JOHANSSON 9780 Compact Satellite Convertor User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- johansson
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User Manual
Compact Satellite Convertor
Ref. 9780
SW Version 1.2.1.R
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product. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 03/22
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INTRODUCTION
Product description
The 9780 is the new generation converter for satellite signals to be used in MDUs. The compact plug-and-play module has a straightforward and easy configuration.
- programmable satellite IF convertor
- up to 32 DVB-S/S2 transponders
- 4 satellite inputs (Quattro/Quad/Wideband LNB)
- realtime AGC on all individual transponders
- read-out of input level strength: no need for field strength meter
- 112 dBV transponder output level
The state-of-the-art satellite converter has no equivalent on the market due to its revolutionary technology:
- The most cost-efficient satellite converter solution on the market
- Very easy and fast installation, without the need for a field strength meter
- Extremely sharp filters
- Perfect headend for your fibre installation to equalise and optimise the signals
- Excellent quality of the output signal, the 9780 optimises the incoming satellite signal to assure supreme video quality on the end-users’ TV-screens
- To avoid unauthorized persons changing the settings, the Compact Satellite Converter can be locked with a security code
- Made in Europe, for worldwide application
- 4 Satellite inputs · 0-13-18V
- 0-22kHz
- Product dimensions (H X W X D): 165mm x 217mm x 59mm
Typical installation
The Compact Satellite Converter can be used to provide high-quality television images in a wide range of projects, both in the hospitality as in the residential market. Typical buildings or infrastructures where the Compact Satellite Converter can be used include, but are not limited to:
- Large and small hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, holiday parks · Hospitals, rest homes, prisons, settlements · Large and small multi-dwelling units
Package contents
- 1 Compact Satellite Converter (ref. 9780)
- 1 Power Adapter Cord (180cm)
Hardware installation
FIGURE 1: TOP VIEW OF PRODUCT
Mounting the Compact Satellite Convertor
- Important: Mount the module vertically to a wall in a well-ventilated room and leave a minimum space of 15 cm around the product to guarantee a maximum ventilation of the product
- Connect an earth wire to the grounding clamp
- Connect the power adapter cord to the power supply socket. Check the status LED for the indication of DC power presence
- Connect the SAT inputs to the Compact Satellite Convertor
- Connect a coaxial cable to the output connector for distribution of the signal
- Optionally: connect a network analyser to the test port to control the signal quality
- Configure the Compact Satellite Convertor using the rotary button, see below
- Optionally: insert an SD card in the SD card slot to upload the configurations of a previous module or to copy the configuration to another module
- The power adapter can easily be replaced without disconnecting the product. To do so, open the top left plastic cover by pushing the click at the opposite side of the mains connector
Configuring the Compact Satellite Convertor
NAVIGATING THROUGH THE MENU
Use the Johansson rotary/push button to navigate through the menu. This is
very straightforward and simple. The table below shows how the rotary/push
should be used:
| Push the button 2s to enter the basic configuration.
Push the button to confirm your selections.
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| When rotating the button, you scroll through the different screens.
MENU OVERVIEW
| COPY INPUT 1| INPUT SAT 1 – 4| OUTPUT| ADVANCED| LOAD
SD PRESET| SAVE SD PRESET| EXIT|
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| MODE| DC| LEVEL| LANGUAGE| PRESET X| CREATE PRESET| LOCK|
START SCAN| ADD TRANSPONDER| SLOPE| FW VERSION| | DELETE ALL| NO LOCK
| SERIAL NUMBER|
FORMAT CARD
Push the rotary button for 2 seconds to access the menu
INPUT SETTINGS (AUTOSCAN) STARTING WITH COPY INPUT 1
DISPLAY READOUT | EXPLANATION |
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Copy input: scan and detect the available transponders (up to 32) and put |
them on the output.
