least the following settings modem commands are in brackets They are related to the most common modem models IGNORE the usual command is amp C0 IGNORE RTS amp R1 IGNORE 800 Disable TX Flow Control amp HO Disable RX Flow Control 810 Disable Data Compression 0 You also to set the SO and the S2 registers in the following way 80 22 52 255 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER DIRECT LINK AXEL TECHNOLOGY SO Register reoresents the number of rings before Auto Answer It sets the number of the rings required before the modem automatically answers a call Range 0 255 rings Setting this register to zero disables auto answer mode SO n where n is the number of rings It is advised 50 2 The S2 register Escape Code Character specifies the ASCII value of the character used in the escape code The escape code is the escape character entered three times in succession When the modem is in connect state and it receives the escape code the modem enters command state Normally setting register S2 to 128 or above disables the escape code character It is advised to set 522255 You should load those settings in the modem memory so that they are automatically loaded at the modem start up Please refer to the modem user guide for further reference For proper configuration of Tiger Shark Remoter soft
135. f Opto interface according to the Menu This is the simplest way to switch between two given Alternative DataSet On POSITIVE INPUT 1 Datasets the current one Active Dataset and an alternative one Typical example switch of the Datset during the day according to audio program National Regional being broadcast 30 3 DIRECT SELECTION OF DATASET 1 TROUGH A DIFFERENT DATASET DataSet In addition to the selection of Alternative Dataset as shown here above user can instantly recall any Dataset using Active Dataset DATASET Ei combination of Input activations on the GPI Interface or an UECP command Alternative DataSet DATASET b To do this choose EXTERNAL C on TR o L last item in the menu Alternative DataSet On INPUT 4 Current Dataset according to last UECP command received O SwichontoDataset4 1 Switch onto Dtaset5 d 0 SwichonoDataset Z 0 __INPUT 4 For further details about refer to Appendix A of this manual 30 4 CHANGE DATASET DEPENDING BY AUDIO SOURCE From release 5 2 3 AxelTechnology implemented in Tiger Shark the possibility to CHANGE dataset depending by the Audio Source Change a DataSet it s possible from GPI Software UECP but it s also possible by Audio Source In case of Fault of MAIN Audio Analog Digital or MPX when Tiger Shark change Audio Input could automatically change DataSet See Software for set this special functio
136. formed by phase linear filters all measurements referenced to 10096 modulation unless otherwise noted Tiger Shark version only TEST CONDITIONS OUT LEVEL 12dBm LOAD 6000hm PILOT LEV 20Db MODE STEREO 32 8 RDS RBDS ENCODING MODULATION RBDS Signal generation DSP based compliant to United States NRSC _Differe nd bi phas Modulation Amplitude modulation double side band with suppressed carrier Bandwidth 2 5 kHz 60 dB 3 0 kHz 80 dB Linee tior 0 01 RDS RBDS output level 0 8200 mVpp 10 mVpp steps Synchronization Either to external 19Khz pilot tone or to external FM stereo Mpx signal Automatic switchover to internal oscillator in case of absence or low quality of external reference signal Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS o AXEL TECHNOLOGY Q 32 9 RDS RBDS ENCODING 8 PROGRAMMING RDS PROGRAMMING RDS Command formats fully compliant to UECP Forum document SPB 490 Version 6 02 plus extended manufacturer s commands list Static services supported 5 Programme Service Programme Identification Extended Country Codes Programme type Programme Type Name Traffic programme TA Traffic announcement MS Music Speech DI Decoder Identification AF Alternative Frequencies PIN Programme item number 00 EON EnhaneedOtherNetworks CT Clock timeanddate HT Radio et LA Linkage Actuator 00000 U U
137. from the System Information menu The following screen will be displayed mE EM EE 50 5 2 20 5 5 5 2 2 EM Copy in Clipboard KEY Version 5 3 2 Upgrade Firmware Push Connect Button to verify hardware compatibility with this Upgrade Software or Exit Button to Abort this operation Program X Select the PC serial port on the screen Y Click Connect button MpxLimRds V5 9 2 81JQ5C74Y02T2 Serial Fart Lom 1 Com z Com 3 Com 4 Com 5 Com Com Com 6 elelelolelelele Copy in Clipboard KEY Connected at 38400 Baud with amp DCombo Bootloader Version 2 1 11 12 2001 Press Program Button to start or Exit Button to Abort this operation Serial Fort Program Exit Z Make sure the Identification is correctly done Ready to start Firmware Upgrade message firmware code displayed in the right field AA Provide to Axel Technology the firmware code so we can provide the KEY to upgrade the Tiger Shark The FW code is in the left side of the upgrader software in the picture below 81JQ5C74Y02T2 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY BB Send this code email or ph
138. g 5 kHz the nominal one and or a saturation on audio input stage STEP 4 Adjust the overall to apply the desired amplification attenuation factor to nominal MPX level achieved at the Step 3 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR MPX OUTPUT SIGNAL mw AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 27 RDS RBDS GENERATOR GENERAL SETUP All info provided on this Chapter applies to both RDS and RBDS generation unless differently noticed RBDS operation on the Tiger Shark is achieved by installing the Tiger Shark Remoter control software in its RBDS version The RDS controls related to phase and levels are available from the Front Panel while any other configuration about texts RDS data etc is achievable from the Pc Control Software as well as from the UECP Tiger Shark encoder provides two different programming modes The first one is fully compliant to the last UECP normative The second one Extended provides a wider range of features which have been customized in order to make Tiger Shark encoder more versatile and suitable for the most part of user requirements In this case some commands are not UECP compliant When using Remoter software data configuration may be achieved in a textual ASCII form trough the Configuration Editor or from the regular Remoter pages Current status of on air RDS services can TIME RDS STATUS be constantly monitored from the small 03 00 48 05 01 5 00 00 FTY F
139. ger Shark clock CT information is carried in the 4A Group That Group is automatically managed by the Tiger Shark and is not user enabled For more information about Time Sync in Tiger Shark see Appendix A chapter 8 5 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com THE STATIC RDS RBDS AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 29 DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION 29 1 INTRODUCTION General Purpose DataSet 1 menu comprises all the settings related to the Main network which is braodcasting the DataSet and to up to 10 EON Enhanced Other Networks It is available also another page Services for enabling configuration of RDS services supported in the DataSet lu GenPurpose 051 p s un Main Network Eon Network 1 Eon Network Eon Hetwork Eon Network Pee Eon Network Eon Network In cn Eon Hetwork m m m m m m m c c c c c 29 2 RDS GROUP CONFIGURATION services PANEL As in UECP protocol Service panel allows you to enable single RDS services features f i PIN RT etc and to compose the Group Sequence carried by the RDS signal GROUP SELECTION PSN LIST 104 124 134 144 l 106 118 12B 13B 14B 15B Enable Main 5 1 Eon l gt PSN 2 Enable Eon 2 gt PSN3 Enable Eon 3 JPSN4 Enable Eon 4 gt 5 Enable Eon 5 PSME Enable Eon IPs 7 Enable Group 14 Slow Labelling Codes x x Eon F gt P
140. hangeover stage see Relevant Chapter The Tiger Shark features a built in Web Browser and a SNMP agent Available as an option on the RS232 or RS485 version optoisolated used for e Communication with the Pc Pc Control Software e UECP Data stream TMC stream e Communication to Radio Automation Systems see APPENDIX for Ascii Parser for Dynamic RT and PS Scrolling Creation e Connection to an external GPS Receiver for CT reference and for DGPS service Port Setup Status Enabled Disabled Baud Rate Link mode is done from front panel menu Port Baud Rate is not configurable independently but follows the settings of Port 1 Port Access Rights are configured in the PC Control Software from Access Rights page For RS485 settings see APPENDIX A Tiger Shark features 8 input optoisolated and 8 Realy output clean contact closures fully assignable See APPENDIX for GPI port pin outs Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com GENERAL DESCRIPTION 9 1 THE INTERNAL CLOCK Equipment internal Clock is powered by a SuperCAP capacitor instead of a traditional battery The capacitor keeps the clock operating and protects the system memory to prevent the loss of stored programs during power failure around one week long depending on the environmental conditions Capacity charge needs at least 30 of normal operation RDS parameters and relevant settings are stored on a no
141. hark Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK AXEL gt TECHNOLOG
142. hark Remoter software comes with the equipment It allows the setting of every parameter and level by means of Bidirectional i e local serial links or Monodirectional one way serial links There is no limit in the number of units which can be controlled from a single software license The bidirectional or local mode allows either the visualization in real time of the equipment current configuration or its modification This modality is very useful every time you need a real time direct and complete equipment control A serial bidirectional Pc target connection is needed The monodirectional connection mode doesn t involve any return channel It is possible to send commands to the equipment from remote sites but it is not possible to have neither a remote monitoring of the machine nor a confirmation of reception of controls The unidirectional connection mode is used to control one or more units from a remote site for example over a satellite link In this case it will be possible only to send the commands or new values for operating parameters one way without the ability to check whether the change has taken place or to monitor the target current status A typical application is centralized remote control of coders installed at a scattered array of transmitting sites The Send button shown in each window allows you to send to the Tiger Shark the changes once you have configured them on the software screen Axel Technology srl www axel
143. hat programme service is being broadcast by the station to which the receiver is tuned An example for a PS name is Radio 21 The Programme Service name is not intended to be used for automatic search tuning Tiger Shark Remoter Shark 1 Aux Monitor Deviation Audio Pilot Rus EL 1 rm om m usero Usemi 2 uses DIRECT Mps Deviation LINK OPEN PANEL CLOSE PANEL PROGRAM SERVICE NAME EDITOR PROGRAM SERVICE NAME PS SPEED a ITALIANA oe PS 10 M a 21 Panel ld Usri Local Chant SharkRds1 StaticAds GenPurposeDS1 MainPs_PSEdit SYNC GPS m Mlode WORKING Link Mlode Unidirectional NOTE MAIN PSN only can be programmed accordingly to the UECP protocol The other fields from PS1 to PS59 are related to the UECP Extended custom programming mode To enter PSNs Select a field MAIN PSN PSN1 PSN2 etc clicking on the yellow zone the selected field will be displayed at the bottom of the window f i the picture here above shows PSN 4 selection select and remove the text displayed by default f i PSNAME 03 from the field at the bottom type the new PS Name 8 char max Click the Update button to update the message or click to discard it NOTE Main PSN also indicated as PS 00 is broadcast by default The SCHEDULER panel
144. he Sensitivity Level Analog or Digital control After adjustment peak indication hitting the left margin of Clipper zone is proper see picture here below This corresponds to a around 20 dB system headroom 3 If further gain or attenuation is required the individual right Gains can be adjusted using the Input Left and Input Right parameters Following this calibration procedure audio material will be kept unaltered and only spurious signal will be clipped Left Gain Control Eiaht Gain Control 4 Enable normal audio processing on the audio processor Depending on the input level and on the audio material contents audio peak will range between 1 and 8 segments on the meter reference scale This peak increase on dynamic conditions is due to overshoot of input digital filter An overshoot of 3 4 segments around 1 dB may be deemed acceptable in case of disabled Tiger Shark preemphasis and an overshoot of 6 7 segments may be deemed acceptable in case of enabled Tiger Shark preemphasis As practical rule if the audio peak ranges in the left half of Clipper Zone possible overshoots will be compensated by Tiger Shark filters The following picture displays two acceptable calibrations The following picture displays two unacceptable calibrations please adjust Gain controls until peak ranges in the left half Clipper Zone Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKIN
145. hecks not ticked E TECHNOLOGY ENG the same time In the event Auxiliary MPX Pilot is lost changeover stage waits for a time equal to Switching Time prior to switch over self generated MPX signal from analogue digital stereo input AS soon as Auxiliary MPX Pilot resumes it waits for 5 seconds or 5 minutes Recovery Time prior to switching back Auxiliary MPX source is routed to Tiger Shark output being monitored at the same time In the event Auxiliary MPX Deviation exceeds 80 kHz changeover stage waits for a time equal to Switching Time prior to switch over self generated MPX signal from analogue digital stereo input AS soon as Auxiliary MPX Pilot resumes it waits for 5 seconds or 5 minutes Recovery Time prior to switching back Auxiliary MPX source is routed to Tiger Shark output being monitored at the same time In the event RDS is lost in the Auxiliary changeover stage waits for a time equal to Switching Time prior to switch over self generated MPX signal from analogue digital stereo input As soon as Auxiliary MPX Pilot resumes it waits for 5 seconds or 5 minutes Recovery Time prior to switching back Auxiliary MPX source is routed to Tiger Shark output being monitored at the same time In the event RDS is lost or the RDS carried PI code differs from the stated one changeover stage waits for a time equal to Emergency Time prior to switch over self generated MPX
146. hnology com APPENDIX H HOW TO USE RT RT IN TIGER ENG Go in SETTINGS and set the EXTENDED PORT as Extended Port ASCII PARSER and press Port Mode ASCII PARSER M Go in Static RDS gt GenPurpose DS1 gt Services here the group selection is available so here we can set this sequence Encoder Data 0A 2A 3A 6A 8A 12A Then press OK GROUP SELECTION 134 144 135 146 156 Group Sequence 2 BA 12 11 Now You can connect Hyper terminal to SERIAL 3 in Tiger Shark Follow the procedure Connect SERIAL 3 to Tiger Shark Open Hyper Terminal in your PC Connection name doesn t matter What you want Connect To COM PORT in your PC that are using Bit per Second 38 400bps Databit 8 Parity None Stop 1 StreamControl NONE Press OK Press FILE Propriety gt Settings gt Ascii Settings ECHO CARACTERS flag ADD ROW flag Press OK Now everything is ready to send via ASCII Parser data for RadioText Radio Text PSScroll etc etc In the next page some example about the connection and RT Impostazioni della porta Impostazioni ASCII Aggiungi avanzamento riga ad ogni a capo ricevuto Codifica forzata dati in ricezione in ASCII a 7 bit v Acapo automatico Controllo di flusso SHARK AXEL TECHNOLOGY EXAMPLE About Sending Data
147. htly different physical devices Figure shows a typical half duplex part and Figure 56 shows typical full duplex part Dala Flow Dala Flow 4 Half duplex RS 485 system full duplex RS 485 system b 35 2 4 RS485 NETWORK TOPOLOGY TT 7 TI lt n Node 1 Node 2 In the picture above the general network topology of RS485 is shown N nodes are connected in a multipoint RS485 network For higher speeds and longer lines the termination resistances are necessary on both ends of the line to eliminate reflections Use 100 Ohm resistors on both ends The RS485 network must be designed as one line with multiple drops not as a star Although total cable length maybe shorter in a star configuration adequate termination is not possible anymore and signal quality may degrade significantly Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PINOUT IN AXEL gt TECHNOLOG ENG 35 3 ANALOG amp DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION XLR Female XLR Male gt TI m gt ic be I Zi lt si Do eee C NERO BLACK NOIR EA 3 ROSSO RED ROUGE 5 1 SHIELD SCHERMO SHIELD Front Pinout 1 Ground 2 Signal HOT 3 Return COLD Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PINOUT ia AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 35 4 GPI CONNECTIONS 4 10 1 300 AUTO FUSE 49V GND
148. ilable with the Tiger Shark DET option installed only See next Paragraph The Tiger Shark may look after the following MPX parameters parts and change to an alternative source accordingly to user settings done in the MPX page MPX SETTINGS Signal Output Mode Level 0 0dBm Sync Out Normal Operation SdBm 0 1 5B mi Test Tone PilotLewel 1 21 PotD ROC Made Off 15 Preemphasis STEREO Pilot Phase 0 12 Deg 12 Deg EM D PotGan O __ ___r_ _ 111221212z mi 75 uSec 6 dB 0 6 dB Auxiliary Mpx Source Aux Reference Check for amp uxiliary Mpx Deviation Check for Ads Presence and specific Ads Pl in Ausiliary 5000 Reference Check for Audio presence in Auxilia Mpx 0 0 dem Check for Pilot presence in Auxiliar Force Secondary Input from General Purpose Input 1 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR INPUT CHANGEOVER QAXEL CONTROL NAME Check for Auxiliary Mpx Deviation Check for Audio Presence in Auxiliary Mpx Check for Pilot Presence in Auxiliary Mpx Check for RDS Presence and specific Pl Auxiliary Mpx AUX Reference DESCRIPTION ENG Changeover stage checks deviation of external MPX applied by default to
149. in relation to incorrect use of the product 34 DECLARATION OF ROHS CONFORMITY INTERNATIONAL To minimize the environmental impact and take more responsibility to the earth we live in accordance with European Union Directive 2002 95 EC known commonly as RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances We herewith declare Axel Technology srl Via Caduti di Sabbiuno 6 F 40011 Anzola Emilia Bologna Italy that the product listed below complies with the requirements of Directive 2002 95 EC Article 4 paragraph 1 with reference to hazardous chemical substances Lead Pb Hexavalent Chromium Mercury Hg PBB Flame Retardant PBDE Flame Retardant Cadmium Cd Product Description TIGER SHARK amp TIGER SHARK R RoHS Authorized Company Representative Title of Signatory Date A Christian Sighinolf T R amp D Technical Manager Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com WARRANTY QAXEL 35 APPENDIX CONNECTOR PINOUT 35 1 RS232 CONNECTION AND PINOUT 3 Rx 3 RK cor as EEE 5 GND 5 GND RS 232 RS 232 Female 2 2 3 3 A 4 5 5 Pc connection require standard serial cables Pin To Pin type that is not cross For a correct operation connections length must not exceed the length of 20 meters Ports 2 and 3 use only Tx Rx and GND signal for PC connection while Port 1 support also the DTR Data Terminal Re
150. ing LED shows data activity on Dynamic Data Buffers A fixed lighting LED shows the user selected input INPUT LEDS A blinking LED shows the alternative input in use as picked up by internal changeover JOG SHUTTLE for menu navigation and parameters modify If it is pressed it has the same function as the ENT button 8 LED DI WARNING a It identifies a General Alarm situation in the Tiger Shark Warning conditions can be the following b Audio input signal saturation C Mpx Clipping d Firmware upgrade enabled switch FW UPGRADE ENABLE to ON position b SEE also APPENDIX FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE e Split mode Activated ENTER by pressing this button selection shown on the Display is confirmed ESC by pressing this button selection shown on the Display is discarded This Serial Port replicates the Port 1 on the rear panel It is used for Firmware Upgrade and to connect to a Pc for software control Tiger Shark configuration menu access from the front panel can be limited with a password See Chapter FRONTAL PANEL ACCESS BLOCK FUNCTION Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com GENERAL DESCRIPTION AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 9 2 REAR PANEL E N CONTROL NAME 1 SWITCH FUSE SUPPLY 24 VDC SUPPLY optional 2 3 SERIAL PORT 1 2 see Appendix A for pin configuration SYNCH IN SYNCH OUT ENG 20 O neir 1 RELAY 422 485 EE mmm ont n N
151. irectional Bidirectional Port Enabled Disabled MonoDirectional Bidirectional Site Address Encoder Address Temperature IN1 0 1 IN2 0 1 IN3 0 1 IN4 0 1 IN5 0 1 Firmware version Firmware code 13 alohanumeric characters Tcp 1 address IP address Ip Port Tcp Ip SubNet Mask Gateway IP Address WARNING Baud Rate set for PC serial ports in the Tiger Shark Remoter software must match the one set for the corresponding Serial Port on the Tiger hark For example if the serial port 1 runs at 4800 Baud the same Rate must be chosen for the Tiger Shark Remoter communication through Pc serial ports 11 2 HOW TO PREVENT THE ACCESS FROM THE FRONT PANEL MENU Keyboard Lock Password front panel The Keyboard Lock option in the TIGER TIGER SHARK REMOTER Settings window allows you to block any access to the menu via the Locking unlocking can only take place via control software by entering the password in the space provided in the Setup window To activate the lock function type a password and then click on the corresponding button next to it Lock You may remove the connection to the PC To unlock the panel type the same password and then click on Unlock Note the password may be changed during each access The keyboard lock facility is available only when accessing the unt in a bidirectional mode 11 3 HOW TO ASSIGN AN ID LABEL TO THE UNIT E
152. is 60 mVpp i e 2 KHz deviation where 0 dBm 2 2 Hd Level m 0 060 0 000 Spp 1 2 27 4 RDS SYNC SOURCE RDS VERSION ONLY The RDS Sync Source selection is available for RDS only versions In the External mode the RDS carrier locks to an external ref source The Sync In connector on the rear panel allows synchronization of RDS signal to an external 19 KHz TTL reference signal 5 Vpp Correct synchronization to the external reference signal will cause LED 1 on the front panel to light Synchronization to an external MPX signal reference is achievable from AUX1 and AUX 2 connectors too depending on J3 jumper External TTL suitable levels 0 state lt 0 5 V 1 state gt 2 V See first part of this manual Even if set on External Sync the Tiger Shark switches automatically on the internal oscillator in the event of lack or poor quality of the external ref source Hds Sync Internal Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com RDS RBDS GENERATOR GENERAL SETUP LN AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 27 5 UECP OR NOT UECP PROGRAMMING MODE Rds Mode The Extended not UECP mode carries a full set of customized features controls wich represent a valuable benefit of the Tiger Shark In the following pages one describes the extended mode as it contains the UECP compliant mode too Compatible f EXTENDED Mode 27 6 CHARACTER TABLE
153. is constantly changed as in the PS Scrolling mode it is possible that some receivers will display a mixture of old and new PS message on the same display In some cases no PS will be displayed at all This may occurs as message byte group order is not univocally recommended by the CENELEC RDS standard and strictly depends on the coder decoder physical implementation Neither the RDS encoder nor the car receiver are faulty We therefore suggest to choose lower display speeds Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com THE DYNAMIC RDS 32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 32 1 GENERAL GENERAL Dimensions Weight AC Rate Power consumption Type of power supply AC connector Processing architecture Operating temp range AC MAINS FUSE Ratings Dimensions Type 32 2 COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION Serial Ports Serial Port Baud Rate Dial Up modem Ethernet Supported Protocols Communication tools Front panel LEDs purpose 32 3 INPUTS OUTPUTS GPI O INTERFACE Inputs Outputs Connector GPI Purpose Relay Purpose AUX IN 1 AND 2 Connector Type Pass through Level Frequency response Distortion Input Impedance 1 rack unit 352 x 483 x 44 mm around 4 5 Kg 230 50 Hz 115 60 Hz 10 40 VA Transformer based IEC with detachable 3 wire power cord EMI suppressed fully digital Based on DSP 24bit 100Mhz Signal processing is performed by phase linear filters
154. itly assigned by a dedicated signal to the receiver as the latter is capable of identifying which method is used by analyzing the transmitted data structure whether or not they are organized in pairs METHOD A Compile the AF1 list assigning the tuning frequency i e the frequency carrying the list of alternative frequencies in the first position and then continue in strictly increasing order with the alternative frequencies transmitting exactly the same program We recommend recording the alternative frequencies those of adjacent transmitters and repeaters with overlapping coverage areas on each transmitter being careful that the first position indicates the frequency carrying the list of alternative frequencies For example in the situation shown in the figure three transmitters B D E intersect only in two coverage areas between B and D and between D and E The following lists should be loaded in each transmitter Note that the frequency of transmitter C is not included in the list since the latter s coverage area does not overlap with that of transmitter A Tx B lists tuning frequency f Tx B Coverage area D partially overlaps that of both fIxD fTxB transmitters B and E and thus it is recommended to load the lists for both adjacent transmitters Be careful f Tx B f Tx D f Tx D to list all frequencies above the tuning frequency in ascending order k Note that the frequency of transmitter B has
155. kerausf hrungen dient der breitere Leiter bzw der Schutzleiter Ihrer Sicherheit Wenn der mitgelieferte Stecker nicht in die Steckdose passt einen Elektriker mit dem Austauschen der veralteten Steckdose beauftragen VERHINDERN dass das Netzkabel gequetscht oder darauf getreten wird insbesondere im Bereich der Stecker Netzsteckdosen und an der Austrittsstelle vom Ger t NUR das vom Hersteller angegebene Zubeh r und entsprechende Zusatzger te verwenden NUR in Verbindung mit einem vom Hersteller angegebenen oder mit dem Ger t verkauften Transportwagen Stand Stativ Tr ger oder Tisch verwenden Wenn ein Transportwagen verwendet wird beim Verschieben der Transportwagen Ger te Einheit vorsichtig vorgehen um Verletzungen durch Umkippen Das Netzkabel dieses Ger ts w hrend Gewittern oder bei l ngeren Stillstandszeiten aus der Steckdose ABZIEHEN Alle Reparatur und Wartungsarbeiten von qualifiziertem Kundendienstpersonal DURCHF HREN LASSEN Kundendienst ist erforderlich wenn das Ger t auf irgendwelche Weise besch digt wurde z B wenn das Netzkabel oder der Netzstecker besch digt wurden wenn Fl ssigkeiten in das Ger t versch ttet wurden oder Fremdk rper hineinfielen wenn das Ger t Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt war nicht normal funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde Dieses Ger t vor Tropf und Spritzwasser SCH TZEN KEINE mit Wasser gef llten Gegenst nde wie zum Beispiel Vasen auf das Ger t STELLEN Dieses Sym
156. l TTL 19kHz state lt 0 5V 1 state gt 2V e Itis possibile to synchronize RDS from an external MPX signal using AUX inputs Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com GENERAL DESCRIPTION AXEI v TECHNOLOG o MPX 2 OUTPUT MPX 1 OUTPUT ENG SYNCH OUT e Available only in the MPX LIM RDS version Disabled by Default It can be enabled from the Menu Inthe Pc Software MPX SETTINGS Window Flag Sync Out e Inthe Front Panel Menu MPX MODULE SETUP gt Output Sync gt Enabled Signal Available TTL 19kHz 5Vpp SquareWave _ Additional output that can be switched between different sources i Main Tiger Shark output with associated passive mirror ouput 7 AUX 1 and AUX 2 8 SD CARD SLOT 9 AES EBU DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT 10 ANALOG STEREO INPUT 11 ETHERNET SOCKET 12 SERIAL PORT 3 see Appendix A for pin out 13 RELAY OUTPUT Auxilliary Inputs for Network RDS Carrier Injection also know as SCA Input 1 and SCA Input 2 A built in Mp3 player from SD Card is available as an option and may replace either the Analog or the Digital input Digital Audio Stereo input for internal Stereo coder That input can be selected either manually or automatically by input changeover stage see Relevant Chapter Analogic Stereo Input for internal Stereo coder That input can be selected either manually or automatically by input c
157. l maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by the manufacturer or its authorised agents The manufacturer cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel 2 SAFETY WARNINGS The installation and servicing instructions in this manual are for use by qualified personnel only Read All Instructions All safety and operating instructions must be read before operating the product They also must be retained for future reference as it contains a number of useful hints for determining the best combination of equipment settings for Yr particular application Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and those listed in the operating instructions must be adhered to Heat This product must be situated away from any heat sources such as radiators or other products including power amplifiers or transmitters that produce heat Power Sources This product must be operated from type of power source indicated on the marking label and in the installation instructions If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your facility consult your local power company Make sure the AC main voltage corresponds to that indicated in the technical specifications If a different voltage ex 110 115 VAC is available open the equipment closure and set the voltage switch on the main supply circuit located behind the AC socket Power Cord Protection
