SignalOn Forward Path Amplifier & Power Supply
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1. o o o R il H Le Hi 54 e o D WW dr d E e M He e TT o ale Rakh HL Site NH ete i JI FUEL e DIO VW JT e e e 513 coll ut Ey HIN o Ie ois E E o o Josie qve Figure 24 Fully Loaded Chassis with 8 Forward Path Amplifiers and 2 AC Power Supplies Power Strip Removed for Clarity 5 1 2 Module Cabling Considerations 1 Within a given Chassis cable outer modules first i e Modules 1 and 19 3 and 17 5 and 15 then 7 and 13 Keep cables in a horizontal plane as shown in Figure 23 and route them through the side access slots on the side of the chassis Route cables from Modules 3 7 up the inside of the right side panel as viewed from the rear and route the cables from Modules 13 19 up the inside of the left side panel as viewed from the rear 2 Keep all Module to Module wiring in the same horizontal plane 3 To help prevent cable congestion Module to Module cabling to different ports in the same chassis should go OUT the side access slots then back through another access slot at the same level as the second port Cabling from one chassis to another should also be routed through the side access slots 4 Install cable retainer bars on each side of the chassis Sig2. MON OUT 20 dB RF OUT lt A Figure 1 30 dB Forward Path Amplifier SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 2 1 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Chassis The SignalOn chassis provides configuration and connection flexibility in a CATV broadband service system Chassis is designed to accommodate SignalOn passive modules Forward Path Amplifiers and power supplies in various configurations There are two SignalOn powered chassis available NOTE SignalOn Forward Path Amplifiers Power Supplies require that an optional power strip kit be installed in the chassis The SignalOn 8 position horizontal mount chassis that is 3 49 inches 8 86 cm or 2 Rack Units RU high designed for use in 19 inch EIA racks The SignalOn 2RU chassis is shown in Figure 2 Optional extender brackets are available for 23 inch rack installation The SignalOn 20 position vertical mount chassis is 8 75 inches 22 23 cm or 5 Rack Units RU high designed for use in 19 inch EIA racks The SignalOn 5RU chassis is shown in Figure 3 Optional extender brackets are available for 23 inch rack installation When the power option is installed the chassis may be connected directly to 24 VDC office power If AC or 48 VDC is required optional power supply modul
3. 4 10 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION Figure 22 24 VDC Terminal Block Location 2RU Chassis fo 00 09 00 Figure 23 24 VDC Terminal Block Location 5RU Chassis 4 11 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION 4 12 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 5 CABLE MANAGEMENT CABLE MANAGEMENT 5 5 1 5 1 1 Cable Management If passive SignalOn modules are installed with SignalOn Forward Path Amplifiers additional cabling considerations must be observed based on the number of passive modules installed and the cabling needs 5RU 20 Position Chassis Cabling Cabinet Considerations 1 Cable the uppermost Chassis first route the cables through the top cable ring closest to the front of the cabinet Cables from the next lower chassis exit the cabinet through the next top cable ring toward the rear of the cabinet 2 Route the cables from the two lowest Chassis through the cable rings at the middle of the cabinet then through the two rearmost rings at the top of the cabinet
4. OF CHASSIS 30 dB S AMPLIFIER o o 0 o Figure 13 Amplifier Installation 2RU Chassis o of 30 dB AMPLIFIER L N N gy do 00 00 Be o o o o Figure 14 Amplifier Installation 5RU Chassis SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION 4 4 Installing Power Supply Modules in 5RU Chassis Each power supply occupies two slots in the chassis Use the following procedure to install power supply in the vertical chassis 1 Power supplies may be installed in any slot RF cabling practices may dictate which slots power supplies are installed in See Figure 15 a If routing RF cables to both the right and left power supplies should be installed in chassis slots 9 10 and 11 12 b If routing RF cables to the right power supplies should be installed in chassis slots 1 2 and 3 4 c If routing RF cables to the left power supplies should be installed in chassis slots 17 18 and 19 20 2 Make sure the ATX logo or any other front panel lettering is readable Align the power connector at the top of the power supply with the power connector in the chassis Slide the power supply into its designated location in the chassis CHASSIS REAR VIEW D ri o R y E E A o o Yo o o o o o o o o To sl Us 38353835 ELO
5. Figure 8 Recommended Fully Loaded 5RU Chassis Spacing ONE RACK SPACE FAN PACK ONE RACK SPACE 3 2 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 4 Installation 4 1 Chassis Installation A Warning Never install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm This section provides the procedures necessary for installing and cabling the SignalOn Series Chassis in a 19 inch equipment rack Optional extension brackets are available for installation in 23 inch rack applications Use the following procedure to install chassis in a 19 inch network rack or equivalent 1 Obtain a Flat blade or Phillips screwdriver type to match mounting screws 2 Place the chassis in the assigned mounting space and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the equipment rack See Figure 10 or Figure 9 3 Secure mounting brackets to the equipment rack using the 12 24 x 0 5 inch binder head machine screws provided Torque these screws to approximately 27 pound inches 3 1 Newton meters 4 Install power supply strip kit following the installation drawing provided Power strip kit is affixed to the rear of the chassis Nos 12 24 x 0 5 IN SCREWS 4 PLACES y Figure 9 Installing 2RU Chassis in Rack SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products In
6. Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 1 GENERAL GENERAL 1 General The SignalOn system is a modular system that permits high isolation combining splitting and amplification of headend signals in a CATV system The system is designed to accommodate strong cable management EMI shielding and ease of use This facilitates easy reconfiguration and high performance within a dynamic headend environment Each amplifier or power supply occupies two positions in a chassis Up to nine amplifiers and one power supply or eight amplifiers and two load sharing redundant power supplies can be installed in a vertical 20 position SignalOn chassis Ten amplifiers may be installed in the vertical 20 position SignalOn chassis if an external 24 VDC power source is used Each amplifier or power supply occupies two positions in a chassis Up to three amplifiers and one power supply or two amplifiers and two load sharing redundant power supplies can be installed in a horizontal 8 position SignalOn chassis Four amplifiers may be installed in the horizontal 8 position SignalOn chassis if an external 24 VDC power source is used 1 4 Compatibility with SignalOn Product Line The SignalOn amplifiers and power supplies may be installed in the same chassis as the SignalOn Passive modules They are not physically compatible with the existing RF Worx chassis SignalOn Series Forward Path
7. Table 4 Voltage and Fuse Specifications SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 8 1 CHAPTER 8 SPECIFICATIONS Impedance 0 5 dB 870 to 1000 MHz 0 65 dB 870 to 1000 MHz Measured with max flat gain 16 5 dB 870 to 1000 MHz 15 0 dB 870 to 1000 MHz amp IN to MON OUT with max flat gain 0 8 dB 50 to 1000 MHz 0 8 dB 50 to 1000 MHz 7 6 dB 870 to 1000 MHz 6 2 dB 870 to 1000 MHz EMI Near Field gt 115dBc 50 to 1000 MHz gt 115dBc 50 to 1000 MHz NOTE Measured with 110 channel loading and optimum RF input level at full gain and no tilt Table 5 Electrical Specifications Adjustable Gain Amplifier Specifications are typical worst case numbers across the given frequency range unless otherwise noted All specifications subject to change without notice 8 2 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 9 SERVICE amp SUPPORT SERVICE amp SUPPORT 9 Service amp Support 9 1 Contact ATX Networks Please contact ATX Technical Support for assistance with any ATX products Please contact ATX Customer Service to obtain a valid RMA number for any ATX products that require service and are in or out of warranty before returning a failed module to the factory TECHNICAL SUPPORT Tel 905 428 6068 Toll Free 800 565 7488 USA
8. SignalOn Series eo Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual i y e e Ke 3 f D JS QR e Gu Van Cel teehee KR r 3 ES IC m fatal a NA d PZ G e ie e LE i y PA m DI gt gt eS c c m e m PS Er z Co dn 4 KA i E A d t LI spo T ex ch Te Sa JE pa i HSH ARS E d e f Is SS le amp lalo UR ac Gi e C el aa A ej Hl Oil Reg E la aas LES pq ME L a a J Although every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this document it may be necessary without notice to make amendments or correct omissions Specifications subject to change without notice SignalOn Series is a registered trademark of ATX in the United States and or other countries Products or features contained herein may be covered by one or more U S or foreign patents Other non ATX product and company names in this manual are the property of their respective companies Page About This Matias eege iii AN O enraiar atse ANENA NAE AAE ELA EANES A iii General Safety Precautions sssrinin iaia ia iii IR e Le EE iii FCC Compliance Statement i A A iii iii Elle E Te EE iv List of Acronyms and Abbreviations iii iaia iv 1 GENERAL 1 1 1 1 Compatibility with SignalOn Product Line eene 1 1 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION M
9. Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 1 1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1 2 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2 2 1 2 1 1 Product Description This section provides physical functional and technical descriptions of the SignalOn Forward Path Amplifier chassis 100 120 240 VAC power supply and 48 VDC power supply Physical Description Forward Path Amplifier Each Forward Path Amplifier provides adjustable amplification with low distortion and low noise for the forward path 50 MHz to 1000 MHz The SignalOn Forward Path Amplifier is available in the following variations 200r 30 dB adjustable gain F Connectors e 20 or 30 dB adjustable gain BNC Connectors Each SignalOn Forward Path Adjustable Gain Amplifier has two connectors for monitor ports on the front panel Recessed push buttons for gain and tilt control are also located on the front panel Two RF connectors are located on the rear panel RF IN and RF OUT All coax connectors are either F or BNC type depending on model ordered Each amplifier acquires its main and redundant 24 VDC power from the integral power connector located at the top rear of the amplifier module A front and rear view of the Forward Path Amplifier is shown in Figure 1 30 dB AMP lo 50 1000 MHz POWER tat CONNECTOR
10. POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY LOCATIONS WHEN LOCATIONS WHEN LOCATIONS WHEN ROUTING RF ROUTING RF ROUTING RF CABLES TO THE LEFT CABLES TO THE CABLES TO THE RIGHT RIGHT AND LEFT Figure 15 Power Supply Location 5RU Chassis 3 Secure power supply using the two captive retaining screws See Figure 16 48 VDC POWER SUPPLY Figure 16 Power Supply Module Installation 5RU Chassis SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 4 5 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION 4 Repeat the procedure for the other power supply module if any 5 Repeat this procedure for each chassis 4 5 Installing Power Supply Modules in 2RU Chassis Each power supply occupies two slots in the chassis Use the following procedure to install power supply in the horizontal chassis 1 Power supplies may be installed in any slot RF cabling practices may dictate which slots power supplies are installed in NOTE When installing power supplies in the lower two slots of the 2RU chassis move the cable management bracket to the top of the chassis 2 Make sure the ATX logo or any other front panel lettering is readable Align the power connector at the top of the power supply with the power connector in the chassis Slide the power supply into its designated location in the chassis See Figure 17 3 Secure power supply using the two captive retaining sc
