SWITCHING CONSOLE KELTRON

Introduction
This switching console has been specially designed for broadcast applications keeping in view the necessity for high reliability and continuous operation. The design of this Console has been evolved after close interaction between the P&D Unit of AIR, ER & DC and M/s. Keltron.

Configuration
Keltron Switching Console X062A consists of 6 (expandable to 8) high level Input modules, 2 (expandable to 4) output modules, one Monitoring module and one talk back module. Besides, there is Vu meter panel as a part of the Console. The power supply unit for the console is, however, a separate rack mounted unit as in the case of Announcer console. 8W Monitoring Amplifier is also accommodated in the power supply unit as a plug-in module.

Technical Parameters
Programme Inputs No. of Channels 6 (Expandable to 8) 4 Channels with direct Programme sources as input (Expandable to 6) 2 Channels will be fed from a remote programme selector source. 0dBu (Nominal) 20 dBu (Maximum) 600 ohms (Balanced)

Level Impedance Programme Outputs No. of Channels.

2 (Expandable to 4)

Induction Course (Radio) Level Impedance Auxiliary Outputs No. of channels Impedance Level Frequency Response Distortion (THD) 4 per Master output channel 600 Ohms (Balanced) + 0 dBm (Nominal) + 14 dBm (maximum) + 1 dB (40 kHz to 15 kHz) 0.1% at 1 kHz (Nominal Level) 0.5% (40 Hz to 15 kHz) at Maximum output level. Better than 80 dB (22 Hz 22 kHz). 60 dB at 1 kHz (Between input channel to input channel or master output channel to master output channel). 500 mW for PFL monitor channel on console speaker, 8 watts for main monitor channel on external loudspeaker. THD 1% (40 Hz to 15 kHz). + 4 dBu (Nominal) + (20B dBu (Maximum). 50 Ohms/500 Ohms (Balanced)

Signal to Noise Ratio (at master output). Cross Talk

Monitor Amplifier

Facilities
The facilities provided on the Console are given in the attached sheets describing its various modules. The view meter panel has facilities similar to those in the Announcer Console.

Special Features
This Console also has the special features almost the same as in the Announcer Console. Its Output module contains switchable limiter with adjustable threshold and release time. A gain reduction LED type meter indication is also provided.

Functions and Operations

Input Module Line signals which are fed to the Input Modules reach the line amplifier through the back panel XLR connectors and come to the Audio Distribution Amplifier (ADA) after proper STI(T) Publication 72 004/IC(Radio)/2004

Switching Console Keltron amplification. The oscillator test signal can be selected using OSC ON provided on the lines. switch

Two of the input modules (Input channel 1 & 8) receive signals from the Remote Selector Modules kept adjacent to these modules. The remote selector selects one out of eight programs connected to its input through the back panel terminals. The output from the ADA is fed to the channel fader. The post feds signal is again amplified to the required level and forms the main channel output. The prefade signal is fed to the Monitor Module for PFL monitoring using the PFL ON switch. The prefade and postfade signals are also OR ed and fed to the overload indicator circuit which gives an LED indication for overload, scanning the full signal path. This module also gives the DC control voltages for routing the signals to Master 1,2,3 & 4 Output channels. The input Module also contains the hardware for the channel ON indicator LED which lights when the fader is faded IN from the OFF position. This module also has a ON AIR LED mounted above the CH:ON LED which is lighted when the channel fader is faded IN with proper routing and the corresponding Master channel fader is also ON. This module also gives a DC signal for ON AIR LOGIC output which is meant for further routing to Announcers Console for lighting of ON AIR indicator and actuation of the ON AIR relay. Other Input channels have functions similar to Input channel. The main channel outputs from the Input channels 1 to 8 are connected to the corresponding signal inputs of Master Output channels 1,2,3 & 4. The signals can be routed to either one or all of the Master channels using the routing switches on the Input Modules.

