Part Number MN/KPA80IN.IOM
Revision 0
KPA080
Ku-Band Solid-State Power Amplifier
Installation and Operation Manual
Page 1: ...Part Number MN KPA80IN IOM Revision 0 KPA080 Ku Band Solid State Power Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual...
Page 2: ...omtech EFData 2114 West 7th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 USA 480 333 2200 FAX 480 333 2161 KPA080 Ku Band Solid State Power Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN KPA80IN IOM Revisio...
Page 3: ...pport Department at service comtechefdata com Contact us via the web at www comtechefdata com 1 To return a Comtech EFData product in warranty and out of warranty for repair or replacement 2 Request a...
Page 4: ...Exclusive Remedies x CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 1 Overview 1 1 1 2 Functional Description 1 3 1 2 1 Front Panel 1 3 1 2 2 Front Panel Indicators 1 4 1 2 3 Built in Redundancy Controller 1 4 1 3 Spe...
Page 5: ...l 4 1 4 2 Redundancy Operation 4 1 4 2 1 Gain Equalization of Redundant Units 4 3 CHAPTER 5 REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATION 5 1 5 1 General 5 1 5 2 Electrical Interface 5 2 5 3 Interface Connector 5 2 5...
Page 6: ...5 12 5 9 5 Stored Alarms 5 16 5 9 6 Error Processing 5 17 5 9 7 Configuration Errors 5 17 5 9 8 Time Outs 5 17 5 10 Command Summaries 5 18 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6 1 6 1 General 6...
Page 7: ...ty Functions Menu Commands 3 16 Figure 4 1 Control Cabling of a 1 1 System 4 2 Figure 4 2 Control Cabling of a 1 2 System 4 3 Tables Table 1 1 Operating Functions 1 3 Table 1 2 Front Panel Indicators...
Page 8: ...ion that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Safety Notices This equipment has been designed to minimize exposure of personnel to hazards The operators and technicians must CAUTION...
Page 9: ...4A which provides electrical and functional characteristics of the unbalanced and balanced voltage digital interface circuits applicable to both long haul and tactical communications Specifically thes...
Page 10: ...e shielded from end to end ensuring a continuous ground shield The following information is applicable for the European Low Voltage Directive EN60950 HAR Type of power cord required for use in the Eur...
Page 11: ...ta No other warranty is expressed or implied Comtech EFData specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided...
Page 12: ...f the KPA080 4045 I Ku Band Solid State High Power Amplifier SSPA 1 1 Overview The KPA080 4045 I Ku Band Solid State High Power Amplifier is designed for use in communication systems or in satellite u...
Page 13: ...he chassis A six foot AC power cord is supplied with the SSPA All operator controls indicators and displays for local and remote operation as well as the RF Input and Output sample test ports are loca...
Page 14: ...Refer to Table 1 1 for logical function of each keypad entry Table 1 1 Operating Functions Item Function Description Reference ENTER Enters commands into the converter ENT CLR Clears commands and dat...
Page 15: ...he LED light is On The indicator light reflects the actual condition of the transmit function Online Yellow Indicates that the SSPA is operating on line to transmit data Remote Yellow Indicates that t...
Page 16: ...nversion Output 2 0 degrees typical 3 0 max at rated output Group Delay per 40 MHz Linear 0 03 ns MHz Parabolic 0 003 ns MHz2 Ripple 1 0 ns Peak to Peak Parameters Specifications Front Panel Display 2...
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Page 18: ...cking materials should be retained for possible reshipment Check to determine that all parts materials and documentation have been shipped with the SSPA The SSPA should be inspected for possible damag...
Page 19: ...the SSPA is to be mounted on slides the slides must be the Comtech EFData rack slides provided with the SSPA Proceed as follows Mount the slides on the sides of the SSPA chassis with the provided moun...
Page 20: ...inks Mating connector Type DB9M J7 Waveguide Switch Interface for use in redundant configurations 2 2 3 Optional Redundancy Kit Installation Comtech EFData SSPAs are easily configured for redundant sy...
Page 21: ...Installation KPA080 Ku Band Solid State Power Amplifier 2 4 Rev 0 Figure 2 1 Redundancy Installation 1...
Page 22: ...Parker Super O Lube 2 oz Perform the installation as follows 1 Assemble the waveguide load and bend to the proper port of the switch Note Remember to install a gasket between each waveguide interface...
Page 23: ...nel Table 2 3 Rear Panel Connectors Connector Description Mating Connecting J1 SSPA RF Input RF IN Type SMA f J2 SSPA RF Output RF OUTPUT WR75G J3 AC Prime Power Input AC IN J4 Redundant Loop Interfac...
