Drake Mpm860ag User manual

DRAKE RMM12 - 12 SLOT RACK MOUNT CHASSIS DRAKE PSM121 - POWER SUPPLY

MPM860AG

MPM860AG Channel 3 or 4 Agile Processor 1

BUILT-IN POWER SUPPLY

RMM4A - 4 SLOT RACK MOUNT CHASSIS (WITH BUILT-IN POWER)

The MPM860AG mini processing module is a

member of the R.L. Drake 19” Mini-Rack Series,

a professional quality modular headend system

designed to opmize rack space. An assortment

of up to twelve (12) modular units, such as the

VMM Series of ﬁxed channel and agile channel

modulators, the MPM860AG, or compable

audio/video products can be racked alongside a

single power supply (Drake model PSM121 - 12

Unit Power Supply) in the Drake model RMM12

(12 Slot Rack Mount Chassis). The Drake RMM4A

Rack Mount Chassis (with Built-In Power Supply)

accepts up to four (4) modular units.

The R.L. Drake MPM860AG is a miniature analog

double conversion heterodyne channel processor

designed speciﬁcally to accept a Channel 3 or

Channel 4 RF input from a typical consumer

grade CH3/4 NTSC modulator. The input signal

can be either double sideband as typical for such

a modulator, or vesgial sideband modulated.

The MPM860AG contains SAW ﬁltering to insure

that the output of the MPM860AG is a vesgial

sideband output for use in a 6 MHz-wide channel

environment. Adjacent output channels are

allowed.

The frequency agile MPM860AG allows front panel

push-wheel switch selecon of standard CATV

channels 2 though 135, or VHF/UHF TV channels 2

through 69. Aeronaucal channels are oﬀset per

FCC requirements. Internal jumpers permit set-up

for HRC or IRC CATV channel plans as well.

The heterodyne conversion system, in conjuncon

with the use of a SAW ﬁlter, ensures opmum

vesgial selecvity for adjacent channel headends.

Note that the output of the MPM860AG is related

to the input signal’s stability and level. A nominal

input level of +10 dBmV ± 3 dB is desired at CH3 or

CH4. The front panel GAIN control on the

MPM860AG can then be adjusted to obtain a +45

dBmV output level. The MPM860AG is linear and if

the input level is changed, the MPM860AG’s output

level will follow.

R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC

9900 Springboro Pike

Miamisburg, OH 45342 U.S.A.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PARTS:

PH - (937) 746 - 6990

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servicehelp@rldrake.com

SALES:

PH - (937) 746 - 4556

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sales@rldrake.com

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8 Warranty

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in

material or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of original purchase.

During the warranty period, R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC, or an authorized Drake service facility, will provide,

free of charge, both parts and labor necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship. At its sole

discreon, R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC may replace a defecve unit.

To obtain such a warranty service, the original purchaser must:

1. Retain invoice or original proof of purchase to establish the start of the warranty period.

2. Nofy R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC or the nearest authorized service facility, as soon as

possible aer discovery of a possible defect, of:

a) the model and serial number,

b) the identy of the seller and the approximate date of purchase; and

c) A detailed descripon of the problem, including details on the electrical

connecon to associated equipment and the list of such equipment.

3. Deliver the product to R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC or the nearest authorized service facility, or

ship the same in its original container or equivalent, fully insured and shipping charges

prepaid.

Correct maintenance, repair, and use are important to obtain proper performance from this product.

Therefore, carefully read this Instrucon Manual. This warranty does not apply to any defect that R.L.

DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC determines is due to:

1. Improper maintenance or repair, including the installaon of parts or accessories that do not

conform to the quality and speciﬁcaons of the original parts.

2. Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installaon.

3. Accidental or intenonal damage.

All implied warranes, if any, including warranes of merchantability and ﬁtness for a parcular purpose,

terminate three (3) years from the date of the original purchase.

