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Installation and 

Operation Manual

CHC16U/550

550MHz Active Headend Combiner

Operation 

Manual

Rev. 06/03

Ph: 800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

Summary of Contents for CHC16U/550

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual CHC16U 550 550MHz Active Headend Combiner Operation Manual Rev 06 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com ...

Page 2: ...ample near a bathtub 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 Thi...

Page 3: ...t has been exposed to rain 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 ha...

Page 4: ...izes undesired channel interaction reducing picture distortion 30 dB test port provides convenient access for headend testing and sys tem monitoring Auxiliary AC outlet for convenience The Pico Macom CHC16U Series are professional re broadcast grade quality high isolation 16 channel active headend combiners available in 82 Channel 54 550 MHz and 135 Channel 54 860 MHz frequency bandwidths These un...

Page 5: ...ront View Rear View Specifications Ordering Information CHC16U 550 550 MHz Channels CHC16U550 83 Channel 2 78 95 99 Frequency Range CHC16U550 54 550 MHz Gain 6 12 dB adjustable Port to Port Isolation 30 dB Minimum Maximum Input Level 42 dBmV Input Return Loss 16 dB Output Return Loss 16 dB Impedance 75 Ohms Power Input 115 VAC 60Hz 3 W Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C Dimension 19 L x 3 D x 13 4...

Page 6: ... and monitoring 3 Gain Control Potentiometer provides for a gain adjustment from 6 to 12 dB Front Panel Control OUT AC 120V 60Hz 22W 600VA MAX IN 1 IN The source input RF signal from each channel is connected to these ports 2 OUT The combined and amplified RF signal is available at this port 3 Convenience Outlet Provided 120 Vac 60 Hz at 600W maximum 4 Power cable The three prong type power plug c...

Page 7: ...mbiner whether from a modulator signal processor or a strip amplifier must be at the same amplitude V A 60dBmV OUT REDUCE OUTPUT TO 42dBmV 60dBmV OUT REDUCE OUTPUT TO 42dBmV 60dBmV OUT REDUCE OUTPUT TO 42dBmV 60dBmV OUT REDUCE OUTPUT TO 42dBmV 10dBmV 14dBmV 10dBmV h 2 C 3 C 4 RF IN RF IN CHC 16U 550 10dB to 15dB BS RF IN C h h Ch 5 6 7 8 etc 57dBmV PFAM550 PFAM550 REMAINING INPUTS Installation It ...

Page 8: ...g a return merchandise authorization 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 Carefu...

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