APPLICATION ARRIS series of 750 MHz PAL Line Extenders are typically deployed in the feeder or tapped portion of the RF network. Configurable as either single or dual output devices, these amplifiers provide a flexible, cost-effective product platform, and are readily adaptable to wide-ranging design applications. ARRIS complement of 750 MHz line extender amplifiers are available in multiple fixed or ASG gain versions. BENEFITS High performance Easy set up Flexible system design Increases network reach DISCONTINUED; REPLACED BY 870 MHz LINE EXTENDER www.arrisi.com 1 RF_PALLE 9.18.01
FEATURES 1 GHz platform Single or dual outputs Automatic slope/level control Switching 40-90 V ac auto-ranging power supply High efficiency power supply Status monitor ready BLOCK DIAGRAM -30 db 2 DC TP -30 db 2 DC TP Pad EQ HY1 EQ ASG Pad HY2 1 2 Low High Optional ASG Low High -30 db 2 DC TP -30 db 2 DC TP Pad EQ HY3 Pad Optional Splitter or Coupler 1 3 www.arrisi.com 2 RF_PALLE 9.18.01
SPECIFICATIONS 750 MHz 14 db Gain Fixed Line Extender 1PAL-75-14-42-F0-00 Description Forward Output Ports 1 Passband 1 (MHz) 54-750 Frequency Response (db) ±0.75 Operational Gain 2 (db) 14 Minimum Full Gain 3 (db) 14.5 Reference Channel Loading (54-550 MHz) 78 NTSC Reference Output Level Frequency (MHz) 54/550/750 Reference Output Level Over Passband (dbmv) 38/45/48 Reference Output Tilt Over Passband 4 (db) 0 ASG Control Range (db) n/a Pilot Frequency 5 (MHz) n/a Output Level Stability (db) n/a Return Loss (db) 14 Test Point Level (db) -30 Test Point Type Directional coupler Test Point Accuracy (db) 1 Noise Figure 2, 6 (db) 9.9 Composite Second Order 6 (dbc) 67 Composite Triple Beat 6 (dbc) 79 Hum Modulation (dbc) 70 Powering Power Supply Type Auto-ranging AC Input Range (V ac) 40-90 AC Bypass Current Rating (amps) 8 AC Current 40 V (amps) 0.30 60 V (amps) 0.38 90 V (amps) 0.32 Physical Operating Temperature F ( C) -40 to 140 (-40 to 60) Dimensions (H x W x D) in. (cm) 7.9 x 10.5 x 5.9 (20.06 x 26.67 x 14.98) Weight lbs. (kg) 11 (5.0) Note 1: Other plug-in diplexer configurations available, refer to ordering matrix Note 2: Includes all necessary plug-in accessories and plug-in diplex filters Note 3: With ASG set at -30 db reverse gain (if applicable) Note 4: With ASG at minimum attenuation (if applicable) Note 5: Forward output tilt referenced to flat input level with MEQ870/17 installed interstage Note 6: Specifications reflect typical system cascade performance, individual station performance may vary www.arrisi.com 3 RF_PALLE 9.18.01
SPECIFICATIONS (cont.) 750 MHz 28 db Gain Line Extender Manual 1PAL-75-28-42-FO-RF Description Forward Return Output Ports 1 (2) 1 Passband 1 (MHz) 54-750 5-40 Frequency Response (db) ±0.75 ±0.75 Operational Gain 2, 3 (db) 28 18.5 Minimum Full Gain 4 (db) 32 19 Reference Channel Loading (54-550 MHz) 77 NTSC 4 Reference Output Level Frequency (MHz) 54/550/750 5/40 Reference Output Level Over Passband (dbmv) 38/45/48 40/40 Reference Output Tilt Over Passband 5 (db) 10 0 ASG Control Range (db) n/a n/a Pilot Frequency 6 (MHz) n/a n/a Output Level Stability (db) n/a n/a Return Loss (db) 14 14 Test Point Level 7 (db) 30 30 Test Point Type Directional coupler Directional coupler Test Point Accuracy (db) 1 1 Noise Figure 2, 8 (db) 9 10.5 Composite Second Order 8 (dbc) 67 n/a Composite Triple Beat 8 (dbc) 67 92 Hum Modulation (dbc) 70 60 Powering Power Supply Type Auto-ranging AC Input Range (V ac) 40-90 AC Bypass Current Rating (amps) 8 AC Current 40 V 9 (amps) 0.74 60 V 9 (amps) 0.65 90 V 9 (amps) 0.38 Physical Operating Temperature F ( C) -40 to 140 (-40 to 60) Dimensions (H x W x D) in. (cm) 7.9 x 10.5 x 5.9 (20.06 x 26.67 x 14.98) Weight lbs. (kg) 11 (5.0) Note 1: Other plug-in diplexer configurations available, refer to ordering matrix Note 2: Includes all necessary plug-in accessories and plug-in diplex filters Note 3: With ASG set at -30 db reverse gain (if applicable) Note 4: With ASG at minimum attenuation (if applicable) Note 5: Forward output tilt referenced to flat input level with MEQ870/17 installed interstage Note 6: Other ASG pilot frequencies available, refer to ordering matrix Note 7: Some units built with 20 db T.P. Note 8: Specifications reflect typical system cascade performance, individual station performance may vary Note 9: AC current load includes return amplifier www.arrisi.com 4 RF_PALLE 9.18.01
SPECIFICATIONS (cont.) 750 MHz 28 db Gain Line Extender ASG 1PAL-75-28-42-A5-RF Description Forward Return Output Ports 1 (2) 1 Passband 1 (MHz) 54-750 5-40 Frequency Response (db) ±0.75 ±0.75 Operational Gain 2, 3 (db) 28 18.5 Minimum Full Gain 4 (db) 32 19 Reference Channel Loading (54-550 MHz) 77 NTSC 4 Reference Output Level Frequency (MHz) 54/550/750 5/40 Reference Output Level Over Passband (dbmv) 38/45/48 40/40 Reference Output Tilt Over Passband 5 (db) 10 0 ASG Control Range (db) 3.5 n/a Pilot Frequency 6 (MHz) 535.25 n/a Output Level Stability (db) ±1 n/a Return Loss (db) 14 14 Test Point Level 7 (db) 30 30 Test Point Type Directional coupler Directional coupler Test Point Accuracy (db) 1 1 Noise Figure 2, 8 (db) 10 10.5 Composite Second Order 8 (dbc) 64 n/a Composite Triple Beat 8 (dbc) 62 92 Hum Modulation (dbc) 70 60 Powering Power Supply Type Auto-ranging AC Input Range (V ac) 40-90 AC Bypass Current Rating (amps) 8 AC Current 40 V 9 (amps) 0.81 60 V 9 (amps) 0.70 90 V 9 (amps) 0.42 Physical Operating Temperature F ( C) -40 to 140 (-40 to 60) Dimensions (H x W x D) in. (cm) 7.9 x 10.5 x 5.9 (20.06 x 26.67 x 14.98) Weight lbs. (kg) 11 (5.0) Note 1: Other plug-in diplexer configurations available, refer to ordering matrix Note 2: Includes all necessary plug-in accessories and plug-in diplex filters Note 3: With ASG set at -30 db reverse gain (if applicable) Note 4: With ASG at minimum attenuation (if applicable) Note 5: Forward output tilt referenced to flat input level with MEQ870/17 installed interstage Note 6: Other ASG pilot frequencies available, refer to ordering matrix Note 7: Some units built with 20 db T.P. Note 8: Specifications reflect typical system cascade performance, individual station performance may vary Note 9: AC current load includes return amplifier www.arrisi.com 5 RF_PALLE 9.18.01
