DB ELETTRONICA TELECOMUNICAZIONI S.p.A.

PM 500

FM Broadcasting Transmitter

User’s Manual
Release 1.2.1

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SAFETY NOTICES

WARNING
To avoid risks of electrical shocks or fire, only qualified personnel should execute the procedures
specified in this manual.

WARNING
When the protective covers of any device or component connected to a 110 / 220 VAC source by a
power cord are removed, voltages and currents dangerous to life may be exposed.

WARNING
Contact with 110 / 220 Volts of alternating current and associated direct current and voltages can be
fatal.

DANGEROUS
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION
To reduce the risks of electrical shock, do not remove the cover (or the back). Refer, for servicing,
to qualified service personnel. This installation should be done by a qualified person and should
comply with to all local applicable laws.

NOTICE: ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL

ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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INDEX
1. PM500 FM TRANSMITTER .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................. 4
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 8

3. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 SYSTEM CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 FREQUENCY CHANGE................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 ADJUSTMENTS AND MEASURES ................................................................................................................ 14
3.4 EXTERNAL CONTROL AND MEASURES .................................................................................................... 15
3.5 GENERAL BLOCK DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION............................................................................................. 18
4. AMPLIFIER SECTION......................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 30 W PREAMPLIFIER/DRIVER STAGE ......................................................................................................... 19
4.3 AMP30 PRE AMPLIFIER PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................... 22
4.4 AMP300 AMPLIFIER GENERAL DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................... 24
4.5 AMP300 AMPLIFIER PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................. 27
5. POWER SUPPLY SECTION ................................................................................................................................ 28
5.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................... 28
5.2 SWITCHING MODULE BOX STANDARD SPEC. ......................................................................................... 28
5.3 +24V SWITCHING MODULE BOARD (RS 75-24) ......................................................................................... 29
5.4 +24V SWITCHING MODULE BOARD (RD 35-13) ........................................................................................ 31
6. MODULATOR STAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................... 33
6.2 SINTEL ‘96 MODULATOR BOARD ............................................................................................................... 34
6.3 MODULATOR BOARD PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................. 41
7. PROTECTION BOARDS SCHEMATICS .......................................................................................................... 44
7.1 PROTECTION BOARD N°1 PART LIST ......................................................................................................... 50
7.2 PROTECTION BOARD N°2 PART LIST ......................................................................................................... 58
8. METER BOARDS SCHEMATICS ...................................................................................................................... 59
8.1 METER BOARDS PARTS LIST ....................................................................................................................... 63
9. IN-AUDIO BOARD ................................................................................................................................................ 64
9.1 IN-AUDIO BOARD PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................... 66
9.2 IN-AUDIO BOARD JUMPERS SETTING ....................................................................................................... 67
10. TRANSMITTER OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 68
10.1 EXTERNAL FREQUENCY CONTROL (/C) ............................................................................................... 68
10.2 EXTERNAL FREQUENCY CONTROL PARTS LIST................................................................................ 70
11. STEREO ENCODER BOARD (OPTION) .................................................................................................... 71
11.1 CHANNELS PRE- EMPHASIS SETTING ................................................................................................... 71
11.2 STEREO ENCODER PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................. 82
12. APPENDIX - XLR AUDIO CONN. PINOUTS ............................................................................................. 85

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1. PM500 FM TRANSMITTER

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The PM500 is a complete FM broadcasting transmitter with continuously adjustable output power,
0 to 500W. It built with MOS transistor technology and can be used as stand-alone complete
transmitter or as driver for high power amplifiers.
On the PM500 the use of MOSFET yields:
- Higher efficiency ( ≈ 85%);
- High gain (high transconductance and low internal reactive capacitance);
- High thermal stability (negative coefficient for drain current).
The output frequency range is between 87.5 and 108 MHz. Frequency setting is made using internal
dip switches or contraves if present (/C option). The minimum frequency step is 100 kHz.
The transmitter has high frequency stability, due to the use of the Digital Phase Locked Loop
system and a very low drift reference quartz.

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An internal deviation limiter controls the maximum frequency deviation, thus avoiding adjacent
channel interference in case of accidental over modulation. In order to limit over modulation, it is
necessary to insert the jumper jp6.

Valuable characteristics of PM transmitters include intelligent protections. Circuits to prevent load

mismatching (VSWR) and overtemperature (TEMP) provide an unmatched durability, as well as
years of trouble free operation. Every alarm condition is monitored by means of front panel leds.

The multiple led indicators of the front panel enable the full, easy and fast verification of the main
parameters and condition of operation. The output power, the reflected power, the voltage supply of
the power amplifier, the frequency deviation, L&R audio level, and MPX are continuously
monitored.

It is possible, using the front panel adjustments, to control the following settings: output power
(PWR adj.), frequency deviation (DEV adj.), transmitting frequency (option /C), manual/remote
control selection (option /R) and the mono/stereo selection (option /S).

An output 10th order elliptic LP filter ensures a pure RF spectrum, compatible with the most
stringent international requirements. As well, a high efficiency switching mode power supply
reduces the power consumption, and ensures reliable operation.

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Fig. 1.1 - TRANSMITTER FRONT AND REAR VIEW

150 300 450 500 600 BROADCAST

0 0 0 50 75 100 150 200
RF IN RF OUT
1
0 0 0 9 8 0 0 OVERHEAT PWR LIM. VSWR
DEV PWR -15 -9 -3 +3 +9 +15/-15 -9 -3 +3 +9 +15 (dBm)
2
LOCK REM STEREO FWD REFL Vpa Ipa DEV L/R READINGS
FREQUENCY CHANGE UNBAL
REMOTE
SHUT-DOWN
(f. s.600W) (f.s.60W) (f.s.60V ) (f.s.20A) (f.s.200KHz) (f.s.15dBm)
MANUAL MONO
SELECTOR ON
-PM500- AUTOMATIC
POWER A.L.C.
MADE IN ITALY

FM TRANSMITTER LIMITING
REMOTE STEREO
MEASURES / CONTROLS SYSTEM CHECK

LINE V FUSE
230V T 8A
115V T 16A
ADJ. SCA2 ADJ. SCA3 INTERLOCK SYNCRO

ADJ. LEFT/MONO ADJ. RIGHT ADJ. MPX IN ADJ. SCA1 MPX OUT AUX

RF OUTPUT RF MONITOR -50dB

110/220 V~ 50-60 Hz REMOTE

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Fig. 1.2 - TRANSMITTER TOP VIEW

1) Switching module (04011-004) 7) Input splitter

2) DC to DC converter (RS 75-24 8) AMP20, 20 W Driver board
and RD 35-13) 9) AMP300, 300W Amplifier board
3) Contraves board (option) 10) Output coupler
4) Remote control board (option) 11) SINTEL96 Modulator board
5) Protection boards (N°1, N°2) 12) Coder Stereo board (option)
6) Meter and microprocessor boards 13) IN-AUDIO board and (if present) Expansion board

