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Installation and 

Operation Manual

CA30/550

550MHz Push-Pull Distribution Amplifier

Operation 

Manual

Rev. 06/03

Ph:800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

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Summary of Contents for CA30/550

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual CA30 550 550MHz Push Pull Distribution Amplifier Operation Manual Rev 06 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com CA30550 Manual qxd 7 7 03 12 58 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance 9 Ventilation This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product shou...

Page 3: ...ain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the oper ating instruction Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions An improper adjustment may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tech nician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When t...

Page 4: ...e voltage surge protection protects the unit from damage Black anodized extruded aluminum heat sink maximizes heat dissipation for improved reliability and corrosion resistance Also available in a rack mount version as CA30RK 550 30dB and CA45RK 550 45dB Headend Amplifiers The Pico Macom CA30 550 is a high quality push pull wall mounted distri bution amplifier producing signals with extremely low ...

Page 5: ...Loss In 16 dB Return Loss Out 16 dB Test Points 20 dB Power Input 115 VAC 60 Hz 4 W Operating Temperature 10 to 50 C Dimensions 8 L x 23 4 D x 41 2 H Weight 2 3 lbs 54 550MHz 30dB GAIN GAIN TILT POWER IN 20dB OUTPUT TEST CA30 550 550MHz Push Pull Distribution Amplifier TRU SPEC AC 117V 20dB INPUT TEST MAX MAX OUT IN Ordering Information CA 30 550 7 44 dBmV 66 dBmV 12 41 dBmV 63 dBmV 36 32 dBmV 54 ...

Page 6: ... port 5 20 dB Input Test Monitor Input test point is provided to monitor input level to the amplifier 6 20 dB Output Test Monitor Output test point is provided for amplifier set up and monitoring 7 Power cable The three prong type power plug connects to a 120 VAC 60 Hz electrical outlet 54 550MHz 30dB GAIN GAIN TILT POWER IN 20dB OUTPUT TEST CA30 550 550MHz Push Pull Distribution Amplifier TRU SPE...

Page 7: ...on 7 Connect a RF spectrum analyzer or signal level meter to the output test point 8 Adjust the amplifier output level to match the distribution amplitude and tilt requirements Note The setup procedure above and loading restrictions below assume that the RF source channels are all received at the same amplitude level OPERATING GUIDELINES Below is a chart showing the proper operation level for the ...

Page 8: ...ation RMA number for the failed equipment and ask for a loaner unit We will issue an invoice for the List Price of the loaner unit plus shipping costs When you receive the loaner unit pack the failed unit in the loaner unit s box and ship it freight prepaid to Pico Macom for repair When you receive the repaired unit a new RMA number will be provided in the box Carefully pack the loaner unit and af...

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