The Multiswitch unit connects to a Quattro LNB (default configuration) or two Wideband LNBs to support reception from 2 satellites and offers a Terrestrial input port to connect a terrestrial antenna for reception of UHF/DAB/radio broadcasts. The terrestrial signal can be amplified through a dedicated ON/OFF switch and is combined over each of the 8 output ports. The output ports operate in either dCSS/SatCR or Universal (Legacy) mode.
The Multiswitch unit can be powered through a DC input port, any of the trunk output lines or from the STB output ports (typically using a power inserter device). In typical cascaded MDU installations, the DC voltage supplied over the DC in or trunk output lines is passed through to the trunk input lines in order to power the LNB and the ‘STB DC pass to LNB trunk’ switch must be set to OFF.
To help the installer ensure at the time of installation that the unit’s power supply is sufficient to support a full load in the future i.e. 8x STBs with all User Bands activated, the Multiswitch features a special power diagnosis test mode that is triggered automatically upon unit startup.
During this 15 second test, the Multiswitch simulates operation with full load and will light the power-diagnosis led in green if the unit is supplied with sufficient power or in amber if not. A status led, located next to each output port, indicates the operating mode of the port (Legacy=solid green, dCSS = blinking green, Power diagnosis=blinking red/green).
The configuration of the Multiswitch can be customized for different installation circumstances where parameters like LNB type (Quattro or Wideband), the frequencies and bandwidth of the User Bands as well as others can be programed using Inverto’s SatPal™ Controller or Unicable II Programmer*.
The configuration of the Multiswitch can be customized for different installation circumstances where parameters like LNB type (Quattro or Wideband), the frequencies and bandwidth of the User Bands as well as others can be programed using Inverto’s SatPal™ Controller or Unicable II Programmer*.
Optional accessories (sold separately):
- 5423 IDLU-ADPT03-19342-OPP MDU power supply unit, supplying up to 2 units + LNB 19 V, 3.42 A
- 5380 IDLU-PINS02-OOOOO-OPP Power Inserter and a power supply unit 19 V, 0.94 A for a single port pair
- 5415 IDLU-SPAL03-OOOBT-OPP SatPal™ Controller
- 5393 IDLU-PROG02-OOOOO-OPP Unicable II® Programmer
For Indoor and outdoor (IP54) installations
* Programmer not included, sold separately as an optional accessory.
| Technical specifications | |
|---|---|
| Frequency range: satellite |
Quattro LNB: 950 MHz ~ 2150MHz (default) Wideband LNB: 300 MHz ~ 2350MHz |
| Frequency range: terrestrial | 47 MHz ~ 862 MHz |
| Inputs |
4x IF inputs: - From 1x Quattro LNB (default) - From 2x Wideband LNBs 1 x UHF/VHF input from Terrestrial antenna |
| Outputs |
4x Loopthrough satellite IF outputs* 1x Loopthrough terrestrial output 8x auto-detect Unicable II / Legacy output ports with combined errestrial signal. Default behavior: Legacy mode on power up, auto-switch to Unicable II dynamic mode upon receiving an EN50494/EN50607 command. |
| Input power range | -50 dBm ~ -5 dBm |
| Output signal level (AGC) | -25 dBm (83 dBuV) |
| RF isolation: satellite/terretsrial (input) | 30 dB min. |
| RF isolation: satellite/satellite (input) | 30 dB min. |
| RF isolation: satellite ch/ch (UBs, output) | 30 dB min. |
| Loop-through loss: satellite |
4dB max. (loss) |
| Loop-through loss: terrestrial |
8 dB @ 400~600 MHz (12 dB max.) (loss) [amplification=OFF] +11 dB @400~600 MHz (+7 dB min.) (gain) [amplification=ON] |
| Gain: Unicable II™ (dCSS) output (out of AGC) | 25 dB min. |
| Gain: terrestrial signal |
-19 dB @ port 4 over 400~600MHz (-25 dB min.) [amplification = OFF] +1 dB @ port 4 over 400~600MHz (-9 dB min.) [amplification = ON] * 1dB difference between adjacent ports, -1 dB from port 1 through to port 8 |
| Integrated phase noise | 1.5° max. |
| Control protocols |
EN50494 (SatCR), EN50607 (dCSS), DiSEqC1.0/2.0, 13 V/18 V + 0 kHz/22 kHz |
| Legacy port switching |
V/L => 13 V/0 kHz , V/H => 13 V/22 kHz H/L => 18 V/0 kHz , H/H => 18 V/22 kHz |
| Input/Output impedance | 75 Ω (F-type) |
| LNB power supply | 500 mA max. @ 18 VDC |
| Power consumption | 1200 mA @ 19 VDC (no load) |
| Working temperature | -20 °C ~ +50 °C |
| IP protection | IP54 |
| Product dimensions (W x D x H) | 210 mm x 146 mm x 3.7 mm |
| Weight | 500 g |
| Unicable II™ (dCSS) port specifications | |
| User band (channel) bandwidth | 46 MHz, programmable 10 MHz ~ 80 MHz |
| User band (channel) gain ripple | 3 dB max. |
| User band (channel) frequencies | Default Unicable II™ dynamic user bands per output port: |
| CH1: 1210MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR) | |
| CH2: 1420MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR) | |
| CH3: 1680MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR) | |
| CH4: 2040MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR) | |
| CH5: 985MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR) | |
| CH6: 1050MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR) | |
| CH7: 1115MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR) | |
| CH8: 1275MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR) | |
| CH9: 1340MHz EN50607 (dCSS) | |
| CH10: 1485MHz EN50607 (dCSS) | |
| CH11: 1550MHz EN50607 (dCSS) | |
| CH12: 1615MHz EN50607 (dCSS) | |
| CH13: 1745MHz EN50607 (dCSS) | |
| CH14: 1810MHz EN50607 (dCSS) | |
| CH15: 1875MHz EN50607 (dCSS) | |
| CH16: 1940MHz EN50607 (dCSS) | |
| * Unused ports need to be terminated by 75 Ohm DC-blocked terminators | |
| Logistical info | |
| Packaging dimensions (W x D x H) | 21.3 cm x 14.9 cm x 4.4 cm |
| Packaging weight | 0.61 Kg |
| Quantity per carton | 30 |
| Carton dimensions (W x D x H) | 65.4 cm x 23.2 cm x 32 cm |
| Carton weight | 19 kg |
| Quantity per pallet | 300 |
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