The Zinwell WB616 is a DIRECTV-approved, 6x16 multi switch, designed to expand the new SlimLine Ka/Ku Out-Door Unit (ODU) Dish Antenna from 4 outputs to 16 outputs, supporting up to 16 independently operating receivers.
The Ka/Ku ODU is designed to support the latest DIRECTV A3/MPEG 4 capable HD receivers as well as all previous generations of DIRECTV receivers. WB616 supports also all previous DIRECTV dish antennas. The Ka/Ku ODU has the traditional 101/110/119LNBs and two additional Ka LNBs for 99and 103satellites.
The stacked signal at each output of the ODU or the 6x16 follows the frequency plan below. The actual signal availability varies depending on user location and DIRECTV satellite deployment data. Installation Guide.
This wideband 6x16 Multiswitch (250 - 2150 MHz) is used for applications where the wideband 6x8 Multiswitch, WB-68 (250 - 2150 MHz) or the narrowband 6x8 Multi-switch SAM-6802 (950-1450 MHz) has been used.
The Flex Ports can only be accessed with the APG (Advanced Program Guide) satellite receiver or the MPEG 4 capable HD receiver. The Flex Ports are used to interface with the dish antennas of two additional DIRECTV satellites at 95and 72.5(Warning: The Flex Ports cannot be used for any off-air signal, CATV signal, security camera.)
With the APG satellite receiver, if you do not have any Flex Port connected, always use manual dish set option instead of Auto Configure to speed up the installation process.
With the APG satellite receiver, if you have either 72.5or 95inputs, always use Flex Port 1. If you have both 72.5and 95inputs, use Flex Port 1 for 72.5and Flex Port 2 for 95. In multi APG IRD environment, you should run one auto configure at a time; and before auto-configuring is running make sure the other APG IRDs are on 101(Channel 100 is suggested). This will reduce system acquisition time and minimize error.
WB616 can be cascaded up to 64 satellite receivers for 101/110/119LNBs. Flex Ports are not cascadable but you can connect 72.5and 95signals to the last multi-sw layers as shown in diagrams.
The WB616 is active, powered only by an external AC/DC power module. There is no off-the-shelf equivalent multi-switch. The Flex Ports require selection codes unique to DIRECTV; other ports can be accessed with either tone/voltages or selection codes.
Use RG-6 with solid-copper center conductor is required to reduce cable DC drop. Use RG-6 cables with proper exterior waterproof connectors, preferably mounting/orienting the 6x16 where it is shielded from rain. Use F connectors rated to at least 2150 MHz and minimize the number of F connections used to reduce reflection and signal strength drop.
Important: Diplexing of the off-air signals shall not be used with BBC Module and MPEG4-capable HD receivers when connected to a Ka/Ku ODU, Since the Ka-Lo band of 250-750 MHz occupies that frequency band.
