POWER SUPPLIES

S I T U AT I O N

5SATPL POLARITY LOCKER

The DIRECTV® (4) polarity SLSP-F SlimLine® dish
with SL5 LNB and DTV66E 95º signals are required
for distribution to multiple locations in a multiple
dwelling or multiple tenant building.

SOLUTION
Model 5SATPL powers a DIRECTV® SL5 LNB, polarity
locks the four dish outputs and provides 20 V to power
the 95º LNB on the DTV66E dish.

5SATPL
RELATED CONSIDERATIONS
Line powered amplifiers may also be powered by the
power inserter. A total of 2 amps of DC is available
from the short circuit protected power transformer. DESCRIPTION
Use model HRPID1422A when just the SL5 signals DIRECTV® (5) LNB, AU9S & 95º Ku/Ka polarity locker
are required. and two Amp power inserter.

F E AT U R E S 99 110 119
101
worldDIRECT
103 SL5 101
95
• DBS Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIRECTV®SL5 & 95º -30 dBm
ROOF
• 2 Amp Power Supply . . . . . powers LNBs & line amplifiers 50 feet
RG6
• Power LEDs per polarity . . . . . . green if NO short circuits -35 dBm
6$7 6$7 6$7 6$7
20 ft RG6 per floor
   

• Locks SL5 LNBs . . . . . . . . one polarity on each of (4) coax 1 floor spacing
SEQ409 4.5 dB ave loss
• Indoor / Outdoor case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Die cast Aluminum 287

287

287

287
 including taps
-41 dBm
A P P L I C AT I O N N O T E S 6$7

6$7

6$7

6$7

6$7

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FLOOR
Model 5SATPL generates powering and control signals
2 LA145a
287 287 287 287 287
     '&

to remove the dish powering burden from switches.

Y Y Y Y  
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Model SEQ409 equalizes the Ka / Ku frequency bands
for maximum output from amplifiers.
5SATPL )/(;


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(9(1 ž (9(1 ž
2'' 2'' PORT 1
SWM1
SWM2
SWM3
SWM4
SWM5
SWM6
SWM7
SWM8

-27 dBm
Model LA145a amplifiers are also powered by the G%P
polarity locker for distributing the signals in the trunk.
6:0%2;
HRvT109 PORT 2

1 PORT 1
SWM1
SWM2
SWM3
SWM4
SWM5
SWM6
SWM7
SWM8

Model HRvTxx directional couplers feed up to (8) G%P

SWM8 switches in each SWMBOX-64. G%P
HRvT106 6:0%2;
T T T T T PORT 2

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5SATPL POLARITY LOCKER

99 110 119 world
DIRECT
WB68 & Distant AU9 SL5
101
103 SL5
101
95
DIRECTV® recommends that the distance between
receiver and dish be less than 150 feet of solid
copper RG-6. At distances greater than 150 feet
SAT
1
SAT
2
SAT
3
SAT
4
SAT
5
DC they recommend a DC voltage booster and a line
amplifier.
LA145a
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
DC
1 2 3 4 5
Two issues are involved: LNB minimum voltage and
/RFNV
signal level to the receiver.
20v 14v 20v 14v 20 24
22k 22k PS
24
Model 5SATPL provides higher LNB voltages (20 V
5SATPL
101º 110/119º FLEX
2000

vs 18 V) and strong control signal to lock the dish.

