User's Manual

ARCXTEND USER MANUAL – R1.4, ISSUE 4

Figure 4-7: AR100 Signal Strength Meter (SSM)

)Align the CPE for maximum signal strength as follows:

1. Using a 7/16” wrench (open end, box or socket), loosen the two elevation alignment bolts

until the CPE can be tilted up or down by hand, but will hold its position.

2. Observe the display of the alignment device being employed and orient the CPE up and

down to achieve a maximum peak signal. Adjust the gain control on the AR100 as needed.

3. Tighten the elevation alignment bolts slightly.

4. Using the same wrench loosen the four mounting bolts so the CPE can be oriented side to

side by hand.

5. Observe the display of the alignment device being employed and orient the CPE side to side

to achieve a maximum peak signal.

6. Tighten the elevation alignment bolts slightly.

7. Repeat the elevation (tilt up or down) adjustment, and then the azimuth (side by side)

adjustment once again.

8. Tighten the elevation alignment (tilt) bolts, taking care not to over tighten.

9. Tighten the mounting bolts firmly, but do not over tighten.

10. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the RX side of the AR100 and connect to the cable

modem.

Verify CPE output signal at input to cable modem

)Using a Digital Cable TV Installation Meter, measure the downstream RF channel power level.

The typical target power level range is between 0 and +7 dBmV.

DS received power level is too

high

DS received power level is too

low

DS signal is not present

If the DS received power level

is too high install one or more

10 dB (AX3155-ECF-10) or 20

dB (AX3155-ECF-20) low

pass attenuators between the

power inserter and the cable

Select Downstream Power

setting is correct.

Reduce the cable and RF

hardware loss between CPE

and cable modem or add bi-

Verify integrity of in-building

cabling and power.

Make sure CPE Power

Adaptor and DC inserter are

installed properly.