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AOI Quantum18 BLE Installation And Operation Manual

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Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE
13139 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | T: 281.295.1800
V02032025a

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  • Page 1 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE 13139 Jess Pirtle Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX 77478 | T: 281.295.1800 V02032025a...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide For Your Safety EXPLANATION OF WARNING AND CAUTION ICONS. Avoid personal injury and product damage! Do not proceed beyond any symbol until you fully understand the indicated conditions. The following warning and caution icons alert you to important information about the safe operation...

  • Page 3: Trademark Acknowledgements

    Installation and Operation Guide Notices TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ¾ AOI, the AOI logo, Applied Optoelectronics, the AOI logo, and Quantum Bandwidth are trademarks or registered trademarks of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. and / or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. ¾...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide Table of Contents For Your Safety ........................II EXPLANATION OF WARNING AND CAUTION ICONS..............II IMPORTANT ..........................II Notices ..........................III TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..................III PUBLICATION DISCLAIMER ......................III COPYRIGHT ..........................III Important Safety Instructions ..................
  • Page 5 Configuration ..............................4 RF Test Points ..............................5 AC/DC Power Management ..........................5 ILLUSTRATIONS .......................... 6 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Accessories ..................6 Ordering Information ............................8 BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................9 Installation and Configuration ..................10 OVERVIEW ..........................11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................
  • Page 6 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide 3. Balancing and Setup ..................... 29 INTRODUCTION ........................30 PREPARING FOR AMPLIFIER SET-UP ................... 31 VERIFY/UPDATE AMPLIFIER INFORMATION ................33 VERIFY/UPDATE AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION ................34 LOCATION DATA ........................35 DOWNSTREAM PROFILE CONFIGURATION ................. 36 DOWNSTREAM AUTO ALIGNMENT .....................
  • Page 7 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide Components Required to Make the Split Change ..................... 3 Equipment Required to Make the Split Change ....................3 UPGRADING THE RF SPLIT IN THE QUANTUM 18 BLE 1.8GHZ LINE EXTENDER ........ 4 Upgrading the Amplifier Module ........................

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide Important Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety and operating instructions before operating this equipment and retain them for future reference. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED WARNINGS Follow all operating and use instructions. Pay attention to all warnings and cautions in the operating instructions, as well as those that are affixed to this equipment.

  • Page 9: Equipment Placement

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT WARNING: Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment. An unstable mounting surface may cause this equipment to fall. To protect against equipment damage or injury to personnel, comply with the following: ¾...

  • Page 10: Connection To Network Power Sources

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide CONNECTION TO NETWORK POWER SOURCES Refer to this equipment’s specific installation instructions in this manual or in companion manuals in this series for connection to network ferro-resonant AC power sources. AC POWER SHUNTS AC power shunts are provided with this equipment.

  • Page 11: Electrostatic Discharge

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide WRISTWATCH AND JEWELRY For personal safety and to avoid damage of this equipment during service and repair, do not wear electrically conducting objects such as a wristwatch or jewelry. LIGHTNING Do not work on this equipment, or connect or disconnect cables, during periods of lightning.

  • Page 12: Shunt Replacement

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide SHUNT REPLACEMENT To replace a shunt, comply with the following: ¾ Disconnect the power before changing shunts. ¾ Identify and clear the condition that caused the original shunt failure. ¾ Always use a shunt of the correct type and rating.

  • Page 13: Emc Compliance Statements

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide EMC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS Where this equipment is subject to USA FCC and / or Industry Canada rules, the following statements apply: FCC Statement for Class A Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 14: Introduction

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide 1. Introduction In this Chapter… OVERVIEW ..........................2 DESCRIPTION ..........................3 ILLUSTRATIONS .......................... 6 BLOCK DIAGRAM ........................9...

  • Page 15: Overview

    OVERVIEW The Quantum18 1.8 GHz Broadband Amplifier Platform includes a variety of RF amplifiers that address the divergent needs of today's broadband networks. All Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extenders provide superior two-way performance and reliability combined with a user-friendly layout.

