305-0076 Ver.1 Copyright © 2001-2003 Electroline Equipment Inc., 8265 St-Michel Blvd.
,
Montréal, Québec H1Z 3E4
Tel. 800-461-3344 or (514) 374-6335 Fax (514) 374-2257 [email protected]
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DROP
Amp
TM
Installation Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Do
not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Only use
attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Unplug this
apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
The above instructions and warning apply only to the wall adapter.
Materials supplied
•
Electroline
DROP
Amp EDA-FT, EDA or ERA series
•
Wall adapter, 120 VAC, 15 VDC (or 120 VAC, 18 VDC for
two-way or return path models)
•
Electroline Power Inserter model EDA-IC-F (optional)
Materials not supplied
•
1” screws (#6) of an appropriate type for the mounting surface
•
nylon screw anchors (
3
/
16
” x 1”)
•
coaxial cables with male F-type connectors
•
grounding wire (#6–#14 gauge)
Installation
1. With two 1” #6 screws, mount the
DROP
Amp on a wood, drywall,
brick or cement surface. Use nylon screw anchors on all mounting
surfaces other than wood.
2. To ground the
DROP
Amp, insert #6–#14 gauge grounding wire in the
hole at the top left edge of the
DROP
Amp. Tighten the seizure screw
with a #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
3. Connect the CATV drop cable to the
DROP
Amp’s
RF IN
connector.
4. Follow the Local Powering (A) or Remote Powering (B) instructions.
A. For Local Powering
A1. Connect the subscriber’s TV set(s) or cable converter(s) to the
output(s) on the
DROP
Amp. Note that the ERA 4100 is
normally used to connect a cable modem or interactive set-top
box. Install 75-ohm terminators on any unused outputs.
A2. Use coaxial cable with a male F-type connector at each end to
connect the wall adapter to the
DROP
Amp’s
PWR
connector.
The wall adapter’s F connector should be hand-tightened only.
The maximum recommended length for the cable is 100 feet
(30 meters), or 57 feet (17 meters) for the ERA 4100 model.
Figure A: Example of Local Powering
TM
EDA 2400
PWR 15 VDC 270 mA
5 - 42 54 - 1000 MHz 6 kV
Wall outlet power
adapter
*Unplug in order
to reset.
Insert ground wire
To TVs or cable
converters
CATV signal
input
Mounting
hole
Mounting
hole
Hand-tighten
only
OUT2
+7dB
OUT3
+7dB
OUT4
+7dB
OUT1+PWR
+7dB
Insert ground wire
To TVs or cable
converters
CATV signal input
Mounting
hole
RF OUTPUTS
TM
PWR 15 VDC
EDA-FT08000
5 - 42 5 4 -1000 MHz 6 kV
PWR
RF IN
PWR
REV LOSS 10 dB
FWD GAIN 3 dB
PWR
LED
REMOTE
(TOP)
Wall outlet power
adapter
*
Unplug in order
to reset.
Hand-tighten
only
Mounting
hole
Troubleshooting:
If the
DROP
Amp is not working (power LED is off or dim, or output
signal is not amplified), check for a short circuit on the coaxial cable
between the
DROP
Amp and the wall adapter.
Repair the short circuit
,
and then reset the wall adapter as follows:
•
Unplug the wall adapter from the power source, and wait 20 seconds.
This resets the overload protection device (PTC), where applicable.
•
Plug the wall adapter back into the power source. The
DROP
Amp’s
green power LED should now be lit brightly. If the LED is dim,
repeat the reset procedure. If problems persist, contact
Electroline’s technical support department.
B. For Remote Powering
B1. With one 1” #6 screw, mount the Power Inserter on a wood,
drywall, brick or cement surface. Use a nylon screw anchor on
all mounting surfaces other than wood.
B2. Run a coaxial cable from the
RF TV
connector on the Power
Inserter to the subscriber’s TV set or cable converter. Note that
the ERA 4100 model is normally connected to a cable modem or
interactive set-top box.
B3. Connect one end of the subscriber’s additional TV sets or cable
converters to the remaining outputs on the
DROP
Amp. Install
75-ohm terminators on any unused outputs. On all models, do not
connect anything to the
PWR
port.
B4. Use coaxial cable with male F-type connectors at each end to
connect the Power Inserter’s
RF
-
PWR TO AMP
connector to the
DROP
Amp’s remote power output (
REMOTE PWR
or
OUT
1
).
B5. Use coaxial cable with male F-type connectors at each end to
connect the wall adapter to the Power Inserter’s
PWR IN
connector. The wall adapter’s F connector should be hand-
tightened only. The maximum recommended length for the
coaxial cables from the wall outlet to the
DROP
Amp is 100 feet
(30 meters), or 21 feet (6 meters) for the ERA 4100 model.
5. Plug the wall adapter into an indoor power outlet. If properly
connected, the
DROP
Amp’s green power LED will be lit.
Figure B: Example of Remote Powering
RF TV
5-1000
MHz
RF-PWR
TO
AMP
PWR
IN
TM
OUT1+PWR
+7dB
OUT2
+7dB
OUT3
+7dB
OUT4
+7dB
Power Inserter
CATV signal
input
Mounting
hole
Mounting
hole
Wall outlet
power adapter
*
Unplug in order
to reset.
To TV or cable
converter
Insert ground wire
DO NOT
CONNECT
Hand-tighten only
To TVs or cable converters
EDA 2400
PWR 15 VDC 270 mA
5 - 42 54 - 1000 MHz 6 kV
Insert ground wire
CATV signal input
Mounting
hole
RF OUTPUTS
TM
PWR 15 VDC
EDA-FT08000
5 - 42 5 4 -1000 MHz 6 kV
PWR
RF IN
PWR
REV LOSS 10 dB
FWD GAIN 3 dB
PWR
LED
REMOTE
(TOP)
Wall outlet power
adapter
*
Unplug in order
to reset.
Hand-
tighten
only
Power Inserter
To TV or cable
converter
RF TV
5-1000
MHz
RF-PWR
TO
AMP
PWR
IN
DO NOT
CONNECT
Mounting
hole
To TVs or cable
converters
For warranty, repair or return information, visit our Web site at
www.electroline.com
EDA-FT Series
EDA and ERA Series
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