ARC-PS9

Tuner Module

Filtering, amplification and conversion of SHF signals to an intermediate frequency.

ARC-PS9 Module

Signal conversion from radio frequency of 8 – 30 GHz to frequency range of 2.7 – 8 GHz with spurious rejection
Two independent inputs for frequency ranges of 8 – 18 GHz and 17.7 – 30 GHz
Switchable input low-noise amplifier
Controlled input attenuator
Frequency synchronization from external reference generator (no built-in reference generator)
Option to power active antenna or amplifier via feeder
Built-in system of technical diagnostics
Filtering, amplification and conversion of signals from radio frequency of 2.4 – 30 GHz to an intermediate frequency as a result of joint operation with ARC-PS8.

Operating frequency range	8000-30000 MHz
Number of receiving channels	1
Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) at antenna input with input resistance 50 Ohm
within 8000 – 18000 MHz range	3 max.
within 18 000 – 30 000 MHz range	3.5 max.
Maximum allowable input voltage	127 dBµV
Noise figure (with preamplifier on) for unswitched inputs:
within 8000 – 18000 MHz range	12 dB, max.
within 18 000 – 24 500 MHz range	16 dB, max.
within 24 500 – 30 000 MHz range	22 dB, max.
Attenuation:
within 8000 – 18000 MHz range	0, 5 - 35 dB, incr 1 dB
within 18 000 – 30 000 MHz range	0, 10 - 35 dB, incr 1 dB
Bandpass at ±3.0 dB variation
within 8000 – 18000 MHz range	160 MHz, min.
within 18 000 – 30 000 MHz range	200 MHz, min.
Receiver tuning resolution	100 MHz
Single-signal spurious, Image and IF rejection:
Within 8,000 - 18000 MHz range	70 dB, min
Within 18,000 - 30000 MHz range	45 dB, min
Phase noise level of heterodyne when mistuning at 10 kHz
Within 8,000 - 18000 MHz range	-95 dBs/Hz, max.
Within 18,000 - 30000 MHz range	-90 dBs/Hz, max.
Input IP3, attenuation off	0 dBmW min.
Typical retuning time	500 µs
Parameters of external reference generator input:
Frequency	10 MHz or 12.8 MHz
Level	0±3 dBm
Control interface	RS-485
DC supply voltage	10 - 32 V
Power consumption	10 W, max.
Dimensions, max.	100×168×18 mm
Weight	0.5 kg, max.
Operating temperature range	-40°C … +75°C
Relative humidity at 25°C	max. 98%
Maximum altitude above-sea level	4500 m