LED Status Lights on Z-Balun Products

The LED status lights on the Z-Baluns are an indication of the signal measurement between the Z-Distribution unit and the Z-Balun device, as calculated by the Z-Balun itself. In a perfect environment, the lights also correlate to the physical distance between the Z-Distribution Unit and the Z-Balun (See Chart Below). A RED LED on the Z-Balun indicates that the signal coming into the Z-Balun is strong and the balun device is probably a short distance from the Z-Distribution unit. A GREEN LED indicates that there is a significant loss of signal and suggests the balun device is at a much greater distance from the Z-Distribution unit. There are two other LEDs (AMBER and YELLOW), which indicate the intermediate distances. 

 

Below is a table which lists the four LEDs and their corresponding calculated distances for legacy Z-Band baluns:

*Z-Balun Powered Baluns were formerly known as the Z-Band GigaBOB product line. The contents of this article also applies to the powered GigaBOB product line (P/N# HZ 5002-1 and HZ 5002-2)