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BLE*/* Installation and Operation Manual

Automatic Drive Unit............................................................................................................... 3-11

ADU Pads and Levels .............................................................................................................. 3-11

Return Path Alignment

Before You Begin............................................................................................................................3-12

Alignment Procedure ......................................................................................................................3-13

Powering and Surge Protection ........................................................................................................ 3-14

Section 4

Bench Testing

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................. 4-1

Test Equipment and Connections ....................................................................................................... 4-1

Measuring Forward Gain................................................................................................................... 4-2

Example .................................................................................................................................. 4-2

Testing Return Gain and Response .................................................................................................... 4-3

Completing the Test Procedures........................................................................................................ 4-3

Section 5

Installation

Aerial Installation............................................................................................................................ 5-1

Pedestal Installation........................................................................................................................ 5-3

Section 6

Operating Tips

Using the Midstage Pad .................................................................................................................... 6-1

Appendix A

Specifications

Model BLE87S/G* ........................................................................................................................... A-1

Model BLE87S/* ............................................................................................................................. A-2

Model BLE75S/G* ........................................................................................................................... A-3

Model BLE75S/* ............................................................................................................................. A-4

AC Current, BLE75*/*, BLE87*/* (Standard Power Supply).................................................................. A-4

RA-Kit/L Return Amplifier ................................................................................................................. A-5

ADU Automatic Drive Unit ................................................................................................................. A-5

Appendix B

Torque Specifications

Abbreviations and Acronyms