EMP-Centauri MS5/6NEU-4 User manual

Instruction Manual 1/003983_EN A
MS5/6NEU-4
MS9/6NEU-4
MS13/6NEU-4
MS17/6NEU-4
MS5/10NEU-4
MS9/10NEU-4
MS13/10NEU-4
MS17/10NEU-4
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.
Content
1) Field of Application, Warranty. . . . . 1
2) Technical Specifications . . . . . 2
3) Product Takeover . . . . . . 2
) Product Storing and Installations . . . . 3
5) Product Connection . . . . . . 3
6) Product Settings . . . . . . 5
7) Safety . . . . . . 5
8) Product Maintenance. . . . . . 5
9) Troubleshooting . . . . . . 5
10) Symbols Explanation. . . . . . 6
11) Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . 7
12) EMP-Centauri´s Related Products . . . . 8
13) Contact . . . . . . . 8
1) Field of Application, Warranty
The product is designed for the distribution of satellite SAT), terrestrial TERR); TV and radio signals, as
well as data transmissions between NET CLASS multiswitch and EMP-Centauri´s NET CLASS wall
sockets. Its purpose is to allow connecting of multiple user to the common satellite antenna, while at the
same time providing them internet connectivity over the same coaxial network.
EMP-Centauri´s NET CLASS products are covered under 4 four) years warranty from the date of
purchase. 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. 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.
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2) Technical Specifications
Products MS5/6NEU-4, MS9/6NEU-4, MS13/6NEU-4 and MS17/6NEU-4 are satellite multiswitches for
distribution of terrestrial and satellite signals from up to 4 satellite positions to 6 users, providing data link
over the same coaxial cable with bandwidth up to 100 Mbit/s.
Products MS5/10NEU-4, MS9/10NEU-4, MS13/10NEU-4 and MS17/10NEU-4 are satellite multiswitches for
distribution of terrestrial and satellite signals from up to 4 satellite positions to 10 users, providing data link
over the same coaxial cable with bandwidth up to 100 Mbit/s.
Satellite inputs require use of Quattro LNBs. The terrestrial input features built-in amplifier, which can be
switched off and bypassed using rotary knob. The data input supports speeds up to 1Gbit/s, according to
standards 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ab. The multiswitch is supplied from external power supply PA12 F
included in package) connected to socket DC2.1.
Specification of
multiswitch
MS5 6
NEU-4
MS5 10
NEU-4
MS9 6
NEU-4
MS9 10
NEU-4
MS13 6
NEU-4
MS13 10
NEU-4
MS17 6
NEU-4
MS17 10
NEU-4
Number of Inputs / Outputs 5 / 6 5 / 10 9 / 6 9 / 10 13 / 6 13 / 10 17 / 6 17 / 10
Frequency Range TERR 470–862 MHz, SAT 950–2150 MHz
Insertion Loss TERR 2 dB active, 20 dB passive
Insertion Loss SAT 5 dB
Isolation H/V 20 dB min
Isolation low/high 25 dB min
Isolation LNB - 25 dB min
Maximum Input level* TERR 90 dBuV, SAT 105 dBuV
Maximum Output Level* TERR 88 dBuV active, 70 dBuV passive, SAT 100 dBuV
Current Consumption 150 mA 18 V DC) from each satellite receiver
Data input port Eth) 10BASE-T 10 Mbit/s), 100BASE-TX 100 Mbit/s), 1000BASE-T 1Gbit/s)
Power supply consumption** 15–30 W 18–33 W 21–36 W 24–39 W
Dimensions w,d,h) 18.6 x 14.6 x 5.1 cm
Temperature Range −25 – +60 °C
*Terr.: EN 50083-3/60dB IMA3 [dBµV]; SAT: EN 50083-3/35dB IMA3 [dBµV]
** Depends on number of connected wall sockets and actual data activity
3) Product Takeover
Make sure that the product is not damaged and following accessories are enclosed:
•power supply PA12 F
•75 Ω DC isolated loads for impedancy termination of unused outputs 3 pcs for 6-output products,
5 pcs for 10-outputs products)
In the case of damage or missing accessories please contact your dealer.
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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 aparatus 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, or to DIN
rail using provided plastic holders.
The product shall be in no case held only by the connected cables.
•Ensure the free space for the air circulation space on sides and bellow the product should be at
least 10 cm and the space over its top at least 20 cm).
•Do not cover the product with curtains etc.).
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.
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” with convertors LNBs) outputs according to the next
table:
Marking of F socket of multiswitch Marking of outputs of quattro LNB
A V/L or 12V/0kHz
B H/L or 18V/0kHz
C V/H or 12V/22kHz
D H/H or 18V/22kHz
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•Connect input F socket marked “TERR” with output of terrestrial antenna, eventually with output
of terrestrial amplifier or channel processing equipment
•Connect socket marked “Eth” using UTP cable with other LAN device router, switch)
•Connect output F sockets marked “1”, “2”, “3”… with wall sockets NS01-S1 or, if data connection
is not required, with any other wall socket. Attention: DC voltage approx. 9 volts is present at
user’s outputs of the multiswitch.
