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SDI

S

PECTRA

D

YNAMICS, 

I

NC.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

H

IGH 

P

ERFORMANCE

 

D

ISTRIBUTION

 

A

MPLIFIER

  

HPDA-15RM-C

 

O

PERATING

 

M

ANUAL

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

S

PECTRA

D

YNAMICS, 

I

NC

  

  1849 Cherry St. Unit 2.  

  Louisville, CO  80027 

Phone: (303) 665-1852   

  Fax: (303) 604-6088 

   www.spectradynamics.com

Summary of Contents for HPDA-15RM-C

Page 1: ...ECTRADYNAMICS INC HIGH PERFORMANCE DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER HPDA 15RM C OPERATING MANUAL SPECTRADYNAMICS INC 1849 Cherry St Unit 2 Louisville CO 80027 Phone 303 665 1852 Fax 303 604 6088 www spectradynamics com ...

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Page 3: ...n outputs for every input signal Typical cross channel isolation is 125 dB and reverse isolation is typically greater than 135 dB The phase noise of the modules is exceptionally low typically 150 dBc Hz Fourier frequency of 1 Hz and 172 dBc Hz Fourier frequency greater than 10 kHz Both the input and output are matched to 50 ohms to obtain better than 25 dB return loss All outputs are AC coupled an...

Page 4: ...fuses with the same type and specifications Line Cord The instrument has a detachable three wire power cord for connection to a grounded power source The enclosure of the unit is directly connected to the outlet ground to protect against electrical shock Always use an outlet with a protective ground and do not disable this safety mechanism Service Do not attempt to service or adjust the instrument...

Page 5: ...t and the unit is operating properly DC Power LED The DC POWER LED is on when DC power is applied to unit and the unit is operating properly Monitor LED The MONITOR LED of each module will turn on if all the output signals to the corresponding module are greater than 7 dBm The Front Panel SDI The Front Panel SDI ...

Page 6: ...SMA input connectors The signal to be distributed should be connected to the corresponding SMA jack labeled INPUT SMA OUTPUTS There are five SMA OUTPUTS for each SMA INPUT Any output may be used to drive the input of another distribution module The five outputs of each amplifier module are DC isolated from the chassis ground to prevent ground loops Make sure that the amplifier ground does not floa...

Page 7: ...ower supply should be able to provide 24 VDC at 2A For optimum performance the following specifications should be used for the power supply DC Supply 24 VDC 2 A Line regulation 0 05 for a 10 line change Load regulation 0 05 for a 50 load change Output ripple 5mV peak to peak DC Fuse 2 0 Ampere 250V slow blow Fuse A 2 0 Ampere 250V slow blow fuse is used for 24 VDC operation Replace fuses with the ...

Page 8: ...he instrument and void all warranties WARNING DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY OF THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE Reversing the polarity of the power supply will cause damage to the unit and void all warranties WARNING The chassis of the instrument is internally connected to DC ground The 24 VDC connector is wired as follows Pin 1 NC Pin 2 NC Pin 3 NC Pin 4 24 VDC GND return Pin 5 24 VDC power Pin 6 Chassis GND Ear...

Page 9: ...the front panel labeled AC POWER will turn on when you apply the AC voltage If you also apply the DC voltage the LED labeled DC POWER on the front panel should light up Attach the signal to be distributed to one of the SMA input connectors on the back panel Any HPDA 15RM C output may be used to drive the input of another distribution module Absolute Maximum Ratings Input power 20dBm Maximum Revers...

Page 10: ...50 Ohms Return Loss input S11 5MHz output S22 5MHz 35 25 25 25 dB Distortion 13 dBm 16 dBm 45 40 40 dBc Isolation output to output output to input 120 120 126 135 dB Phase Noise 1 Hz 10 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 150 165 171 172 147 157 169 170 dBc Hz Temperature delay Coefficient 0 50 ºC 25 35 ºC 3 1 5 5 ps ºC All tests done at 5 MHz and 13 dBm input unless otherwise specified Specifications SDI ...

Page 11: ... no warranty of the fitness for any particular purpose SDI s obligation under this warranty shall not include any transportation charges or costs of installation or any liability for direct indirect or consequential damages or delay Any improper use operation beyond capacity substitution of parts not approved by SDI or any alteration or repair by others in such manner as in SDI s reasonable judgem...

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