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Teledyne Paradise Datacom
328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100
State College, PA 16803 USA
Email: sales@paradisedata.com
214579 REV C
Operations Manual
ECO 18776
PowerMAX
SSPA System
PowerMAX is covered by
U.S. Patent No. 8,189,338 B2
Phone:
(814) 238-3450
Fax:
(814) 238-3829
Web: www.paradisedata.com
03/26/2019

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  • Page 1 PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual PowerMAX is covered by U.S. Patent No. 8,189,338 B2 Teledyne Paradise Datacom Phone: (814) 238-3450 328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100 Fax: (814) 238-3829 State College, PA 16803 USA Web: www.paradisedata.com Email: sales@paradisedata.com 214579 REV C...
  • Page 2 Proprietary and Confidential The information contained in this document is the sole property of Teledyne Paradise Datacom. Any re- production in part or as a whole without the written permission of Teledyne Paradise Datacom is prohib- ited. All other company names and product names in this document are property of the respective compa- nies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5.6 High Potential for Waveguide Arcing ..............20 1.6 Waveguide Pressurization and Dehydration ................. 20 Section 2: System Components ......................23 2.0 Introduction ..........................23 2.1 PowerMAX SSPA Chassis ....................23 2.1.1 Front Panel Features ..................... 23 2.1.1.1 Fault Condition LEDs ................23 2.1.1.2 Master/Slave Indicator................24 2.1.1.3 Front Panel Display ................
  • Page 4 3.2.1 Rotate Impeller Housing for Eight-Module Systems with Exhaust Option .... 54 3.3 Four-module to Eight-module Upgrade Paths ............... 55 3.3.1 Four-module to Eight-module PowerMAX Upgrade, Maximum Output Power ... 56 3.3.2 Four-module to Eight-module PowerMAX Upgrade, Hitless Operation ....57 3.3.3 System Gain and Power vs.
  • Page 5 5.1.2.5.1 More (SNMP, IP and Web Settings) ........107 5.1.2.5.2 More (Traps and Time Settings) ......... 108 5.1.2.6 N+1 Control (Floating Master Mode) ........... 109 5.1.3 Operation Setup Sub-Menu................. 111 5.1.3.1 Info....................... 111 PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
  • Page 6 6.2.2.4 Data Tag ....................130 6.2.2.5 Error Status / Data Address ..............130 6.2.2.6 Data Length ..................131 6.2.2.7 Data Field .................... 131 6.2.3 Trailer Packet ...................... 132 6.2.3.1 Frame Check ..................132 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...
  • Page 7 6.6.1.3 Using the Rack Mount Web Interface ..........147 6.6.2 SNMP Interface ....................149 6.6.2.1 Interface ....................149 6.6.2.2 SNMP V3 Issues in Teledyne Paradise Datacom SSPAs ....149 6.6.2.3 SNMP MIB Tree .................. 152 6.6.2.4 Description of MIB Entities ..............153 6.6.2.5 Configuring RM SSPA Unit to Work with SNMP Protocol ....
  • Page 8 Figure 3-24: Block Diagram, Four-way PowerMAX system ............55 Figure 3-25: Eight-module PowerMAX systems with (8) and (4) modules ......... 56 Figure 3-26: Four Module PowerMAX with 1, 2, and 3 Modules ..........59 Figure 3-27: Eight Module PowerMAX Systems with 7 and 6 Modules ........60 Figure 3-28: Eight Module PowerMAX Systems with 5 and 4 Modules ........
  • Page 9 Figure 7-5: Status Screen ......................169 Figure 7-6: Settings Screen ....................... 170 Figure 7-7: Faults Screen ......................171 Figure 7-8: IP Setup Screen ...................... 172 Figure 7-9: N+1 Screen (Master)....................173 Figure 7-10: N+1 Screen (Slave)....................173 PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
  • Page 10 Figure B-6: Wiring Using 568A and 568B Color Codes ............183 Tables Table 1-1: PowerMAX Output Power Reduction ................. 12 Table 1-2: Four-Module PowerMAX System Output Power Example ........14 Table 1-3: Eight-Module PowerMAX System Output Power Example ........15 Table 1-4: 16-Module PowerMAX System Output Power Example ..........17 Table 1-5: Recommended Output Power Thresholds for W/G System Pressurization ....

  • Page 11: Section 1: General Information

    PowerMAX the easiest amplifier system to maintain. The PowerMAX system architecture is based on a single SSPA module per chassis. This allows PowerMAX systems to be configured with a large variety of output power levels. For example, C-Band output power levels range from 400W to 10.0kW.

  • Page 12: Table 1-1: Powermax Output Power Reduction

    100 milliseconds. Because there is no transfer switch used in the PowerMAX system, there is never a complete loss of output power for any period of time. The system will only lose a percentage of its output pow- er as shown in the system configuration tables (Tables 1-2, 1-3 and 1-4).

  • Page 13: Figure 1-1: System Block Diagrams, Powermax Systems

    Figure 1-1 shows a simplified block diagram of the various system configura- tions. 4-Module System 8-Module System Figure 1-1: System Block Diagrams of 4-Module, 8-Module and 16-Module PowerMAX Systems 16-Module System PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 14: Four-Module Systems

    1.1.1 Four-Module Systems Figure 1-2 displays a simple block diagram of a Four-Module PowerMAX system. Table 1-2 shows an example of maximum and redundant output powers at P and P for Four-Module PowerMAX systems. Refer to the specification sheet in Ap-...

  • Page 15: Eight-Module Systems

    1.1.2 Eight-Module Systems Figure 1-3 displays a simple block diagram of a Eight-Module PowerMAX system. Table 1-3 shows an example of maximum and redundant output powers at P and P for Eight-Module PowerMAX systems. Refer to the specification sheet in Ap-...

