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ABD125KX User Manual  

 

 

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Appendix 1  

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RF frequency                           
                                                  

14.00 to 14.50 GHz                                                   
13.75 to 14.50 GHz 

Dual local oscillator- 

switchable

                  

   13.05 GHz and 12.80 GHz 

IF frequency                     

950 to 1,700 MHz  

Output power                                             
                                                                    

   125W  min. (+51 dBm)  

60W (+47.8 dBm) @ PLINEAR                                           

IF connector  

N-type or F-type (field-exchangeable) 

   Power supply  
      ABD100KX- auto-ranging 

    
    80~240 VAC via MS connector, 552W typ. 

Output interface  

WR-75 G 

   Gain  

68 dB min., 72 dB nominal 

IMD3 (two tones) 

-26 dBc max.  2 signal 5MHz apart at PLINEAR 

   L.O. leakage 

-45 dBm max 

   Spurious 

   -50 dBc max 

   Spectral regrowth 

    (QPSK at 1.5x and OQPSK at 1.0x symbol rate offset   
    with 2dB back-off from rated output power)

 

-30 dBc 

   TX Gain variation                  

                                              
TX Gain stability over temperature range 

    ± 0.5 dB over 40MHz 
    ± 1.8 dB over full band 
    ± 1.5 dB typ., ± 1.8 dB max. 

Requirement for external reference  

          via IF cable 

frequency 

10 MHz (sine-wave)  

  input power  

-5  to +5 dBm @ input port  

Phase noise  

(Exceeds Intelsat’s standard IESS308/309)

 

-55 dBc/Hz max. @ 10 Hz 
-65 dBc/Hz max. @ 100 Hz  
-75 dBc/Hz max. @ 1 KHz  
-85 dBc/Hz max. @ 10 KHz  
-95 dBc/Hz max. @ 100 KHz  

Noise power density                        Transmit
                                                           Receive  

    -80 dBm/Hz (max) 

-125 dBm/Hz (max) 

Noise figure 

15 dB max 

Input V.S.W.R.  

2 : 1 max  

Output V.S.W.R.  

2 : 1 max.  (with optional output isolator 1.10:1 max.) 

Mute  

Shut off the BUC in case of L.O. unlocked  

   M&C  

   RS-232 and RS-485, Ethernet (HTTP and SNMP) 

   FSK 

   Multiplexed on TX IFL, compatible with Comtech and Paradise 

  Status LED                                                 
          Amplifier                               RED 

                             GREEN 

         L.O.                                         GREEN 

                                           GREEN blinking 

        10MHz                                    GREEN                        

                                        GREEN blinking 

                  RED 

   Summary alarm 
   All OK 
   Standard L.O. 13.05 GHz 
   Extended L.O. 12.80 GHz 
   External 10MHz reference 
   Internal 10MHz reference 
   No 10MHz reference detected 

  Temperature range (ambient)  

 

                          operating 

   -40 deg C to +55 deg C 

                          storage  

   -55 deg C to +85 deg C 

Vibration and shock 

   Complies with MIL-STD-810E 

Dimensions & housing  

246.2 (L) x 120 (W) x 139.5 (H) mm 

 

9.84” (L) x 4.8” (W) x 5.5” (H) 

Weight  

7.53 kg (16.0 lbs) max 

Summary of Contents for ABD125KX

Page 1: ...ABD125KX User Manual Page 1 of 34 ABD125KX ABD125KXF 125 W Extended Ku Band BUC USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...description 8 Considerations Securing the Block Up Converter Installing the Block Up Converter 9 LED Indicators Connector Pin Assignment 10MHz Reference Powering Options Setting L O Setting Tx Rx Freq...

Page 3: ...rocedure Block Up Converter Cooling System Preventive Maintenance Performance Check Troubleshooting Out of Warranty Repair Appendix 1 Technical Specifications 17 Appendix 2 Mechanical Drawing 18 Appen...

Page 4: ...tion and maintenance of the ABD125KX BUC It contains information intended for engineers technicians and operators working with the block up converter To make inquiries or to report errors of fact or o...

Page 5: ...cterized by unparalleled durability and dependability This is the smallest and lightest 125W L To Ku Band Block Up Converter and is designed to be mounted on the feed horn The unit is ideal for portab...

Page 6: ...roper packaging please notify Actox Corporation immediately Equipment Damage or Loss Actox Corporation is not responsible for damage or loss of equipment during transit For further information contact...

Page 7: ...others The block up converter must be installed in accordance with the conditions and recommendations contained in the following sections Safety Precautions Carelessness or mishandling of the block u...

Page 8: ...n terminated with a load of VSWR at 2 1 unless otherwise specified All RF specifications shall be met within five minutes after applying power except gain flatness which shall be met after a warm up p...

Page 9: ...antenna to the satellite Lightning arrestors should be used at the site to protect personnel and equipment Preparation Mounting Considerations Optional Mounting Brackets are available that will facili...

Page 10: ...t 10MHz LED Green Blinking Internal 10MHz Reference 10MHz Reference The BUC must receive a stable external 10MHz reference provided by a stable signal source such as a signal generator satellite modem...

