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- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL 125W C-BAND RACK-MOUNT SOLID STATE POWER AMPLIFIER ARMA-C125-CRM PM 100-316450-140 REV. 1...
- Page 2 LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. warrants this product to be free of materials and workmanship defects. The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper handling or abuse by the Buyer, unauthorized modification, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper installation or maintenance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ARMA-C125-CRM CONTENTS PACKING LIST................................6 SAFETY..................................7 GENERAL INFORMATION..........................10 ..............................10 NTRODUCTION ..............................12 PECIFICATIONS MAJOR SUBSYSTEMS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ..................14 ................................ 14 ESCRIPTION 4.1.1 Power Supply............................. 14 4.1.2 HPA Assembly ............................14 4.1.3 Monitor and Control Assembly ........................ 14 4.1.4... - Page 4 ARMA-C125-CRM 7.10 RF I ...................... 36 NPUT AND UTPUT ONITOR ORTS 7.10.1 Monitor Calibration Charts ........................37 ALARMS AND FAULTS............................38 ......................... 38 HERMAL LARMS AND AULTS SSPA............................38 ESETTING THE 8.2.1 Using the Serial Interface......................... 39 8.2.2 From the Front Panel ..........................39 MAINTENANCE AND FAULT FINDING .......................
- Page 5 ARMA-C125-CRM FIGURES 1: P ...................... 11 IGURE RODUCT UTLINE 2: B ......................15 IGURE LOCK IAGRAM 3: B ..................16 IGURE ANEL ONNECTORS 4: I ............25 IGURE NITIAL AGE OF THE OMMUNICATION ROGRAM 5: P ............. 26 IGURE OF THE...
- Page 6 ARMA-C125-CRM TABLES TABLE 1: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS................12 TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS................. 13 TABLE 3: POWER REQUIEMENTS..................13 TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS................ 13 TABLE 5: CONNECTORS ......................16 TABLE 6: RS-485 INTERFACE....................17 TABLE 7: SERIAL RS-485 INTERFACE (J2) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS ........17 TABLE 8: FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS ............
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Page 7: Packing List
ARMA-C125-CRM 1. PACKING LIST Item Quantity Description Part # Installation & Operating Manual PM 100-316450-140, Rev. 1 125 Watt C-Band, SSPA 100-316450-140 ARMA-C125-CRM Serial Communications Software 380-100796-001 REV. 1.0 (on 3½” diskette) Converter RS-485 TO RS-232 510-000485-001 PC Keyboard Powered... -
Page 8: Safety
PERSONNEL WORKING ON RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT’, also Sub-clauses 3.2, 3.7 and 22.1 of the Standard. To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction Advantech uses the following symbols for safety related information. For your own safety, please read the information carefully BEFORE operating the equipment. - Page 9 ARMA-C125-CRM ----------------------------------------------- WARNING ----------------------------------------------------- When supplying power to this equipment, use the 3-pin connector provided, to connect to a grounded power outlet. If power is supplied without grounding to the equipment, there is a risk of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock.
- Page 10 The permissible levels of exposure are quite low compared to the power levels of the amplifiers built by Advantech (e.g. less than 10 mW versus 20 to 500 W delivered by various units). The permissible levels are currently being studied by a number of organizations. In the past the U.S.
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Page 11: General Information
This manual contains information that describes installation, operation, and maintenance procedures for the 125W C-Band rack-mount (indoors) Solid State Power Amplifier model ARMA-C125-CRM. Because specialized training is required for some phases of installation and operation, certain parts of this manual are directed only to trained personnel. Warnings appear at the appropriate points to caution all users of potential RF and high-voltage hazards. -
Page 12: Figure 1: Product Outline
ARMA-C125-CRM Figure 1: Product Outline... -
Page 13: Specifications
ARMA-C125-CRM 3.2 S PECIFICATIONS The SSPA specified herein is capable of meeting or exceeding the performance specifications listed in the following table over frequency range, operating temperature and line voltage variation, unless otherwise specified. The SSPA will meet all RF performance specifications within thirty minutes of application of prime power. -
Page 14: Table 2: Mechanical Specifications
ARMA-C125-CRM TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions See Figure 1: Product Outline at page 11 Approximate Weight 60 lbs (27 kg) Mounting Requirements See Figure 1: Product Outline at page 11 TABLE 3: POWER REQUIEMENTS Power Requirements 90-132 or 180-265 VAC (autoranging), 47- 63 Hz... -
Page 15: Major Subsystems And Their Functions
4.1 D ESCRIPTION The ARMA-C125-CRM is a 125 Watt solid state power amplifier (SSPA). The SSPA incorporates a DC main power supply and a forced air cooling system. The SSPA features an RS-485 interface that provides full remote monitor and control of selected functions. A product outline drawing of the amplifier is shown in Figure 1 at page 11and a functional block diagram is shown in Figure 2 at page 15. -
Page 16: Figure 2: Block Diagram
ARMA-C125-CRM GAIN CONTROL TEMP MUTE SUMALARM Figure 2: Block Diagram... -
Page 17: Figure 3: Back Panelc
ARMA-C125-CRM Figure 3: Back Panel Connectors TABLE 5: CONNECTORS Connector Function Description Mating Connector (J1) RF Input N - Type (F) N - Type (M) (J2) Serial interface DE - 9S (F) DE - 9P (M) (J3) Discrete Interface DB - 25S (F) -
Page 18: Table 6: Rs-485 Interface
ARMA-C125-CRM TABLE 6: RS-485 INTERFACE Baud rate 9600 (default factory setting) Data Bits Stop Bit Parity EVEN TABLE 7: SERIAL RS-485 INTERFACE (J2) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS Name Type Pin # Active condition TX485_H Serial port (output) Serial transmit port, RS-485 TX+ levels... -
Page 19: Table 9: Discrete Interface (J3) - Pin Assignments
ARMA-C125-CRM TABLE 9: DISCRETE INTERFACE (J3) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS Name Type Pin # Active condition PWRON_S output (active closed) Indicates controller power is on. RFMUT_S output (active closed) Indicates RF output is muted (i.e. off). ALARM_S output (active open) Indicates operation at base plate temperature > 70°C but <... - Page 20 ARMA-C125-CRM Notes: 1. All outputs (except on pins 16, 17 and 18) are open-collector NPN transistors that either are turned on (active closed) or are turned-off (active open). These NPN transistors have the following characteristics: max. = 24 VDC , sat = 0.8 VDC @ I = 50 mA = 100 µA @ V...
