Ecreso FM 5kW Modular FM Transmitter

Ecreso FM 5-10kW is a fully digital transmitter for analog FM and is the most powerful product in WorldCast Systems’ Ecreso portfolio. 

Engineered to meet the needs of the most demanding network operators and stations, it combines reliable performance, high efficiency of up to 76%, and state-of-the-art innovations. Truly revolutionary, the Ecreso 5-10kW has a built-in 1+1 redundancy which ensures it stays on-air with minimal or no power loss.  

With the Ecreso FM 5-10kW, broadcasters benefit reduced maintenance thanks to hot swappable power supplies, power amplifiers and fans, as well as a multitude of onboard features such as SmartFM, a patented Artificial Intelligence for FM bringing up to 40% energy cost savings.  

This advanced broadcasting solution is the result of decades of experience and a mission to bring to market the best FM transmitters in terms of total cost of ownership and audio quality.

As Solid as 1+1 5kW/10kW Transmitter for analog FM,including:

• Digital exciter direct to channel
• Hot swappable amplifiers
• Hot swappable and parallel power supplies
• Professional cabinet design 600*1000 including wheels, lifting rings, cable pass-through, grounding.
• Triple phase mains distribution
• RF output connector EIA 1’5/8 on the top
• Up to 76% efficiency
• SmartFM technology. 
• MPX/Audio over AES, Analog Audio and 2 MPX/SCA inputs
• Audio Backup from uSD card
• Silence detection and intelligent input switching
• Wide Band Sound Processor with Gated and Predictive AGC, HF Limiter, Final Limiter, Audio Presets, Intuitive Interface with presets and VU meters
• Digital Stereo Encoder
• Intuitive Web GUI with Synoptic
• Advanced Measurement Interface
• 24h Graphical Log
• Full SNMP management
• Scheduler
• Alarms by email

Not included

• Wood crate for transport (mandatory)

Intelligent design delivers 1+1 levels of performance

The latest and most powerful system in our range, the ECRESO FM 5kW/10kW transmitter offers a truly revolutionary approach to high power FM transmission.

With all the key advantages of the core ECRESO range, the ECRESO FM 5kW/10kW adds a whole new dimension of reliability, redundancy and efficiency.  The power amplifiers, power supplies and even the fan modules are fully hot swappable and redundant and a completely passive 6-way coupler ensures that, should one of the amplifiers suffer a fault, the transmitter can stay on-air with minimum power loss indefinitely until the fault is rectified.

The highly efficient, self-monitoring power supplies contribute to a transmitter system efficiency of up to 76%, the highest available in today’s FM broadcast market. 

The unique architecture and innovative design ensure ease of access, ease of use and ease of maintenance.

POWERFUL
PERFORMANCE

• 1+1 redundancy level
• Digital modulator «Direct to Channel»
• 5-Band Sound Processor*
• MPX over AES compatibility

POWERFUL
CONTROL

• Full TCP/IP and SNMP
• Advanced Measurement Interface
• 24hr graphical history log
• Expert Maintenance Reporting (EMR)

POWERFUL
SAVINGS

• Up to 76% efficiency + SmartFM
• Hot swappable power amplifiers, power supplies and fans
• Built-In functionality
• Increased life span

FEATURES

1+1 LEVEL OF REDUNDANCY*

• Dual mains breakers
• Up to 8 x 3500W power supplies with load sharing
• Up to 6 x 2300W power amplifiers
• Passive coupler with maximum robustness
• Oversized coupling loads for unlimited operation on fault
• Redundant digital exciters
• Redundant fans cross fed by redundant PSU’s
• Stay ON AIR even on control unit fault
• Intelligent design, maximum reliability and redundancy.
  *Figures given in this chapter may vary depending on the transmitter power level and version

DIGITAL EXCITER

• Digital FM modulator « direct to channel»
• Highest signal quality
• Perfect audio fidelity
• Several built-in broadcast tools
• Control of all signal parameters

ADVANCED CONTROL

• Advanced Measurement Interface (AMI)
• Expert Maintenance Reporting (EMR)
• Intuitive Web Interface
• Full SNMP Management

UP TO 76% EFFICIENCY

• 6th MOSFET generation and new planar design
• Reduced consumption and operational costs
• Reduced heat and cooling costs
• Customized air flow configuration
• Hot swappable power amplifiers, power supplies and fans
• Reduced maintenance costs

RELIABILITY & EASE OF MAINTENANCE

Reliability is the cornerstone of the ECRESO FM Transmitter design and all our components are selected on the basis of their robustness and reliability. The power amplifiers, power supplies and even the fan modules are fully hot swappable and redundant. The unique architecture and innovative design ensure ease of access, ease of use and ease of maintenance. 

