Alignment procedure – Motorola BLE*/* User Manual
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Amplifier
Setup
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BLE*/* Installation and Operation Manual
It is recommended that you:
Do not use wire jumpers to bypass the SRE-*-* location
Perform the return optical link set up before performing amplifier set up
Specify reverse alignment design levels for a single carrier
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*C) are specified for level control, they should be installed in
the JXP THERM pad facility (illustrated in Figure 2-8).
Alignment Procedure
The return amplifier configuration includes one low-gain (25 dB) or one high-gain (30 dB) return
amplifier hybrid, and an appropriate SRE-*-* equalizer. All components are plug-in and are
easily installed.
To align the return path:
1
If the BLE*/* is powered, remove all fuses before you perform the following steps.
2
If necessary, carefully install a reverse hybrid amplifier.
3
Ensure that both hybrid screws are tight. Torque the screws to 10 to 12 in-lbs. Over torque
can damage the hybrid.
4
Install the design value pad in the return output pad location (
JXP OUT
).
5
Install the design value return equalizer, SRE-*-*, in the
RTN EQ
location.
6
Verify that the return input pad location (
JXP
-
IN
) has a 0 dB pad (or JXP-ZX jumper)
installed.
7
If you ordered the optional ICS, verify that the switch is installed in the ICS location. If it
was not ordered, the factory-installed jumper should remain in the ICS location.
8
Verify that the return output pad socket (JXP THERM), located between the hybrid output
and the SRE-*-*, has a 0 dB pad (or JXP-ZX jumper) or a JXP-TH*C installed.
9
Set the sweep equipment output level to the amplifier’s design input level. Add insertion
point loss.
10
If required, change the return output pad (
JXP OUT
) and/or return equalizer to achieve, as
close as possible, a match of the reference level as compared to the node.
11
Verify the sweep response of all insertion points if applicable.
12
Verify that the pad and equalizer values are similar to the map design values.
You can verify proper return alignment by injecting a carrier, at the design level, into any
amplifier at random. Proper alignment is achieved if you observe the reference level at the
headend optical receiver output.
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
reference guide Return Path Level Selection, Setup and Alignment Procedure.