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POWER SUPPLIES

SOLUTION

RELATED CONSIDERATIONS

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The signals from a DIRECTV® (4) polarity SLSP-F

SlimLine® dish with SL5 LNB, DTV66E 95º dish and

a possible 6th polarity are required for multiple

switches.

Model SD PI-6S powers a DIRECTV® SL5 LNB, polarity

locks the four dish outputs and provides (2) 20 V

outputs to power the 95º LNB on the DTV66E dish

and a possible future polarity.

Line powered amplifiers may be powered by the

power inserter. A total of 2 amps of DC is available

from the short circuit protected power transformer.

• DBS Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . DIRECTV®SL5, 95º & Flex2

• 2 Amp Power Supply . . . . . powers LNBs & line amplifiers

• Power LEDs per polarity . . . . . . green if NO short circuits

• Locks SL5 LNBs . . . . . . . . one polarity on each of (4) coax

• Indoor / Outdoor case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Die cast Aluminum

DIRECTV® SlimLine® SL5, 95º Ku/Ka and FLEX2

polarity locker and power inserter.

FLEX 1 FLEX 2

FLEX 1 FLEX 2

SD MST612

DC

SD SA-6ALFLEX 1 FLEX 2

FLEX 1 FLEX 2

DC

SD PI-6S

FLEX 2

FLEX 1 FLEX 2

PS242000A

CA24RIN DC OUT

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Legacy 1

Legacy 3

Legacy 2

OFF-AIR

SWM1 PWR

SWM2

SWM8

99º/101º

103º/110º/119º

18V 13V18V22k

13V22k

FlexPort1

FlexPort2

Blocks

Locks

Powers

Amplifies

Model SD PI-6S provides voltages and control signals

to power and polarity lock the LNBs’. The (2) amp power

supply has suffi cient current to power model SD SA-6ALand model CA24R amplifi ers.

DC voltage indicator LEDs on the SD PI-6S glow

orange for 20 volts and green for 14 volts. A single

unlit LED indicates a short circuit on the input.

M u l t i - t a p m o d e l s S D M S T 616 , S D M S T 612 , SD MST609 and SD MST606 extract a portion of the

trunk signal to feed DBS switches.

S P E C I F I C A T I O N SSS P E C I F I C A T I O N S

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Specifi cations ....................... Typical ..................QC Limit

Inputs / Outputs ........................................... (5) @ 5 to 2400 MHz

Insertion Loss.................................. 0.5 dB ............................... 1 dB

Return Loss 54-2400 MHz .......... 12 dB ..............................10 dB

Power Specifi cations

Power Transformer ................................................24 VDC, 2 Amp

100 to 240 VAC input, switching, short circuit protected

Output Voltages and tones

101º& 99º (Even) LHCP ..................................................19.4 Vdc

101º & 99º (Odd) RHCP .................................................13.4 Vdc

119º & 103º (Odd) RHCP ........................... 22 kHz & 13.4 Vdc

110º/119º & 103º (Even) LHCP ................. 22 kHz & 19.4 Vdc

FLEX1 & 2...........................................................................19.4 Vdc

Mechanical Specifi cations

Dimensions ...................................................8.5”L x 5.4”W x 0.9”H

Weight .........................................................................1.5 lb (0.7 kg)

Master Carton (8 units) ................................................12” x 9” x 9”

Master Carton Weight ..............................................16 lb. (7.2 kg)

Environmental Specifi cationsOperating Environment: ....................................Indoor/Lockbox

Ambient Temperature .......................................... -30º C to +60ºC

POWER SUPPLIESS

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9506 99ºc 99ºs

DIRECTV® SL5 LNB Ka / Ku Frequency PlanUpdated:

Sept 15, 2011

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Receivers selecting 99º or 101º odd generate 13V.

Receivers selecting 99º or 101º even generate 18V.

Receivers selecting 103º or 119º odd transponders

generate 13V & 22 kHz.

Receivers selecting 103º, 110º or 119º even transponders

generate 18V & 22 kHz.

Cables from the Polarity locker outputs must match switch input voltages: 20V to 18V, 14V to 13V, 20V/22k to 18V/22k 14V/22k to 13V 22k.

DIRECTV® provides test channels to verify the

reception of each satellite. The test channel numbers

associated with the bands of transponders is provided.

T he most common problem for instal lers is

maintaining the correct trunk to switch polarity. Use

the test channels to verify trunk polarity.

DC

SD PI-6S

FLEX 2

FLEX 1 FLEX 2

PS242000A

13 1322k

1822k

18 FLEX1

FLEX2

WB68Switch

Blocks

Locks

Powers

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3SD PI-6S TRUNK POWER INSERTER

Parameter UNIT SD PI-6

Operating Frequency Range MHz 250 - 2150

Insertion Loss dB 1.5 (max.)

