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Flexiva™ Compact
The Flexiva™ Compact air-cooled FM solid-state transmitter family provides today’s broadcaster with a single transmission platform capable of analog and digital operation. Incorporating field-proven GatesAir technology, Flexiva transmitters deliver world-class performance, reliability and quality.
Flexiva is designed for low- and high-power requirements, up to 80 kW, while utilizing the most compact design on the market today. Flexiva continues the legacy of the highly successful line of GatesAir FM transmitters and combines innovative, new quadmode RF amplification and software-defined exciter technology to take FM transmission to the next level.
The Flexiva™ Compact air-cooled FM solid-state transmitter family provides today’s broadcaster with a single transmission platform capable of analog and digital operation. Incorporating field-proven GatesAir technology, Flexiva transmitters deliver world-class performance, reliability and quality.
Flexiva is designed for low- and high-power requirements, up to 80 kW, while utilizing the most compact design on the market today. Flexiva continues the legacy of the highly successful line of GatesAir FM transmitters and combines innovative, new quadmode RF amplification and software-defined exciter technology to take FM transmission to the next level.
Featuring PowerSmart® technology, the Flexiva line offers unmatched efficiency that makes it ideal for all FM applications. The 50-volt LDMOS device technology delivers a dramatic increase in power density, lower operating costs and reduced cost of ownership over the life of the transmitter.
As the digital transmission leader, GatesAir has developed a solid core competency backed by years of experience in the complex technical areas that are essential for maximum transmitter performance.
Customers can count on GatesAir for implementation. The company offers a range of support options from standard 24/7 telephone technical assistance and parts to installation, training, full system design and field maintenance contracts.
Flexiva Compact Class FM Transmitter Family Features:
- Power levels up to 3850 W Analog FM, 3100 W FM+HD
- Broadband, frequency agile design 87.5 to 108 MHz requires no tuning or adjustments
- Best-in-class power efficiency for lowest operating costs
- Compact, space-saving, 2, 3 or 4RU design
- State-of-the-art, direct-to-carrier digital modulator
- Integrated stereo encoder
- ITU-R BS412 peak program/multiplex power limiter
- Static RDS generator
- 2 AES, 1 analog L/R and 2 composite program inputs with automatic failover switching
- Digital MPX/Composite input over AES192 interface with fail-over switching
- Operation over a wide range of voltage and power stability conditions
- Operation at up to 1.5:1 VSWR with proportional foldback
- Full remote control capability including:
- Web-based HTML GUI interface
- SNMP
- Parallel control/monitoring
- Extensive Fault, Warning and Operational parameter logging
- N+1, dual transmitter and main/alternate; automatic switching capability
- Optional Features
- GPS receiver for SFN synchronization
- Orban Optimod™ 5500H multi-band audio processor
- Gen 4 HD Radio™ Exgine modulator card
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
| Output Power- Max Watts | FAX50 | FAX150 | FAX300 | FAX500 | FAX1K | FAX2K | FAX3K | FAX3.5K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal | 50 | 150 | 300 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 3,000 | 3,500 |
| FM Analog Range | 1-55 | 15-165 | 30-330 | 50-550 | 100-1,100 | 200-2,200 | 300-3,300 | 350-3,850 |
| FM+HD -20 dBc Max | 40 | 120 | 330 | 550 | 1,000 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 3,000 |
| FM+HD -14 dBc Max | 35 | 105 | 300 | 400 | 700 | 1,400 | 2,100 | 2,220 |
