Sat-Light Platinum Series

PL7240T/PL7240R L-Band Fiber Optic LinkFeatures & Benefits
 L-Band: 950–3000MHz
 Up to 10Km distance Wide input power suitable for both Uplink andDownlink applications
 Powerful management capabilities via a front panel

LCD and rack mounted SNMP LNB power control via LCD or SNMP: +13 or 18 VDC
 1550nm and CWDM ITU Grid laser options forlonger fiber runs and single fiber CWDM
multiplexing solutions

Product Description
Global Foxcom’s Platinum L-Band products are designed to meet the increasing demand for modularity and highperformance in a small form factor for superior long-distance transmission. The link performs at full capability within a
4dB optical budget. High RF input power and wide dynamic range make the link suitable for both Uplink and Downlink
applications.
Utilizing Global Foxcom’s DigiRF technology, the user has full control of all important functions for setup, operation,
and analysis via the front panel LCD or via the associated sub-rack SNMP capability.
In addition IMizer, an automated adjustable link calibration embedded system enables the user to align the RF links
IMD/CNR to specific linearity performances without a two-tone test. Select the desired IMD for the optical transmitter,either locally or remotely, IMizer automatically adjusts the laser drive to meet the IMD requirements.
Each low profile individual transmitter or receiver can be “hot swapped” in the sub-rack chassis maintaining a best
subsystem uptime capability. Each module contains an individual processor to maximize specification performance at
all times under demanding user applications.
The Platinum transmitter and receiver are designed for sub-rack chassis mounting. The associated Platinum chassis has12 active slots, one main control processor (MCP) slot and two redundant power supplies. No fans are required evenunder full sub-rack loading and full LNB powering.

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All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Rev 03/ June 2019

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PL7240 Specifications
RF Specifications

Value

Frequency Range - Bandwidth

950–3000MHz

Amplitude Response @ Unity Gain
950–3000 MHz
any 36 MHz±2±0.25dB

Gain variation over temperature±1.5dB

Gain stability dB/25hr±0.2dBSFDR1>100 dB/Hz2/3

Noise Figure (NF)120 dB

Output IP3 (OIP3)320 dBm

1>57dB

CNR [any 36MHz]Group Delay Variation<1.5nsThird Order Inter-Modulation [IMD]2-55 to -40dBc

RF Input Signal Range – Total Power4-5 to -45dBm

RF Output Signal Range – Total Power5-40 to -5dBm

TX/RX Input/Output Return Loss
50 Ohm75 Ohm6-15dB-13dB

RF connector options

N/SMA/F/BNC50/BNC75

Optical Specifications

Value

Optical Wavelength

1310nm

Optical Power Output

2mW / 3dBmOptical Budget / Distance7

4dB/10Km

Min RX Optical Input Power-1dBm

Optical Connector Types

FC-APC or SC-APC(E2000 option)

1.

-40dBm RF input, link gain=20dB, IMD=-40dBc@3dB optical budget
User adjustable
3. -5dBm RF out @ IMD=50dBc
4. Alarm trip point: RED -2dBm, AMBER -50dBm
5. Within optical budget
6. 11dB above 2.2GHz
7. longer when 1550nm laser is installed
2.

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Advanced TechnologyChassis
Figure 1: Rear view of 12 Slot Chassis with one MCP slot and dual Power Supply slots

Transmitter and Receiver with LCD and LED Indicators
Figure 2: Transmitter with LCD and LED Indicators(Only Transmitter is shown here; Receivers are available and provide corresponding information)
LED Name

Color

DescriptionPowerGreenPower On

No Light

Power OffGreenNo Alarms

Amber

Minor Alarms

Red

Critical AlarmGreenInput within specification

Amber

Input below specifications

RedNo input or abovespecifications

Yellow

Main processor control ineffect

No Light

No Main Processor Control

Status/Alarms

RF Input

RemoteIsrael Corporate HQ, 16 Hataasia Street, Har Tov A Ind. Zone, Beit Shemesh 99052. Tel: +972-2-589-9888 Fax: +972-2-589-9898 sales@foxcom.com
US Sales Office, 1315 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, North Carolina 27577. Tel: 609-514-1800 Fax: 609-514-1881 www.foxcom.com
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SNMP Graphic User Interface (GUI) for Monitoring & Control
Figure 3: SNMP GUI

The SNMP GUI enables the user to perform detailed monitoring & control of the system, including
detection, such as:


General data about the system, including version control
Card status
Optical power input and output monitoring
RF power input and output monitoring
AGC/MGC selection
LNB voltage selection (18V/13V/none)
IMD selection (TX only)
Power supply monitoring, such as DC Voltage, AC/DC Failures, Temperature, Fan speed
Alarm history and alarm severity
System statistics

Israel Corporate HQ, 16 Hataasia Street, Har Tov A Ind. Zone, Beit Shemesh 99052. Tel: +972-2-589-9888 Fax: +972-2-589-9898 sales@foxcom.com
US Sales Office, 1315 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, North Carolina 27577. Tel: 609-514-1800 Fax: 609-514-1881 www.foxcom.com
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Typical L-Band Up and Down Link
Figure 4: Typical L-Band System

Figure 4 represents a typical L-band up and downlink within a teleport. The system is comprised of 2 setsof 19” 3RU indoor chassis (PL7010) with dual power supplies and an MCP Card.
The downlink consists of a pair of PL7240T transmitters at the antenna site receiving two L-band signals
from the LNB, and a pair of PL7240R4 receivers at the indoor site.
The uplink represents one redundant link. A single L-band signal is split at the output of the modem
feeding into a pair of PL7240T optical transmitters at the indoor site. A pair of PL7240R receivers at theantenna site converts the optical signals back into RF and feed into a 1:1 RF switch.

Israel Corporate HQ, 16 Hataasia Street, Har Tov A Ind. Zone, Beit Shemesh 99052. Tel: +972-2-589-9888 Fax: +972-2-589-9898 sales@foxcom.com
US Sales Office, 1315 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, North Carolina 27577. Tel: 609-514-1800 Fax: 609-514-1881 www.foxcom.com
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Ordering Matrix
Transmitter Ordering Matrix

Receiver Ordering Matrix

Ordering InfoModel number
PL7240T-50SMA-FC
PL7240R4-50SMA-FC

Description
Sat-Light Platinum L-band (950-3000 MHz) fiber optic Transmitter. Wide RF input (-50 to 5 dBm). 50-Ohm SMA RF connector. FC/APC optical connector. Includes module selectLNB power - +13 or +18Vdc.
Sat-Light Platinum L-band (950-3000 MHz) fiber optic Receiver. Wide RF output (-40 to -5dBm). 4dB (8km) optical budget. 50-Ohm SMA RF connector. FC/APC optical connector.

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Israel Corporate HQ, 16 Hataasia Street, Har Tov A Ind. Zone, Beit Shemesh 99052. Tel: +972-2-589-9888 Fax: +972-2-589-9898 sales@foxcom.com
US Sales Office, 1315 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, North Carolina 27577. Tel: 609-514-1800 Fax: 609-514-1881 www.foxcom.com
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