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TCR-MBA-75 NBT OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Revision History - Document 90400-01076

Revision

Description

Date

Rev A

Initial Release

22 JUNE 2010

Rev B

Added Figure 3-2 Amplifier Mounting Dimensions

29 MAY 2013

Rev C

Reconcile technical data and data sheets

02 APR 2018

Rev D

Revise 2.3.3.3 Remote Operation

31 OCT 2018

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Summary of Contents for TCR-MBA-75

Page 1: ...ANUAL TCR MBA 75 NBT MULTI BAND RF AMPLIFIER DAMA CERTIFIED DOCUMENT 90400 01076 REV D Tricom Research Inc http www tricomresearch com 17791 Sky Park Circle Suite J Irvine CA 92614 Ph 949 250 6024 fax 949 250 6023 ...

Page 2: ...ON 2 1 General Information 6 2 2 Controls Indicators and Connectors 7 2 3 Operational Procedures 8 2 3 1 General Information 8 2 3 2 Equipment Set up 8 2 3 3 Operating Procedures 8 2 3 3 1 Normal Operation 8 2 3 3 2 MBITR Specific Operation 9 2 3 3 3 Remote Operation 10 2 3 3 4 Out of Band Operation 11 2 3 3 5 Bypass Operation 11 2 3 3 6 Troubleshooting 11 2 3 3 7 Collocation 11 3 0 INSTALLATION 3...

Page 3: ...in out 13 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 1 TCR MBA 75 NBT System Components 1 Figure 2 1 TCR MBA 75 NBT Controls and Indicators 7 Figure 2 2 TCR MBA 75 NBT Connectors 7 Figure 2 3 Mode Power and LNA Flow Chart 9 Figure 2 4 Bias Tee I For Remote Operation 10 Figure 2 5 Remote Operation Setup 11 Figure 3 1 TCR MBA 75 NBT DC Input Connector pin location 13 Figure 3 2 Amplifier Mounting Dimensions 14 Note T...

Page 4: ...Document 90400 01076 Revision Description Date Rev A Initial Release 22 JUNE 2010 Rev B Added Figure 3 2 Amplifier Mounting Dimensions 29 MAY 2013 Rev C Reconcile technical data and data sheets 02 APR 2018 Rev D Revise 2 3 3 3 Remote Operation 31 OCT 2018 ...

Page 5: ...sions for the AM SAT 50 TCR MBA 75 and TCR MBT 75 NBT are identical The TCR MBA 75 NBT is an amplifier pre amplifier designed to provide transmit and receive gain for Multiband line of sight LOS 30 512 MHz communications HAVEQUICK 225 400 MHz and SINCGARS frequency hopping 30 88 MHz operation and UHF Tactical SATCOM 242 268 MHz receive and 292 318 MHz transmit frequencies with Low Noise Amplifier ...

Page 6: ... to 1 milliwatt 0 dBm 1 mW FM Frequency modulation Hz Hertz IW Integrated Waveform JITC Joint Interoperability Test Center DISA KHz Kilohertz LED Light emitting diode LNA Low Noise Amplifier LOS Line of sight MHz Megahertz mW Milliwatt PT Plain text PTT Push to Talk RCV Receive SATCOM Satellite Communications UHF Ultra high frequency VDC Volts direct current VSWR Voltage standing wave ratio W Watt...

Page 7: ...92 318 MHz uplink and 242 268 MHz downlink bands The Mode push button switch provides for selection of LOS AM or FM SATCOM Frequency Hopping SINCGARS and Frequency Hopping AM Have Quick The LNA push button switch allows the LNA to be enabled or disabled in SATCOM The TX power push button switch provides the amplifier output power selection in SATCOM mode Some equipment that is compatible with the ...

