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PLM860SAW

Specifications

5

Rev. 06/03

Ph: 800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

860MHz Single-Channel PLL Saw-Filtered A/V Modulator

POWER

CH-

TEST

POINT

-30dB

RF OUTPUT

LEVEL

AUDIO

MODULATION

AURAL

LEVEL

VIDEO

MODULATION

860MHz Channelized-Agile PLL SAW-Filtered A/V Modulator

PLM860SAW

VIDEO

 

IN

AUDIO

 

IN

RF

 

OUT

120VAC

60Hz

 

10W

600W

 

MAX

 

Front View

Rear View

Channels:

113 Channels
(CATV 23-135)

Frequency Range:

216 - 860 MHz 

Output Impedance:

75 ohms

RF Output Level:  

45 to 55 dBmV typical, 
adjustable from front panel

Frequency Accuracy/Stability:

±10 kHz, ±5 kHz in 
aeronautical band.
Conforms to FCC Docket 21006

Spurious Output:

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

Audio/Video Ratio:

Adjustable -7 to -18 dB 

Audio Input Level:

0.5 V p-p for 25 kHz 

peak deviation

Preemphasis:

75 microseconds

Flatness:

1.5 dB maximum 
50 Hz to 15 kHz

PLM860SAW –

Channel

Specify CATV or UHF

RF

Audio

Video

General

Ordering Information

Video Input Level:

1.0 V p-p minimum for 
87.5% modulation

Input Type:

Composite video negative sync

Visual: 

C/N>62 dB @ 4 MHz BW

Frequency Response:

±1.5 dB 30Hz to 4.2 MHz

Differential Gain:

<5%

Differential Phase:

<5°

Hum And Noise:

-60 dB @ 87.5% modulation

Phase Noise:

-100 dBc/Hz

Meets FCC group delay predistortion correction requirement for
color transmission.

Power Input:

108-125 VAC 60 Hz 20 W

Operation Temperature:

-10°C to 50°C

Dimensions:

19˝(L) x 3˝(D) x 1

3

/

4

˝(H)

Weight:

3.9 lbs.

Connectors:

All “F” type

PLM860SAW Manual.qxd  7/31/03  2:28 PM  Page 5

Summary of Contents for PLM860SAW

Page 1: ...nstallation and Operation Manual PLM860SAW 860MHz Channelized Agile PLL Saw Filtered A V Modulator Operation Manual Rev 06 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com PLM860SAW Manual qxd 7 31 03 2 27 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance 9 Ventilation This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video pro...

Page 3: ...ain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the oper ating instruction Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions An improper adjustment may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tech nician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When t...

Page 4: ...ntrol poten tiometers assure years of reliable operation Easy lab retuning enables inventory savings and less down time The PLM860SAW 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 PLM860SAW 860MHz Channelized Agile PLL SAW Filtered A V Modulator 113 Channel Range 216 860 MHz C...

Page 5: ...B below video carrier with A V ratio 15 dB Audio Video Ratio Adjustable 7 to 18 dB Audio Input Level 0 5 V p p for 25 kHz peak deviation Preemphasis 75 microseconds Flatness 1 5 dB maximum 50 Hz to 15 kHz PLM860SAW Channel Specify CATV or UHF RF Audio Video General Ordering Information Video Input Level 1 0 V p p minimum for 87 5 modulation Input Type Composite video negative sync Visual C N 62 dB...

Page 6: ...vel 5 Aural Level This potentiometer controls the level of the audio RF carrier 6 Video Modulation This control is used to set the video modulation level Front Panel Control VIDEO IN AUDIO IN RF OUT 120VAC 60Hz 10W 600W MAX 1 Video In The baseband video from the satellite receiver or VCR is connected to this F connector 2 Audio In The baseband audio from the satellite receiver or VCR is connected ...

Page 7: ...ecurely 5 Connect a cable from the output of the video source to the video input connector of the PLM860SAW 6 Connect a cable from the output of the audio source to the audio input connector of the PLM860SAW 7 Connect a cable from the output RF connector of the PLM860SAW and the input connector of combining system 8 Connect power cord to receptacle supplying uninterrupted line power LED on front p...

Page 8: ...authorization RMA number for the failed equipment and ask for a loaner unit We will issue an invoice for the List Price of the loaner unit plus shipping costs When you receive the loaner unit pack the failed unit in the loaner unit s box and ship it freight prepaid to Pico Macom for repair When you receive the repaired unit a new RMA number will be provided in the box Carefully pack the loaner uni...

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