EVEN 101º EVEN 119º
ODD ODD

Without the locker, receivers power the WB68

%ORFNV and LNB.
18 13 18 13 FLEX FLEX
22k 22k 1 2

WB68 Model LA145a provides amplification of the DBS

Switch signals extending the range by 150 feet of RG6.
Polarity locker outputs must match switch input
8SWRIHHW6/WR5HFHLYHUV voltages: 20V to 18V, 14V to 13V, 20V/22k to
18V/22k and 14V/22k to 13V 22k.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Specifications ....................... Typical ..................QC Limit
DIRECTV® model SL5 LNB has (4) outputs typically
Inputs / Outputs ........................................... (5) @ 5 to 2400 MHz
controlled by receivers. Receivers selecting 99º
Insertion Loss.................................. 0.5 dB ............................... 1 dB
or 101º even transponders generate 18V. The 99º
Return Loss 54-2400 MHz .......... 12 dB ..............................10 dB
or 101º odd signals are output when the receiver
Power Specifications
sends 13V. A 13V with 22 kHz signal selects 103º or
Power Transformer ...............................................24 VDC, 2 Amp
100 to 240 VAC input, switching, short circuit protected 119º odd transponders. The 103º, 110º or 119º even
Output Voltages and tones transponders are selected with 17V and 22kHz.
101º& 99º (Even) RHCP ....................................................14 Vdc
101º & 99º (Odd) LHCP .....................................................20 Vdc DIRECTV® 5 Satellite Ka / Ku Switch Plan
119º & 103º (Odd) RHCP ...............................22 kHz & 14 Vdc 99º Ka B RHCP 13V 101º Ku 99º Ka A
110º/119º & 103º (Even) LHCP .....................22 kHz & 20 Vdc 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3
1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 9 1 1 3 5
95º .........................................................................................20 Vdc
99º Ka B LHCP 18V 101º Ku 99º Ka A
Mechanical Specifications
1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3
Dimensions ................................................. 7.5”L x 4.75”W x 7/8”H 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 2 4 6

Weight .........................................................................1.5 lb (0.7 kg) 103º Ka B RHCP 13V & 22kHz 119º Ku 103º Ka A
Master Carton (8 units) ................................................12” x 9” x 9” 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 3 5
1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 9 1 3 5 7 9 1
Master Carton Weight ..............................................16 lb. (7.2 kg)
103º Ka B LHCP 18V & 22kHz 110/119º Ku 103º Ka A
Environmental Specifications 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3
2 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 2 4 6
Operating Environment: ................................... Indoor/Outdoor
250.MHz............................750..950....................................... . . . 1450. . . 1700. . 1850
Ambient Temperature..........................................-30º C to +70ºC
99/101 Odd 99/101 Even 103/119 Odd 103/119 Even 110 Even DISH

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5SATPL POLARITY LOCKER

SWM8 Powering of SL5 Model SL5 LNBs employ current management to
99 110 119 worldDIRECT minimize the current carried per coax. (500 mA total)
101 101
103 SL5
95 18 V = 200 mA, 18V 22kHz = 200 mA, 13V = 50 mA,
13V 22kHz = 50 mA.
16 Vdc Minimum
200 ft RG-6 The 18 volts originating at the SWM8 must arrive
4 ohms / 100 ft at the SL5 above 16 volts for the SL5 to operate
correctly. Up to (2) volts can be lost in the coax.
24V
2A
Current x Resistance = Voltage loss

SWM8
HRPIR Legacy 1 SWM1 PWR Solid copper RG-6 has a typical loop resistance of 4
242B Legacy 2 SWM2 ohms per 100 feet. At 250 feet the resistance is 10
Legacy 3 OFF-AIR
ohms. 0.2 Amp x 10 ohms = 2 volts loss
24 Vdc 99º/101º
103º/110º
/119º
18V 13V Flex Flex
18V 13V 22k 22k Port1 Port2

DIRECTV® recommends that the distance between

18 Vdc, 0.2 Amp receiver and dish be less than 150 feet of solid
copper RG-6.

99 110 119 world

DIRECT
101
103 SL5 101
95 Model 5SATPL starts with 20 Volts to provided
extended dish to home distances.

SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT 16 V minimum

1 2 3 4 5
DC
The extra 2 volts provides an additonal 200 feet
RG-6 distance. The extra coax distance increases the
LA145a signal loss which model LA145a offsets.
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
1 2 3 4 5 DC

Amplifiers located at the dish increase the current

400 feet RG-6 draw from the Polatity locker and increase the
voltage loss to the dish. Model LA145a draws 50
mA per polarity.
SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT DC
1 2 3 4 5

LA145a 20 V @ The LA145a at the polarity locker does not affect

OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT 5SATPL the current loss in the cable to the dish.
1 2 3 4 5 DC

At 400 feet the resistance is 16 ohms.

