Nautel VS300 – 300W FM Transmitter

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Summary

Summary

 

Unlike Any Transmitter You Have Ever Known

 

Nautel’s new VS Series FM transmitters are engineered to meet today’s most challenging broadcast requirements with an exceptional combination of robustness and reliability in a cost effective design. But the VS Series goes even further with industry first innovations such as IP audio I/O, Livewire Support and Nautel’s Advanced User Interface (AUI). Each VS transmitter has been optimized for its specific power output to maximize functionality and quality resulting in outstanding value.

Features

Features

 

BIG TRANSMITTER FEATURES FOR UNMATCHED VALUE

Many transmitters in the 300 W to 2.5 kW class use an inexpensive analog exciter that is sometimes an external unit.

In the VS Series, not only did Nautel engineers integrate the exciter, they implemented a true direct-to-channel digital exciter to achieve class leading performance. That means crystal clear audio and outstanding value. A great achievement considering that digital exciters alone usually sell for over US $10,000.

The VS300 and VS1 transmitters with their built-in RDS generator, GPS input, powerful presets and -90dB SNR make for powerful and extremely cost-effective exciters.

BUILT IN INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL

Never before has such sophisticated control been made available in this class of transmitter.

Nautel brings its renowned Advanced User Interface (AUI) found in its high end transmitters to the VS Series. Instrumentation is included that would be valued separately at more than the cost of the transmitter. In addition a front panel LCD provides control of key functions.

Advanced control features include:

– RF and audio spectrum analyzers
– Comprehensive monitoring and control
– Extensive logging of all events
– SNMP support
– Email notifications

FULL CONTROL WHEREVER YOU ARE

Access the AUI via the internet or a direct CAT-5 cable connection. Years of interface development effort gives you immediate access to almost any parameter imaginable, whether at the transmitter site or from the comfort of your living room.

Imagine knowing in advance what parts and tools you’ll need at the transmitter site. Having that much control remotely can help you avoid trips, save time and save money.

IP AUDIO I/O

The VS Series are the first transmitters ever to implement Axia’s Livewire Studio to Transmitter Audio over IP Workflow. The result is a seamless digital IP audio path from a host of Livewire compatible devices directly into a Nautel transmitter ensuring outstanding audio purity via a CAT 5 cable.

If you stream your station on SHOUTcast you can even use it as an input should your STL fail.

USB HARD DRIVE OR MEMORY STICK AUDIO AUTOMATION

When you add this much intelligence and IP I/O to a transmitter you’ll be amazed by what you can do.

Nautel added a USB port so that you can connect megabytes of local storage. Use the storage to store content or even load up the songs and content using the VS internet connection.

Once you have audio loaded it can become part of the automated back up audio capability should all other connections fail.

NEW PLAYLIST AND AUTOMATION FUNCTIONALITY

If you think the local audio storage mentioned above sounds interesting you’ll want to learn more about Nautel PUSHRADIO™.

From your office or anywhere for that matter you can set up basic automation capabilities to playout audio or insert local content. It’s like putting part of the studio inside the transmitter.

Nautel PUSHRADIO can help satellite connected stations slash costs and provide more local content.

ORBAN INSIDE

For the first time ever, Orban’s signature processing is integrated directly into a transmitter via an economical plug-in DSP card.

At about half the cost of a standalone processor Orban Inside™ incorporates many features of Orban’s Optimod 5500 Series digital processor with 5 band processor and dual band window-gated AGC.

Utilizing the Nautel AUI, users have full control over processing functions.

Orban Inside accommodates L+R, AES/EBU, LiveWire, SHOUTcast and USB player inputs.

DIGITAL SOMEDAY OR EVEN TODAY

Maybe you have clear plans for digital broadcasting or maybe you’re not so sure but you’d like to know that your investment today keeps all of your options open.

Thanks to the optional VS digital upgrade unit – VSHD Digital Exciter – HD Radio™ broadcasting can be easily accomplished.

Staying true to the concept of big transmitter features in a low power system, Nautel even brings its award winning HD PowerBoost™ GEN4 option and free asymmetrical sideband functionality to the digital VS systems. All to help you maximize your digital coverage and all shipping today.

PROVEN RELIABILITY AND EASE OF OWNERSHIP

Every rugged and reliable VS Series transmitter is the result of years of Nautel design expertise and is crafted completely within Nautel’s North American manufacturing facilities.

Compact, value-optimized packaging, easy-to-access washable air filters, published parts lists and screw driver replaceable power FETS make living with your VS transmitter easy for years to come.

Join the growing ranks of over 2,500 customers who have deployed VS Series transmitters and learn why Nautel transmitters and support are counted on for decades of service.

