Motorola STARLINE SERIES User Manual

MB*/* Installation and Operation Manual
Contents
Section 1
Introduction
Using This Manual............................................................................................................................................................................1-2
Related Documentation ...................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Document Conventions ...................................................................................................................................................................1-3
If You Need Help ...............................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Calling for Repairs............................................................................................................................................................................1-4
Section 2
Overview
Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Housing .............................................................................................................................................................................................2-3
Gaskets..............................................................................................................................................................................................2-5
Port Locations ..................................................................................................................................................................................2-6
Power Supply....................................................................................................................................................................................2-6
Forward Path.....................................................................................................................................................................................2-9
Models SP and DC .................................................................................................................................................................2-11
Return Path, RA-Kit/H or RA-Kit/L ................................................................................................................................................2-12
Ingress Control Switch ..................................................................................................................................................................2-12
Options and Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................................2-14
Section 3
Amplifier Setup
Forward Path Alignment..................................................................................................................................................................3-1
Before You Begin.....................................................................................................................................................................3-1
Cable Equalizer ........................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Example 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Example 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Cable Simulators .....................................................................................................................................................................3-5
Input, Midstage, and Output Pads..........................................................................................................................................3-6
Output Passives.......................................................................................................................................................................3-7
Flatness Control ......................................................................................................................................................................3-8
Directional Coupler Test Points ...........................................................................................................................................3-12
Bode Equalization..................................................................................................................................................................3-12
Amplifier Level Control .........................................................................................................................................................3-12
Manual Gain Control..............................................................................................................................................................3-12
Thermal Drive Unit.................................................................................................................................................................3-14

Motorola STARLINE SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	STARLINE SERIES
Category	Amplifier
Language	English