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1. SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual CM INR ESI 7 r e 3 f 7 ES aS ce mm Lr CH RN SEE p v LTEM yA x os c e E Y G c ol b AT n B m 2 T c c l 7 L uus PE or Z E ta Hi W a m mis a em y eme ch OA A 2t zJ TM zw a si a o z Je y A ez m g 7 Q m A WACO f 1 B t d N pucr b E hoec cdi m 111 ER la La ej e WW LI y a r TALI y pe emm Y ls eh Le Tm Although every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this document it may be necessary without notice to make amendments or correct omissions Specifications subject to change without notice SignalOn Series is a registered trademark of ATX in the United States and or other countries Products or features contained herein may be covered by one or more U S or foreign patents Other non ATX product and company names in this manual are the property of their respective companies TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTFOQUCION RETO CIPIT DNE iii AdmonishmentS a iii General Safety Precautlons 4 niii dederit entspannen on hann ein ra kennen MEER Pa ARR R DR Ra RAM R ER DRY PER RU iaa EAEAN iii GertifiCatiOl E TODO TEE iii FCC Compliance Statement crore rere A ia iii T GENERAL aa vci eee id 1 1 1 1 Compatibility with RFWorx Product Line sssssssssss2. 60 dB ISOLATION BETWEEN CIRCUITS DUAL UNIT ALARM CONTACT RATING 1 Amp max EMI Near Field gt 90 dBc EMI RADIATED amp CONDUCTED NER EMISSIONS CISPR22 ass PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 8 5 H x 1 7 W x 5 9 D 21 6H x 4 3W x 14 9D cm INGLE 1 54 lbs 0 7 k WEIGHT xL F 2 DUAL 1 86 Ibs 0 8 kg 5 MHz lt 1 dB INSERTION LOSS 870 MHz lt 1 15 dB 1002 MHz lt 1 15 dB gt 70 dB ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE 09C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 409C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F STORAGE HUMIDITY 20 90 without condensation NOTE 1 Unless otherwise noted all specifications apply from Fmin to Fmax Table 2 RF Switch Specifications SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual 4 1 CHAPTER 4 SPECIFICATIONS 4 2 SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 5 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 5 A 5 1 Installation Each RF switch module occupies two slots in the chassis Use the following procedure to install modules in the SignalOn Series chassis 1 Make sure the ATX logo or any other front panel lettering is readable Align the power connector at the top of the module with the power connector in the chassis Slide the plugin module into its designated location in the chassis Warning Never install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm 2 Secure the mo
3. EN55022 radiated and conducted FCC Compliance Statement The SignalOn Forward Path Amplifier product line has been certified to comply with the requirements for class A computing devices per part 15 of the FCC regulations Warning This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications lt has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference to TV and radio reception in which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference This equipment does not exceed Class A limits for radio emission for digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulation of the authorization methods of Industry Canada Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to TV and radio reception requiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual iii PREFACE SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual CHA
4. AND OPTICAL TRANSMITTER COMBINER TO SPLITTER CABLE PLANT PRIMARY RFINA PATH RF OUT SECONDARY RFINB PATH Figure 4 General Application Path Redundancy SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual 3 1 CHAPTER 3 APPLICATIONS 3 2 SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 4 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 4 Specifications Specifications are noted in Table 1 and Table 2 PARAMETER SPECIFICATIONS REMARKS Physical Dimensions WxDxH 1 7 x 5 9 x 8 5 inches 4 3 x14 9 x 21 6cm 1 54 pounds 0 7 kg 1 86 pounds 0 8 kg Environmental Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Po Storage Temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Po Storage Humidity 20 to 90 Table 1 Physical and Environmental Specifications SPECIFICATIONS 1 GHz MODELS 1 218 GHz MODELS N MRFSMn c N MRFSMn cH SINGLE 1 0W max POWER CONSUMPTION DUAL 2 0W max IMPEDANCE 750 FREQUENCY RANGE OF OPERATION 5 1002 MHz 5 MHz 1 218 GHz FREQUENCY RANGE OF DETECTION 50 1002 MHz 50 MHz 1 218 GHz OPERATING INPUT LEVEL 28 dBm to 22 dBm 5 MHz lt 1 dB 870 MHz lt 1 15 dB 1002 MHz lt 1 15 dB 1218 MHz lt 1 25 dB 5 870 MHz gt 20 dB RETURN LOSS gt 48 dB SWITCHING THRESHOLD 3dB 0 5 dB 6 dB 0 5 dB ISOLATION BETWEEN SIGNAL PATHS gt