•It is not allowed to insert any other device between output ports and data wall sockets, the coaxial
link should be continuous.
•Connect connector marked with protective bounding symbol with protective bounding conductor,
see section 10) Symbols Explanation.
Status LEDs on built-in RJ-45 socket:
LED Green LED Orange LED
OFF Multiswitch is not powered No data link to router
ON Multiswitch is powered Established data link
Blinking Data activity
The row of green LEDs in the front panel indicates data status of user ports LED for port 1 is the most left):
LED for user port Status
OFF Data operation for user port is disabled
ON Data connection for user port is active*
Blinking Ongoing data transfer
* If LED for user port is ON, but data operation fails, restart of multiswitch is necessary, see section 9)
Troubleshooting.
The wiring examples are shown in the section 11) Wiring Diagrams or at the website www.emp-centauri.cz.
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6) Product Settings
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 if used) DiSEqC 1.0: 2 of 4 DiSEqC 1.0: B committed: AB
C if used) DiSEqC 1.0: 3 of 4 DiSEqC 1.0: C committed: BA
D if used) DiSEqC 1.0: 4 of 4 DiSEqC 1.0: D committed: BB
The rotary knob switches active / passive mode of terrestrial band. Turn the knob clockwise for passive
mode and counterclockwise for active mode.
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.
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.).
8) Product Maintenance
The maintenance operation is especially cleansing of the product. Always disconnect the product from
the power grid and wiring before performing any maintenance of the product. If you have to enter
places with a risk of fall, pay attention to your safety.
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.
Check the state of power supply and its mains cord periodically. If the mains cord or the mains plug
of product is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer or qualified technician to prevent any
dangerous situation. Let the product serviced if the housing of power supply is damaged.
If not used for long time, disconnect the product from the power grid.
9) Troubleshooting
Always disconnect the product from the power grid before working on product, otherwise you risk
the electric hazard. Pay attention to your safety if you have to enter places with a risk of fall.
In the case the product does not work and power supply seems to be fine:
•Check if the terrestrial and satellite antennas are correctly fixed, optimally set and connected
to the product, satellite and terrestrial receivers turned on, plugged on and correctly set.
•Check the connector connections. The inner conductor of coaxial cable must be in contact
with the inner conductor of F socket and the shielding of coaxial cable with F connector.
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Replace broken or interrupted coaxial cable.
•Sometimes the reset of the multiswitch microprocessor is enough to fix the problem. Pull out
the power plug of the multiswitch and satellite receiver from power grid and then re-plug them
a few seconds later.
In the case the product does not work and LED of power supply seems to be overloaded:
•Disconnect the product from the power grid and check that there is no short-circuit on the input
satellite coaxial cables, which prevents the power supplying of LNBs. If yes, remove short-circuit
and re-plug the product into the power grid again.
•The cause can be current consumption of devices connected to the satellite inputs of product
which exceeds the specifications, see section 2) Product Specifications.
Upon the power on the multiswitch tests condition of user ports and deactivates data operation for
all ports where EMP-Centauri NET CLASS wall socket is not detected. Anytime later is the port
automatically disabled for data operation if physical connection to the data wall socket is lost. Data
operation is not activated automatically after re-connection of the wall socket. To re-activate data
operation it is necessary to restart the device by short disconnecting and reconnecting of power
supply cord.
If the failure cannot be removed, please contact your distributor.
10) Symbols Explanation
certificate of conformity
international standard for digital satellite equipment control, number 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 or 2.0)
determines DiSEqC version.
for indoor use only
DC power supply
protective bonding
class II device
fuse protected
safety transformer
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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11) Wiring Diagrams
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TERR ANTENNA
LNB
(QUATTRO)
PA12 F
MS5 10NEU-4
LAN
SMART TV
PC
TERR ANTENNA
LNB
(QUATTRO)
LNB
(QUATTRO)
PA12 F
MS9 10NEU-4
LAN
SMART TV
PC
TERR ANTENNA
LNB
(QUATTRO)
LNB
(QUATTRO)
PA12 F
MS17 10NEU-4
LNB
(QUATTRO)
LNB
(QUATTRO)
LAN
SMART TV
PC
TERR ANTENNA
LNB
(QUATTRO)
LNB
(QUATTRO)
PA12 F
MS13 10NEU-4
LNB
(QUATTRO)
LAN
SMART TV
PC

12) EMP-Centauri´s Related Products
ES 41-15: Mini terrestrial TV / data headend
13) Contact
EMP-Centauri s.r.o.
5. kvetna 690
339 01 Klatovy 4
Czech Republic
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.emp-centauri.cz
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