Xicom XTU-400K, Operation And Installation Manual

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MNC-0100-003 3 Revision C
Overview, Digital ODU HPAs
Overview, Digital ODU HPAs
Product Overview
This manual is for the Xicom Technology ODU (Outdoor Unit)
Power Amplifier with microprocessor control. The ODU may be
mounted on an antenna or other outdoor location without the need
for an additional watertight enclosure. The standard amplifier
consists of:
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a Microwave Tube.
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an SSA (Solid State Amplifier).
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a power monitor.
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a Power Supply.
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a Linearizer (optional).
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an M&C (Monitor & Control) system.
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serial control interfaces (COM1 and COM2).
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a forced air cooling system.
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1:1 Waveguide switching capability.
The COM1 interface is RS-232 only; the COM2 interface is
configured for RS-422/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.
Refer to Appendix titled Specifications for the details of your
amplifier.
Control and Status Interface
The amplifier is controlled in Local Mode from the switches on the
unit or in Remote Mode from an external controller or M&C system.
Refer to the Operation and Communication and Protocol Chapters
to operate the power amplifier in the Remote Mode.