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User Guide Frequency Distribution Amplifier Model FDU-240 P/N 022000001 Revision C March 2006 Brandywine Communications 1153 Warner Avenue Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 755 1050 (714) 755 0175 http://www.brandywinecomm.com/ MANUAL P/N 900000035 REV C...
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Revision History REVISION DATE COMMENTS 07-14-2004 Original release of FDU-240 user guide. 09-08-2004 Revision of entire FDU-240 user guide. 02-21-2006 Customer’s comments incorporated into FDU-240 user guide. 03-21-2006 Added customer feedback page. MANUAL P/N 900000035 REV C...
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Safety Warnings WARNING: This unit contains lethal AC voltages. Disconnect the unit from the AC supply before removing the cover. WARNING: The lightning flash with an arrowhead inside of an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”...
Specifications Inputs 1.1.1 Reference Frequency Input • Frequency: 10 MHz ± 0.5 ppm • Amplitude : 0.5 V – 1 Vrms and nominal 1 Vrms factory set • Input Impedance: 50 ohm • Number of Inputs: 2 with auto selection and manual override from the front panel toggle switch •...
Outputs 1.2.1 Reference Frequency Output • Number of Outputs: 24 • Connector Type: BNC • Output Protection: short circuit proof • Frequencies Available (same as input): o 10 MHz o 5 MHz • Output Level: +13 ± 2 dBm standard and specified at time of order •...
Switches and Indicators 1.3.1 Status LED Indicators • Power (Green) • Reference Input A Available (Green) • Reference Input A Online (Green) • Reference Input B Available (Green) • Reference Input B Online (Green) • Automatic Reference Selection Selected (Green) •...
Option Configuration Sheet FDU-240 CONFIGURATION SHEET PART NUMBER 022000001 CONNECTOR FUNCTION LEVEL INSTALLED ALARM INPUT PIN 1 STATUS A ACTIVE H__L PIN 2 STATUS B ACTIVE H__L PIN 3 NO CONN PIN 4 NO CONN PIN 5 NO CONN PIN 6...
• 1 power cord • 1 user guide Note the power entry module on the rear of the FDU-240 chassis. Please take note of the voltage displayed on the rear of the power entry module and verify that the voltage matches the local line’s voltage.
GOOD. A built in pull-up resistor ensures that if no ALARM IN connection is made the reference is considered good. To change the polarity of the ALARM IN, remove the top cover of the FDU-240 and set the links to the link settings seen in the table below.
Refer to Figure 1 for a guide of the front panel controls and indicators. Powering the FDU-240 Once all connections to the FDU-240 have been made, apply power to the unit by placing the on/off switch to the on position. The on/off switch is located on the rear panel power entry module.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting There is no preventive maintenance required for the FDU-240. SYMPTOM POTENTIAL CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No signal 1. There is no input 1. Connect the reference outputs reference. input. 2. The Reference Select 2. Select an internal source.
The frequency counter MUST be configured to use an external reference such as a Cesium, Rubidium, or GPS disciplined OCXO as its time-base. The calibration accuracy of the FDU-240 can only be as accurate as the reference against which it is calibrated. It should be better than 1x10 5.
Drawings FIGURE DESCRIPTION FDU-240 Front Panel FDU-240 Rear Panel FDU-240 Mechanical Outline FDU-240 Link Location MANUAL P/N 900000035 REV C...
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