Communication Components Inc.

Expansion Rack 6 Base Radios, 2 Sectors

Communi cat i on Component s I nc.
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3 Branch 6-Way Selectable Gain _
Receiver Multi-Coupler Specification

The Receiver Multi-Coupler provides three independent channels
which expand a single receive signal into a maximum of six ports. The
module contains two hot swappable redundant power supplies (DC/
DC converters) connected in parallel with reverse polarity, current limit
and over-voltage protection. The power supplies converts the -48 VDC
(input) to a regulated voltage required to power the three Low-Noise
Amplifiers (LNAs). The output of each LNA is then divided equally into
six isolated ports using a precision balanced resistive Power Splitter.
The overall Gain of the Receiver Multi-Coupler is user selectable for
compatibility with both GEN4 and pre-GEN4 equipment.
The Receiver Multi-Coupler contains all the required monitoring and alarm circuitry for proper operation
in the system. A three pin Mate-N-Lock II connector located in the rear of the unit is used for the
Breaker Panel trip alarm input. This input, along with the internal Amplifier fail alarm and Power Supply
fail alarm are then internally cabled to an 8 pin TELCO jack mounted on the back of the module. The
jack provides the connection for alarm monitoring equipment located in the main rack.
Electrical Specification for RMC
Number of Branches Three
Number of Output Ports 6 per Branch
Frequency Range 800-1000 MHz
Gain (Selectable) 1.5 dB or 4.0 dB (+/- 0.5 dB)
Amplifier Noise Figure 2.0 Maximum, 1.5 Typical
IP 3 Output +24 dBm Minimum
Input/Output VSWR 1.2:1 Maximum
Isolation 20 dB Minimum
Pre Select Filtering None
Maximum RF Input Power +10 dBm
Power Supply Dual Redundant in Parallel
DC Power Input -48 VDC (-36 to 72 VDC Range)
Input Protection Fused and Reverse Polarity
Output Protection Voltage and Current Limit
Monitoring and Alarms
Visual Front Panel operational state LED for Amplifiers & Power Supplies
Monitoring Signals Dry Form A contact closure alarm for Amplifiers & Power Supplies. Fault detected as OPEN contact.
Switch Power ON
Alarm Pin-Out (RJ-48/ 8 PIN) for RMC
Communication Components Inc. Expansion Rack 6 Base Radios, 2 Sectors
Communi cat i on Component s I nc.
Power
Suppl y
1
Power
Suppl y
2
Al arm /
Moni tor
Contr ol
6-Way
Spl i tter
Amp.
1
Amp.
2
Amp.
3
Alarm
Out
DC
In
RF 1
In
RF 2
In
RF 3
In
6-Way
Spl i tter
6-Way
Spl i tter
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PIN # Description
1 Breaker Alarm Closure Pin #1
2 Breaker Alarm Closure Pin #2
3 Rx Amplifier Failure Closure Pin #1
4 Unused
5 Rx Amplifier Power Supply Failure Closure Pin #1
6 Rx Amplifier Failure Closure Pin #2
7 Unused
8 Rx Amplifier Power Supply Failure Closure Pin #2
Mechanical Specification for RMC
Dimensions
Height 1.75 (1U)
Width Standard 19 Rack Mount
Depth 18
Connections (rear access)
RF Input (1 per branch) SMA-Type Female
RF Output (6 per branch) BNC-Type Female
VDC Output Mate-N-Lock II Connector
Breaker Panel Alarm Input Mate-N-Lock II Connector
Alarm Output RJ -48/ 8 Pin Connector
RMC Block Diagram: