Linear AT7400 User manual

AT7400 Owner Manual Rev. 2.0 – October 2006-10-23 1/1 1

ADVANCED TV

LINE

Model AT7400

400W ATSC UHF Transmitter

OWNERS MANUAL

Linear Industries Incorporation

www.linear-tv.com

Made in USA

AT7400 Owner Manual Rev. 2.0 – October 2006-10-23 1/1 1

AT7400

400W ATSC DTV TRANSMITTER

ADVANCED TV LINE

Owner Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1: Technical Specifications

Typical Final Test Report

Section 2: Master Control Unit

Section 3: Exciter Drawer

Section 4: Intermediate Directional Coupler

Section 5: 220W UHF Power Amplifier

Section 6: Output Directional Coupler, and Filtering

Section 7: Energy Distribution and Control

Annex A: Schematics Diagrams

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User Notices and WARNINGS

USER NOTICES

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ THE FOLLOWING MANUAL SECTIONS PRIOR TO

OPERATION OF THIS TRANSMITTER!

Notice 1

The transmitter main operating voltage setting is marked on the rear of the AT7250 chassis.

Notice 2

The transmitter operating frequency is set from the factory.

Notice 3

For adjusting the RF output power setting a qualified technician should always employ the use of an

RF Wattmeter and a calibrated dummy load.

Notice 4

Should accident or injury occur to the personnel engaged in the installation, operation, or service of

the equipment should seek proper medical attention. It is advisable that such personnel have

familiarity with first-aid practices.

Notice 5

To call our technical support center or for other customer service issues at Linear Inc, refer to the

following number: 630 346 6698.

Notice 6

If you experience some specific difficulty and the technical information available in this manual is

not enough to help you, do not hesitate to call LINEAR technical support center.

Notice 7

The technical information presented on this manual is sole intellectual propriety of LINEAR

INDUSTRIES Inc. Reproduction of this document in full or partial is prohibiting with out written

authorization. This document is legally protected by the copy rights laws.

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WARNING!

THE VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS IN THIS EQUIPMENT ARE DANGEROUS. PERSONEL

MUST, AT ALL TIMES, OBSERVE SAFETY WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND ANY

REGULATIONS.

THIS OWNER’S MANUAL IS INTENDED AS A GENERAL GUIDE FOR TRAINED AND

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHO ARE AWARE OF THE DANGERS THAT ARE INHERENT IN THE

HANDLING AND OPERATION OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL AND

ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS. IT IS NOT THE INTENT OF THIS MANUAL TO PROVIDE A

COMPLETE SET OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OR PRECAUTIONS THAT SHOULD ALREADY

BE UNDERSTOOD BY TRAINED OR EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL IN USING THIS OR OTHER

TYPES OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.

THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INVOLVE

RISKS TO PERSONNEL AND ALSO TO THE EQUIPMENT. LINEAR, INC. SHALL NOT BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE THAT IS THE RESULT OF IMPROPER

PROCEDURES OR USE BY PERSONS IMPROPERLY TRAINED OR LACKING THE

KNOWLEDGE TO PERFORM ASSOCIATED TASKS.

ALL LOCAL CODES FOR BUILDING, SAFETY, FIRE, OR RELATED STANDARDS MUST BE

OBSERVED. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR THE STANDARDS FOR THE AREA OR

REGION WHERE THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE INSTALLED AND PUT IN USE.

WARNING!

AT ALL TIMES DISCONECT AC/MAINS POWER BEFORE OPENING COVERS, DOORS,

ENCLOSURES, PANELS, OR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS THAT EXPOSE LIVE CIRCUITS. NEVER

PERFORM MAINTENANCE, MAKE ADJUSTMENTS, OR SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT WHEN

ALONE OR FATIGUED.

WARNING!

IF ELECTROLYTIC OR OIL FILLED CAPACITORS ARE UTILIZED IN THE EQUIPMENT AND

THE COMPONENT APPEARS LEAKY, OR IS BULGING, OR IF THE CASE OR COVERING OF

THE COMPONENT APPEARS DAMAGED OR DISTRESSED ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR

THE UNIT TO COOL OR FULLY DISCHARGE BEFORE SERVICING. SERVICING HOT OR

LEAKY CAPACITORS CAN CAUSE A RUPTURE OF THE CASE AND POSSIBLE INJURY.

