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Summary of Contents for Advantech Wireless AWMA-Kx500-BTE Series
- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL REDUNDANT READY 500 W EXTENDED Ku-BAND HUB-MOUNT SOLID STATE POWER AMPLIFIER AWMA - Kx500 - BTE PM 100-456S80-4H0 REV. 1...
- Page 2 This Advantech Wireless product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Advantech Wireless will, at its option, either repair or replace products that will prove to be defective.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AWMA-Kx500-BTE CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ............................6 2. PACKING LIST..........................9 PACKING LIST FOR ONE UNIT ..................9 3. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................10 4. MAJOR SUBSYSTEMS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS............11 INTRODUCTION ........................11 DESCRIPTION ........................11 SINGLE UNIT MAJOR COMPONENTS................11 4.3.1 Input Module........................12 4.3.2 RF Driver Module......................12 4.3.3 Power Amplifier Module....................12 4.3.4 Waveguide Assembly......................13... - Page 4 AWMA-Kx500-BTE PRE-POWER PROCEDURES.....................32 OPERATIONAL SETTINGS VERIFICATION ..............32 8. OPERATION..........................33 INTRODUCTION ........................33 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ...................33 BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE ..................33 USING THE SSPA SOFTWARE ..................34 8.4.1 Using the RS-232 Interface....................34 8.4.2 Using the RS-485 Interface....................40 9. MAINTENANCE ........................41 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ..................41 MECHANICAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE............41 COOLING FANS CHECK ....................41 RS-485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ............42 10.1 FRAME STRUCTURE ......................42...
- Page 5 AWMA-Kx500-BTE FIGURES 1: P ) ..................16 IGURE RODUCT UTLINE SINGLE UNIT 2: B )....................17 IGURE LOCK IAGRAM ONE UNIT 3: C ........................21 IGURE ONNECTORS 4: RS-232 H IGURE YPER ERMINAL OMMUNICATION TATUS ISPLAY FOR INGLE AFTER <ENTER>........................35 PRESSING 5: RS-232 H IGURE YPER ERMINAL...
- Page 6 AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLES TABLE 1: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS................19 TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................20 TABLE 3: POWER REQUIREMENTS ...................20 TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS................20 TABLE 5: CONNECTORS ......................22 TABLE 6: RELAY INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT ...............24 TABLE 7: RS-232 INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT..............25 TABLE 8: RS-485 INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT ..............26 TABLE 9: SERIAL INTERFACE RS-232 CONNECTION INFORMATION.......30 TABLE 10: AC LINE (J5) CONNECTOR –...
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Page 7: Safety
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 Wireless uses the following symbols for safety related information. For your own safety, please read the information carefully BEFORE operating the equipment. - Page 8 AWMA-Kx500-BTE ----------------------------------------------- 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. In the context of this document any voltage that is lethal is viewed as ‘High Voltage’.
- Page 9 The permissible levels of exposure are quite low compared to the power levels of the amplifiers built by Advantech Wireless (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 10: Packing List
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 2. PACKING LIST 2.1 PACKING LIST FOR ONE UNIT PACKING LIST FOR AWMA-Kx500-BTE AMPLIFIER (Shipping Kit P/N 195-731N81-0H1) Item Quantity Description Part # Installation and Operating Manual PM 100-456S80-4H0 Rev. 1 500W Kx-Band Amplifier, 100-456S80-4H0 model AWMA-Kx500-BTE Connector Circular MIL C-5015, Straight Cable Plug 20 Shell 3 Sockets MS3106F20- 631-310620-002 19S (Connector for AC LINE connector J5) -
Page 11: General Information
For a safe and versatile operation, please read the information carefully BEFORE using the equipment. Advantech Wireless has prepared this manual for use by customers as a guide for the proper installation, operation and maintenance of Advantech Wireless equipment and computer programs. -
Page 12: Major Subsystems And Their Functions
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 4. MAJOR SUBSYSTEMS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 4.1 INTRODUCTION This manual contains information required to install and operate the 500W Kx-Band Hub-mount (Outdoor) Solid State Power Amplifier model AWMA-Kx500-BTE. 4.2 DESCRIPTION The AWMA-Kx500-BTE is an outdoor Kx-Band 500 W Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) with redundant option. -
