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- Page 1 User’s Manual Receiver Multicoupler RX1317-3408-31 RX3852-3408-31 RX6996-3408-31 Series Base Line 1.1 SEM-44602-1...
- Page 2 AS4801 giving you complete confidence in everything we do. RFI’s products are truly innovative and as a result we are active around the globe taking our Australian designed and manufactured products to key markets in Asia Pacific, the Americas and EMEA regions via offices ‘in-region’ in addition to exporting directly to in-excess of 80 countries.
- Page 3 All rights for third party information remain with their originator. Disclaimer Product part numbering in photographs and drawings is accurate at the time of printing. Part number labels on RFI products supersede part numbers given within this manual. Information is subject to change without notice.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ..............................6 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................7 2. CONNECTORS, INDICATORS AND LABELLING ..............8 3. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............10 4. ORDERING INFORMATION ......................13 5. INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS ..................... 14 6. TYPICAL RECEIVER MULTICOUPLER CONFIGURATIONS ..........17 Configuration 1 –... - Page 5 © 2012, RF Industries Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under copyright laws. For further information or help with this product contact your nearest RFI sales office or through the following;...
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Page 6: Safety
Do not open the unit as there are no user serviceable parts inside. All faulty equipment should be returned to RFI for repair. Do not operate the unit near any flammable substances or in a flammable atmosphere. -
Page 7: General Description
The RFI RxMux design is based on a low-noise, high-IP3 quadrature amplifier that uses two parallel active amplifier circuits for redundancy. This design technology allows continued operation, with minimal performance degradation, if either of the active amplifier signal paths becomes faulty - providing increased resiliency to faults with the networks receive system and a resulting higher operational availability. -
Page 8: Connectors, Indicators And Labelling
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 2. Connectors, Indicators and Labelling Front Panel Layout SWITCH FAULT POWER RECEIVER MULTICOUPLER Figure 2 – Front Panel Layout Switch Control LED Yellow LED lights when the gain is controlled by the GAIN switches on the rear panel. USB Control LED Yellow LED lights when the unit is controlled via the USB interface. - Page 9 Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Serial Number Label The Serial number label can be found on the side of the unit. This label gives the following information: • The Model Number • The Frequency Band the unit operates over. (Note: VHF and UHF models also have an ‘extended’ frequency range of operation) •...
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Page 10: Electrical And Mechanical Specifications
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 3. Electrical and Mechanical Specifications Receiver Multicoupler Receiver Multicoupler Frequency range RX1317-3408-31 132-174MHz (Extended Range* = 80-220MHz) RX3852-3408-31 380-520MHz (Extended Range* = 220-550MHz) RX6996-3408-31 698-960MHz Number of RF Output Ports 8 (expandable to 128) Expansion Port RF Outputs 1 –... - Page 11 Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Receiver Multicoupler Receiver Multicoupler Frequency range RX3852-3408-33-48 380-520MHz (Extended Range* = 220-550MHz) Number of RF Output Ports 8 (not expandable) Expansion Port RF Outputs 1 – 8 Maximum Gain 18dB 0 – 18dB Gain Setting Range Gain Setting Accuracy / Flatness / Temp.
- Page 12 Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Expansion Multicoupler Expansion Multicoupler Frequency range RX0696-3008-31 60-960MHz Number of RF Output Ports RF Port Return Loss (All Ports) >14dB Connectors BNC-type (female) Rx-Rx Port Isolation >20dB Power Requirements None (Passive) Operating Temperature Range -30°C to +60°C / -22°F to 140°F Mounting 1RU 19inch Rack mount 483 x 44.75 x 150mm / 19 x 1.75 x 5.9”...
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Page 13: Ordering Information
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 4. Ordering Information Ordering Information RFI Part Number Description 8 Port Receiver Multicoupler, 132-174MHz (88-220MHz), 11-16VDC, N RX1317-3408-31 (female) connectors. 1RU 19in rack mount. Supplied with DC and Alarms connector mating plugs and N termination for Expansion Port. -
Page 14: Interconnection Diagrams
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 5. Interconnection Diagrams The RX Series of Receiver Multicoupler models are designed to be mounted into a wide range of configurations. These Interconnection Diagrams show typical examples; Figure 5 – Typical Interconnection Diagram (using Preselector) Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... - Page 15 Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Figure 6 – Typical Interconnection Diagram (using Tower Top Amplifier) Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
- Page 16 Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Figure 7 – Typical Interconnection Diagram (using Diversity or Dual Receive Antennas) Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
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Page 17: Typical Receiver Multicoupler Configurations
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 6. Typical Receiver Multicoupler Configurations The Rx Series Receiver Multicoupler systems’ RF output capacity may be easily expanded. Channel capacities from 8 through to 128 channels can be catered for, with expansions being easily and conveniently implemented on-site and as required by future network expansion(s). -
Page 18: Configuration 3 - Up To 16 Outputs
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Configuration 3 – Up to 16 Outputs RF Input RxMux FAULT GAIN CONTROL EXP PORT RF INPUT RF OUTPUTS POWER ALARM Expansion Multicoupler RF INPUT RF OUTPUTS Figure 10 - Up to 16 equal-level RF Outputs (Gain = 0 to +15dB) Configuration 4 –... -
Page 19: Configuration 5 - Up To 128 Outputs
