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Intended use

Operating manual VARIO 561 F, 662 F, 683 F, 684 F - 

Version 01-2021A

Intended use

The VARIO 561 F, 662 F, 683 F and 684 F amplifiers are universal 
broadband amplifiers for bidirectional building distribution and 
broadband communication systems. It is exclusively designed for 
signal amplification in unidirectional and bidirectional distribution 
systems in single-family and multi-family dwellings.
Modification of the devices or use for any other purpose is not 
permitted and will immediately void any guarantee provided by the 
manufacturer.

Intended audience for this manual

Installation, configuration and start-up

ASTRO amplifiers are intended to be installed and put into opera-
tion by qualified experts who have training which enables them to 
perform the work required by EN 60728-11 and EN 62368-1. 
Unqualified persons are not permitted to install and operate the 
device.

Summary of Contents for VARIO 561 F

Page 1: ...Version 01 2021A ...

Page 2: ...nce of the device Keep this operating manual for future use and for handover in the event of a change of owner or operator A PDF version of this manual can be downloaded on the ASTRO website there may be a more recent version The ASTRO company confirms that the information in this manual was correct at the time of printing but it reserves the right to make changes to the specifications the operati...

Page 3: ...fety information page 08 Information about supplying power remotely page 12 Warranty conditions page 15 Performance description page 16 Disposal page 17 Installation page 17 Connection page 19 Configuring the forward path page 20 Configuring the return path page 21 Measurements page 22 Start up page 22 Troubleshooting page 23 Maintenance and repair page 23 Block diagram page 24 Technical data page...

Page 4: ... voltage and non obser vance of the instructions in this manual pose a risk of fatal injuries Warning about various dangers to health the environment and material Warning about thermal dangers due to hot surfaces Recycling symbol indicates components or packaging materials which can be recycled cardboard inserts plastic film and bags Used batteries must be disposed of at approved recycling points ...

Page 5: ...al distribution systems in single family and multi family dwellings Modification of the devices or use for any other purpose is not permitted and will immediately void any guarantee provided by the manufacturer Intended audience for this manual Installation configuration and start up ASTRO amplifiers are intended to be installed and put into opera tion by qualified experts who have training which ...

Page 6: ...mote power supply socket 3 Earth terminal 4 Output 1 5 Output 2 6 Input 7 Screw mount for housing cover Fig 1 VARIO 684 F amplifier NOTE The connection adapters for the input and output are not factory installed Please use the Allen key provided to install the inner conductor of the connector Instal lation of the sockets is described in the Installation section The connection adapters for the vari...

Page 7: ...lter 9 Power supply unit cover 10 Output test socket 11 Power supply unit fuse 12 Optional distributor 13 Output 1 fuse 14 Test socket 15 Output 2 fuse 16 Input fuse 17 Optional return path ampli fier 18 Optional diplex filter 19 Input test socket Fig 2 VARIO 561 F PG11 amplifier interior The VARIO 561 F 662 F 683 F and 684 F amplifiers have a CE marking This confirms that the products comply with...

Page 8: ...of the device Keep this operating manual for future use and for handover in the event of a change of owner or operator A PDF version of this manual can be downloaded on the ASTRO website there may be a more recent version Check the packaging and the device for transport damage immediately Do not operate a device that has been damaged Carrying the device by the power cable may damage the power cabl...

Page 9: ...ts may be placed on the device The subscriber network must be earthed in accordance with EN 60728 11 and must remain earthed even when the device is removed In addition the earth connection on the device can be used Devices within hand s reach must also be integrated into the potential equalisation Operating the device without an earth conductor without earthing the device or without equipotential...

Page 10: ... the device may only be operated if the permissible ambient temperature can be maintained Disconnect devices with a damaged power cable from the mains unplug the power supply plug Always use the supplied power adapter power supply unit and connect it to a power point with a voltage within the range specified in the Technical data section Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injur...

Page 11: ...considerable dangers for the user Do not operate devices with a damaged power cable You must have the cable repaired by the manufacturer If malfunctions occur the device must be disconnected from the mains and authorised experts must be consulted The device may need to be sent to the manufacturer General information Store or use the device in a safe location well out of reach of small children It ...

Page 12: ...ted using round cable lines of the minimum quality specified below in order for the strain relief to be effective After the cables have been connected they must be ade quately secured using the screw cap from the strain relief so that an effective seal against environmental influences is also achieved When using F or K litz wires make sure that no strands are split Split strands can lead to short ...

Page 13: ...ltage is supplied using either the coaxial inputs or out puts or the device s flat connector socket If power is supplied via the flat connector socket the fuse in the power supply unit must be inserted The fuses in the HF section of the device can be inserted according to the application If power is supplied via the coaxial connectors the corresponding remote supply fuse in the power supply unit m...

Page 14: ...acturer s instructions The following protective measures must be taken Equipotential bonding via the local PE connection An additional connection with an earth potential must be made using a cable with at least 4 mm2 of copper at the PE terminal of the device This connection can be made to a PE rail supplied by the customer or a local earth If this is not possible one of the following safety measu...

Page 15: ...the event of a failure e g a lightning bolt High voltage In case of failure do not touch Cables leading directly to subscribers must be fitted with a galvanic outer conductor disconnector Limit the maximum remote supply voltage to 50 V AC The remote supply voltage may not exceed 50 V AC NOTE If several devices are supplied by separate cables the polarity must not be reversed Warranty conditions Th...

