CASCADE MULTISWITCH

MC-CMS516

Professional 5-Input Cascade Multiswitch for Satellite and Terrestrial Distribution

The MC-CMS516 is a professional cascade multiswitch designed for distributing satellite and terrestrial signals across MATV and SMATV networks. It provides 5 inputs, 5 trunk outputs and 16 subscriber outputs in a compact installation format.

Engineered for 1 satellite position, the unit supports satellite distribution from 950-2200 MHz and terrestrial operation in active or passive mode, allowing flexible system design for residential, hospitality and commercial buildings.

The cascade architecture, strong isolation performance, DiSEqC switching support and external PSU powering options provide a dependable solution for structured RF distribution networks where scalability and signal stability are required.

Key Features

GENERAL INFORMATION
Model MC-CMS516
System Type Cascade Multiswitch for 1 satellite position
Inputs SAT + TER 5 F-type connectors
Trunk Outputs 5 F-type connectors
Subscriber Outputs 16 F-type connectors
FREQUENCY RANGE
TER Frequency Range Active / Passive via switch: 47–862 MHz / 5–862 MHz
SAT Frequency Range 950–2200 MHz
SIGNAL LOSS & GAIN
Trunk Loss TER / SAT 4 ± 1 dB / 4 ± 1 dB
TER Tap Loss Active / Passive 0 ± 2 dB / 29 ± 2 dB
SAT Tap Gain with 5 dB Slope Isolation Trunk-Trunk -3 to +2 ± 2 dB
Return Loss TER/SAT Trunk Input / Output >10 dB
Return Loss TER/SAT Tap Output 10 dB
ISOLATION & LEVELS
Isolation Trunk-Trunk TER to SAT / SAT to TER / SAT to SAT >30 dB
Isolation Tap TER to SAT / SAT to TER >25 dB / >30 dB
Cross Polarisation H/V 30 dB
Tap-Tap TER / Tap-Tap SAT 25 dB / 30 dB
Max. Input Level TER / SAT 90 dBuV / 98 dBuV
Max. Output Level TER Active / SAT 90 dBuV (IMA³ 60 dB) / 100 dBuV (IMA³ 35 dB)
ISOLATION & LEVELS
Isolation Trunk-Trunk TER to SAT / SAT to TER / SAT to SAT >30 dB
Isolation Tap TER to SAT / SAT to TER > 25dB
Cross Polarisation H/V 30 dB
Tap-Tap TER / Tap-Tap SAT 25dB
Max. Input Level TER / SAT Max. output level TER Active (IMA³ 60 dB) / SAT (IMA³ 35 dB) Return loss TER/SAT Trunk input / Trunk output > 10 dB Return loss TER/SAT Tap output 10 dB Tap-Tap TER / Tap-Tap SAT Switching commands 90 dBuV / 98 dBuV
Max. Output Level TER Active / SAT Return loss TER/SAT Trunk input / Trunk output > 10 dB Return loss TER/SAT Tap output 10 dB Tap-Tap TER / Tap-Tap SAT Switching commands 90 dBuV / 98 dBuV
POWER & CONTROL
Switching Commands DiSEqC 1.0 / 2.0, 13V, 18V, 13V 22kHz, 18V 22kHz
Multiswitch Power Consumption @18V Active TER = 32mA Passive TER = 210mA
Max. Current to LNB 3A
Max. Current from Receiver <50mA
Multiswitch Operating Voltage 15–20V DC
DC Support on Trunk Line SAT / TER TER and all 4 polarities has no DC pass
Trunk Max. Current Pass per Line 2A
DC Injection Max. Current 3A
MECHANICAL & ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temperature -20 to +55°C
Dimensions (H x W x D) 175 x 140 x 65 mm
Weight 550 g
File Name
MC-CMS516_Datasheet