Important
Please read this entire guide. If this guide provides installation or operation
instructions, give particular attention to all safety statements included in this guide.
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Important Safety Instructions
Chapter 1 Series 9900 RF Signal Manager Overview
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Terminology
The terms defined below are used in this document. The definitions given are based
on those found in safety standards.
Service Personnel - The term service personnel applies to trained and qualified
individuals who are allowed to install, replace, or service electrical equipment. The
service personnel are expected to use their experience and technical skills to avoid
possible injury to themselves and others due to hazards that exist in service and
restricted access areas.
User and Operator - The terms user and operator apply to persons other than service
personnel.
Ground(ing) and Earth(ing) - The terms ground(ing) and earth(ing) are synonymous.
This document uses ground(ing) for clarity, but it can be interpreted as having the
same meaning as earth(ing).
Electric shock can cause personal injury or even death. Avoid direct contact with
dangerous voltages at all times. The protective ground connection, where provided,
is essential to safe operation and must be verified before connecting the power
supply.
Know the following safety warnings and guidelines:
Dangerous Voltages
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Only qualified service personnel are allowed to remove chassis covers and
access any of the components inside the chassis.
Grounding
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Installation Site
When selecting the installation site, comply with the following:
Protective Ground - The protective ground lead of the buildings electrical
installation should comply with national and local requirements.
Environmental Condition The installation site should be dry, clean, and
ventilated. Do not use this equipment where it could be at risk of contact with
water. Ensure that this equipment is operated in an environment that meets the
requirements as stated in this equipments technical specifications, which may be
found on this equipments data sheet.
Installation Requirements
WARNING:
Allow only qualified service personnel to install this equipment. The
installation must conform to all local codes and regulations.
Equipment Placement
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment. An unstable mounting
surface may cause this equipment to fall.
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Route all power cords so that people cannot walk on, place objects on, or lean
objects against them. This may pinch or damage the power cords. Pay particular
attention to power cords at plugs, outlets, and the points where the power cords
exit this equipment.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with this equipment.
Make sure the mounting surface or rack is stable and can support the size and
weight of this equipment.
The mounting surface or rack should be appropriately anchored according to
manufacturers specifications. Ensure this equipment is securely fastened to the
mounting surface or rack where necessary to protect against damage due to any
disturbance and subsequent fall.
Ventilation
This equipment has openings for ventilation to protect it from overheating. To
ensure equipment reliability and safe operation, do not block or cover any of the
ventilation openings. Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
Reduced Airflow
When mounting this equipment in the rack, do not obstruct the cooling airflow
through the rack. Be sure to mount the blanking plates to cover unused rack space.
Additional components such as combiners and net strips should be mounted at the
back of the rack, so that the free airflow is not restricted.
CAUTION:
Installation of this equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation of this equipment is not compromised.
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Handling Precautions
When moving a cart that contains this equipment, check for any of the following
possible hazards:
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment! Move any equipment
and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause this equipment and cart to overturn.
Use caution when moving this equipment/cart combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
If the cart does not move easily, this condition may indicate obstructions or
cables that may need to be disconnected before moving this equipment to
another location.
Avoid quick stops and starts when moving the cart.
Check for uneven floor surfaces such as cracks or cables and cords.
Grounding
This section provides instructions for verifying that the equipment is properly
grounded.
Safety Plugs (USA Only)
This equipment may be equipped with either a 3-terminal (grounding-type) safety
plug or a 2-terminal (polarized) safety plug. The wide blade or the third terminal is
provided for safety. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type or
polarized safety plug.
To properly ground this equipment, follow these safety guidelines:
Grounding-Type Plug - For a 3-terminal plug (one terminal on this plug is a
protective grounding pin), insert the plug into a grounded mains, 3-terminal
outlet.
Note: This plug fits only one way. If this plug cannot be fully inserted into the
outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete 3-terminal outlet.
Polarized Plug - For a 2-terminal plug (a polarized plug with one wide blade
and one narrow blade), insert the plug into a polarized mains, 2-terminal outlet
in which one socket is wider than the other.
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Note: If this plug cannot be fully inserted into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete 2-terminal
outlet.
Grounding Terminal
If this equipment is equipped with an external grounding terminal, attach one end of
an 18-gauge wire (or larger) to the grounding terminal; then, attach the other end of
the wire to a ground, such as a grounded equipment rack.
Safety Plugs (European Union)
Class I Mains Powered Equipment Provided with a 3-terminal AC inlet and
requires connection to a 3-terminal mains supply outlet via a 3-terminal power
cord for proper connection to the protective ground.
Note: The equipotential bonding terminal provided on some equipment is not
designed to function as a protective ground connection.
Class II Mains Powered Equipment Provided with a 2-terminal AC inlet that
may be connected by a 2-terminal power cord to the mains supply outlet. No
connection to the protective ground is required as this class of equipment is
provided with double or reinforced and/or supplementary insulation in
addition to the basic insulation provided in Class I equipment.
Note: Class II equipment, which is subject to EN 50083-1, is provided with a
chassis mounted equipotential bonding terminal. See the section titled
Equipotential Bonding for connection instructions.
Equipotential Bonding
If this equipment is equipped with an external chassis terminal marked with the IEC
60417-5020 chassis icon ( ), the installer should refer to CENELEC standard EN
50083-1 or IEC standard IEC 60728-11 for correct equipotential bonding connection
instructions.
AC Power
Important: If this equipment is a Class I equipment, it must be grounded.
If this equipment plugs into an outlet, the outlet must be near this equipment,
and must be easily accessible.
Connect this equipment only to the power sources that are identified on the
equipment-rating label normally located close to the power inlet connector(s).
This equipment may have two power sources. Be sure to disconnect all power
sources before working on this equipment.
If this equipment does not have a main power switch, the power cord connector
serves as the disconnect device.
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Always pull on the plug or the connector to disconnect a cable. Never pull on the
cable itself.
Unplug this equipment when unused for long periods of time.
Circuit Overload
Know the effects of circuit overloading before connecting this equipment to the
power supply.
CAUTION:
Consider the connection of this equipment to the supply circuit and the effect
that overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply
wiring. Refer to the information on the equipment-rating label when
addressing this concern.
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Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) results from the static electricity buildup on the human
body and other objects. This static discharge can degrade components and cause
failures.
Take the following precautions against electrostatic discharge:
Use an anti-static bench mat and a wrist strap or ankle strap designed to safely
ground ESD potentials through a resistive element.
Keep components in their anti-static packaging until installed.
Avoid touching electronic components when installing a module.
Fuse Replacement
To replace a fuse, comply with the following:
Disconnect the power before changing fuses.
Identify and clear the condition that caused the original fuse failure.
Always use a fuse of the correct type and rating. The correct type and rating are
indicated on this equipment.
Batteries
This product may contain batteries. Special instructions apply regarding the safe use
and disposal of batteries:
Safety
Insert batteries correctly. There may be a risk of explosion if the batteries are
incorrectly inserted.
Do not attempt to recharge disposable or non-reusable batteries.
Please follow instructions provided for charging rechargeable batteries.
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Modifications
This equipment has been designed and tested to comply with applicable safety, laser
safety, and EMC regulations, codes, and standards to ensure safe operation in its
intended environment. Refer to this equipment's data sheet for details about
regulatory compliance approvals.
Do not make modifications to this equipment. Any changes or modifications could
void the users authority to operate this equipment.
Modifications have the potential to degrade the level of protection built into this
equipment, putting people and property at risk of injury or damage. Those persons
making any modifications expose themselves to the penalties arising from proven
non-compliance with regulatory requirements and to civil litigation for
compensation in respect of consequential damages or injury.
Accessories
Use only attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Series 9900 RF Signal
Manager Overview
Introduction
The Series 9900 RF Signal Manager is a family of passive bi-directional
splitter/combiners and directional couplers plus insertion, power,
combiner, and reverse amps for use in source/hub hybrid fiber/coax
(HFC) distribution systems. The bi-directional capability is ideal for
near video-on-demand (NVOD) and video-on-demand (VOD), as it is
for data over cable and telephony, etc. All components are contained
in die cast modules. Passive modules provide splitting and combining
of RF signals within the ranges of 5 MHz to 70 MHz and 50 MHz to 1
GHz. Field installable attenuators provide easy level balancing on 4way and 8-way splitter/combiners. Active modules provide a lowcost, high-quality solution to isolation and gain requirements for new
design HFC networks. Field installable attenuators and equalizers
allow optimization of isolation, gain, and signal response.
