DX402 / DX502 / DX602 Two Antenna Diversity Receivers User's Guide & Operating Manual AV010220/1-000 REV. A1 - 28 April 2004 Edited by Eli Weinstein Prepared by Steve Jones http://www.avalonrf.com/ Avalon RF, Inc. • 344 Coogan Way • El Cajon, CA 92020 Phone: (619) 401-1969 • Fax: (619) 401-1971 • Email: sales@avalonrf.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 1. 2. 3. 4. Page ii Table of Contents General .................................................................................................1 Figure A – Front Panel (Broadcast & Security Versions) ......................2 Figure B – Rear Panel – Broadcasting..................................................3 Figure C – Rear Panel – Security .........................................................3 Specifications .....................
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page iii Figure I – Block Diagram – Basic System w/ Single Receiver ........18 Figure J – Block Diagram – Basic System with Four Receivers......19 Appendix A – Remote Programming Option ..............................................
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 1. Page 1 of 20 General The DX402/DX502/DX602 are rugged 2-antenna ‘true’ diversity video and audio receivers intended for demanding high end video applications. The DX402 tuning range is from 56MHz to 802.25MHz The DX502 tuning range is from 900 MHz to 928 MHz. (*) The DX602 tuning range is from 2400 MHz to 2500 MHz. (**) NOTE Unless explicitly stated, every reference in this document to the DX602 also implies the DX402 and DX502.
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AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 3 of 20 Figure B – Rear Panel – Broadcasting DX402/DX502/DX602 Controls and Connectors 1 - Data Output (section 2.4) 2 - Audio Output (section 2.5) 3 - Power In (section 2.1) 4 - Video Output (section 2.6) 5 - On/Off Switch Figure C – Rear Panel – Security DX402/DX502/DX602 Controls and Connectors 1 - On/Off Switch 6 - Interface (section 2.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 4 of 20 2. Specifications 2.1 Power Input – Broadcasting (Option 61) (Circle 3 on rear panel). a) The power input connector is a 4 pin on the rear panel of the DX602. Pin 1 – Power Return Pin 2 – Video Output Pin 3 – Video Return Pin 4 – Power Input (+9Vdc to +16Vdc) Figure D – Power Input b) The DX602 operates off a 9Vdc to 16Vdc unregulated voltage source with a ripple of less than 0.5Vp.p.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.2 Page 5 of 20 Antenna Inputs, total of 2 (Circles 1 & 8 on front panel). a) DX402: The tuning frequency range is 56MHz-802MHz, VSB modulated. The antenna connectors are “F” type with a 75 Ω (ohm) impedance. b) DX502: The tuning frequency range is 900-928 MHz, FM modulated. The antenna connectors are “F” type with a 75 Ω (ohm) impedance. An option extends the range from 900 to 2150 MHz.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.5 Page 6 of 20 Digital Wireless Link Data Input – Broadcasting (Option 61) (Circle 1 on rear panel). The digital wireless link input connector is a LEMO type ECG.0B.307.CLN or equivalent: The connector pin-out is: Pin 1 – Ground Pin 2 – Microphone input – Optional Pin 3 – Speaker output – Optional Pin 4 – Microphone Bias Output – Optional Pin 5 – RS485 I/O “A” Input Pin 6 – RS485 I/O “B” Input Pin 7 – Ground 2.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.7 Page 7 of 20 Interface - Security Version (Figure C, circle 6). The interface is through a High Density DB15 connector (Figure G) on the rear panel of the DX602.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 8 of 20 2.7.3 Audio Output (pins 4 and 3) ).. The DX602 audio outputs 1V(rms) into a 600 load impedance. 2.7.4 Audio talk back (pins 5, 6 and 9). The DX602 audio talk back channel has a 100Hz-3.4KHz frequency response and built-in automatic gain control. It is compatible with an Electret microphone with separate microphone bias. The DX602 audio talk back is compatible with the TX623/TX630 2.7.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 2.8 Page 9 of 20 Size Configuration DX602 (See Figure H) Dimensions 5.09” W x 1.42” H x 5.75” D 129mm x 36mm x 146mm NOTES The DX602 is intended for mounting in the following configurations: a) In a CD ROM bay in a DVR b) Three DX602s on a 19” Retma rack drawer, 1U high. c) Ten DX602s on a 19” Retma rack drawer, 3U high. d) Inside other OEM equipment, with or without covers. 2.9 Weight Net Weight Shipping weight 1 lb. (0.46Kg) 2 lbs.
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AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 11 of 20 2.10 Environmental Conditions. The DX602 is designed to meet the following environmental conditions: a) Operating temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to 50° C) b) Storage temperature -13° to 150° F (-25° to 65° C) c) Vibration 1.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 3. Operating Instructions 3.1 Human Interface. Page 12 of 20 3.1.1 Front Panel Frequency Select Switches (Circles 3,4,5 on figure A) The DX602 front panel switches have the following functions: a) Frequency select (tuning) in a standard DX602. b) Electronic Identification Number (EIN) in units with auto synthesizing. 3.1.2 Front Panel Indicators (Circles 2,7 on figure A). The DX602 front panel includes antenna select LEDs.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 3. Page 13 of 20 Operating Instructions (continued). 3.2.2 Tuning (continued). d) Remotely via the RS232 interface (Optional). Consult Appendix A. e) Self tuning via the auto synthesizing function (Optional). If the front panel switches are set to values between C51 and FFF (That’s about 700 combinations), the DX602 and its corresponding TX623/TX630 will look for the first available channel in a predefined list of channels.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 4. Page 14 of 20 Ordering Information DX402 – Basic System DX502 – Basic System DX602 – Basic System Every DX602 comes with the following standard features and accessories. 4.1 One DX402 or DX502 or DX602 in a ZIPLOCK ESD bag. The receiver has one video and one audio channel. 4.2 One BX002U 12V low noise regulated AC adapter for 110Vac/60Hz. 4.3 A user manual (the one you’re reading). 4.4 A warranty card. 4.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 4.6 Page 15 of 20 Optional features: Option 00 European version. Includes a 230VAC power adapter and calibration for PAL. Option 01 Remote programming. Includes the RS232 interface. Consult Appendix A for programming instructions. Option 02 Remote synthesizing This option automatically changes the operating frequency of a TX630 companion transmitter to match the change in tuning frequency of its DX602. It requires Option 11.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual 4.7 Page 16 of 20 Optional accessories 4.7.1 Antennas. Each receiver requires two (2) antennas. Higher antenna gain yields longer range with limitations on reception “viewing angle”. Ordering information: 2dbi 2dbi 5dbi 6dbi 9.
AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 17 of 20 4.7.3 Antenna cables for the Wireless Digital Link (WDL) The WDL antenna cable is a MCX to BNC 50 OHM cable. 4.7.4 Splitters When a set of four antennas feeds more than one receiver, it is convenient to split the signal from each antenna to all receivers at the same location. Ordering information: Splitter type 1 to 2 (two DX..2) 1 to 3 (three DX..2) 1 to 4 (four DX..2) 1 to 8 (eight DX..
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AVALON RF, INC. DX402/DX502/DX602 User’s Guide & Operating Manual Page 20 of 20 Appendix A – Remote Programming Option 1. Interface. The DX402/DX502/DX602 can be remotely programmed via an RS232C interface. The data rate is set to 9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no handshaking signals. Data is ASCII encoded. 2. Protocol. where frequency is any frequency in the tuning range of the receiver in increments of 250KHz. E.G.: DX602 -> 2400 will tune in to 2400MHz 2413.