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2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RF SPECIFICATIONS
Operating frequency range .......................................................................................... 87.5 to 108 MHz
Operating frequency setting .............................. synthesised with internal dip switches, 100 kHz step
..................................................................................... synthesised by front panel switches (/C option)
Output impedance .......................................................................................................................... 50 Ω
Output connector ................................................................................................................................. N
Output power........................................................................................................................ 0 to 500 W
Power tolerance ........................................................................................................................... ± 1 dB
Harmonics ................................................................................................................................. ≤-63 dB
Spurious .................................................................................................................................... ≤-80 dB
Syncro AM modulation............................................................................................................. ≤-55 dB
Asyncro AM modulation .......................................................................................................... ≤-60 dB
Frequency stability
Thermal drift (0 to 50 °C) ....................................................................................................... ± 250 Hz
Ageing drift ................................................................................................................... ± 300 Hz / year

MODULATION
Mono operation
Input level -6 to +10 dBm
Input connector ............................................................................................................... XLR balanced
Input impedance ........................................................................................................................... 600 Ω
Bandwidth (± 0.25 dB).................................................................................................20 Hz to 15 kHz
Attenuation of frequencies ≥ 19 kHz ......................................................................................... ≥50 dB
Preemphasis ..........................................................................................................................50/75 μsec
S/N ratio (± 75 kHz peak dev. with 1 kHz input, 50μs de-emphasised).................................... ≥75 dB
THD+N (± 75 kHz peak dev. with 1 kHz input, unweighted) .....................................................≤0.1%

Stereo operation (with stereo coder included in /S model)

L & R input level ............................................................................................................-6 to +10 dBm
Input connectors .............................................................................................................. XLR balanced
Input impedance .......................................................................................................................... 600 Ω
Bandwidth (± 0.25 dB).................................................................................................20 Hz to 15 kHz
Attenuation of frequencies ≥ 19 kHz ......................................................................................... ≥50 dB
Preemphasis ..........................................................................................................................50/75 μsec
S/N ratio (± 75 kHz peak dev. with 1 kHz input, 50μs de-emphasised).................................... ≥70 dB
THD+N (± 75 kHz peak dev. with 1 kHz input, unweighted) .....................................................≤0.1%
Stereo separation ........................................................................................................................ ≥60 dB

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Stereo operation (with external stereo coder)

MPX input level ...............................................................................................2.2 Vpp per 75 kHz dev
Input connector ............................................................................................................................. BNC
Input impedance ........................................................................................................................... 10 kΩ
Bandwidth (± 0.25 dB)...............................................................................................20 Hz to 100 kHz

MEASURES
Forward power
Reflected power
Vpa units supply
Ipa total of all amplifier units
Deviation
L/R level

PROTECTION
The internal logic circuitry provides proportional feedback protection, without on-air interruptions,
for:
- VSWR
- air over-temperature
- insufficient cooling
- fault of RF stages

AC POWER REQUIREMENTS
Operating voltage .................................................. 220 VAC ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz (110 VAC on request)
Power consumption ...................................................................................................... 780 VA (500W)
Battery operation (option /VDC) .................................................................................... 48 VDC, 17 A

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Cooling .......................................................................................................... forced air by internal fans
Service...................................................................................................................... continuous 24/24h
Temperature range ........................................................................................................... -5° to +45° C
Humidity ................................................................................................................................ 95% max.
Max. Installation altitude .................................................................................................. 4000 m a.s.l.

WEIGHT AND SIZE

Weight ........................................................................................................................................... 32 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................................................................................... 483 x 136 x 564 mm

OPTIONS
External frequency setting (/C)
Stereo coder (/S)
Audio processor (/P)
Remote control (/R)
Battery operation (/VDC)

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3. INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Before turn the equipment on, ensure that all RF Loads, RF cables and connectors are
properly connected. To prevent damage to the amplifiers, it is essential that either the feeder and
antenna system or the dummy load have a good in band return loss.
Failure to observe the above caution and also the installation instructions detailed in the following
section and in this user’s manual may cause damages to the amplifiers for which DB Elettronica
cannot be considered responsible.

n PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS
When it is used in normal applications and within the parameters defined in the technical
specifications, this equipment does not endanger health and safety, provided that normal
operating and engineering safety practices are observed and that it is used only by authorized,
trained and qualified personnel.

o THERMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

- A too high environmental temperature (in any case not higher than 45°C) shall cause a non-
adequate rack cooling putting the equipment in hard working conditions.
- An air conditioner should be installed to keep the room temperature constant even in case of
external temperature variation.

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3.1 SYSTEM CONNECTION

To install the PM500:

1. Connect an antenna or a dummy load to the RF output connector.

2. Verify the correct main supply voltage (220 VAC or 110 VAC on request).
3. Control that the main ON/OFF switch on the rear panel is in the OFF position (labelled “0”).
4. Connect the transmitter to the main power supply using the power cord included.
5. Switching ON the transmitter: on the front panel (Fig. 1.1) you will see the “MAINS” led ON.
6. Control that the “LOCK” led (Fig. 1.1) on the front panel lights up a few seconds after the power
is turned on.
7. Select the FWD setting, using the Measure select button (Fig. 1.1).
Adjust, looking at the front panel meter, the output power by means of the “PWR” potentiometer
on the front panel (Fig. 1.1).

WARNING: The transmitter can work properly within ± 10 % of the nominal main supply voltage
and is designed to support main supply spikes, although it is preferable to use the main voltage
stabilisers to reduce the risk of damage.

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3.2 FREQUENCY CHANGE

1. Lower the output power to its minimum level.

2. If the exciter is equipped with the “EXTERNAL FREQUENCY SETTING” option (/C) the
selection of the frequency is immediate using the front panel CONTRAVES (Fig. 1.1).
The weights of the contraves numbers are as follows;

3. If the transmitter has internal frequency setting, to change frequency open the cover of the
modulator board (see Fig. 1.2) and use the internal dip-switches. The weight of the internal dip-
switches is indicated on the next page. To find the correct dip-switches configuration corresponding
to the needed FM channel, please refer to the following example with 98 MHz frequency.
4 - Put every dip-switches in the ON position.
5 - Select the OFF position for the dip-switch with the maximum weight, lower than or equal to the
frequency wanted (for example f0 = 98 MHz put on OFF the 81.92 MHz switch).
6 - Select 98 - 81.92=16.08 MHz, the minimum weight, lower than or equal to 16.08 MHz, is 10.24
MHz; now put off the corresponding switch.
7 - Select 16.08 - 10.24 = 5.84 MHz, the minimum weight, lower than or equal to 5.84 MHz, is 5.12
MHz, now put off the corresponding switch.
8 - Select 5.84 - 5.12 = 0.72 MHz, the minimum weight, lower than or equal to 0.72 MHz, is 0.64
MHz, then put off the corresponding switch.

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9 - Select 0.72 - 0.64 = 0.08 MHz, there is a weight equal to 0.08 MHz, so put in OFF position the
corresponding switch to complete the setting.

The final configuration is:

10 - Adjust the desired output power using the “PWR” front panel potentiometer.

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3.3 ADJUSTMENTS AND MEASURES

AF INPUTS DEVIATION ADJUSTMENT

For the Left and Right input signals (/S option) use the corresponding XLR female connectors on
the rear panel. The input impedance is 600 Ω.

The transmitter accepts, adjusting input trimmers, input signal levels from -6 dBm to +10 dBm for a
75 kHz peak deviation.

For Mono input signal (PM500 without inner stereo generator) the input female XLR connector
have the same input levels than the stereo amplifier.

