Blonder-Tongue AP-60-860A Specifications

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AP-60-860A

Agile Processor

AP-60-860A (Agile Digital/Analog Processor) operates in one of the three following modes:

Mode 1: Analog Heterodyne Processor (Analog RF IN > Analog RF OUT)

Mode 2: Digital Heterodyne Processor (QAM

IN > QAM OUT)

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Mode 3: Digital-to-Analog Processor (8VSB or QAM IN > Analog RF OUT)

Mode 1

Analog RF

CATV Ch. T7-T13

CATV Ch. 2-135

VHF Ch. 2-13

UHF Ch. 14-69

CATV Ch. 2-135 CATV Ch. 2-135 CATV Ch. 2-135

CATV Ch. T7-T13

CATV Ch. 2-135

Analog RF

+60 dBmV

Mode 2

QAM

QAM

+55 dBmV

Mode 3

QAM/8VSB

CATV Ch. 2-135

VHF Ch. 2-13

UHF Ch. 14-69

Analog RF

+60 dBmV

EAS

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Features

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• As an agile analog heterodyne processor: accepts one Analog RF input (CATV sub-band channels T7-T13, CATV standard channels 2-135, VHF

channels 2-13, and UHF channels 14-69) and delivers one Analog RF output (CATV standard channels 2-135)

• As an agile digital heterodyne processor: accepts one Digital Cable QAM input (CATV sub-band channels T7-T13, and CATV standard

channels 2-135) and delivers one Digital Cable QAM output (CATV standard channels 2-135)

• As an agile digital-to-analog processor: accepts one Digital Off-air 8VSB or Digital Cable QAM input (CATV standard channels 2-135,

VHF channels 2-13, and UHF channels 14-69) and delivers one Analog RF output (CATV standard channels 2-135)

• Equipped with EAS interface which can also be used as an IF (Intermediate Frequency) input

• Suppor ts Closed Captioning (EIA-608)

Ordering Information

Model Stock # Description

AP-60-860A 59819 Agile, Processor, +60 dBmV, 54-860 MHz output

Related Products

Model Description

DAP Digital-to-Analog Processor; 1 RU
AP Series Agile Heterodyne Processor; 1 RU

Rev. No. 100519 (651225000A)

Specifications

INPUT

Connector: “F” Female

Analog Mode

QAM Mode

QAM/8VSB Mode

(1)

Standard:

Tuning:

Bandwidth:

Power Level:

(2)

Standard:

Tuning Range:

Data Rate:

Bandwidth:

Power Level:

(3)

Standard:

NTSC
CATV 2-135, Broadcast 2-69, Sub T7-T13
6 MHz

-20 to +30 dBmV

ITU-T J.83 - Annex B

(64 and 256 QAM)

CATV Ch. 2-135 T7-T13

38.8 Mbps (QAM 256); 26.97 Mbps (QAM 64)
6 MHz

-20 to +30 dBmV

8VSB ATSC Digital Television A/53E
QAM ITU-T J.83 - Annex B (64 and 256 QAM)

Tuning Range:

8VSB VHF (NTSC Ch. 2-13), UHF (NTSC Ch. 14-69)
QAM CATV Ch. 2-135 T7-T13

Data Rate:

8VSB 19.392 Mbps
QAM 38.8 Mbps (QAM 256); 26.97 Mbps (QAM 64)

Bandwidth:

Power Level:

6 MHz

-20 to +30 dBmV

IF (Intermediate Frequency)

Connector: “F” Female Input / “F” Female Output

Impedance: 75 Ω Input / 75 Ω Output

Return Loss: 16 dB Input / 15 dB Output

EAS/ALT IF

Input Level:

Switch Isolation:

Standby Carrier +35 dBmV

+38 dBmV @ 45.75 MHz
Greater than 60 dB

(RF Input <-25 dBmV)

Modes 1 & 3

Aural Frequency: 41.25 MHz

Visual Frequency: 45.75 MHz

Composite Loop
Output

Aural Carrier Level:

Visual Carrier Level:

+20 dBmV
+35 dBmV

Mode 2

Center Frequency: 44 MHz

Output Level: +30 dBmV

General

Dimensions (W x D x H): 19.0 x 18.625 x 1.75 inches (483 x 473 x 44 mm)

Power: 110 VAC/60 Hz (Fuse: 1 amp, 250 VDC, SloBlo)

Power Dissipation: 36 W

Weight: 7 lbs

Operating Temperature: 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)

Storage Temperature: -13 to 158 °F (-25 to 70 °C)

Operating Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensation

Storage Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensation

(3.2 kg)

OUTPUT

Modes 1 & 2

Connector
RF Output:

RF Output
Frequency Range:

Channels:

Power Level:

“F” Female

Analog RF or QAM
54 to 864 MHz
UHF, VHF, CATV (Standard, HRC, & IRC)
Mode 1 (Analog) +60 dBmV
Mode 2 (QAM) +55 dBmV

Power Level Range:

Mode 1 (Analog) +50 to +62 dBmV (in 0.2 dB increments)
Mode 2 (QAM) +45 to +57 dBmV (in 0.2 dB increments)

Broadband Noise:

Mode 1 (Analog)-77 dBc (@ +60 dBmV output level, 4 MHz bandwidth)
Mode 2 (QAM)-75 dBc (@ +55 dBmV output level, 6 MHz bandwidth)

Spurious:

Impedance:

Return Loss:

-63 dBc
75 Ω
15 dB

Aural/VisualCarrier

Ratio (Mode 1):
Frequency Tolerance
Adjacent Channel Rejection:

-15 dB ±2
±20 kHz; 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
65 dB

Mode 3

Connector
RF Output:

RF Output
Frequency Range:

Channels:

Power Level:

Power Level Range:

Broadband Noise:

Spurious:

Impedance:

Return Loss:

Aural/Visual Carrier Ratio:

“F” Female

Analog RF
54 to 864 MHz
UHF, VHF, CATV

(Standard, HRC, & IRC)

+60 dBmV
+50 to +62 dBmV (in 0.2 dB increments)

-77 dBc (@ +60 dBmV output level, 4 MHz bandwidth)

-63 dBc
75 Ω
15 dB

-15 dB ±5

Visual
Frequency Tolerance

Standard Channels:

FCC Aeronautical Channels:

±20 kHz; 32 to 122 °F
±5 kHz; 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)

Video

Frequency Response:

Video-to-RMS Hum Ratio:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Differential Gain:

Differential Phase:

Over-mod. Indicator:

Chrom./Luminance Delay:

1.5 dB Peak-to-Valley (fv-0.5 to fv+4.2 MHz)
65 dB
58 dB (Weighted)

2.0% @ 87.5%

1.0 degree

87.5% ±2.5
Per FCC Requirements

Audio

Frequency Response:

Frequency Range:

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

Total Harmonic Distortion:

Over-mod. Indicator:

4.5 MHz Audio

Carrier Tolerance:

±1.0 dB
50 Hz to 15 kHz
59 dB

1.0% @ 55 kHz Deviation
55 kHz ±2

±150 Hz 32 to 122 °F

Alarms/Monitoring/Control

Indicators: Lock (Green LED)

Local Monitoring:
Local Control:

Stereo Audio (Green LED)
EAS or Alternate IF activated (Red LED)
Audio Over-modulation (Red LED)
Video Over-Modulation (Red LED)

Front-panel, 16-character, 2-line LCD screen
Front-panel Navigational Key-pad

Audio & Video Modulation Adjustment
Aural Carrier Adjustment

(0 to 50 °C)

(0 to 50 °C)

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