  • Page 16: Description

    The Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender is available in the following amplifier type: ¾ Automatic Level & Slope Control (ALSC) The Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender is available in the following reverse path splits: ¾ 85 / 105 MHz ¾...

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    ¾ Not compatible with legacy B-Line Extender power supply. Input and Output Ports The Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender has one input and one output port. Configuration The Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender is pre-configured with the following: ¾...

  • Page 18: Rf Test Points

    Installation and Operation Guide RF Test Points There are two (2) RF test points on the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender module. -20 dB test points, located electrically outside of the diplex filter, provide for testing both input and output signals for both reverse and forward signals without disrupting normal operation.

  • Page 19: Illustrations

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Accessories The following diagram shows the accessory locations for the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender. NOTE: The accessory locations are the same for all Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender models. Figure 1- 4: QuantumLink Local Wireless Interface...
  • Page 20 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide Inverse EQ Universal Trim High Pass Filter Trim Input Diplexer (M) Output Diplexer Figure 1- 5: Top Side Accessories Low Pass Filter Trim Figure 1- 6: Bottom Side Low Pass Filter Trim...

  • Page 21: Ordering Information

    These accessories may be ordered to complete the field set up of the line extender (Diplex Filters) or spare items (power supplies, surge protectors, etc.). Please refer to the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Data Sheet for a full listing of accessories that are available.

  • Page 22: Block Diagram

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide BLOCK DIAGRAM The following illustration is a block diagram of the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender module. Broadband Line Extender(BLE) AGC_Coupler IL=1.0 dB10 Unv. trim Inv. EQ HPF/Trim jumper Plug In...

  • Page 23: Installation And Configuration

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide 2. Installation and Configuration In this Chapter… OVERVIEW ..........................11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................12 MODULE AND HOUSING COMPATABILITY .................. 13 OPENING THE HOUSING ......................14 UPGRADING EXISTING HOUSING SEIZURES ................15 UPGRADING AN EXISTING HOUSING LID ..................

  • Page 24: Overview

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide OVERVIEW This chapter provides instructions for installing and configuring the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender in your cable system. Figure 2- 1: External Connections Figure 2- 3: QuantumLink Figure 2- 2: Open Housing...

  • Page 25: Before You Begin

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide BEFORE YOU BEGIN The procedures in this chapter assume that you have completed the following: ¾ Prepared the installation site. ¾ Located and prepared the coaxial connectors mounted on the cable.

  • Page 26: Module And Housing Compatability

    Installation and Operation Guide MODULE AND HOUSING COMPATABILITY Housing Lid The Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender power supply is compatible with the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender housing lid only. The power supply will not work with legacy B-Line Extender housing lids.

  • Page 27: Opening The Housing

    Installation and Operation Guide OPENING THE HOUSING Complete the following steps to open the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender housing. IMPORTANT: Before unscrewing the housing bolts, make sure the R Clip near the hinge is in place and secure. The R Clip prevents separation of the lid from the base.

  • Page 28: Upgrading Existing Housing Seizures

    B-Line Extender products. If you are replacing a legacy B-Line Extender with a Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender, you will need to upgrade the seizures in the housing base to handle the higher current demands. 15 A seizures are required with 0.063 in. diameter pins and a blue plastic material.

  • Page 29: Upgrading An Existing Housing Lid

    Installation and Operation Guide UPGRADING AN EXISTING HOUSING LID The Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender has a new style housing lid that allows easier access to the power supply. If you are replacing a legacy B-Line Extender with a Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender, replace the existing housing lid with a newer housing lid to accommodate the power supply for the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender.
  • Page 30 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide WARNING: It is possible for the housing lid to separate from the housing base and fall, possibly causing injury or damage to persons or property below. 4. Firmly grasp the new Quantum18 housing lid, place it onto the housing bottom, swiveling it into place on the housing hinge, and install the R clip.

