Installation Guide

Chapter 2 Installing the Tap
32 Rev E
Installing the Reverse Conditioning Pad
The reverse conditioning pad allows for selectable tap loss in the reverse path using
discrete attenuator pads.
To Install the Reverse Conditioning Pad
Follow these steps to install the reverse conditioning pad.
1 If the faceplate is mounted in the tap housing, remove the faceplate from the
housing as described in Removing the Faceplate (on page 19).
2 Select the appropriate pad value as specified by the system design. See Tap Part
Numbers (on page 44) for a list of available pad values.
3 Locate the reverse conditioning module installed on the tap interface module
circuit board, as shown in the illustration below.
Note: This illustration shows the reverse conditioning module with the 8-way
GainBlock.
4 On the reverse conditioning module circuit board, locate the reverse
conditioning pad socket (shown above).
5 Align the reverse conditioning pad pins and insert the pad into the socket. Be
sure the pad is seated securely in the socket.