Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Important Safety Instructions
- Introducing the Addressable Multimedia Stretch Tap
- Introduction to This Document
- Who Should Use This Document
- Qualified Personnel
- Scope
- Document Version
- Installing the Tap
- Overview
- Tools and Torque Specifications
- Preparing for Installation
- Removing the Faceplate
- Installing the Stretch Tap on a Strand
- Installing the Stretch Tap in a Pedestal
- Installing Optional Modules
- Installing the Tiering Filter Module
- Installing the Reverse Conditioning Pad
- Mounting the Faceplate
- Connecting Coax Drop Cables
- Replacing the Local Oscillator Module
- Replacing the Power Supply
- Customer Support Information
- If You Have Questions
- Appendix A Technical Information
- Glossary
- A
- ac, AC
- AC/RF byass switch
- addressable
- aerial mount
- amplifier
- AMST
- attenuation
- attenuator
- ATX
- bit
- broadband
- CATV
- dB
- DC
- dc, DC
- DC/EQ
- decibel
- directional coupler (DC) module
- drop amplifier
- drop cable
- equalization
- equalizer
- F-connector
- FCC
- forward path
- frequency
- FSK
- ft-lb
- GHz
- GND
- headend
- HFC
- Hz
- in-lb
- ingress
- LCSI
- LED
- LO
- MHz
- MST
- MTS
- N-m
- passive
- PCB
- pedestal mount
- PTC
- PWB
- reverse path
- RF
- RMA
- SCTE
- splitter
- strand mount
- tap
- tilt
- torque
- trap
- UL
- V
- V AC
- V DC
- W
- Index

Appendix A
Technical Information
42 78-4002497-01 Rev F
Specifications
The following are the specifications for the tap.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Dimensions
Item Faceplate Specification Faceplate and Housing Specification
Height 1.9 in. (4.7 cm) 5.4 in. (13.6 cm)
Width 11 in. (28 cm) 11 in. (28 cm)
Depth 4 in. (10.2 cm) 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Electrical Specifications
Item Specification
Frequency bandpass 5 MHz to 1000 MHz
Power passing 12 A, 60 V AC to 90 V AC
Impedance
75 Ω
Interface
ports: KS-connectors
drop ports: F-connectors
Operating temperature
-40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C)
Port current limiting
250 mA (at 60°C)
Surge resistance
KS ports: 6 kV combination wave
Tap ports: 6 kV ring wave, 2 kV
combination wave
AC/RF Bypass Switch Performance
Item Specification
System open circuit time 0 ms
Contact resistance
10 mΩ max
Current and voltage capacity 15 A, 60 V AC to 90 V AC
Frequency bandpass 5 MHz to 1000 MHz