EMP-Centauri MS5/4PLP-3 User manual

Instruction Manual 1003940-EN A
MS5/4PLP-3
MS5/6PLP-3
MS5/8PLP-3
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 SAT) and terrestrial TERR), TV and radio signals.
EMP-Centauri΄s PROFI CLASS products are covered under 6 six) years warranty from the date of
purchase, see details in document “General trade conditions”, available at www.emp-centauri.cz.
The warranty shall not apply to the product used for other than the specified purpose. The user will be
responsible for injury or material damage which may arise in consequence of any product use in
contradiction with the manual. 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 MS5/4PLP-3, MS5/6PLP-3 and MS5/8PLP-3 are multiswitches, which distribute both satellite and
terrestrial signals for 4, 6 or 8 users.
The multiswitches are powered from connected satellite receivers and pass this power also to input B SAT
2 IN, Hor/Low) for supplying of LNB. Basic operation is thus possible even without power supply.
Socket “DC 5-12V in” feeds also inputs C SAT 3 IN, Vert/High) and TERR IN with power from optional
external supply.
Specifications MS5/4PLP 3 MS5/6PLP 3 MS5/8PLP 3
Inputs 5
Outputs 4 6 8
Frequency Range TERR 5–862 MHz, SAT 950–2300 MHz
Control 13/18 V + 0/22 kHz
Insertion loss SAT
avg)
0 dB 3 dB
Insertion loss TERR
avg)
13 dB 15 dB 16 dB
Isolation of inputs min) 20 dB
Max. input signal level* TERR 105 dBμV, SAT 90 dBuV
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Specifications MS5/4PLP 3 MS5/6PLP 3 MS5/8PLP 3
Max. output signal
level*
TERR 92 dBuV
SAT 90 dBuV
TERR 90 dBuV
SAT 87 dBuV
TERR 89 dBuV
SAT 87 dBuV
Current consumption 55 mA at 18V) each receiver
Dimensions 13.5 x 10.4 x 4.1 cm
Temperature Range −30 – +70 °C
*TERR: EN 50083-3/60dB IMA3 [dBuV]; SAT: EN 50083-3/35dB IMA3 [dBuV]
3) Product Takeover
Make sure that the product is not damaged. Please contact your dealer in the case of damage.
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 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.
Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing. 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.
•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 connection
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,
in the case of using the screw F connectors proceed according to the following picture and instructions:
1. Remove the outer coaxial cable coating in the length of approx. 15 mm.
2. Roll up the metal shielding braid and the shielding foil underneath and cut the shielding with
scissors to approx. 5 mm.
3. Remove approx. 10 mm of the inner plastic insulation approx. 5 mm of the insulation remains in a place).
4. Carefully screw the F connector on the cable end until the plastic insulation levels with the
F connector opening.
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5. Check there is no short between the inner conductor of coaxial cable and F connector.
Connect the F connectors into the F sockets of product and fasten them with an appropriate force.
•Connect input F sockets marked A–D and TERR IN with LNB, terrestrial antenna, amplifier…
•Connect user outputs 1–4 or 1–6, 1–8 according to type) to suitable wall sockets.
•Connect socket „DC 5–12 V in“ to external power supply, if active terrestrial antenna is used
Note: Use only Quattro LNB.
Set the satellite receiver for reception from single satellite position using universal Ku Band LNB; no
additional DiSEqC) setting is required.
The wiring examples are shown in the section 9) Wiring Diagrams or at www.emp-centauri.eu.
6) Safety
Due to security reasons the product and wiring in which the product is connected, must be grounded
properly. Make sure the antennas are grounded properly. Connect all devices to power grid only after all
connections are finished and checked. Never work on the wiring including satellite and terrestrial receivers,
TVs) during or before a storm. A lightning stroke into the antenna may cause dangerous overvoltage in the
product metallic parts. The product should be disconnected from the wiring immediately if it gets into
contact with liquids dropping water, spilled drinks etc.).
7) Product Maintenance
To clean the product, use a dry cloth without liquid detergents.
8) Symbols Explanation
certificate of conformity
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.
9) Wiring Diagrams
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10) Contact
Manufacturer: EMP-Centauri s.r.o.
5. kvetna 690
339 01 Klatovy
Czech Republic
tel: [phone] sales)
tel: [phone] tech. support)
[email protected]
www.emp-centauri.cz
MS5/8PLP 3
2 pcs stacked
TERR ANTENNA
with preamplifier
2x LNB
(QUATTRO)
Fm Fm quick
S2/1PCTpos 1
S2/1PCTpos 1
S2/1PCTpos 1
S2/1PCTpos 1
S2/1PCTpos 1
S2/1PCTpos 1
S2/1PCTpos 1
S2/1PCTpos 1
AMP
12V
DC