Description Specifications Audessence RDS PRO-4 RDS Encoder with LCD display and IP A fully featured, reliable RDS / RBDS encoder with LCD display and IP Control. 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-4! – VERY cost effective – Making life easier for broadcast professionals: quick and easy hardware integration – Save time with intuitive, well-developed programming software – Don’t miss out: feature set includes every RDS function most stations will need – LCD enables quick onsite validation of transmitted data without using a PC Highlights *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 * LCD Display * IP Controlable 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 APPLICATIONS: RDS / RBDS encoding for stations of all sizes (includes EON) Network Radio Local Commercial Radio Community Radio Temporary Services (RSLs) Output RDS signal amplitude: Adjustable <25mV to 1.4 V p-p RDS signal bandwidth: /- 2.4 kHz (50 dBc) RDS spurious suppression: >90 dB RDS harmonics suppression: >80 dB MPX loop-through voltage gain: 1.00 (guaranteed from 2 Hz to 100 kHz) Clock reference: Pilot tone or internal generator 19 kHz pilot PLL lock bandwidth: software switchable /- 5 Hz or /- 2 Hz Pilot tone level: min. <50 mV p-p Phase shift adjust: 0-180 degrees in 9.5 degrees steps Signal connectors: Unbalanced, BNC Data connector: RJ45 for IP, RS-232 (9 pin F), bidirectional Noise protection: Threefold level sampling Com. speed: Software switchable 1,200-19,200 kbps Com. mode: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit UECP protocol support: Basic implementation supports TMC & RT Power: 100 – 240V AC / 7.5 Watts. (Acceptable range 88 to 264V AC) Dimensions & weight: 1-RU: 44 x 482 x 290mm deep / 1.75” x 19” x 11.25” deep. Weight: 1.8kg / 4lbs Computer Control: All parameters can be accessed and modified under PC control (GUI software included). USB (front panel, plus 10/100 base-T Ethernet and RS-232 (rear panel). ASCII text-based command format. Warranty: 3 year return-to-base warranty Defining Specification: CENELEC EN50067 Approvals: CE (EMC & LVD), RoHS
