Overview

Karta’s RDS500 is a new RDS encoder designed specifically for radio stations and broadcasters who wish to engage listeners with a RT/PS scrolling experience or to exploit the interactive functionality offered by RT+(Radio text plus). It is based on the same solid hardware as RDS300 and RDS1000. With its unrivalled reputation for reliability, quality and functionality, the new RDS500 is available at a highly affordable price and can be easily upgraded should you require more extensive functionality in the future. The support of SNMP makes it very easy to remote configure and monitor several RDS encoders at the same time.

FEATURES

• Dynamic RDS/RBDS encoder designed for small/medium to large-sized radio stations.
• RT+ support
• Affordable price
• Embedded Webserver
• SNMP support
• Embedded Scheduler
• Scrolling PS/RT
• Plug and play with easy set-up
• No trimmers or potentiometer - Digital level and phase adjustment
• Remote monitoring
• 2 TCP/UDP ports for UECP/ASCII commands

Interactive radio station

Today’s listeners can access content via multiple platforms such as the internet, social networks, mobile apps and digital broadcasting. With RT+ on your Kvarta RDS encoder, you can now make exciting interactive content from these new platforms available on your analog FM broadcast. Podcasts, Streaming, Radio on Demand, SMS, MMS and EPG are just some examples of the rich new functionality that can be offered to better engage with your listeners and encourage greater loyalty. Listeners with suitably equipped receivers will not only know the name of the song they are listening to but also will be able to access related web data, a music store or any internet- based music search service. They can use an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to schedule program recording, directly contact the station by phone, email or SMS and gain easy access to additional information on commercials. The RDS500/RDS1000 simply allow radio stations to offer the interactivity today’s listeners have come to expect.

Specification

Communication ports
Serial ports	YES (UECP and ASCII configuration)
Ethernet	100baseT – Web Server/UDP/TCP/SNMP/FTP
RDS subcarrier
Level (digitally controlled)	Software controlled from -60dBm to 0dBm (1 to 2500 mV P-P)
Spectrum	complies with CENELEC EN50067 standard (-96dB)
Waveform	100% digitally generated
Sampling rate	912 KHz
Bypass	0dB (automatic bypass in case of power failure)
Pilot Synchronization
Synchronization	Automatic (internal or external if available)
Input level	-50dBu to +12dBu
Pilot Frequency	19kHz, +/- 2Hz
Phase	adjustable from 0 to 360
MPX signal
RDS signal input and output	Unbalanced, BNC connector
Synchroniztion	Automatic pilot tone synchronization
Bypass feature	Retransmission of the MPX input signal to the MPX output (+RDS)
Phase	Controlable digitally
Power Supply
Supply voltage	115V / 230V
Voltage tolerance	+/- 10%
Main AC frequency	45-65 Hz
Fuse	1A T
Consumption	50 VA
Mechanical aspects
Height	1U (44,5 mm)
Width	483 mm
Depth	220 mm
Net weight	4 kg
Consumption	50 VA
TCP/IP
Embedded Web Server	Available
UDP/TCP	UECP and ASCII
SNMP	Available
Front panel indication
Leds	Power supply, RDS Output, RDS Status, Pilot Sync
Monitoring
Remote monitoring	Available

Downloads

RDS Encoders Brochure
RDS Encoders Quick Start Guide

Gallery

Price

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Bulgaria
5000 Veliko Tarnovo
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Tel : +359 899223067
Fax : +359 62640914
Sales : sales@kvarta.net

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