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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND

 

 

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

 

M A N U A L

 

INDOOR SSPA 
P/N 01040244R7 

 

For Use With Model Numbers...

 

 

 
Service Center Headquarters and Design Center 

West Coast Operations 
811 Hansen Way 
Palo Alto, CA 94303 

Manufacturing 

East Coast Operations 
45 River Drive 

Georgetown, ON  

Canada L7G 2J4

 

S5CI 

S4UI 

S5XI

 

Содержание S4UIA

Страница 1: ...U A L INDOOR SSPA P N 01040244R7 For Use With Model Numbers Service Center Headquarters and Design Center West Coast Operations 811 Hansen Way Palo Alto CA 94303 Manufacturing East Coast Operations 4...

Страница 2: ...perating and maintaining CPI equipment Except for rights expressly granted by contract all such information is the exclusive property of CPI Satcom Division This document may not be duplicated in whol...

Страница 3: ...Interfaces 0104004500 Rev 6 Chapter 4 Initial Power On and Checkout 0104005300 Rev 6 Chapter 5 Operation 0104008600 Rev 7 Chapter 6 Maintenance 0104008700 Rev 6 Chapter 7 Functional Tree 0104008900 Re...

Страница 4: ...INDOOR SSPA IV DOC 01040042 REV 6 This page is intentionally left blank...

Страница 5: ...ICAL DISPLAY 1 5 1 3 6 FRONT PANEL LED S 1 6 1 3 7 EVENT LOG 1 6 1 3 8 FAULT LOG 1 6 1 3 9 HISTOGRAM LOG 1 6 1 3 10 AUTO FAULT RECYCLE 1 6 1 3 11 INTERNAL TEST POINTS 1 6 1 3 12 QUICK REPLACEMENT OF P...

Страница 6: ...SYSTEM 1 10 1 4 8 INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER SAMPLING PORTS 1 10 1 4 9 EXHAUST DUCT 1 10 1 5 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1 10 1 6 CONVENTIONS 1 11 1 6 1 NOTES AND CAUTIONS 1 11 1 6 2 ELECTRICAL OR RF WARNINGS 1 11...

Страница 7: ...iding uplink service in fixed satellite terminals fly away earth stations and digital satellite newsgathering vehicles Table 1 1 shows the model numbers frequency ranges and power outputs of these amp...

Страница 8: ...at any frequency between 47 and 63 Hz The state of the art power supply regulates power to the solid state brick microprocessor driven controller and cooling system The SSPA s solid state brick produ...

Страница 9: ...ring The forward and reflected RF power metering allows the operator to read how much RF power is being transmitted from the SSPA and how much of that power is reflected back to the SSPA 1 3 3 Real Ti...

Страница 10: ...og keeps a record of the amplifier operating conditions over time 1 3 10 Auto Fault Recycle If the amplifier fails it will automatically recycle the fault and try to return to its previous state This...

Страница 11: ...n be adjusted manually or automatically as required by the operator The fans will automatically operate at full power if there is any over temperature alarm 1 3 18 Transportable Memory The SSPA has bu...

Страница 12: ...ignals so that no extra cables are required This simplifies the end user s system design Options are available for internal or multiplexed reference signals For more information about BUCs refer to Ap...

Страница 13: ...4 4 Connector Lock and Entry 5350002870 1 2 3 4 Power Supply Module 7850111370 1 2 3 4 Power Supply Rack 7850111770 1 1 1 1 Blank Panel 7850111800 3 2 1 0 DC Power Harness 0104466500 1 1 1 1 Redundanc...

Страница 14: ...tput or provide slightly negative pressure to prevent amplifier over heating due to excessive backpressure 1 5 About This Manual This manual describes the installation operation maintenance and troubl...

Страница 15: ...ata 1 6 Conventions Symbols and conventions used throughout this manual are described in the following sections 1 6 1 Notes and Cautions General notes cautions or warnings provide additional commentar...

Страница 16: ...zed and the action object is capitalized and may be bold for emphasis For example PRESS ENTER Labels for Front Panel controls and indicators are capitalized For example RESET Sometimes the actual labe...

Страница 17: ...4 LOCATION OF INSTALLATION 2 4 2 5 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION 2 4 2 6 INSTALLATION 2 4 2 6 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2 4 2 6 2 GROUNDING 2 5 2 6 3 COOLING CONSIDERATIONS 2 5 2 6 4 ELECTRICAL POWER CO...

