Cross Technologies 284-19 User manual

Instruction Manual Model 284-19
RF Splitter
July 2009 Rev A
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 284 SPLITTER
+DCGNDON
RF MONITOR
LNB VOLTAGE
ON
POWER IN J9
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
OUT J8 OUT J7 OUT J6 OUT J5
DC
J12
LNB FUSE F1
OUT J1 OUT J2 OUT J3 OUT J4
Data, drawings, and other material contained herein are proprietary to Cross Technologies, Inc.,
but may be reproduced or duplicated without the prior permission of Cross Technologies, Inc.
for purposes of operating the equipment. Printed in USA.
When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc., be sure to include the equipment
model number, equipment serial number, and a description of the part.
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6170 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Toll Free 888-900-5588
WEB: www.crosstechnologies.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL 284-19 RF Splitter
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
Warranty 2
1.0 General 3
1.1 Equipment Description 3
1.2 Technical Characteristics 4
2.0 Installation 5
2.1 Mechanical 5
2.2 Rear Panel Input/Output Connectors 6
2.3 Front Panel Monitors and Indicators 6
2.4 Operation 7
2.5 Rack Mounting 7
3.0 Environmental Use Information 8
WARRANTY - The following warranty applies to all Cross Technologies, Inc. products.
All Cross Technologies, Inc. products are warranted against defective materials and
workmanship for a period of one year after shipment to customer. Cross Technologies,
Inc.’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at Cross Technologies, Inc.’s
option, replacing parts, subassemblies, or entire assemblies. Cross Technologies, Inc. shall
not be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages. This warranty does not
cover parts or equipment which have been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident by the
customer during use. All shipping costs for warranty repairs will be prepaid by the
customer. There are not other warranties, express or implied, except as stated herein.
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6170 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Toll Free 888-900-5588
WEB: www.crosstechnologies.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
284-19 Manual, Rev A Page 2 07/27/09

