Pico Macom L860 Installation And Operation Manual

Professional series bi-directional launch amplifier

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L860 Manual.qxd
12/2/05
2:20 PM
Page 1
L860
Bi-Directional Launch Amplifier
Installation and
Operation Manual
Operation
www.picomacom.com
Ph: 800-421-6511
Manual
Rev. 12/05

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Summary of Contents for Pico Macom L860

  • Page 1 L860 Manual.qxd 12/2/05 2:20 PM Page 1 L860 Bi-Directional Launch Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual Operation www.picomacom.com Ph: 800-421-6511 Manual Rev. 12/05...
  • Page 2 L860 Bi-Directional Launch Amplifier The MACOM L860 two-way broadband distribution amplifier is a high quality dual push- pull amplifier producing forward and reverse signals with extremely low distortion and high output levels. The amplifier is capable of operation over the 54-1000 MHz range in the forward path and provides a 5-36 MHz return path.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    L860 Manual.qxd 12/2/05 2:21 PM Page 3 Specifications RF INPUT Frequency Range (fwd): 54-1000 MHz Frequency Range (rev): 5-36 MHz Input Capability (fwd): See Chart Impedance: 75 ohms Return Loss (5-36 MHz): 16 dB min. 15 dB min. Return Loss (54-1000 MHz): Test Point: -20 dB ±3 dB...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    To ensure 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 L860 Launch Amplifier, please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at the phone number on the bottom of the page.
  • Page 5 L860 Manual.qxd 12/2/05 2:21 PM Page 5 Power: Indicates power is on when lit. R.F.: Potentiometer provides for R.F. level adjustment Tilt: Potentiometer provides for slope adjustment over entire bandwidth. Input Test –20dB: A -20 dB test point is provided for monitoring input signal.
  • Page 6 “RETURN PATH GAIN” control to match distribution system design requirements. Note: The channel loading chart on a previous page shows the proper operation level for the L860. The setup procedure above and loading restrictions assume that the RF source channels are all received at the same amplitude level.
  • Page 7 L860 Manual.qxd 12/2/05 2:21 PM Page 7 Installation L860 Signal Combining Methods Ph: 800-421-6511 www.picomacom.com Rev. 12/05...
  • Page 8 2. The date of purchase 3. A specific identification of the problem Deliver the products to Pico Macom, Inc. or ship the products in the original packing material to the address below. Include satisfactory evidence of the date of purchase.

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