The foregoing constutes R.L. DRAKE HOLDINGS, LLC's enre obligaon with respect to this product, and

the original purchaser shall have no other remedy and no claim for incidental or consequenal damages,

losses or expenses. Some states do not allow limitaons on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not

allow the exclusions or limitaon of incidental or consequenal damages, so the above limitaon and

exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to

state. This warranty shall be construed under the laws of State of New Jersey.

For Service, contact:

MPM860AG Channel 3 or 4 Agile Processor

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Rear Panel Connections / Internal Jumpers 3

2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

MPM860AG

(Front)

Figure 1

GAIN

MPM860AG

POWER/

ERROR

2 5

CATV

BCTVCATV

+100

F1 - POWER/ERROR Indicator

Lights when the unit is connected to the required

source of DC power via the rear panel DC INPUT

connector. A ﬂashing condion indicates an invalid

channel seng or other condions that would cause

the unit to operate on an invalid channel. The RF

output is switched oﬀ for ﬂashing (ERROR)

condions.

F2 - Channel Select Switch

Sets the desired operang channel for standard

CATV channels 02 through 135 or Broadcast TV

channels 02 through 69. See also Item F3 which sets

the type of channel (CATV or BCTV) and sets the

leading “1” for CATV channels 100 through 135.

F3 - Mode Switch

Sets the type of channel, CATV or Broadcast TV

(BCTV). The ﬁrst posion of the switch (+100) sets a

leading “1” for CATV channels 100 through 135. See

also Item F4 for seng the channel.

Here are two examples:

Seng for CATV Seng for CATV

channel “125” channel “25”

CATV CATV

BCTV BCTV

F4 - GAIN

This screwdriver adjustment permits adjustment of

the MPM860AG’s gain over a minimum of 10 dB

range. Adjust to set output level to +45 dBmV.

The MPM860AG is linear and if the input level is

changed, the MPM860AG’s output level will follow.

MPM860AG

(Rear)

Figure 2

CHANNEL 3/4 IN

CH 4

CH 3

+5V

+12V

GND

DC INPUT

RF OUT

R1 - CH 3 / CH 4 INPUT

+5 dBmV RF input.

R2 - CH 3 / CH 4 SELECT

Selects RF input between channel 3 and channel 4.

R3 - DC INPUT Connector

This 3-pin connector (Male) accepts the appropriate

mang DC power cable.

R4 - RF OUTPUT

This is the +45 dBmV RF output.

INTERNAL JUMPER SETTING: STD, HRC, IRC

STD

HRC

IRC

(Drawing is not to scale.)

No jumper installed gives STD seng.

Figure 3

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

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Rear Panel Connections / Internal Jumpers 3

2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

MPM860AG

(Front)

Figure 1

GAIN

MPM860AG

POWER/

ERROR

2 5

CATV

BCTVCATV

+100

F1 - POWER/ERROR Indicator

Lights when the unit is connected to the required

source of DC power via the rear panel DC INPUT

connector. A ﬂashing condion indicates an invalid

channel seng or other condions that would cause

the unit to operate on an invalid channel. The RF

output is switched oﬀ for ﬂashing (ERROR)

condions.

F2 - Channel Select Switch

Sets the desired operang channel for standard

CATV channels 02 through 135 or Broadcast TV

channels 02 through 69. See also Item F3 which sets

the type of channel (CATV or BCTV) and sets the

leading “1” for CATV channels 100 through 135.

F3 - Mode Switch

Sets the type of channel, CATV or Broadcast TV

(BCTV). The ﬁrst posion of the switch (+100) sets a

leading “1” for CATV channels 100 through 135. See

also Item F4 for seng the channel.

Here are two examples:

Seng for CATV Seng for CATV

channel “125” channel “25”

CATV CATV

BCTV BCTV

F4 - GAIN

This screwdriver adjustment permits adjustment of

the MPM860AG’s gain over a minimum of 10 dB

range. Adjust to set output level to +45 dBmV.

