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Platinum™ Analog Series
Solid-State VHF Analog Transmitter
Platinum Series® solid-state VHF Analog television transmitters are accepted as the world standard and are in service in more than 50 countries. Exemplary reliability, low maintenance requirements and excellent performance are some of the key attributes of this design.
Each Platinum system includes a control cabinet and one to six power amplifier cabinets. The control cabinet houses the system controller, exciter, monitoring, control panel and an optional second exciter and driver with automatic changeover.
Platinum transmitters are now able to provide IP-based control and monitoring by using the Harris® eCDi® remote monitoring system tied to the stations LAN or directly to the Internet.
Features
- Field-proven, ultra-reliable Platinum Series amplifier modules provide unsurpassed system dependability
- Field-repairable MOSFET amplifiers are designed to provide a long life and low cost of ownership
- Positive-pressure air cooling system with patented techniques ensure the lowest FET junction temperatures and highest MTBF
- On-air replaceable modules allow on-air servicing and increased system availability
- Reliable, distributed control architecture provides outstanding reliability and simple serviceability
- Regulated linear power supplies manage incoming line fluctuation up to 10% for rock-solid performance
- Straightforward diagnostics enabled via an easy-to-read display
- Upgrade path from analog to digital operation
- Backed by broadcasting’s most extensive factory support, including 24-hour technical assistance, around-the-clock parts and comprehensive training
Specifications
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
| HT5LS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 5 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 500 W |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 1-5/8 in. |
| Aural | Type N |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 57 x 61.3 x 72 in. (145 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 2,475 lbs (1,122 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 11.2 kW |
| Black | 13.2 kW |
| HT5HS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 5 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 500 watts |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 1-5/8 in. |
| Aural | Type N |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 57 x 61.3 x 72 in. (145 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 11.2 kW |
| Black | 13.2 kW |
| HT10LS/HS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 10 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 1 kW |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 1-5/8 in. |
| Aural | Type N |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 57 x 61.3 x 72 in. (145 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 2,720 lbs (1,234 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 20.5 kW |
| Black | 26 kW |
| HT15LS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 15 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 1.5 kW, 3 kW optional |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 91 x 61.3 x 72 in. (231 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 4,200 lbs (1,905 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 25 kW |
| Black | 32 kW |
| HT15HS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 15 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 1.5 kW, 3 kW optional |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 91 x 61.3 x 72 in. (231 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 4,900 lbs (2,223 kg) |
| Power Consumption (Typical): | |
| Average | 28 kW |
| Black | 35 kW |
| HT20LS/HS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 20 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 3 kW |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 91 x 61.3 x 72 in. (231 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 40 kW |
| Black | 51 kW |
| HT30LS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 30 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 3 kW, 6 kW optional |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 125 x 61.3 x 72 in. (318 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 6,000 lbs (2,860 kg) |
| Power Consumption (Typical): | |
| Average | 51.9 kW |
| Black | 65.5 kW |
| HT30HS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 30 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 3 kW, 6 kW optional |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 125 x 61.3 x 72 in. (318 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 6,750 lbs (3,068 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 55 kW |
