Operating instructions

LNB SPECIFICATIONS
MINILINK® 5.8 LNB
RF SECTION
LO Frequency 4770 MHz
IF Output 971 to 1088 MHz
MECHANICAL
Dimensions 2.75” x 2.75” x 1.5”
Weight 7.7 oz
Connections Waterproof “F” connectors
(2 included with system)
Cable (see note below) RG 6 Coaxial Cable
(10 ft minimum, 100 ft maximum)
POWER
Power Requirements 9-16 VDC @ 220 mA
(LNB power supplied by Receiver)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Humidity 100% non-condensing
Operating Temperature -20F to +180F
RANGES
1000 Feet Transmitter to LNB
2500 Feet Transmitter to LNB with 6” Patch
1 Mile Transmitter to LNB with 18” Dish
4 Mile Transmitter to LNB with 1 Meter
Dish
ALL RANGES ASSUME LINE OF SITE. RANGES CANNOT BE
GUARANTEED IF THERE ARE OBSTACLES IN THE
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE PATH.
IMPORTANT: Use only RG 6 coaxial cable with the supplied waterproof
“F” connectors to connect Receiver and LNB. Cable lengths should be a
minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 100 feet.
*For product improvement, design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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MINILINK® 5.8 TRANSMITTER DESCRIPTION
The MiniLink 5.8 GHz transmitter is available in two transmit
configurations utilizing directional and omni directional antennas. A
directional transmit path is ideal for frequency isolation and fixed point-
to-point applications. An omni directional transmit path is ideal for
situations where the orientation of the transmitter is not fixed and the
transmit location changes frequently.
DIRECTIONAL TRANSMITTER
A. FRONT VIEW B. REAR VIEW
1. AUDIO IN
Audio input from audio source, BNC coaxial connection.
2. AUDIO MODE SELECT
Select audio source, line level or microphone, +5 V electret supply.
3. VIDEO IN
Video input from camera source, BNC coaxial connection.
4. POWER IN
Connect to power supply, connector 2.1 x 5.5 mm.
5. CHANNEL SELECT
Channel selection is accomplished by programming of the 4-position
dipswitch.
6. LED
Indicates if unit has power applied.
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5 4 3 2 1
6
Match the dipswitches to
the setting on the label for
the desired channel. Any
numbers visible on the
switch itself are not used.
The white squares indicate
the switch location.