Cisco GainMaker Optoelectronic Node 1GHz with 65 86 MHz Split Installation Guide

Note: If the required output level of the reverse receiver is not known, set up the 

longest optical link first. Set the remaining receivers for the same RF output level 

as that of the receiver connected to the longest optical link. 

 

5  Once the reverse fiber link has been properly balanced, the reverse RF amplifier 

cascades feeding the node can be balanced. 

 
 

Complete the following steps for initial reverse path balancing. 
1  Balance all of the reverse amplifiers off a given reverse input port for the node 

being worked on. The reverse amplifiers should be balanced sequentially from 

the node outward. 
Note: Make sure the reverse fiber link has been properly balanced before 

proceeding. 

2  Ensure that the design value reverse output equalizer and reverse pads are 

installed in the appropriate reverse slots in the amplifier. Refer to the following 

diagram. 

 

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