PSC Power Paddle II Antenna
• Frequency Range of 450Mhz to 700Mhz…PSC Exclusive Feature
• Works as Passive or Active Antenna…PSC Exclusive Feature
• Excellent RF Performance
• Robust, Skeletal Design
• Switchable Gain via Easy to Use Rotary Knob
• Rubberized, Water Resistant Coating
• Ultra Low Noise RF Amplifier (0.6dB Noise)
• Ultra-High IP3 (Overload Point)
• Power Compatible with All Other Brands of Equipment
• Competitively priced, and Made in the U.S.A
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing the Professional Sound Corporation Power Paddle II Active Log
Periodic Array Antenna. This new antenna is the result of our desire to provide you with a high
quality, great performing active antenna at a reasonable price point. This new design features
the ability to operate as a passive or active antenna. When in active mode, an Ultra-Low Noise
Amplifier is switched into the circuit. This amplifier features an Ultra High IP3 Point for less
overloading in the field. All of this advanced circuitry housed in a billet aluminum, black anodized
housing attached to a robust fiberglass structure with an all-weather coating.
Safety Warnings:
The PSC Power Paddle II Antenna has been designed to be inherently safe to use. It operates
from low voltage DC only. The design complies with all current safety, environmental and RF
emission regulations. The safe use of this product is determined primarily by the user. Please
read and understand this entire user’s manual before using your new Power Paddle II Antenna.
Proper cabling is a must in, on and around film and television production sets. Please make sure
to route and tape down your RF cables on any film set so as to eliminate any possibility of tripping
and/or equipment damage. Professional Sound Corp, its owners, officers and employees accept
no responsibility for misuse of this antenna, whether intentional or not that may result in personal
injury and/or property damage. In addition, PSC reserves the right to be held harmless for any
liability caused by the use of this antenna with any other equipment.
Overview:
• Frequency Range of 450Mhz to 700Mhz…PSC Exclusive Feature
• Operates as a Passive or Active Antenna…PSC Exclusive Feature
• Excellent RF Performance
• Robust, Skeletal Design
• Switchable Gain via Easy to Use Rotary Knob
• Rubberized, Water Resistant Coating
• Ultra Low Noise RF Amplifier (0.6dB Noise)
• Ultra-High IP3 (Overload Point)
• Power Compatible with All Other Brands of Equipment
• Competitively priced, and Made in the U.S.A
Construction:
The PSC Power Paddle II’s main array is built from 0.125” (3.2mm) fiberglass board. The
electronics housing is precision CNC milled from aircraft grade aluminum billet using state of the
art CNC equipment. The resulting box is then tumbled and black anodized for smooth edges
and an overall nice look.
The finished fiberglass board is coated with a special water-resistant coating and should provide
years of service in the field under extreme conditions.
All silk-screen lettering on the PSC Power Paddle II antenna is applied to the back side of tough
Lexan tm overlays. Printing the lettering and graphics on the back side of a clear overlay provides
years of wear free use. Your fingers only rub against the sturdy surface of the clear Lexan rather
than wearing the lettering off as happens with standard top surface silk-screening.
Antenna Placement:
Your new PSC power Paddle II Antenna should be mounted up and away from all of your other
sound equipment. The antenna should be pointed toward the actor worn transmitters. Typically
we advise that you place the antenna up at least 6 to 10 feet (2-3 meters) above your sound cart
for best performance.
The antenna can be mounted using an industry standard 3/8”-16TPI threaded base.
Passive Antenna Use:
This is the only powered log periodic antenna on the market that can also be used passively.
When you are in situations that do not require long cable runs, simply turn off the external antenna
power on your PSC RF Multi SMA or other RF device that provides antenna powering. When no
power is present, the antenna’s internal RF relay will bypass the internal active electronics (RF
Amplifier, RF Attenuator, etc.) and act just like any typical passive version of this antenna type.
Active Antenna Use and Powering:
You should connect the shortest and lowest RF loss cable possible between your antenna and
your RF receiver or PSC RF Multi. You need to verify that your receiver or RF Multi has the
antenna power switched “ON”. You can verify this by noting the lit Blue LED on the Power Paddle
II Antenna. This antenna can be powered from appropriate systems that output between 7 and
18Vdc. The standard for remotely powering antennas like these is 12Vdc. This antenna is
compatible with all known manufacturers of RF equipment used in the film and TV industries.
The antenna does not have an ON-OFF switch. It is ON any time the power is supplied to the
antenna. Power On is indicated by having one of the Blue LEDs lighted.
Antenna Gain Setting:
The Gain of the active antenna is primarily used to make up for loss through long RF cable runs.
