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the current date, time and alarm condition are recorded in the 
fault log.

Lastly, the “Temperature” window indicates the current tempera-

ture of the amplifier.

Figure 17, Primary User Interface - Connected

3.

Refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19. When the program is 
connected to an amplifier, the amplifier’s fault log may be viewed 
by Selecting :

“File-> Download Fault Log”.  

This will open a window containing the current fault log in the 
Windows Notebook program.

 

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Summary of Contents for XTD-400C

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Page 4: ...such revision or changes Xicom Technology makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose Xicom Techn...

Page 5: ...ormation communication interface switch settings and cable pinouts Chapter Four Provides the operating instructions for the power amplifier Chapter Five Describes updating Firmware and the preventive...

Page 6: ...nt Persons using this manual should familiarize themselves with the information in the Appendices before reading the main sections EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The attached documents contain technology and t...

Page 7: ...d By 1 Initial Release 03 18 2013 M Gray EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The attached documents contain technology and technical data within the definition of the U S Export Administration Regulations EAR Trans...

Page 8: ...305 0386 201 Appendix B Mechanical Drawings Outline 304 0357 008 Appendix C Interconnect Drawings RF Interconnect 307 0976 201 Electrical Interconnect 307 0977 201 Power Interconnect 307 1053 005 High...

Page 9: ...044 Add more abbreviations 05 15 2003 A L Crozier Jr A4 11802 Add more abbreviations 01 13 2004 A L Crozier Jr A5 12050 Add more abbreviations 03 19 2004 A L Crozier Jr A6 12808 Add more abbreviations...

Page 10: ...ontained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject to the U S Export Administration Regulations EAR Transfer of data herein by any means to a Foreign Person whether in the U S or a...

Page 11: ...today s acronyms and abbreviations Boston New York Hougton Mifflin Company Franklin Covey 1999 Franklin Covey Style Guide FOR BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION THIRD EDITION Abbreviations and Acro...

Page 12: ...carrier dBI Decibels referenced to Amperes or Decibels referenced to Isotropic Gain dBm decibels referenced to one milliwatt dBW decibels referenced to Watts DC direct current DCD Date Carrier Detect...

Page 13: ...t inv inverter IPA Intermediate Power Amplifier IrDA Infrared Data Association Iw helix current k kilo one thousand K cathode kg kilogram kHz kilo Hertz KMT Klystron Microwave Tube KPA Klystron Power...

Page 14: ...oc overcurrent ODU Outdoor Unit OEM other equipment manufacturer O P Output ovv over voltage PBIT parity bit PCB printed circuit board PF power factor PFC power factor correction PS power supply PSU p...

Page 15: ...ifier TXD Transmitted Data UMBC umbilical cord undc undercurrent UPS uninterrupible power supply VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current VGA variable gain amplifier VGIPA Variable Gain...

Page 16: ...ogy Power Supply XTRD Xicom Technology Rack Mount Digital Amplifier XTRD LDA Xicom Technology Rack Mount Line Driver Amplifier XTRS Xicom Technology Solid State Rack Mount Amplifier XTS Xicom Technolo...

Page 17: ...Standards Earth Ground Fuse Input Local OFF for a part of equipment ON for a part of equipment EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is sub...

Page 18: ...itted Power Monitor Symbol Definition EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject to the U S Export Administration Regulations EAR Tra...

Page 19: ...nology paragraph 10 14 2002 A L Crozier Jr C 11301 Update to reflect Waveguide Switching 08 08 2003 A L Crozier Jr EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a...

Page 20: ...ist of Figures Number Title Page Number Figure 1 Typical ODU Antenna Mount Amplifier Block Diagram 4 List of Tables Number Title Page Number Table 1 Environmental Specifications 5 EAR EXPORT CONTROLLE...

Page 21: ...RS 485 operation There are hardwired summary fault and external interlock circuits available for user defined functions Refer to Figure 1 on page 4 for a typical block diagram of the Power Amplifier...

Page 22: ...EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject to the U S Export Administration Regulations EAR Transfer of data herein by any means to a...

Page 23: ...ecifications unique to your amplifier The amplifier is designed to operate in rain and snow However in high snow load conditions it is advisable to provide a snow shroud to prevent a buildup of snow a...

