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L860

4

Rev. 12/05

Ph: 800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

Product Inspection

Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. Should any damage be discovered, immediately file a claim with the carrier.

Important Safety Instructions

To ensure proper installation and operation, take a moment to read this guide before proceeding with the installation. If you have any questions
or comments about the 

L860

Launch Amplifier, please contact your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at the phone

number on the bottom of the page.

1. Read Instructions:

All safety and operating instructions should

be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions:

The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings:

All warnings on the appliance should be

adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions: 

All operating and user instructions should

be followed.

5. Cleaning: 

Unplug this appliance from wall outlet. Use a damp cloth

for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleansers.

6. Do Not Use Attachments

not recommended by the manufacturer;

they may cause hazards.

7. Accessories:

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to persons 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 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 technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.

d.

If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

e.

When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance —
this indicates a need for service.

9. Replacement Parts:

When replacement parts are required, be

sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original parts. 

10. Safety Check:

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating conditions.

WARNING:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  DO
NOT OPEN THE CABINET.  REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.  TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE
THE (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Safeguards

NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S
ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-22 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES
FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE
CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF
THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.

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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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