RPU500-Tx User Manual
High-power,
reporter
portable unit
Rev.06 (ref. FW v1.4)
Date: 01 September 2021
RPU500-Tx User Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Read this safety instruction and the manual first
Follow all instructions and information.
Do not lose this manual.
The unit is designed for Professional Use only
Do not use this apparatus under the rain or near the water.
Do not install the apparatus near heaters or in hot environments, do not use outside the
operating temperature range.
Do not open the apparatus, only qualified service technician are enabled to operate on it. The
apparatus needs servicing when it is not properly working or is damaged by liquids, moisture
or other objects are fallen in the apparatus.
Use only accessories or replacement parts authorized or specified by the manufacturer.
Clean the apparatus only with dry cloths, do not use liquids.
Report the serial number and the purchasing date in front of the manual. It is needed to have
proper replacement parts or accessories from the manufacturer.
When replacement parts are needed, use only replacement parts authorized from the
manufacturer. Substitution with not authorized parts could result in electric shock, hazards or
fire.
Keep attention on all the labels with warnings or hazards on the apparatus.
THE DEVICE CAN ONLY BE WEAR WITH THE BELT CLIP PROVIDED BY WISYCOM (code: BCL500),
It is not possible to wear other belt clips NOT authorized by Wisycom
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT
❶
❷
❸
❹ ❺
❻ ❼
❿ ⓫
⓬ ⓭
❶
TNC antenna connector
❽ TALK button
(to activate TALK transmission)
❷ REC button
❾ VOLUME knob
(for audio recording on SD card)
❸ Play audio from SD card
❿ SAVE or SEL button
❹
❺
❻
Led ON
(green when transmitter is on)
SYNC button (for automatic
synchronization with Wisycom RX)
FN button
(for quick menu selection)
⓫ EXIT button
⓬ DOWN arrow button
⓭ UP arrow button
❼ ON AIR led
(green when transmission is active)
❽
❾
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REAR
❶
4
❻
❼
❽
❸ ❹ ❺
❾
❿
❷
⓬ ⓫
❶ battery compartment latch
❼ Lazy 2 button*
❷ battery compartment
❽ Lazy 3 button*
❸
SD card slot
❹ USB-C connector
(for power and control)
❺ ON/OFF switch
Lazy 1 button*
❻
❾ XLR-3pin connector
for MIC/LINE audio input
❿ Hirose 4-pin power supply
connector
10-18V (pin1:GND, pin4:+Vdc)
⓫ waterproof jack 3.5mm
(audio output or Aux input)
⓬ waterproof jack 3.5mm
(audio output)
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QUICK SETUP
insert the battery
1. unlatch the battery compartment latch at the bottom of the device
2.
3. move the wireless power switch in “I” position to power on the device
4.
5.
the front LED lights up green and
the display switch on
❸
❻
❶
❷
❹
❺
connect the XLR MIC (If required enables Phantom 12V/48V thru Audio>Phantom menu)
set frequency thru RF>FREQ menu
connect the antenna (according to set frequency)
set RF Power thru RF>Power menu
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. push the TALK button to activate transmission
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DISPLAY
This is the first menu displayed after power up
Status of Transmission
Group & Channel
Frequency
Status of Transmission:
OFF:
Name of transmitter
Level of RF Power
Compander
Modulation Bandwidth (Wide/Narrow)
Level of Battery
% and time (hours :minutes)
Level of audio input
Time
RF transmission is OFF
ST-BY [Stand-by]:
It is the status of the transmitter after the power on when “TX Start” menu is set to
MUTE. The transmitter sends the carrier with an auxiliary tone (@28kHz) without the
audio (The TX occupies the channel) MRK980 receiver puts in MUTE the audio output
A X icon is showed to indicate that the audio is muted
ON-AIR:
RF transmission is active with audio and an auxiliary sub-tone. According to the pushed
button the auxiliary sub-tone is different and the display show a different icon:
o
o
o
o
T when Talk button is pushed (sub-tone@ ̴33kHz)
1 when Lazy 1 button is pushed (sub-tone@ 32687 Hz*)
2 when Lazy 2 button is pushed (sub-tone@ 32869 Hz*)
3 when Lazy 3 button is pushed (sub-tone@ 33013 Hz*)
*Standard Wisycom sub-tone. Other sub-tones can be configured in Wisycom factory
In the Talk mode, just press the Talk button once and the transmission remains active until
the button is pressed again. In Lazy mode, on the other hand, it is necessary to hold down
the Lazy buttons to keep the transmission active.
Wisycom receiver MRK980 detects the sub-tones and pass this information to the mixer
(via Ethernet / Ember + protocol). From the mixer it is therefore possible to configure the
audio routing.