  • Page 16: 16-Module Systems

    1.1.3 16-Module Systems Figure 1-4 displays a simple block diagram of a 16-Module PowerMAX system. Ta- ble 1-4 shows an example of maximum and redundant output powers at P for 16-Module PowerMAX systems. Refer to the specification sheet in Appendix...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Table 1-4: 16-Module PowerMAX System Output Power Example SSPA Typical Maximum Maximum Typical Redundant Redundant Module Output Power Output Power Output Power Output Power Power 16-modules, P 16-modules, P 15-modules, P 15-modules, P Linear Linear Level C-Band 400 W GaN 67.0 dBm (5.0 kW)

  • Page 18: Safety Considerations

    There should always be another person present in the same area to assist in the event of an emergency.  Operators should be familiar with procedures to employ in the event of an emergency, i.e., remove all power, CPR, etc. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 19: Rf Transmission Hazards

     Operators should be familiar with procedures to employ in the event of an emergency, i.e., remove all power, CPR, etc. 1.5.5 Tipping Hazard To avoid risk of bodily injury, follow all instructions for maintaining the stability of the equipment during transport, installation and maintenance. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 20: High Potential For Waveguide Arcing

    The PowerMAX system is designed to be installed on a level surface. Any attempt to install the cabinet on an uneven surface may cause the cabinet to tip over, which may result in bodily injury. If the system includes the optional cabinet exhaust fans, do not remove any of the SSPA chassis from the cabinet while the exhaust fan door is open unless the cabinet is secured to the floor.

  • Page 21: Table 1-5: Recommended Output Power Thresholds For W/G System Pressurization

    Waveguide Component Relative Power Rating H Plane Bend 0.6 to 0.9 E Plane Bend 0.97 Twist 0.8 to 0.9 Magic Tee 0.80 E-Plane Tee 0.06 H-Plane Tee 0.80 Cross Guide Coupler 0.21 PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 22: Figure 1-5: Degradation Of Breakdown Power By Vswr

    A properly designed and maintained waveguide network will ensure that no arcing can be supported and will provide many years of amplifier service life. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 23: Section 2: System Components

    Panel, the optional AC Distribution Box and optional Ethernet Switch. 2.1 PowerMAX SSPA Chassis The PowerMAX SSPA Chassis is a rack-mountable unit designed to fit in a standard 19” (483 mm) wide EIA rack. Each unit is 3 rack units or 5.22 inches (133 mm) high by 25.25 inches (641 mm) deep.

  • Page 24: Master/Slave Indicator

    N-type (f) connector. 2.1.1.9 Removable Fan Assembly The front panel fan assembly can be removed for maintenance. See Section 4 for more details. The three-fan assembly operates at 20 VDC. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 25: Removable Face Plate

    RF Output Port. RF Hazard warnings apply. Never look directly into an open RF Output Port. L- and S-Band units have a coaxial output using a Type N (F) connector. Higher frequency units utilize waveguide output flanges. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 26: Switch Port (J3) [6-Pin Ms-Type]

    Service Request Common Form C relay common contact Service Request 2 Form C relay NO contact (Opened on HPA Summary Fault) 120 ohm termination (must be connected to pin 4 to enable termination) 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 27: Serial Local (J5) [Db9 (M)]

    The 9-pin female connector J8 Link Port is used to link a SSPA with other units in a redundant system in order to pass online/standby status information between them. Leave unconnected unless specified otherwise. See Section 3.1.5. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 28: Table 2-3: Parallel I/O (J7) Pin Outs

    Local/Remote toggle. 50mS Closure to isolated ground to activate Fault clear. 50mS Closure to isolated ground to activate Isolated Signal Ground +5V Isolated Power 20 mA 13, 32 +28V Auxiliary Power 1A 14, 33 Chassis Ground 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 29: Ethernet Port (J9) [Rj45]

    These fans can be removed for maintenance or replacement without taking the amplifier offline. See Section 4.1.1. Each of the two rear fans operate at 24 VDC. The fans should spin when power is applied to the chassis. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 30: Dc Input Port [Bus Bars]

    See Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4. Figure 2-3: DC Input Cables with Strain Relief PLUG POWER POLE QUICK CONNECTOR INTO BUS BAR MATING CONNECTOR Figure 2-4: Connect Power Cables Between SSPA and Bus Rail 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 31: Power Supply Chassis

    See Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5: 1RU Power Supply Module Insertion/Extraction An example of the input power requirements for PowerMAX system configurations using a C-Band 400W GaN SSPA Module is shown in Table 2-5.

  • Page 32: Figure 2-6: 1Ru Power Supply Ac Line Inputs/Outputs

    See Figure 2-8. Figure 2-7: Connect Cables to Power Supply DC Output Bus Bar Figure 2-8: Connect Cables to System Bus Bar 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 33: Ac Distribution Panel

    When power is introduced to the system terminal blocks, and the circuit breakers are closed, the fans on the power supply modules should start to spin, and the green LEDs on the front of each module should light. Figure 2-10: AC Distribution Panel PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 34: Dc Distribution Panel

    2.2.2 DC Distribution Panel If auxiliary power is needed, the PowerMAX system uses one or more DC Distribution Panels. Each DC Distribution Panel uses Anderson Power PP45 con- nectors, and delivers up to 40 amps total through 5 outlets. See Figure 2-11.

  • Page 35: Rf Distribution Panel

    RF Output to the front panel RF Output Sample Port, J12. 2.3.4 J11 RF Input Sample [Type N (F)] This port provides a -10 dBc sample of the RF Input signal fed through Port J9. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 36: J12 Rf Output Sample [Type N (F)]

    See Section 4, Troubleshooting and Mainte- Figure 2-13: Phase Adjustment nance for direction on adjusting the phase Screws (Under Thumb Screws) combining. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 37: Ethernet Switch (Optional)

    6.02” x 3.73” x 1.61” (153 mm x 96 mm x 41 mm) Power Requirements : 10-36 VDC or 24 VAC (±10%), provided through quick-disconnect terminal strip Operating Temperature: 0 to +60 °C Relative Humidity 10 - 95% non-condensing Protection IP30 PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 38: Forward/Reflected Power Detector

    The reflected power is reported to the M&C and the user can set adjustable alarms using their M&C application. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 39: J40 Forward Rf Sample In [Sma (F)]

    This DB9 female connector serves as the primary RS-485 (2 or 4 wires) serial remote control interface connector. The detector box is included in the serial chain along with the amplifiers in the system. See Table 2-2 for a pin-out of this connector. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
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  • Page 41: Section 3: System Installation

    Section 3: System Installation 3.0 Introduction The PowerMAX SSPA System is available in three configurations: A four-chassis system; an eight-chassis system; and a 16-chassis system. These systems should be configured such that a failure of a single SSPA module can be tolerated by the system power budget.