| FM+HD -10 dBc Max | 27 | 80 | 160 | 300 | 620 | 1,240 | 1,590 | 1,650 |
| HD Only -20 dBc Max | 20 | 60 | 120 | 200 | 400 | 800 | 1,200 | 1,300 |
| HD Only -14 dBc Max | 18 | 55 | 110 | 185 | 340 | 740 | 1,000 | 1,030 |
| HD Only -10 dBc Max | 16 | 48 | 95 | 155 | 300 | 620 | 800 | 880 |
| 50 ohms RF Output Connector | N | N | 7/16" DIN | 7/16" DIN | 7/16" DIN | 7/16" DIN | 7/16" DIN | 7/8" EIA Un-Flanged |
| Electrical | ||||||||
| AC Input 47-63Hz Single Phase | 90-277 VAC | 180-277 VAC | ||||||
| Power Connector | IEC 10A | IEC 20A | M4 Terminal Lugs | |||||
| Power Consumption Typical Watts | 202 | 314 | 743 | 1,008 | 1,513 | 3,025 | 4,601 | 5,445 |
| Analog AC-RF EfficiencyTypical | 27% | 52% | 44% | 54% | 72% | 72% | 71% | 70% |
| Power Factor | 0.99 | |||||||
| Mechanical | ||||||||
| Number of Power Amplifiers | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of Power Supplies | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Number of Fans | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Air Flow Maximum m3/min: ft3/min: |
2.1 73 |
2.1 73 |
2.6 92 |
2.6 92 |
2.6 92 |
6.4 225 |
7.3 258 |
7.3 258 |
| Width | 19 in. (48.3 cm) |
19 in. (48.3 cm) |
19 in. (48.3 cm) |
19 in. (48.3 cm) |
19 in. (48.3 cm) |
19 in. (48.3 cm) |
19 in. (48.3 cm) |
19 in. (48.3 cm) |
| Depth | 12 in. (30.5 cm) |
12 in. (30.5 cm) |
20.5 in. (52 cm) |
20.5 in. (52 cm) |
20.5 in. (52 cm) |
24.5 in. (62.2 cm) |
24.5 in. (62.2 cm) |
24.5 in. (62.2 cm) |
| Height | 2RU 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) |
2RU 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) |
3RU 5.25 in. (13.3 cm) |
3RU 5.25 in. (13.3 cm) |
3RU 5.25 in. (13.3 cm) |
4RU 7 in. (18 cm) |
4RU 7 in. (18 cm) |
4RU 7 in. (18 cm) |
| Weight: (approx w/ modules installed) | 12.5 lbs 6 kg |
12.5 lbs 6 kg |
26 lbs 12 kg |
26 lbs 12 kg |
26 lbs 12 kg |
44 lbs 20 kg |
56 lbs 25 kg |
56 lbs 25 kg |
| General Specifications | |
| Transmitter Type | Solid-state FM stereo analog and digital broadcast transmitter |
| Exciter | Direct-digital Synthesis, direct-to-channel modulator |
| RF Output Frequency Range | VHF Band II, 87.5-108.0 MHz, 10 kHz steps |
| Transmission Standards | FM Analog, HD Radio, DRM+ |
| Frequency Stability | ±150 Hz <10-6 0° to 50° C using high accuracy internal TCXO. 10 MHz input for synchronization to external (GPS) reference. Automatic switching to internal oscillator if external reference fails |
| FM Modulation Capability | Adjustable nominal (100%) deviation to 200 kHz, default 75 kHz 320 kHz maximum deviation |
| Modulation Indication | Front panel UI Display to 140% Web GUI modulation display with peak hold auto-ranging (14%/140% full scale) 140% |
| Composite Peak Limiter | Integrated |
| Pre-emphasis | Selectable 0, 25, 50, or 75 microseconds |
| Power Stability | ≤± 0.25 dB |
| Asynchronous AM S/N Ratio | 65 dB minimum (>70 dB typical) below equivalent 100% amplitude modulation @ 400 Hz using 75 uS de-emphasis (no FM modulation present) |
| Synchronous AM S/N Ratio | 60 dB rms minimum (>70 dB typical) below equivalent 100% amplitude modulation @ 400 Hz with 75 uS de-emphasis and 400 Hz highpass filter (FM deviation ±75 KHz by a 1 KHz sine wave). Measured at wideband input |
| RF Harmonic and Spurious Suppression | Meets or exceeds ETSI Requirements |
| VSWR Operation | Up to 1.5:1. User adjustable proportional foldback threshold from 1.3-1.5:1 (except 3.5K, 1.3:1 max). Continued operation (with foldback) up to infinite VSWR or 4 strike shut down at 3:1 VSWR is user selectable Protected against sudden short and open circuit conditions with mute to remove sustained arcing conditions, at all phase angles. |
| Environmental | |
| Altitude | 15,000 Ft. 3,000 (4,572m) AMSL |
| Ambient Temperature Range | 0 to +45° C Inlet air temperature must not exceed 45° centigrade at sea level, de-rated at 2° C per 1000 ft (300 m) AMSL |