Страница 18: ...C 01040044 REV 6 List of Figures FIGURE 2 1 CONNECTOR LOCATIONS C BAND SHOWN 2 7 FIGURE 2 2A TIGHTENING SEQUENCE C BAND 2 8 List of Tables TABLE 2 1 PRIMARY POWER CABLE CONNECTIONS 2 6 TABLE 2 2 WAVEG...

Страница 19: ...at any factory returns be shipped in their original shipping container See Appendix A for Return information 2 3 1 Equipment and Accessories Carefully unpack and remove the following items from the sh...

Страница 20: ...hat to be used match the pin out data provided in this section Verify the prime power connection to the Indoor SSPA is the correct line voltage Warning Operating the Indoor SSPA amplifier without prop...

Страница 21: ...The Indoor SSPA is cooled entirely by forced airflow Refer to outline drawing 01040500 00 in the Drawings chapter for clearances required The enclosure utilizes several internally mounted DC fans to...

Страница 22: ...rated for 10A The local utility company should approve the fuse or breaker Ensure that the fuse or breaker s interrupt rating meets the appropriate installation requirements A prime power mating conne...

Страница 23: ...UNPACKING INSTALLATION DOC 01040044 REV 6 2 7 Figure 2 1 Connector Locations C band shown...

Страница 24: ...Install the o ring gasket supplied in the ship kit to the output flange of the Indoor SSPA Position the interconnecting waveguide so that it aligns precisely with the waveguide flange at the rear of t...

Страница 25: ...ure 2 1 previously in this chapter for connector locations All connectors are N type female and mate with a N type male connectors Note Position the coaxial cables so that there is no stress on connec...

Страница 26: ...th BUC Bypass J16 Optional This port is the L Band input frequency to the BUC when the BUC bypass is installed The 10MHz reference to the BUC is supplied either internally or multiplexed with the L Ba...

Страница 27: ...2 485 SERIAL PORT 3 3 3 1 3 DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE 3 3 3 1 4 DISCRETE INTERFACE 3 4 3 1 5 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONNECTOR J14 OPTIONAL 3 6 List of Figures FIGURE 3 1 RS 485 CABLE 3 3 List of Tables TABLE 3...

Страница 28: ...a PC with a RS 232 adapter at distances up to 3m Table 3 1 can be used to design a cable or a cable may be purchased to connect the Indoor SSPA directly to a computer The CIF protocol must be set to R...

Страница 29: ...he amplifier TX is an output and RX is an input Interconnect cables should be wired for RS 422 485 A cable assembly similar to CPI drawing 01032346 see the Drawings chapter should be used for RS 422 4...

Страница 30: ...contact relay outputs available to the user Both normally open NO and normally closed NC contacts are provided Not every Fault or Alarm is to be monitored by the discrete relay contacts Please consult...

Страница 31: ...tage 8V or Temp 80 85 C High Drain Current X 120 A or 60 A Factory Settable Note Depending on model BUC Unlock U U BUC LO loss of lock Brick Comm Fault X RF Brick will not communicate with M C High RF...

Страница 32: ...ing 3 High Reflected RF Power Fault 4 Low RF Output Power Fault 3 1 5 Ethernet Interface Connector J14 Optional This port is a standard RJ 45 10BaseT Ethernet LAN connection The operator can control a...

Страница 33: ...OL PANEL 4 3 4 3 1 DATA ORGANIZATION 4 4 4 3 2 NAVIGATION 4 4 4 3 2 1 MENU KEY 4 4 4 3 2 2 SET PWR KEY 4 5 4 3 2 3 ARROW KEYS 4 5 4 3 2 4 ENTER KEY 4 5 4 4 POWER ON AND CHECKOUT 4 5 4 4 1 INITIAL CHEC...

Страница 34: ...DOC 01040053 REV 6 List of Figures FIGURE 4 1 TYPICAL MAIN SCREEN 4 4 FIGURE 4 2 MENU SCREEN 4 4 FIGURE 4 3 SET PWR SCREEN 4 5 List of Tables TABLE 4 1 USER CONFIGURABLE PREFERENCE SETTINGS 4 7 TABLE...