The Series 9900 mounting system fits the architecture of typical CATV
headends and hubs and provides easy access to the modules and easy
identification of circuits in the network. The modules are secured in a
chassis that is mounted in a standard EIA 4-post rack or in a relay rack
and occupies 4 RU of vertical space.
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Product Description................................................................................ 3
Site Requirements ................................................................................... 6
Module Functional Descriptions .......................................................... 7
Module Identification ........................................................................... 11
Passive Modules.................................................................................... 12
Active Modules ..................................................................................... 17
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Product Description
Introduction
The Series 9900 RF Signal Manager is a family of products designed to simplify the
complex RF networks that support key services in HFC system headends and hubs.
A family of passive signal splitting and combining modules support both forward
(50-1000 MHz) and reverse (5-70 MHz) path applications. A family of active devices
provide a low-cost, high-quality solution to isolation and gain requirements.
The Series 9900 module packaging allows for maximum product density without
exceeding normal practices for accessibility and maintenance. In addition to the
modules themselves, the Series 9900 RF Signal Manager system provides a
chassis/rack mounting system that fits the architecture of typical CATV headends
and hubs. This system provides easy access to each module as well as methods of
identifying its dedicated use in the network. Emphasis has been placed on the
ability to build flexible networks with ease of maintenance and accessibility to the
modules and interconnecting cables.
The Series 9900 passive devices provide bi-directional splitter/combiner and
directional coupler components that mount easily in a multifunction chassis. Each
forward or reverse module is available in 2-, 4-, and 8-way versions. Directional
couplers (10 dB and 20 dB) are also available to provide low loss signal sampling or
test point access anywhere in the network. Each module offers superior electrical
specifications compared to generic splitter/combiner components and is packaged
to ensure outstanding RF integrity. The 4-way and 8-way versions use plug-in
attenuator pads for enhanced signal balancing.
The Series 9900 active devices provide a low-cost, high-quality solution to isolation
and gain requirements for new design HFC networks. Active modules include an
insertion amp, power amp, high gain combiner amp, reverse amp, and triple A-B
switch. Features take advantage of the RF Signal Manager platforms mounting
density and cable management. Specific features include a (dry contact) status
monitoring port, a redundant powering scheme, high-pass filters for narrowcast use,
20 dB test points, and very high isolation. Active modules use plug-in attenuators
and equalizers to optimize isolation, gain, and signal response.
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Qualified Personnel
Only appropriately qualified and skilled service personnel should attempt to install,
operate, maintain, and service this product.
WARNING:
Allow only qualified and skilled personnel to install, operate, maintain, and
service this product. Otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage may
occur.
Benefits
Compact size and efficient use of rack space Module size of 5 inches and overall assembly height
(all modules)
of 7 inches allows for a total of 16 application slots in
only 4 RU of space.
Integrated cable management
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Benefits
High pass filters are available for 450 MHz, 550 MHz,
and 650 MHz. Provides 20+ dB of lower band noise
attenuation when amplifiers are used in narrowcast
applications.
20 dB test points
(active modules)
Active modules use existing Model 9900 RF Product does not require special chassis. Active
Signal Manager Chassis
modules, power supplies, and cabling mount on
existing Model 9900 RF Signal Manager Chassis
assembly without any modification.
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Before You Begin
Your site must meet the following requirements before you can proceed with the
installation:
Racking and environment temperature: Temperature inside the rack must be
maintained between 0C and +50C (32F and 122F).
Rack spacing: For ease of access, we suggest leaving one RU of space between
each chassis/cable tray and the chassis or device above or below it in the rack.
Approved power sources:
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Plug-in attenuators for balancing incoming signals can be installed in the 4-way and
8-way splitter/combiners by headend personnel. These passive modules come with
0 dB attenuators installed. Attenuators (pads) of other values (1 dB to 20 dB) are
available. Refer to Appendix A for a list of attenuator part numbers.
Directional Couplers
10 dB and 20 dB directional couplers have two electrically separate devices
contained in a single wide module. They are available with F-type or BNC-type
connectors.
Directional couplers can be used with a spectrum analyzer to monitor signals at any
point in forward or reverse path.
Directional couplers can also be used as a pair of 2-way splitter/combiners that
provides 10 dB or 20 dB attenuation on signals to the 1-T or 2-T ports as compared to
the 1-I and 2-I ports.
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Insertion Amp
Insertion amps have a double duty to provide high isolation between like
frequencies when used with zoning or narrow-casting applications and to
provide up to 19 dB of gain when required to drive forward fiber optics, etc.
Another application of this product is to act as the first gain stage for the power amp
module, if required.
Power Amp
The power amp is designed to work as a low-distortion, high-power amplifier.
Designing a combining and splitting network up to 1000 MHz that drives many fiber
optic transmitters requires compensation for a lot of insertion loss. The power amp
module can provide the RF power required to meet that requirement. It can be a
standalone amplifier or used in conjunction with the insertion amp module to act as
a gain stage.
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The reverse amp provides isolation and minimum gain for applications in the
reverse (5-200 MHz) path.
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Attenuators
Plug-in attenuators for optimizing isolation and gain can be installed in the active
modules by headend personnel. The modules come with 0 dB attenuators installed.
Attenuators (pads) of other values (1 dB to 20 dB) are available. Refer to Appendix
A for a list of attenuator part numbers.
Equalizers
Plug-in equalizers are available for the active modules to optimize signal response
and compensate for tilt that can possibly occur in the aggregate signal path of the
combining network.
Equalizers are available in 1.5 dB increments up to 9.0 dB. Refer to Appendix A for a
list of equalizer part numbers.
Power Supplies
Power supplies are available in both 120/240 volt AC and -48 volt DC versions. The
AC power supply will be made in two versions, Class I and Class II, for international
and consumer requirements. The power supplies mount to the back of the RF Signal
Manager chassis using a bracket, and as such, do not take up a chassis mounting slot
normally used for passive or active products. An optional redundancy scheme
allows for two power supplies to be connected in parallel to provide backup in case
one fails. All power supplies are equipped with an external, NEBS compliant,
grounding stud.
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Module Identification
Identifying RF Signal Manager Modules
Modules have color coded labels on the front. The labels show module function and
whether it is a forward or reverse path device. The label also identifies the inputs
and outputs of the device. Labels on the rear panels of the devices identify the
device type. Labels on the sides of the devices enable you to mark the values of
attenuators or equalizers installed. The cable channel tray has a pull plate, in which
you can insert a paper template identifying the circuits connected to the modules.
Device
Blue
Blue
Green
Green
Yellow
Yellow
Orange
Orange
Red
Red
Insertion Amp
Blue
Power Amp
Purple
Light Green
Reverse Amp
Light Brown/Tan
Dark Green
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BNC Connectors
Forward Path
FF
FB
Reverse Path
RF
RB
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Passive Modules
Model 9902 (FF, FB, RF, RB) 2-Way Splitter/Combiner
Block Diagram
FWD or REV and arrows at the top of the labels indicate whether the device is
forward or reverse path. The color of the Model 9902 rear panel label is blue.
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FWD or REV and arrows at the top of the labels indicate whether the device is
forward or reverse path. The color of the Model 9904 rear panel label is green.
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FWD or REV and arrows at the top of the labels indicate whether the device is
forward or reverse path. The color of the Model 9908 rear panel label is yellow.
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FWD or REV and arrows at the top of the labels indicate whether the device is
forward or reverse path. The color of the Model 9910 rear panel label is orange.
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FWD or REV and arrows at the top of the labels indicate whether the device is
forward or reverse path. The color of the Model 9920 rear panel label is red.
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Active Modules
Model 9950I (FF, FB) Insertion Amp
Front Panel Label
Product ID Label
Block Diagram
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Product ID Label
Block Diagram
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Product ID Label
Block Diagram
Note: The Model 9954H High Gain Combiner Amp labels are light green.
