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MB*/* Installation and Operation Manual
Automatic Drive Unit............................................................................................................................................................. 3-15
ADU Pads and Levels ........................................................................................................................................................... 3-15
Return Path Alignment .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-16
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-16
Alignment Procedure............................................................................................................................................................ 3-17
Powering and Surge Protection ................................................................................................................................................... 3-18
Section 4
Bench Testing
Before You Begin............................................................................................................................................................................. 4-1
Test Equipment and Connections.................................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Measuring Forward Gain................................................................................................................................................................. 4-3
Example.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Testing Return Gain and Response ............................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Example.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Completing the Test Procedures.................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Section 5
Installation
Aerial Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Pedestal Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5-3
Section 6
Operating Tips
Using Amplifiers in Lower Frequency Systems............................................................................................................................ 6-1
Using Amplifiers in Lower Gain Systems...................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A
Specifications
Model MB87S/XG* ............................................................................................................................................................................A-1
Model MB87S/XX*.............................................................................................................................................................................A-2
Model MB75S/XG* ............................................................................................................................................................................A-3
Model MB75S/XX*.............................................................................................................................................................................A-4
AC Current, MB75*/*, MB87*/* .........................................................................................................................................................A-4
RA-Kit/H Return Amplifier ...............................................................................................................................................................A-5
ADU Automatic Drive Unit...............................................................................................................................................................A-5
Appendix B
Torque Specifications
Abbreviations and Acronyms