Cisco GainMaker Optoelectronic Node 1GHz with 65 86 MHz Split Installation Guide
Balancing the Forward Path
Balancing the Forward Path
Be sure to use the correct procedure for forward path balancing. Refer to To Select
the Forward Path Balancing Procedure (on page 53) for help in identifying the
procedure that best fits your system installation and amplifier type.
Before you begin, also make sure that the amplifier module is configured according
Before you begin, also make sure that the amplifier module is configured according
to the specifications in the design print, and that the amplifier has warmed up for
approximately one hour.
To Select the Forward Path Balancing Procedure
Use the following table to direct you to the proper starting point for balancing the
amplifier using your preferred method.
If you have . . .
and you use . . .
go to . . .
an amplifier configured
with AGC
manual setup mode for
balancing and operation
Forward Path Balancing for
AGC Stations Using Manual
Setup Mode (on page 54)
an amplifier configured
with AGC
thermal setup mode for
balancing and operation
Forward Path Balancing for
AGC Stations Using Thermal
Setup Mode (on page 54)
a thermal amplifier (no
AGC)
amplifier only compensation
mode for balancing and
operation
Forward Path Balancing for
Thermal Stations Using
Amplifier Only Compensation
Mode (on page 68)
an amplifier configured
with AGC
a trim network for balancing Forward Path Balancing Using
Trim Networks (on page 71)
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