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CADCO
SYSTEMS
BROADBAND EQUIPMENT
Operating Manual
for the
P-379 Agile Processor
System M/N
2363 Merritt Drive • Garland, Texas 75041
Phone 972-271-3651 • FAX 972-271-3654 • 800-877-2288
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Important Notices
Suggestions for Headend Racking and Maintenance
Features and Options
5-6
Operating Instructions
7-8
Important Notices
Shipping Loss or Damage
Before signing the Common Carrier’s delivery receipt, count the number of cartons and inspect each for
visible damage. If the number of cartons does not agree with the receipt or there is damage, make note of
these discrepancies on all copies of the receipt before signing.
Immediately unpack the equipment and inspect for concealed damage. If damage is found, notify the
carrier immediately. We suggest you keep the shipping carton and packaging material should the
equipment ever need to be returned.
After filing you claim, notify CADCO for assistance on repair or replacement disposition.
CAUTION – Unauthorized Repair
Unauthorized repair, modification or disassembly during the warranty period may cancel the warranty.
Should field repairs or modifications be desired, CADCO technicians may be able to provide helpful
suggestions, saving you both time and money.
Notice of Proprietary Data and Changes
Data, drawings, designs represented and all other material contained herein are the proprietary property of
CADCO Systems, Inc., and may not be reproduced or duplicated in any form without written authorization
by CADCO Systems, Inc. All material is subject to change without notice or obligation.
Equipment Return
Should you desire to return the equipment for service, please call CADCO prior to shipping. Enclosing as
much information as possible on the reason for return and the work desired will expedite service and help
to insure your satisfaction. If possible, pack the equipment in the original carton and materials. If the
original packaging material is no longer available, pack the equipment in cushioning material sufficient to
provide a minimum of 1.5 inches separation between the carton and the equipment. No Return
Authorization number is required. Include your return address, telephone number and method of return
shipment. Ship the equipment prepaid to the address in this manual.
Reasons for using CADCO Factory Service:
CADCO services exclusively CADCO equipment
Designed and manufactured your CADCO equipment
Knows CADCO equipment better than any other service provider
Technicians are trained on all CURRENT and PAST technical product information
Technicians use specialized testing and alignment tools designed for CADCO equipment
Technicians may often help with a specialized application
Toll-free factory sales and service hotline
Factory service rates are very competitive and in many cases less expensive than non-factory
service stations
Guarantees factory service for two years
Is known for fast, friendly customer service
Suggestions for Headend Racking and Maintenance
For prolonged equipment life and operating stability, the following recommendations are
made:
•
All headends should be installed in an environmentally controlled dust-free room
having a nominal temperature of 80°F (26°C) and 60% humidity. The room should
be protected from rodents and insect pests.
•
All equipment should be mounted in standard equipment racks or cabinets
•
All equipment should be rack spaced at one panel height, 1.75 inches (4.44cm).
There should be nothing between the equipment preventing air circulation.
•
Please make certain headend wiring and current capacity has adequate safety margins.
Never cascade AC powering strips. Use separate outlets. If AC power is subject to
fluctuation we recommend a constant voltage transformer be used. Beware of ground
loops and be certain all wiring is bonded and properly grounded. Consult a code
book as needed.
•
All equipment racks should be electrically bonded together and earth grounded
•
All equipment interconnecting RF cables should be a minimum of double shielded
and quad shielded is recommended. Poorly shielded cable causes cross-modulation
picture degradation between equipment.
•
Always use the coax connector intended for the coaxial cable used. Be certain it is
installed as recommended by the manufacturer. Connectors should be RFI shielded.
•
RF Input and RF Output cables should be on opposite sides of the equipment rack.
Never bundle input and output RF cables together.
•
Operate each modulator and processor at the RF output level recommended. If it is
necessary to reduce the RF Output level, always operate the equipment as
recommended and reduce the RF
•
Equipment RF test points are only relative indicators of the actual RF output level.
All RF operating level measurements should be made at the RF Output of each unit.
•
When the headend is initially placed in service, create a record of all operating
parameters for each channel’s equipment. Referring to these records during routine
maintenance provides a helpful record of operating changes.
