Instalații moderne multiswitch – Signal MRP

Signal MRP multiswitches with passive DVB-T/DAB/FM path have been designed for small/medium size SAT
installations built in star topology. One device or a group of such multiswitches feeds the subscriber outlets from
individual outputs of the multiswitch(es). This topology is typical for applications in single-family homes and in
buildings inhabited by several or so families.

Signal MRP multiswitches

Model MRP-504 MRP-508 MRP-912 MRP-908

Code R68504 R68508 R68512 R68908

Inputs/Outputs 5/4 5/8 5/12 9/8

12 VDC
ON/OFF Yes Yes Yes Yes
switch
The MRP series has passive terrestrial path. If the terrestrial signals in the location of the terrestrial antenna(s) are
not strong enough, it will be necessary to use an antenna preamplifier, or even a high gain outdoor amplifier such
as MA080L R82022.

Examples of terrestrial antenna pre/amplifiers

LNA preamplifiers

Model LNA-101 LNA-169 LNA-177 LNA-188

Code B4007 B4008 B4009 B4010

Gain
15 24 30 32
[dB]
APL amplifiers
Model APL-104 APL-108

Code B4043 B4053

Gain [dB] 20...23 25...28

A multi-input high-gain amplifier

View of the TERRA MA080L R82022 amplifier (FM+VHFIII+UHF)

Masthead antenna amplifier Terra MA080L R82022 has FM (88-108 MHz), VHFIII (174-230 MHz), and UHF (470-
790 MHz) inputs. Each path has a separate gain adjustment, the UHF path has built-in LTE 800 filter.
The diagram below shows an antenna system composed of A2670, A0710, and A0221 antennas. The masthead
antenna amplifier Terra MA080L R82022 has FM (88-108 MHz), VHFIII (174-230 MHz), and UHF (470-790 MHz)
inputs. Each path has a separate gain adjustment, the UHF path has built-in LTE 800 filter. The Signal MRP-
504 R68504 multiswitch distributes the satellite signals from the A98257 QUATRO LNB, and the amplified
terrestrial DVB-T and FM/DAB signals, to four subscriber terminal outlets Signal R694100.

A small installation providing DVB-S/S2, DVB-T, and FM/DAB signals to 4 outlets

The configuration with the MA080L R82022 amplifier allows for adjustment of the gain in a wide range for each
band: 20 dB for FM and VHF, 30 dB for UHF.
Other band/broadband amplifiers for use in the terrestrial path
Broadband amplifiers in terrestrial paths of multiswitch systems amplify the signals received by antennas to ensure
proper levels in all outlets. It includes the compensation of losses on passive network elements (cabling, splitters,
outlets). The amplifiers have one broadband input or several band inputs with individual gain adjustment and a
broadband output. They usually ensure compensation of the attenuation of the cabling, changing with frequency,
and are equipped with power supplies. The amplifiers are characterized by high maximum output levels of over 100
dBμV.

Indoor antenna amplifier AWS-1033 (FM/BIII/2*UHF/33dB) B11583

The suitable model should be chosen depending on the local needs (required bands or frequency range, gain,
output level).

Name AWS-141SE AI-200 AWS-1141 AWS-1033

Code B11687 R90450 B11683 B11583

47-230 87-110, 174-

Band(s) [MHz] 87-790 47-862
470-862 230 471-862

Max. output level

106 105 106 109
[dBμV]

14 (VHF), 24
Gain [dB] 20...23 20...21 30...34
(UHF)

Power
12/65 - 12/250 12/160
[VDC]/[mA]

Input(s)/Output(s) 1/1 1/2 1/1 4/1+1(test)

LTE filter YES NO NO NO

 Another example of small multiswitch installation

Video from security cameras in antenna installation

To convert an audio/video signal from a source like a PC, video player, or surveillance camera into RF signal
distributable in the antenna system, it is necessary to employ an RF modulator. Digital TV modulators are equipped
with one or more HDMI input(s) and RF output that injects the signal to the installation in the form of a TV channel
that can be received by any television connected to the antenna system.
HDMI to DVB-T encoder/modulator R86111 encodes and modulates Full HD (1920x1080-60p) signal provided to
its HDMI input to RF signal in accordance with DVB-T standard (COFDM). This way, the device can distribute the
surveillance video from the output of a DVR/NVR to multiple televisions, via typical coaxial cabling used in antenna
systems, which also can make a good alternative for applications distributing the video with the use of HDMI splitters
and cables.

View of the HDMI to DVB-T R86111 encoder/modulator (RF OUT side).

The DIP switches allow the user to select a TV channel.