Tools and Materials
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Table 1.1 describes the tools, equipment, and materials that may be required to operate, maintain,
and test the Flex Max901e. Anyone performing the procedures in this manual is expected to be
familiar with the appropriate and safe use of these tools. Tools or equipment with equivalent or
superior specifications may be substituted for those listed.
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Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers
Tools/Equipment
Required Characteristics
Tools
Signal level meter
5MHz to 1002MHz, –35 to 60dBmV
(25 to 120dBµV)
Signal generator
5 to 65MHz, 35 to 45dBmV
(70 to 120dBµV)
Multimeter
True RMS, AC-coupled; ranges
including: 0 to 50V
and 0 to 200mV
Torque wrench/driver
Up to 66 in-lbs (7.5N·m), with
interchangeable 7/16-inch or 11mm
hex socket, Phillips, flat-blade, and
Torx<superscript>® or Torx
PLUS<superscript>® bits
Nutdriver
7/16-inch (11mm)
1
Phillips screwdriver
#1
2
Phillips screwdriver
#2
Torx or Torx PLUS driver
2
T15 (Torx) or 15 I.P. (Torx PLUS)
Flat-blade screwdrivers
1/4-inch, 5/16-inch
Wire cutters
Needlenose pliers
Drill and drill bits
9/32-inch (7 mm)
Alignment tool
Non-conductive, 1/8-inch wide
screwdriver tip
Fuse puller
Cartridge-type, nonconductive
Table 1.1 Tools and Materials
, 0 to 100V
,
AC
DC
AC
—
—
Uses
Input and output signal testing during
forward and return balancing
Signal input during return balancing
Power supply testing
Strand mounting, housing opening and
closing, tightening various fasteners;
C-COR recommends torquing all bolts
and screws to the appropriate values
whenever specified
Housing opening and closing
Attaching grounding bracket to
transponder
Centerseizure screws or other small
fasteners
May be required for small fasteners
May be required for small fasteners
Coaxial cable center conductor length
adjustment; jumper cutting;
disconnecting FlexNet 700 series line
extender external testpoints during
upgrades
Jumper removal; disconnecting FlexNet
700 series line extender external
testpoints during upgrades
Wall mounting
ALC sensitivity adjustment
Fuse removal and installation
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