| Humidity | 95%, non-condensing |
| Stereo Generator Performance (AES or Analog inputs) | |
| Modes | Selectable: Stereo, Mono L+R, Mono L, and Mono R |
| Pre-emphasis | Selectable 0, 25, 50, or 75 microseconds |
| Audio Low Pass Filter | Selectable, 15 kHz, 17 kHz, or BYPASS |
| Stereo Pilot Tone | 19 kHz ± 0.1 Hz; injection adjustable injection level and phase shift |
| 38 kHz, 57 kHz, 76 kHz, 95 kHz Suppression | >70 dB below ±75 kHz deviation |
| Stereo Separation | >80 dB AES, >75 dB analog 10 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Dynamic Stereo Separation | >72 dB 10 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Stereo Amplitude Response | ±0.03 dB 10 Hz to 15 kHz referenced to selected pre-emphasis curve |
| Stereo Signal to Noise Ratio | >90 dB AES, 86 dB analog below 100% modulation at 400 Hz; measured in a 10 Hz to 15 kHz bandwidth with 75 µs de-emphasis and DIN “A” weighting |
| Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.03% THD+N, 10 Hz to 15 kHz, with 75 us de-emphasis |
| Stereo Intermodulation Distortion (L or R) | CCIF: 0.05% (14/15 kHz 1:1) SMPTE: 0.02% (60/7000 Hz 1:1) |
| Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) | <0.05% (2.96 kHz square wave/14 kHz sine wave) |
| Linear Crosstalk | >70 dB below 100% modulation reference. (AES3 Input); L+R to L-R or L-R to L+R due to amplitude and phase matching of L&R channels (20 Hz-15 kHz) |
| Non-Linear Crosstalk | >70 dB below 100% modulation reference; L+R to L-R or L-R to L+R due to distortion products |
| Audio Overshoot | Less than 0.16 dB |
| Mono Performance (AES3 or analog input) | |
| Pre-emphasis | Selectable 0, 25, 50 or 75 microseconds |
| FM Mono Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >94 dB below 100% modulation at 400 Hz; measured in a 22 Hz to 22 kHz bandwidth with 75 µs de-emphasis and DIN “A” weighting |
| Amplitude Response | <±0.02 dB, 10 Hz to 15 kHz referenced to selected pre-emphasis curve |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.01% AES input, 0.02% analog input THD+N, 10 Hz to 15 kHz, with 75 us de-emphasis |
| Intermodulation Distortion | CCIF: <0.03% (14/15 kHz 1:1) SMPTE: <0.03% (60/7000 Hz 1:1) |
| Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) | <0.03% (2.96 kHz square wave/14 kHz sine wave) |
| Wideband Analog Input Performance | |
| FM Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >94 dB below 100% modulation at 400 Hz; measured in a 22 Hz to 22 kHz bandwidth with 75 µs de-emphasis and DIN “A” weighting |
| Amplitude Response | <±0.03 dB 5 Hz to 53 kHz <±0.2 dB, 53 to 100 kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <.008% THD+N over stereo sub band (5 Hz to 53 kHz) with 75 µs de-emphasis |
| Intermodulation Distortion | CCIF: <0.02% (14/15 kHz, Ratio 1:1) SMPTE: <0.02% (60/7000 Hz, Ratio 1:1) |
| Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) | <0.02% (2.96 kHz square wave/14 kHz sinewave modulation) |
| Slew Rate | 11.8 V/us - symmetrical |
| Phase Response Variation | ±0.1° from linear phase, 20 Hz to 53 kHz |
| Group Delay Variation | ±5 ns, 20 Hz to 53 kHz, ±30 ns, 53 kHz to 100 kHz |
| External SCA/RBDS Performance Based on External Generator | |
| SCA Format | Externally generated, analog FM subcarriers in the range 53 to 99 kHz |
| Sub-band Amplitude Response | ±0.5 dB, 40 to 100 kHz; highpass filtered |
| SCA Channel FM Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB below ±6 kHz subcarrier deviation at 400 Hz with 150 µS de-emphasis |
| Harmonic Distortion | Less than 0.5% in audio passband of SCA generator |
| Intermodulation Distortion | SMPTE (60 and 7000 Hz, 1:1): 0.5% or less, no pre/de-emphasis, SCA generator lowpass filter bypassed |
| Crosstalk, SCA to Stereo | 80 dB below 100% modulation, L or R channel with 75 us de-emphasis |