Page 13: Input Module
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 4.3.1 I NPUT ODULE The Input Module contains two Variable Voltage Attenuators (VVA) one used for the gain control of the unit and the other one for temperature compansation of the gain. It also contains amplifier stages to boost the input signal. Integral to this module there is a Controller and Power Conditioner Board used for biasing of RF devices and for the digital to analog conversion of temperature compensation and gain control signals. -
Page 14: Waveguide Assembly
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 4.3.4 W AVEGUIDE SSEMBLY The Waveguide Assembly contains a forward and reflected power detector, an RF output circulator and a waveguide receive reject filter. The forward power detector and the reflected power detector monitor the RF output power level and the reflected power level respectively. -
Page 15: Power Supply
AWMA-Kx500-BTE The SSPA continually monitors the internal temperature and the current consumption. It also has an automatic shutdown feature to prevent operation at excessive temperatures. The unit will automatically restart when the hotspot temperature falls below to 65°C. A thermal alarm may result from any one of the following conditions: 1. -
Page 16: Digital Power Monitor Module
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 4.3.8 D IGITAL OWER ONITOR ODULE The Digital Power Monitor Module receives the detected voltages proportional with the RF output power and with the RF reversed power respectively and converts them into digital signals to be delivered to the Main Controller Board. 4.3.9 D IGITAL OWER... - Page 17 AWMA-Kx500-BTE Figure 1: Product Outline (single unit)
- Page 18 AWMA-Kx500-BTE RS-485_PMC CPWR CPWR +12 V FPWR RS-485_PM +12 V RPWR RS-485_PMC ALM_PA RS-485_PM RS-485_PA MUTE_PA ALM_PA +12 V RS-485_PA MUTE_PA +12 V ALM_DR RS-485_DR ALM_L-RF RS-485_L-RF ALM_DR CURR RS-485_DR +12 V +12 V RS-485_IM ALM_IM +12 V -9 V Figure 2: Block Diagram (one unit)
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Page 19: Led Signalling
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 4.4 LED SIGNALLING The following table illustrates the state of LED for a unit working in a 1:1 Redundant System. For a single unit, consider only the ON-LINE state. LED STATE PATH PATH CONDITION LED STATE Operational ON- LINE Green STAND-BY and NOT MUTE Green blinking... -
Page 20: Specifications (Single Unit)
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 4.5 SPECIFICATIONS (SINGLE UNIT) 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 21: Table 2: Mechanical Specifications
AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions See Figure 1: Product Outline (single unit) at page 16 Approximate Weight 128 lbs (58 kg) each unit Mounting Requirements 0.44”, 6 places mounting holes; see Figure 1: Product Outline (single unit) at page 16 TABLE 3: POWER REQUIREMENTS Power Requirements 180 –264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, single phase... - Page 22 AWMA-Kx500-BTE Figure 3: Connectors...
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Page 23: Table 5: Connectors
AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 5: CONNECTORS Connector Function Description Mating Connector N - Type (F) 50 Ω N - Type (M) 50 Ω INPUT (J1) Input RS 232 (J2) Serial Interface MS3112E10-6P (M) MS3116F10-6S (F) Relay (J3) Discrete Interface MS3112E12-10P (M) MS3116J12-10S (F) N - Type (F) 50 Ω... -
Page 24: Interfaces
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 5. INTERFACES Each unit provides four interfaces that can be used to connect the unit to several optional external devices. The interfaces for this model are listed below: 1. Relay (Discrete) Interface: This interface offers the essential monitoring and control of the Amplifier by discrete signals. -
Page 25: Table 6: Relay Interface - Pin Assignment
AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 6: RELAY INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT Pin Signal Name Description Normal closed contact of the Tx ALARM Form - C relay. Tx AL-NC Pin A closed to pin B indicates ALARM in the transmission path. Tx AL-COM Common contact of the Tx ALARM Form - C relay Normal open contact of the... -
Page 26: Rs-232 Interface
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 5.2 RS-232 INTERFACE This serial communication interface offers to the operator the essential monitoring and control of the SSPA or the redundant system using any PC terminal software. An IBM compatible personal computer can be connected to this port. The interface uses a 6-pin circular connector mounted on the SSPA enclosure. -
Page 27: Rs-485 Interface
