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Cross Technologies 3116-192 Instruction Manual

Cross Technologies 3116-192 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
REMOTE
ALARM
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.
When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc., be sure to include the equipment
model number, equipment serial number, and a description of the part.
19.2-20.2 GHZ
IN
LO FREQ
REF.
MENU
G=+10.0
3
9790.4
Ref AUTO-I
EXT
EXECUTE
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ROSS
ECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6170 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
(770) 886-8005
FAX (770) 886-7964
Toll Free 888-900-5588
WEB www.crosstechnologies.com
E-MAIL info@crosstechnologies.com
Model 3116-192
Block Downconverter
December 2, 2021 Rev. A
MODEL 3116
DOWNCONVERTER
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T
ROSS
ECHNOLOGIES INC.

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  • Page 1 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. When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc., be sure to include the equipment model number, equipment serial number, and a description of the part.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All Cross Technologies, Inc. products are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment to customer. Cross Technologies, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at Cross Technologies, Inc.’s option, replacing parts, subassemblies, or entire assemblies. Cross Technologies, Inc. shall not be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages.
  • Page 3: General

    1.1 Equipment Description The 3116-192 Block Downconverter converts 19.2 - 20.2 GHz to 0.95 - 1.95 GHz with low phase noise and flat frequency response. Frequency translation is via a 18.25 GHz local oscillator. The gain is +35 ± 2 dB maximum and is adjustable in 0.5 ±...
  • Page 4: Technical Characteristics

    1.2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1.1 3116-192 Block Downconverter Specifications* Input Characteristics (RF) Impedance / Return Loss 50Ω / 14 dB Frequency 19.2 to 20.2 GHz Noise Figure, Maximum 12 dB maximum gain Input Level Range -55 to -35 dBm Input 1dB Compression...
  • Page 5 50Ω Super SMA (RF), 75Ω BNC (L-Band) - 26N 50Ω Super SMA (RF), 50Ω N-Type (L-Band) - 26S 50Ω Super SMA (RF), 50Ω SMA (L-Band) *+10 to +40 degrees C; Specifications subject to change without notice. © 2021 Cross Technologies, Inc. 3116-192 Manual Page 5 12/02/21...
  • Page 6: Monitor & Control Interface

    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...
  • Page 7 B) Status Requests - Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 3116-192 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 3116-192 Downconverter Status Requests TABLE 1.1 3116-192 Downconverter Status Requests...
  • Page 8 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 3116-192 Downconverter Commands TABLE 1.2 3116-192 Downconverter Commands TABLE 1.2 3116-192 Downconverter Commands Command...
  • Page 9 2.0 Installation 2.1 Mechanical - The 3116-192 consists of one RF PCB housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 12 inch deep chassis. A switching, ± 12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies.
  • Page 10: Front Panel Indicators

    Does not function in the program mode. Does not function in in dBm or gain in dB. normal display mode. the normal display mode. FIGURE 2.2 3116-192 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3116-192 Manual Page 10 12/02/21...
  • Page 11: Installation/Operation

    2.4 Installation / Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 3116-192 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.
  • Page 12 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. 3116-192 Manual Page 12 12/02/21...
  • Page 13 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. 3116-192 Manual Page 13 12/02/21...
  • Page 14 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. 3116-192 Manual Page 14 12/02/21...
  • Page 15 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. 3116-192 Manual Page 15 12/02/21...
  • Page 16 SCROLL PUSH BUTTON SCROLL <> RS485 ADDRESS = 0 Menu 7 Set RS485 Address SCROLL PUSH BUTTON Save? When go to end SCROLL <> SAVE SETTINGS? SCROLL PUSH BUTTON FIGURE 2.4 Menu Display and Sequences 3116-192 Manual Page 16 12/02/21...
  • Page 17 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. 3116-192 Manual Page 17 12/02/21...
  • Page 18 ROSS ECHNOLOGIES, INC. 6170 Shiloh Road Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 (770) 886-8005 FAX (770) 886-7964 Toll Free 888-900-5588 WEB www.crosstechnologies.com E-MAIL info@crosstechnologies.com Printed in USA 3116-192 Manual Page 18 12/02/21...