C-COR Flex Max901e, Equipment Manual

Page 1: ...Meeting the demands of an on demand world Flex Max901e 1GHz Amplifiers Equipment Manual 1502154 Revision D...

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Page 3: ...Flex Max901e 1GHz Amplifiers Trunks FMTE and Bridgers FMBE 1502154 Revision D...

Page 4: ...this manual are subject to change without notice Revision History Revision Date Reason for Change A 5 23 06 Initial release B 6 12 06 Revised specification tables remove 870MHz bridger specification t...

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Page 7: ...Plug in Accessory Insertion Guides 2 6 Chapter 3 Upgrading Legacy FlexNet Amplifiers 3 1 Upgrade Considerations 3 2 Tools Required 3 3 Housing Opening 3 4 RF Module Upgrade 3 5 Cable Adapter 9 pin to...

Page 8: ...fier Configured for 870MHz Operation 5 14 Forward Balancing 5 15 ALC operating range for NTSC or QAM channel pilot operation prior to performing the forward balancing procedure 5 15 Forward Balancing...

Page 9: ...32dB Spaced Same Tilt on Trunk and Bridger B 14 Flex Max901e Bridger Amplifier 1002MHz 55 70 Split B 17 Flex Max901e Trunk Amplifier 1002MHz 65 85 Split 33dB Spaced Different Tilt on Trunk and Bridge...

Page 10: ...viii Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D...

Page 11: ...ools and Materials page 1 8 How This Manual is Organized This equipment manual is organized according to function in the following order Chapter 2 Physical Identification Chapter 3 Upgrading Legacy Fl...

Page 12: ...can be ordered preconfigured for 750 870MHz operation as spares or extensions Ability to drop trunk modules into existing 700 800 900 series locations as a spare without the need to rebalance amplifi...

Page 13: ...1 1502154 Rev D Introduction 1 3 Figure 1 1 Flex Max901e FMTE RF Module HighEfficiencyPower Supply HEPS Standard Flex Max 6 Port Housing...

Page 14: ...ernal testpoints a e H Trunk with two bridger outputs user configurable to 4 outputs with 20dB Internal testpoints b e P Trunk with two bridger outputs user configurable to 4 outputs with 20dB Externa...

Page 15: ...er outputs user configurable to 4 outputs with 25dB Internal testpoints d e a Select A F or L in 10 block Housing b Select A C or K in 10 block Housing c Select A F or L in 10 block Housing d Select A...

Page 16: ...02MHz housing with external testpoints F Corrosion protected housing finish 4 EMS capable N Contact your C COR sales professional for further information regarding the Flex Max901e and Value Max trans...

Page 17: ...Trunk and Bridger 1502212 Flex Max901e Trunk Amplifier Specifications 1002MHz 42 54 Split 33dB Spaced Different Tilt on Trunk and Bridger 1502213 Flex Max901e Bridger Amplifier Specifications 1002MHz...

Page 18: ...7 16 inch or 11mm hex socket Phillips flat blade and Torx superscript or Torx PLUS superscript bits Strand mounting housing opening and closing tightening various fasteners C COR recommends torquing a...

Page 19: ...N 1500614 two bracket screws P N 30039 0102 module cover screw P N HS0160 Secure Value Max transponder 1 An 11mm nutdriver or wrench can normally be used in place of a 7 16 inch tool if the bolt and n...

Page 20: ...1 1 10 Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D...

Page 21: ...Max901e amplifiers For specific testpoints controls and connections for the power supply and AC distribution board refer to Power Supply Configuration on page 5 3 For information on the element manage...

Page 22: ...BRIDGER EQ PAD ALC PAD ALC SENSITIVITY TRANSPONDER PORT 5 PORT 4 PORT 1 FWD I P TP PORT 4 FWD O P TP STATION FWD PAD STATION REV PAD STATION FWD EQ STATION REV EQ EQ PORT 1 REV O P TP PORT 4 REV I P...

Page 23: ...n NPB 000 PAD to optimize standard 1GHz operation with different tilts on the trunk and bridger ports T 10dB B 18dB a GEQC 1GHz 050 GEQC 1GHz 070 or GEQC 1GHz 090 equalizer to optimize 1GHz operation...

Page 24: ...ides access to the Port 3 centerseizure screw 90 rotation 31 PORT 3 Provides access to the Port 3 centerseizure screw 32 DISTRIBUTION Location for installing a distribution plug in accessory for Port...

Page 25: ...cation Steady on for 3 to 10 seconds During boot up immediately following installation Single blink every 5 seconds On but in search mode RF input is low or receiver is not tuned to forward data carri...

