DBS / ATSC AMPLIFIERS

LAL204A

DBS signals need amplification to a constant level over

a wide signal level input range.

SOLUTION
Model LAL204A provides (4) automatic gain controlled
outputs of -20 dBm @ 2150 MHz with 32 equal input
transponders. The LED indicators Blink RED @ inputs
below -48 dBm. LED indicators turn Green with inputs
between -22 dBm to -48 dBm. LED indicators turn RED
with inputs greater than -22 dBm.

RELATED CONSIDERATIONS
Amplifiers may be coax line powered from either their
RF input or RF output connectors.

LAL204A-T

Input (4) includes wide forward bandwidth and passive

sub-band return for use with CATV signals.

Indoor / Outdoor 54 to 2150 MHz DBS line powered

amplifiers with automatic gain and optional
external powering.

DESCRIPTION

F E AT U R E S

-45 dBm
IN 1

ATSC / Ka/Ku bandwidth ......................... 54 to 2150 MHz

FLOOR
10

DC to DC Power Supply ......................10 to 29 VDC Input

IN 2

IN 3

IN 4

DC

LAL204A

PS
12
1000

OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4

-22 dBm

HRvT120

DC & 22 kHz/DiSeQc passing ...................... low insertion

-42 dBm

Indoor / Outdoor case ........................ die cast aluminum

-24 dBm

LED Signal Input Metering ...................Red & Green LEDs

HRvT116

-40 dBm

A P P L I C AT I O N N O T E S
Model LAL204A amplifiers have 20 dB automatic gain
input windows to provide a clean fixed output. Model
HRT120, HRT116, HRT112, HRT109
and HRT106 directional couplers tap a
portion of the signal to feed distribution
nodes. The trunk level is indicated on the
left and the tap level output is indicated on the right.
Vertical versions of the taps HRvT106,
H R vT10 9 H R vT112 , H R vT116 a n d
HRvT120 are also available.

-28 dBm

HRvT112
-40 dBm

8
-33 dBm

HRvT109

-42 dBm
-38 dBm

HRvT106
-44 dBm

6
-45 dBm

FLOOR
5

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

IN 4

DC

LAL204A

PS
12
1000

OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4

-22 dBm

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LAL204A (4) INPUT AMPLIFIER

S I T U AT I O N

DBS AUTOGAIN AMPS

-30 dBm

Model LAL204A amplifiers provide a solid starting

point for distributing the SL5 polarities to multiple
IDF closets. Model HRvT1xx single port taps have
coupling values of 20 dB, 16 dB, 12 dB, 9 dB and 6 dB
to couple the desired signal level to SWM switches.

150 feet
RG6
-45 dBm

S EQ 4 0 9 v
-47 dBm
IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

IN 4

DC

LAL204A
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4

-22 dBm
DC

FLOOR
4

4SATPL

-23 dBm

PS24
2000A

HRvT120

Legacy 1

S W M 8SWM1 PWR

Legacy 2

SWM2

Legacy 3

OFF-AIR

99/101
18V

103/110/119
13V
22k

18V
22k

13V

Flex
Port1

Flex
Port2

-41 dBm
Legacy 1

-27 dBm

HRvT116

S W M 8SWM1 PWR
SWM2

Legacy 2
Legacy 3

-40 dBm

HRvT109

103/110/119

13V

Legacy 1

-31 dBm

OFF-AIR

99/101
18V

18V
22k

13V
22k

SWM2

Legacy 3

-40 dBm

HRvT106
-42 dBm

18V
22k

13V
22k

IN 3

IN 4

Flex
Port1

Flex
Port2

DC

OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4

-22 dBm

S W M 8SWM1 PWR

99/101
13V

DC

PS24
2000A

SWM2

Legacy 2

18V

IN 2

103/110/119

13V

Legacy 3

IN 1

OFF-AIR

99/101

Legacy 1

-36 dBm

Flex
Port2

S W M 8SWM1 PWR

Legacy 2

18V

Flex
Port1

Model LAL204A amplifiers may be used with WB68

switches in a headend. The
99 110 119
WB68 switch does not have
101
103 SL5
automatic gain like the SWM
-30 dBm
switches. Automatic gain in
150 feet
RG6
the LAL204A feeding model
-45 dBm
HRvS8P splitters provides
SEQ409v
a -38 dBm input to the
-47 dBm
switches to support the
LAL204A signal level window of
B-Band converters.

4SATPL

OFF-AIR
103/110/119
18V
22k

13V
22k

Flex
Port1

Flex
Port2

LAL204A (4) INPUT AMPLIFIER

99 110 119
101
103 SL5

ROOF

T T T T

Two Tone .... .....................................................................IM3

@ -7 dBm Output ................................................................... -45 dBc
Pass band Flatness
Any 24 MHz band ............................0.1 dB ................................ 0.2 dB
Input Return Loss .............................14 dB ................................. 11 dB
Output Return Loss ..........................13 dB ................................. 11 dB
Noise Figure (@ 2150 MHz) ..............6 dB ....................................7 dB
Power Specifications
Voltage .............................................................................10 to 29 VDC
Current ..............................400 mA @ 12 V ............... 160 mA @ 29

S4

S8
S7

S3

HRvS8P

Splitter 2 to 2400 MHz

S6

S2

Made in China

S1

S5

S4

S8
S7

S3

HRvS8P
S2

Splitter 2 to 2400 MHz

S5

S1

Made in China

S6

S8

S4

S4
S3

S7
Splitter 2 to 2400 MHz

HRvS8P
S2

S6
S5

S1

Made in China

13

18 13 FLEX FLEX
22k 22k 1
2

18

13

18 13 FLEX FLEX
22k 22k 1
2

B-BAND
B-BAND
B-BAND

Switch
B-BAND
B-BAND
B-BAND
B-BAND

Switch
B-BAND

WB68

B-BAND
B-BAND
B-BAND

WB68
B-BAND
B-BAND
B-BAND
B-BAND
B-BAND

Automatic Gain Output (32 Equal Transponders) .......-20 dBm

Input Window LED GREEN ................... .........-22 to -48 dBm
Low Input (full gain) LED Blinking Red .....................< -48 dBm
High Input LED Solid RED..............................................> -22 dBm

S7

S3

-38 dBm
18

Maximum Input (32 equal transponders) .................. -22 dBm

Splitter 2 to 2400 MHz

HRvS8P
S2

Made in China

S1

Gain (at inputs below AGC)

54 MHz (Input 5) ...........................15 dB ................................. 14 dB
250 MHz ...........................................18 dB ................................. 17 dB
950 MHz ...........................................21 dB ................................. 20 dB
1450 MHz ........................................25 dB ................................. 24 dB
2150 MHz ........................................31 dB ................................. 30 dB

S6

Specifications ..............................Typical ....................... QC Limit

S8

-23 dBm

S5

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Environmental Specifications
Operating Environment: ......................................... Indoor/Outdoor
Ambient Temperature ...............................................-30 C to +70C
Mechanical Specifications ..................................... LAL204a
Dimensions .............................................................. 7.5 x 4.8 x 7/8
(-T with 12V) ..................NO Supply
Weight ...................................2 lb (0.9 kg) ..................1 lb (0.45 kg)
Master Carton QTY ................. (18 units) ........................ (45 units)
Master Carton Size ..........20 x 10 x 10.................. 19 x 15 x 6
Master Carton Weight .....34 lb (15.5 kg) ............... 46 lb. (20.9 kg)

Contact: Sonora Design Associates t 805.644.8913 t www.sonoradesign.com t info@sonoradesign.com