Page 24: ...e 2 5 Customer Discrete Control Connector J5 Pin Signal Name Description A Auto Select Momentary short to pin F to force entire subsystem to Auto Mode B BU 1 Command Momentary short to pin F to force...
Page 25: ...nnect No Connect 7 Request to Send Looped to CTS RTS No Connect No Connect 8 Clear to Send CTS RX Signal RX TX Signal 9 No Connect RX Signal RX TX Signal 2 3 1 4 Waveguide Switch Interface Connector J...
Page 26: ...OUTPUT KPA 080 SSPA INPUT STORED FAU LT FAU LT POWER ON 18 25 86 38 SAMPLE ON LINE 19 00 1 50 24 00 14 19S 92 RF OUTPUT WR 75G RF OUT SMA F SWITCH 1 66 7 28 2 50 AC ENTRY AC IN J3 O I RF IN REDUND ANT...
Page 27: ...RF SWITCH COM1 DISCRETECO NTROL RF SWITCH RF OUT REDUNDANT LOOP REDUNDANT LOOP RF OUT AC IN J3 O I RF IN J1 RF IN 1 2 3 4 AC IN J3 RF IN J4 J1 PO RT 1 19 0 7 8 J2 RF OUT J7 J6 J5 17 5 J7 J6 J5 6 1 AC...
Page 28: ...connector test sample ports to monitor the RF input and output signals 3 1 1 Switching On Prior to positioning the Prime Power Switch to On perform the following 1 Check to ensure that the installati...
Page 29: ...itched on the STATUS indicators should be as follows POWER ON ON TRANSMIT OFF REMOTE ON ON LINE ON FAULT OFF STORED FAULT OFF After the AC power is switched on and prior to pressing the buttons on the...
Page 30: ...cal operator s interface to control configure and monitor the status of the SSPA Operator inputs and commands entered into the keypad are displayed by the front panel 24 character 2 line LCD display T...
Page 31: ...Operation KPA080 Ku Band Solid State Power Amplifier 3 4 Rev 0 Figure 3 1 SSPA Operating Command Functions...
Page 32: ...selection of another function Any one of the five Command Function Menus can be selected using this procedure Once a Command Function has been selected use the or arrow key pad buttons to sequence th...
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Page 34: ...KPA080 Ku Band Solid State Power Amplifier Operation Rev 0 3 7 Figure 3 2A Configuration Menu Commands Single Configuration...
Page 35: ...Operation KPA080 Ku Band Solid State Power Amplifier 3 8 Rev 0 Figure 3 2B Configuration Menu Commands Redundancy Mode...
Page 36: ...or Auto The default is Auto Redundancy Configuration This menu window provides indication of the operating mode i e stand alone or redundancy Priority SSPA Provides selection of priority SSPA in 1 2 r...
Page 37: ...V 12 0 VCC 4 9 5V 4 9 28 VDC PS 27 9 9VPS1 9 1 9VPS2 9 0 28 VDC PS 27 9 9VPS1 9 1 9VPS2 9 0 AMPLIFIER TEMP 44C AMPLIFIER TEMP 44C FORWARD RF PWR 53 0 DBM REVERSE RF PWR 26 2 DBM FORWARD RF PWR 53 0 DB...
Page 38: ...State Power Amplifier Operation Rev 0 3 11 3 2 3 Monitor Status Menu Monitors and displays the status Figure 3 3 of All SSPA power supplies SSPA internal temperature RF output power level RF FET curr...
Page 39: ...LEGEND KEY PAD RIGHT LEFT DOWN UP ENTER CLR DISPLAY LEGEND KEY PAD RIGHT LEFT DOWN UP ENTER CLR RIGHT RIGHT LEFT LEFT DOWN DOWN UP UP ENTER ENTER CLR CLR DISPLAY ENTER DOWN UP SELECT CURRENT FAULTS M...
Page 40: ...VCC 5 VDC 28 VDC 9 VDC PS1 PS2 3 2 4 2 SSPA Over Temperature Fault Note A temperature fault is indicated if the unit is 20 C 4 F or 85 C 185 F This creates a summary fault and will cause the unit to m...
Page 41: ...Operation KPA080 Ku Band Solid State Power Amplifier 3 14 Rev 0 Figure 3 5 Stored Faults Menu Commands...
Page 42: ...ommand is entered Total Stored Faults Displayed the total number of faults stored The most recent fault stored is displayed on the LCD display Clear All Stored Faults Input command to clear all faults...
Page 43: ...EGEND KEY PAD RIGHT LEFT DOWN UP ENTER CLR RIGHT RIGHT LEFT LEFT DOWN DOWN UP UP ENTER ENTER CLR CLR DISPLAY ENTER DOWN UP SELECT UTILITY FUNCTIONS MENU ENTER DOWN DOWN UP UP SELECT UTILITY FUNCTIONS...
