Cross Technologies 2015-05 Instruction Manual

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REMOTE POWER

MUTE

ALARM

Data, drawings, and other material contained herein are proprietary to Cross Technologies, Inc.,

but may be reproduced or duplicated without the prior permission of Cross Technologies, Inc.

for purposes of operating the equipment.

When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc., be sure to include the equipment

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F=1525

G=+00.0

EXECUTE

ROSS

ECHNOLOGIES, INC.

6170 Shiloh Road

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

(770) 886-8005

FAX (770) 886-7964

Toll Free 888-900-5588

WEB www.crosstechnologies.com

E-MAIL info@crosstechnologies.com

Model 2015-05

Upconverter

May 2010 Rev F

MODEL 2015

UPCONVERTER

ROSS

ECHNOLOGIES INC.

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Page 1 ALARM Data, drawings, and other material contained herein are proprietary to Cross Technologies, Inc., but may be reproduced or duplicated without the prior permission of Cross Technologies, Inc. for purposes of operating the equipment. When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc., be sure to include the equipment model number, equipment serial number, and a description of the part.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
All Cross Technologies, Inc. products are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment to customer. Cross Technologies, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at Cross Technologies, Inc.’s option, replacing parts, subassemblies, or entire assemblies. Cross Technologies, Inc. shall not be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages.
Page 3: General
1.0 General 1.1 Equipment Description The 2015-05 L-band Upconverter converts 140 ± 36 MHz to 950 to 1525 MHz in 1 MHz steps with low group delay and flat frequency response. Synthesized local oscillators (LO) provide frequency selection. Multi- function push button switches select the RF frequency, gain, and other parameters. Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC power (green), PLL alarm (red), Remote operation (yellow) or the TX carrier is Muted (yellow).
Page 4: Technical Characteristics
1.2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1.0 2015-05 Upconverter Specifications* Input Characteristics Impedance/Return Loss /18 dB (see TABLE 2.2 for connector options) Frequency 140 ± 36 MHZ Input Level -40 to -10 dBm Output Characteristics Impedance/Return Loss 75 /12 dB (see TABLE 2.2 for connector options)
Page 5: Monitor & Control Interface
A) Remote serial interface Protocol: RS-232C, 9600 baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 start bit, and 1 stop bit. (RS-232C, RS-422, or RS-485 - option -Q) M&C Cable Diagram - Cross Technologies Frequency Converters Male DB-9 Female DB-9 2015/16/17 M&C Port...
Page 6 B) Status Requests Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 2015-05 and briefly describes them. PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below, should be used ONLY when RS-485, (OPTION-Q), is selected. TABLE 1.1 2015-05 Status Re e quests...
Page 7 C) Commands Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2015-05 and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the 2015-75 sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed. General Command Format - The general command format is {CND...}, where:...
Page 8: Use Information
F. Top Cover - There are no servicable parts inside the product so, the Top Cover should not be removed. If the Top Cover is removed the ground strap and associated screw MUST BE RE-INSTALLED prior to Top Cover screw replacement. FAILURE TO DO this may cause INGRESS and/or EGRESS emission problems. 2015-05 Manual, Rev F Page 8 05/20/10...
Page 9: Installation
2.1 Mechanical The 2015-05 consists of one RF/Controller PCB housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 16 inch deep chassis. A switching, ± 12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies. The 2015-05 can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel.
Page 10 0 to -20 dBm output 100-240 ±10% VAC, see Table 2.2. center pin. see Table 2.2. 47-60 Hz. FIGURE 2.1 2015-05 Rear Panel I/O s TABLE 2.1 J J 10 J10 Pinouts (RS-232C/422/485*) Function Rx+ (RS-232C) Tx+ (RS-232C) Alarm Relay: Common...
Page 11 Menu items when in controls which values are being program mode. Does not function in the adjusted. Does not function in the normal display mode normal display mode FIGURE 2.2 2015-05 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 2015-05 Manual, Rev F Page 11 05/20/10...
Page 12: Operation
2.4 Installation / Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2015-05, Upconverter Section 1. Connect a -10 dBm to -40 dBm signal to IF IN, J4 (Figure 2.1). 2. Connect the RF OUT, J5, to the external equipment. 3. Connect 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC1 on the back panel.
Page 13: Menu Settings
If programming is initiated and no operator action takes place for approximately 12 seconds (before the final press of the Menu/Execute switch) the display will revert to its previous status and you will need to start over. 2015-05 Manual, Rev F Page 13 05/20/10...
Page 14 During frequency , gain changes, the vertical movement will raise or lower the number in the direction of the arrows. b. For other functions such Mute on/off, the vertical switch will alternately turn the function on or off regardless of the direction operated. 2015-05 Manual, Rev F Page 14 05/20/10...
Page 15 Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings. Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to the : F = 13 5 0 G = + 1 0 Figure 2.4 gives the menu items and how to make changes 2015-05 Manual, Rev F Page 15 05/20/10...
Page 16 Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings. Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to the : F = 13 5 0 G = + 2 0 Figure 2.4 gives the menu items and how to make changes 2015-05 Manual, Rev F Page 16 05/20/10...
Page 17 Menu 12 View SSPB current (option SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON SAVE SETTINGS? Save? When “R” is selected from SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON any above menu or at the end FIGURE 2.4 Menu Display and Sequences 2015-05 Manual, Rev F Page 17 05/20/10...
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ROSS ECHNOLOGIES, INC. 6170 Shiloh Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 (770) 886-8005 FAX (770) 886-7964 Toll Free 888-900-5588 WEB www.crosstechnologies.com E-MAIL info@crosstechnologies.com 2015-05 Manual, Rev F Page 18 05/20/10...

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