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Axcera 6476B Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

6476B
250 Watt
Broadband Booster
Axcera LLC
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103 Freedom Drive
P.O. Box 525
Lawrence, PA 15055-0525 USA
Phone: (724) 873-8100 • Fax: (724) 873-8105 www.axcera.com • info@axcera.com

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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    Operation Manual 6476B 250 Watt Broadband Booster Axcera LLC • • 103 Freedom Drive P.O. Box 525 Lawrence, PA 15055-0525 USA Phone: (724) 873-8100 • Fax: (724) 873-8105 www.axcera.com • info@axcera.com...
  • Page 2 6476B Table of Contents SYSTEM System Description and Specifications System Interconnect Unpacking and Installation Procedures Connections OPERATION Initial Turn On Procedure Front Panel Combined Metering Tray Rear Panel Combined Metering Tray Internal LED Indicators Combined Metering Tray Combined Metering Tray Interconnect...
  • Page 3 6470 SERIES MMDS 6470B Series Broadband MMDS Booster 20 W - 1000 W Overview Wireless cable systems may have shadowed areas that cannot be serviced by the main transmitter site. Booster systems offer an economical solution to increase your subscriber base and expand your coverage area. Broadband Booster The 6470B series are rack mounted broadband amplifiers that provide multichannel retransmission of 2076-2686 MHz signals, digital or analog.
  • Page 4 RF Output / N; Preamp Power / F Specifications published here are current as of the date of publication of this document. Because we are continuously improving our products, Axcera reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. At any time, you may verify product specifications by contacting our office. Axcera views it’s patent portfolio as an important corporate asset and vigorously enforces its patents. Products or features contained herein may be covered by one or more U.S.
  • Page 5 3. Models 6476B, 6477B, and 6478B require 208/240 VAC ±10%, 50/60Hz Specifications published here are current as of the date of publication of this document. Because we are continuously improving our products, Axcera reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.

  • Page 7: Installation Procedure

    PAGE 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE UNPACKING Please inspect all material thoroughly upon arrival. Axcera certifies that upon leaving our facility the equipment was undamaged and in proper working order. The shipping container should be inspected for obvious damage indicative of rough handling.
  • Page 8 Finally, verify that AC power (J1) is connected to each unit. Once this is complete, proceed to the initial turn on procedures. NOTE: All Axcera products are designed for operation with either 115VAC or 208/240VAC 50/60Hz input. Systems are shipped from the factory properly configured...

  • Page 9: Initial Turn On

    POWER  IN THE EVENT ANY RED LED’S ARE ON, RETURN THE UNIT TO STANDBY AND CONTACT AXCERA SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. Switch the meter on the front panel of the COMBINED METERING TRAY to COMB FWD. It should read 100%. Switch the same meter to COMB REFL.
  • Page 10 COMBINED METERING TRAY 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 4 FRONT COMBINED METERING TRAY SAMPLE RF O/P Not applicable on this model. METERING % COMB FWD PWR Displays % of overall forward output power (typically 100%). % COMB REFL PWR Displays % of overall reflected output power (typically <10%).
  • Page 11 COMBINED METERING TRAY 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 5 REAR PANEL COMBINED METERING TRAY AC (J1) Provides AC input to the unit. FWD I/P (J2) Not applicable in this model. REFL I/P (J3) Not applicable in this model. FWD SMPL (J4) Not applicable in this model.
  • Page 12 COMBINED METERING TRAY 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 6 INTERNAL LED INDICATORS COMBINED METERING TRAY ASSEMBLY INDICATES COMBINED METERING CONTROL SYSTEM IS ENABLED BOARD SCADA CONTROLLER DS1-GREEN FLASHES WHEN OPERATING POWER SUPPLY BOARD DS1-GREEN +12VDC OK POWER SUPPLY BOARD DS2-GREEN -12VDC OK...
  • Page 14 COMBINED METERING TRAY 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 7 NOTES:...

