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User’s Guide iii
In This Guide
Guide Organization vii
Description of the 58502A Broadband Distribution Amplifier viii
Overview viii
Auto-Switching and Alarm-Inputs Features viii
RS-232C Port and Indicators Features ix
Accessories Supplied and Available ix
Supplied ix
Manuals ix
1Getting Started
58502A Broadband Distribution Amplifier at a Glance 1-2
Preparing the Distribution Amplifier for Use 1-4
To Mount the 58502A Into an Equipment Rack (Using Option
AX4) 1-4
To Connect AC Power 1-5
Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the 58502A 1-5
To Configure Terminal Communications for NT 4.0
®
/
Windows
®
95-Based PC 1-7
To Configure Terminal Communications for Windows
®
-Based
PC 1-8
Powering Up the Distribution Amplifier 1-9
Overview of the Power-Up Procedure (What to Expect) 1-9
To Power Up the Distribution Amplifier 1-9
Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples) 1-11
Overview 1-11
Setup Commands for the Different Distribution
Applications 1-12
Distributing One Input Signal (A or B) 1-12
Distributing Two Input Signals (A and B) 1-12
Distributing Input A and Backup Oscillator (Option 010)
Signals 1-13
Distributing of the Backup Oscillator (Option 010) Signal
Only 1-14
Commands That Are Common to All Distribution
Applications 1-14
Checking the Output Channels Status 1-14
Changing the RS-232 Serial Port Characteristics 1-15