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Introducing The SB-1000-2W UL Amplifier

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SB-1000-2W UL DUAL POWERED, LOW NOISE, 2-WAY

RF DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

The model SB-1000-2W UL is a high performance RF distribution amplifier designed for use in multi-dwelling units. One of the unique features of this amplifier is that if no AC voltage is available, the unit can be

powered by 60-90Vac Quasi Square Wave if present on the coaxial cable.

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Description

PDi’s dual hybrid power doubling amplifier is housed in a wall mount aluminum case, with large heat sink fins for maximum heat dissipation.The unit is designed to support MoCA WAN. The SB-1000 has a minimum gain of +33dB. The -20dB test points are conveniently located for external measurements. The RF input incorporates a gas discharge tube, (surge arrestor), for added protection. This high performance amplifier is available with an optional return-path 22dB gain amplifier. Forward Gain and Slope controls are located beneath the metal cover to maintain maximum RFI integrity.

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Table of Contents

Description

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Important Safety Instructions 2-3

Features 4

Technical Specifications 5

Line Power- 60/90vac Quasi Square Wave 6

Internal Panel Diagram / Internal Panel Functions

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Ordering Information Optional Accessories / Factory Preset Accessories

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Accessories/Internal Diagram / Block Diagram

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Installation Forward Adjustment / Reverse Adjustment Return Path Adjustment / Reverse Equalizer

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Example of Installation /Wall Mounting Inst. 12

Insertion Loss vs. Frequency 13

Warranty 14

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Don’t use the apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Don’t block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Don’t install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Don’t defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug has two blades and a

third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the powers cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold

with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

17. WARNING – Terminals marked with are hazardous live and the external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation by an instructed person or the use of readymade leads or cords.

18. WARNING – If connected to mains voltage, the equipment shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. If powered by CATV, the equipment shall be connected to a reliable earth via the external earthing connection. The integrity of the protective earth must be ensured at all times.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) 19. The cord-set is considered the disconnect device and shall be readily operable.

WARNING! The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

20. To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with

the installation instructions.

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Features: • AC Operating Voltage-Line power 120Vac or 60/90Vac QUASI SQUARE WAVE

• Switching power supply 60~120Vac with no adjustments needed

• UL Listed & ISO 9001 approved

• The best design for two-way alignments

• Assured signal stability in forward and return path

• Four Independent Coupler T.P.s (Forward Input/Output Reverse Input/Output)

• External I/O Test Point Coupler, easy testing and no VSW

• All reverse path controls are plug-ins

• 24 VDC LED, for power indication

• 6KV input protected surge arrestor for transient protection

• Optional plug-in Hybrid Return Amplifier for simple 2-way performance upgrade

• Input/Output KS connectors, protection for ingress & noise entry via Hardline Cable

• Very flexible adjustment includes variable gain and slope controls and plug-in

equalizers and pads

• Finned aluminum housing allows effective heat dissipation

• Wall mounting with external mounting brackets allows for simple installation

• Power Passing 60/90vac Quasi Square Wave capabilities

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Technical Specifications Item Forward Return**** Unit

SB-1000-2W UL 54-1002 MHz RAH-20 5-40MHz

Technology Power Double Push/Pull

Channel Loading (NTSC 42/54) 152 * 6 CHs

Response Flatness ±1.5 ±1 dB

Full Gain 33 Minimum 22 dB

Slope Control Range 1~15 Plug in dB

Gain Control Range 0~20 Plug in dB

54~1025 MHz Return Loss 14 14 dB

T.P.(Input/Output) -20 ±1 dB

Performance Rated Output Level (54-550 ** / 550-1002 ***) 43** / 37 *** 42 dBmV

Noise Figure < 7 < 7 dB

CSO (NTSC) * -67 -69 dB

CTB (NTSC) * -65 -70 dB

XMOD * -66 -70 dB

HUM 0.2% %

Operating Voltage 60 - 120 VAC

Power Consumption 18 3.8 Watts

Operating Temperature -4 to +140 (-20 to +60) °F (°C)

Dimension (L x W x H) 272 x 183 x 69 mm

* Performance specified with Channel Loading - 77 Analog Channels (54-550MHz) / 75 Digital Channels (550-1002MHz) ** Analog - 77 Analog Channels (54-550MHz)

*** Digital - 75 Digital channels (550 - 1002MHz)

**** Return - 6 Analog channels (5-40MHz) -6dB Offset

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Specifications subject to change without notice


Line Power - 60/90Vac Quasi Square Wave PowerTheory of operation: The SB-1000-2W UL amplifier can be powered by AC line power (wall Outlet) or by (60/90Vac Quasi Square Wave), refered to in this manual as “ CATV power.”

If no AC wall outlet is available, the unit can be powered by the coaxial cable carrying the 60/90Vac source.The 60/90Vac can be inserted into the Cable In or the Forward Out connectors on the SB-1000-2W, which are interchangeable and can be configured either way, “as far as voltage is concerned” (See Shunt Settings below.) When powering the unit with the 60/90Vac,this voltage can be fed thru to power other devices down the line. SET-UP: 1. The internal panel switch must be in the CATV pwr. position. 2. The CATV pwr source shunt, (see below) Must be configured. 3. The housing must be connected to a reliable earth ground via the external ground lug. “All units are shipped in the LINE POWER position.” The following shunt settings and their descriptions:

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WARNING! When powering by CATV power,

the unit must be connected to a

reliable earth ground via the

external ground lug.

External Ground Lug Shunt Settings

(SWITCH) Line pwr./CATV pwr.