  • Page 42: System Installation

    3.1 System Installation The basic PowerMAX system consists of four (4) or eight (8) SSPA Chassis, one (1) to four (4) N+1Power Supply Chassis, and an RF Distribution Panel. See Figure 3-1, left, for the 4-module configuration; or Figure 3-1, right, for the 8-module set-up. The RF output from each of the SSPA Chassis is phase combined into a single RF output through the use of near loss-less four-way combiners.

  • Page 43: Uncrate The Sspa Module/Heatsink Assemblies, Power Supplies

    Each SSPA Module/Heatsink Assembly is boxed in its own cardboard, foam-lined con- tainer. The Power Supply Modules were each boxed in the OEM containers. The power supply modules and SSPA Module/Heatsink Assemblies were packaged together in larger crates for shipment. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 44: Setting Cabinet Upright

    3.1.2 Setting Cabinet Upright Teledyne Paradise Datacom recommends manually lifting the cabinet into the upright position. This will require four to six persons capable of lifting a heavy load. First, slide the cabinet so that the bottom of the cabinet hangs over the edge of the crate base by approximately six (6) inches.

  • Page 45: Inspect Waveguide

    Ensure all cables are secured to the RF Detector Module I/O panel. Refer to Section 2.5. Ensure all power cables are connected to the bus bars (refer to Section 2.2) and DC Distribution Panel (refer to Section 2.2.2). PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 46: Rf Input Cables

    Examine the flexible coaxial cables to ensure they were not damaged, bent, or crimped during shipment. See Figure 3-6. Table 3-1 displays the identification of the coaxial cables which should be connected to each SSPA. Figure 3-6: RF Input Cables, 4-Module PowerMAX System Table 3-1: RF Input Cable Connections Coax Label...

  • Page 47: Install Sspa Module/Heatsink Assemblies

    3. Gently pull the cables inside the enclosure to the front of the chassis so that the cables out of the way for the module installation. See Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8: Move Cables Out of Way to Install Module/Heatsink Assembly PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 48: Figure 3-9: Install Sspa Module/Heatsink Into Rack Slides

    6. To ensure the module/heatsink assembly is properly seated, lock the compression latches Figure 3-11: and gently tug on the handles. Close Compression The assembly should not slide Latches forward. See Figure 3-11. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 49: Figure 3-12: Open-End Wrench Secured To Front, Top Of Cabinet

    Figure 3-13: Connect RF In Connector and Power Cables 8. Retrieve the front panel removed in Step 1 and connect the power cable from the front panel to the receptacle inside the enclosure. See Figure 3-13. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 50: Figure 3-14: Connect M&C Cables To Fan Boost Board

    Figure 3-15: Tuck Cables Into Enclosure and Re-Seat Front Panel 11. Tighten the captive thumbscrews at the front of the chassis to secure the front panel to the chassis. Repeat the above steps for each SSPA Chassis. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 51: Install Power Supply Modules

    Ensure that all output cables from each Power Supply Chassis are plugged into the bus rail, and that the power pole connectors are properly connected. See Figure 2-7 in the previous section. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 52: Cabinet I/O Connectors

    3.1.7 Cabinet I/O Connectors The PowerMAX system has an I/O panel at the top of the cabinet. See Figure 3-17. The optional J21 Ethernet connector is a RJ-45 connector used for communication via Ethernet. The J22 RS485 connector is a DB9 (F) connector at the terminus of the System Serial Cable described in Section 3.1.6.

  • Page 53: Cabinet Exhaust Option

    3.2 Cabinet Exhaust Option Any PowerMAX system is available with an ex- haust system for the cabinet enclosure, which consists of one (1) impeller and housing per four (4) SSPA modules. Each impeller drives a 12-inch circular duct as shown in Figure 3-23.

  • Page 54: Rotate Impeller Housing For Eight-Module Systems With Exhaust Option

    For eight-module systems with the optional PowerMAX cabinet exhaust, the bottom impeller housing was rotated to fit into the shipping crate. See Figure 3-22. Before operating the PowerMAX system, this housing needs to be rotated back to a position which allows the exhaust to be vented away from the equipment.

  • Page 55: Four-Module To Eight-Module Upgrade Paths

    PowerMAX system. These are classified as: Maximum Output Power and Hitless Operation options. As the block diagram of Figure 3-24 shows, a 4-way PowerMAX system contains a 4-way combiner that con- nects to a waveguide cross guide directional coupler and rms output detector assem- bly.

  • Page 56: Four-Module To Eight-Module Powermax Upgrade, Maximum Output Power

    The upgrade process is very easy to perform in the field by performing the following system installation procedures. The installation of the hybrid coupler at the system output will require a scheduled service outage so that the PowerMAX system can be powered off. This upgrade process should take no longer than 30 minutes.

  • Page 57: Four-Module To Eight-Module Powermax Upgrade, Hitless Operation

    14. Adjust Phase Combining. See Section 4.2: Phase Adjustment. 15. Configure the system as an 8-module cabinet. a. For each PowerMAX Chassis in the system, press the Main Menu key then select 6.Redundancy and press the Enter key, select 6.N+1 and press the Enter key, select 1.N+1 Array and press the Enter key, then...
  • Page 58 9. Adjust Phase Combining. See Section 4.2: Phase Adjustment. 10. Configure system as an 8-module cabinet. a. For each PowerMAX Chassis in the system, press the Main Menu key then select 6.Redundancy and press the Enter key, select 6.N+1 and press the Enter key, select 1.N+1 Array and press the Enter key, then...

  • Page 59: System Gain And Power Vs. Number Of Modules In System

    With parallel system architectures the amplifier output power capability and gain will change as the number of active modules vary. The PowerMAX system is designed so that the overall system gain will remain constant in the event of a single module failure.

  • Page 60: Figure 3-27: Eight Module Powermax Systems With 7 And 6 Modules

    System gain and output power figures for the eight module PowerMAX system are shown in Figure 3-27, Figure 3-28 and Figure 3-29.       Gain Change Maximum Output Power Gain Change Maximum Output Power Auto On = 0 dB -1.2 dB...

