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PCM55SAW

355 Parkside Drive  San Fernando, CA  91340

Ph: 818-

5

Rev. 09/02

Specifications

Ph:800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

550MHz  Single-Channel PLL SAW-filtered A/V Modulator

550 MHz PLL Saw-Filtered Audio/Video Modulator

PCM55SAW

OUTPUT LEVEL

AUDIO LEVEL

AURAL CARRIER

VIDEO LEVEL

CHANNEL

OUTPUT TEST

-30 dB

POWER

VIDEO IN

120VAC

60Hz 10W

600W  MAX

AUDIO IN

RF OUT

Front View

Rear View

Channels:

90 Channels 
(CATV T7-T13, 2-78, 95-99)

Frequency Range:

5.75-550 MHz

Output Level:

55 dBV min., 58 dBmV typ.

adjustable from front panel

Output Impedence:

75 Ohms

Output Return Loss:

-15 dB

Audio/Video Ratio:

Adjustable -7 to -22 dB 
below video carrier

Frequency Stability:

10 (±5 kHz in aeronautical 

band)

Spurious Output:

60 dB below video carrier 
with A/V ratio @ -15 dB

C/N (In-Band):

>60 dB

C/N (Out-of Band):

>65 dB

Rejection:

Fv - 1.5 MHz

>-60 dB

Fv - 4.5 MHz

>-63 dB

Fa + 1.5 MHz

>-63 dB

Fa + 4.5 MHz

>-63 dB

Input Level:

1.0 V p-p for 87.5% mod.

Input Type:

Clamped video neg. sync

Frequency Response:

±1.5 dB, 0 Hz to 4.2 MHz

Differential Gain:

<5% (10 to 90 % APL)

Differential Phase:

<5% (10 to 90 % APL)

Hum and Noise:

-60 dB @ 87.5% modulation

Video Signal to Noise:

-60 dB minimum (weighted)

Input Level Range:

0.5 V p-p to 1.5 V p-p

Power Input:

120 VAC @ 60 Hz

Operating Temperature:

-10°C to 50°C

Dimensions:

19˝(L) x 12˝(D) x 1

3

/

4

˝(H)

Weight:

9 lbs.

Connectors:

“F” Type

Frequency Response:

±0.4 dB @ 50 Hz to 15 kHz

Harmonic Distortion:

0.5% @ 50 Hz to 15 kHz

Pre-Emphasis:

75 microseconds

Signal to Noise Ratio:

60 dB

RF

Video

Audio

General

PCM55SAW -

Channel

Ordering Information

Summary of Contents for PCM55SAW

Page 1: ...PCM55SAW 355 Parkside Owner Manual Rev 09 02 550MHz Single Channel PLL SAW filtered A V Modulator Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...t the equipment for shipping damage Should any damage be discovered immediately file a claim with the carrier Important Safety Instructions To ensure proper installation and operation take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation If you have any questions or comments about the PCM55SAW modulator please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center...

Page 3: ...ll be used to track your product Be prepared to provide 1 The model number and channel number of the product 2 The date of purchase 3 A specific identification of the problem Deliver the products to Pico Macom Inc or ship the products in the original packing material at the address at the bot tom of the page Include satisfactory evidence of the date of purchase Products without the RA number clear...

Page 4: ...Conductor to Mono Positivo Shield to Mono Negativo From Satellite Antenna 950 1750MHz PR4200IRD SATELLITE RECEIVER PCM55SAW MODULATOR RT OUT to TV or Distribution System V Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 36dBmV 60dBmV SP600 XBS V A 52dBmV 52dBmV 52dBmV 10dBmV 14dBmV 10dBmV 6dB PAD RF IN RF IN PHC 12G 16dB CA 30RK550 ATTENUATOR PAD PCM55SAW SP600 V A 52dBmV 52dBmV 52dBmV 10dBmV 14dBmV 10dBmV Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 PAD 58dB...

Page 5: ...cing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid ha...

Page 6: ...and carrier to noise performance is achieved through band pass filtering at the output amplifi er The modulator is shipped with all internal adjustments preset FCC Docket 21006 offsets are standard Pico Macom backs up this product with its industry leading 5 year limited warranty PCM55SAW 550MHz Single Channel PLL SAW filtered A V Modulator 90 Channel Range 5 75 550 MHz CATV T7 T13 2 78 95 99 Full...

Page 7: ...ability 10 5 kHz in aeronautical band Spurious Output 60 dB below video carrier with A V ratio 15 dB C N In Band 60 dB C N Out of Band 65 dB Rejection Fv 1 5 MHz 60 dB Fv 4 5 MHz 63 dB Fa 1 5 MHz 63 dB Fa 4 5 MHz 63 dB Input Level 1 0 V p p for 87 5 mod Input Type Clamped video neg sync Frequency Response 1 5 dB 0 Hz to 4 2 MHz Differential Gain 5 10 to 90 APL Differential Phase 5 10 to 90 APL Hum...

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