Page 24: ...ontent and accuracy of the documentation that is shipped with the products We also want customers to submit comments and suggestions or request assistance in solving problems with any of our products...

Page 25: ...lude 2kW Amplifiers 11 20 2001 A L Crozier Jr C 9433 Change dispatching to dissipating on page 7 01 24 2002 A L Crozier Jr D 9535 Add General Warning on page 4 02 22 2002 A L Crozier Jr E 12926 Add Ge...

Page 26: ...usammenfassungen 8 Beschreibung 8 Warnungen Vorsichtshinweise und Hinweise 8 Allgemeine Warnungen und Vorsichtshinweise 10 Hochspannungsgefahren 10 Gefahren bei Leiterbenutzung 12 Gefahren durch Hochf...

Page 27: ...n these procedures to alert the user to special conditions regarding safety or correct performance of a particular step or steps They are placed immediately prior to the procedural step to which they...

Page 28: ...ury to personnel could result from improper use of a ladder WARNING This symbol denotes a GENERAL HAZARD WARNING in a procedural step and is used whenever death or injury to personnel could result fro...

Page 29: ...er supply cover is removed multiple high voltage points are exposed Use extreme care when operating the amplifier with the cover removed Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death WARNI...

Page 30: ...one hand ensure probes are not touching other contacts Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death Ladder Hazards WARNING When required to use a ladder ensure that the ground in the area...

Page 31: ...s be terminated into a load capable of dissipating full RF power Failure to comply could result in equipment damage Magnetic Field Caution A Microwave Tube has a very strong magnetic field The tube ca...

Page 32: ...n Benutzer auf besondere Bedingungen bez glich Sicherheit oder korrekte Durchf hrung eines einzelnen Schrittes oder mehrerer Schritte aufmerksam zu machen Sie befinden sich unmittelbar vor dem Verfahr...

Page 33: ...werden k nnten WARNUNG Dieses Symbol bedeutet eine WARNUNG VOR EINER ALLGEMEINEN GEFAHR bei einem Verfahrensschritt und wird stets verwendet wenn Mitarbeiter durch unsachgem es Handeln bei diesem Ver...

Page 34: ...t wird liegen mehrere Hochspannungskontakte blank Seien Sie u erst vorsichtig wenn Sie ohne Abdeckung am Verst rker hantieren Nichtbefolgen k nnte schwere Verletzungen oder Tod zur Folge haben WARNUNG...

Page 35: ...en m ssen schalten Sie das Ger t AUS benutzen Sie eine Kurzschluss Sonde zur Sicherstellung dass die Kondensatoren entladen sind stellen Sie sicher dass Mess Sonden ordentlich isoliert und f r Spannun...

Page 36: ...liche Sch den verursachen kann Stellen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme sicher dass der mit der Wartung beauftragte Techniker keinen Schrittmacher tr gt alle Mikrowellenverbindungen sicher befestigt sind ke...

Page 37: ...er magnetischen Lagerfl che abstellen f r Aufbau Wartung oder Reparatur magnetisches Werkzeug benutzen Nichtbefolgen k nnte Besch digung des Ger tes zur Folge haben EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The informati...

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Page 39: ...Crozier Jr A 13909 Update RF Inhibit Sw1tch A open T F B 15422 Update RF Inhibit Switch A open 04 20 2007 AA C 16079 Update Prime Power and FIgure 3 05 02 2008 ALCjr D 16559 Update Waveguide Switch Co...

Page 40: ...urce 14 RF Inhibit with Switch A Opened 15 RF Output Analog output 16 Waveguide Switch Connection 16 Legacy versus Updated waveguide switch interface 16 Determining Waveguide switch configuration inst...

Page 41: ...yout 18 Figure 10 WG SW1 Position A Select Command 19 Figure 11 WG SW1 Position A Indicate Input 19 Figure 12 Sum Fault Input 20 Figure 13 Sum Fault Output 20 Figure 14 Waveguide SW1 RF Inhibit 21 Fig...

Page 42: ...t Conditions 13 Table 3 J6 Waveguide Switch Connector Pinouts 18 EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject to the U S Export Adminis...

Page 43: ...pping damage is detected submit a damage report to the shipping carrier Failure to submit a report may invalidate any future claims Mechanical Installation Some units have mounting brackets supplied t...

Page 44: ...orptive rather than reflective filters Refer to Figure 1 Typical 4 Screw Mounting Flange Tightening Sequence or Figure 2 Typical 8 Screw Mounting Flange Tightening Sequence for the proper tightening s...

Page 45: ...ction 3 Insert any necessary gaskets and windows between the two flanges Note If the connecting waveguide is to be pressurized at greater than 5 PSI a waveguide window must be installed at the output...

Page 46: ...r Circulation The power amplifier is cooled with a built in fan Heated exhaust air should not be recirculated into the power amplifier A clearance of 6 8 inches is recommended to allow the heated exha...

Page 47: ...ill operate when the AC line voltage is anywhere in the specified range Figure 3 Connector J2 Pinout for Standard Unit shows the pinouts for standard ODU The Prime Power Connector Part Number is C016...

Page 48: ...m 15 VDC for monitoring purposes only Hardware Address Select Monitor and Control Pinouts Figure 4 Digital M C Connector Pin Layout shows the pin layout and Table 1 Digital Monitor and Control Connect...

Page 49: ...mon Y RF Inhibit Opto isolator Low RF Inhibit Connect Pin Y to either Pin Z or Pin a and Pin g to Pin f to Inhibit RF Z System GND System GND a System GND System GND b 24 VDC Out 24 VDC Current limit...

Page 50: ...nt To update firmware please refer to Firmware Update procedure MNC 0500 014 for details Summary Fault Dry Contact J1 S to J1 X Two sets of Form C relay contacts Summary Fault A and Summary Fault B ar...

Page 51: ...put is Low Table 2 summarizes the four combinations of the two inputs There are two cases when RF inhibit will occur When the Opto Input is OFF and Polarity input is Low When the Opto Input is ON and...

Page 52: ...anden ist die inneren und usseren Referencen nucht mischen Die Nichtbeachtung kann zu Sch den am Ger t F hren Refer to Figure 7 J1 g can be driven from an external voltage source of 5 to 15 VDC In thi...

Page 53: ...when switch A is opened and Polarity Input is Hi If there is a need for RF to be inhibited when opto isolator is off the Polarity Input should be Low Figure 8 RF Inhibit with Switch A opened EAR EXPO...

Page 54: ...The new interface reassigns some ground pins to become system address detection pins that are used by an HPA to automatically configure itself to the correct system address This eliminates the need f...

Page 55: ...he year while the last two digits are the year Products with manufactured dates greater than 50 12 the 50th week of 2012 are more likely to have the updated waveguide switch interface EAR EXPORT CONTR...

Page 56: ...G SW1 RF INHIBIT WG SW1 RF INHIBIT H WG SW2 POS A IND WG SW2 POS A IND J WG SW2 POS B IND WG SW2 POS B IND K WG SW2 RF INHIBIT WG SW2 RF INHIBIT L SUM FAULT OUT SUM FAULT OUT M SUM FAULT IN SUM FAULT...

Page 57: ...cate Refer to Figure 11 The WG Switch position input provides a pull up resistor of 100K to 13V Each WG Switch has two position indicators A and B An input Low is required for each position Figure 11...

Page 58: ...lt Output Wave Guide Switch 1 and Wave Guide Switch 2 RF Inhibit Refer to Figure 14 The Waveguide Switch RF Inhibit input provides a pull up resistor of 100K to 13V An input HI is required when a RF I...

Page 59: ...ifier address B is selected Otherwise amplifier address A is selected Figure 15 A B Amplifier Select Diagram EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a produ...

Page 60: ...system manual for more details on redundant switching Note The waveguide switch interface J6 provides the control and monitoring of two waveguide switches SW1 and SW2 Only SW1 can be used in a 1 1 red...

Page 61: ...J1 Pinouts on page 11 lists the pinouts for COM1 COM2 can be configured as an RS 485 2 wire serial interface or as an RS 485 4 wire serial interface The pinouts for the COM2 interface are listed in T...

Page 62: ...hould be securely connected to the grounding stud Failure to comply could result in personnel injury or death WARNUNG Zur Vermeidung elektrischer Schl ge sollte der Verst rker fest mit dem Erdungsbolz...

Page 63: ...r to locally control the high voltage or to reset any faults To operate from a remote position refer to the chapter titled Operation Operating Procedure Note The power supply must be enabled and RF en...

