Global Invacom FibreIRS® SwitchBlade Base8 Unit

The SwitchBlade has a unique design that allows up to four satellites to be added to your system as and when required. SwitchBlades can be used in-conjunction with both the Outdoor Unit ODU32 or Optical Low Noise Block (LNB) & incorporates Frequency Morphing Technology for worldwide use.

The compact space saving design has all connections on one side and all connected units are powered by a single Power Supply Unit (PSU). The SwitchBlades allow up to 32,768 potential user points within a 10km radius.

Features

• FibreIRS optical input
• Choice of 1, 2, 3 or 4 satellites + TV/radio
• Space saving design—all connections on one side
• 32,768 potential user points within a 10km radius
• Frequency Morphing Technology (FMT) for Worldwide use
• All units powered by a single PSU
• Small form factor

Technical Specifications

SATELLITE (ELECTRICAL)

• RF frequency range (MHz): Min 950, Max 2150
• Output impedance: 75Ω
• Return loss: Min 10dB
• Gain variation across band: Max 3dB *
• Nominal output level (Quad): 79dBµV, For 30 transponders
• Noise figure @ max gain: Max 5dB
• Terrestrial rejection: Min 30dB

* additional variation can occur due to satellite transmitted signal levels.

DTT, DAB & FM (ELECTRICAL)

• RF frequency range: DTT - 470-790MHz, DAB - 174-240MHz, FM - 88-108MHz
• Nominal impedance: 75Ω
• Return loss: Min 10dB
• Nominal DTT output: 69dBµV,For 6 multiplexes
• Gain variation across band: Max 5dB
• Noise figure @ max gain: Max 5dB
• 950-2150MHz rejection: Min 35dB

FM.DAB, DTT & SATELLITE (OPTICAL)

• Optical wavelength: 1100nm to 1650nm
• Optical input power: Min -14dBm, Max -3dBm, Subject to optical budget limitation of system deployed

DC SPECIFICATION

• Input voltage range: 11V to 20V
• Current consumption 16 way: 1.2A Max Based on a 4 satellite configuration
• Current from receiver: <35mA, Per port
• DiSEqC: 1.0

DIMENSIONS (W x H x D)

• 1 satellite (Base only): 227mm x 138mm x 67.5mm
• 2 satellite (Base + SatPlus): 227mm x 220mm x 67.5mm
• 3 satellite (Base + 2 x SatPlus): 227mm x 303mm x 67.5mm
• 4 satellite (Base + 3 x SatPlus): 227mm x 385mm x 67.5mm
• Weight: TBD

CONNECTORS

• Input: FC/PC
• Output: F type (female)
• Power supply: 2.1mm Jack

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION

• Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C
• Storage temperature: -40°C to +70°C

SOFTWARE (GUI) FOR FREQUENCY MORPHING

• Supported operating systems: WinXP, Win7, Linux, Mac OS
• Interface: UART