Страница 35: ...nnected from the station s ground bus to the 10 32 threaded ground stud hole located on the amplifier rear panel 6 The RF Input J2 is connected to a matched source RF input power is off and is set no...

Страница 36: ...en 4 3 2 Navigation The navigation requires the use of combinations of the following Menu key Set Pwr key Arrow keys Enter key 4 3 2 1 Menu Key Data is organized into categories in the menu screen To...

Страница 37: ...2 4 Enter Key The ENTER key is mainly used enter menus and save data fields that have been changed using the arrow keys 4 4 Power On and Checkout Power on and check out should not be performed unless...

Страница 38: ...istribution system so that AC power is applied at J1 2 Place the rear panel circuit breaker into the on position 3 Push and hold the on button located on the front panel for one second 4 CPI logo shou...

Страница 39: ...Switch Control BUC Unlock Alarm or Fault RF Control High Refl RF Alarm or Fault RF Control Reset Event Log Yes or No General Fan Optimization Acoustic Noise or Enhanced Reliability Mechanical Control...

Страница 40: ...ay If the amplifier is in REMOTE mode press MENU and enter the SETUP to change REMOTE to LOCAL If the amplifier is in transmit mode from the previous shut down press standby 2 Verify that no fault mes...

Страница 41: ...r to the Operation chapter for details 4 4 5 1 IP Setup Press the MENU key to display the menu screen Cursor over to the IP SETUP using the arrow keys and push ENTER The IP address mask and gateway ca...

Страница 42: ...INITIAL POWER ON CHECKOUT 4 10 DOC 01040053 REV 6 This page is intentionally left blank...

Страница 43: ...5 1 EVENT LOG 5 8 5 3 5 2 SETUP 5 9 5 3 5 3 CALIBRATION 5 11 5 3 5 4 TRIP POINTS 5 12 5 3 5 5 SCREEN CONFIGURATION 5 13 5 3 5 6 VERSION 5 13 5 3 5 7 SWITCH SYSTEM 5 13 5 3 5 8 TIME 5 14 5 3 5 9 IP CON...

Страница 44: ...8 5 4 8 CONFIG SCREEN 5 19 5 4 9 LP SETTINGS SCREEN 5 20 5 4 10 EMAIL SCREEN 5 20 5 4 11 SET LOGIN SCREEN 5 21 5 4 12 TIME SCREEN 5 21 5 4 13 OPTIONS SCREEN 5 22 5 4 14 SWITCH CTRL SCREEN 5 23 5 5 SHU...

Страница 45: ...5 12 FIGURE 5 16 CONFIGURATION SCREEN 5 13 FIGURE 5 17 VERSION DISPLAY 5 13 FIGURE 5 18 TIME SCREEN 5 14 FIGURE 5 19 TYPICAL SET POWER SCREEN 5 14 FIGURE 5 20 AMP STATUS 5 16 FIGURE 5 21 AMP INFO 5 17...

Страница 46: ...pressed and held for at least one second the Indoor SSPA will conduct a brief self test When the unit is finished initializing the operator switches the Indoor SSPA from STANDBY mode to TRANSMIT mode...

Страница 47: ...on previous operating state Refer to Table 5 1 for ON OFF push button indicator status LED Table 5 1 IDU ON OFF Push Button Indicator Status LED Indicator Status Description Solid Green Transmit Norma...

Страница 48: ...ifier is in transmit mode Off when the amplifier is in standby mode Flashes when the amplifier has faulted STANDBY Yellow On when the amplifier is in standby mode Off when the amplifier is in transmit...

Страница 49: ...r meters screen Figure 5 4 shows a PSU screen If redundant PSU modules are installed a separate screen with number matching the PSU slot will appear for each PSU module Figure 5 4 PSU screen Figure 5...

Страница 50: ...r in local mode 5 3 5 Menu Key Press MENU and use the directional keys to scroll through menus To enter a menu use the ENTER key The EVENT LOG SETUP CALIBRATION TRIP POINTS SCREEN CFG VERSION SWITCH T...

Страница 51: ...temperatures or decreasing voltages over long time periods Figure 5 7 represents an event log entry Figure 5 7 Event Log Entry Table 5 4 is a list of triggers that would create an entry in the event...

