Motorola BLE100 User manual

Installation and
Operation Manual
BLE100
1GHz Broadband Line Extender
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Caution
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the Installation and Troubleshooting Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Special Symbols That Might Appear on the Equipment
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage levels are present within the equipment. These voltages are not
insulated and may be of sufficient strength to cause serious bodily injury when touched. The symbol may also appear
on schematics.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
installation, servicing, and operating instructions in the documents accompanying the equipment.
For continued protection against fire, replace all fuses only with fuses having the same electrical ratings marked at
the location of the fuse.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Installation Manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment under the rules and regulations of the FCC.
Canadian Compliance
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respects toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
We Motorola, Inc.
101 Tournament Drive
Horsham, PA 19044, U.S.A.
declare under our sole responsibility that the
STARLINE®Model BLE100
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with one or more of the following standards:
EMC Standards
EN55022 EN55024 EN50083-2 CISPR-22 CISPR-24
Safety Standards
EN60065 EN60825 EN60950 IEC 60950 + A1: 1992 + A2: 1993 + A3: 1995 + A4: 1996
following the provisions of the Directive(s) of the Council of the European Union:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

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BLE100 Installation and Operation Manual
Contents
Section 1
Introduction
Using This Manual ...........................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Related Documentation...................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Document Conventions...................................................................................................................................................................1-3
If You Need Help...............................................................................................................................................................................1-4
Calling for Repairs...........................................................................................................................................................................1-5
Section 2
Overview
Ordering Matrix ................................................................................................................................................................................2-2
Housing.............................................................................................................................................................................................2-3
Gaskets.............................................................................................................................................................................................2-4
Port Locations..................................................................................................................................................................................2-5
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................................................................2-6
Forward Path....................................................................................................................................................................................2-7
Return Path.......................................................................................................................................................................................2-7
Ingress Control Switch....................................................................................................................................................................2-8
Options and Accessories................................................................................................................................................................2-8
Section 3
Amplifier Setup
Proper Handling Procedures..........................................................................................................................................................3-1
Field Practice...........................................................................................................................................................................3-1
Bench Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................3-1
Forward Path Alignment..................................................................................................................................................................3-2
Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................................................3-2
STARLINE Cable Equalizers ..................................................................................................................................................3-3
Example 1........................................................................................................................................................................3-3
Example 2........................................................................................................................................................................3-3
STARLINE Cable Simulators..................................................................................................................................................3-6
Input and Midstage Pads........................................................................................................................................................3-7
Flatness Control......................................................................................................................................................................3-7
Directional Coupler Test Points.............................................................................................................................................3-8
Bode Equalization...................................................................................................................................................................3-8

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Amplifier Level Control...........................................................................................................................................................3-9
Manual Gain Control.......................................................................................................................................................3-9
Automatic Drive Unit/QAM Automatic Drive Unit......................................................................................................3-11
ADU/QADU Pads and Levels .......................................................................................................................................3-12
Return Path Alignment...................................................................................................................................................................3-12
Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................................................3-12
Alignment Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................3-13
Powering and Surge Protection....................................................................................................................................................3-14
Section 4
Bench Testing
Before You Begin..............................................................................................................................................................................4-1
Test Equipment and Connections ..................................................................................................................................................4-2
Measuring Forward Gain.........................................................................................................................................................4-2
Example:..........................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Example:..........................................................................................................................................................................4-3
Testing Return Gain and Response.......................................................................................................................................4-4
Example:..........................................................................................................................................................................4-4
Completing the Test Procedures ...........................................................................................................................................4-4
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 BLE100S................................................................................................................................................................................A-1
AC Current........................................................................................................................................................................................A-2
Return Amplifier...............................................................................................................................................................................A-2
ADU Automatic Drive Unit..............................................................................................................................................................A-2

