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6502B RF Distribution User Guide Revision B - April 2009 Part Number 15247-201 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Alarm Output ........................14 Controls and Indicators ....................... 14 Available Versions ......................15 Index ............................17 15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
About this User Guide Purpose The 6502B User Guide describes the procedures for unpacking, installing, using, maintaining, and troubleshooting the 6502B. Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: Acronyms and Abbreviations – Terms are spelled out the first time they appear in text.
15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Customer Assistance Customer Assistance For additional information about the products described in this guide, please contact your Symmetricom representative or your local sales office. For Customer Assistance, please contact us by phone, e-mail, or on the web at www.symmetricom.com/support/. Symmetricom - Timing, Test & Measurement Division...
When a warranty claim is questioned or disallowed, Symmetricom will contact Buyer by telephone or in writing to resolve the problem. Software - Symmetricom warrants that for a period of ninety (90) days from date of shipment by Symmetricom the accompanying media will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
A complete list of performance characteristics is provided in Chapter Four. Instrument Identification The model number 6502B may be followed by a slash (/) and a three-digit number to indicate an option that is supplied within the instrument. Preparation for Shipment To turn off the Symmetricom 6502B prior to shipment, remove the AC power from the plug on the rear panel.
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Introduction Preparation for Shipment 15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Power Connection/Fuses/Voltage The Symmetricom 6502B is powered from an AC source by a detachable power supply cord. The power cord is the disconnect device. Refer to Chapter Four for power supply requirements. The AC fuses are located inside the AC connector/filter.
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Use other than as specified may compromise the safety precautions of the system. 15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
(down) if only one 6502B module is to be Ω used. If multiple 6502B modules are used to obtain more than ten outputs, see Figure 4. Output cables may be connected in any order to the BNC connectors labeled 1 to 12.
Ω Alarm Connections The Symmetricom 6502B provides for an alarm to signal the failure of any signal output. One set of form-C relay contacts is provided on the 9-pin D connector labeled ALARMS. For normal operation, pins 1 to 2 are open and pins 1 to 3 are closed.
Operation Overview The Symmetricom 6502B RF Distribution controls and indicators are described in this chapter. Figure 6: 6502B Distribution Front Panel Figure 7: 6502B Distribution Rear Panel Controls and Indicators HI Z/50 Ω This slide switch on the rear panel selects either the HI Z input impedance (un- terminated) or the 50 input impedance.
15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
*Isolation between channel one to ten > 130 dB RF Input Frequency 0.1 to 10 MHz Level 1 V rms (nominal), ±10% 15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide 13 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Note: If the input signal level is less than 10 dBm, please specify the Low Alarm Threshold version (-509). 15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
14364-109 OdBM Input threshold, DC input 14364-116 Standard configuration, AC input, rear-panel ALARM OVERRIDE switch 15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide 15 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Specifications Available Versions 15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Indicators 11 INPUT FAULT 12 Installation 7 Instrument Identification 5 Introduction 5 Mechanical 14 Mounting 7 15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Shipment 5 Signal Connectors 8 Special Notices 2 Specifications 13 Versions 15 Voltage 7 Warning 2 15247-201 Rev. B – April 2009 6502B RF Distribution User Guide Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
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