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LA142R DUAL LINE AMPLIFIER

The output of an LNB or DBS switch is split to multiple
rooms or apartments and the receiver signal levels are
Line
low at distant locations. Powered

SOLUTION LA142R
Model LA142R boosts cable and DBS signal levels
offsetting the loss of 150 feet of RG-6 while passing
data modem and receiver control signals from the
receiver to the switch.
Powers
AMP

RELATED CONSIDERATIONS
This product is a universal coaxial amplifier. The
amplif ier work s with OTA, CAT V, DBS & SWM.
Includes passive 2 to 42 MHz sub-band return. LA142R-T
DESCRIPTION
Models LA141R, LA144R & LA146R are also
available to amplify (1), (4) and (6) drops respectively. DBS,OTA,CATV, 54 to 3000 MHz line powered dual
amplifier with forward gain and passive sub-band
2 to 42 MHz return.

F E AT U R E S 99 110 119 worldDIRECT

101 101
103 SL5 95
• Wide bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 to 3000 MHz forward
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 kHz to 42 MHz return

HRvS2P HRvS2P HRvS2P HRvS2P

BS

250
PS
12
FLEX 2 DC
PS24
2000A BS
• High Output Ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 dBm SD PI-6S
LA142R
OUT2
BS
IN 2

FLEX 1 FLEX 2 DC

BS
• DC Passing RF Out to RF IN . . . . . .DiSEqC &2.3 MHz pass
DC

DC

FLEX 1 FLEX 2 DC
BS
OUT1
IN 1

LA146R BS
• High Efficiency Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . low current use FLEX 1 FLEX 2 DC

BS

BS
• Multiple power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . line or external DC BS

A P P L I C AT I O N N O T E S BS
BS
BS
A garden style apartment building may be served with BS
SB5-A128
a single set of DIRECTV dishes. -40 dBm (MIN)
BS
BS
BS
(4) & (8) TUNER 100% PENETRATION
Model SB5-A128 contains SWM16 switches to serve up
APT 1 APT 2 APT 3 APT 4
to 16 apartments with (8) tuners per apartment. Some MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4
SWM outputs are split with model HRvS2P splitters to
APT 5 APT 6 APT 7 APT 8
provide up to (4) tuners per apartment.
MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4

APT 9 APT 10 APT 11 APT 12

The maximum recommended IDF to apartment
MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4
distance is 150 feet of RG-6 without a LA142R line
extender. Model LA142R extends SWM drop distances APT 13 APT 14 APT 15 APT 16
MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4 MSPLIT4
while passing the 2 MHz control signals.
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LA142R DUAL LINE AMPLIFIER

Model SD SWME2 expands the (6) inputs to a
DIRECTV®
SWM16 switch to serve (2) SWM16 switches.

SWM2 DCPWR SWM1PWR

16 Channel SWM
Legacy 1 Legacy 2 Legacy 3 Legacy 4 Flex1Out Flex2Out

Model LA142R-T extends both outputs of a SWM16

DC+RF DC+RF SWM DCV SWM
switch. Model LA142R-T includes model PS12250
HRFPIB

for external powering.

2-2300 MHz
DC

LA142R PS
12
PS24 OUT DCV OUT
250
18V 13V
Sat 99º / 101º
18V/22kHz 13V/22kHz
Sat 103º/110º/119º
Flex
Port1
Flex
Port2
2000A Models HRFPIB & PS242000A power the (2)
SWM16 switches. Model HRvS2P splitters split the

HRvS2P HRvS2P HRvS2P HRvS2P

BS (2) SWM16 switches to (8) apartments with each
BS apartment capable of authorizing (4) tuners.
BS

BS Model BSFRO bandstop filters isolate the MoCA

signals from one apartment from the other
Legacy 6

BS
Legacy 5

BS
apartments.
Legacy 4

BS
Legacy 3

SWM 2

Connecting model PS242000A to the VDC port

Legacy 2

BS
DC Power SWM1/PWR

DIRECTV®
16 Channel SWM of the LA142R powers the amplifier and the DC
Legacy 1

UP SIDE DOWN
loop can power the SWM16. The wide DC window
of the LA142R allows a PI-29 to be used to power
the amplifier and SWM16

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
DIRECTV®
Specifications ......................... Typical ................... QC Limit
SWM2 DCPWR SWM1PWR

16 Channel SWM
Legacy 1 Legacy 2 Legacy 3 Legacy 4 Flex1Out Flex2Out

LA142R
SWM

OUT
Gain
DCV

DCV
2 to 42 MHz .................................. -1 dB ................................-4 dB
SWM

OUT

54 to 860 MHz .............................. 9 dB ................................ 8 dB

1450 MHz ........................................12 dB .............................. 11 dB SPLT-4
2150 MHz ........................................14 dB ...............................13 dB
PS24
3000 MHz ........................................14 dB ...............................13 dB 2000A
18V 13V 18V/22kHz 13V/22kHz Flex Flex
SPLT-4
Maximum Output (32 equal transponders) ................0 dBm Sat 99º / 101º Sat 103º/110º/119º Port1 Port2

