These units are used to rapidly test the return path of a CATV distribution system. Specially designed for house drop integrity tests, they quickly and easily test cables, passives, and amplifiers.
The RPT is simple and inexpensive test equipment that can be used by all CATV personnel! The RPT consists of a transmitter and a receiver enclosed in a fully shielded metal box.

RETURN PATH TEST TRANSMITTER

The transmitter has a red LED and a green LED. The green LED indicates power to the 5MHz transmitter and the red LED indicates power to the 40MHz transmitter, (please note that only one transmitter is operational at any time). The three-position switch is used to turn the transmitter on or off. The switch in the left position activates the red LED and the 40MHz carrier. The switch in the right position activates the green LED 5MHz carrier. Centering the switch shuts the transmitter off.

RETURN PATH TEST RECEIVER

The receiver is capable of detecting carriers from 5-40MHz and, like the transmitter, has a green LED, a red LED, and a three way switch. The left position is OFF, the center position is ON, the right position will light the red LED indicating power to the receiver. When either the 5 or 40MHz carriers are detected, the green LED will light indicating that signal is present (pass). If the green LED does not light, then the signal cannot be detected (fail). If the green LED is barely visible some signal is present but at a low level.
SPECIFICATIONS

 

Transmitter Receiver
Size: 3.3” X 2.55” X 1.05” 3.3” X 2.55” X 1.05”
R.F. Output Freq.: 5 and 40MHz 5 to 40MHz
R.F. Output Level +40 to 45dBmV +30dB +/-2dB
Special Purity: -60dBc
Rejection: -60dBc

Standard 9 Volt Battery. Battery life more than 8 Hrs. Operating temperature 0 to 70 deg.