ELENOS ET30000-5 Series Solid State FM Transmitter User Guide

ET30000-5 Series Solid State FM Transmitter
IDENTIFICATION AND QUICK START MANUAL

ET30000-5 Series Solid State FM Transmitter

ET30000-5
ET25000-5
ET20000-5
ET15000-5
ET10000-5
ET5000
ET3500
ET2500
(list of variations available in the manual)
SOLID STATE FM TRANSMITTER
Rev. 01- 08/06/2022
Cod. MAN1029QUK
Via G. Amendola 9, 44028 Poggio Renatico Ferrara (Italy)
C.C.I.A.A. 101 216, Tax code and VAT reg. no. IT00415540384

UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 certified company
Certificate No.102222A

Please remember to register the product purchased on http://www.elenos.com /product-registration/
Please contact technical support service for information and assistance:
Elenos
Ph: +39 0532 829965
Fax: +39 0532 829177
E-mail: info@elenos.com
Internet web site: www.elenos.com
Elenos USA
1315 nw 98th Ct. Suite 9, 33172 Miami (Florida), Ph 1-855-ELENOS-0 (1-855-353-6670)
Elenos APAC
53/64 Saracha Villa, Sansuk Muang Chonburi (Thailand), Ph +66 83 618-9333
Please complete the RMA form (ITA http://www.elenos.com/it/elenos-rma/ or ENG http://www.elenos.com/elenos-rma/) and provide the equipment serial number (indicated on the nameplate).
Elenos s.r.l. declares that the equipment described in this document is compliant with the 1999/05/EC Directive.

For details please refer to the “EC Marking” section.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual can be reproduced in any form without prior written authorization from Elenos S.r.l.
Revisions

Added Additional RF Exposure Minimum Distance Warning

Series models

Transmitter| Amplifier| Amplifier middle stage| N° combiner way| Max output power| Driver
---|---|---|---|---|---
ET30000-5| E30000-5| E5000| 6| 30KW| ETG20
ET27000/30-5| E27000/30-5| E5000| 6| Nominal value| ETG20
ET25000/30-5| E25000/30-5| E5000
ET20000/30-5| E20000/30-5| E3500/5
ET18000/30-5| E18000/30-5| E3000/5
ET15000/30-5| E15000/30-5| E2500/5
ET12000/30-5| E12000/30-5| E2000/5
ET10000/30-5| E10000/30-5| E1800/5
ET8000/30-5| E8000/30-5| E1500/5
ET7000/30-5| E7000/30-5| E1200/5
ET5000/30-5| E5000/30-5| E1000/5
ET4000/30-5| E4000/30-5| E800/5
ET3500/30-5| E3500/30-5| E800/5
ET3000/30-5| E3000/30-5| E500/5
ET25000- 5| E25000-5| E5000| 5| 25KW| ETG20
ET20000/25-5| E20000/25-5| E4000/5| 5| Nominal value| ETG20
ET18000/25-5| E18000/25-5| E4000/5
ET15000/25-5| E15000/25-5| E3000/5
ET12000/25-5| E12000/25-5| E2500/5
ET10000/25-5| E10000/25-5| E2000/5
ET8000/25-5
ET7000/25-5| E8000/25-5
E7000/25-5| E1800/5
E1500/5
ET5000/25-5| E5000/25-5| E1000/5
ET4000/25-5| E4000/25-5| E800/5
ET3500/25-5| E3500/25-5| E800/5
ET3000/25-5| E3000/25-5| E800/5
ET2500/25-5| E2500/25-5| E500/5
ET20000-5| E20000-5| E5000| 4| 20KW| ETG20
ET18000/20-5| E18000/20-5| E5000| 4| Nominal value| ETG20
ET15000/20-5| E15000/20-5| E4000/5
ET12000/20-5| E12000/20-5| E3000/5
ET10000/20-5| E10000/20-5| E2500/5
ET8000/20-5| E8000/20-5| E2000/5
ET7000/20-5
ET5000/20-5| E7000/20-5
E5000/20-5| E1800/5
E1500/5
ET4000/20-5| E4000/20-5| E1000/5
ET3500/20-5| E3500/20-5| E1000/5
ET3000/20-5| E3000/20-5| E800/5
ET2500/20-5| E2500/20-5| E800/5
ET2000/20-5| E2000/20-5| E500/5
ET15000-5| E15000-5| E5000| 3| 15KW| ETG20
---|---|---|---|---|---
ET12000/15-5| E12000/15-5| E4000/5| 3| Nominal value| ETG20
ET10000/15-5| E10000/15-5| E3500/5
ET8000/15-5| E8000/15-5| E3000/5
ET7000/15-5| E7000/15-5| E2500/5
ET5000/15-5
ET4000/15-5| E5000/15-5
E4000/15-5| E1800/5
E1500/5
ET3500/15-5| E3500/15-5| E1200/5
ET3000/15-5| E3000/15-5| E1000/5
ET2500/15-5| E2500/15-5| E1000/5
ET2000/15-5| E2000/15-5| E800/5
ET10000-5| E10000-5| E5000| 2| 10KW| ETG20
ET8000/10-5| E8000/10-5| E4000/5| 2| Nominal value| ETG20
ET7000/10-5| E7000/10-5| E3500/5
ET5000/10-5| E5000/10-5| E2500/5
ET4000/10-5
ET3500/10-5| E4000/10-5
E3500/10-5| E2000/5
E1800/5
ET3000/10-5| E3000/10-5| E1500/5
ET2500/10-5| E2500/10-5| E1500/5
ET2000/10-5| E2000/10-5| E1000/5
ET5000| E5000| E5000| –| 5KW| ETG20
---|---|---|---|---|---
ET4000/5| E4000/5| E4000/5| –| Nominal value| ETG20
ET3500/5| E3500/5| E3500/5
ET3000/5| E3000/5| E3000/5
ET2500/5| E2500/5| E2500/5
ET2000/5| E2000/5| E2000/5
ET1800/5| E1800/5| E1800/5
ET1500/5| E1500/5| E1500/5
ET1200/5| E1200/5| E1200/5
ET1000/5| E1000/5| E1000/5
ET800/5| E800/5| E800/5
ET500/5| E500/5| E500/5
ET3500| E3500| E3500| –| 3.5KW| ETG20
ET3000/3.5| E3000/3.5| E3000/3.5| –| Nominal value| ETG20
ET2500/3.5| E2500/3.5| E2500/3.5
ET2000/3.5| E2000/3.5| E2000/3.5
ET1800/3.5| E1800/3.5| E1800/3.5
ET1500/3.5| E1500/3.5| E1500/3.5
ET1200/3.5| E1200/3.5| E1200/3.5
ET1000/3.5| E1000/3.5| E1000/3.5
ET800/3.5| E800/3.5| E800/3.5
ET500/3.5| E500/3.5| E500/3.5
ET2500| E2500| E2500| –| 2.5KW| ETG20
ET2000/2.5| E2000/2.5| E2000/2.5| –| Nominal value| ETG20
ET1800/2.5| E1800/2.5| E1800/2.5
ET1500/2.5| E1500/2.5| E1500/2.5
ET1200/2.5| E1200/2.5| E1200/2.5
ET1000/2.5| E1000/2.5| E1000/2.5
ET800/2.5| E800/2.5| E800/2.5
ET500/2.5| E500/2.5| E500/2.5

