Vislink PLTX User Manual

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Vislink, Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK

Telephone: +44 (0)1442 431300 ● Facsimile: +44 (0) 1494 775356 ● Email: [email protected] ● Website: www.vislink.com

Company Registered in England & Wales no. 10523708 ● VAT registration no. GB 260 012 169

Registered Office: Waterside House, Earls Colne Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS, UK

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The information contained in this manual remains the property of Vislink. Do not use, disclosed or reproduced any of its content in any other form whatsoever without the prior written permission of Vislink.

Vislink reserves the right to alter the equipment and specification appertaining to the equipment described in this manual without notification.

This document is supplied on the express terms that it is to be treated as confidential and that it may not be copied, used or disclosed to others for any purpose except as authorized by Vislink.

Add any additional Trademark content from external companies from their websites trademark pages etc.

NOTE: Notes show to convey additional information.

CAUTION: Cautions show where potential equipment damage could occur. WARNING: Warnings show where there is potential for personal danger or risk of death.

Read all warnings and understand them before carrying out work on any equipment. This includes peripherals and any related equipment in use. The danger is real and not reading and understanding the warning could lead to injury, harm or potential death.

Region

Contact Details

Worldwide

[email protected]

+44 (0) 1442 431410

Americas

[email protected]

+1 978 330 9292

When contacting Technical Support, please include the following information:

 Model number and serial number of the unit (located on a label on the bottom of

each unit).

………………………………………….

 Approximate date of purchase.

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Version

Date

Modification

Updated By

24/05/2017

First release of document.

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1. General Information .................................................................................................. 1

1.1. Health and Safety ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.2. Environmental Operating Conditions ........................................................................................ 1

1.2.1. Exposure to Non-ironizing (RF) radiation/Safe Working Distances ........................................... 1

1.3. Maximum RF Power Density Limits ........................................................................................... 2

2. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3

3. Specifications ............................................................................................................ 5

4. Monitoring and Control Functions.............................................................................. 7

4.1. Control Panel Layout .................................................................................................................. 7

4.2. Front Panel Layout ..................................................................................................................... 8

5. Connector and Pin Outs ............................................................................................. 9

5.1. RF Output ................................................................................................................................... 9

5.2. DC Input...................................................................................................................................... 9

5.3. SDI & ASI Input ........................................................................................................................... 9

5.4. HDMI .......................................................................................................................................... 9

5.5. Audio Connectors ....................................................................................................................... 9

5.6. L1700 Optional Lemo to ASI/SDI Cable ...................................................................................... 9

5.7. Fan Power .................................................................................................................................. 9

6. Installation Requirements ........................................................................................ 11

6.1. Handling Precautions ............................................................................................................... 11

6.2. Installation................................................................................................................................ 11

Figure 4-1 Front Panel Layout ........................................................................................................ 7

Figure 4-2 Front Panel Layout ........................................................................................................ 8

Table 2-1 Power Level Control Settings ........................................................................................ 3

Table 3-1 Specifications ................................................................................................................ 5

Table 4-1 Control Panel Description ............................................................................................. 7

Table 4-2 Front Panel Description ................................................................................................. 8

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The personnel concerned with the operation or maintenance of the equipment must study and understand the following health and safety information, together with local site regulations to ensure awareness of potential hazards.

WARNING: RF Power Hazard: High levels of RF power are present in the unit. Exposure to

RF or microwave power can cause burns and may be harmful to health.

WARNING: GaAs/BeO Hazard: Certain components inside the equipment contain toxic

substances, such as Gallium Arsenide and Beryllium Oxide. While these are safe to handle under normal circumstances, individual components must not be cut, broken apart, incinerated or chemically processed. In the case of Beryllium Oxide, a white ceramic material, the principal hazard is from the dust or fumes, which are carcinogenic if ingested, inhaled or enter the body via damaged skin.

Please consult your local authority before disposing of these components.

CAUTION Tantalum Capacitors: When subjected to reverse or excess forward voltage,

ripple current or temperature these components may rupture and could potentially cause personal injury.

