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5.
Hardware Overview
The basic M2TE-S transmitter configuration is outlined in this section:
Figure 1 – M2TE-S Connectors
5.1
M2TE-S Connectors
There are six connectors located on the M2TE-S unit as shown in Figure 1. They are for interfacing
the RF out, HD//SD-SDI Video or ASI in or SD Composite in (Two ports), ASI out, audio, Auxiliary
Data, KLV Data, LAN/IP and Control signals. The Local Control panel is also shown in Figure 1.
5.1.1
RF Output, Ant Port
The M2TE uses a female SMA connector for its ‘RF Output’ port. The antenna is normally
attached here. This port can also drive additional external amplifiers for high-power applications
like Aerial downlinks.
Note: Transmitters should not be powered on without a load attached to the RF
output. Doing so could damage the internal Power Amplifier (PA).