LaserPlus Model LP-OLAR - Advanced L-Band Receiver
Rev X2 All Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice 4 May 2011
24926 Highway 108
Sierra Village, CA 95346
Phone: (800) 545-1022
Fax: (209) 586-1026
E-Mail: sales @olsontech.com
The Olson LP-OLAR Advanced L-
Band Receiver offers a feature-rich,
versatile system in a compact rack-mount
package. The Advanced L-Band Receiver
has been engineered to meet today's high
performance standards for L-Band trans-
port with an extreme bandwidth range
that will also allow the system to handle
the next generation of satellite signals.
The Advanced L-Band system is ideal for a
wide variety of communications applica-
tions, including L-Band satellite antenna
remoting, trunking radio, telemetry
tracking, and time and frequency refer-
ence distribution. The extended frequency
range to 4GHz allows this system to
accommodate additional transponders
coinciding with common European satel-
lite communication applications.
The enhanced bandwidth to 4GHz is also
unique in that it facilitates stacked LNB
applications to accommodate additional
transponders containing enhanced DBS
programming services (e.g., HDTV, local
channels, etc.) over single-mode fiber for
DBS television distribution in campus,
fiber-to-the-premise (FTTx), and multiple
dwelling unit (MDU) environments. The
receiver is offered with 75 Ohm imped-
ance using “F” connectors or 50 Ohms
with SMA connectors. Optical connector options include
SC/APC and FC/APC.
The standard PIN-detector receiver offers high sensitivity
for a maximum optical link budget. An optional APD detec-
tor increases optical sensitivity by 7dB. Built-in test points,
LED indicators and alarms allow the receiver to be easily set
up and maintained.
The LP-OLAR Receiver is housed in a machined Aluminum
enclosure that fits the standard chassis allowing
up to 14 or 15 modules in a 3RU space. (The exact number
is determined by the number of power supplies in the
chassis, single or dual).
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Extreme bandwidth range of
10MHz to 4,000MHz handles all
satellite signals.
Excellent L-Band performance
with digital gain control over a
25dB RF range in 1dB steps.
Fully compatible with all Olson
Technology, Inc.s L-Band trans-
mitters.
Optical input range from -15dBm
to +3dBm with standard PIN
detector or
.
-22dBm to -3dBm with
optional APD detector
Optional APD Detector for
enhanced sensitivity. PIN detector
is standard.
Built-In test points, LED indicators
and alarms for easy setup and
maintenance.
SC/APC optical connector stan-
dard, FC/APC connector optional.
Operational wavelengths range
from 1270nm to 1610nm.
Available with a variety of 75 Ohm
or 50 Ohm Connectors. 75 Ohm
“F” connector is standard.
Rev X2 All Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice 4 May 2011
Receiver Specifications
Ordering Information
LP-OLAR-X4000-75-FA Advanced L-Band Receiver, 4GHz, PIN Detector, 75 Ohm F Connector, FC/APCLaserPlus
LP-OLAR-X4000-75-SA Advanced L-Band Receiver, 4GHz, PIN Detector, 75 Ohm F Connector, SC/APC
LP-OLAR-X4000-50-FA Advanced L-Band Receiver, 4GHz, PIN Detector, 50 Ohm SMA Connector, FC/APC
LP-OLAR-X4000-50-SA Advanced L-Band Receiver, 4GHz, PIN Detector, 50 Ohm SMA Connector, SC/APC
LP-OLAR-X4000S-75-FA Advanced L-Band Receiver, 4GHz, APD Detector, 75 Ohm F Connector, FC/APC
LP-OLAR-X4000S-75-SA Advanced L-Band Receiver, 4GHz, APD Detector, 75 Ohm F Connector, SC/APC
LP-OLAR-X4000S-50-FA Advanced L-Band Receiver, 4GHz, APD Detector, 50 Ohm SMA Connector, FC/APC
LP-OLAR-X4000S-50-SA Advanced L-Band Receiver, 4GHz, APD Detector, 50 Ohm SMA Connector, SC/APC
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Optical Characteristics (with SM 9/125µm Fiber)
Min Typ Max Units
Operating Wavelength 1290 1610 nm
Optical Input Power (PIN) -15 +3 dBm
Optical Input Power (APD) -22 -3 dBm
Optical Return Loss >55 dB
Optical Loss Budget (PIN) 7 25 dB
Optical Loss Budget (APD) 13 32 dB
Optical Connector (Standard) SC/APC
Optical Connector (Optional) FC/APC
Min Typ Max Units
Frequency Response 10 4,000 MHz
Output Impedance (Standard) 75 Ohms
Output Impedance (Optional) 50 Ohms
Link Gain -50 +30 dB
Noise Figure (See manual) 10 45 dB
Rx Output IP3 +12 dBm
Rx Output P -2 dBm
Hi/Lo Gain Switch 0 +10 dB
Hexadecimal Rotary Gain Switch 0 +15 dB
Amplitude Flatness Any 500MHz / ±1.5
Any 40MHz / ±0.35
Return Loss 10 dB
1dB
RF and System Characteristics
NOTES:
1) The RF gain changes 2dB for each 1dB of optical loss.
2) The receiver P and IP3 is almost constant over the full RF gain range.
3) Noise figure is a complex variable that is influenced by the Tx and Rx attenuator settings as well as the optical loss. See the manual for detailed data.
4) The Hi/Lo Gain switch on the front panel changes the gain by +10dB. The hexadecimal rotary switch on the front panel changes the gain in 1dB steps. The “0”
setting on the rotary switch is the lowest gain (0dB). The “F” setting on the rotary switch is the highest gain (+15dB).
5) Optical Loss Budget based on +10dBm transmitter launch power (DWDM DFB Laser).
1dB
Physical Characteristics
Min Typ Max Units
Rx Weight 14.1 oz.
0.40 kg
Receiver Dimensions 4.5H x 1.125W x 8.75D in.
114H x 29W x 222D
Rear and Side Views of the LP-OLAR Advanced L-Band ReceiverLaserPlus Adv. L-Band Rx CNR with PIN & APD