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Installation and 

Operation Manual

PIDA-550

Braodband Bi-directional Push-Pull Distribution Amplifiers

Operation 

Manual

Rev. 06/03

Ph: 800-421-6511

www.picomacom.com

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Summary of Contents for PIDA-550

Page 1: ...stallation and Operation Manual PIDA 550 Braodband Bi directional Push Pull Distribution Amplifiers Operation Manual Rev 06 03 Ph 800 421 6511 www picomacom com PIDA 550 Manual qxd 6 29 04 11 02 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...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 This vide...

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: ...i directional Push Pull Distribution Amplifiers Available in three forward bandwidth versions 50 550MHz CATV 2 78 95 99 50 750MHz CATV 2 117 and 50 1000MHz CATV 2 158 All versions feature reverse path channel bandwidth 5 36MHz Channels T7 T11 Adjustable 30dB forward path gain and slope controls for optimal carrier to noise ratio superior picture quality and easy system balancing Reverse path gain ...

Page 5: ...lation 70 dB 65 dB Impedance All Ports 75 ohms 75 ohms Return Loss Input Output 16 dB 16 dB Power Requirements 26 VAC 1000 mA Operating Temperature 20 to 60 C Hybrid Type Push Pull Dimensions 11 L x 31 4 D x 7 H Weight 6 2 lbs Measured at full gain with 0 dB slope At specified channel loading at rated output capacity Specifications Ordering Information PIDA 550 550 MHz Amplifier PIDA 1000 1000 MHz...

Page 6: ... FWD Input Rev Output The input 49 550MHz RF signal is connected to this port The amplified 5 36MHz RF signal is available at this port 5 30 dB Output Test Monitor Output test point is provided for amplifier set up and monitoring 6 REV Gain Adjustment potentiometer provides for overall amplifier gain level adjust ment over 5 36MHz bandwidth 7 30 dB Input Test Monitor Input test point is provided t...

Page 7: ...lt requirements 9 If 5 36MHz return RF signals are present measure the input level at the output 30dB TEST point location Using plug in attenuators PIDA AT to ensure that the return input level is between 1to 25dBmV Adjust the RETURN PATH GAIN control to match distribution system design requirements Note The channel loading chart on a previous page shows the proper operation level for the PIDA 550...

Page 8: ...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 Carefully pack the loaner uni...

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