Burk ARC-16 Remote Control

Full-Time, Stand-Alone, or Multi-Site Remote Control

The ARC-16 is a flexible and expandable broadcast facility control system that offers configuration options for stand-alone, full-time and multi-site remote control and monitoring. Offering sixteen channels each of metering, status and command, and expandable to sixty-four channels per system, the ARC-16 meets broadcast facility control needs in a wide range of environments.

The user-friendly front panel makes setup, monitoring and control easy. AutoLoad software is included for PC-based setup and configuration archival. For automatic facility control with time-based and event-driven routines, AutoPilot^® 2010 software provides a full-featured solution for an unlimited number of ARC-16, ARC Plus, GSC3000 and VRC2500 sites.

Configurations

The ARC-16 system is available in three unique configurations, allowing flexibility of integration. No matter which configuration you use, any ARC-16 can be converted to a different configuration at any time.

Full-Time Control

Many live stations prefer a full-time system allowing operators to remotely monitor and control transmitter site equipment from the studio and receive notification when out-of-tolerance conditions occur.

The ARC-16 Full-Time system includes one studio ARC-16 unit, one transmitter ARC-16 unit and one set of internal communication modems for connecting to telco, STL, SCA, TRL, or digital communication links. The ARC-16 transmitter unit provides 16 channels each of analog metering and status, and 32 control outputs (16 raise, 16 lower).

Stand-Alone Capability

If your station is automated, you will appreciate the convenience of a dial-up transmitter control system that allows walk away operation. Automation frees up station personnel for production, promotion, news, and sales. The ARC-16 Stand-Alone is perfect for off-premises monitoring because dial-up access allows many control points.

The ARC-16 Stand-Alone system provides the same features as an ARC-16 transmitter unit, but also includes an ESI Enhanced Speech Interface. The ESI provides telephone control and monitoring of site equipment, as well as alarm dial-out functionality for reporting user-defined out-of-tolerance status and metering conditions.

Multi-Site Capability

The multi-site capabilities of the ARC-16 system offer a wide-range of solutions for today's streamlined broadcast operations. A Multi-Site configuration gives you the ability to control two or more sites in a system from any connected ARC-16 unit, and notification of out-of-tolerance alarm conditions can be displayed at all sites. By adding an ESI to any unit in the system, you have access to all connected sites with a single phone call. Each ARC-16 system supports up to four interconnected units.

Dimensions:

3.5" (8.89 cm) H x 19" (48.26 cm) W x 11" (27.94 cm) D

Operating Temperature:

0° C to 50° C 

Metering Inputs:

16 inputs +/-4.5VDC maximum referenced to ground 

Status Inputs:

16 inputs 0-28VDC or switch closure

Command Outputs:

32 open collector outputs (16 raise, 16 lower) maximum 250mA, 28V; 10 amp maximum with optional IP-8 interface panel. Configurable command duration from .22 to 28 seconds per channel.*

Failsafe & Alarm Outputs:

Open collector fail-safe output activates 90 seconds after detection of studio to transmitter link failure. Configurable alarm delay from 0 to 126 seconds per channel.*

Front Panel Controls:

Front panel selection of mode, maintenance override, channel increment, channel decrement, on/raise, off/lower, alarm clear.

Calibration:

Each channel is calibrated using the raise and lower keys to adjust the reading of the sample to the proper display value. The speed of the change in value is proportional, permitting ±1 digit adjustment or rapid gross changes.

Communications Link:

Modem boards are installed for the class of service requested. A 2-wire modem is used for audio over a leased line or twisted pair. The Universal Modem provides independent path for send and receive, each configurable for audio, RS-232 or sub-carrier frequencies.

Modem Characteristics:

Wire Modem:

600 ohms balanced, -9dBm nominal out, -30dBm min. in

Universal Modem:

2000 ohms unbalanced, 1.5V p-p out, .25V p-p min. in

Modulation:

FSK:

1070Hz and 1270Hz transmitter to studio, 2025Hz and 2225Hz studio to transmitter.

Subcarrier Frequencies:

Frequencies of 39, 67, 92, 110, 152, and 185 KHz.

Data Rate:

300 bps full duplex with error detection.

Display:

32 character (16 x 2) LCD alphanumeric display, 16 LED status indicators, 3 mode indicators.

A/D Converter:

12-bit dual slope integration with auto-zero and inherent RF and 60Hz rejection.

Measurement Accuracy:

Better than 0.1% for 4V input; Better than 0.5% at min. 0.25V input.

Memory Retention:

Non-volatile memory for storage of calibration constants, setup information, and user defined labels for ten years without power.

External Connections:

DB-37P for analog and status inputs, DB-37S for control outputs, BNC connectors for use with radio modem, barrier strip for use with wire modem, IEC power cord for AC power.

Power Requirements:

117 VAC nominal, 50/60Hz; 30W. 220 VAC available.

*Alarm delays and command durations are configured using the AutoLoad software. 
Specifications are subject to change without notice.