User's Manual
Introduction
MCPS4080 System Operation iii
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction
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1.1 About this Manual...................................................................................................................1
1.2 Safety Information...................................................................................................................2
1.3 Introduction to the MCPS4080 Family...................................................................................3
1.3.1 MCPA Module Functional Description..........................................................................4
1.3.2 MCPS4080 Amplifier System.........................................................................................5
2 Planning and Preparation.................................................................................................................7
2.1 Installation Planning................................................................................................................7
2.2 Site Planning Guide.................................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Site Considerations..........................................................................................................7
2.2.2 Rack Installation Considerations.....................................................................................8
2.2.3 Cable Connections...........................................................................................................9
2.3 Determine the required RF input power................................................................................10
2.3.1 Set RF input drive power for each channel...................................................................11
2.4 Prepare for Installation..........................................................................................................12
2.4.1 Inventory Received Equipment.....................................................................................12
2.4.2 Unpack Received Equipment........................................................................................12
2.4.3 Repackaging for Return Shipment................................................................................13
3 MCPS4080 Installation .................................................................................................................14
3.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................14
3.2 Task safety equipment, tools and materials ..........................................................................14
3.3 Rack Installation....................................................................................................................15
3.3.1 Install Shelf Subassembly .............................................................................................15
3.3.2 Install Modules in Shelf ................................................................................................16
3.4 Cable and Wire Connections.................................................................................................16
3.4.1 Connect Chassis Ground Wire......................................................................................16
3.4.2 Connect DC Input Power Cables ..................................................................................16
3.4.3 Connect RF Output and Input Cables ...........................................................................17
3.4.4 Connect Alarm Interface Cables ...................................................................................18
3.5 Finish Installation..................................................................................................................18
3.5.1 Set the MCPS4080 unit address....................................................................................18
3.5.2 Verify Installation..........................................................................................................18
4 System Start-Up ............................................................................................................................19
4.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................19
4.2 Safety Information and Tools................................................................................................19
4.3 Verify system installation......................................................................................................19