Chapter 2 Installing The Pwl 4100S Transmitter; Receiving And Inspecting; Installing The Transmitter Module - Harmonic PWRLink II 4100S Series Product Manual

Installing the PWL 4100S Transmitter
This chapter describes how to:
• Receive and inspect the PWRLink™ II 4100S Series Optical Transmitter
• Install the transmitter module in the HLP 4200 platform
• Connect the fiber cable
• Connect the RF broadband input
• Test RF signal input
2.1

Receiving and Inspecting

As you unpack your unit, inspect the shipping container and equipment for
damage. Save the shipping material for future use.
If the container or the equipment is damaged, notify both the freight carrier
and Harmonic. See Appendix D, Harmonic Inc. – Offices for contact
information.
CAUTION: Before removing equipment from its antistatic bag, touch a
2.2

Installing the Transmitter Module

CAUTION: To protect yourself from potential injury and to protect the
The PWL 4100S transmitter module plugs into the HMC 4001 module carrier,
shown in Figure 2-1 on page 2-2. The transmitter module is held in the carrier
by a spring-loaded tab on the front handle of the carrier. You can place the
HMC 4001 carrier into any desired position in the HLP 4200 platform.
The PWL 4100S module can be plugged into the carrier either with the carrier
already mounted in the HLP 4200 platform, or prior to mounting the carrier
into the platform. The HLP 4200 platform can be powered and operational
during the plug-in process.
PWRLink™ II 4100S Series Optical Transmitter Product Manual Rev A (3/06)
ground point for several seconds. A suitable ground point is an
unpainted part of the chassis of a grounded piece of equipment.
equipment from further damage, do not perform any
operational tests if the equipment appears to be damaged.
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