Alpha Power Booster

Alpha Technologies Inc.
Phone: 360 647 2360
Email: alpha@alpha.com

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Alpha Power Booster

Configurable for 90Vac or 60Vac Output Voltage
High-efficiency Auto Transformer
Intelligent Overload Protection
Water-tight Enclosure; Wall or Strand Mounted
Reverse Connection Protection
Input Surge Protection
Automatic Bypass in the event of upstream network failure

The APB was created to improve network efficiency and reduce life cycle cost by eliminating lightly loaded power supplies at the end of long amplifier cascades. The APB voltage booster accomplishes this by boosting end-of-line voltages. The voltage boost allows deeper penetration of HFC networks, eliminating the need for power supplies and batteries near the end of the HFC network.

Alpha Power Booster

Electrical
Input Voltage	45-65Vac 60Hz / 65-90Vac 60 Hz
Input Current	10 Amps RMS (max.)
Output Voltage	63Vac 60Hz / 87Vac 60Hz
Output Current	<8 Amps RMS (max.)
Output Rating	650VA (max.)
Overload Protections*	115% of max input current for 27 minutes*
Short Circuit	Bypass mode, automatic recovery
Overload Recovery	Automatic
Surge Resistance	6kV / 3000A (IEEE C61.45 park 15)
Efficiency	96% at 25 to 100% load
RF Freq Range	5MHz to 1000MHz
RF Insertion Loss Maximum	1.2 dB (5MHz to 50MHz)
	1.2 dB (50MHz to 870MHz)
	1.6 dB (870MHz to 1000MHz)
Flatness	±0.25 dB (5MHz to 50MHz)
	±0.35 dB (50MHz to 870MHz)
	±0.50 dB (870MHz to 1000MHz)
RF Slope Maximum	0.80dB (5MHz to 50MHz)
	-1.0dB (50MHz to 870MHz)
	-1.25dB (870MHz to 1000MHz)
Hum Modulation	< -68 dB (5MHz to 1000MHz)
	(< -82 dB freq. domain)
Return Loss Minimum	17 dB (5MHz to 1000MHz)
Electrical Egress	<-120dBm (45MHz to 870MHz)
Isolation	Neutral carries through

Mechanical
Dimensions L x H x D (in/mm)	14 x 9.13 x 6.75 / 356 x 232 171
Weight (lb/kg)	21.4 / 9.7

Environmental
Operating Temperature	-40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)
Storage Temperature	-58°F to 158°F (-50°C to 70°C)
Outdoor Rating	Type 4 Enclosure

Standard Compliance
Safety	CSA (C/US)
	CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07
	UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition

Standard Features
High-efficiency autotransformer
Intelligent overload protection
Water-tight enclosure; wall or strand mounted

Notes
* The APB is designed to open up an output relay and discontinue output during extended periods of overload to protect vital components. Once this relay is open the unit will periodically attempt to close the relay to determine if the overload condition has ceased.

Document Downloads

Title	Type	Version	Date
Alpha Power Booster- English	Datasheet	04/12	April 17, 2012
Alpha Power Booster- Spanish	Datasheet	04/12	April 17, 2012
Alpha Power Booster- Portuguese	Datasheet	04/12	April 17, 2012