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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL ATOM Ka 25/40W/50W BUC & SSPA © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D... -
Page 2: Operator's Manual
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FEATURES ......................8 Absolute Maximum Ratings ..................9 SAFETY ........................10 INTRODUCTION .....................11 J1 & J6– Inputs and Grounding ................14 J3 – DC Power ......................14 J2 – Monitor and Control Interface................15 © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D... - Page 4 Ethernet Interface (ATOMControl™ Web Interface) ..........25 Ground Connection ....................26 Ground Connection ....................27 Fault Indicator / LED ....................27 ATOM INSTALLATION ....................28 Fans & Baseplate Cooling ..................28 Accessories ......................28 General Specifications .....................28 Standard Warranty ....................29 © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D...
- Page 5 Figure A-3-1: 25W/40W Ka BUC/SSPA, Fan Cooled ............30 Figure A-3-2: 25W/40W Ka BUC/SSPA, Baseplate Cooled ..........31 Figure A-3-3: 50W Ka BUC/SSPA, Fan Cooled ..............32 Figure A-3-4: 50W Ka BUC/SSPA, Baseplate Cooled ............33 © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D...
- Page 6 Table 2-6: Fault Trip and Reset Points ..................21 Table 2-7: DAT Value vs. Attenuation in dB ................22 Table 2-8: Commands Summary ....................24 Table 3-1: General 25-50W ATOM Specifications ..............29 Table B-3-1: Acronyms and Abbreviations ................34 © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D...
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Page 7: Overview
BUC - Block Up Converter and Amplifier If this unit is a BUC, the IF input signal is upconverted to Ka-Band RF frequencies and then amplified to the specified power. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D... -
Page 8: Features
Power Connector – DC Units use a four-pin connector to provide power to the ATOM. See Section 2.3 J3 – DC Power for detailed description of pinouts. Ground Terminal – a #10-32 screw is used to ground the chassis during use. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D... -
Page 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Output Power ATOMBKA050 / ATOMSKA050: 47dBm DC Input Voltage +56V ATOMBKA025 / ATOMSKA025: 14.8A DC Input Current ATOMBKA050 / ATOMSKA050: 28A Mute Control Voltage Baseplate Temperature 75 °C © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D... -
Page 10: Safety
Apply voltage to the AC/DC input connector only as specified in the original configuration of this unit. Application of a voltage outside the specified range may cause the unit to become damaged or non-functional. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D... -
Page 11: Introduction
• J6 – Ground terminal Figure 2-2 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 25W/40W Figure 2-1 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 25W/40W SSPA Unit BUC Unit (N-Type Jack Shown) © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D... -
Page 12: Figure 2-3 Input Connections For Atom Ka 50W Buc Unit (N-Type Jack Shown)
Figure 2-3 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 50W BUC Unit (N-Type Jack Shown) Figure 2-4 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 50W SSPA Unit © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-11-02 039092 Rev D... -
Page 13: Figure 2-5 Standard Waveguide Output For Atom Ka 25W/40W Units
On the output side, there is one connector: • J4 – WR28 waveguide RF output Figure 2-5 Standard Waveguide Output for ATOM Ka 25W/40W units Figure 2-6 Standard Waveguide Output for ATOM Ka 50W units © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 14: J1 & J6- Inputs And Grounding
The J3 connector for the DC input is a four-pin miniature circular connector. This connector is a MIL-C- 26482 Series 1 receptacle, shell size 12, 4 pin (Amphenol ® 58-533723-4P). The connector is a receptacle © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 15: J2 - Monitor And Control Interface
M&C interface. The 25-50W ATOM can be ordered with standard or Ethernet web interface options. Table 2-2 summarizes the M&C interface protocols available with each option. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 16: Figure 2-8: J2 M&C Connector Pin Arrangement
ATOM Ka. Note that the pin function varies according to the M&C interface option that the ATOM was ordered with. The M&C interface option cannot be changed by the user. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... - Page 17 Because of the configurable pull-down / pull-up resistor, the unit can be configured to be active (i.e. not muted) when Pin D is left floating. Therefore, it is possible to operate the unit with no connection pin D. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C...
