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PACKAGE CONTENTS 

This package contains: 
 

One CTA-30RK-550 Rack Mount Distribution Amplifier 
One CTA-30RK-550 instruction manual

 

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

 

The CTA-30RK-550 is a rack mount push-pull amplifier producing signals with extremely low 
distortion and harmonic content.  The unit is capable of 54-channel operation from 54MHz to 550 
MHz.  The CTA-30RK-550 may be used in conjunction headend combiners such as the Cabletronix 
CTHC-12G (12-port) and CTHC-24G (24-port).  Key features include: adjustable slope control, 
adjustable gain control, output test port, and double shielded RFI enclosures. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 

CTA-30RK-550 

 

Rack Mount Distribution Amplifier Specifications (Typical)  

RF 

 

1.   Bandwidth 

54-550 MHz 

2.   Gain 

30 dB 

3.   Gain Adjust Range 

0 – 12 dB variable 

4.   Slope 

0 – 9 dB variable 

5.   Flatness 

+/- 0.5dB per channel, +/-1.5dB any 100MHz band 

6.   Noise Figure 

   5 dB 

7.   Maximum Output 

-45 dB  

8.   Cross modulation 

-57 dB 

9.   Second Order Beats 

-60 dB 

10. Composite Triple Beat 

-58 dB 

11. Return Loss In 

 20 dB 

12. Return Loss Out 

 16 dB 

13. Test Port 

-30 dB 

GENERAL 

 

1.Power Requirements 

120 VAC, 60Hz, 10W 

2.Operating Temperature  

32 ˚F ~ 122 ˚F  

3.Connectors  

All "F" Type  

MECHANICAL 

 

1.Dimensions  

19" (W) x 1.75" (H) x 3” (D)  

2.Weight  

4 lbs  

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for CTA-30RK-500

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL CTA 30RK 550 Rack Mount Distribution Amplifier 1 ...

Page 2: ...le slope control adjustable gain control output test port and double shielded RFI enclosures SPECIFICATIONS CTA 30RK 550 Rack Mount Distribution Amplifier Specifications Typical RF 1 Bandwidth 54 550 MHz 2 Gain 30 dB 3 Gain Adjust Range 0 12 dB variable 4 Slope 0 9 dB variable 5 Flatness 0 5dB per channel 1 5dB any 100MHz band 6 Noise Figure 5 dB 7 Maximum Output 45 dB 8 Cross modulation 57 dB 9 S...

Page 3: ...NICAL INSPECTION Inspect the front and rear of the equipment for shipping damage Make sure the equipment is clean and no connectors are broken damaged or loose If equipment appears to be damaged or defective please contact us at 1 610 429 1511 for assistance 3 PRODUCT DIAGRAM c d e h g f i 1 Power Power On indicator light 2 Gain Adjust For RF gain adjustment 3 Tilt Adjust For Slope adjustment over...

Page 4: ...d below will product intermodulation and picture distortion Number Of Channels Maximum Level Input dB Maximum Level Output dB 7 44 66 12 41 53 36 32 54 54 16 46 Turn the CTA 30RK 550 s Gain Adjust control to achieve the input and output levels identified above Additional attenuators may be needed to achieve the above input and output levels The CTA 30RK 550 s Tilt Adjust control should be used to ...

Page 5: ...ng measurements it is always best to use a quality signal level meter System level measurements should be taken from the CTA 30RK 550 s Output port For field maintenance the CTA 30RK 550 s Test port may be used However note that port is padded down 30dB and the 30dB must be added back in when determining system level settings and output d Further troubleshooting assistance can be found on line at ...

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