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PFAP550MS
132-Channel Input Range 5.75-806 MHz
(CATV T7-T13 and 2-125, TV 2-69)
82 Channel Output Range 54-550MHz
(CATV 2-78)
Back-panel switch enables sub-band operation
for reprocessing remote TV origination making it
even more flexible for institutional cable systems
Broadcast-quality specifications for unparalleled
picture quality
High 57dBmV output for optimum carrier-tonoise performance
In-band carrier-to-noise ratio >60dB ensures
superior picture quality
Microprocessor control enables digital pushbutton input and output channel selection for
ease of installation, configuration, and servicing
Non-volatile memory for input and output channel
recall in the event of power failure
Front panel controls and test point enable easy
setup and monitoring
Double heterodyne conversion provides over
60dB spurious output and channel rejection for
interference-free adjacent channel operation
Auto-insertion of standby carrier with audiomute generator in the event of input signal loss
preserves system integrity
Sync tip detection AGC circuitry provides wide
dynamic range for robust system regulation
BTSC stereo compatibility for pass-through of
stereo signals
Composite audio-video IF loop provides compatibility with encoders, ghost cancellers, and video
override applications
SAW filtered for superior adjacent channel performance enables drop-in channel expansion
IRC and HRC input and output offset available
for frequency settings in systems using
offset channels
The Pico Macom PFAP550MS is a frequency agile, microprocessor-controlled,
professional re-broadcast grade, double-heterodyne signal processor that converts one channel to another without the need to demodulate and remodulate the
signal. Front panel push-button controls enable input and output channel selection.
Sub-band capabilities allow the reprocessing of remote channel origination for distribution over the entire cable system making it the ideal signal processor in government and institutional environments. A rear-panel switch enables sub-band
channel operation. The unit uses state-of-the-art low noise PLL, SAW filter, and
AGC techniques to provide superior picture quality and reliability, thereby dramatically improving customer satisfaction. The PFAP550MS’s unique sync tip detec-
tion AGC design delivers consistently high quality picture even at extremely low
input levels. Its high-selectivity SAW filtering enables the unit to process any single
cable channel, even in the most crowded systems. In the event of power failure, the
microprocessor’s non-volatile memory preserves input and output channel identification guaranteeing proper reset when power is restored. The PFAP550MS’s high
frequency and extremely high accuracy phase-locked-loop oscillators enable the
unit to meet the frequency offset and stability requirements of FCC Docket 21006.
Pico Macom backs up this product with its industry leading 5-year limited warranty.
PFAP550MS
806MHz Sub-Band Extended Agile Signal Processor
806MHz Sub-Band Extended Agile Signal Processor
www.picomacom.com
Headend & Electronics
355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340
Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free:800-421-6511 Fax: 818-493-4433
A-33
Rev. 12/02
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PFAP550MS
Product Specifications
806MHz Sub-Band Extended Agile Signal Processor
AGILE SIGNAL PROCESSOR
PFAP550MS
CH.TYPE F+ F- CH.
OUTPUT
ADJUST
TEST POINT
-30dB
IN/OUT STORE
POWER
AURAL
ADJUST
CATV SERIES
RF OUT
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN RF IN
IF IN
IF OUT
250 V
0.5A
AC117V
60Hz/38W
600W MAX
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
HAZARD, USE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE 0.5A 125V FUSE
STAND BY
FUSE
SUB CATV
Front View
Rear View
Input Frequency: 5.75-806 MHz
Input Channels: CA TV
T7 to 125 (HRC, IRC)
UHF 14-69
Output Frequency: 54-550 MHz
Output Channels: CATV 2 to 78 (HRC, IRC)
Maximum Output: 57 dBmV min.
Input Level: Min.0 dBmV (For 55 dB min C/N)
Max. 25 dBmV
Output Adjust Range: 48-60 dBmV
Gain: 70 dB
AGC Range: 0 dBmV to +25 dBmV input
AGC Type: Keyed sync tip
AGC Stability: ±0.5 dB
Noise Figure: 8 dB VHF, 10 dB UHF
Differential Gain: <5% (10 to 90% APL)
Differential Phase: <5° (10 to 90% APL)
Visual C/N: 55 dB @ 0 dB input
Out-of-band C/N: -65 dB
Frequency Response: ±1.7 dB
Selectivity: -60 dB (Adjacent Channel)
Spurious Outputs: In-band >-60 dB
Out-band >-60 dB
Aural Carrier Adjust Range: 12 dB
Return Loss: Input/Output: 12 dB typical
IF Output: 35 dBmV (45.75 MHz)
Controls:
Aural Carrier and Output Level
RF
Power Input: 105 to 130 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 W
Operating Temperature: -10° C to 50° C
Dimensions: 19˝(L) x 9˝(D) x 13/4˝(H)
Weight: 8.2 lbs.
Test Point: -30 dB
NOTE: In stand-by mode, this unit is an agile 550 MHz
modulator
General
Ordering Information
PFAP550MS
www.picomacom.com
A-34
Rev. 12/02
355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340
Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free:800-421-6511 Fax: 818-493-4433
Specifications Subject to Change © Copyright 2003 Pico Macom, Inc.
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