| Crosstalk, Stereo to SCA | 80 dB below 100% modulation referenced to ±6 kHz deviation and 150 us de-emphasis |
| Crosstalk, SCA to SCA | 80 dB below 100% modulation (referenced to ± 6kHz deviation and 150 us de-emphasis per channel |
| SCA Injection | 67 kHz at 1.5 Vpp for 10% |
| Program Inputs | |
| All program inputs are silence detecting with adjustable auto-switching and switch-back | |
| Audio Inputs - Digital | 2 AES3 XLR 110 ohms balanced Range -15 dBfs to 0 dBfs , Up to 196 kb/s, 16, 24, 32 bits |
| Audio Inputs - Analog | 1 Analog L/R, XLR, 10 K/600 ohms balanced Range 0 dBu to +15 dBu max |
| Analog MPX/Composite | 2 BNC Analog floating-unbalanced 10 K/50 ohms Range -6 dBu to +17 dBu max |
| AES192 Digital MPX/Composite | 2 AES3 XLR (shared with AES audio) 110 ohms balanced Range -15 dBfs to 0 dBfs, 196 kb/s composite/MPX on L or R channels |
| External SCA / RDS | 2 BNC, unbalanced 10 K ohms, 1.5 V nominal 4 V maximum |
| Internal RDS Generator | Internal Static RDS/RBDS generator Supports fields: TP, PI, PS, PTY, RT and 6 AF channels |
| Reference I/O | |
| External 10 MHz Clock Input | BNC female, unbalanced, 50 ohms, -10 dBm to +10 dBm |
| External 1 PPS Clock Input | BNC female, unbalanced, 50 ohms, TTL level |
| GPS antenna input w/ Internal GPS Option | +3 V or +5 30 ma SMA female |
| 10 MHz Clock Output w/ Internal GPS Option | BNC female, unbalanced, 50 ohms, 0 dBm |
| 1 PPS Clock Output w/ Internal GPS Option | BNC female, unbalanced, 50 ohms, TTL level |
| RF Sample outputs | 2 SMA. 1 front panel and 1 rear -53 dBc, post harmonic filter |
| 19 kHz Pilot Sync Output | BNC female, unbalanced, 50 ohms resistive, sinewave, phase adjustable, AC coupled, 4.5 V pk-pk nominal, unterminated |
| Remote Control I/O | |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 RJ-45 100 Mb Ethernet/IP ports 1 front panel with DHCP server and fixed IP address for maintenance access 1 rear panel with static or dynamic IP address for LAN/WAN access to Web GUI and SNMP |
| Parallel GPI/O | DB25-female standard remote control GPI/O with 4 user selectable command inputs and status outputs Active-low, 5v 100 ma |
| Exciter Interface | DB15-female direct interface control for power amplifier |
| Internal Options | |
| GPS Receiver Option | Internal receiver for both GPS and GLONASS is available as an optional “plug-in” to the modulator board provides GPS derived precision discipline of the carrier and stereo pilot frequencies for HD Radio and SFN operation. Disciplined 10 MHz and 1pps outputs provided on BNC female connectors on the rear panel for referencing external devices such as SynchroCast and HD Radio Exporter. Supplied GPS kit includes GPS antenna with TNC connector, 50' RG-223 double shielded cable, hardware and instructions for field installation standard. Longer cable lengths and high gain antenna available optionally |
| Orban 5500 Audio Processor | Orban Optimod 5500 FM processor board available as an optional “plug-in” to the modulator board providing 5-band and 2-band audio compression limiting, AGC, 15 kHz low pass filter, and user selectable pre-limiter 0, 50 and 75 usec pre-emphasis selection, for minimizing audio overshoots |
| Optional Expansion Boards | |
| General | Provisions for up to 2 simultaneously implemented optional accessory 80 pin expansion cards on the modulator board |
| Gen 4HD Radio™ Exgine | Upgrade to HD Radio™ digital modulation. Internal expansion board provides hybrid crest factor reduction, linear and real-time non-linear adaptive pre-correction (RTAC™), RF spectrum analyser display, asymetrical sideband control and modulation error ratio (MER) monitoring via the Web GUI |
| Compliance/Standards | RoHS 2002/95/EC R&TTE 1999/5/EC ETSI EN 60215 (Safety) ETSI EN 302 018 (ERM) ETSI EN 300 384 (Radio) FCC Part 73 (LPFM Type Acceptance) Industry Canada (IC) Russia GOST Brazil ANATEL CE Marked |
