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B-4 ChannelWorks Network Installer’s Guide
GENERAL
Purpose
The purpose of this checklist is to verify proper conditions at a customer site prior to installation of a ChannelWorks
network. It is assumed that the customer has access to an operational, two way Cable TV cable plant and that working
Ethernet compatible equipment exists at the designated installation sites. The completion of the items in this checklist
by both Cable TV and data communication personnel will help to assure a smooth installation of ChannelWorks
equipment. In summary this list consists of four separate sections.
Cable Plant - Headend Evaluation
Cable Plant - Site Evaluation
Ethernet Site Verification
Network Management, LCS, LCM, LCC
Cable Plant -- Headend
Operation of a ChannelWorks network requires the installation of the LCT “TransMaster”, a single channel
frequency agile translator, in the Cable TV headend for use in single Cable TV plant. The basic translator
specifications are given in Table 1. Note the rack space and power requirements.
Table 1. LCT “TransMaster” Specifications
TO BE COMPLETED BY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR MEASUREMENT:
• NAME
• PHONE #
• FAX #
• DATE DATA RECORDED:
• COMMENTS:
Input Frequency 8.75 MHz to 174 MHz
Output Frequency 54 to 550 MHz
Input Level 0 to +10 dBmV
Gain 30 to 50 dB, Adjustable
AC Power 115 VAC @ 60 Hz 15 watts
Mounting Requirements 1.75" high, standard EIA 19" rack mount