TABLE OF CONTENTS RMS Communications Inc.

SECTION 8 SPECIALTY ITEMS

Description Model Page

Attenuators
Economy Attenuator, Male/Female F-Type ..........................................................FAPXT 8-1
Deluxe Attenuator, Male/Female F-Type ............................................................ 1121MKX 8-2
Attenuator, 5dB, 750MHz .................................................................................. 22755 8-3
Attenuator, 10dB, 750MHz ................................................................................ 227510 8-3

Matching Transformers, HDF, Isolators & Tools

Matching Transformer, 75/300 Ohm .................................................................. 2500K 8-4
High Pass Filter w/Grounding Block, 75 Ohm .................................................... 2800FGB 8-5
Deluxe Isolator, Female/Female .......................................................................... MI2120V 8-6
Lighting Arrestor, Female/Female ......................................................................CLA-5B 8-7
Lighting Arrestor, w/Gas Tube, Female/Female .................................................. CLA-5BGT 8-7

Tools
Coaxial Stripping Tool, RG6 & RG59 .................................................................. HT-302A 8-8
Blades for HT-302 Coaxial Stripping Tool ............................................................ HT-3021 8-8

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FAP3T, FAP6T, FAP8T, FAP10T,

FAP12T, FAP16T, FAP20T 1GHz
1GHz Fixed Economy Attenuator Pads.
For use with set top converters or where the
signal level needs to be reduced.

F EA TURES
• Frequency 5 MHz to 1 GHz
• Solid screw machine brass, nickel plated body
• 22-gauge center pin
• PCB design using 5% resistors
• 3/8-32 male to female “F” connectors
• Wide range of values
• Accepts all RG6 & RG59 cables
• Laminated label with dB value clearly marked
• 75 ohms impedance
• Non-power passing
• CE approved

G ENERAL S PECIFICATIONS
Model No. FAP3T FAP6T FAP8T FAP10T FAP12T FAP16T FAP20T
Attenuator Value 3 dB 6 dB 8 dB 10 dB 12 dB 16 dB 20 dB
Attenuation Loss
Nominal 5-1 GHz 3.3 6 8 10 12 16 20
Accuracy ± -5% ± -5% ± -5% ± -5% ± -5% ± -5% ± -5%
Return Loss Minimum
5-500 MHz 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
500-1 GHz 16 16 17 18 18 18 18
Dimensions 0.438” W X 1.25” L (11.1mm W X 31.7mm L)

O RDERING I NFORMA TION

3 E ASY S TEPS :
❶ Determine series
❷ dB value
❸ Type FAP XX T
❶ Determine Series
Inline M/F Miniature Fixed
Attenuator Pads
❷ dB Value
03 – 3 dB 06 – 6 dB 08 – 8 dB 10 – 10 dB
12 – 12 dB 16 – 16 dB 20 – 20 dB
❸ Type
T – True Inline

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1121MK1, 1121MK2,
1121MK3, 1121MK6, 1121MK10, 1GHz
1121MK20
1GHz Fixed Deluxe Silver-Plated Attenuator Pads
(Lab Standard). For use in headends or on test
benches where high quality and a broad range of
dB values is required for signal management.

F EA TURES
• Frequency 5 MHz to 1 GHz • Wide range of values
• Solid screw machine brass, nickel plated body • F61A “split-pin” design accepts all RG6 &
• 22-gauge center pin RG59 cables
• Positive Locking Action (PLA) of the male “F” • Laminated label with dB value clearly marked
guarantees 100% grounding and RFI integrity • 75 ohms impedance
• PLA eliminates signal flashing due to vibration • Non-power passing
• PCB design using 5% resistors • CE approved
• 3/8-32 male to female “F” connectors

G E N E R A L SP E C I F I C A T I O N S

Item Frequency 1 dB 2 dB 3 dB 6 dB 10 dB 20 dB

5-300MHz 1.0 ± 0.5 2.0 ± 0.5 3.0 ± 0.5 6.0 ± 0.5 10.0 ± 0.5 20.0 ± 0.5
Attenuation 300-400MHz 1.0 ± 0.5 2.0 ± 0.5 3.0 ± 0.5 6.0 ± 0.5 10.0 ± 0.5 20.0 ± 0.5
(dB) 400-800MHz 1.0 ± 0.5 2.0 ± 0.5 3.0 ± 0.5 6.0 ± 0.5 10.0 ± 0.5 20.0 ± 0.5
800-1GHz 1.0 ± 1.0 2.0 ± 1.0 3.0 ± 1.0 6.0 ± 1.0 10.0 ± 1.0 20.0 ± 1.0