Maximum Output Power

IM2 & IM3 2 tones @ 6 dBm .......-47 dBc .................. -45 dBc min
Pass band Flatness
Any 24 MHz band ............................0.1 dB ............................. 0.2 dB Mechanical Specifications
Input Return Loss ...........................12 dB ................................ 9 dB Dimensions ................................................................4” x 3.5” x 1.4”
LA142R -T with 12 V
Output Return Loss...........................13 dB .............................. 10 dB
Box Dimensions ............5.5” x 4.6” x 1.3”........5.25” x 4.6” x 3.7”
Noise Figure...........................................6 dB ................................ 7 dB
Weight ...............................0.8 lb. (0.37 kg) ............1.3 lb. (0.6 kg)
Power Specifications Master Carton QTY ....................(40 units) .................... (24 units) .
Voltage ...............................................................................12 to 36 VDC Master Carton Size .............. 12” x 19.” x 8” ........... 12” x 19” x 11”
Power Consumption .............................................................1.5 watts Master Carton Weight .......33 lb. (14.8 kg)............ 30 lb. (13.5 kg)
12 V ............................................................................................ 111 mA Environmental Specifications
29 V ...............................................................................................53 mA Operating Environment: ................. Indoor/Outdoor (Lock box)
Model LA142R-T transformer .................................... 12 V 250 mA Ambient Temperature .............................................-30º C to +60ºC

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 LA142R-T DUAL SWM EXTENDER 3
SWiM Dual Output amplifier with integrated
sub-band diplexer
• Provides 14 dB of gain which offsets an additional
150 ft of RG-6 or 250 feet of RG-11 cable runs
• Passes 2 to 42 MHz signals for SWM & data modem
communication

Parameter UNIT LA142R-T

System Impedance Ohm 75
LA142R Operating Frequency Range MHz 54 - 2150
MHz 2 - 42 MHz (return path)
kHz 22 (return path)
Flatness in operating frequency dB ± 0.5 dB over 36 MHz
22 kHz Impedance to Ground ohm >800
Gain / Loss
2 - 42 MHz dB -2 maximum
54 MHz dB 5
DIRECTV® 250 MHz dB 9
SWM2 DCPWR SWM1PWR

16 Channel SWM
Legacy 1 Legacy 2 Legacy 3 Legacy 4 Flex1Out Flex2Out

2150 MHz dB 13
3000 MHz dB 13 minimum
Slope: Frequency MHz 250 to 2150
DC+RF DC+RF SWM DCV SWM
HRFPIB
2-2300 MHz
DC Linearity dB ± 1 dB inverted from RG-6 slope
LA142R PS Slope dB 4 dB
12
PS24 OUT DCV OUT
250
18V 13V
Sat 99º / 101º
18V/22kHz 13V/22kHz
Sat 103º/110º/119º
Flex
Port1
Flex
Port2
2000A Noise Figure dB 8 max @ 2150 MHz
Distortion (2) Tones dBm +9 dBm composite
HRvS2P HRvS2P HRvS2P HRvS2P

BS Output per Tone dBm +6 dBm

BS IM2 & IM3 dBc < -45
BS Isolation Satellite to Satellite dB > 45 dB
BS
Input Return Loss dB >10
Legacy 6

BS
Output Return Loss dB >10
Legacy 5

BS
Legacy 4

Number of Inputs Each 2

BS
Legacy 3

SWM 2

Number of Outputs Each 2

Legacy 2

BS
DC Power SWM1/PWR

DIRECTV®
16 Channel SWM
Non harmonic spurious emissions dBm -80 max
Legacy 1

UP SIDE DOWN

DC Power Supply model PS12250

DC Input Voltage VDC 10 to 29 from Power Adaptor
Max Power Consumption w 1.5 (max.)
DC Power pass (any Output to Input) mA 1000 (min)
DC block on Output ports does NOT pass DC to output ports
Power Supply LED color Green with external supply
LA142R-T Lightning Surge Protection 32 V p-p, max shunt current 200 A;
8 msec, 1.5 kW max dissipation
Ground Screws Each NEC 2008 250.126 10 gauge
copper
Dimensions L x W x H inch 4.75 x 3.5 x 1.4
Environmental Requirements Indoor / Outdoor (Lock box)
Operating Temperature range ºC -34 to + 60
Storage Temperature ºC -50 to + 85
Humidity Shall survive 95% relative humidity
over operating temperature
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 SONORA DESIGN POWER SUPPLIES 4
PS12250 DC Power Supply
• UL Approved
• Small Footprint
• F-Connector for DC Output
• Overload Protection

Parameter UNIT PS12250

Rated Input Voltage Vac 100 to 240

Operating Input Range Vac 90 to 264
Rated Input Frequency Hz 47 to 63
Rated Input Current A 0.15 max
No Load Input Current mA < 15
Maximum Input Power W 5.01
AC Input Connector Type US PIN
Nominal DC Output Voltage Vdc 12
Rated load current A 0.25 max
Minimum load current A 0.0 A
Ripple & Noise mVp-p 100
DC Output Cable Feet 1
Switching Efficiency % 59
DC Power Connector Type Each (1) F Female
DC Adaptor included Each (1) F71 Male to Male
Short Circuit Protection Yes, Multi fuse
Dimensions L x W x H mm 56 x 35 x 24
Environmental Requirements Indoor use only
Ambient Temperature range ºC 0 to + 45
Humidity Shall survive 90% relative humidity
over operating temperature
Safety Ratings Agencies USA UL60950
Canada CSA C22.2 NO.950
Europe TUV/VDE-EN60950
Japan J60950(H14)/J55001(H14)
Taiwan CNS13438
China GB4943-2001
Britain EN60950-1:2000

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