Pico Macom TA-36 User manual

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Installation
And
Operation
Manual
UHF/VHF/FM
Distribution
Amplifier
ODoc. No. OM2190-3 Rev. A
ECO 1750
P/N 911069
TA-36

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Safeguards
Important Information
Read This First
Read This First
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCETORAINORMOISTURE. DONOTOPENTHECABINET. REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAUTION: TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCKDONOTUSETHIS(POLARIZED)PLUGWITHAN
EXTENSIONCORDRECEPTACLEOROTHEROUTLETUNLESSTHEBLADESCANBEFULLYINSERTED
TO BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENCION: POURPREVENIRLESCHOCSELECTRIQUES, NEPASUTILISERCETTEFICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE
COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE
PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
withinanequilateral triangle,isintended toalert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dan-
gerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
thatmaybeof sufficientmagnitude toconstitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING – FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Product Inspection
Inspect the equipment for shipping damage. Should any damage be discovered,
immediately file a claim with the carrier.
Important Safety Instructions
To insure proper installation and operation, take a moment to read this guide
before proceeding with the installation. If you have any questions or comments about
the TA-12 amplifier, please contact the PICO MACOM Service Center at the phone
numbers on the bottom of the page.
1. Read Instructions -All safetyandoperatinginstructions shouldbereadbefore theapplianceisoperated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug thisappliance fromthewall outletbefore cleaning. Use adamp clothfor cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleansers.
6. Do Not Use Attachments - Not recommended by the manufacturer or they may cause hazards.
ence of important operating and maintenance (ser-
vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

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Safeguards
Important Information
7. Waterand Moisture -Donot usethisproduct nearwater -forexample, neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool - and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
9. Ventilation- Thisvideo productshouldneverbe placednearor overaradiatoror heatregister. Thisvideo
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. Any slots or opening in the cabinet are
providedforventilation. Toensurereliableoperationofthevideoproductandtoprotectitfromoverheating,these
openingsmustnot beblocked orcovered. Theopenings shouldnever beblockedby placingthe productona
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
10. Groundingor Polarization-Thisvideoproductisequippedwithapolarizedalternating-currentlineplug
(aplug having one blade wider than the other). Thisplug will fit into the power socket onlyone way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug full into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
markinglabel. Ifyouare notsureofthe typeofpower suppliedtoyourhome, consultyourappliancedealer or
local power company.
12. Power-cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Lightning-Foraddedprotectionforthisproductduringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunattendedand
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
14. PowerLines-Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlines,other
electric light or power circuits, where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antennasystem,extremecareshouldbetakentokeepfromtouchingsuchpowerlinesorcircuitsascontactwith
them may be fatal.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in risk of fire or electric
shock.
16. ObjectandLiquidEntry-Neverpushobjectsofany kindintothisproductthroughopeningsasthey may
touchdangerous voltage points or short-out parts that couldresult in a fire or electric shock. Never spillliquid
of any kind on the product.
17. Servicing-Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourselfasopeningorremovingcoversmayexposeyou
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. DamageRequiringService-Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutletandreferservicingtoqualifiedservice
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

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Safeguards
Important Information
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"Note to the CATV system installer:
ThisreminderisprovidedtocalltheCATV'ssysteminstaller'sattentiontoArticle820-40oftheNECthat
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specefies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building. as close to the point of cable entry as practical."
STANDOFF
INSULATORS
b
MAST
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
c
GROUND WIRE
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUND CLAMPS
OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE
DRIVEN 8 FEET (2.44M) INTO THE EARTH
IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. SEE NEC
SECTION 810 - 21(f).
BONDING JUMPERd
GROUNDCLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metal water pipe)
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
EQUIPMENT
SERVICE ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS GROUND CLAMP
POWER LINES
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED
IN ARTICLE 810 - "RADIO AND TELEVISION
EQUIPMENT"
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instruction. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjustment may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
21. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Before attempting to install this product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
a. UseNo.10AWG(5.3mm)copper,No.8AWG(8.4mm(aluminum,No.7AWG(10mm)copper-cladsteelor
bronze wire or larger, as ground wire.
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4 feet (1.22m) to
6 feet (1.83m) apart.
c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters house.
d. Adriven rod maybe used as thegrounding electrode whereother types of electrodesystems do notexist.
Refer to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1984 for information.
e. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm ) copper or equivalent, when a separate antenna
grounding electrode is used.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

