Installation GuideTable of ContentsGainMaker System Amp1For Your Safety3Explanation of Warning and Caution Icons3Important3Notices4Publication Disclaimer4Copyright4Contents5Safety Precautions8Compliance10Preface11Chapter 1 Introducing the GainMaker System Amplifier13Overview13Introduction13Chapter Contents13Description of the GainMaker System Amplifier14Introduction14GainMaker Amplifier Characteristics14Power Supply15Input and Output Ports15Configuration16Test Points16AC Shunt Power Directors16GainMaker Amplifier Ordering16Accessories17Introduction17Customer Installable Accessories for All Amplifiers17Customer Installable Accessories for the High Gain Dual and Low Gain Dual Only18Miscellaneous Accessories18Illustrations19System Amplifier Test Points19High Gain Dual and Low Gain Dual Accessories19Unbalanced Triple Accessories20High Gain Balanced Triple Accessories20Block Diagrams21High Gain Dual and Low Gain Dual21Unbalanced Triple21High Gain Balanced Triple22Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the GainMaker System Amplifier23Overview23Chapter Contents23Section A Installing the Housing24Overview24Section Contents24Before You Begin25Overview25Required Tools25Amplifier Module Cover25Module and Housing Compatibility25Measurements26Opening the Housing27Opening the GainMaker Amplifier Housing27Closing the Housing28Closing the GainMaker Amplifier Housing28Torquing Sequence28Upgrading Existing Housing Seizures29Introduction29Installing the New Housing Seizures29Upgrading an Existing Housing Lid31Introduction31Installing the New Housing Lid31Installing the Power Supply33Preparing for Installation33Installing the Power Supply Module33Setting the AC Undervoltage Lockout Selector35Attaching the Coaxial Connectors37Trimming the Center Conductor37Center Conductor Trim Length37Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the GainMaker Amplifier Housing38Installing the Housing39Overview39Strand (Aerial) Installation39Pedestal Installation40Section B Configuring the GainMaker Amplifier Module42Overview42Scope of This Section42Installing Accessories43Installing the Attenuator Pads43Installing the Equalizers44Installing the Surge Protector45Installing the Plug-in Signal Director (High Gain Dual and Low Gain Dual Only)47Section C Installing the GainMaker Amplifier Module50Overview50Section Contents50Installing the Amplifier Module in the Housing51Introduction51Procedure for Installing the Amplifier Module51Removing the Amplifier Module from the Housing54Procedure for Removing the Amplifier Module54Installing and Removing AC Shunt Power Directors56Procedure for Installing and Removing AC Shunt Power Directors56Chapter 3 Balancing and Setup of the GainMaker System Amplifier57Overview57Introduction57Chapter Contents57Section A Balancing Preparation58Overview58Introduction58Section Contents58Preparing for Balancing59Before You Start59Understanding Switch 1 Functions60Introduction60Switch 1 Positions and Modes for AGC Stations60Bode Network60Switch 1 Position Information for AGC Stations61Switch 1 Positions for Thermal Network Configured Stations62Bode Network62Switch 1 Position Information for Thermal Configured Stations63Verifying Amplifier Input Signal64Testing Input Signal Levels64Section B Forward Path Balancing Procedures65Overview65Introduction65Section Contents65Selecting the Proper Procedure for Forward Path Balancing66Procedure Table66Forward Path Balancing for AGC Stations using Manual Setup Mode67Before You Start67Setting the Manual Backoff Level67Manual Backoff Chart69Determining Output Tilt70Setting the Output Tilt70Setting the Output Level71Automatic Gain Control Setup73Diagram73Selecting the AGC Pad Value74Aligning the AGC Module74Forward Path Balancing for AGC Stations using Thermal Setup Mode77Before You Start77Setting Switch 1 for Thermal Setup Mode77Determining Output Tilt78Setting the Output Tilt79Setting the Output Level79Automatic Gain Control Setup80Diagram81Selecting the AGC Pad Value81Aligning the AGC Module82Forward Path Balancing for Thermal Stations using Amplifier Only Compensation Mode84Before You Start84Setting Switch 1 for Amplifier Only Compensation Mode84Determining Output Tilt85Setting the Output Tilt86Setting the Output Level86Forward Path Balancing for Thermal Stations using Amplifier and Coax Compensation Mode88Before You