Whyte Technologies Wats-517wb Wb Irs Launch Amplifier Instruction Manual

WATS-517WB WB IRS Launch Amplifier
Instruction Manual
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In the interest of continuous improvement, all specifications of products within this brochure are subject to change without notice.

SAFETY

The Multiswitches are intended for indoor use only.
Do not install the Multiswitch in damp, humid, hot or dusty areas.
Switch off and remove the power supply when making connections to the Multiswitch to avoid damaging the unit.
Always earth bond the Multiswitch using the Earth Bonding Lug and/or the Earth Terminal Bars to a suitable earth bonding point using a minimum 4mm² diameter earth cable.

PRECAUTIONS

To ensure trouble-free operation:
Do not remove the cover of the Multiswitch or disassemble it as this will invalidate the guarantee.
The female F connectors on this unit were designed for use with ‘100’ type coaxial cable with a center core diameter of 1mm². When using larger CT125 or CT167 cables, you must ensure that suitable F connectors with reducing pins are used otherwise damage to the unit will occur which will invalidate the guarantee.
Do not overtighten the F connectors (finger tight only).

GUARANTEE

All Whyte products are guaranteed for a period of 4 years from the date of purchase against defects. Within this guarantee period, Whyte Technologies will repair or replace the faulty product. In the unlikely event, please return any faulty products to your dealer.
The Guarantee will be deemed void if the serial number on the product is removed, damaged, or illegible. The Guarantee excludes defects caused by incorrect use, accidental damage, disassembly, water/fire/lightning damage, or lack of ventilation.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Whyte Series 5 WB Launch Amplifier is a 5 wire Satellite and Terrestrial IRS Launch Amplifier with the option of Quattro or Dual Wideband LNB input.

Features include:

• 4G/5G Filter
• RED compliant
• 4 Years Warranty
• Gain control on all inputs
• Slope control on all inputs
• Comes with input earth bar
• Colour coded inputs and outputs
• Switchable 12V DC Supply to Terrestrial Input
• 18V Auxiliary Input injects power to all SAT lines
• Can be powered via any/all SAT inputs or outputs
• SAT gain >17dB / TERR gain >13dB (WATS517WB)
• SAT gain >30dB / TERR gain >24dB (WATS530WB)

The Whyte WATS-517WB / WATS-530WB Series 5 WB Launch Amplifiers may be used for conventional IRS distribution (Quattro LNB) or as part of the Wideband IRS System  (WB LNB) where up to two wideband LNBs can be connected to the input.
The Whyte WB Amplifier range can be used as Launch Amplifiers or Line Amplifiers thanks to their flexible powering options.
Powerful 4G/5G filtering provides ultra-high rejection of LTE interference.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING THE LAUNCH AMPLIFIER
Select a suitable location to install the Launch Amplifier. Do not install the Launch Amplifier in damp, humid, hot or dusty areas. Using the screw slots on the Corner Brackets,  secure the Multiswitch using the appropriate fixing screws and wall plugs to suit the relevant wall surface or cabinet.

CONNECTING THE SAT & TERR INPUT CABLES
Use a suitably sized Satellite Dish to provide adequate signal levels from the satellite being received. Ensure that the Satellite Drop Cables are connected correctly in the corresponding order with respect to the LNB and the Launch Amplifier SAT inputs. Ensure that the F Connectors are properly sealed against water ingress.
If a Composite Cable (multi-core coaxial cable) has been used, ensure that the outer jacket is not facing upwards and cannot collect rainwater. Check the Terrestrial Drop Cable and ensure that this has also been sealed against water ingress.
If a Triplexer has been used to combine the FM and DAB aerials with the UHF Terrestrial Aerial, ensure that this is also watertight. Ensure that all drop cables have drip loops prior to their entering the building. Connect the SAT and TERR drop cables to the corresponding Satellite & TERR Inputs of the Launch Amplifier.

EARTH BONDING
Earth bond the Launch Amplifier to the Earth Bonding Lug and/or to the Earth Terminal Bar using a minimum 4mm² Earth Bonding Cable. It is best practice to earth bond across the Earth Bars of all components within a single IRS System using a single unbroken Earth Bonding Wire. To achieve this, strip away 3cm of the insulation of a length of  4mm² Earth Bonding Wire. See Figure 1.
Unscrew the Earth Bolt on the Earth Terminal Bar to provide enough clearance to wrap the Earth Bonding Wire around the Earth Bolt. See Figure 2.
Tighten the Earth Bolt and route the Earth Bonding Wire to all other Earth Terminal Bars and terminate as detailed above. Make sure that the Earth Bonding Cable is connected directly to the building’s PME.

CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT (PSU)
Calculate the total current consumption of the Launch Amplifiers, LNB and any Series 5 Multiswitches that make up the complete IRS System. The current consumption of the  Series 5 Launch Amplifier range can be found in the Specification section of this manual.
If in doubt, assume the current consumption of each LNB to be 200mA max (0.2A). Connect a suitable Whyte PSU to the Auxiliary 18V DC Input. If more than one PSU is required, the additional PSU(s) may be connected to any other Multi switch, Launch Amplifier, Tap or Splitter within the system.
When all connections have been made, connect the PSU to a 240V socket to power up the IRS System.
It is highly advisable to isolate and hence divide the system into DC Groups containing only a single PSU per group, by using F-type DC blockers (not supplied).

EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION

Quattro Hybird IRS System

Quattro Hybird IRS System

Series 5 WB Launch Amplifier (v2) WATS-517WB | WATS-530WB

• 4 Years Warranty
• RED compliant
• SAT gain >17dB / TERR gain >13dB (WATS517WB)
• SAT gain >30dB / TERR gain >24dB (WATS530WB)
• Comes with input earth bar
• Gain control on all inputs
• Slope control on all inputs
• Switchable 12V DC Supply to Terrestrial Input
• LTE Filter rejects 5G interference
• Colour coded inputs and outputs
• 18V Auxiliary Input injects power to all SAT lines
• Can be powered via any/all SAT inputs or outputs

The Whyte WATS-517WB / WATS-530WB Series 5 WB Launch Amplifiers may be used for conventional IRS distribution (Quattro LNB) or as part of the Wideband IRS System  (WB LNB) where up to two wideband LNBs can be connected to the input.
The Whyte WB Amplifier range can be used as Launch Amplifiers or Line Amplifiers thanks to their flexible powering options.
Powerful internal 5G filtering provides ultra-high rejection of LTE 5G interference. 5G ready, suitable for terrestrial channels 21-48 only.

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