LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
MN-LPOD / CD-LPOD
Table of Contents
Revision 14
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1.3.1
The Solid-State Advantage ................................................................... 1–2
1.3.2
Enhanced Standard Features ............................................................... 1–2
1.3.3
Built-in Redundancy Controller ............................................................ 1–3
1.3.4
“Smart BUC” Functionality ................................................................... 1–3
1.3.5
Data Logging Capability ........................................................................ 1–3
1.3.6
Optional Internal 10 MHz Reference ................................................... 1–4
1.3.7
Optional LNB Support .......................................................................... 1–4
1.4
Theory of Operation .......................................................................... 1–4
1.4.1
SSPA Block Diagrams ............................................................................ 1–4
1.4.2
SSPA Module ........................................................................................ 1–7
1.4.3
Cooling System ..................................................................................... 1–7
1.4.4
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 1–7
1.4.5
LNB Operation ...................................................................................... 1–8
1.4.6
Block Up Converter (BUC) Input ........................................................... 1–8
1.4.7
Monitor and Control (M&C) ................................................................. 1–8
1.5
Summary of Specifications .............................................................. 1–10
1.5.1
Characteristics .................................................................................... 1–10
1.5.2
Optional Internal Reference ............................................................... 1–12
1.5.3
Optional LNB Bias / Reference ........................................................... 1–12
1.5.4
Environmental .................................................................................... 1–12
1.5.5
Physical ............................................................................................... 1–13
1.6
Dimensional Envelopes ................................................................... 1–14
1.6.1
LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes..................................................... 1–15
1.6.2
LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes.................................................. 1–21
1.6.3
LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes..................................................... 1–25
CHAPTER 2.
SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION,
AND
STARTUP
....................................................................................... 2–1
2.1
Overview .......................................................................................... 2–1
2.2
Water Tight Sealing ........................................................................... 2–2
2.2.1
Customer Cable Assemblies ................................................................. 2–2
2.3
LPOD Interface Connectors ................................................................ 2–3
2.3.1
Connector ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ or ‘J1 | Tx IN’ ............................................. 2–4
2.3.2
Connector ‘J2 | RF OUT’ ....................................................................... 2–4
