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Lectrosonics Octopack Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Portable Receiver Multicoupler Power and RF Distribution for SRa Series Compact Receivers

Summary of Octopack

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    Octopack portable receiver multicoupler instruction manual rio rancho, nm, usa www.Lectrosonics.Com fill in for your records: serial number: purchase date: power and rf distribution for sra series compact receivers.

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    Octopack lectrosonics, inc. 2.

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    Receiver multicoupler rio rancho, nm 3 fcc compliance this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac- cept any interference received, including interference that...

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    Octopack lectrosonics, inc. 4 table of contents general technical description ............................................. 5 control panel ......................................................................... 6 battery panel .........................................................................

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    Receiver multicoupler rio rancho, nm 5 general technical description to address an increasing demand for more wireless channels in location production, the octopack com- bines up to four sra series compact receivers into a lightweight, rugged assembly with self-contained power supply, power distribu...

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    Octopack lectrosonics, inc. 6 control panel rf signal distribution each antenna input is routed through a high quality rf splitter to coaxial leads on the control panel. Gold plated right angle connectors mate to the sma jacks on sra series receivers. Frequencies of the installed receivers should be...

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    Receiver multicoupler rio rancho, nm 7 battery panel the passband of the multicoupler is marked on the label on the housing cover next to the battery panel. Important - the frequency of the receivers installed in the unit must fall within the passband indicated on the label. Serious signal loss can ...

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    Octopack lectrosonics, inc. 8 receiver installation first install the sruni rear panel adapter. The mating 25-pin connector inside each slot on the octopack provides power and audio connections. Gently insert the receivers into the slots. A guide around each internal connector centers the housing to...

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    Receiver multicoupler rio rancho, nm 9 receiver removal disconnect all four mounting screws on each receiver from the octopack panel a handy tool, constructed of delrin, is provided to aid in removing the receivers and to loosen overly tight- ened coaxial connectors. The supplied tool is stored in a...

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    Octopack lectrosonics, inc. 10 antenna power jumpers power for lectrosonics remote rf amplifiers is pro- vided by dc voltage from the power supply passed directly to the bnc jacks on the control panel. An illuminated switch on the left side of the control panel enables and disables the power. A 300 ...

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    Receiver multicoupler rio rancho, nm 11 antenna bandwidth and requirements the design of lectrosonics wideband multicouplers helps deal with a changing rf spectrum, however, it also introduces the requirement for specific or more advanced antennas to provide maximum operating range. Simple whip ante...

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    Octopack lectrosonics, inc. 12 antenna/block reference chart the a8u whip uhf whip antenna is factory cut to a specific frequency block as shown in the table below. A colored cap and label are used on blocks 21 through 29, and a black cap and label are used on the other blocks to denote the frequenc...

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    Receiver multicoupler rio rancho, nm 13 coaxial cables a variety of low loss coaxial cables are available to avoid signal loss through longer runs between antenna and receiver. Lengths include 2, 15, 25, 50 and 100 foot lengths. The longer cables are constructed of belden 9913f with special connecto...

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    Octopack lectrosonics, inc. 14 replacement parts & accessories p1246 delrin tool for receiver removal and loosening coaxial antenna leads p1139 blank slot cover 21746 power cable with locking, right angle connector to stripped and tinned; 12 inch length a8u kit whip antenna with bnc connector and co...

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    Receiver multicoupler rio rancho, nm 15 troubleshooting symptom possible cause no power led indication 1) power switch in the off position. 2) batteries low or dead 3) external dc source too low or disconnected note: if the power supply voltage drops too low for normal operation, the lcd on the rece...

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    Octopack lectrosonics, inc. 16 specifications rf bandwidth (3 versions): low: 470 to 691 mhz mid: 537 to 768 mhz (export) high: 640 to 862 mhz (export) rf gain 0 to 2.0 db across bandwidth output third order intercept: +41 dbm 1 db compression: +22 dbm antenna inputs: standard 50 ohm bnc jacks anten...

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    Receiver multicoupler rio rancho, nm 17 service and repair if your system malfunctions, you should attempt to correct or isolate the trouble before concluding that the equip- ment needs repair. Make sure you have followed the setup procedure and operating instructions. Check the inter- connecting ca...

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    Octopack lectrosonics, inc. 18.

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    Receiver multicoupler rio rancho, nm 19.

  • Page 20: Limited One Year Warranty

    15 august 2011 581 laser road ne • rio rancho, nm 87124 usa • www.Lectrosonics.Com (505) 892-4501 • (800) 821-1121 • fax (505) 892-6243 • sales@lectrosonics.Com limited one year warranty the equipment is warranted for one year from date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship provide...