CAUTION: This system contains MOS devices. Ensure you use adequate Electro-Static

Discharge (ESD) precautions to prevent accidental damage.

The safe working distance from a transmitting antenna may be calculated from the relationship:

D =

In which:

D = safe working distance (metres)

PT = transmitter or combiner power output (Watts)

GR = antenna gain ratio = anti log (gain dBi ÷ 10)

w = power density (Watts/square metre)

The RF power density value is determined by reference to safety guidelines for exposure of the human body to non-ionising radiation. It is important to note that the guidelines adopted differ throughout the world and are from time-to-time re-issued with revised guidelines. For Vislink use, apply a maximum power density limit of 1W/m² when calculating minimum safe working distances.

WARNING: Any transmitting equipment radiating power at frequencies of 100 kHz and

higher, has the potential to produce thermal and athermal effects upon the human body.

PT. GR 4 W

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To be safe:

a. Operators should not stand or walk in front of any antenna, nor should they

allow anyone else to do so.

b. Operators should not operate any RF transmitter or power amplifier with any of

its covers removed, nor should they allow anyone else to do so.

Worked examples:

Antenna

Transmitter Power

Type

Gain (dBi)

Gain Ratio

10W

30W

OMNI

2.5

1 1 1.5

2.5

HELIX

100

5.6 9 15.5

PARABOLIC DISH

3,162

22.5

MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (METRES)

The RF Radiation Power Density limit figure recommended by Vislink is based upon guideline levels published in:

a. IEEE standard C95.1 1999 - IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with respect to

Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3kHz to 300GHz.

b. Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time-varying Electric, Magnetic &

Electromagnetic Fields (up to 300GHz) published in 1998 by the Secretariat of the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).

Both documents define guideline RF power density limits for "Controlled" and "Uncontrolled" environments. An uncontrolled environment is defined as one in which the person subjected to the RF radiation may be unaware of and has no control over the radiation energy received. The uncontrolled environment conditions can arise, even in the best-regulated operations and for this reason, the limits defined for the uncontrolled environment are assumed for the Vislink recommended limit.

Documents a. and b. also show the RF power density guidelines to be frequency dependent. The two documents present different power density/frequency characteristics. To avoid complexity and areas of uncertainty, Vislink recommend the use of a single power density limit across the frequency range of 100 kHz to 300GHz. The 1W/m² power density limit we recommend satisfies the most stringent of the guidelines published to date.

NOTE: The IICNIRP document are free to download from the internet

(www.icnirp.de/emfgdl - PDF file). The IEEE standard is available on loan from Essex County Library on payment of a search fee.

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Typically, the PLTX Power Amplifier is used to boost the power level from a Vislink wireless camera transmitter (L17001, ClipOn4 and HCAM) in order to achieve longer link distances and/or facilitate the use of higher modulation rates due to the increased threshold level and link budget margins.

Typical applications include terrestrial and marine video, motorcycle uplinks for long distance marathon events and impromptu mobile point-to-point video link systems.

The PLTX range operates over frequencies between 1.3 to 7GHz, in bands, with a typical factory-set bandwidth of 400MHz and a nominal output power of 5W, 10W and 20W. The amplifiers feature GaN device technology and RF Pre-Distortion correction techniques2 providing excellent linearity suitable for COFDM signals.

The unit can derive power using portable battery packs ranging from 12VDC to 28VDC3. A built in voltmeter is included to allow accurate monitoring of battery condition.

The RF Power output level is AGC controlled. The power output can be reduced by 10dB using the rotary control knob. Using this function increases battery life and reduces the potential for de-sensitization of nearby receiver infrastructure.

Power Level Control

5W PA

10W PA

20W PA

Max Setting

+37dBm (5W)

+40dBm (10W)

+43dBm (20W)

Min Setting

+27dBm (0.5W)

+30dBm (1W)

+33dBm (2W)

Table 2-1 Power Level Control Settings

The L1700 requires an optional IDX adaptor kit, part number: 9017119.

Frequency ranges of 3.7GHz or lower.

20W options operate between 20 to 30VDC.

