Nautel VS1 User manual

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VS1 Transmitter

Operations and Maintenance

Manual

Document:VS1-OPS-MAINT

Issue: 0.3 2010-11-24

Status: Preliminary

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.

© Copyright 2010 NAUTEL. All rights reserved.

VS1 Operations and Maintenance Manual Table of contents

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Contents

Release control record vii

About this manual ix

About safety xiii

Safety precautions xv

Description 1-1

Ac-dc power stage 1-1

Exciter/control stage 1-3

RF drive stage 1-4

RF power stage 1-4

Operating the transmitter 2-1

User interface 2-7

Viewing transmitter log 2-18

Viewing tool menu panels 2-25

Viewing real-time meters 2-32

Setting time and date 2-35

Managing presets 2-37

Setting local/remote control 2-57

Resetting alarms 2-57

Viewing transmitter status 2-58

Setting user accounts 2-59

Software configuration 2-62

Changing hardware settings 2-77

Configuring remote inputs and outputs 2-86

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Setting pilot sample level 2-92

Front panel display settings 2-93

Configure test signal generator 2-95

Setting station ID parameters 2-97

Using an external 10 MHz input 2-99

Routine maintenance 3-1

Scheduled maintenance 3-1

Replacing a damaged air filter 3-2

Performing on-air checks 3-4

Replacing the exciter/control PWB battery 3-7

Inspecting lightning protection systems 3-8

Non-standard maintenance 4-1

Upgrading software 4-1

List of terms 5-1

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Release control record

Issue Date Reason

0.1 2010-07-20 Initial release of manual

0.2 2010-10-15 Updated Table 3.1: Expected Transmitter Meter

Readings

0.3 2010-11-24 Incorporated various minor changes

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VS1 Operations and Maintenance Manual

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About this manual

This manual provides technical information needed when operating, maintaining and

troubleshooting an VS1 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 3,

“Routine maintenance” on page 3-1.

If you are performing non-standard maintenance such as a software upgrade, see Section 4, “Non-

standard maintenance” on page 4-1.

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 VS1 Pre-Installation Manual.

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

VS1 Pre-Installation Manual.

VS1 transmitter manuals

The VS1 documentation suite includes the following documents:

VS1 Pre-installation Manual, VS1-PREINST. Provides instructions and reference information

needed when planning and preparing for the installation of a VS1 transmitter.

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

lightning-related hazards.

VS1 Installation Manual, VS1-INST. Provides instructions and reference information needed

when installing a VS1 transmitter.

VS1 Operating and Maintenance Manual, VS1-OPS-MAINT. Provides instructions for

operating, maintaining and troubleshooting a VS1 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.