Pico Macom CHC16U/550 Installation And Operation Manual

550mhz active headend combiner

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CHC16U/550
550MHz Active Headend Combiner
Installation and
Operation Manual
Operation
www.picomacom.com
Ph: 800-421-6511
Manual
Rev. 06/03

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  • Page 1 CHC16U/550 550MHz Active Headend Combiner Installation and Operation Manual Operation www.picomacom.com Ph: 800-421-6511 Manual Rev. 06/03...
  • Page 2: Product Inspection

    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 CHC16U/550 active headend combiner, please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at these phone numbers: 800-421-6511, 818-493-4300.
  • Page 3 21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: Before attempting to install this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to CHC16U/550 provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
  • Page 4 Rev. 06/03 CHC16U/550 550MHz Active Headend Combiner The Pico Macom CHC16U Series are professional re-broadcast grade quality high-isolation 16-channel active headend combiners available in 82-Channel (54-550 MHz) and 135-Channel (54-860 MHz) frequency bandwidths. These units are designed to combine up to 16 input channels into a common broad- band output.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    CHC16U/550 CHC16U/550 550MHz Active Headend Combiner POWER Specifications Channels: CHC16U550 83 Channel (2-78, 95-99) Frequency Range: CHC16U550 Gain: 6-12 dB adjustable Port-to-Port Isolation: Maximum Input Level: Input Return Loss: Output Return Loss: Impedance: Power Input: 115 VAC, 60Hz, 3 W Operating Temperature: 19˝(L) x 3˝(D) x 1 3 /4˝(H)
  • Page 6: Operation And Controls

    Operation and Controls CHC16U/550 CHC16U/550 550MHz Active Headend Combiner Front Panel Control Power On LED: Indicates power on when lit. -30 dB Test Point: The test point is provided for system setup and monitoring. Gain Control: Potentiometer provides for a gain adjustment from 6 to 12 dB.
  • Page 7: Signal Combining Methods

    6. Connect cables from the output of channel sources (modula- tors, processors, strip amplifiers, etc.) and the input connections of the CHC16U/550. 7. Connect a cable from the output of the CHC16U/550 to the input of the distribution system. Signal Combining...
  • Page 8: 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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