SPECIFICATIONS (cont.) 750 MHz 28 db Gain Line Eextender ASG 1PAL-75-28-62-A5-RF Description Forward Return Output Ports 1 (2) 1 Passband 1 (MHz) 86-750 5-62 Frequency Response (db) ±0.75 ±0.75 Operational Gain 2, 3 (db) 28 18.5 Minimum Full Gain 4 (db) 32 19 Reference Channel Loading (120-620 MHz) 65 PAL B/G 6 Reference Output Level Frequency (MHz) 86/120/620/750 5/62 Reference Output Level Over Passband (dbmv) 38.5/39/46.2/48 40/40 Reference Output Tilt Over Passband 5 (db) 9.5 0 ASG Control Range (db) 3.5 n/a Pilot Frequency 6 (MHz) 535.25 n/a Output Level Stability (db) ±1 n/a Return Loss (db) 14 14 Test Point Level 7 (db) 30 30 Test Point Type Directional coupler Directional coupler Test Point Accuracy (db) 1 1 Noise Figure 2, 8 (db) 10 10.5 Composite Second Order 8 (dbc) 66.6 n/a Composite Triple Beat 8 (dbc) 64.2 92 Hum Modulation (dbc) 70 60 Powering Power Supply Type Auto-ranging AC Input Range (V ac) 40-90 AC Bypass Current Rating (amps) 8 AC Current 40 V 9 (amps) 0.81 60 V 9 (amps) 0.70 90 V 9 (amps) 0.42 Physical Operating Temperature F ( C) -40 to 140 (-40 to 60) Dimensions (H x W x D) in. (cm) 7.9 x 10.5 x 5.9 (20.06 x 26.67 x 14.98) Weight lbs. (kg) 11 (5.0) Note 1: Other plug-in diplexer configurations available, refer to ordering matrix Note 2: Includes all necessary plug-in accessories and plug-in diplex filters Note 3: With ASG set at -30 db reverse gain (if applicable) Note 4: With ASG at minimum attenuation (if applicable) Note 5: Forward output tilt referenced to flat input level with MEQ870/17 installed interstage Note 6: Other ASG pilot frequencies available, refer to ordering matrix Note 7: Some units built with 20 db T.P. Note 8: Specifications reflect typical system cascade performance, individual station performance may vary Note 9: AC current load includes return amplifier www.arrisi.com 6 RF_PALLE 9.18.01
SPECIFICATIONS (cont.) 750 MHz 32 db Gain Line Extender Manual 1PAL-75-32-42-FO-RF Description Forward Return Output Ports 1 (2) 1 Passband 1 (MHz) 54-750 5-40 Frequency Response (db) ±0.75 ±0.75 Operational Gain 2, 3 (db) 32 18.5 Minimum Full Gain 4 (db) 36 19 Reference Channel Loading (54-550 MHz) 77 NTSC 4 Reference Output Level Frequency (MHz) 54/550/750 5/40 Reference Output Level Over Passband (dbmv) 38/45/48 40/40 Reference Output Tilt Over Passband 5 (db) 10 0 ASG Control Range (db) n/a n/a Pilot Frequency 6 (MHz) n/a n/a Output Level Stability (db) n/a n/a Return Loss (db) 14 14 Test Point Level 7 (db) 30 30 Test Point Type Directional coupler Directional coupler Test Point Accuracy (db) 1 1 Noise Figure 2, 8 (db) 11 10.5 Composite Second Order 8 (dbc) 67 n/a Composite Triple Beat 8 (dbc) 67 92 Hum Modulation (dbc) 70 60 Powering Power Supply Type Auto-ranging AC Input Range (V ac) 40-90 AC Bypass Current Rating (amps) 8 AC Current 40 V 9 (amps) 0.74 60 V 9 (amps) 0.65 90 V 9 (amps) 0.38 Physical Operating Temperature F ( C) -40 to 140 (-40 to 60) Dimensions (H x W x D) in. (cm) 7.9 x 10.5 x 5.9 (20.06 x 26.67 x 14.98) Weight lbs. (kg) 11 (5.0) Note 1: Other plug-in diplexer configurations available, refer to ordering matrix Note 2: Includes all necessary plug-in accessories and plug-in diplex filters Note 3: With ASG set at -30 db reverse gain (if applicable) Note 4: With ASG at minimum attenuation (if applicable) Note 5: Forward output tilt referenced to flat input level with MEQ870/17 installed interstage Note 6: Other ASG pilot frequencies available, refer to ordering matrix Note 7: Some units built with 20 db T.P. Note 8: Specifications reflect typical system cascade performance, individual station performance may vary Note 9: AC current load includes return amplifier www.arrisi.com 7 RF_PALLE 9.18.01
