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STARLINE
®
RF Amplifier
Quick Start Guide 498160-001
Motorola's STARLINE RF amplifier series share many common features, functions and safety
precautions. This Quick Start Guide is intended to cover basic installation and operation
procedures common to all amplifiers. To obtain complete product documentation and compliance
information for your specific amplifier, go to
HTML/Modem Version/Customer Support/Product Documentation/Manuals.
Before you begin to install your amplifier, verify the model number and confirm that it
accurately reflects the product configuration and options that you ordered.
CAUTION!
To avoid possible injury to personnel or damage to the equipment, remove 60/90 volt ac power from the system
before you install the amplifier.
Document Conventions
Before you begin using the RF Amplifier Quick Start Guide, familiarize yourself with the
stylistic conventions used in this manual:
Denotes silk screening on the equipment, typically representing front- and rear-panel
SMALL CAPS
controls and input/output (I/O) connections, and LEDs
* (asterisk)
(asterisk)
(asterisk)
(asterisk)
Indicates that several versions of the same model number exist and the information applies
to all models; when the information applies to a specific model, the complete model number
is given
Italic type
Denotes a displayed variable, or is used for emphasis
Installing the Housing
STARLINE amplifiers are mounted horizontally below the strand or on a pedestal. To reduce
the weight of the amplifier and prevent possible damage, it is recommended that you remove the
electronics chassis before you install the housing.
To install the amplifier on the strand, use the two strand clamp assemblies located on the long
side of the housing and torque to 10 to 12 ft-lbs.
To install the amplifier on a pedestal, use the bolts from the strand clamps and the two holes on
the bottom of the housing. Torque the bolts to 10 to 12 ft-lbs. The centerline distance between
the holes on the bottom of the housing is:
Amplifier Model
BLE*/*
MB*/*, MBE*/*
BT*/*
http://www.motorola.com/broadband
Distance Between Hole Centers (inches)
4.0 vertical centerline
7.7 horizontal centerline
11.0 horizontal centerline
and click
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
To avoid possible injury to personnel or damage to the equipment, remove 60/90 volt ac power from the system before you install the amplifier. Document Conventions Before you begin using the RF Amplifier Quick Start Guide, familiarize yourself with the stylistic conventions used in this manual: Denotes silk screening on the equipment, typically representing front- and rear-panel... -
Page 2: Powering The Amplifier
Set the power supply jumper for 90 Vac operation if required by your system. Determine which fuses should be installed to route power to the appropriate ports. Verify that the power supply output voltage is +24 Vdc. RF Amplifier Quick Start Guide length ) selector that sets position. -
Page 3: Forward Path Alignment
Use a signal-level meter to measure the high band-edge carrier-input-level at the input test point: 750 MHz = channel 116, 870 MHz = channel 136. This carrier should be at standard analog level, non-scrambled. STARLINE position. RF Amplifier Quick Start Guide... - Page 4 The input pad is normally changed to accommodate excessive input levels. Because it only attenuates excess signal, it has no effect on the overall performance of the amplifier. RF Amplifier Quick Start Guide ) control to maximum (fully clockwise) and then reduce Below 32ºF...
- Page 5 It is recommended that you contact Motorola’s TRC or your account representative for more specific information regarding use of the interstage and output pads.
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Page 6: Return Path Alignment
Consider sweep equipment as a single carrier and operate at design levels. Do not include injection point losses in reverse design levels. If JXP THERM devices (JXP-TH*B) are specified for level control, they need to be installed in the JXP THERM pad facility. RF Amplifier Quick Start Guide... -
Page 7: Alignment Procedure
Return levels used for alignment are not necessarily operational system levels. These levels vary from system to system due to differences in equipment, architectures and design philosophies. For an in-depth analysis and discussion of the return path, refer to Motorola’s Return Path Level Selection, Setup and Alignment Procedure. Closing the Housing Before you close the housing: Record all pertinent information as required. - Page 8 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. MOTOROLA, STARLINE and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Motorola, Inc. 2002.