Triax TMB 10A User guide

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Programmable Multiband Amplier
TMB 10A Ref.: 324575
TMB 10B Ref.: 324576
TMB 10S Ref.: 324577
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TMB 10A •TMB 10B •TMB 10S
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General information .............................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................3
Installing the unit................................................................................................................................... 4
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Programming the unit ........................................................................................................................... 5
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Menus ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
CHAN.......................................................................................................................................... 6
LEVEL ........................................................................................................................................ 6
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Diagrams .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................... 22
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The processing units in the TMB10 range are used to selectively filter analogue and digital UHF
channels. These units also couple and amplify VHF programmes according to the satellite band model
(IF).
TMB10 units have one amplified wide band coupling input; 10 UHF filters, distributed over 3 inputs
with programmable bandwidth from 1 to 6 channels (8 to 48 MHz), making it suitable for most
situations.
An individual setting for each filter or frequency band, and automatic control of the UHF output level,
for aligning service plan levels.
TMB-10A – Ref.: 324575
5 inputs: BI - FM, BIII - DAB, AUX, UHF1, UHF2
UHF Gain = 55 dB
BI - BIII Gain = 48 dB
AUX Gain = 39 dB
UHF output level = 124 dBµV (DIN 45004B)
TMB-10B – Ref.: 324576
6 inputs: BI - FM, BIII - DAB, AUX, UHF1, UHF2, UHF3
UHF Gain = 55 dB
BI - BIII Gain = 48 dB
AUX Gain = 39 dB
UHF output level = 124 dBµV (DIN 45004B)
TMB-10S – Ref.: 324577
8 inputs: BI - FM, BIII - DAB, AUX, UHF1, UHF2, UHF3, 2 x SAT
SAT Gain = 40 dB
UHF Gain = 48 dB
BI - BIII Gain = 43 dB
AUX Gain = 33 dB
UHF output level = 120 dBµV (DIN 45004B)
SAT output level = 120 dBµV (EN 50083-3)

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Important: The unit should only be opened by a qualified technician.
•Disconnect the unit before carrying out any work on it, as some powered components are
dangerous (risk of electrical shock).
•To maintain the temperature of the unit within its normal operating range, ensure the free
circulation of air around the unit (avoid placing it in enclosed spaces). The ventilation grids must
be free of any obstruction.
•Ensure that no liquids can penetrate inside the unit (splashes and/or run off).
•Do not install the unit in a damp place. If there are traces of condensation on the unit, do not use it
until it has dried completely.
•The mains power cable and the HF connection cables must be in good condition and free to move
(neither crushed nor obstructed).
•The mains plug, easily accessible for the technician, must be out of reach of children.
Earthing the unit
•Your aerial installation must comply with the requirements specified by the European provisions
EN 50083 (conformity of collective installations) and EN 60065 (standards in force for electrical
protection).
Replacing fuses
•Only a qualified technician can replace defective fuses.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
•Ensure that the screws on the box are properly tightened.
•Cables and connection terminals should show no signs of rust.

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We recommend you install the unit in a sufficiently ventilated place.
Natural ventilation must be able to occur through the ventilation grids;
leave a minimum space of 15 cm around the unit to ensure maximum
ventilation.
When installing or cabling the unit, we recommend you disconnect the
mains power cable.
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Note: UHF inputs are remotely supplied and protected against short circuits. The power available is
12 or 24V, 50mA max. The preamplifier is detected automatically; only the remote power voltage
can be programmed.
Max. Output level*
Max. Input level
Noise
Attenuator
Gain (typical)
UHF lter setting
Frequency range MHz
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dBµV
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174÷230
BIII-DAB
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*DIN 45004B

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TMB 10A •TMB 10B •TMB 10S
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A 4-digit display and a keypad are all you need to programme the unit. Follow the procedure below
for configuring the various parameters.
When the unit is powered on:
•the programme mode is in standby:
•by default, the system is configured as follows:
oUHF1 Î3 UHF filters
oUHF2 Î0 UHF filters
oUHF3 Î7 UHF filters
•all the UHF filters are deactivated (display "--"),
•the attenuators are at zero.
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If necessary, to revert to factory settings, follow the procedure below:
1. Disconnect the power cable
2. Press the esc button and hold it
3. Connect the power cable
The unit erases all the programming parameters,
including the PIN code, and switches to standby mode.
•You can release the esc button when
the display shows “8888”
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If necessary, to consult the unit’s date of manufacture and version, press the button - & +. For 2
seconds, the unit displays the date of manufacture in the format; A-SS with Abeing the last digit of
the year of manufacture, SS the week of manufacture.
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On powering on, the unit is in standby mode, a light segments flashes across the display:
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To access the configuration menus, press the menu button until the light segment is under the
menu to open and press enter.
To summarize:
•To scroll through the menus, use the menu button.
•To enter a menu, press enter.
•To exit a menu, press the menu button.
Note:
If the button is not pressed for one minute, the unit switches to standby mode.
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Configuration of UHF filters:
•Channel
•Bandwidth (1 to 6 channels; 8 to 48 MHz)
LEVEL
Configuring of attenuators.
IN
Configuration of filter distribution on UHF1, 2 and 3 inputs.
Selection of remote power supply (12 or 24 VDC).
AUTO
Use of the AGC.
Automatic alignment of UHF programmes.
CARD
Reading and saving of configurations
Activation and configuration of the PIN code.
SAT
Configuring of IF attenuators.
9 dB equalization ON/OFF
Selection of remote power supply (0, 13 or 17 VDC).
Selection 22 kHz (ON/OFF).
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TMB units have 6 or 10 configurable UHF filters. The UHF filters are distributed over the three
inputs UHF1, UHF2, UHF3 as shown below.