  • Page 31: Installing The Power Suppy

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPY IMPORTANT: The AC shunt power directors must be removed before installing the unit. Removal of the AC shunt power directors reduces the power surge to the components and F- connectors.
  • Page 32 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide 3. Tighten the four module screws on the power supply module to 18 in-lb to 20 in-lb (2.0 Nm to 2.3 Nm). Torque the screws in the following sequence – bottom left, bottom right, upper left, upper right.

  • Page 33: To Set The Ac Undervoltage Lockout Selector

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide To Set the AC Undervoltage Lockout Selector Set the AC undervoltage lockout selector for your application as specified by your system engineering guidelines. Undervoltage Lockout Setting Application 30 V Lockout 60 VAC System...

  • Page 34: Attaching The Coaxial Connectors

    ATTACHING THE COAXIAL CONNECTORS To Trim the Center Conductor The Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender requires pin-type connectors for all RF connections. Standard pin connectors, with pins extending 1.5 in. to 1.58 in (38.2mm to 40.2mm) from the connector shoulder. Before you begin, confirm the following: IMPORTANT: Do not allow the pin to exceed the 1.58-inch maximum length.

  • Page 35: To Connect The Coaxial Cable Pin Connector To The Housing

    Installation and Operation Guide To Connect the Coaxial Cable Pin Connector to the Housing Complete the following steps to connect the coaxial cable pin connector to the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender housing: 1. Begin this procedure with the housing open. Refer to “Opening the Housing”.

  • Page 36: Signal Flow From Left To Right

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide Signal Flow From Left to Right Figure 2- 15: Signal Flow from Left to Right Signal Flow From Right to Left Figure 2- 16: Signal Flow from Right to Left NOTE: Coax In may be switched with the Coax Out if you reverse the line extender module and feed the signal from right to left.

  • Page 37: To Install The Housing In A Pedestal

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide To Install the Housing in a Pedestal Complete the following steps to install the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender in a pedestal: 1. Remove the cover of the pedestal. 2. Remove the mechanical bolts from the strand clamps and set the bolts and strand clamps aside.

  • Page 38: Installing The Amplifier Module

    (bottom) of the housing via RF connectors on the bottom side of the module. To Install the Amplifier Module Complete the following steps to install the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module: 1. Perform the following if you are working with a Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender where AC is present. CAUTION:...
  • Page 39 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide 5. Snap the power cable harness into place in the holes provided. 6. Attach the 8-pin keyed connector of the power harness to the Quantum19 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module.

  • Page 40: Removing The Amplifier Module From The Housing

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide REMOVING THE AMPLIFIER MODULE FROM THE HOUSING To Remove the Amplifier Module Complete the following steps to remove the amplifier module: 1. Open the housing. Refer to “Opening the Housing”. 2. Remove the AC shunt power directors from the amplifier before you remove the amplifier module from the housing.

  • Page 41: Closing The Housing

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide CLOSING THE HOUSING To close the Housing Complete the following steps to close the housing: CAUTION: Avoid moisture damage and RF leakage! Follow the procedure exactly as shown below to ensure a proper seal.

  • Page 42: Balancing And Setup

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide 3. Balancing and Setup In this Chapter… INTRODUCTION ........................30 PREPARING FOR AMPLIFIER SET-UP ................... 31 VERIFY/UPDATE AMPLIFIER INFORMATION ................33 VERIFY/UPDATE AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION ................34 LOCATION DATA ........................35 DOWNSTREAM PROFILE CONFIGURATION ................. 36 DOWNSTREAM AUTO ALIGNMENT .....................

  • Page 43: Introduction

    NOTE: This amplifier is designed to be auto-aligning and requires no in-field adjustments to its RF levels. During the initial install, the steps outlined will provide steps to identify the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender and its location in the network. Following steps will focus on the downstream and upstream initial setup using an auto-alignment or manual process.

  • Page 44: Preparing For Amplifier Set-Up

    Locate and Initiate QuantumLink Local Mobile Application on the Technician’s portable device (Tablet/Handheld), see Figure 3-2. • Insert the QuantumLink Local Wireless Interface in the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module as shown above. Figure 3-1. • Establish point to point connections via Bluetooth between the technician’s portable device and the QuantumLink Local Wireless Interface by using “Select Device”...
  • Page 45 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide VERIFY LATEST FIRMWARE AND MAC ADDRESS • From the Main Menu located in the top left section of the QuantumLink Local Mobile Application, select the menu, then select “About”. Figure 3-5 •...