11. PWR SUPPLY o ream DC DC amp Sy X Qv Pd SL amp Ze FAN d ES o DC xo E OUTPUT SCH eS ES SS So 9 EN INPUT O N 9 O T DC INPUT i 24V TST PT i 48 VDC a TST O E O FRONT REAR VIEW VIEW Figure 5 48 VDC Power Supply 2 2 Functional Description 2 2 1 Forward Path Amplifier The SignalOn Forward Path Amplifier is an electronically adjustable amplifier and is intended for CATV and other providers requiring low distortion noise signal amplification in the forward path 50 to 1000 MHz Figure 6 shows a circuit block diagram for the Forward Path Amplifiers Recessed push buttons located on the front panel are used to increment or decrement the signal without signal interruptions PUSH PULL AMPLIFIER POWER DOUBLER 15 dB 20 dB AMP AMPLIFIER 22 dB 30 dB AMP 21 5 dB APPROX APPROX RF RF IN OUT CONTROL VOLTAGES TEST POINT TEST POINT 1 SERIAL na DAC MICROPROCESSOR Figure 6 Adjustable Gain Amplifier Schematic GAIN INCREMENT GAIN DECREMENT TILT INCREMENT TILT DECREMENT 2 4 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2 2 2 Power Supplies The SignalOn power supplies use either 100 120 240 VAC or 48 VDC input power AC DC or DC DC power supplies include circuitry for the detection of a power supply failure Alarm contac
12. Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION 4 9 4 9 1 4 9 2 4 9 2 1 ap erounaforTiLIeves FANALM Normally open Closes when fan fails FANCOM Common contact for Fan DCALM Normally closed Opens when module has power applied closes to indicate loss of power DCCOM Common contact for DCALM Table 1 Alarm Terminal Defaults Power Connections AC Power Connections Power cord supplied is a U S NEMA 5 15P for international use Terminate power cord according to the country of origin Plug one end into the power supply and the other end into the AC outlet If using two AC DC power supplies repeat this procedure for the other power supply DC Power Connections Caution When connecting the equipment to the power sources check the equipment nameplate rating to avoid overloading circuits which may cause damage to over current protection devices and supply wiring Connect 48 VDC Power Warning Before making any power connections to the chassis verify that the power is off fuse removed at the fuse and alarm panel and that the plug in module is removed from the chassis Do not install plug in module until after the chassis power wiring is completed An accessible disconnect device and protective device must be provided in the fixed wiring for a DC power supply It must also be suitable for the rated voltage and specified
13. a small shop vacuum cleaner to remove dirt amp dust from the external side of the filter 7 Once the fan assembly has been thoroughly cleaned re insert the fan assembly into the power supply module using Step 5 through Step 11 in the fan replacement procedure in this section NOTE Depending on the environmental conditions and the location of where this equipment operates power supply may overheat and cause a thermal shut down if proper air flow is not supplied to the module Do not allow power supplies to operate without a fan assembly for any extended period of time For any other repairs contact ATX Networks at the telephone number listed in Section 9 Service amp Support of this manual SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 7 3 CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE 7 4 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 8 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 8 Specifications Specifications are noted in Table 3 Table 4 and Table 5 PARAMETER speciricatons REMARKS Physical WxDxH Empty Weight SSC EELER Weight 100 120 240 VAC 3 9 pounds 1 89 O Weight 48 O 24pouds I1 9 OT Environmental Table 3 Physical and Environmental Specifications PARAMETER SPECIFICATIONS REMARKS AC DC Power Supply 48 VDC DC Power Supply 48 VDC 24 VDC Power Source
14. amp Canada only gt Press 3 for Technical Support gt Then press 1 for Digital Video Products DVIS DigiVu UCrypt etc gt OR press 2 for All Other Products Email digitalvideosupport atxnetworks com for Digital Video Products Email jleskovar atxnetworks com for All Other Products CUSTOMER SERVICE ATX Networks 1 501 Clements Road West Ajax ON L1S 7H4 Canada Tel 905 428 6068 Toll Free 800 565 7488 USA amp Canada only gt Press 1 for Customer Service Fax 905 427 1964 Toll Free Fax 866 427 1964 USA amp Canada only Web www atxnetworks com Email support atxnetworks com 9 2 Warranty Information All of ATX Networks products have a 1 year warranty that covers manufacturer s defects or failures 9 3 Safety IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PROTECTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING WATER AND MOISTURE Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings POWER SOURCES The device should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the device GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the device is not defeated POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point w