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Specifications
Bandwidth:
VHF Low band 54 to 108 MHz
VHF High band 174 to 216 MHz
UHF band 470 to 812 MHz
FM Traps: -20 dB @ 88 to 96 MHz, -20 dB @ 95 to 108 MHz
(see plot page 6)
Gain: VHF 31 dB
UHF 36 dB
Gain Control Range: 15 dB
Noise Figure:
VHF 6 dB
UHF 7 dB
Channels: Max. Input Max. Output
7 channels VHF 20 dBmV 52 dBmV
4 channels UHF 20 dBmV 56 dBmV
12 channels VHF 11 dBmV 43 dBmV
7 UHF 11 dBmV 45 dBmV
Power Requirements: 117Vac, 60Hz, 9.5W
Features
• Two switchable FM traps
• Separate gain controls
• Low noise
• -20 dB monitor output
• Excellent for medium size
MATV applications
• Low noise
• 50 dB output capability
Specifications
Features
INPUT OUTPUT
IN
MODEL TA-36
AMPLIFIER UHF/VHF/FM
TEST POINT
-20 DB
60Hz 9.5W
FUSE
FUSE
IN
FM TRAP
OUT GAIN
MAX
LO
HI
VHF
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117 VAC

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Installation
Hook-Up
Gain/Frequency Response
-40
-30
-20
Ch1
10
20
30
1: Transmission Log Mag 10.0 dB/ Ref. 00.00 dB
Start 54.000 MHz Stop 806.000 MHz
1: Mkr (MHz) dB (TYP.)
1: 54.00 31.09
2: 88.00 32.27
3: 216.00 31.34
4: 470.00 36.32
5: 806..00 36.11
40
-10
1235
4
INPUT OUTPUT
IN
MODEL TA-36
AMPLIFIER UHF/VHF/FM
TEST POINT
-20 DB
60Hz 9.5W
FUSE
FUSE
IN
FM TRAP
OUT GAIN
MAX
LO
HI
VHF
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED INPUT
POWER RATING. SEE PAGE 4
TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
(SPLITTERS AND TAPS)
VHF/IUHF ANTENNA
GROUND BLOCK
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117 VAC

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Performance
FM Trap Frequency Response
-40
-30
-20
Ch1
10
20
30
1: Transmission Log Mag 10.0 dB/ Ref. 20.00 dB
Start 80.000 MHz Stop 120.000 MHz
1: Mkr (MHz) dB (TYP.)
1: 88.00 30.38
2: 95.00 2.06
3: 108.00 6.54
4: 120.00 30.15
2: Mkr (MHz) dB (TYP.)
40
-10
1
2
4
3
-40
-30
-20
Ch1
10
20
30
1: Transmission Log Mag 10.0 dB/ Ref. 20.00 dB
Start 76.000 MHz Stop 116.000 MHz
1: Mkr (MHz) dB (TYP.)
1: 80.00 30.48
2: 88.00 -7.27
3: 96.00 -5.84
4: 108.00 31.76
5: 120.00 31.11
40
-10
1
2
3
5
4
FM Trap -88 to 96 MHz
FM Trap - 95 to 108 MHz