Page 26: ...lizer Accessory Insertion Guide Distribution Accessory Insertion Guide STATION FWD EQ STATION REV EQ A Slot B B Slot A Slot A SEQ 750 xx SEQ 870 xx SCS 750 xx SCS 870 xx Slot B SEQ 1GHz xx SCS 1GHz xx...

Page 27: ...turn Switch Installation on page 7 4 for instructions on installing return switches in an amplifier that was purchased without return switches Upgrade Considerations page 3 2 Tools Required page 3 3 H...

Page 28: ...ies equalizers with and without covers can be used While the Flex Max901e trunk amplifiers are designed for 1GHz operation they can also be configured for use as spares in existing 750 or 870MHz syste...

Page 29: ...PLUS bits Strand mounting housing opening and closing tightening various fasteners C COR recommends torquing all bolts and screws to the appropriate values whenever specified Nutdriver1 1 An 11mm nut...

Page 30: ...the captive cover bolts at the ends of the unit 3 While holding the cover closed with one hand release the last two captive cover bolts and open lower the cover Figure 3 1 Housing Lid Bolt Loosening S...

Page 31: ...upply 2 Ensure that you have completed the necessary power supply upgrade requirements before proceeding WARNING Hazardous voltages are present Use approved safety equipment and procedures CAUTION Arc...

Page 32: ...122027 05 2 3A Detachable cable P N 174355 02 14 800 Series Amplifiers 122027 02 2 3A 1 No power supply or cable changes necessary 122027 04 2 3A 1 No power supply or cable changes necessary 122027 05...

Page 33: ...27 02 and 122027 04 These four power supplies must be replaced by a 122027 05 power supply and a 174355 02 detachable cable see Figure 3 4 below when upgrading to an FM901e 1GHz amplifier Refer to Tab...

Page 34: ...cts the inside of the housing 3 Using a flat blade screwdriver start the captive module hold down screws into the housing Tighten the screws alternately to prevent stressing the module or housing Torq...

Page 35: ...sing a Phillips screwdriver install the wire saddle as shown in Figure 3 6 A mounting hole is located in the center of the housing lid between the power supply and transponder mounting location 6 Rout...

Page 36: ...uing to between 35 and 40 in lbs 4 0 and 4 5N m with a torque wrench The lid should now seat evenly and compress the rubber gasket to create a weatherproof seal 5 If the housing is equipped with exter...

Page 37: ...he proper and safe use of these tools Tools or equipment with equivalent or superior specifications may be substituted for those listed Table 4 1 Tools and Materials Tools Equipment Required Specifica...

Page 38: ...cap Materials Heat gun or approved torch and heatshrink tubing or weathersealing tape or compound Weatherproofing RF cable connectors 1 4 20 UNC bolts and shims Wall mounting Metal port inserts C COR...

Page 39: ...nspection Outside Lid Bolts Cable Entry Ports Convection Fins Back View Front View Bypass 6 Port Housing Optional External Testpoints Wall Mount Bosses Back View Front View Top Strand Mount Bosses Sta...

Page 40: ...desired install plug in accessories Installing accessories at this point is often more convenient than after the housing is mounted Always install the accessories before the unit is powered on in orde...

Page 41: ...Lid Bolt Loosening Sequence WARNING Hazardous voltages are present Use approved safety equipment and procedures CAUTION Amplifier electronic components can be damaged by the environment Close the hou...

Page 42: ...on of the strand clamp Refer to Figure 4 4 To strand pedestal mount 1 Attach the strand clamp assemblies to the top strand clamp bosses mounting surfaces with the 1 inch 2 54cm long clamp bolts and lo...

Page 43: ...rand Clamp Orientation for 1 4 inch Strand or Smaller 1 inch Clamp Bolt Lock Washer O Ring retaining Top Strand Clamp Boss Top Strand Clamp Boss Strand Clamp Orientation for 5 16 inch Strand or Larger...

Page 44: ...until the EMBs are snug but can still be adjusted 2 Attach the strand clamp assemblies to the EMBs with the 1 inch 2 54cm long clamp bolts o rings lock washers and nuts See Figure 4 5 3 Hoist the hous...

Page 45: ...rientation for 1 4 inch Strand or Smaller Strand Clamp Orientation for 5 16 inch Strand or Larger Strand Clamp 1 4 inch Strand 1 2 inch EMB Bolt Lock Washer O Ring retaining EMB Lock Washer Nut 1 inch...

Page 46: ...e housing Table 4 2 Mounting Bolt Selection lists three examples 5 Install as shown in Figure 4 6 6 Tighten the mounting bolts Use 40 to 66 in lbs 4 5 to 7 5N m of torque Tip Use flat washers with a l...