15. connected to a good earth ground through the local grounding system 3 Connect the other end of the ground wire to the office ground conductor Ensure this connection is made using methods and hardware that meets all applicable local and national electrical codes 4 3 Installing Forward Path Amplifier Each forward path amplifier module occupies two slots in the chassis Use the following procedure to install modules in the SignalOn Series chassis 1 Make sure the ATX logo or any other front panel lettering is readable Align the power connector at the top of the module with the power connector in the chassis Slide the plug in module into its designated location in the chassis 2 Secure the module using its two captive retaining screws See Figure 13 or Figure 14 3 After each module is loaded into the chassis refer to your work order and connect the designated RF cables to the appropriate BNC or F connectors on the modules in the chassis 4 Carefully route cables through the cable management slots located on each side of the rear of the chassis Use the cable management guidelines found in this manual to route cable from the chassis to the rack cabinet 5 Perform any cabling or operational tests required at your facility SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 4 3 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION POWER CONNECTOR FACING CENTER S
16. it through the power supply module The heated air is then exhausted through vent holes on the power supply module This method of cooling is preferred so that airborne contaminants are caught on the outside of the fan filter This reduces dust buildup on the fan blades as well as internally in the power supply Over time dust and airborne contaminants can cause the air filter to become blocked The time it takes for the filter to get sufficiently blocked is dependent on the environment that the unit operates in Due to the same environmental conditions fan bearings may also wear out This results in the red FAN FAIL LED to illuminate on the front of the module as shown in Figure 27 The fan assembly is as a field replaceable component Catalog number for the fan replacement kit is N ACC FAN 01 with filter or N ACC FAN without filter Please note that these fans are not compatible with each other so be sure to order the correct replacement depending on the device purchased Older units do not have filters visible from outside The fan replacement kit may be purchased through your local distribution channel or ATX Networks Fan replacement may be performed while power supply is in service or out of service FAN LED Figure 28 AC Power Supply Front View SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 7 1 CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE Use the fol
17. 100 120 240 VAC Power Supply 100 120 240 VAC and 48 VDC power supplies each have remote inhibit power fail and a pair of alarm contacts Connections are made via a screw terminal connector on the rear panel In the case of power supply fan failure replacement fan kits are available from ATX Networks One AC DC or DC DC power supply can power up to 9 amplifiers In the 5RU chassis an option to power eight amplifiers with redundant load sharing power supplies is available In the 2RU chassis an option to power two amplifiers with redundant load sharing power supplies is available On the 5RU chassis a power strip backplane connects the power supply to the amplifiers This backplane is part of a trough with connectors 24 VDC from an external source may be connected to a connector located on the power strip and 10 amplifiers may be installed in the 5RU chassis Power strip is affixed to the rear side of the chassis and runs lengthwise across the top On the 2RU chassis a power kit connects the power supply to the amplifiers 24 VDC from an external source may be connected to a connector located on the power kit and four amplifiers may be installed in the 2RU chassis Power kit is affixed to the rear center of the chassis SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 2 3 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION e
18. 4 9 2 2 Connect 24 VDC Power The SignalOn Series chassis may be powered by connecting 24 VDC directly to the power strip installed on the rear of the chassis A four position terminal block is provided for connecting the power wires See Figure 21 or Figure 22 for 24 VDC terminal block location Caution A maximum of ten forward path amplifiers may be powered with 24 VDC customer supplied power from any single chassis 1 Route a pair of power supply wires from the chassis to the power source and cut to length allowing sufficient length for termination Fuse power source but do not install fuse at this time See Section 8 Specifications for recommended fuse size 2 Dress and secure the wires to the chassis and rack following local practice Route wiring away from sharp edges and secure in place to prevent chaffing and provide strain relief 3 Strip 0 5 inch 1 27 cm of insulation from the end of each wire 4 Insert one end of each wire into the four position terminal block one into the 24 VDC IN position and the other into the RTN position Tighten retaining screws 5 The terminal block must plug into the four pin receptacle on the back of the chassis Torque terminal block screws to approximately 5 pound inches 0 5 Newton meters 6 Terminate other end of power supply wires with the appropriate terminals for the fuse panel 7 Secure wires to the appropriate power supply terminal location 8 Install fuses in the fuse holder
19. 5 16 Power Supply Module Installation GRU Chassis eee 4 5 17 Power Supply Module Installation 2RU Chassis eene 4 6 18 Door Installation GRU Chasse 4 7 19 Designation Card Installation GRU Chassis 4 8 20 Alarm Contact Connections i 4 8 21 N ACC CBL DC DC Power Cable for N MV48DC SignalOn 48 VDC Power Supply EE 4 10 22 24 VDC Terminal Block Location 2RU ChassiS eese 4 10 23 24 VDC Terminal Block Location GRU Chassis 4 11 24 Fully Loaded Chassis with 8 Forward Path Amplifiers and 2 AC Power Supplies Power Strip Removed for Clarity i 5 1 25 Cable Ring Usage arena lia laden ina 5 2 26 2RU Chassis Cable Management Bracket 5 3 27 48 VDC Power Supply 2 2 irae tator ec race e dea rund 6 2 28 AC Power Supply Front View nest crecen entered tenen ene con 7 1 29 Power Supply Fan Replacement sss 7 2 Tables 1 Alarm Terminal Defaults tac iiss iiec aid Fee POETE iaia 4 9 2 Front Panel Indicators and Test Point cece eeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeesneeeeeneeeeeeaees 6 1 3 Physical and Environmental Specifications ee 8 1 4 Voltage and Fuse Specifications i 8 1 5 Electrical Specifications Adjustable Gain Amplifier i 8 2 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual PRE
