Sonora Design HRT/HRvT DBS Tap Specs

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Contact: Sonora Design Associates 805.644.8913 www.sonoradesign.com [email protected]

CATV /DBS Taps

HRvT2*,12, 16

SOLUTION

RELATED CONSIDERATIONS

• CATV / Ka/Ku bandwidth ......................... 15 to 2150 MHz

• High Return Loss ................................................... > 14 dB

• High Isolation ............................................. Output to Tap

• Indoor / Outdoor case .......................................... die cast

• IN / OUT DC pass .................................... tap: DC blocking

DBS Ka/Ku or ATSC off-air signals are required at

multiple locations connected via coax cable. Signal

must be directional coupled from the trunk to conserve

trunk signal level while providing suffi cient tap levels.

Models HRT*, HRvT*, & HRwT* placed in the trunk

“tap” a portion of the signal from the trunk while

isolating the tap port from the trunk.

Tap input and output return loss is critical to

maintain signal integrity. SONORA taps feature high

return loss for excellent match.

Tap isolation is critical in large distribution systems to

prevent refl ections from exiting the tap port. SONORAtaps feature isolation.

HR

T*, H

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HR

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HRTw*,6,9,12,16

Indoor / Outdoor 175 to 2150 MHz DBS / ATSC line

powered amplifi ers with 14 dB gain and optional

external powering.

Model LAL20a and LAL204a amplifi ers have 20 dB

automatic gain input windows to provide

a clean fixed output. Model HRT106, HRT109, HRT112, HRT116 and HRT120directional couplers tap a portion of the

signal to feed distribution nodes. The

trunk level is indicated on the left and the tap level

output is indicated on the right.

Vertical versions of the taps HRvT106, 109, 112, 116 and HRvT120 are available.

20 ft RG6 per floor4 dB ave loss with taps

-20 dBm 16 dB -36 dBm

-40 dBm-24 dBm 16 dB

-44 dBm-28 dBm 16 dB

-32 dBm 12 dB -44 dBm

-45 dBm-36 dBm 9 dB

-46 dBm-40 dBm 6 dB

-45 dBm

-20 dBm

DC

LAL204a

SAT1

OUT1

OUT4

OUT3

SAT4

SAT3

OUT2

SAT2

DC

LAL204a

SAT1

OUT1

OUT4

OUT3

SAT4

SAT3

OUT2

SAT2

-35 dBmto

-55 dBm

HRT2*,12, 16

HRT*,6,9,12,16,20

HRvT*,6,9,12,16,20


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6 dB RL

• Signal inserted into the fi rst device passes

to the the second device connected via a

20 dB pad to a spectrum analyzer.

• Devices not equaling 75 ohms reflect

part of the signal back to the source.

Standing waves are created.

• The top plot compares the difference

between (2) 15 dB return loss devices

and (2) 6 dB return loss devices.

• The frequency of the standing waves is

proportional to the spacing between

devices.

• The second plot shows (2) 6 dB return

loss devices spaced at 1 ft and at 20 feet

of coax.

• Transponders passing between the

devices are distorted by the standing

waves. Note the un-distorted 15 dB

return Loss signal vs the signal passing

through (2) 6 dB RL devices.

• The refl ection amplitude table is created

with equations provided by Hewlett Packard. SONORA confi rmed the table

using known return loss devices.

• CATV systems require 20 dB return loss for

devices connected to the trunk.

• Consumer grade products like TV’s have

from 6 dB to 10 dB return loss.

• Ripple greater than 2 dB peak amplitude

can freeze digital signals.

Device 1 Return Loss

Device 2 Return Loss

RIPPLE

15 db 15 dB 0.5 dB

15 dB 12 dB 0.8 dB

15 dB 10 dB 1.0 dB

12 db 12 db 1.1 dB

12 dB 10 dB 1.4 dB

12 dB 8 dB 1.7 dB

10 dB 10 dB 1.7 dB

10 dB 8 dB 2.2 dB

10 dB 6 dB 2.8 dB

6 dB 8 dB 3.5 dB

6 dB 6 db 4.5 db

SIGNALGENERATOR

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SPECTRUMANALYZER

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LA145aSAT1

OUT1

OUT4

OUT3 DC

SAT4

SAT3

OUT5

SAT5

OUT2

SAT2

5SATPL2020v

101ºEVEN

14v 20v22k

14v22k

110/119ºEVEN101º

ODD119ºODD

PS24

2000

24

FLEX

SEQ409SAT1

OUT1

OUT4

OUT3

SAT4

SAT3

OUT2

SAT2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-64

SWM

1

SWM

8 SW

M7

SWM

6 SW

M5

SWM

4SW

M3

SW

M2

PORT 1

PORT 2

-39 dBm

-35 dBm

-25 dBm

50 feet RG6

-29 dBm

12dB-37 dBm

9dB-38 dBm

-33 dBm6 dB

-39 dBm

-38 dBm6 dB

-44 dBm

ROOF

3

2

1

FLOOR4

20 ft RG6 per floor1 floor spacing4 dB ave loss including taps

9510199

SL5103

110 119 4FL_LA145A_1FS

An AU9 SL5S signal consisting of the 99º,101º,103º,

110º and 119º is supplemented with a single dish

focused on the 95º satellite.

