Summary of Contents for Cross Technologies 2016-8085
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1.1 Equipment Description The 2016-8085 Downconverter converts 8.0 to 8.5 GHz to 70 ± 18 MHz in 125 kHz steps (1 kHz steps, option X1006) with low group delay and flat frequency response. Synthesized local oscillators (LO) provide low phase noise and ±0.01 ppm stability frequency selection.
1.2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1.0 2016-8085 Downconverter Specifications* Input Characteristics (RF) Impedance / Return Loss 50Ω / 20 dB typical; 18 dB minimum Frequency 8.0 to 8.5 GHz Nosie Figure, maximum 15 dB (maximum gain) Level Range -70 to -40 dBm...
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50Ω Type N (RF), 50Ω BNC (IF) 50Ω SMA (RF), 50Ω BNC (IF) - S7 50Ω SMA (RF), 75Ω BNC (IF) Contact Cross for other options. *10˚C to 40˚C; Specifications subject to change without notice ® 2022 Cross Technologies, Inc. 2016-8085 Manual_Rev. 0 Page 5 05/10/22...
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 - option -Q) M&C Cable Diagram - Cross Technologies Frequency Converters Male DB-9 Female DB-9 2015/16/17 M&M&C...
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B) Status Requests Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 2016-8085 and briefly describes them. PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below, should be used ONLY when RS-485, (OPTION-Q), is selected. TABLE 1.1 2016-8085 Status Requests/Inquires TABLE 1.1 2016-8085 Status Requests/Inquires...
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C) Commands - Table 1.1 lists the commands for the 2016-8085 and briefly describes them. After a command is sent, the 2016-8085 sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed. General Command Format - The general command format is {aaCND...}, where:...
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(Continued from page 8)... Table 1.2 2016-8085 Commands, (continued)... Table 1.2 2016-8085 Commands, (continued)... Table 1.2 2016-8085 Commands, (continued)... Command Syntax* Description Set Remote Off {aaCR0} Where: • aa = unit address, range = 00 to 31, only used if interface is RS485, otherwise omit.
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. 2016-8085 Manual_Rev. 0 Page 10 05/10/22...
2.1 Mechanical The 2016-8085 consists of one RF/Controller PCB housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 16 inch deep chassis. A switching, ±12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies. The 2016-8085 can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel.
Menu items when in program mode. Does not which values are being adjusted. Does function in the normal display mode not function in the normal display mode FIGURE 2.3 2016-8085 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 2016-8085 Manual_Rev. 0 Page 12 05/10/22...
2.4 Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2016-8085 Downconverter 1. Connect a -70 dBm to -40 dBm signal to RF IN, J2 (Figure 2.2) 2. Connect the IF OUT, J1, to the external equipment 3. Connect 100- 240 ± 10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC on the back panel.
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. 2016-8085 Manual_Rev. 0 Page 14 05/10/22...
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During frequency, gain changes, the vertical movement will raise or lower the number in the direction of the arrows. b. For other functions such Mute on/off, the vertical switch will alternately turn the function on or off regardless of the direction operated. 2016-8085 Manual_Rev. 0 Page 15 05/10/22...
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Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings. Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to this: F = 8150.125 G=30 REF = INT Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes. 2016-8085 Manual_Rev. 0 Page 16 05/10/22...
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Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings. Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to this: F = 8150.125 G=30 REF = INT Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes. 2016-8085 Manual_Rev. 0 Page 17 05/10/22...
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(option -Q ONLY) SCROLL PUSH BUTTON Save Settings? At the end or SAVE SETTINGS? SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON when “R” is selected from any of the above menus FIGURE 2.5 Menu Display and Sequence 2016-8085 Manual_Rev. 0 Page 18 05/10/22...
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+3, +/-3 dBm. If the External 10 MHz signal does not meet the unit’s specified parameters then the unit will not function properly. The External Reference is present on the Reference Output connector, J18. 2016-8085 Manual_Rev. 0 Page 19 05/10/22...
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