00w cx-band hub-mount solid state power block up-converter (sspb) (46 pages)
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL 150 W Ku-BAND HUB-MOUNT SOLID STATE BLOCK UP-CONVERTER SSPBM–K150–BRE...
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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.
CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ..........................6 2. PACKING LIST........................9 3. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................... 10 4. MAJOR SUBSYSTEMS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS............11 INTRODUCTION ......................11 DESCRIPTION ....................... 11 SINGLE UNIT MAJOR COMPONENTS..............11 4.3.1 L-Band to Ku-Band Up-Converter Module .............. 12 4.3.2 Power Amplifier Module...................
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OVERDRIVE PROTECTION ..................32 AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL (ALC) ..............33 USING THE SSPB SOFTWARE ................... 34 8.6.1 Using the RS-232 Interface..................34 8.6.2 Using the RS-485 Interface..................41 9. MAINTENANCE ......................... 42 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE .................. 42 MECHANICAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE............42 COOLING FAN CHECK....................
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FIGURES 1: P ...................... 16 IGURE RODUCT UTLINE 2: B ......................17 IGURE LOCK IAGRAM 3: C ....................... 20 IGURE ONNECTORS 4: H <ENTER>)....35 IGURE YPER ERMINAL OMMUNICATION AFTER PRESSING 5: H IGURE YPER ERMINAL OMMUNICATION IST OF COMMANDS AFTER PRESSING H <ENTER>...
1. SAFETY In addition to this section, included by reference are the following pertinent sections of the International Standard IEC-215, ‘Safety requirements for radio transmitting equipment’: Appendix D, ‘GUIDANCE ON ASSESSING THE COMPETENCE OF PERSONNEL FOR DESIGNATION AS SKILLED’ and also Sub-clause 3.1 of the Standard. Appendix E, ‘GUIDANCE ON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BY PERSONNEL WORKING ON RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT’, also Sub-clauses 3.2, 3.7 and 22.1 of the Standard.
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----------------------------------------------- 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’.
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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.
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.
4. MAJOR SUBSYSTEMS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 4.1 INTRODUCTION This manual contains information required to install and operate the Redundant Ready 150 W Ku- Band Hub-mount (Outdoor) Solid State Block Up-Converter model SSPBMg-K150-BRE. 4.2 DESCRIPTION The Solid State Power Block Up-Converter unit is self-contained and is intended for mounting near the hub of the antenna..
4.3.1 L-B AND TO ONVERTER ODULE The L/Ku-Band Up-Converter Module converts and amplifies the incoming L-Band carrier into the desired Ku-Band carrier. The module has an internal synthesizer, which is fixed at 2175 MHz (virtual 13050 MHz). The up-converter module has RS-485 communication port that connects to the main controller board.
4.3.3 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. The detected voltage signals are delivered to the Power Monitor Module that converts the analog signals in digital signals and delivers them to the Main Controller Board.
4.3.5.1 FAULT Detection and Indication The unit will automatically go into a shutdown mode (MUTE) and send a message to all of the external interfaces (including the red Tx LED) when any one of the following occurs: 1. The local oscillator within an up-converter module is out of lock. 2.
The Power Supply Module provides also +24 VDC output to the Power Amplifier Module (for GaN devices) The power supply also provides the following outputs: • - 9 V DC • + 48 V DC for the cooling fan The separate +48 VDC is necessary to operate the cooling fan. This will be a variable, temperature dependent, voltage that will ensure a variable rotation speed of the cooling fan related to the temperature (the fan will rotate slower when the temperature is low and faster when the temperature is high).
4.4 SPECIFICATIONS (SINGLE UNIT) The Block Up-Converters specified herein are 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 units will meet all RF performance specifications within thirty minutes of application of prime power.
TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions See Figure 1: Product Outline at page 16 Approximate Weight 48 lbs (22 kg) Mounting Requirements See Figure 1: Product Outline at page 16 TABLE 3: POWER REQUIREMENTS Power Requirements 90-132 or 180-264 V AC (autoranging), 47-63 Hz, single phase 6.5 A typical @ 220 VAC (1400 W);...
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 Block Up-Converter by discrete signals.
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...
5.2 RS-232 INTERFACE This serial communication interface offers to the operator the essential monitoring and control of the SSPB 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 SSPB enclosure.
