Pico Macom CA30/1000 Installation And Operation Manual

Pico Macom CA30/1000 Installation And Operation Manual

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CA301000 Manual.qxd
7/10/03
12:57 PM
Page 1
CA30/1000
1GHz Broadband Push-Pull Distribution Amplifier
Installation and

Operation Manual

Operation
Ph:800-421-6511
www.picomacom.com
Manual
Rev. 06/03

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  • Page 1: Operation Manual

    CA301000 Manual.qxd 7/10/03 12:57 PM Page 1 CA30/1000 1GHz Broadband Push-Pull Distribution Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual Operation Ph:800-421-6511 www.picomacom.com Manual Rev. 06/03...
  • Page 2 To insure proper installation and operation, take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation. If you have any questions or comments about the CA30/1000 agile demodulator, please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at the phone numbers at the bottom of the page.
  • Page 3 21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: Before attempting to install this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to 12:58 PM Page 3 CA30/1000 provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. a. Use No.10 AWG (5.3mm) copper, No.8 AWG (8.4mm) alu- minum, No.7 AWG (10mm) copper-clad steel or bronze wire or...
  • Page 4 1000MHz range. This amplifier makes an excellent distribution system amplifier for heavily loaded MDU and broadband CATV and SMATV systems. Because of its extremely low-noise figure and low distortion, the CA30/1000 is ideally suited for use in larger networks where amplifier cascading is required. In expanding bi-directional broadband systems the CA30/1000 can be used in con- junction with Tru-Spec Sub CATV diplexers to split forward and reverse paths.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    -58 dB (129 channels @ 13 dBmV input level) Channel Loading Specifications Total # of Channels Ordering Information CA-30/1000 12:59 PM Page 5 CA30/1000 Universal-Chassis Agile A/V Mini-Modulator Cross Modulation: Return Loss In: Return Loss Out: Test Points: Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Dimensions: Weight: Max.
  • Page 6: Operations And Controls

    CA301000 Manual.qxd 7/10/03 Operations and Controls CA30/1000 Front Panel Controls and Specifications Gain Adjust: Potentiometer provides for R.F. gain adjustment. Tilt Adjust: Potentiometer provides for slope adjustment over entire bandwidth. The input RF signal is connected to this port. OUT: The amplified RF signal is available at this port.
  • Page 7: Installation Procedure

    OPERATING GUIDELINES Below is a chart showing the proper operation level for the CA30/1000. Please note the listed performance criteria is for SPECIFIC numbers of channels, and must be de-rated accordingly when inserting additional channels. Also note the amplifier's gain does not change.
  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    We will issue an invoice for the List Price of the loaner unit plus shipping costs. When you receive the loaner unit, pack the failed unit in the loaner unit’s box and ship it freight prepaid to Pico Macom for repair. When you receive the repaired unit, a new RMA number will be provided in the box. Carefully pack the loaner unit and affix the new RMA number on the box and ship it back to us for full credit excluding shipping costs.

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