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PSC Active RF Matrix Rack
Frequency Ranges:
"Single Band" 470Mhz to 700Mhz
"Dual Band" 470-618Mhz and Lectro Block 941 (940-960Mhz)
"Wide Band" 470Mhz to 960Mhz
• Supports up to 16 Diversity Receivers
• Built in RF Distribution and Filtering
• Provides Remote Antenna Powering
• Made in the U.S.A.
Operation Manual Version 1.0
Copyright 2023 Professional Sound Corp
28085 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 U.S.A.
CE RoHS Printed in the U.S.A.
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- Page 1 PSC Active RF Matrix Rack Frequency Ranges: “Single Band” 470Mhz to 700Mhz “Dual Band” 470-618Mhz and Lectro Block 941 (940-960Mhz) “Wide Band” 470Mhz to 960Mhz • Supports up to 16 Diversity Receivers • Built in RF Distribution and Filtering • Provides Remote Antenna Powering •...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing your new PSC Active RF Matrix Rack. This new product provides low noise RF combining and RF distribution to all your RF receivers. This new design can be AC or low voltage (12V) DC powered. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS ENTIRE OPERATIONAL...
- Page 3 The PSC Active RF Matrix Rack contains built in low noise, high current RF amplifiers and distribution circuitry. The 16-way, RF splitters will feed high quality RF to your diversity receivers. This rugged device was developed using the latest super low noise RF amplifiers and is offered in...
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Page 4: Product Description
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The PSC Active RF Matrix Rack is used to combine up to four (4) RF “Zones” and then distribute the RF signals to your wireless receivers. This device offers four sets of two BNC RF input connectors for ease of use in interfacing with your external antennas. Each of the four diversity BNC input connector pairs can be used for individual RF “Zones”... -
Page 5: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL: FRONT PANEL SHOWING: (left to right) “RF Zone 1” diversity RF input pair routing and remote anttena power switch “RF Zone 2” diversity RF input pair routing and remote anttena power switch “RF Zone 3” diversity RF input pair routing and remote anttena power switch “RF Zone 4”... - Page 6 In this photo, No RF Input Zones Selected (all switches off). Note that “No Input Selected LED” is ON to alert you that you have not selected any of the four RF Input Zones. No Remote Antenna Power Turned On In this photo, All Four (4) Input RF Zones Selected In this photo, RF Zones 1 and 2 Selected, Without Remote Antenna Power And also RF Zones 3 and 4 Selected, With Remote Antenna Power...
- Page 7 RF Signal Level Meters There are two RF signal level meters on the front panel of the PSC Active RF Matrix. These meters monitor the RF signal strength of the RF that is going out of the unit via the SMA connectors to your wireless receivers.
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Page 8: Rear Panel
REAR PANEL: REAR PANEL SHOWING: (left to right) Four (4) BNC Diversity RF Input Channel Pairs with LED Monitoring Sixteen (16) RF Diversity RF Output Pairs on SMA Connectors for Feeding Receivers External DC Power Input (12Vdc nominal) on a 4 Pin XLR Male Chassis Connector AC Power Receptacle RF Input BNC Connectors with Status Indicating LEDS. -
Page 9: External Power
DC Input on 4 Pin XLR, AC Input RF CIRCUITY DECRIPTION: Your new PSC Active RF Matrix Rack contains RF distribution designed to provide proper, clean RF distribution to your receivers. Each of the four (4) diversity RF inputs contains a built in DC... - Page 10 PSC Custom made 4-Layer RF Circuit Boards RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS, ADJUSTABLE: Normal, front mount rack bracket position Reversed, rear mount rack bracket position...
- Page 11 Reversed (rear mount) position and offset mounting for added cable and connector clearance...
- Page 12 4. Connect up to 16 diversity receivers by connecting short RF interconnect cables from the SMA outputs of the PSC Active RF Matrix to the SMA or BNC RF inputs on your specific receivers. Typically, these RF interconnect cables are less than 2 feet (0.6meter) long and can thus be made with various small diameter RF cable if desired as the loss through these short cables is negligible.
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Page 13: Connector Pinouts
CONNECTOR PINOUTS External DC Power: Pin 1 = Ground Pin 4 = +12Vdc (10-18Vdc) SPECIFICATIONS: Size: 17.5” x 6.5” x 1.75” (44.5cm x 16.5cm x 4.5cm) Weight: 3.5 Lbs. (1.6Kg) Power: External DC, 10 to 18Vdc, Nominal 800mA, 2A maximum AC Power, 90-240Vac @ 30 Watts RF Input Connectors: BNC Chassis (x8) -
Page 14: Terms Of Use
THE PSC ACTIVE RF MATRIX RACK CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT WITH THESE TERMS. Limited Warranty Certificate Professional Sound Corporation warrants the PSC Active RF Matrix Rack, to be free from defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase and agrees to repair or replace such defective parts or the whole product at its option, provided that the equipment is returned to Professional Sound Corporation. -
Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity
STANDARD: EN 60065.2012 Power, Safety EN 55032.2012 Part 1, Emissions EN55032.2012 Part 2, Immunity MODEL: Active RF Matrix Rack RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Professional Sound Corp. 28085 Smyth Drive Valencia, CA 91355 USA CONTACT PERSON: Ronald Meyer (661) 295-9395 TYPE OF PRODUCT:...