Summary of Contents for Cross Technologies 3116-145-1600
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POWER 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. Printed in USA. When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc., be sure to include the equipment model number, equipment serial number, and a description of the part.
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1.0 General 1.1 Equipment Description The 3116-145-1600 Block Downconverter converts 14.58 - 15.42 GHz (Fc =15.0 GHz) to 1.18 - 2.02 GHz (1600 ± 420 MHz) with low phase noise and flat frequency response. Frequency translation is via a 13.40 GHz local oscillator.
1.2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1.0 3116-145-1600 Block Downconverter Specifications* Input Characteristics (RF) Impedance / Return Loss 50Ω / 14 dB Frequency 14.58 to 15.42 GHz Noise Figure, Maximum 12 dB maximum gain (higher with Option W67) Input Level Range -55 to -35 dBm (-55 to 0, Option W67)
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- SS - W31 0˚C to 50˚C Other Options Contact Cross Technologies for other options. - W67 - Extends input level to -55 to 0dBm Contact Cross for gain and noise figure implicaions with this option. 3116-145-1600 Manual, Rev. 0...
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) M&C Cable Diagram - Cross Technologies Frequency Converters and Frequency Sources Female DB-9 Male DB-9...
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B) Status Requests - Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 3116-145-1600 and briefly describes them. * PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below, should be used ONLY when RS-485 is selected. TABLE 1.1 3116-145-1600 Do o wnconverter TABLE 1.1 3116-145-1600 Downconverter Status Requests...
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D = 1 character or more of data (depends on command) } = stop byte PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below, should be used ONLY when RS-485 is selected. TABLE 1.2 3116-145-1600 Do o wnconverter TABLE 1.2 3116-145-1600 Downconverter Commands 3116-145-1600 Downconverter C C ommands...
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The 3116 is powered by a 100-240 ± 10% VAC power supply, and housed in a 1 3/4” X 19” X 14” rack mount chassis. The 3116 can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.0 shows how the 3116 is assembled. POWER SUPPLY FIGURE 2.0 3116-145-1600 Mechanical Assembly 3116-145-1600 Manual, Rev. 0 Page 9 05/15/17...
2.4 Installation / Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 3116-145-1600 1. Connect a -55 dBm to -35 dBm signal to RF IN, J101 (Figure 2.1). 2. Connect the RF OUT, J1, to the external equipment. 3. Connect 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC connector on the back panel.
If programming is initiated and no operator action takes place for approximately 30 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. 3116-145-1600 Manual, Rev. 0 Page 12 05/15/17...
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During gain changes, the vertical movement will raise or lower the number in the direction of the arrows. b. For other functions such Remote on/off, the vertical switch will alternately turn the function on or off regardless of the direction operated. 3116-145-1600 Manual, Rev. 0 Page 13 05/15/17...
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OR you can scroll to “R”, push the Menu/Execute switch to get to: SAVE SETTINGS? Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings. Figure 2.4 (page 15) gives the menu items and how to make changes. 3116-145-1600 Manual, Rev. 0 Page 14 05/15/17...
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Internal 10 MHz Reference. REF = AUTO -I appears on the front panel display where -I indicates that the unit is using the Internal 10 MHz Reference. The Internal 10 MHz Reference is present on the reference output connector, J8. 3116-145-1600 Manual, Rev. 0 Page 15 05/15/17...
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The currently selected input range (A, B, or C as described above) is shown in the upper left hand corner of the main display as shown below. Currently Selected Range B 14.58 - 15.42 GHz G = +10.0 REF = AUTO-E Main Display 3116-145-1600 Manual, Rev. 0 Page 16 05/15/17...
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Menu 8 Set RS485 Address RS485 ADDRESS = 0 SCROLL PUSH BUTTON SCROLL <> Save? When go to end SAVE SETTINGS? SCROLL PUSH BUTTON FIGURE 2.4 Menu Display and Sequences 3.0 Environmental Use Information 3116-145-1600 Manual, Rev. 0 Page 17 05/15/17...
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G. Top Cover - There are no serviceable 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 REINSTALLED prior to Top Cover screw replacement. FAILURE TO DO this may cause INGRESS and/or EGRESS emission problems. 3116-145-1600 Manual, Rev. 0 Page 18 05/15/17...
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