CA-30RK550 Manual.qxd 9/9/03 3:00 PM Page 1 CA-30RK550 550MHz Push-Pull Headend Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual Ph: 800-421-6511 www.picomacom.com Operation Manual Rev.
CA-30RK550 Manual.qxd 9/9/03 3:01 PM Page 2 Safeguards CA-30RK550 Product Inspection Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. Should any damage be discovered, immediately file a claim with the carrier. Important Safety Instructions To insure proper installation and operation, take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation.
CA-30RK550 Manual.qxd 9/9/03 3:01 PM Page 3 Safeguards CA-30RK550 11. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. 12. Power-cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
CA-30RK550 Manual.qxd 9/9/03 3:01 PM Page 4 Descriptions CA-30RK550 550MHz Push-Pull Headend Amplifier Wide 54-550MHz frequency range (Channels CATV 2-78, 95-99) Available in either 30dB or 45dB gain configurations for optimal carrier-to-noise ratio and superior picture quality ± 0.
CA-30RK550 Manual.qxd 9/9/03 3:02 PM Page 5 Specifications CA-30RK550 550MHz Push-Pull Headend Amplifier Front View Rear View General RF Bandwidth: Gain: Gain Adjust Range: Slope: Flatness: Max. Output (@ Max Slope): Noise: Second Order Beats: Composite Triple Beat: Return Loss In: Return Loss Out: 54-550 MHz 30 dB or 45 dB 0 to 8 dB 0 to 8 dB variable ± .5 dB per channel 45 dB (54 channels) -57 dB (cross modulation) 5.
CA-30RK550 Manual.qxd 9/9/03 3:02 PM Page 6 Operation and Controls CA-30RK550 2 1 3 4 Front Panel 1. Power On LED: Indicates power is on when lit. 3. Tilt: Adjust potentiometer provides for slope adjustment over entire bandwidth. 2. R.F. Gain: Adjust potentiometer for overall amplifier gain level. 4. -30dB Output Test Monitor: Output test point is provided for amplifier set up and monitoring. 1 3 3 Back Panel 1. OUT: The amplified RF signal is available at this port. 2.
CA-30RK550 Manual.qxd 9/9/03 3:02 PM Page 7 Installation Procedure CA-30RK550 Installation Signal Combining Methods It is recommended that assistance be available to safely install equipment in PICO MACOM recommends connecting the headend components in the following manner: Each of the modulators, signal processors or strip ampli- equipment racks. fiers output are connected to a combining network. Either a PHC-12G or a PHC-24G headend combiner may be used to accomplish this purpose. 1. 2. 3.
CA-30RK550 Manual.qxd 9/9/03 3:02 PM Page 8 Warranty CA-30RK550 Limited Warranty Pico Macom warrants to the original purchaser that all of its new products are of sound design, quality materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture and will be free from related defects for one year from the original purchase date.