158. l port no answer from the Target etc piana to u host In the event of IP connection over local network Aia c de uas More Info button offers further information on the Click Mare Info button to verify it reasons of missed link for example another user is already connected Info gt gt Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com GETTING CONNECTED THE CONNECTION MANAGER AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY ENG 18 HOW TO SETUP CONNECTION PASSWORD When connecting to Tiger Shark in BIDIRECTIONAL mode a System Password may be setup in order to prevent access from not authorized users Connection Manager Target Model Shark MLA Path Local Host ComChannel 1 Lirik on LOM 1 Link Properties 28400 Baud Bidirectional Response Identity User Authentication Enter password ee ee ae ae ae Clear Cancel ab Target Unlinked Attempting connection Please wall Config System password must be setup from the Configuration Editor see relevant Chapter d pti 052 GENERAL SETTINDS5 TARGET MPX LIM EDS FIRMWARE VERSION 5 0 TARGET TARGET LABEL SHAREMES INPUT SIGNAL Analogic DIGITAL RESOLUTION 246its LEFT_GAIN 0 RIGHT _GATN 0 Ode ANALOGICO SENSITIVITY 0 0dBm DIGITAL SENSITIVITY 0 DdBF3 SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY PASSWORD private SNMP REA
159. lace the analog input or the digital input Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX D AUDIO INPUT CARD SETTINGS AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 39 APPENDIX FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE When required the firmware can be updated with the latest available version In order to upgrade the processor please follow this procedure FW Upgrade can be performed on Windows environment Windows XP and Windows 7 are supported erased and or overwritten by the new factory setup Please save the current configuration by After an initialization of the device firmware upgrade all user presets and adjustments may means of the Configuration Editor tool prior to proceeding with the firmware upgrade As general rules when upgrading the firmware do not forget to install the new associated software version of PC remote control There is a direct correspondence between the firmware and software versions For example the FW rel 5 8 LITE inside the Tiger Shark requires the Software version 5 8 LITE installed on the unit and vice versa But starting from Firmware rel 5 8 0 it is also possible to use software rel higher with FW rel until 5 8 0 Well a FW Rel 5 8 0 works perfectly with a SW rel 5 9 4 45 5 1 MAKING THE UNIT READY FOR UPGRADING A Shut off the unit Set the switch on the front panel to ON right position see highlighted switch in the picture x E v
160. le coder or a Group of them Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com MANAGING TIGER SHARK in GROUPS LN AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY ENG 20 2 SECOND STEP THE WORK MODE Once the system tree has been created in m LocalHost EDIT MODE click CLOSE PANEL button e ComChannel 1 The User will be asked whether to save or discard modifications done to the System Shark MLR 1 NEW YORK TV TOWER Tree Click Yes Click Open Panel button gt User 0 Navigation Panel will open Click Shark HLR 2 LAS VEGAS TV TOWER WORK MODE button Shark MLR Group 1 NETWORK The Tiger Shark Remoter will display the same System Tree just created in the EDIT MODE but You will now be able to configure real operating parameters for each element in the system such as ComPort IP address speed etc and then establish a physical connection to the Target s Follow the same procedures shown in the BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER for proper configuration of connection channels and targets 20 3 CONFIGURATION OF A MONO DIRECTIONAL COM CHANNEL As already stated a system composed by a single Pc at the head of the network and by several distant Tiger Shark units Targets may require mono directional com channels i e channels which do not support any data stream from the Target back to the central control Pc Monodirectional Com channels are usually available over satellite links In general a Mono directional channel may be RS 232
161. led Enabied 5 000 Enabled Enabled Reset DataSet 4 6 poco Enabled foo Enana TURA 0000 Enabled 00 Enabled DENSE 7 00 Erebes Erstes CUECA Corpa 7 000 Enabled 0 Enabled UECP Compatible 8 0000 Enabled 0 Enabled EXTENDED Mode 8 fpooo Enabled Joo Enabled EXTENDED Mode Dar to 000 000 000 000 NTPIPAddes 000 000 000 000 aoe 192 168 099 085 NTP IP Address 000 000 000 000 Subnet Mask 000 000 000 000 NTP Part 1025 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 000 NTP Part 0 Gateway 000 000 000 000 Gateway 000 000 000 000 Pot 1025 Enable Modtication 000 000 000 000 Pot 1327 Enable Modification 000 000 000 000 Welcome to Target Address Edit Manager Target Values sent Please check if Connection Parameters are the same of the Target and then click Connect to Link Now you can choose Quit or re enter values in fields to change again If connection is successful Red Led wil turn ON Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX H HOW TO USE RT RT IN TIGER SHARK AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY ENG Using RT In order to broadcast RT first of all we need to generate data group 3A and 12A in the Group sequence in Tiger Shark Follow the sequence Close all programs or only Tiger Shark Address Manager Launch Tiger Shark Remoter Press OPEN PANEL
162. letely hidden by the other events We highly suggest to schedule Event with the lowest priority as DEFAULT events Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 8 s ew O Fr sese ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES ALL ALL DFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Event 1 PS Name 00 Main PS is the default PS 1 it is broadcast whenever no other PS are scheduled Event 2 PS Name 01 is scheduled on all days from 07 00 am to 12 59 pm It will replace PSN 00 within this time interval Event 3 PS Name 02 is scheduled just for monday from 10 00 am to 11 59 am When an Event ends and theren t any further Events matching current time the Scheduler will mantain on air the last event for another 2 or 3 minutes After that Default PSN i e PSN 00 is automatically resumed 29 16 9 SCHEDULER OVERALL EXAMPLES The following instructions demonstrate how to program the Scheduler to perform timing operations EXAMPLE 9 CINA Tin ew wo Tove vent 1 5 ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES vent 2 5 04 08 00 06 ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES vent PS 08 06 07 ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF YES vent 4 5 08 09 OFF OFF
163. lipper Auto Input Signals i AGC R AGC L Temp RINI 0 0 dB 0 0 dB 32 C za ETETETETTB Status 01 PS 00 00 PTY PIN 00 MPX AUX MPX Monitor RDS Ok MPX Dewiation MPX Audio MPX Pilot MPX Deviation Measure 1 kHz RDS CODER External Hardware fo mo wo so 11 0 mo mo wo 3 0 4 0 150 Function mode IN Analog Work mode Clipper MPX Safe Auto Out mode Normal Operation Keyboard Unlocked o E v lt AUDIO PROCESSOR STEREO CODER 9 CITTA RDS AUDIO MPX 2 SUB 2 SUB 1 mene Welcome Choose your User IP or Direct Link m umm ege m M ue m m mum G n OPEN PANEL BER w HH s sa HH ss s s n om uos uoc s ros I Er sid _101 vnc_ Address eee ddress Address Ma SAFETY WARNINGS ISTRUZIONI PER SICUREZZA Contents 1 SAFETY WARNINGS ISTRUZIONI PER LA 1 22 8 11 FOREWORD ii 8 2 SAFETY WARNINGS ccccccscccscccescccescceseccesccceccesecccscecseceeseceesccesscsesecsescececscseneesscecssensnsessceesenesensesenees 8 CONSIGNES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTEG c scccsscccesccceseccsscece
164. lly transferred to the Target When file transferring ends Tiger Shark will be on line again according to new configuration loaded EXAMPLE To Increase MPX output level to 5 6 dB default is 0 0 dB follow these steps With the Target connected click IMPORT icon m Wait for file loading Go to MPX_SETTINGS section MPX LEVEL 0 0dBm PILOT LEVEL 19 8dB PILOT PHASE 0Deg POST CLIPPER GAIN 0 0dB Type the new MPX output level MPX LEVEL 5 6dBm Click TEST icon to check data consistency gu Click EXPORT icon 277 7 In the meantime the same configuration file my be saved for example to load into another Target by pressing Ei icon The same file can be also printed out Close the Configuration Editor window Exit Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com THE CONFIGURATION EDITOR WHAT IS AND HOW TO USE IT AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 21 3 EXPORTING ONLY SECTIONS A CONFIGURATION The Tiger Shark Configuration file is composed by several sections each of them ending with an End Point marker You may export to the Tiger Shark only one of more sections instead of the entire file in order to preserve some crucial operating parameters from tampering or risk of overwriting In other words when clicking IMPORT button always the full configuration is downloaded but when exporting back into the Tiger Shark You may exclude from transferring one or ore sections thus forcing
165. logy com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL gt TECHNOLOG WORD Temperature WORD ExtSignals1 WORD ExtSignals2 WORD ExtSignals3 WORD ExtSignals4 WORD ExtSignals5 WORD WorkMode WORD OutMode WORD Target Year WORD Target Mont WORD Target Day WORD Target Hr WORD Target Min WORD Target Sec WORD Active DS WORD Active PS WORD Active WORD Active PTY WORD Alarm status WORD MPX Status flags WORD MPX deviation WORD Key lock status WORD FastProt WORD SE WORD Time sync WORD Active Audio Src WORD validSourcesandBuffer j Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 45 APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK It is possible to install in equipment Tiger Shark LITE and Tiger Shark RDS LITE a Ethernet port that allows the user to establish LAN or WAN connection over a standard catx cable some preliminary consideration must be done before 45 1 PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS 1 It is possible to install the Ethernet option board where it is not installed over the following equipment CODE MODEL DESCRIPTION A107030003 T SHARK RDS LITE Digital RDS coder 6 Dataset ODA TMC IH RT RT Scheduler PS RT PTY 4 4 Relays Software for PC control 2 To upgrade the owned equipment must be required the Ethernet optional board to the Axel Technology s
166. lt Sa gt lt Su gt lt Act gt END_EVENT_SCHEDULER ENHANCE OTHER NETWORK 1 Start of cmd group for Eon 1 EON BASIC SERVICES EON PSNAME NETWRKO up to 8 chars EON PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION 0000 16 Bits 4 Digits Exadecimal Code EON PROGRAM TYPE NO PROGRAMME NEWS CURRENT AFFAIRS INFORMATION SPORT EDUCATION DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP MUSIC ROCK MUSIC EASY LISTENING MUSIC LIGHT CLASSICAL SERIOUS CLASSICAL OTHER MUSIC WEATHER FINANCE CHILDRENS PROGS SOCIAL AFFAIRS RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE amp HOBBY JAZZ MUSIC COUNTRY MUSIC NATIONAL MUSIC OLDIES MUSIC FOLK MUSIC DOCUMENTARY ALARM TEST ALARM EON_TRAFFIC_PROGRAM Enabled Disabled EON_TRAFFIC_ANNOUNCEMENT Disabled Enabled Positive Input 1 Positive Input 2 Positive Input 3 Positive Input 4 Positive Input 5 Negative Input 1 Negative Input 2 Negative Input 3 Negative Input 4 Negative Input 5 Positive Input Pulse Negative Input Pulse EON PIN DAY 1 31 13 14 You may enter up to 64 events Eon PsName messages exceeding 8 characters will be truncated and a warning message will be generated Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX B CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX AXEL gt TECHNOLOG EON PIN 0 23 EON PIN 0 59 LINK SET NUMBER 000 12 Bits Digits Exadecimal Code LINK ACTUATOR I
167. ly after setting the string related to oid psString 1 0 Even for this parameter the reading of the psString does not reflect the PS broadcasted at the present 1 0 RW PS Scroll string 64 characters max 2 0 RW psRepetition No repetitions 1 repetition 2 repetitions repetitions 4 repetitions 5 repetitions 6 repetitions 7 repetitions NOOR WDM O 3 0 RW psChars 1 character 2 characters 3 characters 4 characters N O 4 0 RW psSpeed Slower normal faster W Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL TECHNOLOG AsciiCmds 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 6 3 This OID allows to send SNMP ASCII command using the protocol shows in the Appendix G before this one 1 0 W ASCII string see appendix A for details 16 9 Description of Data Structure Read Only contained in the MIB 1 5 Below comes described the data structure contained in the single Tiger Shark MIB s OID The main type are divided into WORD 2 byte lenght no sign little endian ULONG 4 byte lenght no sign little endian char n strings di n bytes with termination GeneralSettings WORD Inp_ source WORD Inp digital res WORD Inp Gain L WORD Gain WORD An Sens WORD Dig Sens WORD Ext Port Funct WORD LocalTimeOffset WORD DayLightSaveTi
168. me ULONG Last UTC Sync see note WORD SerialSpeed char FW Code 14 char FW String 7 char MachineName 40 char MachineLabel 9 WORD Reserved0 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL gt TECHNOLOG WORD Reserved1 WORD Reserved2 indicates the time og the latest sincronization via SNMP in the OID11 MPXSettings WORD Mpx Level WORD Pilot Level WORD Pilot Phase WORD Preemph WORD Out mode WORD Mpx mode WORD Post gain WORD Sync out WORD Check deviation WORD Check audio presence WORD Check pilot presence WORD Check rds MPX WORD Check RDSPI WORD PI to check j RDSSettings WORD Rds on WORD AddRDS_auxMPX WORD Ras level WORD phase WORD PS char WORD PS char2 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL gt TECHNOLOG WORD mode WORD Active_ dataset WORD Alt DataSet WORD Alt dataset on Rds_sync AudioSettings WORD AGC gate WORD AGC_ speed WORD AGC_maxgain WORD AGC_mingain WORD AGC_ mode WORD Limiter_lev WORD Stereo_ enh WORD Auto_ switch WORD Em time WORD Mask Audio Errors WORD Recovery time WORD Work mode j DynamicSignals WORD WORD Rightin WORD MpxLev WORD AgcLett WORD AgcRight WORD StereoEnh Axel Technology srl www axeltechno
169. micSignals branch in order to get all the dynamic data that Tiger Shark provides Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL gt TECHNOLOG Unlike if the system requires only the monitoring of some parameters such deviation it is possible to require the only read of the mpxDeviation OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 5 28 0 44 1 CONNECTION PARAMETERS TO TIGER SHARK S SNMP AGENT eSNMP version v 1 0 eAgent SNMP UDP port 161 eDefault read community public eDefault write community private 44 2 SNMP READ WRITE PASSWORDS SNMP Read Write passwords are set from the Configuration Editor tool See relevant Chapter on PART ONE of this User Manual ra ei GENERAL SETTINGS TARGET_MODEL SHARE MPX LIM RD3S FIRMWARE VERSIUN 5 U TARGET MAME TARGET LABEL SHARENES INPUT SIGNAL Analogic DIGITAL RPESOLUTION 2A4Bits LEFT_GAIN 0 Ode RIGHT GAIN 0 ANALOGICO SENSITIVITY 0 DdBm DIGITAL SENSITIVITY 0 0dBFs SNMP WEITE COMMUNITY _ PASSWORD private SNMP READ COMMUNITY PASSWORD public PASSW BRDZ up to 8 chars EXTERNAL MODE 0ff END GENERAL SETTINGS 44 3 DEFINITION OF GENERALSETTINGS BRANCH The generalSettings branch provides a series of OIDs that are accessible in read write so that we are able to read write several functional parameters of Tiger Shark Accessibility for thi