  • Page 15: Operating Status

    BROADBAND BOOSTER 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 8 FRONT PANEL - 6470 DRIVER FAULT INPUT LOSS Illumination indicates a loss of the input signal. OUTPUT LOSS Illumination indicates a loss of the output signal. OVERDRIVE Illumination indicates that the output is above normal levels.
  • Page 16 BROADBAND BOOSTER 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 9 REAR PANEL - 6470 DRIVER REMOTE/CONTROL (J5, J6) Provides access to remote/control functions. AC (J1) Provides AC input to the unit. RF INPUT (J2) RF input to the unit. PREAMP POWER (J3) Provides DC voltage for use of an optional preamp.
  • Page 17 BROADBAND BOOSTER 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 10 INTERNAL LED INDICATORS – 6470 DRIVER ASSEMBLY INDICATES REGULATOR U1 OPERATING ±12V POWER SUPPLY BOARD DS1-GREEN NORMALLY REGULATOR U2 OPERATING ±12V POWER SUPPLY BOARD DS2-GREEN NORMALLY REGULATOR U3 OPERATING ±12V POWER SUPPLY BOARD...
  • Page 19 BROADBAND BOOSTER 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 11 NOTES:...
  • Page 20 5766 AMPLIFIER 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 12 FRONT PANEL - 5766 AMPLIFIER The 5766 has no front panel adjustments, however there are several adjustments and test points on the Power Detector/Control board. The board is mounted behind the front panel, in the upper right corner with abbreviations engraved on the mounting plate.
  • Page 21 5766 AMPLIFIER 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 13 Within the 5766, there are operating status indicators located on the front of each amplifier module. These indicators provide indication as to the operating condition of each module. The top to bottom arrangement is:...
  • Page 22 5766 AMPLIFIER 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 14 REAR PANEL – 5766 AMPLIFIER AC (J1) Supplies AC power to the unit. RF INPUT (J2) RF input to the amplifier. RF OUTPUT (J4) RF output from the amplifier REMOTE/CONTROL (J3) Access to remote/control features.
  • Page 23 5766 AMPLIFIER 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 15 INTERNAL LED INDICATORS – 5766 AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY INDICATES 8 SECTION BIAS PROTECTION NORMAL OPERATING AND DS6-DS13-GREEN BOARD BIASING VOLTAGES PRESENT 8 SECTION BIAS PROTECTION DS1-GREEN ENABLE 8 SECTION BIAS PROTECTION DS2-GREEN DC OK...
  • Page 25 5766 AMPLIFIER 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER PAGE 16 NOTES:...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    1. Check AC line input voltage to power supply. 2. Check output voltage from power supply (+10VDC). 3. Call Axcera Customer Service. Thermal Interlock LED not lit. 1. Booster has overheated 4. Check fan operation. 5. Check air conditioning system.
  • Page 27 1. Fault in control interface. 1. Check connector (J5) on back of tray mode. 2. Loss of thermal interlock. (if used). 2. Call Axcera Customer Service. Fan not operating. 1. Loss of AC Power. 1. Verify AC power source. Obstruction present in fan.

  • Page 28: Material Return Procedure

    MATERIAL RETURN PROCEDURE In order to efficiently handle equipment or components returned for repair or sent out on loan, Axcera requests that each returned item be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA#). To obtain an RMA follow the procedures below:...
  • Page 29 REFERENCE 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER .PROPER PACKING OF MATERIALS When returning materials to Axcera, it is extremely important to pack them properly. Due to the delicate nature of components contained within the equipment, major damage can occur without proper packing. Please adhere to the following guidelines when returning materials.

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    PURPOSE, OR FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT, OR THE LIKE, OTHER THAN AS SPECIFIED IN PATENT LIABILITY ARTICLES, AND IN THIS ARTICLE, SHALL APPLY TO THE EQUIPMENT FURNISHED HEREUNDER. AXCERA, LLC • 103 FREEDOM DRIVE P.O. BOX 525, LAWRENCE, PA 15055-0525 USA • 1-724-873-8100 • FAX 1-724-873-8105...
  • Page 31 REFERENCE 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER WARNING!!! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR TROUBLESHOOT THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION AND EXPERIENCED IN SERVICING HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WHEN POWER IS APPLIED TO THIS SYSTEM. IF POSSIBLE, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SYSTEM.
  • Page 32 REFERENCE 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS Analog to digital Input Alternating Current Intermediate Frequency Automatic Frequency Control Light emitting diode Automatic Level Control Lower Sideband Amplitude modulation MPEG Motion Pictures Expert Group Automatic Gain Control Output AWG American wire gauge Phase Locked Loop...
  • Page 33 REFERENCE 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER USEFUL CONVERSION FACTORS TO CONVERT FROM MULTIPLY BY mile (US statute) kilometer (km) 1.609347 inch (in) millimeter (mm) 25.4 inch (in) centimeter (cm) 2.54 inch (in) meter (m) 0.0254 foot (ft) meter (m) 0.3048 yard (yd) meter (m) 0.9144...

  • Page 34: Temperature Conversion

    REFERENCE 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER dBm, dBw, dBmV, dBµV, AND VOLTAGE EXPRESSED IN WATTS 50 ohm system WATTS PREFIX dBmV dBµV VOLTAGE 1,000,000,000,000 1 TERAWATT +150 +120 100,000,000,000 100 GIGAWATTS +140 +110 10,000,000,000 10 GIGAWATTS +130 +100 1,000,000,000 1 GIGAWATT +120...
  • Page 35 REFERENCE 6476B BROADBAND BOOSTER RETURN LOSS VS. VSWR 1.001 1.01 VSWR...

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