Page 64: ...control the HPA with a remote controller place the High Voltage switch in the OFF position and place the LOCAL REMOTE switch in the REMOTE position EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in...

Page 65: ...Translations to conform with CE requirements 10 28 2005 A L Crozier Jr B 17062 See ECO 10 05 2010 S Trigero EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a produc...

Page 66: ...Initial Turn On 6 Preturn On Procedure 7 Turn Power On 8 Turn Power Off 8 Operating Modes 8 Standby Mode 8 Transmit Mode 8 Fault Mode 8 Heater Standby Mode 10 Filament Time Delay Mode 10 EAR EXPORT CO...

Page 67: ...oubleshooting 8 14 EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject to the U S Export Administration Regulations EAR Transfer of data herei...

Page 68: ...are described in the Chapter titled Amplifier Communication and Protocol Redundant Configuration Options The amplifiers can be configured as Single Thread Redundant 1 1 Redundant 1 1 with load switch...

Page 69: ...ed through the hybrid combiner and the output is switched online When one of the amplifiers faults the other amplifier will be switched online bypassing the hybrid combiner After the switching occurs...

Page 70: ...y and rated power gain Caution Do not exceed the RF Input power limit as defined in the product specification Doing so will cause a Helix Current Fault Failure to comply could result in permanent dama...

Page 71: ...o be applied to begin transmitting Transmit Mode When transmit is enabled RF input signals are amplified and passed to the RF output If transmit ON is selected before the Filament Time Delay cycle is...

Page 72: ...ervice Ext ILOK External Interlock Fault The M C connector has been disconnected or there is no jumper in the M C cable to close the interlock Check for disconnected cable or a cable with no interlock...

Page 73: ...Limit Constant Power Too much input RF drive power 1 Reduce input drive power 2 Change output RF power limit 3 Disable feature Hi Temp Over Temperature Fault from thermocouple Measured temperature ex...

Page 74: ...limit Call customer service HV Under High Voltage Under Fault The Voltage level applied to the TWT failed come up to minimum levels Call customer service HV2 Over High Voltage Over Fault for TWT 2 in...

Page 75: ...mit 3 Disable feature Lowline Low line Fault Input A C power is too low or power supply is failing Check A C power input for proper levels LowPwr A Customer settable Low Forward RF Power Alarm The out...

Page 76: ...tion that can be added before a fault occurs 4 Disable the feature RfltPwrA Customer Settable High Reverse RF Power Alarm The reflected RF power level exceeds the limit set Check for properly connecte...

Page 77: ...measured TWT temperature exceeds the set limit Check cooling system for air blockage and properly operating fans UC Fault Upconverter Fault The block upconverter is reporting a fault Check that the r...

Page 78: ...ted Check for properly connected waveguide and a properly terminated load Table 1 TWT Fault Log Troubleshooting Fault Log Engry Description Possible Cause of Fault Action Needed to Clear Fault EAR EXP...

Page 79: ...r Jr C 11429 Add paragraph about spare HPA 08 25 2003 A L Crozier Jr D 12737 Added English and German Language Battery Disposal Instructions 04 28 2005 R Bylsma EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information c...

Page 80: ...formation 4 Europe 4 United States 5 Wartungsverfahren 5 Anleitungen zur Batterieentsorgung 5 Allgemeine Informationen 5 Europa 6 Vereinigte Staaten 6 EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained i...

Page 81: ...lowing delivery Xicom Technology recommends that spare amplifiers be fitted with an output waveguide load AC power turned ON After FTD the High Voltage should be turned ON If any problems are encounte...

Page 82: ...ccording to the manufacturer s instructions Failure to comply could result in equipment damage General Information Replacement battery part number 490 0008 001 Disposal of spent batteries should be pe...

Page 83: ...ent cells and batteries can be disposed of 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...

Page 84: ...beh rde f r Umweltschutz wie sie aus dem Resources Conservation and Recovery Act Gesetz ber Bewahrung und Wiedergewinnung von Ressourcen RCRA hergeleitet werden weder spezifisch gelistet noch ausgenom...

Page 85: ...Release 05 04 2004 A L Crozier Jr B 12760 Update to apply to both TWT and SSPA 01 03 2005 A L Crozier Jr EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product...

Page 86: ...Figures Paragraph Title Page Number Figure 1 Choosing the Loaders 4 Figure 2 Choosing the flash Image 5 EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product th...