5. PTER 1 GENERAL GENERAL 1 General The SignalOn system is a modular system that permits high isolation combining splitting switching and amplification of headend signals in a CATV system The system is designed to accommodate strong cable management EMI shielding and ease of use This facilitates easy reconfiguration and high performance within a dynamic headend environment The SignalOn RF Switch Module RFSM is designed for use with the SignalOn 8 position or 20 position powered chassis All RF connections to the switch are made through standard 75 Ohm BNC or F connectors located on the rear All operating controls and indicators are located on the switch front panel with configuration controls located on the rear Each SignalOn RF Switch Module RFSM occupies two positions in a chassis Up to nine RFSMs and one power supply or eight RFSMs and two load sharing redundant power supplies can be installed in a vertical 20 position BRU SignalOn chassis Ten RFSMs may be installed in the vertical 20 position SignalOn chassis if an external 24 VDC power source is used Each RFSM or power supply occupies two positions in a chassis Up to three RFSMs and one power supply or two RFSMs and two load sharing redundant power supplies can be installed in a horizontal 8 position 2RU SignalOn chassis Four RFSMs may be installed in the horizontal 8 position SignalOn chassis if an external 24 VDC power source is used Switch modules are sho
6. RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual Index of Figures and Tables Figures 4 1 Single RF Switch Module coimas e et SN FYSA 2 Dual RF Switch Mod le mesi esas cans enne eter deta pecu cta UAN taches 3 General Application Amplifier Redundancy sse 4 General Application Path Redundancy sse 5 RF Switch Module Installation 2RU Chassis ssssssssseeeee 6 RF Switch Module Installation 5RU Chassis sssssssseseee Z Single RF Switch Modtle 5e etc etie e ice t ee et 8 Dual RF Switch Module oocccconococccccoconcccccccncnnoncncnnccnononcnncnnanoncnn non enn ten LLY LY tenens Tables 1 Physical and Environmental Specifications ce 42 Electrical Specifications anciana ene Fata coe nies Eny GR et Rape eed tone 3 Rear Panel Connections and Switches sse 4 Front Panel Indicators and Control ssssssssssssssseseneneneenn 5 RF Input Level Calculations sssesssssssseeneeeeee eene enne FO Switch OD c NFED SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual PREFACE Introduction The SignalOn Series RF Switch Module is designed to be installed in the 8 or 20 position SignalOn Series chassis Each RF switch module occupies two positions in the chassis The mechanical dim
7. dule using its two captive retaining screws See Figure 5 or Figure 6 3 After each module is loaded into the chassis refer to your work order and connect the designated RF cables to the appropriate BNC or F connectors on the modules in the chassis 4 Carefully route cables through the cable management slots located on each side of the rear of the chassis Use the cable management guidelines found in this manual to route cable from the chassis to the rack cabinet 5 Perform any cabling or operational tests required at your facility Alarm Connections Alarm is activated by a relay contact closure when a loss of an input signal occurs or a loss of power at the RFSM Connect any pre existing alarm system to the terminals on the rear of the switch module Repeat the connection process for the second switch on the dual switch module POWER CONNECTOR FACING CENTER OF CHASSIS KZ SINGLE RF SWITCH MODULE 00 00 00 o o Figure 45 RF Switch Module Installation 2RU Chassis SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual 5 1 CHAPTER 5 INSTALLATION DUAL RF SWITCH MODULE Figure 6 RF Switch Module Installation 5RU Chassis 5 2 SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM OPERATION SYSTEM OPERATION 6 System Operation There are four LEDs and two bar
8. eatures Continuous monitoring of primary and secondary paths Wide power detector range gt 50 dBm Detects both high and low power failures User selectable switching threshold 3 dB or 6 dB Fail over switching time 10ms Front panel LED status and dual power level displays Alarm contact for remote failure monitoring Available in BNC and F Connector configurations Single or Dual modules Easily configured for redundancy or A B switch applications Front panel bar graph display provides indication of RF power and switching threshold Indication of switch status provided by front panel LED and rear terminal block contacts Easily configured switching threshold levels via rear DIP switch One step calibration Auto switch back feature to primary input Built in delay to prevent from false switching Automatic or Manual modes of operation Latching relays in signal path preserves service in case of power failure SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual 2 1 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 3 APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS 3 Applications Typical applications of this switch are to protect two optical to RF receivers or redundant amplifiers In this setup the RFSM can independently protect one or two pairs of receivers or amplifiers Once the RFSM detects a signal lev
