Pico Macom PRRSeries Owner's Manual

Prr series optical return receiver

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PICO MACOM
PRR
Series
Optical Return Receiver
PRR 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
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  • Page 1 PICO MACOM Series Optical Return Receiver PRR 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...
  • Page 2: Safety Considerations

    Pico Macom PRR Optical Return Receiver OWNERS MANUAL This manual is intended for use by purchasers of Pico Macom PRR receiver(s) and their qualified technicians. This document is the property of Pico Macom, and embodies proprietary subject matter. All design, manu- facture, reproduction, use and sale rights regarding the same are expressly reserved.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    PICO MACOM Series 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.
  • Page 4 Fiber Optic PICO MACOM Series Laser Safety Information: The PRR Receivers are designed for use with fibers 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Fiber Optic PICO MACOM Series TABLE OF CONTENTS chapter 1 Introduction ......................... 6 Introducing the Pico Macom PRR Optical Return Receiver ..........6-7 chapter 2 specifications ....................... 8 RF Performance ......................8 Optical Performance ...................... 8 General .......................... 8 chapter 3 Installation and operation ................... 9 Unpacking The Unit .......................
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    RF ADJUST ON LINE OPTICAL The Pico Macom PRR Optical Return Receiver is a 1 RU (1.75 high x 19 inches wide) rack mountable chassis with one, two, or four Optical Return Receivers included. The PRR-1 model 2 OPTICAL IN 1 OPTICAL IN has one optical input and one RF output;...
  • Page 7 Fiber Optic PICO MACOM Series The PRR receiver includes an autoranging power supply and may be installed in 120 or 240 VAC systems by purchasing an appropriate power cord at the local PC computer shop if the supplied cord is not appropriate. (A NEMA-15P is supplied in North America.) When powered, the front panel POWER LED will be lighted and each receiver’s ONLINE LED will be lighted.
  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Specifications

    Fiber Optic PICO MACOM Series Chapter 2 Specifications RF Performance SPECIFICATION LIMITS Frequency Range 5 to 200 MHz Connector F-connector, female Impedance 75 ohm Output Return Loss > 8 dB Output RF Level > 45 dBmV RF Output Control Range >...
  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Installation And Operation

    Fiber Optic PICO MACOM Series Chapter 3 Installation and Operation Unpacking the Unit Please inspect the cartons on receipt and note damage to the carton and inspect for possible unit damage. If damage is found, please contact shipper immediately, before unpacking, to follow that shipper’s procedure for claims.
  • Page 10: Making Rear Panel Connections

    Fiber Optic PICO MACOM Series OPTICAL RETURN PATH RECEIVER RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER 1 POWER RF ADJUST ON LINE OPTICAL RF ADJUST ON LINE OPTICAL RF ADJUST ON LINE OPTICAL RF ADJUST ON LINE OPTICAL Making Rear Panel Connections...
  • Page 11: Rf Output Connections

    Fiber Optic PICO MACOM Series Example of a fiber cable cleaner (source: Fiber Instrument Sales, www.fiberinstrumentsales.com). 4.3 RF Output Connections Connect a RF output coax cable to a rear panel F-connector labeled RF OUT and route to com- biners, transmitters or other equipment which use the RF signal. Install a second coax for the PRR-2 and up to 4 for the PRR-4, if desired.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Fiber Optic PICO MACOM Series Maintenance The PRR receiver contains no internal user adjustments or maintenance points. 6.1 Decreased Performance Due to Contamination The most likely cause of decreased RF signal quality is contamination in the OPTICAL IN con- nector. The optical jumper connectors may be contaminated by the slightest touch to human skin or other apparently clean surfaces.
  • Page 13: Chapter 4 Customer Support Information

    NeW and UNoPeNeD eQUIPMeNT may be returned for credit with prior approval from Pico Macom within 30 days of invoice date. A 20 percent processing and handling charge will be assessed on any new items returned for credit. Please call our Sales Administrator at the number above for further information.
  • Page 14: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 PICO MACOM 6260 Sequence Drive San Diego California 92121 Phone: 858.546.5050 Sales: 858.546.5055 Fax: 858.546.5051 www.picomacom.com sales@picomacom.com Printed in the U.S.A.

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Prr-1Prr-2Prr-4

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