Page 47: ...4 1502154 Rev D Housing Instructions 4 11 Figure 4 6 Wall Mounting with Wall Mount Bosses Wall Flat Washer Mounting Bolt Wall Mount Boss 11 8 in 30 0cm Lock Washer...

Page 48: ...eter drill for 1 4 inch diameter bolts See Figure 4 7 for the location of the wall mount bosses 5 Select appropriate length 1 4 20 UNC mounting bolts and nuts flat washers not supplied and lock washer...

Page 49: ...13 Figure 4 7 Wall Mounting with EMBs Wall Mounting Bolt Top Strand Clamp Boss Extension Mounting Bracket 1 2 inch EMB Bolt 3 2 inch 8cm EMB P N 172187 01 6 inch 15cm EMB P N 172187 03 Lock Washer Fla...

Page 50: ...also extend at least 2 inches 5 08cm beyond the back nut Slide the boot further onto the cable to allow access to the end of the cable Refer to Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Heatshrink Boot WARNING Hazardous...

Page 51: ...common variations CAUTION Do not use feed thru type connectors Use pin type connectors only Using connectors with center conductors exceeding 0 080 inches 2 03mm in diameter will damage the centersei...

Page 52: ...you have a housing in which the port insert extends THEN cut the center conductor to Table 4 4 BYPASS Housing Center Conductor Lengths images not to scale IF you have a housing where the port insert e...

Page 53: ...he housing CAUTION Do not let the center conductor contact the RF module chassis Ensure that the center conductor extends through the centerseizure post but extends no more than 1 16in 1 6mm beyond it...

Page 54: ...ble entry ports by repeating Steps 1 through 5 7 Apply weathersealing tape or compound to each connector and cable entry port or if using heatshrink tubing slide each heatshrink boot over the entire c...

Page 55: ...n 35 and 40 in lbs 4 0 and 4 5N m with a torque wrench The lid should now seat evenly and compress the rubber gasket to create a weatherproof seal 5 If the housing is equipped with external testpoints...

Page 56: ...4 4 20 Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D...

Page 57: ...setup of Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers Power Supply Configuration page 5 3 Calculating Balancing Carrier Levels page 5 6 Temperature Compensation page 5 6 Factory Shipped Configuratio...

Page 58: ...tool can normally be used for a 7 16 inch bolt unless the tool is manufactured to minimum and the bolt head to maximum across the flat dimensions 7 16 inch 11mm Housing opening and closing Phillips s...

Page 59: ...2 lists the maximum AC power passing approved for these amplifiers 4 If AC power is to be routed through two separate circuits one for trunks and one for bridger outputs cut the AC distribution link...

Page 60: ...901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D Figure 5 1 HEPS790 2 3A 122027 05 Figure 5 2 Power Routing Diagram DIST LINK PORT 6 PORT 5 PORT 3 PORT 2 MAIN FUSE PORT 4 PORT 1 B 122027 05 AC Dis...

Page 61: ...erseizure screw Check cable plant powering AC insertion port fuse input 42 95VAC If power is acceptable at the centerseizure screw but not at the fuse input check the cabling plugs and jacks between t...

Page 62: ...andedge frequency dBmV FH system high bandedge frequency MHz FL system low bandedge frequency MHz FC Forward High Balancing Carrier frequency MHz 3 Copy the Forward High Balancing Carrier level to the...

Page 63: ...etween the 0 75 and 1 0dB lines but closer to the 1 0dB line The dotted lines mark the halfway between lines points on the graph The TCV is then 1 0dB 3 Record the System Forward High and Low Balancin...

Page 64: ...Value Chart Cable loss dB at 68 F 20 C Temperature C Temperature F TCV 0 0 dB TCV 3 0 dB TCV 1 0 dB TCV 1 5 dB TCV 2 0 dB TCV 2 5 dB TCV 1 5 dB TCV 1 0 dB TCV 0 5 dB TCV 0 5 dB 30 130 110 90 70 10 23...

Page 65: ...00 or 900 series amplifiers contact your C COR sales professional to ensure you are configuring your Flex Max901e amplifiers correctly Flex Max901e Trunk Amplifier with Optimized Tilt for 1GHz Operati...

Page 66: ...is shipped from the factory DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE PORT 1 PORT 3 PORT 2 PORT 6 DISTRIBUTION PORT 5 6 FWD O P TP PORT 2 3 FWD O P TP PORT 5 6 RE...

Page 67: ...FNT9 amplifiers Note A GEQC 1GHZ 050 plug in 14dB output tilt and a GEQC 1 GHZ 070 plug in 15 5dB output tilt are optional and must be ordered separately Please contact your C COR sales professional D...

Page 68: ...e factory Note After initial setup 870 MHz equalizers and cable simulators may be used DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE PORT 1 PORT 3 PORT 2 PORT 6 DISTR...

