Return Path RF Switch Module

OmniStar® GX2 GX2-RSW200B

Achieve full redundancy at the headend

or hub with the OmniStar GX2-RSW200B
Return Path RF Switch Module.
The RF Switch Module is an essential component to the

OmniStar GX2 platform for increasing reliability of voice,

video and data transmission. Designed specifically for the

return path, this module provides a switching mechanism

between primary and secondary RF signal sources and

may be used in analog or digital applications. The model
GX2-RSW200B has both Manual and Automatic modes of
operation. Manual mode allows the user to switch
between primary and secondary inputs through one of
the three communication interfaces available with the
OmniStar GX2 Platform. Automatic mode allows the
switch to be controlled by optical
levels when interfaced
with OmniStar GX2
Features
• High-density, single-slot design can fit up to
16 modules in a 4U OmniStar GX2 Housing
• Plug-n-Play operation with blind-mate
RF connectors in the rear
• Quick-Swap capability allows replacement
modules to be automatically configured to
prestored settings
• Includes a PowerPC® microprocessor made
by Motorola for intelligent communication with
the GX2-CM1000B Control Module
• Nonvolatile memory contains the module birth
certificate

Return Path • Operating bandwidth from 5 MHz to 200 MHz for

return path signals
receivers. • Field upgradeable firmware can be updated
Automatic mode while the module remains in service
• Operating temperature range from
also includes
-20° C to +65° C
Non-Revert and • Status monitoring via tri-color LED

Revert functions. • Convenient platform communication interfaces

– Local craft Ethernet port
These functions offer the user the choice between
– SNMP Ethernet port for network management
having to manually switch a signal back to its – Optional alphanumeric display panel

primary source or using a selectable revert time

to automatically switch back once a valid

signal is restored at the primary source.


RF CHARACTERISTICS
Operational
Bandwidth. . . . . . . . 5 – 200 MHz
Insertion Loss. . . . . . 1.5 dB Max. 5 – 200 MHz
Return Loss
(All Ports) . . . . . . . . 18 dB Min. 5 – 200 MHz
Isolation
Performance . . . . . . 70 dB 5 – 200 MHz
Input/Output
Impedance. . . . . . . . 75Ω
RF Connector
Types . . . . . . . . . . . Input, Output
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . & Test Point: F-type
OMNISTAR ® GX2-RSW200B SPECIFICATIONS
SWITCHING
CHARACTERISTICS
Switching Time . . . . . . . 15 ms Max.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in Auto Mode
External Control
Valid Input
Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . 2 kΩ to Ground
External Control
Invalid Input
Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . 10 kΩ to Ground
Revert Time. . . . . . . . . . 10, 60, 600 Seconds
POWER
REQUIREMENTS
Power Consumption . . . 2 W Typical
USER INTERFACE
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . Tri-color Module
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status LED
RF Output
Test Point . . . . . . . . . . -20 dB Relative
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to the RF Output Port
ENVIRONMENTAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating
Temperature Range. . . . -20° C to +65° C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (-4° F to +149° F)
Storage
Temperature Range. . . . -40° C to +80° C
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (-40° F to +176° F)
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Dimensions . . . . . . 1" W x 5.9" H x 15" D
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2.5 cm x 15 cm x 38 cm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 lb. (1 kg)
Mounting . . . . . . . . GX2-HSG*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment Shelf

ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
GX2-RSW200B Return Path RF Switch

For more technical information regarding the latest in optical

broadband transmission technology from Motorola, refer to the
OmniStar GX2 data sheets.
For forward path redundancy switching, refer to the GX2-OSW10B
Optical Switch.
The GX2-RSW200B is designed to be used with the GX2-RX200BX2
Dual Return Path Receiver.

Housing & Accessory Modules

MODULE TYPE MODEL NAME
4U Equipment Shelf GX2-HSG series
AC Power Supply GX2-PSAC10B
DC Power Supply GX2-PSDC10B
Control Module GX2-CM100B
Shelf Door Unit with display GX2-SDU100B
Shelf Door Unit without display GX2-SDU200B

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