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4     Table of Contents / Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2

Caution Statements

3

Important Safety Instructions

4

Table of Contents / Specifications

5

General Description / Installation and Mounting

6

Controls and Connections

7

LNB Input / Setup and Programming

8

Setup and Programming (continued)

9

Additional Features

10 Additional Features (continued)

11 Cable Channel Frequency Tables

12 Broadcast Channel Frequency Tables

13 Service / If You Need To Call For Help

14 Warranty

Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.

SATELLITE INPUT

Frequency Range:

Tuning Increment:

Acquisition Range:

Input Level:

Input Impedance:

I/Q Phase Imbalance:

I/Q Amplitude Imbalance:

Mode:

FEC:

VITERBI Autoscan:

Turbo QPSK  modes:

Turbo 8PSK modes:

Input Data Rate:

TRANSPORT STREAM

Auto clock mode:

Fixed clock mode:

PCR Restamping:

QAM OUTPUT

Output Impedance:

Output Level:

Display Error:

Level Adjustment Increment:

Frequency Range:

Frequency Plan:

Broadband Spurious:

Broadband Noise:

Phase Noise:

Frequency Stability:

QAM I/Q Phase Error:

Channel Amplitude Error:

Carrier Suppression:

MER:

Mode:

Symbol Rate:

FEC:

RS232 CONTROL

Data Link:

RS232 Input:

RS232 Output:

GENERAL

Operating Temperature Range:

Size:

Weight:

Power Requirement:

950 MHz to 2150 MHz.
500 kHz.
±5.0 MHz minimum.
-25 dBm to -70 dBm.
75 Ohms, return loss of 10 dB minimum.
<1 Degree.
<1dB.
QPSK, 8PSK.
DCII, DVB, advanced Turbo modes
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8 - DVB
5/11, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 7/8 - DCII
1/2, 3/4, 2/3, 5/6, 7/8
2/3, 5/6, 8/9, 3/4, 4/5
2 Mbaud to 30 Mbaud.

GROOMING
None
Null packets are dropped or added as
necessary to provide user selected fixed
output baud rate.
When required.

75 Ohms, return loss of 10 dB minimum.
+ 25 to +40 dBmV, displayed.
± 2 dB maximum.
1 dB, nominal.
54 MHz to 864 MHz.
Standard, IRC, or HRC CATV channels
or off-air broadcast channels.
-60 dB, 5 MHz to 900 MHz.
-75 dBc, 6 MHz bandwidth.
-103 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset.
± 5 kHz.
<1 degree.
<1 dB.
45 dB.
>40 dB, with blind equalizer.
16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 QAM.
1 Mbaud to 7 Mbaud.
ITU-T J.83 Annex A or Annex B.

4800  baud interface to PS151 via power
supply cable.
DB-9 connector on PS151 for connection
to modem or PC.
DB-9 connector on PS151 for connection
to additional transcoders.

0

0

 C to +50

0

 C, ambient.

1.1" W x 3.4" H x 13.25" D.
1 lb. 6 oz.
All voltages are provided by the Drake
model PS151 power supply.  PS151
power requirement: 90 to 260 VAC / 150
W, maximum w. 10 transcoders powered.

SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Contents for SCT4860

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual TM is a registered trademark of the R L Drake Company Copyright 2008 R L Drake Company P N 3852388B 1 2008 SCT4860 Transcoder System...

Page 2: ...be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn The lightning flash with arrow head symbol within an equilateral triangle is i...

Page 3: ...grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper ground...

Page 4: ...C RS232 CONTROL Data Link RS232 Input RS232 Output GENERAL Operating Temperature Range Size Weight Power Requirement 950 MHz to 2150 MHz 500 kHz 5 0 MHz minimum 25 dBm to 70 dBm 75 Ohms return loss of...

Page 5: ...ends though the front panel hole the LED is properly aligned behind its front panel hole and the hook shaped projection on the bottom of the module engages the rear of the mounting tray Secure the mod...

Page 6: ...ever power is applied REARPANELCONNECTIONS R1 RS232 OUT This RS232 serial connector can connect to the RS232 IN connector on another rack containing a PS150 PS151 or PS100 power supply included transc...

Page 7: ...shown on the bottom line For set up purposes it is best to progress clockwise in the chart below use the right arrow button starting from the RS232 adjustment on the PS151 and the MODE menu for each o...

Page 8: ...R button in addition to moving to an adjacent transcoder Note that many of the parameters will not be changed until the ENTER button is pressed These include MODE related settings LNB type IF FREQ BD...

Page 9: ...multiple power supply voltages that are all obtained from the Drake model PS151 power supply module The PS151 mounts in the RMT150 rack tray along with one to ten SCT4860 or other similar Drake models...

Page 10: ...irmware to the SCT4860 if needed for use with future options For remote control operation PS150 SCT1860 systems and or PS100 SCT860 systems can be daisy chained with PS151 SCT2860s SCT3860s and SCT486...

Page 11: ...4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Frequency inMHz 57 63 69 79 85 93 99 105 111 117 123 129 135 141 147 153 159 165 171 177 183 189 195 2...

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Page 13: ...king days after it arrives at R L DRAKE if we have all the facts If we must call you it may take longer R L DRAKE is not responsible for damage caused by lightning nonprofes sional alterations acts of...

Page 14: ...ce repair anduseareimportanttoobtainproperperformancefromthisproduct Thereforecarefully read the Instruction Manual This warranty does not apply to any defect that R L DRAKE COMPANY determines is due...

Page 15: ...R L Drake Company 230 Industrial Drive Franklin Ohio 45005 U S A Customer Service and Parts Telephone 1 937 746 6990 Telefax 1 937 806 1576 World Wide Web Site http www rldrake com...

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