ACCESSORIES 750 MHz Plug-in Accessories Attenuators/Pads 1 Loss (db) Loss (db) 9PD1-01 1 9PD1-11 11 9PD1-02 2 9PD1-12 12 9PD1-03 3 9PD1-13 13 9PD1-04 4 9PD1-14 14 9PD1-05 5 9PD1-15 15 9PD1-06 6 9PD1-16 16 9PD1-07 7 9PD1-17 17 9PD1-08 8 9PD1-18 18 9PD1-09 9 9PD1-19 19 9PD1-10 10 9PD1-20 20 Equalizers (750-5 MHz) 9PEQ/REQ 0 9PEQ-13750 13.5 9PEQ-1750 1.5 9PEQ-15750 15.0 9PEQ-3750 3.0 9PEQ-16750 16.5 9PEQ-4750 4.5 9PEQ-18750 18.0 9PEQ-6750 6.0 9PEQ-19750 19.5 9PEQ-7750 7.5 9PEQ-21750 21.0 9PEQ-9750 9.0 9PEQ-22750 22.5 9PEQ-10750 10.5 9PEQ-24750 24.0 9PEQ-12750 12.0 Cable Equivalents Loss (db) 9PCE-1.5 1.5 9PCE-3.0 3.0 9PCE-4.5 4.5 9PCE-6.0 6.0 9PCE-7.5 7.5 Interstage Equalizers 9IEQ-9750 9IEQ-13750 9IEQ-16750 9IEQ-18750 Loss (db) Linear EQ/9.0 Linear EQ/13.5 Linear EQ/16.5 Linear EQ/18.5 Note 1: Fixed slope/gain models require additional mid-stage equalizers www.arrisi.com 8 RF_PALLE 9.18.01
ACCESSORIES (cont.) Reverse Equalizers 9-REQ-3X 1 9REQ-4X 9REQ-5X Loss Difference Loss Difference Loss Difference 30-5 MHz 40-5 MHz 55-5 MHz 9REQ-A 0.9 db 1.3 db 1.4 db 9REQ-B 1.8 db 2.6 db 2.8 db 9REQ-C 2.7 db 3.9 db 4.2 db 9REQ-D 3.6 db 5.2 db 5.6 db 9REQ-E 4.5 db 6.5 db 7.0 db 9REQ-F 5.4 db 7.8 db 8.4 db Response Networks High Frequency Peaking Control for Flamethrower Mini-Trunk High Frequency Peaking Control for Flamethrower Mini-Trunk, Mini-Bridger and PAL Line Extender (550 MHz and 750 MHz) Low Frequency Peaking Control for the PAL Line Extender High Frequency Peaking Control for the PAL Line Extender Dip Generator (40-100 MHz) Dip Generator (50-150 MHz) Dip Generator (125-250 MHz) Dip Generator (200-400 MHz) Dip Generator (300-600 MHz) Bump Generator (40-100 MHz) Bump Generator (50-150 MHz) Bump Generator (125-250 MHz) Bump Generator (200-400 MHz) Bump Generator (300-600 MHz) P5PK-5 P7PK-7 PAL5PK-1 PAL5PK-5 T5DG-1 T5DG-2 T5DG-3 T5DG-4 T5DG-5 T5BG-1 T5BG-2 T5BG-3 T5BG-4 T5BG-5 Description Thermal Compensator, Mid-stage Plug-in P7TC Assortment of 9PD1s, 9PEQs, 9IEQs, PAL5PKs and installation manual for 750 MHz 471080002 Output Plug-ins 8 db Directional Coupler (5-750 MHz) P7DC-08-B 12 db Directional Coupler (5-750 MHz) P7DC-12-B 16 db Directional Coupler (5-750 MHz) P7DC-16-B 2-Way Splitter (5-1000 MHz) P10SPL-B Note 1: Used for 25 or 30 MHz www.arrisi.com 9 RF_PALLE 9.18.01
870 MHz LINE EXTENDER ORDERING MATRIX 1 2 3 4 5 6 Housing Operational Diplex Gain Return Configuration 1, 2 Bandwidth Gain Filter Control Option Frequency Qty Type Frequency 1PAL = Single Output 75 = 750 MHz 14 = 14 db Fixed 4 = 40/54 MHz 2 F= Fixed 0 = None 00 = None 2PAL = Dual Output 24 = 24 db ASG 5 = 55/70 MHz A = ASG 5 = 535.25 RF = Std. Gain UPAL = 85 V-265 V 28 = 28 db Fixed 6 = 62/86 MHz Line Powered or ASG 32 = 32 db Fixed ORDERING EXAMPLE MODEL # =1PAL - 75-28 - 42 - A5 - RF 1 2 3 4 5 6 This model number indicates that the following has been ordered: 1 Single Output PAL Line Extender Amplifier 2 750 MHz bandwidth 3 28 db gain RF module 4 5-40 MHz return passband, 54-750 MHz forward passband, 2 diplex filters required 5 Includes ASG control, 535.25 MHz gain control pilot frequency 6 Includes standard RF return gain Note 1: PAL line extender station includes 40-90 V ac auto-ranging power pack Note 2: Plug-in accessories ordered separately; all pad and equalizer positions are factory installed with 0 db values except for forward input and equalizer and return output pad and equalizer www.arrisi.com 10 RF_PALLE 9.18.01