| Black | 69 kW |
| HT30HSP | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 30 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 4.5 kW |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 125 x 61.3 x 72 in. (318 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 7,040 lbs (3,200 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 61.6 kW |
| Black | 78 kW |
| HT33LSP | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 33 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 4.5 kW |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 125 x 61.3 x 72 in. (318 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 7,040 lbs (3,200 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 60 kW |
| Black | 76 kW |
| HT40HSP | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 40 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 6 kW |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 159 x 61.3 x 72 in. (404 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 9,240 lbs (4,200 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 79.8 kW |
| Black | 101 kW |
| HT44LSP | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 44 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 6 kW |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 159 x 61.3 x 72 in. (404 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 9,240 lbs (4,200 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 79.8 kW |
| Black | 101 kW |
| HT45LS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 45 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 4.5 kW, 9 kW optional |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 159 x 61.3 x 72 in. (404 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 8,590 lbs (3,896 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 79.8 kW |
| Black | 96 kW |
| HT45HS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 45 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 4.5 kW, 9 kW optional |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 4-1/16 in. |
| Aural | 3-1/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 159 x 61.3 x 72 in. (404 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 9,313 lbs (4,224 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 81 kW |
| Black | 102 kW |
| HT60LS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 60 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 6 kW, 12 kW optional |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 3-1/8 in. |
| Aural | 1-5/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 227 x 61.3 x 72 in. (577 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 12,630 lbs (5,606 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 102.7 kW |
| Black | 130 kW |
| HT60HS | |
| Visual Power Output (peak, diplexer out) | 60 kW |
| Aural Power (diplexer out) | 6 kW, 12 kW optional |
| Connector Size at Cabinet Output (50 ohms): | |
| Visual | 4-1/16 in. |
| Aural | 3-1/8 in. |
| Physical Size (W x D x H) | 227 x 61.3 x 72 in. (577 x 156 x 183 cm) |
| Weight | 13,760 lbs (6,242 kg) |
| Power Consumption (typical): | |
| Average | 108.2 kW |
| Black | 137 kW |
| Visual Performance | |
| Frequency Range | LS Model: 47 to 88 MHz (Band I)
HS Model: 170 to 230 MHz (Band III) |
| Carrier Frequency Stability1 | ±100 Hz (maximum variation over 30 days)
±2 Hz with optional precise frequency control |
| Regulation of Output Power2 | 3% or less relative to peak sync |
| Variation of Output3 | 2% or less |
| Frequency Response vs. Brightness5 | ±0.75 dB |
| Modulation Capability | 0% |
| Differential Gain6 | 3% or better |
| Differential Phase6 | 1° or better |
| Incidential Carrier Phase Modulation6 | ±1.5° or better relative to blanking |
| Differential Gain vs APL7 | ±5% or better (10% to 90% APL) |
| Luminance Non-Linearity8 | 0.5 dB or better |
| Signal-to-Noise | -55 dB RMS or better relative to sync peak
(total random and periodic noise unweighted) |
| 2t K-Factor | CCIR-M 1.5%; 2.0% for other systems |
| 20t Gain and Delay Response | 3% or less total baseline distortion |
| Equivalent Envelope Delay | Per CCIR system standard |
| Video Input Level | 0.7 to 2.0 volts, 75 ohms, -32 dB return loss |
| Harmonic Radiation | -70 dB RMS, relative to peak of sync |
| Visual Sideband Response:4 | |
| CCIR System M/N | |
| -3.58 MHz | -42 dB or better |
| -1.25 MHz and Below | -23 dB or better |
| -0.75 to +3.58 MHz | ±0.5 dB |
| +4.18 MHz | +0.5 to -1 dB |
| +4.50 MHz | -30 dB or better |
| +4.75 to +7.75 MHz | -40 dB or better |
| CCIR System B | |
| -1.25 MHz and Below | -20 dB or better |
| -0.75 to +4.8 MHz | -23 dB or better |
| +4.8 to +5.0 MHz | +0.5 to -1.5 dB |
