Olson Technology MUSCLE-300C - Manual (Page 3)

INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION / ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Olson Technology, Inc. Model OTOT-300C is a General Purpose CATV
Return Path Transmitter. It offers wide analog RF bandwidth of 5-300MHz. It is
available with a variety of laser options including 1310nm DFB, 1550nm DFB and
CWDM wavelengths at optical output powers ranging from1mW (0dBm) to 3mW
(+5dBm).
The OTOT-300C is built in a rugged cast Aluminum housing and
is powered from +12 Volts to +16 Volts DC. (Power supply ordered separately.)
The OTOT-300C features an RF Drive test point that will yield +10dBmV per
channel with a standard 5-42MHz CATV return load. The unit also has a 20dB RF
gain adjustment, which allows the unit to deal with non-standard CATV return
loads. The unit has a green LED to provide a positive indication that the unit is
powered and a DC test point that indicates the optical output power (1Volt/mW).
The OTOT-300C is specified to operate from -10°C to +55°C. It usually will not
require an air-conditioned environment. It should be mounted in an adequately
ventilated area. Like any other electronic equipment, it will probably have a longer
life span if it is not operated at the upper limit of the temperature range. Installation
in wet areas or areas of extremely high humidity should be avoided. Dirty or dusty
areas should be avoided if possible. The OTOT-300C should not be installed in
areas that are accessible to children.
The OTOT-300C may be installed and operated in any position on a flat surface.
The unit has two slots in the bottom flange to accommodate mounting hardware.
The unit should be mounted by sliding under one screw and then installing and
tightening the other screw. If mounting requires a wood screw, use #6 or #8
(maximum) pan-head sheet metal screws. These are commonly available at
hardware stores. If mounting with a machine screw (to tapped holes), use 6-32
pan-head screws.
Figure 1 shows the key dimensions of the OTOT-300C.
The OTOT-300C offers a low-cost alternative to digital return path
hardware. It is compatible with most analog RF return path optical receivers. The
Olson Technology, Inc. OTOR-300 Triple Return Path Receiver is an ideal mate to
the OTOT-300C.