5-300MHz 26 26 26 26 26 26
Return Loss 300-400MHz 20 20 20 20 20 20
(Min. dB) 400-800MHz 20 20 20 20 20 20
800-1GHz 15 15 15 15 15 15

Dimensions 1.50” L x 0.375” Diameter (38.1mm L x 9.5mm Diameter)

O R D E R I N G IN F O R M A T I O N

4 E A S Y ST E P S :
❶ Determine series
❷ Design type
❸ Bandwidth
❹ dB value
1121 M K X
❶ Determine Series
Inline M/F Fixed Attenuator Pads
❷ Type
Miniature
❸ Bandwidth
K – 1 GHz
❹ dB Value
1 – 1 dB 2 – 2 dB 3 – 3 dB 6 – 6 dB
10 – 10 dB 20 – 20 dB

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22755, 227510
750MHz
750MHz 5dB and 10dB
Tilt Attenuators. Balances signal level by
compensating for high frequency attenuation of
long coaxial cable house drops. Also provides flat
signal input to first amplifier when sweep testing the
cable system. Prevents cross-modulation of converters
due to signal overload of Channel 2. For indoor or
outdoor use.

F EA TURES
• Frequency 5 MHz to 750 MHz
• Aluminum die cast housing • Range of values 5 dB & 10 dB
• PCB design using high quality components • Laminated label with dB value clearly marked
• Machined brass F61 and graph of typical tilt
• F61A “split-pin” design accepts all RG6 & • Unique mounting taps with 2 open and 2 closed
RG59 cables for easy mounting
• 75 ohms impedance • Non-power passing
• 3/8-32 female to male “F” connector • CE approved

G ENERAL S PECIFICATIONS

Item Frequency Range 5 dB 10 dB

5MHz -5.0 dB ± 1.0 dB -10 dB ± 1.0 dB

Attenuation 54MHz -5.0 dB ± 1.0 dB -10 dB ± 1.0 dB
750MHz 1 dB (Max.) 1 dB (Max.)

Return Loss (Min.) 14 dB 14 dB

Dimensions 1.00” H x 2.125” W x 2.125” L

(25.4mm H x 54.0mm W x 54.0mm L)

O RDERING I NFORMATION

2 E A S Y ST E P S :
❶ Determine series
❷ dB value

2275 X
❶ Determine Series
Tilt Attenuator
❷ dB Value
5 – 5 dB 10 – 10 dB

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2500K
1GHz
1GHz 300/75-ohm matching transformer.

F EA TURES
• Frequency 5 MHz to 1 GHz • Excellent balance achieved with its 3 capacitor design
• Matches 75-ohm output to 300-ohm input • Twin lead uses stranded wire for strength
• Housing is tubular rolled 1mm thick 6065 • Terminal lugs are crimped and soldered
aluminum alloy • Outer housing is jacketed with a tough polyethylene
• PCB design using high quality components skin to provide resistance against breakage
• Machined brass F61 coax connector • Skin protects against breakage and corrosion and
• F61A “split-pin” design accepts all RG6 & RG59 cables protects against “shootouts”
• 75 ohms impedance • CE approved
• DC blocking

G ENERAL SPECIFICA TIONS

Item 5-10 MHz 10-500 MHz 500-750 MHz 750-1 GHz

Through Loss (Max.) 1.0 1.0 1.5 2.0
Return Loss (Min.) 10 14 14 12
Balance Ratio (Min.) 30 35 30 28
DC Isolation 1000V
Dimensions 0.063" dia. x 3.75" long (leads 1.75" long)
(14.2mm dia. x 95.1mm long)

O RDERING I NFORMATION

2 E ASY S TEPS:
❶ Determine series
❷ Bandwidth
2500 K
❶ Determine Series
Matching Transformer
❷ Bandwidth
K – 1 GHz

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2800FGB
1GHz
1GHz high pass filter with ground block.

