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Model 2015-03A
Instruction Manual
Upconverter
September 2018, Rev. 0
MODEL 2015
UPCONVERTER
F=1525
G=+05
MENU
C
T
ROSS
ECHNOLOGIES INC.
EXECUTE
REMOTE POWER
MUTE
ALARM
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.
C
T
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

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  • Page 1 ALARM 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 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 1.0 General 1.1 Equipment Description The 2015-03A L-band Upconverter converts 70 MHz to 950-1525 MHz in 1 MHz steps with low group delay and flat frequency response. The 2015-03A has lower RF level out of the upconverter than the 2017-03. Multi- function push button switches select the RF frequency, gain, and other parameters.
  • Page 4 1.2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1.0 2015-03A Upconverter Specifications* Input Characteristics 75 Ω /18 dB (See TABLE 2.2 for connector options) Impedance/Return Loss Frequency 70 ± 18 MHZ Input Level -40 to -10 dBm Output Characteristics 75 Ω/12 dB (See TABLE 2.2 for connector options)
  • Page 5 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&C Port...
  • Page 6 B) Status Requests Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 2015-03A 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 2015-03A Status Re e quests TABLE 1.1 2015-03A Status Requests...
  • Page 7 C) Commands Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2015-03A and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the 2015-03A sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed. General Command Format - The general command format is {CND...}, where:...
  • Page 8 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. 2015-03A Manual, Rev. 0 Page 8 09/18/18...
  • Page 9 A switching, ±12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies. The 2015- 03A can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.0 shows how the 2015-03A is assembled.
  • Page 10 0 to -20 dBm output 100-240 ±10% VAC, See Table 2.2. center pin. see Table 2.2. 47-60 Hz. FIGURE 2.1 2015-03A Rear Panel I/Oʼs TABLE 2.1 J1 1 0 J10 Pinouts (RS-232C/422/485*) Function Rx+ (RS-232C) Tx+ (RS-232C) Alarm Relay: Common...
  • Page 11 Menu items when in controls which values are being program mode. Does not function in the adjusted. Does not function in the normal display mode normal display mode FIGURE 2.2 2015-03A Front Panel Controls and Indicators 2015-03A Manual, Rev. 0 Page 11 09/18/18...
  • Page 12 2.4 Installation / Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2015-03A, Upconverter Section 1. Connect a -40 dBm to -10 dBm signal to IF In, J4 (Figure 2.1) 2. Connect the RF OUT, J5, to the external equipment 3. Connect 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC1 on the back panel.
  • Page 13 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. 2015-03A Manual, Rev. 0 Page 13 09/18/18...
  • Page 14 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. 2015-03A Manual, Rev. 0 Page 14 09/18/18...
  • Page 15 Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings. Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to the : F = 14 5 0 G = + 05 Figure 2.4 gives the menu items and how to make changes 2015-03A Manual, Rev. 0 Page 15 09/18/18...
  • Page 16 Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings. Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to the : F = 13 5 0 G = + 05 Figure 2.4 gives the menu items and how to make changes 2015-03A Manual, Rev. 0 Page 16 09/18/18...
  • Page 17 PUSH BUTTON Menu 12 View SSPB current SSB DC = 1.86 A (option -V) SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON Save? When “R” is selected from any SAVE SETTINGS? above menu or at the end 2015-03A Manual, Rev. 0 Page 17 09/18/18...
  • Page 18 Menu 12 View SSPB current SSB DC = 1.86 A (option -V) SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON Save? When “R” is selected from any SAVE SETTINGS? above menu or at the end FIGURE 2.4 Menu Display and Sequences 2015-03A Manual, Rev. 0 Page 18 09/18/18...
  • Page 19 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 2015-03A Manual, Rev. 0 Page 19 09/18/18...