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 5.3 RS-485 INTERFACE This serial communication interface provides access to all monitor and control functions for the SSPA Amplifier. The RS-485 interface in a redundant system must be connected to the Network Management System (NMS). The NMS will have access to both units, discriminating them by address. The interface uses a 6-pin circular connector mounted on the SSPA unit enclosure. -
Page 28: Unpacking And Installation
(see Section 2 at page 9) have been received. For the redundant system, verify that all of the items listed in the redundancy kit are present. If any of the items are missing, contact Advantech Wireless immediately. Inspect all of the items for evidence of damage resulting from the shipment. -
Page 29: Relay, Serial Interfaces And Ac Power Cables Construction
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 6.3.1 R AC P ELAY ERIAL NTERFACES AND OWER ABLES ONSTRUCTION Prior to constructing the interconnecting cables, verify that the all of the cables are of sufficient length in order to connect the SSPA unit or the redundant system to the user’s remote monitor and control system. -
Page 30: Mechanical, Rf And Electrical Installation
If the waveguide is intended to be pressurized, do not exceed 2-3 psi pressure, in order to protect the inside pressure window installed by Advantech Wireless. 4. After alignment verification, loosely attach the interconnecting waveguide on to the RF output port using the hardware provided in the shipping kit. -
Page 31: Table 9: Serial Interface Rs-232 Connection Information
AWMA-Kx500-BTE a. Connect the interconnecting cable fabricated per Section 6.3.1 to the RS-232 port of the SSPA unit. b. Attach to the free end of the interconnecting cable a 9-pin or 25-pin D-type connector with a pin assignment as listed in TABLE 9. c. -
Page 32: Table 10: Ac Line (J5) Connector - Pin Assignments
AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 10: AC LINE (J5) CONNECTOR – PIN ASSIGNMENTS Description Phase (live) Ground Neutral 15. If necessary, connect a power meter or a spectral analyzer to the RF output monitor port (Mon). -
Page 33: Pre-Power And System Checkout
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 7. PRE-POWER AND SYSTEM CHECKOUT This Section describes the pre-power procedure for the SSPA Amplifier and an initial checkout of the system. WARNING: The information presented in this section is addressed to technicians who have specific training in, and knowledge of Microwave Power Transceivers. Inappropriate use of the SSPA unit may cause serious injury to the operator or may result in damage of the unit. -
Page 34: Operation
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 8. OPERATION 8.1 INTRODUCTION This Section describes the normal operation of the SSPA and the 1:1 redundant system. The design of this equipment allows for minimal operator intervention and maintenance. The SSPA or the system may be monitored and controlled via the RS-232 or the RS-485 serial interfaces, or via the Relay interface. -
Page 35: Using The Sspa Software
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 8.4 USING THE SSPA SOFTWARE The RS-232 and the RS-485 interfaces provide the serial communication between the user’s monitoring and control system and the micro-controller within an SSPA. The user may employ any RS-232 terminal communications software (like Term95 or HyperTerminal) or the RS-485 serial communication protocol. - Page 36 AWMA-Kx500-BTE Figure 4: RS-232 HyperTerminal Communication Status Display for Single Unit - after pressing <ENTER>...
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Page 37: Table 11: Rs-232 Menu Item Definition
AWMA-Kx500-BTE NOTE: All shadowed lines in the following table are not applicable for these units TABLE 11: RS-232 MENU ITEM DEFINITION Item Description Serial Number of the SSPA Version number of the main controller board software within the SSPA that Soft is connected to the RS-232 port of the PC Unit Pos... - Page 38 AWMA-Kx500-BTE Figure 5: RS-232 HyperTerminal Communication List of Commands Display - after pressing h <ENTER> for Help...
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Page 39: Table 12: Computer Terminal Commands For Rs-232 Interface
AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 12: COMPUTER TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR RS-232 INTERFACE Command Description Response Provides the list of commands that can be used to Help function modify the status of an SSPA. Provides and refreshes the main menu display on the <ENTER> ENTER key of keyboard computer monitor screen. - Page 40 AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 12: COMPUTER TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR RS-232 INTERFACE (continued) Command Description Response Serial number Displays the serial number of the unit Displays the system status Status Startup Condition Command for reading the startup condition Command to switch to Hand Held Terminal (this is Small term the default mode;...
