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    ITS6000 HAR Transmitter    
 

Standard on Versions 6010 & 6020

Housed in a handsome, pad-mounted aluminum cabinet, the ITS6000 Transmitter System is packaged complete with a transmitter, digital message programmer, power distribution and environmental control. The system is protected by high capacity power and telephone surge arrestors. With loss of 120-VAC primary power, the ITS6000 Transmitter System continues full broadcast operation for more than four days on rechargeable batteries with automatic system reset when power is restored. Remote transmitter power and broadcast-monitoring control are included with the system.

 
 
Specifications

Transmitter

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0-10 watt operation, internal components rated to 3 times operating wattage, minimum.

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Continuously adjustable power control.

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Class D amplifier and 2 output devices for high efficiency.

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24V-48V DC, fully regulated.

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Defeatable LED operation.

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Internal LED wattmeter.

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Built-in audio compander processing with LED audio level meter. 

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530 to 1710 kHz AM frequency range.

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Synthesized frequency selection.

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Tune-able series output filter.

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Single circuit-board design. 

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Slim-line design: 7.5 inches high by 17 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep and 4 pounds weight with exterior cabinet controls, indicators and contacts, all on a single panel.

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External audio, power control and synchronized inputs.

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External contacts to control power on/off and monitor audio. 

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External PL259 UHF style RF output and 1/4-inch audio headphone output driven by detector circuit to provide positive modulation indication.

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Rack, panel and shelf mountable cabinet.

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FCC type-accepted for Travelers Information Service in 1999.

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Certified for US Military use.

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Mean time between failure: in excess of 60 years.

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Estimated product life: in excess of 30 years.

Security Enclosure

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NEMA3R grade, gasketed, with dual doors, aluminum frame and sheeting. Removable rack cage.

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Cabinet footprint: 66.75 inches high by 24.25 inches wide by 32.75 inches deep; 23-inch doors open 90 degrees, front and back.

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332/334 signal cabinet style. Dual internal locks and locking handles.

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Fan/vent/filter, thermostatically controlled.

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AC power service panel and ground bus.

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Cabinet lights activate/deactivate with door opening/closure.

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Gasketed base, ready for pad mounting. All shelves, brackets and hardware for rack mounting, bolts for cabinet installation.

Surge Arrestors

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Power surge arrestor: 30 KAmps max - fewer than 1 nS.

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Telephone line arrestor: 10 KAmps max - fewer than 2.5 nS.

Power

115VAC/220VAC.

Utilities Required

110VAC, phase/50/60 Hz, less than 1 amp AC operating current, 4 amp maximum AC charging current (20A breaker, non-GFI circuit). Standard business telephone line (“central office” type, shielded).

Integrated Power System & External Battery Backup

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22A/24V DC regulated power supply/battery charger.

* LED charge indicators.
* Digital voltmeter/ammeter.
* Operational status indicators.
* Breakers for AC input, battery output.
* Automatic low-voltage battery and load disconnect, thermal shutdown and recovery, current-limiting and over-voltage protection.
* 110 or 220 volts AC.
* Accommodates redundant parallel module for auto switchover if main unit fails.
* Chassis size: rack mount, 2 rack units height.
 

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4 sealed AGM batteries, 158 AH @ 24VDC, yielding 4 days of operating time.

Test Equipment

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SX200 Wattmeter/SWR Meter with forward, reflected and SWR settings, 200-watt power capacity, lighted dial, UHF connectors.

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Operates in-line.

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Functions to allow precision tuning of antenna on setup, and troubleshooting once station is operational.

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Size and weight: 6 inches by 4.6 inches by 2.5 inches; 1.2 pounds.

Instructions

Installation, operation, maintenance manual with illustrated instructions.

 

System Details
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  This page was last updated on May 05, 2008.  
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