The MPM860AG is linear and if the input level is

changed, the MPM860AG’s output level will follow.

MPM860AG

(Rear)

Figure 2

CHANNEL 3/4 IN

CH 4

CH 3

+5V

+12V

GND

DC INPUT

RF OUT

R1 - CH 3 / CH 4 INPUT

+5 dBmV RF input.

R2 - CH 3 / CH 4 SELECT

Selects RF input between channel 3 and channel 4.

R3 - DC INPUT Connector

This 3-pin connector (Male) accepts the appropriate

mang DC power cable.

R4 - RF OUTPUT

This is the +45 dBmV RF output.

INTERNAL JUMPER SETTING: STD, HRC, IRC

STD

HRC

IRC

(Drawing is not to scale.)

No jumper installed gives STD seng.

Figure 3

Rear Panel Connections / Internal Jumpers

Output Channel Visual Carrier Frequency Output Channel Visual Carrier Frequency

Switch Seng Frequency (MHz) Oﬀset (kHz) Switch Seng Frequency (MHz) Oﬀset (kHz)

TABLE 1:

CATV

+100

CATV

CATV +100 CATV

+100

CATV

+100

CATV

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

All connecons to and from each processor are

made through the rear panel.

INSTALLATION NOTES

Level adjustment provides opmum performance

in mul-channel installaons. The output levels

should be checked periodically with a spectrum

analyzer or appropriate meter to insure that

output levels are properly set.

RACK MOUNTING

Adequate venlaon is very important in rack

mounng installaons. Excessive heat will

shorten component life and performance.

The RMM12 or RMM4A chassis should be spaced

at least 1RU apart whenever and wherever

possible. Some air movement is a mandatory

requirement in enclosed rack cabinets.

CATV Channel Output Frequencies 5

4 Installation

55.25

61.25

67.25

77.25

83.25

175.25

181.25

187.25

193.25

199.25

205.25

211.25

121.25

127.25

133.25

139.25

145.25

151.25

157.25

163.25

169.25

217.25

223.25

229.25

235.25

241.25

247.25

253.25

259.25

265.25

271.25

277.25

283.25

289.25

295.25

301.25

307.25

313.25

319.25

325.25

331.25

337.25

343.25

349.25

355.25

361.25

367.25

373.25

379.25

385.25

391.25

397.25

403.25

409.25

415.25

421.25

427.25

433.25

439.25

445.25

451.25

457.25

463.25

469.25

475.25

481.25

487.25

493.25

NONE

±12.5

NONE

+12.5

+25.0

+12.5

NONE

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

128

129

130

131

132

133

134

135

NONE

+25.0

NONE

499.25

505.25

511.25

517.25

523.25

529.25

535.25

541.25

547.25

553.25

559.25

565.25

571.25

577.25

583.25

589.25

595.25

601.25

607.25

613.25

619.25

625.25

631.25

637.25

643.25

91.25

97.25

103.25

109.25

115.25

649.25

655.25

661.25

667.25

673.25

679.25

685.25

691.25

697.25

703.25

709.25

715.25

721.25

727.25

733.25

739.25

745.25

751.25

757.25

763.25

769.25

775.25

781.25

787.25

793.25

799.25

805.25

811.25

817.25

823.25

829.25

835.25

841.25

847.25

853.25

859.25

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Power for units mounted in the RMM12 rack

mounng chassis is to be supplied by a Drake

model PSM121 Mini Mod Series Power Supply. A

single PSM121 can power up to twelve (12) units

of most Drake Mini Mod Series models.

Likewise, an RMM12 can hold up to twelve (12)

Drake Mini Mod Series models as well as a single

PSM121 Mini Mod Series Power Supply.

The power supply in the four-posion Drake model

RMM4A system is built into the chassis and cannot

be removed. The RMM4A will securely hold and

power up to four (4) units of the MPM860AG.

