technetix XGT XGTZ-2-4T Manual

10 gigabit modular outdoor taps

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XGT 10 gigabit
modular outdoor taps
User manual
technetix.com
+1 (720) 931-6480
info-usa@technetix.com
12/2021-AE/V1

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  • Page 1 XGT 10 gigabit modular outdoor taps User manual technetix.com +1 (720) 931-6480 info-usa@technetix.com 12/2021-AE/V1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Intended audience Tools list Overview Chapter 1 User applications Mass deployment 1.2 Fixing the cables to the IN and OUT connectors 1.3 Base installation of IN and OUT connectors 1.4 Signal conditioning 1.5 Tightening sequence of faceplate bolts 1.6 Installing drop cables on a faceplate 1.7 Strand mount mechanism Chapter 2...
  • Page 3: Safety

    The XGT 10 gigabit modular outdoor tap user manual is intended for network engineers and technicians responsible for planning, configuring, installing and testing the Technetix XGT outdoor tap. Installers should have a working knowledge of coaxial cable and line powering systems and cabling practices.
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview Modular platform DOCSIS 4.1 compatible 3 GHz housing with superior seizure-less ˺ ˺ ˺ connector design 3 GHz housing ˺ 1.8 GHz coupler module, also compatible with ˺ Faceplate removable without breaking 1.2 GHz systems ˺ RFsignals and line power 1.8 GHz front plates: 2-way, 4-way and 8-way ˺...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 User Applications

    Fully assembled 2-way 1.8 GHz Fully assembled 4-way 1.8 GHz Fully assembled 8-way 1.8 GHz XGTZ-2-4T XGTZ-2-8 XGTZ-4-8T XGTZ-2-11 XGTZ-4-11 XGTZ-8-11T XGTZ-2-14 XGTZ-4-14 XGTZ-8-14 XGTZ-2-17 XGTZ-4-17 XGTZ-8-17 XGTZ-2-20 XGTZ-4-20 XGTZ-8-20 XGTZ-2-23 XGTZ-4-23 XGTZ-8-23 XGTZ-2-26 XGTZ-4-26 XGTZ-8-26 XGTZ-2-29 XGTZ-4-29 XGTZ-8-29 technetix.com...
  • Page 6: Fixing The Cables To The In And Out Connectors

    1.2 Installing cables to the IN and OUT connectors The housing is fitted with a spring loaded 5/8 female connector (Fig. 1), designed to fit a standard KS 5/8 male connector without the need to secure the pin with a screw contact (unlike legacy multitaps). Fig.
  • Page 7: Base Installation Of In And Out Connectors

    0 dB jumper. When installing a cable equalizer or cable simulator, the 0 dB jumper in the faceplate will be replaced by the signal conditioning plug-in. Available plug-ins Cable simulator Cable equalizer 1.2 GHz optimized XGT1200-CSxx XGT1200-CExx 1.8 GHz optimized XGT1800-CSxx XGT1800-CExx technetix.com...
  • Page 8: Tightening Sequence Of Faceplate Bolts

    1.5 Tightening sequence of faceplate bolts Fully tighten to 30 in/lbs (3.5 N-m) in the following sequence: Top bolt Bottom bolt Left hand bolt Right hand bolt 1.6 Installing drop cables on the faceplate Fix the F-male connector to the drop cables while connecting to customer premises at the front F-female ports of the multitap, then tighten the connectors to 30 in/lbs (3.5 N-m) torque.
  • Page 9: Strand Mount Mechanism

    The modularity of the XGT range is ideal for maintenance and small deployments, it is recommended that a fully assembled multitap is used for mass deployments and entire network upgrades. 2.1 Basic assembly Housing (backbox) + coupler module + faceplate = full multitap technetix.com...
  • Page 10: Bill Of Materials

    The final values for tap loss are detailed in the table below. Type Description XGT3000-BB TECHNETIX 10 GIGABIT TAP BACK BOX 3.0 GHZ XGT3000-BBT TECHNETIX 10 GIGABIT TAP BACK BOX 3.0 GHZ TERMINATED XGT1800-FP2 TECHNETIX 10 GIGABIT TAP FACEPLATE 2-WAY XGT1800-FP4 TECHNETIX 10 GIGABIT TAP FACEPLATE 4-WAY XGT1800-FP8...
  • Page 11: Example Installations

    3. Place the faceplate with dB sticker on the tap space with the arrow pointing in the same direction on the tap as the arrow on the coupler module to indicate the directionality of the tap signal IN to OUT. technetix.com...
  • Page 12: Mbbt

    4. Install the drop cables on the F-ports with 30 in/lbs (3.5 N-m) torque and install the hardline cables on the in-and output with 40 in/lbs (4.5 N-m) torque. 2. Replacing the CM without any power loss using the MBBT If a coupler module is broken, or you need a different directional coupling to be applied –...
  • Page 13 3. Remove the blind plugs from the unused ports and place the MBBT in the two unused ports to bypass the power/RF signals. 4. Undo CM placeholders and remove the old CM from the tap using the CMRT (XGT-CM-RT). technetix.com...
  • Page 14 5. Place the new CM in the tap, remove the MBBT from the tap and put the placeholders back in position. 6. Put the faceplate back on the tap. Replace the dB value sticker if necessary. The correct dB value sticker is always delivered with the coupler modules. XGT_User Manual...
  • Page 15: Coupler Module Removal Tool (Cmrt)

    Item number Item code Description 2-way taps 19013904 XGTZ-2-4T TECHNETIX 10 GIGABIT TAP 2-WAY 4 dB 1.8 GHZ TERM 19013905 XGTZ-2-8 TECHNETIX 10 GIGABIT TAP 2-WAY 8 dB 1.8 GHZ 19013906 XGTZ-2-11 TECHNETIX 10 GIGABIT TAP 2-WAY 11 dB 1.8 GHZ...
  • Page 16 Item number Item code Description 1.2 GHz cable equalizers 19013880 XGT1200-CE02 TECHNETIX XGT PLUG-IN CABLE EQUALIZER 02 dB 1.2 GHZ 19013881 XGT1200-CE03 TECHNETIX XGT PLUG-IN CABLE EQUALIZER 03 dB 1.2 GHZ 19013882 XGT1200-CE04 TECHNETIX XGT PLUG-IN CABLE EQUALIZER 04 dB 1.2 GHZ...
  • Page 17: Tap Components

    This document is for information only. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Technetix, the Technetix logo and certain other marks and logos are trade marks or registered trade marks of Technetix Group Limited in the UK and certain other countries. Other brand and company names are trade marks of their respective owners.

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