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Internal Panel Diagram

Internal Panel Functions No. Description No. Description

1 AC Power Fuse (3.15A) 11 Cable Input

2 Input Gas Discharge Tube Surge Arrestor 12 Forward Input T.P.

3 Forward Gain Control Knob 14 Forward Slope Control Knob

4 24VDC LED 15 Reverse Input T.P.

5 Input Equalizer 16 Reverse Input Attenuator

6 Input Attenuator 17 Reverse Output T.P.

7 Reverse Output Equalizer 18 Output Cable Seizure Mechanism

8 Reverse Output Attenuator 19 Cable Output

9 Switch (Line Power / CATV Power) 20 Forward Output T.P.

10 Input Cable Seizure Mechanism 21 Grounding Lug

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Ordering Information:

Optional Accessories

Part Name SB-1000-2W UL Qty Remark

Forward Input Att Optional AT→*M 1 0~26dB

Forward Input EQ Optional EQ-1000-*M 1 1000MHz (0~20dB) in1dB steps

Return Amplifier Module Optional RAH-2O 1 Hybrid Gain = 22dB

Reverse Input Att Reverse Output Att Optional AT-*M 1

1 0~19dB

Reverse Output EQ Optional REQ-0*M 1 1~9dB(0dB:EQ-0)

* Value Notes: 1. Reverse Path 5-42 MHz

Factory Preset Accessories

Part Name Pre-setting Status Part Name Pre-setting Status

Forward Input Att 0dB Pad Reverse Input Att 0dB Pad

Forward Input EQ With Jumper Wire Reverse Output Att 0dB Pad

Return Amplifier Module None Reverse Output EQ With Wire Jumper Note: 1. Each Amplifier is pre-installed with one 0dB Forward Att, and two 0dB Reverse Atts. 2. One Reverse EQ is needed when Return Path is deployed.

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Optional Accessories / Internal Diagram

Block Diagram

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Fuse

Line Pwr. CATV Pwr. Shunt Settings


Installation

1. Mounting Amplifier: Use the template provided to mount up the Amplifier in position.

2. AC voltage confirmation: The rated AC voltage to power the SB-1000-2W is 60~120Vac. Please check if the AC outlet is correct.

3. DC voltage confirmation: If you suspect there is a DC power issue, removed the amplifier cover. If the 24VDC LED indicator is not lit, then the unit is not receiving power.

Forward Adjustment

1. Gain Regulating Control: 0 ~ 20dB adjustable, to control the output gain. 2. Slope Regulating Control: 1 ~15dB adjustable, to adjust the required slope. 3. Selection of Plug-in Input attenuator:

The Rated Input Level is 10dBmV maximum, Input T.P. is -20dB. Adjust the Input Level with selected Forward Input Attenuator.

4. Selection of Plug-in Input Equalizer: Compensates the cable attenuation of signal before entering the amplifier. The dB value of EQ varies from 1 ~20dB, 1 dB steps.

Reverse Adjustment 1. Reverse Input Attenuator – Use this Attenuator to control the Reverse Input Level.

2. Return Amplifier – When 2-way is employed, a plug-in Return Amp, gain 22dB is required. 3. Return Amplifier Module – is a Hybrid IC Module for the SB-1000-2W UL. This module has

excellent Return Path performance. 4. Reverse Output EQ – Plug in type. To assure a stable slope in reverse output. 5. Reverse Output ATT – Plug in type. To assure a stable reverse output level. 6. Attenuators – Forward/Reverse Input/Output attenuators are of the same series /specification

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Adjustment of network signal in Return Path

1. Return Signal Injection Point – Coupler type Return Signal Injection Point. (Forward Output T.P.) Due to Coupler design, no VSW will be produced while the signal is injected.

2. Reverse Input T.P. – To measure the Return signal without interrupting the reverse transmission. 3. Reverse Output T.P. – To inspect the signal status in reverse output.

Reverse Equalizer

Reverse Equalizer Model Number

Model Tilt Value Model Tilt Value Model Tilt Value EQ-0 0dB REQ-04M 4dB REQ-08M 8dB

REQ-01M 1dB REQ-05M 5dB REQ-09M 9dB REQ-02M 2dB REQ-06M 6dB REQ-03M 3dB REQ-07M 7dB

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Example of Installation Location of Apartment Amplifier

Wall Mounting

1. Use the template provided or mount the amplifier with back towards the wall. 2. Mark 3 positions for affixing screws to the wall. If the wall is not made of wood, i.e. concrete for

example, it is required to use masonary wall anchors or concrete screws (not supplied). 3. Hold the amplifier firmly in place, put each screw in position and then tighten completely.

58.5mm

245mmm

SB-1000-2W UL UL

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Insertion Loss vs. Frequency

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2-Year Warranty PDi’s Starburst® Technologies amplifier model number SB-1000-2W UL is manufactured and tested to the highest possible industry standards. The unit is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing and component defects, and is fully warranted for a period of two years. Each unit is guaranteed to meet published specifications. Units being returned for repair or for any other reason must have a company return authorization number clearly applied to the shipping container. Once used in the field, any unit with external damage or which has been visually abused will be void under this warranty. Beyond the Warranty Period On minor adjustments made at PDi’s facility, the company will make the adjustment at no charge. The customer will pay all freight charges. Component replacements such as chip, diodes, etc. will be charged back to the customer including labor at the prevailing rate at the time. The customer will send the unit or units back to PDi and will be charged back for the return freight. The customer will receive a written estimate of the cost of repair beforehand. All returns must have a return authorization number clearly applied to the shipping container. All returns of this type will be considered an authorization from the customer that they approved the cost of repair, before the return is actually made. PDi uses the most reliable least expensive freight forwarders at its disposal. The customer can designate their own freight forwarder or use PDi's.

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