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Product ID Label
Block Diagram
Note: The REVERSE AMP arrow at the top of the front panel label indicates that this
is a reverse path device. The Model 9956R Reverse Amp labels are light brown/tan.
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Product ID Label
Block Diagram
Note: The arrow at the top of the front panel label indicates that this can be a
forward or reverse path device. The Model 9958S Triple A-B Switch labels are dark
green.
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Installing the Series 9900
Chassis in a Rack
Introduction
Series 9900 RF Signal Manager passive and active modules mount in
the Series 9900 RF Signal Manager Chassis. The RF Signal Manager
chassis is designed to be mounted in standard EIA equipment racks
and relay racks.
The chassis is designed with a cable tray, cable channels, cable guides,
and cable ties to facilitate the wiring process and produce an
organized installation that provides for ease of maintenance and
presents a professional appearance.
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Site Requirements
Your site must meet the following requirements before you can proceed with the
installation:
Racking and environment temperature: Temperature inside the rack must be
maintained between 0C and +50C (32F and 122F).
Rack spacing: For ease of access, we recommend leaving one RU of space
between each chassis/cable tray and the chassis or device above or below it in
the rack.
Approved power sources:
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If you are using relay racks, the two vertical posts of the rack should have holes
on both sides, so that two relay rack brackets (ears) can be used for attachment of
each angle bracket to a vertical post.
The mounting hardware is designed for cables entering the rack from above or
from below (sub-floor wiring). This chapter describes how to position the cable
guides for wiring from above or below.
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This mounting method secures the sides of the chassis support angle brackets
to the inside surfaces of the 4-sided rack posts.
Front-to-back mount
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This mounting method secures the chassis support angle brackets to the front
and back surfaces of 4-sided rack posts using additional relay brackets.
Notes:
Relay brackets are purchased separately in the Relay Rack Adaptor Kit, part
number 712980.
Either mounting method can be used. The method you choose is based on
personal preference.
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Make sure that the site requirements are met as outlined in Before You Begin
(on page 24).
Attach four cable guides to each angle bracket, using the supplied screws (two
per cable guide) and tighten to 9 in-lb (1.0 Nm). The guides mount in a different
position on the bracket, as shown in the following diagram, depending on
whether you are cabling down from above the rack or up from sub-floor wiring.
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Note: The angle support brackets must be mounted so that the cable guides are
towards the back of the rack.
Use two screws to attach the left and right angle brackets (rails) to each vertical
mounting post of the 4-post rack. The screws should be tightened to the rack
manufacturers torque specifications. Screws for attaching to the rack vertical
mounting posts are normally supplied with the rack.
Result: The chassis angle support brackets are installed in the rack.
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Make sure that the site requirements are met as outlined in Before You Begin
(on page 24).
Attach four cable guides to each angle bracket, using the supplied screws (two
per cable guide) and tighten to 9 in-lb (1.0 Nm). The guides mount in a different
position on the bracket, as shown below, depending on whether you are cabling
down from above the rack or up from sub-floor wiring.
Note: The angle support brackets must be mounted so that the cable guides are
towards the back of the rack.
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Use two bracket screws to attach a relay bracket to the angle support bracket as
shown. Then use two rack post screws to secure the angle support bracket
assemblies to the rack posts at each end. The screws should be tightened to the
rack manufacturers torque specifications. Screws for attaching to the rack
vertical mounting posts are normally supplied with the rack by the rack
manufacturer.
Note: Relay brackets are purchased separately in the Relay Rack Adaptor Kit,
part number 712980.
Result: The chassis angle support brackets are installed in the rack.
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Make sure that the site requirements are met as outlined in Before You Begin
(on page 24).
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Insert the cable tie bases downwards into the holes in the cable tray assembly.
Then slide the cable ties through the two loops in each cable tie base.
Set the module chassis on top of the cable channels of the cable tray assembly as
shown.
Insert and tighten 4 screws that pass through the sides of the cable tray assembly
into threaded holes in the sides of the module chassis. Tighten the screws to 9 inlb (1.0 Nm).
Result: The module chassis is installed on the cable tray assembly.
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Set cable tray/module chassis assembly on the angle support brackets, and align
the four slots in the bottom of the cable tray assembly with the mounting holes
on the angle support brackets.
Note: This example shows angle support brackets mounted with the side-to-side
method. The cable tray/module chassis assembly is mounted to the angle
support brackets in the same manner regardless of which method is used to
attach the angle support brackets to the equipment rack.
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Attach the cable tray assembly to the left and right angle support brackets with
four screws that pass vertically through slots in the cable tray and into the
threaded holes in the brackets. Tighten the screws to 9 in-lb (1.0 Nm).
Result: The cable tray/module chassis assembly is installed in the rack.
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(on page 24).
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Attach two relay rack brackets to each chassis angle support bracket with two
machine screws. Mount the relay brackets to the correct holes in the angle
support bracket to match the width of your specific relay rack mounting posts as
shown below.
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Attach four cable guides to each angle bracket, using the supplied screws (two
per cable guide). Tighten the screws 9 in-lb (1.0 Nm). The guides mount in a
different position on the bracket, as shown in the diagram, depending on
whether you are wiring from above or below.
Use two rack post screws to attach each relay rack bracket to a relay rack
mounting post. The screws should be tightened to the rack manufacturers
torque specifications. Screws for attaching any devices to the relay rack
mounting posts are normally supplied with the rack by the rack manufacturer.
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Note: Relay brackets are purchased separately in the Relay Rack Adaptor Kit,
part number 712980.
Note: The angle support brackets must be mounted so that the cable guides are
towards the back of the rack. See step 5.
5
The angle support brackets must be mounted so that the cable guides are
towards the back of the rack as shown below.
Result: The chassis angle support brackets are installed in the rack.
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Make sure that the site requirements are met as outlined in Before You Begin
(on page 24).
Insert the cable tie bases downwards into the holes in the cable tray assembly.
Then slide the cable ties through the two loops in each cable tie base.
Set the module chassis on top of the cable channels of the cable tray assembly as
shown.
Insert and tighten 4 screws that pass through the sides of the cable tray assembly
into threaded holes in the sides of the module chassis. Tighten the screws to 9 inlb (1.0 Nm).
Result: The module chassis is installed on the cable tray assembly.
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Set cable tray/module chassis assembly on the angle support brackets, and align
the four slots in the bottom of the cable tray assembly with the mounting holes
on the angle support brackets.
Attach the cable tray assembly to the left and right angle support brackets with
four screws that pass vertically through slots in the cable tray and into the
threaded holes in the brackets. Tighten the screws to 9 in-lb (1.0 Nm).
Result: The cable tray/module chassis assembly is installed in the rack.
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3 Chapter 3
Installing the Series 9900
Modules in the Chassis
Introduction
The Series 9900 RF Signal Manager is a family of passive bi-directional
splitter/combiners and directional couplers plus insertion, power,
combiner, and reverse amps for use in source/hub hybrid fiber/coax
(HFC) distribution systems. All components are contained in die cast
modules. Modules are available with BNC or F-type connectors.
The Series 9900 module packaging allows for maximum product
density without exceeding normal practices for accessibility and
maintenance. In addition to the modules themselves, the Series 9900
RF Signal Manager system provides a chassis/rack mounting system
that fits the architecture of typical CATV headends and hubs. This
system provides easy access to each module as well as methods of
identifying its dedicated use in the network. Emphasis has been
placed on the ability to build flexible networks with ease of
maintenance and accessibility to the modules and interconnecting
cables.
The modules easily install in a chassis that is mounted in a standard
EIA 4-post rack, or in a relay rack, and occupies 4 RU of vertical space.
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In This Chapter
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Changing Attenuators
4-way splitter/combiner modules have a removable cover on one side, which is
attached by four captive screws. A label on the outside of the cover enables you to
mark the value of the plug-in attenuator (pad) for each port. 8-way
splitter/combiners have removable covers on both sides, for accessing 4 pads on
each side. Attenuators are available in values from 1 dB to 20 dB. The attenuation
value (in dB) of each pad is indicated on top of the pad.
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Use a spectrum analyzer to measure the incoming signals or the outputs and
determine the amount of attenuation needed on each port.