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Page 21: Table 10: Status Indicators
ARMA-C125-CRM TABLE 10: STATUS INDICATORS Function Description of ON condition Display Power On AC power supplied LED, Green RF On RF output signal detected LED, Green Remote Remote amplifier control is enabled. LED, Green Front panel control of some functions is disabled. -
Page 22: Unpacking And Installation
ARMA-C125-CRM 5. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 5.1 I NSTALLATION ONSIDERATIONS 1. It is recommended that the amplifier should be installed in a rack. 2. Regardless of the installation position, ensure that there is a clearance of at least 12 inches (30 cm) between the air intake/exhaust (back of the unit) and any surface which may obstruct the air-flow. -
Page 23: Operation
ARMA-C125-CRM 6. OPERATION 6.1 I NTRODUCTION The amplifier may be operated via the RS-485 serial interface, discrete interface or from the front panel controls and display. All methods provide full access to the unit functions including system monitoring of all key operating parameters, control of output power and of amplifier operational status. -
Page 24: Front Panel Menu System
ARMA-C125-CRM 6.2.1 F RONT ANEL YSTEM MAIN MENU SUB - MENUS Utilities (press [Enter] to access sub-menu) Display product identification Display configuration Perform LED and display test Reflected power display (dBm) Output power display (dBm) Power amplifier hot spot temperature display (°C) Power amplifier shroud temperature display (°C) -
Page 25: Remote Interface
ARMA-C125-CRM 6.3 R EMOTE NTERFACE 6.3.1 R EMOTE UP AND IRING NSTRUCTIONS The standard SSPA is using an RS-485 serial interface. The communication software is provided ® for the standard IBM compatible personal computer (running DOS 3.1 or higher) with an RS- 232 serial port. -
Page 26: Initial Menu (Screen) Page
PC used for communication. The following image will be displayed on the display of the PC. The user should introduce the communication-port number (usually 2) and press then <ENTER> key. ADVANTECH - Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. Address COM port [1...4]: Copyright 1995. -
Page 27: Menu (Screen) Page #1
ARMA-C125-CRM MENU (SCREEN) PAGE #1 NOTE: Commands ‘F5’, ‘F6’, ‘F7’ & ‘F8’ require that the unit to be in REMOTE mode. See ADVANTECH - Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. Address Leds info : >00AL110010 011 S001 00#K Message : >00AM#P Parameters : >00AP A0.0 C35.8 M20.0 O43.1 R17.3 TM49.2 TS28.6... - Page 28 ARMA-C125-CRM 12. ‘1’ - A request to go LOCAL was issued / ‘0’- no event 13. ‘1’ - Computer interface in control / ‘0’- Hardware interface in control (if byte #9 is a ‘1’) F3 - Requests alarm or fault message. No message bytes are shown if no message is available.
