Product Description - PSC Active RF Matrix Rack Manual

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" and can be routed to the RF
matrix using the front panel switches. In addition, each of the four diversity RF input pairs has a
separate remote antenna power function available. This switchable power source can be used
to power external powered antennas or remote line amplifiers.
There are five front panel mounted toggle switches on the unit. One is marked "MAIN POWER"
and this controls the overall power to the unit. The remaining four toggle switches are marked
as RF Zone 1, RF Zone 2, RF Zone 3, and RF Zone 4. Each of these four switches has three (3)
possible settings. Each switch controls one of the four diversity RF input pairs. In the "DOWN"
position, that individual diversity RF input pair is routed to the RF matrix for distribution to all
your wireless receivers. In the CENTER position, that diversity RF input pair in switched off and
is not routed to the RF matrix. In the "UP" position, that individual diversity RF input pair in
routed to the RF matrix and has the remote antenna power turned on for feeding remote
powered antennas or remote RF amplifiers. All four (4) of the switches are accompanied by panel
mount LEDs for easy operation. Just to the right side of the switch monitoring LEDs is a RED LED
that will light up if no diversity RF input pair has been selected. This provides a warning to the
operator that no RF inputs have been selected.
Please note that you can use any combination of one or more of the four RF Input zones to feed
your wireless receivers. For example, you can use Zone1 1 only or Zone 2 only or Zone 3 only or
Zone 4 only or any combination of multiple zones up to and including all four RF zones.
Toward the right side of the front panel, you will find RF signal strength meters for your use in
helping determining overall RF signal strength that is being sent out to your RF receivers. These
RF meters are useful for in-field RF trouble shooting.
To the farthest right side of the front panel, you will find the main power switch with RED power
on indicating LED.
The entire unit is powered from any source of external DC power of 12Vdc at up to a maximum
of approximately 800mA through the rear panel mounted 4 pin XLR power connection. The unit
can also be powered from 90 to 240VAC for fixed installations.
On the rear of the unit there are four (4) sets of diversity RF input pair BNC connectors and sixteen
(16) diversity RF output pairs of SMA connectors. These 32 SMA connectors provide RF output
from the unit to feed up to 16 diversity receivers.