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CableTronix CTA-30RK-1000 Installation Manual

Rack mount distribution amplifier

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
CTA-30RK-1000
Rack Mount Distribution Amplifier
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Summary of Contents for CableTronix CTA-30RK-1000

  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL CTA-30RK-1000 Rack Mount Distribution Amplifier...
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    The unit is capable of 135-channel operation from 54MHz to 1000 MHz. The CTA-30RK-1000 may be used in conjunction with headend combiners such as the Cabletronix CTHC-12G (12-port) and CTHC-24G (24-port). Key features include: adjustable slope control, adjustable gain control, output test port, and double shielded RFI enclosures.
  • Page 3: Unpacking And Handling

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION NOTE TO SYSTEM INSTALLER System installer must adhere to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 1.
  • Page 4: Hardware Connections

    CTA-30RK-1000 and other equipment are being powered by it. 5. ADJUSTMENT The chart below shows the proper operation levels for the CTA-30RK-1000. Note the listed performance criteria are for specific numbers of channels, and must be de-rated accordingly when inserting additional channels. However, the amplifier’s available power does not change.
  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    F-connectors. b. Ensure the F-connector’s center conductor is making solid contact with the CTA-30RK-1000’s In and Out ports, and the appropriate headend combiner and RF distribution network connectors. c. When taking measurements it is always best to use a quality signal level meter.