Toner Cable AP User Manual

AP Series

Heterodyne Processor

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The AP Series are professional quality, agile heterodyne processors
equipped with the Emergency Alert System (EAS) feature, which can
also be used as an alternate IF input. These units convert any chan­nel in the 50 to 806 MHz (5 to 48 MHz with Option 17) frequency
range to any channel in the 50 to 550/750 MHz (7 to 550/750 MHz
with Option 04) frequency range.

The AP Series is ideal for moving an off-air channel (VHF or UHF) or
any single channel source to any unused channel (broadcast or
CATV, including HRC and IRC assignments) in the system. Agile
channel selection permits on-the-fly channel changes and reduces the
need for large inventories of channelized products. Channel selection
is accomplished with the use of simple to use front panel accessible
dip switches. these processors have a wide range of standard and
optional features that make them very suitable for advanced CATV
systems. Four models are available with different output level and
frequency ranges and a variety of options.

All models feature rock solid, synthesized frequency control, with a
tuning increment of 250 kHz. True vestigial sideband SAW filtering
guarantees superior broadcast picture quality. Two SAW filters are
used to ensure proper adjacent channel rejection. Delayed AGC cir­cuitry automatically compensates for input signal variations. These
processors have an external IF loop, which allows interfacing with
video all-call and signal scrambling systems. The AP Series utilizes a
standby carrier oscillator to provide a blank picture when the input
level drops below usable level. This prevents a snowy picture from
being delivered to the distribution network in the event of signal
degradation or complete loss of picture. The EAS/ALT IF feature
allows the customer to choose between manual and automatic selec­tion of EAS/ALT IF input signal.

These processors provide extremely clean output signals with distor­tion products (-60 dB or better). An exceptionally low broadband
noise floor (-76 dBc or better) makes the AP Series ideal for large,
multiple channel headends without the need for additional filtering.

Features

• EAS/ALT IF Ready Via Manual or Automatic Mode

• Superior Broadband Noise Performance (-76 dB)

• Front Panel Accessible Level Controls for Easy Set-Up and Adjustments

• Rack Mountable - 1 EIA (1.75”) Rack Space

Ordering Information

Model Stock # Description

AP-40-550B 59802 Agile Heterodyne Processor with EAS +40 dBmV, 54-88/108-806 MHz Input, 50-550 MHz Output
AP-40-750B 59803 Agile Heterodyne Processor with EAS +40 dBmV, 54-88/108-806 MHz Input, 50-750 MHz Output
AP-60-550B 59817 Agile Heterodyne Processor with EAS +60 dBmV, 54-88/108-806 MHz Input, 50-550 MHz Output
AP-60-750B 59818 Agile Heterodyne Processor with EAS +60 dBmV, 54-88/108-806 MHz Input, 50-750 MHz Output

Model

AP-OPT 04 59804 AP Series Option: Sub-Band Output
AP-OPT 12 59122 AP Series Option: Automatic Broadcast Offset Correction
AP-OPT 14 59144 AP Series Option: On Channel Lock
AP-OPT 17 59177 AP Series Option: Sub-Band Input, 5-48 MHz

Input Frequency Range
Standard 54-88 & 108-806 MHz
Option 17 - Sub-band Input 5-48 MHz
Input Channels SUB, VHF, UHF, CATV (STD, HRC)
Output Frequency Range

AP-40-550 & AP-60-550 50-550 MHz
AP-40-750 & AP-60-750 50-750 MHz

Option 04:

AP-40-550 & AP-60-550 5-550 MHz
Output Channels SUB, CATV (STD,HRC,IRC)
Tuning Increment 250 kHz
FCC Offset 0, +12.5, or +25 kHz
Input Level Range -18 to +30 dBmV
AGC Stiffness 1.0 dB
Output Level - Min

AP-40-550 & AP-40-750 +40 dBmV

AP-60-550 & AP-60-750 +60 dBmV
Output Level Adjust 10 dB
Noise Figure

VHF 8 dB
UHF 10 dB

Aural/Visual Carrier Ratio 0 to -10 dB
Visual Carrier
Frequency Tolerance

Standard Channels ±10 kHz

FCC Aeronautical Channels ±3 kHz

Channel Selectivity

Adjacent Aural and Below -65 dB

Adjacent Picture and Above -65 dB
Spurious Outputs -60 dBc
Intermod Distortion -64 dB
Broadband Noise -76 dBc
Image Rejection 65 dB
Bandpass Flatness ±1.0 dB

fv to fv +4.5 MHz

Input/Output Impedance 75 Ω
Input Return Loss 12 dB
Output Return Loss 14 dB

Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice Rev 05-11 ©Toner Cable Equipment, Inc.

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AP Series

Heterodyne Processor

Specifications

RF

IF

Aural Frequency 41.25 MHz
Visual Frequency 45.75 MHz
Composite IF Loop Output

Aural Carrier Level +20 dBmV

Visual Carrier Level +35 dBmV
Output/Input Impedance 75Ω
Output Return Loss 12 dB
Input Return Loss 12 dB
EAS/ALT IF Input Level 28 dBmV @ 45.75 MHz
EAS/ALT IF Switch Isolation >60 dB

Power Requirements

Voltage 117, ±10% VAC

Frequency 60 Hz

Power -

AP-40-550 & AP-40-750 20 W

Power -

AP-60-550 & AP-60-750 24 W
Fuse 3/8 A
Temperature Range 0 to +50 °C

Dimensions (W x H x D) 19.0 x 1.75 x 14.25 in,

483 x 44 x 362 mm

Weight 9 lbs, 4.09 kg

GENERAL

MECHANICAL

CONNECTORS

RF Input

Standard - VHF/UHF "F" Female

Option 17 Sub-band Input "F" Female
IF Output "F" Female
IF Input "F" Female
RF Output "F" Female
Serial Data Input & Output Serial

Option 20

Input RJ-12, Female
EAS/ALT IF "F" Female

CONTROLS

Frequency Selection

Input DIP Switches

Output DIP Switches
Frequency Response Adjust Control
Aural Carrier Level Control
Frequency Fine Tune Control
FCC Offset Selection ABOC: DIP Switches

Option 12

RF Output Level Control
Standby Oscillator Control

Threshold Adjust

Sub-band Input Channels Slide Switch

Option 17

EAS/ALT IF 3 Position, Terminal Strip

Power ON LED, Green
EAS/ALT IF: LED, Green

INDICATORS