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Fully-featured RDS / RBDS  Encoder with an Easy-to-Use interface.

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A fully featured, reliable RDS / RBDS encoder. Tired of problems on existing low-cost RDS encoders ...  Difficult-to-use, unreliable software, unacceptable interference to stereo audio or missing RDS features like EON?  Need advanced control features to save the cost of dedicated data and control circuits?  You can solve all these problems and save money at the same time with the RDS PRO-1!

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• VERY cost effective
  
• Makes life easier for broadcast professionals: quick and easy hardware integration
  
• Save time with intuitive, well-developed programming software
  
• Full feature set includes every RDS function most stations will need.
  
• Addressable - means multiple FM sites can be fed individually tailored data via a common distribution path (e.e. satellite).
  
• In-Band signalling option:  DTMF decoder option for simple control without a dedicated data circuit.

• RDS / RBDS encoding for stations of all sizes (includes EON)
  
• Network Radio
  
• Local Commercial Radio
  
• Community Radio
  
• Temporary Services (RSLs)

• A properly designed and implemented RDS solution for FM broadcasters
• Switchable MPX (Composite) loop-through mode
• Maintains programme reliability in loop mode – automatic MPX ‘pass-through’ relays
• RS-232 & USB control based on simple ASCII commands
• Optional traffic flag (TA) control via DTMF (In-Band Signalling)
• Powerful Windows based configuration utility for easy initial setup
• All user adjustments accessible from front/rear panel - no need to take the lid off
• Addressing - independent or common control of up to 255 units in a network
• Advanced weekly scheduling
• Define up to 99 different messages or link to an automation system
• Internal real-time clock with battery backup for correctly inserted clock-time facility
• External contact closure TA switch
• No special 19 kHz input needed - pilot tone recovered from the MPX signal

SPECIFICATIONS:

RDS Data Groups Supported:
PI - Programme Identification
PS - Programme Service
PTY - Programme Type
PTYN - Programme Type Name
AF - Alternative Frequencies
TP - Travel Programme
TA - Travel Announcement
EON - Enhanced Other Networks
DI - Decoder Identification
M/S - Music / Speech
PIN - Programme Identification Number
ECC - Extended Country Code
RT - Radio Text
TDC - Transparent Data Channel
IH - In House Application
ODA - Open Data Application
CT - Clock Time and Date

Output RDS Signal Amplitude:
Adjustable - 0.05 to 1.4 Volts p-p

RDS Signal Bandwidth:
+ / - 2.4 kHz (50dBc)

RDS Spurious Suppression:
> 90 dB

RDS Harmonics Suppression:

> 80 dB

MPX Loop-Through Voltage Gain:
1.00 (Guaranteed 2 Hz to 100 kHz)

Clock Reference:
Pilot Tone or Internal Generator

19 kHz Pilot PLL Lock Bandwidth:
Software Switchable +/- 5Hz or +/- 2Hz

Pilot Tone Level:
Minimum 110 mV p-p

Phase Shift Adjust:
0 - 180 Degrees in 9.5 Degree Steps

Signal Connectors:
Unbalanced, BNC

Data Connector:
RS232 (DTE, 9 Pins), Bi-Directional

Noise Protection:
Three-Fold Level Sampling

Com. Speed:
Software Switchable 1,200 - 9,600 kbps

Com. Mode:
8 Data Bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit

UECP Protocol Support:
Not supported at present

Power:
100 to 230 Volts AC / 7.5 Watts

Dimensions and Weight:
1-RU: 44x482x290mm Deep
1.75"x19"x11.25" Deep
Weight: 1.8 kg / 4lbs

Computer Control:
All parameters can be accessed and modified under PC control (GUI software included).  USB (front panel), plus RS-232 (rear panel). ASCII text-based command format

Warranty:
Three Year return-to-base warranty

Defining Specifications:
CENELEC EN50067

Approvals:
CE (EMC & LVD), RoHS

[PRODUCT INFORMATION Issue 0.2 - E&OE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.]