Note: this function is only applicable for Input 1.
| MODE: choose your input signal and output signal and tap to confirm (see
table below)
The following COPY INPUT 1 modes are possible:
HI’ | INPUT SIGNAL | OUTPUT SIGNAL |
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OFF | – | – |
Qlo → Qlo | QUATTRO LOW | |
(950 MHz – 1950 MHz) | QUATTRO LOW |
(950 MHz – 1950 MHz)
Qlo → Wlo| QUATTRO LOW
(950 MHz – 1950 MHz)| WIDEBAND LOW
(290 MHz – 1290 MHz)
Wlo → Qlo| WIDEBAND LOW
(290 MHz – 1290 MHz)| QUATTRO LOW
(950 MHz – 1950 MHz)
Wlo → Wlo| WIDEBAND LOW
(290 MHz – 1290 MHz)| WIDEBAND LOW
(290 MHz – 1290 MHz)
Qhi → Qhi| QUATTRO HIGH
(1100 MHz – 2150 MHz)| QUATTRO HIGH
(1100 MHz – 2150 MHz)
Qhi → Whi| QUATTRO HIGH
(1100 MHz – 2150 MHz)| WIDEBAND HIGH
(1290 MHz – 2340 MHz)
Whi → Qhi| WIDEBAND HIGH
(1290 MHz – 2340 MHz)| QUATTRO HIGH
(1100 MHz – 2150 MHz)
Whi → Whi| WIDEBAND HIGH
(1290 MHz – 2340 MHz)| WIDEBAND HIGH
(1290 MHz – 2340 MHz)
W → W| WIDEBAND
(290 MHz – 2340 MHz)| WIDEBAND
(290 MHz – 2340 MHz)*
- NOTE: although this mode scans the full band, only the first 32 transponders will be selected
| Scroll down to START SCAN and tap the rotary button
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| Scanning might take up to 30 seconds When scanning is done, the number of
found transponders will be shown
If you want to change the auto scan results, you can find the selected transponders via COPY INPUT 1 in the INPUT SAT 1 menu. There they can be modified if necessary (see next page).
INPUT SETTINGS (MANUAL) STARTING WITH INPUT SAT 1
DISPLAY READOUT | EXPLANATION |
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Tap INPUT SAT 1 to enter the menu to configure input 1 manually.Rotate the |
button to go down in the menu.
| DC: Decide whether the input should provide power to an LNB or external
amplifier. Choose between OFF, 13V, 13V+TONE, 18V or 18V+TONE.
| TAP the rotary button to ADD TRANSPONDER. Scroll down to see the different
transponder settings.
| Select the INPUT and OUTPUT frequency for transponder 1 (between 290 and
2340 MHz). This is
done digit by digit. First select the hundreds, then the tens, then the units.
| Select the BANDWIDTH, which can vary between 1 and 77 MHz (in steps of 1
MHz).
Once selected, the input LEVEL will be shown on the display.
| When all settings for transponder 1 are chosen, scroll up and tap TRANSP: 1.
Scroll down to ADD
TRANSPONDER to add another transponder. Now you can also change the settings
for this transponder.
| A maximum of 32 transponders can be added across all 4 SAT inputs. Adding
more transponders will not be possible, the message MAXIMUM TRANSP. REACHED
will show on the display
To delete a transponder, position the arrow on the transponder and press the rotary button 3 seconds.
DISPLAY READOUT | EXPLANATION |
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To delete a transponder, position the arrow on the transponder and press |
the rotary button 3 seconds.
| When you have added all the transponders to INPUT SAT 1, and you want to add
transponders to the other inputs, scroll up to the top of the menu (to INPUT
SAT 1), tap the button and scroll to the next input. Repeat the previous steps
for all input transponders.
OUTPUT SETTINGS
DISPLAY READOUT | EXPLANATION |
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Define the OUTPUT LEVEL of the output signal, selectable between 89-112 |
dBµV (per 1 dBµV) and two isolated levels ideal for optical systems: 70 and 83
dBµV.
| Check the output via a network analyser on the -30dB test port.
Note: If you have a lot of transponders, it might be necessary to lower
the output level
| A SLOPE of up to -15dB can be set to compensate for cable losses. 0dB means
all channels have the same output level, -15dB means the beginning of the band
is 15dB weaker than the highest frequencies of the satellite band.
Note: In the OUTPUT menu, you define the output level in dBµV of the transponders. The Compact Satellite Convertor enough gain to guarantee this output level under all input conditions. In case a slope has been set, the output level indicated on the display will be the output level of the highest frequency transponder.
DISPLAY READOUT | EXPLANATION |
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The language of the Compact Satellite Convertor can be set to English, |
Italian, Spanish or French. Tap FW VERSION to check the firmware version of
the device.
