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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Octopack Portable Multicoupler Power and RF Distribution for SR Series Compact Receivers Fill in for your records: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Rio Rancho, NM, USA www.lectrosonics.com...
- Page 2 The Octopack has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi- tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Receiver Multicoupler Table of Contents General Technical Description ..........4 Control Panel .................5 Battery Panel .................6 Side Panel ................6 Receiver Installation ..............7 Receiver Removal..............8 Antenna Power Jumpers ............9 Antenna Bandwidth and Requirements......10 Antenna/Block Reference Chart ........11 Antenna Cutting Template ..........11 Optional Accessories ............12 Replacement Parts &... -
Page 4: General Technical Description
Octopack. The cations from production cart to a portable mixing bag. -
Page 5: Control Panel
Receiver Multicoupler Control Panel Antenna Power RF Signal Distribution A recessed switch on the left side of the control panel Each antenna input is routed through a high quality enables and disables DC power passed from the power RF splitter to coaxial leads on the control panel. Gold supply to the BNC antenna connectors. -
Page 6: Battery Panel
External DC Power Any type of external power supply can be used to oper- ate the Octopack the supply if it has the correct connec- tor and it can provide the necessary current. the requied polarity, voltage range and maximum current consump- tion are engraved next to the power jack. -
Page 7: Receiver Installation
The mating 25-pin connector inside each slot on the Octopack provides power and audio connections. RF leads are connected in a “criss-cross” pattern as shown below to avoid sharp bends in the cables. The leads are marked on the control panel as B on the left and A on the right side of each slot. -
Page 8: Receiver Removal
Normally the hex nuts on the coaxial RF leads are se- Disconnect all four mounting screws on cured and removed by hand. The tool is provided if the each receiver from the Octopack panel nuts cannot be removed by hand. DO NOT overtighten the nuts with the wrench. -
Page 9: Antenna Power Jumpers
Receiver Multicoupler Antenna Power Jumpers Install the jumpers towards the center of the circuit Power for Lectrosonics remote RF amplifiers is provided board to enable the antenna power, and towards the by DC voltage from the power supply passed directly outside of the circuit board to disable it. -
Page 10: Antenna Bandwidth And Requirements
OCTOPACK Antenna Bandwidth and Requirements The design of Lectrosonics wideband multicouplers helps deal with a changing RF spectrum, however, it also introduces the requirement for specific or more advanced antennas to provide maximum operating range. Simple whip antennas cut to a single frequency... -
Page 11: Antenna/Block Reference Chart
Receiver Multicoupler Antenna/Block Reference Chart The lengths shown are specifically for the A8U whip The A8U whip UHF whip antenna is factory cut to a antenna with a BNC connector, as determined by mea- specific frequency block as shown in the table below. A surements with a network analyzer. -
Page 12: Optional Accessories
OCTOPACK Optional Accessories Coaxial Cables A variety of low loss coaxial cables are available to avoid signal loss through longer runs between antenna and receiver. Lengths include 2, 15, 25, 50 and 100 foot lengths. The longer cables are constructed of Belden... -
Page 13: Replacement Parts & Accessories
A8U Kit Whip Antenna with BNC Connector and color coded end caps. Includes cutting template and table for all frequency blocks. SVP9VBP Battery pack for the Octopack or SR BATTSLED. The pack can be used with alkaline, lithium, or re- chargeable 9V batteies. . -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
SHORT OPERATING RANGE, DROPOUTS OR WEAK OVERALL RF LEVEL 1) Passbands of Octopack and antennas may be different; (check (RF level with receiver LCD) frequency of transmitter must be inside of both passbands... -
Page 15: Service And Repair
Receiver Multicoupler Service and Repair If your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equipment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the interconnecting cables and then go through the Troubleshooting section in this manual. We strongly recommend that you do not try to repair the equipment yourself and do not have the local repair shop attempt anything other than the simplest repair. - Page 16 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY The equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provided it was purchased from an authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover equipment which has been abused or damaged by careless handling or shipping.
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