Toner Cable AM User Manual

AM Series

Agile Modulator

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AM series is a family of frequency-agile analog audio/video modulators. AM-60-860, the flag-ship model,
is available in NTSC channels 2-135 (54-860 MHz), and the PAL B, G, and I channels in the same fre­quency range.

More economical models are available in NTSC for the frequency ranges 54-550 MHz, or 54-806 MHz.
EAS (Emergency Alert System) is standard on all models. Stereo Audio, SAP (Secondary Audio
Programming), and several other optional features are also available.

Ordering Information

Model Stock # Description

AM-60-860 59415A Frequency-agile Audio/Video Modulator, +60 dBmV, 54-860 MHz (NTSC)
AM-60-860-BG B59415A Frequency-agile Audio/Video Modulator, +120 dBμV, 47-860 MHz (PAL)
AM-60-806 59419 Frequency-agile Audio/Video Modulator, +60 dBmV, 54-806 MHz (NTSC)
AM-60-550 59416 Frequency-agile Audio/Video Modulator, +60 dBmV, 54-550 MHz (NTSC)
AM-45-550 59404 Frequency-agile Audio/Video Modulator, +45 dBmV, 54-550 MHz (NTSC)

Options

AM-OPT-02 BNC Video Input Connector
AM-OPT-04 Sub-Band Output (Available with AM-60-550 only)
AM-OPT-05 Integrated BTSC Stereo Audio
AM-OPT-06 SAP Audio/ BTSC Stereo (Available with AM-60-860 only)
AM-OPT-07 Video AGC
AM-OPT-08 Audio AGC
AM-OPT-09 Balanced Audio Input, 600 Ohm (Standard on AM-60-860)

Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice Rev 06-11 ©Toner Cable Equipment, Inc.

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AM Series

Agile Modulator

Specifications

Connector

Standard: “F” Female

Option 2: BNC Female
Impedance: 75 Ω
Return Loss: 18 dB
Video Input Level

Standard: 0.7 volt Peak-to-Peak (87.5% depth of modulation)

Option 7 (Video AgC): 0.4 to 2.5 volts Peak-to-Peak (87.5% ±2.5% depth

of modulation)

Video-to-RMS Hum Ratio: 65 dB Peak-to-Peak
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 58 dB (Weighted; at 4MHz bandwidth)
Differential Gain: 2.0%
Differential Phase: 1.0 degree
Over-modulation Indicator: 87 to 92%

Chrominance/luminance Delay: Per FCC Requirements

Mono Audio (Standard)
Connector

AM-60-860 Model: Terminal Strip

All Other Models: RCA

Option 9

(Balanced Audio Input): Terminal Strip

Input Impedance

AM-60-860 Model: 600 Ω, balanced

All Other Models: Greater than 10 kΩ, unbalanced

Option 9 (Balanced Audio Input): 600 Ω, balanced
Input Level

Standard: 0.5 to 4.0 volt Peak-to-Peak

Option 8 (Audio AGC): 0.5 to 4.0 volt Peak-to-Peak (constant 25 kHz deviation)
Frequency Range: 50 Hz to 15 kHz
Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 1% @ 25 kHz deviation
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 59 dB
Over-Modulation Threshold: 25 ±2kHz peak deviation

Stereo Audio (Option 5)
Connector

AM-60-860 Model: Terminal Strip

All Other Models: RCA

Input Impedance

AM-60-860 Model: 600 Ω, balanced

All Other Model: Greater than 10kΩ, unbalanced

Input Sensitivity

Standard: 1.0 volt Peak-to-Peak

(55 kHz peak deviation with pilot tone)

Option 8 (Audio AGC): 0.5 to 4.0 volt Peak-to-Peak

(constant 55 kHz deviation with pilot tone)

Frequency Response: ±0.75 dB (50 Hz to 14 kHz)
Separation: 20 dB (50 Hz to 14 kHz)
Harmonic Distortion: Less than 1% (@ 1 kHz)

SAP Audio (Option 6) Includes Stereo Audio (Option 5)
Connector: RCA
Input Impedance: Greater than 10 kΩ, unbalanced
Input Level: 0.5 to 4.0 volt Peak-to-Peak
Frequency Range: 50 Hz to 10 kHz
Frequency Response: ±2 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 1%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB
Over-Modulation Threshold: 25 ±1 kHz peak deviation

Connector: “F” Female
Impedance: 75 Ω
Return Loss: 12 dB
Frequency Range

AM-60-860 Model: 54 to 860 MHz (NTSC CATV Ch. 2 -135)
AM-60-806 Model: 54 to 806 MHz (NTSC CATV Ch. 2 -125)

AM-60-550 / AM-45-550 Models: 54 to 550 MHz (NTSC CATV Ch. 2 -78 & 95-99)

Option 4 (Sub-band): 7 to 550 MHz (NTSC CATV Ch. T7 -78 & 95-99)

NTSC Channel Modes: UHF, VHF, CATV (Standard, HRC, IRC)
Power Level

AM-45-550 Model: +45 dBmV

All other Models: +60 dBmV

Power Level Range

AM-45-550 Model: +35 to +45 dBmV (in 0.2 dB increments)

All other Models: +50 to +60 dBmV (in 0.2 dB increments)
Video Flatness: fv-0.5 to fv+4.2 MHz (1.0 dB Peak-to-Valley)
Carrier-to-Noise: (In Channel) 63 dB
Broadband Noise: -77 dBc (@ +45/60 dBmV output level)
(4 MHz bandwidth)
Spurious Outputs: -63 dBc
Aural/Visual Carrier Ratio: -15 ±5 dB

4.5 MHz Aural Inter-Carrier ±150 Hz; 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
Freq. Tolerance:
Channel Selectivity

Adjacent Aural & Below: -40 dB

Adjacent Picture & Above: -40 ±5 dB

Visual Carrier
Frequency Tolerance

Standard Channels: ±5.0 kHz; 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)

FCC Aeronautical Channels: ±2.5 kHz; 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)

Input/Output Connector: “F” Female / “F” Female
Aural Frequency: 41.25 MHz
Visual Frequency: 45.75 MHz
Composite IF Output

Aural Carrier Level: +20 dBmV

Visual Carrier Level: +35 dBmV

Input/Output Impedance: 75 Ω

Input/Output Return Loss: 16/15 dB
EAS/Alternative IF

Connector: “F” Female

Input Level: +38 dBmV @ 45.75 MHz

Switch Isolation: Greater than 60 dB

Front-Panel Indicators
Channel / Mode / RF Output: 3-Digit LED Display

Video Over-Modulation: Red LED

Audio Over-Modulation: Red LED

SAP Audio Over-Modulation: Red LED

EAS / Alternative IF: Red LED

Stereo: Green LED

Front-Panel Controls

Channel / Mode / RF Output: Navigation Key-pad

Video Level: Potentiometer

Audio Level: Potentiometer

Aural Carrier Level: Potentiometer

SAP Audio Level: Potentiometer

INPUT OUTPUT

ALARMS / MONITORING / CONTROL

Dimensions (W x D x H) : 19.0 x 14.25 x 1.75 inches (483 x 362 x 44 mm)
Power: 117 VAC ±10%; 60 Hz (Fuse: 0.40 Amp)

Also available in 220 VAC; 50 Hz

Power Dissipation: 28 W (max)
Weight: 7 lbs (3.18 kg)
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-condensing
Storage Humidity: 0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max, non-condensing

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