Informative letter

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing an Elenos product.
ELENOS s.r.l. produces solid state VHF/FM sound broadcasting transmitters ranging from minimum power of 10W to maximum power of 30kW, exchange units, remote control units, etc.
The equipment has been produced to ensure constant performance over time, provided all periodic checks and simple maintenance repairs required are carried out.
This equipment is very intuitive and user friendly. However, we recommend that the user reads this manual thoroughly as well as its attachments before carrying out any operation.
ELENOS s.r.l Management
1.1 Personnel in charge
This manual is an integral part of the equipment and must be at hand for the personnel in charge of its installation, use and maintenance.
The installation, use and maintenance of the device herein described should be permitted to trained and experienced personnel only, who have received the appropriate training on the use of the equipment and are aware of the risk connected to the use of a dangerous voltage device using high internal voltage generating radiofrequency at high power.
This manual should not be considered a comprehensive collection of the safety standards required for the use of the equipment.
The user and the maintenance technician must be aware of the content of this manual and its attachments.
This equipment can be used by holders of government licences and/or ministerial authorizations only.
This product must be used only by holders of Government Grant and is subject to National Regulations.

1.2 Warranty
The products sold to the Customer by Elenos Srl are covered by a 24-month warranty from the FOB date of shipment from Elenos Srl; this warranty covers both the customer and any subsequent purchasers of the product, as long as it is kept in excellent condition, and covers all types of faults due to defective parts on the product itself. An essential condition for the warranty issued by Elenos Srl to operate effectively is the registration of the product by the Customer through the website
www.elenos.com/product-registration/.
Should the Customer encounter a fault while the warranty is in force, it must send immediate written notification to Elenos Srl and send the product to Elenos Srl or the nearest qualified Elenos Srl center at its own cost; Should the product purchased by the Customer fall within the category of “reduced mobility” products (weight over 50 kg), the maintenance or replacement of the defective part will take place in the place where the equipment is located by an engineer from the nearest qualified Elenos Srl center. All of the above is valid notwithstanding the judgment of the engineer appointed by Elenos Srl of the existence of one of the cases of exclusion from the warranty indicated above.
For details, please consult the Terms and Conditions documents.
1.3 Exclusion
The Customer expressly accepts the exclusion of Elenos Srl from the warranty of any faults caused by electric shocks, incorrect power supply voltages, negligence, carelessness or unskillfulness by the Customer, repairs, servicing or checks performed by unauthorized staff, installation or replacement of original parts with parts, systems or spare parts not supplied directly by Elenos Srl or by its authorized distributors, use of products other than those envisaged and any action or fact attributed to third parties who are granted availability of the products, or without the Customer being aware thereof, after the latter has received the delivery of the products.
The warranty expressly excludes the damage suffered by the products due to fires, floods or other natural disasters, wars, revolts, and in all cases in which the products are material object of a crime.
The warranty also expressly excludes damage suffered by products after the delivery of the goods by Elenos Srl to the carrier, the Customer being responsible for any risks connected with transport, whose time-frames, costs and methods are chosen and covered by the Customer.
For details, please consult the Terms and Conditions documents.
1.4 Exemption from liability
The Customer is responsible for the installation, maintenance and inspection of the products, as well as checking that the climatic and environmental conditions in which the products are placed for their use are suitable and do not compromise operation, all according to the Elenos Srl instruction manual delivered with the purchased product. Otherwise, should the Customer fail to observe the instructions contained in the instruction manual, and the minimum diligence required of normal users of the equipment, the warranty granted by Elenos Srl shall be invalid and the Customer takes full responsibility for the risk and any damage suffered by the products.
ELENOS s.r.l. reserves the right to modify parts, details and accessories should the company consider it necessary for the improvement of the equipment or for constructive or commercial purposes, at any time and without notice or without the need to update this manual immediately.
For details, please consult the Terms and Conditions documents.

