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Mini Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier Operations Manual Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC Phone: (814) 238-3450 328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100 Fax: (814) 238-3829 State College, PA 16803 USA Web: www.paradisedata.com Email: sales@paradisedata.com 208143 REV C ECO 16945 07/24/2012...
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No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC. All rights are reserved in this document, which is property of Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC. This document contains proprietary information and is supplied on the express condition that it may not be disclosed, reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC.
Section 1: General Information 1.0 Introduction This section provides the general information for the Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC line of Mini Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifiers. The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA has been designed and manufactured to be an extremely robust and reliable amplifier. It is well suited for harsh outdoor environments.
1.3 Equipment Supplied The following equipment is supplied with each unit: • The Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifier Assembly; • Prime power mating connector: AC - MS3106F16-10S • Quick Start Serial (Ethernet) Communication Cable, L207755-2, -OR- Quick Start Serial (RS-232 / RS-485) Communication Cable, L207998-2 •...
• Slight variation in protocol • No analog gain control on J4 in Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA • No RF Power Detector analog output on J4 in Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA • No Low RF Fault output on J4 in Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA •...
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Phone: 1 (814) 238-3450 Fax: 1 (814) 238-3829 2.2 Connector Pin-Outs The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA utilizes a variety of connectors for communication with the amplifier. Figure 2-1 shows the various connector locations. M & C SSPA RF IN STATUS...
Input Power = P – 75 dB For example, if a 50 W Ku-Band Mini Compact Outdoor amplifier is used in a system it has a = 47.0 dBm. Therefore the maximum input power should be limited to -28 dBm. Slightly higher input power levels will not damage the amplifier but will result in higher levels of distortion in the output signal.
PGM-Sout Flash Firmware Port Reserved for Programming PGM-Sin Flash Firmware Port Reserved for Programming PGM +5V Flash Firmware Port Reserved for Programming PGM Enable Flash Firmware Port Reserved for Programming Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
RS-485 Select line low. This is done by connecting J4-Pin D to J4-Pin V. The Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifier may be supplied with a Quick Start Cable in which this connection is already made. This allows the user to quickly setup the amplifier and verify its operation.
2.2.5 Link Port (J5) [MS3112E10-6S] The interface connector is used to connect between two Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifiers when used in a 1:1 redundant system. It is a 6-pin circular connector, MS3112E10-6S. It requires a mating connector, MS3116F10-6P. A link cable is provided with a 1:1 Redundancy Kit, which can be purchased separately.
A Chassis ground terminal is provided on the bottom side of the amplifier. A ¼ - 20 threaded terminal is provided for equipment grounding. 2.3 Physical Features In addition to the I/O connectors, the Mini Compact Outdoor user-friendly features include a summary alarm indicator and a removable fan tray. 2.3.1 Summary Alarm Indicator A summary alarm indicator LED is located on the input side of the amplifier.
2.3.2 Air Flow and Removable Fan Tray The Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifier’s cooling system represents a landmark in microwave telecommunication amplifiers. It is a unique system of heatsinks that have been computer optimized to provide extremely efficient cooling of all of the system’s functional blocks. This high efficiency cooling system is primarily responsible for the small overall package size and reduced weight of the unit (approximately 24.5 lbs or 11.1 kg).
2.4 Dimensions and Weight The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA enclosure dimensions are 9.00 in. W x 12.00 in. L x 8.00 in. H. The addition of the RF Output waveguide and I/O connectors add a few inches to the over- all length of the unit, but the width and height remain constant, independent of the frequency band of the unit.
(Item 1) as shown in Figure 2-3. Trim gasket around bottom corners and slot in bracket. 2. Locate the mounting studs on the bottom of the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA unit. Using a 1/2” bolt (Item 7), two flat washers (Item 6), and a 1/2” nut (Item 5), firmly bolt one mount- ing bracket to each mounting stud, as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-5: Mount Unit to Antenna Boom 5. Connect the signal input, output, communication cables and power to the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA unit as directed elsewhere in this manual. 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
Section 3: Quick Start and Operation 3.0 Introduction The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA is available with a standard Ethernet & RS232/485 interface. This section summarizes the connections to a remote computer for various remote communications. Table 2-1 summarizes the hardware connections of Port J4 for all remote communication connections.
PC and begin operation. Units ship with a Quick Start cable fitted with a 10-base T connector as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5: Ethernet Quick Start Cable, 207755 (Revision A and beyond) 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
Paradise Datacom Universal M&C Software is a free Windows-based application that can be downloaded from the company web site, www.paradisedata.com. Both the Ethernet and Serial Quick Start Cables force the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA into a known state. Once communication is established using these cables, all permanent settings must be saved to the unit.
Figure 3-4. 6. Launch the Windows-based Paradise Datacom Universal M&C Software. NOTE: If the Mini Compact Outdoor unit is powered up with the Ethernet Quick Start Cable connected to Port J4, the following default conditions apply to the unit: •...
3.2.3 Quick Start RS-232 Connection The following steps outline how to quickly connect to your Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA using the RS-232 Quick Start cable. 1. Unpack the amplifier and connect the RF Input and RF Output. 2. Ensure the J1 RF Output port is properly terminated.
3.3 Universal M&C Operation 1. Run the Teledyne Paradise Datacom Universal Monitor and Control Program from the Programs Menu of your PC. 2. Select [Action] → [Add Unit] from the main menu of the Universal M&C Program and select [Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA] from the menu choices. See Figure 3-7.