  • Page 61: Figure 3-28: Eight Module Powermax Systems With 5 And 4 Modules

    -6.0 dB Auto Off = -6.0 dB Auto Off = -4.0 dB Auto Off = -4.0 dB Auto Off = -6.0 dB Figure 3-28: Eight Module PowerMAX Systems with 5 and 4 Modules PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 62: Figure 3-29: Eight Module Powermax Systems With 3 And 2 Modules

    -12.5 dB Auto Off = -12.5 dB Auto Off = -8.5 dB Auto Off = -8.5 dB Auto Off = -12.5 dB Figure 3-29: Eight Module PowerMAX Systems with 3 and 2 Modules 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 63: Figure 3-30: 16 Module Powermax Systems With 15 Modules

    System gain and output power figures for the 16 module PowerMAX system are shown in Figure 3-30, Figure 3-31, Figure 3-32 and Figure 3-33.   Gain Change Maximum Output Power Auto On = 0 dB -0.6 dB  Auto Off = -0.6 dB ...

  • Page 64: Figure 3-31: 16 Module Powermax Systems With 14 Modules

     Gain Change Maximum Output Power Auto On = 0 dB -1.2 dB  Auto Off = -1.2 dB     Figure 3-31: 16 Module PowerMAX Systems with 14 Modules 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 65: Figure 3-32: 16 Module Powermax Systems With 13 Modules

     Gain Change Maximum Output Power Auto On = 0 dB -2.0 dB  Auto Off = -2.0 dB     Figure 3-32: 16 Module PowerMAX Systems with 13 Modules PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 66: Figure 3-33: 16 Module Powermax Systems With 12 Modules

     Gain Change Maximum Output Power Auto On = 0 dB -2.5 dB  Auto Off = -2.5 dB     Figure 3-33: 16 Module PowerMAX Systems with 12 Modules 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 67: Section 4: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Maintenance 4.0 Troubleshooting Faults The PowerMAX SSPA chassis has five fault condition LEDs on left side of the front panel which reflect a summary fault, and fault states for volt- age, temperature, current and the amplifier’s power supply. Additional fault reporting is available via the front panel display readout.

  • Page 68: Current Fault

     If the amplifier is muted, current drops within a range of 0 to 5 A. FAULTS SUMMARY VOLTAGE PS1(V): XX.X Boost1(V): XX.X DC(A): XX.X UNIT 1 TEMP PS2(V): XX.X Boost2(V): XX.X CURRENT POWER SUPPLY 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 69: Power Supply Fault

    28 VDC for each of the fans in the SSPA. FAULTS SUMMARY VOLTAGE PS1(V): XX.X Boost1(V): XX.X DC(A): XX.X UNIT 1 TEMP PS2(V): XX.X Boost2(V): XX.X CURRENT POWER SUPPLY  If necessary, replace the fans (See Section 4.1.1). PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 70: Low Rf Fault

     Ensure the forward RF alarm threshold level is set to a value correspond- ing to the desired SSPA output level. If the RF input signal is decreased, this will lower the output of the SSPA and may cause a low RF alarm. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 71: Modular Sspa Architecture

    4.1 Modular SSPA Architecture The Teledyne Paradise Datacom SSPA Chassis consists of a modular design, which allows for quick and easy maintenance and replacement in the event of a catastrophic failure of one of the SSPA components. 4.1.1 Removable Fans (intake and exhaust) The intake and exhaust fan assemblies can be easily replaced with minimal interrup- tion of service.

  • Page 72: Fan And Heatsink Maintenance

    Note: The amplifier’s temperature alarm threshold is set to 85 °C. If the base plate temperature reaches 85 °C, the front panel Temp Fault LED will activate. If the temperature gets to 90 °C, the amplifier will shut down. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 73: Figure 4-7: Heatsink Fins Cleared Of Debris

    6. Plug the fan power cord into the powerpole connector. 7. Re-insert the front panel fan tray. 8. Tighten the thumbscrews which hold the front fan tray in place. Tighten to snug using a Philips head screw driver. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 74: Sspa Module/Heatsink Removal/Replacement

    4.1.2 SSPA Module/Heatsink Removal/Replacement The PowerMAX SSPA Chassis houses one SSPA module/heatsink assembly behind the front panel. The front panel is held in place with four captured thumb- screws. To access the SSPA module, loosen the thumbscrews and remove the front panel.

  • Page 75: Figure 4-11: Install New Sspa Module

    Figure 4-12: Reinstall front panel Some system phase adjustment may be necessary to ensure optimum power out- put. See Section 4.2 for a description of proper system phase adjustment. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 76: Power Supply Module Removal

    To remove a faulted power supply module, grasp the handle at the front of the power supply module and lever it downward (see Figure 4-13). Pull the module by the han- dle out of the bay. Contact Teledyne Paradise Datacom support to arrange an RMA for the faulted unit, or to order a replacement module.
  • Page 77 Warning! Do not slam or force the supply into position. Doing so will result in damage to the power supply module or chassis. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 78: Removable Controller Card (Rear Panel)

    This configuration disconnects the Serial Main Ground pin from the chas- sis ground. If, for any reason, the galvanic ground isolation is not desired, this feature could be disabled by changing the position of switches S1.7 - S1.8 to ON – ON. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 79: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    4.1.5 Firmware Upgrade Procedure Teledyne Paradise Datacom’s digital engineers continually strive to improve the perfor- mance of RM SSPA software and firmware. As this occurs, software and firmware up- grades are made available.

  • Page 80: Web Upgrade Procedure

    The web upgrade is the preferred method of upgrading the HPA firmware. Upgrading unit with incompatible firmware image may damage the equipment hard- ware. To ensure the proper firmware image file is used, contact Teledyne Paradise Datacom technical support. Write down your current firmware version. You may want also request image file of the current firmware in case it becomes necessary to revert back to the original.

  • Page 81: Figure 4-18: Proceed With Upgrade Prompt

    8. If the load process was interrupted, for any reason, the HPA may not oper- ate properly after a reboot. It is still possible to recover from the problem by applying firmware upload over USB port. See Section 4.1.5.4 for details. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 82: Usb Port Upgrade Procedure

    4.1.5.4 USB Port Upgrade Procedure 1. Contact Teledyne Paradise Datacom support to obtain the latest firmware image and field programing utility. The programming utility package includes an RFU upload utility, a script file and FTDI USB drivers. Use the USB up- grade method only if the web upgrade has failed! 2.

  • Page 83: Phase Adjustment

    C a b i n e t T e m p (C ): X X X C a b i n e t F a n : X X X X X X set of four PowerMAX modules, and one to adjust the phase between the two sets of four PowerMAX modules.