EC Marking

For launching all its products on the market, ELENOS s.r.l respects the procedures envisaged by the 1999/5/EC Directive.
This includes the following:

• Technical documentation available exclusively to the Control Authority for 10 years after the launch on the market of the last equipment produced for that type. Such documentation contains the product description, the drawings, the electrical diagrams, circuits, etc., the standards to which it complies and the list of technical solutions guaranteeing observance and the reports of the technical tests performed, proof of respect for production standards.
• Declaration of Conformity – supplied with the product.
• EC marking indicated on the product and on the documentation.
• Written technical report from the European Notified Body, contained in the Technical file.
• Notification to the Authority of the member states where the product will be distributed.

ELENOS products comply with the essential requirements of relevant legislation, i.e.:
a) The user or any other person’s health and safety protection, including the objectives in terms of the safety requirements required by law no. 791 of 18 October 1977, amended by Legislative Decree no. 626 of 25 November 1996, but without the application of voltage limits;
b) Protection requirements in terms of electromagnetic compatibility according to Legislative Decree no. 615 of 12 November 1996;
c) According to the national frequency allocation plan, radio equipment is built so as to efficiently use the spectrum attributed to earth and space radiocommunications and to orbital resources, thus avoiding dangerous interference;
d) Other essential requirements are those set forth by the European Commission according to which equipment belonging to certain categories or types must be built so as to:

• interact with other equipment through networks and be able to be connected to interfaces of appropriate type;
• not to damage the network or its operation, nor misuse the network resources, thus generating an unacceptable deterioration of the service;
• contain safety elements in order to guarantee the user’s or subscriber’s private life and personal data protection;
• support special functions which allow fraud to be prevented;
• support special functions which allow access to the emergency services;
• support special functions which facilitate use by disabled users.

EC Declaration of Conformity
According to Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)

We : ELENOS s.r.l. – via G.Amendola, 9 – 44028 Poggio Renatico (FE) – Italy
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
ET30000-5, ET27000/30-5, ET25000/30-5, ET20000/30-5, ET18000/30-5, ET15000/30-5, ET12000/30-5, ET10000/30-5, ET8000/30-5,
ET7000/30-5, ET5000/30-5, ET4000/30-5, ET3500/30-5, ET3000/30-5
ET25000-5, ET20000/25-5, ET18000/25-5, ET15000/25-5, ET12000/25-5, ET10000/25-5, ET8000/25-5, ET7000/25-5, ET5000/25-5,
ET4000/25-5, ET3500/25-5, ET3000/25-5, ET2500/25-5
ET20000-5, ET18000/20-5, ET15000/20-5, ET12000/20-5, ET10000/20-5, ET8000/20-5, ET7000/20-5, ET5000/20-5, ET4000/20-5,
ET3500/20-5, ET3000/20-5, ET2500/20-5, ET2000/20-5
ET15000-5, ET12000/15-5, ET10000/15-5, ET8000/15-5, ET7000/15-5, ET5000/15-5, ET4000/15-5, ET3500/15-5, ET3000/15-5,
ET2500/15-5, ET2000/15-5
ET10000-5, ET8000/10-5, ET7000/10-5, ET5000/10-5, ET4000/10-5, ET3500/10-5, ET3000/10-5, ET2500/10-5, ET2000/10-5
ET5000, ET4000/5, ET3500/5, ET3000/5, ET2500/5, ET2000/5, ET1800/5, ET1500/5, ET1200/5, ET1000/5, ET800/5, ET500/5
ET3500, ET3000/3.5, ET2500/3.5, ET2000/3.5, ET1800/3.5, ET1500/3.5, ET1200/3.5, ET1000/3.5, ET800/3.5, ET500/3.5
ET2500, ET2000/2.5, ET1800/2.5, ET1500/2.5, ET1200/2.5, ET1000/2.5, ET800/2.5, ET500/2.5
E30000-5, E27000/30-5, E25000/30-5, E20000/30-5, E18000/30-5, E15000/30-5, E12000/30-5, E10000/30-5, E8000/30-5, E7000/30-5,
E5000/30-5, E4000/30-5, E3500/30-5, E3000/30-5
E25000-5, E20000/25-5, E18000/25-5, E15000/25-5, E12000/25-5, E10000/25-5, E8000/25-5, E7000/25-5, E5000/25-5, E4000/25-5,
E3500/25-5, E3000/25-5, E2500/25-5
E20000-5, E18000/20-5, E15000/20-5, E12000/20-5, E10000/20-5, E8000/20-5, E7000/20-5, E5000/20-5, E4000/20-5, E3500/20-5,
E3000/20-5, E2500/20-5, E2000/20-5
E15000-5, E12000/15-5, E10000/15-5, E8000/15-5, E7000/15-5, E5000/15-5, E4000/15-5, E3500/15-5, E3000/15-5, E2500/15-5,
E2000/15-5
E10000-5, E8000/10-5, E7000/10-5, E5000/10-5, E4000/10-5, E3500/10-5, E3000/10-5, E2500/10-5, E2000/10-5
With intended purpose: VHF FM broadcast transmitters and amplifiers
And manufactured by: ELENOS s.r.l.
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/CE).
The product is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents:
Health and safety requirements pursuant to Article 3.1.a
Standards applied: EN60215:1989+A1:1992+A2:1994
Protection requirements concerning electromagnetic compatibility pursuant to Article 3.1.b
Standards applied: EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 ; EN 301 489-11 V1.3.1
Measures for the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum pursuant to Article 3.2
Standards applied: EN 302 018-2 V1.2.1
Supplementary information:
Notified body involved: IMQ S.p.a.
Technical file held by : Elenos s.r.l
Place and Date: Ferrara September 05, 2013
Responsible person : Leonardo Busi (Administrator unico)
Tel. +39 0532 829965
e-mail: leonardobusi@elenos.com
Signature:

LIST OF COUNTRIES WHERE THIS APPARATUS CAN BE USED

AT| FI| LV
BE| FR| MT
BG| GB| NL
CH| GR| NO
CY| HU| PL
CZ| IE| PT
DE| IS| RO
DK| IT| SK
EE| LT| SI
ES| LU| SE
AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT

Other types of certification are managed according to the apparatus use country.

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FCC ID: DDE-XLLAOD
IC: 131A-XLLAOD
Support: 217.224.9617bdcast.com/support

Safety

** All ELENOS s.r.l products are compliant with the safety standards required for this type of equipment.
3.1 Precautions**
The user must follow also the precautions listed below:

• The original configuration of the equipment must absolutely not be modified. Upon receipt, check that the supply is compliant with the order specifications and if not, report it to ELENOS s.r.l. immediately.
• Protective devices must not be disconnected, altered or modified without authorization (except for their replacement).
• Check all protective devices periodically and after a failure (e.g. devices against excess voltage, against excess currents, circuit breakers, etc.).
• For the safety of personnel and to guarantee the integrity of the equipment, it is absolutely forbidden to operate it and/or handle it with open doors and/or without its protection panels (even partially) and/or without the earth connection, which must always be of high quality and compliant to applicable laws. It is further forbidden to disconnect and/or alter the protective devices on the equipment.
• Before starting any operation, the equipment must be disconnected from the mains. Disconnection must be verified by a visual check.
• The equipment must be powered only at the appropriate voltage. Incorrect power voltage can cause irreparable damage to the equipment and the operator. This information can be found on the product nameplate, which is usually located on its casing. In no case must the nameplate be removed, even if the equipment is resold.
• The equipment must be powered by an electrical system which is compliant with applicable law.
• Other pictograms can be found on the equipment indicating the safety warnings which must be carefully followed by any operator. Failure to do so releases the Constructor from any liability for damages/injuries which may result to people or properties and makes the operator responsible for them.

The equipment is directly connected to the “building installation”
Between the equipment and the “building connection” there is an interposed structure

• To ensure its correct operation do not cover the ventilation grids on the equipment. Do not place the equipment close to heat sources, flammable products or closed installations without appropriate ventilation.
• All firefighting and safety rules for the room where the equipment is located must be carefully followed.
• Avoid any contact between the equipment and liquids. Always disconnect the equipment before carrying out any cleaning operations. Do not use liquid or spray detergents.
• Some components contain TOXIC SUBSTANCES, such as for example BERYLLUM OXIDE. Please be aware that in some countries rules for storing and disposing of hazardous materials may apply.
• Following a visual check, if any component seems damaged, fractured or not intact, apply maximum care to its removal by hand or other means.
• Please ensure that any person in charge of the maintenance or use of a transmitter with parts under hazardous voltage is able to perform artificial respiration and cardiac massage. All staff must be trained on first aid practices. It is recommended to hang in a visible position a panel with clear instructions of first aid procedures for people injured in a work accident and to supply rooms where electrical equipment is present with first aid kits. It is recommended to organize and make available to all staff an intervention plan for connections with local public institutions or private first aid facilities.

RF Exposure Safety Distance Warning
According to ISED regulations: to the maximum of the output power of the apparatus, to guarantee the limits of exposure declared within this document, it is necessary that the antenna gain used with this device should be 0dBi or less and all persons should maintain a minimum separation distance of 42.9955 m (4299.55 cm) (141.061 Feet) for general uncontrolled exposure and general controlled exposure.
For FCC standards, a safety distance of 34.6641 m (3466.41 cm) (113.727 Feet) is declared.
3.2 First aid
This paragraph is NOT a comprehensive guide to first aid procedures; it is intended as a summary to be used as a reference.
It is the duty of all staff using this device to perform appropriate first aid procedures in order to prevent avoidable deaths.] 3.2.1 Treatment of electrical burns
3.2.1.1 Extensive burns and skin cuts

• Cover the area with a clean sheet or cloth.
• Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of clothing, or apply any ointment.
• Treat the victim for shock as required.
• Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
• If arms and legs are injured, keep them raised.

