Receiver MulticouplersPRO-AR...G (To be discontinued)

19" Rack-Mountable Receiver Multicoupler series for the VHF through low UHF bands 30 MHz - 960 MHz

Description

OBS: The Receiver Multicouplers PRO-AR4 & PRO-AR8 versions will be discontinued, now planned for mid. 2025.
They will be replaced by the present new Dual Amplifier Receiver Multicouplers PRO-DAR4 & 8 channel.
PRO-DAR (www.amphenolprocom.com)

  • Multicouplers with 1 input and 4, 8, 12 or 16 outputs.
  • For use where a number of receivers have to share the same antenna.
  • Active wideband receiver multicoupler for the VHF and low UHF bands with 1 input and 4, 8, 12 or 16 outputs.
  • Allows a number of receivers to share the same antenna without interaction and loss of signal.
  • Wide frequency range: Covers 30 MHz – 960 MHz.
  • If only a smaller frequency range is desired, a preselector filter can be built in to prevent possible interference from strong transmitters outside the frequency band of interest. Amphenol Procom offer a wide range of both band selective and narrow-band low-loss filters suitable for preselector use.
    Please refer to the preselector overview and specify frequency range when ordering.
  • Ultra-high dynamic range amplifier built in to compensate for loss in multicoupler network.
  • Push-pull high-current amplifier design ensures outstanding multicoupler linearity and high reject of especially even-order distortion products.
  • Handles even very strong RF signals with negligible levels of IM and harmonic distortion.
  • Low amplifier noise figure ensures lowest possible S/N deterioration of the received and distributed RF signals.
  • High isolation between receiver outputs.
  • Operates on 230 V AC or 115 V AC mains supply or 12 V, 24 V or 48 V DC** supply (depending on type, see ordering designations).
  • Galvanically isolated power supply with power backup function.
  • Automatic switching to DC supply if the mains supply fails.
  • ”POWER ON” lamp on front.
  • Mains supply connector: IEC type fitted with noise filter.
  • DC supply connector: Terminal block fitted with noise filter.
  • RF connectors: N-female on all ports (other types on request).
  • 19” rack module housing.
  • Only 1 HU (PRO-AR4G-... and PRO-AR8G-...) or 2 HU (PRO-AR12G-... and PRO-AR16G-...) (1 height unit = 44.45 mm).
  • Comes as standard with anodized alu. color front plate.
  • As option available with black powder lacquered front plate.

    ** 48 V version only available as 4 ch.: PRO-AR4G-N.

    Please Note:
    Power cable is not included, must be ordered separately, see Accessories.

Specifications

Electrical
Model PRO-AR4G-N (To be discontinued) PRO-AR8G-N (To be discontinued)
PRO-AR12G-N (Will stay)
PRO-AR16G-N (Will stay)
Gain (Input To All Outputs) 2 dB 2 dB
Frequency 30 - 960 MHz
Gain variance < ±2.0 dB < ±2.0 dB
Max. Output Power @ 1 dB Compression (P1dB) > 18 dBm @ 30 MHz > 11 dBm
@ 174 MHz > 12 dBm
@ 400 MHz > 16 dBm
@ 960 MHz > 12 dBm
Noise Figure, Amplifier < 4.0 dB < 6.0 dB
Output 2. Order Intercept point (OIP2) > 60 dBm > 50 dBm
Output 3. Order Intercept point (OIP3) > 33 dBm > 25 dBm
Impedance 50 Ω
Input VSWR ≤ 2.5:1
With Preselector : ≤ 2.0:1, typ. <1.5:1
Output VSWR < 1.5:1
Max. Input Power (dBm) 18 dBm
Isolation between outputs 30 - 800 MHz : > 20 dB
800 - 960 MHz : > 18 dB
Input-Output Isolation > 23 dB > 46 dB
Power Supply 230 V AC models :
198 to 264 V AC 47 - 63 Hz/ Max. 0.16 A
115 V AC models :
100 to 127 V AC 47 - 63 Hz/ Max. 0.32 A
Current Consumption 0.6 to 0.7 A
PRO-AR4G-48 V DC : 125 mA
PRO-AR8G-... : 1.0 to 1.3 A
PRO-AR12G-… : 1.4 to 1.7 A
PRO-AR16G-… : 1.8 to 2.1 A
Effective Noise Figure all outputs < 5.5 dB < 8.0 dB
DC Supply, 12 V DC types 10.8 to 14.4 V DC 10.8 to 14.4 V DC
DC Supply, 24 V DC types 20 to 28 V DC 20 to 28 V DC
DC Supply, 48 V DC types 40 to 60 V DC Not available
Mechanical
Power Connector 3-terminal IEC60320-1 C14 (male)
Connection(s) N(f) (standard)
BNC(f), TNC(f) or SMA(f) on request
DC Connector 3-pole screw terminal block
Dimensions PRO-AR4G-..., PRO-AR8G-... :
19" x 1HU x 261 mm (482.6 x 43.65 x 261 mm) / (19 x 1.72 x 10.28 in.)