170. n Enable Fon B Enable Eon gt Enable Eon gt Enable Eon 7 gt Enable Eon 8 gt Enable Eon 8 gt Enable Eon 8 gt Enable Eon 4 gt JPSN 10 Enable Eon 8 IFSM 10 Enable Eon 8 P5M 10 Enable Eoni0 gt PSN11 Enable Eonl P5M11 Enable Eonl 5 11 Enable EON Fast Switch option group 14B shall be selected when a large number of groups either Main or EON is braodcast in order to make more timely a change in the status of the TA flag of a cross referenced programme service Some early RDS EON consumer receivers may need up to four correct type 14B groups for reliable functioning Therefore if manual group mode has been selected it is recommended to broadcast as many as possible of up to 8 type 14B groups in order to ensure the detection of the TA switching under bad reception conditions Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION 84 AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 29 4 THE PI CODE PROGRAM IDENTIFIER ess Ras Sri BB static ENG Main Network Panel contains all the settings related to the RDS signal that is currently being transmitted A double click on Main Network icon will disclose a sub tree providing the following panels Basic Services I Real Time Clock Alternative Frequencies Rt Radio Text Edit i GenPurpose 031 PinPtyEdit PsnEdit Scheduler Access the BasicServices page ff Alternativ
171. n This function is already know as DataSet Chane on Changeover Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 2 3 4 5 6 CONFIGURATION AND RECALL IN AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 31 THE DYNAMIC RDS The Dynamic RDS section consists of four pages one for IH and EWS services one for TMC and TDC one for PS Scrolling and ODA Open Data Application Check the First Part of this manual to enable Ports for supporting requested services 31 1 IN HOUSE amp EWS TMC amp ODA SERVICES In the section IH amp EWS it s possible to set the command for the InHouse application and the Emergency Warning System Group Version BA Transmit once and remove Transmit once and remove The panel for IH EWS TDC TMC is only used for show that IF you send a data using Tiger Shark you can receive the SAME date in the Receiver For use this special features you need to know and understand the UECP Protocol Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com THE DYNAMIC RDS AXEL y gt TECHNO ENG Nomi ss Trasmit specified times w Group Veriond 020000000004 Being the TMC broadcast based on a buffer hosting up to 180 messages loading a new message is achieved by clicking Send TMC Data Note that priority control is only applied to the first cycle of each message An Urgent message will have max priority only for the first time it is broad
172. n inserted the PROGRAM button appears MpxLimRds V5 9 2 81JQ5C74Y02T2 __ Copy Fwcode in Clipboard KEY 3M4346N2 Serial Port Connected at 38400 Baud with ADCombo Bootloader Version 2 1 1171272001 Lom 2 Lom 3 Com 4 Com 5 Lom 6 Lom Com Press Program Button to start or Exit Button to Abort this operation Program Est O Press PROGRAM and leave the software run don t touch the PC until the upgrading has been finished MpxLimRds Version 5 9 2 Firmware Upgrade Softw MpxLimRds V5 9 2 81JQ5C74Y0212 _ Copy FWoode in Clipboard KEY 3M4346N2 Connecting Connected at 39400 B aud Erasing Flash Sector Erased Erasing Flash Sector Erased Erasing Flash Sector Erased Erasing Flash Sector4 Erased Push Exit Button elle lle ce elle Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX E FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE r 5 AXEL TECHNOLOGY When upgrade has been done press EXIT It is preferable to don t touch or execute other operation into the upgrading PC while the upgrade is in progress Sometimes the software seems to be freezed but it is still working Don t shut down the PC or disconnect the COM cable until the Tiger Shark Display comes back with TIME and WARNING light turns off Q Shut down the Tiger Shark move the upgr
173. n volatile memory in order to save data integrity even in the event the coder is not used for long periods Clock tolerance might amount to about 1 sec per day it strictly depends on environment conditions In the event the SuperCap gets completely discharged the clock will stop and You will always need to synchronize it again to the Pc clock using the Axel Tiger Shark Remoter General Settings window Scheduler tool for RDS services stops when internal clock is freezing Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com GENERAL DESCRIPTION AXEL gt TECHNOLOG Time Time SD CARD 4 Gianca Silence Work Mode Control optional Detector Detector i tenet em i Digital Analog Analog Sensitivity Output Output AGC Audio Average St Enh Visualization4 stereo Limiter Visualization eve ea gt Control Control Detector St Enh Level Enhancer Analog 99 J10 16 24 Dig Inp L R Off50uS 75uS Audio Audio Resolution Gain Filter Preemphasis Limiter Clipper Selection Source receiver i 32 44 1 48 96 converter gt Mono mode Level igita KHz L R Pilot Off Visualization Log T Clipper Digital Sensitivity Low Jitter PLL MPX Level RDS RDS Pilot Sync Visualization n Level Phase Level Phase ut _ RDS Pilot N NN Generator Generator Generator P X ET 9 T HW BYPAS
174. nalog or AES EBU audio any of MPX Detector controls see MPX DETECTOR STAGE From 1 to 120 seconds No Signal on Primary input Either Analog or Digital audio Input can be set as primary 5 secs or 5 minutes user settable Overcoming errors and distortions which usually appear as undesired peaks as high as 100 or more KHz of deviation assuming 75 KHz mean value on input audio program Control of sudden level changes on input program up to 3 dB Compensation for slow input audio level changes fading Increasing of output MPX density Application of a smooth logarithmic clipping process to incoming audio to reduce out of band noise and therefore improve Rds and Aux signals quality Audio limiter applies to both analog and digital input sources Disabled Low Protection High Protection 0 05 dB s 0 2 dB s 18 dBr 12 dBr 6 dBr dBr Enabled Disable Low Normal High Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS pues TECHNOLOG 32 7 MPX STEREO GENERATOR Pilot Stability 10 ppm 10 to 55 C Pilot distortion 0 05 typical S N gt 90 dB on 100 kHz band Stereo Separation gt 70 dB typical on the whole band Crosstalk Main to Sub Sub to Main 65 dB aiiis B Digital filtering band 30 Hz to 15 kHz 0 1 dB 17 kHz 70 dB 19 kHz 100 dB 38KHz suppress 80dB typical 0 3 dB 30Hz 15kHz Signal processing is per
175. nalogue Secondary input z Digital Force Secondary input from GP1 z ticked All remaining checks not ticked Input Selection Analog Secondary input MPX Check Audio Presence ticked All remaining checks not ticked Input Selection Analogue Secondary input MPX Force Secondary input from GP1 ticked All remaining checks not ticked SETTINGS REQUIRED Input Selection Digital Secondary input MPX Check Audio Presence ticked All remaining checks not ticked Input Selection Digital Secondary input MPX Force Secondary input from GP1 ticked All remaining checks not ticked Input Selection MPX Secondary input ANALOG DIGITAL Check for Audio presence in Auxiliary ticked All remaining checks not ticked Input Selection MPX Secondary input ANALOG DIGITAL Check for Pilot presence in Auxiliary MPX AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY ENG GP1 logic input drives input switching In the event of analog audio loss changeover Stage waits for a time equal to Switching Time prior to switch over the Auxiliary MPX source As soon as Analogue audio resumes it waits for 5 seconds or 5 minutes Recovery Time prior to switching back logic input drives input switching BEHAVIOUR In the event of digital audio loss changeover stage waits for a time equal to Switching Time prior to switch over the Auxiliary source As soon as digital audio resumes it waits for 5 s
176. namic range than the Linear Mode is required LINEAR FULL RANGE input mode is provided No clipping and no deviation limit is applied to signal processing in this case Input headroom ranges up to 20 dB and an overall MPX level control is not provided Nominal input level reference is nearer to the left margin than in the Linear Mode MANUAL Meet ee Input Level Note Setup should be performed for both the analog and digital audio inputs The Tiger Shark will store your level settings for each input separately allowing you to switch between analog and AES EBU inputs without resetting the input level Note that there are different controls for calibrating digital versus analog audio inputs 1 The Sensitivity Level Analog or Digital parameter sets the gain for both channels After adjustment peak indication hitting the Nominal Input reference point on the display or a little higher see picture here below is proper This corresponds to around 20 dB system headroom 2 If further gain or attenuation is required the individual left right Gains can be adjusted using the Input Left and Input Right parameters With Post Gain control set to 0 dB the reference point displayed in the picture indicates the audio peak level associated to a 75 kHz deviation After digital or analog input calibrating You may set the analog level of the composite signal on the BNC connector Please adjust the Post Gain con
177. nd Radio Text Plus in Tiger Shark equipment In order to use the RT RT services in your radio station please follow these instruction the ASCII Parser could be very usefull if you are using a dedicated software to manage your RDS RBDS data feed information AxelTechnology is also able to perform and provide Customized software to manage equipment via Serial RS 232 or via Ethernet port using SNMP Protocol This software is RDS MANAGER feel free to ask us The following procedure was wrote to empower the protocol usinfg Serial RS 232 Port Starting from release 5 9 0 0 Tiger Shark it is possible to use Parser ASCII to feed information in RDS RBDS Please follow this Step by Stpe procedur to use this features 1 Install the Tiger Shark Software in your PC using Win Xp Windows 7 or Windows 7 Professional ue a Insert CD in the Reader b Launch Setup exe C Follow installshield operation also refer to chapter 15 0 in First Part d Inthe end you obtain 2 icons the desktop Axel Tiger Shark Remoter and Tiger Shark Address Manager Tiger Shark address Manager is used to set the UECP ID and TCP IP Address Axel A Tiger Shark Remoter i
178. ng This may cause various difficulties in program use Small fonts use is warmly advised Please make reference to the attached documentation Continue anyway In Windows that problem be solved saving screen settings in Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Screen gt Settings gt Advanced new window gt General gt DPI Settings and set as Normal 96Dpi Proprieta Schermo propriet Monitor Plug and Play e Intel R 82865G X Temi Desktop Screen saver Aspetto Impostazioni Gestione colori V Intel R Extreme Graphics 2 Generale Scheda Monitor Risoluzione problemi Schermo Se con la risoluzione attuale gli elementi nello schermo appaiono troppo piccoli possibile migliorarne la visualizzazione aumentando i DPI punti per pollice Per cambiare solamente la dimensione dei caratteri fare clic su Annulla e scegliere la scheda Aspetto Impostazione DPI Normale 96 dpi Dimensioni normali 96 dpi Compatibilit Schermo Alcuni programmi potrebbero non funzionare correttamente se non si Monitor Plug and Play su Intel R 828555 Graphics Controller riavvia il computer dopo aver modificato le impostazioni dello schermo Risoluzione dello schermo Colori Dopo aver modificato le impostazioni dello schermo Min 3 Massima 32 bit a O Riavvia il computer prima di applicare le nuove impostazioni Applica le nuove impostazioni senz
179. ng order as described forward The command line should be closed by an ENTER ascii code 13 type After each command Tiger Shark returns an acknowledgement code or an error code no matter if sent via serial port or snmp 41 3 RADIO TEXT RT parameters string of chars max 64 RT OK Example RADIOTEXT text of max 64 chars 4 41 4 PS SCROLLING PSSCROLL lt RIP gt lt CHARS gt lt SPEED gt lt string max 64 chars answer PSOK 0 PS OK NORIP 1 RIP 2 RIP 3 RIP 4 RIP 5 RIP 6 RIP 7 RIP RP 0 CHARS 1CHAR 2CHAR 3CHAR 4CHAR SPEED SLOWER NORMAL FASTER Example 1 PsScroll with no repetitions scroll of 2 chars per refresh slow refresh speed PSSCROLL NORIP 2CHAR SLOWER text of max 64 chars J Example 2 PsScroll with 4 repetitions scroll of 2 chars per refresh normal speed PSSCROLL 4 RIP 2CHAR NORMAL text of max 64 chars J Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX G DESCRIPTION OF ASCII COMMANDS IN AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 41 5 RADIO TEXT PLUS RT keyword RTPLUS parameters ToggleBit RunningBit RTContent Type 1 Start Content Type 1 Lenght Content Type 1 RTContent Type 2 Start Content Type 2 TN _ Lenght Content 2 _ answer RT OK ToggleBit Tells the receiver that the item has changed RunningBit Item validity RTContent Type Content typ
180. not been included in the list since its coverage area does not overlap with that of transmitter E Tx D lists tuning frequency f Tx D Tx E lists tuning frequency f Tx E Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY As mentioned earlier Method is used with high numbers of alternative frequencies and or when the transmitter also has frequencies that broadcast different radio program at various times of day splitting local programming etc In the latter instance the mobile receiver should check whether the AF is broadcasting the same content before selecting another frequency Each list begins with the tuning frequency for which the list is valid and then contains up to 12 pairs of frequencies in sequence each containing the tuning frequency and an alternate If there are more than 12 possible alternative frequencies the list continues in other lists in the same manner The order of the frequencies in each pair follow the rules below Ifthe order is increasing the alternative frequency broadcasts the same programming as the tuning frequency the order is decreasing the two frequencies have different programming Returning to the example of transmitters B D and E in the previous paragraph in which the coverage areas of D and E do not overlap two more lists will be assigned to transmitter B sorted according to the
181. nterface GPS Interface Indicates the Sat Synch presence Serial data at 4800 bps A Orange Led show the state in the web interface GPS SAT Fix Indicates the Fix with GPS Satellite In Tiger Shark the Internal time become sincronized at 20 second of each minute A green Led show the state in the web interface Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL gt TECHNOLOG This bit is usefull to set correctly the Sat Synchronizer A Orange Led show state in web interface SNTP Resp the reply has been received by SNTP Server From now come sincronized at 40 of each minute A Green Led show the State in the web interface SNTP Presence Time Sync Response Config SAT Fix Ok Enabled Ok Ok Ok 44 8 DEFINITION OF RDSCOMMANDS In this area are available 2 rds commands Radio Text 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 6 1 This oid accept a string up to 64 types The oid reading does not reflect the RT broadcasted at the present but only the string previously sent by SNMP The set produces immediately the change in the RT broadcasted OD RW Description 1 0 RAN Radio Text String 64 characters max psScroll 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 6 2 This oids sequence allows to set the custom PSScroll command As in the UECP command it is necessary to set the following parameters before Hepetitions Number of characters Speed The broadcast happens immediate
