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Xicom XTS-200C Operation and installation manual

Manual is about: Outdoor Solid State Amplifier

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    Xts-200c outdoor solid state amplifier operation and installation manual this is a controlled document. The official version of this document is located in xicom technology document control. Printed copies are for reference only. 3550 bassett street santa clara, ca 95054 usa 408-213-3000 phone • 408...

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    Document number: mn5-0281-002 date: june 2004 revision: b x t s -2 0 0 c o p e ra tio n a n d in s ta lla tio n m a n u a l.

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    Xts-200c outdoor solid state amplifier operation and installation manual this is a controlled document. The official version of this document is located in xicom technology document control. Printed copies are for reference only. 3550 bassett street santa clara, ca 95054 usa 408-213-3000 phone • 408...

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    Mn5-0281-002 ii revision b notice copyright 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 this document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Please contact xicom technology for current technical speci...

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    Mn5-0281-002 iii revision b xts-200c outdoor solid state amplifier operation and installation manual about this manual this manual provides operators and technicians with a set of tools for operating and maintaining the outdoor unit family of xicom solid state power amplifiers. This prefix contains ...

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    Mn5-0281-002 iv revision b xts-200c outdoor solid state amplifier operation and installation manual who should use this manual this manual is designed for use by trained operators and technicians who have a thorough knowledge of satellite transmitting and receiving equipment. Persons using this manu...

  • Page 7: Record of Changes

    Mn5-0281-002 v revision b xts-200c outdoor solid state amplifier operation and installation manual record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 07/15/2003 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 12136 original release 05/13/2004 a.L. Crozier, jr. B 12257 update table of contents 06...

  • Page 8: Table of Contents

    Mn5-0281-002 vi revision b xts-200c outdoor solid state amplifier operation and installation manual table of contents paragraph title page number list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols mnc-0000-010 chapter 1 overview mnc-0100-007 chapter 2 safety mnc-0200-004 chapter 3 unpacking and install...

  • Page 9: Record of Changes

    Mnc-0000-010 1 revision a6 list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols record of changes revision eco description date initiated by a 9735 original release 04/17/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. A1 10179 add numerous abbreviations 08/21/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr...

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    Mnc-0000-010 2 revision a6.

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    Mnc-0000-010 3 revision a6 list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols references the following documents are used as reference material for this chapter: • international standard iso-7000: 1989. Graphical symbols for use on equipment — index and s...

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    Mnc-0000-010 4 revision a6 list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols bdelim band elimination bit binary digit bmw beamwidth btry battery buc block upconverter buz buzzer bw bandwidth °c degree celsius cal calibration cate computer aided test equipment cb component board cctwt coupled cavity tr...

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    Mnc-0000-010 5 revision a6 list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols ew helix voltage °f degree fahrenheit f farad fat first article test fet field-effect transistor fgipa fixed gain intermediate power amplifier freq frequency ftd filament time delay (twta, kpa) g giga (one billion) ghz giga h...

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    Mnc-0000-010 6 revision a6 list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols lda line driver amplifier led light emitting diode lo local oscillator lpa low power amplifier m mega (million) m&c monitor and control ma milli ampere msdc multistage depressed collector mhz mega hertz miprcs microprocessor ...

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    Mnc-0000-010 7 revision a6 list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols ru in a standard 19-inch rack, a set of four mounting holes spaced as follows: .625 inches between holes 1, 2, and 3. .5 inches between holes three and four. Ru = 1.75 inches. Rxd received data slin linearizer with an integra...

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    Mnc-0000-010 8 revision a6 list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols xtc xicom technology controller xtd xicom technology digital outdoor amplifier xtk xicom technology klystron amplifier xtkd xicom technology klystron amplifier with flat display xtkh xicom technology klystron high efficiency ...

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    Mnc-0000-010 9 revision a6 list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols ce symbols symbol definition alternating current (ac) ce marking symbol for equipment and documentation meeting european quality standards. Earth ground fuse input local off for a part of equipment on for a part of equipment.

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    Mnc-0000-010 10 revision a6 list of abbreviations, acronyms, and ce symbols output power off power on protective earth ground remote reset transmitted power monitor symbol definition.

  • Page 19: Overview

    Overview mnc-0100-007 1 revision c overview record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 04/02/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 9869 original release 06/05/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. B 10033 update to reflect amplifier improvement 08/05/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. C 10359 update...

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    Mnc-0100-007 2 revision c overview table of contents paragraph title page number overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Mnc-0100-007 3 revision c overview overview product overview this manual is for the xicom technology solid state odu power amplifier with microprocessor control. The odu may be mounted on an antenna or other outdoor location without the need for an additional watertight enclosure. The standard ampli...

