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“GigaBUD 1000” Installation Guide 

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 

 

The “GigaBUD 1000”, along with all of the components, are designed for indoor use ONLY.  Direct exposure 
to moisture must be avoided.  Connect the modular power cable to the rear of the “GigaBUD 1000” BEFORE 
plugging the other end into the wall. 

 

Must be grounded to earth ground.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of a ground-type or polarized plug.  If 
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 

 

Do not use extension cords to lengthen the power cord provided.  Power cord must be accessible for the   
removal of power from the unit. 

 

SHOCK HAZARD 

The video hub and remotely powered balun System meet UL/CSA Listed 

compliance criteria as well as being FCC Part 15, Subpart B Compliant. 

WARNING:

 Failure to follow this guide can lead to malfunction of the system and invalidation of the warranty

 

 

OPERATING AND ENVIRONMENTAL WARNINGS 

LASER RADIATION 

A laser transmitter emits invisible radiation that can cause permanent eye damage.  This product is used with 
a combination of fiber optic components a cables.   

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM. 

 Operate all 

components with proper fiber cabling.  Disconnect power when making any cabling changes to avoid         
accidental exposure. 

Do not mount this unit with front panel facing upwards. 

 

Each “GigaBUD 1000” is 2U and must be mounted in a 19” rack. 

 

Airflow around the rack must be sufficient to maintain proper cooling of the “GigaBUD 1000” 

 

Summary of Contents for Gen 4 "GigaBUD 1000"

Page 1: ...Gen 4 GigaBUD 1000 Video Distribution System Installation Guide October 2014 Version 5 2...

Page 2: ...power from the unit SHOCK HAZARD The video hub and remotely powered balun System meet UL CSA Listed compliance criteria as well as being FCC Part 15 Subpart B Compliant WARNING Failure to follow this...

Page 3: ...BUD Video Hub 1000 GigaBUD 1000 In the Horizontal the AGC is maintained by the Z Band Intelligent GigaBOB at each Receiver The AGC in a coax based Backbone is designed to maintain Video Signal Integri...

Page 4: ...picts a Basic Layout of a System with a Singlemode Fiber Backbone Depicts a Basic Layout os a System with a Co Figure 1 Figure 2 Depicts a Basic Layout of a System with a Coaxial Backbone Notice that...

Page 5: ...1000 and Separated at the GigaBOB A port from the Ethernet Switch is plugged into the top row Aux of the GigaBUD and is com bine with the RF Video that is on the bottom row At the GigaBOB the RF Vide...

Page 6: ...F connector input The Status Light will be Green when the proper input levels are received The input level can be 20dBmV or 5 but it is best to get them as close to 20dBmV as possible so that variati...

Page 7: ...eo Hub 1000 4 2 6 10 12 RF VIDEO BROWSER PORT GigaBUD IP Video Hub 1000 4 8 12 16 20 24 MASTER SLAVE POWER STATUS CATV Inbound Outbound Cascade In Cascade Out FIBER INPUT 90 264 VAC 47 63Hz 150W 2A Fu...

Page 8: ...Auxiliary IP Out Horizontal Cable In From Wall Outlet Horizontal Cable In Auxiliary IP Out Wall Mount Balun with Diplexer Free Hanging Balun Avail With or Without Diplexer Figure 8 Light s On denotes...

Page 9: ...of measuring analog and digital signals levels plus C N for analog and MER for digital channels across the CATV spectrum One GigaBOB for each TV or video enabled PC in the System Two Way Splitter Fibe...

Page 10: ...o the Z Band Light Transmitter or to the Master GigaBUD 1000 s If Singlemode Fiber Patch Panels are Terminated with Connectors other than SC APC special Patch cords must be acquired to address the Inc...

Page 11: ...nnected to the coax Cascade In port of up to 8 Level 2 satellite GigaBUD 1000s Each Level 2 device can then connect to up to 8 Level 3 devices and each Level 3 device can connect to up to 8 Level 4 de...

Page 12: ...d 4 Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 10 depicts the Cascade connections that are typical in a closet containing a Fiber Master Notice that all of the Satellite devices...

Page 13: ...com 866 902 2606 13 GigaBUD 1000 Installation Guide Fiber Backbone to Every Closet Figure 12 Figure 12 depicts the fiber connections from a Z Band Light Transmitter to a Fiber Master in each closet of...

Page 14: ...BUD 1000 Installation Guide Coax Backbone to Every Closet Figure 13 IDF 1 MDF IDF 3 IDF 2 IDF 5 IDF 4 Figure 13 depicts the coax connections from a non fiber GigaBUD 1000 Master to Level 2 Satellite d...

Page 15: ...nstallation Guide Fiber Backbone to Every Closet Coax Backbone Cascade within the Closets Figure 14 Figure 14 depicts a typical Campus installation using a Fiber Backbone to each closet in multiple bu...

Page 16: ...tone is a unique signal sent out so that the Satellite units connected can set their levels properly for signal balance A yellow Fourth light indicates that the pilot tone is on and is active Master C...

Page 17: ...native state GigaBUD 1000 FUNCTIONS Master Satellite While in Master and the button is held for 5 seconds the unit will stop broadcasting the tone and the light will change from yellow to green Holdin...

Page 18: ...g the splitter in the System will allow for reading the input signal level and quality MER or C N without disconnecting the System Master GigaBUD CATV Inbound Outbound Cascade In Cascade Out FIBER INP...

Page 19: ...ctional applications CATV Inbound Outbound Cascade In Cascade Out FIBER INPUT CATV Inbound Outbound Cascade In Cascade Out FIBER INPUT COAX Slave Level 3 Slave Level 4 COAX COAX COAX To Master or Leve...

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