User's Manual

MCPS4080 Installation
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3. Screw the male cable connector firmly onto the female RF output
connector of the MCPS4080.
4. Locate the male input RF connector on the end of the coaxial cable from
the RF signal source. Inspect the connector for damage or irregularity,
and fix any problems with the cable or connector before proceeding.
5. Locate the female SMA connector labeled “RF INPUT” on the rear of the
MCPS4080.
6. Screw the male cable connector firmly onto the MCPS4080 female
connector.
3.4.4 Connect Alarm Interface Cables
1. The MCPS4080 provides optional factory-configured connections for dry
contact, TTL, or RS-422 communications and alarm output to the
customer system. Refer to the connector pin-out and descriptions in
Appendix A3for the connections applicable to your MCPS4080.
2. Locate the interface connectors located on the rear of the shelf
subassembly behind the Amplifier Management Module (AMM). Inspect
the connector and clean if necessary; correct any problems with the cable
or connector before proceeding.
3. Connect the male connector or input wires to the connector mounted on
the MCPS4080. Tighten the two screws on the cable connector (if any)
firmly.
3.5 Completing the Installation
3.5.1 Set the MCPS4080 unit address
Each MCPS4080 may be configured with a unique address (0 – 7) for commands
and status reports sent through the RS-422 port.
If this option is included in the MCPS4080, locate the rotary switch on the rear of
the MCPS4080 Amplifier Management Module. Set the switch to the desired
address.
3.5.2 Verify Installation
Recheck all physical and electrical connections to the MCPS4080 and remedy any
problems discovered.
Once the installation is verified, the MCPS4080 is ready to be set up and placed in
service, as described in the next section.