A P P L I C AT I O N SWM PRODUCTS

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LA141R Ka/Ku/Sub Amp

Optional
External
The output of a Single Wire Multi-switch is split to Power

multiple rooms or apartments and the receiver signal

levels are low after 200 feet of RG-6 cable.

SOLUTION
Model LA141R boosts basic cable and DBS signal level
offsetting the loss of an 8-way splitter while passing
data modem and receiver control signals from the
receiver to the switch.

RELATED CONSIDERATIONS 2 MHz &

DC Passive
This product is a universal coaxial amplifier. If you were
to carry a single amplifier this would be the one. The
amps works with CATV, consumer DBS, commercial
DESCRIPTION
MFH1 & MFH2 stacked DBS, and satellite radio. Model Indoor / Outdoor 54 to 3500 MHz DBS line powered
LA141R-T includes model PS12200 power supply when no amplifier with forward gain and sub-band 2 to 40
DC is available from the coax. MHz passive return.

F E AT U R E S 99 110 119
101 INTERNET
Wide bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 to 3500 MHz forward
103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 to 40 MHz return BASIC
CABLE
High Input Ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-28 dBm SWM8 02
Legacy 1 SWM1 PWR 04
05
Legacy 2 SWM2
Indoor / Outdoor case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . die cast aluminum 06
07
Legacy 3 OFF-AIR
103/110 08
/119
Multiple power options . . . . . . . . . . . . . line or external DC 99/101
18V 13V
18V
22k
13V Flex Flex
22k Port1 Port2
13

30 dBmV
-31 dBm
A P P L I C AT I O N N OT
O ES 20 dBmV
@ 100 ft
-40 dBm +16 dBmV -28 dBm
Model SWM8-Kit2 includes the SWM8 switch, SWM- 24 dBmV
PI power inserter, LA141R line extender and SWS-8 IN DC
SWM
SWS-8
splitter to serve (8) tuners 300 feet from the splitter. PI
LA141R
OUT DC -41 dBm
Model LA141R extends SWM drop distances while 9 dBmV
passing the 2 MHz control signals. The AU9S, SWM8 and
LA141R is powered via the SWM-PI power inserter. @ 200 ft
-57 dBm PC
2 dBmV
SWM8 switches include automatic gain control for a
SWS-2
constant -31 dBm output. The maximum recommended
Router
distance for a SWM8 and SWS-8 is 150 feet of RG-6 ATSC IN

FTM
Data Modem
without a LA141R line extender. H20 HD RECEIVER

Contact: Sonora Design Associates 805.644.8913 www.sonoradesign.com info@sonoradesign.com

 99 110 119
SWM PRODUCTS
101
103

LA141R Ka/Ku/Sub Amp

SWM8 -31 dBm EIGHT ROOM Many homes have just one coax cable from the roof
Legacy 1 SWM1 PWR

Legacy 2 SWM2 SINGLE WIRE to the Main Point Of Entry (MPOE) and have just one
Legacy 3
103/110
OFF-AIR
RESIDENCE
99/101
18V 13V
/119
18V
22k
13V Flex Flex
22k Port1 Port2 coax from the MPOE to each room of the house.

Model LA141R is used with model SWS-8 splitter to

SWM
-40 dBm
SWM DC
PI SWS-8 provide signal to receivers up to 250 feet from the
@ 100 ft LA141R -41 dBm
OUT DC
splitter. The example uses a dish to MPOE distance of
100 feet of RG-6. (Un-used ports of the SWS-8 splitter
-28 dBm
should be terminated with DBS rated terminators.)
MPOE

-61 dBm 8 1 Receivers set to the SWM mode of operation DO

-49 dBm
@ 250 ft @ 100 ft NOT provide DC voltage but send out a 2 MHz
control signal to communicate with the SWM8
ANT IN
ATSC IN
switch.
FTM
SAT IN

D12 RECEIVER H20 HD RECEIVER

-57 dBm 7 -53 dBm 2 SWM compatible receiver include the D12, H20,
@ 200 ft @ 150 ft
H21, R16, HR20 and HR21. Digital Video Recorders
RECORDING
PROGRAM
models HR20 and HR21 have two tuners and use
ATSC IN

FTM
SAT1 SAT2 ATSC HR20 (2) of the (8) available program streams of the
HD DVR
IN IN IN

H20 HD RECEIVER SWM8 switch.

@IN 100 ft DC
PS
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S -39 dBm 12
LA141R 200 SWS-8
Specifications ......................... Typical ................... QC Limit OUT DC

Gain
2 to 40 MHz .................................. -1 dB ................................-4 dB
ANT IN

54 to 860 MHz .............................. 9 dB ................................ 8 dB SAT IN

950 to 1450 MHz...........................12 dB .............................. 11 dB

1450 to 2150 MHz ........................13 dB ...............................12 dB
2150 to 3000 MHz ........................14 dB ...............................13 dB
3500 MHz ........................................15 dB ...............................14 dB
Maximum Input (67 equal transponders).............-28 dBm
Maximum Output Power
IM2 with 2 tones @ 1 dBm ..........-32 dBc .................. -35 dBc min
IM3 with 2 Tones @ 1 dbm .........-53 dBc .................. -50 dBc min
Pass band Flatness
Any 24 MHz band ............................0.1 dB ............................. 0.2 dB
Input Return Loss 54-35000 MHz12 dB ............................... 9 dB
Output Return Loss 250-2150 MHz13 dB ........................... 10 dB
Noise Figure...........................................6 dB ................................ 7 dB
Power Specifications
Voltage ...............................................................................10 to 29 VDC
Current .......................................................................70 mA / channel
Model LA141R-T transformer ...........................12V 200mA linear
Model LA141R-T includes model PS12200 for
external powering. Connecting model PS12200 to
the DC port of the LA141R powers the amplifier but
does not pass the DC to the input port.
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions .....................................................................4 x 3.5 x 7/8
(-T with 12V) ...................NO Supply
Weight .................................. 0.9 lb (0.4 kg) ..................0.5 lb (0.2 kg)
Master Carton QTY ................... (24 units) ..........................(44 units)
Master Carton Size ..............12 x 12 x 9 ......................11 x 9 x 9
Master Carton Weight ....21.5 lb (9.8 kg) ..................21 lb. (9.5 kg)
Environmental Specifications
Operating Environment: .......................................Indoor/Outdoor
Ambient Temperature .............................................-30 C to +70C

Contact: Sonora Design Associates 805.644.8913 www.sonoradesign.com info@sonoradesign.com