Cisco GoQAM Operating instructions

GoQAM Modulator RF Output
and IF Output Hardware
Installation and Operation Guide

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instructions, give particular attention to all safety statements included in this guide.

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Contents
Safety Precautions vii
FCC Compliance xi
About This Guide xiii
Chapter 1 Introducing the GoQAM 1
System Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2
GoQAM Input Pairs................................................................................................................. 6
Input/Output Process ............................................................................................................. 7
Front Panel Overview ........................................................................................................... 10
Back Panel Overview............................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2 Installing the GoQAM 15
Installation Process Summary.............................................................................................. 16
Unpack and Inspect the GoQAM ........................................................................................ 18
Record the MAC Address..................................................................................................... 19
Stacking Guidelines............................................................................................................... 20
Install the Modulator Into a Rack ........................................................................................ 24
Connect Power Sources......................................................................................................... 27
Connect the DVB ASI Input Ports ....................................................................................... 29
Connect the 10/100BaseT Ethernet Port............................................................................. 31
Connect the RF OUT or IF OUT Ports ................................................................................ 33
Chapter 3 Provision the RF GoQAM 37
Understand the RF GoQAM GUIs ...................................................................................... 38
Provision GoQAMs on the DNCS ....................................................................................... 46
Chapter 4 Provision the IF GoQAM 53
Understand the IF GoQAM GUIs........................................................................................ 54
Understand the Set Up IF GoQAM GUI............................................................................. 55
Understand the Set Up UpConverter GUI......................................................................... 63
Provision an IF GoQAM on the DNCS............................................................................... 71

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Chapter 5 Operating the RF Modulator 77
Understand the Boot Process ............................................................................................... 78
Change the Boot Mode.......................................................................................................... 81
Read the Default Status Screen ............................................................................................ 83
Use the Front Panel Keys to Change Configuration Settings .......................................... 84
Adjust the Frequencies of a Selected Carrier ..................................................................... 86
Adjust the RF Output Level of a Selected Carrier............................................................. 87
Mute the RF Output of a Selected Carrier.......................................................................... 88
Change the Carrier Mode of a Selected Carrier................................................................. 89
Monitor Setup Options.......................................................................................................... 90
Change an RF Carrier Frequency ........................................................................................ 98
Resetting the GoQAM ........................................................................................................... 99
Chapter 6 Operating the IF GoQAM 101
Understand the Boot Process ............................................................................................. 102
Change the Boot Mode........................................................................................................ 105
Read the Default Status Screen .......................................................................................... 107
Use the Front Panel Keys to Change Configuration Settings........................................ 108
Adjust the IF Output Level of a Selected Carrier ............................................................ 110
Mute the IF Output of a Selected Carrier .........................................................................111
Change the Carrier Mode of a Selected Carrier............................................................... 112
Monitor Setup Options........................................................................................................ 113
Select an IF Channel or Carrier .......................................................................................... 121
Chapter 7 Inspect the Modulator 123
Quarterly Inspection............................................................................................................ 124
Replace the Fuse................................................................................................................... 125
Diagnose the Fan.................................................................................................................. 127
Replace the Fan .................................................................................................................... 128
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting the GoQAM 131
Alarm Conditions ................................................................................................................ 132
Troubleshooting Alarm Messages..................................................................................... 134
Troubleshooting Boot Screen Error Messages ................................................................. 143
Chapter 9 Customer Information 147

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Appendix A Technical Specifications 149
Installation and Operation Requirements ........................................................................ 150
IF Specifications.................................................................................................................... 152
RF Specifications .................................................................................................................. 153
ASI Input Specifications...................................................................................................... 154
Modulation Specifications .................................................................................................. 155
Digital I/O Performance Specifications............................................................................ 156
Connector Type .................................................................................................................... 157
Factory Default Settings...................................................................................................... 158
Standard Output Frequencies ............................................................................................ 159
Index 161

Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
Read,Retain,and FollowThese Instructions
Carefully read all safety and operating instructions before operating this product. Follow all
operating instructions that accompany this product. Retain the instructions for future use.
Give particular attention to all safety precautions.
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WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and product damage! Do not proceed beyond any icon
until you fully understand the indicated conditions.
The following icons alert you to important information about the safe operation of this
product:
You will find this icon in the literature that accompanies this product. This icon
indicates important operating or maintenance instructions.
You may find this icon affixed to this product and in this document to alert you of
electrical safety hazards. On this product, this icon indicates a live terminal; the
arrowhead points to the terminal device.
You may find this icon affixed to this product. This icon indicates a protective earth
terminal.
You may find this icon affixed to this product. This icon indicates excessive or
dangerous heat.
You may find this symbol affixed to this product and in this document. This symbol
indicates an infrared laser that transmits intensity-modulated light and emits
invisible laser radiation and an LED that transmits intensity-modulated light.
HeedAllWarnings
Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
Avoid ElectricShock
Follow the instructions in this warning.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of electric shock, perform only the instructions that are
included in the operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

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Servicing
WARNING:
Avoid electric shock! Opening or removing the cover may expose you to
dangerous voltages.
Do not open the cover of this product and attempt service unless instructed to do so in the
operating instructions. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.
Cleaning,Water,Moisture,OpenFlame
To protect this product against damage from moisture and open flames, do the following:
Before cleaning, unplug this product from the AC outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
Do not expose this product to moisture.
Do not place this product on a wet surface or spill liquids on or near this product.
Do not place or use candles or other open flames near or on this product.
Ventilation
To protect this product against damage from overheating, do the following:
This product has openings for ventilation to protect it from overheating. To ensure
product reliability, do not block or cover these openings.
Do not open this product unless otherwise instructed to do so.
Do not push objects through openings in the product or enclosure.
Placement
To protect this product against damage from breakage, do the following:
Place this product close enough to a mains AC outlet to accommodate the length of the
product power cord.
Route all power supply cords so that people cannot walk on, or place objects on, or lean
objects against them. This can pinch or damage the cords. Pay particular attention to
cords at plugs, outlets, and the points where the cords exit the product.
Make sure the mounting surface or rack is stable and can support the size and weight of
this product.
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this product! An unstable surface may
cause this product to fall.