For MPX input signal (PM500 without inner stereo generator) the BNC input connector, labelled
MPX (10 kΩ input impedance), accepts a 0 dBm for 75 kHz peak deviation input level.

For SCA signals (>53 kHz) use BNC input connectors (1 kΩ input impedance) (Fig. 1.1): the input
level for a correct deviation of the main carrier (≈1.25 kHz peak) is 2.2 Vpp. To adjust the peak
deviation of the main carrier use the “DEV” front panel potentiometer (Fig. 1.1): look at the front
panel meter and select the DEV measurement by means of the selection button “READINGS
SELECTOR” (Fig. 1.1).

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3.4 EXTERNAL CONTROL AND MEASURES

SYSTEM CHECK SECTION

See Fig. 1.1

On the front panel there is a section labelled “SYSTEM CHECK” which allows monitoring of all
the main functions and protections of the transmitter.

⇒ “ON” led: It shows the on/off state of the transmitter, thus the presence of a main power supply.

⇒ “OVERHEAT” led: It indicates that the overtemperature protection is on. This protection does
not need a RESET because it restores the normal working conditions automatically when the
temperature goes back to normal values.

⇒ “VSWR” led: It shows that the VSWR protection is active. This intelligent protection is
characterised by an automatic reset delayed by about 2-3 seconds to avoid the risk of accidental
intervention. This autoreset tries to resume to normal operation only 3-4 times, then turns off the
transmitter definitively.

⇒ “REMOTE SHUT-DOWN” led: It is enable if the amplifier has the /R option.

When it is light on, shown that power output has zero worth because of a remote external
impulse.

⇒ “UNBAL” led: It shows the unbalancing between the two AMP300 amplifier modules, thus an
equipment malfunction.

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MEASURES / CONTROLS SECTION

On the front panel (Fig. 1.1) there is a 40 leds meter bar (see Fig. 1.1) which displays the most
important parameters of the transmitter. The push-button labelled “MEASURE SELECT” selects
the measure type, as indicated by one of the leds below the bar.

You can visualise 6 parameters:

- FWD measure displays the output power (f.s. 600W).
- REFL measure displays the reflected power (f.s. 600W).
- Vpa measure displays the bias of final transistors (f.s. 60V).
- Ipa measure displays the absorbed current of final transistors (f.s. 20A).
- DEV measure displays the peak deviation of modulated carrier (f.s. 200KHz).
- L/R measure displays the input audio level. (the meter bar is split in two parts, one for each
audio channel).

⇒ “LOCK” led: shows the correct lock of the frequency synthesis circuit (PLL) on the modulator
board.
⇒ “STEREO” led: shows the use of the internal stereo generator board (if present). This led is
related to the switch (Fig. 1.1) labelled “STEREO/MONO” which allows selection of the type of
signal to be modulated.The mono signal is obtained by a semi-sum of the left and the right
signals for the PM500. If the internal stereo generator board is not present, the switch mentioned
above and the corresponding LED are unused.
⇒ “REMOTE” led: indicates if the operation of the transmitter can be remote controlled. This
selection is made using the switch “ REMOTE/MANUAL”. This switch and the relative led will
be unused if the transmitter is not equipped with the remote control board option.

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Fig.3.1 - GENERAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

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3.5 GENERAL BLOCK DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION

The general block diagram (see Fig.3.1) consists of the following blocks:

A) PM500 RF Amplifier Stage delivers the 500W output power.

It is realised by means of the following modules:
1) AMP30 (DB 0110_010A) preamplifiers/driver stage for delivering about 12 W RF power.
2) Input splitter (DB 0104_002) that divide the 12 W in two equal parts to driving the two
AMP300 final amplifiers.
3) Two AMP300 300 W MOSFET technology amplifiers (DB 9812_001).
4) Output coupler (DB 0104_001) for combining the 300W stage outputs and to obtain the full
output power.
5) Output low-pass filter (DB 9901_007) and directional coupler (DB 9901_005) for
spurious and harmonic filtering and for forward and reflected output power monitoring.
B) Protection and control board (DB 9601-002) for monitoring and controlling all principal
transmitter parameters.
C) PM 500 Power Supply Stage.
For driving the RF section there are four switching modules: two series of two modules
(DB 0201_060) to obtain two separate power supplies (45V) for the 300W RF amplifiers.
An other switching module (DB 0206_090) is dedicated for protection and control board, meter
stage, Modulator board, AMP30 Driver stage and all optional boards.
D) PM500 Meter stage display on a 40 LED scale all major transmitter parameters.
E) SINTEL 96 modulation board allows a high quality direct carrier modulation accepting a
composite stereo (MPX) coming from Stereo encoder (/S option) or a mono input signal with up to
3 SCA subcarriers (for example RDS, ARI, ...).
F) Stereo encoder board (/S option) generates a composite MPX signal for the modulation board
from R and L audio channel.
G) Stereo audio processor (/P option) performs a high quality sound compression.
H) Remote control board (DB 9702-006).

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4. AMPLIFIER SECTION
4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The PM500 amplifier stage is realised with an preamplifier/driver module (Fig. 4.2) and two 300 W
RF MOSFET amplifier modules (Fig. 4.5). The input signal from the Sintel ‘96 is amplified to
about 12 W (througt the AMP30 module) and then splitted (through a splitter board) in two parts for
driving the two AMP300 FM MOSFET amplifier modules. The output power of the two AMP300
(about 250W) is then coupled (through a coupler board) and filtered by means of an appropriate low
pass filter.
At the output of the low pass filter there is a directional coupler for forward and reflected power
monitoring.

4.2 30 W PREAMPLIFIER/DRIVER STAGE

The amplifier stage is realized by the new 30W MOSFET amplifier board (DB 0110_010A). This
board is basically composed of four amplification WIDE BAND stages.
The first stage uses a BFQ19 transistor to amplify the input level. The second and the third
transistors are 2N4427. The last amplification stage uses a BLF245 MOSFET to obtain an output
RF power 30 W maximum.
The P3 trimmer (see Fig. 4.2) in the AMP30 board allows to adjust the mosfet bias current.
.An external panel trimmer and the P2 trimmer in the AMP30 board allows to adjust the
output power.
The AMP30 board is equipped with an initial 5-6 seconds delay to avoid accidental out of
band emissions in the initial PLL locking period.

