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Instruction Manual, SL2150 Series

 

INTRODUCTION 1

 

 
 

REV A, Sep 21, 2011 

 
 

INTRODUCTION 

 
The SL2150 fiber optic links connect antennae with control rooms, network operation centers 
or broadcast head ends. SL2150 links offer more than an alternative to coaxial cabling in 
teleport earth stations. They have been designed to provide very low carrier-to-noise ratio 
and extremely linear performance. This means a cost effective technically superior 
installation for the satellite signal user. Multidyne systems have been engineered to give 
industry-leading performance when compared with any other fiber optic link. Only SL2150 
links have ultra wide dynamic range so that automatic gain control is not required to cope 
with changing signal intensity caused by meteorological conditions. A range of options to suit 
a variety of installations is offered, such as 75

Ω 

or 50

Ω 

impedance with either BNC or F 

connectors. The standard link utilizes a high performance DFB laser, but for less demanding 
short haul applications, a lower cost FP laser option is available. For installations where the 
number of cross site fiber connections is limited the complete ITU range of CWDM 
transmitter wavelengths is offered allowing up to 8 channels to be carried on one fiber. 
Optical connector options include ST, LC, FC, or LC APC. 
 
 

FEATURES and OPERATION 

 

FEATURES:

 

  L-Band RF 950-2150 Mhz to optical fiber signal conversion 

  Up to 50Km range using DFB optics 

  9 dB RF gain from FTX to FRX 

  20 dB Noise Figure 

  LNB current up to 400mA  

  Long Line Compensation (LCC) feature for LNB power 

  LNB selectable polarity using 13V or 18V power 

  LO Hi band selector using 22 KHz tone 

  75 Ohm F or 50 Ohm BNC connectors 

  ST, LC, FC, or LC APC optical connectors 

  Universal 9 to 24V DC power source independently of LNB Power needs. 

  Menu Driven Front Panel Display for status and parameter selection 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for SL2150 Series

Page 1: ...A Sep 21 2011 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SL2150 Series L Band Fiber Optic Extender 191 FOREST AVENUE LOCUST VALLEY NY 11560 2132 USA 800 488 8378 516 671 7278 FAX 516 671 3362 sales multidyne com www multidyne com ...

Page 2: ...Inc Copyright 2011 MULTIDYNE Electronics Inc Locust Valley New York Printed in the United States of America All Rights Reserved Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of MULTIDYNE Electronics Inc This product was designed and manufactured in the UNITED STATES of AMERICA ...

Page 3: ...ep 21 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 FEATURES AND OPERATION 1 OPERATION 2 TRANSMITTER SL2150 FTX 2 RECEIVER SL2150 FRX 4 INSTALLATION 5 APPENDIX A BLOCK DIAGRAMS 6 APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7 ...

Page 4: ...allations is offered such as 75Ω or 50Ω impedance with either BNC or F connectors The standard link utilizes a high performance DFB laser but for less demanding short haul applications a lower cost FP laser option is available For installations where the number of cross site fiber connections is limited the complete ITU range of CWDM transmitter wavelengths is offered allowing up to 8 channels to ...

Page 5: ...lay to the screen saver Pressing the SELECT button will restore the menus The FTX rear panel has a coaxial POWER jack for connecting 9 24VDC power Connect a suitable power source to this input such as the included AC adapter or other source There is also a RF IN connector to which you would connect the coaxial cable to your satellite dish LNB power is also output over this cable Up to 400ma of LNB...

Page 6: ...he POWER LED will be green The Power Status screen for the FTX shows the unit s supply voltage MAIN PWR and the LNB voltage LNB PWR going to the dish If a parameter is within spec it will be shown in green otherwise it will be red Examples showing good and bad LNB power are shown below The Link Status screen for the FTX shows the LASER current in mA and if the LASER STATUS is good If a parameter i...

Page 7: ... those of the FTX The rear panel has the same POWER input as the FTX The OPTICAL INPUT connector is for connecting the fiber from the FTX As with the FTX use only fibers with APC connectors The RF OUT connector is for connection of a 50 or 75 ohm coax for your L band RF output As with the FTX connector types are dependent on model The FRX display screens are similar to those of the FTX with the ex...

Page 8: ...VAC with the included wall mount 12V power supply or other source in a range from 9 to 24 VDC and at least 10W of power It uses a coaxial type connector sleeve ground on the rear panel labeled POWER If desired the units can be powered from a battery pack or automotive battery instead of the wall unit If the dish uses LNB power it should be connected to RF IN before power is applied to the FTX Othe...

Page 9: ...erter for CPU Display Signal status Optical level 12V Sense RF Out 50 ohm BNC or 75 ohm F DC IN 9 to 24V Optical IN APC FC LBAND TX BLOCK DIAGRAM 22KHZ Ind H or V Ind Laser Failure Laser Current LLC Display settings FRONT DISPLAY RF to Optical Conversion LNB Power Insertion CPU LED Power Control Joystick 4 pos Push PIR Motion Sensor LNB POWER H V 22KHZ 12V 1A Sepic Converter 3 3V 0 6A Buck Convert...

Page 10: ...wer 9 24V 10W Wavelength Standard DFB 1310nm Single Mode Wavelength CWDM or 1550nm option 1470 to 1610nm Optical Power 4 5 dBm Laser Safety Class 1 Optical Connector APC ST FC SC or LC RF Input F 75 Ohms BNC 50 Ohms Return Loss 15dB LNB voltages LCC off 13V Vert 18V Hor LNB voltages LCC on 14V Vert 19V Hor Max LNB current 400ma Universal LNB LO control 22 KHz Indicators Power 22KHz Polarity Laser ...

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