ITEL RDX-M

Digital MPX Changeover, RDS recoder

An automatic MPX change-over system with RDS recoding. This fully digital switching device handles two MPX signals with three adjustable MPX outputs. It features advanced connectivity, a color TFT display, and a web interface.

ITEL Digital MPX Changeover, RDS recoder

Art. RDX-M

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The device is an automatic changeover system between 2 composite MPX inputs and 3 MPX outputs.
The continuous analysis of the input signals allows us to establish which input to broadcast. The exchange takes place for various parameters detected, based on the audio level, quality of the RDS signal, the PI code, S/N ratio, or the noise coming from the MPX backbone. Each parameter can be activated or deactivated with the respective configuration of the minimum threshold values.

Checking the status of RDX-M is simple, via GPIO port, via LAN connection you can configure the sending of mail or monitor the device in SNMP, access remotely, and control the entire device with the web page, where it is also possible to update the software when new versions are released.

All the exchange and RDS coder settings are also accessible from the front panel with Knob and Display, this allows rapid access to maintenance technicians in the event of an intervention, even without the use of the PC. Via the front USB port you can export the configuration and list of events to a Pendrive for saving or consultation from a PC, import configurations and settings for quicker serial configuration.

A unique feature is the possibility of recoding the RDS signal, possibly already present in the incoming MPX signal, and reinserting the internally generated RDS signal onto this.
This allows you to replace only alternative frequencies in an RDS signal that carries other dynamic services, such as Radiotext / Radiotext+, PS, TA, or TMC, and therefore not lose them.

MPX input
2 BNCs with 10Kohm impedance
Accepted level 0dBm (2.2Vpp / 775mVRMS)

MPX output
3 BNCs for buffered and independent outputs
Output level adjustable from -6db to +6db in 0.25db steps
Automatic bypass system to switch the outputs to the selected MPX input in case of failure or mains failure.

RDS encoder
Internal time base or linked, via filter and PLL made in DSP, to the pilot tone of the incoming MPX signal.
Generation of blocks 0A, 2A
24 definable PS texts
24 definable Radiotext texts
AF in A mode or 25 tables for B mode
RDS subcarrier injection level 2KHz-12KHz

Remote control and connectivity
GPIO port for monitoring, exchange control and alarms
SNMP and sending Email
Ethernet TCP/IP web interface

User interface
Color TFT display
Front knob for menu navigation and parameter setting
LED for indication: Power supply ok, channel attention message, Alarm fault, device running (RUN)

Power Supply
100 - 240VAC 50/60Hz
18/32VDC

Physical dimensions
1 19" Rack unit
44mm x 483mm x 320mm
Weight 4.5Kg