WARNING:
lf medical help will not be available within one hour and the victim is responsive and has no bouts of sickness, administer them a salt and soda solution: 1 full teaspoon of salt and half teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate for every 250 ml of tepid water (neither hot or cold), allow the victim to sip it slowly about 4 times (1/2 glass) over a period of 15 minutes.
Discontinue if the victim suffers bouts of sickness. Do not administer alcohol.
3.2.1.2 Less severe burns (1st and 2nd degree)

• Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using the cleanest available cloth.
• Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of clothing, or apply any ointment.
• If necessary, put on clean and dry clothes
• Treat the victim for shock as required.
• Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
• If arms and legs are injured, keep them raised.

3.2.2 Treatment of electric shocks
3.2.2.1 If the victim is unresponsive
Place victim flat on his back on a hard surface
A) Airways (fig. a):

• if the victim is not responsive open the airways
• push the forehead back
• open the mouth if necessary
• check breathing

B) Respiration (fig. b):

• if the victim cannot breathe, perform artificial respiration
• incline the head
• close the nostrils
• place your mouth on the victim’s mouth
• perform 4 quick blows
• remember to start breathing immediately

C) Circulation (fig. c1):

• check the pulse (fig. c1)

• if absent, start cardiac massage (fig. c2)

• compress the chest every 1.5 – 2 seconds

• if a rescuer is present, perform 15 compressions in approximately 80 seconds, + 2 quick blows

• if there are two rescuers, perform 5 compressions in approximately 60 seconds, + 1 quick blow (fig. c3)

WARNING :
Do not interrupt the rhythm of compressions when the second person is performing artificial respiration.
3.2.2.2 If the victim is responsive

• cover the victim with a blanket
• keep them as calm as possible
• loosen their clothing and place them in a reclining position

WARNING:
CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ALL CASES
3.3 Workplace characteristics
3.3.1 Room characteristics
In order to work freely on the equipment and to be able to perform the relative installation or maintenance operations, it is necessary to keep a minimum distance from the walls on all sides of the machine.
The room must be equipped with an appropriate system of clean and dust- filtered air ventilation with a flow rate suitable for the characteristics of the equipment operating in the room itself.
Outgoing exhausted air must be conveyed directly outside. If the size or the length of the duct is such that a significant loss in the air flow can be anticipated, it is necessary to add an extraction device. Anti-intrusion devices must be provided at the conveyor outlet (for insects or other animals) and precautions must be taken to prevent the entrance of liquids or other materials.
The equipment can operate properly if the temperature ranges from -5°C to +45°C, with 95% RH non-condensing at +40°C.
3.3.2 Electrical system characteristics
The electrical system must comply with all applicable laws. The power supply network must allow the supply of the appropriate power according to the laws in force in the Country of installation on the quality of the electrical energy supply service.
It is highly recommended to use a transformer/network separator and a reduction network for discharging high voltage.
Provide a protected under load disconnector (circuit breaker or fuses) with appropriate disconnection power and capacity according to the absorption characteristics of the equipment model.
Use cables of an appropriate size with respect to the rated absorbed current.
Earth connection must be performed according to the applicable laws.
Special care must be applied to the earth connection of the antenna system since it is exposed to electrical atmospheric events.
Never forget that despite the earth connection of the equipment frame and the whole antenna system, it is always dangerous to operate on the equipment in the event of bad weather with atmospheric discharge. In fact, in the event of high energy discharge (lighting), the equipment frame can instantly reach very dangerous voltage levels, due to the earth connection inductance.
For this reason, the equipment should be installed in rooms accessible to maintenance personnel only and for the time necessary for repairs and checks only.

Product presentation

4.1 Marks and labels

1. ICEFET ® – Design technology of RF modules that ensures high efficiency in the whole range of output powers, at very low temperatures, hence increasing the life of MOS devices.

2. LIFEXTENDER ® – Optional system within the equipment. Once operating, it allows safe operation even in extremely severe environmental conditions.

3. ECOSAVING ® (Energy consumption reduction) – The equipment’s operating characteristics ensure a great advantage for the environment and for operating costs.

4. INDIUM SERIES – Name of the series to which the transmitter belongs. The Indium series is a range of equipment featuring Indium noble metal characteristics. Indium has mechanical adaptation and thermal conductivity properties with exchange efficiency performance which does not change over time.
   

5. NAMEPLATE – Plate where the main characteristics of the equipment are reported: manufacturer, product model, power supply type, power consumption, EC marking, serial number, final test date, name of the tester.
   Warning: do not remove this nameplate.

6. SUPPORT LABEL – Label indicating the details for Elenos support.

7. DISPOSAL LABEL – Label indicating that the equipment must be disposed of properly and according to the laws in force.

8. WARNING LABEL – Label indicating that the equipment must be used in the appropriate way.

9. WARRANTY SEAL – Unauthorized removal or tampering with these seals (place on the screws) makes the warranty null.

4.2 Composition
The line includes devices transmitters (ET) of maximum power of 30KW, 25KW, 20KW, 15KW, 10KW, 5KW, 3.5KW and 2.5KW.
According to the Elenos standard ET30000-5, ET25000-5 and ET20000-5 are accommodated in a 40U rack with circuit breaker box and sinoptic panel; ET15000-5 and ET10000-5 are accommodated in a 32U rack with circuit breaker box and sinoptic panel; ET5000, ET3500 and ET2500 are supplied without racks.
ET30000-5, ET25000-5 and ET20000-5 are composed of a combiner/splitter unit (on 4U), a control logic unit (on 4U), two (or one) Indium series modulators (ETG20 model), n (with n from 6 to 4) Indium series amplifiers (E5000 model), a load.
ET15000-5, ET10000-5 are composed of a control logic unit including combining section and load (on 4U), two (or one) Indium series modulators (ETG20 model), n (with n = 2 or 3) Indium series amplifiers (E5000 model).
ET5000 , ET3500 and ET2500 are composed of an Indium series amplifier (respectively E5000, E3500, E2500 model), two (or one) Indium series modulators (ETG20 model).
The fan is optional (it should be explicitly required at time of order).
If the system is operated without a fan the rear panels of the rack must be strictly removed.
4.2.1 ET30000-5
4.2.1.1 General view