Flatness in operating frequency range dB ± 0.5

Number of Input Ports Each (6) SCTE Indoor F

Number of Output Ports Each (6) SCTE Indoor F

Isolation between ports dB > 35 dB

Input / Output Return Loss dB > 10 (min)

DC Power provided to inputs VDC

Port #1 (20 V 101º & 99º) VDC 20 ± 0.5

Port #2 (13 V 101º & 99º) VDC 13.5 ± 0.5

Port #3 (22 kHz & 20 V 119º & 103º) VDC 20 ± 0.5 (+ 22 kHz)

Port #4 (22 kHz & 13 V 119/110º & 103º) VDC 13.5 ± 1 (+ 22 kHz)

Port #5 (Flex Port 1) VDC 20 ± 1 or 13.5 ± 1

(Internally switch able)

Port #6 (Flex Port 2) VDC 20 ± 1 or 13.5 ± 1

(Internally switch able)

LED Color corresponding to: GREEN

AMBER

VDC

VDC

10.0 - 14.5

17.0 - 20.5

Number of LEDs Each 7 (1 per input & 1 for adaptor input)

22 kHz Tone to ODU kHz

Frequency kHz 22.0 ± 0.5

Duty Cycle % 50

Amplitude mVpp 800 (min)

DC Power Path mA 1000 (max.) From DC Input to each

Input

DC Power Connector Type Each (1) SCTE Indoor F

Switching Mode Power Supply 24 V, 1.2 A (min)

Short Circuit Protection Yes, 1 A Multi fuse

Lightning Surge Protection 32 V p-p, max shunt current 200 A;

8 msec, 1.5 kW max dissipation

Ground Screws Each 2 Green Screw Ground pt.

Dimensions L x W x H mm 136 x 217 x 23

Environmental Requirements Indoor use only

Operating Temperature range ºC -34 to + 60 Indoor housing

Humidity Shall survive 95% relative humidity

over operating temperature

MDU switch able Power Inserter and Tone Generator UnitSimplifi es MDU installations by providing an integrated module for

locking LNB polarizations and satellite selection

SD PI-6S Trunk Power Inserter

• Powers SL5, 95W & FLEX2 ODUs

• Regulated DC Voltages

• F-Connector Power Input

• Dual 10 AWG Ground Lugs

• Dual Color LED Indicators

PS242000A DC Power Supplies

• UL Approved

• 24 Volt 2 Amp

• Interchangeable AC Cord

• F-Connector for DC Input

• Overload Protection

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4POWER SUPPLIES

DIRECTV® recommends that the distance between

receiver and dish be less than 150 feet of solid copper

RG-6. Here is why.

Model SL5 LNBs employ current management to

minimize the current carried per coax. (540 mA total)

18 V = 220 mA, 18V 22kHz = 220 mA, 13V = 50 mA,

13V 22kHz = 50 mA.

The 18 volts originating at the SWM8 must arrive

at the SL5 above 16 volts for the SL5 to operate

correctly. Up to (2) volts can be lost in the coax.

Current x Resistance = Voltage loss

Solid copper RG-6 has a typical loop resistance of

4 ohms per 100 feet. At 200 feet the resistance is 8

ohms. 0.22 Amp x 8 ohms = 1.76 volts loss

18 V - 1.76 V = 16.4 volts to the SL5

Model SD PI-6S-T starts with 19.4 Volts to provided

extended dish to Main Point of Entry distances.

The extra voltage provides an additional 150 feet

RG-6 distance. Model LA145a off sets the signal loss

of 150 feet of RG-6.

The LA145a located at the polarity locker does not

aff ect the current loss in the cable to the dish. What

is the voltage loss in the 18v coax?

At 350 feet the resistance is 12 ohms.

0.22 Amp x 12 ohms = 2.64 volts loss

19.4 V - 2.64 V = 16.76 volts to the SL5

18 Vdc, 0.22 Amp

16 Vdc Minimum

SWM8 Powering of SL5

24 Vdc

Legacy 1

Legacy 3

Legacy 2

OFF-AIR

SWM1 PWR

SWM2

SWM8

99º/101º

103º/110º/119º

18V 13V18V22k

13V22k

FlexPort1

FlexPort2

24V2A

HRPIR242B

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19.4 V @ SD PI-6S

300 feet RG-6@ 4 ohms / 100ft= 12 ohms

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FLEX 2

FLEX 1 FLEX 2

PS242000A

LA145A

DCIN 5IN 4IN 3IN 2IN 1

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5POWER SUPPLIES

SWM8 to SL5 Communication

Multiple SWM8’s talking to the SL5 creates strange fi eld

problems that can be attributed to 22 kHz phasing.

Multiple 22 kHz signals when combined can create

constructive and destructive interference. 180º out of

phase combining will reduce the 22 kHz signal to zero!

The following web location has a live demonstration

on the aff ects. http://www.kettering.edu/~drussell/

Demos/superposition/superposition.html

Model SD PI-6S-T polarity locker located between

the splitters and LA145a amplifi er blocks the 22

kHz signals generated by multiple switches and

generates a fresh set of voltages and 22 kHz tones .

Legacy 1

Legacy 3

Legacy 2

OFF-AIR

SWM1 PWR

SWM2

SWM8

99º/101º18V 13V

18V22k

13V22k

FlexPort1

FlexPort2

Legacy 1

Legacy 3

Legacy 2

OFF-AIR

SWM1 PWR

SWM2

SWM8

99º/101º18V 13V

18V22k

13V22k

FlexPort1

FlexPort2

Legacy 1

Legacy 3

Legacy 2

OFF-AIR

SWM1 PWR

SWM2

SWM8

99º/101º

103º/110º/119º

18V 13V18V22k

13V22k

FlexPort1

FlexPort2

HRvS4 HRvS4 HRvS4

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SAT1

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OUT4

OUT3 DC

SAT4

SAT3

OUT5

SAT5

OUT2

SAT2

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DESTRUCTIVE PHASE SHIFT 22 KHZ

CONSTRUCTIVE PHASE SHIFT 22 KHZ