Page 69: ...RT 1 PORT 3 PORT 2 PORT 6 DISTRIBUTION PORT 5 6 FWD O P TP PORT 2 3 FWD O P TP PORT 5 6 REV I P TP PORT 2 3 REV I P TP MODULE HOLD DOWN MODULE HOLD DOWN P5 P6 FWD PAD POWER PLUG UNPLUG POWER SUPPLY CO...

Page 70: ...E DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE PORT 1 PORT 3 PORT 2 PORT 6 DISTRIBUTION PORT 5 6 FWD O P TP PORT 2 3 FWD O P TP PORT 5 6 REV I P TP PORT 2 3 REV I P TP MODULE HOLD DOWN MODULE HOLD DOWN P5...

Page 71: ...le if your system design increases the output pilot level of the 1GHz configuration trunk 3dB above the nominal output 37dBm increase the factory installed 9dB ALC PAD by 3dB to 12dB for an optimum AL...

Page 72: ...s PADs for standard NTSC operation Refer to the tables on page 5 15 for exact NPB PAD values Preceding amplifiers have been properly balanced and provide the desired forward band signals to the amplif...

Page 73: ...tory installed NPB PAD for an NTSC pilot channel or an NPB PAD determined by the tables on page 5 15 for a QAM pilot channel d Install the interstage EQ BRIDGER EQ PAD and P5 P6 FWD PAD as specified b...

Page 74: ...D O P TP for FMB1 amplifiers Figure 5 9 Simplified Forward Path Block Diagram b Measure the signal levels of both forward balancing carriers These levels will be referred to as the Measured High and L...

Page 75: ...om the STATION FWD PAD and install the selected attenuator PAD 6 Measure and record balancing levels and RF output for future reference a Measure both forward balancing carrier levels and verify that...

Page 76: ...y gain Balancing with unity gain ensures that all return signals regardless of point of origination arrive at the headend at the same signal level This keeps signal distortion at the lowest possible l...

Page 77: ...ingress feature that can be used for troubleshooting This displays the noise seen in the headend Tech Note TD0079 provides the generalized procedure using Wavetek Stealth equipment 3ST 3HRV and 3SRV H...

Page 78: ...damage amplifier active components Derate maximum input level according to actual channel loading for example 26 dBmV 79 NTSC channel loading 26 dBmV 86 dB V Note The return path is not active until...

Page 79: ...Equalize the RF signal a At the Balancing Amplifier For Trunk amplifiers connect a signal generator to the PORT 4 OUTPUT TP For Bridgers amplifiers a signal generator to the P2 P3 OUTPUT TP b Set the...

Page 80: ...REV PAD plug in location and install the selected PAD d At the Measuring Amplifier measure both return balancing carrier levels and verify that they are within acceptable tolerance typically 1 0dB of...

Page 81: ...C COR Amplifier Specification Sheets System Forward and Return High and Low Balancing Carrier levels for the amplifier being tested see the System Map or Amplifier Data Sheet If available historical A...

Page 82: ...uctor Nutdriver or wrench1 1 An 11mm tool can normally be used for a 7 16 inch bolt unless the tool is manufactured to minimum and the bolt head to maximum across the flat dimensions 7 16 inch 11mm Ho...

Page 83: ...al is not at a reasonable level check amplifiers closer to the signal source or headend Reasonable levels are determined by the system design Your system map and Amplifier Data Sheets can give you the...

Page 84: ...re the output signal levels of both forward balancing carriers at the output testpoints of all active ports Compare these current levels to the measurements made when the amplifier was previously bala...

Page 85: ...frequencies are suspected To field test the return path 1 Connect the signal generator to the internal external PORT 4 FWD O P TP for Trunk amplifiers the internal external P2 P3 FWD O P TP for Bridge...

Page 86: ...n on page D 1 to determine insertion losses at the high carrier frequency Replace the RF module if the amplifier gain measured at any port is out of tolerance 5 Repeat this procedure for all active re...

Page 87: ...tween the power supply and the RF module Check the RF module for a short circuit or broken current path Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No AC voltage at test point within specified range AC IN Is the...

Page 88: ...e still incorrect replace the RF module and rebalance If still not within range replace the housing Yes No Check cable on output port for damage Check next amplifier in chain away from headend Yes No...

Page 89: ...information on upgrading an existing 750MHz and 870MHz FlexNet trunk and bridger amplifiers to the Flex Max901e 1002MHz amplifiers Tools and Materials page 7 2 General Inspection page 7 3 Fuse Shorti...

Page 90: ...11mm Housing opening and closing Phillips screwdriver 1 Attaching grounding bracket to transponder Phillips screwdriver2 2 Small hold down screws may be Phillips head screws or Torx PLUS head screws...

