Summary of Contents for Cross Technologies 2016-1522
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1.1 Equipment Description The 2016-1522# Downconverter converts 1.544 or 2.226 GHz to 70 MHz. The gain is 0 to +50 dB, adjustable in 1±1 dB steps. Push button switches select the input frequency, gain, and other parameters. Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC power (green), PLL alarm (red), and Remote operation (yellow).
Size 19 inch standard chassis 1.75” high X 16.0” deep Power 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47-63 Hz, 25 watts maximum *Custom Specifications and/or Standard Options (shown below) included with Model 2016-1522# Option H - ±0.01 10MHz Internal Reference Option NN -...
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...
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B) Status Requests Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 2016-1522# 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 TABLE 1.1...
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C) Commands Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2016-1522# and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the 2016-1522# sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed. General Command Format - The general command format is {aaCND...}, where:...
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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. 2016-1522# Manual, Rev. 0 Page 8 06/19/17...
2.1 Mechanical The 2016-1522# 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 2016-1522# can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel.
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 2.3 2016-1522# Front Panel Controls and Indicators 2016-1522# Manual, Rev. 0 Page 11 06/19/17...
2.4 Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2016-1522# Downconverter 1. Connect a -50 dBm to -20 dBm signal to RF IN, J2 (Figure 2.2). 2. Connect the IF OUT, J1, to the external equipment. 3. Connect 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC 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. 2016-1522# Manual, Rev. 0 Page 13 06/19/17...
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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. 2016-1522# Manual, Rev. 0 Page 14 06/19/17...
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Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings. Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to this: F = 1544 G=+10 Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes. 2016-1522# Manual, Rev. 0 Page 15 06/19/17...
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Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings. Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to this: F = 1544 G=+20 Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes. 2016-1522# Manual, Rev. 0 Page 16 06/19/17...
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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, J18. 2016-1522# Manual, Rev. 0 Page 17 06/19/17...
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LNB DC = 0.250A Menu 8 View LNB current SCROLL PUSH BUTTON (option -L) SAVE SETTINGS? SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON Save? When “R” is selected or at the end of the menu options 2016-1522# Manual, Rev. 0 Page 18 06/19/17...
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