Pico Macom PIDA-1000, PIDA-750, PIDA-550 User Manual

HON-KWANG

AHEAD

PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER

AC ADAPTOR

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69N0

Model: MW57-02401250A

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®

E97199

I/P: AC120V 60Hz
MODEL NO: D12-10-03
O/P: 24V 1250mA

INPUT:120V 60Hz 25W
OUTPUT: 26VAC 1.2A

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BROADBAND DISTRIBUTION

AMPLIFIER

Installation

Operation

Manual

for PIDA-550, 750 and 1000

Doc. No.OM2964N-1 REV. B

And

ECO 1769

PICO MACOM, INC.

12500 Foothill Blvd. • Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342 • [phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]

SAFEGUARDS

Important Information

Product Inspection

Inspect the equipment for shipping damage.
Should any damage be discovered, immediately file
a claim with the carrier.

Important

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SEVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

Safety Instructions

To insure proper installation and operation,
take a moment to read this guide before proceeding
with the installation. If you have any questions or
comments about the PIDA amplifier, please contact
your dealer or have him contact the PICO MACOM
Service Center at the phone numbers on the bottom
of the page.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG

WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS
THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

ATTENCION : POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE

FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT
OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS ENLAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.

1. Read Instructions - All safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance should be
adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions
should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleansers.

6. Do Not Use Attachments - not recommended by the
manufacturer or they may cause hazards.

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12500 Foothill Blvd. • Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342 • [phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water ­for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool - and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
appliance.

9. Ventilation - This video product should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to. Any slots or opening in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable opera­tion of the video product and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface.

SAFEGUARDS

Important Information

10. Grounding or Polarization - This video product is equipped
with either a three prong plug for 120 Vac use. It is to be
inserted into only the type of receptacle for which they specifi­cally designed . Do not cut off the round grounding pin in order
to be able to fit into a two prong receptacle as this could cause
injury and will void the warranty.

11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult
your appliance dealer or local power company.

12. Power-cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be
routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords
and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.

13. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.

14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric
light or power circuits, where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them may be fatal.

15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instruction. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

- this indicates a need for service.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED

IN ARTICLE 810 - "RADIO AND TELEVISION

EQUIPMENT"

POWER LINES

LAM

PS

GROUND CLAMP

TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT

d

GROUND WIRE
GROUND CLAMPS
OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE

DRIVEN 8 FEET (2.44M) INTO THE EARTH
IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. SEE NEC
SECTION 810 - 21(f).

STANDOFF

b

INSULATORS

MAST
ANTENNA

LEAD-IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT

c

SERVICE
ENTRANCE
EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metal water pipe)

SERVICE ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS

G

ROUND C

BONDING JUMPER

19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci­fied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.

20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
conditions.

21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Before attempting to install
this product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges.
a. Use No.10 AWG (5.3mm ) copper, No.8 AWG (8.4mm
(aluminum, No.7 AWG (10mm ) copper-clad steel or bronze
wire or larger, as ground wire.
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand­off insulators spaced from 4 feet (1.22m) to 6 feet (1.83m) apart.
c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where
lead-in enters house.
d. A driven rod may be used as the grounding electrode where
other types of electrode systems do not exist. Refer to the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1984 for information.
e. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm )
copper or equivalent, when a separate antenna grounding elec­trode is used.

NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYS­TEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820 - 40 OF THE
NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUND­ING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE
GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING
SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF
CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.

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PICO MACOM, INC.

12500 Foothill Blvd. • Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342 • [phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]

D E S C R I P T I O N S

and Specifications

Features

• Several models available in 1000, 750 and
550MHz bandwidths

• Built-in variable slope and gain controls
for foward path

• Built-in gain control for reverse path

• Optional plug-in equalizers and attenuators

• Dual push-pull hybrid modules for low
distortion, high input and output capability

• External U.L approved 26Vac power supply

• Input and output test ports for monitoring
signal levels without disturbing service.

Description

The PIDA series of broadband distribution amplifiers
are high quality push-pull amplifiers producing signal
with extremely low distortion and high output. These
amplifiers are designed for RF distribution systems for
hospitals, schools, apartment complexes, hotels and
similar applications. It can also be used as a headend
launch amplifier in conjunction with the PHC-12U
headend combiner. The enclosure is made of
aluminum to assure reliable heat sinking and corrosion
resistance.

