Inverto 6100 Unicable Ii Multi Switch Installation Guide (+ PDF)

Contents hide

6100 Unicable II Multi Switch

Product Information

The Inverto Unicable II multiswitch is an advanced device
designed for the distribution of satellite and terrestrial
television and radio signals in home installations. It allows for
the connection of multiple satellite inputs and outputs, as well as
loop-through outputs for satellite and terrestrial signals.

The product is built with high-quality components to ensure the
best signal quality across your installation. It features wideband
LNB support, a built-in terrestrial amplifier, and the ability to
cascade multiple multiswitch units for larger installations.

Important notes:

The warranty provided with the product only applies when used
for its specified purpose.
Proper installation location is crucial. The product should be
installed on a hard inflammable surface, away from heat sources and
direct sunlight, and in a dry environment.
High-quality coaxial cables and F-connectors designed for
satellite TV distribution should be used for optimal
performance.
Unused loop-through outputs and STB output ports should be
terminated with 75 ohm DC-block terminating resistors for optimal
signal quality.

Product Usage Instructions

Choose an appropriate installation location for the
multiswitch. It should be mounted on a wall or other hard
inflammable surface.
Ensure that the location is dry and not exposed to rain or
running water. Avoid placing the product close to heat sources or
in direct sunlight.
Connect the satellite inputs to the appropriate ports on the
multiswitch. Pay attention to the port designations and ensure the
correct position of the LNB type switch (SW1) if using a
Quattro/Wideband LNB.
If needed, cascade multiple multiswitch units by connecting the
satellite input ports of one unit to the output ports of
another.
Connect the terrestrial input to the designated port on the
multiswitch.
Ensure the DC-input port of the multiswitch is connected to a
power source. This powers the satellite trunk lines, the built-in
terrestrial amplifier, and the terrestrial amplifier of cascaded
units. The Trunk power LED should turn green when the trunk lines
are powered.
Connect the loop-through outputs to your satellite receivers or
other devices. Pay attention to the vertical/horizontal and
satellite A/C or B/D designations.
If using STBs that can power the output ports, connect them to
the respective ports. If a connected STB cannot power a port, a
power inserter can be utilized (not included and purchased
separately).
Terminate any unused loop-through outputs and STB output ports
with 75 ohm DC-block terminating resistors for optimal
performance.

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting information,
please refer to the product manual.

View Fullscreen

Unicable II® Multiswitch
Cascadable switch with Terrestrial input and 8 Unicable II®/Legacy +equalized Terrestrial outputs IDLU-UST111-CUO8O-32P Item:6100
Installation manual
1

Thank you for purchasing Inverto’s advanced Unicable II multiswitch 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 multiswitch 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 cables with minimum shielding of 90 dB. 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.

146 116

Trunk Power

V/L

V/H

H/L

H/H

Satellite A C

Satellite B D

Vertical

Horizontal

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite Inputs (LNB Trunk)

Terrestrial input

LNB

Quattro

type

Wideband

DC in

19V 3A max.

Out 1

Out 3

Out 2

Out 4

Unicable II® Cascadable switch with Terrestrial input and 8 Unicable II/Legacy + equalized Terrestrial outputs IDLU-UST111-CUO8O-32P Item: 6100
FTA Communication Technologies S.à r.l., 17 Route de Luxembourg, Gonderange L-6182, Luxembourg
2 x Wideband LNBs 10.40 GHz LO (SAT A/B or C/D) Universal Quattro LNB (SAT A/B/C/D)

184

210

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.

Out 5

Out 7

Out 6

Out 8

Satellite – Loop-through outputs

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite A/C

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite B/D

V/L

V/H

H/L

H/H

Terrestrial loop through output

The output ports are powered by the connected STBs to enable super low power consumption of the unit and allow to power 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 75 ohm DC-block terminating resistors. The Terrestrial loop-through output port shall be terminated with a 75 ohm terminating resistor. It is also recommended to terminate unused STB output ports with 75 ohm terminating resistors.

IMPORTANT: Ground the multiswitch device using its earthing terminals.