DIGITAL MODULATOR

From program inputs right through to the final conversion to RF, signal generation and control are performed entirely by digital means. This ensures an exceptionally pure, crystal-clear audio signal with the highest audio fidelity.

Direct to Channel Digital Modulator

NEW PLANAR DESIGN

The new ECRESO FM 5kW/10kW pallets use a new planar design offering even better performance (up to 86% efficiency), improved reliability, repeatability and ease of maintenance.

New Planar Design

BUILT-IN FEATURES

Advanced Communication

• Intuitive and secured Web Interface (TCP/IP)
• Advanced Measurement Interface
• Full SNMP Management
• Audio Backup on µSD card

Multiband Sound Processor*

• DSP based 5-band or wide-band processing 
• Presets for all applications and formats
• Intuitive GUI to fine tune your sonic signature
• Low distortion Final Limiter
• MPX Power Limiter (ITU 412)

Dynamic RDS Encoder

• Supports PI, PS, TP, TA, MS, PTY, PTYN, DI, CT, AF, RT
• Dynamic PS Scrolling
• Pure and stable signal thanks to Digital Modulator
• Delivers Audemat’s expertise in RDS

Single Frequency Network (SFN)

• 10 MHz input for RF Carrier synchronization
• Adjustable program delay (on audio / MPX inputs)

Scheduler*

• Automatic change of preset
• RF Power scheduling and consumption saving
• Schedule any parameter of your ECRESO FM

Digital Stereo Encoder

• High speed DSP circuitry
• Subcarrier Perfect synchronization
• Amazing signal quality

MPX Over AES Input*

• Improved MPX signal quality
• No hardware change
• Compatible with MPX over IP APT codecs

Email Notifications*

• Alarm sending by SMTP
• Easy configuration of each notification
• Same notifications can be sent by SNMP

* verify your version compatibilit

5 BAND SOUND PROCESSOR

The Ecreso FM Transmitter range also features an integrated multi-band sound processor! This fully digital sound processor offers the highest signal quality and outstanding reliability as no additional hardware is required*.

You can choose from a wide-band or a multi-band version to achieve the level of  processing required at your site and the processor is supplied with a full set of presets for many different formats and requirements. 

• Hosted in direct to frequency Digital Modulator
• Highest quality processing from audio input to RF output
• Powerful DSP-based processing
• Complete 5-band architecture
• Factory presets for all formats
• Easy to fine tune through intuitive GUI
• Real-time meters at each stage
• No additional hardware:
  maximum reliability, no maintenance.

Smart FM

Artificial intelligence for radio

SmartFM is a worldwide patented technology for FM transmitters which revolutionizes FM radio broadcasting and brings massive benefits to broadcasters, radios, and their audience of listeners.

ENHANCES THE LISTENING EXPERIENCE  
for the most sensitive program content

Lowers energy costs by 10 to 40%
thanks to electricity savings and reduced cooling 

REDUCES CO2 EMISSIONS
for a cleaner, more sustainable environment

ECRESO OFFERS UP TO 10 YEARS' WARRANTY

WorldCast Systems offers a standard warranty of 3 years on all our FM transmitters and up to TEN YEARS' Warranty on our range of compact FM transmitters and new ECRESO FM 5kW/10kW for a small additional charge.

No other FM Transmitter Manufacturer even comes close to that commitment or confidence! We can offer the 10 Year Warranty with confidence thanks to:

• Our exceptional design quality
• The outstanding efficiency of our transmitters
• Advanced diagnostics capabilities

BE PROACTIVE WITH EXPERT MAINTENANCE REPORTING

EMR is a proactive service available on ECRESO FM Transmitters. It sends the user regular reports on the status of key parameters such as temperatures, currents and voltages, plus information on the performance and lifespan of components such as the fan and power supply of the transmitter.

With detailed logging and trend analysis, Expert Maintenance Reporting can identify slow-burning problems and issue warnings well in advance to allow for corrective action to be taken.  A map-based display of current statuses and detailed, user-friendly reports and graphs can be accessed around the clock in the EMR user page.

CONNECT WITH WORLDCAST MANAGER

The WorldCast Manager  simplifies the management of all SNMP-enabled devices in a network, providing real-time status, historical data and visualization of multiple devices from a single screen. The intuitive and simple-to-use interface shows all devices located at your site(s) displaying product information, alerting you to any alarms and providing one-click access to the unit’s web-based control interface.

The WorldCast Manager is compatible with all WorldCast Systems’ equipment as well as SNMP devices from ANY manufacturer.

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