MODEL 284-19 RF Splitter
1.0 General
1.1 Equipment Description - The Model 284-19 is a nine way, 0.95 - 2.1 GHz, 0 dB gain splitter in a 4.7”W x
1.75”H x 6.5”D bench top chassis (or mounted on an optional 1 Rack Unit panel) with a 115 VAC wall power
supply. The splitter provides fused DC power insertion on the RF input connector center pin, surge protection,
and excellent RF characteristics. The splitter has a monitor connector on the front panel and eight outputs on the
back panel. The 115 VAC wall power supply provides a +18 VDC voltage for internal amplifiers and for DC to
power an external amplifier (often Low Noise Block converters or LNBs) through a DC power inserter. The
LNB power line is separately fused. A surge suppressor on the splitter input protects against high voltage
transients. All splitter outputs are AC coupled so no DC appears on their center conductors. On the front panel,
a green LED indicates the presence of +18 VDC at the LNB power supply output and DC voltage test points
allow monitoring this voltage with a voltmeter. Presence of power from the +18 VDC wall power supply is
shown by the green AC Power LED. Up to three 284’s can be mounted on an optional 1 3/4”x 19” rack mount
panel (option R1, R2, or R3).
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 284 SPLITTER
+DCGNDON
RF MONITOR
LNB VOLTAGE
ON
POWER
FRONT REAR
IN J9
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
OUT J8 OUT J7 OUT J6 OUT J5
DC
J12
LNB FUSE F1
OUT J1 OUT J2 OUT J3 OUT J4
FIGURE 1.1 MODEL 284-19 FRONT AND REAR PANELS
C ROSS T ECHNOLOGIES, INC.
284 SPLITTER
+DCGNDON RF MONITOR
LNB VOLTAGE
ON
POWER
C ROSS T ECHNOLOGIES, INC.
284 SPLITTER
+DCGNDON RF MONITOR
LNB VOLTAGE
ON
POWER
C ROSS T ECHNOLOGIES, INC.
284 SPLITTER
+DCGNDON RF MONITOR
LNB VOLTAGE
ON
POWER
FIGURE 1.2 THREE 284s MOUNTED ON OPTIONAL -R3 RACK PANEL
AMP
DC
INS
SURGE
SUP-
PRESOR
FUSE
9 WAY
SPLIT
OUT 1
OUT 2
:OUT3
OUT 8
MON
LNB PWR LED
1 - 2
GHz
IN
1 - 2 GHz OUT
LNB PWR TP
FIGURE 1.3 MODEL 284-19 RF SPLITTER BLOCK DIAGRAM
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1.2 Technical Characteristics
TABLE 1.1 284-19 RF SPLITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristics Specifications*
Input Characteristics
Input Impedance/RL 75 
Reutrn Loss 12dB, min, 0.95-2.05 GHz;
14dB, typ, 0.95-1.75 GHz
Input Level -20 dBm total maximum
Output Characteristics
Impedance/RL 75 
Return Loss 12dB, min, 0.95-2.05 GHz;
14dB, typ, 0.95-1.75 GHz
In-Band Characteristics
Gain +0 dB ± 1.0 dB
Frequency Response ± 1.0 dB, 0.95 - 2.05 GHz; ± 0.5 dB, any 20 MHz incr.
Port to Port Isolation > 18 dB, min., 20 dB typ.
Indicators
Power Green LEDs indicate DC voltage and power to LNB
Other
LNB DC voltage 18 ± 2 VDC
Output Amplifier current 300 ma, max.
Surge Suppressor SiDACTOR
RF connectors Type F , female
Fuse - LNB Voltage 1/4 “, 1 amp, fast blo
AC Power 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 W max, wall power supply
Size, Bench Top 4.7”W x 1.75”H x 6.5”D
Size, Rack Mount (-R) 19 inch standard chassis 1.75”high X 7.0” deep
*+10˚C to +40˚C; Specifications subject to change without notice.
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2.0 Installation
2.1 Mechanical - The 284-19 consists of one RF printed circuit board (PCB) housed in a 4.7”W x 1.75”H x
6.5”D bench top chassis. A 115 VAC, 60Hz wall power supply provides +18VDC power for the internal and
external amplifiers and LEDs. RF connectors are type F, female. The 284-19 can also be secured to a rack using
the four holes on the optional 1 RU chassis front panel. Figure 2.1 shows how the 284-19 is assembled. J11
connects DC Power to the fuses as shown and J12 connects the DC voltage from the power supply to the PCB
as shown.
FIGURE 2.1 284-19 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY
WALL POWER
SUPPLY
1
2FUSE
J11
POWER SUPPLY J12
2 1
PIN 1, +18VDC
PIN 2, GROUND
PIN 1, LNB SIDE
PIN 2, +18VDC SIDE
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2.2 Rear Panel Input/Output Connectors
The input and output connectors on the rear panel are shown in Figure 2.2.
CAUTION! IF A FUSE IS INSTALLED IN THE LNB FUSE F1 HOLDER, +18 VDC WILL APPEAR ON
THE CENTER PIN OF THE SPLITTER INPUT CONNECTOR.
IN J9
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
OUT J8 OUT J7 OUT J6 OUT J5
DC
J12
LNB FUSE F1
J1 to J8 - SPLITTER OUTPUTS
Type F, 75
Terminate when not used
J9 - SPLITTER INPUT
Type F, 75
CAUTION! +18 VDC ON
CENTER PIN WHEN FUSE
F1 INSTALLED
F1 - LNB FUSE
1 Amp, Fast Blo, 1/4” Fuse
J12 - DC INPUT
+18VDC from wall power
supply
OUT J1 OUT J2 OUT J3 OUT J4
FIGURE 2.2 284-19 REAR PANEL
2.3 Front Panel Monitors and Indicators
Figure 2.3 shows the front panel monitors and indicators.
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 284 SPLITTER
+DCGNDON
RF MONITOR
LNB VOLTAGE
ON
POWER
J10 - SPLITTER MONITOR
Type F, 75
Terminate when not used
DS1 - LNB VOLTAGE LED
Green LED lights when LNB
voltage is present on splitter
input, J9.
TP2 - GROUND
Ground Test Point TP1 - LNB VOLTAGE Test Point which allows
monitoring of the 18 ± 2 VDC
present on J9.
DS2 - POWER LED
Green LED lights when power is
applied to unit
FIGURE 2.3 284-19 FRONT PANEL
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2.4 Operation
1.) Connect RF cables to the 284-19 (See Sections 2.2 and 2.3).
2.) IF DC VOLTAGE IS REQUIRED ON THE SPLITTER RF INPUT CENTER
CONDUCTOR, install a 1/4”, 1 amp fast blo fuse in LNB FUSE F1 holder.
CAUTION! IF A FUSE IS INSTALLED IN THE LNB FUSE F1 HOLDER, +18 VDC WILL APPEAR ON
THE CENTER PIN OF THE SPLITTER INPUT CONNECTOR.
3.) Connect the wall power supply to the DC J12 connector on the rear panel of the 284-19 and then to
a 115VAC, 60Hz power outlet, and observe that the POWER LED is lit on the front panel.
4.) Monitor the RF signal on the front panel monitor and DC voltage to the external
amplifiers (Front panel Green LNB VOLTAGE LED should be lit if a LNB fuse is
installed in the rear panel fuse holder) to insure proper signal and voltage.
NOTE: FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, THE MONITOR PORT AND SPLITTER OUTPUT PORTS
SHOULD BE TERMINATED WITH 75 OHM TYPE F TERMINATIONS WHEN NOT USED.
2.5 Rack Mounting - The 284-19 is packaged in an aluminum extrusion. The -R option is mounted on a 1
3/4” x 19” rack panel that can be mounted to a rack using the four holes at the ends. To mount a 284-19 unit to
a rack panel, remove the four screws attaching the front panel to the extrusion, and then (using the same screws)
reattach the front panel to the front of the rack panel with the extrusion (containing the PCB) on the other side
of the rack panel (see Figure 2.5).
EXTRUSION
FRONT SCREWS (4EA)
FRONT PANEL
RACK MOUNT PANEL (FOR -R MODELS ONLY)
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
284 SPLITTER
+DCGNDON
RF MONITOR
LNB VOLTAGE
ON
POWER
FIGURE 2.5 RACK MOUNTING THE 284-19
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3.0 Environmental Use Information
A.Rack-Mounting - To mount this equipment in a rack, please refer to the installation instructions
located in the user manual furnished by the manufacturer of your equipment rack. (See figure 2.5)
B. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of equipment in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition
does not exist due to uneven weight distribution.
C.Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly,
the operating ambient temperature of the rack may be greater than room ambient temperature.
Therefore, consideration should be given to Tmra.
D. Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Additional space between unit
may be required.
E. Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits could have on over current protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment name plate rating should be used, when addressing this concern.
F. Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connection to the
Branch (use of power strips).
G. Top Cover - There are no serviceable parts inside the product so, the Top Cover should not be removed.
If the Top Cover is removed the ground strap and associated screw MUST BE REINSTALLED
prior to Top Cover screw replacement. FAILURE TO DO this may cause INGRESS and/or EGRESS
emission problems.
284-19 Manual, Rev A Page 8 07/27/09

CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6170 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Toll Free 888-900-5588
WEB: www.crosstechnologies.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Printed in USA
284-19 Manual, Rev A Page 9 07/27/09