RDS Encoder Silver

High quality and spectral purity


All of our RDS encoders use surface-mount components and multi-layer circuit boards with a large ground plane. This enables us to keep high frequency signal paths very short, and provides inherent shielding. The result is measurably better performance than other types of construction. All our encoders construct their data digitally, using Wavelet technology at a sample rate of 912 kHz.

This prevents any possibility of spurious signals affecting audio quality. Unlike some competing units, modulation of the data onto your composite signal is also in the digital domain for purity and freedom from interference. There are no analog pass band filters, so there’s no possibility of drifting or degradation of the audio signal.


Reliable


Audemat products are designed for continuous on air operation and are known for their reliability. All of our RDS encoders feature solid state memory and have no moving parts. Configuration is retained through power outages. Every setting is controlled through software: there are no potentiometers or trimmer capacitors to age or need realignment. The FMB80 also includes a separate decoding system so you can monitor the integrity of your RDS signal and keeps a downloadable log to aid in troubleshooting and maintenance.

The FMB series comes with a 2 year warranty and the Silver RDS has a 1 year warranty.


RDS ENCODER SPECIFICATIONS

RDS/RBDS subcarrier
Level  
Digital configuration from -60dB to 0dB - 1 dB step (from 1 to 3200mVpp - 1mV step)
Spectrum
 Complies with CENELEC EN50067 standard (-96dB)
RDS/RBDS parameters
Static PI, PS, TP, TA, MS, PTY, DI, AF, Radio Text
Scrolling PS Text (where permitted)


COMMUNICATIONS

Serial communication ports
 1 RS232 port on rear panel (COM0)
Communication protocols ASCII, UECP (limited)


HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

Power requirements 115/230VAC 50/60Hz, IEC connector
Dimensions (W x H x D) 19" x 1U x 180mm
Security Access codes

 

I/O


  
RDS signal input and output
Unbalanced, BNC connector
Synchronisation    
Automatic synchronisation with detected pilot signal, or uses internal clock
Phase    
Configurable digitally
Bypass feature    
Retransmission of the MPX input signal to the RDS output



All of our RDS/RBDS encoders:


  • Include a high quality power supply.
  • Can synchronize to an external 19 kHz source or automatically switch to an internal clock.
  • Can adjust the injection level via software even by sending a remote command.

NO POTENTIOMETER!


  • Can vary the injection level from 1 to 3199 mV in 1mV steps.
  • Can adjust the phase of the subcarrier vs. the 19 kHz signal 
  • Can turn the RDS/RBDS SCA off and on remotely via an ASCII command.
  • Can be configured for bypass mode or loop-through operation (FMB10 and FMB80)