PSC PowerStar RF TM
Power and RF Distribution•

Low Noise Power Distribution• Dual Power Inputs• Multi-Color LED Battery Level Meter• USB Power Output• Diversity 1 x 4 Active RF Splitter• Low Noise, High Current RF Amplifiers• “Single Band” 470-700Mhz• “Dual Band” 470-618Mhz & 940-960Mhz• “Wide Band” 470-960Mhz• Compact Package• Made in the U.S.A.

Operation Manual Version 1.0
Copyright 2023 Professional Sound Corporation
28085 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 USA

Thank you for purchasing your new PSC PowerStar RF. This product is the result of more than adecade of experience in designing and manufacturing Power and RF distribution systems. Thiscompact, ruggedly built product should provide you with years of trouble-free service.

Compact Size

Top Panel:
Main Power Switch
Antenna Power Switches
BNC RF Inputs
USB Power Output (2 Amps maximum)
LED Battery Level Meter

Bottom Panel:
2x TB4M Power Inputs,
Wired Pins 1&2 = Ground (-)
Pins 3&4 Positive (+)

Front Panel:
SMA RF Output Connectors
Coaxial Power Output Connectors

BELT CLIP
The PSC PowerStar RF combines two of our most popular products. It has a built in PowerDistribution system with dual external DC inputs allowing the use of two batteries or a battery
and an AC power supply. It also has a built in Diversity RF antenna distribution system. Eachhalf of the RF distribution system offers an active 1x4 RF splitter. You can use this system tofeed up to four (4) diversity receivers from one diversity set of receive antennas. This compact,rugged device was developed using the latest super low noise, high current RF amplifiers andwill operate over various frequency ranges based on which bandpass filter the unit is built with.
Its two inputs are traditional BNC connectors for ease of use in interfacing with your externalantennas. It will also provide individually switched DC power to supply remote poweredantennas and remote RF amplifiers.

RF BNC Inputs Marked as “A” and “B”
Power Switch:“ON” powers up main unit.
“ANT PWR” powers up unit and provides power toremote powered antennas or RF amplifiers.

RF SMA outputs Marked as “A” and “B” Sides
Power Output Connectors
One is “Always On” and is surrounded by a BLUE ring

Each of the RF SMA output connectors offers a typical isolation factor of 24 to 28dB between
radio receivers.
There is a three-way switch located on the top panel between the two BNC RF inputs. Thisswitch has two positions: “OFF” and “ON”. When the unit is turned ‘ON,” the battery level
meter will light up indicating proper battery level. If the battery level meter does not light up,
you may have an under-voltage or discharged battery connected. Please note that the MultiColor LED battery meter has 1 RED LED, 1 YELLOW LED and 2 GREEN LEDS. A fully charged
battery should light up all four LEDs. As the battery discharges, the top GREEN LED will go out
followed by the next Green LED, followed by the Yellow LED. Once the RED LED goes out, you
should immediately change out your re-chargeable battery to a freshly charged one. and main
power and remote ANTENNA PWR switched on. The switch utilizes a light up LED switch
handle. When used in normal mode, the switch batt lights up GREEN. When the unit isswitched to also provide remote antenna power, the switch lights up RED. The RF section ofthe unit will operate over a very wide voltage range from 7 to 18Vdc. Your external equipmentthat will be powered from this unit will generally operate from about 10.8Vdc up to about
16.5Vdc. The Multi-Colored LED battery meter can be calibrated to work with two different
voltage (chemistry) battery types. This includes 14.4 volt Lithium-Ion Batteries such as modern
NP-1 Batteries and Smart Batteries. The Multi-Color Battery LED Meter can also be set to workwith older 12.8Vdc rated Sealed lead Acid (SLA) batteries and with Lithium Iron Phosphate
LiFEPO4) batteries. Inside the unit is a small circuit board jumper that can be set for either
battery voltage type. Battery voltage is printed on the circuit board near the jumper for easy
adjustment. This jumper calibrates the Multi-Color LED Battery meter to work with yourindividual battery type. All units are factory set to work with 14.4V Lithium-Ion Batteries (NP1 and Smart batteries). The unit can be powered from any source of external DC power of 7 to18Vdc @ approximately 120 mA when only suing it for RF distribution. Please note that there
are two External battery inputs. These may be used with either one of two batteries (NP-1,Smart Battery, or Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFEPO4). Alternatively, you can use one battery
and a PSC AC power Supply (Part number FPSCM3PAC). This will ensure that your system
operates from AC power and you will have a battery back-up in case you accidentally get
disconnected form AC power. Basically, it forms an un-interruptible power supply.

All LEDS lighted, indicating a full battery

3 of 4 LEDs lighted, indicating 75% charged battery2 of 4 LEDs lighted, indicating 50% charged battery

RED LED only lighted, indicating less than 25% battery charge

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
1. Connect a source of external 12Vdc power to the 4 pin mini XLR connector on thebottom of the unit.
2. Connect your two receiver antennas to the RF input BNC connectors on the top of theunit.
3. Connect the power outputs of the PowerStar RF to the power inputs of your otherdevices such as radio receivers and recorders.
4. Connect the RF (SMA) outputs of the PowerStar RF to the RF inputs of your radio
receivers using SMA to SMA or SMA to BNC cables.
5. Power up the unit. When using powered antennas or remote line amplifiers, turn theantenna power switches to “ANT PWR” power switch to “ANT PWR.” For all otheruses, turn the antenna power switches to OFF.

*NOTE* When used with ENG “bag” mixing setups, we recommend that you remotely
mount your receive antennas up away from your equipment on your bag’s shoulder
straps. Alternately, you can mount your two receive antennas down and out in frontof your bag. The main idea is the make sure that your receive antennas are not in thesame plane (at the same height) as any transmitter antennas (camera hops forexample) that are in your bag in order to minimize receiver RF overload from nearby
transmitters.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Housing Size:
Weight:Power:
Current Per Power Output:
Overall Max Current:
USB Power Output:
Frequency Range:

Input Impedance:
Output Impedance:
Max Input Signal Before Limiting:
IP3
Noise Figure:
Chassis Material:
End Plate Material:
Finish:Warranty:

3.75” x 2.5” x 1.425” 96mm x 64mm x 36mm)
7.5oz (213gm)
External DC, 10.8-18Vdc @ 120mA
3A max6 Amps with one battery, 10 Amps with twobatteries. 6 Amps using optional AC power supply
5V at up to 2 Amps
470-700 Mhz (Single Band Model)
470-618Mhz & 940-960Mhz (Dual Band Model)
470-960Mhz (Wide Band Model)
50 Ohms
50 Ohms
+13dB
+31
0.8dB
Aircraft Aluminum
Stainless SteelBlack anodize
1 Year, limited

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYSTANDARD:

EN 60065.2012

Power, Safety

EN 55032.2012

Part 1, Emissions

EN55032.2012

Part 2, Immunity

TRADE NAME:

PSC

MODEL:

RF Multi MiniRESPONSIBLE PARTY:

Professional Sound Corp.
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA

CONTACT PERSON:

Ronald Meyer(661) 295-9395

TYPE OF PRODUCT:

Antenna Distribution

MANUFACTURER:

Professional Sound Corp.
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA

We hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number listed
above has been tested in accordance with the requirements contained in the above listed
directives. All necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production
units manufactured will conform to Directive guidelines.
July 2023

Professional Sound Corporation.

Professional Sound Corporation 28085 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355
PH (661) 295-9395 Fax (661) 295-8392 email sales@professionalsound.com