Page 87: ...material for the files required to operate your equipment The last three digits XXX match the last three digits XXX of the 807 XXXX XXX Part Number 803 XXXX XXX consists of the set of support files li...

Page 88: ...e and the coldloader bin pilot bin and flash ini files in a common directory 4 Start the Rfu exe application 5 Refer to Figure 1 Under the Setup menu item select File Locations Figure 1 Select File Lo...

Page 89: ...ated and select that file Press OK Figure 2 Locate the Files 7 Refer to Figure 3 Under the File menu item select Load Flash Image EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers...

Page 90: ...h Image File 9 The Rfu application will begin downloading the files 10 Close the Rfu application and cycle the power on the unit EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers o...

Page 91: ...hapter 11 27 2001 A L Crozier Jr C 9395 Remove RMA Form and replace with Figure 1 01 07 2002 A L Crozier Jr D 9997 Update to include controllers 07 08 2002 A L Crozier Jr E 11096 Update to reflect mai...

Page 92: ...ation 4 Figure 1 RMA Request Form Example 5 List of Figures Paragraph Title Page Number EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject to...

Page 93: ...necessary documents to service and repair Xicom Technology equipment Return Authorization Returned Material Authorization Before returning the equipment obtain a RMA Returned Material Authorization Nu...

Page 94: ...Mark the container with the words FRAGILE DELICATE INSTRUMENT HANDLE WITH CARE on each side of the container Ship the container to the following address XICOM TECHNOLOGY 3550 Bassett Street Santa Clar...

Page 95: ...Excluded they will be quoted on a parts and labor basis The above price will not cover units that have been damaged beyond normal wear and tear they will be quoted on a parts and labor basis if repai...

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Page 97: ...1 Document No 305 0386 201 REV 2 Page 1 of 11 HPA SPECIFICATION XTD 400C 5 85 6 425 GHz RO1 This document is best viewed using the Times New Roman font EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained...

Page 98: ...in 3 1 2 2 Reflected Power Protection Prated 7 0 5 dB 3 1 2 3 Maximum RF Drive Power without damage 10 dBm 3 1 2 4 10 MHz Reference Power 0 5 dBm 3 1 3 Gain Large Signal 70 dB min 3 1 4 Gain Small Sig...

Page 99: ...rious Signals spectral limits 37 dBc 10 to 10 000 Hz max 20 1 5 log f 13 dBc 10 KHz to 100 KHz max 60 dBc above 100 KHz max 3 1 14 2 Power Line Related individual 50 dBc 3 1 14 3 Power Line Related su...

Page 100: ...tor Control The RF output will inhibit turn OFF by turning OFF the SSA when M C connector Pin g is connected to Pin f and Pin Y is grounded to Pin Z 3 1 18 2 Controls Local Remote 3 1 18 2 1 HV ON OFF...

Page 101: ...3 TWT Temperature 3 1 19 2 4 Helix Current 3 1 19 2 5 Helix Voltage 3 1 19 2 6 Heater Voltage 3 1 19 2 7 Heater Hours 3 1 19 2 8 Beam Hours 3 1 19 2 9 High VSWR Fault 3 1 19 2 10 High Voltage Fault 3...

Page 102: ...5 Monitor Control MS3114E1832SW front panel 3 2 2 6 AUX WG SW interface MS3114 E 14 18S front panel 3 2 3 Cooling 3 2 3 1 Air Intake Rear Bottom surfaces 3 2 3 2 Air exhaust Front surface 3 2 4 Weight...

Page 103: ...ontrol 3 1 6 Harmonic output 3 1 8 Spurious signals 3 1 14 Prime Power 3 1 16 Sample Port Calibration N A 5 2 First Article Test Procedure FAT requirements FAT testing is done per the specified agreem...

Page 104: ...llowing Spec Paragraph No Test Description Test Condition Requirements Units Measured Performance Pass or Fail Min Max 3 1 1 Frequency Translation Test Frequency Fout Fout 4 9 GHz IF Fout 5 85 GHz 6 1...

Page 105: ...ail 3 1 1 3 1 3 Gain at Rated Power STD Output Freq 5 85 6 425 GHz 70 N A dB See attached plot Pass Fail 3 1 1 3 1 4 Small Signal Gain Atten 0dB STD Output Freq 5 85 6 425 GHz 75 N A dB See attached p...

