Chapter 4 Transmitter Setup - Harmonic PWRLink II 4100S Series Product Manual

This chapter describes how to set up a PWRLink™ II 4100S Series Optical
Transmitter for optimum performance. Any of the three user interface options
described in Chapter 3, User Interface Options , can be used for transmitter
setup. The first half of this chapter describes transmitter features and setup
options. The second half of the chapter details the setup procedure for each of
the three user interface options.
This chapter describes:
• Factory-optimized settings of the PWL 4100S
• Fine-tuning the transmitter
• Autosetup, Automatic Gain Control, and Manual Gain Control
• How to set up via the HLP 4200WD display
• How to set up via NETWatch Site Controller
• How to set up via the transmitter's front panel controls
NOTE: For initial setup of the transmitter, Harmonic recommends using the
Before proceeding with the instructions outlined in this chapter, ensure that
you have installed the transmitter properly into the HLP 4200 platform, as
described in Chapter 2, Installing the PWL 4100S Transmitter .
PWRLink™ II 4100S Series Optical Transmitter Product Manual Rev A (3/06)
HLP 4200WD platform's push buttons and display, if available. If
you are using another platform (such as HLP 4200ND) that does not
have a display, the NETWatch Site Controller can be used for
transmitter setup. In the event that neither of those interface options
is available, you can adjust the RF level via the front panel of the
PWL 4100S.
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