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• Place the unit in MGC mode.
NOTE: The RF LEVEL LED may light (flash) and the front panel display “Warning…!!! Input RF
is too low” when a small number of channels (small occupied bandwidth) is input even though
the RF signal is at the desired level. The RF circuitry sense a wide bandwidth and averages the
signal level; when only a small portion of the bandwidth is occupied at proper levels and the
remainder is unoccupied, the sensor circuitry reports a low level.
• Adjust the source to supply the level noted in the table from chapter 5.
6. Connecting to your fiber network
• After configuring the RF input and the front panel controls, re-confirm the
optical power output.
• Press the front panel LASER ON/OFF button to turn off the transmitter.
• Remove the optical jumper form the rear panel OPTICAL OUT connector.
• Clean the connector tip of the jumper to your patch panel or other fiber connection to your
network and insert it into the OPTICAL OUT connector until fully seated. If you are using FC
connector type, twist connector ferrule until it is fully seated on the threads of the PFT con-
nector and snug moderately. Do not over tighten.
F
ailure
to
clean
the
Fiber
cables
beFore
insertion
into
the
PFt
is
considered
abuse
and
rePairs
due
to
dirty
connectors
are
not
covered
under
warranty
.
7. Remote Control
The PFT includes a DB-9 connector for future use by an EIA232 serial remote control protocol.
The protocol is not available as of this writing. Contact your Pico Macom Sales Representative
or the Pico Macom Field Service Manager (858-546-5050) to inquire further.
8. Maintenance
The PFT Transmitter contains no internal user adjustments.
The PFT transmitter will beep repeatedly and flash the LASER LED when the power supply is
out of specification. Check the front panel display for an error message, i.e., “+5v Error Please
check the power supply”. If this occurs, return the PFT for repair as outlined in the Customer
Service chapter.
