MuxLab VideoEase 500300 User manual

VideoEase CATV Distribution Hub
500300, 500301, 500303, 500304
MuxLab inc. © 2007-2008 Rev B VideoEase CATV Distribution Hub
Overview
The CATV Distribution Hub allows terrestrial broadband
RF video to be distributed to multiple RF receivers via
Cat5 unshielded twisted pair cable and is available in an
8-port or 16-port configuration. The product supports
standard CATV channels, digital cable and broadband
Internet.
The CATV Hub also features built-in gain amplification,
port buffering and works in conjunction with MuxLab’s
passive CATV Balun II (500302) and other RF video
equipment for a complete RF cabling solution.
Applications
Residential, apartment, condominiums, hotels, offices,
schools, hospitals, trading floors.
Benefits
Centralised cabling for greater control
Cost savings - eliminate costly coaxial cable
Quicker moves, adds and changes
Neater wiring
Features
900 MHz bandwidth
Supports CATV, Internet, digital cable
Built-in RF amplifier
Bi-directional transmission
Works with other standard RF video equipment
Specifications
Environment Broadband CATV, VHF, FM, broadband Internet, digital cable.
Devices Set-top tuners, RF splitters, RF amplifiers, modulators, combiners, re-processors,
cable modems
Transmission Transparent to the user
3dB Bandwidth 5MHz to 900 MHz
Video Channels Supported CATV 2-142, VHF channels 2-13, FM broadcast band. 5-42Hz return path for
Internet.
8P (500300/500301) 16P (500303/500304)
Signal Gain – Forward path (S21)55-450 MHz: Tilt of .6 dB to 15.3 dB
450-900 MHz: 14.1 dB < S21 < 15.9 dB
55-450 MHz: Tilt of -2.0 dB to 13.0 dB
450-900 MHz: 9.6 dB < S21 < 13.1 dB
Signal Gain – Reverse path (S12)5-42 MHz: -1.7 dB < S12 < 4.3 dB 5-42 MHz: -6.7 dB < S12 < .4 dB
Return Loss >7 dB from 5 to 42MHz
> 10 dB from 55 to 900 MHz
>7 dB from 5 to 42MHz
> 10 dB from 55 to 900 MHz
Common Mode Rejection Ratio > 30 dB from 5 to 900 MHz > 30 dB from 5 to 493 MHz
> 20 dB from 493 to 547 MHz
> 30 dB from 547 to 900 MHz
Mounting Desktop 1U Rack-mount
Dimensions 9.3” x 3.9” x 1.6” (23.5 x 9.9 x 4 cm) 19” x 3.9” x 1.75” (48.3 x 9.9 x 4.4 cm)
Weight 28.07 oz (817 gms) 41 oz (1.2 kgs)
Maximum Distance - Cat 5 UTP Dependant on channel frequency, input power and receiver sensitivity.
LED Indicators Power: One (1) green LED.
Cable – UTP 24 gauge or lower solid copper twisted pair wire impedance: 100 ohms at 1 MHz
Maximum capacitance: 20 pf/foot. Attenuation: 6.6 dB/1000 ft at 1 MHz
Cable – “F” Impedance: 75 ohms at 1 MHz (RG6)
Connectors RF Input: “F” connector
RF Outputs: Eight (8) or sixteen (16) RJ45S depending on model
RJ45 Pin Configuration RJ45 Pins 7& 8
Compatible MuxLab Baluns 500006 (550MHz), 500302 (900 MHz)
Power Requirement 12VDC @ 400 mA
Power Supply Desktop 110-240V switching power supply.
Input: 100-240V, ~0.5A Max, 50-60Hz
Output: +12V, 1.25A. Output Power: 15W Max. Detachable AC power cord
Temperature Operating: 0° to 40°C. Storage:-10° to 70°C. Humidity: up to 95% non-condensing
Enclosure Black anodized aluminium
Regulatory FCC, CE, RoHS
Warranty 2 years
Order Information 500300 CATV Distribution Hub, 8 Ports, 110V
500301 CATV Distribution Hub, 8 Ports, 220-240V
500303 CATV Distribution Hub, 16 Ports, 110V
500304 CATV Distribution Hub, 16 Ports, 220-240V

VideoEase CATV Distribution Hub
500300, 500301, 500303, 500304
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MuxLab inc. © 2007-2008 Rev B VideoEase CATV Distribution Hub
Head Office
8495 Dalton Road, Mount Royal, Quebec,
H4T 1V5
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Toll Free:1 877 689-5228 URL:www.muxlab.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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