Nautel NV15 User manual

NV15/NV20 Transmitter

Operations and Maintenance

Manual

Document:NHB-NV15-NV20-OPS-3.2

Issue: 3.2 2013-10-01

Status: Standard

Nautel Limited

10089 Peggy’s Cove Road

Hackett’s Cove, NS Canada B3Z 3J4

Phone: +1.902.823.3900 or

Toll Free: +1.877.6NAUTEL (6628835) (Canada & USA only)

Fax: +1.902.823.3183

Nautel Inc.

201 Target Industrial Circle

Bangor, Maine USA 04401

Phone: +1.207.947.8200

Fax: +1.207.947.3693

Customer Service (24 hour support)

+1.877.628.8353 (Canada & USA only)

+1.902.823.5100 (International)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.nautel.com

The comparisons and other information provided in this document

have been prepared in good faith based on publicly available

information. The reader is encouraged to consult the respective

manufacturer's most recent published data for verification.

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Contents

Release control record vii

About this manual ix

About Safety xiii

Electrical Hazards xiii

Lightning Hazards xiv

RF Hazards xiv

Toxic Hazards xiv

Other Hazards xiv

Safety Precautions xv

Personal Safety xv

Site Safety xvi

Equipment Safety xviii

Description 1-1

Ac-dc power stage 1-2

Control/monitor stage 1-3

RF drive stage 1-4

RF power stage 1-6

Operating the transmitter 2-1

Using the AUI 2-2

Home page 2-14

Menu page - describing transmitter operations 2-15

Logs page - viewing transmitter log 2-16

Viewing tool menu panels 2-25

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Viewing real-time meters 2-40

Presets - editing operational settings 2-44

Viewing transmitter status 2-59

Factory Settings 2-61

System Settings 2-70

User accounts 2-79

Changeover page 2-83

User settings 2-84

Remote I/O page 2-104

Routine maintenance 3-1

Scheduled maintenance 3-1

Replacing an air filter 3-3

Performing on-air checks 3-5

Replacing the control/interface PWB battery 3-6

Replacing the NVE exciter PWB battery 3-7

Inspecting lightning protection systems 3-8

Non-standard maintenance 4-1

Upgrading software 4-1

Improving transmitter performance for IBOC presets 4-4

Changing the RF output connector 4-6

Bypassing the UPS interface option 4-10

List of terms 5-1

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Release control record

Issue Date Reason

3.0 2011-11-10 Release 3 of product (NARF50B)

3.1 2012-12-15 Section 2: updated to support software release 4.0

Section 3: expanded air filter descriptions to include

M7, MERV 7 filters as suitable replacements

3.2 2013-10-01 Added Nautel Phone Home to User Settings

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About this manual

This manual provides technical information needed when operating, maintaining and

troubleshooting an NV15/NV20 transmitter. This manual is intended for use by transmitter

operators and field technicians.

Using this manual

If you are responsible for configuring or operating a transmitter, see Section 2, “Operating the

transmitter” on page 2-1 and Section 3, “Using the event log” on page 3-1.

If you are performing scheduled maintenance, or planning your maintenance schedule, see Section 4,

“Routine maintenance” on page 4-1.

If you are performing a test or adjustment, as instructed during a troubleshooting task, see Section 5,

“Test and adjustment” on page 5-1.

Performing procedures

When using procedures in this manual, perform each step in sequence.

• If you are asked to see another section of this manual, or another document, refer to that

section or document for additional information, then continue the procedure.

• If you are asked to go to another step within the procedure, jump directly to that step with-

out performing the intervening steps.

• If you are asked to go to another section or document, stop the procedure and perform the

tasks described in the other section or document.

• If you are asked to check a voltage, use a digital voltmeter and test the voltage relative to

ground (unless otherwise instructed).

• If you are asked to check a signal, use an oscilloscope and test the signal relative to ground

(unless otherwise instructed).

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Technical support

Nautel offers technical support to customers over the Internet and by telephone. Nautel’s customer

support team will answer your questions and work with you to identify and resolve problems.

For 24-hour technical support, call toll free at 1.877.628.8353 (in USA and Canada only) or call

1.902.823.5100 (international) or find us on the Internet at http://www.nautel.com.

For parts and tools information, see “Parts and tools” on page 9-1 of the NV15/NV20 Pre-

Installation Manual.

For extended warranty information, see “Pre-installation assistance” on page 10-1 of the

NV15/NV20 Pre-Installation Manual.

NV15/NV20 transmitter manuals

The NV15/NV20 documentation suite includes the following documents:

NV15/NV20 Pre-installation Manual, NV15/NV20-PREINST. Provides instructions and

reference information needed when planning and preparing for the installation of an NV15/NV20

transmitter.

Nautel Site Protection Manual. Provides detailed information about protecting your site from

lightning-related hazards.

NV15/NV20 Installation Manual, NV15/NV20-INST. Provides instructions and reference

information needed when installing an NV15/NV20 transmitter.

NV15/NV20 Operating and Maintenance Manual, NV15/NV20-OPS-MAINT. Provides

instructions for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting an NV15/NV20 transmitter. It also

provides reference information needed when performing diagnostic procedures.

CAUTION: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RECOMMENDATIONS MAY VOID YOUR

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, REVIEW YOUR

WARRANTY DOCUMENTS.

Tip: When you have completed a task or a step, put a checkmark beside the step number.

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