Page 91: ...e fuse 1 Use a fuse puller to center the fuse or slug across the fuse clip Be sure that the metal tips of the fuse slug do not extend beyond the fuse guides of the holder on either side 2 Apply even s...

Page 92: ...dlenose pliers to grasp the jumper at the cut end c While firmly grasping the jumper use wire cutters to cut the other soldered end of the jumper d Remove the jumper with the needlenose pliers 4 For t...

Page 93: ...igure 7 2 Return Switches Installed in the Flex Max901e Trunk and Bridger shown Amplifier Jumper W18 for Return Switch RS2 Jumper W17 for Return Switch RS1 Jumper W19 for Return Switch RS3 Return Swit...

Page 94: ...river start threading the captive MODULE HOLD DOWN screws into the housing Tighten the screws alternately to prevent stressing the module or housing Torque to between 25 and 27 in lbs 2 8 and 3 1N m 9...

Page 95: ...y 2 Orient the replacement RF module in the housing as required see Figure 7 3 on page 7 8 Align the RF module back pins with the receptacles located on the centerseizure assemblies If using the Rotat...

Page 96: ...WD O P TP STATION FWD PAD STATION REV PAD STATION FWD EQ STATION REV EQ EQ PORT 1 REV O P TP PORT 4 REV I P TP MODULE HOLD DOWN MODULE HOLD DOWN 15 AMPS 15 AMPS 15 AMPS 15 AMPS DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DAN...

Page 97: ...the replacement power supply with the four screw holes aligned over the corresponding hold down screws in the housing lid Refer to Figure 2 1 on page 2 2 Lower it onto the screws and slide it away fr...

Page 98: ...ure 7 4 Transponder Identification Note Using element management software the transponder monitors and controls Flex Max901e functions The element management software will automatically recognize the...

Page 99: ...Kit P N 1501024 is available that contains the transponder grounding bracket P N 150061 4 two bracket screws P N 30039 0102 and the module cover screw P N HS0160 DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VOLTA...

Page 100: ...ith a signal level meter If the received signal is not within the appropriate range for your RF modem receiver monitor the unit through your element management system and adjust the signal level from...

Page 101: ...cordance with installation procedures given in Housing Replacement on page 7 13 10 Install the RF module and power supply as described in RF Module Replacement on page 7 7 Power Supply Replacement on...

Page 102: ...7 7 14 Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D...

Page 103: ...r 1GHz To that extent C COR now provides several design enhancements to the original FM901 series amplifier This enhanced product family will deliver these features Bandwidth extended to 1GHz Factory...

Page 104: ...dable diplexors enable future bandwidth harvesting Third party EMS capabilities 4 C COR s Value Max Transponder with return port switching 1GHz Trunk amplifier preconfigured for 862MHz tilt 750 862MHz...

Page 105: ...0 75 O P 20 0 5 I P 20 0 75 O P 20 0 5 I P 20 1 0 O P 20 0 5 54 550 20 1 0 551 1002 I P 20 or 25 1 0 O P 20 or 25 0 5 54 550 20 or 25 1 0 551 1002 REV Testpoints dB I P O P 20 0 5 I P O P 20 0 5 I P O...

Page 106: ...9 25 499 25 451 25 609 00 711 00 Return dB Passive 14 5 T 11 B 18 5 Passive 18 18 18 14 5 T 11 B 18 Output Configuration 2 O P Fixed 4 O P User Config 4 O P User Config 2 O P Fixed 4 O P User Config 4...

Page 107: ...42 xx SEG 1G xx SEQ 862 xx with without cover SEQ 750 xx with without cover MEQ 42 xx MEQT 42 xx MEQ 55 xx MEQT 55 xx MEQ 65 xx MEQT 65 xx Cable Simulators SCS 750 xx SCS 862 xx SCS 750 xx SCS 862 xx...

Page 108: ...6 Port ITP 6 Port ETP 6 Port 90 ITP 6 Port 90 ETP 6 Port Bypass ETP None 6 Port ITP 6 Port ETP 6 Port 90 ITP 6 Port 90 ETP 6 Port Bypass ETP Housing Finish Standard Corrosion Protection Standard Corro...

Page 109: ...SEG 1G xx SEQ 862 xx with without cover SEQ 750 xx with without cover MEQ 42 xx MEQT 42 xx MEQ 55 xx MEQT 55 xx MEQ 65 xx MEQT 65 xx Cable Simulators SCS 750 xx SCS 862 xx SCS 750 xx SCS 862 xx SCS 7...

