MuxLab VideoEase CATV 500300 Installation Manual Download Page 10

Page: 10 / 16

© MuxLab Inc.

CATV Distribution Hub Installation Guide

Page 10

3.5.

Physical Installation

The CATV Distribution Hub has two models; 8-port desktop (500300,
500301) and 16-port rack-mount (500303, 500304).

If the 8-port hub is being installed desk, select the final destination for the

product and install the unit on a desk to shelf as shown below.

Figure 5: 8-port desktop installation

If the 16-port hub is being installed, select the final destination for the

product and install the unit in a 19” relay rack using standard rack mount
screws.

Figure 6: 16-port rack mount installation

Summary of Contents for VideoEase CATV 500300

Page 1: ...VideoEase CATV Distribution Hub 500300 500301 500303 500304 Installation Guide P N 94 000620 B...

Page 2: ...rved Printed in Canada No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise w...

Page 3: ...Description 4 1 2 Features 4 2 Technical Specifications 5 3 Installation Procedure 7 3 1 Parts List 7 3 2 Product Overview 8 3 3 Pre Installation Checklist 9 3 4 Pre Installation Tips 9 3 5 Physical I...

Page 4: ...rts 500303 500304 The CATV Distribution Hub works in conjunction with MuxLab s passive CATV Balun and other RF video equipment for a more complete cabling solution The CATV Distribution Hub has a 900...

Page 5: ...Forward path S21 55 450 MHz 12 dB 450 900 MHz 10 dB 55 450 MHz 12 dB 450 900 MHz 10 dB Insertion Gain per pair Reverse path S12 5 42 MHz 0 dB 5 42 MHz 0 dB Return Loss 5 dB from 5 to 42MHz 6 dB from...

Page 6: ...500006 550MHz 500302 900 MHz Power Requirement 12VDC 400 mA Power Supply Desktop 110 240V switching power supply Input 100 240V 0 5A Max 50 60Hz Output 12V 1 25A Output Power 15W Max Detachable AC po...

Page 7: ...7 3 Installation Procedure 3 1 Parts List The CATV Distribution Hub comes with the following parts Please verify that all pieces are present before proceeding Base Unit External Power Supply 12VDC 1 2...

Page 8: ...b are detailed in the following diagrams Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the unit Figure 1 CATV Distribution Hub 8P 500300 500301 Front panel Figure 2 CATV Distribution Hub 8P...

Page 9: ...ected at each RF receiver tuner or cable modem 3 Don t cascade Distribution Hub 3 4 Pre Installation Tips 1 In a point to point scenario for CATV VHF and FM cable lengths of up to 45 meters may be ach...

Page 10: ...500304 1 If the 8 port hub is being installed desk select the final destination for the product and install the unit on a desk to shelf as shown below Figure 5 8 port desktop installation 2 If the 16...

Page 11: ...lease follow the steps below 1 Perform steps 1 to 2 listed in the previous section 2 Ensure that the power is turned off on CATV equipment 3 Connect one 1 coax cable from CATV head end to the RF input...

Page 12: ...ice video audio and IR 7 Power on the CATV Distribution Hub and each receiver tuner cable modem 8 At each receiver tuner select each video channel to ensure that each channel is received clearly If th...

Page 13: ...MuxLab Inc CATV Distribution Hub Installation Guide Page 13 Figure 3 Typical Configuration RF Modulation Figure 4 Typical Configuration CATV RF Modulation...

Page 14: ...signal strength at input Check if distance spec is exceeded Reduce cable length Replace cable by higher grade Check level Horizontal upward moving bands ON Ground loop problem Isolate CATV receiver f...

Page 15: ...RISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF MUXLAB OR AN AUTHORISED MuxLab DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR WILL MUXLAB BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM BY A...

Page 16: ...tribution Hub Installation Guide Page 16 MuxLab Inc 8495 Dalton rd Montreal Quebec Canada H4T 1V5 Tel 1 514 905 0588 Fax 1 514 905 0589 Toll Free North America 877 689 5228 URL www muxlab com E mail v...