Start88Setting Switch for Amplifier and Coax Compensation Mode88Determining Output Tilt89Setting the Output Tilt90Setting the Output Level91Setting the Output Level for a Cold Amplifier92Forward Path Balancing using Trim Networks94Introduction94Trim Network Description94Trim Network Illustrations94Installing a Trim Network in a GainMaker System Amplifier95Section C Reverse Path Balancing Procedures96Overview96Introduction96Section Contents96Preparing for Reverse Path Balancing97Balancing Sequence97Injection of Test Signal(s)97Monitoring and Adjusting Received Amplitude and Tilt97Methods of Generating and Monitoring Test Signals98Initial Reverse Path Balancing99Preparing the Amplifier for Reverse Path Balancing99Calculate the Proper RF Signal Level99Completing Reverse Path Balancing102Final Procedure102Chapter 4 Basic Troubleshooting103Overview103Introduction103In this Chapter103No AC Power104Introduction104AC Test Point Locations104Troubleshooting Table105No DC Power106Introduction106DC Test Point Locations106Troubleshooting Table107No Forward RF Signal108Introduction108Troubleshooting Table108No Reverse RF Signal109Introduction109Troubleshooting Table109Low or Degraded Forward RF Signal111Introduction111Troubleshooting Table111Low or Degraded Reverse RF Signal113Introduction113Troubleshooting Table113Chapter 5 Customer Information117Overview117Introduction117In This Chapter117Customer Support118Obtaining Support118Support Telephone Numbers118Return Product for Repair120Introduction120Obtaining an RMA Number and Shipping Address120Completing the Scientific Atlanta Transmission Networks Repair Tag121Packing and Shipping the Product124Appendix A Technical Information127Overview127Appendix Contents127“Linear” Tilt Charts128Amplifier Output “Linear” Tilt Chart for 870 MHz128“Linear” Tilt Charts, Continued129Amplifier Output “Linear” Tilt Chart for 750 MHz129Forward Equalizer Charts130870 MHz Forward Equalizer130Forward Equalizer Charts, Continued131750 MHz Forward Equalizer131Trim Network Response Plots132Introduction132MSD-1NGF - part number 714446132MSD-1NGF - part number 714446, continued133MSD-1NGF - part number 714446, continued134MSD-1NGF - part number 714446, continued135Reverse Equalizer Charts13642 MHz and 40 MHz Reverse Equalizer13642 MHz and 40 MHz Thermal Reverse Equalizer at 25°C Ambient13755 MHz Reverse Equalizer13765 MHz Reverse Equalizer138GainMaker Amplifier Accessory Part Numbers139Attenuator139750/870 MHz Forward Equalizers140750/870 MHz Inverse Equalizers141Reverse Equalizers142Glossary143Index153Size: 2.98 MBPages: 160Language: EnglishOpen manual
Installation GuideTable of ContentsGainMaker Node I&O Guide1For Your Safety3Explanation of Warning and Caution Icons3Important3Notices4Safety Precautions8Protect Yourself From Electric Shock and Your System From Damage!8Safety Symbols8Power8Laser Safety19Chapter 1 Introducing the GainMaker Node21Overview21Guide Contents21Chapter Contents21Description of the GainMaker Node21Introduction21GainMaker Amplifier21Power Supply21Input and Output Ports21High Gain Dual21High Gain Balanced Triple21Configuration21Test Points21AC Shunt Power Directors21Types of GainMaker Node Amplifiers21GainMaker Node Ordering Matrix21Accessories21Introduction21Customer Installable Accessories for All Amplifiers21Customer Installable Accessories for the High Gain Dual21Miscellaneous Accessories21Illustrations21Launch Amplifier Test Points21High Gain Dual Accessories21High Gain Balanced Triple Accessories21Block Diagrams21High Gain Balanced Triple Launch Amplifier Module21High Gain Dual Launch Amplifier Module21Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the GainMaker Node33Overview33Introduction33Preparing for Installation33Tools33Accessories33Torque Specifications34Weight Specifications34Opening and Closing the GainMaker Node Housing35Opening the Housing35Closing the Housing35Torque Sequence36Installing the GainMaker Node37Overview37Illustration37Housing Base38Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable to the Node39Warning: Radiation39Handling Fiber Cable39Fiber Connectors and Fiber Optic Service Cable39Attaching the Connector to the GainMaker Node Housing40Attaching the Fiber Connectors42Overview42Unstowing the Fiber Management Tray42Preparing the Fiber Connectors for Installation42Installing the Fiber Connectors43Attaching