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4.2 Installation Requirement Guidelines
Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when installing the COM2000 system that will
minimize the potential problems that the system could be expected to encounter.
4.2.1 General System Guidelines
The optimum RF levels at the input of a SWM module are -30 to -50 dBm per
transponder.
The optimum RF input levels for the COM46 cards are -25 to -45 dBm per transponder.
COM46 cards can only be connected to a SWM module, they will not support a
multiswitch.
COM46 and COM46-FLX cards contain 8 tuners and must be supplied with a dedicated
SWiM output.
The COM2000 system is designed to operate properly in ambient environments of 104 °F
(40°C) or less.
The system will not be capable of streaming any video on any channel besides 100 until
the COM46 cards have been authorized by DIRECTV.
4.2.2 System Integrator Guidelines
The system integrator must provide a mapping of TV channels to COM46 slots and
tuners.
The COM2000 will generally be preconfigured, including the appropriate RF and IP
connections to a QAM6 edgeQAM device.
Any necessary DIRECTV SWiM units should be supplied by the System Integrator.
4.2.3 System Operator Guidelines
It is recommended to use the StarRoute SRSN4 Normalizer within the property’s RF
plant before the distribution panel in order to normalize the B band K
a
signals with the
traditional K
u
satellite signal levels. B band signals are generally higher-powered and
tend to saturate the converters unless the installer is very careful regarding input signal
levels going into the distribution network.
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