4.2.1.2 Mains connections

4.2.1.3 RF connections

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4.2.1.4 Signal connections

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4.2.1.5 Audio connections

4.2.2 ET25000-5
4.2.2.1 General view

4.2.2.2 Mains connections

380V 3-ph star connection

![ELENOS ET30000 5 Series Solid State FM Transmitter

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4.2.2.3 RF connections

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4.2.2.4 Signal connections

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4.2.2.5 Audio connections

4.2.3 ET20000-5
4.2.3.1 General view

4.2.3.2 Mains connections

4.2.3.3 RF connections

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4.2.3.4 Signal connections

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4.2.3.5 Audio connections

4.2.3.6 Cables conversion code table

4.2.4 ET15000-5
4.2.4.1 General view

4.2.4.2 Mains connections![ELENOS ET30000 5 Series Solid State FM Transmitter

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4.2.4.3 RF connections

4.2.4.4 Signal connections

4.2.4.5 Audio connections

4.2.4.6 Cables conversion code table

4.2.5 ET10000-5
4.2.5.1 General view

4.2.5.2 Mains connections

4.2.5.3 RF connections

4.2.5.4 Signal connections

4.2.5.5 Audio connections

4.2.5.6 Cables conversion code table

4.2.6 ET5000 ET3500 ET2500
4.2.6.1 General view![ELENOS ET30000 5 Series Solid State FM Transmitter

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4.2.6.2 Mains, RF and signal connections 4.2.6.3 Audio connections

4.2.6.4 Cables conversion code table

Quick instructions for commissioning

5.1 Installation
If the equipment is delivered not completely assembled and/or with the connections between individual machines not completely made , and therefore, it is necessary to restore the structure, refer to the section “Composition” in the previous chapter.

1. After verifying the exact location in which to insert the modules in the rack, place these on the brackets to the stop with the side jambs.
   Lock the module with the screws provided.
   It is important that :
   • the equipment is located away from the room walls so that the installation and maintenance operations can be conveniently carried out;
   • the ventilation grids are not clogged;
   • the equipment is far from heat sources or flammable products;
   • the equipment is isolated from contact with liquids.
   **** Elenos recommends the use of dehumidifiers at the transmitter site to reduce moisture buildup in humid climates when the transmitter is turned off for extended periods.

2. About connections you must always give priority to the grounding cable.
   For each module:
   • enter phase and neutral conductors on the terminals. Secure the cables by tightening the screws with a screwdriver;
   • engage RF output connectors and lock securely;
   • engage RF input and signal cables into the connector.

3. Check that the mains voltage is appropriate.
   Proceed with the connection to the electrical panel of the workstation, making sure before that it is strictly unarmed.
   In the section “Composition” in the previous chapter we report the values of most common connections, other configurations are independently managed by other countries.
   Upon request, Elenos can supply material kits for making them.
   In any case, use cables of suitable section:| ET30000-5| ET25000-5| ET20000-5| ET15000-5| ET10000-5
   ---|---|---|---|---|---
   Power consumption| 44KW| 37KW| 29KW| 22KW| 15KW
   Overall efficiency (typical from
   -3dB to Pnom)| 68%| 68%| 68%| 68%| 68%
   Current consumption @
   230VAC/3-PH| 110A| 92A| 73A| 63A| 42A
   Current consumption @
   380VAC/3-PH| 64A| 53A| 43A| 36A| 24A

Should the operator require to disconnect the equipment from the mains, go backwards always disconnecting first the electrical plug and then removing the terminals from the terminal board.
**** Elenos recommends the use of surge suppression devices for the AC lines to prevent high voltage damage due to lighting strike near the transmitter site.

4. Connect the equipment’s RF output to the antenna cable (to check the equipment’s performance it can be connected to a dummy load able to dissipate the power delivered by the equipment).
   WARNING: Before connecting the Antenna System Cable to the Elenos transmitter, please make sure that the cable, connectors and antenna are grounded according to manufacturers recommendations. Failure to have a proper Antenna Grounding System can result in damage to the transmitter!
   The failure on the Elenos transmitter caused on not properly ground antenna connection will be not cover to the warranty.

5. Connect the desired audio cables.

6. Verify, on the rack, the presence of a connector already wired with a bridge. Without this wiring (interlock) the device will not work.