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Appendix B
Torque Specifications
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Figures
Figure 1-1 BLE100 – closed ...........................................................................................................................................................1-1
Figure 1-2 BLE100 – open..............................................................................................................................................................1-2
Figure 2-1 BLE100 base with electronics module .......................................................................................................................2-1
Figure 2-2 BLE100 ordering matrix...............................................................................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-3 BLE-HSG/15 housing and dimensions.......................................................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-4 Housing gaskets...........................................................................................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-5 Housing ports................................................................................................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-6 BLE100 power supply ..................................................................................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-7 BLE100 block diagram.................................................................................................................................................2-7
Figure 2-8 BLE100 options and accessories..............................................................................................................................2-10
Figure 3-1 Equalizer slope versus cable.......................................................................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-2 Frequency versus cable slope....................................................................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-3 LDR/9/1G component layout (top-left, bottom-right) ................................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-4 ADU..............................................................................................................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-5 QADU ...........................................................................................................................................................................3-11
Figure 4-1 Test equipment connections for bench sweeping....................................................................................................4-2
Figure 5-1 Center-conductor pin length .......................................................................................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2 Torque sequence..........................................................................................................................................................5-2
Tables
Table 2-1 BLE100 options and accessories.................................................................................................................................2-8
Table 3-1 Starline Forward Equalizers – SFE-100-*.....................................................................................................................3-4
Table 3-2 STARLINE Cable Simulators.........................................................................................................................................3-6
Table 3-3 Gain reserve versus ambient temperature..................................................................................................................3-9

BLE100 Installation and Operation Manual
Section 1
Introduction
The Motorola 1 GHz STARLINE®series of broadband line extenders, BLE100, accept a single
input and provide 34 dB of operational gain to a single output. The BLE100 series of line
extenders meets Telcordia GR-1098 core voltage surge requirements using surge waveforms as
described in IEEE C62.41. The BLE100 is also FCC, CE, and CCC approved.
Features of the BLE100 include:
1003 MHz power doubling technology in enhanced gallium arsenide (E-GaAs)
Four different modular diplex filter frequency split options
Ergonomics
60/90 VAC line power option
Thermal and auto-controlled Bode equalization
−20 dB directional coupler test points
Optional return path ingress control accessories
Two-way operation capability
15-amp power passing
Figure 1-1 illustrates a closed BLE100 line extender.
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Figure 1-2 illustrates an open BLE100.
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BLE100 – open
Base
Lid
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MANUAL FOR
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ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TO
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Introduction 1-3
BLE100 Installation and Operation Manual
Using This Manual
The following sections provide information and instructions to bench test, install, and operate
the BLE100.
Section 1 Introduction provides a brief description of the product, identifies the information
contained in this manual, and gives the help line telephone number and repair return
information.
Section 2 Overview describes the BLE100 and includes details on the various options and their
functions.
Section 3 Amplifier Setup provides instructions for full configuration and forward- and return-path
alignment.
Section 4 Bench Testing describes the bench test procedures that are recommended before
installing the BLE100.
Section 5 Installation provides instructions for installing the BLE100 and performing field alignment.
Section 6 Operating Tips provides suggestions for handling field-encountered variables and
addressing maintenance tasks.
Appendix A Specifications lists the applicable technical specifications for the BLE100 and options.
Appendix B Torque Specifications provides the appropriate torque specifications for the screws,
clamps, connectors, and bolts used in the BLE100.
Abbreviations
and Acronyms The Abbreviations and Acronyms list contains the full spelling of the short forms used in
this manual.
This installation manual assumes that all channels are standard National Television Standards
Committee (NTSC) analog channels. Refer to catalog specifications for further details pertaining
to signal levels of digital channels above 550 MHz.
This installation manual uses 1003 MHz as the reference frequency unless another frequency is
given. For example, quoted cable loss is understood to be at 1003 MHz.
Related Documentation
This installation manual is complete and you should not require any additional documentation
to install, test, or operate the BLE100 line extender.
Document Conventions
Before you begin to use the BLE100, familiarize yourself with the stylistic conventions used in
this manual:
Bold type Indicates text that you must type exactly as it appears or indicates a default value
SMALL CAPS Denotes silk screening on the equipment, typically representing front and rear-panel
controls, I/O connections and indicators (LEDs).
* (Asterisk) Indicates that there are several versions of the same model number and the information
applies to all models. When the information applies to a specific model, the complete model
number is given.
Italic type Denotes a displayed variable, a variable that you must type, or is used for emphasis

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If You Need Help
If you need assistance while working with the BLE100, contact the Motorola Technical Response
Center (TRC):
Inside the U.S.: 888-944-HELP (1-888-944-4357)
Outside the U.S.: 215-323-0044
Motorola Online: http://businessonline.motorola.com
The TRC is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, Motorola Online offers a
searchable solutions database, technical documentation, and low-priority issue creation and
tracking.
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