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DISTRIBUTION ZHC 

 

User Manual and Installation Guide

 

 

Package Contents/Inspection

 

 

This package contains: 

  DISTRIBUTION ZHC RF DISTRIBUTION HUB 

  One power cable 

  ONE 125W DC POWER CUBE 

  One installation / configuration manual 

 

Inspect  the  package  before  starting  installation  to  ensure  there  is  no  damage  and  that  all  supplied 
contents are present.   

Product Description

 

The Distribution ZHC Hub provides distribution of a modulated broadband RF spectrum, from 54-860 
MHz, thru CAT cable (5e or better) per EIA/TIA 568 standards to up to 24 end devices (Active baluns, 
Z-Band P/N ZBT00100085: Recommended for full feature set, P/N ZBT0010021: Reduced feature set) 
which go to a TV Tuner.    The hub accepts either a 75

Ω RF input, or an optional Fiber input.    The 

system also provides an RF “cascade” path through F connectors on the rear of the assembly, allowing 
a single hub to be cascaded to up to an additional 584 hubs. 

 

The unit has automatic gain controls, that allow for plug and play set up, once the initial input to the first 
(Master) unit (or the Fiber TX) has been properly adjusted. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Z-Distribution

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REAR OF HUB ENCLOSURE 

FRONT OF HUB ENCLOSURE 

Summary of Contents for ZBT0100050

Page 1: ...anual RF DISTRIBUTION HUB FOR BUT NOT LIMITED TO P N S ZBT0100052 24 PORT HUB ZBT0100055 24 PORT HUB W FIBER RX ZBT0100051 16 PORT HUB ZBT0100054 16 PORT HUB W FIBER RX ZBT0100050 8 PORT HUB ZBT010005...

Page 2: ...ackage Contents 4 Product Description 4 Specifications 5 Proper cable Layout design Fiber Loss Budget 7 Required Equipment for Installation 7 Hardware Installation and Master Unit Set Up Coax Backbone...

Page 3: ...ice This device is supplied with the appropriately rated power supply The use of any other power supply could cause damage and invalidate the manufacturer s warranty DO NOT connect the power cord to t...

Page 4: ...4 end devices Active baluns Z Band P N ZBT00100085 Recommended for full feature set P N ZBT0010021 Reduced feature set which go to a TV Tuner The hub accepts either a 75 RF input or an optional Fiber...

Page 5: ...7 8 on front panel CATEGORY cables IP Outbound IP Output 10 100 max on pins 1 2 3 6 with SWITCH option RS 232 Compatible in future RF System Requirements Frequencies Frequency of operation 57 861 MHz...

Page 6: ...MASTER MODE transmitting TONE GREEN LED Flashing GREEN power supply error GREEN LED Blinking indicates distance LOCK timer is running GREEN LED Solid GREEN power supply normal ALL LEDs ON UNIT IS IN N...

Page 7: ...especially important for the coax cascade as it can be done with different designs some which might not be optimum IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE THE FREE Z BAND DESIGN SERVICE Z BAND WILL PROVIDE A D...

Page 8: ...0085 or ZBT0010021 with patch cords at each video drop using the TO WALL RJ on the balun Using good quality RG6 Cable with F connectors attach to Balun and to TV Tuner 4 At RF headend adjust signal so...

Page 9: ...another purposes such as a coax master or a slave unit please contact Z Band for assistance in reconfiguring the unit All connections in the fiber links must be either fusion spliced or Angle Polished...

Page 10: ...ter problems If your feed is bad please contact your Cable Service Provider to correct These measurements should be taken at the end of the cable that is to attach to the Master ZHC 4 Connect the fibe...

Page 11: ...een units can be up to 400 when using RG6 cable and 600 when using RG11 cable 5 Always try and design to keep the lowest level Cascade Example Closet has the MASTER and 3 SLAVE units The proper way to...

Page 12: ...20 mins This is indicated by a flashing Green LED on the rear of the enclosure 6 When the unit has detected a steady tone for 20 minutes the unit will lock as indicated by a solid RED LED on the rear...

Page 13: ...ttings 7 Repeat this procedure for the next higher slave level if necessary 8 If the next highest Slave level in in a different closet make sure to bring up the closet with the lower Slave level fist...

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