9. el rising above or falling below the preset threshold level it switches from A to B or B to A for that RFSM Status conditions for all switches are available locally through the front panel controls The RFSM in the Figure 3 and Figure 4 may be user configured to suit different applications two methods are shown A customer may elect to use two ports from a passive combiner module to supply identical signals to redundant amplifiers A and B The RFSM would then monitor each amplifier output signal and switch to the other amplifier as necessary for 1 1 redundancy The RFSM can also be configured as a conventional A B switch where a main input is passed and a different back up signal may be automatically or manually switched to Either configuration of RF switching reverts back to the RF A signal path once it has been restored after a short hold off time of 15 seconds This is referred to as Auto Switchback Either input A or B may be selected manually to facilitate system maintenance or left to run in AUTO mode as a redundant switch or RF selector Each RFSM is designed with latching relays If power to a module fails relay contacts retain the selected path and the calibration data is stored MICROWAVE MODULATOR CONVERTER viDEO AUDIO MODULATOR DOWN BASEBAND CONVERTER vIDEO AUDIO y BASEBAND O MODULATOR T ver VIDEO AUDIO SATELLITE OFF AIR SIGNALS gt Figure 3 General Application Amplifier Redundancy BASEB
10. ensions cable management and aesthetics of the RF Switch Module are compatible with the SignalOn product line The system is designed to accommodate superior cable management and ease of use Admonishments Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what may happen if the hazard is not avoided The admonishments in the form of Dangers Warnings and Cautions must be followed at all times These warnings are flagged by use of the triangular alert icon seen below and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence A Danger Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided Warning Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided Caution Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided General Safety Precautions A Warning Never install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm Certification SignalOn Forward Path products have been tested and found to comply with the requirements of UL 60950 and CSA 22 2 No 0 7 emissions
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12. graph indicators one toggle switch and a SET button on the front panel of the single switch module The dual switch module has two sets of indicators and controls on the front panel Refer to Table 3 for a description of the rear connectors and DIP switches Refer to Table 4 for a description of each indicator and switch Location of the indicators and switches are shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 FUNCTION Table 43 Rear Panel Connections and Switches A Status i A AUTO B Switch fa BNMameySwihedtoour Table 4 Front Panel Indicators and Control SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual 6 1 CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM OPERATION ALM UNLOC T 0 Front View Rear View Figure 7 Single RF Switch Module Front View Rear View Figure 8 Dual RF Switch Module 6 2 SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation 8 Operation Manual CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM OPERATION 6 1 6 2 Input RF Level Calibration Calibration is performed using the SET button The RFSM compares each RF input level to a user selected 3 dB or 6 dB switching threshold and to minimum maximum input limits To pass calibration when B Relative To A Mode is selected the power level of B must be within the threshold window of A The B power level display indicates B s power level with respect to the calibrated reference level of Path A The minimum maximum signal levels the RFSM operate
13. ion of RF Input level to the RFSM is as follows dBmV total power dBmV ch 10log ch dBm dBmV 48 75 assumes 75 Ohm impedance Example 130 channels each running at 30 dBmV dBmv total power 30 10Log 130 dBmV total power 30 10 2 114 dBmv total power 51 14 dBmV dBm dBmV total power 48 75 assumes 75 Ohm impedance dBm 51 14 48 75 dBm 2 39 o uem sa mw mu me 3 em am o wu 2 Table 5 RF Input Level Calculations SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual 6 3 CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM OPERATION 6 3 Protection Switching Upon detecting a path failure the RFSM switches to the alternate path within 10ms Table 6 indicates the switching logic of the RFSM based on input conditions RFSM CONFIGURATION RELAY ACTION User has Manually Selected Path A Never Switched Always on A User has Manually Selected Path B Never Switched Always on B Auto mode Path A Failure Path B is OK Switched to B Auto mode Path A Failure Path B Failed No Change Auto mode Path B Failure Path A is OK Switch to A Auto mode Path B Failure Path A Failed No Change Auto mode RFSM Power Recovery Path A is OK Path B No Change Select Switch to A Auto mode RFSM Power Recovery Path A Failed Path B is OK Select Switch to B Auto mode RFSM Power Recovery Path A Failed Path B Failed No Change Table 6 Switch Logic 6 4 Alarm Contact Closure Ala
14. perating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel FUSING If your device is equipped with a fused receptacle replace only with the same type fuse Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual 7 1 1 501 Clements Road West Ajax ON L1S 7H4 Canada ATX Tel 1 905 428 6068 Toll Free 1 800 565 7488 Fax 1 905 427 1964 Toll Free Fax 1 866 427 1964 www atxnetworks com support atxnetworks com Rev 11 15 ANW0846 Printed in Canada
