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
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Tap Part Numbers
The following tables list the parts and accessories available for the tap.
Optional Modules
This section provides part numbers and loss values for directional coupler (DC) and
pad modules for the tap.
Directional Coupler Modules
Directional coupler (DC) modules for the tap are available in multiples of 10, and
ship with replacement decals to enable appropriate marking of tap faceplates.
Directional coupler/equalizer (DC/EQ) modules for the tap are available
individually, and also ship with replacement decals to enable appropriate marking
of tap faceplates.
Dual Tier Tap Loss Values
The table below lists the DC module part numbers and corresponding tap loss
values when used with a dual tier addressable tap.
DC Part Number DC Value 4-Way 8-Way 12-Way 16-Way
543487 0 dB 8 dB 11 dB 14 dB 14 dB
562108 4 dB 11 dB 14 dB 17 dB 17 dB
562109 7 dB 14 dB 17 dB 20 dB 20 dB
562110 10 dB 17 dB 20 dB 23 dB 23 dB
562111 13 dB 20 dB 23 dB 26 dB 26 dB
562112 16 dB 23 dB 26 dB 29 dB 29 dB
562113 19 dB 26 dB 29 dB - -
562114 22 dB 29 dB - - -
Single Tier Tap Loss Values
The table below lists the DC module part numbers and corresponding tap loss
values when used with a single tier addressable tap.
DC Part Number DC Value 4-Way 8-Way 12-Way 16-Way
543487 0 dB 11 dB 14 dB 17 dB 17 dB
562108 4 dB 14 dB 17 dB 20 dB 20 dB
562109 7 dB 17 dB 20 dB 23 dB 23 dB