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ATTENTION

GAIN & SLOPE
FACTORY SET

TO MINIMUM

FOWARD

PATH

SLOPE

FLAT

+

GAIN

MAX

FOWARD PATH

EQ

+

+ +

OUTPUT

FORWARD

TWO-WA Y BROADBAND

DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

MODEL:

PIDA-550
PIDA-750
PIDA-1000

HPF LPF

HPF LPF

FA FA

INPUT

FOWARD

-30dB
TEST

PIDA

-30dB
TEST

RETURN PATH

26VAC 1A

60Hz

POWER

GAIN

MAX

RETURN

PATH

FOWARD PATH

TILT

+

+

+

Specifications

Foward Path Return Path

Frequency Range: PIDA-1000: 50-1000MHz 5-36MHz

PIDA-750: 50-750MHz 5-36MHz
PIDA-550: 50-550MHz 5-36MHz

Channel Loading: 110 3
Flatness: ±0.75dB ±0.5 ref to 1dB tilt
Gain: 30dB 20dB
Noise Figure (a): 8.5dB 6dB
Output Level: +40dBmV +42dBmV
Test Port Level: -30±2dB ------­Gain Control Range: 10dB 18dB
Slope Control Range: 8dB ------­Composite Triple Beat-CTB (b): -53dB -60dB
Composite Second Order-CSO (b): -56dB -60dB
Cross Modulation-XMOD (b): -54dB -60dB
Hum Modulation: -70dB -65dB
Impedance-All Ports: 75 ohms 75 ohms
Return Loss-Input and Output: 16dB 16dB
Operating Temperature: -20 to +60 deg C ------­Power Supply (adapter): 26Vac, 60 ------­Size (approximate): 7.25 x 3.25 x 10.25 ------­Number of Hybrids: 2 ------­Hybrid type: Push-Pull -------

Notes:

a. measured at full gain with 0dB slope

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b. at specified channel loading at rated output capacity

PICO MACOM, INC.

12500 Foothill Blvd. • Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342 • [phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]

PCB Plug-In Module and Jumper Locations

REMOVE JUMPERS W6 AND
W5 AND INSERT JUMPER
BETWEEN THESE TWO POINTS
FOR PASSIVE RETURN PATH

D E S C R I P T I O N S

RETURN PATH INPUT
FOWARD PATH OUTPUT

-30dB OUTPUT
TEST POINT

GAIN CONTROL
(RETURN PATH)

W5

JUMPERS W5 AND W6
INSERTED FOR ACTIVE
RETURN PATH

SLOPE CONTROL

(FOWARD PATH)

GAIN CONTROL
(FOWARD PATH)

PLUG-IN LOCATION
FOR ATTENUATOR*
(FORWARD PATH)

PLUG-IN LOCATION
FOR EQUALIZER*
(FORWARD PATH)

FOWARD

ATTENUATOR

W10

W6

W8

EQUALIZER

W3

W2

PIDA 550/750/1000

PLUG-IN LOCATION
FOR ATTENUATOR*
(RETURN PATH)

-30dB INPUT
TEST POINT

FOWARD PATH INPUT
RETURN PATH OUTPUT

*NOTE:

PLUG-IN EQUALIZERS AND ATTENUATORS ARE OPTIONAL.
IF PLUG-INS ARE TO BE USED REMOVE JUMPER WIRE AT
APPROPRIATE LOCATION AND INSERT PLUG-IN.

PICO MACOM, INC.

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D E S C R I P T I O N S

Block Diagram

RF OUTPUT

RETURN PATH INPUT

2

HYBRID AMP

FLAT

SLOPE CONTROL

CIRCUIT

FULL

GAIN CONTROL

CIRCUIT

HYBRID AMP

1

49 MHz

HPF

36 MHz

LPF

FULL

FREQUENCY OFFSETS - FCC (U.S.A.)

W3

TEST PORT

(-30dB)

ATT.

GAIN CONTROL

CIRCUIT

P4

P3

J3

PASSIVE RETURN

P2

P1

J2

J1

NOTES:

1. FOR PASSIVE RETURN, CONNECT J3 TO P1 AND P4.

2. FOR ACTIVE RETURN, CONNECT J1 TO P1 AND P2 ANDJ2 TO P3 AND P4

3. PLUG-IN EQUALIZERS AND ATTENUATORS ARE OPTIONAL. IF PLUG-INS ARE TO BE USED
REMOVE JUMPER WIRE AT APPROPRIATE LOCATION AND INSERT PLUG-IN

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PICO MACOM, INC.