With your fingers, unscrew the captive screws and remove the module side
cover from the module.
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Pull out any attenuator (pad) of the wrong value and replace it with an
attenuator of a value (in decibels) that will balance the input. Push in the
replacement attenuator until it stops. Remove and insert the attenuators with
your fingers, no tools are required. It does not matter which way the pad is
inserted, just that the three pins go into the three holes.
CAUTION:
Do NOT remove the plastic attenuator guide/cover (through which the
attenuators insert).
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Mark the values of the attenuators on the label of the module side cover, with a
very fine tipped felt pen.
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If the ink is water soluble, you can use a damp cloth to remove it when changing
attenuator values. Permanent felt pen ink can be removed using methyl alcohol.
Re-attach the module side cover and tighten the captive screws.
Note: Torque the screws to 10 to 15 in-lbs (1.13 to 1.70 Nm).
75 W Internal Terminator
We recommend terminating any unused ports on the 4-way and 8-way
splitter/combiners that are not connected to signal cables. Use a 75 resistor to
prevent signals reflecting. Instead of using external terminators on unused ports,
you can use the 75 internal terminator (part number 574496) for such ports.
Remove the attenuator for the unused port and replace it with an internal 75
terminator.
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With your fingers, unscrew the captive screws and remove the module side
cover from the module.
CAUTION:
To prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components, take ESD
precautions, including the use of an ESD wrist strap.
Pull out any attenuator (pad), equalizer, or high pass filter of the wrong value
and replace it with one of the correct value for your specific system design.
CAUTION:
Do NOT remove the plastic guide/cover (through which the attenuators
insert).
Note: Remove and insert the attenuators, equalizers, and high pass filters with
your fingers, no tools are required. Carefully insert replacements until they stop.
It does not matter which way an attenuator is inserted, just that the three pins go
into the three holes. Equalizers and high pass filters only fit into their socket in
one orientation. Be sure to line up the pins correctly.
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Note: This previous example shows a Model 9954H High Gain Combiner Amp.
The following example shows a Model 9950I Insertion Amp. Other active
modules are similar.
Mark the values of the attenuators and equalizers on the label of the module side
cover, with a very fine tipped felt pen.
If the ink is water soluble, you can use a damp cloth to remove it when changing
values. Permanent felt pen ink can be removed using methyl alcohol.
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Note: These examples show labels for the Model 9954H and Model 9950I. Other
active modules have similar labels.
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Re-attach the module side cover and tighten the captive screws.
Note: Torque the screws to 10 to 15 in-lbs (1.13 to 1.70 Nm).
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Notes:
Power supplies are equipped with external, NEBS compliant, grounding studs.
One power supply can provide power to all eight active modules in the chassis.
A second power supply (for backup power) can be mounted in the same chassis.
Power supplies are attached to the back of the RF Signal Manager module
chassis with a supplied mounting bracket.
Power supplies can be installed on the chassis in such a position to physically
span two active modules and therefore provide cooling airflow over both
modules heat sinks from the power supplys internal cooling fan.
Power supply dimensions: Width: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm), Height: 4.5 in. (114.3 mm),
Depth: 7.5 in. (190.5 mm)
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Cord Type
USA
Europe
USA
Europe
SJT
18 AWG
3x0.75 mm2
10 Amps
6 Amps
SJT
16 AWG
3x1.00 mm2
12 Amps
10 Amps
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Attach the power supply mounting brackets to the power supply as shown.
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Important: Tighten all screws securely except the two screws in the slotted
screw holes in the top mounting bracket. Torque the screws to 10 to 15 in-lbs
(1.13 to 1.70 Nm). The top bracket needs to be temporarily tilted down during
installation on the chassis.
Note: The bottom bracket should be installed so it is parallel to the bottom of the
power supply, i.e. not tilted up or down.
2
Tilt the top mounting bracket down on the end with the slotted screw holes until
it stops against the screws. Then position the power supply with bracket on the
back on the chassis as shown.
Note: Position the mounting bracket to approximately span two active module
mounting locations in the chassis.
Important: The recommended mounting position for power supplies is behind
any two of the four center module mounting positions in the chassis.
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Engage the bottom bracket hanger on the chassis lip first, then insert the top
bracket under the top chassis lip as shown above and lift up on the bracket to
engage the lip on the chassis.
Pull up on the top mounting bracket with your fingers while pushing down
on the back of the power supply with your thumb to put some flex tension on
the mounting bracket.
While holding the bracket up and power supply in this position with tension,
tighten the two top mounting bracket screws.
Temporarily insert two active modules in the chassis from the front and adjust
the position of the power supply and mounting bracket (side-to-side) so it is
centered across the width of both modules.
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Note: Make sure that all screws are now secure. Torque the screws to 10 to 15
in-lbs (1.13 to 1.70 Nm)
Important: Check to make sure that the power supply is held securely in place
by the mounting brackets. If not, repeat steps 2b and 2c to obtain sufficient flex
in the mounting brackets for a secure fit.
Result: The primary power supply is installed in the chassis.
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Important: Ground the power supply by attaching a grounding lug and cable to
the NEBS compliant grounding lugs provided on power supply.
The following illustration shows a second backup power supply mounted in the
chassis.
Repeat steps 1 through 5 to install the backup power supply, if used in your
application.
Note: Due to side-by-side mounting, an offset screwdriver is required to tighten
the mounting screw(s) located on the side next to the primary power supply.
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Follow the procedures in Installing Modules in the Chassis (on page 54) to
install the modules in the chassis.
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Follow the instructions in the Power Supply Mounting Procedure (on page 46)
section in this manual to install the desired active module power supplies.
Note: Power supplies should be installed to cool two active modules each.
Determine the remaining active modules in the chassis (not cooled by power
supply fan exhaust) for which you want to provide additional cooling.
Attach the cooling fan module to the rear of the chassis as shown with the power
connector facing the back of the chassis.
Note: The fan housing has a lip on its front edge that is a press fit over the metal
lip on the bottom of the chassis.
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Note: Position the cooling fan module so that it physically spans two active
modules to be cooled, if possible.
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Mount the active modules in the chassis and check the cooling fan position to see
that it forces air over both modules heat sinks.
See the procedures in Installing Modules in the Chassis (on page 54) for
instructions on mounting modules.
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Insert a module into the chassis with the connectors facing the front of the rack.
Note: The round stud on the bottom of the module fits into a matching hole in
the front of the floor of the chassis. Double wide modules have two round studs.
Cut each cable to length, so it can curve loosely up around the cable dressing rod
to its connector on the front of the module. See the illustration in Routing Signal
Cables (on page 56).
Important: Do not attach the cables to the cable dressing rod, you will need to be
able to pull modules from the chassis without disconnecting their cables, for the
purpose of changing attenuators and/or equalizers.
Attach a BNC or F-type connector to the end of the cable, depending on the type
of connector on your particular modules.
Attach the BNC or F-type connector to its correct port on the module.
Note: The module can be in or out of the chassis when you attach the connectors
to its ports.
Use the captive screw on the faceplate of the module to secure the module to the
chassis. Double wide modules use two captive screws.
Note: Tighten the screws to 9 in-lb (1.0 Nm).
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Secure the cable tie at the back of each cable channel around the cables passing
through that channel. See the illustration in Routing Signal Cables (on page 56).
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On the paper template, which is kept in the pull plate under the cable tray
assembly, record information identifying all of the cables for every module
mounted in the chassis.
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You will need sufficient cable length to pass through the cable guides, along the
cable channels, around the cable dressing rod and to the connectors on the modules.
The purpose of the cable dressing rod is to enable you to remove a module from the
chassis and pull it forward enough to change attenuators or equalizers in the module
without disconnecting the cables connected to the module.
Cables for two single wide devices or one double wide device should pass through
one cable guide and one cable channel, underneath the cable dressing bar, as shown
in the following illustration.
Note: The illustration above shows the module chassis separated from the cable tray
assembly in order to better illustrate the signal cable routing. In an actual
installation, the module chassis will already be attached to the cable tray assembly.
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CAUTION:
Do not over tighten F-type connectors! Tightening past 30 in-lbs (3.39 Nm) of
torque can cause damage to the F-type connector ports.
