2.4 Installation / Operation
2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2017-74, Upconverter Section
1. Connect a -10 dBm to -40 dBm signal to IF In, J4 (Figure 2.1).
2. Connect the RF OUT, J5, to the external equipment.
3. Connect 100 - 240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC on the back panel.
4. Set the desired output frequency.
5. Set the input level (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings).
6. Set the gain (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings).
7. Be sure DS6 (green, DC Power) is on and DS2 (red, Downconverter Alarm) is off (Figure 2.2).
2.4.2
Installing and Operating the 2017-74, Downconverter Section
1. Connect a -60 dBm to -30 dBm signal to RF In, J2 (Figure 2.1).
2. Connect the IF OUT, J1, to the external equipment.
3. Connect 100 - 240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC on the back panel.
4. Set the desired input frequency.
5. Set the gain to get an output level in the -15 to +5 dBm range (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings).
6. Be sure DS6 (green, DC Power) is on and DS3 (red, Upconverter Alarm) is off (Figure 2.2).
7. AC Fuse - The fuse is a 5 mm X 20 mm, 2 amp slow blow (Type T) and is inserted in the far slot
in the drawer below the AC input as shown in Figure 2.3. There is a spare fuse in the near slot.
If a fuse continues to open, the power supply is most likely defective.
FUSE DRAWER
SPARE FUSE DRAWER
AC Fuse - 2 amp slow blow (Type T 2A GDC),
5 mm X 20 mm
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INPUT
100-240± 10%VAC
47-63 Hz
2A MAX
FUSE
TYPE T 2A GDC
250 VOLT
FOR 100 - 240 V~
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Figure 2.3 Fuse Location and Spare Fuse
2017-74 Manual, Rev. B
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