PRF 10 Series VHF/UHF FM Base Stations
The PRF10 series is a family of microprocessor controlled, fully synthesized, frequency modulated, VHF and UHF base stations. The PRF10 is extensively used world-wide in diverse and exacting applications due to its superior RF and environmental specification, cost effectiveness and Simoco after sales support network.
Standard options include AC/DC power supplies with (external) battery backup facilities. The unit can be extensively customised using the PDP, a handheld programmer or the CDP, a PC based programmer. All information is held in non-volatile EEPROM.
The sophisticated and versatile high performance PRF10 base station is unobtrusive but attractive in appearance and yet rugged enough to meet the demands of a wide range of environments. The all metal construction ensures minimum case radiation making the PRF10 ideal for use in crowded communal site applications. A raised lid version is available which permits the inclusion of additional hardware options.
* High performance base station
* Standard variants for all applications
* Microprocessor controlled fully programmable
* Comprehensive control facilities
* Internal duplexer, isolator and single antenna working options
* 19' rack or wall mounting options
* Easily customised
Transmitter
The transmitter design is broad band with automatic power circuits to ensure stable RF output over the temperature extremes. The PRF10 is fully protected against excess heatsink temperature by use of progressive power reduction circuits to ensure a predetermined safe area of operation. The power is self restoring when conditions permit. The RF output power is software controlled.
Receiver
The high performance receiver achieves full band performance by employing a self tracking front end design.
Internal Duplexer and Isolator
The PRF10 case is designed to accept a wide range of duplexers and isolators. The full band switching capability of the PRF10 is limited only by the switching bandwidth of the duplexer.
The inbuilt isolator is of particular benefit when used in communal sites as a very effective means of reducing interference.
Local/Line Control
The PRF1060 variant is equipped with versatile "M80" AC signaling. A range of Simoco controllers is available with "M80" signaling for use over 214 wire 600 ohm or derived circuits permitting Tx key, control of channel change, CTCSS defeat, squelch lift with or without remote supervisories and many other functions.
Battery Standby Operation
All AC variants of a PRF10 include a 12V float charge battery system. An external sealed lead acid battery is automatically charged and powers the base station should the AC supply fail.
Service and Customisation
Any board within the base station can be quickly removed for service or replacement keeping off-air time to a minimum.
The engineer's handset socket and programming socket are located on the base station motherboard. There are two programmers, the Portable Data Programmer (PDP) or the Comprehensive Data Programmer (CDP) a PC based programmer. The PDP or CDP allows access to the extensive list of PRF10 Customisation parameters. This feature enables the PRF10 to meet a very wide range of communications applications. All Customisation is stored on non-volatile EEPROM.