INSTALLATION
2. Installation
2.1. Product Inspection
Carefully unpack the switch module from the shipping box. If the box or switch module is damaged, please notify the freight
company to make a damage claim. If you suspect that there is a problem with the switch module that may affect it’s safe
operation, do not install such a suspect Switch into the Active MAXNET II Chassis.
2.2. Module Installation into the Active MAXNET
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II Chassis
Slide the dual-width MPRFA/B switch module into an open slot in the Active MAXNET II Chassis, one that spans two single-
width module locations beginning with an odd number (indicated by a white marker on the chassis), until the module drops
into its lock position.
The module must be inserted into an odd number slot in order for the switch module to properly
mate to the active chassis back plane.
If the module is installed properly, the switch will make contact with the 24 VDC
power bus in the chassis and if there is a MAXNET II Power Supply Module installed in the chassis, and it is plugged into
the respective power source, the module’s PWR (Power) LED indicator will light green. To remove a switch module from the
chassis, gently lift the front handle and pull back on the module until it is clear of the chassis guide slot.
Initially, when inserted in the Active MAXNET II chassis, the switch will start alarming (the front panel A LED indicator will start
flashing red), as there are no RF input signals. The switch will stop alarming (the front panel A LED indicator will stop flashing
red) once RF signals are applied to both A IN and B IN rear panel RF jacks.
2.3. RF Connections
The RF jacks on the MPRFA/B RF Detector A/B switch’ front/rear panel are MCX [female]. As an option, the RF jacks on
the rear panel can be F type [female]. There will be six RF connectors at the rear plus one front panel -20 dB test point per
MPRFA/B switch. The front panel test point is –20 dB relative to the RF output. The three connectors on the right side of the
rear panel are the A/B switch connectors (starting from top: A IN, B IN, RF OUT) and the three connectors on the left side of
the rear panel are connectors for the integrated 2-way splitter (starting from top: P2, P1, COM).
MAXNET
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II – MPRFA/B RF Detector A/B Switch Manual – Installation & Operation Manual
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CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
Figure #2: Front & Rear Panel Pictures
Shown with MCX (left) and F (right) rear panel connectors
MPRFA/B
MPRFA/BF