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Page 18: Table 2-4: Atom Mute Control Behavior
These pins form a standard RS-232 serial port. Pin F carries a signal from the host computer to the unit and Pin E carries a signal from the unit to the host computer. Pin G must be connected to the ground pin on the host computer. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 19: Figure 2-9: Rj-45 Plug Pinout
Ethernet host computer Tx- signal (signal into unit) Ethernet host computer Rx+ signal (signal out of Wht/Org unit) Wht/Blu Ethernet host computer Rx- signal (signal out of unit) Wht/Brn Figure 2-9: RJ-45 Plug Pinout © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 20: Serial Port Software Interface
Message Definitions getident This command returns the part number, software revision and serial number of the unit. getident ok pn BUC-Ka25 swver 1.0.0_3 sn BUC-Ka25-31431 © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 21: Table 2-6: Fault Trip And Reset Points
“resetfaults” command. Table 2-6: Fault Trip and Reset Points Fault Condition Trip Point Reset Point Mute Over Temperature © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 22: Table 2-7: Dat Value Vs. Attenuation In Db
21.5 2.25 8.75 15.25 21.75 28.25 15.5 28.5 2.75 9.25 15.75 22.25 28.75 22.5 3.25 9.75 16.25 22.75 29.25 16.5 29.5 3.75 10.25 16.75 23.25 29.75 10.5 23.5 © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... - Page 23 <CR><LF><msg><CR><LF> where msg is as described above and in the commands summary and example tables below. Note that a response is enveloped by leading and trailing <CR><LF> characters. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C...
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Page 24: Table 2-8: Commands Summary
1. A software mute command is issued through the serial interface. 2. A mute command/signal is issued through the discrete SHUTDOWN line (Pin D of J2). 3. A fault condition exists. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 25: Ethernet Interface (Atomcontrol™ Web Interface)
Using ATOMControl™ Web Interface The Web Interface use and operation is identical to the ATOMControl interface. Refer to the ATOMControl Software Manual for instructions on how to use the web interface (Norsat document number INS001219). Changing the ATOM’s IP Address The factory default IP address of the BUC is 192.168.77.30 but it can be user configured through the... -
Page 26: Ground Connection
The waveguide output port should not be relied upon to act as a mechanical support for the unit. Refer to Appendix A for the size and position of the ATOM mounting holes. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 27: Ground Connection
2.9 Fault Indicator / LED Description of Operation Norsat Ka 25W, 40W and 50W BUC and SSPA devices are equipped with a general-purpose Status LED signal. This signal is intended to give a visual aid of the status of the device. -
Page 28: Atom Installation
1 inch must be maintained around the air intake and exhaust during use. The fans are a field replaceable assembly; contact Norsat for details on replacement kits. If the unit is deployed inside a radome, ensure there is adequate cooling to remove heat and prevent the unit from overheating. -
Page 29: Standard Warranty
Configuration dependent 3.5 Standard Warranty Norsat International Incorporated warrants that its equipment shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the ship date, unless otherwise stated in the Offer Terms and Conditions. The warranty does not cover units that have: been damaged through improper use or physical damage (e.g. -
Page 30: Figure A-3-1: 25W/40W Ka Buc/Sspa, Fan Cooled
Appendix A Mechanical Drawings Figure A-3 1: 25W/40W Ka BUC/SSPA, Fan Cooled © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 31: Figure A-3-2: 25W/40W Ka Buc/Sspa, Baseplate Cooled
Figure A-3-2: 25W/40W Ka BUC/SSPA, Baseplate Cooled © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 32: Figure A-3-3: 50W Ka Buc/Sspa, Fan Cooled
Figure A-3-3: 50W Ka BUC/SSPA, Fan Cooled © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 33: Figure A-3-4: 50W Ka Buc/Sspa, Baseplate Cooled
Figure A-3-4: 50W Ka BUC/SSPA, Baseplate Cooled Note: N-Connector Input Shown. For SSPA option, the N-Connector will be replaced with K-Connector. © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... -
Page 34: Table B-3-1: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Line Feed character (ASCII) M&C Monitor and Control Megahertz Millimeter Not Applicable Pulses per minute Radio Frequency Receive SSPA Solid State Power Amplifier Transmit Volt Volts Direct Current © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C... - Page 35 © Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat”) All Rights Reserved emergency services and homeland security 110 – 4020 Viking Way | Richmond | British Columbia | Canada 2021-04-23 039092 Rev C agencies, military organizations, health care providers and Fortune 1000 companies.