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MENU
Using navigation buttons it is possible to quick & easy navigate through the RPU500 menu:
SAVE/SEL to enter on a sub-menu or change a parameter
EXIT to exit from a sub-menu or exit from a parameter modification
Arrow up/down to circle on the same level
SAVE/SEL press and hold to save the modified parameters Product overview
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NOTE: Features not still implemented (reference firmware v1.4):
SD card recording
Bluetooth
They will soon be available with a next firmware update.
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RF menu:
Thanks to the RF menu is possible to configure all the RF parameters
related to the transmission.
Freq. menu:
In this menu current channel/group and frequencies can be setup.
Channel frequency (in 5kHz step)
Group number (1 to 40) and group name (8 char.)
Channel number (0 to 60)
Max power allows at set frequency
Use the selector and arrows to change values and SAVE to confirm.
Sync group is a quick self-settable channel synchronized by receiver (with SYNC group, on the top
right of the display is shown the name of the synchronized receiver).
NOTE:
The device has 40 groups of 60 channels each. Connecting with computer with WISYCOM MANAGER
software, it is possible to hide single channels or even complete groups of channels: once hidden
those items are not shown anymore on the channels or groups selection. To show channels or
groups hidden use again the WISYCOM MANAGER software.
Using this software it is also possible to lock channels or groups. When a channel is locked, it is not
possible to change the frequency from the front panel of the device. Locking a group means that all
channels are locked. When a channel or a group are locked, at the left of the group name will appear
a lock icon as shown thus changing frequency is not possible.
Power:
RF power can be set in 3 levels: Low, Mid and High.
These 3 levels can be configured by the user with WISYCOM MANAGER.
Factory pre-configured values in Wisycom are: Low 100mW, Mid 300mW and High 1000mW.
Modulation Bandwidth:
Select the type of modulation bandwidth:
bandwidth
WB (Wideband) : 40kHz of nominal deviation, 56kH of peak deviation and 50÷21kHz of AF
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NB (Narrowband) : 35kHz of nominal deviation, 25kH of peak deviation and 50÷17kHz of
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AF bandwidth
TX Start:
It is possible to select 3 startup modes:
OFF: RF output remains OFF. To activate the transmission, select the Talk or Lazy buttons.
MUTE: activates a specific tone at 28kHz which engages the channel (no audio) which is
recognized by the MRK980 receiver and mutes the audio output
TALK: immediately activates transmission (send audio and tone at 33kHz). A lock icon
appears on the display to inform the user that Talk and Lazy buttons are locked.
TALK + LAZY: immediately activates transmission (send audio and tone at 33kHz). A lock
icon appears on the display to inform the user that Talk button is locked. The Lazy buttons
(1,2 and 3) are active and follow the settings defined on the “Buttons” menu.
The choice of one of these modes is instantaneous (no need to restart the device)
Pwr profile:
Wisycom pre-configure a Power Profile in the memory of the device which automatically limit the RF
level and/or the frequency ranges according to the county specification.
With NONE Pwr profile, no limit is configured.
Buttons menu:
Buttons menu allows to configure the behavior of the Talk button, Lazy buttons and Function (FN)
button.
Talk and Lazy buttons can be configured in:
OFF: when pressed no action is triggered
Temp: transmission active as long as the button is held down (temporary)
Latch: pressed once activates transmission, pressed again disables transmission
Function (FN) button can be configured in:
OFF: no function
Mic gain: active the “Audio> Mic gain” menu
AUX gain: active the “Audio> AUX gain” menu
In mix: active the “Audio> Input mix” menu
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Audio menu:
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Thanks to the Audio menu is possible to configure all the audio
parameters.
Mic gain:
To change gain from 0 to 38 dB on MIC/LINE IN audio input port.
Phantom:
To enable phantom power (12V or 48V).
Limiter:
To enable audio limiter.
MIC HPF:
To set audio High Pass Filter (FLAT/60/80/120/170/240 Hz)
MIC LPF:
To set audio Low Pass Filter (20/15/12/10/7/5/4 Hz)
Aux con.:
To set jack 3.5mm audio connector as auxiliary input or as headphone output.
Aux gain:
To adjust audio level on the auxiliary input (from 0 to 40 dB, 2 dB step)
Input mix:
To define audio inputs and mix different audio sources
(MIC/AUX/REC/MIC+AUX/MIC+REC/AUX+REC)
Compander:
To select audio compander. Firmware version v1.0 supports only ENS compander. Other
companders will be available very soon.
Options menu:
Thanks to the Option menu is possible to verify:
- Information of device (Serial, Hw version, Fw version)
- Status of the device (alarms, RF diagnostic, Supply diagnostic, Battery
status)
The Display sub-menu allows to change display parameters like brightness
and timeout.