the Coaxial Connectors45Mounting the GainMaker Node47Installing Accessories50Configuring the GainMaker Node with Major Modules57Removing and Reinstalling the Optical Modules60Chapter 3 Changing A GainMaker Amplifier to a GainMaker Node67Overviewdfsdfasf67Introduction67Chapter Contents67Tools Required67Installing the Upgrade Kit67Upgrading an Existing Housing Lid67Upgrading the GainMaker RF Amplifier Module67Routing the Cables67Chapter 4 Balancing and Setup of the GainMaker Node75Overview75Introduction75Chapter Contents75Section ABalancing Preparation75Overview75Section Contents75Preparing for Balancing75Before You Start75Understanding Switch 1 Functions75Introduction75Switch 1 Positions and Modes for AGC Stations75Bode Network75Switch 1 Position Information for AGC Stations75Switch 1 Positions for Thermal Network Configured Stations75Bode Network75Switch 1 Position Information for Thermal Configured Stations75Verifying Amplifier Input Signal75Testing Input Signal Levels75Section BForward Path Balancing Procedures75Overview75Section Contents75Selecting the Proper Procedure for Forward Path Balancing75Procedure Table75Forward Path Balancing for AGC Stations Using Manual Setup Mode75Before You Start75Setting the Manual Backoff Level75Manual Backoff Chart75Determining Output Tilt75Setting the Output Tilt75Setting the Output Level75Automatic Gain Control Setup75Diagram75Selecting the AGC Pad Value75High Gain Dual and Balanced Triple75Unbalanced Triple75Aligning the AGC Module75Forward Path Balancing for AGC Stations Using Thermal Setup Mode75Before You Start75Setting Switch 1 for Thermal Setup Mode75Determining Output Tilt75Setting the Output Tilt75Setting the Output Level75Automatic Gain Control Setup75Diagram75Selecting the AGC Pad Value75High Gain Dual, Low Gain Dual, and Balanced Triple75Unbalanced Triple75Aligning the AGC Module75Forward Path Balancing for Thermal Stations Using Amplifier Only Compensation Mode75Before You Start75Setting Switch 1 for Amplifier Only Compensation Mode75Determining Output Tilt75Setting the Output Tilt75Setting the Output Level75Forward Path Balancing Using Trim Networks75Introduction75Trim Network Description75Trim Network Illustrations75Installing a Trim Network in a GainMaker Node75Section CReverse Path Balancing Procedures75Overview75Section Contents75Preparing for Reverse Path Balancing75Balancing Sequence75Injection of Test Signal(s)75Monitoring and Adjusting Received Amplitude and Tilt75Methods of Generating and Monitoring Test Signals75Reverse Fiber Link Balancing75Introduction75Injection of Test Signal(s)75Monitoring and Adjusting Received Amplitude75Methods of Generating and Monitoring Test Signals75Balancing and Alignment Procedures75Initial Reverse Path Balancing75Preparing the Amplifier for Reverse Path Balancing75Calculate the Proper RF Signal Level75Completing Reverse Path Balancing75Final Procedure75Chapter 5 Troubleshooting121Overview121Chapter Contents121Troubleshooting Guide121Overview121Equipment121No AC Power121AC Test Point Locations121No AC Power Troubleshooting Table121No DC Power121DC Test Point Locations121No DC Power Troubleshooting Table121Low RF Output121Boot Color Table121Cleaning Optical Connectors121Troubleshooting Guide, Continued121No Forward RF Signal121No Forward RF Signal Troubleshooting Table121Troubleshooting Guide, Continued121Low or Degraded Forward RF Signal121Low or Degraded Forward RF Signal Troubleshooting Table121No Reverse RF Signal121No Reverse RF Signal Troubleshooting Table121Low or Degraded Reverse RF Signal121Low or Degraded Reverse RF Signal Troubleshooting Table121Troubleshooting Carrier-to-Noise Problems121Miscellaneous Problems121Chapter 6 Customer Information137Overview137Introduction137In This Chapter137Customer Support137Obtaining Support137Support Telephone Numbers137Return Product for Repair137Introduction137Obtaining an RMA Number and Shipping Address137Completing the Scientific Atlanta Transmission Networks Repair Tag137Packing and Shipping the Product137Appendix A Technical Information147Overview147Appendix Contents147“Linear” Tilt Charts147Amplifier Output “Linear” Tilt Chart for 870 MHz147“Linear” Tilt Charts, Continued147Amplifier Output “Linear” Tilt Chart for 750 MHz147Forward Equalizer Charts147870 MHz Forward Equalizer147Forward Equalizer Charts, Continued147750 MHz Forward Equalizer147Trim Network Response Plots147Introduction147MSD-1NGF - part number 714446147MSD-1NGF - part number 714446, continued147MSD-1NGF - part number 714446, continued147MSD-1NGF - part number 714446, continued147Reverse Equalizer Charts14742 MHz and 40 MHz Reverse Equalizer14755 MHz Reverse Equalizer14765 MHz Reverse Equalizer147Attenuator147750/870 MHz Forward Equalizers147750/870 MHz Inverse Equalizers147Reverse Equalizers147Plug-in Pads147Glossary165Index175Size: 7 MBPages: 180Language: EnglishOpen manual
