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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL

50W Ku-BAND HUB-MOUNT

SOLID STATE POWER AMPLIFIER

AWSA-K50-CHE

PM 100-432350-530, REV. 1

Summary of Contents for AWSA-K50-CHE

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL 50W Ku BAND HUB MOUNT SOLID STATE POWER AMPLIFIER AWSA K50 CHE PM 100 432350 530 REV 1...

Page 2: ...shipping container box with shipping charges prepaid ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies Inc 657 Orly Avenue Dorval Quebec H9P 1G1 CANADA Please indicate the RMA number on all shipping documenta...

Page 3: ...LATION 16 5 3 1 Mechanical Installation 16 5 3 2 Electrical Connections 17 5 3 3 RF Connections 18 5 3 4 Cooling Considerations 19 6 INTERFACES 20 6 1 DISCRETE INTERFACE 20 6 1 1 Functional Descriptio...

Page 4: ...AWSA K50 CHE Page 3 FIGURES FIGURE 1 PRODUCT OUTLINE 11 FIGURE 2 BLOCK DIAGRAM 13 FIGURE 3 CONNECTORS 14...

Page 5: ...TABLES TABLE 1 CONNECTORS 14 TABLE 2 AC LINE J5 PINS ASSIGNMENTS 15 TABLE 3 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17 TABLE 4 POWER REQUIREMENTS 17 TABLE 5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 19 TABLE 6 DISCRETE INTERFACE J3...

Page 6: ...Watt Ku Band power amplifier model AWSA K50 CHE 100 432350 530 3 4 6 32 x 1 2 hex head screw 802 632090 001 4 4 6 lock washer 803 600100 001 5 1 MS3116F16 26S Conn for J3 631 311626 001 6 1 AC Cable A...

Page 7: ...TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT and also Sub clauses 3 2 3 7 and 22 1 of the Standard To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction the following symbols are used to indicate...

Page 8: ...addition there is a risk of damage to precision components WARNING ALWAYS TERMINATE THE OUTPUT WAVEGUIDE OF THE POWER AMPLIFIER WITH AN RF LOAD CAPABLE OF DISSIPATING FULL CW RF POWER Incorporate the...

Page 9: ...operation please read the information carefully BEFORE using the equipment ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies Inc has prepared this manual for use as a guide for the proper installation operati...

Page 10: ...z Power Amplitude Response at 1 dB CP 2 0 dB p p 500 MHz max Gain Stability with temperature 30 C to 55 C 3 dB p p max Small signal gain 70 75 dB Gain Out of Band 10 950 to 12 750 GHz and at 16 0 GHz...

Page 11: ...P1dB CP Spurious out of band 60 dBc max 3 625 4 200 GHz C Band 60 dBc max 4 500 4 800 GHz InSat C Band 60 dBc max 5 850 6 425 GHz C Band 60 dBc max 6 725 7 025 GHz InSat C Band 60 dBc max 10 950 12 75...

Page 12: ...AWSA K50 CHE Page 11 Figure 1 Product Outline INPUT CURRENT INPUT VOLTAGE GHz V REV S N BAND P N GAIN RF OUTPUT POWER MFG W min dBm dB FREQUENCY A MODEL...

Page 13: ...proximately 50A at 12V A DC board containing the bias control and protection circuitry is included in this module Other functional capabilities are temperature compensation high temperature shutdown a...

Page 14: ...9V 9V 15V J3 DISCRETE I F COMMON TEMP ALARM HIGH TEMP MUTE 12V high current A B C TEMP 11 5 60V SUMMARY ALARM OVERDRIVE RESET 12V 15V HPA ALARM INDICATE BOARD VARIFAN MAIN POWER SUPPLY SECONDARY POWER...

Page 15: ...pe F N Type M J3 Discrete Interface MS3112E16 26P M MS3116F16 26S F J4 RF Output Monitor Port N Type F N Type M J5 AC Line MS3102R16 10P M MS3106F16 10S F J7 RF Output WR 75 G Grooved WR 75 F Flat J6...

Page 16: ...AC line auto ranging The overall power consumption is 700W typical at rated RF output power TABLE 2 AC LINE J5 PINS ASSIGNMENTS Pin Description A PHASE LIVE B GROUND C NEUTRAL 4 3 ALARM INDICATE BOARD...

Page 17: ...ems listed on the packing list have been received Inspect all items for evidence of damage in shipment If damage seems evident immediately contact the carrier that delivered the equipment and file a c...

Page 18: ...e power is applied to J5 connector located on the front panel of the SSPA via the connector provided Verify that AC power source is turned OFF Connect the AC line connector to the AC source 90 132 or...

Page 19: ...hten all bolts in opposite pairs rather than sequentially around the perimeter of the flange so that the connection is firm Do not over tighten because this can strip the threads or distort the mating...

Page 20: ...tem Inspect the unit periodically to ensure that the grill of the fan intake and all openings on the unit are free of any obstructions Insufficient cooling will significantly impact SSPA longevity TAB...

Page 21: ...ted at the connector plate of the SSPA and are described in the following sections 6 1 DISCRETE INTERFACE The Discrete Interface is located at connector J3 of the SSPA J3 is MS3112E16 26P male 26 pins...

Page 22: ...when the input voltage is above the threshold level with 1 sec delay Also the power amplifier will declare the FAULT condition because it will be in a shutdown state Power up returns unit to active co...

Page 23: ...station is turned OFF The RF Input and RF Output are connected to a matched source and a proper load capable to withstand full CW RF power see Electrical Specifications The cooling fan is not obstruc...

Page 24: ...terface 4 Ensure that the RF input is being applied to the SSPA 5 Confirm that the RF output power has been set to the desired level To check the output power level if direct measurement is not possib...

Page 25: ...per sealing Tighten or replace waveguides as required 4 Check for other defects These include but are not limited to wear breakage deterioration fungus excess moisture and mounting integrity 9 1 2 CHE...

Page 26: ...5kV Signal Lines 1 kV Power Lines IEC 1000 4 4 EN 50082 1 1998 Electrostatic Discharge contact and air discharge 4kV CD 8 kV AD IEC 1000 4 2 EN 50082 1 1998 Surge Immunity AC ports 1kV 0 5 kV IEC 100...