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- Page 1 MCM55 Manual.qxd 12/23/03 11:51 AM Page 1 MCM55 300MHz VHF High-Gain Push-Pull Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual Operation www.picomacom.com Ph: 800-421-6511 Manual Rev. 06/03...
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Page 2: Product Inspection
To insure proper installation and operation, take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation. If you have any questions or comments about the MCM55 300MHz VHF High-Gain Push-Pull Amplifier, please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at these phone numbers: 800-421-6511, 818-493-4300. - Page 3 MCM55 Manual.qxd 12/23/03 11:51 AM 11. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appli- ance dealer or local power company.
- Page 4 Page 4 MCM55 300MHz VHF High-Gain Push-Pull Amplifier The Pico Macom MCM55 is a high quality hybrid push-pull wall-mounted distribution amplifier producing signals with extremely low-noise and harmonic distortion. These amplifiers are capable of 42 channel operation over the 54-300MHz range in smaller MDU, CATV or SMATV systems.
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Page 5: Specifications
MCM55 Manual.qxd 12/23/03 11:51 AM Specifications Frequency Range: Gain Adjust Range: Slope Adjust Range: Flatness: Noise Figure: Second Order Beats: Composite Triple Beat: Return Loss In: Return Loss Out: Test Points: Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Dimensions: Weight: Channel Loading Specifications Total # of Channels Ordering Information... -
Page 6: Operation And Controls
MCM55 Manual.qxd 12/23/03 11:51 AM Operation and Controls MCM55 Front Panel Gain Adjust: Adjust potentiometer for overall amplifier gain level. Tilt Adjust: Adjust potentiometer provides for slope adjustment over entire bandwidth. The input RF signal is connected to this port. Ph: 800-421-6511 Rev. -
Page 7: Installation Procedure
MCM55 Manual.qxd 12/23/03 11:52 AM Installation Connect an F type jumper cable from the source Headend/CATV Feed/VHF Antenna to the INPUT connector of the MCM55. Connect an F type jumper cable from the OUTPUT connector of the MCM55 to the distribution system. Plug the power cable into a polarized electrical outlet Connect a RF signal level meter to the MCM55 OUTPUT test point connection and adjust the output level to match the distribution level requirements. -
Page 8: Limited Warranty
We will issue an invoice for the List Price of the loaner unit plus shipping costs. When you receive the loaner unit, pack the failed unit in the loaner unit’s box and ship it freight prepaid to Pico Macom for repair. When you receive the repaired unit, a new RMA number will be provided in the box. Carefully pack the loaner unit and affix the new RMA number on the box and ship it back to us for full credit excluding shipping costs.