Satellite Radio Splitter Kit This kit includes the adapters, cables, splitter, amplifier(s) and impedance transformers to operate multiple satellite radios from a single standard antenna and allows the use of standard RG-6 cable for connections. This kit has been designed to maintain the proper RF link budget for the radios and not degrade the C/N or BER (Bit Error Rate) of the received signal. The splitter loss at 2.35 GHz is overcome by the amplifier(s) gain located at the input to the splitter. The splitter is power passing on all ports (diode protected) and passes the DC output of the each radio to power the antenna and amplifiers. For RG-6 cable runs to or from the splitter exceeding 25 feet it is necessary to use additional amplifiers (Model SBA-1) to overcome cable loss and maintain proper signal levels. (See Figure 1 for guidelines). For cable runs exceeding 250 feet between the antenna and splitter, the use of Model PS-1 power inserter is recommended to power the antenna and line amplifiers. Figure 2 shows a typical splitter setup using the accessories provided. All output ports from the splitter must be terminated with the supplied impedance transformers before attaching the SMB cables to the radio inputs.
Output Impedance Transformers
Amplifier and SMB Adapter
3 ft SMB Cable
Table 1. Supplied Components Kit Model
SMB to F Adaptor
3 Ft SMB cables
Amplifiers
Splitter
F-F coupler
Impedance Transformers
SRAS-2
1
2
1
2-way
1
2
SRAS-3
1
3
1
3-way
1
3
SRAS-4
1
4
2
4-way
2
4
SRAS-6
1
6
2
6-way
2
6
SRAS-8
1
8
2
8-way
2
8
Figure 1. Typical Splitter Kit Configuration (Model SRAS-2 Two-way amplified splitter) Table 2. Amps / Cable length 0-25 ft 26 -125 ft
None 1 amp
126 - 250 ft
2 amps
251 - 375 ft
3 amps
RG-6 with F-connectors (Not to exceed 25 feet *) F to F Coupler or RG-6 cable not to exceed 25 ft *
S-Band Line amp
3 ft adapter cable (F to SMB)
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Impedance Matching Transformers with F outputs
Standard Antenna SMB to F adapter
Power-passing splitter on all ports with diode protection
RG-6 with F-connectors (Not to exceed 25 feet *)
3 ft adapter cable (F to SMB)
* Important Notes: • For cable lengths on output of splitter exceeding 25 feet, use additional line amps as shown in Table 2. Amplifiers should be located at output of splitter. • For cable lengths on input of splitter exceeding 25 feet use additional line amps per Table 2. Amplifiers should be located at the output of the antenna’s 20 ft cable.
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Figure 2. Splitter Kit Connection Diagrams SMB Adapter
F-female to SMB-plug cables
Amp
Splitter
Xfmr
To Radios Xfmr
SRAS-2 F-female to SMB-plug cables
SMB Adapter
Xfmr
Amp
Splitter
To Radios
Xfmr Xfmr
SRAS-3
F-female to SMB-plug cables Xfmr
SMB Adapter
Xfmr
Amp
Amp
Splitter
To Radios
Xfmr Xfmr
SRAS-4
F-female to SMB-plug cables Xfmr Xfmr
SMB Adapter
Xfmr
Amp
Amp
Splitter
To Radios
Xfmr Xfmr Xfmr
SRAS-6 F-female to SMB-plug cables Xfmr Xfmr Xfmr
SMB Adapter
Xfmr
Amp
Amp
Splitter Xfmr Xfmr Xfmr
SRAS-8
Xfmr
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Satellite Radio RG-6 Cable Extension and Splitter Kits
Application Notes • EXT-1 RG-6 Cable Extension Kit • SRAS-2 Two way Splitter • SRAS-3 Three way Splitter • SRAS-4 Four way Splitter • SRAS-6 Six Way Splitter • SRAS-8 Eight Way Splitter
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RG-6 Satellite Radio Extension Cables ( Kit EXT-1) Introduction: This kit includes the connectors and adapters to permit the use of standard RG-6 cable with standard satellite radio antennas. This kit, when used with the appropriate line amplifier, can extend the antenna cable up to 125 additional feet for a total of 145 feet. Multiple amplifiers (one for each 125 foot segment) can be used to make longer cables. This kit provides the flexibility to allow the installer to cut RG-6 cable to custom lengths and to use plenum rated RG-6 cable where fire codes require. A 3 foot length of small diameter coaxial cable is supplied with SMB plugs to mate with the radio and an S-band rated line amp.. The amps must be placed as shown in the attached diagrams at the antenna end of the cable to overcome cable loss. 125 Foot Extension The attached diagram shows the configuration for a 125 foot extension cable. To overcome the loss of the RG-6, a line amplifier is required to be located at the end of the standard 20 ft antenna cable. 250 Foot Extension The diagram shows a 250 foot length of RG-6. This requires the use of one additional line amp located as shown at the antenna end of the cable for a total of two amps in cascade. Do not locate these amps at the receiver end of the cable. 375 Foot Extension The diagram shows a 375 foot length of RG-6. This requires the use of two additional line amps, located as shown at the antenna end of the cable for a total of three amps in cascade. Do not locate these amps at the receiver end of the cable.
