13ghz stratatxu rf

The STRATA Transmit System offers a versatilesolution for portable, outside broadcast, mobile, orairborne applications, The system offer frequencybands from 3 to 13 GHz. The modular designprovides multi-featured 1 box or 2 box solution.

System Components

Transmitter Unit (TXU)1 Box Solution

Options: TXU Transmitter only using IF input from

an external modulator. TXU-A Analog FM Audio & Video

Modulator TXU-D MPEG Encoder & COFDM Modulator

Transmitter Control Unit (TCU)Control Unit for 2 Box Solutions

Options: TCU-A Analog FM Audio & Video

Modulator TCU-D MPEG Encoder & COFDM Modulator TCU-AD Both Analog FM Modulator &

MPEG Encoder / COFDM Modulator

AC to DC Power Converter (ACU)Used to power the TXU, TCU, and HPU

Options: 15 Vdc @ 150 watts 28 Vdc @ 250 watts 48 Vdc @ 250 watts

Applications Portable, Mobile, or

Airborne Installations All outdoor or split indoor

/ outdoor operation

Main Features Analog/Digital (DVB-T)

Switchable Compact and Lightweight Tripod or Rack Mountable Simplified Controls using

Front Panel Display withSingle Rotary/PushButton Switch

Programmable Presetsusing STRATA TxConfigurator

FM Modulation Analog Video/Audio

Modulation - NTSC orPAL

4 Audio Channels

Tx Frequencies:3.2 to 3.9 GHz4.4 to 5.0 GHz6.4 to 7.1 GHz6.9 to 7.5 GHz12.7 to 13.3 GHz

STRATA TX

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313 GHz

MPEG 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 NTSC or PAL with 4

Analog Audio Channels AES/EBU Digital Audio

Option Wayside Data Channel DVB-ASI Input

COFDM DVB-T Compliant 6, 7, 8 MHz Selectable

Bandwidth QPSK, 16QAM, or

64QAM Modulation Guard Interval and FEC

selectable using presets

Receiver Compatibility STRATA Receive System CodeRunner 4 RXL Digital Receiver &

Decoder

Optional Accessories AC to DC Power

Converter (ACU) TX Remote Control

Options BISS-1 or BISS-E

Encryption

Antennas 2, 3, or 4 foot parabolic:

(4ft requires L-Bracket/heavy dutytripod, 2 and 3 footrequire Twist LockAdapter)

MegaHorn (RequiresTwist Lock Adapter)

OmniDirectional - Coaxialcable connection to Nconnector

Accessories Medium or Heavy Duty

Tripod Rain Shield

ACU Accessories DC to DC Power Cable

(Connects to TXU,TCU) DC Harness with

Terminators

Transmitter Unit (TXU)Transmitter Control Unit (TCU)

S YS T E M CO N F I G U R AT I O N SThe table shows systems options whenusing either a one box or two boxconfigurations.

8.44" [21.4 cm]

12.79" [32.5 cm]

4.06" [10.2 cm]

6.06" [15.4 cm]

FrontFrontViewView

RearView

SideView

Power Input(8-pin Circular)

RF Output(N Connector) RS-232 Port

(9-pin D)

PowerON/OFF

Control Switch(Push Botton

/Rotary)

Display Screen

AudioInput

(10-pin Circular)

TransmitLED

StatusLED

Signal Input(BNC)

TXUTransmitter Unit

Frequency Modulation Watts dBm

6.4 to 7.1 GHz6.9 to 7.5 GHz

FM (Analog 4 Watts 36

QPSK (Digital) 2 Watts 33

12.7 to 13.25 GHz FM (Analog 2 Watts 33

QPSK (Digital) 0.6 Watts 28

3 to 13 GHz STRATA Transmit System

TXU70 MHz IF

(IF from External Modulator / Encoder)

RF Only

One Box

Two Box

Analog Only Digital Only Analog & Digital

Audio

TCU-AD

TXU

Video70 MHz IF

SDIASI

WaysideChannel

DA

TCU-AD

Audio

TCU-D

TXU

Video70 MHz IF

SDIASI

WaysideChannel

D

AudioVideo

70 MHz IFTCU-A

TXU

A

Audio

TXU-DVideo

70 MHz IFSDIASI

WaysideChannel

D

Audio

TXU-AVideo

70 MHz IFA

STRATA 3 to 13 GHzTransmitter Unit (TXU)

with MegaHorn Antenna

Co-Located InstallationWhere all system units are co-located, MRC recommends both theTXU and TCU be powered separatelyfor optimal performance.