20. 5RU Chassis Slide designation card into plastic hinges mounted on the back of the door see Figure 19 Designation card should be visible from the front of the chassis when door is open Flip designation card over before closing door cable designations are now visible when door is closed SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 4 7 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION DESIGNATION MOUNTING CLIP 2 PLACES Figure 19 Designation Card Installation GRU Chassis 4 8 Alarm Connections The AC DC and DC DC power supplies include circuitry for the detection of power supply failures DCALM is a set of relay contacts for the DC power alarm This is a normally closed contact There are also three logic alarm terminals on the back of each power supply REM INHIB Remote Inhibit PWR FAIL AC OK and DC FAIL DC OK These may be connected to an RS232 interface for alarm monitoring Connect any pre existing alarm system to the contacts on the rear of the power supply modules as shown in Figure 20 When using 24 VDC customer supplied power there are no alarm contact points See Table 1 for alarm terminal defaults NOTE Alarm circuit contacts are in the alarm state when there is no power to the chassis e yy N A EE s IN Cd SL LA Sa SIS e s gt di TS SS Xe Figure 20 Alarm Contact Connections 4 8 SignalOn
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22. FACE About This Manual The SignalOn Forward Path Amplifier product line includes gain amplifiers power supplies and power kits The mechanical dimensions cable management and aesthetics of the amplifier and power supplies are compatible with the SignalOn product line The system is designed to accommodate superior cable management and ease of use Amplifier and power supplies are designed to be installed in the 8 or 20 position SignalOn Series chassis Each amplifier or power supply occupies two positions in the chassis Admonishments Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what may happen if the hazard is not avoided The admonishments in the form of Dangers Warnings and Cautions must be followed at all times These warnings are flagged by use of the triangular alert icon seen below and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence Danger Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided Warning Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided Caution Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can c
23. S THUMBSCREWS FAN ASSEMBLY Figure 29 Power Supply Fan Replacement 7 2 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE 7 2 Preventative Actions 1 Regularly change facility air handling equipment filters every 30 60 days 2 Stock a 1 spares inventory of fan assemblies to facilitate quick field repairs 3 Develop a maintenance plan for periodic visual inspection and cleaning of the fan filters 7 3 CoolingFan Maintenance Maintenance of the power supply cooling fan is a simple procedure that is quickly accomplished in usually less than 5 minutes 1 Carefully move any cables away from the rear of the power supply that may be blocking fan 2 Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the fan assembly to the power supply module See Figure 28 3 Carefully withdraw fan assembly from power supply module by pulling straight back until the wiring harness is exposed and the connector is accessible 4 Depress latch release on the fan connector and unplug the fan connector from the connector on the wiring harness 5 Holding the fan assembly use compressed air to blow the dirt amp dust particles out of the fan filter by first blowing the air through the fan assembly from the inside to outside Next use compressed air to blow off dirt particles on the external side of the fan assembly 6 An alternative to Step 5 would be to use
24. a ideare cani aaacasa RE YA EXE ios Gana d aS RE ROBA DER DRE LER ir 7 1 7 1 Power Supply Fan Replacement Procedure sse 7 1 1 2 A rrei resene a E N E A a OA E EN ANEN EA NE ESENE EEE ETENE TAE EATS RSE 7 3 7 3 Cooling Fan Maintenance 7 3 8 SPEGCIEICATIONS 0 villain 8 1 9 SERVICE amp SUPPORU EE 9 1 9 1 Contact ATX NetworkS rrr ic iii a 9 1 9 2 Warranty Information EE 9 1 9 3 Safe lia O 9 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual Index of Figures and Tables Figures 1 30 dB Forward Path Amplifier cen 2 1 42 2RU 8 Position Chassis aaa 2 2 3 5RU 20 Position Chassis with Door Installed i 2 2 4 100 120 240 VAC Power Supply i 2 3 5 48 VDC Power Supply 2 rerit tetra tree ibat ae 2 4 6 Adjustable Gain Amplifier Gchemaitc see 2 4 7 Recommended Fully Loaded 2RU Chassis Gpacng sees 3 2 8 Recommended Fully Loaded 5RU Chassis Spacing esses 3 2 49 Installing 2RU Chassis In Rack oett trace teet eterne 4 1 10 Installing SRU Chassis in Rack 4 2 11 2RU Chassis Ground Connection Rear View shown without Power Kit 4 2 12 5RU Chassis Ground Connection Rear View 4 3 13 Amplifier Installation 2RU Chassis 4 4 14 Amplifier Installation 5RU Chassis 4 4 15 Power Supply Location SRU Chassis 4
25. ause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided PP E General Safety Precautions Warning Never install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm Warning Before making any connections to the chassis verify that the power is off fuse removed at the fuse and alarm panel and that the plug in module is removed from the chassis Do not install plug in module until after the chassis wiring is completed P Certification The SignalOn Forward Path products have been tested and found to comply with the requirements of UL 60950 EN 1950 and CSA 22 2 No 0 7 FCC Compliance Statement The SignalOn Forward Path Amplifier product line has been certified to comply with the requirements for class A computing devices per part 15 of the FCC regulations Warning This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance A with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference to TV and radio reception in which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required t
