Here some examples from other Tooway sites:
IF power -29 -33 -32.6 -27.0 dBm
RF power +29.9 +30 +33.7 +31.0 dBm
Rx power -35.5 -34.5 -37.0 -33.9 -32.7 dBm
Rx SNR 16.3 13.9 14.1 1.1 15.7 dB
Cable ohms 1.5 0.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 ohms
Cable loss 14.8 6.3 9.0 6.0 5.3 dB
Note:
-30 dBm = 0.000001 watt. 0 dBm = 0.001 watt +24 dBM=0.25 watt +27dBm = 0.5 watt.
+30 dBm = 1 watt. + 33 dBm = 2 watt.
RF power is presumably the output power of the BUC transmitter.
IF power may be output of the modem or input power to the BUC ?
RX power is probably input power to the modem, but is it the power of the wanted carrier or the composite aggregate power of all carriers present ?
Rx power will be lower with longer cable (up to 50m of RG6) but there should be negligible change Rx C/N.
Rx C/N should depend on clear sky, dish pointing and location in the beam. There is the possibility of the satellite carrier power varying, due to rain in the teleport uplink or the number of carriers active or adjustments in uplink power at the teleport.
Cable ohms (DC resistance) and cable attenuation depend on cable length but also on quality of the workmanship on the connectors.
Typical values for 100 ft RG6 cable:
300 MHz 3.4 dB RM4100N-010 RX two cables
-800 MHz 5.8 dB RM4100N-010 RX two cables
1000 MHz 6.5 dB RM4200N-010 RX single cable
-1500 MHz 8.2 dB RM4200N-010 RX single cable
1800 MHz 8.9 dB RM4100N-010 RM4200N-010 TX
-2300 MHz 10.1 dB RM4100N-010 RM4200N-010 TX
DC resistance about 3 ohms per 100 ft for centre conductor solid copper 1.13mm dia.
DC resistance about 2.5 ohms per 100 ft for copper braid. Less if copper foil as well.
Most cable problems are due to poor workmanship on the connectors.
The outdoor TRIA is powered by 30V DC supplied up the cable. The slightest moisture or poor connection will allow rapid corrosion and contact oxidation/burning to occur.
The spring contacts inside the TRIA may be permanenty burned. Cables with aluminium coated plastic film as the RF outer conductor may be spoiled for large distances by moisture.
Ideally use waterproof axial crimp connectors that match the cable type and a smear of electronic grade silicone contact grease.
Make sure that the braid makes good electrical contact and that the end centre pin is 1.5mm proud of the rim.
When connecting up make sure the pin smoothly goes into the hole and does not push back the cable.
Seal the outer connector extremely well against moisture.
Always power OFF at the mains wall switch before working on the IFL cable(s).