To set the factory parameters select the Factory submenu.
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ACCESSORIES AND PARTS
Item: LBP500
Standard Lithium Battery pack 10.80V / 3.35Ah /
36.20Wh
Item: LBC500
Mini Smart Battery Charger with external power supply
Item: CAL1x
Power Cord 2 m. black
CAL11: USA, NEMA 5-15P / IEC 60320 C5
CAL12: Europe, SCHUKO / IEC 60320 C5
CAL13: UK, UK / IEC 60320 C5
Item:CAUSBC1
USB Cable 1m
USB B - USB C Male Black
To monitor/control/power RPU500
Item: CDC34
External power feeding cable
CDC34: hirose 4pin Male/raw wires (50 cm)
CDC34HM: hirose 4pin Male/ hirose 4pin
Male (50 cm)
Item: PSP910-H
AC/DC Power Supply, Switch Mode with Hirose 4 pin
connector (to use one “desktop” apparatus alone)
Input:100 - 240V ac
Ouput:12V@700mA, 8W, Plug type: EU
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Item: BCL500
Belt Clip RPU500
Item: AWB500-xxx 1/2 Dipole antenna with BNC
connector:
• AWB500-494: band 470-517 MHZ
• AWB500-540: band 515-563 MHZ
• AWB500-590: band 562-609 MHZ
• AWB500-625: band 609-645 MHZ
• AWB500-670: band 645-696 MHZ
• AWB500-950: band 940-960 MHZ
(*) other frequency bands on request
Item: AWT500-xxx 1/2 Dipole antenna with TNC
connector:
• AWT500-180: band 170 - 188 MHz
• AWT500-197: band 188 - 206 MHz
• AWT500-213: band 206 - 220 MHz
• AWT500-229: band 220 - 238 MHz
• AWT500-455 : band 440 - 470 MHz
• AWT500-494 : band 470 - 517 MHz
• AWT500-540 : band 515 - 563 MHz
• AWT500-590 : band 562 - 609 MHz
• AWT500-625 : band 609 - 645 MHz
• AWT500-670 : band 645 - 696 MHz
• AWT500-950 : band 940 - 960 MHz
(*) other frequency bands on request
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
T1 band (MHz): 170-230 MHz + 450-696 MHz + 715-744 MHz + 940-960 MHz
T2 band (MHz): 170-230 MHz + 440-696 MHz + 715-744 MHz + 940-960 MHz
(*) Japan 160/460 MHz (optional)
2400 managed in 40 groups ofr 60 frequencies completely user customizable
5 kHz step
The frequencies can be easily PC reprogrammed with USB C, Bluetooth 5 (long
range) or optional UPKmini Programming
< ± 2.5 ppm, in the rated temperature range
switchable Low / Medium / High, typ. 100mW / 300mW / 1W
(*) note: in some countries high power can be disabled, for local norm!
TNC type female (BNC for T1 version)
50 ohm
FM mono, wideband or narrowband IFB (SW selectable)
±40 kHz (wideband), ± 25 kHz (narrowband)
±56 kHz (wideband), ± 35 kHz (narrowband)
< 2 nW (typical = 0.1 pW)
ENS - Wisycom Extended-Sound Optimized (other on request)
50 Hz - 20 KHz (1dB) (Wideband, ARM based, SW switchable)
50 Hz - 15 KHz (1dB) (Narrowband, ARM based, SW switchable)
1 x XLR3-F type (MIC/Line level) for audio input
1 x Jack 3.5mm for audio input/output (sw selectable)
1 x Jack 3.5mm for audio output
USB C, Bluetooth 5 (long range) or optional UPKmini Programming
• Talkback 1
• Talkback 2
• Talkback 3
Transflective color display with high visibility in the sun
standard battery pack RRC2040 or
External = 10 - 18 Vdc (10W max) with Hirose 4-pin connector
440mA @12V / 5.28W in VHF range
450 - 530 mA @12V in UHF range
depending of the frequency and temperature (display off, 1 Watt)
> 5h (power profile & IIP3 trade off) with Lithium RRC2040
-10 - +55 °C
114mm x 118mm x 55mm (H x W x D) with beltclip
950g (battery included)
Frequency ranges
Switchable channels
Frequencies
Frequency error
RF Power
Antenna connector
RF impedance
Modulation
Nominal deviation
Peak deviation
Spurious emissions
Noise Reduction system
AF bandwidth
Audio input connector
Display
Power supply
Power consumption
Battery life
Temperature range
Dimensions
Weight
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Managing interface
Command buttons & signaling • Pgm
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Compliance
Code
In Compliance with
RPU500-EU
RPU500-US
EN 301 489-1/-9
EN 600065
EN 300 422-1/-2
EN 300 454-1/-2
PART 74
FCC-ID: POURPU500
RPU500-CA
RSS-123, RSS-210
IC: 11967A-RPU500
Max Power&
Freq. range
Up to 1W
170-230 Mhz
440-696 Mhz
715-744 Mhz
940-960 Mhz
50 mW @ 174-216 Mhz
1 W @ 450-451 Mhz
1 W @ 455-456 Mhz
250 mW @ 470-608 Mhz
20 mW @ 614-616 Mhz
20 mW @ 653-657 Mhz
20 mW @ 657-663 Mhz
1 W @ 940-960 Mhz
50 mW @ 174-216 Mhz
1 W @ 450-451 Mhz
1 W @ 455-456 Mhz
250 mW @ 470-608 Mhz
20 mW @ 614-616 Mhz
20 mW @ 653-657 Mhz
20 mW @ 657-663 Mhz
1 W @ 940-960 Mhz
Country
Europe
USA
Canada
MANUFACTURER DECLARATIONS
Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
WARNING: Wisycom srl. is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance. such modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The FCC and IC identifier is visible in the display when the device is switched on and it is also
available by accessing the Options> Info> Regulatory submenus.
