Electroline DROPAmp EDA-FT Series Manuals

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] . DROPAmpTM 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 DROPAmp 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 DROPAmp on a wood, drywall, brick or cement surface. Use nylon screw anchors on all mounting surfaces other than wood. 2. To ground the DROPAmp, insert #6–#14 gauge grounding wire in the hole at the top left edge of the DROPAmp. Tighten the seizure screw with a #2 Phillips head screwdriver. 3. Connect the CATV drop cable to the DROPAmp’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 DROPAmp. 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 DROPAmp’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 DROPAmp 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 DROPAmp 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 DROPAmp’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 DROPAmp. 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 DROPAmp’s remote power output (REMOTE PWR or OUT1). 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 DROPAmp 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 DROPAmp’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 EDA-FT Series EDA and ERA Series