FREQUENCY CHART

The table on the following page shows the

standard CATV channel coverage. Where an oﬀset

is indicated, this amount of positive frequency

oﬀset is added to the frequency indicated in the

middle column. As shown, this occurs only on

channels required to be oﬀset by the FCC.

HRC or IRC frequencies can be set by means of an

internal jumper (see Figure 3).

No jumper will result in the STD channel plan

selecon.

Installation

Output Channel Visual Carrier Frequency Output Channel Visual Carrier Frequency

Switch Seng Frequency (MHz) Oﬀset (kHz) Switch Seng Frequency (MHz) Oﬀset (kHz)

TABLE 1:

CATV

+100

CATV

CATV +100 CATV

+100

CATV

+100

CATV

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

All connecons to and from each processor are

made through the rear panel.

INSTALLATION NOTES

Level adjustment provides opmum performance

in mul-channel installaons. The output levels

should be checked periodically with a spectrum

analyzer or appropriate meter to insure that

output levels are properly set.

RACK MOUNTING

Adequate venlaon is very important in rack

mounng installaons. Excessive heat will

shorten component life and performance.

The RMM12 or RMM4A chassis should be spaced

at least 1RU apart whenever and wherever

possible. Some air movement is a mandatory

requirement in enclosed rack cabinets.

CATV Channel Output Frequencies 5

4 Installation

55.25

61.25

67.25

77.25

83.25

175.25

181.25

187.25

193.25

199.25

205.25

211.25

121.25

127.25

133.25

139.25

145.25

151.25

157.25

163.25

169.25

217.25

223.25

229.25

235.25

241.25

247.25

253.25

259.25

265.25

271.25

277.25

283.25

289.25

295.25

301.25

307.25

313.25

319.25

325.25

331.25

337.25

343.25

349.25

355.25

361.25

367.25

373.25

379.25

385.25

391.25

397.25

403.25

409.25

415.25

421.25

427.25

433.25

439.25

445.25

451.25

457.25

463.25

469.25

475.25

481.25

487.25

493.25

NONE

±12.5

NONE

+12.5

+25.0

+12.5

NONE

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

122

123

124

125

126

127

128

129

130

131

132

133

134

135

NONE

+25.0

NONE

499.25

505.25

511.25

517.25

523.25

529.25

535.25

541.25

547.25

553.25

559.25

565.25

571.25

577.25

583.25

589.25

595.25

601.25

607.25

613.25

619.25

625.25

631.25

637.25

643.25

91.25

97.25

103.25

109.25

115.25

649.25

655.25

661.25

667.25

673.25

679.25

685.25

691.25

697.25

703.25

709.25

715.25

721.25

727.25

733.25

739.25

745.25

751.25

757.25

763.25

769.25

775.25

781.25

787.25

793.25

799.25

805.25

811.25

817.25

823.25

829.25

835.25

841.25

847.25

853.25

859.25

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

Power for units mounted in the RMM12 rack

mounng chassis is to be supplied by a Drake

model PSM121 Mini Mod Series Power Supply. A

single PSM121 can power up to twelve (12) units

of most Drake Mini Mod Series models.

Likewise, an RMM12 can hold up to twelve (12)

Drake Mini Mod Series models as well as a single

PSM121 Mini Mod Series Power Supply.

The power supply in the four-posion Drake model

RMM4A system is built into the chassis and cannot

be removed. The RMM4A will securely hold and

power up to four (4) units of the MPM860AG.

FREQUENCY CHART

The table on the following page shows the

standard CATV channel coverage. Where an oﬀset

is indicated, this amount of positive frequency

oﬀset is added to the frequency indicated in the

middle column. As shown, this occurs only on

channels required to be oﬀset by the FCC.

HRC or IRC frequencies can be set by means of an

internal jumper (see Figure 3).

No jumper will result in the STD channel plan

selecon.