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EN
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS-123 and RSS-210 standard. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if
Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed
below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type
indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain
indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
FR
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence RSS-123 et RSS-210. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son numéro de
modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour
fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et
l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou
dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur.
This equipment complies has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the FCC and ISED RF
Exposure limits. The unit of measurement for RF exposure is Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The FCC
SAR limits for is 1.6W/Kg per 1g of tissue
The maximum SAR levels tested has been shown to be 0.89 W/kg at head with 0mm of separation
distance from the body.
This device operates on a no-interference, no-protection basis. Should the user seek to obtain
protection from other radio services operating in the same TV bands, a radio license is required. For
further details, consult Innovation, Science and Economic development Canada's Client Procedures
Circular CPC-2-1-28, Voluntary Licensing of License-Exempt Wireless Microphones in TV Bands.
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Antenna types (50 Ohm impedance, max gain 2.15dBi)
AWT500-180: band 170 - 188 MHz
AWT500-197: band 188 - 206 MHz
AWT500-213: band 206 - 220 MHz
AWT500-455 : band 440 - 470 MHz
AWT500-494 : band 470 - 517 MHz
AWT500-540 : band 515 - 563 MHz
AWT500-590 : band 562 - 609 MHz
AWT500-625 : band 609 - 645 MHz
AWT500-670 : band 645 - 696 MHz
AWT500-950 : band 940 - 960 MHz
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
In compliance with the following requirements
RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
Please dispose of the diversity transmitter at the end of its operational lifetime
by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such
equipment
ITALY ONLY
Obblighi di informazione agli utilizzatori
ai sensi dell’art. 13 del Decreto Legislativo 25 luglio 2005, n. 151 “Attuazione delle Direttive 2002/95/CE,
2002/96/CE e 2003/108/CE, relative alla riduzione dell’uso di sostanze pericolose nelle apparecchiature
elettriche ed elettroniche, nonché allo smaltimento dei rifiuti”
Smaltimento di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche di tipo professionale
Il simbolo del cassonetto barrato riportato sull’apparecchiatura o sulla sua confezione indica
che il prodotto alla fine della propria vita utile deve essere raccolto separatamente dagli altri
rifiuti.
La raccolta differenziata della presente apparecchiatura giunta a fine vita è organizzata e
gestita dal produttore. L’utente che vorrà disfarsi della presente apparecchiatura dovrà
quindi contattare il produttore e seguire il sistema che questo ha adottato per consentire la raccolta
separata dell’apparecchiatura giunta a fine vita.
L’adeguata raccolta differenziata per l’avvio successivo dell’apparecchiatura dismessa al riciclaggio, al
trattamento e allo smaltimento ambientale compatibile contribuisce ad evitare possibili effetti negativi
sull’ambiente e sulla salute e favorisce il reimpiego e/o riciclo dei materiali di cui è composta
l’apparecchiatura.
Lo smaltimento abusivo del prodotto da parte del detentore comporta l’applicazione delle sanzioni am-
ministrative previste dalla normativa vigente.
Smaltimento batterie usate
Questo prodotto può contenere batterie. Questo simbolo apposto sulle batterie significa che
non possono essere smaltite insieme a normali rifiuti domestici, bensì devono essere
depositate negli appositi punti di raccolta delle batterie.
Iscrizione al Registro A.E.E. n. IT09100000006319
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Via Tiepolo, 7/E - 35019 Tombolo (PD) Italy
Tel. +39 -0424 -382605 Fax +39 - 0424 - 382733
www.wisycom.com e-mail: sales@wisycom.com
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