Audix ADS48 UHF Antenna Distribution System
Overview
The Audix ADS48 is a wide range UHF antenna distribution system that combines up to four wireless systems to be able to run off a single pair of antennas and power supply. The ADS48 has an internal switching power supply which eliminates the need for the individual DC power supplies normally needed for each receiver. RF signals are internally amplified in order to compensate for any loss that may result from splitting the signal.
Supplied Accessories
- 1 x ADS48 Antenna Distribution Unit with rack mount
- 2 x Antennas (Refer to image A for visual representation)
- 1 x IEC power cable
- 4 x Power Jumper Cables to provide power to individual receivers (Refer to image B for visual representation)
- 8 x BNC-to-BNC Coaxial Cables for pass-through connection for up to 4 additional receivers (single or dual) (Refer to image C for visual representation)
- 2 x Coaxial cables for front mounting antennas (Refer to image D for visual representation)
Image A: Shows two whip antennas.
Image B: Shows four power jumper cables, each with a connector on one end and bare wires on the other.
Image C: Shows eight BNC-to-BNC coaxial cables.
Image D: Shows two coaxial cables with BNC connectors on both ends.
Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 520 – 936 MHz |
| RF Output Level (Gain) | 0 dB ± 3 dB |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Power Voltage | 100 – 240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Output DC Voltage | +12 V DC, 800 mA maximum |
| Antenna Input DC Voltage | 8 V, 150 mA maximum |
| Dimensions | 19" (W) x 2" (H) x 10" (D) / 480 mm (W) x 45 mm (H) x 250 mm (D) |
| Net Weight | 16 oz / 2.15 kg |
Setting Up the Distribution System
Front Mounting Antennas
Perform these steps before installing the unit in a rack:
- Remove the hex nut from the threaded end of the front mount antenna cable.
- Insert the end of the front mounting cable through the back side of the rack hole. Note that the hole is slotted on one side, allowing insertion in only one orientation. Screw on the hex nut to secure.
- Attach the antenna cable on the left side to Antenna A INPUT and the cable on the right side of the unit to Antenna B INPUT. Install the ADS48 into the rack. (Refer to connection points B and F on the rear panel diagram).
Rear Panel Connections Diagram
The rear panel features the following connection points:
- A: 100V-240V~ 50/60Hz 60W (AC Power Input)
- B: +8V 150mA (DC Output for Receiver 1)
- C: ANTENNA B OUTPUT #1 (RF Output to Receiver 1)
- D: +12V OUTPUT 800mA (DC Output for Receiver 2)
- E: ANTENNA A OUTPUT #1 (RF Output to Receiver 2)
- F: ANTENNA A INPUT (RF Input from Antenna A)
- G: ANTENNA B INPUT (RF Input from Antenna B)
Cable Instruction for Antenna Distribution for Additional Receivers
All cables are connected from the back side of the ADS48 to the back side of the additional receiver(s).
Using a BNC antenna coax cable, connect Antenna A OUTPUT #1 from the ADS48 (point E) to Antenna A on the Performance Series receiver. Connect Antenna B OUTPUT #1 from the ADS48 (point C) to Antenna B on the Performance Series receiver.
Additional receivers are connected in the same sequence.
IMPORTANT: Antennas must be hooked up correctly, A to A and B to B, to function properly.
Cable Instruction for Power Distribution
All cables are connected from the back side of the ADS48 to the back side of the additional receiver(s).
Using the power jumper cables, plug one side of the cable into a DC Output port on the ADS48 (e.g., +8V 150mA at point B for Receiver 1) and the other end to the DCV Input on the Performance Series receiver. Additional receivers are connected in the same sequence.
Power Cable Connection
Plug the provided IEC power cable into the back of the ADS48 (point A) and then into an electrical outlet.
Power Up Procedure
Power up the ADS48 via the power switch on the front. The indicator light will illuminate, showing the unit is powered.
The ADS48 acts as the master power unit for all receivers in the chain. Receivers will not power up unless the master power switch on the ADS48 is turned on.
Product Registration and Warranty
Product Registration: Please register your product online at www.audixusa.com/docs_12/about/product_registration.shtml.
Service and Warranty: This product is under warranty for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase to be free of defects in material and workmanship. In the event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, Audix will repair or replace the product at no charge with proof of purchase. Audix does not pay or reimburse shipping costs for warranty repairs or returns.
The warranty excludes causes other than manufacturing defects, such as normal wear, abuse, environmental damage, shipping damage, or failure to use or maintain the product per the supplied instructions. All implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby excluded. The liability of Audix, if any, for damages relating to defective products shall be limited to the actual price paid by the Dealer for such products and shall in no event include incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
Should your product fail in any way, please contact the Audix Service department at 503.682.6933. A Return Authorization is required before returning any product.
OTHER THAN THIS WARRANTY, AUDIX MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS, OR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS. AUDIX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR BASED ON THE SALE, USE, STORAGE, OR DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCTS, AUDIX'S SERVICE WORK, BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF AUDIX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Contact Information:
Audix Corporation
9400 SW Barber St.
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: 503.682.6933
Fax: 503.682.7114
www.audixusa.com
CE Mark [European Conformity]
Version: 1.0 (07-16)
All specifications subject to change without notice.
