Radio FM Monitor
BiRDS: FM probe with RDS decoding and audio monitor
The BiRDS is our new probe suitable for reliable monitoring of the FM signals. Compact and versatile it provides accurate measurement of RF level, audio levels as well as the RDS decoding. The audio level monitoring make the BiRDS probe suitable for use as silence probe and the RDS parameters monitoring allows to easily verify if the right program is on air.
It supports SNMP protocol and can be configured in order to send alarm traps if one or more readings are outside the desired range. All the parameters and options can be set via web browser.
PoE feature make the probe very easy and quick to install.
INPUT
Input connector: BNC Connector, 50 Ω female
Frequency range: 76.0 / 108.0 MHz
Tuning step: 50 or 100 kHz selectable
Input level range: -30 / +20 dBm *standard version
Input level range: -75 / -10 dBm *HS version
Internal attenuator: 0 - 30 dB (steps of 1 dB)
INTERFACES
Ethernet: RJ45, 100Mbit/s, PoE class 0
Protocols: SNMP protocol, HTTP, Modbus, RPTC/Modbus over RS485
Key: Reset tact switch (recessed)
Headphone: 3.5 mm Phone Jack Audio Output
(Alarm output and Analog output available instead of RS485)
Alarm output: Open drain max 24V/100mA
Analog output: 0 - 5Vdc
FEATURES
Alarms: SNMP Trap with programmable thresholds
Setup: Through Web page and SNMP
Software: Remote upgrade capability
High Sensitivity for direct antenna input
USER INTERFACES
Web interface: Monitoring and set-up
Led Indicator: Multicolor
PHYSICAL
Operating conditions: 0 to 60 °C, 0 to 95 % non condensing
Case: Tin plated steel enclosure
Dimensions: 103 x 58 x 28mm
Weight: 200g
MEASURES
RSSI level: dBm or W, Accuracy ±1 dBm
Audio Level: L, R Indicated for “silence” detection
RDS Decoding: PI, PS, BER, TP, TA, MS, PTY, DI, CT, RT, Group Counter
POWER REQUIREMENTS
PoE: PoE 802.3af (class 0).
Power can also be supplied through a 48 Vdc / 0.25 A PoE power injector.
Auxiliary power input: 12 Vdc / 300 mA
ORDERING CODES
BiRDS Standard version
BiRDS-HS High Sensitivity version