- Main Features:
- Monitor off-air analog FM and HD Radio signals (HD1-HD8) remotely via any Web enabled device.
- Spectrum graphs include RF Baseband, MPX and Left/Right Audio. O-Scope views for MPS, Pilot, RDS and all Audio Channels.
- The 552 collects histograms of signal parameters and displays HD Radio™ album artwork, station logos and similar visuals via remote Web interface.
- Measures real-time audio diversity delay between the FM and HD1 broadcast.
- Fulltime off-air program audio is available simultaneously as L/R-analog, AES3-digital and Dante®-based AES67 AoIP streaming, all with adjustable levels, plus a multi-listener Internet IP stream and front-panel headphone jack.
- StationRotation enables the user to monitor up to 30 different Station Presets.
- Specifications:
- Tuning Range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz in 100kHz steps
- Antenna Input: 75-ohm (F)
- High Level RF Input: 50-ohm (BNC)
- Sensitivity/SNR: 10dBuV required for 50dB mono-FM SNR, unweighted.
- Reception Modes:
-FM: Stereo / Forced Mono
-HD Radio: HD1 through HD8
-FM/HD1: ‘Split Mode’ delivers L+R FM to the left audio channel and L+R HD1 to the right. - Off-Air Frequency Response:
-FM: ±.1dB, 20Hz-15kHz
-HD Radio: ±0.25dB, 20Hz-20kHz - Stereo Separation:
-FM: 60dB, 20Hz-15kHz
-HD Radio: 90dB, 20Hz-20kHz - Distortion:
-FM: <0.01% THD, 20Hz-15kHz
-HD Radio: <0.003% THD, 20Hz-20kHz
-FM De-emphasis: 75µs, 50µs or None, menu-selectable - Program Audio Outputs:
‘Assignable’ outputs utilizing XLR connectors.
Balanced Analog: Left and Right outputs adjustable from –15dBu to +15dBu in 0.1dB steps; 200Ω source.
AES Digital: Adjustable from –30dBFS to 0dBFS in 0.1dB steps; 44.1kHz sample rate; 110 Ω transformer-coupled.
Dante/AES67 Compatible: (RJ45) Output at 44.1kHz (Dante-only) or 44.1kHz/ 48kHz (Dante /AES67); AoIP utility has independent IP, Audio Format and Transmit Flow settings; level adjustable from –30dBFS to 0dBFS in 0.1dB steps.
Headphone Jack: (¼” TRS) with adjustable listening level.
Listening Stream: Web browser ‘remote listening’ stream uses HE-AACv2 encoding, 44.1kHz or 48kHz sample rate, bit-rates from 18kbps to 64kbps; accommodates up to 10 simultaneous listeners. HTTP/Icecast and raw UDP streams are available simultaneously.
Composite/MPX Output: (BNC) may be switched between MPX and 19kHz stereo pilot sample; adjustable from 1Vpp to 6Vpp in 0.05V steps. - LAN Port: LAN connection to local network or Internet provides remote monitoring, control, listening and full SNMP implementation; user-programmable network setup and streaming parameters.
- General Purpose Outputs: Ten individual open-collector NPN transistor closures to ground are associated with alarm functions. Each is programmable for GPO assignment and logic polarity.
- RDS Fields Displayed ## (Web only): PS • PI • Call • RT • RT+1 • RT+2 • PTY • PTYN • CT • M/S • DI • TP • TA • AF • ODA • Block Error Rate • Groups & use statistics.
- HD PAD Data Displayed ## (Web only): Overview: Short Name • Universal Name • Station ID • Slogan• Message • Station Location • Service Mode • TX Blend • Emergency Alert
- HD1-HD8, each: Slogan • Program Type • Artist • Title • Album • Codec Mode • Bitrate • TX Gain • Logo/Artist Experience graphics and file details.
- Bargraph & Numerical Level Metering:
Analog FM: Carrier Modulation • Stereo Pilot & Subcarriers • Demodulated L/R & L+R/L-R • Stereo Separation • Stereo Crosstalk • BS.1770 Loudness • Synchronous & AM Noise.
HD Radio: (simultaneously for HD1 and three other preselected HD programs) L/R Audio • BS.1770 Loudness (absolute and relative to Analog FM Loudness).
FM/HD1 Alignment: Timing offset and level and phase discrepancies between programs; ‘Confidence Factor’ display.
Graphic Displays/Plots ## (Web only): RF Spectrum • MPX Spectrum • Audio Spectrum • Audio XY • Audio O’scope • FM Modulation History • Audio Level History • Metrics History • FM/HD1 Time & Level Alignment History • BandScanner™ utility.
Alarms: Most alarms have multiple parameter settings. All alarms can send text or email notifications. Alarms are also logged: daily, weekly, monthly.
Analog FM: Carrier Overmod • Audio Loss • Low Signal • RDS Loss • PI Error • RT Update • Pilot Loss
HD Radio: HD Loss • Program Loss • Audio Loss • HD Power Level • FM/HD1 Alignment • PSD Update • Logo Receipt • Artist Experience Update • Image Issues • Emergency Alert Updates - Real-Time Clock: Auto-sets to Internet time; auto/manual DST setting; battery backup.
- Power Requirement: 88-264Vac, 18W.
- Operating Environment: 32°F/0°C-122°F/50°C; 0%-95% non-condensing relative humidity; 10,000ft/3048m
- Size and Weight: 25”H x 17”W x 3”D; 8 lbs. shipping weight.