Page 8: ...5 2 Power Cable A multi conductor cable connects the amplifier with a 28 VDC power source A wiring diagram for the cable is shown in Section 3 of this manual The cable is identical to the power cable used for the AM SAT 50 and AM SAT 100 amplifiers 1 5 2 3 Optional components An optional Bias Tee I may be used to remotely power the TCR MBA 75 NBT and allow it to be placed closer to the antenna to ...

Page 9: ...er 50 Watts FM 25 Watts CW AM Harmonics 60 dBc RECEIVE SECTION SATCOM OPERATION Frequency Range 242 268 MHz Noise Figure 3 5 dB Receive Gain 10 dB or bypass LNA Filtering Cosite Suppression LOS OPERATION Frequency Range 30 512 MHz Insertion Loss 1 5 dB ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Output VSWR 2 0 1 RF Connections Type N female Protection VSWR temperature Indicators DC PWR LOS SATCOM F HOP TX LN...

Page 10: ...ut Electrical GND Electrical GND 28 VDC Input RADIO RF from radio Type N female LOS SAT To LOS Antenna To SATCOM Antenna Type N female Type N female 2 0 OPERATION 2 1 General This section provides information for operating the TCR MBA 75 WARNING Electromagnetic radiation from the antenna can damage eyes and other body tissue when the system is transmitting DO NOT stand directly in front of the ant...

Page 11: ... and the amplifier is powered on LOS LED Indicates the Line of Sight connection has been enabled AM LED Indicates the amplifier AM mode of operation has been enabled SAT LED Indicates the SATCOM connection has been enabled HOP LED Indicates the amplifier frequency hopping mode of operation has been enabled XMT LED Indicates that the amplifier is in the transmit mode LNA LED Indicates that the Low ...

Page 12: ...d determined by the mode selected 2 3 3 1 1 Switch Operation Mode When SATCOM is selected using the Mode Push Button Switch RF is routed to the SATCOM RF port This allows selectable RF output power using the TX PWR adjust push button switch When in SATCOM mode the user can select to turn on the Low Noise Amplifier on to increase Receive gain sensitivity The LNA option is enabled or disabled using ...

Page 13: ...n switch must be held down for approximately 2 seconds The ON OFF push button switch cycles the TCR MBA 75 NBT from power On to power Off Bypass mode In Power Off Bypass the RF is automatically routed to the LOS antenna port directly from the transceiver The Amplifier returns to the previous operational mode when power is cycled 2 3 3 2 MBITR Specific Operation There may be an interoperability iss...

Page 14: ...he RF cable that is attached between the Bias Tee To Amplifier and Radio input connector on the amplifier refer to figure 2 5 To power on the TCR MBA 75 NBT the ON Off switch on the Bias Tee must be in the On position and then the user must also press the ON OFF button on the TCR MBA 75 NBT for approximately 2 seconds The Amplifier will power down if the RF cable to the amplifier is removed or if ...

Page 15: ...ate properly however the amplifier will not comply with the timing requirements for DAMA operation 2 3 3 5 Bypass Operation When DC power is removed or when the AMP Bypass position is selected the radio port is directly connected to the LOS antenna port 2 3 3 6 Troubleshooting If the communications system seems to be operating improperly check to make sure that the equipment is configured in accor...

Page 16: ...dio output power setting FLT LED Lit Internal Processor error Cycle power to clear If persists return to manufacture for diagnosis 3 0 INSTALLATION 3 1 General Information This section contains information necessary for preparing the TCR MBA 75 NBT for use 3 2 Preparation for Use After unpacking the system and inspecting for physical damage select an appropriate location for the Amplifier Although...

Page 17: ...ropriate Antenna connection determined by the mode selected Figure 3 1 Amplifier DC input connector Table 3 1 DC Input Power Connector Pin Out Pin Connection Pin A 28V DC positive Pin B 28V DC positive Pin C Ground negative return Pin D Ground negative return Pin E 28V DC positive ...

Page 18: ...14 P a g e Figure 3 2 Amplifier Mounting Dimensions ...

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