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TMB 10A •TMB 10B •TMB 10S
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TMB 10A
Input UHF1 UHF2 UHF3
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Number of filters per
UHF input
TMB 10B & S
Input UHF1 UHF2 UHF3
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Number of filters per
UHF input
Each UHF filter can be configured for a bandwidth of 8 to 48 MHz (1 to 6 channels).
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Go to the menu IN by placing the light segment under the IN mark and press enter.
•Press enter again to change the configuration of the UHF inputs (part of the display flashes)
•Press the buttons +or -to select the distribution of the filters over the UHF inputs.
Notes:
Each UHF filter can be deactivated. Just configure the filter in question to the value – in the "CHAN"
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IN – input menu
U– Distribution of UHF filters on the
inputs UHF1, UHF2 and UHF3;
Po – Selection of the remote power
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This menu is used to select the value of the remote
power supply on the inputs UHF 1, 2 and 3. The
unit automatically detects the amplifier connected
and switches the remote power supply to ON.
Distribution of UHF filters
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Remove the mains cable before any
wiring work

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TMB 10A •TMB 10B •TMB 10S
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1 channel max. 6 channels
CHAN – menu
Filter start channel.
If the filter is not used, the
display shows “--“.
Filter number 1 to 10
(0 for filter no. 10)
The display dot flashes when the
filter has a width > 1 channel.
C – Channel menu

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This function is used to offset the frequency of the filter concerned, to adjust the filters according to
the characteristics of the signals received (offset, adjacent channels, etc.).
Check the offset on your measurement apparatus.
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Select the filter using the
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TMB 10A •TMB 10B •TMB 10S
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Setting the levels.
There are three types of level setting:
•“Manual” setting of output levels (LEVEL menu)
•automatic alignment of UHF filter output levels to a value entered by the user. (Auto menu,
sub-menu LEU)
•automatic UHF gain control (Auto menu, sub-menu AGC)
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•Press the buttons +or -to select the channel to configure.
•Confirm by pressing enter
•When the display flashes, you can configure the attenuation (20 indicates attenuation 0; 1
indicates max attenuation)
•Confirm by pressing enter
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L– level menu
Attenuation -1 to -20 dB
L– for LEVEL menu
1…0 – filter number, from 1 to 10
H– VHF band (BIII)
F– FM band (BI/FM)
A– auxiliary input (AUX)
G– UHF Gain
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'IMPORTANT!
The unit memorizes the average output level. A
variation of ± 1 dB triggers the function and
compensates the variation within gain and
attenuation limits
AGC mode hides all other menus. To modify the
parameters, switch the AGC mode to OFF.

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TMB 10A •TMB 10B •TMB 10S
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TMB units have an SD/MMC interface to save or read configurations and for updating the product.
This menu includes 4 sub-menus:
•APL updating of the firmware
When the card contains the update file (tm_tmb10.tlp), and the enter key is pressed; the update
occurs automatically and the display shows "boot" during the whole operation.
•EHP data memorization
Select the sub-menu and choose a filename. The display flashes when the file already exists. By
pressing the enter key, it is “overwritten".
•InP read the configuration files
Select the sub-menu and display the name of the file to read. When the key is pressed, reading
starts; the display shows "Good" when the procedure is complete.
•PIN activation and configuration of the PIN code
When this function is active, the PIN code is requested to access the menus (display your PIN code
using the keypad and confirm by pressing enter). If no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the unit
switches to standby mode and the PIN code must be entered again to access the menus.
Important.
•When no SD card is inserted in the unit, the display indicates Err when one of the menus
APL, EHP or InP is used.
•The SD/MMC card must be formatted in FAT16. The files should be placed in the root
directory.
•The configuration files are names specifically according to the model number (S00x for
TMB10S, B00x for TMB10B, A00x for TMB10A).
•The default PIN code is 2312.

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EHP data memorization
InP read configuration files
PIN activation and configuration of the PIN code
The SD/MMC card must be formatted in FAT 16.
The files should be placed in the root directory.
If the SD/MMC card has no configuration file the
display will show noFL during reboot.
Select the sub-menu

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EHP Export Menu
Start
Insert the SD card
The dot flashes when the
process begins
When the display
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been created on the SD card.
Press “enter”, to confirm and overwrite
the existing file.
Select the file to read

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InP Import
Menu
Start
Insert the SD card
Select the file to read
The dot flashes when the
process begins

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•TMB 10S models have two IF amplification channels. The Sat menu is used to configure the
remote power supply of the LNB (OFF / 13 /17 VDC), to activate the 22kHz generator and
the 9dB equalizer.
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IL – adjust the output level
Po – LNB supply: 0, 13 or 17V DC
to – 22kHz generator on / off
E– equalizer on / off,

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Max. Output level*
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UHF filter setting
Frequency range MHz
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BIII-DAB
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AUX
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*DIN 45004B