| +5.50 MHz | -30 dB or better |
| CCIR System D/K | |
| -1.25 MHz and Below | -20 dB or better |
| -0.75 to -0.5 MHz | +0.5 to -2.0 dB |
| -0.5 to +5.5 MHz | ±0.5 dB |
| +5.5 to +6.0 MHz | +0.5 to -3 dB |
| +6.5 MHz | -30 dB or better |
| CCIR System I | |
| -1.75 MHz and Below | -20 dB or better |
| -1.25 to -0.75 MHz | +0.5 to -2.0 dB |
| -0.75 to +5.0 MHz | ±0.5 dB |
| +5.0 to +5.5 MHz | +0.5 to -2.0 dB |
| +6.0 MHz | -30 dB or better |
| CCIR System K1 | |
| -1.75 MHz and Below | -20 dB or better |
| -1.25 to -0.75 MHz | +0.5 to -2.0 dB |
| -0.75 to +5.0 MHz | ±0.5 dB |
| +5.5 to +6.0 MHz | +0.5 to -3.0 dB |
| +6.5 MHz | -30 dB or better |
| Aural Performance | |
| Frequency Stability | ±20 Hz, relative to visual carrier frequency |
| Modulation Capability | ±120 kHz peak deviation (at any modulation frequency) |
| Wideband Performance(at ±75 kHz deviation) | |
| Input Level | 1 VRMS nominal into 75 ohms |
| Frequency Response | ±0.1 dB, 50 Hz to 50 kHz
±0.5 dB, 50 to 110 kHz |
| FM Noise | -70 dB or better after de-emphasis |
| Distortion (THD) | 0.25% or less, 50 Hz to 15 kHz
0.75% or less, 15 to 50 kHz |
| Distortion (IMD) | 0.5% or less, (SMPTE 4:1 test signal) |
| Monaural Performance(at ±50 kHz deviation system B/I/K1/D at ±25 kHz deviation system M/N) | |
| Input Level | 0 to +16 dBm (adjustable) into 600 ohms |
| Pre-emphasis | Flat, 50 or 75 µs selectable |
| Frequency Response | ±0.5 dB, 30 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Distortion (THD) | 0.2% or less, 30 Hz to 15 kHz, after de-emphasis |
| FM Noise | -60 dB or better, after de-emphasis |
| AM Noise | -55 dB relative to 100% modulation |
| AM Synchronous Noise | -40 dB or better, relative to 100% amplitude
modulation(4) |
| Subcarrier (2 inputs) | |
| Input Level | 1 VRMS nominal (adjustable) into 75 ohms |
| Frequency Response | ±0.5 dB, 20 to 110 kHz |
| Multichannel Audio Sound Systems | |||
| BTSC | Dual Carrier | NICAM | |
| Frequency Response | ±0.1 dB (A) | ±0.5 dB (B) | ±0.5 dB (B) |
| Harmonic Distortion | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Input Impedance | 75 ohms | 600 ohms | 600 ohms |
| Input Level | 1 V peak | 10 dBm | (C) |
| Stereophonic S/N (D) | 55 dB | (C) | (C) |
| Signal to Noise: (Either Channel) | N/A | 60 dB | (C) |
| Stereo Separation | 40 dB (E) | 40 dB typical
32 dB minimum | (C) |
| Main to Sap Crosstalk | 50 dB | N/A | N/A |
| Stereo to Sap Crosstalk | 50 dB | N/A | N/A |
| Sap to Stereo Crosstalk | 60 dB | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Crosstalk | N/A | 60 dB | 60 dB |
| Carrier Levels (F) | -10 dB | -13, -20 dB | -13, -20 dB |
| Aural Intermodulation Products(G) | N/A | -60 dB | -60 dB |
| Service Conditions | |
| Ambient Temperature Range9 | 32 to 122° F (0 to 50° C) |
| Ambient Humidity Range | 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Altitude | Sea level to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) |
| Electrical mRequirements: | 208/240 V, ±10%, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 480 V, ±10%, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 380/415 V, ±10%, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz, 4-wire |
NOTES:
(A) Wideband 50 Hz to 50 kHz
(B) 30 Hz to 15 kHz
(C) Encoder/decoder dependent
(D) Measured in left or right channel
(E) Equivalent mode
(F) Relative to peak visual carrier
(G) Relative to peak visual carrier. Measured using 2-tone test with carrier levels indicated above
(1) After initial aging of 60 days.
(2) Variation of peak output power with a change in average picture level from black to white (0% to 100%).
(3) Peak-to-peak variation of peak sync voltage during one field using a flat field test signal, per EIA-508.
(4) Response specified for transmitter operating into a resistive load of 1.05:1 VSWR or better with Harris supplied diplexer and diplexer equalizer.
(5) Measured using a 20% peak-to-peak amplitude swept video modulation with pedestal set at 10%, 50% and 90% APL. All percentages relative to a blanking-to-white excursion.
(6) Measured with a 5 step staircase signal from 75% to 12.5% of peak sync level. Subcarrier modulation level at 12.5% peak-to-peak.
(7) Average picture level defined as the pedestal level over 4 horizontal lines set to 10%, 50% and 90% of maximum white level with every fifth line activated with standard linearity signal of Note
(8) Measured with 5 step staircase signal. Test signal #3 CCIR REC. 421-3.
(9) Derate 2° C per 1,000 ft (305 m) above sea level.
Sales Contacts
- North America +1 800 231 9673
- Caribbean and Latin America +1 786 437 1960
- Europe and Africa +44 118 964 8200
- Middle East and South Asia +971 4 433 8250
- Asia, Pacific Rim +852 2776 0628