P O W E R O P T I O N S

8.40"[21.34 cm]

1.75"[4.5 cm]

ALMALMTCUTCUTXTXFront View

Rear View

Side View

10.55"[26.8 cm]

Power Input(8-pin Circular)

PowerON/OFF

Control Switch(Push Botton

/Rotary)

Display Screen

DC Cable VoltageON/OFF

RS-232 Port

Signal Input(BNC)

Signal Output

(TNC)

Video Monitor

(BNC)

Audio Input

(10-pin Circular)

TransmitLED

StatusLEDTCU

Transmitter Control Unit

ACUAC to DC Power Converter

S P E C I F I C AT I O N SPower requirementsInput: ....... 90 to 132 Vac (Auto-ranging doubler mode)

180 to 264 Vac (Auto-ranging bridge mode)AC Line Frequency: ................... 47 to 63 Hz (C-Grade)

47 to 440 Hz (T-Grade)Weight: ............................................. 6.1 lbs. (2.8 Kg)Operating Temperature Range: ............ 4 F to 122 F

(20 C to +50 C)Operating Relative Humidity: 95% @+10 C to +40 C

(50 F to 104 F)Operating altitude above sea level:............. 15,000 feet

(4,572 meters)

AC Power Input(12-pin Circular)

DC Power Output(8-pin Circular)Power Switch

PowerIndicator

Front View

Rear View

8.40" [21.34 cm]

1.75"[4.5 cm]

Model 15V 28V 48V

Efficiency (Typical) 86% 88% 89%

Ripple & Noise, p-p(typical, 20 MHz BW)

120mv 100mv 80mv

Output Power(maximum, 95C)

150 Watts 250 Watts 250 Watts

Output OVP Setpoint(nominal)

17.8 Volts* 32.7 Volts* 55.7 Volts*

Dissipation, Standby(typical, no load)

5 Watts 5 Watts 4 Watts

Load Regulation (max) 0.2+/ % Vout

0.3+/ % Vout

0.3+/% Vout

* Recycle Input Voltage to restart (1 minute off )

TCU

ACU

TXUIF / DC

DC

AC

DC

TCUTXUIF / DC

DCNote: TCU seperated up to 600 feet from TXU and HPU

ACACU

3 to 13 GHz STRATA Transmit System

1

2Split Box InstallationWhere system units are physicallyseparated (up to 600 is possible), theTXU can be powered over the coaxialcable from the TCU. In addition, inapplications where the TCU is installedremotely from the power source, theTCU can be powered over the coaxialcable from the TXU.

STRATA ACU,3 to 13 GHz Transmitter Unit (TXU)

with MegaHorn Antenna

STRATA 3 to 13 GHzTransmitter Control Unit (TCU),

Transmitter Unit (TXU),with MegaHorn Antenna

SPECIFICATIONS STRATA TX3 to 13 GHz

M P E G E N CO D E R S P E C I F I C AT I O N SSDI Input: ......................... ANSI/SMPTE 259M Level C

270Mb/s, 525/625 Component2 Stereo Audio De-embedding provided AES/EBU

Composite Video: Composite (75 ohms)1 Vpp NTSC/PALBNC / Return Loss, Minimum 28 dB at 6MHz

Chroma/Level (Selectable): ....4:2:2Profile @ Main Levelor 4:2:0 Profile @ Main Level

Frame Size: ......................... Horizontal Res. 720 pixelsVertical Res: 480/525 NTSC, 576/625 PAL

Video Encoding Rate:2 to 30 Mbits Constant Bit Rate (4:2:2)

1.5 to 15 Mbits, Constant Bit Rate (4:2:0)Latency (Selectable) Bit Rate Dependent:

Standard Mode: 68 dB (weighted per RS-250C)S/H: ......................... > 63 dB (weighted per RS-250C)Diff. Phase / Gain:................................ 1 degree / 1 %Baseband Response: ......................... 10 KHz to 8 MHz

+0.5 dB / 8 MHz to 12 MHz