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INSTRUCTION MANUAL UMCWB and UMCWBL Wideband UHF Diversity Antenna Multicouplers • Assembly and Installation • Antenna Types Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
UHF Diversity Multicoupler Table of Contents General Technical Description ................................4 RF/Power Distribution Module Block Diagram ............................4 Antenna Input .......................................5 Power Supply ......................................5 Assembly and Installation ..................................6 Installing the Receivers ..................................6 Installing the Wire Cover ..................................7 Installing the Assembled Unit ................................7 Antenna Types and Bandwidth ................................8 Antenna Use and Placement .................................9 Accessories ......................................10...
RF coupling between receivers. The splitter/isolator is termination independent which prevents mismatched geographic areas. The UMCWB provides a mechanical rack mount with power and RF signal distribution for or disconnected RF outputs from affecting the other receivers.
Power Supply The multi-coupler is powered by external 12 VDC (11 to The Lectrosonics PS70 is a switching power supply with 18 VDC is acceptable). The center pin of the input jack coaxial connector matched to the 12VDC power jack is positive.
UMCWB Assembly and Installation 3. Route the antenna leads through the slots on the front of the frame before mounting the receivers. Start with the shortest “A” lead and the shortest “B” Assembly of the unit consists of installing the receiv-...
UHF Diversity Multicoupler 6. The power cables can be routed outside of the U- channel cover, or routed under the U-channel cover alongside the antenna leads. Note: If you opt to run the power cords outside of the U-channel along the back of the receivers, they might be unplugged accidentally.
UMCWB Antenna Types and Bandwidth While the wide bandwidth of the multi-coupler is very convenient, it also requires that the antennas used with it also have a bandwidth wide enough to cover the range of the receivers that are installed. If the entire...
UHF Diversity Multicoupler Antenna Use and Placement Try to position the antennas so that they are not within 3 Diversity receiver designs include a method of select- or 4 feet of large metal surfaces. It is also good to main- ing or combining two antennas to reduce or eliminate tain a direct “line of sight”...
There are no adjustments inside that will make a malfunctioning unit start working. LECTROSONICS’ Service Department is equipped and staffed to quickly repair your equipment. In warranty repairs are made at no charge in accordance with the terms of the warranty. Out-of-warranty repairs are charged at a modest flat rate plus parts and shipping.
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This warranty does not apply to used or demonstrator equipment. Should any defect develop, Lectrosonics, Inc. will, at our option, repair or replace any defective parts without charge for either parts or labor. If Lectrosonics, Inc. cannot correct the defect in your equipment, it will be replaced at no charge with a similar new item.
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