Installation GuideTable of ContentsGainMaker Line Extender Modules and Housings1For Your Safety3Explanation of Warning and Caution Icons3Important3Notices4Publication Disclaimer4Copyright4Contents5Safety Precautions8Safety Precautions, Continued9Enclosure9Cables9AC Shunt Power Directors9Service9Protect Yourself from Electric Shock and Your System from Damage!8Safety Symbols8Power8Précautions de Sécurité10Précautions de Sécurité, suite11Enceinte11Câbles11Systèmes Directeurs de Courant Dérivé Alternatif11Maintenance11Protégez-vous Contre les Électrocutions et Protégez Votre Système Contre les Dégâts !10Symboles de Sécurité10Alimentation10Precauciones de Seguridad12Precauciones de Seguridad, Continuación13Alojamiento13Cables13Sistemas Directores de Corriente Derivada Alternativa13Servicio13¡Protéjase a Sí Mismo Contra Choques Eléctricos y a Su Sistema Contra Daño!12Símbolos de seguridad12Energía12Precauzioni di Sicurezza14Precauzioni di Sicurezza, Segue15Contenitore15Cavi15Addattatori per Derivazione CA15Manutenzione15Proteggete Voi Stessi da Possibili Scosse Elettriche e il Vostro Sistema da Possibili Danni!14Simboli di sicurezza14Alimentazione14Sicherheitsmaßnahmen16Sicherheitsmaßnahmen, Fortsetzung17Energie17Gehäuse17Kabel17WS-Nebenschluss-Leistungsrichter17Wartungsdienst17Vermeiden Sie durch elektrischen Schlag verursachte Körperverletzungen und schützen Sie Ihr System vor Sachschäden!16Sicherheitssymbole16Compliance18Conformité du Produit19Sécurité Électrique19Compatibilité Électromagnétique19Environnement19Electrical Safety18Electromagnetic Compatibility18Environmental18Cumplimiento del Producto20Seguridad Eléctrica20Compatibilidad Electromagnética20Ambiental20Conformità del Prodotto21Sicurezza delle Parti Elettriche21Compatibilità Elettromagnetica21Norme Ambientali21An das Produkt gestellte Anforderungen22Sicherheit von elektrischen Betriebsmitteln22Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit22Umwelt22Chapter 1 Introducing the GainMaker Line Extender23Overview23Guide Contents23Chapter Contents23Description of the GainMaker Line Extender24Introduction24GainMaker Amplifier Characteristics24Power Supply25Input and Output Ports25Configuration25Test Points25AC Shunt Power Directors25Types of GainMaker Line Extenders26GainMaker Ordering Matrix26Accessories27Introduction27Customer-Installable Accessories for all Amplifiers27Miscellaneous Accessories28Illustrations29Line Extender Test Points29Line Extender Accessories30Block Diagram31GainMaker Line Extender31Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the GainMaker Line Extender33Overview33Introduction33Section A Installing the Housing34Overview34Scope of This Section34Before You Begin35Overview35Required Tools35Line Extender Amplifier Module Cover35Blue Label on Housing35Measurements36Upgrading Existing Housing Seizures37Introduction37Installation Instructions37Upgrading an Existing Housing Lid39Introduction39Installation Instructions39Installing the Power Supply41Preparing for Installation41Installing the Power Supply Module41Setting the AC Undervoltage Lockout Selector43Attaching Connectors45Trimming the Center Conductor45Connecting Coaxial Cable to the GainMaker Line Extender Housing45Attaching the Housing46Installing the Housing on a Strand Procedure46Installing the Housing in a Pedestal Procedure48Section B Configuring the Line Extender Amplifier Module50Overview50Scope of This Section50Installing Accessories51Installing the Attenuator Pads51Forward Equalizer or Inverse Equalizer, and Reverse Equalizer54Installing the Surge Protector57Section C Installing the Line Extender Amplifier Module59Overview59Scope of This Section59Installing the GainMaker Line Extender Amplifier Module in the Housing60Introduction60Installation Procedure60Setting the Power Direction64Installing