P379 Agile Processor
FEATURES
•
Totally Microprocessor Controlled with Self-Diagnostic Monitoring
•
Selectable Input Channels –
• Off Air Channels 2 through 83 (VHF and UHF)
• Standard Cable Channels 2 through 118 (54MHz – 756MHz)
• HRC Channels 1 through 118
•
Selectable Output Channels
• Standard Cable Channels T7 through 118 (7MHz – 756MHz)
• HRC Channels 1 through 118
•
Automatic Input Offset Control:
• Unique Circuit Detects and Corrects Input Signal Offset Frequency for
• Heterodyne Processing Before the IF
•
SAW Filtered IF Designed for Adjacent Channel Operation
•
+60dBmV Output Using Low-Distortion Hybrid Amplifiers
•
Non-Volatile Channel Memory
•
Synthesized Oscillators
•
Crystal Referenced Phase Locked
•
Digital LED Readout
•
Internal Switch Selects Standard or HRC Output
•
Surface Mount Technology Construction
•
RF Muted During Tuning
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
•
T-Channel Input (P379T): Allows for T7-T14 Inputs as well as standard input
frequencies
•
Defeatable AGC for Manual Gain Control
HRC Output Frequency Set
All CADCO frequency agile products may be set for HRC frequency output. This
feature is controlled by an internal dip switch assembly, DS-1. The switch is located near
the right front corner (with the front panel facing you) between the test point and the
output converter module. DS-1 is clearly marked on the PCB. Switch #3 placed in the
‘OFF’ position switches the output frequency to HRC on all channels. The switch is
normally set to ‘ON’ at the factory.
Operating Instructions
Model P379 Agile Processor
INTRODUCTION
CADCO thanks you for purchasing the P379 Heterodyne Low-Noise Processor. The
P379 contains the latest in CATV electronics, including Synthesized Crystal Referenced
Phase Locked Oscillators, SAW filtered IF, Hybrid Amplifiers and Microprocessor
Control. Now in addition to these features, the new P379 (US Version) contains
Automatic Input Offset, which removes input offsets inherent to Off-Air (0, +10KHz),
Standard Cable (0, +12.5, +25KHz) and HRC Cable (0.3 KHz master oscillator offset).
SETUP AND OPERATION
P379 Processor
•
Connect the input to a signal source, such as a cable drop or antenna. The
recommended input level for best performance is 0 to +10 dBmV (+60 to +70 dBuV).
Connect the output to a 75 Ohm load, normally a channel combiner. A Hybrid
Combiner is strongly recommended for flat response and maximum isolation between
channels.
•
The Automatic Input Offset feature automatically removes any input offset, while the
microprocessors select the proper FCC offset for the output channel.
•
Connect to a proper AC electrical source as indicated on the back of the unit.
Observe the front panel Display Window while power is applied; all elements of the
displays will be turned on momentarily as a display test. The following numbers
displayed after the LED test will be the microprocessor software version, the internal
option dip switch settings and finally the last frequency tuned. After a moment, the
Lock Detect LED will illuminate. The unit is now ready for operation.
•
The desired input and output channel of operation is selected by the front panel
CHANNEL SELECT toggle switch. If you require a channel other than the one
currently displayed, move the toggle switch up or down to cycle through the channels
until the channel you are selecting is displayed. To prevent accidental channel
changing, the toggle switch must be held up or down for a few seconds before actual
channel switching will occur. It is normal for the FREQUENCY LOCK LED to be
off during and for a few seconds after changing channels. The RF OUTPUT is muted
when the FREQUENCY LOCK LED is off. This insures that existing channels on
the cable system are not interfered with during the channel selection process. FCC
offsets (US Versions) are microprocessor controlled and fully automatic for both
Standard and HRC Channels.
•
Using a Field Strength Meter or Spectrum Analyzer connected to the rear panel RF
OUTPUT connector, adjust the front panel OUTPUT LEVEL control to the desired
level. The recommended output level is between +55dBmV (+115dBuV) and
+60dBmV (+120dBuV).
•
Note: The optimum input signal level is +10dBmV (+70dBuV) to be centered
within the AGC window. Signal input levels less than 0dBmV (+60dBuV) may
require an antenna-mounted preamplifier. Remember, the P379’s AGC will
increase gain for full output, but with inadequate input signal level, the Signal to
Noise ration will suffer.
•
When in the Off-Air position for INPUT SOURCE, observe the Aural Carrier level
on a Field Strength Meter or Spectrum Analyzer and adjust the AURAL CARRIER
LEVEL control to the desired Visual to Aural Carrier level ratio. Normal operation
of the Aural Carrier is 13 to 17 below the Visual Carrier. When switching to either of
the cable frequency plans, the internal aural carrier attenuator drops automatically
from 6 to 0dB, since Cable Aural signals have been preset down at the headend.
Readjustment when switching between frequency plans may be desired.
•
The model P379 processor accepts and passes through television broadcast stereo.
•
To use the T-Channel Input Option (P379T Agile Processor), move the T-Channel
switch located on the back panel to the ‘ON’ position. The green T-Channel
Indicator LED, located on the front panel, will light up when in the “T” Band. When
the T-Channel switch is on, only the “T” band may be used.
IMPORTANT
CADCO power supplies are designed so that under certain power line or heat buildup
conditions the unit shuts off. An indicator would be no RF output, but the POWR LED
remains on. If this occurs, unplug the power cord and wait two minutes before repowering. Upon applying power, you should again have RF output. If not, or should the
unit return to shutdown mode, please contact CADCO for assistance. CADCO highly
recommends a 1.75 inch air circulation space between any rack mounted equipment.

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