7. Proceed to arm breakers.
   WARNING: NEVER have RF power supplied to the equipment before making the connection with the antenna.
   5.2 Factory settings
   The equipment comes with the following default factory settings.
   If they correspond to your requirements, just put the machine in RF ON. Should you need to change the parameters, please refer to paragraph “Main parameter setup”. FACTORY SETTINGS

   Output power (TRG)| Maximum value
   Frequency| 98.000 MHz (unless it is communicated by the customer prior to Elenos another value)
   Dual Driver configuration| D.D. Auto : T Retr 0 of 10
   TX1 : ANT (on antenna)
   TX2 : LOAD (on dummy load)
   L,R input sensitivity for +/-75 kHz deviation| 0dBm
   MPX input sensitivity for +/-75 kHz deviation| 0dBm
   AUX input sensitivity| 0dBm
   Stereo subcarrier 19kHz| OFF (MPX input mode)
   Pre-emphasis| 0uS (linear)
   Clipper| OFF
   “NO AUDIO” alarm| OFF, set with non-intervention thresholds (-25 dB for 600s)
   VSWR/ROS foldback| ON, threshold protection
   Interlock| External cable
   TC/TS speed| 57600 Bit per second (you can find set different values)
   Address| Set as shown in the labels affixed to the rack

The equipment comes with the programming lever in running mode.
5.3 Main parameter setup
To set the parameters from the display the equipment must be in LOCAL mode.
It is also possible to partially view the menus in REMOTE mode, provided that the parameter “SHOW DIP. ON REMOTE : TRUE” is present (for details, refer to the paragraph “User interface” on the “Com. ID LC/RT disp. mode” screen).
To switch from LOCAL to REMOTE mode rotate the supplied key on the selector. In LOCAL mode, the blue led turns on.

8. All navigation steps are carried out from the encoder located on the front panel. With the handle it is possible to perform the following actions:
   • HIGHLIGHTED ITEM SELECTION: press the handle briefly.
   • ITEM SCROLLING: rotate the handle clockwise/anticlockwise.
   • INCREASING/DECREASING: rotate the handle clockwise/anticlockwise.
   • GO BACK TO THE MAIN MENU: keep the handle pressed for at least 1 sec.).
   

9. In Indium combined systems the main unit on which to act, and which manages the whole operation is the control logic unit.
   5.3.1 Exciter setting
   After arming the circuit breaker of the modulator, the only thing to do is proceed to verify that the power come to the same and the to set the level and audio signal parameters.
   For the procedure please to refer to the manual of the exciter.
   Leave the modulator in the state of RF OFF.
   If this setting is done directly on the same you can set different audio values (after entering values to wait a few seconds, so the communication with the controller is successful ).
   However, it can make the same settings directly from the control logic (if it is present on it the profiles boards) through, in this case, changing the profile; the setting will be written in the active audio parameters of both modulators.
   Operating frequency and power, however, are managed directly by the control logic: the first can be set, the second goes to up automatically putting ON AIR the system (the default value is 2W * N° of amplifiers).
   Operating frequency is set on the modulator only in the case of systems without control logic.
   5.3.2 Amplifier setting

10. After have to arm the circuit breaker of the amplifiers, it is sufficient to verify that the power comes to them, because after activation of the transmission, that occurs through the combiner, the power is already divided equally between amplifiers.
    5.3.3 Control logic setting
    After have to arm the circuit breaker of the combiner, you proceed to set the frequency, the target power and Dual Drive flags.
    5.3.3.1 Frequency setting

11. In the “Frequency setting” screen press the encoder to make the editable value.
    Turn it until the display reads the desired frequency, and then save the new value by pressing once.
    

12. 5.3.3.2 Power setting
    In the “Power setting” screen with the apparatus still in RF STBY turn the encoder to position the cursor under the last digit of the target power.
    Press once to make this value editable.
    Turn the encoder until the display reads the desired power, then save the new value by pressing once.
    

13. 5.3.3.3 Dual driver setting
    In the “Dual Drive” screen the default settings require that the first modulator (TX1) is routed to the antenna through the amplifiers, while the second (TX2) is diverted to a possible dummy load.
    Rotate the encoder to position the cursor under the word CHANGE.
    Press to activate the exchange.
    

14. 5.3.4 Turn on
    Before proceed with the activation of the transmission, check that the amplifiers and exciters are in Remote mode, and before leaving the station, check that the control logic is set to that mode, otherwise not be available SMS communication protocol and a good automatic management of transmitter modules.

15. If all settings have been properly implemented and wiring inspection did not reveal any abnormality it can now give the RF ON command at the control logic.
    This will involve that the “master” exciter get in power. The exciter will rise to power in a short time.
    In terms of driving power ok and driver enabled, it appears the message “051 PILOT PWR GOOD” and led EXCITER OK lit.
    In conditions of driving power in a range lower or higher, however, next to the range of good operation, the driver remains enabled, but the warning “052 INCREASE PILOT PWR”/“053 DECREASE PILOT PWR” are shown and the led EXCITER OK flashing light.
    Outside of these ranges above the driver is disabled and the FAULT led is active.
    During this operation to see the control logic display and to check in real time that the forward power is correctly and that will not occur unexpected phenomena of ROS.
    Normal operating condition are:Exciter 1| Led MAINS on
    Led ON AIR on
    Led PLL LOCK on
    All others led off
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    Exciter 2 (if present)| Led MAINS on
    Led ST-BY on
    Led PLL LOCK on
    All others led off
    Control logic (if present)| Led MAINS on
    Led ON AIR on
    All others led off
    Amplifier 1| Led MAINS on
    Led ON AIR on
    Led EXCITER OK on
    All others led off
    Amplifier 2 (if present)| Led MAINS on Led ON AIR on
    Led EXCITER OK on
    All others led off
    Amplifier 3 (if present)| Led MAINS on
    Led ON AIR on
    Led EXCITER OK on
    All others led off
    Amplifier 4 (if present)| Led MAINS on
    Led ON AIR on
    Led EXCITER OK on
    All others led off
    Amplifier 5 (if present)| Led MAINS on
    Led ON AIR on
    Led EXCITER OK on
    All others led off
    Amplifier 6 (if present)| Led MAINS on
    Led ON AIR on
    Led EXCITER OK on
    All others led off