Satellite input ports from 1x Quattro LNB or 2x Wideband LNBs

Terrestrial input port

Trunk power LED STB ports

Trunk Power

V/L

V/H

H/L

H/H

Satellite A C

Satellite B D

Vertical

Horizontal

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite Inputs (LNB Trunk)

Terrestrial input

LNB

Quattro

type

Wideband

DC in

19V 3A max.

Out 1

Out 3

Out 2

Out 4

SW1 manual switch Quattro / Wideband LNB type
DC In port DC In LED STB ports

Unicable II®
Cascadable switch with Terrestrial input and 8 Unicable II/Legacy + equalized Terrestrial outputs IDLU-UST111-CUO8O-32P Item: 6100
FTA Communication Technologies S.à r.l., 17 Route de Luxembourg, Gonderange L-6182, Luxembourg
2 x Wideband LNBs 10.40 GHz LO (SAT A/B or C/D) Universal Quattro LNB (SAT A/B/C/D)

Out 5

Out 7

Out 6

Out 8

Satellite – Loop-through outputs

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite A/C

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite B/D

V/L

V/H

H/L

H/H

Terrestrial loop through output

Ports status LEDs

Satellite loop-through output ports

Terrestrial loop-through output port

Product configuration
Each of the eight STB output ports is compatible with either Legacy (13/18VDC, 0/22kHz), DiSEqc1.x/2.0, EN50494 or EN50607 STB models and can detect automatically what type of STB is connected to each port. By default, each port supports 16 User Bands. The list of the User Bands’ default parameters appears on page 6.
The Multiswitch unit has a Port Status LED next to each of the eight STB ports. The status LED identifies the mode of the port: – solid green = Legacy mode. – blinking green = Unicable (SatCR, EN50494) or Unicable II (dCSS, EN50607). – off = no voltage detected on the port (only terrestrial signal available on the port)
All the eight STB output ports combine the Terrestrial input signal.
Note: The default configuration of the Multiswitch can be updated using Inverto’s Programmer device (not supplied with the product and sold as a separate accessory) and a PC Windows software that can be downloaded from www.inverto.tv.

The following diagram describes a typical single household installation of the product:

Quattro LNB
Wideband LNB

DTT/DAB/FM Antenna

Multy- tuner PVR or
Legacy STB

Trunk Power

V/L

V/H

H/L

H/H

Satellite A C

Satellite B D

Vertical

Horizontal

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite Inputs (LNB Trunk)

Terrestrial input

LNB

Quattro

type

Wideband

DC in

19V 3A max.

Out 1

Out 3

Out 2

Out 4

AC/DC Adapter

Unicable II® Cascadable switch with Terrestrial input and 8 Unicable II/Legacy + equalized Terrestrial outputs IDLU-UST111-CUO8O-32P Item: 6100 FTA Communication Technologies S.à r.l., 17 Route de Luxembourg, Gonderange L-6182, Luxembourg
2 x Wideband LNBs 10.40 GHz LO (SAT A/B or C/D) Universal Quattro LNB (SAT A/B/C/D)

Out 5

Out 7

Out 6

Out 8

Satellite – Loop-through outputs

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite A/C

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite B/D

V/L

V/H

H/L

H/H

Terrestrial loop through output

Terminated Outputs

Multy- tuner PVR or
Legacy STB

The following diagram illustrates a typical MDU/building installation with two Wideband LNBs receiving two satellites:

Wideband LNB (Sat A)

Wideband LNB (Sat B)

DTT/DAB/FM Antenna

Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy

MSW
MSW
MSW
MSW
MSW
AC/DC Adapter
MSW

Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy
Unicable / Legacy

MSW = Multiswitch
5

The following diagram illustrates reception of four satellites using wide-band LNBs. Each STB can access any transponder on any of the four satellites:

Wideband LNB SAT A – Hor./ Ver.

Wideband LNB SAT B – Hor./ Ver.

Wideband LNB SAT C – Hor./ Ver.

Wideband LNB SAT D – Hor./ Ver.