Tap SERIAL NUMBER to check the serial number of the device.
To format the SD CARD, tap FORMAT CARD.
SD CARD SETTINGS
DISPLAY READOUT | EXPLANATION |
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EXIT SETTINGS
DISPLAY READOUT | EXPLANATION |
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To avoid unauthorized people changing the settings, the Compact Satellite |
Convertor can be locked with a security code.
| Select LOCK and SET LOCK CODE. When the lock code is set, the device will
shut down. When you restart the device, you will now have to enter the correct
lock code. Remark: If you forgot the lock code, you can always use the value
50. This master code is fixed and cannot be changed.
| If you do not want to work with a lock code, go to EXIT and tap NO LOCK.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs | – | 4 SAT (wideband/quattro/quad) |
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Outputs | – | Output 1: main |
Output 2: -20dB
SAT Input Frequency range
SAT Output Frequency range| MHz
MHz| 290 – 2340
290 – 2340
SAT Input level| dBpV| 40 – 95
SAT output power (per transponder)
SAT output power (35d13/IM3)| dBpV
dBpV| 112
132
SAT output level flatness| dB| <1
SAT output level adjustment| dB| 20
Slope adjustment| dB| 15
SAT Gain| dB| >40
Number of transponders| –| 32
Conversion| –| Yes (all 32 transponders)
Transponder Bandwidth| MHz| 1 – 77 (per 1 MHz steps)
Selectivity| dB| 35 (@ 1MHz)
Return Loss| dB| 10
Auto tuning| –| Yes (incoming transponders are copied from input 1 to output)
ESD protection| –| All inputs
DC@ SAT input
DC Load current @ SAT input| –
mA| 13V/18V & 0/22kHz selectable by SW 500
SD port| –| Yes (for copy configuration)
Operating temperature| | -5 to +50
Power Supply
Power Consumption| V
W| 100 – 240
25
Dimensions| mm| 217 x165 x 59
Weight| kg| 0,8
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully before connecting the unit
To prevent fire, short circuit or shock hazard:
- Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
- Install the unit in a dry location without infiltration or condensation of water.
- Do not expose it to dripping or splashing.
- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
- If any liquid should accidentally fall into the cabinet, disconnect the power plug.
To avoid any risk of overheating:
- Install the unit in a well aired location and keep a minimum distance of 15 cm around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation
- Do not place any items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, on the unit that might cover the ventilation holes.
- Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus
- Do not install the product in a dusty place
- Use the apparatus only in moderate climates (not in tropical climates)
- Respect the minimum and maximum temperature specifications
To avoid any risk of electrical shocks:
- Connect apparatus only to socket with protective earth connection.
- The mains plug shall remain readily operable
- Pull out power plug to make the different connections of cables
- To avoid electrical shock, do not open the housing of adapter.
Maintenance
Only use a dry soft cloth to clean the cabinet.
Do not use solvent
**** For repairing and servicing refer to qualified personnel.
Dispose according your local authority’s recycling processes
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
Unitron N.V. warrants the product as being free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 24 months starting from the date of production
indicated on it. See note below. If during this period of warranty the product
proves defective, under normal use, due to defective materials or workmanship,
Unitron N.V, at its sole option, will repair or replace the product. Return
the product to your local dealer for reparation.
THE WARRANTY IS APPLIED ONLY FOR DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP AND DOES
NOT COVER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM:
- Misuse or use of the product out of its specifications,
- Installation or use in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety standards in force in the country where the product is used,
- Use of non-suitable accessories (power supply, adapters…),
- Installation in a defect system,
- External cause beyond the control of Unitron N.V. such as drop, accidents, lightning, water, fire, improper ventilation…
THE WARRANTY IS NOT APPLIED IF
- Production date or serial number on the product is illegible, altered, deleted or removed.
- The product has been opened or repaired by a non-authorized person.
NOTE
Date of production can be found in the product’s serial number code. The
format will either be “YEAR W WEEK” (e.g., 2017W32 = year 2017 week 32) or
“YYWW” (e.g., 1732 = year 2017 week 32).
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References
- UnitronGroup: Your Partner for Customized IP & RF Solutions
- UnitronGroup: Your Partner for Customized IP & RF Solutions
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