BNC Connectors
Observe the following specifications for BNC connectors.
CAUTION:
If using BNC connectors, use only 75 Ohm BNC connectors with RF Signal
Manager. Do NOT use 50 BNC connectors. You can identify a BNC
connector by looking at the end of the connector:
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75 BNC connectors have only air as the dielectric between the central
and outer conductors.
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Note: If both primary and backup power supplies are used, there would be another
set of daisy-chained module power cables running from the backup power supply to
the backup power connectors on each active module.
Important:
Module power cables are designed to route power to modules in the same
chassis that contains the power supply. Therefore, group your active modules in
the chassis that contain the power supplies. Module power cables are not
designed to route power to modules mounted in chassis in other locations in the
rack.
The recommended maximum power cable daisy-chain is one that connects eight
active modules, plus two optional cooling fans, in the same chassis.
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Notes:
If a backup power supply is installed, there will be a second set of power cables
running from the backup power supply to the backup power input connector on
each active module.
Module power cables are available in white and black. Use the standard white
power cables for routing primary power. Use the black power cables in the
Backup Power Cable Kit, part number 4000060, for routing backup power.
The following illustration shows:
Installed active modules from the rear of the chassis
Power cables from the primary power supply routed to the modules
An optional cooling fan installed
A backup power supply installed, but no power cables connected
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Note: The standard white power cables are used for routing primary power. Use
the black power cables in the Backup Power Cable Kit, part number 4000060, for
routing backup power from the backup power supply to the active modules.
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Each individual control pin pair can be ganged with any combination of the other
two pairs via internal dip switch configuration. This relieves the need for external
jumpers when one control pair needs to switch more than one switch.
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The design of the switch includes plug in modules capable of RF detection, RF level
detection, and other future requirement of signal monitoring. These modules will
connect to the switch control inputs and be capable of driving the switch set/reset
conditions.
Indicator LED Color Codes
The four indicator LEDs on the front panel of the Triple A-B Switch are tri-state
LEDs which are capable of displaying three different colors. The color displayed
depends upon the switch or alarm state for a given input. See the following table for
an explanation of LED colors and operating states.
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LED\Color
Green
Orange
Red
Pwr
OK - Dual PS
environment
N/A
Sw3
OK
Sw2
OK
Sw1
OK
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DIP-2
DIP-1
DIP-3
DIP-2
DIP-1
DIP-3
DIP-2
DIP-1
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
Sw1
Sw2
Sw3
Sw1
Sw2
Sw3
Sw1
Sw2
Sw3
o/c
DIP-1
OFF
Sw1
Detector1
o/c
DIP-2
ON
Sw2
Detector2
o/c
DIP-3
ON
Sw3
Detector3
o/c
DIP-1
OFF
Sw1
Alarm In1
o/c
DIP-2
OFF
Sw2
Alarm In2
0 o/c
1 o/c
DIP-3
Sw3
Alarm In3
Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary
o/c
o/c
Primary Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Primary Primary Backup Primary Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c
o/c
Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Primary Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
o/c
o/c
Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c
o/c
Backup Primary Primary Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Primary Primary Backup Backup Backup
o/c
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
o/c
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
8 o/c
9 o/c
o/c
o/c gnd
Primary Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Primary Primary Backup Primary Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c gnd
Primary Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Primary Primary Backup Primary Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c gnd
Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c gnd
Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c gnd
Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c gnd
Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c gnd
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c gnd
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Primary Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
16 o/c
17 o/c
o/c
o/c
o/c
o/c
Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Primary Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
24 o/c
25 o/c
Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
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o/c
o/c
Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
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DIP-3
DIP-2
DIP-1
DIP-3
DIP-2
DIP-1
DIP-3
DIP-2
DIP-1
DIP-3
DIP-2
DIP-1
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
Sw1
Sw2
Sw3
Sw1
Sw2
Sw3
Sw1
Sw2
Sw3
Sw1
Sw2
Sw3
Detector1
o/c
DIP-1
OFF
Sw1
Detector2
DIP-2
OFF
Sw2
Alarm In1
o/c
DIP-3
Sw3
Alarm In2
32 o/c
33 o/c
Detector3
Alarm In3
Backup Primary Primary Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Primary Primary Backup Backup Backup
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c
Backup Primary Primary Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Primary Primary Backup Backup Backup
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
48 o/c
49 o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
40 o/c
41 o/c
o/c
o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Primary Backup Backup Backup
56 o/c
57 o/c
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
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o/c
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Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup Backup
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Remove the five screws that hold the left side module cover on the triple A-B
switch.
CAUTION:
To prevent electrostatic damage to electronic components, take ESD
precautions, including the use of an ESD wrist strap.
Set each position of the DIP switch to ON or OFF, as indicated in the previous
switch control and position matrix.
Re-attach the left side module cover and tighten the five screws.
Note: Torque the screws to 10 to 15 in-lbs (1.13 to 1.70 Nm).
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Note: The Triple A-B Switch internal DIP switch is set to the default mode in which
Sw1, Sw2, and Sw3 are ganged. When one switches, all three switch.
The following illustration is a schematic of the power amp backup configuration
shown above.
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Note: The Triple A-B Switch internal DIP switch is set to the default mode in which
Sw1, Sw2, and Sw3 are ganged. When one switches, all three switch.
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Note: The Triple A-B Switch internal DIP switch is set to the default mode in which
Sw1, Sw2, and Sw3 are ganged. When one switches, all three switch.
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The following illustration is a schematic of the high gain combiner amp backup
configuration shown above.
RF Detector Module
Introduction
The RF Detector module is a field-installable, plug-in module that provides an
internal trigger mechanism for the Triple A-B Switch module's internal switches. It
provides a simple, cost-effective solution for many RF redundancy applications.
The following illustrations show the top and side of the RF Detector module.
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Functional Description
The RF Detector module contains:
A 2-position selector switch, marked Reset and Ready/Set
Two LEDs, LED A (right) and LED B (left)
The LEDs indicate various operating status, as follows.
LED
LED Condition
Status
A (right)
RF Level
Flashing Green
A (right)
RF Level
Solid Green
B (left)
Ready/Set
Flashing Green
B (left)
Ready/Set
Solid Green
Unscrew the five cover screws that hold each side cover on the Triple A-B Switch
module.
Note: The right side cover uses captive screws. The left side cover screws are
non-captive screws.
CAUTION:
To prevent electrostatic damage to electronic equipment, take ESD
precautions, including the use of an ESD wrist strap.
Use the following illustrations to locate and remove the equalizers from each
individual switch for which you plan to install an RF Detector module.
Note: No tools are required. Pull straight up on the equalizers with your fingers
to remove them.
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Insert the RF Detector modules into the same locations as the equalizers.
Note: The RF Detector module must be inserted in the proper orientation as
shown in the following illustrations.
Right Side Cover
The following illustration shows RF Detector module installation under the right
side cover.
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Reassemble the module side covers and tighten the five cover screws.
Note: Torque the screws to 10 to 15 in-lbs (1.13 to 1.70 Nm).
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Operation
When installed in the Triple A-B Switch module, the RF Detector module can detect
an RF level loss on the main input. An RF Detector module can be installed in any or
all of the three internal switches.
Note: The RF Detector will not operate correctly outside of its designed operating
range. RF Detector module, part number 4016545, requires an RF input level of
between 30 dBmV and 60 dBmV.
When the RF Detector is installed, and its selector switch moved to the Ready/Set
position, the current RF input level is read and stored in the RF Detector's
nonvolatile memory. This is the current operating "set point". The Ready/Set LED
turns solid green to indicate that the RF level has been stored and set.
The alarm/switching "threshold" is -6 dB from this stored "set point" input level.
When the RF input level drops below threshold, an alarm is triggered and the switch
automatically switches to the secondary RF input.
Important: Always check to make sure that your secondary (backup) RF source is
good. There is no provision for validating the source in the backup path without
routing the backup source through its own dedicated RF Detector.
Note: The RF Detector will switch back to the main RF input when the RF level goes
above "set point" -3 dB for a minimum period of 10 seconds. This keeps the RF
Detector from switching back and forth from main to secondary inputs due to noise.
RF Output Redundancy Example
The following diagram shows an example of using Triple A-B Switches with RF
Detectors to provide RF output redundancy in a GQAM application.
