To insure proper installation and operation, take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation. If you have any ques- tions or comments about the CA-50/550 High-Gain Distribution Amplifier, please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at (800) 421-6511.
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Safeguards CA-50/550 11. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appli- ance dealer or local power company.
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MDU, CATV, and SMATV systems. Because of its extremely low-noise improved reliability and figure and low distortion, the CA-50/550 is ideally suited for use in larger corrosion resistance networks where amplifier cascading is required. www.picodigital.com Ph:800-421-6511 Rev.
Indicators – power on: LED red Slope Control Range: 12 dB Dimensions: 8”(L) x 1 ”(H) x 4 ”(W) Return Loss Weight: 1.05 Kg (input/output): -14 dB Test Points: -20 dB Ordering Information CA-50/550 - 550MHz High-Gain Distribution Amplifier www.picodigital.com Ph:800-421-6511 Rev. 03/13...
Operating Guidelines Below is a chart showing the proper operation level for the CA-50/550. 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 Input Levels change.
Installation Procedure CA-50/550 Installation The output levels of the modulators should be the same as the output of the off-air strip amplifiers. The M860 modulators are usually combined with either the SP860 signal processor or LBS/MBS/FMS/UBS series. The PHC-12G twelve channel and...
Pico Macom. This limited warranty extends to the original purchaser and cannot be assigned or transferred to any other party without the prior express written permission of Pico Macom, which permission Pico Macom may withhold for any reason or for no reason at all. Pico Macom reserves the right to modify or discontinue this warranty at Pico Macom’s sole discretion without notification.