Chapter 2 Installing the ProStream 9100
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ProStream 9100 Release 17.5, Rev A
Cabling ProStream 9100
4.
Fiber cable only - If you are using a bi-directional network configuration, use another fiber to
connect the Tx port of the SFP to the Rx port of the switch.
Connecting the Input 8VSB Modulation Card
RF ports require a 75-Ohm cable with a standard BNC connector.
To connect the 8VSB ports (RF ports):
1.
Connect the BNC male connector to the BNC female connector of the required RF port.
The RF port is located on the ProStream 9100 back panel.
2.
Connect the connector on the other side of the cable to your ATSC 8VSB source.
Grounding Mounted Devices
ProStream 9100 is manufactured with zinc plating on all chassis surfaces. The unit is installed with
metal to metal contact between the rack rails, front ears and the rack frames. You must ensure
that the rack is properly grounded.
ProStream 9100 must be connected to the main earth line of the rack, using the dedicated
ground terminal on the back of the chassis.
To ground each mounted device:
1.
Connect one end of the grounding wire to the rack grounding terminal.
2.
Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the grounding terminal at the back panel of
the device by fastening it with a two lock nuts.
Grounding wire fastened to the back panel
Grounding terminal tightened by two lock nuts
Figure 2–5: Grounding Mounted Device
