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7-2 Flex Max901e 1GHz Trunk and Bridger Amplifiers 1502154 Rev D
Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials may be used to complete the procedures in this chapter.
Table 7.1 Tools and Materials
Tools/Equipment Required Specifications Uses
To ol s
Signal level meter (SLM) 5MHz to 1002MHz, –35 to
60dBmV (25 to 120dBµV)
Input and output signal testing during
forward and return balancing
Signal generator 5 to 100MHz, 10 to 60dBmV (70 to
120dBµV)
Signal input during return balancing
Multimeter True RMS, AC-coupled;
ranges: 0 to 200V
DC, 0 to 200VAC,
and 0 to 200mV
AC
Power supply testing
Flat blade screwdrivers 1/4 inch, 5/16 inch May be required for small fasteners
Needlenose pliers — Jumper removal
Wire cutters — Trim coaxial cable center conductor;
jumper cutting
Nutdriver or wrench
1
1. An 11mm tool can normally be used for a 7/16-inch bolt unless the tool is manufactured to minimum, and the
bolt head to maximum, “across the flat” dimensions.
7/16 inch (11mm) Housing opening and closing
Phillips screwdriver #1 Attaching grounding bracket to
transponder
Phillips screwdriver
2
2. Small, hold-down screws may be Phillips head screws or Torx PLUS
®
head screws. Use the appropriate driver.
#2 Centerseizure and module faceplate
screws; power supply screws, and
transponder grounding screw
Torque wrench/driver Up to 66 in-lbs (7.5N·m), with
interchangeable 7/16 inch or 11mm
hex socket, Phillips, flat blade, and
Torx
®
or Torx PLUS
®
bits
Strand mounting, housing closing,
tightening various fasteners
3
3. C-COR recommends torquing all bolts and screws to the specified values.
Torx
®
or Torx PLUS
®
driver
2
T15 (Torx
®
) or 15 I.P. (Torx PLUS
®
) May be required for small fasteners
Drill and drill bits 9/32 inch (7mm) Wall or pedestal mounting
Tuning wand Non-conductive Adjust ALC sensitivity/modulation depth
Fuse puller Non-conductive
(C-COR P/N FP-1)
Fuse removal and installation
Materials
Heat gun or approved torch
and heatshrink tubing, or
weathersealing tape or
compound
— Weatherproofing RF cable connectors
1/4-20 UNC bolts and shims — Wall mounting
Dust caps C-COR P/N MX0008 Cover unused ports
Anti-seize compound — RF cable attachment