PROception PROAMP24 User manual

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VHF/UHF Distribuon Ampliers Instrucon Manual
PROAMP24-26-28 www.blake-uk.com/distamp
PROAMP24R-26R-28R www.blake-uk.com/ampr
These ampliers are ideal for use in small digital and analogue recepon and distribuon systems. All
MK3 products feature a ltered dual-band VHF input which accepts signals in both Bands II and III,
allowing use for Band III DAB or TV, as well as for FM radio.
All these ampliers are compliant with the Radio Equipment Direcve 2014/53/EU and meet the
harmonised standard EN 303 354 for Class 0. As such they work on ALL current UK DTT channels
including channel 60, are resilient to interference and overloading, and cope with mulple carriers. In
cases of strong LTE interference a separate 4G lter should be ed. These are supplied free by at800,
or higher performance models can be purchased from www.blake-uk.com. (To pass channels up to and
including channel 59 use proLTE1/59, or if channels 58 and 59 are not required, use proLTE1/57).
Features: (Whole Range)
• Separate VHF and UHF inputs.
• New dual-band VHF input for Band II FM radio and Band III DAB or TV.
• 4-, 6- and 8-way versions available.
• Low noise gure and high output capability.
• New equipotenal bonding terminal added on Mk 3 versions.
• Channels 61-68 can be used for locally modulated signals.
Features: (PROAMP24, 26 & 28)
• Tradional mul-way aerial signal ampliers.
• Line power available at UHF input 12V at up to 100 mA.
• Higher-gain FULL output on 6- and 8-way versions allows expansion beyond eight points.
• IEC connectors.
Features: (PROAMP24R, 26R & 28R)
• 7 MHz return path for Sky* infrared remote control systems.
• Built-in power for IR eyes on all outputs.
• F connectors.
Note: R versions do not have input line-power capability or FULL outputs.
Fixing:
Fix the amplier to a sound vercal surface such as a wall, skirng board or equipment mounng board.
Venlaon gaps of at least 50 mm should be le around the front and sides of the unit. More clearance
will be required below the unit to allow access for the signal cables.
Being fully screened, the amplier will not be aected by proximity to an antenna. However clearance
of not less than 300 mm from the nearest part of the antenna should be observed to avoid degrading
the antenna's performance. Manufacturer's instrucons regarding roung of the cable from the
antenna terminal box must be followed if provided.
Do not leave the amplier resng on a carpet or install it where it may become smothered with curtains
or other so furnishing fabrics. When installing the amplier unit in a roof space ensure that it will not
come into contact with thermal insulaon material.
Signal Connecons:
To preserve RF screening integrity the signal connecons to the amplier should be made using good
quality coaxial cable and connectors. This is parcularly important with digital terrestrial TV (DTT) to
minimise the ingress of impulsive electrical interference from home appliances.
• The use of cable benchmarked under the CAI scheme is recommended.
• Ampliers PROAMP24, ‘26 and ‘28 require IEC connectors (IEC 60169-2).
• Ampliers PROAMP24R, ‘26R and ‘28R requires Type-F connectors (IEC 60169-24).

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Features PROAMP24 & 24R PROAMP26 &26R PROAMP28 &28R
Number of outputs 468
Signal frequency range (VHF) 87.5-108MHz & 174-230MHz 87.5-108MHz & 174-230MHz 87.5-108MHz & 174-230MHz
Signal frequency range (UHF) 470-862MHz 470-862MHz 470-862MHz
Noise gure 3dB 3dB 3dB
Gain to each output (except FULL) 7dB 5dB 5dB
Gain to each FULL output - 16dB 16dB
Output capability (see note below) 86dBµV 82dBµV 82dBµV
IR receiver (‘eye’) line-power 9V@15mA (s/c protected) present at all outputs (‘R’ versions only)
Signal connector type ‘IEC’(IEC 60169-2)
Signal connector type (‘R’ versions) F’(IEC 60169-24)
Mains power requirement 230V 50Hz@2W (8 VA)
Operang temperature range -10 - +40 °C
For both connector types the use of crimp connectors, used in accordance with the manufacturers
instrucons will give the best results. The importance of achieving sound braid connecons cannot be
over-stressed. F connectors should be ghtened with a spanner, not le nger ght.
Important: The FULL output (where ed) must always be terminated in a well matched 75 Ω load. The
terminator plug supplied must be ed if this output is not used.
