inverto Unicable II Multiswitch Cascadable Switch Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- inverto
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Cascadable Switch
Instruction Manual
Unicable II Multiswitch Cascadable Switch
Cascadable switch with Terrestrial input and 4 Sky SCR/SatCR/Legacy +
equalized Terrestrial outputs
ISKY-UST111-CUO4O-16P
Item: 6097
Thank you for purchasing Inverto’s advanced Unicable II® multi-switch and we
are certain it will meet your expectations. Before installing and operating
the product, please read the following instructions and recommendations. We
suggest that you keep this manual for future use.
Warranty
This Unicable II® multi switch is designed for the distribution of satellite
and terrestrial television and radio signals in home installations. The
warranty does not apply for products used for other purposes than those
specified herein. The user/installer shall be responsible for any damage
incurred as a result of not using the product according to the instructions in
this manual.
Installation location
The product shall be installed on a wall or other hard inflammable surface.
The product shall be in no case held only with the connected cables.
Place the product in a dry environment where it is not exposed to rain or
running water.
Do not install the product close to heat sources or in places exposed to
direct sunlight.
Product installation
To distribute the best signal quality across your installation we recommend
connecting the product inputs and outputs using high-quality coaxial cables
and F-connectors designed for satellite TV distribution. Use a highly shielded
coaxial cable with minimum shielding of 90dB. If you use wall sockets to loop
through the STB outputs, make sure the wall sockets were designed for
satellite TV distribution allowing bidirectional signal propagation.
The satellite input ports can be connected directly to a Quattro/Wideband LNB
(pay attention to the port designations and the correct position of the LNB
type switch SW1) or cascade to another Multiswitch unit.
The DC-input port of the Multiswitch unit powers the satellite trunk lines to
power the connected LNB. It also powers the unit’s built-in Terrestrial
amplifier as well as the Terrestrial amplifier of cascaded units. The Trunk
power LED will turn green when the Trunk lines are powered.
The output ports are powered by the connected STBs to enable super low power
consumption of the unit and allow the power of the maximum number of cascaded
switches through a single power supply unit.
If a connected STB is not able to power the port, a power inserter can be
utilized*.
- Power Inserter and AC/DC power adapters are not included and can be purchased separately.
Notes:
For optimal performances, satellite loop-through outputs that are not used shall be terminated with 75ohm DC-block terminating resistors. The Terrestrial loop-through output port shall be terminated with a 75ohm terminating resistor. It is also recommended to terminate unused STB output ports with 75ohm terminating resistors.
Product Configuration
Each of the four STB output ports is compatible with either Sky Q, Sky+ HD, or
Sky + STB models and can detect automatically what type of STB is connected to
each port. Each port supports 16 User Bands. The list of the User Bands’
parameters appears on the next page.
The Multiswitch unit has a Port Status LED next to each of the four STB ports.
The status LED identifies the mode of the port:
- solid green = Legacy mode (e.g. Sky+ STB).
- blinking green = dSCR or SatCR mode (e.g. Sky Q or Sky+ HD STBs).
- off = no voltage detected on the port (only terrestrial signal available on the port)
All four STB output ports combine the Terrestrial input signal.
The following diagram describes a typical single household installation of the
product:
The following diagram illustrates a typical MDU/building installation with two
Wideband LNBs receiving two satellites:
* If Sky service
is required to be distributed, it should be connected over the SAT A position
MSW = Multiswitch
Connect the cables from the Quattro/Wideband LNB to the input connectors (pay
attention to the identification of the connectors and the correct position of
the LNB type switch) and Connect the Terrestrial antenna to the Terrestrial
input port:
The number and frequency of the 16 User Bands available over each STB output port are the following:
| User Bands – Sky UK | User Bands – EN50494/EN50607 |
|---|---|
| 3: 1680MHz | 19: 1530MHz |
EN50607
9: 1280MHz| 20: 1580MHz| 2: 1420MHz| 10: 1485MHz
11: 1380MHz| 21: 1630MHz| 3: 1680MHz| 11: 1550MHz
14: 1480MHz| 22: 1730MHz| 4: 2040MHz| 12: 1615MHz
15: 980MHz| 23: 1780MHz| 5: 985MHz| EN50607| 13: 1745MHz
16: 1030MHz| 24: 1830MHz| 6: 1050MHz| 14: 1810MHz
17: 1080MHz| 25: 1880MHz| 7: 1115MHz| 15: 1875MHz
18: 1130MHz| 26: 1930MHz| 8: 1275MHz| 16: 1940MHz
Technical parameters
Inputs| 4 x Satellite IF inputs:
– From 1x Quattro LNB
– From 2x Wideband LNBs
1 x DTT/DAB/FM input from Terrestrial antenna
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Outputs| 4 x loop-through satellite IF outputs 1 x loop-through terrestrial
output
4 x Sky dSCR (16UBs) / SatCR / Legacy auto-detect ports with combined
Terrestrial signal
Frequency range| Satellite:
– Quattro LNB: 950-2150MHz
– Wideband LNB: 290-2350MHz Terrestrial: 40 – 790MHz
Loop-through loss| Satellite: 4dB max. (loss) Terrestrial: 0 +/-2dB
Gain (without AGC)| Satellite (Trunk to Tap, outside of AGC): 25dB min.