182. ocol for RT and PS Scrolling Systems external driven messages 32 10 IH REMOTE CONTROL Purpose Carrying of 4 contact closures on IH In House Application RDS service silently Remote controls input GPI in on transmitting side Remote controls output Relay outputs on receiving side Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AXEL gt TECHNOLO 32 11 SOFTWARE TOOLS TIGER SHARK REMOTER For Microsoft Windows 2000 sp4 Windows XP sp2 For complete setup management and control of coders in groups or individually Capability for bidirectional and Unidirectional one way links There is no limit in the number of units which can be controlled from a single software license CONFIGURATION EDITOR User friendly Notepad like interface to edit copy load or download Tiger Shark s configuration in a full textual way It allows to replicate common settings on multiple Tiger Shark units in seconds TARGET ADDRESS MANAGER To assign UECP customized address to each target and to enable disable supported services Data specifications and layouts are furnished for informational use only and are subject to change at any time without notice 33 WARRANTY The manufacturer offers a 1 year ex works warranty Do not open the equipment The warranty shall be voided if any of the warranty seals are broken The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage of any kind deriving from or
183. ollows a short description of Tiger Shark MIB with both literal and numerical notation between round brackets it can be summed up in six well defined nodes egeneralSettings empxSettings erdsSettings eaudioSettings edynamicSignal erdsCommands Tiger Shark 1 Tiger Shark 2 Tiger Shark 3 Tiger Shark 4 5 Tiger Shark 5 Tiger Shark 6 A series of OIDs branches off from each node they describe a data structure which represents and sets the device state in detail The amount of data available via SNMP involves the generation of several requests done by the system manager to the agent especially during the observation of some data with a particular of measure This situation is not the best in reliability and efficiency the SNMP protocol uses UDP packets that for their nature are not connection oriented therefore they are liable to be lost so they need to be resent Our solution in order to minimize the throughput is to provide besides the base OIDs in read write an OID that bundles the whole data structure of the concerned branch containing all the available information in read in order to get the searched data in one UDP packet instead of n packets carrying a single data of the structure Here you find attached the h file that defines the nature of the various data structures An example of use for the minimization of the troughput is to use the oid allDynamicSignals 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 5 1 0 in the dyna
184. ommand e items of a data list are separated comma symbol e Anon predefined alphanumeric string containing blank spaces must be typed between inverted commas normally blank spaces are syntax separators e Each numeric digit must carry own sign plus minus and unit of measure As default 0 zero has a positive sign Non significant trailing zeroes for numeric fields are avoided e g 05dB is incorrect 5dB is right e Each logical command group is grouped by an identifier closed between square brackets In turn logic groups joints are memory blocks e g in the case of Dataset eBlanks capital letters small letters and indentations are not relevants Any way we highly suggest to follow the data format provided by Demo files or software newly generated ones eThe configuration editor may highlight syntax errors and warnings Pay attention to warnings because they traces small data insertion errors ePossible predefined values for each parameter are shown here between curly braces 1 and separated by commas This notation doesn t reflect real syntax rule and was be used only to identify possible valus that can be assigned to a parameter eThe end of logical programming blocks are indicated End Point x Long programming sequences may be therefore interrupted without errors only in corrispondance of these End lines GENERAL SETTINGS Start of global setup logical group TARGET MODEL Tiger Shark Rds
185. ompatibility with this Upgrade Software or Exit Button to Abort this operation Program Select the PC serial port on the screen J Click Connect button MpxLimRds V5 9 2 81JQ5C74Y02T2 Serial Fart Lom 1 Com z Com 3 Com 4 Com 5 Com Com Com 6 elelelolelelele Copy in Clipboard KEY Connected at 38400 Baud with amp DCombo Bootloader Version 2 1 11 12 2001 Press Program Button to start or Exit Button to Abort this operation Serial Fort Program Exit K Make sure the Identification is correctly done Ready to start Firmware Upgrade message firmware code displayed in the right field L Provide to Axel Technology the firmware code so we can provide KEY to upgrade the Tiger Shark The FW code is in the left side of the upgrader software in the picture below 81JQ5C74Y02T2 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX E FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY Send this code email phone to Axel Technology and we provide immediately the KEY code that allows unit to be updated Is it also possible to COPY FW code in CLIPBOARD and then email it to support axeltechnology com N Insert the provided Key code into the box KEY In this case the code is 3M4346N2 THIS IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE DON T USE THIS CODE BUT ASK TO AXEL TECHNOLOGY BEFORE Once the code has bee
186. on Eon Network 2 ton Eon Wetwork 3 Eon Wetwork 4 ton Eon Wetwork 5 Eon Network Eo Eon Network The EON Basic Services and AF windows are very similar to those associated to Main window Refer to previous Chapters for their configuration Concerning AF in particolar the EON services offer an additional programming method called Mapped Frequency Method Broadcasters may choose the more suitable method EON services must be enabled by adding the associated Groups to the aired Group sequence Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION 107 AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 30 DATASET 2 3 4 5 6 CONFIGURATION AND RECALL To configure DataSet 2 DataSet 3 DataSet 4 DataSet 5 DataSet 6 apply the same steps as for configuring DataSet 1 30 1 HOW TO RECALL A DATASET The selection of current DataSet is done from the Dataset menu on the RDS SETTINGS page There are many choices available 30 2 SELECTION OF THE ALTERNATIVE DATASET DataSet The Alternative Dataset represents the alternative Dataset to the current one Current Dataset is selected from the Active DataSet Active DataSet DATASET 1 menu Alternative DataSet DATASET The Alternative Dataset may be simply recalled from an UECP command see first item in Menu or from a positive active high or negative active low command applied to Inputs from 1 to 5 o
187. one possible for that channel Three communication channel may be used SERIAL RS232 TCP IP or DIAL UP MODEM For settings of each of them refer to following chapters Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER DIRECT LINK AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 14 1 DIRECT LINK THROUGH SERIAL RS232 LOCAL RS 232 Whenever connection to the Tiger Shark is achieved through Serial connection choose y LOCAL RS 232 in the communication channel configuration windows ComChannel MODEM Connection mode Link Mode will be automatically set as bidirectional TCP IP You will need to set parameters associated to the Pc Serial Port to be used and to its speed SERIAL PORT _It selects the Pc Serial Port to be used for the connection from 1 to 255 SERIAL SPEED It sets the maximum Baud Rate for the selected Pc port By default the Tiger Shark aa O Remoter will show the maximum value 38400 Baud The communication Baud Rate set on the Pc Control Software MUST MATCH the corresponding Baud Rate set for the linked Serial Port on the Tiger Shark For example if Serial Port 1 on the Tiger Shark runs at 4800 Baud the same speed must be set also for the Pc Serial Port involved in the link Enter a mnemonic comment character string into the User Note field For example TELECOM TOWER Radio One Click OK to confirm ESC to leave without saving 14 2 DIRECT
188. one to Axel Technology and we provide immediately the KEY code allows unit to be updated Is it also possible to COPY FW code in CLIPBOARD and then email it to support axeltechnology com CC Insert the provided Key code into the box KEY In this case the code is 3M4346N2 THIS IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE DON T USE THIS CODE BUT ASK TO AXEL TECHNOLOGY BEFORE Once the code has been inserted the PROGRAM button appears MpxLimRds V5 9 2 81JQ5C74Y02T2 __ Copy Fwcode in Clipboard KEY 3M4346N2 Serial Port Connected at 38400 Baud with ADCombo Bootloader Version 2 1 1171272001 Lom 2 Lom 3 Com 4 Com 5 Lom 6 Lom Com Press Program Button to start or Exit Button to Abort this operation Program Est DD Press PROGRAM and leave the software run don t touch the PC until the upgrading has been finished MpxLimRds Version 5 9 2 Firmware Upgrade Softw MpxLimRds V5 9 2 81JQ5C74Y0212 _ Copy FWoode in Clipboard KEY 3M4346N2 Connecting Connected at 39400 B aud Erasing Flash Sector Erased Erasing Flash Sector Erased Erasing Flash Sector Erased Erasing Flash Sector4 Erased Push Exit Button elle lle ce elle Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK AXEL TECHNOLOGY EE When
189. or Modem type In both cases You will need to configure which Serial Port and which speed must be used SERIAL PORT It selects the Pc Serial Port to be used for the connection from 1 to 255 In the event of an USB modem check which virtual Serial port is automatically selected by the Pc SERIAL SPEED It sets the maximum Baud Rate for the selected port By default the Tiger Shark Remoter will show the maximum value 38400 Baud The communication Baud Rate set on the Pc Control Software MUST MATCH the corresponding Baud Rate set for the linked Serial Port on the Tiger Shark For example if Serial Port 1 on the Tiger Shark runs at 4800 Baud the same speed must be set also for the Pc Serial Port involved in the link LINK MODE In addition to connection speed also a UNIDIRECTIONAL fe Unidirectional Redundancy packet redundancy factor may be set in BIDIRECTIONAL REQUESTED RESPONSE No Packet Redundancy g order to increase robustness of the link inst transmission errors Packet Redundancy against transmission errors One Packet Redundancy l Two Packets Redundancy In practice no packet redundancy means Thise Packen fined dads each transmitted racket contains original our Packets Hedundanc information not duplicated One packet redundancy means each data packet is followed by a second packet bearing the same information If the first packet gets corrupted the second Is used to recover original
190. ortable radios LD LD LD ca coa co ca co ea ca ca ea ca co ea ca ea 00 Me SSO CO eS Ceo CO co Fe CO P0 IA l l l ek I L L I L I LA LA AIA a mtnmrm RI IRA a LD co 100 CTI Le LE LT l l l l SLA L L 1 L gt u u L 000000000000 Fe Fe Ts P om LU LI Lu Dd Dd Dd DJ cann co LT Ee CO LE Jon CR et LL dl LL Il A A I Lh ML I Md LL TIO oo gienenenenenenenenem eco CD CTI e CO II cuneo mon p cora NOTE Overall 500 alternative frequencies max can be entered for each DataSet The alternative frequencies AF list can be transmitted following two methods A Method and B Method In both cases lists should only contain frequencies related to the closest transmitters i e frequencies with overlapping between coverage areas NOTE receivers are able to get which Method A or B is used from their data organization coupled frequencies or single frequencies There is any direct identifier for that The Tiger Shark offers to the user the max freedom in using Method A or Method B in the list composition and in particular whether freq pairs are listed in descending or ascending order within the B Method Receiver s behaviour could differ from one model to the other The examples shown in these pages are fo
191. oving the Ethernet cover use a flat screwdriver Use the maximum carefull doing this operation to avoid damages to other boards installed into the equipment Pr aa mas P UM 4 ar M mn n mo em ur w 6 Once the Ethernet iron covers is removed check the Jumper position on Serial Board The Tiger Shark LITE jumper settings on a Serial Board is different than a Tiger Shark LITE with Ethernet option Please refer to the picture below in order to set the jumper in the correct settings The jumper correct position for a Tiger Shark LITE with Ethernet option board is Position Label on PCB 1 Jumper SLOT RABBIT 94 95 RABBIT J10 SERIAL 219 Jumper SLOT WOLF WOLF Or follow the picture above Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK AXEL TECHNOLOGY ENG ET ll tant 7 Open from the plastic bag the Ethernet board and install it into the correct slot By using an electrostatic glove insert the Ethernet board into the slot taking attention to don t force the board leads Move the Ethernet board completely out with the RJ45 just out the iron cover and the rear part just a little bit moved up n hu Fur E 3 PS E Cha 4 K Pa DE 72 1 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK mre ENG 8 Then insert the first leads in correct slot and
192. ows Event 2 selection 29 16 2 SELECTING AN ITEM TYPE In this step select the type of event s to be executed from the list of available items PS PTY PIN Clicking the drop down arrow next to the tem Type field will display a pull down menu Item Type may be picked from this menu 29 16 3 SELECTING THE ITEM NUMBER Having set the RDS feature to be scheduled tem Number menu allows You to choose a Eventi PS slo slo F particular PSN or PTY Item f t PSN number 4 or RT number 7 PS End menu allows You to select the last Item of PS Sequences EXAMPLE 1 You want to schedule the PSN Sequence RADIO LONDON INTNL PSN Editor panel resembles the image here below l PROGRAM SERVICE NAME PSN 1 LONDON Scheduler panel should be configured as in the picture NOTE MAIN PSN is also called PSN 00 Preview Bar will show the first and last item componing the sequence PS Sequence from RADIO to EXAMPLE 2 If You want to broadcast just one PSN f i the PSN 00 and PSN Editor panel see par Errore L origine riferimento non stata trovata resembles the PSNNo PROGRAM SERVICE NAME image here attached ManPSN Scheduler panel should be configured as in the picture PS End field is left blank i e it will display the symbol Program Service RAI MF 1 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY
193. partially or fully overlapped in the time Tiger Shark will execute the event with the highest index see NEXT pages YOU WILL NEED THE TIGER SHARK CLOCK ALWAYS ON TIME TO GET THE MOST RELIABLE SCHEDULER OPERATION You can activate or deactivate any single event at any time using the Enable option provided for each event NOTE Change between 12 and 24 hour format is not available Across referenced Preview Bar is provided this is a quick way to find out which item You are scheduling This section provides you with a general working knowledge of the Scheduler features and a step by step programming instructions In particular it describes how to insert the items PS Names etc that you have already created into blank event slots raws in the Schedule Table Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION QAXEL To open Scheduler click the Scheduler icon the Navigation tree OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF NO OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF NO OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF NO OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF NO OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF NO No Event Selected 4 5 SCHEDULER OVERVIEW 10 Event raws Edit Bar Item Type Item Ps End Calendar General enabling Update button Delete button Preview Bar Each Event raw provides complete information about the event type and scheduled day month date and year The Edit Bar allows you
194. puter AN IP assignment to the Tiger Shark will be possible through Tiger Shark Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 Run the application Target Address Manager from Start Programs Axel Tiger Shark Remoter vers XX Establish a serial connection to the Tiger Shark unit to be assigned with an IP address Set Serial Port and Serial Port speed on the Target Address Manager interface Make sure the chosen connection Pc speed matches the corresponding Tiger Shark Serial Port see also Serial Port menu setup from the Front Panel Target Address Manager III v1 1 0 Connected at 38400 Baud Individual Address 10005 06 Encoder List COM Enabled Com Port COM1 Reset DataSet 2 Enabled Com Speed 38400 Baud Enabled Reset DataSet 3 Enabled Target ID Enabled TShark01 Reset DataSet 1 Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Reset DataSet 4 ol S 8 8 8 3 s S 8 5 o Enabled RDS Reset DataSet 5 Enabled I LIECP Compatible Enabled Reset DataSet t EXTENDED Mode 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 1 2 3 4 5 XH n IP Address 192 168 000 064 NTPIP Address 000 000 000 000 SubnetMask 255 255 255 000 NTP Port 0 Gateway 000 000 000 000 SNMP Manager IP Address Port 11336 000 000 000 000 Connected Target Shark MPX
195. r information purpose only and to present Tiger Shark potentialities in the AF programming Refer to Cenelec normative for a complete treatment on AF programming Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION E AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 29 10 HOW TO COMPOSE AF LISTS First loading method Drag amp Drop Select the AF from the available frequencies in the left window by clicking left it and drag amp drop it into the AF list Release the mouse left button to drop the frequency into the desired AF list Second loading method preselected AF list Highlight the AF list to be loaded by clicking on it The selected column will turn red with a bright tone At this point double click desired items on the general list they will automatically appear into the highlighted AF list E s eu a ae ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCIES AF2 AF4 AF5 AFG 99 7 Lists 1 8 AF 9 16 C 17 24 AF 25 32 C AF 3340 AF 41 48 AF 49 56 57 64 aoa l l l l l l ul L 5 iiec e eni em e toco OTTO wd oo 6a LII IL Ill Ill ll ll ll lll _ 1 WY EEA LD LD LD LD co LD eno en en ca ca ca ea ca ea ca ea ca rinrin Ti CA
196. r Lite v5 9 4 to C Program Files x86 MAxel Technology Tiger Shark REMOTER 5 9 4LITE InstallShield The Ready to Install the Program screen is displayed Click Install to start the installation update At this point a status window displays the installation progress of the software Ready to Modify the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings dick Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard C Program Files x86 Axel Technology Tiger Shark REMOTER 5 9 4LITE InstallShield Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK AXEL TECHNOLOGY ENG When finished the InstallShield Window Complete screen is displays Click Finish to complete the installation The Tiger Shark remoters soiftware runs from the Programs folder Alternatively it can be accessed from the associated Shortcut on the desktop m 5 Axel Tiger Shark Remoter Lite v5 9 4 InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Axel Tiger Shark Remoter Lite v5 9 4 Click Finish to exit the wizard Two new icons are created on the desktop ae Target Address Now it is possible to upload the TCF backup settings files inside the upgraded Tiger Shark equipment Check the relevant chapter on how to upload a configuration file TCF inside a Tiger S
197. r giving sequential information NOTE the MAIN PTY only can be programmed accordingly to the UECP protocol The other fields from PTY PIN 01 to PTY PIN 31 are related to the UECP Extended custom RDS programming mode To enter PTY PIN select a field MAIN PTY PTYO1 PTYO2 etc clicking on the yellow zone the selected raw will be displayed at the bottom of the window f i the picture here above shows PTY 1 selection Select PIN Date Time Day Hour Min and PTY from the list Type an additional 8 char max into the field at the bottom click the Update button to update the data or click NOTE Main PTY PIN also indicated as PTY 00 is broadcast by default The SCHEDULER panel see NEXT PAGES allows You to schedule many PTY sequences to discard it Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION QAXEL Please remind to enable PTY and groups in the Main RDS SERVICE panel The group number are for PTY 1A and for PTYN 10A Group Sequence a 3B Finance News Children s programs Sport Phone In 7 10 11 12 13 pU o Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com DATASET 1 CONFIGURATION 95 AXEL TECHNOLOG 29 14 PROGRAM SERVICE NAME PSN PSN Program Service Name is a text consisting of not more than eight alohanumeric characters which is displayed by RDS receivers in order to inform the listener w
198. re Force Secondary Input from General Purpose Input 1 in the MPX page is NOT ticked Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR INPUT CHANGEOVER AXEL TECHNOLOG 23 6 DEFINITION OF CHANGEOVER PARAMETERS AND TERMS NAME DEFINITION SET from VALUES Primary Input Default main Tiger Shark input Input Signal menu in the Analog digital General Settings page Auxiliary MPX Secondary Input Alternative source It may be picked up in Secondary Input menu in Analog digital automatic mode by automatic input the Audio Control page Auxiliary MPX changeover or by external command applied to GP1 Logic Input Swicthing Time Time delay between the loss of valid audio and Switching Time menu 1 to 120 secs switch onto the alternative secondary input the Audio Control page user adjustable source Recovery Time Time delay between the return of valid audio Recovery Time menu in 5 secs or 5 and switching back onto the Primary source the Audio Control page minutes user adjustable Not user adjustable Factory preset Threshold level Reference level to consider primary source as lost 23 7 AVAILABLE CONTROLS OVER EXTERNAL AUXILIARY MPX AN NOTE Detector stages for Auxiliary MPX input Audio silence Pilot RDS Peak deviation detectors are ava
199. re la tensione di alimentazione senza aver prima scollegato il cordone di alimentazione L APPARATO DEVE ESSERE CONNESSO A TERRA Sostituire il fusibile generale con uno di identico valore come indicato sulla etichetta applicata sul mobile dell apparato Assicurarsi che la tensione di rete corrisponda a quella per la quale configurato l apparecchio Questo apparato utilizza un interruttore di alimentazione di tipo unipolare e l isolamento dalla rete elettrica non pertanto completo Per ottenere un isolamento totale ad esempio in caso di pericolo scollegare il cordone di alimentazione Inoltre poiche la spina di alimentazione e utilizzata come dispositivo di sezionamento essa deve restare facilmente raggiungibile WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 4 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE A A A A Diese Hinweise LESEN Diese Hinweise AUFHEBEN Alle Warnhinweise BEACHTEN Alle Anweisungen BEFOLGEN Dieses Ger t NICHT in der N he von Wasser verwenden KEINE L ftungs ffnungen verdecken Gem den Anweisungen des Herstellers einbauen Nicht in der N he von W rmequellen wie Heizk rpern Raumheizungen Herden oder anderen Ger ten einschlie lich Verst rkern installieren die W rme erzeugen Die Schutzfunktion des Schukosteckers NICHT umgehen Bei Steckern f r die USA gibt es polarisierte Stecker bei denen ein Leiter breiter als der andere ist US Stecker mit Erdung verf gen ber einen dritten Schutzleiter Bei diesen Stec
200. rements either the analog input or the digital input according to Jumper J9 J10 J11 position on the audio input card Selection between sources may be achieved emanually eautomatically by internal changeover stage and silence detectors or eby contact closure GPI input 23 3 CHANGEOVER STAGE BLOCK DIAGRAM the following scheme depicts Tiger hark management of 4 audio sources Two Silence Detector stages are applied to analog and digital input rails in order to drive automatic changeover between them whenever an audio blank is detected on either inputs lasting more than the set silence time SD CARD PLAYER Silence Silence optional Detector Detector Digital Analog Output Output Analog converter x J9 J10 x O CODER pd MPX 1 Out sa RDS Digital Conv CODER 1 e 2 0 2 DU Auxiliary MPX RELAY 3 ND 2 Pilot RDS converter detector quality Detector detector A third independent audio silence detector may be applied to AUX 1 AUX 2 or Tiger Shark s output itself by jumper selection see MPX card settings Jumpers Tiger Shark may pick up an external MPX source and route it to its main MPX output Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR INPUT CHANGEOVER AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 23 4 HOW SELECT THE INPUT SOURCE GENERAL SETTINGS Input Signal
201. rically any limit CONS If input signal has variations in its level of more than 1 5 dB MPX signal density will increase but with a noticeable distortion degree LOOKAHEAD Tiger Shark introduce Heavy Hard limiting using a predictive mode called LookAhead This special mode allows to achieve the maximum protection over 60kHz band and the 19kHz and 57kHz maximum protection This lookahead introduce a delay of 2ms bringing the total group delay around 5ms It is not really suggested if your target is Density and Presence in relation to the total signal quality With Lookahead the Pilot 19 2 is protected more than 80dB for RDS more than 70dB and a total noise in band 60 100 kHz better than gt 80dB PROS High pilot and RDS protection low WB noise if signal could be over 3dB CONS Quality and Density modified Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com De QAXEL 26 STEREO GENERATOR MPX OUTPUT SIGNAL 26 1 CONFIGURATION OF THE OUTPUT NORMAL PEAK TONE Output Mode Output Mode it sets the Tiger Shark operating mode Ikmellkesiem g The Normal Operation refers to the regular operating status with all features available In the Peak Tone Reference mode the Tiger Shark outputs a reference tone consisting Test Tone of a 500 Hz 0 dBm sinusoidal signal This tone corresponds to the maximum frequency deviation This is helpful for an easier transmi
202. roup BASIC SERVICES PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION 0000 16 Bits 4 Digits Exadecimal Code DECODER IDENTIFICATION Mono Static Pty otereo Static Not Artificial Head Static Pty Not Compressed Static Pty Mono Compressed Static Pty Stereo Compressed Static Pty Mono Dynamic Pty Not Yet Assigned Mono Static Dynamic Pty stereo Dynamic Not Artificial Head Dynamic Pty Not Compressed Dynamic Mono Compressed Dynamic Stereo Compressed Dynamic Pty LINK SET NUMBER 000 12 bits 3 digits exadecimal code LINKAGE _ACTUATOR Disabled Enabled EXTENDED GENERIC LINK INTERNATIONAL LINK SET TRAFFIC Disabled Enabled TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT Disabled Enabled Positive Input 1 Positive Input 2 Positive Input 3 Positive Input 4 Positive Input 5 Negative Input 1 Negative Input 2 Negative Input 3 Negative Input 4 Negative Input 5 Positive Input Pulse Negative Input Pulse MUSIC SPEECH Speech Music Positive Input 1 Positive Input 2 Positive Input 3 Positive Input 4 Positive Input 5 Negative Input 1 Negative Input 2 Negative Input 3 Negative Input 4 Negative Input 5 SLOW LABELING CODE 1 000 12 bits 3 digits exadecimal code SLOW LABELING CODE 2 000 12 bits 3 digits exadecimal code SLOW LABELING CODE 3 000 12 bits 3 digits exadecimal code SLOW LABELING CODE 4 000 12 bits 3 digits exadecimal code SLOW LABELING CODE 5 000
203. rs such as Baud Rate Com Ports Address etc You may edit compose 5 different system trees one for each USER listed in the Tiger Shark Remoter panel USER 0 USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 USER 4 1 usero usere users users Select the User access for example User 0 and then press the Open Panel button the User OPEN PANEL BIGBEPANEL navigation Panel will be automatically displayed LOCK function To prevent undesiderable access to system configuration pages enter a generic password which can be changed at user s discretion in the blank field and click Lock button To unlock enter the SAME password and click unlock Click Edit Mode button Edit Mode Navigator Panel will open and the Edit Mode identificator appears at the Edit Mode Work Mode upper right corner EDIT MODE Move the mouse pointer onto the Pc LocalHost icon and then click right a pop up menu will appear 2 User 0 Navigator Panel 3 Add New Com Channel First You have to add a Com Channel Ada Encoder i e a serial link connecting the Control gt God Processor Pc to remote target s That Com Channel will be edited later Each Com Channel may be associated to Single Units single targets or Groups of Targets Various undo tools are also available for removal of inserted elements or system re initialization Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com
204. s Load Impedance Source impedance D A Conversion Maximum Load Capacitance External MPX summation Composite output level ANALOG AUDIO INPUT Connectors Input Configuration Input impedance Nominal Input Level sensistivity Level Range Max Input Level A D Conversion Input CMRR Headroom DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT Connector Type Input Configuration Formats Input Rates Nominal Level adj sensitivity Level Range Dynamic Range Rate Converter Resolution MP3 PLAYER available as an option Storage card Type Supported audio files Purpose ENG floating BNC EMI suppressed TTL level 5Vpp 19 kHz Pilot Ref Out for synchronizing external RDS coders 2 degrees maximum floating BNC EMI suppressed Accepts TTL square wave for RDS synch ETS compliant Enabled by software Two floating over chassis ground EMI suppressed 600 Ohm or greater 10 Ohm Burr Brown PCM1704 5nF With external MPX injected into Aux 1 Aux 2 if selected by jumper 9 00 to 15 0 dBm 0 1 dBm step Two EMI suppressed XLR female Stereo 600 10K 50 K ohms electronically balanced jumper selectable Software adjustable from 9dBm to 15 0 dBm 21 0dBu 24 0dBu 24dBu Crystal Semiconductor CS4224 24 bit 48 Khz delta sigma converter gt 60dB 20Hz 20kHz 10 dB default 20 dB Full Range Mode XLR female amp optical tos link XLR transformer balanced amp floating 110 Ohm impedance