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Feature

Details

Frequency Band

1.3 to 7.0 GHz

Output Power

Up to 20W

Linear Pre-distortion Correction

Automatically enabled

Reverse Power

Protected by circulator

Impedance

50Ω in/out

Spurious

Better than -60 dBc

Gain Flatness

+/-1 dB over frequency range

Gain vs. Temperature

+/-1 dB over temperature range

Third Order Intercept

+62 dBm

Input VSWR

1.4.1

RF Input Connector

N-Type

RF Output Connector

N-Type

Power Connector

2-pin DC power connector 12-28VDC (Or 20 to 30VDC with 20W Variant)

Neutrik Speakon NL2FX RS Part 340-0958

Monitoring LEDs

DC present

RF present

Load fault

Over temperature

Power Requirement

+10 to +30V DC at 150W (typical)

Weight

2.6 Kg

Environmental

Housing:

IP55

Safe use:

-20°C to 50°C (-4oF to 122oF)

To spec:

-10°C to 45°C (14oF to 113oF)

Altitude:

3500 m (11483 ft.)

Humidity:

95% long term

Table 3-1 Specifications

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The PLTX unit has a dial to control RF output, LED display showing the unit supply voltage, four status LEDs and a resettable push button 20A fuse.

Figure 4-1 Front Panel Layout

Number ID

Item

Description

Notes

RF output control

Rotary dial to control RF output

Power LED

DC input power present

Check load is 50Ω

VSWR LED

Indicates fault on RF output

Issue present if LED

is illuminated

RF Out LED

Output RF present

Output present if

LED is illuminated

Over temp LED

LED illuminates if PA

temperature exceeds 60°C

Check fan operation

Voltage display

Voltage of unit power supply

20A Circuit breaker

DC input over-current trip

Push to reset

Table 4-1 Control Panel Description

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Figure 4-2 Front Panel Layout

Number ID

Item

Description

RF output

50Ω N-type connector

DC input

2-pin DC power connector 12-28V

HDMI Connector

Female v1.4 connector

SDI in

75Ω BNC

ASI in

Audio input 1-L

3-pin XLR

Audio input 2-R

Table 4-2 Front Panel Description

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Connector Type:

N-type 50Ω

Connector Type:

Neutrik NL2FC 2-pole Connector: CL120755

NOTE: Please request DC input connector information under part number: CL120755

Connector Type:

BNC connector 75Ω

Connector Type:

HDMI Female v1.4

Connector Type:

2x 3-pin XLR to 5-pin Lemo: CL120743-3

NOTE: Please request audio connection information under part number: CL120743.

Connector Type:

7-pin Lemo to 75Ω BNC connector

NOTE: Please request the optional L1700 LEMO to ASI/SDI cable under part number:

PLTX-ASSY-2001.

The fan derives power internally, and is always on when the unit has power connected.

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Should you need to make any user-changes to the unit, ensure you read and understand the following warnings and cautions.

CAUTION: Vislink strongly recommend returning any equipment requiring RF servicing to

the factory.

CAUTION: During the insertion or removal of interface connectors ensure that the

connectors are free from debris and be sure not to damage the contact pins.

WARNING: Switch off power supplies before removing covers or disconnecting any RF

cables, and before inspecting damaged cables or antennas.

WARNING: Avoid standing in front of antennas fed by high power amplifiers and never look

into the open end of a waveguide or cable where RF power may be present.

WARNING: Wipe off any water or fluids immediately. WARNING: Do not open or modify the assembly.

1. Refer to Section 6.1 above regarding handling precautions.

2. Secure the unit using the mounting holes in the interface plate at the base of the

unit.

NOTE: Orientation of the unit is non-specific for operation.

CAUTION: The unit is fitted with a cooling fan integrated into the heat sink. Adequate free

air circulation is required around the unit to allow the fan to dissipate heat generated by the amplifier.

CAUTION: Do not block the air inlet or exhaust ports. Ensure there is sufficient clearance to

allow free air circulation.

NOTE: See Section 3 (Specifications) for power consumption information.

CAUTION: The unit is designed to be splash proof (Rated to IP55). To prevent water ingress,

do not allow the unit to sit in a pool of water deeper than 90mm.

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