26. ckplane POWER IN FAIL Green E No input power present 24V TST PT 24 VDC measured between and jacks Table 2 Front Panel Indicators and Test Point SSignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 6 1 CHAPTER 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PWR SUPPLY DC DC Sy SE SL Z FAN d SY Ys DC Sei OUTPUT amp gt LS DC KF e INPUT i No i DC INPUT 24V TST PT eas DO REAR VIEW Figure 27 48 VDC Power Supply 6 2 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE f 7 1 Maintenance Maintenance requirements for the SignalOn series amplifiers and chassis covered in this manual are minimal consisting merely of periodic surface cleaning and fan filter cleaning The outside of the chassis and components should be cleaned during routine office equipment maintenance Care must be taken to prevent dust and dirt from getting into any of the coaxial jacks or connectors NOTE There are no customer serviceable parts in the amplifiers in this system return all failed amplifiers to ATX Networks for service or repair Opening amplifier voids all applicable warranties Power Supply Fan Replacement Procedure Each power supply module is equipped with a rear cooling fan that draws air in and pushes
27. current The disconnect and protective device should be rated at a maximum of 7 5 Amps A and B power feeds are for redundant power sources The chassis will operate with only one power source This procedure describes how to connect the 48 VDC to the chassis 1 Obtain the items listed below Wire stripper Screwdriver 2 Plug DC power cord provided into power supply Make certain that the retainer latches Identify and label the ends of the two power supply wiring pairs with the following designations BAT RTN 3 Route each pair of power supply wires to separate power sources and cut to length allowing sufficient length for termination Separately fuse each power source 48 VDC but do not install fuses at this time Recommended fuse size is 7 5 amps 4 Dress and secure the wires to the chassis and rack following local practice Route wiring away from sharp edges and secure in place to prevent chaffing and provide strain relief 5 Strip 0 5 inch 1 27 cm of insulation from the end of each wire SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 4 9 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION SOURCE Figure 21 N ACC CBL DC DC Power Cable for N MV48DC SignalOn 48 VDC Power Supply 6 Terminate power supply wires with the appropriate terminals for the fuse panel 7 Secure wires to the appropriate power supply terminal location 8 Install fuses in the fuse holders
28. ent bracket for cable ties See Figure 25 5 2 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 5 CABLE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT BAR CABLE TIE HOLES Figure 26 2RU Chassis Cable Management Bracket SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 5 3 CHAPTER 5 CABLE MANAGEMENT 5 4 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6 6 1 6 1 1 6 1 2 6 1 3 6 2 Operating Instructions Forward Path Amplifier An LED on the front of the Forward Path Amplifier lights green when the amplifier is operating If no power is present at the amplifier the LED is off Gain Adjustment Amplifier gain is adjusted using the pushbuttons on the front of the amplifier module There are two buttons labeled and for gain increment and decrement respectively The button increments the gain by approximately 0 5 dB and the button decrements the gain by approximately 0 5 dB There are 20 step increments in all which is equal to about 10 dB The gain will quickly scroll up or down by pressing and holding the appropriate button for a duration of approximately one second NOTE Gain and Tilt settings are stored in the amplifier and a
29. es may be installed in the chassis See Section 4 9 Power Connections for details on cabling procedures for the power supplies Frame ground screw terminals are located on the rear of the chassis NOTE When installing chassis with amplifiers and power supplies provisions must be made allowing for sufficient airflow See Section 3 1 Cooling Considerations for installation recommendations Figure 3 5RU 20 Position Chassis with Door Installed 2 2 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2 1 3 Power Supply For proper operation the SignalOn Forward Path Amplifier requires 24 VDC A 100 120 240 VAC Figure 4 or 48 VDC to 24 VDC Figure 5 power supply installed in the chassis may be used to provide power to amplifiers through the backplane One power supply is sufficient for operation however two power supplies are recommended for redundant powering When AC DC or DC DC power supplies are not used 24 VDC from another source may be connected directly to the chassis backplane e PWR SUPPLY PWR SUPPLY AC DC o e OS P d Ze 2 amp FAN FAN TT SE Gef IS DC x Dc OUTPUT Fo OUTPUT N d AC SCH Ro P INPUT o INPUT a O T AC INPUT SN TSE PT a 120 240 VAC 2av TST PT m O FRONT REAR VIEW VIEW Figure 4
30. here they exit from the device SERVICING The user should not attempt to service the device beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel FUSING If your device is equipped with a fused receptacle replace only with the same type fuse Refer to replacement text on the unit for correct fuse type SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 9 1 1 501 Clements Road West Ajax ON L1S 7H4 Canada ATX Tel 1 905 428 6068 Toll Free 1 800 565 7488 Fax 1 905 427 1964 Toll Free Fax 1 866 427 1964 www atxnetworks com support atxnetworks com Rev 04 15 ANW0845 Printed in Canada
