Operating instructions

Introduction 1-3

Using This Manual

The following sections provide information and instructions to bench test, install, and operate

the MBV3-100*.

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 MBV3-100* 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 you

install the MBV3-100*.

Section 5 Installation provides instructions for installing the MBV3-100* 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 MBV3-100* and options.

Appendix B Torque Specifications provides the appropriate torque specifications for the screws,

clamps, connectors, and bolts used in the MBV3-100*.

Abbreviations

and Acronyms

The Abbreviations and Acronyms list contains the full spelling of the short forms used in

this manual.

This Installation and Operation 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. For more

information regarding this product visit the web site:

http://www.motorola.com/Business/US-EN/Business+Product+and+Services/Cable+Broadband/RF+Amplifiers

This Installation and Operation 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.