Page 106: ...20 KHz N A Note 3 dBc See attached plot Pass Fail Span 200 KHz N A Note 3 dBc See attached plot Pass Fail Span 2 MHz N A Note 3 dBc See attached plot Pass Fail Span 20 MHz N A Note 3 dBc See attached...

Page 107: ...ss Fail 3 1 1 3 1 8 Harmonic Output 2LO 2IF 11 7 GHz STD Freq 5 85 GHz Vin 100 VAC Po Prated 3 dB N A 60 dBc See attached plot Pass Fail Sample Port Calibration Set drive for 0 dBm at Sample Port Reco...

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Page 115: ...er Jr A 13824 Complete rewrite to incorporate changes and add redundant operation 03 27 2006 S Trigero EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product tha...

Page 116: ...nt ODU Configuration 25 Overview 25 Basic System 25 ODU Configuration 26 Required Equipment 27 Configuration 27 Rack Mount Amplifiers 32 EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual...

Page 117: ...18 Primary User Interface File Menu when connected 18 Figure 19 Display of Fault Log 18 Figure 20 Configuration Menu 19 Figure 21 Serial Port communications parameters and RS485 operating mode 19 Figu...

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Page 119: ...the lower center or File Connect to scan the first 5 addresses used for amplifiers All baud rates will be tested for these amplifiers If you want to test ALL possible RS485 addresses select File Advan...

Page 120: ...Constant Pwr section If it is selected the amplifier will change the attenuator setting to maintain the power level indicated in the Lvl control box if the input drive to the amplifier changes The Sum...

Page 121: ...and Figure 5 on page 8 When the program is connected to an amplifier the amplifier s fault log may be viewed by Selecting File Download Fault Log This will open a window containing the current fault l...

Page 122: ...configuration the Maximum power level Heater standby operation Ethernet configuration and the types of power units used for Forward Power Reverse Power and the RF Power Alarms EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED Th...

Page 123: ...ith 1 stop bit Figure 7 Serial Port communications parameters and RS485 operating mode 6 Refer to Figure 8 on page 10 If the Configuration Startup Configuration option is selected you are presented wi...

Page 124: ...complete filament time delay before going back on the air The amplifier does not manipulate the Waveguide switch based upon these settings it merely controls the power up state of the amplifier Figure...

Page 125: ...ly change to the correct operating voltage for the heater Figure 10 Heater Standby Control 9 Refer to Figure 11 on page 12 The Configuration Ethernet Configuration menu allows the selection of the net...

Page 126: ...ting this option allows you to toggle power units for Forward Power Reverse Power and the Power Alarms Figure 11 Ethernet Configuration 11 Refer to Figure 12 on page 13 The communications menu allows...

Page 127: ...PC for available RS232 communication ports 14 Refer to Figure 14 on page 14 The COM Port option on the Communications menu allows you to set the Baud Rate number of Data Bits Parity and number of Sto...

Page 128: ...tion If you are using the TWT HPA in stand alone configuration it is ready for operation EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject t...

Page 129: ...If you want to test ALL possible RS485 addresses select File Advanced Search and all possible addresses and baud rates will be tested This search will take much longer than the normal Connect search...

Page 130: ...hange the attenuator setting to maintain the power level indicated in the Lvl control box if the input drive to the amplifier changes The Summary Status section indicates the current condition of the...

Page 131: ...program is connected to an amplifier the amplifier s fault log may be viewed by Selecting File Download Fault Log This will open a window containing the current fault log in the Windows Notebook progr...

Page 132: ...e startup configuration the Maximum power level Ethernet configuration and the types of power units used for Forward Power Reverse Power and the RF Power Alarms EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information c...

Page 133: ...termination The microprocessor used in the amplifier is only capable of operation with 1 stop bit Figure 21 Serial Port communications parameters and RS485 operating mode EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The in...

Page 134: ...pon these settings it merely controls the power up state of the amplifier Figure 22 Amplifier Startup Configuration 7 Refer to Figure 23 The Configuration Max RF Power Level sets the maximum power tha...

Page 135: ...ight corner of the Ethernet Configuration menu is a unique hardware address for IT use only 9 The next option on the configuration menu is either Display Watts or Display dBm depending on the current...

