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Radio Design Labs RU-TPDA Active Distributor - Twisted Pair Format-A - RDL Format-A input to Four outputs

Name: Radio Design Labs RU-TPDA Active Distributor - Twisted Pair Format-A - RDL Format-A input to Four outputs
Brand: Radio Design Labs
SKU: RU-TPDA
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Key specifications

InputRDL TP Format-A

Input ConnectionRJ45

Format-A Signal Pairs Used (3)A, B, C

Format-A OutputRJ45 LOOP OUT

Outputs (4)RDL TP Format-A

Output ConnectionRJ45

Frequency Response10 Hz to 50 kHz (± 0.1 dB)

THD+N< 0.005%

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Description

The RU-TPDA is a four output signal and power distributor module compatible with RDL Format-A twisted pair products. The INPUT RJ45 jack accepts a twisted pair cable originating from one or multiple FORMAT-A senders. The LOOP OUT connector permits the input signal to daisy-chain to additional distributor modules. The RU-TPDA input circuits bridge the cable pairs, allowing up to 10 distributors to be connected together to produce 40 distributed outputs. Further expansion is possible by using one distributor output to drive up to an additional 10 distributors.

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Three RDL Dual-LED VU meters are provided on the front panel of the RU-TPDA. One meter monitors the audio level on each of the three FORMAT-A audio pairs.

The RU-TPDA is constructed in the durable MAX RACK-UP chassis which facilitates mounting three distributors in a single rack unit. A wide variety of mounting accessories are available in the RDL RACK-UP series. A power bus in each RU-TPDA allows power to enter one module at either side of the rack. The included power jumper cable provides a simple method of interconnecting one distributor module to the next, so multiple modules can be operated from a single power supply.

The RU-TPDA is powered directly from a 24 Vdc power supply using either one of the power jacks or the detachable terminal block. Local power connected to the module is also fed to all modules connected to the INPUT and OUTPUT RJ45 jacks. The power feeding each OUTPUT jack is separately protected by an automatically resetting fuse. A power LED is associated with each OUTPUT jack, facilitating identification of wiring faults. Module power is indicated by a front-panel LED.

Key features:

• Input Jack Accepts Signals from All FORMAT-A Senders

• Output Jacks Drive All FORMAT-A Receivers

• Four Receivers may be Driven From Each Distributor

• LOOP OUT Jack Can Feed Additional Distributor

• Power Bus Provides Expansion to Adjacent Distributors

• Powers All Connected Senders and Receivers

• Dual-LED VU Meters Display the Level on Each Pair

• Blue Power LED Shows the Module is Receiving dc Power

• Rear-Panel LEDs Indicate Correct Output Voltage on RJ45s

• High-Density Rack Mounting Using RACK-UP Accessories

Manufacturer part number RU-TPDA.

Key features

Input

RDL TP Format-A

Input Connection

RJ45

Format-A Signal Pairs Used (3)

A, B, C

Format-A Output

RJ45 LOOP OUT

Outputs (4)

RDL TP Format-A

Output Connection

RJ45

Frequency Response

10 Hz to 50 kHz (± 0.1 dB)

THD+N

< 0.005%

Technical specifications

Connectivity

InputRDL TP Format-A

Input ConnectionRJ45

Format-A OutputRJ45 LOOP OUT

Outputs (4)RDL TP Format-A

Output ConnectionRJ45

Power Connections (3)Power Jack (2); Detachable Terminal Block

Power & Physical

Dimensions5.8" (15 cm) W; 1.7" (4.3 cm) H; 3.25" (8.25 cm) D

Shipping Weight1.08 lbs.

General

Format-A Signal Pairs Used (3)A, B, C

Frequency Response10 Hz to 50 kHz (± 0.1 dB)

THD+N< 0.005%

Noise below +4 dBu< 90 dB

Crosstalk< 90 dB (1 kHz); < 75 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Headroom above +4 dBu> 18 dB

CMRR> 80 dB (50 Hz to 150 Hz)

Indicators (11)Power In (1); Power Out (4); 3 Dual-LED VU Meters (6)

Ambient Operating Environment0° C to 55° C

Power Requirement24 Vdc @ 120 mA plus connected loads

Documents

Radio Design Labs RU-TPDA Active Distributor - Twisted Pair Format-A - RDL Format-A input to Four outputs — RDL Datasheet

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Estimated delivery 9 Sept - 13 Sept. UK mainland delivery only. Some large or made-to-order items carry longer lead times, shown on the product page.

Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery — see the returns policy for how business and consumer returns differ. Faulty items are covered under manufacturer warranty and by your statutory rights.

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Bought in the UK, backed in the UK

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The manufacturer warranty is honoured here in the UK. If something fails, you deal with us, not with an overseas seller in another time zone.
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