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PICO MACOM Series Optical Forward Receiver PFR Owners Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before use. Keep this manual handy for future reference. Visit Our Web-Site www.picomacom.com 858.546.5050 Contact Us Toll Free 800.421.6511...
Pico Macom PFR Optical Forward Receiver OWNERS MANUAL This manual is intended for use by purchasers of Pico Macom PFR receiver(s) and their qualified technicians. This document is the property of Pico Macom. and embodies proprietary subject matter. All design, manufacture, reproduction, use and sale rights regarding the same are expressly reserved.
PICO MACOM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Pico Macom strongly advises you to read and understand the following safety instructions prior to installing and operating this equipment. • Read These Instructions first. All safety and operating instructions should be read before installing or operating this equipment.
Fiber Optic PICO MACOM Series Safety Information: The PfR Receivers are designed for use with transmitters that have output power levels that are classified as Class 1M per IEC/EN 60825-1/A2:2001 and comply with FDA/CDRH, 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated 26 July 2001.
VAR EQL VAR ATT PFR front panel The Pico Macom PfR Optical Forward Receiver is a 1 RU (1.75 high x 19 inches wide) rack mountable chassis with one Optical Forward Receiver included. The PFR accepts one optical 47-63 LOC IN fiber input carrying a RF analog signal in the 50 to 860 MHz range.
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If you read and follow the installation and operation chapters, the PFR should provide you years of simple, reliable operation. In case of difficulty, the PFR is supported by Pico Macom Warranty program. CONTACT US 858.546.5050...
RF Frequency Response (flatness) Carrier–to-Noise Ratio Composite Second Order (CSO) Composite Triple Beat (CTB) Rear Panel Test Port Level * Results typical based on 0 dBm Optical Forward Receiver input level. 2. Optical Performance SPECIFICATION Wavelength Input Level Output Connector Return Loss 3.
3.2 Cooling If other equipment is installed in the same rack or nearby racks as the PFR receiver, check to ensure that adequate cooling measures have been provided for all equipment in the rack.
Prepare the jumper by cleaning the optical tip. Failure to clean the fiber cables inserted into the PFR receiver will cause dirt to accumulate in the PFR connector and decrease output power. ailure to clean the Fiber cables beFore insertion into the...
RF signal. Install a second for the PFR-2 and up to 4 for the PFR-4, if desired. You may monitor each output signal from the rear panel test port. The PFR includes a -20 dB directional coupler to divert a small amount of the signal from the primary RF OUT to this output.
This contamination is transferred in to the PFR bulk- head connector and remains when the jumper is removed from the PFR receiver. Over time, it will cause decreased and intermittent input levels. Users may correct this condition as follows using commonly available fiber cleaner kits.
Customer Support Information If You Need Help If you need assistance while working with Pico Macom products, call Pico Macom Field Support at 858-546-5050 or 1-800 421-6511 between 8 AM and 5 PM Pacific Time. Alternatively, you may contact us via email at sales@picomacom.com.
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 re- paired 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.
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Other limitations may apply, so please call us for additional informa- tion on qualifying equipment and procedures. Pico Macom reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Uptime Loaner Program at any time, and at its sole discretion.
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