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Page 29: Menu (Screen) Page #2
MENU (SCREEN) PAGE #2 NOTE: These commands require that the unit be in REMOTE mode with the serial interface in control. See screen (menu) page #1 key ‘F2’ bytes 9 & 13. ADVANTECH - Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. Address Parameters : >00AQSWT0 A0.0O43.1... -
Page 30: Menu (Screen) Page #3
ARMA-C125-CRM MENU (SCREEN) PAGE #3 ADVANTECH - Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. Address Leds info : >00AL101010 011 S101 00#L Alt-X to exit PAGE - 3 - PROTOCOL: ADV, 9600, E Rev 1.00 Copyright 1995. F7AComSet F8PageA F9PageB More Figure 7: Page #3 of the Communication Program F1 to F6 - N/A (not applicable) F7 - Changes addresses (communications) of the SSPA. -
Page 31: Discrete Interface
ARMA-C125-CRM 6.4 D ISCRETE NTERFACE The discrete interface provides all the necessary functions to monitor and control the amplifier. The unit provides open collectors for continuous monitoring alarms, faults, amplifier status and amplifier enable/disable switching. Figure 8 at page 30 provides the detailed circuit information required to use the above features. -
Page 32: Configuration And Set-Up
ARMA-C125-CRM 7. CONFIGURATION AND SET-UP 7.1 S OFTWARE ONFIGURATION The program ADV.EXE is located on the diskette delivered with this amplifier. To use the software, first copy ADV.EXE to your hard disk. 1. To execute the program, at the DOS prompt type ADV. -
Page 33: Start -U P
ARMA-C125-CRM 7.3 S TART 1. Switch the power on (Front Panel). The POWER ON LED (green) will light and a message will appear on the front panel display indicating that the unit is performing self-diagnostics. If everything is OK, a second message will appear identifying the model number of the unit. -
Page 34: Etting Larm Ondition For Ow Utput Ower
ARMA-C125-CRM 1. From the main menu, press either [é é ] or [ê ê ] successively to select the following display: STATUS: ____ <ENTER> FOR LOCAL CTL STATUS: ____ <ENTER> TO GO REMOTE 2. Press [Enter] to switch between the two modes. When switching to LOCAL control, the unit will wait 30 seconds before yielding local access. -
Page 35: Gain Adjustment
ARMA-C125-CRM 7.6 G DJUSTMENT The output attenuation of the amplifier will be set to the factory default setting of 10 dB, or the previous setting stored in memory. (2 minutes wait period) 7.6.1 F ROM THE RONT ANEL 1. Verify that the unit is in LOCAL control mode (REMOTE/LOCAL LED indicator is OFF). -
Page 36: Using The Serial Interface
ARMA-C125-CRM 7.7.2 U SING THE ERIAL NTERFACE 1. Verify that the unit is in REMOTE control mode (REMOTE/LOCAL LED indicator is ON). If not, switch to REMOTE mode as instructed in Section 7.4 Select Local Control Mode at page 32. -
Page 37: Tatus Isplay Creens
ARMA-C125-CRM 7.8 S TATUS ISPLAY CREENS The front panel display allows an operator to view information on a number of critical operating parameters. Use [é é ] and [ê ê ] keys to move between the various displays and sub-menus. -
Page 38: Monitor Calibration Charts
ARMA-C125-CRM The coupling loss may vary with frequency and the specific characteristics of the RF circuit. Accordingly, a calibration chart is provided via the front panel display for each sample port. The calibration chart for the port identifies the coupling loss at a number of frequencies across the operating range of the amplifier. -
Page 39: Alarms And Faults
ARMA-C125-CRM 8. ALARMS AND FAULTS The amplifier monitors all key operating parameters and provides alarm and fault signals both on the front panel and remotely. Two LED indicators on the amplifier identify ALARM and FAULT conditions respectively. Also during a fault condition, a display similar to the following will appear on the front panel: HIST.FAULT: (message) -
Page 40: Using The Serial Interface
ARMA-C125-CRM 8.2.1 U SING THE ERIAL NTERFACE 1. From Screen (menu) #1, using the function key ‘F9’ to select the desired SSPA, then press 8.2.2 F ROM THE RONT ANEL 1. Press [Clear] at the front panel. -
Page 41: Maintenance And Fault Finding
ARMA-C125-CRM MAINTENANCE AND FAULT FINDING 9.1 C LEANING In order to ensure adequate cooling of the amplifier, it is recommended to inspect the unit weekly to verify that the fans intake and exhaust are free of any obstruction. Also, clean the filters every two weeks. -
Page 42: Main Fault Diagnosis
ARMA-C125-CRM 9.4 M AULT IAGNOSIS Description of Problem Probable Cause Refer to Section Power is On but No line voltage at the AC input. 9.5.1 Power On LED is off. The secondary power supply has failed. 9.5.5 Circuit breaker has failed 9.5.1... -
Page 43: Power System Fault Diagnosis
ARMA-C125-CRM 9.5 P OWER YSTEM AULT IAGNOSIS 1. Verify ac power feed. 2. Verify power on led is on. 3. Verify fan operation and speed controller operation. At speed controller PCB: A10-P1 pin 1 to A10-P1 pin 2 should be +12 V ± 0.5V. -
Page 44: Temperature Fault Diagnosis
ARMA-C125-CRM 9.7 T EMPERATURE AULT IAGNOSIS Refer to Section 8.1 at page 38 for alarm conditions. 1. Verify ambient temperature. 2. Verify air exhaust and intake obstruction. 3. Verify fan operation. Refer to Section 9.11 at page 44 for replacement. -
Page 45: Module Replacement
ARMA-C125-CRM 9.11 M ODULE EPLACEMENT Module Part # SSPA Module 200-116402-001 Main Power Supply (switch 110/220 VAC, with PFC) 505-104864-001 Secondary Power Supply 210-450256-001 150 A Current Sensor PCB 210-500249-001 48 V VARIFAN Power Supply 210-450794-011 Waveguide Arm Assembly 240-310404-001...