Worldcast Systems Ecreso Series User Manual

WorldCast Systems
web: www.worldcastsystems.com - e-mail: contact@worldcastsystems.com
ECRESO FM 100/300 W
User manual
87.5 – 108 MHz
FM TRANSMITTER
Date: 2015/06/08
Version: 1.3.0

Worldcast Systems Ecreso Series Specifications

General

Brand	Worldcast Systems
Model	Ecreso Series
Category	Transmitter
Language	English

Summary

2. DESCRIPTION

2.4. Protecting the transmitter

Outlines the built-in protection mechanisms to prevent transmitter damage.

2.4.2. Protection against VSWR

Details the hardware and software protections against Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR).

2.4.3. Protection against high temperature

Describes the temperature monitoring and protection systems for various components.

2.4.4. Protections incorporated into the PSU

Explains the protections integrated into the Power Supply Unit (PSU).

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.5. RF section

Specifies the radio frequency characteristics and performance parameters.

3.6. Composite operation

Lists specifications for composite FM signal transmission.

3.7. Stereo operation

3.8. Mono operation

4. STARTING UP YOUR TRANSMITTER

4.1. Connecting the transmitter

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the transmitter.

4.2. Using the front panel

Explains how to configure and operate the transmitter using its front panel interface.

4.2.1. Setting the transmitter

Details the process of setting basic transmitter parameters like frequency and power.

4.2.2. Input selection

Describes how to select the audio input source for the transmitter.

4.2.3. Setting the MPX inputs

4.2.4. MPX configuration

4.2.5. Setting the analog or AES inputs

4.2.6. Getting on air

Provides the final steps to enable the transmitter output and start broadcasting.

4.3. Using the PC application

Guides on how to use the PC application for setup and testing.

4.3.1. Connecting with the control software application

Instructions for connecting the PC application to the transmitter.

4.3.2. Setting the transmitter

Describes how to configure transmitter parameters using the PC application.

4.3.3. Input selection

4.3.4. Setting the MPX inputs

4.3.5. MPX configuration

4.3.6. Setting the analog or AES inputs

4.3.7. Getting on air

Steps to enable transmitter output using the PC application.

4.4.1. Network configuration

4.4.2. Connecting to the web interface

Instructions on how to access and connect to the transmitter's web interface.

4.4.3. Configuring the transmitter

Describes how to configure the transmitter via the web interface.

4.4.4. Getting on air

Steps to enable transmitter output using the web interface.

5. MAIN FUNCTIONS AND PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION

5.2. Local mode

5.3. TX/RF parameters

Details the transmitter and RF related configuration parameters.

5.4. Input switch parameters

Describes parameters for managing audio source selection and switching.

5.5. Line 1 (ANA) parameters

5.6. Line 2 (AES) parameters

5.7. MPX parameters

5.10. Modulation parameters

Explains parameters for setting the transmitter's modulation characteristics.

5.11. Stereo Encoder parameters

5.12. RDS / SCA encoder parameters

Describes parameters for Radio Data System (RDS) and SCA encoding.

5.13. FM limiter parameters

Details parameters for the FM limiter and audio processing stages.

5.14. RDS parameters

Explains the configuration parameters for RDS data transmission.

6. FRONT SCREEN USE

6.3.4. TX PARAMETERS / RF PARAMETERS Menus

Explains the menus for configuring transmitter and RF parameters.

6.3.5. ALARMS Menu

6.3.6. INPUT SWITCH Menu

Details the menu for selecting and managing audio input sources.

6.3.7. LINE1 Menu

6.3.8. MPX in Menu

6.3.10. Modulation Menu

Explains the parameters for adjusting the transmitter's modulation.

6.3.11. Stereo encoder Menu

6.3.12. RDS / SCA encoder Menu

Describes the menu for configuring RDS and SCA data.

6.3.13. FM limiter Menu

Explains the parameters for the FM limiter and audio processing.

6.3.14. RDS Menu

Details the menu for managing RDS data.

6.3.15. Network Menu

7. SERIAL & TELNET COMMANDS

7.2. Ecreso FM and Ecreso FM Amplifier serial commands

Lists and describes the available serial commands for controlling the transmitter.

7.2.1. System commands

7.2.2. Measurement commands

7.2.3. Transmitter commands

Describes serial commands for direct transmitter control and configuration.

7.2.4. Configuration commands

Details serial commands used for configuring specific transmitter modules.

7.2.5. Alarm commands

7.2.6. Input commands

7.2.7. Encoder commands

7.2.8. RDS commands

Details serial commands for controlling RDS data transmission.

7.3. HyperTerminal connection

8. CONFIGURATION WITH THE PC APPLICATION

8.2. Using the application

Guides on how to use the PC application for setup and testing.

8.2.1. Connection

Details the steps for connecting the PC application to the transmitter.

8.2.2. Configuration

Explains how to configure transmitter parameters using the PC application interface.

8.2.3. Saving parameters

9. THE EMBEDDED WEBSITE

9.2. Connecting to the embedded web site

Provides instructions on how to access the transmitter's web interface.

9.3. Viewing the Status

9.3.1. Main status

9.3.2. Advanced measurements

9.4. Transmitter configuration

Covers the configuration of transmitter settings through the web interface.

9.4.1. Easy configuration

Describes the simplified configuration settings available via the web interface.

9.4.2. Main configuration

Details the main configuration parameters accessible through the web interface.

9.4.3. Modulation configuration

Explains how to configure modulation settings via the web interface.

9.4.4. Input Selection

Describes how to select input sources using the web interface.

9.4.5. Input Sources

9.4.6. Audio backup configuration

9.5. Setting the RDS data

Guides on setting Radio Data System (RDS) parameters via the web interface.

9.5.1. Static encoder

9.5.2. Dynamic Encoder

9.6. System configuration

Covers general system settings and parameters via the web interface.

9.6.2. Product configuration

9.6.3. Product Backup

Explains how to back up and restore transmitter configurations.

9.6.5. Network

9.6.8. SNMP Agent

9.6.9. SNMP Manager

9.6.12. System

9.6.13. Advanced Logging

10. REMOTE CONTROL AND MONITORING WITH THE GPIO BOARD

10.2.1. Description of control and monitoring functions

10.2.2. Remote control function pinout

10.2.3. Remote monitoring function pinout

10.3.1. Description of control and monitoring functions

10.3.2. Remote control function pinout

10.3.3. Remote analog monitoring function pinout

10.3.4. Remote monitoring function pinout (relays)

11. EMR

11.1. Setting up

11.1.1. Connecting for the first time to EMR

Instructions for initial connection and password setup for the EMR service.

11.1.2. Retrieving your account ID

11.1.3. Setting up transmitters

Details the process of configuring transmitters to communicate with the EMR server.

11.2. Using EMR

11.2.3. Dashboard

Explains how to interpret the dashboard for transmitter status and health.

11.2.4. Reporting

11.2.5. Configuration

APPENDIX C: MAINTENANCE

C.1. Changing the fuses

Provides instructions on how to replace the transmitter's fuses.

C.2. Changing the battery of the control board

Details the procedure for replacing the control board battery.

APPENDIX D: TROUBLESHOOTING

D.2. Complete Reset of the Ecreso FM

APPENDIX E: EMR & SECURITY

E.1. Transmitter Notification Protocol

E.2. EMR Server Security

Explains the security measures implemented for the EMR server and data.