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Installation and 

Operation Manual

L860

Bi-Directional Launch Amplifier

Operation

Manual

Rev. 12/05

Ph: 800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

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Summary of Contents for L860

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Manual L860 Bi Directional Launch Amplifier Operation Manual Rev 12 05 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com L860 Manual qxd 12 2 05 2 20 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...ning in broadband CATV systems The MACOM line is backed by an industry leading 5 year limited warranty Broadband 54 1000 MHz forward bandwidth 5 36 MHz active reverse path 30 dB typical forward path gain for optimum performance to overcome combining losses and provide ample level for distribution 20 dB active reverse path gain for extra level to distribute reverse path signals to CMTS and other up...

Page 3: ...ss 54 1000 MHz 15 dB min Test Point 20 dB 3 dB GENERAL Power Input 90 260 VAC 12 W Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C Dimensions 19 L x 12 D x 1 75 H Weight 7 8 lbs Connectors F type Specifications Ordering Information L860 Bi Directional Launch Amplifier CHANNEL LOADING CHART Channels Max Input Level Max Output Level 12 21 52 24 18 49 36 17 48 48 15 46 72 14 44 96 12 42 158 11 41 RELATED PRODUCTS...

Page 4: ...rsons and serious damage to the appliance 8 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the system and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product b If the product has been exposed to rain or water c If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instruction Adjust ...

Page 5: ...t point is provided for monitoring input signal 5 Output Test A 20 dB test point is provided for monitoring output signal 6 RF Out The amplified signal is directly available at this port 7 Output Attenuator Additional attenuator or tilt may be inserted here 8 Input Connect the input signal to this port 9 Power Connection Connect a three prong power cord to this receptacle L860 Connections and Cont...

Page 6: ...proper operation level for the L860 The setup procedure above and loading restrictions assume that the RF source channels are all received at the same amplitude level Please note the listed performance criteria is for SPECIFIC numbers of channels and must be de rated accordingly when inserting additional channels Also note the amplifier s gain does not change However as the number of channels incr...

Page 7: ...L860 7 Rev 12 05 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com Installation Signal Combining Methods L860 Manual qxd 12 2 05 2 21 PM Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...ill be used to track your product Be prepared to provide 1 The model number and channel number of the product 2 The date of purchase 3 A specific identification of the problem Deliver the products to Pico Macom Inc or ship the products in the original packing material to the address below Include satisfactory evidence of the date of purchase Products will not be accepted by Pico Macom Inc without ...

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