Technical Specification

Technical Specification

Transmitter Type

FM Broadcast, 100% solid state

Configuration

One power amplifier with one switching power supply

One pre-amplifier with one switching power supply

Integrated exciter/controller

RF Output Connection

Type ‘N’ standard

7/16 DIN, female optional

RF Output Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced

RF Load VSWR

1.5:1 – Automatic power reduction into higher VSWR

Protected from open and short circuits at all phase angles

RF Frequency Range

87 MHz to 108 MHz in 10kHz steps

No tuning required

Spurious and Harmonic

Meets or exceeds all FCC/IC/CE requirements

 

HD UPGRADE

Upgrade to digital is achieved with the addition of an external 2RU VS HD box. The HD upgrade provides the Exgine card and iBiquity software necessary to broadcast your signal in HD.

The VS HD has no user interface and is controlled locally or remotely from the VS Series display or AUI.

 

EXCITER/CONTROLLER

Exciter

Integrated analog FM exciter using direct-to-channel digital modulation

Built-in RDS encoder, SCA encoder and Stereo generator

Audio Sources

AES, Analog L/R, Composite, Audio Player (IP stream/USB)

Up to four audio sources may be enabled with priority levels

Audio Player Inputs

Ethernet connection (IP audio stream): Shoutcast, Livewire 1.0

USB drive (Audio files): MP3, PCM

Audio Backup

Automatic failover to backup audio source in the event that main audio source becomes unavailable

 

FM SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO

Digital or Analog Stereo Input

80 dB below 100% modulation (reference 400 Hz, measured in 22 Hz to 22 kHz bandwidth with 75 μs de-emphasis and DIN ‘A’ weighting)

Monaural Digital/Analog or Wideband Composite Operation

90 dB below 100% modulation (reference 400 Hz, measured in 22 Hz to 22 kHz bandwidth with 75 μs de-emphasis and DIN ‘A’ weighting)

 

AC INPUT

Voltage

90 V ac to 264 V ac, 1 phase, 45/66 Hz

Power Consumption

Analog

484 W at 300 W RF output (510 VA) typical-20dB hybrid mode

617 W at 290 W RF output (650 VA) typical-14dB hybrid mode

474 W at 180 W RF output (499 VA) typical-10dB hybrid mode

400 W at 120 W RF output (421 VA) typical

Power Factor

Unity Power Factor Corrected (typically 0.95)

Power Line Harmonics

IEEE 519-1992

RF Output Power and Efficiency

 

Analog Mode HD Radio Hybrid (-20dB) HD Radio Hybrid (-14dB) HD Radio Hybrid (-10dB)
Analog TPO (W) 8 – 330

 

290

 

180

 

120

 

Typical Efficiency 62%

 

47%

 

38%

 

30%

 

*Typical power measured at midband in MP1 mode with better than 1.2 VSWR. Compliant with NRSC measurement standards. Power outputs vary with injection level, frequency, VSWR, MP operating mode, symmetrical vs. asymmetrical sidebands. Numbers shown do not include HD PowerBoost which can provide up to 25% additional hybrid mode power and up to 5% increased efficiency. Efficiency shown at rated power. Please contact your Nautel representative to discuss your specific HD power requirement.

 

IP CONNECTIVITY

SNMP

Allows VS Series to be set up as part of a network and monitored remotely via a single control point

Streaming audio

Broadcast streaming audio sources such as Shoutcast/Icecast and Livewire 1.0

Remote AUI

Remotely connect to a VS transmitter via Nautel’s Advanced User Interface. Remote connectivity allows for setting of operating parameters and viewing the transmitter status from any web enabled device.

E-mail notification

Automatically receive e-mail notifications when an alarm has been activated.

 

AUDIO PERFORMANCE

Asynchronous AM S/N Ratio

Better than 60 dB below reference carrier with 100% amplitude modulation using 75 μs de-emphasis (no FM modulation present)

Synchronous AM S/N Ratio

Better than 50 dB below reference carrier with 100% amplitude modulation using 75 μs de-emphasis

 

CONTROL AND MONITORING

Local Interface (front panel LCD)

Presets

Logs

Status (meters and active alarms)

Status

Tricolor LED’s for summary status functions

Remote Interface (AUI)

Software upgrades

Presets

Remote I/O setup

Logs

Status (meters and active alarms)

Audio Player setup

Audio spectrum analyzer

Audio levels

 

ENVIRONMENTAL

Temperature Range

0°C to +50°C

Derate 3°C per 500 m above sea level (2°C per 1000 ft)

Humidity Range

0% to 95% non-condensing

Altitude 0 m to 3000 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft)

Cooling Air Requirements

119 m3/hr (70 cfm)

 

PHYSICAL

Dimensions

Open ventilation configuration:

W = Standard 19″ (48.3 cm) EIA rack [minimum opening of 17.5″ (44.5 cm)]

H = 2 RU = 3.5″ (7.7 cm)

D = Dependent upon connector type (not including handles)

Type ‘N’ = 24.6″ (62.5 cm)

7/16 DIN = 24.7″ (62.7 cm)

Weight

10.4 kg (23 lbs)

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