C o n t e n t s
S e c t i o n 1
Using This Manual ............................................................................................................................1-3
Related Documentation.....................................................................................................................1-3
Document Conventions......................................................................................................................1-3
If You Need Help...............................................................................................................................1-4
Calling for Repairs ...........................................................................................................................1-4
S e c t i o n 2
Configuration ..................................................................................................................................2-2
Housing ..........................................................................................................................................2-3
Gaskets .......................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Port Locations ................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Power Supplies ................................................................................................................................2-6
Standard Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 2-6
Forward Amplifier .............................................................................................................................2-7
Ingress Control Switch ......................................................................................................................2-8
Options and Accessories ...................................................................................................................2-9
S e c t i o n 3
Forward Path Alignment ....................................................................................................................3-1
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Cable Equalizer ............................................................................................................................... 3-1
Example 1................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Example 2................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Starline Cable Simulators ................................................................................................................. 3-5
Input and Midstage Pads.................................................................................................................. 3-6
Flatness Control .............................................................................................................................. 3-6
Bode Equalization ........................................................................................................................... 3-8
Amplifier Level Control ..................................................................................................................... 3-9
Manual Gain Control ................................................................................................................. 3-9
Thermal Drive Unit .................................................................................................................. 3-10
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