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DISTRIBUTION ZHC 

 

User Manual and Installation Guide

 

 

Unpacking and Inspection

 

Each  unit  is  shipped factory  tested.  Ensure  all  items  are  removed from  the  packing  container  prior  to 
discarding any packing material. 

Thoroughly inspect the unit for shipping damage  with particular attention to connectors. If there is any 
sign of damage to the unit or damaged or loose connectors contact your distributor immediately. Do not 
put the equipment into service if there is any indication of defect or damage. 

 

Proper Cable Layout Design/Fiber Loss Budget

 

   

Before installing make sure that you have the proper cable layout for the project including: 

1. 

The CAT cable per 568 standards for video drops

 

2. 

The layout is 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  DRAWING 
WITH THE RECOMMENDED BACKBONE CABLE DESIGN

 

3. 

Make sure that you fiber loss budget allow

s for the proper level at each fiber drop

.   

Z-Band 

will assist the customer with calculating and proper equipment for the design.   

 

Required Equipment for Installation

 

   

Installing a Distribution ZHC requires the following: 

 

1.  Standard Rack Mounting tools 
2.  Field  RF  Meter  capable  of  measuring  levels  and  signal  quality.   

(Z-Band  can  assist 

with  evaluating  or  procuring  the  proper  equipment).   

A proper installation cannot 

be  done  without  out  the  appropriate  meter!    Z-Band  can  be  of  minimal  help  in 
diagnosing issues without a meter on site. 

3.  If a fiber backbone is used, a Fiber Level Meter is again strongly recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

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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