Lindsay Broadband XTENDR XT Series User manual

XT Series HFC Repeater
Quick Start Guide
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Thank you for purchasing an XTENDR XT series HFC repeater from Lindsay Broadband.
Please ensure all contents received are correct and intact. If you did not receive the item(s) ordered, or if the contents are damaged, please contact Lindsay for
support. Do not return products to Lindsay without first obtaining an RMA number from Customer Service.
The full installation and operation manual can be found on Lindsay's website (https://www.lindsaybb.com) in the Resources Document Library, or on the XTENDR
product page under Documentation and Tools.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
•T: +1.705.742.1350
•TF: 1.800.465.7046 (U.S. & Canada)
•E: [e-mail]
GENERAL GUIDELINES
•Use appropriate brackets to mount the XT device as per your needs.
•Use the #5 Allen key tool included in the box to open/close the lid.
•The length of the stinger center conductor used with XT series HFC repeater is 0.9” (23.0 mm). A to-scale guide for cutting the stinger length
is provided below. Please use this guide for all stingers on the XT series HFC repeater.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
•T: +1.705.742.1350
•TF: 1.800.465.7046 (U.S. & Canada)
•E: [e-mail]
•The device can be powered in two ways using 40-90 VAC HFC power:
1. To Power from the Dedicated Powering Port: Remove the bung/cap on the top right
corner of the unit. Remove the PSU lid. Slightly undo the top screw at the terminals. Insert
the stinger in the port. Secure the screw (see image below). The center conductor of the
stinger only needs to be secured in the top screw terminal of the PSU. The chassis serves
as the ground. When powering the device using this method (dedicated power port), make
sure to remove the power passing fuse from the device so that you do not damage the
equipment connected to the RF port.
2. To Power from the RF Port: Make sure that RF and power are combined on a single
cable. Make sure the fuse is installed.

XT Series HFC Repeater Quick Start Guide
SETUP GUIDELINES
1. Before applying power to the XT device, make sure the RF input is in the range of 10 dBmV/CH for digital channels, and 15 dBmV/CH for analog channels. Refer to
the chart in the manual for RF input level v/s OMI/channel for setup.
2. Apply 40-90 VAC HFC power to the XT unit. You should see the 3 V and 9 V LED turn ON (GREEN).
3. Check DS RF input levels on the bi-directional -20 dB test point.
4. Install a 1.2 GHz JXP cable simulator or a 0 dB JXP attenuator pad in the UPP plug-in as per requirements on the network. The input to the DS laser TX should be
as flat as possible.
5. Connect optical service cable(s) to connect subscribers. Make sure the 1550 nm downstream optical output from the XT subscriber ports is as per specification.
Refer to the manual for specifications.
6. For setup, follow the menu flow chart shown in the XT lid.
7. Adjust forward RF attenuation (AF), forward equalizer (EF) as per the requirement.
8. Measure DS RF parameters at the output of subscriber ONU to optimize levels. Adjust the DS settings of the XT as desired.
9. Adjust the optical input upstream power (OP) value equal to the average upstream optical power input to the XT from RFoG ONU(s).
10. After setting OP parameter, adjust the AR and SP parameter on the setup menu.
11. To be safe, start with an OP value of +3 dBm. This will ensure the XT upstream path has lowest gain. Then as required, change the OP setting towards negative
values. At -9 dBm OP value, the XT will have maximum gain in the upstream path. It’s recommended to first set OP values before making changes to AR parameter
values in XT.
12. Inject an upstream carrier into the ONU and measure at the XT bi-directional test point to optimize levels. Adjust the US settings of XT as desired.
13. Please refer to the user manual for more details on XT setup.
14. Route the fibers properly. Make sure they do not get pinched or bent too tightly in the unit. Secure all connections. Record levels at the station and close the lid
properly.
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