SWM EXTENSION

The output of a SWM8, SW16, SWM32 switch, or

SL3S or SL5S SWM LNB is split to multiple rooms or
apartments and the receiver signal levels are low at
distant locations.

Powers
AMP

SOLUTION
LA281R-T

Model LA281R boosts cable and DBS signal levels

offsetting the loss of 300 feet of RG-6 while passing
data modem and receiver control signals from the
receiver to the switch.

Powers
SWM

RELATED CONSIDERATIONS
This product is a universal coaxial amplifier. The
amplifier works with ATSC, CAT V, DBS & SWM.
Includes passive 2 to 40 MHz sub-band return.
Model LA281R-T includes model PS12250 12 volt
power supply. Model LA281R-T24 includes model
PS242000A 24 volt power supply.

LA281R LINE AMPLIFIER

S I T U AT I O N

LA281R-T24
DESCRIPTION
Indoor / Outdoor 54 to 240 0 MHz DBS line
powered amplifier with forward gain and subband 2 to 40 MHz passive return.

F E AT U R E S
SL5S

Wide bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 to 2400 MHz forward

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 to 40 MHz return

-30 dBm

High Output Ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 dBm

Indoor / Outdoor case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . die cast aluminum
Multiple power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . line or external DC

A P P L I C AT I O N N O T E S

-45 dBm
@ 150 ft

SWM

24V

-30 dBm

12V

PS24
2000A

-17 dBm

MPOE
8

SL5S switches include automatic gain control for a

constant -30 dBm output. The SL5S is remotely located
at 150 feet from the MPOE. With a LA281R-T24 line
extender, the MSPLT-8 output is -30 dBm.

MSPLIT-8

12V

LA281R
OUT

Model LA281R extends SWM drop distances while

passing the 2 MHz control signals. The SL5S LNB and
is powered via the LA281R-T power supply.

24V

-55 dBm
@ 250 ft
ANT IN
SAT IN

D12

SWM

-50 dBm
@ 200 ft

-40 dBm
@ 100 ft

H21 HD RCVR

-45 dBm
@ 150 ft

RECORDING
PROGRAM

With the LA281R in place, room (4) @ 250 feet from the
8-way splitter has an acceptable signal level of -55 dBm.

SWM

H21 HD RCVR

SAT1
SWM2

SAT2
IN

HR21 DVR

Revised Nov 1 2011

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SWITCH EXTENSION
24V

12V

LA281R
OUT

24V

12V

99 110 119
101
103 SL5

MSPLT-4
PS
12
250

-30 dBm

Model LA281R-T includes model PS12250 for external

powering. Connecting model PS12250 to the 12 VDC
port of the LA281R powers the amplifier but does not
pass the DC to the input port.

24V to SWM

S W M 1 6SWM1 PWR
DC / PWR

Legacy 3

SWM2

SWM

24V

DIRECTV is offered in bars

and restaurants. The total
number of tuners is often
less than (8).

11
10
9

OUT

24V

Typically the bar is on the

street level and the dish is
on the roof.

12V

LA281R

Legacy 4

12

Legacy 1
Legacy 2

100 feet
RG6
15 ft RG6
per floor

ROOF

SAT IN

PS24
2000A

12V

FLEX1 OUT

6
5

Model LA281R-T24 powers

the SL5S LNB and off sets
28 db of the total 23 dB of
coax loss.

FLEX2 OUT
99/101
18V

13V

103/110/119
18V
22k

13V
22k

Flex
Port1

Flex
Port2

MSPLT-4

Model LA281R-T24 powers both the LA281R and

SWM16 switch. Power passes thru the LA281R to
the SWM1 PWR port.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

4
3
2
280 feet
RG6 Total

1
-56 dBm
SWM

Specifications ......................... Typical ................... QC Limit

Gain
2 to 40 MHz .................................. -1 dB ................................-4 dB
54 to 860 MHz ............................ 20 dB .............................. 18 dB
950 to 1450 MHz...........................26 dB .............................. 24 dB
1450 to 2150 MHz ........................28 dB ...............................27 dB
2150 to 2400 MHz ........................27 dB ...............................26 dB

LA281R LINE AMPLIFIER

SWM

24V

Terminate any unused port

of the 8-way splitter.