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    Mnc-0100-007 4 revision c overview figure 1, typical solid state power amplifier odu antenna mount block diagram.

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    Mnc-0100-007 5 revision c overview physical characteristics refer to appendix titled mechanical drawings for the physical characteristic specifications of your amplifier. The xicom solid state odus are air cooled where the outside cooling air does not pass through the sspa and power supply enclosure...

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    Mnc-0100-007 6 revision c overview specifications refer to the appendix titled specifications for the specifications of your amplifier. Contacting xicom technology assistance if you need to contact xicom technology for assistance with your product you may use one of the following: address: xicom tec...

  • Page 25: Safety/sicherheit

    Mnc-0200-004 1 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit safety/sicherheit record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 04/02/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 9869 original release 06/05/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. B 12217 add fuse and power receptacle warnings 05/18/2004 a.L. Croz...

  • Page 26: Table of Contents

    Mnc-0200-004 2 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit table of contents paragraph title page number safety/sicherheit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 27: Safety/sicherheit

    Mnc-0200-004 3 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit safety/sicherheit general information this chapter identifies the safety requirements to be applied when performing any of the procedures specified in this manual. It is the responsibility of the user to follow all applicable safety regulations when ...

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    Mnc-0200-004 4 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit warning — a procedure, technique, restriction, etc., if not followed exactly, could result in injury or death to personnel. Warning this symbol denotes an electrical shock hazard warning in a procedural step and is used whenever death or injury to pe...

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    Mnc-0200-004 5 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit note — a procedure, technique, restriction, special interest, etc., that requires emphasis or consideration for the performance of a procedural step or steps. Note this symbol denotes a note in a procedural step. A note is used whenever emphasis or c...

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    Mnc-0200-004 6 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit easily accessible to service personnel. Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death. Warning to prevent electrical shock the amplifier should not be operated with the cover removed unless service personnel are thoroughly familiar with i...

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    Mnc-0200-004 7 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit rf radiation hazards warning the power amplifier is capable of generating high power microwave radiation that can cause bodily harm. Prior to operation ensure that: • the technician assigned to perform the maintenance does not wear a pacemaker. • all...

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    Mnc-0200-004 8 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit sicherheit allgemeine information dieses kapitel benennt die sicherheitsanforderungen, die bei der durchführung jedes der in diesem handbuch spezifizierten verfahren zu befolgen sind. Der benutzer des handbuches ist bei dessen verwendung für die befo...

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    Mnc-0200-004 9 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit warnung — wenn ein verfahren, eine technik, einschränkung usw. Nicht genau befolgt wird, könnte dies die verletzung oder den tod von menschen verursachen. Warnung dieses symbol bedeutet gefahr eines elektrischen schlages bei einem verfahrensschritt u...

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    Mnc-0200-004 10 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit ermahnung zur vorsicht — wenn ein verfahren, eine technik, einschränkung usw. Nicht genau befolgt wird, könnte dies schaden am gerät verursachen. Vorsicht dieses symbol bedeutet ermahnung zur vorsicht bei einem verfahrensschritt. Eine ermahnung zur ...

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    Mnc-0200-004 11 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit warnung der leistungsverstärker des solid state odu ist nicht mit internen sicherheits-sperrschaltern ausgerüstet. Schalten sie den versorgungsstrom aus und ziehen sie das stromkabel heraus bevor sie die abdeckungshülle des verstärkers entfernen. Ni...

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    Mnc-0200-004 12 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit warnung wenn spannung in einer hochspannungszuleitung gemessen werden soll: • schalten sie das gerät aus. • benutzen sie eine kurzschlusssonde um sich zu vergewissern, dass die kondensatoren entladen sind. • vergewissern sie sich, dass die messsonde...

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    Mnc-0200-004 13 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit rf strahlungsgefahr warnung der leistungsverstärker kann eine hochwirksame mikrowellenstrahlung erzeugen, die körperschäden verursachen kann. Vergewissern sie sich vor inbetriebnahme, dass: • der zur durchführung der wartung eingeteilte techniker ke...

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    Mnc-0200-004 14 of 14 revision c safety/sicherheit.

  • Page 39: Unpacking and Installation

    Mnc-0300-011 1 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation unpacking and installation record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 04/02/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 9869 original release 06/05/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. B 10033 update m&c connector pinouts; update faul...

