Pico Macom PFAP550MS Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 5

PFAP550MS

Specifications

5

Rev. 05/03

Ph:800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

550MHz Sub-Band Extended Agile Signal Processor

806MHz Sub-Band Extended Agile Signal Processor

PFAP550MS

POWER

IN/OUT

STORE

CH. MODE

CHANNEL

OUTPUT ADJUST

TEST POINT

-30 dB

AURAL

ADJUST

F+

F-

RF OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

RF IN

IF IN

IF OUT

250 V

0.5A

AC117V

60Hz/38W

600W MAX 

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
HAZARD, USE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE 0.5A  125V FUSE

STAND BY

FUSE

SUB

CATV

Front View

Rear View

Input Frequency:  

5.75-806 MHz

Input Channels: 

CATV  

T7 to 125 (HRC, IRC)

        

UHF  

14-69

Output Frequency:  

54-550 MHz

Output Channels: 

CATV  

2 to 78 (HRC, IRC)

Minimum Output:  

57 dBmV min.

Input Level: 

Min

0 dBmV (For 55 dB min C/N)

 

Max

25 dBmV

Output Adjust Range: 

48-60 dBmV

AGC Range:  

0 dBmV to +25 dBmV input

AGC Type:  

Keyed sync tip

AGC Stability:  

±0.5 dB

Noise Figure:  

8 dB VHF, 10 dB UHF

Differential Gain:  

<5% (10 to 90% APL)

Differential Phase:  

<5° (10 to 90% APL)

Visual C/N:  

Minimum 50 dB @ 0 dB input

Out-of-band C/N:  

-65 dB

Frequency Response: 

±1.7 dB

Selectivity:  

-60 dB (Adjacent Channel)

Spurious Outputs: 

In-band

 

>-60 dB

 

Out-band

 

>-60 dB

Aural Carrier Adjust Range: 

12 dB

Return Loss: Input/Output:

 

12 dB typical

IF Output:  

35 dBmV (45.75 MHz)

Controls:  

Aural Carrier and Output Level

RF

Power Input: 

 

105 to 130 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 W

Operating Temperature: 

-10° C to 50° C

Dimensions:  

19˝(L) x 9˝(D) x 1

3

/

4

˝(H)

Weight:  

8.2 lbs.

Test Point: 

 

-30 dB

NOTE: In stand-by mode, this unit is an agile 550 MHz  
modulator

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Ordering Information

PFAP550MS

Summary of Contents for PFAP550MS

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual PFAP550MS 550MHz Sub Band Extended Agile Signal Processor Operation Manual Rev 05 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com ...

Page 2: ...r 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 adult and serious damage to the appliance 9 Ventilation This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat regi...

Page 3: ...s been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the oper ating instruction Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions An improper adjustment may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tech nician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has be...

Page 4: ... year limited warranty 550MHz Sub Band Extended Agile Signal Processor PFAP550MS 132 Channel Input Range 5 75 806 MHz CATV T7 T13 and 2 125 TV 2 69 82 Channel Output Range 54 550MHz CATV 2 78 Back panel switch enables sub band operation for reprocessing remote TV origination making it even more flexible for institutional cable systems Broadcast quality specifications for unparalleled picture quali...

Page 5: ... Output 57 dBmV min Input Level Min 0 dBmV For 55 dB min C N Max 25 dBmV Output Adjust Range 48 60 dBmV AGC Range 0 dBmV to 25 dBmV input AGC Type Keyed sync tip AGC Stability 0 5 dB Noise Figure 8 dB VHF 10 dB UHF Differential Gain 5 10 to 90 APL Differential Phase 5 10 to 90 APL Visual C N Minimum 50 dB 0 dB input Out of band C N 65 dB Frequency Response 1 7 dB Selectivity 60 dB Adjacent Channel...

Page 6: ...put 10 30 dB TEST POINT Used to monitor input level 11 RF OUT Connect this port to distribution system 12 IF IN Input from I F scrambler or I F output 13 IF OUT To I F input or scrambling device 14 VIDEO IN Stand by input Connect to baseband video source for stand by operation 15 AUDIO IN Stand by input Connect to baseband audio source for stand by operation 16 RF IN Connect RF source antenna or c...

Page 7: ...ne Complete Channel Passes all other channels 2 thru 78 Channel Processors extract one premium superband channel one sub band channel and place them in channel slots 2 and 6 CA 45RK550 16 5 dBmv 16 5 dBmv 13 5 dBmv 10 5 dBmv CEF 550 6 PFAP550MS Input ch 36 Output ch 6 53 5 dBmv 57 dBmv 57dBmv 53 5 dBmv TSB 21G TSB 21G TSB 21G CEF 550 4 PFAP550MS Input ch T7 Output ch 4 Modulator Output channel T7 ...

Page 8: ... a return merchandise authorization RMA number for the failed equipment and ask for a loaner unit We will issue an invoice for the List Price of the loaner unit plus shipping costs When you receive the loaner unit pack the failed unit in the loaner unit s box and ship it freight prepaid to Pico Macom for repair When you receive the repaired unit a new RMA number will be provided in the box Careful...

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