CA50/550
6
Rev. 01/04
Ph:800-421-6511
www.picomacom.com
Operations and Controls
1. Gain Adjust:
Adjust potentiometer for overall
amplifier gain level.
2. Tilt Adjust:
Adjust potentiometer provides for
slope adjustment over entire bandwidth.
3. IN:
The input RF signal is connected to this port.
4. OUT:
The amplified RF signal is available at
this port.
5. -20 dB Input Test Monitor:
Input test point is pro-
vided to monitor input level to the amplifier.
6. -20 dB Output Test Monitor:
Output test point is
provided for amplifier set up and monitoring.
7. Power cable:
The three-prong type power plug
connects to a 120 VAC, 60 Hz electrical outlet.
54-550MHz
50dB GAIN
GAIN
TILT
POWER IN
-20dB
OUTPUT TEST
CA50/550
550MHz High-Gain Distribution Amplifier
TRU SPEC
AC 117V
-20dB
INPUT TEST
MAX
MAX
O U T
I N
Front Panel Controls and Specifications
Operating Guidelines
Below is a chart showing the proper operation level for the CA50/550. Please note the listed performance criteria
is for SPECIFIC numbers of channels, and must be de-rated accordingly when inserting additional channels. Also
note the amplifier’s gain does not change.
However, as the number of channels increases
from 7 channels, the input level (hence, the
output level) must be reduced. Exceeding the
input levels listed below will cause intermodu-
lation and picture distortions.
7
11
61
12
3
53
36
-4
46
Total # of
Channels
Max. Input
Level (dBmV)
Max. Output Level
(dBmV)
Input Levels
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