Model SEQ409, LA145a and 5SATPL start the

distribution located 50 feet from the dishes.

The signal levels expected are indicated on the left. A

distance of 20 feet of RG-6 is assumed to determine

the average loss per fl oor. (2 dB loss) A per fl oor loss

is assumed to be 4 dB.

An AU9 dish typically has an output of -30 dBm.

After 50 feet of RG-6 the signal to the SEQ409 equalizer is -35 dBm.

At the higher Ku frequency, the SEQ409 insertion

loss is 4 dB. The LA145a with 14 dB of gain has an

output of -25 dBm.

Model HRvTxx taps are used to couple some of the

signal to the IDF equipment. The insertion loss of

the tap values is averaged. High value taps have

less insertion loss than lower value taps. (1.5 dB

to 3 dB)

Model SWMBOX-64 hubs provide the signals to up

to (8) SWM8 switches at zero loss. SWM8 switches

have AGC simplifying the design. Inputs of -25 dBm

to -55 dBm is required to each IDF.

Model SWMBOX-32 hubs provide the signals to up to

(4) SWM8 switches with 9 dB loss. A minimum input

of -46 dBm is required to each IDF.

Note a SWMBOX-64 is used in each case on fl oor

1. The signal level is at the low end to feed a

SWMBOX-32.

Bill of Materials

(1) SEQ409 (1) LA145a (1) 5SATPL (5) HRvT112 (5) HRvT109 (10) HRvT106

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TT T T T

12dB

9dB

100 feetRG6

16dB

16dB

5SATPL2020v

101ºEVEN

14v 20v22k

14v22k

110/119ºEVEN101º

ODD119ºODD

PS24

2000

24

FLEX

SEQ409SAT1

OUT1

OUT4

OUT3

SAT4

SAT3

OUT2

SAT2

12dB

9dB

16dB

16dB

DC

LA284aSAT1

OUT1

OUT4

OUT3

SAT4

SAT3

OUT2

SAT2

LA281aOUT

LNB DCA

DCA

DCL

DCL

DC

LA145aSAT1

OUT1

OUT4

OUT3 DC

SAT4

SAT3

OUT5

SAT5

OUT2

SAT2 PS

201200

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

SWMBOX-32

SWM

4 SW

M3

SWM

2 SW

M1

PORT 1

PORT 2

7

6

5

3

2

1

FLOOR4

FLOOR8

-28 dBm -40 dBm

-32 dBm -41 dBm

-40 dBm-24 dBm

-20 dBm -36 dBm

-26 dBm

-34 dBm

-30 dBm

-46 dBm

-42 dBm

-18 dBm

-22 dBm

-38 dBm

-39 dBm

-34 dBm

-38 dBm

20 ft RG6 per floor1 floor spacing4 dB ave loss including taps

9510199

SL5103

110 119

ROOF

8FL_LA284a_LA145A_1FS

A model LA285a amplifier is used to start the

distribution due to the longer dish to f loor 8

distance.

An AU9 dish typically has an output of -30 dBm.

After 100 feet of RG-6 the signal to the SEQ409 equalizer is -42 dBm.

At the higher Ku frequency, the SEQ409 insertion

loss is 4 dB. The LA285a with 28 dB of gain has an

output of -18 dBm.

Decreasing value tap values are used on sequential

fl oors. Once the IDF level drops below -40 dBm, the

next fl oor receives a LA145a amplifi er.

A second series of sequential taps are used.

The insertion loss of the tap values is averaged. A

per fl oor loss is assumed to be 4 dB.

Bill of Materials

(1) SEQ409 (1) LA145a (1) LA145a-T (1) 5SATPL (5) HRvT116 (10) HRvT112 (10) HRvT109 (10) HRvT106

SWM8 switches are added as subscribers are

added. Use SWMBOX-64 hubs for higher expected

penetration.

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• Some homes have a single coax that loops

from one room to another as opposed

to one coax from each room back to the

MPOE.

• Model LA141R is a line powered by model

HRPIR242 which provides voltage to the

LA141R and SL5S dish.

• The amplifi ed SL5S signal goes 50 feet to

room 1 that has a model HRwT116 tap.

The input is -30 dBm, the tap output is -46

dBm and the thru output is -32 dBm. (2 dB

insertion)

• From room 1 the signal goes another 50

feet to room 2. A model HRwT112 tap is

used.

• From room 2 the signal goes 50 feet to

room 3. A model HRwT106 tap is used.

• From room 3 the signal goes 50 feet to

room 4. A model HRwT106 tap is used.

HRWT

HRWT

HRWT

HRWT

1

H20 HD RECEIVER

ATSC IN

FTM

@ 50 ft -30 dBm IN16 dB tap-46 dBm

2

ATSCIN

SAT1IN

SAT2IN

RECORDINGPROGRAM

HR20 HD DVR

50 ft Rm1 to 2 -36 dBm IN12 dB tap-48 dBm

H20 HD RECEIVER

ATSC IN

FTM

350 ft 2 to 3 -43 dBm IN6 dB tap-49 dBm

4

D12 RECEIVER

ANT IN

SAT IN

50 ft 3 to 4 -52 dBm IN6 dB tap-58 dBm

HRPIR242

24V2A

-26 dBm

24V to SL5S

-40 dBm@ 100 ft

MPOE

-31 dBm

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