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Configuration 5 – Up to 128 Outputs RxMux RF INPUT RF OUTPUTS EXP PORT RF Input Expansion Muticoupler RF INPUT RF OUTPUTS RF INPUT RF OUTPUTS RF INPUT RF OUTPUTS 16 Expansion Multicouplers Figure 12 - Up to 128 equal-level RF Outputs (Gain = 0 to +5dB) Note: In Diversity Receive/Dual Receiver systems, a Receiver Multicoupler (and optional Expansion Multicouplers) are added in each receiver signal path. -
Page 20: Unpacking
Packed with the units will be the Factory Test Sheet (FTS) and Quick Start Guide (QSG). The User’s Manual, Quick Start Guide, Application Note, Service Bulletins, firmware, and USB driver files are available for downloading from the RFI website www.rfi.com.au. It is recommended to retain the Factory Test Sheet for future reference. -
Page 21: Firmware License Agreement
Firmware is on a “fit-for-purpose, best effort” approach. RFI will not be liable to the user for claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of or in any way related to the use of the Firmware by the user or any third party. -
Page 22: Installation
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 9. Installation WARNING: There is no on/off switch on this device. Power should not be applied to electrical equipment during installation and cabling connection/disconnection activities. Apply power only when all installation and cabling activities have been completed. Note: All installation works and practices should be carried out by qualified personnel and in compliance to recommended industry standards. - Page 23 Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Figure 14 – Typical RxMux System (using Tower Top Amplifier) Installation Note: Similar protection and grounding should be duplicated for dual and diversity receive systems. Installation Summary Lightning surge protection, cable and equipment grounding, and the appropriate torquing of connectors are all important facets of any system installation.
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Page 24: Operation
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 10. Operation When the RxMux has been installed and connected to the Receiver Preselector (or Tower Top Amplifier) and Base Station receiver(s), check all of the RF and DC wiring for correct connection and then the power source may be switched on. -
Page 25: Commissioning
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 11. Commissioning It is important that the RxMux unit is commissioned correctly to ensure that the best system performance is achieved. The gain that can be successfully utilised in a wireless communication’s receiver system is determined by the static and effective site sensitivity values. -
Page 26: Setup And Operation
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 12. Setup and Operation Rear Panel Layout Figure 15 – Rear Panel Layout Switch Control Mode Two rotary GAIN switches are provided to set the gain of the RxMux. One is labelled “X10” which is used to step the gain in 10 dB steps and the other “X1”... -
Page 27: Usb Control Mode
Auto Gain mode, the gain, and to view the alarm status of the unit. To use the USB interface, the USB drivers are available for downloading from the RFI website and need to be installed on the PC. Connect the RxMux to a PC using a USB cable with a type A connector on one end and a type B on the other. -
Page 28: Using The Cli
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Using the CLI ), and configure the program to the correct “COM” port. In Launch a terminal program on the PC (eg: Hyperterminal this can usually be found by selecting “Properties” under the “File” menu. Hyperterminal On the “Connect To”... -
Page 29: Cli Commands
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual CLI Commands DOWNLOAD Purpose: Initiates the download of updated firmware. Syntax: download DOWNLOAD Example: Type: This will overwrite the current firmware! Response: Are you sure? (YES/NO) > Type: Ready to receive a new application. Response: - Activate the TRANSFER/SEND FILE (Binary) menu items, - Select the relevant .BIN application file, - If presented with the option, select XMODEM protocol, - Press OK and/or SEND. - Page 30 Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual SET GAIN Purpose: Sets the USB interface controlled gain. set gain { 0…<maxgain> } Syntax: SET GAIN 13 Example: Type: Gain range = 0 to 16dB Response: Gain control = Switches USB Gain = 7dB Switch Gain = 8dB (active) >...
- Page 31 Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual START Purpose: Resets the screen to scrolling mode and re-displays the banner. Syntax: start START Example: Type: Response: (C) Copyright 2009, RF Industries – RX3852-3408-31, V1.0 > Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
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Page 32: Connectors
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 13. Connectors DC Power connector (Phoenix 2-pin) pin-out: The pin numbers on the polarized Phoenix 2-pin connector on the rear of the RxMux are illustrated below. Figure 16 – DC Power Pinout Pin Function Table: Function DC Power Input -ve DC Power Input +ve Table 7... -
Page 33: Maintenance, Inspection, Faultfinding And Repair Advice
The Receiver Multicoupler and Expansion Multicoupler are not considered field repairable. Should it be considered that any unit may be faulty through diagnosis, they should be replaced - or returned to RFI for repair. Fault-finding Tips... -
Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
A – Yes. Like other RFI products, there is a robust product development roadmap planned for the RxMux system products. New features and capabilities will be released to enable system enhancements to be added to a system – continuing to add value customers. -
Page 35: Supporting Information
RFI range of Receiver Multicouplers is available from RFI website at: www.rfi.com.au Contact Information If you would like more information on RFI products and their applications, please contact your nearest RFI Sales Office. Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... -
Page 36: User Notes
Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual 17. User Notes: Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas... - Page 37 Receiver Multicoupler User’s Manual Asia Pacific | EMEA | Americas...
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