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Instructions for carefully unpacking equipment and performing a visual inspection.
Information on obtaining technical and troubleshooting assistance from Harris.
Information on how to obtain replacement parts from Harris Service Parts Department.
Detailed steps for treating extensive and less severe electrical burns.
Overview of the document's purpose and scope for HDRadio™ technology.
Details on the various equipment components within the FlexStar™ system.
Definitions of terms associated with the FlexStar™ HD Radio architecture.
Description of the FlexStar system components and their interconnections.
Overview of the HD System's RF components, combining modes, and potential operation modes.
System-level information for installing, operating, and servicing HD+ Transmitters.
Information regarding the HTX Transmitter.
Features of the ZX transmitter family and its compact low-power platform.
Methods of combining analog (FM) and digital (HD) RF for IBOC signals.
Procedures for receiving, installing, and preparing the system for use.
Steps before system installation, including unpacking and inspection.
Factors to consider for proper installation and initial checkout at the transmitter site.
Steps to bring the transmitter system online for the first time.
Overview of grounding systems and lightning protection for safety and performance.
Description of typical components for the MPS chain and compatibility evaluation.
Equipment and connections needed for adding any SPS service to the MPS.
Essential Ethernet connections for transmission of HD carriers and system components.
Drawings to assist in connecting various system configurations.
Typical operational procedures and information for the FlexStar™ System.
Description of primary operational status indications on ZHD+ transmitter front panels.
Simplified control interface for ZX transmitters, including meters and LEDs.
Front panel functions and displays for the HTX transmitter.
Awareness of normal transmitter operation, performance, and fault indications.
Procedures for responding to transmitter system malfunctions and fault conditions.
Circuit descriptions for the Boost Pro boost amplifier.
Detailed breakdown of the Boost Pro amplifier's control, amplification, and display sections.
Explanation of various analog voltages and signals used within the Boost Pro.
Description of the 12-bit ADC used for monitoring amplifier parameters.
Details of the two separate power supplies for the Boost Amplifier.
Description of the Boost Pro's front panel interface components.
Explanation of the 3-stage amplification process in the Boost Pro.
Information on routine maintenance and component replacement for ZHD+ transmitters.
Procedures for specific alignment tasks, particularly for Split-Level Combined systems.
General maintenance procedures, including air filter replacement and cleaning.
Verification of CAN bus communication between HDx-FM Exciter and Boost Pro.
Checking AC surge suppression and grounding integrity.
Information on software updates and their impact on FlexStar products.
Guide for service technicians to troubleshoot system-level malfunctions.
Using front panel indicators and displays to diagnose system malfunctions.
Harris schematic and signal name conventions for troubleshooting.
Using VT100 emulation for accessing Boost Pro meter readings and programming.
Troubleshooting steps for no or corrupt HD output from the HDx-FM exciter.
Simplifying the system to locate Ethernet problems using diagnostic LEDs and PING.
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