PCM55 SAW User Manual
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1. 4f PICO macom 550MHz Single Channel PLL SAW filtered A V Modulator Installation and Operation Manual Pico MACOM Operation Manual Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com Rev 09 02 Safeguards 4f Pico macom Important Information Product Inspection Inspect the equipment for shipping damage Should any damage be discovered immediately file a claim with the carrier Important Safety Instructions To ensure proper installation and operation take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation If you have any questions or comments about the PCM55SAW modulator please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at the phone numbers at the bottom of the page The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous volt age within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons WARNING The exclamation point within an equilateral tri angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servic ing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY CAUTION TO PRE2. Remedy To obtain warranty service contact the salesperson where the product was obtained You will be issued a Return Authorization RA number which will be used to track your product Be prepared to provide 1 The model number and channel number of the product 2 The serial number of the product 3 The date of purchase 4 A specific identification of the problem Deliver the products to Pico Macom Inc or ship the products in the original packing material at the address at the bottom of the page Include satisfactory evidence of the date of purchase Products without the RA number clearly indicated on the shipping label will not be accepted by Pico Macom Inc The foregoing constitutes the Pico Macom Inc entire obligation with respect to this product and the original purchaser and any user or owner shall have no other remedy and no claim for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may or may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also have rights which vary from state to state One Year Warranty if sold outside the U S A WARRANTY Operation Manual 4f Pico macom Rev 09 02 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com
3. 5 dBV min 58 dBmV typ adjustable from front panel 75 Ohms 15 dB Adjustable 7 to 22 dB below video carrier 10 kHz 5 kHz in aeronautical band 60 dB below video carrier with A V ratio 15 dB gt 60 dB gt 65 dB Fv 1 5 MHz 60 dB Fv 4 5 MHz gt 63 dB Fa 1 5 MHz gt 63 dB Fa 4 5MHz gt 63 dB Frequency Response Harmonic Distortion Preemphasis Signal to Noise Ratio Audio Baseband Impedance Input level 4f Pico macom 0 4 dB 50 Hz to 15 kHz 0 5 Q 50 Hz to 15 kHz 75 microseconds 60 dB 600 Ohms 0 5 V p p for 25 kHz deviation Ph 800 421 6511 Frequency Response Differential Gain Differential Phase Hum and Noise Video Signal to Noise General 1 5 dB DC to 4 2 MHz lt 5 10 to 90 APL gt 5 10 to 90 APL 60 dB 87 5 modulation 60 dB minimum weighted Power Input Operating Temperature Dimensions Weight Connectors 120 VAC 60 Hz 10 C to 50 19 L x 3 D x 19 4 H 3 5 Ibs F Type Ordering Information PCM55SAW Channel www picomacom com 5 Rev 09 02 Operation and Controls 4f Pico macom 1 2 Y Y 4 5 6 Y Y Y 55 mhz PLL Saw Filtered Audio Video Modulator OUTPUT TEST POWER FN CHANNEL o Pico macom v Front View Front Panel Control AURAL CARRIER AUDIO LEVEL VIDEO LEVEL 9 1 Powe
4. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operat ing instruction Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions An improper adjustment may result in dam age and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 4f Pico macom Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT TANDOFF INSULATORS MAST SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM e g interior metal water pipe d BONDING JUMPER LanouNp CLAMPS OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE DRIVEN 8 FEET 2 44M INTO THE EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES SEE NEC SECTION 810 21 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substi tutes may result in fire electric shock or other
5. UT LEVEL O LEFT RIGHT 1 VIDEO aoe L Li LEVEL mE oe x NOR PR4200IRD SATELLITE RECEIVER AUDIO IN 120VAC 60Hz 10W PCM55SAW MODULATOR RT OUT to TV or Distribution System v oc M PCMSSSAW Ch 2 6 AO 2 N PCM55SAw gt 52dBmV RF 10dBmV 52dBmV 36dBmV 60dBmV NO SP600 Ch 3 CA 30RK550 RF oode 520 45V O zu IN ATTENUATOR PAD RF o 14dBmV IN RR IN ATTENUATOR PAD IRK550 P ATTENUATOR PAD ODD CHANNELS P d 4f Pico macom Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com Rev 09 02 Warra nty 4 rico Important Information Five Year Limited Warranty Pico Macom Inc warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free of defects in material and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below During the warranty period Pico Macom Inc or an authorized Pico Macom service facility will provide free of charge the parts and labor necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship Warranty Duration This warranty shall terminate five years from the original date of purchase of the product or at a time the product is 1 Misused or damaged due to neglect or improper installation 2 Modified 3 Repaired by someone other than the warrantor 4 Sold by the original purchaser Statement of
6. VENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENCION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT 1 Read Instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance should be adhered to 4 Follow Instruction All operating and user instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before clean ing Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleansers 2 Ph 800 421 6511 Rev 09 02 www picomacom com 6 Do Not Use Attachments Use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause hazards 7 Water and Moistures Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adul
7. hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter mine that the product is in proper operating conditions 21 Outdoor Antenna Grounding Before attempting to install this product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges a Use No 10 AWG 5 3mm copper No 8 AWG 8 4mm aluminum No 7 AWG 10mm copper clad steel or bronze wire or larger as ground wire b Secure antenna lead in and ground wires to house with stand off insulators spaced from 4 feet 1 22m to 6 feet 1 83m apart c Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead in enters house d A driven rod may be used as the grounding electrode where other types of electrode systems do not exist Refer to the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1984 for information e Use jumper wire not smaller than No 6 AWG 13 3mm copper or equivalent when a separate antenna grounding electrode is used NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820 22 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND IN PARTICULAR SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL Rev 09 02 Descriptio
8. ns 4f Pico macom P 90 Channel Range 5 75 550 MHz CATV T7 T13 2 78 95 99 gt Full 55dBmv output for optimum carrier to noise performance Y In band carrier to noise ratio gt 62dB ensures superior picture quality gt Highly accurate DIP switch controlled digitalphase lockedloop PLL design guaranteesprecisefrequencylockingfor solid drift free operation PCM55SAW gt SAW filtered IF for superior adjacent 550MHz Single Channel PLL SAW filtered A V Modulator channelperformance enables drop in channel expansion The Pico Macom PCM55SAW is a professional grade microprocessor controlled phase locked loop synthesized single channel audio video modulator The PCM55SAW provides a full 55dBmV minimum output from sub band channels T7 through T13 and CATV channels 2 to 78 including channels 95 to 99 while accommodating HRC and IRC offset frequencies 5 75 550MHz The unit is field re tunable within band via internal dip switch channel selection and minimum output filter retuning This modulator is used in more heavily channel loaded systems and where cost effective expansion up to 550MHz is desired and greater frequency stability and higher spurious free adjacent channel perfor mance is required Its phase locked loop frequency control and superior SAW filtering enhances stability minimizes adjacent channel interference and assures accurate and spurious free output Superior out of band carrier t
9. o noise performance is achieved through band pass filtering at the output amplifier The modulator is shipped with all internal adjustments preset FCC Docket 21006 offsets are standard Pico Macom backs up this product with its industry leading 5 year limited warranty gt Easy lab retuning of output filter for reduced inventory of spares and less down time Front panel controls and test point enables easy setup and monitoring P IRC and HRC offset capability allows for easy frequency settings in systems using offset channels P Auxiliary AC outlet for convenience Optional PAL format channels available 4 4f Pico macom Ph 800 421 651 1 www picomacom com Rev 09 02 4 Pico Specifications 550MHz Single Channel PLL SAW filtered A V Modulator C PCMS5S5SAW 5ssoMHzPLL Saw Filtered Audio Video Modulator e Pico macom OUTPUT TEST POWER pu OUTPUT LEVEL AURAL CARRIER AUDIO LEVEL To CO VIDEO LEVEL Front View AUDIO IN Rear View RF Video Channels 90 Channels Input Level 1 0 V p p for 87 5 mod CATV T7 T13 2 78 95 99 Input Level Range 0 5 V p p to 1 5 V p p Frequency Range 5 75 550 MHz Input Type Clamped video neg sync Output Level Output Impedance Output Return Loss Audio Video Ratio Frequency Stability Spurious Output C N In Band C N Out of Band Rejection Audio 5
10. r Indicator The LED indicates unit is operating 2 Output Test Point The 30 dB RF output test point is used to set the RF output level and monitor channel performance 3 Output Level This rugged PC Board mounted control sets the RF output level Aural Carrier The heavy duty PC mounted control is used to set the audio modulation level Audio Level This potentiometer controls the level of the audio RF carrier Video Level The PC Board mounted control is used to set the video modulation level 3 VIDEO IN Y Y Y Rear View Back Panel Control 1 Video In The PC Board mounted connector accepts the negative sync video information from a satellite receiver or VCR 2 Audio In The audio from the satellite receiver or VCR is connected to this PC Board mounted F connector RF Out The modulated output signal is available on this PC Board mounted F connector Rev 09 02 800 421 6511 www picomacom com Convenience Outlet Allows looping of power between units Power Cord The three prong type power plug connects to a 120 VAC 60 Hz electrical output or if 220VAC 60 Hz a two prong flat blade type is used 4f Pico macom 4f Pico macom Installation Audio Output Connection From Satellite Antenna Center Conductor to Mono Positive 950 1750MHz Shield to Mono Negative VIDEO COMPOSITE OUT QUT AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTP
11. r against them Pay particular attention to cords and plugs conve nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Lightning For added protection for this product during a light ning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet 14 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching power lines or electrical circuits as contact with them may be fatal 15 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock 16 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the fol lowing conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b
12. t and serious damage to the appliance 9 Ventilation This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Any slots or opening in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the 4f Pico macom Pico macom Safeguards video product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered Openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface 10 Grounding or Polarization This video product is equipped with either a three prong plug for 110 VAC use or a two prong flat blade 220 volt type plug Each type is to be inserted into only the type of receptacle for which they specifically designed Do not cut off the round grounding pin in order to be able to fit into a two prong recep tacle as this could cause injury and will void the warranty 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your appli ance dealer or local power company 12 Power cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon o
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