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INTRODUCTION
Exciter type SU-115 generates FM signals in the frequency range 87.5 to 108 MHz in steps
of 10 kHz. Its normal RF output power is 10 Watt. However, output power of 30 MW or 1 W
can also be obtained with the help of internal links and switches.
A simplified Block Diagram of the Exciter is shown in given fig. 1. L and R audio signals are
fed to stereo coder card. These are pre-emphasised as per 50 u sec Pre-Emphasis curve.
The pre-Emphasis can be switched OFF if required with the help of a switch provided on the
front panel. These signals are then stereo encoded. Output of stereo coder cord is a
multiplexed (MPX) signal which modulates the RF signal generated in the VCO. The
modulated output is passed through a PIN diode regulator and then amplified in three stages
to get an output of 10 W. Harmonics are removed by 110 MHz Low Pass Filter. The
Directional coupler senses are forward and reflected voltages which are processed in
Comparison & Logic circuits. Automatic level control (ALC) circuit stabilizes the output
power of the Exciter under adverse operating conditions of mismatch (VSWR > 1.5),
temperature and power supply variations.

SUB-UNITS
The main sub-units of the Exciter are :S.No.

Sub-Unit

R & S PART No.

1.

Display Board 1 & 2

674.0345

2.

Input Board

674.0316

3.

Stereo Coder

674.0216

4.

Power Supply & AF Section

674.0574

5.

Synthesiser

594.2059

6.

Filter Board

674.0597

7.

10 Watt Output Stage

674.0451

8.

28 V Regulator Board

674.0716

Physical layout of these sub-units is shown in Fig. 2.

Functional block diagram of the Exciter is shown in Fig.3.
After proper impedance matching, the L & R audio signals are controlled by BCD switches
provided on the front panel. In mono operation, the audio signal on the left channel is
amplified to a level of +6 dBm and taken to the front panel through Display Board 2. Here
fine adjustment of level by + 0.5 dB is possible. The signal is then pressed through a 15 kHz
Low Pass Filter in the Power Supply and AF section to suppress the 19 kHz Pilot Tone and
the (L-R) signal.

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For stereo operation, the L and R signals available at the output of Input Board are fed to
two identical circuits in the stereo coder unit. Here Pre-emphasis is introduced which can be
switched ON or OFF from the front panel. There stereo or multiplexed (MPX) signal is fed to
a summing amplifier to which pilot tone (19 kHz) is added. SCA and traffic signals can also
be added here if desired. The summed output is fed to a MPX Low Pass Filter which
suppresses the harmonics of the 38 kHz sub-carrier.
The MPX signal is amplified to a level of +6 dBm. The audio level (mono or stereo) going
into the synthesizer is sampled and applied to a peak detector for metering of DEVIATION (
f) on the front panel. L and R audio levels and pilot level are also metered. Output of the
synthesizer is FM signal. The modulated signal is amplified to a level of about 2 V and fed to
the Filter Board which consist of

1 W RF Amplifier stage.
Switching Facilities for getting three output powers of 30 mW, 1 w and 10 W.
Output filter.
Directional coupler

The 10 watt amplifier is a separate stage mounted behind the front panel. Its heat sink is
visible on the front side and is convection cooled. The 10 watt output is taken out at the 50
ohms connector at the rear.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.

No manual adjustments are required during normal operation.

2.

Functions of front-panel controls and displays are shown in fig. 4 (a) & (b) and pin
assignments of rear panel in fig. 5.

3.

The output power of the transmitter can be set with level adjuster (12) on the front
panel. If the set value exceeds the internally set threshold value, the RF
Present LED (13) lights.

4.

The output power, L & R audio levels, frequency deviation and pilot tone level
can be read on the meter with the help of selector switches (1) and (2).

5.

The audio level and hence frequency deviation of the transmitter can be adjusted
with input-signal BCD switches (4).

No particular maintenance is required under normal operating conditions.

A simplified interconnection diagram of all the cards of exciter is shown in figure 6.

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Fig. 1 Block Diagram of Exciter

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1.

Power Supply

2.

Regulator Board for 10-W stage

3.

AF Section

4.

Synthesizer (Swung out)

5.

Filter Board and 1-W output stage

6.

10-W Output Stage

7.

Coder

8.

Input Board

9.

Display Board-1(Display board 2 is a card behind display board 1)

Fig. 2 Physical Layout Diagram

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Fig. 3 Functional Block Diagram

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(b) Rear side of Exciter

(a) Front side of Exciter

Fig. 4 Front and Rear View

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Fig. 5 Pin Assignment of Rear Panel

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Fig. 6 Exciter Interconnection Diagram (Simplified)

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