Страница 52: ...OPERATION 5 10 DOC 01040086 REV 7 Figure 5 8 Setup 1 5 Figure 5 9 Setup 2 5 Figure 5 10 Setup 3 5...

Страница 53: ...splayed on the front panel To do this the operator must set the blanking just above the noise level detected on the front panel The second page in CALIBRATION is the RF output sample calibration offse...

Страница 54: ...re 5 13 Calibration 1 3 Figure 5 14 Calibration 2 3 Figure 5 15 Calibration 3 3 5 3 5 4 Trip Points The Setting Trip Limits section in the Initial Power On and Checkout chapter gives the operator a li...

Страница 55: ...mber will be displayed in VERSION The boot and main software version of the main board or FP board will also be displayed There are no values that can be changed in the VERSION display Figure 5 17 dis...

Страница 56: ...how to change IP configuration settings 5 3 6 Set Power Press the SET PWR key to enter the set power menu In SET PWR the attenuation RF setpoint and power mode can be changed Figure 5 19 displays a ty...

Страница 57: ...t to automatically maintain a constant power level If the attenuator is adjusted in ALC mode the power mode will change to manual 5 4 Remote Operation via Web Interface The Indoor SSPA can be operated...

Страница 58: ...le screens The first screen an operator will encounter is the amp status screen To navigate through screens simply click on the name of the screen to be viewed The screens are explained in the section...

Страница 59: ...ersion The amplifier can be given a name by typing it in the Amp Name box and clicking apply Clicking on the Download Factory Data button will retrieve an Excel file containing the amplifiers test dat...

Страница 60: ...ory purposes The event text entry in the meter log cannot be modified Figure 4 3 displays a typical meter log screen Figure 5 22 Event Log 5 4 7 Setpoints Screen The amplifier fault and alarm trip poi...

Страница 61: ...ace The BUC unlock type and high reflected RF can be set to fault or alarm The fan optimization setting can be chosen through the drop down menu When the amplifier is a part of a switch system the amp...

Страница 62: ...click the APPLY button Figure 5 25 IP Settings 5 4 10 Email Screen The email screen can be set up to send the alarm fault and the meter log to an assigned e mail address The HOLD OFF period can be se...

Страница 63: ...assword in the next two boxes and retype the new password in the last box Click the Apply button for the new setting to take effect Figure 5 26 Set Login 5 4 12 Time Screen The time screen is used to...

Страница 64: ...when changing states These modes include enabling transmit and enabling standby shown in the figures below To enable prompting when changing modes simply click in the check box beside the mode and co...

Страница 65: ...shutoff 1 Press STANDBY key to place the Indoor SSPA in standby state Verify the main screen displays STBY Verify that the standby LED is illuminated yellow 2 Press and hold the ON OFF button on the...

Страница 66: ...OPERATION 5 24 DOC 01040086 REV 7 This page is intentionally left blank...

Страница 67: ...6 3 4 FAN INSPECTION 6 7 6 4 TECHNICIAN S PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 6 7 6 4 1 INITIAL POWER ON CHECK 6 7 6 4 2 AIR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 6 7 6 4 3 RUN PERFORMANCE TESTS 6 7 6 4 4 FAN REPLACEMENT 6 8 6 5...

Страница 68: ...E 6 1 PERFORMANCE TEST SETUP 6 9 List of Tables TABLE 6 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY OPERATORS 6 4 TABLE 6 2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY TECHNICIANS 6 4 TABLE 6 3 RECOMMENDED TEST EQU...

Страница 69: ...in depth information around any amplifier fault activity This enables quick and accurate diagnosis of problems by trained CPI personnel The fault snapshot log can hold up to five entries Entries over...

Страница 70: ...g X Table 6 1 Notes 1 Cleaning may be required more or less frequently than shown depending on the site environment Table 6 2 Preventive Maintenance Performed by Technicians Tasks Daily 1 Mo 3 Mo 6 Mo...

Страница 71: ...plete with power sensors Type N 50 Ohms power measurement range 30 to 20 dBM HP 437B 438A meter HP 8481 sensor 7 Variable Attenuator 0 to 25 dB DC to 18 GHz 50 Ohms Merrimac ASM 25 11K 8 High quality...

Страница 72: ...d reseat any that are dislodged Inspect cables for signs of discolored broken or bad insulation A service technician should repair or replace cables as needed Inspect all waveguide for discoloration c...