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Fig. 4.1 - AMP30 PRE AMPLIFIER ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 4.2 - AMP30 PRE AMPLIFIER COMPONENT LAYOUT (DB 0110_010A)

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4.3 AMP30 PRE AMPLIFIER PARTS LIST

ITEM QUANTITY REFERENCE PART
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2 1 C1 47uF 35V p=3.5mm φ=8mm
3 5 C2,C7,C9,C35,C59 100uF 25V p=2.5mm φ=6,5mm
4 7 C3,C4,C5,C23,C24,C39,C51 10nF X7R 1206
5 3 C6,C53,C65 10nF COG 1210
6 4 C11,C12,C36,C37 100pF COG 1206
8 1 C16 47pF TEKELEC 1210
9 4 C20,C32,C40,C42 10uF 25V p=2.5mm φ=5,5mm
10 2 C30,C21 100nF X7R 1206
11 4 C27,C28,C29,C33 1nF X7R 1206
12 3 C31,C34,C52 1nF COG 1206
13 1 C38 10pF TEKELEC 1210
14 1 C41 330pF COG 1206
15 2 C54,C44 1nF TEKELEC 1210
16 1 C45 33pF TEKELEC 1210
17 1 C50 100uF 35V p=3.5mm φ=8mm
18 1 C55 82pF TEKELEC 1210
19 1 C57 3p3F TEKELEC 1210
20 1 DZ1 5V1 ZENER SOD80
21 2 D2,D1 LL4148 DIODO MMELF
26 6 L1,L2,L5,L9,L11,L12 VK200 TRAD VK200SMD
27 1 L3 15nH SMD 1210
28 3 L6,L7,L10 CU x BOBINE IN ARIA
33 2 P2,P3 5KΩ SMD 1GRV 5x5mm
34 1 Q1 BFQ19 SMD SOT89
35 1 Q2 BDX53 TRAD TO220
36 1 Q3 2N3866 / 2N4427 TO205
37 1 Q4 2N4427 TRAD TO205
38 1 Q5 BLF245 SMD SOT123A
39 1 Q6 BC857 SMD SOT23
40 3 R1,RX,R0 0Ω 1/4W R4010
41 1 R2 100Ω SMD 1206
42 2 R14,R3 1K5Ω SMD 1206
43 1 R4 100Ω 2W P=16mm φ=4mm
44 1 R5 22KΩ SMD 1206
45 3 R6,R8,R42 1KΩ SMD 1206
46 1 R7 56Ω SMD 1206
47 1 R7A 47Ω SMD 1206
48 4 R10,R12,R15,R16 300Ω SMD 1206
49 1 R11 18Ω SMD 1206
50 1 R13 150Ω SMD 1206
51 1 R17 10Ω SMD 1206
52 3 R20,R21,R24 10KΩ SMD 1206
53 1 R22 220KΩ SMD 1206
54 1 R23 100KΩ SMD 1206
55 2 R43A,R43 220Ω SMD 1206
56 1 R44 2K7Ω SMD 1206
57 1 R59 220Ω 4W P=20mm φ=5mm
58 1 U1 LM7815 TRAD TO220
59 1 U2 NE555 SMD SO08

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Fig. 4.3 - INPUT SPLITTER BOARD (DB 0104_002)

Fig. 4.4 - OUTPUT COUPLER BOARDS (DB 0104_001)

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4.4 AMP300 AMPLIFIER GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The AMP300 amplifier (Fig. 4.5) is implemented with MOS transistors, Philips BLF278 or
equivalent, that offer a better performance than a BJT implementation.

The BLF278 technical data (for class C operation) is as follows:

- operation in the 87.5-108 MHz frequency range

- 45-50 Vds Voltage between drain and source
- 80% efficiency (typical)
- 300 W Output Power with 22 dB gain (maximum)

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Fig. 4.5 - AMP300 AMPLIFIER GENERAL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 4.6 - AMP300 AMPLIFIER COMPONENT LAYOUT (DB 9812_001)

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4.5 AMP300 AMPLIFIER PARTS LIST

ITEM QUANTITY REFERENCE PART

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1 1 CS1 DB971202 STAMPATO

2 1 CS2 DB9812_001 STAMPATO
3 1 C1 150pF CER
4 1 C2 56pF CER
5 2 C3,C8 100nF 200V TEKELEC
6 1 C4 5,6pF HQ TEKELEC
7 3 C5,C6,C7 1nF HQ300V TEKELEC
8 1 C9 1nF MQ TEKELEC
9 1 C10 10nF 200V TEKELEC
10 1 DZ1 3V9 ZENER
11 1 D1 1N4148
13 1 J2 C.S.9704_015 STAMPATO
15 1 L1 6 TURNS 17cm 0.8RS
16 1 L2 FERR2TUBE
17 1 Q1 BLF278
18 2 R1,R2 22K 1206 SMD
19 2 R3,R4 5K6 1206 SMD
20 1 R5 150K 1206 SMD
21 4 R6,R7,R8,R9 22R 4W
22 2 TP1,TP2 CPFXCS FASTON
23 1 TR1 2TUBEOTTx2cm+TEFLON RSx20cm

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5. POWER SUPPLY SECTION

5.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The PM500 transmitter power supply is composed of the following elements:

• N°1 switching module box to obtain two separate 43-48 V output voltages to supply the
MOSFET power amplifiers (04011-004).
• N°1 DC to DC converter (RS 75-24) capable of +24 VDC (3.2 A max)
• N°1 DC to DC converter (RS 35-13) capable of ±12 VDC (1.3 A max) to power supply the
protection and control boards, meter stage, Sintel ’96 modulator board, AMP30 driver stage and all
optional boards present.

5.2 SWITCHING MODULE BOX STANDARD SPEC.

Output Voltage ............................................................................................................ +43 or +48 VDC
Voltage adjust .......................................................................................................................about ±1%
Number of outputs ............................................................................................................................... 2
Current ........................................ 16A on each output @ +43VDC / 14A on each output @ +48VDC
Ripple ........................................................................................................................................ 200 mV
Minimum load .................................................................................................................................. 0A
Efficiency .................................................................................................................................... > 90%
Mechanical Dimensions .......................................................................................... 245 x 180 x 70 mm

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5.3 +24V SWITCHING MODULE BOARD (RS 75-24)

RS 75-24 CHARACTERISTICS

DC voltage 24V
Rated current 3.2A
Current range 0 – 3.2A
Rated Power 768W
Ripple & noise (max) 120mVp-p
OUTPUT Voltage ajd range 22 – 27.6V
Voltage tolerance ± 1.0%
Line regulation ± 0.5%
Load regulation ± 0.5%
Setup, rise, hold time 500ms, 30ms, 50 ms/230VAC
1200ms, 30ms, 12ms/115VAC at full load
Voltage range 88 – 264 VAC
Frequency range 47 – 63 Hz
Efficiency 85%
INPUT
AC current 2A/115VAC 1.2A/230VAC
Inrush current (max) Cold start 40A/230VAC
Leakage current <2mA/240VAC
Overload 110 - 150% rated output power
Over voltage 27.6 – 32.4 V
PROTECTION
Protection type: Hiccup mode, recovers
automatically after fault condition is removed
Working temperature -25 ÷ +70°C
Working humidity 20 – 90 % RH not condensing
Storage temperature, humidity -40 ÷ +85 °C, 10 ÷ 95% RH
ENVIRONNEMENT
Temp. Coefficient ±0.03%/°C (0÷50°C)
Vibration 10 – 500 Hz, 5G 10min/1cycle, period for 60 min.
each along X,Y,Z axes
MTBF 265 Khrs min
OTHERS Dimension 129/97/38 mm (L/W/H)
Weight 0.41 kg

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5.4 +24V SWITCHING MODULE BOARD (RD 35-13)