Output Module
The output of the mixer stage is fed to the input of the Limiter. The output of the Limiter varies linearly with the input till the threshold level and it remains constant at the threshold setting. A three position rotary switch is used to control the threshold setting of 9 dB, 12 dB and 15 dB. A gain reduction meter indicates the reduction in gain effected by the limiter. The limiter can be switched IN or OUT of the signal path using the LIMITER ON switch provided on the output module. The output of this selector goes to the channel fader. The postfade signal is fed to the Line Amplifier which amplifies the signal to the required level and feeds the output transformer, the secondary of which is connected to the main channel output socket (XLR connector on the back panel). Besides the main channel output this module gives the auxiliary outputs (four outputs per channel). This module also provides the prefade and postfade monitor output signals for the purpose of monitoring. The PFL monitor signal can be switched on using the PFL ON switch on the module. The overload indicator circuit provides LED indication sensing the prefade and postfade signals. The VU meter drive signal is derived from the main output signal. The VU ATTN switch provides 10 dB attenuation for the VU meter signal. The channel ON indicator LED of this module becomes ON when the fader is faded IN from the OFF position. STI(T) Publication 73 004/IC(Radio)/2004

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The Master 2 Output Module is similar in function to the Master 1 Output Module. Provision is given for expanding the console by adding two more output Modules (master 3 & 4) which are similar in function to the Master 1 Module.

Monitor Module
The Monitor Module of the console contains the hardware for selection and monitoring of different signals of the console. The Monitor Module has two separate channels, one for monitoring the PFL channel and the other for monitoring the main channel. The PFL monitoring is effected by a mix bus which takes all the Input channel and Output channel PFL signals. Any of these signals can be selected for monitoring using the PFL ON switch provided on the corresponding modules. The output of the PFL monitor mixer is fed to the PFL level control. The signal from the level control goes to the PFL amplifier through the PFL OFF control which can be used to switch off the PFL monitor channel. This status will as indicated on the VU meter panel by a red flashing LED designated as PFL OFF. This facility can be used for defeating the DIM control which attenuates the Master monitor channel by sensing the presence of signal in the PFL channel when monitoring the Master Monitor Channel. The input to the headphone amplifier is taken prior to this control so as to enable the continuous monitoring even under the PFL OFF condition. The talk back signal is mixed along with the level controlled PFL signal and is available for monitoring on the PFL monitor amplifier. The main monitor channel is built around a 8 x 1 program selector which selects the signal for monitoring from EXT:1, EXT:2, EXT:3, MASTER 1,MASTER 2, MASTER 3, MASTER 4, and PFL signal. Any one of the above signal can be selected using the program selector push button switch on the Monitor Module. The output from this selector is fed to the main monitor level control. The signal from the level control goes to the main monitor amplifier through the DIM control. The DIM control attenuates the main monitor channel signal by 20 dB when signal is present on the PFL channel or when the PRESS TO SPEAK switch is pressed to as to enable clear monitoring of PFL signal and talkback signal. The Monitor Module also gives the signal for driving the monitor VU meter. This signal is routed from the top of the main monitor channel level control and is not affected by the DIM control. The level of any signal selected by the 8 x 1 program selector can be monitored on this VU meter.

Talkback Module
The talkback Module of the console houses the hardware for to and fro talk back signal processing, signal senses and the test oscillator. The output from the talk back microphone is fed to the microphone pre-amplifier, the gain of which can be varied using the TB SEND level control. The output of the preamplifier is fed to the TB signal distributor through a PRESS TO SPEAK switch, gating circuit, buffer amplifier and an ADA. The PRESS TO SPEAK switch is used to enable the TB mic. The talkback signal can be routed to any one of the eight destination using STI(T) Publication 74 004/IC(Radio)/2004

Switching Console Keltron the 8 x 1 push button selector switch provided on the Talkback Module. The output of the TB signal distributor is terminated on the back panel of the console. The oscillator circuit of the module provides 0 dBu signal required for testing the line inputs of the Input channels. The input signal is directly fed through the mother board to the oscillator injection points of the Input/Output Modules. Besides this, the high level signal is also available at the back panel XLR connector for external use. There are two signal sensor circuits in the Talk back module. One is used for sensing the coming TB signal and lights the TB CALLING indicator provides on the VU meter panel. The other signal sensor senses the presence of any signal on the PFL channel and the actuation of the PRESS TO SPEAK switch and switches on the 20 dB attenuator inside the monitor module which dims the main monitor channel output by 20 dB for clear listening of the PFL/talk back signals.