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Pico Macom, Inc.
warrants to the
original purchaser
thisproductshallbe
free of defects in
material and crafts-
manship with only
Be prepared to provide:
1. The model number of the
product
2. The date of purchase
3. A specific identification
of the problem
Deliver the products to Pico
Macom Inc. or ship the products
in the original packing material at
the address at the bottom of the
page. Include satisfactory evidence
of the date of purchase.
Products will not be accepted
by Pico Macom Inc. without the RA
number clearly indicated on the
shipping label.
The foregoing constitutes the
Pico Macom, Inc. entire obligation
with respect to this product and the
original purchaser and any user or
owner shall have no outer remedy
and no claim for incidental or
consequential damages. Some
states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts
or do not allow exclusions or
limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the
above limitation and exclusion
may or may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you also
have rights which vary from state
to state (U.S.A.).
the limitations or exclusions set out
below.
During the warranty period
Pico Macom Inc. or an authorized
Pico Macom service facility will
provide free of charge, the parts and
labor necessary to correct defects in
material and workmanship.
WARRANTY DURATION
This warranty shall terminate
two years from the original date of
purchase of the product or at a time
the product is:
1. Misused or damaged due to
neglect or improper instal-
lation
2. Modified
3. Repaired by someone other
than the warrantor
4. Sold by the original pur-
chaser
STATEMENT OF REMEDY
To obtain warranty service,
contact the salesperson where the
product was obtained. You will be
issued a ReturnAuthorization (RA)
number which will be used to track
your product.
TwoYear Warranty*
Warranty
* One year warranty if sold outside
the United States.
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Service Information
Schematic
L2
0.6x3x6t
L1
0.6x3x8t C1
10p
C2
68p
L3
0.6x4x9t
C3
30p
SW1
C5
82p
C4
82p
R1
2.2k
C7
69p C8
58p
L8
0.8x3.8x12t
R2
22k
SW2
C10
10p
L10
0.6x3x10t
C11
30p
C12
20p
L11
0.6x3x5t
C13
10p
L12
0.6x3x5t
L13
0.6x3x8t
C14
18p VR7
1k
R6
31
L14
0.6x3x8t
C15
20p
L16
0.6x3x5t C18
10p
R9
470
R8
150
VR3
1k
R4
51
L15
0.6x3x5t
C16
20p
C17
33p
R5
100
L17
0.6x3x10t
D1
IN4148
C19
1000p
R10
8.2k R11
6.8k
Q1
LT1001A
R12
430
L18
0.4x3x10t
R13
4.7
C20
1000p C21
1000p
T1
7x5.5
C62
1000p
T2
7x5.5
R14
4.3k R15
2.2k
C22
1000p
C23
22p C24
22p
C65
1000p Q2
BFG135
R16
47
C25
1000p C27
1000p
R17
330
L19
0.6x4x4t
C23
.02µf
L20
0.6x3x3t C30
2p
L21
0.6x3.2x7t
L22
0.6x3x6t
C29
10p
R13
680
C32
1000p
FF2
FF3
R43
4.7M
C56
3p
C55
4p
L33
0.6x3.2x4t
L35
0.6x3x3T
L34
0.6x3x3t
C54
3p
L36
0.4x2.5x4t
L32
0.4x3x3t
Q6
BFG135
R42
150,1/2w
C53
1000p
R41
1k
R40
1.2k
C51
6p
C52
1000p
L31
0.4x2.5x4t
L30
0.4x3x3t
Q5
BFR96S
R37
22p
R36
220 R38
10
C49
1000p C50
10p
R35
1k
C63
3p
R34
1.2k
C47
1000p
R39
330 R49
330
C31
10p
C46
6p
L29
0.4x2.5x4t
L28
0.4x3x3t
Q4
2SC2369
R31
22
R30
390 R32
10
C44
1000p C45
10p
R29
3k
R28
3.6k
C41
6p
L26
0.4x2.5x3t
Q3
2SC2369
R25
1k
R23
3.6k
C38
1000p
R26
470
R24
3k
C39
1000p C48
1000p
T3
2t
C37
1000p
R47
470
VR20
1k
C61
2p
C60
2p
C36
4.7p R22
110
C35
3p
C34
4p
L24
0.6x3.2x4t
L25
0.6x3x3t
L23
0.6x3x3t
C33
3p
R19
4.7M
FF1
PP1 XFMR1
F1
R44
1.5M
D2
IN4002
D3
IN4002
C57
.002µf
C58
.002µf
R45
5.1k
R46
27,2w
C55
1000p
C59
330µf/35v C60
220µf/25v
C43
1000p
L5
0.4x3.8x12t
L6
0.8x4x3t
L4
0.8x4x3t L7
0.8x4x3t L9
0.8x4x3t
C9
8p
C5
8p
R48
220
C40
1000p
D4
L37
0.6x6x7t
B-
B
AC 120V
MONI TOR -20dB
OUT
IN
Caution:
1. Disconnect power before servicing.
2. The components identified by on the
schematic diagram are considered critical
with respect to the risk of fire and electric
shock associated with the product. Replace
these components with the parts recom-
mended by the manufacturer only.
3. Make leakage-current (0.5 mA max. ) or re-
sistance measurements (10 M ohm min.)
to determine that exposed parts are accept-
ably insulated from the supply circuit before
returning the appliance to the customer.
THIS DOCUMENTAND THE INFORMATION ENCLOSED HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY TO PICO MACOM INC.
AND UNLESS SPECIFIED UNDER AWRITTENAGREEMENT; MAY NEITHER BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED IN WHOLE OR IN PART OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS, NOR EMPLOYED FOR DESIGN PROCURMENT, OR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF PICO MACOM INC.

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