CABLE MODEM INTERFACE

RNG-CMI

Varis’ Cable Modem Interface Unit (RNG-CMI) provides an interface between the Smart Com Leaky
Feeder network and cable modem hardware. The CMTSI and RNG-CMI units work together to compensate for
the Varis Smart Com network not having the same upstream band-pass as CATV networks. The interface units
perform a frequency translation to insert and extract a 6.4 MHz wide 64 QAM data channel. The RNG-CMI
performs an up-conversion from CATV sub-band upstream frequencies to Smart Com VHF upstream frequencies,
while the CMTSI does the opposite. In addition to performing upstream frequency conversion, the RNG-CMI also
accommodates the downstream channel and performs power level adjustments for both channels.

RNG-CMI

Product Specifications

Part Number RNG-CMI

Physical
Construction Single Printed Circuit Board
Enclosure NEMA 4x (IP66), Polycarbonate
Dimensions (L x H x W) 295 x 90 x 180 mm
(11.6 x 3.5 x 7.1 in)
Weight (nominal) 1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)
Leaky Feeder Connector 3 Terminal Lug Connector
Cable modem Connector F-type jack
Power Connector 2 position Terminal Block
Environmental
Temperature Range -30 to +70º C (-22 to +158º F)
Electrical
Adaptor Input Voltage 100 - 240 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz
Board Input Voltage 12 VDC
Current Consumption < 600 mA
Power Indicator LED
DC Blocking To/From LF Network, To/From Cable Modem
General RF Characteristics
Maximum Frequency Drift ± 1 ppm (over temperature range)
Input Impedance (To/From LF 75 Ω
network)
Output Impedance (To/From 75 Ω
Cable Modem)
Downstream RF Characteristics
Input Frequency Range 145 - 160 MHz
Output Frequency Range 145 - 160 MHz
Modulation Mode 64 QAM

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 Cable Modem Interface

On-board Attenuator
Position Value Position Value
0 - 0 dB 8 - 16 dB
1 - 2 dB 9 - 18 dB
2 - 4 dB A - 20 dB
3 - 6 dB B - 22 dB
4 - 8 dB C - 24 dB
5 - 10 dB D - 26 dB
6 - 12 dB E - 28 dB
7 - 14 dB F - 30 dB

Insertion Loss 20 - 22 dB @ 153 MHz

Input Power Level ≤ 50 dBmV
(from LF network)
Output Power Level 5 - 15 dBmV
(to Cable Modem)
MER ≥ 40 dB
BER < 1.0E-10 Pre-FEC
Spurious < -83 dBm @ LO Freq: 150.25 MHz
Upstream RF Characteristics
Output Frequency Range 176-185 MHz
Input Frequency Range 25.75 - 34.75 MHz
Modulation Mode 64 QAM, 16 QAM, QPSK
On-board Attenuator Position Value Position Value
0 - 0 dB 8 - 16 dB
1 - 2 dB 9 - 18 dB
2 - 4 dB A - 20 dB
3 - 6 dB B - 22 dB
4 - 8 dB C - 24 dB
5 - 10 dB D - 26 dB
6 - 12 dB E - 28 dB
7 - 14 dB F - 30 dB

Gain 16 - 19 dB @ 29.75 MHz

Input Power Level 10 - 55 dBmV
(from Cable Modem)
Output Power Level ≤ 60 dBmV
(to LF Network)
MER ≥ 40 dB
BER < 1.0E-10 Pre-FEC
Approvals
Intrinsic Safety No
CE Certification No

Installation

RNG-CMI Installation

Use the following guidelines to ensure proper installation of Cable Modem Interface units:

ƒ Install Cable Modem Interface no further than 400 m (1312 ft) of Leaky Feeder cable from the previous
amplifier.
ƒ Install Cable Modem no further than 30 m (100 ft) away from the RNG-CMI. The cable between the cable
modem and RNG-CMI must be RG6/U (low loss) cable.
ƒ Ensure that the total loss (including SP2 splitter) is no more than 21 dB between the cable modem and
previous amplifier.
ƒ Ensure that Cable Modem Interface is installed close to a 100-240 VAC supply.

22 Brady Street, Unit 4, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3E 6E1 ▪ Telephone: 705-674-8111 ▪ Toll Free: 877-658-2747 ▪ Fax: 705-674-7834 ▪ Email: info@varismine.com
www.varismine.com
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