  • Page 84: Figure 4-25: Adjust 8-Way Phase Trimmer

    Use a flat blade screwdriver to rotate the trimmer clockwise or counter-clockwise, de- pending on which direction increases the output power. Adjust until the power has been peaked. Replace the black plastic caps on the front of the distribution panel. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 85: Adjusting Phase After Replacing Sspa 5, 6, 7 Or 8

    Once each of the 4 amplifiers (5,6,7,8) has been phase matched to one another, the bottom half (SSPA 5,6,7,8) needs to be phase matched to the top half (SSPA 1,2,3,4). This is done by adjusting the 8-way phase trimmer while operating in Phase Combined mode. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 86: Figure 4-27: Adjust 8-Way Phase Trimmer

    Use a flat blade screwdriver to rotate the trimmer clockwise or counter-clockwise, de- pending on which direction increases the output power. Adjust until the power has been peaked. Replace the black plastic caps on the front of the distribution panel. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 87: Changing N+1 Hierarchy

    2. On former Master unit, select its N+1 address to match the address of the former slave unit. 3. On the new Master unit, change the N+1 address value from “0” to the address value of the former Master unit. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 88: Add Sspa Unit To The System

    Make sure current Master unit doesn’t detect any N+1 faults. 5. Change Master unit N+1 address from value “0” to it’s previous value. 6. Follow Scenario 1 and 2 if hierarchical order change is required. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 89: Section 5: Front Panel Operation

    Section 5: Front Panel Operation 5.0 Operational Basics The PowerMAX system may be operated directly from the front panel as if it was a single very high power SSPA. Any SSPA chassis in the system can serve as the Master SSPA single point of control.

  • Page 90: Controlling System Operation

    N+1 Slave units. 5.0.2 Controlling System Operation The PowerMAX System is under the control of the Master SSPA unit at all times. Any system-wide settings changes (local or remote) need to be performed on the Master unit.

  • Page 91: Adjust System Gain

    Five dB of reserved attenuator range will allow the system to fully auto compensate gain when up to two SSPA chassis enter a fault condition in an 8-chassis PowerMAX system and up to one chassis in a 4-chassis PowerMAX system.

  • Page 92: N+1 Fault Detection

    SSPA unit. 5.0.8 Automatic Fan Speed Control All PowerMAX chassis are equipped with an automatic cooling fan speed control circuit. It is possible to set the control circuit to three distinct operation modes: Low Speed, High Speed or Auto adjust.

  • Page 93: Menus

    Note: If the Local/Remote key is toggled so that the Remote LED is illuminated, the Main Menu key, Arrow keys and Enter key are disabled. To regain local control, press the Local/Remote key so that the Local LED is illuminated. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 94: System Information Sub-Menu

    H P A R u n T i m e : D a y s: D D D D H rs: H H M i n : M M S e c: S S Figure 5-4: System Information Menu Structure 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 95: Sys Info

    Also Master N+1 unit fault history and SNMP trap history will be cleared when “Clear Faults” function is selected.  2.Back — When selected, navigates back to System Info page without clearing fault state holders. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 96: Sys Info

     Buzzer — Audible alarm availability. “Dis” for disabled; “Enb” for enabled.  Latch — Fault latch option selection. “Dis” for disabled; “Enb” for ena- bled. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 97: Sys Info

     DC (A) — Total DC current draw by RF modules from main power sup- ply. Value varies depending on the power level of the HPA. If the HPA is muted, current normally drops to within the 0 to 5 A range. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 98: Sys Info

     RecordHigh — The highest temperature detected over unit lifetime. This value is updated each time a temperature higher than the current record is detected. Value could be used for SSPAs problem troubleshooting. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 99: Sys Info Page 10 (Version 6.00)

    ○ HiVSWR – High reflected RF level fault; ○ Other – Unknown fault condition; ○ None – No information about present or past fault conditions (Clear Fault function was implemented by user); PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 100: Ip Info

    An alphanumeric string with mixed upper- and lower-case letters is generally a good idea. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 101: Ip Info

    This page shows the hardware ID markers for the power supply configuration, the type of hardware build of the DigitalCore board and the I/O board. This information is for factory use only. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 102: Hpa Local Time Page 9 (Version 6.00)

    Note: If reflected power falls below lowest detectable threshold it will read 0.00. In reality, RF output power may differ from the displayed value. Consult the datasheet for RF detector dynamic range specifications. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 103: Clear Faults Menu

    Also Master N+1 unit fault history and SNMP trap history will be cleared when “Clear Faults” function is selected.  2.Back — When selected, navigates back to System Info page without clearing fault state holders. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 104: N+1 Master Info

    N+1 Master unit.  Cabinet Temp(C) — Displays the temperature within the system cabinet.  Cabinet Fan — Displays the fault state of the cabinet exhaust impellers. Possible states are: “Normal”, “FAULT!” or “N/A”. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 105: Communication Setup Sub-Menu

     2.Terminal — As described in Section 8.5. 5.1.2.2 Baud Rate Selects the desired baud rate for serial communication. Available baud rates include 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400. The factory default Baud Rate is 9600. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 106: System Address

    The default Local Port address is 1007; L o c a l P o r t : X X X X X  6.More — This selection opens the menu items listed in Section 5.1.2.5.1. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 107: More (Snmp, Ip And Web Settings)

    Default is “paradise”. Erase all characters to disa- ble password protection; W e b P a s s w o r d : p a r a d i s e PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 108: More (Traps And Time Settings)

    T r a p N M S I P : X X X . X X X . X X X . X X X  5.Back — This selection opens the menu items listed in Section 5.1.2.5.1. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 109: N+1 Control (Floating Master Mode)

    “gratuitous ARP”. Consult your network administrator;  Floating Master mode needs to be disabled if network switches utilize static ARP tables or if dynamic IP changes are forbidden. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
  • Page 110 M a s t e r I P E n b : X X X M a s t e r A d d r s : X X X  6.Back — This selection opens the menu items listed in Section 5.1.2.6. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 111: Operation Setup Sub-Menu

    N+1 controls in conjunction is highly recommended. See Section 5.1.6.6;  1:2PhComb – This mode is similar to 1:2 mode, but is used to combine two SSPA outputs rather than supplying a signal for two separate polari- PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 112: Attenuation

    Allows user to set the desired attenuation between 0 and 20.0 dB in 0.1 dB steps. 5.1.3.6 RF Units Allows user to set the unit of power measurement between dBm or Watts. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 113: Fault Monitoring Setup Sub-Menu

