Whyte DRP Series User manual

dSCR Multiswitch
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WSCR504RP
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CONTENTS
Safety
Precauons
Guarantee
General Descripon
Product Descripon
Technical Descripon
Installaon Instrucons
Commissioning the Mulswitch
Example Conguraon
Specicaons
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SAFETY
The Mulswitches are intended for indoor use only.
Do not install the Mulswitch in damp, humid, hot or dusty areas.
Switch o and remove the power supply when making connecons to the
Mulswitch to avoid damaging the unit.
Always earth bond the Mulswitch using the Earth Bonding Lug and/or the
Earth Terminal Bars to a suitable earth bonding point using minimum 4mm²
diameter earth cable.
PRECAUTIONS
To ensure trouble free operaon:
Do not remove the cover of the Mulswitch or disassemble it as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
The female F connectors on this unit were designed for use with '100' type
coaxial cable with a centre core diameter of 1mm². When using larger CT125
or CT167 cables, you must ensure that suitable F connectors with reducing
pins are used otherwise damage to the unit will occur which will invalidate the
guarantee.
Do not over ghten the F connectors (nger ght only).
GUARANTEE
All Whyte products are guaranteed for a period of 4 years from the date of
purchase against defects. Within this guarantee period, Whyte Technologies
will repair or replace the faulty product. In the unlikely event, please return
any faulty products to your dealer.
The Guarantee will be deemed as void if the serial number on the product
is removed, damaged or illegible. The Guarantee excludes defects caused by
incorrect use, accidental damage, disassembly, water/re/lightning damage or
lack of venlaon.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Whyte WSCR504RP is a remote powered dSCR mulswitch designed
specically for installaons where no landlords power is available. The
WSCR504RP retains all the features and performance of the convenonal
Series D range of dSCR mulswitches. These performance features easily
facilitate the cascading of several units due the low loss trunks, TERR gain
control and Pro-Tap.
The Series D range can be directly conjoined with Series 5 convenonal
Mulswitches using the supplied F type couplers to seamlessly create Hybrid
IRS Systems.
When used with the WPSU-SAP1/SAP2 Smart Apart PSU’s from Whyte,
customer support is reduced and customer sasfacon is increased as the IRS
system will funcon correctly irrespecve of building occupancy or type of
set-top-box (if any) used by the resident.
Each subscriber output provides SkyQ, Legacy SAT, TV and Radio Services.
Satellite subscriber signal levels in both Legacy and dSCR mode are
automacally set to 89dBμV via AGC.
Terrestrial signal levels are controlled via a manual Gain Control knob and a
selectable Protean Tap which permits a wide range of TERR input signal levels
ranging from 50 to 108dBμV.
The recepon of 2 satellites can easily be achieved by ulising 2 Wideband
LNB’s and switching the unit to Wideband LNB mode.
The power is provided remotely via the REC port which powers only that
parcular port, the trunk and any amplier, legacy mulswitch or LNB
connected. The WSCR504RP can not be powered via the trunk therefore any
addional WSCR504RP’s within the system will not be powered and added to
the load. This ensures that no individual apartment will experience apartment
PSU overload.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Inputs Satellite
2. Input Terrestrial
3. Corner Mounng Brackets
4. LNB Selector Switch
5. Subscriber (REC) Outputs
6. Subscriber Output Status Indicator
7. Trunk Output SAT
8. Trunk Output TERR
9. TERR Protean Tap
10. TERR Gain Control
11. TERR 12V DC Switch
12. Earth Terminal
13. Earth Terminal Bar
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REC 1
REC 3
Power
REC 2
REC 4
VL HL VH HHTERR
VL
V
HL
H
Sat A
VH
V
HH
H
Sat B
TERR Q
WB
TERR Gain
TERR
TM
WSCR504RP
4 WAY REMOTE POWERED
DSCR MULTISWITCH
ON
DC 12V
OFF
WB
LNB
Q
0 dB
-10dB
-20dB
Frequency
Min/Max Input
Output (AGC)
Gain (AGC)
Trunk Loss Max
290 ~ 2340MHz
64 ~ 104dBμV
89dBμV
-5dB ~ +25dB
- 5dB
Consumption Min / Max @ 18V
Compatibility
LED Status
SAT dSCR / Legacy
Frequency
Min/Max Input
Max Output
Gain
Trunk Loss Max
87 ~ 790MHz
52 ~ 102dBμV
101dBμV
8dB ±2dB
- 5dB
0.1A / 0.28A
Sky UK- EN50607 - EN50494
Terrestrial
SCR Mode
Legacy Mode
Flashing Green
Solid Green
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
DC POWERING
The power is provided remotely via the REC port which powers only that
parcular port, the trunk and any amplier, legacy mulswitch or LNB
connected. The WSCR504RP can not be powered via the trunk therefore any
addional WSCR504RP’s within the system will not be powered and added to
the load. This ensures that no individual apartment will experience apartment
PSU overload.
When used with the WPSU-SAP1/SAP2 Smart Apart PSU’s from Whyte,
customer support is reduced and customer sasfacon is increased as the IRS
system will funcon correctly irrespecve of building occupancy or type of
set-top-box (if any) used by the resident.
A 12V DC switch is available to power a Mast Head Amplier connected to
the TERR input. If a Mast Amplier is not being used this must be le in the
OFF posion.
SUBSCRIBER PORT MODE INDICATION
Each Subscriber Port has an LED indicator to conrm the mode status.