and Removing AC Shunt Power Directors64Closing the Housing66Tightening the Closure Bolts66Torquing Sequence66Chapter 3 Balancing and Setup of the GainMaker Line Extender67Overview67Introduction67Section Contents67Section A Balancing Preparation68Overview68Introduction68Preparing for Balancing69Before You Start69Understanding Switch 1 Functions70Introduction70Switch 1 Positions and Modes for AGC Stations70Bode Network70Switch 1 Position Information for AGC Stations71Switch 1 Positions for Manual Stations72Switch 1 Positions for Thermal Stations72Switch 1 Position Information for Thermal Configured Stations73Verifying Amplifier Input Signal74Testing Input Signal Levels74Section B Forward Path Balancing Procedures76Overview76Introduction76Selecting the Proper Procedure for Forward Path Balancing77Procedure Table77Forward Path Balancing for AGC Stations in Manual Setup Mode78Before You Start78Setting the Manual Backoff Level78Manual Backoff Chart80Determining Output Tilt81Setting the Output Tilt81Setting the Output Level82Automatic Gain Control Setup83Diagram83Selecting the AGC Pad Value84Aligning the AGC module84Forward Path Balancing for AGC Stations in Thermal Setup Mode88Before You Start88Setting Switch 1 for Thermal Setup Mode88Determining Output Tilt89Setting the Output Tilt90Setting the Output Level91Automatic Gain Control Setup92Diagram92Selecting the AGC Pad Value93Aligning the AGC module93Forward Path Balancing for Thermal Stations Using Amplifier Only Compensation Mode97Before You Start97Setting Switch 1 for Amplifier Only Compensation Mode97Determining Output Tilt98Setting the Output Tilt99Setting the Output Level99Forward Path Balancing for Thermal Stations Using Amplifier and Coax Compensation Mode101Before You Start101Setting Switch 1 for Amplifier and Coax Compensation Mode101Determining Output Tilt102Setting the Output Tilt102Setting the Output Level103Setting the Output Level for a Cold Amplifier104Forward Path Balancing for Manual Stations105Before You Start105No Switch 1 Setting for Manual Stations105Determining Output Tilt105Setting the Output Tilt106Setting the Output Level107Forward Path Balancing Using Trim Networks108Introduction108Trim Network Description108Trim Network Illustrations108Installing a Trim Network in a GainMaker Line Extender109Section C Reverse Path Balancing Procedures111Overview111Introduction111Preparing for Reverse Path Balancing112Balancing Sequence112Injection of Test Signal(s)112Monitoring and Adjusting Received Amplitude and Tilt112Methods of Generating and Monitoring Test Signals113Initial Reverse Path Balancing114Preparing the Amplifier for Reverse Path Balancing114Calculate the Proper RF Signal Level114Completing Reverse Path Balancing117Final Procedure117Chapter 4 Basic Troubleshooting119Overview119Introduction119Chapter Contents119No AC Power120Introduction120AC Test Point Location120Troubleshooting Table121No DC Power122Introduction122DC Test Point Locations122Troubleshooting Table123No Forward RF Signal124Introduction124Troubleshooting Table124No Reverse RF Signal125Introduction125Troubleshooting Table125Low or Degraded Forward RF Signal127Introduction127Troubleshooting Table127Low or Degraded Reverse RF Signal129Introduction129Troubleshooting Table129Chapter 5 Customer Information133Overview133Introduction133In This Chapter133Customer Support134Obtaining Support134Support Telephone Numbers134Return Product for Repair136Introduction136Obtaining an RMA Number and Shipping Address136Completing the Scientific Atlanta Transmission Networks Repair Tag137Packing and Shipping the Product140Appendix A Technical Information143Overview143Appendix Contents143“Linear” Tilt Charts144Amplifier Output “Linear” Tilt Chart for 870 MHz144“Linear” Tilt Charts, Continued145Amplifier Output “Linear” Tilt Chart for 750 MHz145Forward Equalizer Charts146870 MHz Forward Equalizer146Forward Equalizer Charts, Continued147750 MHz Forward Equalizer147Trim Network Response Plots148Introduction148MSD-1NGF - part number 714446148MSD-1NGF - part number 714446, continued149MSD-1NGF - part number 714446, continued150MSD-1NGF - part number 714446, continued151Reverse Equalizer Charts15242 MHz and 40 MHz Reverse Equalizer15255 MHz Reverse Equalizer15365 MHz Reverse Equalizer154Glossary155Index165Size: 2.67 MBPages: 172Language: EnglishOpen manual