
MODEL 2017-14 UHF, L-Band, Up/Downconverter
1.0 General
1.1 Equipment Description
The 2017-14 UHF, L-band Up/Downconverter converts 0.2-0.4 GHz to 1.2-1.4 GHz (Up) and 1.2-1.4 GHz to
0.2-0.4 GHz (Down). Multi-function switches select the gain (0 to +30 dB range for the Upconverter and
Downconverter), and other parameters. Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC power (green), PLL alarm
(red), remote operation (yellow), and Upconverter mute (yellow). Remote operation allows selection of gain
and external 10 MHz Reference (Option E1). Gain settings appear on the LCD display. Connectors are BNC
female for UHF and the optional external reference input and output (OPTION E1), and Type F female for
L-band. A high stability (±0.01 ppm Option H) option is also available. It is powered by a 100-240 ±10% VAC
power supply and housed in a 1.75” X 19” X 16” 1RU chassis.
MENU
EXECUTE
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U U > L G = 10.0
D L > U G = 25.0 INT
MUTE
UPCONVERTER
DOWNCONVERTER
REMOTE
ALARM POWER
ALARM
UP/DOWNCONVERTER
RF MONITOR
--------- UPCONV--------
RF MONITOR
------- DNCONV--------
FRONT PANEL
AC
UPCONVERTER
GND
DOWNCONVERTER
J4
J5
J3
J18
J2
RF IN
10 MHZ REF
10 MHZ
IF IN
EXT REF
J1
IF OUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
J10
AND
MONITOR
CONTROL
J20
1
5
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
RF OUT
REAR PANEL
Figure 1.1 Model 2017-14 Front and Rear Panels
PLL,ATT, CONTROL
M&C
CONTROLLER
0.2 - 0.4
GHz
UHF OUT
1.2
to
1.4
GHz
IN
V
A
R
A
T
T
S
P
L
I
T
T
E
R
+10
L-band
MON**
0.5 GHz LP
2017-14 Up / Downconverter Block Diagram
EXT**
10 M
10 M
TO
PLLS
0.2
to
0.4
GHz
IN
2.075 GHz BP
V
A
R
A
T
T
1.2-1.4
GHz
L-band
OUT
-20 dBC
L-band MON**
2.075 GHz BP
0.5 GHz LP
L > U Downconverter
U > L Upconverter
1.5 GHz LP
2.375
GHz
2.375
GHz
3.375
GHz
3.375
GHz
1.5 GHz LP
**OPTIONAL**
Figure 1.2 Model 2017-14 Up/Downconverter Block Diagram
2017-14 Manual, Rev. 0
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