15. rms may be activated by relay contact closure when a loss of an input signal occurs or loss of power at the RFSM Front panel LED s also indicate an alarming condition During Manual mode the unselected path is not monitored and the alarm is on The alarm is cleared if the RFSM is in automatic mode and all conditions return to the previously calibrated state If the alarm is triggered due to a Path A failure power at Path A must return to within 2 dB if set to 3 dB mode or to within 4 dB if set to 6 dB mode If Path B triggers the alarm the power level must return to 3 dB or 6 dB depending on the mode Placing ALM LOC ALM UNLOC switch dipswitch 4 in the alarm lock position prevents alarms from being cleared unless the RFSM is re calibrated it recovers from a loss of power or by pressing SET for one second 6 4 SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 7 SERVICE amp SUPPORT SERVICE amp SUPPORT 7T Service amp Support 7 1 Contact ATX Networks Please contact ATX Technical Support for assistance with any ATX products Please contact ATX Customer Service to obtain a valid RMA number for any ATX products that require service and are in or out of warranty before returning a failed module to the factory TECHNICAL SUPPORT Tel 905 428 6068 Toll Free 800 565 7488 USA amp Canada only Press 3 for Technical Support Then press 1 for Digital Video Products DVIS DigiVu UC
16. rypt etc OR press 2 for All Other Products Email digitalvideosupport atxnetworks com for Digital Video Products Email jleskovar atxnetworks com for All Other Products CUSTOMER SERVICE ATX Networks 1 501 Clements Road West Ajax ON L1S 7H4 Canada Tel 905 428 6068 Toll Free 800 565 7488 USA amp Canada only Press 1 for Customer Service Fax 905 427 1964 Toll Free Fax 866 427 1964 USA amp Canada only Web www atxnetworks com Email support atxnetworks com 7 2 Warranty Information All of ATX Networks products have a 1 year warranty that covers manufacturer s defects or failures 7 3 Safety IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING WATER AND MOISTURE Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings POWER SOURCES The device should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the device GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the device is not defeated POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the device SERVICING The user should not attempt to service the device beyond that described in the o
17. s at are 28 dBm to 22 dBm composite input power Calibration attempts that fail due to signal levels out of the specified range display a red LED on the appropriate path LED A or B and the status LED turns red To recalibrate the SET button must be held for several seconds During calibration several bar graph LEDs may light until just the center two bar graph LEDs light During Manual Mode operation either Path A or Path B may be selected The non selected path is not monitored and alarm contacts are closed The LED amp bar graph displays input of the power reference to only the input switches All calibration information is maintained and restored once Automatic Mode is again selected During Automatic Mode of operation Path A is always the primary path and the RFSM always selects A or switches back to A if itis in a normal operating state The RFSM uses the following path selection criteria during a calibration attempt in automatic switch mode at initial setup as well as any future resets Automatic Mode Examples Example Action A passes B don t care Select Path A A fails B don t care No change Path A should always pass calibration If it fails leave the relay unchanged RF Input Level Calculation The proper input level to the switch is determined by two criteria channel loading number of channels being transported and RF reference Level in dBmV of each individual RF carrier See Table 5 The exact formula for calculat
18. wn in Figure 1 and Figure 2 Figure 1 Single RF Switch Module Figure 2 Dual RF Switch Module 1 4 Compatibility with RFWorx Product Line SignalOn switch modules amplifiers and power supplies may be installed in the same chassis as the SignalOn Passive modules They are not physically compatible with the earlier RFWorx chassis SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual 1 1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1 2 SignalOn Series RF Switch Module Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2 Product Description Primary function of the module is to monitor the RF signal gain on the operating primary A input and switch to the backup B input if the gain of the primary path rises or falls below the calibrated RF input level of the unit If the A input side goes above or falls below the threshold of the unit the RFSM quickly switches the input from the failed input to the secondary input Switching occurs in less than 10 milliseconds Switch status failure LEDs and RF level bar graphs are located on the front panel of the switch module 2 4 RF Switch Module Configurations Single Circuit Redundant RF Switch Module BNC Connector Single Circuit Redundant RF Switch Module F Connector Dual Circuit Redundant RF Switch Module BNC Connector Dual Circuit Redundant RF Switch Module F Connector 2 2 F
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