CATV Channel Output Frequencies

TABLE 2:

BCTV

VHF BROADCAST CHANNELS UHF BROADCAST CHANNELS

Channel Visual Carrier Channel Visual Carrier

Number Frequency (MHz) Number Frequency (MHz)

6 Broadcast TV Channel Output Frequencies

CATV

+100

CATV

+100

CATV

Specifications 7

MPM860AG

speciﬁcaons subject to change

without noce or obligaon.

Input

Input Level:

Input Impedance:

Input Frequency:

Output

Frequency Range:

FCC Oﬀsets:

Output Level:

Output Impedance:

Frequency Stability:

Spurious:

Broadband Noise:

In Channel C/N:

In Channel Frequency Response:

Output Level Note:

General

DC Power Input:

Operang Temperature:

Size:

Weight:

-39 dBm / +10 dBmV, ±3 dB

75 Ohm, 18 dB return loss

Channel 3 (61.25 MHz Visual Carrier), or

Channel 4 (67.25 MHz Visual Carrier)

54 MHz to 864 MHz

Standard CATV Channels 2 - 135, Normal operaon

HRC, IRC Channels 1 - 135, Selected via internal jumper

Broadcast Channels 2 - 69, Selected via internal jumper

Automac, +12.5 kHz or +25.0 kHz channel-dependent

+45 dBmV

75 Ohm, 10 dB return loss

±5 kHz

-60 dB @ +45 dBmV out

-77 dBc at greater than ±12 MHz oﬀset at +45 dBmV output,

4 MHz bandwidth

57 dB, 4 MHz bandwidth

Within 2 dB

The output level of the MPM860AG is intended to be set at or

very near +45 dBmV. The front panel GAIN control adjusts the

input level into the conversion circuitry and not the ﬁnal output

aenuaon. For best noise and spurious performance please

adjust the output level to +45 dBmV with the actual input that

will be used with the device. If more than 1 to 2 dB of variaon

is needed to properly equalize the system, appropriate pads

should be placed at the output of the MPM860AG.

+5 V ±5 % at 400 mA

+12 V ±5 % at 200 mA

0° C to + 50° C ambient

1” W x 3.5” H x 7.5” D

12 oz

55.25

61.25

67.25

77.25

83.25

175.25

181.25

187.25

193.25

199.25

205.25

211.25

471.25

477.25

483.25

489.25

495.25

501.25

507.25

513.25

519.25

525.25

531.25

537.25

543.25

549.25

555.25

561.25

567.25

573.25

579.25

585.25

591.25

597.25

603.25

609.25

615.25

621.25

627.25

633.25

639.25

645.25

651.25

657.25

663.25

669.25

675.25

681.25

687.25

693.25

699.25

705.25

711.25

717.25

723.25

729.25

735.25

741.25

747.25

753.25

759.25

765.25

771.25

777.25

783.25

789.25

795.25

801.25

Broadcast TV Channel Output Frequencies

Specications

TABLE 2:

BCTV

VHF BROADCAST CHANNELS UHF BROADCAST CHANNELS

Channel Visual Carrier Channel Visual Carrier

Number Frequency (MHz) Number Frequency (MHz)

6 Broadcast TV Channel Output Frequencies

CATV

+100

CATV

+100

CATV

Specifications 7

MPM860AG

speciﬁcaons subject to change

without noce or obligaon.

Input

Input Level:

Input Impedance:

Input Frequency:

Output

Frequency Range:

FCC Oﬀsets:

Output Level:

Output Impedance:

Frequency Stability:

Spurious:

Broadband Noise:

In Channel C/N:

In Channel Frequency Response:

Output Level Note:

General

DC Power Input:

Operang Temperature:

Size:

Weight:

-39 dBm / +10 dBmV, ±3 dB

75 Ohm, 18 dB return loss

Channel 3 (61.25 MHz Visual Carrier), or

Channel 4 (67.25 MHz Visual Carrier)