Page 110: ...es FNT72CDJ KB4F6W1 FMTEG8J KB6F6F1N FMTED5J KB6F6F1N FNT72CDL KB4C2W1 FMTEG8J KB6F6F1N FMTED5J KB6F6F1N FNB75CDJ KB4E6W1 FMBEGPJ KB6E6F1N FMBEGPJ KB6E6F1N FNB75CDL KB4E6W1 FMBEGPJ KB6E6F1N FMBEGPJ KB...

Page 111: ...e Trunk Amplifier 1002MHz 55 70 Split 32dB Spaced Same Tilt on Trunk and Bridger page B 14 Table B 6 Flex Max901e Bridger Amplifier 1002MHz 55 70 Split page B 17 Table B 7 Flex Max901e Trunk Amplifier...

Page 112: ...mmended Levels Temperature Range 40 to 60 C Carrier to Interference Ratio dB7 Composite Triple Beat 84 75 80 Second Order Beat F1 F2 Cross Modulation per NCTA std 8 76 67 74 Third Order Beat F1 F2 F3...

Page 113: ...th two SPB 0 as a 2 output bridger with distribution outputs on Ports 3 and 6 When using distribution plug ins SS 1000 2 SDC 1000 8 or SDC 1000 12 levels should be derated accordingly based on the acc...

Page 114: ...n in Watts divided by a factor of 43 Amps required For 90VAC Powering For 67VAC 1 03 x AC Power consumption in watts divided by voltage Amps required For 67 90VAC AC Power consumption in watts divided...

Page 115: ...Composite Triple Beat 84 75 80 Second Order Beat F1 F2 Cross Modulation per NCTA std 9 76 67 74 Third Order Beat F1 F2 F3 Composite 2IM 79 73 82 Composite Intermodulation Noise CIN10 80 66 Composite I...

Page 116: ...y based on the accessory specifications 3 NTSC video channels occupying the appropriate frequency spectrum per specified number of channels 4 Recommended minimum forward input levels at 1002MHz includ...

Page 117: ...Amps required For 90VAC Powering For 67VAC 1 03 x AC Power consumption in watts divided by voltage Amps required For 67 90VAC AC Power consumption in watts divided by 65 Amps required 18 ALC pilot le...

Page 118: ...Triple Beat 75 80 Second Order Beat F1 F2 Cross Modulation per NCTA std 8 67 74 Third Order Beat F1 F2 F3 Composite 2IM 73 82 Composite Intermodulation Noise CIN9 73 Composite Intermodulation Noise CI...

Page 119: ...s 4 Recommended minimum forward input levels at 1002MHz including loss due to equalizer 5 Recommended maximum return output level at 42MHz including loss due to equalizer 6 At specified operational ti...

Page 120: ...R recommends that if the pilot level from a design standpoint is more than 2 1 dBmV from nominal the ALC PAD should be changed to optimize the ALC pilot level range This should alleviate any possible...

Page 121: ...ls Temperature Range 40 to 60 C Carrier to Interference Ratio dB7 Composite Triple Beat 84 75 80 Second Order Beat F1 F2 Cross Modulation per NCTA std 8 76 67 74 Third Order Beat F1 F2 F3 Composite 2I...

Page 122: ...red with two SPB 0 as a 2 output bridger with distribution outputs on Ports 3 and 6 When using distribution plug ins SS 1000 2 SDC 1000 8 or SDC 1000 12 levels should be derated accordingly based on t...

Page 123: ...s required For 90VAC Powering For 67VAC 1 03 x AC Power consumption in watts divided by voltage Amps required For 67 90VAC AC Power consumption in watts divided by 65 Amps required 18 ALC pilot level...

Page 124: ...erence Ratio dB8 Composite Triple Beat 84 75 80 Second Order Beat F1 F2 Cross Modulation per NCTA std 9 76 67 74 Third Order Beat F1 F2 F3 Composite 2IM 79 73 82 Composite Intermodulation Noise CIN10...

Page 125: ...cessory specifications 3 NTSC video channels occupying the appropriate frequency spectrum per specified number of channels 4 Recommended minimum forward input levels at 870MHz including loss due to eq...

Page 126: ...equired For 90VAC Powering For 67VAC 1 03 x AC Power consumption in watts divided by voltage Amps required For 67 90VAC AC Power consumption in watts divided by 65 Amps required 18 ALC pilot level ran...

Page 127: ...80 Second Order Beat F1 F2 Cross Modulation per NCTA std 8 67 74 Third Order Beat F1 F2 F3 Composite 2IM 73 82 Composite Intermodulation Noise CIN9 73 Composite Intermodulation Noise CIN10 79 Noise 4M...

Page 128: ...hannels 4 Recommended minimum forward input levels at 1002MHz including loss due to equalizer 5 Recommended maximum return output level at 55MHz including loss due to equalizer 6 At specified operatio...

