Avalon RF TX518, User'S Manual & Operating Manual

Page 1: ...nc 344 Coogan Way El Cajon CA 92020 Phone 619 401 1967 Fax 619 401 1971 Email sales avalonrf com TX518 TX523 TX530 L Band Video Transmitters User s Guide Operating Manual REV A 15 Aug 2007 http www av...

Page 2: ...cer and or other diseases The FCC has issued guidelines to determine the safe distance of a transmitting antenna from the human body to limit absorption to safe levels Please follow the instructions g...

Page 3: ...tputs 4 2 Specifications 5 User Interface 5 Setup 5 Electrical Interface 6 Table 2 Current Consumption 6 Table 3 Power Output 7 Interconnecting 9 Figure B DB 15 9 Mounting 10 Mechanical Data 11 Enviro...

Page 4: ...FM modulated transmitter with a tuning range that is model dependent See table below for frequency ranges Model Frequency Range TX5XX 00 900 1100 MHz TX5XX 01 1100 1300 MHz TX5XX 02 1300 1600 MHz TX5...

Page 5: ...llowing features A single broadcast quality video channel with no delay One Two optional broadcast quality audio channel s Optional features each ordered individually Two way Wireless Data Link WDL to...

Page 6: ...n Antenna Bottom View Broadcast 4 Power Video Input see Figure C 5 Data Input see Figures F 6 Video Input see Figure D 7 Audio Input see Figure E Bottom View Security 8 Power Video Input see Figure B...

Page 7: ...preset subcarrier frequency is 6 5MHz but can be factory programmed to any frequency from 5MHz to 7 5MHz The subcarrier s is synthesized 1 3 Talk Back Audio Channel optional The talk back audio channe...

Page 8: ...applicable for WDL ii Red when the transmitter is on air c Hands Free Back Channel optional This option allows the receiver operator to communicate with the transmitter operator via a headset that in...

Page 9: ...523 350mA TX530 450mA Table 2 Current Consumption Video Presence detection circuitry will turn off the power amplifier if no video is detected This conserves power considerably and reduces the RF outp...

Page 10: ...50 ohm female SMA receptacle b The RF output power is as follows Model Output Power TX518 70mW at VSWR of 1 5 1 TX523 200mW at VSWR of 1 5 1 TX530 900mW at VSWR of 1 5 1 Table 3 Power Output 2 3 8 Wi...

Page 11: ...AVALON RF INC Page 8 TX500 Series User s Guide Operating Manual These analog inputs maximum of 3 have a 1M ohm input impedance and a sampling rate of 500Hz Resolution is 8 bit...

Page 12: ...DB15 Pin Function Pin Function 1 Power Input 9Vdc to 16Vdc 9 Signal Ground 2 Video Input 10 Telemetry 1 Input 3 Video Return Ground 11 Alarm Motion Sensor Input 4 Audio 1 Input 12 RS 485 I O A 5 Micro...

Page 13: ...able s b Clip on Avalon RF offers a clip on kit This method is recommended when only one or two interfaces are in use Not practical for TX523 and TX530 c Velcro to a flat surface Using Velcro to secur...

Page 14: ...TX500 Series User s Guide Operating Manual 2 5 2 Mechanical Data a Size 3 07 x 1 73 x 1 0 see Figure G 78mm x 44mm x 25 4mm b Weight 5 6 oz 158 gram c Shipping weight 32 oz 900 gram Figure G TX500 Ser...

Page 15: ...onmental conditions 2 6 1 Operating temperature 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C 2 6 2 Storage temperature 13 to 150 F 25 to 65 C 2 6 3 Vibration 1 5G from 10Hz to 2KHz sine wave 3 axis 2 6 4 Shock 15G 25msec ha...

Page 16: ...e is observed switch over to another channel b On Off switch 3 2 The wireless data link is a secondary utility link that is used to transfer data voice in the reverse direction and some alarms telemet...

Page 17: ...applications need a different placement As an example to transmit between floors in a high rise building the transmit receive antennas can be small directional high gain panel antennas mounted horizon...

Page 18: ...with the extender cable it SHALL be the user s responsibility to ensure the above minimum distance from any human being Avalon RF will help advise you if necessary If the antenna you received is not...

Page 19: ...dependent Freq range FM modulated O P of 200mW TX530 XX Model dependent Freq range FM modulated O P of 900mW All units come with the following standard accessories 4 1 1 Omni directional whip antenna...

Page 20: ...TX500 Series User s Guide Operating Manual 4 2 Options 4 2 1 Option 11 Wireless Data Link WDL Includes an AX502 omni directional whip antenna with MCX connector 4 2 2 Option 31 Talk back audio channe...

Page 21: ...k local regulations for compliance before ordering The choice of a particular antenna is dictated by transmitter power consumption the application environment physical size constraints governing local...

Page 22: ...able must be used we recommend a low loss cable like the LMR240 or LMR400 or equivalent 4 3 3 Battery packs a BAT80 14 4V 80WH Li Ion battery pack with charger and power cable to transmitter will run...

Page 23: ...est the replacement part Warranty covers parts and labor The warranty period is assumed to be 1 year unless otherwise specified on invoice The warranty does not cover failure due to acts of God failur...