Страница 73: ...ed more or less frequently than shown depending on the site environment 6 4 Technician s Preventative Maintenance Warning Service technicians must be service personnel who have attended formal trainin...

Страница 74: ...ided in table 6 4 1 Connect equipment as shown in figure 6 1 Performance Test Setup 2 Turn off the synthesizers RF output Set the input drive level to minimum and the Indoor SSPA attenuation to maximu...

Страница 75: ...o measure the Indoor SSPA radiation levels 1 Adjust the Indoor SSPA for rated power 2 Using a radiation probe measure the highest level of RF leakage around the amplifier at less then 12 inches away f...

Страница 76: ...y cases a damaged part exhibits little or no visible physical damage even under microscopic examination 6 6 1 Precautions ESD damage can be prevented for the most part by following these precautions 1...

Страница 77: ...ered by conductive mats and should have at least two conductive wheels Verify that carts wheels casters frames and shelves are conductive Do not transport sensitive electronic equipment on a rubber wh...

Страница 78: ...to prevent motion that could generate static Note The best protective enclosure is a Faraday cage which shunts any inductive charges around the part providing complete protection Metal metalized plast...

Страница 79: ...ges 7 3 through 7 8 are a roadmap to viewing selecting and modifying the various functions of the SSPA Page 7 3 describes the controls of the front panel Pages 7 4 through 7 8 describes the controls t...

Страница 80: ...SSPA FUNCTIONAL TREE 7 2 DOC 01040089 REV 4 This page is intentionally left blank...

Страница 81: ...UIPMENT DESCRIPTION 8 2 8 3 EQUIPMENT SET UP 8 2 8 3 1 SIM CONTROLLER SETUP 8 2 8 3 2 AMPLIFIER SETUP 8 3 8 4 INSTALLATION 8 4 8 4 1 SWITCH SYSTEM WITH AN OPTIONAL CABINET 8 4 8 4 2 SWITCH SYSTEM WITH...

Страница 82: ...ler P N 01042670 has a pig tailed cable which is connected to the waveguide switch for control and monitor functions This SIM board is serially linked to the amplifiers through the CAN bus and receive...

Страница 83: ...From this menu use the up down keypad to scroll through the different parameters and use the left right keypad to change the content of the parameter line item as shown in table 8 1 Table 8 1 Switch P...

Страница 84: ...nd to the station ground 5 Make prime power at terminal board TB1 per amplifier s requirement 6 Make system RF output connection with the gasket and hardware provided in the ship kit 7 If the mating f...

Страница 85: ...and verify that the waveguide switch rotates upon the command to switch c Command the switch rotation so that the front panel Online LED is ON Verify the front panel mimic diagram displays PA1 to syst...

Страница 86: ...tch system drawings listed in table 8 2 are included in this Chapter Table 8 2 Switch System Drawings Title Drawing Number Assembly 1 1 C band SSPA 01036171 RF Block Diagram 01036173 Interconnect Diag...

Страница 87: ...5W SSPA C Band 01032412 SSPA Binary Computer Interface Protocol 01032502 RF Diagram 125W SSPA C Band 01040500 Outline Drawing 125 225W SSPA 01044544 Ship Kit C band 01044612 Assembly Power Supply 0104...

Страница 88: ...it X band 01044794 Specification Ku band 01044820 RF Block Diagram 200W Extended C Band IDU 01044830 RF Block Diagram 125W Extended C Band IDU 01044840 SSPA IDU Block Diagram Note Paper Manual Drawing...

Страница 89: ...CUSTOMER WARRANTY AND SUPPORT APP 01040025 REV 1 A 1 A Appendix A Customer Support and Warranty Information For details refer to separate supplements included following this page...

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Страница 91: ...Hz 14 25 GHz 14 5 GHz Ku Band Output Range 13 75GHz 14 5GHz Input Frequency FLO Output Frequency 0 95 GHz 1 325GHz 1 7 GHz 12 8 GHz 12 8 GHz 12 8 GHz 13 75 GHz 14 125 GHz 14 5 GHz If the BUC Local Osc...

Страница 92: ...nce This allows the user to connect a system 10 MHz reference through a BNC cable This is used for systems that need to slave all amplifiers to a common timing reference such as the GPS signal The lev...

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