    1.Fault (AUX); 2.Alert; 3.Fault + Mute; 4.Alert + Mute; or 5.Ignore. The following Fault Logic parameters are available: 1.High (AUX); or 2. Low. See Section 2.1.2.7.1 for a description of how to mute the amplifier using the 4.Alert + Mute option. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 114: Rf Switch Faults

     2.Alarm — When selected, a Minor Fault condition is triggered when RF output power falls below the set threshold value;  3.Back — This selection displays the menu listed in Section 5.1.4.5, 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 115: High Rf

    The ALC has the ability to accurately control the RF output power over a 15 dB range from P . The ALC will operate over a 20 dB range, but the accuracy of the last 5 dB PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 116: Set Level

    When the amplifier is set to detect Low RF faults, if the detected RF Output falls below the set value, a fault condition is triggered. 2.2.4.5.6 Back This selection displays the menu listed in Section 5.1.4.5, 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 117: Options Sub-Menu

     2.Restore User2 — Select to restore settings saved in User2 backup;  3.Restore Fctry — Select this item to restore factory default settings;  4.Back — Select to return to Options Sub-Menu (Section 5.1.5). PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 118: Lamp Test

    Monitor the temperature from the front panel and switch to a faster fan setting if the temperature increases. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 119: Reset

    Maximum write cycles ability for SSPAs with firmware version prior to 6.00 is 150,000 times. After exceeding the write cycles limit, the SSPA will operate in RAM mode, uti- PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
  • Page 120 Firmware ver- sion above 6.00 allows 3,000,000 minimum write cycles before opting out to RAM mode;  6.Back — Select this item to return to the Options Sub-Menu (Section 5.1.5). 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 121: Redundancy Sub-Menu

    5.1.6.4 Status Allows user to select between HPA1, HPA2 and HPA3. In 1:1 and 1:2 redundant sys- tems, HPA2 is typically the standby amplifier. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 122: Priority

    Master unit default System Information page will display: SSPAGain(dB):XX.X.  3.Keep Alive — The Keep Alive setting disables the automatic mute function when a module enters a fault condition. This option may be ben- 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 123: N+1 Info

    This setting is designed to serve the special gain compensation needs of hybrid PowerMAX SSPA systems. When Flex Gain mode is enabled, the Master unit of the PowerMAX sys- tem automatically reserves a predetermined amount of attenuation to each amplifier in the system and reduces overall system gain.

  • Page 124: Module Eject

    Enter key.  3.Back — Select this item to return to the N+1 System Operation Param- eters Sub-Menu (Section 5.1.6.6). 5.1.6.6.6 Back Select this item to return to the Redundancy Sub-Menu (Section 5.1.6). 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 125: Section 6: Remote Control Interface

     IPNet interface - UDP encapsulated serial protocol (Section 6.6.1);  SNMP V1 with support of SNMP traps (Section 6.6.2);  HTTP web interface (Section 6.6.1.3); PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 126: Table 6-1: Interfaces Enabled Based On Chosen Interface Setting Selection

    Web M&C (read only), SNMP (read/write) Serial protocol is an independent selection and allows support of Normal or Terminal mode protocols. Operation over IP interface remains unchanged regardless of serial protocol selection. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 127: Remote Control - Parallel

    Mute input is set up to be pulse activated by default. However, by special request it could be changed to level activated (Mute on Low or High logic levels). Contact Tele- dyne Paradise Datacom if you need Mute activation logic different than the default. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 128: Serial Communication Protocol

    The source address specifies the address of the node that is sending the packet. All unique addresses, except the broadcast address, are equal and can be assigned to individual units. The host computer must also have a unique network address. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 129: Data Packet

    “Get Request” and “Get Response” form of the command. The byte value for each command is given in Table 6-2. Table 6-2: Command Byte Values Command Name Command Byte Value Set Request Get Request Set Response Get Response PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 130: Data Tag

    Unique Network Address. When the Response Frame Data Address is omitted, this byte position is replaced with the Error Status fields. The various error codes are given in Table 6-4. Note that the Request and Response frames are different. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 131: Data Length

    2-bytes. Each data word is placed in the frame with its least significant byte first. All da- ta with length of 2 bytes must be represented as integer type with maximum value range from 32767 to (-32767). PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 132: Trailer Packet

    The minimum spacing should be 100 ms. This time is re- quired for the controller to detect a “Line Cleared” condition with half duplex communi- cations. Maximum controller response time is 200 ms. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 133: Serial Communications Protocol

    Total length of the data; Valid values: 1-30 11+N Data Actual Data Destination Address + Source Address + Protocol Version + 11+N+1 Checksum Request ID + Command + Data Tag + Data Address + Data Length + Data PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 134: Table 6-7: System Setting Details

    Valid values: 0 - 80; 1 dBm per 1 value High Refl. RF Threshold Valid values: 0 - 80; 1 dBm per 1 value * Version numbers listed indicate the version in which the listed feature was introduced. (Continued) 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...
  • Page 135 0 = Disable; 1 = Enable (v. 6.00) Floating N+1 Master Serial Valid Values: 0 - 255 (v. 6.00) Address * Version numbers listed indicate the version in which the listed feature was introduced. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 136: Table 6-8: System Threshold Addressing Details (Read Only)

    If an odd number of bytes arrived, the last data byte in the packet will be saved as the lower part of the integer; the upper part will be 0 by default. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 137: Table 6-9: System Conditions Addressing Details

    Unit N+1 State 0 = N+1 Slave; 1 = N+1 Master; 2 = N+1 Disabled (v. 4.20*) * Version numbers listed indicate the version in which the listed feature was introduced. (Continued) PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
  • Page 138 Detected N+1 Module Faults 0 to 6, depending on number of detected faults and type of N+1 power supply. (v. 6.00*) * Version numbers listed indicate the version in which the listed feature was introduced. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 139: Access Sspa Subsystem Through Packet Wrapper Technique

    Request ID Command Data Tag Error Status Data Length 0 to 255 2 -3 0 - 4 0 to 5 m = 1 to 128 t i o Figure 6-7: Packet Wrapper technique PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 140: Example 1 Check Sspa Settings

    “System Settings” data set to 1 (first element) Data Length field indicates how many data bytes of the “System Settings” requested from the unit Arithmetic checksum of bytes number 3 through 10 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...
  • Page 141 Data field 26 contains data element 26 of the "System Settings" Data field 27 contains data element 27 of the "System Settings" Data field 28 contains data element 28 of the "System Settings" Arithmetic checksum of bytes number 3 through 38 PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 142: Terminal Mode Serial Protocol For Paradise Datacom Sspa

    6.5 Terminal Mode Serial Protocol for Paradise Datacom SSPA The Teledyne Paradise Datacom Rack Mount SSPA utilizes Terminal Mode Serial Pro- tocol (TMSP) as a secondary serial protocol for management and control through a re- mote serial interface. TMSP allows the user to access internal SSPA functions via a remote ASCII Terminal or its equivalent (such as HyperTerminal for Windows).