Page 44: ...with No Parity Note This can only be changed via the front panel menu system Display Contrast The default is 15 with values from 0 to 30 Display Brightness The default is 15 with values from 0 to 30 F...
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Page 46: ...dancy system These features greatly simplify redundancy configurations from both the cost and operational complexity standpoint 4 2 Redundancy Operation Refer to Figure 2 1 for a full installation dia...
Page 47: ...gure itself as the Primary SSPA The backup SSPA communicates to the primary SSPA via a serial interface also provided by this redundant loop cable assembly This interface is used by the Backup SSPA to...
Page 48: ...of Redundant Units Typical procedures to equalize the gain between the Backup Unit and the Online Unit s via the Gain Offset adjustment in the backup unit s CONFIGURATION Menu are as follows Note Mak...
Page 49: ...input signal which will saturate the amplifiers Also be sure to have a properly rated load to measure the output power 3 Adjust the input signal power level and attenuation of the Online Unit to arriv...
Page 50: ...tenuation Setting AFTER TOGGLING AND ADJUSTING Backup Offset Value New Equalized Output Level Backup Attenuation Setting 47 0 dBm 45 25 dBm 0 00 dBm 3 00 dB must be 1 75 dB 1 75 dB 47 0 dBm 1 25 dB 3...
Page 51: ...Redundant Configuration KPA080 Ku Band Solid State Power Amplifier 4 6 Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank...
Page 52: ...ally monitors the configuration and status for each of the primary chained SSPAs This information is communicated via the dedicated serial interface between the SSPAs If a primary SSPA fails the backu...
Page 53: ...tandards 5 3 Interface Connector All three interface types 2 wire EIA 485 4 wire EIA 485 and EIA 232C are implemented alternately through the same 9 pin connector The remote control port is a female D...
Page 54: ...shaking Most of today s PC s are provided with EIA 232 serial ports that do not require the hardware handshaking In these instances the interface can be reduced to three signals TD RD and GND EIA 485...
Page 55: ...te is 9600 Baud rates of 4800 2400 1200 and 300 also are supported Character Set The character set implemented is ASCII Response Timeout A minimum of 500 milliseconds should be provided before declari...
Page 56: ...Control Computer is used one EIA 232 port per SSPA is required 5 6 2 Indirect Access SSPAs in Redundancy Mode may be addressed indirectly by adding a virtual address to the backup SSPA s physical addr...
Page 57: ...be accessed with a physical address For Example 10 Addresses SSPA whose physical address is 10 5 7 2 Virtual Address In order to access an SSPA controlled by a backup SSPA indirectly a virtual address...
Page 58: ...the generic case examples For Example DEV COM_xxx cr Sends data to an SSPA For Example DEV COM_ cr Requests information from an SSPA 5 8 Confirmation Response A confirmation will change the start char...
Page 59: ...presentation would result when SSPAs are controlled by simple ASCII terminals 5 8 2 1 Command Ending The end of message for a command is a carriage return For this document cr is used for the carriage...
Page 60: ...V SBR_xxxx cr lf Where xxxx 300 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 The default baud rate is 9600 Parity Bit Set Parity Bit Confirmation Retrieve Parity Bit Confirmation DEV SPB_xxxx cr DEV SPB_xxxx cr lf DEV SPB_...
Page 61: ...plifier Control Confirmation Retrieve AMP Status Confirmation DEV AMP_xxx cr DEV AMP_xxx cr lf DEV AMP_ cr DEV AMP_xxx cr lf Where xxx On or Off The default is On The Comtech EFData SSPA provides the...
Page 62: ...mand is only accepted by the backup SSPA If a primary SSPA is set in Manual Mode and a fault occurs the backup SSPA will log the occurrence and not act upon further information from the SSPA until put...
Page 63: ...cr lf V 28_xx x cr V 12xx x cr V 12_xx x cr V 5_x x cr V 5_x x cr V 9_1_xx x cr V 9_2_xx x cr TEMP_xx cr FPWR_xx x cr RPWR_xx x cr lf Where 28 VDC Supply 12 VDC Supply 12 VDC Supply 5 VDC Supply 5 VD...
Page 64: ...to mute itself and switchover to the back up unit However the 9V supply to the FET transistors will remain on until the unit reaches the thermal shutdown temperature of 90 C For protection reasons the...
Page 65: ...sabled Packed Maintenance Status Packed Maint Status Confirmation DEV PACRMS_ cr DEV PACRMS_aabbccddeeffgghhhiiijjj cr lf Where aa 28 VDC supply 100mV per count above 10 0V in Hex bb 12 VDC supply sca...