16. In Dual Driver version can be a good rule, before leaving the station, a test to switch the reserve.
    To do this, turn off the “master” exciter, disarming the breaker, and verify that the reserve exciter is activated, bringing the output power to target level.
    Verify, then, the reverse step, turn on the “master” exciter and turn off the reserve.
    Everything works properly when switching is performed on the first exciter and power levels return to those previous.
    Now you can restore normal operation.
    Warning: you should keep a copy of the key in a safe place of station.

Intervention inventory

6.1 Check list

Description
Notes| Signature
Check date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Check date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Check date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Check date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Check date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Check date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature

6.2 Maintenance inventory

Description
Notes| Signature
Maintenance date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Maintenance date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Maintenance date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Maintenance date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Maintenance date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Maintenance date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Maintenance date| Operation hours
Description| Signature

6.2.1 Repair inventory

Description
Notes| Signature
Repair date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Repair date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Repair date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Repair date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Repair date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Repair date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature
Repair date| Operation hours
Description
Notes| Signature

6.3 Intervention request sheet
The following pages report the sheets to be filled in and attached to the product should it need to be sent to ELENOS for checks and/or repairs.
The correct and detailed completion of the sheet will allow us to detect the problem more quickly.
Sheets are available for modulator, amplifier and control logic.
The latter is the interface to analyze the entire operation of the transmitter, and therefore it must used to track any damage present also on load and/or combiner + splitter unit.

FAILURE SHEET EXCITER
To be sent with the equipment to:
ELENOS S.r.l. Via G. Amendola, 9
44028 Poggio Renatico (FERRARA) Italy

Serial Number:|
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Date of production:|

ALARMS LIST (Main Menu) – Active alarms

0. A|
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1. A|
2. A|
3. A|
   .. A|

EVENTS HISTORY (Main Menu) – Latest events

99)|
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98)|
97)|
96)|
…|

VIEW TX PARAMETERS 1 (Main Menù)

Freq (MHz)| | Targ (W)|
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Profile| | Fwd (W)|
Dev. (KHz)| | Refl (W)|
Eff. (%)| |
| | Itot (A)|
WTime (h)| | Vds (V)|
WFans(h)| | Temp. (C)|
| FanSp (%)|

VIEW TX PARAMETERS 2 (Main Menù)

LEDs

The failure occurred: ( ) during start-up ( ) during normal operation ( ) after lightning
Voltage: …………..VAC
Address and site name: ………………………
Maintenance repair technician: ………………
Failure description: ……………………………

FAILURE SHEET AMPLIFIER
To be sent with the equipment to:
ELENOS S.r.l. Via G. Amendola, 9
44028 Poggio Renatico (FERRARA) Italy

Serial Number:|
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Date of production:|

ALARMS LIST (Main Menù) – Active alarms

0. A|
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1. A|
2. A|
3. A|
   .. A|

EVENTS HISTORY (Main Menù) – Latest events

99)|
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98)|
97)|
96)|
…|

VIEW TX PARAMETERS 1 (Main Menù)

| | Targ (W)|
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Profile| | Fwd (W)|
| | Refl (W)|
Eff. (%)| | P.In. (W)|
| | Itot (A)|
WTime (h)| | Vds (V)|
WFans(h)| | Temp. (C)|
| FanSp (%)|

VIEW TX PARAMETERS 2 (Main Menù)

LEDs

The failure occurred: ( ) during start-up ( ) during normal operation ( ) after lightning
Voltage: ………….VAC
Address and site name: ………………………
Maintenance repair technician: ………………
Failure description: …………………………

FAILURE SHEET POWER BOX
To be sent with the equipment to:
ELENOS S.r.l. Via G. Amendola, 9
44028 Poggio Renatico (FERRARA) Italy

Serial Number:|
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Date of production:|

EVENTS LIST (Main Menù) – Active alarms

0. A|
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1. A|
2. A|
   … A|

EVENTS HISTORY (Main Menù) – Latest events

99)|
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98)|
97)|
…|

POWER SETTING (Main Menù)

FWD:| | REF:| |
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TRG:| | RF:| | Pr:

TEMPERATURES (Main Menù)

T (C) DL:| | ENV (C):|
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EX R. LOAD:| | Fan %:|

DUAL DRIVE (Main Menù)

T (C) DL:| | ENV (C):|
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EX R. LOAD:| | Fan %:|

TEMPERATURES DL (Main Menù)

T (C) DL :| | ENV (C) :|
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EX R. LOAD:| | Fan % :|

VOLTAGES (System Menù)

v.:| | +12:|
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LEDs

The failure occurred: ( ) during start-up ( ) during normal operation ( ) after lightning
Voltage: …………VAC
Address and site name: ………………
Maintenance repair technician: ………………
Failure description: ………………

References

• Elenos - World Broadcast Experience
• Elenos - World Broadcast Experience
• Product Registration - Elenos - World Broadcast Experience

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