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      Model RFSD-2™
      CATV RF Signal Monitor & RF Switch Controller
      [ Model RFSD-2 ]
      Model RFSD-2™
      CATV RF Signal Monitor & Switch Controller
      $2,195
      Will ship in 4 weeks
      Model RFSD-2™ w/ Internal Pilot Carrier
      CATV RF Signal Monitor & Switch Controller
      $2,295
      Will ship in 4 weeks
      Optional Internal RF Switch for Model RFSD-2™
      $100
      The RFSD-2™ RF signal monitor measures the amplitude of analog or digital RF signals at two frequencies. Measurements are compared with programmable limits. Alarms may be indicated locally or remotely. RF switch actions may be initiated. Pilot carrier can be switched in for supporting downstream amplifier AGC circuits.

      Features

      • Dual receivers with 0.1 dB resolution
      • Manual switch override control
      • Adjustable threshold limits
      • Real-time amplitude display
      • Status monitoring alarms
      • Works with Applied Instruments RPS-4 Remote Programmable Switch

      Applications
      • Outage detection
      • Primary feed/backup switching
      • Amplifier AGC backup
      • Pilot carrier insertion
      • Headend monitoring

      Possible Switch Configurations
      • External switch control
      • Internal input multiplexing
      • Internal output selection
      • Internal pilot carrier activation

      Specifications
        Amplitude Measurement:
      • Amplitude range
      		 -13.0 to +33.0 dBmV
      • Amplitude accuracy
      		 ±0.75 dB (from +20°C to +30°C)
        		 ±2.00 dB (from 0°C to +45°C)
            Dual RF Receivers:
          • Frequency range
          		 5 to 860 MHz
          • IF bandwidth
          		 280 kHz (±30 kHz) at 6 dB points
            		 600 kHz at 40 dB points
            • Input port return loss
            		 >18 dB
            • Spurious responses
            		 >40 dB down from indicated level
            • Peak detector error
            		 <1.0 dB TV composite modulated signal verses a CW signal
                Programming:
              • Receiver decision logic
              		 P1 AND P2, P1 OR P2, P1 ONLY, P2 ONLY
              • Programmable setpoint range:
                  Upper setpoint
              		 Value of lower setpoint to +33.0 dBmV
                  Lower setpoint
              		 -13.0 dBmV to value of upper setpoint
                  Total setable range
              		 -13.0 dBmV to +33.0 dBmV
              • Switchback modes
              		 Automatic and manual
              • Switch action delays
              		 Main-to-Standby, Standby-to-Main,
                		 0.5s to 11.0s in 0.5 second increments,
                  		 seperately programmable
                      Optional RF Switch:
                    • Frequency range
                    		 DC to 1000 MHz
                    • Impedance
                    		 75 Ω
                    • Maximum signal
                    		 250 mW
                    • Insertion Loss*
                    		 0.2 dB at 50 MHz
                      		 0.8 dB at 650 MHz
                        		 1.0 dB at 860 MHz
                        • Port to Port Isolation*
                        		 >75 dB at 50 MHz
                          		 >55 dB at 650 MHz
                            		 >46 dB at 860 MHz
                            • Return Loss*
                            		 >30 dB at 50 MHz
                              		 >17 dB at 650 MHz
                                		 >14 dB at 860 MHz
                                • *Note
                                		 Specifications are from Main-to-Common, Standby-to-Common
                                  		 Unswitched port terminates into 75 Ohms
                                      Other:
                                    • Size (H x W x D)
                                    		 1.75" x 19" x 10"
                                      		 (4.4cm) x (48.3cm) x (25.4cm)
                                      • AC Power
                                      		 115/230 V, 60/50 Hz

                                      Standard Accessories

                                      • Power Line Cord
                                      • Operator’s Manual

                                      Unit Options

                                      • Internal Pilot Carrier
                                      • Internal RF Switch

                                      RFSD-2 Models

                                        Model Number
                                      		 Description
                                        RFSD-2
                                      		 RF Signal Monitor & Switch Controller (for analog signals)
                                        RFSD-2D
                                      		 RF Signal Monitor & Switch Controller (for digital QAM signals)

                                      Additional Resources
                                      Model RFSD-2 data sheet
                                      Large Picture
                                      Back To RF Signal Monitors Main Page

                                      Specifications subject to change without notice.




                                       
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