PRO-AR12G-..., PRO-AR16G-... :
19" x 2HU x 261 mm (482.6 x 88.1 x 261 mm) / (19 x 3.47 x 10.28 in.)
Altitude 0 to 2000 m
Weight PRO-AR4G-..., PRO-AR8G-... : Aprox. 2.8 kg. / 6.17 lb.

PRO-AR12G-..., PRO-AR16G-... : Approx. 4.4 kg. / 9.70 lb.
Environmental
Operating temperature range -10 °C to +60 °C -10 °C to +50 °C
Storage temperature range -40 °C to +70 °C
Humidity < 90% non-condensing

Ordering designations

Contact for system-specific product no.

Use the guide below to make the name of the PRO-AR you would like to buy. Remember to buy the Power cable separately if needed.

ModelFront plateNo. of outputsAC PowerDC PowerAntenna ConnectorRx ConnectorNumber of loadsPreselector filter
 PRO-AR Blank = blank ***
Black lacquered = B
4 outputs = 4G
8 outputs = 8G
12 outputs = 12G
16 outputs = 16G
 230VAC = 230V
115VAC = 115V
12VDC = 12V
24VDC = 24V
48VDC = 48V **
N-female = N
TNC-female = TNC
BNC-female = BNC
N-female = N
TNC-female = TNC
BNC-female = BNC
No load = blank *
One 1W load = 1L
Two 1W loads = 2L
Three 1W loads = 3L
No filter = blank
See tables with
preselectors below
Naming Example        
PRO-AR B 8G -230V /12V -N /N -1L BPF 118-137-C

 

Naming Example: PRO-ARB8G-230V/12V-N/N-1L BPF 118-137 C

   * Terminating unused ports will secure the electrical performances of the RMC.
  ** 48V version only available as 4 ch.: PRO-AR4G-N.
*** "Blank" means sign omitted.

Accessories

 ModelProduct No.
Power Cable EU , with Ground 210002646
Power Cable UK , with Ground 210002647
Power Cable US , with Ground 210002648

Model Housing

PRO-AR4G-N and PRO-AR8G-N

PRO ARHP GS Alu front

 

PRO-AR12G-N and PRO-AR16G-N

PRO ARHP 12 16 GS Alu front

Standard Low-Loss Preselector Filters for PRO-AR...G

Band selective standard blackbox filters (other filters on request)

TYPE DESIGNATIONFILTER TYPEPASS BAND FREQUENCY RANGE
BPF 66-88 Band pass  66 - 88 MHz
BPF 88-108 Band pass  88 - 108 MHz
BPF 112-136 Band pass 112 - 136 MHz
BPF 118-137 Band pass 118 - 137 MHz
BPF 118-174 Band pass 118 - 174 MHz
BPF 136-225 Band pass 136 - 225 MHz
BPF 146-174 Band pass 146 - 174 MHz
BPF 225-400 Band pass 225 - 400 MHz
BPF 300-500 Band pass 300 - 500 MHz
BPF 800-1000 Band pass 800 - 1000 MHz
LP 174-FME Low pass    0 - 174 MHz
HP 380-FME High pass 380 - 1000 MHz

 

Narrow band standard BP filters:

TYPE DESIGNATIONFILTER TYPECENTER FREQUENCY -1 dB BANDWIDTH
BPF 4/4-[BW] Band pass To be ordered within 66 - 88 MHz To be specified as 2, 4 or 6 MHz
BPF 3/4 Band pass To be ordered within 112 - 136 MHz 1.5 MHz
BPF 2/4-[BW] Band pass To be ordered within 144 - 175 MHz To be specified as 2, 4 or 6 MHz
BPF 70/4-HX Band pass To be ordered within 380 - 470 MHz To be ordered within 3 - 15 MHz
BPF 900/4 Band pass To be ordered within 820 - 960 MHz Typ. 7 MHz

EU and UK Declaration of Conformity

Hereby Amphenol Procom declare that the product type PRO-AR...G is in compliance with EU Directive 2014/53/EU and
the UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017 No. 1206).
The full text of the Declaration of Conformity is available at:

https://amphenolprocom.com/images/shop/catalog/pdf-for-catalouges/Declaration-of-Conformity-PRO-ARxG.pdf

Model Housing - back side

PRO-AR8G-N

PRO AR8G back front