Fracarro TV SAT Tap Off 1 way Tap Loss -15dB Model: TAPS115 (287311), 5-2400MHz for MATV, SMATV, L-Band Systems | By JJSATs

Product Overview
The Tap-Off 1 way (Tap Off 1 way) FRACARRO TAPS115 is a professional 1-output horizontal directional tap designed with a "top-down" configuration and standard F-connectors. It operates across a comprehensive wideband frequency range of 5-2400MHz making it fully compatible with Return Channel, digital terrestrial television (TV), and satellite (SAT) distribution networks.

Technical Characteristics & Specifications
- Tap Attenuation (Tap Loss): It delivers a precise and flat attenuation of $15\text{ dB}$ across the entire frequency range (5-2400MHz). This balanced attenuation level extracts a controlled amount of signal for the connected user without overly draining the main line.
- Low Insertion Loss: The main signal path retains excellent strength, experiencing a minimal insertion loss of only -1.5dB in the Return Channel and TV frequencies, and maxing out at -3dB at the highest satellite frequencies.
- High Output Isolation: It offers remarkable port isolation, rated at 35dB for the Return Channel band and between 23-26dB for the TV and satellite bands. This effectively dampens return noise and prevents cross-talk interference between subscriber equipment and the backbone.
- Premium Metal Construction: Constructed from a robust die-cast zinc alloy, the housing provides exceptional immunity against electromagnetic interference (EMI/RFI). Its elegant, compact size ($55\times64\times27\text{ mm}$) fits effortlessly into standard wall junction boxes, and it comes complete with provisions for wall mounting and a secure ground/earth connection.
- DC Pass-Through Availability: Direct current (DC) is allowed to flow strictly between the through output and the main input to supply power to components like a satellite LNB. The tap port itself is DC-blocked, adding an extra layer of protection for consumer devices.

Applications
With its intermediate -15dB tap loss, the TAPS115 serves as the perfect "middle-tier" component for multi-story residential or commercial MATV and SMATV systems (such as hotels and apartments):

- Middle-Floor Distribution in Cascade Networks: In a multi-level building where signals travel down a single coaxial backbone from the roof, the signal is strongest at the top and gradually weakens toward the bottom. The TAPS115 is designed for the middle floors of the building, where it safely taps off a balanced, moderate signal level for those units while preserving enough main-line power to feed lower floors.
- Achieving a Balanced Network (System Equalization): This unit works hand-in-hand with other taps in the Fracarro series to maintain equal signal distribution. For instance, in a 3-tier layout, an installer would place a TAPS120 (-20dB) at the top floor, the TAPS115 (-15dB) in the middle, and a TAPS110 (-10dB) at the bottom floor, ensuring that every room receives a perfectly identical and stable signal strength regardless of its location.
- Isolated Electrical Zoning for Apartments: Because DC pass-through is locked out of the tap port, it serves as a safety firewall for individual apartment lines. If a tenant’s set-top box suffers an electrical short or voltage spike, the hazard is isolated at the tap port and cannot bleed back into the building’s central trunk line or disrupt the main LNB power supply.