User's Manual

G3L-850-180 Initial Start-up and Operating Procedures
044-05454 Rev A 3-2
Initial Start-up and Operating Procedures
Perform the MCPA initial start-up per the instructions in Table 3-3.
Table 3-2 Install the MCPA
Step Action
1
Set MCPA OFF/ON/RESET switch to the OFF (down) position.
2
Ensure quarter-turn fasteners are in unlocked position.
3
Lift and insert MCPA into the subrack. Turn the quarter-turn fasteners to locked
position to secure MCPA into subrack.
CAUTION: Before applying power, ensure input and output cables are properly terminated at
the Duplexer front panel. Do not operate MCPA without a load attached. Excessive input
power may damage the MCPA. Refer to Chapter 5 for input power requirements.
Table 3-3 Initial MCPA Start-up
Step Action
1 Verify all system input and output cables are properly connected.
2 Verify +27 VDC (+/- 1 VDC) supply is available.
3 Set MCPA OFF/ON/RESET switch io ON (center) position.
4 Allow MCPA to warm-up for a minimum of two minutes before taking power readings.
180W
180W
Figure 3-1 MCPA Quarter-turn fasteners and Connectors
Unlocked
Locked
RF Switch:
RJ-11
Connector
(Factory use only)
Quarter-turn
fastener
RESET
ON
OFF
Quarter-turn
fastener
Interface
Connector