Symmetricom TSC 4036B Operation And Maintenance Manual

Symmetricom TSC 4036B Operation And Maintenance Manual

1 x 15 rf distribution amplifier

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TSC 4036B
1 x 15 RF Distribution
Amplifier

Operations and Maintenance

Manual
Revision E
November, 2010

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  • Page 1: Operations And Maintenance

    TSC 4036B 1 x 15 RF Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Revision E November, 2010...
  • Page 2 Contact Information www.symmetricom.com support@symmetricom.com Phone: Worldwide (Main Number) 1-408-428-7907 USA toll-free 1-888-367-7966 (1-888-FOR-SYMM) 4036B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 3 TSC 4036B 1 x 15 RF Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Copyright © 2003, 2010 Symmetricom Symmetricom is a trademark of the Symmetricom, Inc. Other product and company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. DOC04036 Rev E...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1: Introduction ............................... 5 1.1 Symbols............................... 5 1.2 About This Manual ..........................7 1.2.1 Conventions ..........................7 1.3 4036B Overview ..........................8 2: Installing and Setting Up the 4036B ....................... 10 2.1 Safety First! ............................10 2.2 Unpacking ............................10 2.3 Cleaning ............................
  • Page 5: 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Note FIRST READ THIS MANUAL FIRST READ THIS MANUAL THROUGHLY! This is especially true for the sections regarding This is especially true for the sections regarding Safety and Installation. 1.1 Symbols These symbols appear throughout the manual as well as on the unit itself These symbols appear throughout the manual as well as on the unit itself Note This symbol means the following information is a note that gives you...
  • Page 6 LAN port, NETWORK, DO NOT CONNECT TO TELECOM CONNECTIONS THAT CARRY HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES. 101010 Serial port connection, DO NOT CONNECT TO TELECOM CONNECTIONS THAT CARRY HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES. Earth terminal symbol: Used to indicate an earth ground connection to chassis. 4036B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    “Chapter 5, Warranty and Shipping Information” on page 18 explains how to contact Symmetricom for warranty service and provides shipping guidelines. “Chapter 6, Declaration of Conformity” on page 20 provides the information pertaining to CE marking of this product.
  • Page 8: 4036B Overview

    1.3 4036B Overview The TSC 4036B is a one input, fifteen output RF amplifier housed in a 1U (1.75”) high 19 inch rack mount chassis. It provides fifteen outputs from a single input. An Ethernet port on the rear panel provides the capability to remotely monitor the status of the input and all output signals.
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  • Page 10: 2: Installing And Setting Up The 4036B

    2. Check for physical damage. 3. If no physical damage is apparent, then proceed with making appropriate connections. If physical damage is observed, then immediately contact Symmetricom and the carrier. 4. Save the shipping container for submitting any necessary claims to the carrier.
  • Page 11: Cleaning

    2.3 Cleaning Warning Do not spray or use too much liquid when cleaning the unit. Liquid can enter the unit and damage sensitive electronic components. Clean the main chassis with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution. 2.4 Installing the 4036B The 4036B is shipped ready for installation into a standard 19"...
  • Page 12: Assigning A Static Ip Address

    2.4.2.3 Output Signals Connect up to fifteen cables to the OUTPUT BNC connectors on the rear panel of the unit to supply users with a copy of the input signal. 2.4.2.4 LAN - Ethernet Network Port Connect a network LAN shielded cable (not supplied with the unit) to the LAN port on the back of the unit.
  • Page 13: Setting The Gain

    5. Click the IP icon or select Assign IP Address on the Tools menu. The hardware device number and IP address appear in the Assign IP Address dialog box. 5. Type the new IP address for the appropriate “Hardware or Ethernet address” and click Set IP address.
  • Page 14: 3: Monitoring The 4036B

