Cisco Cisco 1 GHz GainStar Node Installation Guide

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

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Introduction

Description ................................................................................................................................ 3

GainStar Line Extender Characteristics ................................................................... 3

Power Supply .............................................................................................................. 3

Input and Output Ports .............................................................................................. 3

Configuration .............................................................................................................. 4

Test Points .................................................................................................................... 4

AC Shunt Power Directors ........................................................................................ 4

GainStar Line Extender Ordering Information ...................................................... 4

Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 5

Customer Installable Accessories for the GainStar Line Extender ...................... 5

GainStar Line Extender Test Points .......................................................................... 6

GainStar Line Extender Accessories ......................................................................... 7

Block Diagrams ........................................................................................................................ 8

Installation and Configuration

Before You Begin .................................................................................................................... 10

Required Tools .......................................................................................................... 10

Torque Specifications ............................................................................................... 10

GainStar Line Extender Module Cover ................................................................. 11

Housing Dimensions ................................................................................................ 12

Opening the Line Extender Housing .................................................................................. 13

To Open the Line Extender Housing ..................................................................... 13

Attaching the Coaxial Connectors ....................................................................................... 14

To Prepare the Line Extender Module for Connector Installation .................... 14

To Connect the RF Connector Pin .......................................................................... 16

Installing the Housing ........................................................................................................... 17

To Install the Housing on a Strand (Aerial) .......................................................... 17

To Install the Housing in a Pedestal ....................................................................... 18

Installing the Accessories ...................................................................................................... 19

To Install the Attenuator Pads ................................................................................ 19

To Install the Equalizers ........................................................................................... 20

To Set up RF Output Port ........................................................................................ 21

System Power ......................................................................................................................... 23

System Power (44 to 90 VAC) ................................................................................. 23

AC Shunt .................................................................................................................... 24

System Power (100 to 240 VAC) ............................................................................. 25