EMP-Centauri S16/1PCP-W3 User manual

Instruction Manual 1/003832-EN
S16/1PCP-W3
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 TV and radio signals EMP-
Centauri’s PROFI CLASS products are covered under 6 (six) 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 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
S16/1PCP-W3 is antenna switch for distribution terrestrial and satellite signals
from 16 satellite positions for 1 user in outdoor housing Terrestrial input is
provided The switch is controlled from satellite receiver by DiSEqC 1 0, 1 1 or 1 2
commands (according to selected operation mode) The switch passes through
DC voltage, 22 kHz and DiSEqC commands, its LNB inputs are short-circuit
protected, terr input is DC-blocked
Specifications S16/1P P-W3
Number of inputs / Outputs 17 (16 x SAT + 1 TERR) / 1
Frequency Range TERR 5–862 MHz, SAT 950–2150 MHz
Insertion Loss (avg) TERR 2 dB, SAT 5 dB
Isolation (min) SAT 25 dB (between inputs)
Control DiSEqC 1 0, 1 1, 1 2
Current Consumption 80 mA (18 V DC) from satellite receiver
LNB Current (max) 400 mA (18V DC)
Dimensions (w,d,h) 17 2 x 20 x 6 9 cm
Temperature Range −30 °C – +70 °C
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avg – average value, with margin ±3 dB within specified frequency range
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 by the qualified technician.
The product must not be stored and installed, 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, etc ) and in the reach of children
Fix the product firmly on a wall or another hard and inflammable surface with
screws and dowels or fix it to the antenna mast with folding strip, the direction of F
sockets is always downward The product shall be in no case held only by the
connected cables 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 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 SAT 1–16 IN with outputs of single LNBs
Connect input F socket marked TERR IN with output of terrestrial antenna
Connect output F socket marked OUT with other components in distribution
system (satellite receiver, wall socket etc ) The wiring examples are shown in the
section 10) Wiring Diagrams or at www emp-centauri cz
6) Product Settings
The switch is necessary to set to required operating mode by means of DIP
switch, which is placed at the rear side of the switch (inside the plastic cover):
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operating
mode
DIP levers setting of satellite receiver
1 2
DiSEqC 1 0 OFF OFF DiSEqC 1 0 – committed command 1–4 (A–D), relates
directly to inputs SAT 1–4 IN
DiSEqC 1 1 ON OFF DiSEqC 1 1 – uncommitted command 1–16, relates
directly to inputs SAT 1–16 IN
DiSEqC 1 0
+
DiSEqC 1 1
OFF ON DiSEqC 1 0 – committed command 1–4 (A–D) +
DiSEqC 1 1 – uncommitted command 1–4,
its combinations relate to inputs SAT 1–16 IN
DiSEqC 1 2 ON ON 16 motor's positions: the preset numbers (motor's
memory storage units) 1–16 relate to inputs SAT 1–16
IN in the new product; the presets can be updated by
searching procedure and saving new position
Notes to setting:
•DIP levers 3 & 4 are not used
•any change of setting of DIP levers will be applied only after reset
(disconnecting and reconnecting of the OUT cable)
•the setting procedure of each receiver can differ, follow instruction
manual of your receiver
7) 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. onnect all devices to power grid only after all
connections are finished and checked. Never work on the wiring (including
satellite receivers, TVs) during or before a storm. A lightning stroke into the
antenna may cause dangerous overvoltage in the product metallic parts.
8) Product Maintenance
Always disconnect the product from the 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
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11) ontact
EMP-Centauri s r o
5 kvetna 690
339 01 Klatovy
Czech Republic
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
info@emp-centauri cz
www emp-centauri cz
9) 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
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
10) Wiring Diagrams
upper side of the switch
lower side of the switch
(pictured setting is valid for
operating mode DiSEqC 1 1)
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