202-154 – 5x5x4 Cascade Multiswitch Sheet Metal

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5x5x4 Cascade Multiswitch Sheet Metal

$65.00

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A multiswitch takes the input from both of the LNB's (both cables from a dual LNB dish HAVE to be connected to the multiswitch)...it then locks one of the LNB's to always look at the even transponders and the other LNB to always look at the odd transponders. This is why a multiswitch only works with Dual LNBs and not single LNB's. The switch then has multiple outputs to receivers (4,8,etc). When you connect the receiver to the multiswitch, the switch determines which of the two LNB's the receiver needs to look at depending if it needs to view odd or even transponders. When you change the channel, the switch then swaps your connection to the other LNB when needed. With a multiswitch, the LNB's never change which side they are looking at.

What is a cascadable multiswitch?
The receiver will send a 22khz tone to tell the multiswitch that it wants the 119 degree satellite. This tone is only used by the multiswitch and is not sent back up to the LNB's....if you have two 4xn switches connected or a 4xn multiswitch connected to the built in multiswitch on a dish, the "2nd" one will never tell the "1st" one that it needs to see the 119 so the receivers connected to the "2nd" one would ONLY see the 101 satellite.

There are switches designated as "cascadable" that WILL send that 22khz tone upstream, thereby allowing you to connect it in series with another multiswitch (such as a built in one on the dish).

SkySwitcher 22KHz Cascade Multiswitches

Designed for MDU networks over 20 subscribers
Multiswitch allows independent operation of multiple satellite receivers using a single dish
Combines 4 satellite LNB inputs and 1 off-air TV antenna input to any satellite receiver
Routes any LNB input to any output using 13-14V vertical or 17-18V horizontal polarities and 0-22KHz set at the receiver
Suitable for HDTV and DirectTV Para-Todos Feeds
SMD Multiple-Layered Printed Circuit Board Design
High Performance Pin-Diode Signal Switching
Tin-Plated Steel Housing
Plastic Mounting Feet
Precision Machined F-Connector Threads
Impedance 75Ohms
Current Pass 1500mA max
DC Current Consumption 25mA
Terrestrial Ports Frequency 5-862MHz
Satellite Port Frequency 950-2200MHz
Isolation 30dB min
Tap Loss 16-23dB
Trunk Loss 3-5dB
Return Loss 8-13dB
Supplied with Protective F-Port Plastic Caps
5-1/2 inches 2 x 4 inches h x 1-7/8 inches d

202-154 5x5x4 Cascade Multiswitch Sheet Metal