Page 129: ...the pilot level from a design standpoint is more than 2 1 dBmV from nominal the ALC PAD should be changed to optimize the ALC pilot level range This should alleviate any possible ALC setup and or oper...

Page 130: ...tio dB7 Composite Triple Beat 84 75 80 Second Order Beat F1 F2 Cross Modulation per NCTA std 8 76 67 74 Third Order Beat F1 F2 F3 Composite 2IM 79 73 82 Composite Intermodulation Noise CIN9 80 66 Comp...

Page 131: ...installed Return spacing includes losses due to housing diplex filters and MEQ 65 X 2 The specifications are based on the amplifier configured with two SPB 0 as a 2 output bridger with distribution o...

Page 132: ...housing lid open For P output option all forward testpoints are external and all return testpoints are internal 20 Power requirements indicated are with the HEPS790 2 3 power supply 122027 05 See 3339...

Page 133: ...Composite Triple Beat 84 75 80 Second Order Beat F1 F2 Cross Modulation per NCTA std 9 76 67 74 Third Order Beat F1 F2 F3 Composite 2IM 79 73 82 Composite Intermodulation Noise CIN10 80 66 Composite...

Page 134: ...dger with distribution outputs on ports 3 and 6 When using distribution plug ins SS 1000 2 SDC 1000 8 or SDC 1000 12 levels should be derated accordingly based on the accessory specifications 3 NTSC v...

Page 135: ...additional information For 60VAC Powering AC Power consumption in Watts divided by a factor of 43 Amps required For 90VAC Powering For 67VAC 1 03 x AC Power consumption in watts divided by voltage Amp...

Page 136: ...tio dB7 Composite Triple Beat 75 80 Second Order Beat F1 F2 Cross Modulation per NCTA std 8 67 74 Third Order Beat F1 F2 F3 Composite 2IM 73 82 Composite Intermodulation Noise CIN9 73 Composite Interm...

Page 137: ...at highest frequency with SEQ 1G XX installed Return spacing includes losses due to housing diplex filters and MEQ 55 XX 2 The specifications are based on the amplifier configured with two SPB 0 as a...

Page 138: ...information For 60VAC Powering AC Power consumption in Watts divided by a factor of 43 Amps required For 90VAC Powering For 67VAC 1 03 x AC Power consumption in watts divided by voltage Amps required...

Page 139: ...Standard 6 Port Housing Width 16 00 inches 40 6cm Height 10 71 inches 27 2cm Depth 5 35 inches 13 6cm Weight uncrated crated 10 14 lbs 4 60kg 13 24 lbs 6 01kg Bypass 6 Port Housing Width 18 1 inches 4...

Page 140: ...ning Resolution 0 1MHz steps Frequency Tolerance 0 01 unmodulated mark Modulation Type FSK Modulation Tolerance 2kHz Frequency Deviation 50kHz or 67kHz Data Rate 38 4kb s Data Format asynchronous NRZ...

Page 141: ...een LED Polling status and power indicator Environmental Operation Temperature 40 to 85 C case Humidity 0 to 90 noncondensing Physical Size 50 x 35 5 x 15mm 1 97 x 1 38 x 0 59in Weight 71 grams 2 5oz...

Page 142: ...B B 32 Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D...

Page 143: ...Block Diagrams This appendix provides functional block diagrams to support the identification and balancing of Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifierss Figure C 1 Flex Max901e Series Trunk Ampl...

Page 144: ...RF AC Port 5 AC Power to from Power Supply Connector J1 RF AC DISTRIBUTION H L RF AC RF AC P5 P6 FWD PAD AC Power to from Power Supply Connector J1 Port 2 Legend RF Signals and AC Power Combined RF Si...

Page 145: ...onnector J1 AC Power to from Power Supply Connector J1 RF AC Port 5 AC Power to from Power Supply Connector J1 RF AC DISTRIBUTION H L RF AC RF AC P5 P6 FWD PAD AC Power to from Power Supply Connector...

Page 146: ...C C 4 Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D...

Page 147: ...Known When Preceding Cable Loss and Internal Equalization are Known When the Equalization Value is Known This procedure assumes prior calculation of the Equalization Value as defined in the Forward Ba...

Page 148: ...imulator from the appropriate table in Accessory Tables on page D 6 that has a tilt as close as possible to the desired Equalization Value If the desired equalizer value is at the midpoint between equ...

Page 149: ...stem cable loss at the highest frequency do either of the following Refer to the System Map and note the cable loss in dB preceding the Flex Max901e being balanced Calculate the cable loss using cable...