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Example Summary:
1 Identical GbE sources are applied to primary and secondary (backup) GQAMs.
Both units run concurrently.
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RF output #1 from the primary GQAM is applied to Triple A-B Switch #1 at its
SW1 Primary connector. RF output #1 from the secondary (backup) GQAM is
applied to Triple A-B Switch #1 at its SW1 Backup connector. RF outputs #2, #3,
and #4 from both GQAMs are paired and connected in similar fashion to the
Triple A-B Switch connectors as shown in the diagram.
Alarm contacts on the Triple A-B Switches are tied to the GPI ports of the ROSA
EM for monitoring purposes.
The Triple A-B Switch will automatically switch back to the primary RF input
signal when the RF level goes above set point -3 dB for a minimum period of 10
seconds. The associated switch's indicator LED on the front panel of the Triple
A-B Switch will revert back to green.
Important: For an application such as QAM modulator protection, the Triple A-B
Switches must be configured for "independent mode" operation. In independent
mode each internal switch (SW1, SW2, and SW3) operates and switches
independently. To set the Triple A-B Switch to independent mode, set positions 1,2,
and 3 of the internal DIP switch under the left side cover of the Triple A-B Switch to
OFF.
Manual Override Operation Note: A manual override of the Triple A-B Switch can
be initiated from the ROSA EM. If the RF Detector is installed in the switch the
manual override function will only work from the primary to the backup input. If
the RF Detector detects a fault and switches to the backup input, the manual
override function cannot "override" the detector and force a switch back to the
primary input.
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4 Chapter 4
Customer Support Information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on obtaining product support.
THEN
you have customer service questions call the nearest Customer Service
about this product
center.
In This Chapter
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Centers
North America
Cisco Services
Atlanta,
Georgia
United States
Toll-free: 1-800-722-2009
Local: 678-277-1120 (Press 2 at the prompt)
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Middle East,
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Telephone: 32-56-445-444
Fax: 32-56-445-051
E-mail: service-elc@cisco.com
Telephone: 81-3-5908-2153 or +81-3-5908-2154
Fax: 81-3-5908-2155
Telephone: 82-2-3429-8800
Fax: 82-2-3452-9748
E-mail: songk@cisco.com
Telephone: 86-21-2401-4433
Fax: 86-21-2401-4455
E-mail: xishan@cisco.com
Telephone: 852-2588-4746
Fax: 852-2588-3139
E-mail: support.apr@cisco.com
Telephone: 11-55-08-9999
Fax: 11-55-08-9998
E-mail: fattinl@cisco.com or ecavalhe@cisco.com
All other
Latin America countries
Argentina
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Appendix A
Introduction
This appendix contains the technical specifications for the Series 9900
RF Signal Manager.
Note: Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
In This Appendix
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General Specifications
Dimensions
The Series 9900 RF Signal Manager modules have the following dimensions.
Module
Width
Height
Depth
Single Wide
Double Wide
Power Supply
Ambient Temperature
Relative Humidity
Operational
Storage/Shipping
0C to +50C
(+32F to +122F)
-40C to +70C
(-40F to + 158F)
5% to 95%
Weights
The Series 9900 RF Signal Manager chassis and modules have the following weights.
Item
Weight
Chassis
Torque Specifications
Observe the following torque specifications.
84
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Torque
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9902RF &
9902RB
Path
Reverse
Forward
5-70 MHz
50-550 MHz
550-750 MHz
750-870 MHz
870-1000 MHz
Insertion Loss
-3.7 dB max.
-3.3 dB typical
-4.0 dB max.
-3.7 dB typical
-4.2 dB max.
-3.8 dB typical
-4.3 dB max.
-3.9 dB typical
-4.5 dB max.
-4.2 dB typical
Return Loss
Ports 1 & 2
-24 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
- 21 dB
Return Loss
Common Port
-24 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
- 21 dB
Port to Port
Isolation
32 dBc
32 dBc
32 dBc
32 dBc
30 dBc
RF Input/
Output
70 dB
70 dB
65 dB
60 dB
60 dB
4-Way Splitter/Combiner
4-Way Splitter/Combiner Specification (for 0 dB Attenuation)
Model
9904RF &
9904RB
Path
Reverse
Forward
5-70 MHz
50-550 MHz
550-750 MHz
750-870 MHz
870-1000 MHz
-7.1 dB max.
-6.8 dB typical
-8.0 dB max.
-7.6 dB typical
-8.2 dB max.
-7.7 dB typical
-8.3 dB max.
-7.8 dB typical
-8.4 dB max.
-7.9 dB typical
RF Input/
Output
Insertion Loss
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-25 dB
-30 dB
-22 dB max.
-26 dB typical
-22 dB max.
-26 dB typical
-22 dB max.
-26 dB typical
-22 dB max.
-26 dB typical
Return Loss
Common Port
-25 dB
-28 dB
-20 dB
-24 dB typical
-20 dB
-24 dB typical
-20 dB
-24 dB typical
-20 dB
-24 dB typical
Port to Port
Isolation
32 dBc min.
38 dBc typ
30 dBc min.
34 dBc typical
30 dBc min.
34 dBc typical
30 dBc min.
34 dBc typical
30 dBc min.
34 dBc typical
8-Way Splitter/Combiner
8-Way Splitter/Combiner Specification (for 0 dB Attenuation)
Model
9908RF &
9908RB
Path
Reverse
Forward
5-70 MHz
50-550 MHz
RF Input/
Output
550-750 MHz
750-870 MHz
870-1000 MHz
Insertion Loss
-10.6 dB max.
-11.8 dB max.
-12.2 dB max.
-12.4 dB max.
-12.8 dB max.
-10.2 dB typical -11.3 dB typical -11.5 dB typical -11.9 dB typical -12.0 dB typical
Return Loss
Ports 1 to 8
-24 dB
-28 dB
-22 dB max.
-26 dB typical
-22 dB max.
-26 dB typical
-22 dB max.
-26 dB typical
-22 dB max.
-26 dB typical
Return Loss
Common Port
-24 dB
-28 dB
-20 dB
-24 dB typical
-20 dB
-24 dB typical
-20 dB
-24 dB typical
-20 dB
-24 dB typical
Port to Port
Isolation
32 dBc min.
38 dBc typ
30 dBc min.
34 dBc typical
30 dBc min.
34 dBc typical
30 dBc min.
34 dBc typical
30 dBc min.
34 dBc typical
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10 dB Directional Coupler
10 dB Directional Coupler
Model
9910RF &
9910RB
Path
Reverse
Forward
5-70 MHz
50-550 MHz
550-750 MHz
750-870 MHz
870-1000 MHz
Insertion Loss
-1.0 dB max.
-0.7 dB typical
-1.3 dB max.
-1.0 dB typical
-1.4 dB max.
-1.1 dB typical
-1.6 dB max.
-1.2 dB typical
-1.8 dB max.
-1.3 dB typical
Input to Tap
Insertion Loss
-10 + 0 dB
- 0.8 dB
-10 0.5 dB
-10 0.5 dB
-10 0.5 dB
-10 0.7 dB
-24 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
-21 dB
Port to Port
Isolation
31 dBc
31 dBc
31 dBc
31 dBc
31 dBc
RF Input/
Output
70 dB
70 dB
65 dB
60 dB
60 dB
20 dB Directional Coupler
20 dB Directional Coupler
Model
9920RF &
9920RB
Path
Reverse
Forward
5-70 MHz
50-550 MHz
550-750 MHz
750-870 MHz
870-1000 MHz
Insertion Loss
-0.7 dB max.
-0.4 dB typical
-0.9 dB max.
-0.5 dB typical
-1.0 dB max.
-0.6 dB typical
-1.0 dB max.
-0.6 dB typical
-1.2 dB max.
-0.8 dB typical
Input to Tap
Insertion Loss
-20 0.4 dB
-20 0.5dB
-20 0.5 dB
-20 0.5 dB
-20 0.7 dB
-24 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
-23 dB
-21 dB
RF Input/
Output
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39 dBc
39 dBc
39 dBc
35 dBc
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70 dB
65 dB
60 dB
60 dB
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Frequency Range
Model #
Part No.