RS 35-13 CHARACTERISTICS

DC voltage 13.5V
Rated current 1.3A
Current range 0.3 – 2A for CH1 / 0.2 – 1.5A for CH2
Rated Power 35.1W
Ripple & noise (max) 120mVp-p
OUTPUT Voltage ajd range CH 1: 11.5 – 15.5V
Voltage tolerance ± 4.0%
Line regulation ± 0.5%
Load regulation ± 3.0%
Setup, rise, hold time 500ms, 30ms, 50 ms/230VAC
1200ms, 30ms/115VAC at full load
Voltage range 88 – 264 VAC
Frequency range 47 – 63 Hz
Efficiency 80%
INPUT
AC current 0.8A/115VAC 0.55A/230VAC
Inrush current (max) Cold start 36A/230VAC
Leakage current <2mA/240VAC
Overload 110 - 150% rated output power
Over voltage CH1: 5.75 – 6.75 V
PROTECTION
Protection type: Hiccup mode, recovers
automatically after fault condition is removed
Working temperature -25 ÷ +70°C
Working humidity 20 – 90 % RH not condensing
Storage temperature, humidity -40 ÷ +85 °C, 10 ÷ 95% RH
ENVIRONNEMENT
Temp. Coefficient ±0.03%/°C (0÷50°C)
Vibration 10 – 500 Hz, 5G 10min/1cycle, period for 60 min.
each along X,Y,Z axes
MTBF 179 Khrs min
OTHERS Dimension 99/82/36 mm (L/W/H)
Weight 0.3 kg

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6. MODULATOR STAGE

6.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The new modulator board SINTEL ’96 allows a high quality direct carrier modulation accepting a
composite stereo (MPX) or a mono input signal with up to 3 SCA subcarriers (for example RDS,
ARI, ...).

The mono input signal is filtered by a 7th order elliptic filter with a very flat response (20Hz to
15kHz with ± 0.25 dB) and an optimum out of band attenuation (>50 dB for frequencies higher than
19 kHz), then the signal is amplified (or attenuated) and passed to the VCO oscillator for the FM
carrier modulation. The VCO is controlled by a digital PLL circuit with a high stability quartz
reference to obtain a very stable synthesised oscillation: the frequency setting is customisable using
on board dip-switches (the minimum step size is 10 kHz).

The composite stereo signal and the SCA subcarriers are just amplified or attenuated by the correct
modulation depth adjustment before going through the VCO stage: the stereo performances of
SINTEL ’96 are excellent, (stereo separation >60 dB from 20Hz to 15 kHz, SNR > 80 dB).

Before the VCO stage, an adjustable and bypassable deviation limiter prevents the FM carrier from
an excessive modulation depth and adjacent channel interference according to all the international
standards (CCIR, FCC).
Furthermore, an automatic locking circuit enables the output modulated signal of SINTEL ’96 only
when the internal PLL is locked properly, in order to avoid unwanted emissions.

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6.2 SINTEL ‘96 MODULATOR BOARD

Fig. 6.1 - SINTEL 96 GENERAL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 6.2 - PLL STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 6.3 - VCO STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 6.4 - L.F. STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 6.5 - L.F.2 STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 6.6 - FILTER STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 6.7 - SINTEL 96 COMPONENT LAYOUT (DB 9604-010)

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6.3 MODULATOR BOARD PARTS LIST

ITEM QUANTITY REFERENCE PART

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1 1 CN1 SMB SMB DA STAMPATO

2 2 CN3,CN2 AMP4
3 18 C1,C16,C18,C25,C26,C36, 100n POLY
C37,C84,C94,C95,C100,
C101,C108,C111,C114,C116,
C118,C119
4 1 C2 15p
5 1 C3 10-60p
6 5 C4,C5,C8,C12,C21 10n POLY
7 2 C6,C7 4n7 POLY
8 3 C9,C14,C102 1u POLY
9 9 C10,C19,C59,C61,C63,C85, 10n CER
C86,C120,C121
10 1 C13 1u POLY
11 14 C15,C17,C23,C33,C39,C40, 1n CER
C41,C42,C43,C44,C45,C46,
C47,C48
12 6 C22,C31,C79,C99,C115, 10u ELETT.25V
C117
13 5 C27,C28,C29,C82,C83 1u ELETT.25V
14 7 C30,C66,C67,C70,C105, 10p CER
C112,C122
15 1 C32 47u elettrol. tantalio
16 1 C34 33p CER
17 1 C35 22p CER
18 2 C51,C49 47p CER
19 8 C50,C52,C56,C58,C60,C62, 100p CER
C109,C110
20 2 C53,C71 330n poly
21 1 C57 4p7 cer
22 2 C64,C65 100u 25V
23 3 C69,C91,C92 100n cer
24 8 C72,C73,C75,C77,C80,C96, 3n3 CER
C97,C98
25 1 C87 220p CER
26 3 C88,C89,C90 4n7
27 2 C126,C93 100p
28 1 C103 100n CP1
29 1 C106 100n
30 1 C107 68p CER
31 1 C113 1p CER
32 1 C125 22p
33 1 C127 1u
34 1 C128 10n multistrato
35 7 D3,D12,D13,D15,D16,D17, 1N4148
D18
36 4 D4,D6,D9,D10 5V1 ZENER

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37 1 D5 LED
38 2 D8,D7 BB809
39 1 JP6 JUMPER JUMPER X2
40 2 JP8,JP7 JUMPER
41 1 J1 CON20
42 2 J4,J3 CON14
43 1 L1 INDUCTOR
44 2 L2,L15 100n INDUTT ASSIALE
45 1 L3 10R 1/2W 1/2 W
46 1 L9 10uH
47 1 L10 10uH R1
48 3 L11,L12,L14 10uH INDUTT.
49 1 L13 10uH INDUTT.
50 2 Q2,Q3 BC557
51 5 Q4,Q5,Q6,Q7,Q8 BFY90
52 1 Q9 BC307
53 1 Q10 BC237
54 1 R? 22K 1/8W
55 4 R1,R2,R3,R4 27K4 1% RES 1/8W
56 1 R5 48K7 1% RES 1/8W
57 2 R7,R6 27K RES 1/8W
58 1 R8 22K RES 1/8W
59 1 R9 48K7 1%
60 3 R10,R24,R73 1M RES 1/8W
61 1 R11 50K Trimmer multigiri
62 5 R12,R34,R38,R42,R108 47K RES 1/8W
63 1 R15 2.2K RES 1/8W
64 14 R16,R18,R22,R56,R74,R103, 10K RES 1/8W
R106,R130,R131,R132,R133,
R134,R135,R136
65 1 R17 560 RES 1/8W
66 2 R20,R29 1K5 RES 1/8W
67 4 R21,R31,R35,R124 470 RES 1/8W
68 1 R23 6.8K RES 1/8W
69 14 R25,R37,R39,R41,R54,R58, 1K RES 1/8W
R60,R75,R79,R80,R111,
R118,R119,R121
70 2 R26,R69 5k6 RES 1/8W
71 1 R27 330 RES 1/8W
72 1 R28 15k RES 1/8W
73 4 R30,R36,R40,R62 33k RES 1/8W
74 2 R33,R32 100 RES 1/8W
75 1 R43 680R 1/8W
76 2 R45,R44 31K6 1% 1/4W
77 2 R47,R46 10K 1% 1/4W
78 2 R48,R49 169K 1% 1/4W
79 2 R138,R50 5K6
80 2 R51,R137 1M
81 1 R52 3K3 RES 1/8W
82 4 R53,R57,R71,R72 4K7 RES 1/8W

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83 3 R55,R59,R61 180K RES 1/8W