Legacy Mode: Solid Green dSCR Mode: Blinking Green
Legacy Mode:
This is the default mode of the Mulswitch. In this mode the Mulswitch
funcons like a convenonal legacy Mulswitch.
dSCR Mode:
When a dSCR Set Top Box is connected, the corresponding port will
acknowledge the dSCR DiSEqC commands and switch to dSCR mode. To
revert back to legacy mode the power to the Subscriber Port needs to be
interrupted momentarily. A reboot of the Mulswitch is NOT necessary to
revert back to legacy mode.
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CASCADE MODE
Mulple Whyte Series DRP WSCR504RP Mulswitches can be connected in
cascade as each subscriber is providing power to their port on the Mulswitch.
The system can be further extended with series 5 Legacy Mulswitches.
Please note: Legacy Whyte Series 5 Mulswitches are not congure for
remote power and will require a PSU.
When used with the WPSU-SAP1/SAP2 Smart Apartment PSU’s from Whyte,
customer support is reduced and customer sasfacon is increased as the IRS
system will funcon correctly irrespecve of building occupancy or type of
set-top-box (if any) used by the resident.
Always terminate the SAT/TERR Trunk Outputs of the last Mulswitch in a
cascade using 75Ω DC Blocked F-Type Terminators.
QUATTRO/WIDEBAND LNB SWITCH
The Series D range is compable with both Quaro and Wideband LNB’s.
To enable compability with a Quaro LNB (5 Wire Trunk) place the switch
in the posion marked “Q”. To enable compability with a Wideband LNB (3
Wire Trunk) place the switch in the posion marked “WB”. Note: when using
wideband mode ensure that any ampliers, taps or spliers that form part of
a system are wideband compable.
2 SAT RECEPTION
The recepon of two satellites can be achieved via a 5 wire trunk by ulising
2 Wideband LNB’s. The required satellite can then be selected by the STB
using simple diseqc Satellite A and B commands.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MOUNTING THE MULTISWITCH
Select a suitable locaon to install the Mulswitch. Do not install the
Mulswitch in damp, humid, hot or dusty areas. Using the screw slots on the
Corner Brackets, secure the Mulswitch using the appropriate xing screws
and wall plugs to suit the relevant wall surface or cabinet.
CONNECTING THE SAT & TERR INPUT AND OUTPUT TRUNK CABLES
Use a suitably sized Satellite Dish to provide adequate signal levels from the
satellite being received. Ensure that the Satellite Drop Cables are connected
correctly to the LNB's. Ensure that the F Connectors are properly sealed
against water ingress. If a Composite Cable (mul core coaxial cable) has been
used, ensure that the outer jacket is not facing upwards and cannot collect
rain water.
Check the Terrestrial Drop Cable and ensure that this has also been sealed
against water ingress. If a Triplexer has been used to combine FM and DAB
aerials with the UHF Terrestrial Aerial, ensure that this is also water ght.
Ensure that all drop cables have drip loops prior to their entering the building.
Connect the SAT and TERR drop cables to the corresponding Satellite and
TERR Inputs on the Mulswitch. Connect any addional Mulswitches or
Trunk Cables to the Satellite & TERR Trunk Outputs as applies. Ensure that
you terminate the last Mulswitch in a cascade using 75Ω DC Blocked F-type
Terminators.
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EARTH BONDING
Earth bond the Mulswitch to the Earth Bonding Lug and/or the Earth
Terminal Bars using minimum 4mm² Earth Bonding Cable. It is best pracse
to earth bond across all Mulswitches using a single unbroken Earth Bonding
Wire. To achieve this, strip away 3cm of the insulaon of a length of 4mm²
Earth Bonding Wire. See Figure 1.
Unscrew the Earth Bolt on the Earth Terminal Bar to provide enough clearance
to wrap the Earth Bonding Wire around the Earth Bolt. See Figure 2.
Tighten the Earth Bolt and route the Earth Bonding Wire to all other Earth
Terminal Bars and terminate as detailed above. Make sure that the Earth
Bonding Cable is connected directly to the building’s PME.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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CONNECTING TO REMOTE POWER
The power is provided remotely via the REC port which powers only that
port, the trunk and any amplier, legacy Mulswitch or LNB connected.
The WSCR504RP cannot be powered via the trunk therefore any addional
WSCR504RP’s within the system will not be powered and added to the load.
This ensures that no individual apartment will experience apartment PSU
overload. For Sky Q set top boxes an appropriate DC inserter can be used for
xed voltage dSCR mode.
The ideal PSU for the WSCR504RP is the WPSU-SAP1 and WPSU-SAP2 are
the world’s rst Smart Apt PSU’s. Customer support is reduced, and customer
sasfacon is increased as the IRS system will funcon correctly irrespecve
of building occupancy or type of set-top (if any) is used by the resident. A
Smart Apt PSU must be ed in to every apartment irrespecve of whether
satellite services are required or not.
The WPSU-SAP will be available in 1 and 2 feed versions and are compable
with both legacy and dSCR Set Top Boxes. When connected to a legacy STB,
voltage switching commands (13/18V) are relayed by the dynamic PSU. In the
absence of STB LNB voltage, the Smart Apt PSU will provide 14V to maintain
the IRS System funconal in circumstances when the occupants require TERR
services only. The Smart Apt PSU’s can be set back locally near the TV or ed
discretely in an electrical cupboard.
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CONNECTING THE SUBSCRIBER CABLES
Terminate the Subscriber Cables with good quality F Connectors and connect
to the Subscriber Outputs. The F Connectors should be ed to the coaxial
cable correctly, ensuring that the centre core protrudes 3mm above the F
Connector body. See gure 3. Ensure that you do not exceed the bending
radius of the Coaxial Cable being used.
3mm
Figure 3