  • Page 40: Table of Contents

    Mnc-0300-011 2 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation table of contents paragraph title page number unpacking and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 unpacking and inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 41: List of Figures

    Mnc-0300-011 3 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation list of figures number title page number figure 1, typical 4 screw mounting flange tightening sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 figure 2, typical 8 screw mounting flange tightening sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 42: List of Tables

    Mnc-0300-011 4 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation list of tables number title page number table 1, digital monitor and control connector j1 pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 table 2, analog monitor and control connector pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 43: Unpacking and Installation

    Mnc-0300-011 5 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation unpacking and installation note this document is intended for outdoor sspas and other related products with rabbit microporcessors. Unpacking and inspection inspect the inside and outside of the shipping container for signs of damage. If any...

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    Mnc-0300-011 6 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation waveguide connection vorsicht ziehen sie die hohlleiter-befestigungsschrauben nicht zu fest an. Überdrehen kann das gewinde in der hohlleiterflansch ausleiern. Nichtbeachtung könnte zu beschädigung des gerätes führen. Caution do not overtigh...

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    Mnc-0300-011 7 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation vorsicht wenn hohlleiterflansche nicht an das externe hohlleitersystem oder eine terminierte ladung angeschlossen sind, sollten sie mit einer schutzkappe oder klebeband abgedeckt werden das beim entfernen keine klebstoffreste hinterlässt. Xi...

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    Mnc-0300-011 8 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation figure 1, typical 4 screw mounting flange tightening sequence figure 2, typical 8 screw mounting flange tightening sequence air circulation the power amplifier is cooled with a built-in fan. Heated exhaust air should not be recirculated into...

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    Mnc-0300-011 9 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation power and interface interconnections when performing the procedures in this section refer to the wiring and interconnect drawings for your specific amplifier. These drawings are located in the appendix titled interconnect drawings. Prime pow...

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    Mnc-0300-011 10 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation monitor and control connector to externally control the amplifier a m&c interface is provided. The connector is a 32-pin mil style waterproof connector. The monitor and control connector provides these interfaces for the use of the customer...

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    Mnc-0300-011 11 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation figure 5, analog m&c connector pin layout.

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    Mnc-0300-011 12 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation table 1, digital monitor and control connector j1 pinouts pin signal description a reserved reserved b rs-232 rx c rs-232 tx d reserved reserved e rs-232 gnd f reserved reserved g reserved reserved h reserved reserved j reserved reserved k ...

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    Mnc-0300-011 13 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation table 2, analog monitor and control connector pinouts pin signal definition a summary fault a — normally open contact a closed to f when fault b transmit ind — normally open contact b closed to f when transmit c standby ind — normally open ...

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    Mnc-0300-011 14 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation note refer to table 1“, digital monitor and control connector j1 pinouts,” on page 12 for the definition of the pins listed in the following paragraphs. A/b amp select j1-d refer to figure 6. The amplifier a/b select is an opto isolator inp...

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    Mnc-0300-011 15 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation output voltages j1-b, c a + 24 vdc voltage is supplied that can deliver up to 100 ma. This supply voltage is available on pins b and c. The return for this voltage is either pin a or pin z. J1-f a +15 vdc voltage is supplied that can delive...

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    Mnc-0300-011 16 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation rf inhibit with external source caution do not mix internal and external references because there may a difference in ground potential between the external source and the hpa. Failure to comply could result in damage to the equipment. Achtu...

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    Mnc-0300-011 17 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation figure 9, rf inhibit with switch a opened rf output analog output the digital monitor and control provides the analog output voltage correspondence to the rf output power. The conversion formula is: v o = 10 (pdbm – 47.27)/19.05 or p dbm = ...

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    Mnc-0300-011 18 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation figure 10, waveguide connector pin layout table 3, j6 waveguide switch connector pinouts pin description a wg sw1 sel a b wg sw1 sel b c wg sw2 sel a d wg sw2 sel b e wg sw1 pos a ind f wg sw1 pos b ind g wg sw1 rf inhibit h wg sw2 pos a in...

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    Mnc-0300-011 19 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation wg switches position select refer to figure 11. The wg switches position can be selected via serial interface. When a wg switch position is selected, a +24 v pulse will be sent to the wg switch to initiate the switch rotation. Figure 11, wg...

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    Mnc-0300-011 20 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation sum fault input refer to figure 13. The sum fault input comes from the other amplifier. The sum fault input provides a pull up resistor of 100k to + 15v for an open collector input at j6-m. A logic hi is present when the other amplifier fau...

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    Mnc-0300-011 21 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation wave guide switch 1 and wave guide switch 2 rf inhibit refer to figure 15. The waveguide switch rf inhibit input provides a pull up resistor of 100k to + 15v. An input hi is required when a rf inhibit command is received from waveguide swit...

