The signal extractor is a key passive component in private-network coverage systems, split into the uplink extractor RF420 and the downlink extractor RF430.
Different Uplink / Downlink Directions
The uplink extractor extracts the terminal uplink signal from the distribution system to the receiver; the downlink extractor distributes the base-station downlink signal into the distribution system.
The port direction, isolation specs, and frequency range of both are designed for a specific direction; swapping them causes signal leakage and reduced isolation, and in severe cases burns out the receiver.
Engineering Red Lines
- Uplink and downlink extractors are not interchangeable
- A directional coupler cannot substitute for a signal extractor
- The Pro+ version connects to the S200 NMS for remote monitoring