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S I T U A T I O N

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The DIRECTV® (4) polarity SLSP-F SlimLine® dish

with SL5 LNB to receiver distance exceeds 100 feet.

(Reference SlimLine® installation manual)

Model 4SATPL-T powers a DIRECTV® SlimLine® dish

with strong DC levels and polarity locks the four dish

outputs relieving the receivers from powering the LNB.

Splitting the 4SATPL-T output to two switches requires

DBS splitters with DC passing to only one port or diode

steered splitters. Models HFS-2, HRS-2, HRvS2P or

HFS-2D may be used.

Color coded jumpers are suggested to be sure the

polarities are maintained through the splitters to the

switches.

DISTRIBUTION

HRS2 HRS2HRS2

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1822k

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FLEX2

WB68Switch

13 1322k

1822k

18 FLEX1

FLEX2

WB68Switch

LOCKS

BLOCKS

HRS2

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PS242000A

LA144A

DCIN 1 IN 4IN 3IN 2

OUT4OUT3OUT2OUT1

• DBS Compatibility . . . . . . . 4 Polarity DIRECTV®SlimLine®

• 2 Amp Power Supply . . . . . . . . relieves receiver powering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . powers LNBs & line amplifiers

• Locks LNBs . . . . . . . . . . . . one polarity on each of (4) coax

• Indoor / Outdoor case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Die cast Aluminum

Model 4SATPL-T generates powering and control

signals necessary to remove the dish powering burden

from DBS receivers or multi-switches.

Receivers need only power model WB68 switches and

not the SlimLine® dish. Control signals from multiple

switches are blocked by the 4SATPL-T.

Model LA144A amplifi ers may also be powered by the

polarity locker for installations with long switch to dish

or receiver to switch installations.

DIRECTV® 4 polarity SlimLine® Ku/Ka polarity

locker and power booster.

NOW2 AMP

S P E C I F I C A T I O N SS P E C I F I C A T I O N S

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Specifi cations ....................... Typical ..................QC Limit

Inputs / Outputs ........................................... (4) @ 5 to 2400 MHz

Insertion Loss.................................. 0.5 dB ............................... 1 dB

Return Loss 54-2400 MHz .......... 12 dB ..............................10 dB

Power Specifi cations

Input Transformer ................................................24 VDC, 2 Amp

100 to 240 VAC input, switching, short circuit protected

Output Voltages and tones

101º& 99º (Odd) RHCP .....................................................14 Vdc

101º & 99º (Even) LHCP ....................................................20 Vdc

119º & 103º (Odd) RHCP ...............................22 kHz & 14 Vdc

110º/119º & 103º (Even) LHCP .....................22 kHz & 20 Vdc

Mechanical Specifi cations

Dimensions ..................................................... 6”L x 5.5”W x 7/8”H

Weight ...................................................................... 1.75 lb (0.8 kg)

Master Carton (18 units) ........................................ 20” x 10” x 10”

Master Carton Weight ........................................... 34 lb. (15.5 kg)

Environmental Specifi cationsOperating Environment: ................................... Indoor/Outdoor

Ambient Temperature .......................................... -30º C to +70ºC

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DIRECTV® SL5 LNB Ka / Ku Frequency PlanUpdated:

Sept 15, 2011

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DIRECTV® receivers and the AIM meter are programed

to measure the transponders targeted for specifi c zip

codes. The signal meter in the receivers can be used to

verify the transponders for your region.

DIRECTV® provides test channels to verify the reception

of specifi c transponder on each polarity. The test channel

numbers associated with transponders is provided.

A common problem for installers is maintaining the

correct trunk to switch polarity. Use the test channels

to verify trunk polarity.

Cables from the Polarity locker outputs must match switch input voltages: 20V to 18V, 14V to 13V, 20V/22k to 18V/22k 14V/22k to 13V 22k.

TEST CH VOLTS MHz SAT XPNDR9506 13 274 99º c19501 13 974 101º 19507 18 274 99º c29502 18 989 101º 19510 13 / 22k 274 103º cb19513 13 / 22k 1353 119º 279508 13 / 22k 2120 103º ca239511 18 / 22k 274 103º cb29512 18 / 22k 1105 110º 109514 18 / 22k 1426 119º 329509 18 / 22k 2120 103º ca24

13 1322k

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FLEX2

WB68Switch

Up to 300 feet SL5 to Receivers

Blocks

Locks

Powers4SATPL

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34SATPL-T TRUNK POWER INSERTER

SL5 ODU Power Inserter and Tone Generator Unit

Features: Simplifi es MDU installations by providing an integrated module for locking LNB polarizations and satellite selection

Parameter UNIT 4SATPL-T

Operating Frequency Range MHz 250 - 2150

Insertion Loss dB 1.5 (max.)

