Optical Node Test Probe - (ADC ISX Series)

Optical Node Test Probe - (ADC ISX Series)

Features:

■ For use with original ADC ISX Series optical nodes

■ Machined brass, nickel plated housing

■ Tubular compact design allows easy in-line installation

■ 5/8-24 thread with gold plated, spring loaded pin

■ Field replaceable spring pin assembly, model VT43-B, has

■ an estimated operating lifespan of 1 million cycles

DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION:

Our Optical Node Test Probe has been engineered and manufactured to replace the original test probe made by ADC. The machined brass probe is nickel plated and is primarily designed to monitor the RF output of an ADC “Homeworx” ISX optical distribution node at the KS port opening. The test probe strips the 60Hz square wave power from the RF signal and attenuates the level by 20 dB.Each Homeworx node output port has two openings at right angles to each other. Proper use of this test probe requires user to insert the input port of test probe delicately to the node’s open KS port.To prevent any damage to the test probe spring pin assembly it is highly recommended to use caution when inserting the probe to the node housing. Gently allow the spring pin to find the center opening of the KS entry port. Carefully insert spring pin into guide bushing’s small opening (Ø.075”) at the bottom of the port. Failure to do so will lead to permanent damage of the spring pin or potentially damage internal circuitry of the probe. First attach a test cable to the output ”F” port of the test probe. Use a spectrum analyzer to display the RF output signal.The test signal displayed will be -20 dB lower than the actual output signal. Als o note that the signal displayed will show the effects of any installed plug-in equalizers and attenuator pads.