Page 66: ...current in Hex scaled 100mV per count kk FET11 current in Hex scaled 100mV per count ll FET12 current in Hex scaled 100mV per count mm FET13 current in Hex scaled 100mV per count nn FET14 current in H...
Page 67: ...lse 0 k 1 if FAN2 Fault else 0 l 1 if PROC Fault else 0 5 9 5 Stored Alarms The 100 alarms are date time stamped and stored in memory as they occur The alarm entry also is updated with its date time o...
Page 68: ...n Errors The following Error Responses may be generated by configuration commands Configuration Error Message DEV COM LO DEVICE IN LOCAL MODE cr lf 5 9 8 Time Outs A time out should be assumed if ther...
Page 69: ...cr 5 9 2 Set Attenuation DEV ATT_xx xx cr 5 9 2 Select Auto Fault Recovery MDEV AFR_xxx cr 5 9 2 Redundancy Mode Commands Select Auto Manual Mode DEV SAM_y cr 5 9 3 Forced Backup Mode DEV FBU_x_y cr 5...
Page 70: ...ult Recovery DEV AFR_xxx cr 5 9 2 Status Commands Retrieve Configuration Status DEV RCS_ cr 5 9 4 Retrieve Maintenance Status DEV RMS_ cr 5 9 4 Retrieve FET Status DEV RFS_ cr 5 9 4 Retrieve Utility S...
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Page 72: ...intenance and troubleshooting of the SSPA Comtech EFData recommends that spare replacement SSPAs be used to replace SSPAs removed from the system for maintenance Troubleshooting procedures are provide...
Page 73: ...on the front panel 6 3 Troubleshooting Refer to Table 6 1 SSPA operating problems can be identified by first observing the status indicators on the front panel When a fault condition is indicated the...
Page 74: ...mately between the two pins at the fan 3 Check cable wiring if fautly or return to factory for repair Firmware not properly seated Fans are microprocessor controlled and monitored 1 Ensure U11 and U12...
Page 75: ...Remove and replace the input cable 5 Use the Monitor menu to check the internal level of the PS1 and PS2 The levels should be near 9V If not correct use a voltmeter to measure the voltage where the 8...
Page 76: ...readings with the specified nominal values Report excessive readings to the manufacturer for repair There are no user serviceable parts inside the SSPA amplifier module 9V power supply fault PS1 and o...
Page 77: ...Maintenance and Troubleshooting KPA080 Ku Band Solid State Power Amplifier 6 6 Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank...
Page 78: ...DC CN DB25M MALE IDC 1 EA 0 CN SK13X2 CN SOCKET 13X2 POLAR 1 EA 10 AS 0200 ASSEMBLY MONITOR B7 CONTROL B7 1 EA 20 AS 0206 Falcon Assembly Power 8 Switch 3 3 1 EA 30 AS 0433 FRONT PANEL ASSY KPA080 404...
Page 79: ...CN CX2084 0000 02 CN SMA JACK TO JACK 1 00000 EA 230 CN CX5319 1 CONN SMA M 141 DIA 8 00000 EA 240 CN CX5730 2SF CONN SMA MST RG316 8 00000 EA 250 CN DN44M CN DB44 MALE SOLDER CUP 1 00000 EA 260 CN D...
Page 80: ...U 1 00000 EA 550 FP PN0035 FP PANEL RIGHT SSPA 5RU KPA080 1 00000 EA 560 FP WG0044 WAVEGUIDE COMBINER WR 75 1 00000 EA 570 FP WG0047 WAVEGUIDE CIRCULATOR 150W WR75 1 00000 EA 580 FP WG0048 WAVEGUIDE C...
Page 81: ...32 X 1 2 SHCS SS 2 00000 EA 820 HW 832X2 3 8SHCS BL 8 32 X 2 3 8 SHCS BLACK ANODIZED 6 00000 EA 830 HW HD10941 A 1032 2F HANDLE 5 IN OVAL BLACK 2 00000 EA 840 HW HNVPH3810 HANDLE SPRING DETENT 4 IN BL...
Page 82: ...OMTECH COMM NEITHER THIS DOCUMENT NOR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE REPRODUCED USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS WITHOUT THE C J A HARIG A RS232 RS485 POWER ENTRY RECEP EMI FILTER PS1 A E 1 2 4...
Page 83: ...Parts List Wiring Diagram KPA080 Ku Band Solid State power Amplifier A 6 Rev 0 This page is intentionally left blank...
Page 84: ...103 1 609 x 103 1 609 1 mm 0 03937 1 kilometer 0 621 Temperature Conversions Units of Weight Unit Gram Ounce Avoirdupois Ounce Troy Pound Avoir Pound Troy Kilogram 1 gram 0 03527 0 03215 0 002205 0 0...
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