Flatness in operating frequency range dB ± 0.5

Number of Input Ports Each (4) F

Number of Output Ports Each (4) F

Isolation between ports dB > 35 dB

Input / Output Return Loss dB > 12 (min)

DC Power provided to inputs VDC

Port #1 (20 V 101º & 99º) VDC 20 ± 0.5

Port #2 (13 V 101º & 99º) VDC 13.5 ± 0.5

Port #3 (22 kHz & 20 V 119º & 103º) VDC 20 ± 0.5 (+ 22 kHz)

Port #4 (22 kHz & 13 V 119/110º & 103º) VDC 13.5 ± 1 (+ 22 kHz)

Number of LEDs Each 5 (1 per input & 1 for adaptor input)

22 kHz Tone to ODU kHz

Frequency kHz 22.0 ± 0.5

Duty Cycle % 50

Amplitude mVpp 800 (min)

DC Power Path mA 1000 (max.) From DC Input to each

Input

DC Power Connector Type Each (1) F

Switching Mode Power Supply 24 V, 1.2A (min)

Short Circuit Protection Yes, Multi fuse

Lightning Surge Protection 32V p-p, max shunt current 200A; 8

msec, 1.5kW max dissipation

Ground Screws Each (1) Ground Screw.

Dimensions L x W x H mm 58 x 188 x 23

Environmental Requirements Indoor use only

Operating Temperature range ºC -34 to + 60 Indoor housing

Humidity Shall survive exposure to 95% relative

humidity over operating temperature

4SATPL-T Trunk Power Inserter

• Powers SL5 ODUs

• Regulated DC Voltages

• F-Connector Power Input

• Power LED Indicators

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Model SL5 LNBs employ current management to

minimize the current carried per coax. (500 mA total)

18 V = 200 mA, 18V 22kHz = 200 mA, 13V = 50 mA,

13V 22kHz = 50 mA.

The 18 volts originating at the SWM8 must arrive

at the SL5 above 16 volts for the SL5 to operate

correctly. Up to (2) volts can be lost in the coax.

Current x Resistance = Voltage loss

Solid copper RG-6 has a typical loop resistance of 4

ohms per 100 feet. At 250 feet the resistance is 10

ohms. 0.2 Amp x 10 ohms = 2 volts loss

DIRECTV® recommends that the distance between

receiver and dish be less than 150 feet of solid

copper RG-6.

Model 4SATPL-T starts with 20 Volts to provided

extended dish to home distances.

The extra 2 volts buys an extra 200 feet RG-6

distance. The extra coax distance increases the

signal loss which model LA144a off sets.

Amplifi ers near the dish increase the current draw

from the Polarity locker and increase the voltage loss

to the dish. Model LA144a draws 50 mA per polarity.

The LA144a at the polarity locker does not aff ect

the current loss in the cable to the dish.

At 400 feet the resistance is 16 ohms.

0.25 Amp x 16 ohms = 4 volts loss

20 V - 4 V = 16 volts to the SL5

18 Vdc, 0.2 Amp

16 Vdc Minimum

SWM8 Powering of SL5

24 Vdc

Legacy 1

Legacy 3

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SWM2

SWM8

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103º/110º/119º

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FlexPort2

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200 ft RG-64 ohms / 100 ft

16 V minimum

20 V 4SATPL-T

400 feet RG-6

4SATPL

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LA144A

DCIN 1 IN 4IN 3IN 2

OUT4OUT3OUT2OUT1

LA144A

DCIN 1 IN 4IN 3IN 2

OUT4OUT3OUT2OUT1

10199

SL5103

110 119

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SWM8 to SL5 Communication

Legacy 1

Legacy 3

Legacy 2

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SWM1 PWR

SWM2

SWM8

99º/101º18V 13V

18V22k

13V22k

FlexPort1

FlexPort2

Legacy 1

Legacy 3

Legacy 2

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SWM1 PWR

SWM2

SWM8

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13V22k

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FlexPort2

Legacy 1

Legacy 3

Legacy 2

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SWM1 PWR

SWM2

SWM8

99º/101º

103º/110º/119º

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13V22k

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FlexPort2

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17v

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150 ft

100 ft

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SAT1

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SAT3

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19.8 V

20.2 VIN PHASE 22 KHZ

CONSTRUCTIVE PHASE SHIFT 22 KHZ

Multiple SWM8’s talking to the SL5 creates strange fi eld

problems that can be attributed to 22 kHz phasing.

Multiple apartments could potentially power SWM8

switches, an amplifi er and the LNBs. However, splitting

the inputs with DC passive splitters combines the DC

outputs of the switches.

Multiple 22 kHz signals when combined can create

constructive and destructive interference. 180º out of

phase combining will reduce the 22 kHz signal to zero!

Model 4SATPL-T polarity locker located between

the splitters and LA144A amplifi er blocks the 22

kHz signals generated by multiple switches and

generates a fresh set of voltages and 22 kHz tones .