INS-42037-1: FMC88108-6
User’s Manual
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2. Specifications
Note: Tested in non-translating mode of operation
(Tested at 1mV (-47dBm) RF input per channel and 75kHz deviation unless noted)
Electrical
Parameter
Specification
FM modulation type
F3E and F8E (direct carrier)
Frequency range
87.5MHz to 108MHz
Tx output connector
BNC (female) 50 Ohms
Rx input connector
BNC (female) 50 Ohms
Tx output levels per carrier
-15dBm to -4dBm (individually adjustable)
Tx low level alarm
-15dBm nominal
Number of Tx/Rx channels
6 maximum
Tx frequency stability
± 5ppm (other on request)
Tx and Rx synthesizers
50kHz increments
Reference frequency
6.4MHz
FM modulation bandwidth
± 100 kHz nominal
S/N ratio (stereo) with 50µS de-emphasis
≤ -60dB (filtered 20Hz – 20kHz)
Stereo separation (L into R)
≥ 45dB (40Hz – 15 kHz)
Stereo harmonic distortion
≤ 0.5% (40 Hz – 15 kHz)
Rx static selectivity
≤ -85dB @ ± 300kHz nominal
Operational Rx input level per channel
200µV (-61dBm) to 20mV (-21dBm)
Rx low signal alarm
100µV (-67dBm) nominal
Tx non synchronous AM
≤ -50dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
RF spurious and harmonics
≤ -60dBc
Combined Tx intermodulation products
≤ -60dBc
BIF (break in facility) level
3V r.m.s. max, balanced (adjustable)
BIF nominal frequency range
30Hz to 8kHz (with pre-emphasis)
BIF audio connectors
Isolated BNC’s (female)
BIF audio deviation per channel
± 68kHz nominal (± 0.5dB)
Translator Physical and Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
-10°C to +45°C
Operating altitude
≤ 2000m
Relative humidity
≤ 90% non - condensing
A/C mains voltage
100V
– 240V full range
A/C mains consumption
25VA nominal
A/C frequency
50Hz / 60Hz
Dimensions
485mm x 470mm x 44mm
Weight
3.5 kg
Back Panel Connectors and Functions
RF output
BNC female (50
Ω)
Rx input
BNC female (50
Ω)
BIF input / output (looped)
Isolated BNC’s female (balanced)
Telemetry (input / output)
D9 female
A/C mains input
IEC plug
A/C fuse
1 Amp 20mm type
Chassis ground
5mm nut / bolt
Telemetry Controls and Alarms (via 9-pin D type female connector)
Pin 1
BIF switching
Apply “Ground” to activate BIF (100mA)
Pins 2 and 3
Ground
Pins 5 and 6
Summary alarm
S/C for fault (LK1 Pos A)
O/C for fault (LK1 Pos B)
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