  • Page 143: Figure 6-8: Terminal Mode Session Example

    Figure 6-8 shows an example screen shot of a terminal session. Figure 6-8: Terminal Mode Session Example PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 144: Ethernet Interface

    The rack mount SSPA Ethernet Port (J9) supports several IP network protocols to pro- vide a full-featured remote M&C interface over an Ethernet LAN.  IPNet protocol – Redirection of standard Teledyne Paradise Datacom serial protocol over UDP transport layer protocol. This protocol is fully supported in the Teledyne Paradise Datacom Universal M&C software.

  • Page 145: Figure 6-10: Udp Redirect Frame Example

    Maximum node length 100 m 6) Network Cable This set of Ethernet IP protocols is currently supported by the Teledyne Paradise Data- com Universal M&C software package. The software is supplied on CD with the unit, or can be download from company's web site, http://www.paradisedata.com.

  • Page 146: Setting Ipnet Interface

    (Rx and Tx lines are crossed). As soon as an Ethernet interface has been selected as the primary interface, you should be able to verify the network connection to the unit by using the Ping command 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 147: Using The Rack Mount Web Interface

    Enter IP address of the unit into the address bar of the browser. A security login win- dow will appear. See Figure 6-10. The User Name (admin) is fixed and cannot be changed by the operator. Figure 6-10: Web Interface Login Window PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 148: Figure 6-11: Rm Sspa Web Interface, Status Tab

     N+1 tab: N+1 system related operation parameters. The web server has limited hardware resources to support multiple simultaneously connected users. In the case that multiple users are connected to the same amplifier, service quality cannot be assured. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 149: Snmp Interface

    Teledyne Paradise Datacom web site, http://www.paradisedata.com. 6.6.2.1 Interface The Teledyne Paradise Datacom MIB is a table-based MIB, and is the same for all devices. The MIB table is designed to follow the same pattern as the tables for serial protocol. For additional information about OID values, refer to Table 6-11 through Ta- ble 6-13.
  • Page 150 Delivery Protocol (DDP), and Novell Internet Packet Exchange (IPX). SNMPv1 is wide- ly used and is the de-facto network-management protocol in the Internet community. The Teledyne Paradise Datacom SSPA family of products utilizes the most popular im- plementation, SNMP V1 over UDP transport layer.
  • Page 151 Traps are sent only once, while an inform can be retried several times. The retries increase traffic and contribute to a higher overhead on the network. (http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/ip/simple-network-management -protocol-snmp/13506-snmp-traps.html, last visited on 22 January 2015.) PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 152: Snmp Mib Tree

    +-- r-n Enumeration thresholdStatus(3) +-- r-n OctetString thresholdText(4) +--conditions(3) +--conditionsEntry(1) [conditionsIndex] +-- rwn Integer32 conditionsIndex(1) +-- r-n Integer32 conditionsValue(2) +-- r-n Counter conditionsEventCount(3) +-- r-n OctetString conditionsText(4) +--paradiseDeviceA(2) +--paradiseDeviceB(3) +--paradiseDeviceC(4) +--modem(5) 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 153: Description Of Mib Entities

    - Provides information about internal limits and subsystems info. See Table 6-12. Read only access. conditions - Table contents device fault status information. Read only access. For detailed conditions table info see Table 6-13. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 154: Configuring Rm Sspa Unit To Work With Snmp Protocol

    Press the Main Menu key; select 5.Options and press the Enter key; select 6.Reset and press the Enter key; select 3.Coms Only and press the Enter key. 7. SNMP protocol now is set and ready to be used. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 155: Table 6-11: Snmp Detailed Settings

    Table 6-11: SNMP Detailed Settings PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
  • Page 156 Table 6-11: SNMP Detailed Settings (continued from previous page) 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 157: Table 6-12: Snmp Detailed Thresholds

    11/INTEGER N1RefRFPower(RFunitsx1)'0..10000 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.11 N+1 System Reflected Power 12/INTEGER N1CabinetTemp(C)’-100..100 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.12 N+1 Cabinet Temperature 13/INTEGER BUCPS1Voltage(Voltx10)’0..200 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.13 BUC PS1 Output Voltage 14/INTEGER BUCPS2Voltage(Voltx10)’0..200 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.14 BUC PS2 Output Voltage 15/INTEGER ChassisTemperature(C)’-100..100 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.15 Chassis Temperature PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 158: Table 6-13: Snmp Detailed Conditions

    1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.25 # of SSPA faults in N+1 system 26/INTEGER SelectedAtten(dBx10)’0,,200 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.26 Actual SSPA attenuator value 27/INTEGER Reserved’0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.27 Reserved for factory use only 28/INTEGER Reserved’0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.28 Reserved for factory use only 29/INTEGER PreAmpFault'NoFault=0,Fault=1,N/A=2 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.29 PreAmp Fault 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 159: Connecting To A Mib Browser

    5. Click on ‘iso main entity’ on the MIB tree, then click the Start button. 6. See update data in output data box (Figure 6-13). Figure 6-13: GetIF MBrowser window, with update data in output data box PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 160: Figure 6-14: Getif Mbrowser Window, Setting Settingvalue.5 To A Value Of '1

    7. Select settingValue.5 entity (SSPA Mute), set the value to 1 and click the Set button. 8. Observe the Mute state on the SSPA change to a “Mute On” state. See Fig- ure 6-14. Figure 6-14: Getif MBrowser window, setting settingValue.5 to a value of ‘1’ 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 161: Extended Snmp Operation

