Multiswitch Signal MRP-908 (9-in/8-out, passive terrestrial TV path)

Code: R68908
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The MRP-908 Signal 9/8 multiswitch with passive terrestrial TV path makes it possible to implement RTV/SAT installations in detached houses and small residential and office buildings.
• Radial multiswitch
• Dual satellite and DVB-T/T2 signals
• 8 outputs
• Passive FM/DVB-T/T2 path equipped with On/Off switch 12 V DC
• Separation between inputs greater than 25 dB
• High separation of outputs: 30 dB
• Cable characteristic adjustment
• Very high input level: 105 dBμV
• High output level: 100 dBμV
• Compact dimensions

Warranty

3-year warranty.

Support

Details

The new family of Signal multiswitches enables the implementation of antenna systems for reception of satellite and terrestrial TV and radio signals in single-family houses as well as small residential and office buildings. The multiswitches are designed to work indoors. Due to star topology, all cables deployed to outlets in the antenna system go from a central node (from a single multiswitch or a group of them). A very high isolation among outputs eliminates the risk of crosstalk between bands and polarizations. The built-in cable characteristics equalization function can compensate the influence of cable attenuation that increases with frequency and cable length.
The switch is equipped with a passive terrestrial TV path, so it is recommended to use antenna preamplifier or amplifier, which will compensate for the attenuation of the multiswitch (14 dB) and passive elements in the installation (cable, outlets, connectors) in the terrestrial TV path. The selection of the amplifier should also take into account the signal level from the transmitter (power and suspension height of the transmitter, distance to the reception point, gain of the antenna, terrain between the transmitter and receiver). An up-to-date list of transmitters can be found at Data of terrestrial TV transmitters in Poland.
The multiswitch has 12 VDC switch in the terrestrial path. When a pre/amplifier is to be powered via the signal cable, the switch has to be set to "12 V ON" position. Otherwise (in the case of a passive antenna or an amplifier with independent power supply e.g. AWS 1/1 F B1216), it must be set to "12 V OFF" position.
The supply voltage in the terrestrial antenna path is switched on by moving the switch up
The both voltage indicators, in the power supply unit (PSU) and in the multiswitch, should continuously shine.
If, after connecting the terrestrial antenna and switching on the power supply, the diodes on the feeder and the multiswitch blink, this indicates a short circuit in the terrestrial antenna path. This can be caused by switching on the power supply in the terrestrial path at the antenna without an amplifier, or by a bad fitting of the connectors (short circuit between the central conductor and the cable shield braid). Immediately switch off the power and remove the cause.
The flashing of the power supply diode is caused by switching on the power supply in the ground path at the antenna without an amplifier or by a bad fitting of the connectors (short circuit between the central conductor and the cable shield braid). Immediately switch off the power and remove the cause.
The concept of passive terrestrial path with power supply option has some advantages:
  • minimizing installation costs in the case of good signal levels
  • independent choice of optimal amplifier (e.g. with independent gain adjustments in VHF and UHF bands, possibility to locate it directly in the antenna box or close to the antenna)
  • no need for an additional power supply
The device distributes signals from two satellite positions as well as terrestrial TV and FM radio to a maximum of eight outlets. It can therefore be connected to eight single-tuner satellite receivers. If the receiver has a PVR, two outputs of the multiswitch have to be reserved for its needs. Unused outputs of the multiswitch should be loaded with 75 Ohm resistor R66205.
For multi-family buildings, designed for building large SMATV/MATV systems, DIPOL offers multiswitch solutions of MR-5xx, MV-5xx, MR-9xx and MV-9xx series from TERRA. Excellent workmanship, stability of parameters and very low failure rate make these multiswitches recommendable even for the most demanding customers.
Key features:
  • radial multiswitch
  • inputs: 8 to two quatro converters, 1 terrestrial FM/DVB-T
  • outputs: 8 to tuners SAT
  • passive FM/DVB-T path equipped with on/Off switch 12 V DC
  • separation between inputs greater than 25 dB
  • high output separation: 30 dB (no crosstalk between bands and polarities)
  • precorrection of cable characteristics
  • very high input level: 105 dBμV
  • high output level: 100 dBμV
  • power supply and multiswitch voltage controls (simple diagnostics for no power supply or short circuit in the terrestrial path)
  • ground connection
  • compact dimensions 220×120×42 mm
  • external power supply DC 18 V 1 A
  • 3 year warranty
Examples of pre/amplifiers that can be used for the terrestrial path of the multiswitch
LNA series preamplifiers
  B4007 B4008 B4009 B4010
Model LNA-101 LNA-169 LNA-177 LNA-188
Code B4007 B4008 B4009 B4010
Gain [dB]  15 24 30  32
APL series amplifiers
  B4043 B4053
Model APL-104 APL-108
Code B4043 B4053
Gain  [dB]  20...23 25...28
Example of high-gain multi-input amplifier
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Outdoor Antenna Amplifier TERRA MA081L (FM+VHFIII-2xUHF) R82023
Gain: FM 20 dB, VHF 20 dB, 2xUHF 30 dB

Specifications

Product type Multiswitch
Number of LNBs 2 × quatro
Series MRP-9xx
Model MRP-908
Brand SIGNAL
type final
type classic
Applications Indoor
Type of cooperating converter Quatro Yes
Type of cooperating converter Wideband No
No. of inputs 9
No. of outputs Legacy 8
RF path Active No
RF path Preamplifier power supply Yes
voltage V DC 12
Current capacity A 0.25
passive Yes
Loss dB 14 ± 1.5
Device specifications
Input RF band MHz 5-862
Input SAT IF band MHz 950-2150
signal level, RTV dBµV max 105
SAT IF signal level dBµV max 105
Output RF band MHz 5-862
Output SAT IF band MHz 950-2150
RTV signal level at outputs 1-4 dBµV max 100
RTV signal level at output 5-8 dBµV max 100
SAT IF signal level on outputs 1-8 dBµV max 100
Input separation SAT IF dB >25
Output separation FM TV dB >22
Output separation SAT IF dB >28
Power on RF inputs H/Lo, H/Hi V 18
Power on RF inputs V/Lo, V/Hi V 13
FM TV V 12
Control signals 14/18 V, 0/22 kHz, tone burst, DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 2.0 or related
Die-cast enclosure No
Remotely powered No
Built-in power supply No
Compliance with relevant national legislation No
Power supply V/Hz DC 18
Operating temperature °C -20...+50
Dimensions mm 222×142×42
Weight kg 0.6

Videos

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