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9902RF
591801
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9904RF
591813
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9908RF
591817
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9910RF
591805
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9920RF
591809
Description
Frequency Range
Model #
Part No.
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9902RB
591803
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9904RB
591815
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9908RB
591819
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9910RB
591807
5 MHz - 70 MHz
9920RB
591811
Description
Frequency Range
Model #
Part No.
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9902FF
591800
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9904FF
591812
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9908FF
591816
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9910FF
591804
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9920FF
591808
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Frequency Range
Model #
Part No.
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9902FB
591802
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9904FB
591814
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9908FB
591818
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9910FB
591806
50 MHz - 1 GHz
9920FB
591810
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33 dBmV
45 MHz to 1000 MHz
+20 1 dB
Channel Loading
CSO
CTB
X Mod
Noise Figure
Ingress Isolation (RFI Immunity)
Current @ 28 Volts DC
Power Dissipation
Isolation (Narrowcast port to IN port)
Isolation (OUT port to IN port)
5 dB worst case
110 dB typical (100 dB worst case)
305 milliamps
8.5 watts
65 dB typical (60 dB worst case)
34 dB
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45 MHz to 1000 MHz
+20 1 dB
Test Point
Channel Loading
CSO
CTB
X Mod
Noise Figure
Ingress Isolation (RFI Immunity)
Current @ 28 Volts DC
Power Dissipation
Isolation (OUT port to IN port)
5 dB worst case
110 dB typical (100 dB worst case)
490 milliamps
13.7 watts
33 dB
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30 dBmV
45 MHz to 1000 MHz
+17 1 dB
Test Point
Channel Loading
0.5 dB
Note: degrades to 0.6 dB at 50C
0.7 dB
CSO
CTB
X Mod
8 dB worst case
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33 dB (worst case)
38 dB (worst case)
33 dB (worst case)
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+23.5 1 dB
Test Point
Channel Loading
26 Analog
Output Level
Output Flatness
0.4 dB
Noise Figure
Ingress Isolation
Current @ 28 Volts DC
270 milliamps
Power Dissipation
7.5 watts
28 dB
Return Loss
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DC to 1000 MHz
0.8 dB (5 to 750 MHz)
1.0 dB (750 to 1000 MHz)
Output Flatness
0.5 dB
109 milliamps
Power Dissipation
3 watts
> 72 dB
100 dB
> 20 dB
< 10 milliseconds
RF Detector
The Triple A-B Switch RF Detector meets the following specifications.
In/Out Insertion Loss
Operating Range
Response Time
96
-1.0 dB max
Part Number 4016545: 30 dBmV to
60 dBmV
(referenced to input of detector plugin)
<10 ms
(not including A-B Switch transfer
rate)
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Active module power supplies meet the following specifications.
AC Versions (Class I: Model 9962AC, Class II: Model 9960AC):
Input Voltage
Transient Noise
Efficiency
RFI Suppression
110 dB
Output Voltage
Output Power
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Input Current
Efficiency
RFI Suppression
110 dB
Vout
Output Power
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Type
Model
Part Number
Insertion Amp
"F" Connectors
9950IF
751111G
BNC Connectors*
9950IB
751116G
"F" Connectors
9952PF
751112G
BNC Connectors*
9952PB
751117G
"F" Connectors
9954HF
751113G
BNC Connectors*
9954HB
751118G
Reverse Amp
"F" Connectors
9956RF
751115
BNC Connectors*
9956RB
751120
"F" Connectors
9958SF
751124G
BNC Connectors*
9958SB
751126G
AC to DC, Class II
(European Version)
9960AC
751121
AC to DC, Class I
9962AC
4000056
9961DC
751122
Power Amp
(North American
Version)
DC to DC, 48VDC
Backup Power Cable
Kit
Color: Black
4000060
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Freq. Range
Minimum
Return Loss
Tilt
Flatness
Deviation at
15 MHz
574475
0 dB
25 dB
N/A
N/A
N/A
574476
1 dB
24 dB
0.1 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574477
2 dB
25 dB
0.1 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574478
3 dB
28 dB
0.1 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574479
4 dB
27 dB
0.1 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574480
5 dB
26 dB
0.15 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574481
6 dB
24 dB
0.15 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574482
7 dB
24 dB
0.15 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574483
8 dB
24 dB
0.15 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574484
9 dB
24 dB
0.15 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574485
10 dB
24 dB
0.1 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574486
11 dB
23 dB
0.1 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574487
12 dB
23 dB
0.1 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574488
13 dB
23 dB
0.15 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574489
14 dB
23 dB
0.2 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574490
15 dB
22 dB
0.25 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574491
16 dB
16 dB
0.25 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574492
17 dB
16 dB
0.25 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574493
18 dB
16 dB
0.25 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574494
19 dB
16 dB
0.25 dB
0.1 dB
0.15 dB
574495
20 dB
16 dB
0.35 dB
0.15 dB
0.15 dB
574496
75 Ohm Terminator
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Input Return
Loss (min.)
4000062
(0 dB)
20 dB
20 dB
1.0 dB
0.2 dB
4009167
(1.5 dB)
20 dB
20 dB
1.0 dB
0.2 dB
4009168
(3.0 dB)
20 dB
20 dB
1.0 dB
0.2 dB
4009169
(4.5 dB)
20 dB
20 dB
1.0 dB
0.2 dB
4009170
(6.0 dB)
20 dB
20 dB
1.0 dB
0.2 dB
4009171
(7.5 dB)
20 dB
20 dB
1.0 dB
0.2 dB
4009172
(9.0 dB)
20 dB
20 dB
1.0 dB
0.2 dB
Insertion
Loss
4009166
450 MHz
20 dB
4009165
550 MHz
4009164
650 MHz
Part Number
100
Flatness
-20dB point
1 dB
0.4 dB
(450 to 1000 MHz)
380 MHz
20 dB
1 dB
0.4 dB
(550 to 1000 MHz)
480 MHz
20 dB
1 dB
0.4 dB
(650 to 1000 MHz)
580 MHz
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592021
Series 9900 Four Post Rack Mounting Kit with Cable Tray
Qty.
Mounting Screws
The above kit includes screws for assembly of the chassis/cable tray and for
attaching the tray to the angle brackets.
Screws for attaching the angle brackets (or any other devices) to a 4-post rack or
relay rack are normally supplied (by the rack manufacturer) with the rack.
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Qty.
712980
Relay Rack Adaptor Kit: Four 19-inch relay rack brackets and 16 1
screws (for attaching a pair of angle brackets to a 19-inch relay
rack)
4000059
4000060
101
Glossary
A
A/V
audio/video.
AGC
automatic gain control. A process or means by which gain is automatically adjusted in a
specified manner as a function of input level or other specified parameters.
attenuation
The difference between transmitted and received signal strength due to loss through
equipment, lines, or other transmission medium. Usually expressed in decibels.
automatic backup
The feature that allows the headend system to sense a malfunction in a device, and re-route
the input/output signals to a designated back-up device.
B
bandwidth
A measure of the information-carrying capacity of a communications channel, for example
the range of usable frequencies that can be carried by a CATV system. The bandwidth
corresponds to the difference between the lowest and highest frequency that can be carried by
the channel.
baseband
The original band of frequencies occupied by the signal before it modulates the carrier
frequency to form the transmitted signal. Characteristic of any network technology that uses a
single carrier frequency and requires all stations attached to the network to participate in
every transmission.
broadband
Indicating a capacity to carry signals occupying a large portion of the electromagnetic
spectrum. A broadband communications system is capable of delivering multiple channels or
services (voice, video, and data) to its subscribers.
BTSC
Broadcast Television Systems Committee. An EIA committee created to develop a standard
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Glossary
for Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) broadcasting. The standard adopted was
developed by Zenith Electronics Corporation (transmission parameters) and dbx, Inc. (noise
reduction system).
C
carrier
An electromagnetic wave whose amplitude, frequency, or phase can be modulated to
transmit information such as a television signal.