Satellite Radio RG-6 Extension Kit EXT-1
Typical Extension Cable Configurations SMB Input Adapter
S-Band Line Amplifier
125 Ft Extension F to SMB adapter
F Connector Up to 125 ft of RG-6
Standard Antenna with 20 ft cable (sold separately)
SMB Input Adapter
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3 ft adapter cable
250 Ft Extension S-Band Line Amplifiers
Radio F Connector 250 ft of RG-6
F to SMB adapter 3 ft adapter cable
F to F Coupler
SMB Input Adapter
375 Ft Extension S-Band Line Amplifiers
Radio F Connector 375 ft of RG-6
F to F Coupler
F to SMB adapter 3 ft adapter cable
EXT-1 RG-6 Cable Extender Kit •
One line amp with SMB Jack Input
•
One 3 Foot (F-male to SMB-plug) cable Up to 125 ft of RG-6 per amplifier
Add additional Amps here
3 foot F to SMB adapter cable Connect Antenna Here
SMB jack to F male adapter
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SPLITTER KITS
Satellite Radio Splitter Kits These kits include the adapters, cables, RF transformers, amplifiers and splitters to permit the use of standard RG-6 cable to operate multiple satellite radios from a single antenna . In order to maintain the proper RF link budget for the radio, the splitter loss at 2.35 GHz must be overcome by appropriate amplifier gain located at the input to the splitter: Table 1 Recommended Splitters and Required Amps
Amps required
2 way
3 way
4 way
6 way
8 way
1
1
2
2
2
Output Impedance Transformers
The attached figure shows a typical splitter setup using the accessories provided. All output ports from the splitter must be terminated with the supplied impedance transformers before attaching the SMB cable to the radio inputs. (See attached drawing)
Typical Splitter Kit Configuration (Model SRAS-2 Two-way amplified splitter shown) Table 2. Amps / Cable length
Included in the Kit: SMB to F input adapter (1)
0-25 ft
No amp req
Matching Transformer (2)
26 -125 ft
1 line amp
3 ft F- plug to SMB plug cable (2)
126 - 250 ft
2 line amps
251 - 375 ft
3 line amps
Splitter
RG-6 with F-connectors (Not to exceed 25 feet *)
F to F Coupler or RG-6 cable not to exceed 25 ft *
S-Band Line amp (see table 1 for the required number of amps that must be cascaded here)
3 ft adapter cable (F to SMB)
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Impedance Matching Transformers with F outputs
Standard Antenna with 20 ft cable
SMB to F adapter
Power-passing splitter on all ports with diode protection
RG-6 with F-connectors (Not to exceed 25 feet *)
3 ft adapter cable (F to SMB)
* Important Notes: 1. For cable lengths on output of splitter exceeding 25 feet, use additional line amps as shown in Table 2. Amplifiers should be located at output of splitter. 2. For cable lengths on input of splitter exceeding 25 feet use additional line amps per Table 2. Amplifiers should be located at the output of the antenna’s 20 ft cable.
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SRAS-2 Two Way Splitter Kit •
One line amp
•
Splitter
•
2 (each) Impedance transformers
•
2 (each) 3ft F to SMB cables
Impedance Transformer
3 ft F to SMB Plug adapter Cable
SRAS-3 Three Way Splitter Kit •
One line amp
•
Splitter
•
3 (each) Impedance transformers
•
3 (each) 3 ft F to SMB cables
SRAS-4 Four Way Splitter Kit •
Two line amps
•
Splitter
•
4 (each) Impedance transformers
•
4 (each) 3 ft F to SMB cables
SRAS-6 Six Way Splitter Kit •
Two line amps
•
Splitter
•
6 (each) Impedance transformers
•
6 (each) 3 ft F to SMB cables
SRAS-8 Eight Way Splitter Kit •
Two line amps
•
Splitter
•
8 (each) Impedance transformers
•
8 (each) 3 ft F to SMB cables
XM Home Kit Antenna
Typical Installation Example
4 Way Splitter located 375 ft from antenna
Up to 375 feet of RG-6
Impedance Terminator
Model PS-1 Power Inserter 4.5 VDC
Up to 25 ft RG-6
SMB Plugs to Radios ( 3 ft adapter cables)
Typical Installation Example Up to 125 feet of RG-6
Model SRAS-6
6 way Splitter located 125 feet from radios
SMB Adapter cable SkyFi (3 ft)
Up to 125 feet of RG-6
SMB Adapter cable SkyFi (3 ft)
Up to 125 feet of RG-6
SMB Adapter cable SkyFi (3 ft)
From Antenna Up to 125 feet of RG-6
SMB Adapter cable SkyFi (3 ft)
Up to 125 feet of RG-6
SMB Adapter cable SkyFi (3 ft)
Up to 125 feet of RG-6
SMB Adapter cable SkyFi (3 ft)
Typical Installation Example
XM Home Kit Antenna
16 Way Splitter located 250 feet from antenna (radios located 125 ft from splitter)
Up to 250 feet of RG-6
Up to 125 ft RG-6 115 VAC
Power inserter 4.5 VDC
Impedance Transformers
SMB Plugs to Radios
Typical Installation Example
XM Antenna
36 way splitter located 175 ft from antenna ( radios located 200 ft from splitters)
Up to 175 Feet RG-6
4.5 VDC
Power Inserter
Up to 5 feet RG-6
115 VAC
Up to 200 feet RG-6 Impedance Transformer
6 way
6 way
6 way
6 way
6 way
6 way
6 way
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To Radios 3 feet F to SMB adapter cable