  • Page 46: Verify/Update Amplifier Information

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide VERIFY/UPDATE AMPLIFIER INFORMATION • Select the “Amplifier Info Tile” to obtain the data specific to this Amplifier. Figure 3-7. • See below for Amplifier Info available. Device Alias and Device Description are not initially populated, to update, select and update to a desired Alias and Device Description.

  • Page 47: Verify/Update Amplifier Configuration

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide VERIFY/UPDATE AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION • Select the Amplifier Config Tile Figure 3-9.: Diplex Filter – Verify correct frequency split is displayed. If not select proper frequency split from frequency split drop down. Figure 3-10 ALSC –...

  • Page 48: Location Data

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide LOCATION DATA The specific geo-location of the device is either manually or automatically written into the device’s memory. The portable device’s GPS coordinates, Google Maps, and manual Long/Lat entry are available options.

  • Page 49: Downstream Profile Configuration

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide DOWNSTREAM PROFILE CONFIGURATION Select DS Auto Config Tile from the Main Menu. Figure 3-15. The default factory Downstream Configuration Parameters are displayed here. • Auto Config – Update frequency settings and power levels as defined for this Amplifier’s Profile •...

  • Page 50: Downstream Auto Alignment

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide DOWNSTREAM AUTO ALIGNMENT The Downstream (DS) auto-alignment is performed after the pilot carrier frequencies are confirmed and properly stored in the amplifier, during the Downstream Profile Configuration section. Figure 3-17. •...

  • Page 51: Downstream Manual Alignment

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide DOWNSTREAM MANUAL ALIGNMENT The Downstream (DS) manual alignment must be performed after an Auto-alignment has been completed. The technician reviews how relative changes are made by dynamically changing the Pilot Frequency Power Levels.

  • Page 52: View Downstream Spectrum

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide VIEW DOWNSTREAM SPECTRUM The Spectrum Tile, Figure 3-20, is selected to verify the downstream RF configuration has been successfully completed. This process requires approximately 30 seconds to scan the output downstream RF response.

  • Page 53: Upstream Alignment

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide UPSTREAM ALIGNMENT Upon completion of the Downstream setup and balancing for a cascade of amplifiers, the Upstream alignment must begin with the last amplifier in the cascade. Upstream alignment can be performed in Auto or Manual modes.

  • Page 54: Upstream Alignment

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide UPSTREAM ALIGNMENT…continued • For Manual Alignment-Select Manual: Figure 3-25. A Viavi “ONX-630” meter is required. The Viavi meter, in the DOCSIS Expert mode, will be used as the US alignment measurement tool. Initiate the US alignment procedure to force the US to adhere to the levels required for the desired network operation.

  • Page 55: Cascade Alsc Activation

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide CASCADE ALSC ACTIVATION Upon completion of both Downstream and Upstream Alignment, Enable ALSC for each amplifier: • At main menu select Amplifier Config – Figure 3-26 • At Amplifier Config Select ALSC to the ON position – Figure 3-27 •...

  • Page 56: Test Points

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide TEST POINTS Configuring Test Points for Measurement in the Downstream and the Upstream. • At main menu select Test Points Tile – Figure 3-28. • Select Test Point Operation – Figure 3-29.

  • Page 57: Diagnostics

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide DIAGNOSTICS To support troubleshooting Network reverse path ingress (noise) issues the reverse path “wink” switch can be used. This ingress “wink” switch is used to attenuate the US signals via three reverse path attenuation levels (0dB, 6dB, and 30dB).

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide 4. TROUBLESHOOTING In this Chapter… INTRODUCTION ........................46 NO AC POWER .......................... 47 NO DC POWER .......................... 48 NO FORWARD RF SIGNAL ......................49 LOW OR DEGRADED FORWARD RF SIGNAL ................50 NO REVERSE RF SIGNAL ......................

