Pira P275E FM Monitor User Guide

P275E
FM Monitor
User Guide

Introduction

1.1 Using this guide
This guide covers the P275E FM Monitor device. It provides the information needed to install and using the equipment.
Please read this entire guide and familiarize yourself with the controls before attempting to use this device.
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1.2 Description of the equipment
The P275E FM Monitor is a quick solution for remote FM modulation monitoring and measurements. The device extends the original P275’s capabilities with direct Ethernet communication and adds some other useful features. The aluminium case provides excellent shielding in strong RF signal environment. Optional attenuator extends the input power range up to 1W. The device has full support of the FM Scope and RDS Spy software for Windows.
1.3 Other documents
This document is not a complete reference manual. Please visit the website for more information:

• Specification of the Ethernet module Lantronix XPORT-05R (XP1001000-05R), http://www.lantronix.com
• P275 FM Broadcast Analyzer User Manual
• Support section at http://www.pira.cz

1.4 Technical parameters

IMPORTANT!!! The device power supply voltage is 5 V. Exceeding that voltage will result in permanent damage to the device! Always check the power supply voltage or use original power supply adapter.

Hardware description

2.1 Internal layout
2.1.1 Installation of the P275 board (applies to kit version only)
In the case the P275 receiver board has not been installed yet, follow these steps:

1. Loosen the four screws at the corners of the panel on the side of the BNC connector and eject the panel including the mainboard
2. Place the receiver board in the prepared position on the mainboard, making sure all connectors are properly connected
3. Fix the receiver board with four M2.5 screws on the spacers
4. Insert the assembly back into the aluminium box and screw the panel

The P275 receiver board must contain firmware version 2.2 or later.
2.1.2 Mainboard description The connection diagram is attached to this document.

2.2 Connectors, control elements and status indicators
All the elements can be found on the side panels.

attenuation value depends on specific hardware configuration, by default it is 20 dB (+/- 2 dB).
The switch has 3 positions:
ON – the attenuator is enabled
OFF – the attenuator is disabled
SW – the attenuator can be remotely controled, see section 3.2.
For the MPX input signal, the switch must be in OFF position.
5V DC| Power supply connector. Recommended power supply adapter: 5 V. min. I A connector 2.1/5.5mm. + inside. IMPORTANT! Exceeding the voltage will result In permanent damage to the device!
Input| Input connector for RF or MPX signal. Nominal input impedance is 50 ohms. Max. RF power (with attenuator disabled) is 10 mW.
Max. MPX signal swing is 8 Vpp.
RS-232| The serial port allows local connection and emergency setting of network parameters, see section 3.2.6. The device does not support concurrent communication on the RS-232 and Ethernet ports.
SIG| By default, the LED indicates reception of a station. This setting can be changed, see section 3.2.5.
Alarm Outputs| Optional outputs for operating status indications or for general use. See section 3.2.5.
Ethernet| Ethernet connector RJ-45.
Use a standard cat 5e cable to connect to an Ethernet network

Installation

3.1 Hardware installation
Please follow the original P275 User Manual.
3.2 Software installation
3.2.1 Determining the IP address and setting the network parameters
Connect the device to a local network and connect the power supply. If the IP address of the device is already known, type that IP address to address bar of the web browser and follow the instructions on the screen. When you’re prompted for name and password, only confirm the dialogue box by clicking on the OK button.
If the device IP address is not known yet (usually on first use), the IP address can be determined and the Ethernet connection can be configured by the Lantronix DeviceInstaller application, which is free for download at http://www.lantronix.com.If the above method cannot be applied, follow the section 3.2.6.
By default (option 1) the IP address is assigned automatically from DHCP server or AutoIP feature. If fixed IP address is desirable, select option 2 and fill the values according to the network configuration: Note: Confirm partial changes by pressing OK, select Apply Settings after completing the set-up.
3.2.2 Setting-up the communication parameters
The serial communication parameters of the embedded Ethernet module can be verified on the Serial Settings tab. The P275 receiver communicates at 115200 bps, no parity, 8 data bits. It is especially important to keep these parameters: On the ‘Connection Settings’ tab, set the parameters of the embedded TCP server, especially the local port on which the device will accept the client application connection. Note the selected port value for later use. 3.2.3 First communication with the FM Scope application
The FM Scope application is free for download at http://www.pira.cz. The application version must be 1.5 rev. 18 or later.
In the Connection field, select ‘Ethernet TCP/IP’ connection type, fill the IP address of the device and the network port from the previous step.
Click on Connect.The application status bar at the bottom indicates the connection status. Verify the function by selecting a local station and clicking on Tune.
3.2.4 Remote control of the attenuator
If the attenuator switch is in the ‘SW’ position, the attenuator can be controlled remotely using special commands:

When sending the commands from the FM Scope script, insert them as a parameter of the Send command:
Send(ARJ:GDX)
resp.
Send(ARJ:GHX)
3.2.5 ALARM outputs
Six pins are available: four independent digital outputs, optional +5V output and ground.
The function of the ALARM outputs is described in the P275 FM Broadcast Analyzer User Manual. The digital outputs can be also configured as general purpose outputs (for example driving a relay switching between two antennas):

Optional +5V output is available on pin 1, the ground is on pin 6.
An indication LED, marked as ‘SIG’, is connected between pins 1 and 2. By default it indicates when a station is tuned:

off within 30 seconds if no signal is being received or the signal is weak. After a correct signal is fed into the unit, the LED turns on again. This is a default setting.

3.2.6 Emergency mode
The emergency mode allows direct local serial communication with the embedded Ethernet module, including its setting to factory defaults.
This option will be probably used rarely, in the cases when it is not possible to establish a network communication with the device, for example after setting of incorrect network parameters or losing the access password.
Following steps may be applied:

1. Connect the device to a PC using a serial cable or USB to serial adapter.

2. On the PC run a terminal application (e.g. HyperTerminal or PuTTy) and set following parameters:
   Speed 19200, parity none, data bits 8.

3. In the terminal, click on Connect, then write this keyword: NETSETUP*X The device is case sensitive and does not return echo.

4. Immediately after the prompt press the Enter key.

5. Continue according to the instructions on the screen. Finally, select exit and save configuration.

6. Reset the device by disconnecting and connecting the power supply.

ANNEXES

4.1 Connection diagram 4.2 Part list

References

• Pira.cz - Special FM Broadcast Equipment

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