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    Mnc-0300-011 22 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation redundant configuration application refer to figure 16. The sspa has built-in waveguide switch control and indicator functions. Two sspas can be configured in a 1:1 redundant system without an external system controller. In redundant config...

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    Mnc-0300-011 23 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation serial interface ports dual serial interface connectors (com1 and com2) are available for remote control operation. Both serial interface ports are always enabled. The amplifier will respond to commands from either interface. The last comma...

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    Mnc-0300-011 24 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation figure 18, typical rs-485 4-wire full duplex implementation reverse power the reverse power fault is set to active low when the reflected power exceeds p rated -7 db, prated -10 db in some applications. Refer to the specification in appendi...

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    Mnc-0300-011 25 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation local and remote operation xicom technology odus have a built-in microprocessor for remote monitor & control using xicom standard protocol. To operate from a remote position refer to the chapters titled operation and amplifier communication...

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    Mnc-0300-011 26 of 26 revision h unpacking and installation.

  • Page 65: Operation

    Operation mnc-0400-012 1 of 8 revision c operation record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 04/02/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 9869 original release 06/05/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. B 10033 update to reflect amplifier improvement 08/05/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. C 12707...

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    Operation mnc-0400-012 2 of 8 revision c operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 o...

  • Page 67: Operation

    Operation mnc-0400-012 3 of 8 revision c operation description an external control and monitor unit may be used to operate the sspa odu series amplifiers. Control and status signals are accessed via a 32 pin interface connector or an irda interface. Operating modes there are three amplifier operatin...

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    Operation mnc-0400-012 4 of 8 revision c power supply voltage fault the power supply voltage fault circuit will latch immediately when a fault in one of the three internal power supply voltages occurs. A voltage fault may be cleared by sending the fault reset command. Sspa overtemperature fault a ss...

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    Operation mnc-0400-012 5 of 8 revision c control and status signals control signals ac power on normal (m&c interface) the sspa is turned on by connecting the ac cord to the prime ac power source. On/off control of the ac input is at the ac power source. The control system turns on as soon as prime ...

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    Operation mnc-0400-012 6 of 8 revision c initial turn on the initial turn on procedure has three parts: • prepower check. • turn on. • turn off. This procedure should be followed to ensure proper operation of the amplifier and to avoid permanent damage to the amplifier. Caution ensure that all of th...

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    Operation mnc-0400-012 7 of 8 revision c vorsicht Überschreiten sie nicht die in der produktspezifikation angegebene begrenzung der hf-eingangsspannung. Sie verursachen sonst eine Überhitzung der sspa. Nichtbeachtung kann zu einer bleibenden schädigung der sspa führen. Turn on 1 there are two ways t...

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    Operation mnc-0400-012 8 of 8 revision c.

  • Page 73: Record of Changes

    Mnc-0500-010 1 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol solid state power amplifier communication and protocol record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 04/02/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 9869 original release 06/05/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr....

  • Page 74: Table of Contents

    Mnc-0500-010 2 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol table of contents paragraph title page number solid state power amplifier communication and protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 75: List of Figures

    Mnc-0500-010 3 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol list of figures number title page number figure 1, basic configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.

  • Page 76: List of Tables

    Mnc-0500-010 4 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol list of tables number title page number table 1, standard packet format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 table 2, packet format (redundant controller — xtsc-100 family)...

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    Mnc-0500-010 5 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol solid state power amplifier communication and protocol overview refer to figure 1 “, basic configuration,” on page 6 for basic configuration. Note in this chapter, the term analog refers to devices without a serial inte...

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    Mnc-0500-010 6 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol compatibility two serial hardware interfaces (rs-232, rs-422/485) are available for the control link. Amplifiers without the power monitor option will respond to queries for power readings, but the value returned should...

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    Mnc-0500-010 7 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol protocol overview xicom digitally controlled devices monitor their serial and ethernet ports for incoming messages and respond to messages as soon as they are verified. Response time varies, typically less than 20 milli...

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    Mnc-0500-010 8 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol printable vs. Non-printable protocols printable protocol facilitates teletype-style operations where users type in messages and view the responses. There are two drawbacks to this method: 1) several responses contain bi...

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    Mnc-0500-010 9 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol flow control options should be set to "none." • sspas support 8/1 or 7/1, but not 8/2, etc. • the default communication parameters are 9600 baud, n/8/1, unless otherwise requested. • parameters are selected using a remo...