CATV
community antenna television or cable television system. A broadband communications
system capable of delivering multiple channels of programming from a centralized set of
antennas, generally by coaxial cable, to a community. Many systems now integrate
microwave and satellite links into their design.
chassis
A metal frame assembly designed to house RF Signal Manager modules. The chassis can be
mounted in a standard EIA rack or in a relay rack using the appropriate mounting hardware.
chrominance
The color information only (independent of luminance information) of a signal, including hue
and saturation levels of the colors in the picture.
deviation
The peak difference between the instantaneous frequency of the modulated wave and the
carrier frequency, in an FM system.
distribution system
The part of a CATV system consisting of the transmission medium (coaxial cables, fiber optic
cables, etc.) used to carry signals from the headend system to subscriber terminals.
E
EIA
Electronic Industries Association. A United States association that provides standards for use
between manufacturers and purchasers of electronic products.
G
gain
A measure of the increase in signal level, relative to a reference, in an amplifier. Usually
expressed in decibels.
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H
headend system
The part of a CATV system consisting of antennas, video receivers, signal processors,
demodulators, stereo encoders, scramblers, modulators, and other equipment that receives
incoming signals, and then processes and combines them for transmission to subscribers.
HRC
harmonic related coherent frequency plan.
I
IF
intermediate frequency. The common frequency which is mixed with the frequency of a local
oscillator to produce the outgoing radio frequency (RF) signal.
IRC
incremental related coherent frequency plan.
L
luminance
The amount of light intensity in a television picture, perceived by the eye as brightness.
M
MCU
micro-controller unit.
MGC
manual gain control.
modulator
A headend system device that is used to place a baseband signal on a television RF carrier or
channel.
N
NTSC
National Television Standards Committee. A committee that determines video signal
standards for television displays in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Japan, as well as
other Latin American and Asian countries. The NTSC standard calls for fixed-resolution,
interlaced displays that are updated 30 times per second with a resolution of 525 lines.
R
relay rack
A free-standing, open-air metal rack for mounting electrical equipment. Typically this type of
rack is not enclosed.
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RF
radio frequency. The frequency in the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is above
the audio frequencies and below the infrared frequencies, used in radio transmission systems.
S
satellite receiver
A microwave receiver capable of receiving satellite transmitted signals, downconverting and
demodulating those signals, and providing baseband audio and video outputs.
signal processor
A headend system device that downconverts an incoming signal to an intermediate frequency
for filtering, signal level control, and other processing, and then reconverts that signal to a
desired output frequency.
SMC
status monitoring and control. The process by which the operation, configuration, and
performance of individual elements in a network or system are monitored and controlled
from a central location.
STD
standard frequency plan.
subcarrier
A carrier used to modulate another carrier wave.
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1
10 dB Directional Coupler 88
carrier 104
CATV 104
Changing Attenuators 39
Changing Attenuators in a Module Already
Installed and Wired 39
Changing Attenuators, Equalizers, and High
Pass Filters 42
Changing Attenuators, Equalizers, and High
Pass Filters in a Module Already Installed and
Wired 42
chassis 104
installation in 4-post EIA rack 25
installation in relay rack 31
Chassis and Rack Mounting Kits 101
chrominance 104
composite video signal 104
Considerations Prior to Installing Active
Modules 42
Considerations Prior to Installing Passive
Modules 39
Customer Support Information 81
2
20 dB Directional Coupler 88
2-Way Splitter/Combiner 86
4
4-Way Splitter/Combiner 86
7
75 W Internal Terminator 41
8
8-Way Splitter/Combiner 87
A
A/V 103
Active Module Front Panel Connectors 56
Active Module Part Numbers 98
Active Module Specifications 92
Active Modules 17
AGC 103
Assembling and Installing the Chassis 28, 33
attenuation 103
attenuators
changing in active modules 42
changing in passive modules 39
for active modules 10
for passive modules 7
Attenuators 7, 10
automatic backup 103
B
bandwidth 103
baseband 103
Before You Begin 6, 24
BNC Connectors 58
BNC connectors, specifications 58
broadband 103
BTSC 104
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deviation 104
Dimensions 84
Directional Couplers 7
distribution system 104
E
EIA 104
equalizers
changing in active modules 42
for active modules 10
Equalizers 10
F
F-connectors
specifications 57
torque spec 57
For European Countries 47
107
Index
gain 105
General Specifications 84
MCU 105
MGC 105
Model 9902 (FF, FB, RF, RB) 2-Way
Splitter/Combiner 12
Model 9904 (FF, FB, RF, RB) 4-Way
Splitter/Combiner 13
Model 9908 (FF, FB, RF, RB) 8-Way
Splitter/Combiner 14
Model 9910 (FF, FB, RF, RB) 10 dB Directional
Coupler 15
Model 9920 (FF, FB, RF, RB) 20 dB Directional
Coupler 16
Model 9950I (FF, FB) Insertion Amp 17
Model 9950I Insertion Amp 92
Model 9952P (FF, FB) Power Amp 18
Model 9952P Power Amp 93
Model 9954H (FF, FB) High Gain Combiner
Amp 19
Model 9954H High Gain Combiner Amp 94
Model 9956R (RF, RB) Reverse Amp 20
Model 9956R Reverse Amp 95
Model 9958S (SF, SB) Triple A-B Switch 21
modulator 105
Module Functional Descriptions 7
Module Identification 11
Module Mounting Procedure 54
modules
active 17
functional descriptions 7
identification 11
mounting in chassis 54
passive 12
Mounting Screws 101
H
headend system 105
High Gain Combiner Amp 9
High Gain Combiner Amp Backup Connection
70
high pass filters
changing in active modules 42
for active modules 10
High Pass Filters 10, 100
HRC 105
I
Identifying RF Signal Manager Modules 11
IF 105
Indicator LED Color Codes 63
Insertion Amp 8
Insertion Amp Backup Connection 68
installation
active module power cables 59
active module pre-installation 42
chassis in 4-post EIA rack 25
chassis in relay rack 31
mounting modules in chassis 54
optional cooling fan 52
passive module pre-installation 39
power supply 46
routing signal and power cables 56
Installing Chassis Support Hardware in 24-Inch
Deep Racks - Front-to-Back Mount 27
Installing Chassis Support Hardware in 24-Inch
Deep Racks - Side-to-Side Mount 25
Installing Module Cooling Fans in the Chassis
52
108
L
luminance 105
N
NTSC 105
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O
Operation 77
Optional Cooling Fan Mounting Procedure 52
Optional Parts and Accessories 101
Overview 62
P
Part Numbers - Active Modules 98
Part Numbers - Chassis, Rack Mounting Kits,
and Accessories 101
Part Numbers - Passive Modules 90
Part Numbers - Plug-in Attenuators 99
Part Numbers - Plug-in Equalizers and High
Pass Filters 100
Passive Module Specifications 86
Passive Modules 12
Plug-in Attenuators 99
Plug-in Equalizers 100
Power Amp 8
Power Amp Backup Connection 67
Power Supplies 10, 97
power supply
functional description 10
models 46
mounting procedure 46
power cords 47
Power Supply Models 46
Power Supply Mounting Procedure 46
Power Supply Power Cords 47
Preparing to Mount Active Modules in the
Chassis 42
Preparing to Mount Passive Modules in the
Chassis 39
Procedure for Changing Attenuators 39
Procedure for Changing Attenuators, Equalizers,
and High Pass Filters 42
product description
features 4
general 3
Product Description 3
S
satellite receiver 106
Scrambling Introduction 4
Series 9900 Chassis Installation in a 19-Inch
Relay Rack 31
Series 9900 Chassis Installation in a Standard 4Post EIA Rack 25
Series 9900 RF Signal Manager Overview 1
Signal Cable Connector Considerations 57
signal processor 106
site requirements 6, 24
Site Requirements 6, 24
SMC 106
Splitter/Combiners 7
standard EIA rack 106
STD 106
subcarrier 106
Support Telephone Numbers 82
Switch Control and Position Matrix 64
Switch Mode Selection - DIP Switch Setting 66
T
Temperature and Humidity 84
Torque Specifications 84
Triple A-B Switch 9, 96
triple A-B switch operation 62
Triple A-B Switch Operation 62
V
View of Installed Modules With Power Cables
Connected 59
W
Weights 84
R
relay rack 106
Reverse Amp 9
Reverse Path Type 90
RF 106
RF Detector 96
RF Detector Module 71
RF Output Redundancy Example 77
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