20v 14v 20v 14v 20 24
22k 22k PS 0.25 Amp x 16 ohms = 4 volts loss
24

5SATPL 2000

101º
EVEN 101º
110/119º
EVEN 119º
FLEX 20 V - 4 V = 16 volts to the SL5
ODD ODD

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SWM8 to SL5 Communication

System operstors often find no AC power available at 99 110 119 worldDIRECT

101 101
95 20V min
the SWM lockbox. 103
SWM8
50 ft
16 V Legacy 1 SWM1 PWR

Min Legacy 2 SWM2

SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT DC
Legacy 3 OFF-AIR
Some have used the illustrated configuration of HRvS4
1 2 3 4 5

99º/101º
18V SWM8
13V
18V 13V Flex Flex
100 ft
LA145a
22k 22k Port1 Port2

Legacy 1 SWM1 PWR

diode steered splitters so any SWM8 powered by an in Legacy 2 SWM2
OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
1 2 3 4 5 DC
Legacy 3
-apartment PI-28 can power the SL5. 99º/101º
18V SWM8
13V
18V
22k
OFF-AIR

13V Flex Flex

22k Port1 Port2
150 ft
Legacy 1 SWM1 PWR
28V, 1.5A
Legacy 2 SWM2

Legacy 3 OFF-AIR
PI-28
Advantage: no single apartment can disable the system 99º/101º
18V 13V
103º/110º
/119º
18V
22k
13V Flex Flex
22k Port1 Port2

PI-28
by un-plugging their PI-28.
18 PI-28

Issue 1: The PI28 voltage to the SWM8 drops to 20volts

17v
after 150 feet of solid copper RG-6.
HRvS4 HRvS4 HRvS4 HRvS4 HRvS4

Issue 2: The 18 volts leaving the SWM8 is decreased by

0.7 volts in the splitters. The SL5 needs at least 16 volts 20.2 V
IN PHASE 22 KHZ

to polarity lock. The current for the LA145a plus the

20 V
LNB current is 255 mA per 18v line. Using solid copper
RG-6, the voltage at 100 feet is 16.3 volts 19.8 V

CONSTRUCTIVE PHASE SHIFT 22 KHZ

Issue 3 : Too many SWM8’s talking to the SL5.

What is the affect of combining the multiple SWM LNB
power and 22 kHz tones?
DESTRUCTIVE PHASE SHIFT 22 KHZ

• Some strange field problems can be attributed

to 22 kHz phasing. Multiple 22 kHz signals
when combined can create constructive and
destructive interference.
99 110 119 worldDIRECT

• 180º out of phase combining will reduce the 22 101

103
101
95 20V min
SWM8
50 ft
kHz signal to zero! 16 V Legacy 1 SWM1 PWR

Min Legacy 2 SWM2

SAT SAT SAT SAT SAT DC
1 2 3 4 5 Legacy 3 OFF-AIR

99º/101º
18V 13V SWM8
18V 13V Flex Flex
100 ft
LA145a
22k 22k Port1 Port2

• the following web location has a live Legacy 1 SWM1 PWR

Legacy 2 SWM2

demonstration on the affects. OUT

1
OUT
2
OUT
3
OUT
4
OUT
5 DC
Legacy 3 OFF-AIR

99º/101º
18V 13V SWM8
18V
22k
13V Flex Flex
22k Port1 Port2
150 ft
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Legacy 1 SWM1 PWR
28V, 1.5A
22k 22k PS Legacy 2 SWM2

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Legacy 3
103º/110º
OFF-AIR
PI-28

101º
5SATPL 110/119º FLEX
2000 /119º
99º/101º 18V 13V
18V 13V 22k
Flex Flex
22k Port1 Port2

PI-28
EVEN 101º EVEN 119º
ODD ODD

Solution: Model 5SATPL is a polarity locker that 18 PI-28

generates a fresh set of voltages and 22

kHz tones while blocking the 22 kHz signals 17v
generated by multiple switcvhes. HRvS4 HRvS4 HRvS4 HRvS4 HRvS4

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101 101
103 SL5 95
ROOF
5o feet
RG6
-35 dBm
6$7

6$7

6$7

6$7

20 ft RG6 per floor
1 floor spacing
SEQ409
287 287 287 287
4.5 dB ave loss
   
including taps
-39 dBm
6$7 6$7 6$7 6$7 6$7 '&
    

FLOOR
3 LA145a
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5SATPL )/(;


ž ž
(9(1 ž (9(1 ž
2'' 2'' PORT 1
SWM1
SWM2
SWM3
SWM4
SWM5
SWM6
SWM7
SWM8

-25 dBm G%P

HRvT112 6:0%2;
PORT 2

2 PORT 1
SWM1
SWM2
SWM3
SWM4
SWM5
SWM6
SWM7
SWM8

G%P G%P
HRvT109 6:0%2;
PORT 2

1 PORT 1
SWM1
SWM2
SWM3
SWM4
SWM5
SWM6
SWM7
SWM8

G%P G%P
HRvT106 6:0%2;
T T T T T PORT 2

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