Page 16: ...ures a very high dynamic range with low power consumption The possibility of equalisation or interstage equalisation of incoming or outgoing cable attenuation allows for further improvement of the maximum output level and linearity The VARIO 561 F PG11 662 F PG11 681 F PG11 682 F PG11 and 684 F PG11 amplifiers can be flexibly configured for future multimedia cable networks 2 outputs second output ...

Page 17: ...borehole spacing and diameters please refer to the Drilling distances section page 31 The following describes how to install the device TASK 1 Place the back of the device against the installation surface so that its oblong holes are exactly above the two wall plugs The connection sockets of the device must point downwards 2 Now screw the device in place with screws that match the size of the wall...

Page 18: ...cable fitting 7 see left to the housing connections 5 of the amplifier using a suitable wrench IMPORTANT If you want to use a cable fitting with PG11 thread 7 or a connection adapter from a third party shorten the inner conductor 6 to a length of 12 13 mm using pliers or another suitable tool A shorter contact pin cannot be used as safe contact with the inner conductor terminal block 3 cannot be e...

Page 19: ...lifier and coaxial cables TASK 1 Plug the F connectors into the corresponding sockets of the amplifier input 6 and output 1 4 or output 2 5 see picture above left and screw the outer ring of the F connector tight 2 Make sure the coaxial cables are laid with a sufficient bending radius 3 You can supply the device with a remote supply voltage via the input and output sockets Alternatively you can us...

Page 20: ...ng the jumper 5 accordingly see picture bottom left For attenuation you can also insert a pad here 6 The amplifier s default configuration is for forward only operation The return path is deactivated two zero cards of type VZ 1001 inserted no modules for return path transmission inserted The second output is deactivated one zero card of type VZ 1006 inserted to activate the second output you must ...

Page 21: ...zero cards of type VZ 1001 in the input and output with a VD 33 or VD 65 diplex filter 2 To set up a passive return path insert the two previously removed zero cards into both return path slots 14 see centre left 3 To set up an active return path insert one of the optionally available VR 411 VR 561 VR 661 or VR 761 return path modules into both return path slots 4 Adjust the input attenuation in t...

Page 22: ...filter VD 33 or 80 862 MHz with diplex filter VD 65 to measure outgoing signals in the distribution direction and to feed in return signals VARIO 684 only 80 1000 MHz since the VD 33 cannot be used Using a further directionally coupled test socket 4 you can measure the return signal after the return path amplifier but before the setting elements of the return path module Start up When you have con...

Page 23: ... indicator only shows whether the DC current which supplies the device components has been disconnected from the mains voltage If the power indicator for the power supply unit or the device does not light up it does not mean that the device has been fully disconnected from the mains voltage There may still be voltage in the device that is dangerous to touch Therefore do not open the device Read ca...

Page 24: ...nual VARIO 561 F 662 F 683 F 684 F Version 01 2021A page 24 Block diagram TP 20 dB IN OUT 2 INV OUT 1 TP 20 dB 47 80 862 MHz TP 20 dB 5 862 MHz VZ 10 VD VD 33 VD 65 VR Pad Pad Pad Pad Pad 15 MHz optional TP 20 dB Pad Pad Pad Pad ...

Page 25: ...ncy base of inverse equalizer MHz 47 Tespoint Input Testpoint Output dB dB return path 20 1 forward path 20 2 20 1 directional coupling 5 862 MHz Maximum output level 42 Channels linear 42 Channels 7 dB Slope dBμV dBμV 110 CTBA CSOA 60 dB 112 112 CTBA CSOA 60 dB 114 Return path Frequency range MHz 5 65 5 33 Gain dB depends on return path module Diplex filter MHz 5 33 47 862 VD 33 5 65 80 1000 VD 6...

Page 26: ... Interstage dB 0 10 0 5 dB steps Base of equalizer MHz 862 1006 Inverse Equalizer Input dB 0 10 0 5 dB steps Frequency base of inverse equalizer MHz 47 Tespoint Input Testpoint Output dB dB return path 20 1 forward path 20 2 20 1 directional coupling 5 862 MHz Maximum output level 42 Channels linear 42 Channels 7 dB Slope dBμV dBμV 113 CTBA CSOA 60 dB 115 Return path Frequency range MHz 5 65 5 33 ...

Page 27: ...ection class IP 54 categorie 2 accord DIN EN 60529 Power supply protection T1 25A L 250V IEC60127 3 4 Remote feeding fuse T5A L 250V IEC60127 2 3 Typ VZ 1001 VZ 1006 VZ 1007 VD 33 VD 65 Bestellnummer 216 278 416 001 416 002 216 653 216 652 Funktion Nullkarte passiv Rückweg Nullkarte 1 Ausgang Verteiler 2 fach Dipflexfilter Dipflexfilter Frequenzbereich 5 1000 MHz 5 33 MHz 47 862 5 65 MHz 80 1000 ...

Page 28: ...Drilling distances Operating manual VARIO 561 F 662 F 683 F 684 F Version 01 2021A page 28 Drilling distances ...

Page 29: ...Drilling distances page 29 Operating manual VARIO 561 F 662 F 683 F 684 F Version 01 2021A ...

Page 30: ...Drilling distances Operating manual VARIO 561 F 662 F 683 F 684 F Version 01 2021A page 30 ...

Page 31: ...Drilling distances page 31 Operating manual VARIO 561 F 662 F 683 F 684 F Version 01 2021A ...

Page 32: ...er partially or in full without prior agreement of the ASTRO company These operating instructions have been written by ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme GmbH Olefant 3 D 51427 Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg Tel 02204 405 0 Fax 02204 405 10 eMail kontakt astro kom de Internet www astro kom de All the information contained in this document has been checked in good faith The ASTRO company cannot be hel...

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