205. s branch is asymmetric that is you can access in writing only to a subset of the available data in reading generalSettings 1 3 6 1 4 1 27295 2 1 1 EM Octet string dell intera struttura dati generalSettings 100 bytes See Appendix B 2 0 RAW Input Source 0 Analog 1 Digital 2 MPX don t care for TigerShark RDS Input Digital Resolution 0 16 bits 1 24 bits don t care for TigerShark RDS Input Gain Left Channel 0 12 0 dB 1 11 9 bB Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB AXEL TECHNOLOG 240 12 0 dB don t care for TigerShark RDS R W Input Gain Left Channel 0 12 0 dB 1 11 9 bB DI 240 12 0 dB don t care for TigerShark RDS JJ Analog Sensitivity 0 415 0 dBm 1 414 9 dBm 240 9 0 dBm don t care for TigerShark RDS N 2 2 ee a a AN Digital Sensitivity 0 0 0 dBFs 1 0 1 dBFs 240 24 0 dBFs don t care for TigerShark RDS External Serial Port Function 0 Disabled 1 GPS Time syncronization 2 ASCII Commands 3 UECP Mode R W Real time clock Local Time Offset see RTC in UECP specs R W Daylight Saving Time only positive offset Rw r 000000000002 External Serial port Speed 0 4800 bps 1 9600 bps 10 0 11 0 12 0 2 19200 bps 3 38400 bps 4 2400 bps 13 0 14 0 15 0 16 0 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology
206. s used to set all the features about the encoder like PS name PI Code Tiger Shark RDS Level etc etc M B 2 Launch Tiger Shark Address Manager and connect Serial Cable in your PC and SERIAL 1 in Tiger Shark a You have 2 choices or set and use TCP IP or use Serial Connection In this case we use Serial Connection b Select SERIAL upper Left side select COM Port and Baud Rate default 38400bps c Press CONNECT TO TARGET upper Right side d After that the software became colored with data settings This means you are connect to Tiger Shark BEFORE Tiger Shark Connection AFTER Tiger Shark Connection Tiger Shark Address Manager v1 3 0 Tiger Shark Address Manager v1 3 0 Connected at 38400 Baud p Serial Port fe C ComPot com 192 168 002 085 Com Port com gt 192 168 002 085 Cone iper Com Speed 38400 Baud 1327 Com Speed 38400 Baud 1327 x Target ID a arge Individual Address 0000 foo a Individual Address 0002 03 M nist 2d Device Zone Group B x Device Zone Group s Reset DataSet 1 1 00 Enabled 1 001 fw Enabled 07 I Enabled 2 ono Enabled Enabled 2 00 Enabled 00 Enabled Reset DataSet 2 3 0900 Enabled foo Enabled 3 00 Enabled 00 Enabled Reset DataSet 3 4 000 Enabled 0 4 000 Enabled Enabled 5 000 Enab
207. sarie Evitare di calpestare il cavo di alimentazione o di comprimerlo specialmente in corrispondenza della spina e del punto di inserzione sull apparato Utilizzare solo dispositivi di collegamento e gli accessori specificati dal produttore Utilizzare l apparecchio solo con un carrello un sostegno una staffa o un tavolo di tipo specificato dal produttore o venduto insieme all apparecchio Se si utilizza un carrello fare attenzione negli spostamenti per evitare infortuni causati da ribaltamenti del carrello stesso Scollegare l apparecchio dalla presa di corrente durante i temporali o quando inutilizzato a lungo Per qualsiasi intervento rivolgersi a personale di assistenza qualificato necessario intervenire sull apparecchio ogniqualvolta si verificano danneggiamenti di qualsiasi natura Ad esempio la spina o il cavo di alimentazione sono danneggiati entrato liquido nell apparecchio o sono caduti oggetti su di esso l apparecchio stato esposto alla pioggia o all umidit non funziona normalmente o caduto Non esporre a sgocciolamenti o spruzzi Non appoggiare sull apparecchio oggetti pieni di liquidi ad esempio vasi da fiori Questo simbolo indica la presenza di alta tensione all interno dell apparecchio che comporta rischi di scossa elettrica Questo simbolo indica la presenza di istruzioni importanti per l uso e la manutenzione nella documentazione in dotazione all apparecchio Non sostituire il fusibile o cambia
208. seccessccccscecesecscssccecsececsecseaseneesecsecseeeses 9 3 ISTRUZIONI IMPORTANTI PER LA 1 22 11 4 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ccs cccseccssoccsscccssccescccsscccsecceseccesccesecseseusescessccesscsesececseseses 12 5 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD renes nnn nns anser sr sa tras nas 14 6 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION erret n nnne siena 15 7 FIRST INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS rere nennen nn nnn sane sa snn iene iene 16 7 1 POWER SUPPLY CABLE 16 7 2 AC MAINS VOLTAGE SETTING 230 V 115 V 606 16 73 FUSEREPLACEMENT tetris Ferre idv E e n E Qa Cr b e 17 74 PROTECTION AGAINST nennen 18 NEP I cU E Ie UU Lu rr 18 8 INTRODUCTION iii 19 81 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL 19 9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION nennen einen 20 9 1 FRONT PANEL 20 9 2 REARPANET ii iii 21 91 THE INTERNAL CLOCGK 111000151525 23 10 BLOCK DIAGRAM iii 24 11 FRONT PANEL OPERATIONN eere nennen nennen nate iene 25 11 1 THE MENU 0 1000 0 0000000 0101001001100205220 25 11 2 HOW PREVENT THE ACCESS FROM THE FRONT PANEL 27 11 3 HOW ASSIGN AN ID
209. ssage on air at that time including PS Scrolling messages possibly programmed in the PSN Panel ref to Paragraph Errore L origine riferimento non stata trovata on this User Manual Section For a proper operation of Dynamic Ps Scrolling panel a default PS EVENT should be programmed in the Scheduler panel That event normally consisting in the MAIN PS message activated on ALL minutes ALL hours ALL days in the year will be resumed as soon as the number of set repetitions will expire Pictures here below show a typical example of default PS event programming If no default PS events are scheduled in the Scheduler panel it may took a few minutes before the Tiger Shark comes back to the Main PS Message entered in the PSN Panel PROGRAM SERVICE NAME EDITOR Name PSNAMEO1 PSNAME02 Ere Ten Tie Ten LET vow LOI i DEE Event fi i OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF vES ALL ALL ALL ALL ALL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF P5 Scrolling Message Scrolling Repetitions Wo repetitions Number of char per step 101 Scrolling Speed Normal 0 1 For proper operation of this facility a Default PS Event must be scheduled as always active in the Scheduler panel 2 The actual scrolling speed depends on the user s choice Scrolling Speed menu and an the rate of 0A Group inside the broadcast group sequence Please refer to the User s Manual for details Send On Ar How WARNING if the PS
210. t 1330 and name Channel Five belonging to BBC ONE Group e One with address 82 120 0 85 assigned port 1340 and name Channel Three belonging to BBC TWO Group You will need to deselect Read Only Mode ni Head Mode option and edit the following lines Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER DIRECT LINK AXEL gt TECHNOLOG GROUP_ START GROUP BBC ONE TIGER SHARK l Channel Four 192 168 0 55 1329 TIGER SHARK 2 Channel Five 192 168 0 56 1330 GROUP_END GROUP START GROUP NAME BBC TWO TIGER 5HARK I Channel Three 82 120 0 85 1340 GROUP END Refer to Appendix A for Configuration Editor synthax Once entered the IP address with relevant Ports save them by clicking a and accepting DataBase modification 2 8 Close the Configuration Editor by clicking and come back to ComChannel settings For example with reference to the previous example the Connection Mask will resemble as follows Tcp lp Group Name BBC ONE gt Target Channel Four Channel Four Channel Five The associated IP address IP Port will be displayed in the bottom field Click OK to confirm ESC to leave without saving Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER DIRECT LINK AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 15 MANAGING ACCESS RIGHTS THE ENCODER m inedita By ac
211. t in a textual ASCII format esave it in a Pc directory The Editor can run in two different modes off line i e there is no direct link to the encoder or on line i e the computer running the Tiger Shark Remoter Remote Software must be communicating with the Tiger Shark In the Off Line mode You may open one of the Demo files or edit a file previously saved Edited files can NOT be loaded into Tiger Shark memory In the ON LINE mode with a bi directional link You may import from the Target its current configuration edit it and then export it again to the Target Using a mono directional link export toward the Target will be only achievable The Configuration Editor is based on standard Windows tools for text editing copy paste cut find undo save open etc and its us is therefore simple and intuitive To open the Configuration Editor in the ON LINE mode after accessing the target in Simple or User X mode click right on the Target icon on the Navigation tree In the OFF LINE mode click on Open Configuration Editor in the Connection Manager window before connecting to the Target A Warning box will remind You that You have chosen the off line work mode As the Target is not connected Import Export You can work off line but Import Export features are disabled of current Target configuration are therefore not possible 1 Target is Disconnected Y Click OK to access next Configuration Editor window Axel T
212. ta loss 5 Group Number and Device Number correspond respectively to UECP Site Address and Encoder Address codes Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com MANAGING TIGER SHARK in GROUPS LN AXEL TECHNOLOGY 20 1 2 ADDITION GROUP OF CODERS After having created a new communication channel icon see ComChannel2 in the picture click right on that icon a new pop up menu will appear To add a group of encoders select Add New Encoder Group item and then select the coder type A new group of encoder is a group of Targets which share the same Group number and are of the same type i e they can be programmed in the same way and at the same time uw LocalHost EDIT MODE e 1 1 Shark MLR 1 shark MLR 2 pluto Shark MLR Group 1 GRUPPO PROVA Add New Encoder Add New Encoder Group RDS ep MZ En MPX RDS LIMITER 17 Undo Last Insert NOTE Communication channel is automatically forced to Monodirectional one way as soon as two or more targets will share the same communication channel i e as soon as a New Encoder Group is added The Group Edit Manager window will open automatically It can Group Edit Manager e Assign a specific Group identifier Group ID or associate current targets to all Groups ALL e Assign a Group Name i e a mnemonic identifier max 20 characters Group Model Shark MLR Group ee e
213. tarting from Firmware rel 5 8 0 it is also possible to use software rel higher with FW rel until 5 8 0 Well a FW Rel 5 8 0 works perfectly with a SW rel 5 9 4 45 5 1 MAKING THE UNIT READY FOR UPGRADING A Shut off the unit Set the switch on the front panel to ON right position see highlighted switch in the picture m AXEL a R Connect the Tiger Shark front or back SERIAL port 1 to that of the Host PC Please insert or remove the serial connector only with processor turned off A regular i e not crossed cable is required It is also possible to use a USB COM converter as Manhattan PL 2303 that converts the USB into a Standard port com Some new laptop and desktop pc s are not provided with COM ports S Turn the unit on T Make sure Emergency Led on the front panel blinks front panel display will be empty 45 5 2 PC OPERATION U Close all opened applications on the PC Such as Outlook Skype or Internet options During upgrade the PC must be unused by other operation or task or human control V Access the Fw UpGrades inside the CD provided with the upgrading kit W Double click the file associated to the desired upgrade a TigerShark V592 Full Upgrade Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK live AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY ENG NB to make sure of current version of Yr Tiger Shark please check the Firmware Version page
214. technology com SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE CONNECTIONS FOR CONTROL AXEL TECHNOLOGY 13 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE MAKE SURE A TIGER SHARK REMOTER PROGRAM IS NOT ALREADY INSTALLED on Your computer Uninstall OLDER versions before installing NEW ones From release 5 8 0 it is possible to use the same Axel Tiger Shark Remoter with different release When upgrading the firmware do not forget to install the new associated software version of PC remote control There is a direct correspondence between the firmware and software versions For example the rel 3 0 of Pc software requires the firmware version 3 0 installed on the unit and vice versa More precisely the two first digits must match as possible sub releases identified by the third digit are not involved in the firmware software compatibility As general rule software version X Y Z runs with firmware version X TIGER SHARK REMOTER software runs on Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Vista Seven operating systems TIGER SHARK REMOTER software runs on operative System that get a Monitor resolution fixed of 96 dpi as default and need some System font like MS Serif MS Sans Serif Courier New Small Fonts All that needing are for reading correctly the single elements in the software IF some condition are not allowed a warning is showed by the Tiger Shark Remoter Warning BSN has found that System doesen t work with default small font setti
215. terface T SHARK RDS TIGER SHARK RDS Digital RDS RBDS encoder 6 Datasets UECP ODA TMC IH services Scheduler Lan interface Web Server SNMP Agent 8 GPI 8 Relays 4 Remote controls on IH Remote control Interface to GPS and radio automation systems T SHARK LITE TIGER SHARK LITE Digital stereo amp RDS coder stereo enhancer AGC and lookahead limiter UECP compliant Analog and AES EBU IN Audio IN changeover 6 Datasets ODA TMC IH Scheduler Relay OUT Remote control Automation and GPS interface T SHARK RDS LITE TIGER SHARK LITE RDS Digital RDS coder 6 Dataset UECP ODA TMC IH RT RT Scheduler PS RT PTY 4 4 Relays Software for PC control TIGER SHARK Series FRONT TIGER SHARK Series REAR 8 1 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL Some products features could be differents between Tiger Shark Tiger Shark R Tiger Shark Lite Tiger Shark R Lite This user manual is refered to Tiger Shark full equipment In case you want change your Tiger Shark R or Tiger Shark R Lite into a Tiger Shark full please contact our sales dept Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com INTRODUCTION AXEL TECHNOLOGY 9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 9 1 FRONT PANEL 9 DESCRIPTION Multifunction display showing the menu and the unit status A blinking LED shows incoming data on each of the Serial Ports RX DATA LEDS A blink
216. the Tiger Shark to operate on the basis of data already in its memory For example in case of a Tiger Shark version LIM MPX RDS You may prevent to export the entire section associated with hardware settings input adjustment pilot level etc with the exception of the first 3 lines see here below and update the Tiger Shark only for the 4 DataSets As explained in Appendix A the first three lines MUST be always present in a configuration file TARGET MODEL Tiger Shark Rds Tiger shark Mpx Tiger Shark Mpx Rds Tiger Shark Mpx Lim Tiger Shark Mpx Lim Rds Tiger Shark Rds Group Tiger Shark Mpx Group Tiger Shark Mpx Rds Group Tiger Shark Mpx Lim Group Tiger Shark Mpx Rds Lim Group FIRMWARE VERSION 5 2 0 TARGET NAME Nome Target this name is ignored by the Target Concerning the remaining part of the file You may omit all lines following END SECTIONNAME identifier Also Data Sets may be removed from the Configuration File beginning from those of major index for example You may export 051 DS2 and 053 only 051 and 052 only etc Tiger Shark presents the following default settings _ IP Address 192 168 000 020 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 000 IP Port 1327 Enter new settings in the relevant fields For example the picture above shows Tiger Shark programming with address 192 168 0 64 SubNet Mask 255 255 255 0 and Port 1336 Click SEND DATA to up load new settings into Tiger Shark memory Befor
