MODEL 3116-66T42 Translator
1.0 General
1.1 Equipment Description
The 3116-66T42 Translator converts 5.845-6.645 GHz to 3.40-4.20 GHz with a 2.445 GHz local oscillator.
Front panel LEDs provide indication of Remote operation, PLL Alarm, and DC Power. The RF to RF gain is
-20 to -50 dB, adjustable in 0.5±0.5 dB steps. Connectors are N-type female for RF out, RF in and BNC female
for external 10 MHz in and 10 MHz out. In AUTO, the 10 MHz reference stays in external if the external level
is +3 dBm, ±3 dB. Gain and internal 10 MHz frequency are controlled by the front panel switches or the M&C
connector (Ethernet optional). It is powered by a 100-240 ±10% VAC power supply and is in a 1.75” X 19” X
14” rack mount chassis.
MENU
EXECUTE
MODEL 3116
C
ROSS
T
ECHNOLOGIES INC.
IN LO FREQ REF.
3 9790.4 EXT
POWER
REMOTE
ALARM
TRANSLATOR
6.645>4.2 AUT0-E
G=-30 LO=2.4450
FRONT PANEL
RF INPUT
J101
AC
GND
J8
J2
10 MHZ REF
10 MHZ REF
OUTPUT
INPUT
J11
AND
MONITOR
CONTROL
1
5
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
J14
OUTPUT
J1
REAR PANEL
FIGURE 1.1 Front and Rear Panels
3116-66T42 Translator Block Diagram
V
A
R
A
T
T
RF Out
3.40 -4.20
GHz
2.445 GHz
RF In
5.845-
6.645 GHz
3.4 to 4.20
GHz BP
EXT 10 M
10 M
TO
PLLS
10 M MON
FIGURE 1.2 Block Diagram
3116-66T42 Manual, Rev.0
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09/07/17