    1 for PS1, and 2 for PS2). For other conditions, this value is “don’t care”. Both traps will send a “Device Up Time” time stamp with every trap notification. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 162: Extended Snmp Mib Tree

    | | +-- rwn Integer32 deviceConditionULimit(5) | | +-- rwn Integer32 deviceConditionLLimit(6) | | +-- rwn Integer32 deviceConditionLocation(7) | +--deviceTraps(1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.1.10) | +-- (1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.1.10.0) | +--deviceFaultsTrap(1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.1.10.0.11) | [deviceUpTime,deviceSummaryFault,deviceLastFault] | +--deviceConditionTrap(1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.1.10.0.12) | [deviceUpTime,deviceConditionToMonitor,deviceTrappedConditionValue] (continued) 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...
  • Page 163 | | +-- r-n OctetString thresholdText(4) | +--conditions(3) | +--conditionsEntry(1) [conditionsIndex] | +-- rwn Integer32 conditionsIndex(1) | +-- r-n Integer32 conditionsValue(2) | +-- r-n Counter conditionsEventCount(3) | +-- r-n OctetString conditionsText(4) +--paradiseDeviceA(2) +--paradiseDeviceB(3) +--paradiseDeviceC(4) +--modem(5) PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 164: Extended Snmp Mib Tree Elements In Detail

    “don’t care”. deviceFaultsTrap — Trap fires deviceFaultsTrapResend times when deviceLastFault or deviceSummaryFault state changes. deviceConditionTrap — Trap fires deviceConditionTrapResend times when value specified by deviceConditionToMonitor is outside of the window specified by 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...
  • Page 165 In the case of a device with multiple conditions of the same type, specify measurement location in deviceConditionLocation. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
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  • Page 167: Section 7: Rm Sspa Control With Universal M&C

    The Paradise Datacom Universal M&C software is available for download from the company website, www.paradisedata.com. Click on the “Downloads” link and click on the link for the Paradise Datacom Universal M&C software; the PowerMAX system requires version 4.4.8b or later. Install the software on the computer which will be connected to the system and launch the application.

  • Page 168: Add Powermax System To The Universal M&C

    Repeat this procedure for each unit in the PowerMAX system. 7.2 Add PowerMAX System to the Universal M&C To add the PowerMAX System, choose “Action → Add Unit” from the Main Menu. Then choose "N+1 System" as shown in Figure 7-3.

  • Page 169: Universal M&C Overview

    The Universal M&C software allows the user to monitor the condition of each connected SSPA and the condition of the entire PowerMAX system. Figure 7-5 shows a typical Universal M&C screen with eight (8) SSPA units (tabs labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8) and one (1) system (tab labeled PowerMAX System) being monitored.

  • Page 170: Figure 7-6: Settings Screen

    However, it should be noted that the Rack Mount SSPA is configured for the customer at the factory. If any settings need to be modified, refer to the Rack Mount SSPA Man- ual. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 171: Figure 7-7: Faults Screen

     Low Forward RF  High Temperature  Fan  High Reflected RF  Low DC Voltage  Low DC Current  Auxiliary See Section 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance for tips on clearing faults. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 172: Figure 7-8: Ip Setup Screen

    255.255.255.255 it will only answer the address it is set to. For example, if the IP Lock Address is 192.168.0.50 then a request from 192.168.0.100 will not be accepted. The IP Lock Address may be changed without resetting the SSPA. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 173: Figure 7-9: N+1 Screen (Master)

    Slave status, the N+1 screen will show slightly different information. Figure 7-9 shows the display for the Master unit. Figure 7-9: N+1 Screen (Master) Figure 7-10 shows the display for the Slave units. Figure 7-10: N+1 Screen (Slave) PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 174: Figure 7-11: Powermax System Overview

    Figure 7-11: PowerMAX System Overview Click on the PowerMAX System tab (created in Section 7.2) for an overview of each unit in the system, and overall system performance. See Figure 7-11. For each unit in the system, the PowerMAX System tab displays the unit’s serial num- ber, comms status, master/slave state, N+1 priority in the system, mute state and fault state.

  • Page 175: Figure 7-12: Mouse-Over Unit # For Condition Synopsis

    By hovering the mouse over the individual unit buttons, as shown in Figure 7-12, the unit’s conditions are detailed. Click on the button to switch to the status tab for that unit. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
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  • Page 177: Appendix A: Ethernet Interface Quick Set-Up

    2.3 Select "Specify an IP Address". And enter the following parameters in the IP ad- dress and Subnet fields: IP Address……………:192.168.0.3 Subnet Mask………….:255.255.255.0 After you press "OK", depending on the operating system, you may need to reboot the workstation. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
  • Page 178 Follow the same menu route to select the Subnet, Gateway, IPPort and IPLock items, and set those parameters to: Subnet:255.255.255.0; Gateway:0.0.0.0; IPLock:255.255.255.255; IPPort:1038. Verify the selected parameters by selecting item 1.IPInfo and press the Enter key. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...
  • Page 179 IP Address 192.168.0.0, local port address to 1039 and re- mote port address to 1038. The SSPA now connected to your host workstation for re- mote M&C. PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
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  • Page 181: Appendix B: 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Cable Wiring

    A simplified schematic for one of these lines and its transmitter and receiver is shown in Figure B-2. Figure B-2: Transmission Line PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...

  • Page 182: Figure B-3: Ethernet Cable Pin-Outs

    Note that pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 and the blue and brown pairs are not used in either stand- ard. Quite contrary to what you may read elsewhere, these pins and wires are not used or required to implement 100BASE-TX duplexing. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 183: Figure B-4: Ethernet Wire Color Code Standards

    There are only two unique cable ends in the preceding diagrams, they correspond to the 568A and 568B RJ-45 jacks and are shown in Figure B-6. 568A CABLE 568B CABLE Figure B-6: Wiring Using 568A and 568B Color Codes PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual 214579 REV C...
  • Page 184 6. Do not run UTP cable outside of a building. It presents a very dangerous lightning hazard! 7. Do not use a stapler to secure UTP cables. Use telephone wire/RG-6 coaxi- al wire hangers, which are available at most hardware stores. 214579 REV C PowerMAX SSPA System Operations Manual...

  • Page 185: Appendix C: Documentation

    Appendix C: Documentation The following pages comprise the documentation package for the PowerMAX Series of Teledyne Paradise Datacom Rack Mount Solid State Power Amplifier Systems. This package consists of: Specification Sheets (check our web site http://www.paradisedata.com for most recent version of this document): GaAs SSPA Modules : 214577;...
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