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    Mnc-0500-010 10 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol example of “base 95” message (“id/version” query): {ao} 1 take sum of message bytes ‘{‘ + ‘a’ + ‘o’ + ‘}’ 123 + 65 + 48 + 125 = 361 2. Subtract 32 361 – 32 = 329 3. Modulus 95 329% 95 = 44 4. Add 32 44 + 32 = 76 (ascii...

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    Mnc-0500-010 11 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol reject and ascii codes table 5 is a list of reject codes that are returned when an illegal or unsupported command is sent. Table 6 is a cross reference list of the ascii codes that are used in generating the commands a...

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    Mnc-0500-010 12 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol table 6, ascii code cross reference char dec hex char dec hex char dec hex nul 000 00 + 043 2b v 086 56 soh 001 01 , 044 2c w 087 57 stx 002 02 - 045 2d x 088 58 etx 003 03 . 046 2e y 089 59 eot 004 04 / 047 2f z 090 5...

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    Mnc-0500-010 14 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol commands and queries amplifier queries id/version command byte: '0' response: "mmmmmmmvrr" mmmmmmm is the amplifier model number. V is the firmware version number. Rr is the firmware revision level. Optional parameter:...

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    Mnc-0500-010 15 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol summary status command byte: '1' response: "ab" formatted as follows: byte 'a' bit 7: reserved (always zero) 6: complement of bit 5 5: power supply enabled 4: vdd on 3: standby 2: remote mode 1: constant power on 0: rf...

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    Mnc-0500-010 16 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol fault status command byte: '3' response: "ab" formatted as follows: byte 'a' bit 7: reserved (always zero). 6: complement of bit 5. 5: reserved 4: upconverter fault. 3: over temp fault. 2: reserved. 1: fan locked. 0: l...

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    Mnc-0500-010 17 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol fault history command byte: '4' response: a list of the last 100 faults. Each fault string has the following format: "aaaaaaaa yymmdd hhmm!" the first eight bytes describe the fault, and the remaining bytes serve as a ...

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    Mnc-0500-010 18 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol attenuator counts command byte: '8' response: "xxxx" counts, ranging from 0 to 4095. This is the value written to the d- to-a converter which controls the attenuator. Alarm condition command byte: '9' response: one byt...

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    Mnc-0500-010 19 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol miscellaneous setup command byte: ‘p‘ query: pex> e = ethernet x = mode or parameter you wish to query. D? = interface up/down status. I? = ip address n? = netmask m? = mac address u? = interface up/down status. Exampl...

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    Mnc-0500-010 20 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol advanced query command byte:'?' description: the advanced query feature, which is included in firmware versions 3.56 and higher, is intended to streamline the user’s polling loop by allowing the user to construct custo...

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    Mnc-0500-010 21 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol parameter information requested response format ‘!’ extended summary status 4 bytes byte a summary status byte a byte b summary status byte b byte c bit 7 — reserved bit 6 — compliment of bit 5 bit 5 — reserved bit 4 —...

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    Mnc-0500-010 22 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol ‘%’ time & date yyyy/mm/dd, hh:mm ‘#’ extended fault status 4 bytes byte a fault status byte a byte b fault status byte b byte ‘c’ bit 7: reserved bit 6: compliment of bit 5 bit 5: reserved bit 4:reserved bit 3: reserv...

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    Mnc-0500-010 23 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol ‘h’ high power alarm/fault trip point and setting a xxxx in watts (generate alarm) f xxxx in watts (generate fault) d xxxx in watts (disabled) ‘l’ low power alarm/fault trip point and setting a xx.X in dbm (generate al...

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    Mnc-0500-010 24 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol get serial configuration command byte: 'x' parameters: '?' returns the configuration of the communications port that the query was received on. "1?" returns information on com1. "2?" returns information on com2. “r?” r...

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    Mnc-0500-010 25 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol amplifier commands time and date command byte: ‘%’ function: sets the time and date of unit’s internal clock. If the time and date is set, a software reset is generated. Parameter: %yyyy/mm/dd, hh:mm note: the hour is ...

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    Mnc-0500-010 26 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol step attenuator command byte: 'c' function: steps attenuator count up or down. The attenuator count is written to the d- to-a converter that controls the attenuation. When this command is executed, the change in attenu...

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    Mnc-0500-010 27 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol constant power (dbw) command byte: 'f' function: the sspa seeks the specified power level until constant power is terminated by goto power (command byte ‘d’ or ‘e’) or terminate constant power (command byte ‘h’). Also ...

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    Mnc-0500-010 28 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol clear rf inhibit command byte: 'j' function: rf drive to the sspa is enabled. Compatibility: attenuator required. Set attenuator command byte: 'k' parameter: “xx.X” db of attenuation or “ix.X” to increase attenuation b...