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Page 41: Using The Rs-485 Interface
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 8.4.2 U RS-485 I SING THE NTERFACE In order to use this interface, refer to Section 10 RS-485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL. -
Page 42: Maintenance
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 9. MAINTENANCE This Section describes scheduled maintenance procedure for the SSPA/system. CAUTION: Improper maintenance of the SSPA unit may void the warranty. 9.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE This product requires minimum maintenance, which consists of visual inspection and cleaning. WARNING: The person performing maintenance of this equipment must have training and knowledge of both the product and safety requirements and safety issues related to the equipment. -
Page 43: Rs-485 Serial Communication Protocol
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 10. RS-485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL The protocol described in this Section is used for the interconnection between the SSPB Up- Converter unit and the user’s monitoring and control system. The protocol supports the 4-wire RS- 485 interface, using the communication set-up 9600.N.8.1. 10.1 FRAME STRUCTURE Each frame begins with the same starting byte: 0x55. -
Page 44: Commands
AWMA-Kx500-BTE If the unit does not recognize the command, or if the checksum is not correct, the response will be always “condition status” (see TABLE 14). The commands marked N/U are not used for these units. 10.2 COMMANDS TABLE 13 at page 44 lists all of the commands that go in the master-to-slave direction. NOTE: If the slave does not recognise the command from the master, the response of the slave is given in TABLE 14 at page 46. -
Page 45: Table 13: Command Frame Structure
AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 13: COMMAND FRAME STRUCTURE Response: 2 & Description 3rd, 4 & 6 bytes byte bytes 0x5A – mute Tx Mute/Un-mute Command 0x02 See TABLE 14 0xA5 – un-mute Tx Set Attenuation* 0x05 0x5A XX XX XX for Tx See TABLE 14 Read Identification 0x07... - Page 46 AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 13: COMMAND FRAME STRUCTURE (continued) Response: 2 & Description 3rd, 4 & 6 bytes byte bytes Request condition status 0x2A 0xAA AA AA AA See TABLE 14 0xXX XX YY YY XX XX – high power Set Power ALARM 0x2D ALARM (N/A) See TABLE 14...
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Page 47: Response To Commands From Slave To Master
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 10.3 RESPONSE TO COMMANDS FROM SLAVE TO MASTER For command 0x2A (request condition status) the response is given in the following table. TABLE 14: CONDITION STATUS RESPONSE Bit # byte byte byte byte byte Tx status 1-ON, 0-FF 1- Tx Sum Alarm 1 –... -
Page 48: Table 16: Read Frequency Range Response
AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 16: READ FREQUENCY RANGE RESPONSE Bit # 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte 6th byte MS byte LS byte MS byte LS byte 0x55 for lowest lowest highest highest single band frequency frequency frequency frequency Example: 35 B6 55 00 C8 is the response for 13.750 to 14.500 GHz frequency range (13750 to 14500 in MHz) TABLE 17: READ ATTENUATION RANGE RESPONSE Bit #... -
Page 49: Table 18: Read Combined Output Level Response
AWMA-Kx500-BTE TABLE 18: READ COMBINED OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSE Bit # 2nd byte 3rd byte 4th byte 5th byte 6th byte MS byte LS byte 0x5A for Tx Output Level Output Level TABLE 19: UNIT STATUS AND SWITCH POSITION AND STATUS RESPONSE Bit # 2nd byte... - Page 50 AWMA-Kx500-BTE Note 1: This bit will mean different things, depending on its context (i.e. from which unit it is being received). Unit A: 1 - A combined with S; 0 - A combined with B Unit B: 1 - B combined with S; 0 - A combined with B Unit S: 1 - S combined with B;...
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Page 51: Appendix A: Safety And Emc Compliance
AWMA-Kx500-BTE 11. APPENDIX A: SAFETY AND EMC COMPLIANCE Advantech Wireless products are compliant with following standards: SAFETY: IEC 60950-1 second edition 2005 EMC: EN301489-1 2004 (EMC for radio equipment and services, common technical requirements): EN 55022: 1998 / A1: 2000 - Class A EN61000-4-4 Transient/burst 0.5kV Signal Lines, 1 kV Power Lines...
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