DBS / ATSC AMPLIFIERS

S I T U AT I O N

LAL205a (5) INPUT AMPLIFIER

LAL205a
DBS signals need to be amplified to a constant level and In-Line
Coax Powered
extended to multiple distribution locations.

SOLUTION
Model LAL205a provides automatic gain controlled
outputs of -20 dBm @ 2150 MHz with 32 equal input
transponders within an input window of -25 dBm
to -48 dBm.

RELATED CONSIDERATIONS
DBS signals from -28 to -48 dBm input produce an
output level of -20 dBm as measured on the upper
transponders (2050 MHz). LAL205a-T
DESCRIPTION
Amplifiers may be coax line powered from either their
RF input or RF output connectors. Model LAL205a-T Indoor / Outdoor 54 to 2150 MHz DBS line powered
includes an external power supply. amplifier with automatic gain and optional external
powering.
F E AT U R E S
-45 dBm
• ATSC / Ka/Ku bandwidth ......................... 54 to 2150 MHz FLOOR SAT
1
SAT
2
SAT
3
SAT
4
SAT
5
DC
36
10 
• Automatic Gain ............................... 20 dB input window LAL205a 

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

• DC & 22 kHz/DiSeQc passing ...................... low insertion 1 2 3 4 5 DC

• Indoor / Outdoor case ........................ die cast aluminum -20 dBm -40 dBm
HRvT120
• LED AGC Signal Metering .....................Red & Green LEDs
9
-24 dBm -40 dBm
A P P L I C AT I O N N O T E S HRvT116
Model LAL205a amplifiers may be spaced at (5) floor 8
-28 dBm -40 dBm
increments when used with model HRvT112
HRT124, HRT120, HRT116, HRT112,
7
H R T10 9 a n d H R T10 6 d i r e c t i o n a l -33 dBm -39 dBm
couplers. HRvT106

Vertical versions of the taps HRvT106, -38 dBm

SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT DC
1 2 3 4 5 36
HRvT109 HRvT112, HRvT116, HRvT120 FLOOR


and HRvT124 are also available. 5 LAL205a 

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

1 2 3 4 5 DC

The trunk level is indicated on the left and the tap level -20 dBm -40 dBm
output is indicated on the right. HRvT120
Revised Mar 30 2010

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 DBS AUTO GAIN AMPS

LAL205a (5) INPUT AMPLIFIERS

LAL205a Power Options
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 12 to 20 VDC
-28 dBm MAX -28 dBm MAX -28 dBm MAX -28 dBm MAX -28 dBm MAX AMPLIFIER
VDC DiSEqC OUT VDC DiSEqC OUT VDC DiSEqC OUT VDC DiSEqC OUT VDC DiSEqC OUT POWER

LAL205a
0 DBS/ATSC
A AMPLIFIER
P Model LAL205a-T includes a 12 V, 1 Amp power
Slope Compensated
Automatic Gain 175 to 2400 MHz
supply that may be use to power the amplifier. DC
5V

AUTO
5V

AUTO
5V

AUTO
5V

AUTO
5V

AUTO PS is connected to either the top right “12 to 20 VDC

12
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN
SEQ SEQ SEQ SEQ SEQ

AMPLIFIER POWER” input or lower right connector.

1000 Power passes top to bottom or bottom to top if
OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 5 12 to 20
VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC
additional items need DC power.

Side Car Powering

INPUT 1
-28 dBm MAX
INPUT 2
-28 dBm MAX
INPUT 3
-28 dBm MAX
INPUT 4
-28 dBm MAX
INPUT 5
-28 dBm MAX
12 to 20 VDC
AMPLIFIER
INPUT
-28 dBm MAX
VDC DiSEqC OUT
20 VDC
LNB
VDC
AMP Model LAL205a & LAL20a-T amplifiers may be
PS
VDC DiSEqC OUT VDC DiSEqC OUT VDC DiSEqC OUT VDC DiSEqC OUT VDC DiSEqC OUT POWER
LAL20a
0 DBS AMPLIFIER
L
Slope Compensated
LAL205a
0 DBS/ATSC
A AMPLIFIER
P
Slope Compensated
Automatic Gain 175 to 2400 MHz
Auto Gain 250 to 2400 MHz

AGC port 12 used together to function as a LAL206a-T, (6) input

5V

1000
Un-terminated
AUTO shifts input
GAIN

amplifier. Power from the LAL20a-T loops to power

window for
5V 5V 5V 5V 5V
- 15 dBm
output
AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO
GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN AGC
OUTPUT VDC
SEQ SEQ SEQ SEQ SEQ +20 dBm OUT with
VDC DiSEqC INPUT TERMINATOR AMP

the LAL205a.
OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT 5 12 to 20
VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC DiSEqC INPUT VDC

(6) Polarity Amplifier

LAL206a-T
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Model LAL205a amplifiers may be used between
the SL5 LNB and model 5SATPL polarity locker.
Specifications ..............................Typical ....................... QC Limit
Gain (at inputs below AGC) 99 110 119 world
DIRECT
175 MHz ............................................... 23 dB .....................................21 dB 101
103 SL5
101
95
950 MHz ............................................... 26 dB .....................................22 dB
1450 MHz ............................................. 28 dB .....................................26 dB
2150 MHz ............................................. 31 dB .....................................29 dB
The voltages generated
Maximum Input (32 equal transponders) .......................... -25 dBm
by the polarity locker pass
Automatic Gain Output (32 Equal Transponders) ................-20 dBm SAT
1
SAT
2
SAT
3
SAT
4
SAT
5
DC

Input Window............................................ ............ -25 to -48 dBm through the LAL205a to

(see spectrum plots for DIRECTV Ka / Ku signals) LAL205a power the amplifi er and
Maximum Output Power (AGC limits output level)
OUT
1
OUT
2
OUT
3
OUT
4
OUT
5 DC
LNB’s and to polarity lock
IM2 2 tones @ 8 dBm out .................-40 dBc ........................-38 dBc min the SL5 LNB.
IM3 2 Tones @ 8 dbm out ................-58 dBc ........................-56 dBc min 20v 14v 20v 14v 20 24
22k 22k PS
Pass band Flatness 24

Any 24 MHz band ................................. 0.1 dB ....................................0.2 dB 5SATPL 2000

Input Return Loss .................................. 14 dB .....................................11 dB 101º

EVEN 101º
ODD
110/119º
EVEN 119º
ODD
FLEX

Output Return Loss ............................... 13 dB .....................................11 dB

Noise Figure.................................................6 dB .......................................7 dB Mechanical Specifications ..................................... LAL205a
Power Specifications Dimensions .............................................................. 7.5” x 4.8” x 7/8”
Voltage .......................................................................................... 12 to 20 VDC (-T with 12V) ..................NO Supply
Current ................................................................................110 mA / channel Weight ...................................2 lb (0.9 kg) ..................1 lb (0.45 kg)
Environmental Specifications Master Carton QTY ................. (18 units) ........................ (45 units)
Operating Environment: ...................................................Indoor/Outdoor Master Carton Size ..........20” x 10” x 10”.................. 19” x 15” x 6”
Ambient Temperature ....................................................... -30º C to +70º C Master Carton Weight .....34 lb (15.5 kg) ............... 46 lb. (20.9 kg)
Revised Mar 30 2010

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