Shure AXT600 470-952 MHz Wide-Band UHF Axient Spectrum Manager

Defining a new class of RF management tools, the AXT600 Axient Spectrum Manager delivers wide-band UHF spectrum scanning, spectrum analysis and compatible frequency coordination-all in a single rack unit. By scanning and displaying the RF environment, calculating compatible frequencies and deploying them to Axient receivers easily and efficiently, the Axient Spectrum Manager offers a sophisticated interface and precise information for allocating the best available frequencies to any number of wireless channels. For added flexibility in complex RF environments, the AXT600 also monitors and ranks a live list of backup frequencies-and can deploy them instantly and automatically when an Axient Receiver detects interference. Together with Shure Wireless Workbench 6 software, Axient Spectrum Management tools offer a rich graphical interface for viewing the RF world and choosing the optimal frequencies for all of an event's wireless channels.

Shure AXT600 Features:

• Scans the global UHF spectrum (470-952) MHz in approximately 1 minute.
• Backup frequency monitoring continuously evaluates backup frequencies in real time.
• Backup frequency display quantifies backup frequencies ready for use by Axient channels.
• RF signal cascade connects up to 5 receivers using 1 RF signal source.
• Built-in spectrum monitoring tools provide visual and audio tracking of RF activity.
• Scan data is directly matched to Axient receiver parameters and performance; the scan results are stored for later analysis.
• On board frequency calculator generates compatible frequencies for all networked Shure wireless devices.
• Frequency lists can be exported to the Spectrum Manager from Wireless Workbench 6.
• Networked hardware programming simplifies and streamlines setup of multi-channel Axient and UHF-R systems.
• Advanced user controls.
• Adjustable threshold excludes frequencies above a selected noise level.
• Known TV channels or frequency ranges to avoid can be input quickly and easily.
• Viewable and editable frequency list.
• Analysis of a modified frequency list to verify compatibility.
• Backup frequency monitoring continuously evaluates backup frequencies in real time.
• Backup frequency ranking evaluates the quality of backup frequencies and determines which are most viable for use.
• Frequency list management maintains knowledge of all devices on the network.
• On-demand frequency server delivers a clean, compatible frequency when a change is required.
• Spectrum display provides a front-panel spectrum plot with Cursor, Zoom and Peak Find.
• Backup frequency display quantifies backup frequencies ready for use by Axient channels.
• "Listen" feature demodulates FM signals for headphone monitoring and displays real-time signal strength.
• RF signal cascade connects up to 5 receivers using 1 RF signal source.
• 2 Ethernet ports allow convenient computer and ShowLink Access Point connection.
• IEC in/out power ports enable daisy-chaining of AC power.

The Axient Spectrum Manager is a powerful tool for calculating, analyzing and assigning compatible frequencies to wireless components. The Spectrum Manager scans the RF environment and uses this data to calculate compatible frequencies for all wireless channels found on the network. Networked wireless systems can be programmed from the Compatible Frequency List, while backup frequencies are continuously monitored and ranked according to quality. During operation, the Spectrum Manager deploys clear frequencies to receivers when interference occurs.

Wideband Scanning
The Spectrum Manager captures scan data for the entire UHF frequency range available for wireless audio. The scan is compiled using two antenna inputs, with sensitivity and resolution that are directly applicable to wireless receivers.

Compatible Frequency List
The Compatible Frequency List (CFL) is list of available frequencies that can be calculated, viewed, and edited from the Spectrum Manager or it can be generated from a computer running Wireless Workbench 6. The on-board frequency calculator can be adjusted to avoid specific TV channels, frequency ranges or RF signal above a specified threshold. During operation the Spectrum Manager provides current status of each frequency in the list. Clear frequencies are deployed from the compatible frequency list to initially setup a system or to replace frequencies degraded by interference.

Event Log
The Event Log records actions of the Spectrum Manager during operation. Actions include changes to frequencies and equipment controlled by the Spectrum Manager. Reviewing the event log after a performance provides a snapshot of system performance.

Backup Frequency Monitoring
The data screen tracks the status of all frequencies available for Axient systems. The number of frequencies is displayed for each band, including real-time status of in-use and backup frequencies.

RF Scanning
The scanning feature of the Spectrum Manager graphically plots the measured RF signal across the full frequency range. Cursor, Zoom, and Peak tools allow detailed inspection of the data.

Listen
Use the Listen feature to tune to a frequency and monitor FM demodulated signal using headphones. The data screen displays the signal strength for the selected frequency.

Networking
Networking enables many of the advanced features of the Axient system, including monitoring and control of remote devices. Rack components have two RJ45 Ethernet ports capable of 10/100 Mbps network speeds. The Ethernet ports are power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled to supply power to the ShowLink access point or other class 1 Ethernet devices.

RF Cascade Ports
The cascade ports allow sharing of RF signal with up to 5 components without antenna splitters or distribution amplifiers.

Applications:
Presentation
Theater
Video / Broadcast / ENG