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    Mnc-0500-010 29 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol high rf trip command byte: 'm' function: sets a high rf trip point. If output power exceeds the set point, an alarm or fault is generated provided. By default the trip point is not enabled until this trip point is set....

  • Page 102

    Mnc-0500-010 30 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol miscellaneous setup command byte: 'p' function: miscellaneous setup parameters: “cx” to set configuration mode. X is the redundancy mode you wish to operate. 0 — is single thread no waveguide switch. 1 — is redundant s...

  • Page 103

    Mnc-0500-010 31 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol set serial configuration command byte: 'x' function: configures serial communications on the specified port and sets the unit address. Use this command carefully as it could cause you to lose communications with the am...

  • Page 104

    Mnc-0500-010 32 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol.

  • Page 105: Record of Changes

    Firmware update procedure, hpa mnc-0500-014 1 of 6 revision b firmware update procedure, hpa record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 11/21/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 12182 original release 05/04/2004 a.L. Crozier, jr. B 12760 update to apply to both twt and s...

  • Page 106: Table of Contents

    Mnc-0500-014 2 of 6 revision b firmware update procedure, hpa table of contents paragraph title page number firmware update procedure, hpa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 107

    Firmware update procedure, hpa mnc-0500-014 3 of 6 revision b firmware update procedure, hpa note this document applies to hpas with rabbit based microprocessors. Overview this chapter provides the service technician with information and a procedure that will allow the equipment firmware to be updat...

  • Page 108

    Firmware update procedure, hpa mnc-0500-014 4 of 6 revision b updating hpa firmware use this procedure to update the hpa firmware. 1 connect the com1 serial port to the rs-232 connector of the hpa control cable. 2. Set the programming switch on the control cable to the “program” position. 3. Place t...

  • Page 109

    Firmware update procedure, hpa mnc-0500-014 5 of 6 revision b 6. Refer to figure 2. Enter the complete path where the three loader files are stored; or click on the buttons with the three dots and browse to the directory where the files are located and select that file. Press ok. Figure 2, locate th...

  • Page 110

    Firmware update procedure, hpa mnc-0500-014 6 of 6 revision b 8. Refer to figure 4. Click on the “three dots” button and browse to the directory where the firmware executable file is located and select that file. Press ok. Figure 4, locate the flash image file 9. The rfu application will begin downl...

  • Page 111: Record of Changes

    Mnc-0600-012 1 of 6 revision c preventive maintenance, odu sspa preventive maintenance, odu sspa record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 03/11/2003 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 12302 original release 06/16/2004 a.L. Crozier, jr. B 10910 update chapter title 03/31/20...

  • Page 112: Table of Contents

    Mnc-0600-012 2 of 6 revision c preventive maintenance, odu sspa table of contents paragraph title page number preventive maintenance, odu sspa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 113

    Mnc-0600-012 3 of 6 revision c preventive maintenance, odu sspa preventive maintenance, odu sspa requirements monthly inspect the air inlet and exhaust ports. Ensure the ports are unobstructed. Remove any: • lint • leaves • straw quarterly inspect and clean: • the electrical connections; make sure a...

  • Page 114

    Mnc-0600-012 4 of 6 revision c preventive maintenance, odu sspa caution risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to comply could result in equipment damage. Battery disposal instructions 1 general i...

  • Page 115

    Mnc-0600-012 5 of 6 revision c preventive maintenance, odu sspa hazardous waste of spent cells and batteries can be disposed after they are first neutralized through an approved secondary treatment prior to disposal (as required by u.S. Land ban restriction of the hazardous and solid waste amendment...

  • Page 116

    Mnc-0600-012 6 of 6 revision c preventive maintenance, odu sspa vereinigte staaten lithiumbatterien sind weder speziell aufgeführt noch entsprechend dem resources conservation and recovery act (rcra) von den bestimmungen der bundesumweltbehörde (epa) zu sondermüll ausgenommen. Das einzige möglicherw...

  • Page 117: Service and Repair

    Mnc-0700-001 1 revision f service and repair service and repair record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 08/2001 a.L. Crozier, jr. 2 incorporate rma form and format change 08/2001 a.L. Crozier, jr. 3 format changes—table of contents, list of figures, list of...

  • Page 118: Table of Contents

    Mnc-0700-001 2 revision f service and repair table of contents paragraph title page number service and repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 119: Service and Repair

    Mnc-0700-001 3 revision f service and repair service and repair introduction xicom technology recommends that all equipment be returned to the xicom factory or approved service centers for any calibration, tuning and repairs that require internal access to the equipment. Special training, procedures...