F EA TURES
• Frequency 5 MHz to 1 GHz • 1000 volt surge protection to protect against cable
• PCB design using high quality components conductor line surges
• Zinc chromated die cast housing with • Tin plated with solid back design for -120 dB
machined “F” ports RFI protection
• F61A “split-pin” design accepts all RG6 & • DC blocking
RG59 cables • 75 ohms impedance
• Built in grounding block protects against • CE approved
sheath surges

G E N E R A L SP E C I F I C A T I O N S

Item Frequency QC Limit

Insertion Loss 54-60 MHz 1.0

Max. (dB) 100-1 GHz 0.5

Return Loss 54-1 GHz 14

Min. (dB) 100-1 GHz 16

Rejection Band 5-20 MHz 36

Loss Min. (dB) 20-30 MHz 34
30-40 MHz 14

Dimensions 0.75” H x 1.56” W x 2.31” L

(19.05mm H x 39.69mm W x 58.74mm L)

Shipping 200 per carton, 25 per sub-carton

O RDERING I NFORMATION

3 E A S Y ST E P S :
❶ Determine series
❷ Designate filter type
❸ Designate value
2800 F GB
❶ Determine Series
2800
❷ Filter Type
High Pass Filter
❸ Feature
GB – Grounding Block

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MI2120V
1GHz
1GHz dual shielded isolator.

F EA TURES
• Frequency 5 MHz to 1 GHz RFI of > 85 dB
• Glass FR4-G10 PCB design • Rugged compact design fits into subscriber's
• Only high quality Hi-Q components are used outlet box
• Double tongue and groove housing results in • Laminated label that clearly indicates system and
superior RFI shielding subscribers connection
• Brass screw machined F61A's • Maximum leakage 0.7ma
• F61A “Split-pin” design accepts all RG6 & • Meets UK specification BS6513, MPT1510 and
RG59 cables MPT1520 including 2120 VDC Hi-Pot test
• Special RFI washer used to maintain high • CE approved

GENERAL S PECIFICATIONS

Item Frequency QC Limit

Insertion Loss 5-300MHz 0.5

Max. (dB) 300-600MHz 1.0
600-1GHz 1.5

Return Loss 5-10MHz 15

Min. (dB) 10-300MHz 20
300-600MHz 18
600-1GHz 14

Breakdown Voltage 3000 volts (no less than one minute)

Max. leakage current 0.7 mA

RFI 5-100MHz 85 dB Nominal

Impedance 5-1GHz 75 Ohm

Dimensions 1.016" W x 3.156" L (26mm W x 80mm L)

O RDERING I NFORMATION

1 E A S Y ST E P S : ❶ Determine series

MI2120V
❶ Determine Series
Isolator

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CLA-5B
1GHz
Lightning arrestor.

F EA TURES
• Frequency 5 MHz to 1 GHz • Rugged compact design fits into subscriber's
• High quality zinc housing with gold anodized outlet box
finish and machined F61 connectors • Laminated label that clearly identifies input
• F61A “Split-pin” design accepts all RG6 & and output
RG59 cables • 1000 volt capacitors
• Built in grounding block • CE approved

GENERAL S PECIFICATIONS

Frequency in MHz 5MHz 54MHz 216MHz 300MHz 400MHz 590MHz 1GHz

Insertion Loss dB 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.15 0.25
Return Loss (Input) dB 32 30 23 20 18 18 16
Return Loss (Output) dB 31 28 23 18 17 14 13
Surge Protection 15KV Maximum (1KV = 1000 Volts)
Voltage Rating 1000 Volts
Isolation With applied voltage of 50 VDC the output was 100 M ohm and input 500K ohm
Dimensions 0.81" H x 1.56" W x 2.375" L (20.6mm H x 4mm W x 60.3mm L)
Shipping 200 per carton, 25 per sub-carton

O RDERING I NFORMATION

3 E A S Y ST E P S :
❶ Determine series
❷ Designate type
❸ Feature
CLA 5B GT
❶ Determine Series
Cable Lightning Arrestor
❷ Type
Subscriber
❸ Feature
GT – Gas Tube*
*Note: Gas tubes are a special order and are not stocked. Contact Channell.

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HT-302A, HT-3021
Tools
Coaxial cable stripper and replacement blades.

F EA TURES
• Reversible “V block” to accommodate RG6/U The braiding is then folded back onto the cable
and RG59/U coaxial cables jacket. “F” type connector is aligned and placed
• Compact and lightweight for convenient use on the prepared end of the cable and crimped
in the shop and field securely with a crimping tool.
• Strips and prepares coaxial cable for connectors • Long life blades are replaceable
in one simple operation. • Laminated label that clearly identifies input
• Exposes center conductor and cuts outer and output
jacket of cable to expose braiding. • CE approved

O RDERING I NFORMATION

1 E A S Y ST E P : ❶ Simply specify complete part number.

HT-302A—Rotary Coaxial Cable Stripper

HT-3021—Replacement Blade

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8-8 Phone: 704.588.4008 Fax: 704-588-2004 Toll Free: 1-800-223-8312