217. trol until you reach the desired modulation level Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR LEVEL AND WORKING MODES AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 24 4 3 CLIPPER MODE Metering scale is divided into three zones Linear Zone This identifies the portion of audio signal that is affected only Low Pass Preemphasis filters No alteration due to the clipping is introduced Signal is only affected by input filters and pre emphasis Fs INN L E NNNMNNN Clipper Zone This identifies the portion of audio signal being ver Zone clipped Linear Zone Over Zone This identifies a distortion zone which is related to a out of band energy Signal ranging in this zone should be avoided Clipper fone With a signal ranging in the Linear zone You will need to increase sensitivity or Gain in order to get a signal hitting the Clipper Zone In the following pages two preferred ways are described with 100 Modulation Tone and with Processed Audio Signal CLIPPER MODE CALIBRATION THROUGH REFERENCE TONE 1 Apply a Reference Tone such as the Ref Tone generated by Falcon 15 Falcon 35 and Falcon 50 by Axel Technology at its maximum level to the Tiger Shark analog or AES EBU inputs This will ensure right headroom when using pre emphasis The Peak Tone identifies the maximum peak value of the audio and MPX signals reached by the equipment 2 Select the INPUT Module Setup menu and adjust t
218. ts AXEL TECHNOLOG ENG From the release 5 9 0 Tiger Shark are available a total of 9 LAN Ports 1 port TCP IP UECP 1 port UDP ASCII Parser 4 UDP 1 SMNP 1 HTTP 1 NTP 1 TCP IP Port configurable address Mono Bidirectional UECP Communication 1 SNMP Port Address 161 Multiple and Parallel Bidirectional Encoder Communication 1 UDP ASCII port Address 15000 Multiple and Parallel Unidirectional Communication using the ASCII parser syntax 4 UDP GP ports Addresses 15001 15004 Multiple and Parallel Unidirectional Communication using UECP 1 HTTP port Web Server 1 NTP port configurable address Internal clock synchronization 43 1 BUG FIX Fixed a software a bug related the Port3 Setup and the LAN connection Some abnormal behaviors related to the extended Port3 and the LAN connectivity are solved fixing a communication software bug 43 2 EXCELLENT RDS ANALOGIC SIGNAL QUALITY Tiger Shark exhibits a a top quality analogical signal quality We want to remind that after solved all communication problems the real important key isthe signal quality on air which allows the widest receiver coverage E ach das C Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX udp tcpip snmp http ntp ports AXEL TECHNOLOGY 44 APPENDIX L DESCRIPTION OF SNMP MIB Tiger Shark Full or RDS features a SNMP agent that manages a list of
219. tting chain set up 26 2 PILOT PHASE AND LEVEL MPX SIGNAL LEVEL Level and phase of the MPX Pilot are adjustable from the Pc Control softwar panel as well as from the Front Panel menu and from the Web Browser MPX SETTINGS Signal bips Level 0 0dBm Sync Out 0 15dEm Pilot Level 21 0dB ll l l l P ll 11 P P P P Y 15 508 STEREO gt PilotPhase Y 12 Deg 12 Deg Post Gain OO 0 0 dB dB dB You may also choose between a Stereo or a Mono broadcasting using the relevant drop down menu MPX Mode Mono mode will turn off the Pilot and associated controls MPX Level it adjusts the overall level of the Stereo Composite Signal MPX and or RDS signal with or without signals Injected from Aux 1 and 2 mixed into Factory preset 0 dBm 2 2 Vpp In the RDS version only the output may be magnified by extra gain of 6 12 or 18 dB from the Front panel menu only Post Clipper Gain it adjusts the Gain after the clipping stage see block diagram It may adjusted in the 12 dB range 0 1 dB steps Default value is 0 dB See next paragraph Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com STEREO GENERATOR MPX OUTPUT SIGNAL LN AXEL TECHNOLOGY 26 3 MPX SIGNAL CALIBRATION THE POST CLIPPER GAIN The output MPX Composite signal is composed by eR
220. uis and to EON networks so that a same UECP command for example the TA can be brought at the same time to each Coder no matter of the network it belongs Enable resulting in the TA activation on the Main network and the EON TA activation on Enable the linked network Enable Enable To change the PSN assignment in the PSN List You just have to click the Enable chosen PSN and drag it on the desired position After that enable each Enable individual assignment by clicking on Enable box Enable Enable For example to assign the PSN 5 to the Eon 2 instead of the default PSN 3 Enable click PSN5 and drag it in the current position of PSN 3 Then enable the 2 Enable Main gt PSH 1 1 003 0 I NOTE PSN List modification be done only Dataset unactive EXAMPLE If You have 3 RDS coders broadcasting 3 programs Radio 1 Radio 2 and Radio3 and an unique TA UECP command brought at the same time to each coder PSN Lists on the 3 coders will be the following RADIO 1 RADIO 2 RADIO 3 Main gt Main gt gt Eon 1 gt Enable Eon 1 v Enable Eon 1 gt Enable Eon 2 gt v Enable Eon 2 gt jw Enable Eon gt Enable Eon 3 Enable Eon 3 gt Enable Eon 3 gt Enable Eon 4 gt Enable Eon 4 gt Enable Eon 4 gt Enable Eon 5 gt Enable Fon 5 gt Enable Fon 5 3 Enable Eon Enable Eo
221. ures PS PTY PIN at specific times and dates The changes to a schedule are immediately saved and implemented Your scheduling work goes into effect i e on air in max 1 minute The basic unit of the Event Scheduler is the event which is an RDS feature PS PTY PIN that can be configured to launch automatically at a specified time and date or to launch cyclically at a specified interval The Events have two properties that define how they work operational properties and chronological properties Operational properties determine what the Event does i e the type of event and Chronological properties determine when the Event launches Scheduler programming capabilities are very flexible allowing you to set the duration of each event from 1 minute to 365 days per year in 1 minute increments Up to 64 events can be stored in the Tiger Shark memory Event Scheduler provides the capability to configure four types of event PS PTY PIN to occur at any time Some examples are listed below You can schedule a new PSName to be on air at a aspecified interval f i form 6 00 to 12 00 You can schedule a specific PTY to launch at 14 00 every morning Tiger Shark will investigate every minute for a new scheduled event and will activate it A new scheduled event may be therefore broadcast within 1 minute Please note that Tiger Shark will scan scheduled events from the bottom to top of the Scheduler table It means if two events are
222. ved from your PC Please use windows controls to remove the older version From release 5 8 0 it is possible to use the same Axel Tiger Shark Remoter with different release Stop all the applications currently running on the Pc Double click the setup exe file in the Pc Control Software folder click Next n Axel Tiger Shark Remoter Lite v5 9 4 InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard for Axel Tiger Shark Remoter Lite v5 9 4 The InstallShield R Wizard will install Axel Tiger Shark Remoter Lite v5 9 4 on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties On Windows 2000 XP and Win7 the customer information screen is displayed In the fields provided type in your User Name and your Organization optional Click on either the Anyone who uses the computer all users or Only for me radio button and click Next to continue Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX M ETHERNET BOARD IN TIGER SHARK AXEL gt TECHNOLOG ENG Customer Information Please enter your information InstallShield The Setup Type screen is displayed Maintain the Recommended setting and click Next to continue 5 Axel Tiger Shark Remoter Lite v5 9 4 InstallShield Wizard Destination Folder Click Next to install to this folder or dick Change to install to a different folder fim Install Axel Tiger Shark Remote
223. ware in order to support modem communication refer to Part TWO of this manual 14 4 DIRECT LINK THROUGH TCP IP LOCAL RS 232 r Make sure the Tiger Shark already has a valid TCP Ip address with relevant MODEM subnet mask and IP Port Number see next Chapter for further help Choose TCP IP in the communication channel configuration windows ComChannel You will get a mask summarizing data of current TCP IP connection Tcp lp Group Name Default Group Target Name 000 000 000 000 1327 To enter the actual IP address and IP port of the Tiger Shark to connect to click EDIT The Configuration Editor program will open Refer to relevant Chapter for using the Editor Click i button The Configuration Editor screen will load the Data Base of existing Tcp Ip connections and will list them In particular in the section GROUP START the Editor gives the possibility to enter a mnemonic name for the Group one is connecting to plus a name for the specific unit in the Group its IP address and associated Port GROUP START GROUP NAME Default Group ILGER SHARK I Target 1 000 000 p 1327 GROUP END EXAMPLE For example if You are connecting to three units two belonging to the same group and one to a separated Group One with address 192 168 0 55 assigned port 1329 and name Channel Four belonging to BBC ONE Group e One with address 192 168 0 56 assigned por
224. while the longest one at amp fo amp k0 amp c0 amp s0 amp r1s2 255 usually fits external Modem Init String modems at amp f0 amp kO0 amp c0 amp s0kr s2 255 at amp f0 amp kO0 amp c0 amp sD amp r1s2 255 at amp f amp kO0 amp c0 amp r1 s2 255 PHONE NUMBER Enter here the number to dial along with Country code Area Code Prefix etc Click OK to confirm ESC to leave without saving Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com BASIC CONNECTION TO A SINGLE CODER DIRECT LINK AXEL gt TECHNOLOG 14 3 CONNECTING A DIAL UP MODEM Whenever a remote control through dial up modem is required connect the modem to Serial Port 1 on the back of the unit Please pay attention to the Port 1 configuration its soeed must be set to 38400 Baud for Pots dial up modems 9600 Baud for GSM modems A cross NULL MODEM CABLE is needed for connection to the modem The following table shows the wiring diagram for the cable in both case the Modem has 9 pins or 25 Pins female SubD connectors Also remember to Ona25pin plug connect pin 6 and 8 Ona9 pin plug connect pin 1 and 6 A SHARK side SubD9 Modem Side SubD 9p Modem Side SubD 25p M Hi yy u U U UIT Pn __ 5 7 OO Pn 22 Cavo Null Modem SERIAL 1 Modem POTS PSTN Modem GSM GPRS Regarding the Receiving Modem the one connected to the Shark s
225. xe file in the Pc Control Software folder click Next On Windows 2000 and XP the customer information screen is displayed In the fields provided type in your User Name and your Organization optional Click on either the Anyone who uses the computer all users or Only for me radio button and click Next to continue The Setup Type screen is displayed Maintain the Recommended setting and click Next to continue The to Install the Program screen is displayed Click Install to start the installation update At this point a status window displays the installation progress of the software When finished the InstallShield Window Complete screen is displays Click Finish to complete the installation The Tiger Shark remoters soiftware runs from the Programs folder Alternatively it can be accessed from the associated Shortcut on the desktop Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com INSTALLATION AND USE OF PC CONTROL SOFTWARE AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY Rds Coder Remoter 13 3 TWO DIFFERENT VIEW MODES The software is able to detect your screen resolution and automatically set the most suitable interface between the available ones 1024x768 or 1280x800 Shark MLR 1 x Panel ld Usr Local Chant SharkFulll Rds Coder Remoter Shark MLR 1 CLOSE PANEL SYNC UECP NIP EN m LocalHost te ConChannel 1 Shark MLR 1 no name 482 Settings WE nox gt Audio Control
226. y pressing Quit button too It is useful to remark that you can access all the menu settings and parameters also in a faster and more comfortable way trough the supplied PC control software Tiger Shark Remoter which allows an easy and effective remote monitoring and control too When the Tiger Shark control is taken by the PC application in a bidirectional mode see Chapter 10 any access to the menu via the front panel keys is not allowed and the message Remote Pc Host in Control is displayed NOTE The front panel menu allows only RDS signal level and phase setting RDS messages programming and all the other related facilities requires the supplied Pc control software see Chapter 14 Any access to the Tiger Shark menu via the front panel keys can be blocked 11 1 THE MENU TREE The menu tree is shown on the next pages It has all twelve of the possible main menu items listed along the left side The branching sub menus and parameters are connected in the order they are encountered in the menu system Note each version has its own Menu Tree specific to that model Yr current version might therefore do not show all the items above described The diagram here above displays the complete Tiger Shark menu please refer to the table on Introduction chapter for Optional feature list To save the changes firstly press Enter to get the Save function and then a second time to confirm Press Quit to escape the menu without saving and
227. ynchronizer This is the color specification for the Led Status Bar BLACK Function Disabled SPS m RED Function Enabled but no Gps Antenna found ORANGE Gps Antenna Found but no Satellite connection GREEN Connection ok Using NTP Netwotk Time Protocol it s a protocol used for keep in synchronization internal time in a net or a computer or Falcon 5 This is the color specification for the Led Status Bar i Using UECP possible to use UECP for keen in sync Falcon Five s Time Falcon Five wait a UECP RTC message once 10 minutes but not at 00 Second HH mm 00 Lanz Suggested is RT Message every 5 30 RED In the last ten minutes it s not arrived aa UECP RTC command B GREEN In the last ten minutes it s arrived a valid UECP RTC command If this tree services are available the priority rank is Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com APPENDIX A CONNECTOR PINOUT IN AXEL gt TECHNOLOGY 35 6 RELAY OUTPUT CONNECTIONS PORT 1 RELAY 4 RELAY 3 RELAY 2 RELAY 1 PORT 2 RELAY 8 RELAY 7 RELAY 6 RELAY 5 Axel Technology srl www axeltechnology com L AXEL TECHNOLOGY 36 APPENDIX CONFIGURATION EDITOR SYNTAX General Rules eFrom first symbol semicolon to the line end the following text is considered a commentary symbol equals assigns a single value or a list of values to the related c

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