Indicators
The different type of indicators provided on the console are given below. PFL OFF This indicator (blinking type) becomes ON when the PFL monitor channel is switched OFF using the PFL OFF switch. TB CALLING This indicator (blinking type) becomes ON when there is any signal present on the talk back input port. OSC ON This indicator (blinking type) becomes ON when any of the input/output Module is in the oscillator mode. SUPPLY STATUS This indicator shows the status of the Power Supply unit. This indicator will be steady when all the supply rails are normal and it will start blinking when there is fault in any one of the supply rails. ALIGNMENT AND TEST The Switching Consoles (X062A) is provided with a built in oscillator in the Talkback Module. This signal can be used for calibration/line-up check of the console after installation. Switch ON the console. Note that the SUPPLY STATUS LED is ON. Switch ON the oscillator using the OSC ON switch in the Talkback Module. Keep the faders of Output channel 1 and 2 at 0 dB position. A 600 ohms termination should be given to the oscillator output XLR connector for proper calibration. Now press the OSC.ON switch STI(T) Publication 75 004/IC(Radio)/2004

Induction Course (Radio) of the input channel. The oscillator ON LED on the VU meter panel will now start blinking. Keep the line gain at 0 dBu position. Switch ON the routing switches for Master 1 and Master 2. now fade IN channel 1 and keep the fader at 0 dB position. Note the reading on the VU meter for Master 1 and 2. it should be 0 VU + 1 VU. Select a program on the Master monitor channel using the 8 x 1 program selector on the Monitor Module. Since signal is available in Master 1 and Master 2 Modules selection of either will give a signal for monitoring. Adjust the Master monitor level control for optimum listening level. Also verify the headphone monitoring facility by plugging in a headphone to the sockets provided on the Monitor Module. Now press the PFL switch for Input channel 1. Increase the PFL level control on the Monitor module for optimum monitoring level. Now the DIM indicator LED on the Monitor channel strip will become ON and the level of master monitor channel will come down by 20 dB. Switch OFF PFL button for Input channel 1 and test the PFL for Master 1 and Master 2 one by one. In this condition if the PFL OFF switch on monitor module is switched ON the master monitor channel level will be restored back and the DIM LED will also become OFF. Select monitor mode for the 2nd VU meter using the MASTER/MONITOR selector switch on the VU meter panel. Note the readings for PFL/MASTER 1 and MASTER 2. All these readings should be 6 VU + VU. Repeat the Line input and PFL checks for all the Input Modules one by one. Fader and routing switches of only the channel under test should be ON, other Input channel faders and routing switches should be OFF, Now keep all the Input channel faders and routing switches in OFF position and feed the oscillator signal directly into the Output Module using the oscillator button on the Output channel strip. Again note the VU readings. It should be 0VU + 1 VU. Press the PRESS TO SPEAK switch in the Talkback Module and speak into the TB mic. Increase the TB SEND level and note that the small VU meter on the channel strip shows 0VU for normal speech level. The above checks/measurements verifies the main functions of the console.

24 V POWER SUPPLY UNIT

General Information The Power Supply operates at 230 V + 10 AC input and delivers floating DC output voltage of 24 V + 0.5 V (PCB settable) 5 A with Fold Back current limiting circuitry set to trip at around 5.8 A ; short circuit protection is therefore inherent having short circuit current of about 0.5 A. over voltage protection is provided using SCR type Crowbar circuit whose trip point is set at about 25.5 volts ; this arrangement protects voltage sensitive loads getting more voltages than the trip level, by shorting the output through SCR Crowbar. POWER ON indicator is provided on the front panel where as output terminations are provided for DC ON and OVER VOLTAGE for remote indicators. In order to obtain STI(T) Publication 76 004/IC(Radio)/2004

Switching Console Keltron the regulations right at the remote load location REMOTE SENSING facility is also provided ; while using this facility shorting links on the front panel should be removed otherwise these links should be firmly tight in their position.

Performance
Load Regulation Line Regulation Ripple and Noise Transient Recovery time Efficiency Operating Temperature + 0.02% from NO load to FULL load. + 0.02%. For Input Line variation of + 10%. 2 m V rms/10 mV, under full load Conditions (peak to peak) 80 Micro second. 55% at nominal Input 0 to 50 Degree Centigrade at full rated capacity.

Features
Protection-Current Fully protected against over-loads and short circuits by highly reliable and retraceable non-latching fold back type current limiting circuitry. Crowbar type over voltage protection, factory set to trip at about 25.5 V. POWER ON Red LED indicator provided on front panel ; provision for connecting DC ON and CROWBAR TRIP LEDs at remote location points. Separate Barrier Terminal blocks to solder wires for AC Input, DC output sense and LED indicators. Separate Load/Sense Terminals to compensate for lead wire drop up to about 0.3 Volts in remote sensing, with OPEN SENSE protection.

Protection-Voltage Indicators

Terminations

Remote Sensing

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Fig. 1 Switching Console (Model x062A) STI(T) Publication 78 004/IC(Radio)/2004

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Fig. 2 Switching Console Keltron (Model x062A) Level Diagram

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