  • Page 120

    Mnc-0700-001 4 revision f service and repair shipping information return the equipment in the original packing. If the original packing is not available use wooden boxes or double layer corrugated boxes. Ensure there is adequate packing material between the equipment and the outside box. Seal the co...

  • Page 121

    Mnc-0700-001 5 revision f service and repair figure 1, rma request form example rma request form date: warranty: rma: orig ship date: completed by: orig so : warranty expires: customer: model: p/n: s/n: model: p/n: s/n: included accessories note: please only return accessories as required to support...

  • Page 122

    Mnc-0700-001 6 revision f service and repair.

  • Page 123: C-Band Solid State Amplifier

    This document is the property of xicom technology. Reproduction or release without express permission is strictly prohibited. 13061 b change aoppendix a 05/09/2005 jt 12889 a rev change only 03/29/2005 judy n/a 1 create document. 12/16/2004 ls ecn rev description date approved xts-200c, 5.85-6.425gh...

  • Page 124

    Mnc-0500-010 13 revision d solid state power amplifier communication and protocol space 032 20 k 075 4b v 118 76 ! 033 21 l 076 4c w 119 77 “ 034 22 m 077 4d x 120 78 # 035 23 n 078 4e y 121 79 $ 036 24 o 079 4f z 122 7a % 037 25 p 080 50 { 123 7b & 038 26 q 081 51

  • Page 125

    This document is the property of xicom technology. Reproduction or release without express permission is strictly prohibited. Xts-200c, 5.85-6.425ghz, w/buc document no. 305-0281-002 rev b page 3 of 8 3.2.5.2 gain flatness over 575mhz 2.5 db peak to peak at any operating temperature 3 db peak to pea...

  • Page 126

    This document is the property of xicom technology. Reproduction or release without express permission is strictly prohibited. Xts-200c, 5.85-6.425ghz, w/buc document no. 305-0281-002 rev b page 4 of 8 3.2.15 spurious signals 3.2.15.1 residual am -50 dbc 30 hz to 10 khz (in band discrete) -20(1.5+log...

  • Page 127

    This document is the property of xicom technology. Reproduction or release without express permission is strictly prohibited. Xts-200c, 5.85-6.425ghz, w/buc document no. 305-0281-002 rev b page 5 of 8 3.3.2 monitor summary fault condition see operating and installation manual internal protection seq...

  • Page 128

    This document is the property of xicom technology. Reproduction or release without express permission is strictly prohibited. Xts-200c, 5.85-6.425ghz, w/buc document no. 305-0281-002 rev b page 6 of 8 3.5 mechanical 3.5.1 dimensions per outline drawing 304-0242-001 3.5.2 air intake front & bottom su...

  • Page 129: Appendix A

    This document is the property of xicom technology. Reproduction or release without express permission is strictly prohibited. Xts-200c, 5.85-6.425ghz, w/buc document no. 305-0281-002 rev b page 7 of 8 appendix a atp test performance sheet serial number _____________________ test conditions : unless ...

  • Page 130: Appendix A

    This document is the property of xicom technology. Reproduction or release without express permission is strictly prohibited. Xts-200c, 5.85-6.425ghz, w/buc document no. 305-0281-002 rev b page 8 of 8 appendix a (cont.) requirements spec paragraph no test description test condition min max units mea...

  • Page 141: Record of Changes

    Mnc-0000-039 1 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal odu sspa power supply removal record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 04/12/2004 a.L. Crozier, jr. 2 update to reflect new power supply 09/27/2004 a.L. Crozier, jr..

  • Page 142: Table of Contents

    Mnc-0000-039 2 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal table of contents paragraph title page number odu sspa power supply removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 143: List of Figures

    Mnc-0000-039 3 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal list of figures paragraph title page number figure 1, location of power supply screws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 figure 2, power supply interface connectors . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 144

    Mnc-0000-039 4 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal.

  • Page 145

    Mnc-0000-039 5 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal odu sspa power supply removal overview this is a step-by-step procedure showing how to remove and replace sspa power supplies. The supply may be removed and replaced while the amplifier is in place or it may be done at a repair facility. ...

  • Page 146

    Mnc-0000-039 6 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal removing power supply (part number 310-0476-001) use this procedure to remove the power supply (part number 310-0476-001). 1 turn the amplifer power off. Remove the input power cable. 2. Refer to figure 1. Turn the amplifier upside down. ...

  • Page 147

    Mnc-0000-039 7 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal 4. Refer to figure 2. Carefully raise the front of the power supply to an angle of about 5 degrees. This will allow the power supply heatsink to clear the amplifier case. Figure 2, power supply interface connectors note each of the interf...

