Toner Cable RMDA Series - Rack Mounted Distribution Amplifiers - Manual

RMDA Series
Rack-Mount Distribution Amplifier
969 Horsham Road l Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 USA l Phone: 215-675-2053 Fax: 215-675-7543 l [email protected]
Features
• Rack Mount - 1 EIA (1.75”) Spacing, Rugged Aluminum
Chassis
• Available in Frequency Ranges up to 1000 MHz
• Push-Pull and Power Doubling Models for High Output and
Low Distortion
• Built-in Variable Gain and Slope Controls
• C-UL Listed
The RMDA Series are professional quality, broadband, rack-
mounted hybrid distribution amplifiers. The RMDA’s are ideal
as a headend launch amplifier or distribution amplifier for
MATV, SMATV or CATV applications requiring rack mounting.
A variety of models are available with operational gains of 15,
30, 43 or 50 dB and frequency ranges from 47 to 450, 550,
750, 860 or 1000 MHz. Refer to the RMDA specifications for
available gain and bandwidth combinations.
The RMDA Series amplifiers have built-in variable gain and
slope controls. The 5500S-XX models use a single push-pull
hybrid module providing excellent performance and economy
for headend applications. The 5500S-XX employ dual push-
pull hybrid modules and the 5500P-XX have a push-pull hybrid
followed by a power doubling hybrid. The dual hybrid models
will have better CNR performance, compared to single hybrid
models in applications with low input levels coupled with
reduced gain settings. Test ports for both the input and output
are provided for monitoring signal levels without interrupting
service (not available on 5500S-XX). The RMDA Series prod-
ucts are housed in a single height, 1.75” high, rack mountable,
aluminum chassis that provides exceptional heat dissipation.
Specifications
General
Power Requirements
Voltage: 117 VAC, ±10%
Frequency: 60 Hz
Power (c): 10-21 W
Fuse: 1/2 A
Temperature Range (°C): -20 to +60
Mechanical
Dimensions (WxHxD): 19.00” x 1.75” x 5.13”
483 x 44 x 130 mm
Weight: 8.00 lbs (3.64 kg)
Indicators
Power ON: LED, red
Connectors (Side Panel)
RF Input: Type “F” female
RF Output: Type “F” female
Connectors (Front Panel)
Input Test Port: Type “F” female
Output Test Port: Type “F” female
Controls (Front Panel)
Gain: Variable Control
Slope: Variable Control
Features
• 860 MHz Push Pull Hybrid Technology
• 5-40 MHz Return Path, Field Selectable
Active/Passive Operation
• Built-in Variable Gain and Slope Controls
• Optional Plug-in Forward Equalizer and Attenuator
• Optional Plug-in Reverse Attenuator
The RMDA-ARP (active return path) are rack mounted 2-way broadband distribution amplifiers. Utilizing push-pull hybrid
amplifier technology, they are ideal for MATV, SMATV or CATV applications. The amplifiers have a forward bandwidth of
54-860 MHz with a gain of 30 dB. The reverse path of 5-40 MHz is field configurable for active or passive operation.
The RMDA-ARP amplifier has built-in variable gain controls on both the forward and reverse paths. A forward path vari-
able slope control is provided inter-stage as is the variable gain control. Additionally, a fixed forward equalizer and for-
ward and reverse attenuator plug-ins can be installed for further signal conditioning at the input to the amplifier. 30 dB
back-matched test ports at the input and output are provided for monitoring both forward and reverse signal levels with-
out interrupting service. The amplifier is housed in a 1RU aluminum chassis that provides exceptional heat dissipation.
RMDA Series
Rack-Mount Distribution Amplifiers
RMDA-ARP Series
Rack-Mount Two-Way Distribution