Page 150: ...ares in existing 750 or 870MHz systems Refer to Power Supply Configuration beginning on page 5 3 for the appropriate plug in accessories and locations for 1GHz or 750 870 operation Equalizers are keye...

Page 151: ...n Jumpers CAUTION Use caution when removing soldered in jumpers to ensure that no loose wire scraps remain on the RF module printed circuit board DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE DANGER HIGH VO...

Page 152: ...gned for forward balancing 1002MHz systems SEQ 862 series cable equalizers and SCS 862 cable simulators are designed for 870MHz systems SEQ 862 equalizers however with and without covers can still be...

Page 153: ...and 20 PassbandFlatness 0 3dB SEQ 1G 02 through 18 0 4dB SEQ 1G 19 and 20 Table D 2 SCS 1G Series Cable Simulators P N Insertion Loss in dB at Frequency MHz dB of cable simulated at 50 70 80 550 750 8...

Page 154: ...Impedance 75 ohm Molded red plastic 3 pin plug in Specification 1500202 Rev C Return Loss I O 18dB min Flatness 0 3dB GEQL 1GHz 000 0 15dB Flatness measured with respect to slope Insertion loss for o...

Page 155: ...18 6 18 2 7 2 5 7 3 8 2 0 1 0 23 9 SEQ 862 20 162240 31 20 3 19 4 19 0 7 6 5 8 3 9 2 0 1 0 24 9 Passband Flatness 0 3dB dB of cable equalized at highest frequency Return Loss I O 20 18dB min Specific...

Page 156: ...9 8 9 4 9 2 6 7 5 0 3 8 2 8 2 0 1 0 12 0 SEQ 750 11 162389 11 11 0 10 5 10 2 7 5 5 5 4 2 3 0 2 0 1 0 13 5 SEQ 750 12 162389 12 11 8 11 3 11 0 8 1 6 0 4 6 3 3 2 2 1 0 14 5 SEQ 750 13 162389 13 12 9 12...

Page 157: ...2 0 5 4 7 5 8 9 10 2 11 6 12 7 10 1 11 6 12 9 14 3 15 4 SCS 750 14 162391 14 1 1 1 6 1 7 5 7 8 2 9 8 11 3 12 8 14 1 11 3 12 9 14 4 15 9 17 2 SCS 750 15 162391 15 1 1 1 6 1 7 5 8 8 7 10 4 12 0 13 6 15...

Page 158: ...ument number 600695 Revision 50 Return Loss I O 18 16dB MEQT 55 Document number 600696 Revision 50 Table D 12 MEQ 42 and MEQT 42 Series Cable Equalizers Model P N Insertion Loss in dB at Frequency MHz...

Page 159: ...7 0 0 3 NPB 180 18 0 0 4 NPB 080 8 0 0 3 NPB 190 19 0 0 4 NPB 090 9 0 0 3 NPB 200 20 0 0 4 NPB 100 10 0 0 3 NPB 750 terminator Specification Document Number 601263 Rev B Table D 14 S Series Distribut...

Page 160: ...D D 14 Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D...

Page 161: ...by C COR which may appear within the Warranty Period C COR MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY OTHER KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS WHETHER AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNE...

Page 162: ...1 Year 9 EMS Hardware Products including transponders and telemetry devices Two 2 Years One 1 Year 10 EMS Software Products Subject to terms set forth in software license Subject to terms set forth in...

Page 163: ...selected by Customer for its use C COR assumes no liability with respect to a defects caused by modification repair installation operation or maintenance except as described in C COR s documentation o...

Page 164: ...E E 4 Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D...

Page 165: ...eets are particularly helpful for providing historical information when troubleshooting the Flex Max901e System Map Information Map Signal Information Pre Selected Accessories Measured Data Technician...

Page 166: ...rn Signal Levels Testpoint Forward High Carrier Forward Low Carrier Testpoint Return High Carrier Return Low Carrier Port 1 input P2 P3 input P2 P3 dist output Port 4 input Port 4 trunk output P5 P6 i...

Page 167: ...Automatic Level Control ALC 5 20 B balancing See forward balancing return balancing block diagrams bridger amplifier C 3 trunk amplifier C 2 C cable connector assembly 4 17 cable simulators locations...

Page 168: ...acement 7 13 I identification faceplate 2 2 transponder 2 2 inspection 7 3 installation fuses 7 3 housing 7 13 plug in accessories D 4 power supply 7 9 RF module 7 7 J jumper wires removable D 5 solde...

Page 169: ...d 7 6 Revision History table 1 ii RF module installation 7 7 orientation options 7 8 PADs D 13 replacement 7 7 S seizure screws 4 14 specifications transponder B 30 statements of compliance 1 7 strand...

Page 170: ...Index 4 Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D...

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