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Returns and Exchanges

Equipment (Damaged or undamaged) should not be returned unless written approval and a

Merchandise Return Authorization (MRA Number) is received from your Linear Sales representative

or Linear Customer Service. Special shipping instruction will be provided which will assure proper

handling. The circumstances and reasons for the return must be included in the request for return.

Equipment that is special or “custom” ordered may be not returnable. In situations where return or

exchange is at the request of the customer a restocking fee may be charged. All returns must be

sent freight prepaid and properly insured by customer. When communicating with Linear please

refer to your Order or Invoice Number.

Unpacking

Use care when unpacking the equipment. First perform a visual inspection of the item(s) to

determine if any damage occurred during shipment. Be sure to retain all the shipping materials

(crates and boxes or cartons) until such time that it has been determined that the received

equipment arrived undamaged. Find all PACKING LISTS and keep them to assist in locating and

identifying any components or assemblies that may have been removed for shipping and might

need to be reinstalled in the equipment. Make sure that all shipping straps, supports and packing

materials are completely removed from the equipment prior to initialization and use.

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Section 1 – AT7400 Technical Specifications

1. Introduction

The AT7400 is a 400W UHF ATSC/8VSB transmitter assembled and tested in United States by LINEAR

INDUSTRIES INC. (www.linear-tv.com).

Fig1.1: AT7400 Front View, cabinet wheels are optional.

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2. AT7400 RF line Up

3. AT7400 Cabinet Air Flux: 0.25m3/sec. - 21ft3/sec.

Fig. 1.4: Air flux path at AT4700 cabinet, (lateral view). Darker area denotes the internal heat source, or the RF drawers,

(1) Exciter and (2) PA’s.

Cold Air Inlet

Air Outlet

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4. AT7400 – 400W UHF ATSC/8VSB Transmitter - Technical Specifications

Electrical

Main 220/240 VAC, bi phase, 50-60 Hz. 3w.

Consumption 3200W.

PFC Included

Signal Input

Transport Stream Input ATSC/MPEG2, compliant to SMPTE310M

Input Data Rate 19.39 Mbps

External Reference Signal 10MHz. (0 to +10 dBm).

Input Connector 75ȍ(BNC),

Reference Input Connector 50ȍ(BNC),

RF Output Power 400w (rms)

Modulation Mode 8VSB. All-Digital Complex IF modulation

IF 18.833916 MHz.

Channel Bandwidth 6MHz.

Test Signal PRBS. Pseudo Random Bit Sequence

Frequency Range UHF. Ch14 to Ch69, (4 bands).

Frequency Step 1 Hz. ± 220kHz

Symbol Rate 10.76 MSymbol/sec.

Digital/Analog Converter 16 bit

All –Digital Linear. Pre-Correction Included

Pilot frequency stability overall ± 0.3 ppm.

Peak to peak frequency response 0.15 dB.

Peak to peak group delay response 15 ns.

Phase noise -104 dBc/Hz @ 20kHz offset.

Conducted spurious and harmonics < -60 dBc, FCC 47 Part 74.

Radiated spourious and harmonics < -80 dBc, FCC 47 Part 74.

39dB (modulator output) typical.

39 dB (exciter output) typical.

MER (Modulation Error Rate)

29 dB (transmitter output) typical.

RF output connector EIA 7/8” Flanged.

Output sample connector N

Remote Control

RS-232 Dial-up network interface via hyper-terminal

Ethernet SNMP. IP network interface via Web Browser.

Mechanical

Internal drawer’s air speed: 400 ft/minute.

Air Refrigeration Overall Air flow: 21ft3/sec.

Dimensions 58”(H), 28”(W), 43”(D)

Weight Gross: 286.7 Kg NET: 236.70 Kg

Foot print 28”(W), 7’(D)

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5. AT4700 Available Models and Options

Models

AMono-phase; 220Vac.

B3-phase; 220Vac – 380Vac; 3 wires.

C3-phase; 220Vac – 380Vac; 4 wires.

Options:

01 Integrated GPS receiver

02 Adaptive digital pre-correction

03 Dual Exciter

04 Analog Transmission Mode

05 Cabinet 4 wheels

6. AT7400 Typical Test Report

6.1.Out of Channel Emissions

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6.2.Frequency Response and Group Delay

6.3.Carrier Phase Noise

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