    3: Monitoring the 4036B 3.1 Accessing the System You access the 4036B system remotely by connecting to its Command-And-Response (CNR) Port through the Ethernet connection. The CNR port (Port 10001), which uses TCP/IP, lets users input commands, displays results of the commands, and publishes alarms as they occur. When users Telnet to the CNR port, the system does not display a prompt.
  • Page 15: Checking Model Number And Software Version

    This example shows that the system has no current alarms, output 1 alarmed since last status request, and the input frequency is 5 MHz. With no input signal, all output status bits will report 3.2.2 Checking Model Number and Software Version Both commands are case sensitive.
  • Page 16: 4: Troubleshooting The 4036B

    Perform all of the following procedures before returning the unit for service. If the unit still appears to have a problem, then call Symmetricom, Inc and request technical support. Have the serial number of your unit ready to provide to a technical representative.
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  • Page 18: 5: Shipping Information

    This chapter provides information on how to contact Symmetricom for warranty service, as well as shipping guidelines for the 4036B. 5.1 Warranty Information The product carries a warranty from Symmetricom for a period of 1 year from date of shipment. For repairs, contact Symmetricom: www.symmetricom.com support@symmetricom.com...
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  • Page 20: 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    Boulder, CO 80301-2574 Declares under our sole legal responsibility that the DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER MODEL NO. TSC 4032B MODEL NO. TSC 4033A MODEL NO. TSC 4036B MODEL NO. TSC 4059B MODEL NO. TSC 4130A CONFORMS TO THE FOLLOWING EUROPEAN UNION DIRECTIVES: Safety...
  • Page 21 For more information about Symmetricom’s WEEE compliance and recycle program, please visit the Symmetricom’s WEEE/RoHS website at http://www.symmetricom.com/About_Us/WEEE_RoHS_Initiatives.htm RoHS Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC This product falls under the category of Monitoring and Control Instruments Equipment (Category 9 as defined in Annex 1A of the WEEE 2002/96/EC Directive) which is excluded from the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC (reference Article 2, paragraph 1) requirements.
  • Page 22: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications A.1 Electrical Specifications Table 3 lists the electrical specifications for the 4036B. Table 3: Electrical specifications Item Specification Protection Class Class I (Grounded Type) Power Input Voltage 90 – 264 VAC 47 – 63Hz, 0.5 A Note: Fluctuations not to exceed ± 10% of nominal supply voltage. Caution: The above AC Power Supply specification reflects the overall Power Supply ratings.
  • Page 23 Item Specification SSB phase noise 1 Hz -135 dBc 10 Hz -145 dBc 100 Hz -155 dBc 1 kHz -163 dBc 10 kHz -163 dBc 4036B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 24: Environment Specifications

    A.2 Environment Specifications Warning Ordinary protection: This unit is for INDOOR USE ONLY. It is not protected against a harmful ingress of moisture. Equipment intended to be installed in an Enclosed/Open type equipment rack Pollution Degree 2 per EN61010-1 Installation (Over-Voltage) Category II for transient over-voltages per EN 61010-1 Equipment suitable for continuous operation Table 4 lists the environmental specifications for the 4036B.
  • Page 25: Glossary

    Glossary Line feed Carriage return Command and Response DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol electrostatic discharge light-emitting diode least significant bit most significant bit portable document format printed wiring assembly radio frequency 4036B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
  • Page 26: Index

    Index 4036B shipping, 18 accessing, 14 warranty, 18, 20 alarms, 15 input command interface, 14 connector, 8 front panel, 8 LEDs, 8 installing, 11 input frequency monitoring, 14 checking, 14 rear panel, 8 input plug specifications, 22 symbol, 5 unpacking, 10 input power accessing connecting, 11...
  • Page 27 troubleshooting, 16 fuse, 5 publishing input plug, 5 alarms, 15 LAN port, 5 replacing system a fuse, 16 commands, 14 safety system status instructions, 10 checking, 14 shipping troubleshooting information, 18 procedures, 16 software version typographic conventions, 7 checking, 15 unpacking specifications a 4036B, 10...

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