  • Page 148

    Mnc-0000-039 8 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal replacing power supply (part number 310-0476-001) use this procedure to replace the power supply (part number 310-0476-001). 1 refer to figure 2 and figure 3. Position the new power supply approx- imately one inch from the power supply in...

  • Page 149

    Mnc-0000-039 9 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal 5. Using a #2 phillips head screwdriver, replace the six screws that secure the power supply to the amplifier. 6. Turn the amplifier right side up and connect the input power cable. 7. The amplifier is ready to be placed back in service. ...

  • Page 150

    Mnc-0000-039 10 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal figure 5, power supply interface connector 5. Hold power supply with one hand; unscrew the connector at the rear. 6. Lift the power supply clear of the amplifier case and place it on a flat surface. Replacing power supply (part number 31...

  • Page 151

    Mnc-0000-039 11 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal 2. Connect the power supply to the interface connector: • line up the connector key slot with the key on the power supply connector. • connect the power supply to the interface connector. • line up the red locking guide dots on the inter...

  • Page 152

    Mnc-0000-039 12 of 12 revision 2 odu sspa power supply removal.

  • Page 153: Record of Changes

    Mnc-0000-003 1 of 4 revision b operation addendum, sspa m&c termination cable operation addendum, sspa m&c termination cable record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 12/04/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 12182 original release 05/04/2004 a.L. Crozier, jr. B 13238 u...

  • Page 154

    Mnc-0000-003 2 of 4 revision b operation addendum, sspa m&c termination cable operation addendum, sspa m&c termination cable description the sspa is capable of operator interface through a controller or running continuously in the last mode programmed. This is accomplished using a specially configur...

  • Page 155

    Mnc-0000-003 3 of 4 revision b operation addendum, sspa m&c termination cable.

  • Page 156

    Mnc-0000-003 4 of 4 revision b operation addendum, sspa m&c termination cable.

  • Page 157: Record Of Changes

    Mnc-0000-002 1 revision a protocol addendum, block upconverter protocol addendum, block upconverter record of changes revision eco description date initiated by 1 preliminary release 12/14/2001 a.L. Crozier, jr. A 9474 original release 01/25/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr..

  • Page 158

    Mnc-0000-002 2 revision a protocol addendum, block upconverter table of contents paragraph title page number protocol adendum, block upconverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 block upconverter protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 159

    Mnc-0000-002 3 revision a protocol adendum, block upconverter protocol adendum, block upconverter block upconverter protocol an overall description of the amplifier communications and protocol is described in the chapter titled amplifier communication and protocol. The function of the buc (block up ...

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    Mnc-0000-002 4 revision a protocol adendum, block upconverter.

  • Page 161: Record of Changes

    Mnc-0000-015 1 of 8 revision c operation addendum, block upconverter operation addendum, block upconverter record of changes revision eco description date initiated by a 10125 original release 08/05/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. B 10516 add x and dbs band information 12/06/2002 a.L. Crozier, jr. C 12612 ad...

  • Page 162: Table of Contents

    Mnc-0000-015 2 of 8 revision c operation addendum, block upconverter table of contents paragraph title page number operation addendum, block upconverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 163

    Mnc-0000-015 3 of 8 revision c operation addendum, block upconverter operation addendum, block upconverter overview the function of the buc (block upconverter) is to convert the baseband input from a modem at an if (intermediate frequency) to the system transmit frequency. The buc accepts an interme...

  • Page 164

    Mnc-0000-015 4 of 8 revision c operation addendum, block upconverter functional description the block diagram in figure 3 provides a schematic for the buc. Table 1 presents a frequency plan for the output of the buc. The input of the buc provides diplexing to direct the reference frequency to the lo...

  • Page 165

    Mnc-0000-015 5 of 8 revision c operation addendum, block upconverter figure 3, detailed buc block diagram.

  • Page 166

    Mnc-0000-015 6 of 8 revision c operation addendum, block upconverter setup and turn on use this procedure to setup and operate the buc. 1 turn on modem or signal source and set if input power to -20 dbm ± 3 db. Verify that the reference frequency is present and at 2 ± 5 dbm power level. These power ...

  • Page 167

    Mnc-0000-015 7 of 8 revision c operation addendum, block upconverter • dbs band — (16.35 ghz/reference frequency) x reference offset = output offset. Reference offset is in mhz. 2. To turn on the hpa (high power amplifier) refer to the chapter titled operation. The internal attenuator must be set to...

  • Page 168

    Mnc-0000-015 8 of 8 revision c operation addendum, block upconverter figure 4, drift compensation block diagram.