Sky Q is Sky’s most advanced TV experience ever.
However, what does Sky Q mean for professional installers in MDU environments?
If you install in MDU’s, the existing system will need to be re-designed to incorporate the new Digital SCR multiswitch (dSCR) to enable Sky Q functionality.
TRIAX range of Sky approved dSCR (digital Satellite Cable Router) multiswitches for Sky Q include TMDS 54C 4-way, TMDS 58C 8-way and TMDS 516C 16-way switches powered by an external power supply (sold separately).
The switch enables the Sky Q receiver to select certain frequencies and allow FM, DAB and UHF to pass to the apartment.
The dSCR technology provides 16 user band channels to be selected per output, allowing the Sky Q receiver to record 4 channels and the viewer to watch another.
TMDS switches can also be used in Sky Q or Legacy modes. Once the TMDS detects the Sky Q receiver it automatically switches to the SCR functionality.
CHARACTERISTICS
Max. input level - SAT (IMD3 - 35dB) 73...103 dBµV Max. input level - TER (IMD3 - 60dB) 88 dBµV Max. output level SAT @ -35 dB IMD3 94 dBµV Max. output level TER @ 60dB IMD3 86/96 dBµV LNB current max. 500 mA Switch commands Legacy / BSkyB SCR / CENELEC 50494 / CENELEC 50607
FREQUENCY
Frequency range TER 40...790 MHz Frequency range SAT 950...2150 MHz
LOSS
Tap loss TER -10/-24 dB Tap loss SAT -15...+15 dB Insertion loss - trunkline SAT -6 dB Insertion loss - trunkline TER -16 dB
ISOLATION
Isolation SAT to SAT >35 dB
RETURN LOSS
Return loss SAT inputs >10 dB Return loss TER inputs >8 dB
ELECTRICAL
Impedance 75 Ω
OPERATIONAL
DC Operating voltage 20 VDC DC Current consumption (typ.) 600 mA External PSU Optional External PSU item ID 307372 Temperature range -20...+50 °C
CONNECTORS
Number of inputs 5 DC input connector 5.5 / 2.1mm Connector Type F-female Subscriber outputs 16 Number of trunk outputs 5 Number of trunk inputs 4 SAT, 1 TER Number of SCR / STB (max.) 16 x 16 Number of SCR / STB per Output 16 Colourcoding of IF and TER inputs Yes
MECHANICAL
Height (mm) 423 mm Depth (mm) 50 mm Length (mm) 223 mm Packaging Volume 0,007 m3 Net Weight 1,600 kg Tara Weight 0,230 kg Total Weight 1,830 kg Packaging Height 0,060 m Packaging Width 0,485 m Packaging Depth 0,235 m