Page 136: ...p HPA is Switched online Figure 25 Gain Balance Menu 12 Refer to Figure 26 The communications menu allows you to Use Ethernet for M C operation If this option is selected all M C operations are done s...

Page 137: ...he M C PC for available RS232 communication ports 15 Refer to Figure 28 The COM Port option on the Communications menu allows you to set the Baud Rate number of Data Bits Parity and number of Stop bit...

Page 138: ...tion If you are using the SSPA HPA in stand alone configuration it is ready for operation EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject...

Page 139: ...is cable cross connects the Amplifier Failed output of one amplifier to the sensing input on the opposite amplifier The cable also connects both amplifiers to the RF switch so that either amplifier ca...

Page 140: ...gure 29 Basic System ODU Configuration Instructions for configuring two Outdoor Amplifiers ODU for One For One redundant operation without an external controller Note Some of the following instruction...

Page 141: ...th a 232 to 485 adapter for the RS 485 interface Configuration Refer to Figure 30 Perform these steps to configure the ODU system 1 Connect the serial cable from the amplifier M C connector to the PC...

Page 142: ...plifier needs a unique address for RS 485 communication default is normally A unless set up as part of a system If using RS232 it will talk to any unit it is directly connected to without an address T...

Page 143: ...for simple 1 1 system 2 1 plus 1 for power combined system 3 1 for1 plus load for 1 1 with off line switch The system is shipped set in the 1 for 1 mode Figure 32 Select Waveguide Configuration EAR E...

Page 144: ...sitions A and B do not refer to an amplifier address When a amplifier reports that a switch is set to position A it means that the switch is set to me this amplifier When the amplifier reports that a...

Page 145: ...nable Redundant Mode by clicking the Automatic mode checkbox as shown Figure 35 Select redundant Mode 9 Repeat steps 2 through 8 for the second amplifier being sure to use a B Unit Address EAR EXPORT...

Page 146: ...p waveguide switch and the left most waveguide switch are switch 1 The bottom switch and right most switch are switch 2 Pressing the button to the right of each switch will cause the switch to change...

Page 147: ...igure 38 1 Plus 1 EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject to the U S Export Administration Regulations EAR Transfer of data herein...

Page 148: ...ED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject to the U S Export Administration Regulations EAR Transfer of data herein by any means to a Foreign Person whe...

Page 149: ...0 MHz Reference add paragraph about oscillator drift 10 20 2004 A L Crozier Jr D 16469 Update BUC Operation 11 17 2008 SL E 16686 Remove reference to BUC output frequency plan 06 05 2009 LD F 17332 Se...

Page 150: ...k Upconverter 3 Figure 2 Reference Frequency Phase Noise Chart 4 Figure 3 Detailed BUC Block Diagram 5 Figure 4 Drift Compensation Block Diagram 7 Figure 5 Internal Phase Locked Oscillator with Extern...

Page 151: ...signal at the IF frequency also affects the system performance and needs to be 5 to 10 dB below IESS Intelsat earth Station Standards phase noise profile for optimum performance See Figure 1 for a ty...

Page 152: ...on to the LO port of the mixer The IF frequency is filtered to eliminate unwanted harmonics and amplified to the desired gain level of the BUC and passed to the IF port of the mixer The mixer generat...

Page 153: ...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 levels are specified at the input of the HPA and must be adjusted for...

Page 154: ...utput The maximum safe IF input power level is 10 dBm to avoid damage to the internal converter circuits 4 Refer to the appendix titled Protocol Addendum Block Upconvert for a description of the proto...

Page 155: ...requency through the RF sample port In the event that the frequency drifts outside the acceptable range the unit must be either re aligned by a Xicom certified maintenance center or alternatively the...

Page 156: ...nal Input EAR EXPORT CONTROLLED The information contained in this Manual refers or relates to a product that is subject to the U S Export Administration Regulations EAR Transfer of data herein by any...

Page 157: ...the factory default setting below Ext Ref Lock This feature is availalbe if the HPA includes an internal Phase Locked Oscillator PLO that is intended to improve the phase noise and or shift the frequ...

Page 158: ...Factory Default Configuration Fault Feature Description Default State Fault Event Log Abbreviation Upconverter Fault Enabled On UC Fault Auto Clear Upconverter Fault Enabled On N A External Reference...

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