EMP-Centauri MS13/13+6ECP-4 User manual

Instruction Manual
MS13/13+6ECP-4
MS13/13+10ECP-4
MS13/13+16ECP-12
MS13/13+20ECP-12
MS13/13+26ECP-17
MS13/13+30ECP-17
Dear Customer,
congratulations on the purchase of the EMP-Centauri product. Before its installation and putting into
operation, read carefully the entire operation manual. Keep the purchase and rework if any) records for
future need.
1) Field of Application, Warranty
The product is designed for the distribution of satellite & terrestrial including cable) TV and radio signals. Its
main purpose is to allow connecting of multiple user to the common antenna SMATV).
The manufacturer provides for E.LITE CLASS products extended 4 four) years warranty from the date of
purchase, see details in EMP-Centauri’s General trade conditions, published at manufacturer’s website
www.emp-centauri.cz.
It is prohibited to dismantle the product and make any interventions in it. Repairs or any interventions in the
product may be performed only by EMP-Centauri company, or other companies authorized by EMP-
Centauri.
2) Technical Specifications
Products are cascadable multiswitches for distribution of terrestrial and satellite signals from 3 satellite
positions 12 polarities) to up to 30 users, depending on model. All trunk lines are passive, also internal
network for terrestrial band is passive.
The multiswitch is DC supplied from connected satellite receivers, DC2.1 socket for external power is
connected to all satellite trunk lines. DC pass is provided through the TERR line.
Specification MS13/13+
6E P-4
MS13/13+
10E P-4
MS13/13+
16E P-12
MS13/13+
20E P-12
MS13/13+
26E P-17
MS13/13+
30E P-17
Number of Trunk Lines 13 12 x SAT, 1 x TERR)
Number of User Outputs 6 10 16 20 26 30
Frequency Range SAT 950–2150 MHz, TERR 40–862 MHz
Insertion Loss – User Outputs* SAT 5 dB, TERR 22 dB SAT 5 dB, TERR 28 dB SAT 5 dB, TERR 35 dB
Insertion Loss – Trunk Lines* SAT 3 dB, TERR 4 dB SAT 4 dB, TERR 8 dB SAT 5 dB, TERR 6 dB
Isolation – User Outputs min) 20 dB
Isolation – Trunk Lines min) 25 dB
Maximum Input level** SAT 105 dBuV, TERR 105 dBuV
Max. Level at User Outputs** SAT 100 dBuV
TERR 83 dBuV
SAT 100 dBuV
TERR 77 dBuV
SAT 100 dBuV
TERR 70 dBuV
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Specification MS13/13+
6E P-4
MS13/13+
10E P-4
MS13/13+
16E P-12
MS13/13+
20E P-12
MS13/13+
26E P-17
MS13/13+
30E P-17
Current drawn 100 mA per user output)
Dimensions w,d,h) 18.6 x 14.6 x 5.1 cm 18.6 x 24.5 x 5.1 cm 18.6 x 33.2 x 5.1 cm
Temperature Range −25 – +60 °C
Notes: * average value ** according to EN 50083-3/35dB IMA3 SAT), EN 50083-3/60dB IMA3 TERR)
3) Product Takeover
Make sure that the product is not damaged. In the case of damage please contact your dealer.
4) Product Storing and Installation
We recommend the device to be installed and serviced by the qualified technician.
The product must not be stored and installed:
•in the place with excessive humidity
•in the place with dropping or splashing water,
•in the place with excessive dust pollution, mechanical vibrations or impacts
•in the place out of temperature limits specified in the section 2) Technical Specifications
•close to heat sources radiators or air ventilators, direct sunshine etc.)
•in the reach of children
Use the apparatus only in moderate climates not in tropical climate).
Fix the product firmly on a wall or another hard and inflammable surface with screws and dowels. The
product shall be in no case held only by the connected cables.
Further instructions:
•ensure the free space at least 10 cm around the product for the sufficient air circulation
•do not cover the product with curtains etc.)
•do not place any containers with liquids vases, glasses etc.) or naked flame sources lighted
candle etc.) on the product or near the product
5) Product onnection
Connect the product in accordance with this manual and valid regulation in you country. Use high quality
75 Ω coaxial cable designed for satellite reception. The coaxial cables shall not be broken, the minimum
bending radius should be 5 cm. Mount the F connectors screw, crimp or compress type) on the ends of
coaxial cables. Connect the F connectors into the F sockets of product and fasten them with an appropriate
force.
•Connect input F sockets marked “A” – “D”, “TERR” with outputs of preceding device in the
cascade LNB/antenna, amplifier, cascadable multiswitch)
•Connect output F sockets marked “A” – “D”, “TERR” with inputs of following device in the cascade
cascadable multiswitch, amplifier) or with 75 Ohm terminators DC-blocked)
•Connect output F sockets marked “1”, “2”, “3”… with wall sockets or receivers or terminate them
with 75 ohm terminators*
•Connect connector marked with protective earth symbol with protective bonding conductor
•Connect DC2.1 socket marked “DC 12V” with power supply
* Termination is not required if terrestrial reception is not used.
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6) Product Settings
The product has no adjustable options.
Each connected satellite receiver must be properly set up to have access to all connected LNBs. Follow
instruction manual for satellite receiver or TV set. The most common styles of setup are shown in the table:
SAT SYSTEM LNB) Setting style 1 Setting style 2 Setting style 3
A DiSEqC 1.0: 1 of 4 DiSEqC 1.0: A committed: AA
B DiSEqC 1.0: 2 of 4 DiSEqC 1.0: B committed: AB
C DiSEqC 1.0: 3 of 4 DiSEqC 1.0: C committed: BA
7) Safety
Due to security reasons the product and wiring in which the product is connected, must be grounded
properly. Use the terminal identified with the appropriate symbol to ground the product. Make sure the
antennas are properly protected against lightning.
The product should be disconnected from the wiring immediately if it gets into contact with liquids dropping
water, spilled drinks etc.).
8) Product Maintenance
The maintenance operation is especially cleansing of the product. Use only dry cloth to clean the product
and do not use any liquid agents.
Coaxial cables installed outdoors should be replaced once in a few years. Unscrew all F connectors and
clean connector contacts, resp. shorten the coaxial cable by approx. 2 cm, every 2 years.
9) Symbols Explanation
Certificate of conformity Protective earth
According to EU directive, electric and electronic devices which are identified by one of the
following symbols must not be disposed of together with municipal waste. When disposing
of the old device, use local waste collection and separation systems.
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10) Wiring Examples
TERR ANTENNA
3x LNB
(QUATTRO)
MS13/13+10E P-4
MS13/13+10E P-4
13x cable
MS13/10E P-4
13x cable
PA12
MS13/13+10E P-4
13x cable
A13/13EU -4
TERR ANTENNA
3x LNB
(QUATTRO)
13x Fm-Fm quick
MS13/13+10E P-4
MS13/13+10E P-4
13x cable
MS13/13+10E P-4
13x cable
MS13/13+10E P-4
13x cable
MS13/13+10E P-4
13x cable
MS13/13+10E P-4
13x cable
13x D blocked load 75Ω
PA12
MS13/13+16E P-12
MS13/13+16E P-12
MS13/13+16E P-12
TERR ANTENNA
3x LNB
(QUATTRO)
13x cable
13x cable
13x D blocked load 75Ω
PA12
More wiring examples are shown at the manufacturer’s website.
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11) ontact
Manufacturer: EMP-Centauri s.r.o.
5. kvetna 690
339 01 Klatovy 4
Czech Republic
tel: [phone] sales)
tel: [phone] tech. support)
[email protected]
www.emp-centauri.cz