Twin Tuner 8-Tuners PVR
Terrestrial STB
Twin Tuner 8-Tuners PVR
Terrestrial STB
Twin Tuner 8-Tuners PVR
Terrestrial STB
Twin Tuner 8-Tuners PVR
Terrestrial STB

MSW

8-Tuners Twin Tuner PVR
Terrestrial STB
8-Tuners Twin Tuner PVR
Terrestrial STB
8-Tuners Twin Tuner PVR
Terrestrial STB
8-Tuners Twin Tuner PVR
Terrestrial STB

Note: The four satellite installation requires the output ports of the two Multiswitch units to be connected to an external combiner as shown in the diagram (to provide for DiSEqC 2.0 communication, the combiner should support bidirectional pass through for DC and 22kHz signals).
Connect the cables from the Quattro/Wideband LNB to the input connectors (pay attention to
identification of the connectors and the correct position of the LNB type switch) and Connect the Terrestrial antenna to Terrestrial input port:

Trunk Power

V/L

V/H

H/L

H/H

Satellite A C

Satellite B D

Vertical

Horizontal

Vertical

Horizontal

Satellite Inputs (LNB Trunk)

Terrestrial input

LNB

Quattro

type

Wideband

DC in

The number and frequency of the 16 default User Bands available over each STB output port are the following:

Default Unicable II dynamic user bands per output port

EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR): UB1=1210MHz UB5=985MHz UB2=1420MHz UB6=1050MHz UB3=1680MHz UB7=1115MHz UB4=2040MHz UB8=1275MHz

EN50607 (dCSS): UB9=1340MHz UB13=1745MHz UB10=1485MHz UB14=1810MHz UB11=1550MHz UB15=1875MHz UB12=1615MHz UB16=1940MHz

Default UB bandwidth: 46MHz

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

Outputs Frequency range

4 x loop-through satellite IF outputs 1 x loop-through terrestrial output 8 x EN50494 (SatCR) /EN50607 (dCSS) / Legacy auto-detect ports with combined Terrestrial signal
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 Isolation

Satellite (AGC output): -25dBm (83dBuV)

Trunk satellite/satellite (input):

>30dB

Trunk satellite/terrestrial (input): >30dB

Trunk satellite (input) / Tap (output): >26dB

Control protocol

Legacy 13/18V + 0/22kHz, DiSEqC1.x/DiSEqC2.0, EN50494, EN50607

Power consumption

Output port: 365mA 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=146 H=210 D=37

Temperature range

-20°C ~ +50°C

Ingress Protection

IP54

Optional accessories (not supplied, sold separately):

MDU AC/DC power adapter (EU plug)
Model no.: IDLU-ADPT04-19342-EPM Item no.: 5582

Input voltage: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz Output power: 19VDC, 3.42A Short circuit protection: Yes

Unit AC/DC power adapter (EU plug)
Model no.: IDLU-ADPT01-19WOO-EPM Item no.: 5639

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

Unicable II 2-way splitter, 5-2400MHz Model: IDLU-USP1O5-OUO2O-OBT Item: 5660

Unicable II 4-way splitter, 5-2400MHz Model: IDLU-USP1O5-OUO4O-OBT Item: 5709

Unicable II 8-way splitter, 5-2400MHz Model: IDLU-USP1O5-OUO8O-OBT Item: 5710

SatPal controller Model: IDLU-SPAL03-OOOBT-OPP Item: 5415

Safety
Never open a powered product. This may result in electrical hazard. 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 products 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 of 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 multiswitch 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 multiswitch microprocessor is sufficient to remove a fault: simply disconnect the multiswitch from main power for 30 seconds and then reconnect again. If you are unable to remove the fault yourself, please contact your distributor.
8

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 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
FTA Communication Technologies S.á r.l declares that the radio equipment type LNB is in compliance with the UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 & Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016. Designated standards: EN303372-2, EN55032, EN55035, EN 62368 The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available at: www.inverto.tv/support_dc
*DiSEqCTM is a registered trademark of Eutelsat
9

Notes
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10

For purpose of brevity, some product descriptions in this sheet remain at platform level and may not be referred to as de-
tailed 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: [email protected]

1F12T7ARCooumtemdeunLiucxaetimonboTuecrgh,nGoolongdieesraSn.áger.,l

Tel. +352 264 367 1 L-6182, Luxembourg

Fax. +352 264 313 68

V050122