54 MHz to 864 MHz

Standard CATV Channels 2 - 135, Normal operaon

HRC, IRC Channels 1 - 135, Selected via internal jumper

Broadcast Channels 2 - 69, Selected via internal jumper

Automac, +12.5 kHz or +25.0 kHz channel-dependent

+45 dBmV

75 Ohm, 10 dB return loss

±5 kHz

-60 dB @ +45 dBmV out

-77 dBc at greater than ±12 MHz oﬀset at +45 dBmV output,

4 MHz bandwidth

57 dB, 4 MHz bandwidth

Within 2 dB

The output level of the MPM860AG is intended to be set at or

very near +45 dBmV. The front panel GAIN control adjusts the

input level into the conversion circuitry and not the ﬁnal output

aenuaon. For best noise and spurious performance please

adjust the output level to +45 dBmV with the actual input that

will be used with the device. If more than 1 to 2 dB of variaon

is needed to properly equalize the system, appropriate pads

should be placed at the output of the MPM860AG.

+5 V ±5 % at 400 mA

+12 V ±5 % at 200 mA

0° C to + 50° C ambient

1” W x 3.5” H x 7.5” D

12 oz

55.25

61.25

67.25

77.25

83.25

175.25

181.25

187.25

193.25

199.25

205.25

211.25

471.25

477.25

483.25

489.25

495.25

501.25

507.25

513.25

519.25

525.25

531.25

537.25

543.25

549.25

555.25

561.25

567.25

573.25

579.25

585.25

591.25

597.25

603.25

609.25

615.25

621.25

627.25

633.25

639.25

645.25

651.25

657.25

663.25

669.25

675.25

681.25

687.25

693.25

699.25

705.25

711.25

717.25

723.25

729.25

735.25

741.25

747.25

753.25

759.25

765.25

771.25

777.25

783.25

789.25

795.25

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DRAKE RMM12 - 12 SLOT RACK MOUNT CHASSIS DRAKE PSM121 - POWER SUPPLY

MPM860AG

MPM860AG Channel 3 or 4 Agile Processor 1

BUILT-IN POWER SUPPLYRMM4A - 4 SLOT RACK MOUNT CHASSIS (WITH BUILT-IN POWER)

The MPM860AG mini processing module is a

member of the R.L. Drake 19” Mini-Rack Series,

a professional quality modular headend system

designed to opmize rack space. An assortment

of up to twelve (12) modular units, such as the

VMM Series of ﬁxed channel and agile channel

modulators, the MPM860AG, or compable

audio/video products can be racked alongside a

single power supply (Drake model PSM121 - 12

Unit Power Supply) in the Drake model RMM12

(12 Slot Rack Mount Chassis). The Drake RMM4A

Rack Mount Chassis (with Built-In Power Supply)

accepts up to four (4) modular units.

The R.L. Drake MPM860AG is a miniature analog

double conversion heterodyne channel processor

designed speciﬁcally to accept a Channel 3 or

Channel 4 RF input from a typical consumer

grade CH3/4 NTSC modulator. The input signal

can be either double sideband as typical for such

a modulator, or vesgial sideband modulated.

The MPM860AG contains SAW ﬁltering to insure

that the output of the MPM860AG is a vesgial

sideband output for use in a 6 MHz-wide channel

environment. Adjacent output channels are

allowed.

The frequency agile MPM860AG allows front panel

push-wheel switch selecon of standard CATV

channels 2 though 135, or VHF/UHF TV channels 2

through 69. Aeronaucal channels are oﬀset per

FCC requirements. Internal jumpers permit set-up

for HRC or IRC CATV channel plans as well.

The heterodyne conversion system, in conjuncon

with the use of a SAW ﬁlter, ensures opmum

vesgial selecvity for adjacent channel headends.

Note that the output of the MPM860AG is related

to the input signal’s stability and level. A nominal

input level of +10 dBmV ± 3 dB is desired at CH3 or

CH4. The front panel GAIN control on the

MPM860AG can then be adjusted to obtain a +45

dBmV output level. The MPM860AG is linear and if

the input level is changed, the MPM860AG’s output

level will follow.

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