Please use the tables listed below for suggested gain settings based on RF cable type and RF
Cable length. These are suggested settings based on RF loss through the various types of cable
and cable lengths. You may have to experiment for best results on your particular location. Do
not be tempted to turn the gain up higher than needed as this will not necessarily improve your
RF performance. We recommend that you monitor your receiver’s RF signal strength when
setting the gain. Low indications of RF signal strength on the receiver may call for additional
gain. High indications on the receiver may call for lower settings.
Gain settings are easily adjusted using the rotary switch. Gain setting is displayed by a lighted
LED.
Typical Gain Settings at 470Mhz:
Length RG-58A/U RG-8X RG-8/U
(meters) (Belden#8219) (Belden #3253) (IEWC#9096)
10’ (3m) +4dB +4dB N.R.
25’ (8m) +6dB +4dB +4dB
50’ (16m) N.R. +6dB +4dB
100’ (32m) N.R. +8dB +6dB
N.R. = Not Recommended
Typical Gain Settings at 650Mhz:
Length RG-58A/U RG-8X RG-8/U
(Belden#8219) (Belden #3253) (IEWC#9096)
10’ (3m) +6dB +4dB N.R.
25’ (8m) +8dB +6dB +4dB
50’ (16m) N.R. +6dB +4dB
100’ (32m) N.R +8dB +6dB
N.R. = Not Recommended
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
Professional Sound Corporation certifies that all products designated by Professional Sound
Corporation as “PB-Free”, “RoHS Compliant” or “Green” are compliant with the requirements of
the European Union’s Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substances (“RoHS”) Directive, 2002/95/EC.
Professional Sound Corporation bases its material content knowledge on information provided by
third parties, including parts manufacturers, distributors and vendors. Only RoHS certified parts
and sub-assemblies are used in the assembly of Professional Sound Corporation products.
Additionally Professional Sound Corporation has taken and continues to take commercially
reasonable steps to insure that its parts suppliers, subcontractors and assembly houses are RoHS
compliant.
Level A Banned Substances Threshold, Homogeneous Level
Asbestos
Not intentionally added
Azo colorants
Not intentionally added
Cadmium
100 ppm, Not intentionally added
Hexavalent Chromium
1000 ppm, Not intentionally added
Lead
1000 ppm, Not intentionally added
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB’s)
1000 ppm, Not intentionally added
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE’s)
1000 ppm, Not intentionally added
Polychlorinated Biphenys (PCB’s)
Not intentionally added
Professional Sound Corporation certifies that all products made on or after June 30th, 2006 to be
RoHS Compliant. All such products will be clearly marked with Professional Sound Corporation
“compliant” label. This label assures the reseller and end user that the product is RoHS Compliant.
An example of this label is shown below:
Compliant
Ronald Meyer, President, Date: November 2017
CE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EMC: This product is in compliance with the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive, 89/336/EEC as defined in EN 50081-1,
EN55022 and EN 50082-1. IEC801-2, IEC801-3 and IEC801-4.
LVD: This product is in compliance with the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC. 93/68/EEC as defined in
EN60065, 1993 and/or EN60950/A1/A2/A3: 1995
TRADE NAME: PSC
MODEL: PSC Power Paddle II Antenna
RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Professional Sound Corp.
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
CONTACT PERSON: Ronald Meyer
(661) 295-9395
TYPE OF PRODUCT: Active LPDA Receive Antenna
MANUFACTURER: Professional Sound Corp.
28083 Smyth drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
We hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number listed
above has been tested in accordance with the requirements contained in the above listed
directives. All necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production
units manufactured will conform to Directive guidelines.
November 2017 Professional Sound Corporation.
PSC Power Paddle Limited Warranty
Professional Sound Corporation warrants the Power Paddle II Antenna to be free of
defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of
purchase and agrees to repair or replace such defective parts or the whole product at its
option, provided that the equipment is returned to Professional Sound Corporation.
Shipping and insurance costs to and from Professional Sound Corporation must be
prepaid by the owner. This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, careless
handling, abuse or misuse, improper connection and/or installation, improper electrical
contact or grounding. This warranty will be null and void in the event of removal, alteration
or tampering with the serial number, or by breakage of the product case seal, or by service
or repair work not performed by Professional Sound Corporation. Proof of purchase date
(copy of invoice or Warranty Certificate) must be furnished before warranty service will be
performed. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or implied, including
warranties without limitation, products being merchantable at the time of purchase or
suitable for a particular purpose. This warranty does not extend to, or include
consequential damage.
Copyright 2017 PSC
Specifications subject to change without notice.
All technologies employed in the design and manufacturing of the Power Paddle II Antenna
remain the proprietary property of Professional Sound Corp. All Rights Reserved
Professional Sound Corporation
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
PH 661-295-9395 FAX 661-295-8398
sales@professionalsound.com www.professionalsound.com
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