1-6 FlexNet
®
700 Series Line Extender Rev F
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Tools and Materials
Table 1.2 describes the tools, equipment, and materials that may be required to operate, maintain,
and test the E6 or E7 Line Extender. Equipment with equivalent or better specifications may be
substituted for those listed in the table.
Table 1.2 Tools and Materials
Tools/Materials Required Characteristic Use
Tools
Signal Level Meter 5MHz to 1GHz, –35 to +60dBmV
(25 to 120dBµV)
Input and output signal testing
Signal Generator 5MHz to 1GHz, 10 to 60dBmV
(70 to 120dBµV)
Signal input during return
balancing
Multimeter True rms-AC-coupled. Ranges including:
0 to 200V
DC, 0 to 200VAC, 0 to 200mVAC
Power supply testing
Flat Blade Screwdriver 3/16 inch (5mm) RF module removal
Needlenose Pliers — Jumper removal
Return kit installation
Soldering Iron small Return kit installation
IC extractor tool — Return kit installation in E629
Heat gun or approved torch
and heatshrink tubing, or
weathersealing tape or
compound
— Weatherproofing RF cable and
fiber optic stub cable
connectors
Alignment tool Non-conductive
ALC alignment
Fuse puller Non-conducting fuse puller (P/N FP-1) Fuse installation and removal
Socket 7/16 inch (11mm) socket for torque wrench Housing closing
Torque Wrench Range including 0 to 40 in-lbs (4.5N·m) Housing closing
Nutdriver
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7/16-inch (11mm) Opening and Closing Housing
Nutdriver 1/4 inch (6mm) Return kit installation
Standard Diagonal Cutting
Pliers
medium size Jumper cutting
Phillips Screwdriver #1; #2 Return kit installation;
Loosening and tightening
centerseizure screws
Return kit installation
Tape Measure — Mounting EMBs on wall
Drill and drill bits 9/32 inch (7 mm) Wall mounting