5.3 RS-485 INTERFACE This serial communication interface provides access to all monitor and control functions for the SSPB Block Up-Converter. The RS-485 interface 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 SSPB unit enclosure.
(see Section 2 at page 9) have been received. If any of the items are missing, contact Advantech Wireless immediately. Inspect all of the items for evidence of damage resulting from the shipment. If damage seems evident, immediately contact the carrier that delivered the equipment and file a claim.
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 SSPB unit to the user’s remote monitor and control system. Construct the Relay, RS-232, RS-485 Serial Interfaces and Power interconnecting cables as follows: 1.
CAUTION: 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.
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. Attach the cable with the 9-pin or 25-pin D-type connector to RS-232 port of the personal computer.
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).
7. PRE-POWER AND SYSTEM CHECKOUT This Section describes the pre-power procedure for the SSPB Block Up-Converter 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 SSPB unit may cause serious injury to the operator or may result in damage of the unit.
8. OPERATION 8.1 INTRODUCTION This Section describes the normal operation of the SSPB Block Up-Converter. The design of this equipment allows for minimal operator intervention and maintenance. The SSPB or the system may be monitored and controlled via the RS-232 or the RS-485 serial interfaces, or via the Relay interface.
6. Allow the SSPB/System to warm up for 30 minutes, ensuring that all electrical specifications are met (see TABLE 1 at page 18). 8.4 OVERDRIVE PROTECTION In order to protect the unit from an overdrive action (that will result in excessive output power that may irreversibly damage the unit), an overdrive protection system is implemented.
8.5 AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL (ALC) The unit has Automatic Level Control feature (ALC) that will keep the output level at a previously set value. Normally the unit should work with 10 dB less gain (set by operator) than the maximum gain, in ALC mode and at an output power 3 to 15 dB back-off from P1dB.
8.6 USING THE SSPB 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 a Up-Converter. The user may employ any RS-232 terminal communications software (like Term95 or HyperTerminal) or the RS-485 serial communication protocol.
NOTE: All shadowed lines in the following table are for commands not applicable for these units TABLE 11: RS-232 MENU ITEM DEFINITION Item Description Serial Number of the SSPB Block Up-Converter Version number of the main controller board software within the SSPB that Soft is connected to the RS-232 port of the PC Unit Pos...
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TABLE 11: RS-232 MENU ITEM DEFINITION (continued) Item Description Faults Provides the fault messages and the normal status message: 1. OvrTemp (high temperature, over 85 °C) 2. HPAL (left high power amplifier fault, or single high power PA fault) 3. HPAR (right high power amplifier fault) 4.
NOTE: All shadowed lines in the following table are for commands not applicable for single units 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 a unit. ENTER key of Provides and refreshes the main menu display on the <ENTER>...
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TABLE 12: COMPUTER TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR RS-232 INTERFACE (continued) Command Description Response Reset Reset command after FAULT signalling Serial number Displays the serial number of the unit Status Displays the system status Command for reading the startup condition Startup Condition Command to switch to Hand Held Terminal (this is Small term the default mode;...
9. MAINTENANCE This Section describes scheduled maintenance procedure for the SSPB/system. CAUTION: Improper maintenance of the SSPB Up-Converter 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.
10. APPENDIX A: 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.
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 45 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 47.
10.3 RESPONSE TO COMMANDS FROM SLAVE TO MASTER For command 1 (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- Check sum error in 1 –...
TABLE 16: READ FREQUENCY RANGE RESPONSE Bit # byte byte byte byte byte MS byte LS byte MS byte LS byte Lowest Lowest 0x5A for Tx Highest Highest Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency Example: 36 B0 5A 38 A4 is the response for 14000 14500 frequency range TABLE 17: READ GAIN RANGE RESPONSE Bit # byte...
TABLE 19: UNIT STATUS AND SWITCH POSITION AND STATUS RESPONSE Bit # byte byte byte byte byte 1- Tx alarm; 1-Tx W/G 1–B; 0-A Consumption 0-Tx O/K Switch Alarm Current alarm 1 – High Tx 1-un-mute; Reflected 0-mute Power Alarm 1 - Overdrive (when detected 1 –...
11. APPENDIX B: 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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