12V

LA281R
OUT

-28 dBm

24V

12V

PS24
2000A

HRvS8

-43 dBm

Maximum Output (32 equal transponders) ...............-1 dBm

Maximum Output Power
IM2 with 2 tones @ 0 dBm ..........-54 dBc ................. -52 dBc min.
IM3 with 2 Tones @ 0 dbm .........-56 dBc ................. -54 dBc min.
Pass band Flatness
Any 24 MHz band ............................0.1 dB ............................. 0.2 dB
Input Return Loss ...........................12 dB ................................ 9 dB
Output Return Loss...........................13 dB .............................. 10 dB
Noise Figure...........................................6 dB ................................ 7 dB
Power Specifications
Voltage ...............................................................................10 to 29 VDC
Current ........................................................................................120 mA
Model LA281R-T transformer .................................... 12 V 250 mA
Model LA281R-T24 transformer ..................................24 V 2 Amp

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions ................................................................4 x 3.5 x 7/8
..................NO Supply
Weight ..........................................................................0.5 lb. (0.2 kg)
Master Carton QTY ............................................................ (44 units)
Master Carton Size ......................................................... 11 x 9 x 9
Master Carton Weight ...................................................21 lb.. (9.5 kg)
-T with 12V ............ -T24 with 24V
Weight .............................. 0.9 lb. (0.4 kg) ................1.0 lb. (0.5 kg)
Master Carton QTY ................. (24 units) ........................ (18 units)
Master Carton Size ...... 10 x 16.5 x 11............ 12 x 12 x 11.5
Master Carton Weight ...18.5 lb. (8.4 kg) .................21 lb.. (9.5 kg)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Environment: .......................................Indoor/Outdoor
Ambient Temperature .............................................-30 C to +60C
Revised Nov 1 2011

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LA281R-T SWM EXTENDER

SWiM Output amplifier with integrated sub-band diplexer

Provides 28 dB of gain which offsets an additional 300 ft of RG-6 or 400 feet
of RG-11 cable runs
Passes 2 to 40 MHz signals for SWM & data modem communication

Parameter
Operating Frequency Range

UNIT

LA281R-T

MHz

54-940 (Off-Air / SMATV)

MHz

950 - 2150 (SWiM)

MHz

2.3 (FSK Communication Channel)

MHz

30 - 40 (Return Path)
2nd / 3rd

Two Tone 2nd & 3rd order Distortion

@ 250 MHz @ -1 dBm Output

dBc

- 54 / - 60

@ 750 MHz @ -1 dBm Output

dBc

- 54 / - 60

@ 950 MHz @ -1 dBm Output

dBc

- 60 / - 60

@ 1450 MHz @ -1 dBm Output

dBc

- 60 / - 60

@ 2150 MHz @ -1 dBm Output

dBc

- 56 / - 56

Number of Input / Output Ports

Each

(1) F

2 to 40 MHz

dB

> 8 dB

54 to 250 MHz

dB

> 10 dB

250 to 2150 MHz

dB

>12 dB

Input / Output Return Loss

Gain / Loss

Note

2.2 MHz

dB

-3 maximum

54 MHz

dB

11 minimum

250 MHz

dB

20 minimum

950 MHz

dB

24 minimum

2150 MHz

dB

28 minimum

dB

0.25

Model

PS12250

mA

1500 (max)

VDC

10 (min..), 28 (max.) from Input,

Flatness @ 36 MHz
DC Power
DC Power pass (Output to Input)
Input DC Voltage

Output or SMPS Power Adaptor

AMP DC Power Connector Type

(2) F

DC Power Indication

Each

Green LED

Power Consumption

2.0 @ 12V max

Lightning Surge Protection

32V p-p, max shunt current 200A; 8

msec, 1.5kW max dissipation

Ground Screw

Each

1 Screw Ground point

Dimensions L x W x H

mm

89 x 101 x 23

Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature range
Humidity

Indoor Only
C

-34 to + 60 Indoor / Lock box

Shall survive 95% relative humidity
over operating temperature
Revised Nov 1 2011

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SONORA DESIGN POWER SUPPLIES

PS12250 DC Power Supply

UL Approved
Small Footprint
F-Connector for DC Output
Overload Protection

Parameter

UNIT

PS12250

Rated Input Voltage

Vac

100 to 240

Operating Input Range

Vac

90 to 264

Rated Input Frequency

Hz

47 to 63

Rated Input Current

0.15 max

No Load Input Current

mA

< 15

Maximum Input Power

5.01

AC Input Connector

Type

US PIN

Nominal DC Output Voltage

Vdc

12

Rated load current

0.25 max

Minimum load current

0.0 A

mVp-p

100

Feet

59

DC Power Connector Type

Each

(1) F Female

DC Adaptor included

Each

(1) F71 Male to Male

Ripple & Noise

DC Output Cable
Switching Efficiency

Short Circuit Protection

Dimensions L x W x H

Yes, Multi fuse

mm

Environmental Requirements
Ambient Temperature range

56 x 35 x 24
Indoor use only

Humidity

0 to + 45
Shall survive 90% relative humidity
over operating temperature

Safety Ratings Agencies

USA

UL60950

Canada

CSA C22.2 NO.950

Europe

TUV/VDE-EN60950

Japan

J60950(H14)/J55001(H14)

Taiwan

CNS13438

China

GB4943-2001

Britain

EN60950-1:2000

Revised Nov 1 2011

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