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 PCM55 The PCM55 is Pico Macom’s legendary workhorse—a cost effective pro- fessional grade modulator designed to provide adjacent channel compatibility and FCC Docket 21006 for frequency accuracy . This modula tor prov ides a full 55dBmV output from sub-band channels T8 through T11, CATV channels 2 to 22 including channels 95 to 99 while accommodating HRC and IRC offset fre quen cies (11.75- 216MHz). Modulate d channels may be inse rted on any unused channel within a closed circuit MA TV or SMA TV system. High quality external modulation and RF level controls assure years of reliable operation. The modulator is shipped with all internal adjustments preset.  Pico Macom backs up this product with its industry leading 5-year limited warranty. PCM55  216 MHz S in gl e Ch ann el C rys tal Con tro ll ed A/V Mo du la tor  2 16 MH z S in gl e Ch an ne l C ry s tal Con t ro l l ed A /V M od u l at or www.picomacom.com  Headend & Electronics 355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340 Ph: 818-4 93-4300 T oll Fr ee: 800-4 21-6511 Fax: 818-4 93-4433  A-3 Rev. 12/02  31-Channel Range 11.75-  216 MHz (CATV T8-T11, 2-22,  95-99)  Full 55dBmV output for optimum carrier-to-noise performance  In-band carrier-to-noise ratio 60 dB provides superior  picture quality  Highly accurate cr ystal controlled oscillator for reliable drift-free operation Superior vestigial sideband filter-  ing improves adjacent channel  and overall sy stem performance  Front panel test point for easy RF  level system monitoring  IRC and HRC offset available for frequency settings in systems using offset channels  Auxiliary AC outlet for convenience UL Approved Optional PAL format channels available

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  • PCM55

    The PCM55 is Pico Macoms legendary workhorsea cost effective pro-fessional grade modulator designed to provide adjacent channel compatibilityand FCC Docket 21006 for frequency accuracy. This modulator provides afull 55dBmV output from sub-band channels T8 through T11, CATV channels2 to 22 including channels 95 to 99 while accommodating HRC and IRC offsetfrequencies (11.75-216MHz). Modulated channels may be inserted on anyunused channel within a closed circuit MATV or SMATV system. High qualityexternal modulation and RF level controls assure years of reliable operation.The modulator is shipped with all internal adjustments preset. Pico Macombacks up this product with its industry leading 5-year limited warranty.

    PCM55216MHz Single Channel Crystal Controlled A/V Modulator

    216MHz Single Channel Crystal Controlled A/V Modulator

    www.picomacom.com

    Headend & Electronics

    355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: 818-493-4433

    A-3Rev. 12/02

    31-Channel Range 11.75-216 MHz (CATV T8-T11, 2-22, 95-99)

    Full 55dBmV output for optimumcarrier-to-noise performance

    In-band carrier-to-noise ratio 60 dB provides superior picture quality

    Highly accurate crystal controlledoscillator for reliable drift-freeoperation

    Superior vestigial sideband filter-ing improves adjacent channeland overall system performance

    Front panel test point for easy RFlevel system monitoring

    IRC and HRC offset available forfrequency settings in systemsusing offset channels

    Auxiliary AC outlet for convenience

    UL Approved

    Optional PAL format channels available

  • PCM55

    Channels: 31 Channels (CAVT T8-T11, 2-22, 95-99) FCC Docket 21006 offsets, HRC & IRC offsets

    Frequency Range: 11.75 - 216 MHzOutput Level: 45 to 55 dBmVOutput Impedance: 75 ohmsAudio/Video Ratio: Adjustable -7 to -18dB

    below video carrierFrequency Stability: 5 kHz in aeronautical band

    Conforms to FCC Docket 21006Spurious Output: 60dB below video carrier

    with A/V ratio @ -15 dB

    Input Level: 1.0 V p-p min for 87.5% mod.Input Type: Clamped video neg. syncVisual C/N: 60 dB @ 4 MHz BWFrequency Response: 1.5 dB (30 Hz to 4.2 MHz)Hum and Noise: -60 dB @ 87.5% modulation

    Meets FCC group delay predistortion correction requirement forcolor transmission.

    Power Input: 108 to 125 VAC 60 Hz 20WOperating Temperature: -10C to 50CDimensions: 19(L) x 3(D) x 13/4(H)Weight: 3.8 lbs.Connectors: F Type

    Baseband Input Impedance: 600 ohms unbalancedBaseband Input Level: 0.5 V p-p for 25 kHz peak dev.Pre emphasis: 75 microsecondFlatness: 1.5 dB (50 Hz to 15 kHz)

    RF Video

    Audio General

    Product Specifications

    216MHz Single Channel Crystal Controlled A/V Modulator

    AUDIO VIDEO MODULATORPCM55 TESTPOINT R.F.OUTPUT

    AUDIOMODULATION AURAL

    LEVEL ADJUST LEVEL ADJUST

    VIDEOMODULATION

    -30 dBCH-

    VIDEO IN120VAC

    60Hz 10W

    600W MAX

    AUDIO IN

    RF OUT

    Front View

    Rear View

    Ordering InformationPCM55 Channel

    www.picomacom.comA-4

    Rev. 12/02355 Parkside Drive San Fernando, CA 91340

    Ph: 818-493-4300 Toll Free: 800-421-6511 Fax: 818-493-4433

    Specifications Subject to Change Copyright 2003 Pico Macom, Inc.