Cisco Cisco 1 GHz GainStar Node Installation Guide
Introduction
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Description
The GainStar Line Extender is available in the following forward bandwidths.
1 GHz
The GainStar Line Extender is available in the following reverse/forward path splits.
85/105 MHz
The GainStar Line Extender is composed of a base and a lid. The base houses the RF
mainboard, the power supply, and also contains the Line Extender cover.
The following chapters provide a detail description of the GainStar Line Extender
components.
mainboard, the power supply, and also contains the Line Extender cover.
The following chapters provide a detail description of the GainStar Line Extender
components.
GainStar 85/105 Line Extender Characteristics
The GainStar Line Extender has the following characteristics.
Can be set up for 1 GHz performance
Selectable single or dual outputs with the onboard signal director
Standard plug-in attenuators are used to adjust the gain and equalization
settings
settings
Surge-resistant circuitry ensures resistance to high voltage transients (6 kV)
Thermal RF control minimizes gain movement over temperature
10 A current capacity (steady state) and 15 A surge survivability
Outdoor housing is IP68 dustproof and watertight
Strand and pedestal mount housing configurations are available
All ports accept PG11 connectors or 5/8” connectors using provided adapters
RoHS 6/6 compliant
Power Supply
The available input power voltage for the GainStar Line Extender is 44 VAC to 90
VAC or 100 VAC to 240 VAC.
VAC or 100 VAC to 240 VAC.
Input and Output Ports
The GainStar Line Extender has one input port and one or two output ports. The
number of output ports is determined by the signal director or directional coupler.
number of output ports is determined by the signal director or directional coupler.