W2

49 MHz

RF INPUT
RETURN PATH OUTPUT

HPF

36 MHz

LPF

ATT.

W8

TEST PORT

(-30dB)

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INSTALLATION

Power Adaptor Hook-Up

POWER STRIP TERMINAL
FOR 26VAC, 1A ADAPTOR

HON-KWANG

AHEAD

PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER

AC ADAPTOR

Model: MW57-02401250A
I/P: AC120V 60Hz

MODEL NO: D12-10-03
O/P: 24V 1250mA

INPUT:120V 60Hz 25W
OUTPUT: 26VDC 1.0A

LISTED

U

69N0

L

®

E97199

PICO MACOM, INC.

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INSTALLATION

Distribution

The output levels of the modulator should be the same as the output of the off-air strip amplifiers. The M860

modulators are usually combined with either the SP860 signal processor, LBS/MBS/FMS/UBS series strip
amplifiers. Two methods are suggested to combine strip amplifier, modulator and processor outputs which
are then amplified with the PIDA distribution amplifier serving as a launchamp.

The PHC-12U twelve channel passive headend combiner consists of two rows of directional couplers

combined by a hybrid splitter. The directional coupler combining provides high isolation (40 dB) between
the inputs. Normally, the odd channels are combined on one row while even channels are combined on the
other row of directional couplers. The combiner loss is 16 dB per channel.

V
A

RF

IN

RF

IN

+10dBmV

+14dBmV
+10dBmV

M860

SP860

*BS

+52dBmV

+52dBmV

+52dBmV

Ch. 2

PHC-12U

-16dB

Ch. 3

Ch. 4

+36dBmV

6dB PAD

ATTENUA TOR P AD

PIDA-*

+60dBmV

Another method of combining signals uses three hybrid splitters per headend rack. The odd channels are

combined in one splitter, the even channels in another splitter and the two splitters are combined to a single
output with a third splitter. Each rack is then combined with a final splitter prior to the PIDA amplifier.

NOTE : * Denotes either LBS, MBS, HBS or FMS model numbers.

V
A

M860S

+60dBmV

Ch. 2

+45dBmV

RF

+10dBmV

IN

+14dBmV

RF

+10dBmV

IN

*PIDA-550, 750, 1000

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Ch. 4

SP860

*BS

+52dBmV

+52dBmV

EVEN CHANNELS

Ch. 3

ODD CHANNELS

+45dBmV

+38dBmV +60dBmv

8dB PAD

ATTENUA TOR P AD

PIDA-*

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W A R R A N T Y

Five Y ear Limited Warranty*

ico Macom, Inc. war­rants to the original
purchaser this prod­uct shall be free of

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with only the limitations or exclusions
set out below.

During the warranty period Pico
Macom, Inc. or an authorized Pico
Macom service facility will provide,
free of charge, the parts and labor
necessary to correct defects in mate­rial and workmanship.

defects in material
and craftsmanship

Warranty Duration

This warranty shall terminate five
years* from the original date of pur­chase of the product or at a time the
product is:

1. Misused or damaged due to

neglect or improper installation

2. Modified

3. Repaired by someone other

than the warrantor

4. Sold by the original purchaser

Statement of Remedy

To obtain such a warranty service,

contact the salesperson where the prod­uct was obtained or contact Pico Macom,
Inc at the address listed at bottom of page
. You will be issued a Return Authoriza­tion (RA) number which will be used to
track your product.
Be prepared to provide:

1. The model number and channel
number of the product

2. The date of purchase

3. A specific identification of the

problem
Deliver the products to Pico Macom,
Inc. or ship the products in the original
packing material at the address at the
bottom of the page. Include satisfactory
evidence of the date of purchase.

Products will not be accepted by Pico
Macom, Inc. without the RA number
clearly indicated on the shipping label.

The foregoing constitutes the Pico
Macom, Inc. entire obligation with re­spect to this product and the original
purchaser and any user or owner shall
have no other remedy and no claim for

incidental or consequential damages.

This warranty gives you specific le­gal rights, and you also have rights which
vary from state to state. (U.S.A.)

*One year limited warranty on
product sold outside the U.S.A.

PICO MACOM, INC.

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NOTES

PICO MACOM, INC.

12500 Foothill Blvd. • Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342 • [phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]

NOTES

PICO MACOM, INC.

12500 Foothill Blvd. • Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342 • [phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]

PICO MACOM, INC.

12500 Foothill Blvd. • Lakeview Terrace, CA 91342 • [phone] • [phone] • FAX [phone]