Using remote control:
The R versions of the ampliers are compable with the PROcepon PROSAT1EYE and other Sky* remote
control extenders. To use the remote control feature it is essenal that the amplier input is fed directly
from the RF OUT-2 connector or I/O port# of the Sky receiver. The amplier provides 9 V DC power for up
to two remote receiver eyes. Note that some Sky receivers require their RFOUT-2 power opon to be
enabled in order for remote control extension to work. On the Sky handset press SERVICES, 4, 0, 1,
SELECT, then select the SECOND OUTLET POWER SUPPLY opon. Set this to be ON, SAVE SETTINGS and
BACK UP out of the menu.
As always with wired remote extender systems, it is essenal to maintain DC connuity through the
coaxial cabling between the amplier output(s) and the IR receiver equipment in the remote room(s). For
this reason isolated outlet plates cannot be used in the remote rooms and all connecons must be
securely clamped, crimped or soldered. When troubleshoong remote control problems, the rst step
should be to check for the presence of approximately 9 V DC on the cable in the remote room.
# I/O Port Replicator needed for Sky box DXR850/890; See Supplementary Installaon Instrucons to
introduce PROcepon proLINK22 ‘RF replicator’.
System equipotenal bonding:
Distribuon systems supplying signals to more than one household should comply with the safety
requirements of BS EN 60728-11. This eecvely requires earthed equipotenal bonding of the system.
(Isolated outlet plates cannot be used with PROAMP R versions for funconal reasons.) Although not
mandatory in single households, system equipotenal bonding is strongly recommended for all
installaons. All PROAMP Mk 3 s are provided with a bonding terminal. A bonding conductor of 4 mm²
should be provided, connected to the main earth terminal of the electrical installaon which supplies the
unit. Bonding may be eected using PROcepon PROBAR5 or 8 equipotenal bonding bar.
Dual-band VHF input:
The VHF input will accept Band II FM radio signals and/or DAB or TV signals in Band III. Separate bandpass
circuits in the amplier provide ltering outside and between these bands. Where more than one aerial is
to be connected a separate diplexer such as the PROcepon proCOM31T should be used (see example in
Fig.1).
Making use of the FULL output:
The FULL output (where ed) allows addional outlets to be fed via an external passive network. This
network should present a good 75 Ω load to the amplier (otherwise the other outputs will be aected).
Fig. 1 shows an example of correct pracce, using an 8-way tap unit to provide eight addional outlets.
The terminator plug supplied must always be ed if the FULL output is not used.
1.Full output is not ed on R versions. 2.Output capability is given for 5 analogue TV channels plus up to 6 DTT
mulplexes at <-14dB relave level (VHF FM and DAB radio signal should not exceed –10dB relave to analogue TV).
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Safety Instrucons
Overheang:
These ampliers are intended for use in moderate climates only. They should not be used in tropical regions.
The recommended venlaon clearances and other precauons given in the relevant secon of this instrucon
leaet should be observed to prevent overheang. No unit should be xed where it is likely to become
smothered by so furnishing fabrics such as curtains, or by thermal insulaon material in a roof space or
building void. Mains powered equipment should not be le resng on a carpet
Water and re risks:
The appliance is not waterproof. It is intended for indoor use only and must not be xed where it could be
exposed to dripping or splashing water. Objects containing liquids should not be placed on or near the
appliance. To prevent risk of re, no object with a naked ame should be placed on or near the appliance, or its
associated wiring.
Mains plug and disconnecon from the supply:
The appliance is supplied with a standard fused plug ed. If this is unsuitable, refer to the instrucons below. If
you need to change the fuse in the ed plug, a 3 Amp fuse to BS 1362 carrying the ASTA or BSI approval mark
must be used. Always replace the plasc fuse carrier when renewing the fuse. The plug (or other means of
disconnecon from the supply, if used) should remain readily accessible for operaon when necessary. The LED
power indicator on this equipment should not be regarded as providing reliable indicaon of supply
disconnecon.
Changing the plug:
If the ed mains plug is not suitable for the socket-outlets in use, it should be cut o and a new plug ed.
Wiring the new plug: Instrucons supplied with the new plug should be followed. The brown wire must be
connected to the live (L) terminal of the plug and the blue wire to the neutral (N) terminal. Neither wire should
be connected to the earth (E) terminal of a 3-pin plug (the appliance does not require an earth connecon).
Ensure that the cord grip in the plug is correctly used and clamps the sheath of the cord rmly.
Fuse Rang: If the new plug is a fused type, the fuse ed should be rated at not more than 3 Amp.
Cauon: The old plug should be destroyed immediately since it would be dangerous if plugged into a live
socket.