Terrestrial (TERR in to Tap): 3 +/-2dB
Input power level| Satellite AGC: -50dBm to -5dBm Terrestrial: 100dBuV max.
Output power level| Satellite (AGC output): -25dBm (83dBuV)
Isolation| Trunk satellite/satellite (input): >30dB
Trunk satellite/terrestrial (input): >30dB
Trunk satellite (input) / Tap (output): >26dB
Control protocol| Sky dSCR (Sky Q), SatCR (Sky+ HD), Legacy 13/18V + 0/22kHz
(Sky+), DiSEqC1.x/DiSEqC2.0, EN50494, EN50607
Power consumption| Output port: 300mA (12 UBS) / 365mA (32UBs) max. @11-20V
DC, (supplied by the connected STB)
DC in port (no LNB load): 100mA max. @18V DC
Power supply to LNB| 500mA max., 18VDC
Dimensions (W x H x D mm)| W=110 H=151 D=26
Temperature range| -20°C ~ +50°C
Ingress Protection| IP54
Optional accessories (not supplied, sold separately):
MDU AC/DC power adapter (UK plug)
Model no.: IDLU-ADPT04-19342-UPM
Item no.: 5581
Input voltage: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Output power: 19VDC, 3.42A
Short circuit protection: Yes
Unit AC/DC power adapter (UK plug)
Model no.: IDLU-ADPT01-19WOO-UPM
Item no.: 5638
Input voltage:100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Output power: 19VDC, 940mA
Short circuit protection: Yes
Power Inserter 5-2400MHz, 1000mA max
Model no.: IDLU-PINS03-OOOOO-OBT
Item no.: 5958
Safety
- Never open a powered product. This may result in electrical hazards.
- Never work on the product, TV set, or other powered devices during or before a storm. A lightning strike into the antenna may cause dangerous overvoltage over the product’s metallic/conductive parts.
- Make sure the local electricity network corresponds to the operating voltage of the AC/DC adaptor. If the product gets into contact with liquid it must be disconnected from the main power.
- It is recommended to disconnect the product from the main power if it is not used for long periods of time.
- When disconnecting the product don’t pull the cable but the plug to prevent damage to the cable (wobbly plugs and outlets result in fire risk).
- The product shall be serviced by qualified experts only.
Troubleshooting
Make sure the satellite antenna and LNB are properly fixed, connected, and adjusted and that the satellite receivers are installed, connected, and switched on according to available instructions. Ensure there is no short circuit on the product inputs. This will prevent power to the LNB. If this is the case, disconnect the product from the main power, and then find and remove the short circuit on the product inputs. Then re-connect the multi-switch to the main power. Frequent defects are in connector joints i.e. if the central conductor is too short and fails to make contact in the connector. Also, the shielding braid should make proper contact with the connector coat. Sometimes a reset to the multi-switch microprocessor is sufficient to remove a fault: simply disconnect the multi-switch from the main power for 30 seconds and then reconnect again. If you are unable to remove the fault yourself, please contact your distributor.
Disposal
Following relevant EU directives, this device shall not be disposed of
together with municipal waste. Use local waste collection and recycling
systems to dispose of wore out products.
Compliance
FTA Communication Technologies S.á r.l declares that the Multiswitch product
is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU (RED). The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity is available at:
www.inverto.tv/support_dc
*DiSEqC™ is a registered trademark of Eutelsat
For purpose of brevity, some product descriptions in this sheet remain at the
platform level and may not be referred to as detailed datasheets of the
products. Inverto Digital Labs reserves the right to amend, omit or add
products, product lines, and/or features without notice. As product
specifications may change without notice, always contact Inverto to obtain the
latest product specification sheets.
For further details contact: sales@inverto.tv
FTA Communication Technologies S.a r.l
Tel. +352 264 367 1
Fax. +352 264 313 68
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