31. lled in the center of the 5RU chassis 2RU Considerations When using redundant power in the 2RU chassis power supplies must be installed in the same chassis Up to three 2RU chassis may be daisy chained together powering a maximum of ten amplifiers using DC DC power supply or AC DC power supply 3 1 Cooling Considerations A fully loaded chassis generates a significant amount of heat The following guidelines should be followed when installing these products Allow at least one rack space between each 2RU chassis See Figure 7 for recommended fully loaded 2RU chassis spacing If stacking three 5RU chassis a fan pack must be installed between the first and second chassis If a fan pack is not used allow 10 rack spaces minimum between each two consecutive 5RU chassis within a rack See Figure 8 for recommended fully loaded 5RU chassis spacing SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 3 1 CHAPTER 3 PLANNING CHASSIS 1 ONE RACK SPACE CHASSIS 2 CHASSIS 3 CHASSIS 4 ONE RACK SPACE CHASSIS 5 CHASSIS 6 CHASSIS 7 ONE RACK SPACE CHASSIS 8 Figure 7 Recommended Fully Loaded 2RU Chassis Spacing CHASSIS 1 ONE RACK SPACE CHASSIS 2 TEN RACK SPACES CHASSIS 1 CHASSIS 3 CHASSIS 2 ONE RACK SPACE CHASSIS 4 CHASSIS 3
32. lowing procedure to replace cooling fan 1 2 3 Carefully move any cables away from the rear of the power supply that may be blocking fan Loosen the two thumbscrews that secure the fan assembly to the power supply module See Figure 28 Carefully withdraw fan assembly from power supply module until the wiring harness is exposed and connector is accessible Depress latch release on the fan connector and unplug the connector from the connector on the wiring harness Plug new fan connector into the wiring harness connector Carefully push fan wiring and connector back into the power supply module making certain no to pinch or break the fan wires Position fan assembly in the module and tighten thumbscrews If a fan failure caused the power supply to overheat and shut down the power supply input voltage must be cycled For DC primary powered systems remove the primary fuse feeding the SignalOn chassis from the BDFB fuse panel and reinsert For AC primary powered systems remove and replace AC power cord connection from AC socket located on the rear of the power supply Verify that the power supply starts LED status for input and output voltage and fan are green and that the fan is operating properly 10 Verify that all active modules located in the chassis are powered up and operational 11 Re tie any cables moved away from rear of the power supply module POWER SUPPLY MODULE LATCH FAN CONNECTOR WIRING HARNES
33. nalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 5 1 CHAPTER 5 CABLE MANAGEMENT 5 1 3 General Considerations Route all cables through the side access slots before routing them through the cable management rings at the top of the cabinet or middle and top of cabinet as in Figure 24 All cables must exit the rack through the 4 inch by 4 inch rings at the top of the cabinet 4 x 4 cable rings are not included with the SignalOn chassis or modules 400 CABLES MAXIMUM 400 CABLES MAXIMUM CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS BRACKETS WITH 4 4 RINGS 100 CABLES PER CHASSIS RING I CHASSIS CHASSIS I CHASSIS CABINET MR INSIDE LEFT BACK VIEW Figure 25 Cable Ring Usage 5 2 2RU 8 Position Chassis Cabling CHASSIS INSIDE RIGHT BACK VIEW POWER STRIP IS MOUNTED TO CABLE MANAGEMENT BRACKETS The 2RU chassis has an optional adjustable cable management bracket The bracket can be moved forward or back to allow for the desired cable bend radius To move the cable management bracket remove the two screws on each side and slide the bracket to the desired position Insert and tighten the screws removed earlier Holes are provided in the cable managem
34. o correct the interference This equipment does not exceed Class A limits for radio emission for digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulation of the authorization methods of Industry Canada Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual iii P REFACE interference to TV and radio reception requiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference Standards EN55022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment ISTA 7 International Safe Transit Authority ANSI SCTE 06 1999 Composite Distortion Measurements ANSI SCTE 01 1996 F Port Female Outdoor Physical Dimensions NCTA Part 4 NTC REPORT No 7 Video Facility Testing TR TSY 000332 Reliability Prediction Procedure for Electronic Equipment List of Acronyms and Abbreviations The acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are detailed in the following list AWG American Wire Gauge ANSI A American National Standards Institute BDFB Battery Distribution Fuse Bay CATV Cable TV CPE Customer Premise Equipment CI Customer Interface FCC Federal Communications Commission GND Ground MBB Make Before Break MON Monitor NID Network Interface Device RCV Receive TTL Transistor Transistor Logic XMT Transmit SignalOn Series
35. re not lost if a power failure occurs Tilt Adjustment Amplifier tilt is adjusted using the pushbuttons on the front of the amplifier module There are two buttons labeled and for tilt increment and decrement respectively The button increments the tilt by approximately 0 5 dB and the button decrements the tilt by approximately 0 5 dB There are 20 step increments in all which is equal to about 10 dB The tilt will quickly scroll up or down by pressing and holding the appropriate button for a duration of approximately one second Tilt pivot point is set at 860 MHz and has a linear profile The maximum tilt settings attenuates the signal by 10 dB at 50 MHz Monitor Test Ports Two 20 dB directional coupler monitor test ports are standard on the adjustable gain amplifiers one before RF amplification and one after Power Supply The power supply front panel has LEDs to indicate fan and power conditions and a test point to verify the 24 VDC There are three LED indicators on the power supply front panel Refer to Table 2 for a functional description of each indicator and the test point The location of the indicators and test point is shown in Figure 26 INDICATOR COLOR DESCRIPTION Fan fail alarms green to red on fan failure Continues to Green FAN FAIL operate Green if current shared with another power supply Re Fana DC OUT FAIL Green E Sp No DC power output to the chassis ba
