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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE FOR SYSTEM OPERATORS...
- Page 2 VCom Inc. VCom Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of VCom Inc. to provide notification of such revision or change.
- Page 3 No doubt you’ve been thinking that the future of your television delivery system includes new technologies such as Digital TV, Internet Over Cable, Wireless Cable. By selecting VCom, you are benefiting from the same design powerhouse that since 1988 has created custom RF and digital products for technology leaders such as AT&T, Cisco Systems, Cogeco, Comcast, and Cox Communications.
- Page 4 Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in section 1.1307, any antenna which is connected to a BST1918 requires a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between it and all persons. VCom Inc. BST1918 Manual; ml_bst1918_02 (Sept 2005) Approved: C.H.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
5.0 WARRANTY AND SERVICE POLICIES................12 5.1 Warranty Statement ..........................12 5.2 Service Policies: How to Return an Item for Service: ................12 5.3 Repair Charges and Warranty Exemptions .................... 13 VCom Inc. BST1918 Manual; ml_bst1918_02 (Sept 2005) Approved: C.H. -
Page 6: General Information
Out-of-band signaling over the BASED ON DOCSIS single cable connection with the VCom BST1918 allows for full SNMP management (via the WM4040) of the operational parameters. Built-in power detectors allow for easy input and output level configuration. 1.2 BST1918 Features •... -
Page 7: Specifications
19” (w) x 14.9” (d) x 3.5” (h) (48.3 x 37.9 x 8.9 cm) Weight 30.8 lbs. (14kg) Specifications subject to change without notice. ® The DOCSIS acronym belongs to CableLabs VCom Inc. BST1918 Manual; ml_bst1918_02 (Sept 2005) Approved: C.H. -
Page 8: Installation
50 ohm RG-58 cable is used and the length does not exceed 10ft 7. Turn on the IDU and configure the IF/RF levels using the WM4040 8. Reconnect the rear panel antenna cable 9. Enable the IDU output VCom Inc. BST1918 Manual; ml_bst1918_02 (Sept 2005) Approved: C.H. -
Page 9: Operation
LED indicates an alarm condition and detailed alarm information is available by viewing the LCD display of the WM4040 for status and error codes. A flashing Alarm LED indicates that the BST1918 firmware is being updated by the WM4040. VCom Inc. BST1918 Manual; ml_bst1918_02 (Sept 2005) Approved: C.H. -
Page 10: Operating Modes
Out RF Atten Set Output IF Attenuation Set Out IF Atten Set RF Output Enable/Disable Output Automatic Cable Compensation Auto Cable Comp Downstream Cable Loss IDU-ODU Cble Lss IDU Temperature IDU Temperature VCom Inc. BST1918 Manual; ml_bst1918_02 (Sept 2005) Approved: C.H. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Connections
WM4040 or BST1918. ANTENNA This connector should be tied to the feed cable for the antenna. Both transmit and receive signals are present on this cable. VCom Inc. BST1918 Manual; ml_bst1918_02 (Sept 2005) Approved: C.H. -
Page 12: Warranty And Service Policies
5.1 Warranty Statement VCom warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years. The warranty begins on the date of the original shipment from VCom to its customer. No claim may be allowed for expenses incurred in installation or use. -
Page 13: Repair Charges And Warranty Exemptions
Items returned beyond the warranty period or items that do not qualify for warranty service are subject to additional out-of-warranty repair charges. Descriptions of these charges and warranty exemptions are below: 1) Repair turnaround time is typically 5-14 business days after receipt of the item at VCom. A Flat Rate Repair Charge will apply to all out-of-warranty items. - Page 14 150 Cardinal Place Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 6H7 Canada Tel: (306) 955-7075 Fax: (306) 955-9919 www.vcom.com sales@vcom.com...