  • Page 59: Introduction

    The housing design has the flexibility to accept a variety of Diplex Filter modules. ¾ A Quantum Link transponder can be added to allow full amplifier control and telemetry This chapter describes the steps you may take to troubleshoot the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender.

  • Page 60: No Ac Power

    Installation and Operation Guide NO AC POWER AC power can be measured at the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender seizure and AC test point next to the power harness on the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module. Figure 4- 1: AC Test Points...

  • Page 61: No Dc Power

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide NO DC POWER DC power can be measured at the DC power supply test points and power wiring harness. Figure 4- 2: DC Test Points No DC Troubleshooting Table Before you begin troubleshooting for no DC power, verify that there is proper AC power input coming into the DC power supply and that the AC voltage lockout threshold is set to your system's powering requirements.

  • Page 62: No Forward Rf Signal

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide NO FORWARD RF SIGNAL The forward RF signal can be measured at the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module forward input and forward output test points. No Forward RF Signal Troubleshooting Table Before you begin troubleshooting for no forward RF signal, verify that the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz...

  • Page 63: Low Or Degraded Forward Rf Signal

    Installation and Operation Guide LOW OR DEGRADED FORWARD RF SIGNAL The forward RF signal can be measured at the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module forward input and forward output test points. Low or Degraded Forward RF Signal Troubleshooting Table Before you begin troubleshooting for a low or degraded forward RF signal, verify that the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module is receiving the proper forward RF input signal from the...

  • Page 64: No Reverse Rf Signal

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide NO REVERSE RF SIGNAL The reverse RF signal can be measured at the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module reverse input and reverse output test points. No Reverse RF Signal Troubleshooting Table Before you begin troubleshooting for no reverse RF signal, verify that the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz...

  • Page 65: Low Or Degraded Reverse Rf Signal

    Installation and Operation Guide LOW OR DEGRADED REVERSE RF SIGNAL The reverse RF signal can be measured at the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module reverse input and reverse output test points. Low or Degraded Reverse RF Signal Troubleshooting Table Before you begin troubleshooting for a low or degraded reverse RF signal, verify that the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module is receiving the proper reverse RF input signals from the...
  • Page 66 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Installation and Operation Guide Possible Cause Solution Reverse RF Signal Still Low or Degraded Use a spectrum analyzer to look at the reverse ¾ RF input signal spectral quality at each reverse input test point and compare it to the reverse RF output signal spectral quality.

  • Page 67: Customer Support Information

    5. CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS If you have technical questions, call AOI for assistance. Follow the menu options to speak with a service engineer. Access your company's extranet site to view or order additional technical publications. For accessing instructions, contact the representative who handles your account.

  • Page 68: Rf Split Upgrade Application Note

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary RF SPLIT UPGRADE APPLICATION NOTE...

  • Page 69: Appendix A: Rf Split Upgrade Application Note

    Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary APPENDIX A: RF SPLIT UPGRADE APPLICATION NOTE In this Application Note… BEFORE YOU BEGIN ........................2 UPGRADING THE RF SPLIT IN THE QUANTUM 18 BLE 1.8GHZ LINE EXTENDER ........ 4 CONNECT TO QUANTUMLINK LOCAL FOR CONFIGURATION AND VERIFICATION ......9...

