Symmetricom 58502A User Manual
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Contents
User’s Guide iii
In This Guide
Guide Organization
vii
Description of the 58502A Broadband Distribution Amplifier
viii
Overview
viii
Auto-Switching and Alarm-Inputs Features
viii
RS-232C Port and Indicators Features
ix
Accessories Supplied and Available
ix
Supplied
ix
Manuals
ix
1
Getting Started
58502A Broadband Distribution Amplifier at a Glance
1-2
Preparing the Distribution Amplifier for Use
1-4
To Mount the 58502A Into an Equipment Rack (Using Option
AX4)
1-4
To Connect AC Power
1-5
Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the 58502A
1-5
To Configure Terminal Communications for NT 4.0
®
/
Windows
®
95-Based PC
1-7
To Configure Terminal Communications for Windows
®
-Based
PC
1-8
Powering Up the Distribution Amplifier
1-9
Overview of the Power-Up Procedure (What to Expect)
1-9
To Power Up the Distribution Amplifier
1-9
Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples)
1-11
Overview
1-11
Setup Commands for the Different Distribution
Applications
1-12
Distributing One Input Signal (A or B)
1-12
Distributing Two Input Signals (A and B)
1-12
Distributing Input A and Backup Oscillator (Option 010)
Signals
1-13
Distributing of the Backup Oscillator (Option 010) Signal
Only
1-14
Commands That Are Common to All Distribution
Applications
1-14
Checking the Output Channels Status
1-14
Changing the RS-232 Serial Port Characteristics
1-15