84 2 R66,R110 4K7 TRIM MONOGIRO
PICCOLO
85 2 R109,R68 560R RES 1/8W
86 1 R77 10K TRIMMER MULTIGIRI
87 1 R78 20K trim
88 1 R81 560R 1% 1/4W
89 1 R82 301k RES_1/4W_1%
90 1 R83 3k57 RES_1/4W_1%
91 1 R84 536R RES_1/4W_1%
92 6 R85,R91,R97,R115,R116, 3k01 RES_1/4W_1%
R117
93 1 R87 3k3 RES_1/8W
94 2 R88,R94 2k trim multi
95 1 R89 4k64 RES_1/4W_1%
96 1 R90 2k74 RES_1/4W_1%
97 2 R93,R98 2K2 RES_1/8W
98 1 R95 4k02 RES_1/4W_1%
99 1 R96 1k91 RES_1/4W_1%
100 1 R100 2k RV64W
101 1 R101 2k61 RES_1/4W_1%
102 1 R102 301k 1/4W 1%
103 1 R104 2K2 RES 1/8W
104 1 R105 2K2
105 1 R107 10K TRIM MONOGIRO
PICCOLO
106 1 R112 68K RES 1/8W
107 1 R113 12K1
108 1 R114 9K53 RES 1/8W
109 1 R120 10R RES 1/8W
110 1 R122 68 RES 1/8W
111 1 R123 10 RES 1/8W
112 1 R125 47 RES 1/8W
113 1 R126 220R RES 1/8W
114 1 R128 100R RES 1/8W
115 1 R129 330R RES 1/8W
116 2 SW2,SW1 DIP SW 8
117 7 TP1,TP4,TP5,TP6,TP7,TP8, TP
TP10
118 1 U1 MC145152
119 2 U2,U19 TL082
120 1 U3 78L05
121 1 U4 MB501L
122 1 U6 78L08
123 4 U10,U16,U17,U18 TL084
124 1 U15 74HC14
125 1 Y1 2.56MHz

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7. PROTECTION BOARDS SCHEMATICS

Fig. 7.1 - PROTECTION BOARD N°1 GENERAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.2 - GATES CONTROL STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.3 - UNBALANCING STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.4 - POWER LIMITING STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.5 - TEMPERATURE PROTECTION STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.6 - PROTECTION BOARD N°1 COMPONENT LAYOUT (DB 9702-004)

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7.1 PROTECTION BOARD N°1 PART LIST

ITEM QUANTITY REFERENCE PART

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1 67 C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C6,C7,C8, 1n CER
C9,C10,C11,C12,C13,C14,
C15,C16,C17,C18,C25,C26,
C28,C29,C30,C31,C32,C34,
C35,C36,C70,C71,C72,C74,
C75,C76,C80,C84,C88,C102,
C105,C106,C107,C108,C109,
C114,C115,C116,C117,C118,
C119,C120,C121,C123,C124,
C125,C126,C127,C128,C129,
C130,C131,C132,C133,C134,
C135,C136,C137,C138
2 10 C19,C20,C21,C22,C37,C38, 100n POLY
C39,C40,C68,C69
3 3 C27,C33,C73 1u POLY
4 1 C122 1n POLY
5 14 D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,D10,D11, 1N4148
D13,D14,D21,D23,D24,D25,
D26
6 2 FIS1,FIS2 FIS
7 1 JP1 JUMPERx2 JUMPERx2
8 2 JP2,JP3 JUMPERx3 JUMPERx3
9 1 J1 CON24 CON AMP 24
10 1 J2 CON20 CON FLAT 20
11 7 J3,J4,J5,J6,J7,J8,J9 PINSTRIP Fx2 PINSTRIP Fx2
12 2 Q2,Q3 BC237
13 4 R5,R6,R7,R22 33K RES 1/8W
14 20 R8,R9,R10,R11,R12,R13, 10K RES 1/8W
R14,R15,R16,R17,R18,R19,
R21,R24,R26,R119,R151,
R152,R153,R154
15 7 R20,R27,R28,R35,R43,R116, 4K7 RES 1/8W
R124
16 4 R23,R40,R47,R121 5K TRIM MULTIG.
17 2 R25,R127 1K RES 1/8W
18 4 R34,R36,R42,R44 10K RES 1/4W 1%
19 2 R87,R37 3K3 RES 1/4W
20 3 R38,R46,R130 1M RES 1/8W
21 1 R39 5K62 RES 1/4W 1%
22 3 R41,R48,R117 1K RES 1/4W 1%

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23 3 R45,R128,R129 1K RES 1/4W
24 1 R53 20K RES 1/4W 1%
25 2 R118,R159 2K2 RES 1/4W
26 1 R120 8K66 RES 1/4W 1%
27 1 R122 3K3 RES 1/8W
28 1 R123 22K RES 1/8W
29 1 R125 15K RES 1/8W
30 1 R126 47K RES 1/8W
31 3 U1,U2,U3 TL084
32 1 U9 79L05
33 1 U10 TL082

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Fig. 7.7 - PROTECTION BOARD N°2 GENERAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.8 - PROTECTION STATUS STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.9 - POWER SUPPLY STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.10 - MEASURES ADJ. STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.11 - LED INDICATIONS STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 7.12 - PROTECTION BOARD N°2 COMPONENT LAYOUT (DB 9703-011)

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7.2 PROTECTION BOARD N°2 PART LIST

ITEM QUANTITY REFERENCE PART
______________________________________________________________

1 2 C54,C132 10U ELETT.50V

2 10 C55,C92,C93,C94,C98,C110, 1N CER
C111,C112,C113,C131
3 7 C56,C57,C64,C128,C129, 100U ELETT.25V
C133,C134
4 1 C58 22U ELETT.63V
5 5 C59,C60,C62,C130,C135 10N POLY
6 2 C61,C127 100P CER
7 6 C65,C66,C82,C83,C103, 100N POLY
C104
8 4 C77,C81,C85,C89 10U ELETT.25V
9 4 C95,C96,C97,C99 1U POLY
10 6 D15,D17,D18,D19,D20,D22 LED LED3MM
11 2 D16,D27 1N5819 DIODO
12 4 FIS1,FIS2,FIS3,FIS4 FIS
13 3 J3,J4,J5 PINSTRIP MX2 PINSTRIP MX2
14 2 L1,L9 100U INDUTT
15 6 L3,L4,L5,L6,L7,L8 150U INDUTT
16 5 Q1,Q4,Q5,Q6,Q7 BC237
17 4 R29,R50,R52,R133 1M RES 1/8W
18 8 R30,R49,R51,R132,R140, 1K RES 1/8W
R144,R145,R150
19 3 R88,R89,R90 1K5 RES 1/4W
20 1 R91 100R RES 4W
21 1 R92 1K54 RES 1/4W 1%
22 1 R93 16K9 RES 1/4W 1%
23 10 R95,R96,R97,R98,R99,R100, 1K TRIM RO
R135,R136,R137,R138
24 9 R102,R141,R142,R147,R148, 22K RES 1/8W
R155,R156,R157,R158
25 2 R103,R111 1K RES 1/4W
26 4 R104,R105,R106,R109 150K RES 1/8W
27 2 R107,R108 15K RES 1/8W
28 4 R110,R112,R113,R131 4K7 RES 1/8W
29 3 R114,R115,R134 1K2 RES 1/4W
30 4 R139,R143,R146,R149 47K RES 1/8W
31 1 R160 1K RES 1/4W 1%
32 1 R161 8K66 RES 1/4W 1%
33 4 R162,R163,R164,R165 1R RES 1/4W
34 2 U11,U4 TL084
35 2 U7,U12 UA78S40
36 2 U8,U13 LT1054