  • Page 70: Before You Begin

    Purpose This application note describes the RF split upgrade procedure for Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender. You will note that the final instruction in the split change process calls for the verification the split change was successful using the QuantumLink Local Mobile Application.
  • Page 71 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary Components Required to Make the Split Change (1) High Pass Filter Trim Assembly ¾ (1) Low Pass Filter Trim Assembly ¾ (1) Mirrored Diplex Filters ¾ (1) Non-mirrored Diplex Filters ¾ Part number label ¾...
  • Page 72 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary UPGRADING THE RF SPLIT IN THE QUANTUM 18 BLE 1.8GHZ LINE EXTENDER There are two methods associated with upgrading the RF split of an amplifier in the field. The first method is upgrading the RF Split on the Amplifier Module by swapping the accessories to the new frequency split without powering down the amplifier.
  • Page 73 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary 2. Open the housing. NOTE: The closure bolts will remain attached to the housing. 3. Remove the AC shunt power directors from the amplifier before you remove the amplifier module from the housing. A red shunt indicates the input power port.
  • Page 74 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary 8. To replace the (1) Low Pass Filter Trim, the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module must be removed by loosening the four module retaining screws Figure A- 3: Retainer Screws 9. Remove the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module and turn upside down to show the bottom.
  • Page 75 Figure A- 5: Low Pass Filter Trim 11. Install eleven (11) T-10 Torx screws, set cover aside and re-install Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module. Tighten bottom cover Torx screws to 10.8 in-lb to 12.2 in-lb (1.2 Nm to 1.4 Nm).
  • Page 76 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary 1. Line up the RF connectors on the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module and the housing, and then push the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module into the housing. 2. Secure the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module to the housing by tightening the four in-line extender module retainer screws.
  • Page 77 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary CONNECT TO QUANTUMLINK LOCAL FOR CONFIGURATION AND VERIFICATION 1. An Android or iOS device with the QuantumLink Local Mobile Application is used to establish a Bluetooth connection with the QuantumLink Local Wireless Interface plugged into the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module (shown below).
  • Page 78 Locate and Initiate QuantumLink Local Mobile Application on the Technician’s portable device (Tablet/Handheld), see Figure A-10. • Insert the QuantumLink Local Wireless Interface in the Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender amplifier module as shown above. Figure A-9. • Establish point to point connections via Bluetooth between the technician’s portable device and the QuantumLink Local Wireless Interface by using “Select Device”...
  • Page 79 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary 3. From the Home screen, select the Amplifier Config Tile Figure A-13. 4. Diplex Filter – Select the new split from the frequency split drop down menu, see Figure A-14. 5. Save changes and return to the Home screen.
  • Page 80 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary 6. Select the DS Auto Config Tile. Figure A-15. 7. Confirm the Downstream Config Parameters for: Auto Config, ALSC and Auto Align Marker Pilots correctly matches the site profile data loaded. Once confirmed select “Apply” and return to the Home screen, see Figure A-16.
  • Page 81 9. Verify pilot carriers (frequency) are correctly stored in the amplifier. Once confirmed, return to the Home screen. Figure A- 17: DS Align Tile Figure A- 18: Alignment Settings NOTE: This Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender is designed to be auto-aligning and requires no in-field adjustments to its RF levels.
  • Page 82 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary 10. Select Spectrum Tile Figure A-19. 11. Execute a Spectrum Capture “spectrum capture. Verify that the spectrum displayed begins at the appropriate frequency and that the measured signal level closely correlates with the target level.
  • Page 83 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary TO CLOSE THE HOUSING 1. Close the housing and finger-tighten all closure bolts. 2. Use a torque wrench with a 7/16” socket to tighten each closure bolt from 5 ft-lb to 12 ft-lb (6.8 Nm to 16.3 Nm) each.
  • Page 84 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary GLOSSARY Ampere A unit of measure for electrical current. ac / AC Alternating Current An electric current that reverses its direction at regularly recurring intervals. ALSC Automatic Slope & Level Control A process or means by which gain is automatically adjusted in a specified manner as a function of input level or other specified parameters.
  • Page 85 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary Federal Communications Commission Federal organization set up by the Communications Act of 1934 which has authority to regulate all inter-state (but not intra-state) communications originating in the United States (radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable).
  • Page 86 Quantum18 BLE 1.8GHz Line Extender Glossary Newton Meter A measure of torque defined by the application of one Newton of force on a lever at a point on the lever that is one meter from the pivot point (1 Nm = 0.737561 ft-lb).
  • Page 87 Pirtle Boulevard Sugar Land, TX 77478 AOI and the AOI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of AOI and / or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of AOI trademarks, go to this URL: http://www.ao-inc.com...

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