Page 11: ...h calibrated insertion loss up to 15GHz 40 dB attenuator High Power to match HPA output Assortment of cables connectors and adapters calibrated up to 18 GHz Ensure that the BUC TX output power is disa...

Page 12: ...ried out in dry conditions free of salt spray or excessive humidity This will eliminate the possibility of moisture and other foreign substances from entering the output waveguide flange CAUTION Only...

Page 13: ...of the RF Amplifier provide the necessary gain and low insertion loss The amplified signal is transmitted through the output waveguide section to a satellite up link system Monitor and Control option...

Page 14: ...ill result in personal injury Safe and careful installation of this block up converter will eliminate the possibility of accidents and provide years of top performance Verify the antenna feed waveguid...

Page 15: ...Failure to observe this precaution may result in personal injury or death This includes the removal of any RF power originating from other system components When the block up converter is in the hot s...

Page 16: ...From the output power measurements determine rated output power Record value on a test data sheet Measure the Two tone Inter modulation Suppression using two equal signals separated by 5 MHz Record va...

Page 17: ...able frequency 10 MHz sine wave input power 5 to 5 dBm input port Phase noise Exceeds Intelsat s standard IESS308 309 55 dBc Hz max 10 Hz 65 dBc Hz max 100 Hz 75 dBc Hz max 1 KHz 85 dBc Hz max 10 KHz...

Page 18: ...ABD125KX User Manual Page 18 of 34 Appendix 2 Mechanical Drawing...

Page 19: ...be sent via email to the following address Fax 1 866 888 6087 Email mark_moore actox com For additional information please contact our customer service department at 619 906 8893 or 1 866 888 6087 Act...

Page 20: ...T TT ZZ 7F TT TT Device temp in C 273 ZZ CRC Temp 0x0102 0d258 273 15 C 2 cmd 7E FF 02 06 06 02 7F reply 7E FF 84 06 06 01 34 B1 7F Temp 0x0134 0d308 273 35 C Get Power Supply Temperature 7E FF 02 06...

Page 21: ...format Explanation Possible replies Interpretation Examples Get Power Supply Current 7E FF 02 06 11 15 7F Query device for power supply current Update PS Current 7E FF 84 06 11 PP PP ZZ 7F CC CC PS c...

Page 22: ...0d105 0x0069 Set Low Power Alarm Threshold 7E FF 14 10 10 TT TT ZZ 7F Set low power alarm threshold Note zero value means low power alarm disabled ACK NACK TT TT Low power threshold in 10 x dBm ZZ CRC...

Page 23: ...se element ACK command high nibble 0xE Acknowledge a received packet NACK command high nibble 0xF Reject a received packet Not ACKnowledge Data1 Datan contains the packet payload The value of the data...

Page 24: ...database element 0x0606 from the Booster device address 0x0F the command is Example Only 7E FF 02 06 06 02 7F Dest Src 0xFF CMD Len 0x02 1111 1111 0000 0010 XOR 1111 1101 Data1 0x06 0000 0110 XOR 1111...

Page 25: ...carried by cable with 19 pin female connector fig 1 on the one side and RJ45 fig 2 two DB9 fig 3 female connectors RS232 and RS485 on the other side Figure 1 1 19 pin connector configuration Figure 1...

Page 26: ...NC U NC NC K Ethernet 3 RX_P C 6 RX_N P 1 TX_P L 2 TX_N N RS 485 5 GNDISO A 4 TX_B H 3 TX_A T 1 RX_B F 2 RX_A S RS 232 5 GNDISO G 2 TX_RS 232 J 3 RX_RS 232 E NC MUTE_IN M NC ALARM_IN B NC P_OUT_OUT D...

Page 27: ...rial Number Read only Factory set Each unit has a unique number Below the head you can find two tabs Monitor and Settings Monitor Tab Tab Monitor provides online telemetry of BUC Output Power Display...

Page 28: ...nge according to the established L O o Green color frequency 26550Hz o Blinking green color frequency 27400Hz o Yellow color frequency 28050Hz o Blinking yellow color 29050HZ SSPA indicates Solid Stat...

Page 29: ...ess Configurable Factory default 192 168 1 250 Default Gateway Configurable Factory default 192 168 1 1 Port Configurable Factory default 80 Subnet Mask Configurable Factory default 255 255 255 0 MAC...

Page 30: ...utton Changes button functions o Led sw switch on off LED s on dashboard o Ref sw switch on off auto detect function if BUC works on internal reference frequency Configurable Factory default Ref sw Fi...

Page 31: ...and password in appropriate fields There are two access levels User and Admin By default User s access level ID Login User Password 1234 Admin s access level ID Login Admin Password 1234 When you ente...

Page 32: ...to UNMUTE click button Switch 10MHZ to change mode from INTERNAL to EXTERNAL click button Switch L O choose right Local Oscillation frequency and click button Set to apply changes Attenuation for cha...

Page 33: ...d for RS232 and RS485 ports and BUC address Right panel designed to change login configurations such as Name and Password Figure 3 5 Settings Panel Access Level Admin Admin Access level gives wider ra...

Page 34: ...his password you wouldn t get access to BUC via SNMP browser Type new password in the green field In field Confirm New Community repeat this password and push button Save to save password Device Name...

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