36. rews 4 Repeat the procedure for the other power supply module if any gt POWER CONNECTOR s FACING CENTER 48 VDC OF CHASSIS POWER SUPPLY Figure 17 Power Supply Module Installation 2RU Chassis 4 6 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION 4 6 Install 5RU Chassis Door Door is installed on the front of chassis and pivots on two hinge points located on the lower outside corners Each hinge point goes into a slotted hole on each side of chassis Once installed door is raised and latches on two short extensions at the front of the chassis To install door 1 Grasp the door inside facing up with both hands See Figure 18 2 Place your thumbs towards the center of the door 3 Gently push down with your thumbs while holding the ends of the door with your fingers 4 Slide hinge pin on one end of the door into the slot on that end At the same time slide the other hinge pin on the other end of the door into the slot at that end 5 Release the downward pressure on the door the door will straighten out and slide into the hinge slots in the chassis LATCH POINT 1 EACH SIDE HINGE SLOT 1 EACH SIDE P d HINGE PIN lt L FLEX DOOR TO 1 EACH SIDE bp GAIN CLEARANCE FOR HINGE PIN y INSERTION Figure 18 Door Installation 5RU Chassis 4 7 Install Designation Card
37. ring the bays When spacing bays 0 5 or 10 inches verify that vertical jumper rings will fit between bays Allow sufficient room for cable management behind each chassis Also leave sufficient vertical and horizontal cable pathways above and below the chassis Determine voltage source to be used AC 48 VDC or 24 VDC Caution Never attempt to power a SignalOn Forward Path Amplifier chassis with both office power 24 VDC and power supplies installed in the chassis Damage to power supplies and poor amplifier performance will occur A maximum of ten forward path amplifiers may be powered with 24 VDC customer supplied power from any single chassis Power supplies are designed to power a maximum of ten forward path amplifiers Powering more than ten amps may result in amplifier failure 5RU Considerations ATX Networks does not recommend daisy chaining 5RU chassis together A fully loaded passive chassis may terminate up to two hundred cables Consideration should be given to the number of chassis installed in a rack to prevent cable congestion When installing power supplies consider the RF cabling requirements i e left right or both sides for vertical cable runs When using redundant power in the 5RU chassis consideration should be given to install power supplies in adjoining slots Power supplies may be installed in any slot depending upon the specific application RF cabling is less congested if power supplies are insta
38. stallation amp Operation Manual 4 1 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION 4 Ni e 0 00 00 12 24 x 0 5 IN SCREWS i MINIMUM 4 PLACES q RIC RC sele o ICI Figure 10 Installing 5RU Chassis in Rack 4 2 Connect Chassis Ground This procedure establishes a ground connection between the chassis and the frame ground connection A frame ground termination 8 screw is provided on the back of the 2RU chassis for a frame ground connection See Figure 11 CABLE MANAGEMENT BRACKET CABLE TIE HOLES Figure 11 2RU Chassis Ground Connection Rear View shown without Power Kit 4 2 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier amp Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION Two frame ground terminations 8 screw are provided on the back of the 5RU chassis for a frame ground connection See Figure 12 This connection must be made in accordance with all local and national electrical codes E JH o C Oh Y O O Co sot i AAA EE 10 9 Us Es dp bri H4 350 2 CHASSIS GROUND CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTION CONNECTION Figure 12 5RU Chassis Ground Connection Rear View 1 Using AWG 16 or larger stranded wire connect frame ground using the FRM GND screw s located on the rear panel of the chassis and tighten the screw securely 2 To assure proper operation the Frame Ground stud should be
39. ts are located on the rear panel of the power supply module These contacts support existing customer supplied alarm systems The DCALM contact is used to indicate DC power failure FANALM is used to indicate fan failure When power supply output drops below 18 VDC from its nominal value of 24 VDC the relay circuitry closes a switch completing an external alarm circuit resulting in an alarm 2 2 3 AIB Redundancy Power distribution backplane automatically accommodates power redundancy and load sharing when two power supplies are inserted into any chassis position If one power supply fails the other power supply picks up the entire load SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual 2 5 CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2 6 SignalOn Series Forward Path Amplifier 8 Power Supply Products Installation amp Operation Manual CHAPTER 3 PLANNING PLANNING 3 Planning Several things need to be considered when planning for the location of the SignalOn Series chassis Some of these are Chassis should only be installed in restricted access areas dedicated equipment rooms equipment closets cabinets etc in accordance with Articles 110 16 110 17 and 110 18 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 When using open relay rack style network bays spacing between bays and at lineup ends may be required depending on the quantity and type of coaxial cable ente
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