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8. METER BOARDS SCHEMATICS

Fig. 8.1 – METER BOARD DB 0007_040 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 8.2 - METER BOARD DB 0007_040 COMPONENT LAYOUT

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Fig. 8.3 - METER BOARD DB 0007_050 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 8.4 - METER BOARD DB 0007_050 COMPONENT LAYOUT

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8.1 METER BOARDS PARTS LIST

ITEM QUANTITY REFERENCE PART
1 16 C1,C8,C9,C10,C11,C12, 1nF CER. P.5mm
C13,C14,C15,C21,C23,
C24,C30,C31,C32,C33
2 2 C22,C2 1uF 50V P.2.5mm
3 1 C3 10uF 25V P 2.5mm
4 5 C4,C16,C19,C20,C25 100nF MUL P.5mm
5 2 C5,C6 22pF P 2.5mm
6 1 C7 1uF POL P 5mm
7 9 DL1,DL2,DL3,DL4,DL5, LED V D.3mm
DL6,DL7,DL8,DL9
8 4 D1,D2,D3,D4 1N4148 DIODO
9 2 JP1,JP2 JUMPER STRIP2M+PONTIC
10 1 JP10 STRIP7F
11 1 JP11 STRIP7M
12 1 JP20 STRIP5M
13 1 JP21 STRIP5F
14 1 JP30 STRIP12F
15 1 JP31 STRIP12M
16 3 J1,J2,J3 CNM20V
17 1 J4 CNM14V
18 1 J6 AMP4
19 1 J7 CNM10V
20 3 L1,L2,L3 10uH
21 1 P1 1K TRIM RS186-968
22 1 P2 10K TRIM RS186-946
23 3 P3,P4,P5 10K TRIM 1GRO
24 2 Q2,Q1 BC547 TRANSISTOR
25 6 Q3,Q4,Q5,Q6,Q7,Q8 BC517 DARLINGTON
26 6 RR1,RR3,RR4,RR5,RR6, 8X47R+ C SIL
RR11
27 2 R0,R1 47R 1W
28 1 R2 4M7R 1/4W NON MONTARE CON
RISUONATORE CERAMICO
29 1 R3 47KR 1/4W
30 3 R4,R5,R8 4K7R 1/4W
31 9 R9,R10,R12,R13,R16, 1KR 1/4W
R17,R18,R36,R40
32 9 R11,R14,R19,R20,R21, 10KR 1/4W
R22,R34,R38,R42
33 1 R15 680R 1/2W
34 2 R30,R32 2K2R 1/4W
35 2 R31,R33 33KR 1/4W
36 3 R35,R39,R41 100KR 1/4W
37 1 R37 22KΩ 1/4W
38 1 SW1 PULSMOZART
39 2 S1,S2 SLITTA C&K
40 1 U1 ZOCCOLO 28 LARGO (ST6225)
41 1 U2 I.C.ULN2803 or TD72083
42 1 U3 I.C. 4028
43 4 U4,U5,U6,U7 LEDBAR DC10GWA KINGBRIGTH
44 1 U8 I.C.TL084
45 1 U9 I.C.74HC32
46 1 U10 78L05
47 1 Y1 RISUONATORE CER.4MHz
QUARZO 4MHz
48 1 CS1 STAMPATO DB0007_040

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9. IN-AUDIO BOARD
Fig. 9.1 - IN-AUDIO BOARD ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 9.2 - IN-AUDIO BOARD COMPONENT LAYOUT (DB 9909_010)

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9.1 IN-AUDIO BOARD PARTS LIST

ITEM QUANTITY REFERENCE PART
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1 4 C1,C3,C5,C7 100pF CER.

2 3 C2,C4,C6 4n7F POL.
3 5 JP1,JP2,JP3,JP4,JP5 STRIP3M
4 1 J1 CNM20V
5 2 J2,J3 CNM14V
6 3 J4,J10,J20 CNM10V
7 8 J5,J6,J7,J8,J11,J12,J13,J14 BNC90CS
8 4 L1,L2,L3,L4 10uH
9 2 PR,PL XLRF90CS
10 2 RL,RR 5K 10GROP
11 1 R1 470R 1/4W
12 1 TMPX 10K 10GROP
13 3 TSC1,TSC2,TSC3 1K 10GROP

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9.2 IN-AUDIO BOARD JUMPERS SETTING

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10. TRANSMITTER OPTIONS

The /C option if request is present on the front panel and permits to change the transmitting
frequency without open the equipment.
The /S option has a built-in digital stereo coder with stereo separation in excess of 65 dB and a SNR
of more than 80 dB. The /P option includes a stereo audio processor with a wide range compression
threshold, attack and release time adjustments and full compatibility with digital audio mixing
consoles. The /R option consists of full remote control capability with remote adjustments and
checks for all main parameters: power output adjustment, on/off, protections reset, forward and
reflected power measure, frequency deviation measure and alarms status. The /FSK option makes
the PM 500 transmitter fully compatible with the FCC automatic identification system. The /VDC
option provides battery operation.
In this manual are included the most requested option from the customers.

10.1 EXTERNAL FREQUENCY CONTROL (/C)

On the synthesized board the dip-switches are changed with a 20 pin connector, so that it is
possible connect with a flat type cable this circuit (that manage PLL) to a microprocessor.
The frequency change is fast, because it is only necessary put directly the frequency using the
external frequency control (contraves) on the front panel.

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Fig. 10.1 - EXTERNAL FREQUENCY CONTROL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 10.2 - EXTERNAL FREQUENCY CONTROL COMPONENT LAYOUT (DB 9308-020)

10.2 EXTERNAL FREQUENCY CONTROL PARTS LIST

ITEM QUANTITY REFERENCE PART

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1 1 CN1 CONN 20
2 1 CN2 CONN 10
3 2 C2,C1 10p cer
4 3 C3,C4,C6 10u
5 3 C5,C7,C8 100n pol
6 21 D1 - D22 1N4148
7 1 D21 LED d3
8 9 JP1,JP2,JP3,JP4,JP5, jumper
JP6,JP7,JP8,JP9,JP10
9 4 R1,R2,R3,R4 47K
10 1 R5 1k
11 1 R6 2M2
12 2 R8,R7 10k
13 5 S1,S2,S3,S4,S5 CONTRAVES
14 1 U1 78L05
15 1 U2 MC68HC705C8P
16 1 X1 2-4 MHz

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11. STEREO ENCODER BOARD (Option)

11.1 CHANNELS PRE- EMPHASIS SETTING

RIGHT CHANNEL PRE-EMPHASIS

To change the pre-emphasis, you need to set (or change position of) the JP3, JP4 jumpers on the
STEREO encoder board.
To disable preemph you have to remove both jumpers; to get a 50 us preemph, you have to insert
only JP3; if you want a 75 us preemph both JP3 and JP4 must be inserted.

