The Multiswitch unit connects to a Quattro LNB (default configuration) or two Wideband LNBs to support reception from 2 satellites and offers a Terrestrial input port to connect a terrestrial antenna for reception of UHF/DAB/radio broadcasts. The terrestrial signal can be amplified through a dedicated ON/OFF switch and is combined over each of the 8 output ports. The output ports operate in either dCSS/SatCR or Universal (Legacy) mode.

The Multiswitch unit can be powered through a DC input port, any of the trunk output lines or from the STB output ports (typically using a power inserter device). In typical cascaded MDU installations, the DC voltage supplied over the DC in or trunk output lines is passed through to the trunk input lines in order to power the LNB and the ‘STB DC pass to LNB trunk’ switch must be set to OFF.

To help the installer ensure at the time of installation that the unit’s power supply is sufficient to support a full load in the future i.e. 8x STBs with all User Bands activated, the Multiswitch features a special power diagnosis test mode that is triggered automatically upon unit startup.
During this 15 second test, the Multiswitch simulates operation with full load and will light the power-diagnosis led in green if the unit is supplied with sufficient power or in amber if not. A status led, located next to each output port, indicates the operating mode of the port (Legacy=solid green, dCSS = blinking green, Power diagnosis=blinking red/green).

The configuration of the Multiswitch can be customized for different installation circumstances where parameters like LNB type (Quattro or Wideband), the frequencies and bandwidth of the User Bands as well as others can be programed using Inverto’s SatPal Controller or Unicable II Programmer*.

Optional accessories (sold separately):
  • 5423     IDLU-ADPT03-19342-OPP        MDU power supply unit, supplying up to 2 units + LNB 19 V, 3.42 A
  • 5380     IDLU-PINS02-OOOOO-OPP     Power Inserter and a power supply unit 19 V, 0.94 A for a single port pair
  • 5415     IDLU-SPAL03-OOOBT-OPP      SatPal Controller
  • 5393     IDLU-PROG02-OOOOO-OPP   Unicable II® Programmer 

For Indoor and outdoor (IP54) installations

* Programmer not included, sold separately as an optional accessory.

Technical specifications
Frequency range: satellite Quattro LNB: 950 MHz ~ 2150MHz (default)
Wideband LNB: 300 MHz ~ 2350MHz
Frequency range: terrestrial 47 MHz ~ 862 MHz
Inputs 4x IF inputs:
- From 1x Quattro LNB (default)
- From 2x Wideband LNBs
1 x UHF/VHF input from Terrestrial antenna
Outputs 4x Loopthrough satellite IF outputs*
1x Loopthrough terrestrial output

8x auto-detect Unicable II / Legacy output ports with combined
errestrial signal. Default behavior: Legacy mode on power up,
auto-switch to Unicable II dynamic mode upon receiving an
EN50494/EN50607 command.
Input power range -50 dBm ~ -5 dBm
Output signal level (AGC) -25 dBm (83 dBuV)
RF isolation: satellite/terretsrial (input) 30 dB min.
RF isolation: satellite/satellite (input) 30 dB min.
RF isolation: satellite ch/ch (UBs, output) 30 dB min.
Loop-through loss: satellite
4dB max. (loss)
Loop-through loss: terrestrial 8 dB @ 400~600 MHz (12 dB max.) (loss)
[amplification=OFF]
+11 dB @400~600 MHz (+7 dB min.) (gain)
[amplification=ON]
Gain: Unicable II™ (dCSS) output (out of AGC) 25 dB min.
Gain: terrestrial signal -19 dB @ port 4 over 400~600MHz (-25 dB min.)
[amplification = OFF]
+1 dB @ port 4 over 400~600MHz (-9 dB min.)
[amplification = ON]
* 1dB difference between adjacent ports, -1 dB from port 1 through to port 8
Integrated phase noise 1.5° max.
Control protocols EN50494 (SatCR), EN50607 (dCSS), DiSEqC1.0/2.0,
13 V/18 V + 0 kHz/22 kHz
Legacy port switching V/L => 13 V/0 kHz , V/H => 13 V/22 kHz
H/L => 18 V/0 kHz , H/H => 18 V/22 kHz
Input/Output impedance 75 Ω (F-type)
LNB power supply 500 mA max. @ 18 VDC
Power consumption 1200 mA @ 19 VDC (no load)
Working temperature -20 °C ~ +50 °C
IP protection IP54
Product dimensions (W x D x H) 210 mm x 146 mm x 3.7 mm
Weight 500 g
Unicable II™ (dCSS) port specifications
User band (channel) bandwidth 46 MHz, programmable 10 MHz ~ 80 MHz
User band (channel) gain ripple 3 dB max.
User band (channel) frequencies Default Unicable II™ dynamic user bands per output port: 
CH1: 1210MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR)       
CH2: 1420MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR)
CH3: 1680MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR)
CH4: 2040MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR)
CH5: 985MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR)
CH6: 1050MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR)
CH7: 1115MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR)
CH8: 1275MHz EN50607+EN50494 (dCSS+SatCR)
CH9: 1340MHz EN50607 (dCSS)
CH10: 1485MHz EN50607 (dCSS)
CH11: 1550MHz EN50607 (dCSS)
CH12: 1615MHz EN50607 (dCSS)
CH13: 1745MHz EN50607 (dCSS)
CH14: 1810MHz EN50607 (dCSS)
CH15: 1875MHz EN50607 (dCSS)
CH16: 1940MHz EN50607 (dCSS)
* Unused ports need to be terminated by 75 Ohm DC-blocked terminators
Logistical info
Packaging dimensions (W x D x H) 21.3 cm x 14.9 cm x 4.4 cm
Packaging weight 0.61 Kg
Quantity per carton 30
Carton dimensions (W x D x H) 65.4 cm x 23.2 cm x 32 cm
Carton weight 19 kg
Quantity per pallet 300



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