User Manual
Table Of Contents
ADCP-75-126 • Issue B • April 2002 • Section 2: Description
Page 2-17
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2002,
ADC
Telecommunications,
Inc.
Figure 2-7. Linear Power Amplifier
5.1 Primary Components
The
LPA
consists
of
several
electronic
circuit
board
assemblies
and
two
fan
assemblies
that
are
mounted
within
a
powder-coated
sheet
metal
enclosure.
The
metal
enclosure
provides
a
mounting
point
for
the
electronic
components
and
controls
RF
emissions.
Except
for
the
fan
units,
the
electronic
components
are
not
user
replaceable.
The
LPA
is
designed
for
use
within
the
RU
cabinet.
Except
for
the
STM
interface
connector,
all
controls,
indicators,
and
switches
are
mounted
on
the
LPA
front
panel
for
easy
access.
A
carrying
handle
is
provided
on
the
front
of
the
LPA
to
facilitate
installation
and
transport.
5.2 Mounting
The
LPA
mounts
on
a
shelf
within
the
RU
cabinet.
Runners
on
the
top
and
bottom
of
the
LPA
mesh
with
tracks
on
the
mounting
shelf.
The
runners
and
tracks
guide
the
LPA
into
the
installed
position.
The
electrical
interface
between
the
STM
and
LPA
is
supported
by
a
D-sub
female
connector
located
on
the
rear
side
of
the
LPA.
A
corresponding
D-sub
male
connector
mounted
at
the
rear
of
the
RU
cabinet
mounting
shelf
mates
with
the
LPA
connector.
Captive
screws
are
provided
for
securing
the
LPA
to
the
mounting
shelf.
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