LEFT CHANNEL PRE-EMPHASIS

To change the pre-emphasis, you need to set (or change position of) the JP5, JP6 jumpers on the
STEREO encoder board.
To disable preemph you have to remove both jumpers; to get a 50 us preemph, you have to insert
only JP6; if you want a 75 us preemph both JP5 and JP6 must be inserted.

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Fig. 11.1 - STEREO ENCODER GENERAL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 11.2 - L /R PEACK DETECTOR STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 11.3 - INPUT STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 11.4 - RIGHT FILTER STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 11.5 - LEFT FILTER STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 11.6 - OSCILLATOR STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 11.7 - 19 kHz STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 11.8 - 38 kHz STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 11.9 - OUTPUT STAGE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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Fig. 11.10 - STEREO ENCODER COMPONENT LAYOUT (DB 9506-001)

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11.2 STEREO ENCODER PARTS LIST

ITEM QUANTITY REFERENCE PART

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1 3 C64,C65,C135 220n poly
2 1 C1 56p cer np0
3 38 C2,C3,C4,C10,C13,C14,C15, 100n poly
C16,C17,C22,C23,C24,C25,
C26,C27,C28,C29,C36,C37,
C51,C52,C53,C54,C55,C56,
C57,C58,C59,C66,C69,C81,
C82,C83,C84,C85,C86,C89,
C90
4 1 C8 33p cer np0
5 1 C9 10-60p orange
6 2 C11,C44 10p cer np0
7 1 C12 18p cer np0
8 2 C20,C21 330p cer
9 1 C38 3p3 cer np0
10 1 C39 5p6 cer np0
11 1 C40 27p cer np0
12 1 C41 47p cer np0
13 17 C42,C107,C108,C109,C110, 3n3 polistirene
C111,C112,C113,C114,C117,
C118,C119,C120,C121,C122,
C123,C126
14 2 C43,C61 82p cer np0
15 2 C45,C49 470p polistirene
16 1 C46 330p polistirene
17 2 C47,C63 68p cer np0
18 1 C48 15p cer np0
19 2 C62,C50 120p cer np0
20 1 C60 3-18p red
21 12 C67,C68,C79,C80,C91,C92, 10u tant 25V
C95,C96,C115,C116,C124,
C125
22 4 C70,C71,C77,C78 100p
23 4 C72,C73,C75,C76 10p cer
24 3 C74,C102,C106 100p cer
25 4 C87,C88,C97,C98 330n poly
26 6 C99,C100,C101,C103,C104, 4n7 polistirene
C105
27 1 C127 100p cer np0
28 1 C128 680p cer np0
29 1 C129 10p
30 2 C130,C134 3n3
31 2 C132,C131 47u TANTALIO
32 1 C133 1n poly
33 4 D1,D2,D3,D4 1N4148
34 2 JP2,JP1 jumper

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35 2 JP6,JP3 jumper ON/OFF
36 2 JP5,JP4 jumper 50/75us
37 2 J2,J1 CON14
38 2 J3,J4 CON20
39 1 L5 10uH ind. assiale
40 4 L1,L2,L3,L4 10uH
41 1 RL1 G6H-2-100 OMRON 22Z3K3 12V
42 1 R1 1k 1/8W
43 1 R2 1M 1/8W
44 1 R3 11k 1/4W 1%
45 1 R4 11k5 1/4W 1%
46 1 R5 12k4 1/4W 1%
47 1 R6 14k3 1/4W 1%
48 1 R7 17k4 1/4W 1%
49 1 R8 23k2 1/4W 1%
50 1 R9 37k4 1/4W 1%
51 1 R10 113k 1/4W 1%
52 3 R11,R68,R75 9k53 1/4W 1%
53 1 R12 8k66 1/4W 1%
54 7 R13,R80,R82,R83,R102, 2k trim multi
R104,R106
55 1 R14 511R 1/4W 1%
56 1 R15 5OOR trim multi
57 1 R16 487R 1/4W 1%
58 4 R17,R30,R55,R76 4k7 1/8W
59 1 R18 10k 1/4W
60 2 R19,R26 324k 1/4W 1%
61 2 R20,R25 115k 1/4W 1%
62 2 R21,R24 75k 1/4W 1%
63 2 R22,R23 64k9 1/4W 1%
64 7 R27,R63,R64,R67,R69,R70, 12k1 1/4W 1%
R74
65 2 R28,R29 2k15 1/4W 1%
66 1 R31 6k81 1/4W 1%
67 1 R32 13k 1/4W 1%
68 1 R33 10k5 1/4W 1%
69 1 R34 909R 1/4W 1%
70 2 R35,R36 1k47 1/4W 1%
71 1 R37 5k trim multi
72 2 R39,R38 10k 1/4W 1%
73 5 R40,R53,R54,R58,R59 31k6 1/4W 1%
74 1 R41 50k trim multi
75 1 R42 20k 1/4W 1%
76 1 R43 825R 1/4W 1%
77 1 R44 1k5 1/4W
78 1 R45 20k trim multi
79 1 R46 15k 1/4W
80 1 R47 0R 1/4W
81 2 R48,R49 10k 1/8W
82 2 R50,R51 100k 1/8W
83 2 R52,R60 680R 1/4W

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84 1 R56 10k trim multi
85 1 R57 2k2 1/8W
86 2 R61,R62 560R 1/4W
87 4 R65,R66,R71,R77 169k 1/4W 1%
88 2 R73,R72 22k 1/8 W
89 12 R78,R81,R93,R94,R95,R98, 3k01 1/4W 1%
R100,R103,R105,R115,R116,
R118
90 2 R79,R101 3k3 1/4W
91 4 R84,R85,R107,R108 2k2 1/4W
92 4 R86,R91,R99,R113 301k 1/4W 1%
93 2 R87,R109 3k57 1/4W 1%
94 2 R88,R110 4k64 1/4W 1%
95 2 R89,R111 4k02 1/4W 1%
96 2 R90,R112 2k61 1/4W 1%
97 2 R92,R114 1k91 1/4W 1%
98 2 R96,R117 2k74 1/4W 1%
99 2 R97,R119 536R 1/4W 1%
100 1 R122 0R
101 1 R123 5k6
102 1 R124 100R 1/4 W
103 1 R125 100R 1/4W
104 1 R126 4K7
105 1 R127 10k 1/4 W 1%
106 1 U1 4001
107 1 U2 4024
108 1 U3 4013
109 4 U4,U5,U12,U13 4035
110 6 U6,U16,U23,U24,U25,U26 MC33079
111 4 U7A,U7,U18B,U27 NE5532
112 1 U8 4066
113 3 U9,U10,U11 4053
114 2 U14,U15 TL084
115 2 U19,U22 TL082
116 1 U20 7805
117 1 U21 7905
118 1 Y1 2.432MHz

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12. APPENDIX - XLR AUDIO CONN. PINOUTS

Connection procedure to connect the audio signal cables to the XLR female connectors for a
balanced or unbalanced signal.

XLR FEMALE

XLR CONNECTOR PIN BALANCED SIGNAL UNBALANCED SIGNAL

1 ground ground
2 " +" ground
3 "–" signal

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NOTE

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