SSPB-Ci60
4. MAJOR SUBSYSTEMS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information required to install and operate the 60W CI-Band Hub-mount
(Outdoor) Solid State Block Up-Converter model SSPB-Ci60.
4.2 DESCRIPTION
The Solid State Power Block Up-Converter (SSPB) unit is self-contained and is intended for
mounting near the hub of the antenna. Each Up-Converter unit incorporates a DC main power
supply and forced air cooling system, see
Product Outline at page 15. Each unit features
a serial RS-485 interface that provides full remote monitor and control capabilities via a computer
interface as well as serial RS-232 interface (that may be used in Terminal mode) and a discrete
interface (Relay) for local or remote monitoring and control of selected functions. A functional
block diagram of the unit is shown in
4.3 SINGLE UNIT MAJOR COMPONENTS
The SSPB Up-Converter consists of the following major components:
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L-Band to CI-Band Up-Converter Module,
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Power Amplifier Module,
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Waveguide Assembly,
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10 MHz Reference Oscillator,
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Main Controller Board,
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Power Supply,
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Current Sensor, and
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Power Monitor Board.
These components are interconnected using dedicated wiring harnesses and coaxial cables.
To clarify the explanation of the components in the following paragraphs, refer to the block
diagram in
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Содержание SSPB-Ci60
Страница 16: ...SSPB Ci60 Figure 1 Product Outline 15 ...
Страница 33: ...SSPB Ci60 Figure 4 VT RS 232 Communication Terminal Mode Display after pressing ENTER 32 ...
Страница 36: ...SSPB Ci60 Figure 5 VT RS 232 Communication List of commands after pressing h for Help 35 ...
Страница 48: ...SSPB Ci60 Figure 6 Proposed Graphic User Interface GUI based on RS 485 Protocol 47 ...