Disconnected. Immediately below are two indicators for the TX and RX paths. The third row displays the mute state (Carrier Enable). This is actually a toggle which allows the user to Enable or Mute the amplifier. See Figure 3-9, Item [1]. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
M&C program. The RF Switch 2 Alarm is only active is a 1:2 Redundant System has been configured. These configuration are covered in Section 8, the Redundant System Concepts description. 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
CW or QPSK carrier. 3.3.1.6 Reference Source If the amplifier is equipped with a block up converter, the reference source will be indicated above the fault status window. See Figure 3-9, Item [6]. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
Figure 3-10: Universal M&C, Settings Power Up Settings The Mini Compact Outdoor amplifier will power up with the “last-state” settings before the unit was powered down. Whatever attenuation setting or mute state the amplifier was in when powered down will be the restored settings when the amplifier is powered back on.
Choose between Major Fault, Major Fault with Mute, and Minor Fault. Click [OK] to set the fault trigger for the Spare Fault. Figure 3-11: Spare Fault Wizard Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
Forward RF Fault will be triggered. 3.3.3 IP Setup If the user wishes to set up the networked Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA with custom IP settings, the internal IP settings need to be modified. Click on the IP Setup Tab. See Figure 3-12.
TCP/IP: Select the Local UDP Port (the software must be restarted to take effect). Note that each UDP address must be unique. Appearance: Set the transparency of the M&C Windows. Startup: Enable or disable auto-loading of the last device configuration. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
3.4 Web-based M&C The most basic method of communication with the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA is via a web browser, which accesses the built-in web pages served from the amplifier’s embedded web server. Supported web browsers include Internet Explorer version 6 or better, and Mozilla Firefox version 3.0.3 or better.
Displays various voltages, current draw, Output Pow- er and BUC refer- ence source. Green indicates no Faults; Red indicates a fault exists Figure 3-18: Status and Faults window descriptions Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
The Communication Settings window displays the prevailing values of the following parameters: • Selected Protocol; • Selected Baud Rate; • Current Web Password; • Current SNMP Read/Write Communities; • IP Address; Gateway Address; Subnet Mask; Local Port; IP Lock Address. 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
• Mute/Unmute amplifier; • Adjust Attenuation; • Change Network Address. Note: The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA initially starts up in the Muted state; Change the Mute Setting in the General Settings tab to enable Transmit RF. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
“Confirm” button with the mouse pointer. Adjust the Forward RF Fault or High Temperature thresholds and click the “Confirm” button with the mouse pointer. See Figure 3-21. 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
For specifications, see Table 4-1. The type of BUC housed within your Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA is indicated by its model number, as shown in Figure 4-1. The example listed shows a 100W C-Band Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA with Internal Reference BUC.
This section describes the features available in the Teledyne Paradise Datacom block up converter. The converter is available as an option for the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA, and is available in two C-Band models, four Ku-Band models, and one X-Band model. Table 4-1 shows the specifications for the respective models.
4.3 Smart Reference Technology Teledyne Paradise Datacom’s converters come standard with smart reference technology. Smart reference technology allows the system operator to change external system reference frequency without any system configuration required. The converter will automatically sense and lock to any one of the following system reference frequencies: 10 and 50 MHz.
± 32.5 kHz Input Level Range -5 to -15 dBm Start Tone Time 10 ms minimum See Teledyne Paradise Datacom document number 201410 for a full description of the VSAT BUC Protocol. 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
7733. Check the manufacturer’s technical data to make sure that the insulation is sufficient for the particular installation including the cable’s temperature range. Also make sure the coaxial connector from the IFL cable to the Mini Compact Outdoor input is wrapped with a weather sealing tape to prevent water intrusion into the coaxial cable.
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Section 5: Fiber-Optic Option 5.0 Fiber-Optic Option The Mini Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier is available with an external fiber- optic conversion box, OFM-1000. This configuration requires the addition of a 1RU RCPF- 1000 Fiber Optic Control Panel. 5.0.1 RCPF-1000 Fiber Optic Controller The RCPF-1000 Fiber Optic Controller provides easy remote monitor and control of the Compact Outdoor SSPA with an external fiber-optic interface.
RCPF-1000 fiber-optic controller, an external fiber to L-Band converter and a Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA with integral BUC. This example allow an optional connection to a remote PC via RS-485, RS-232 or 10Base-T Ethernet connection. 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
6.0 Introduction This section describes some of the tests performed on production amplifiers before shipment. Where possible, Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC maintains computer automated RF test stations to ensure a high level of accuracy and consistency to production amplifier testing.
The output impedance of the amplifier is matched to the waveguide complex impedance. See Figure 6-2, Item [2]. Figure 6-2: Return Loss, Intermodulation and Phase Noise Data 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
Satcom system. Teledyne Paradise Datacom recognizes the importance of this back-off characteristic and provides a plot of back-off vs. IMD from 1 dB to 10 dB back from the amplifier’s compression point.
This test verifies that the unit has the correct wiring on the MS connectors by testing faults, communications, and redundancy. See Figure 6-3, Item [4]. 6.1.11 Ethernet Tests Ethernet communication, web monitor and control, and assigns a MAC address to the unit. 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
6.2.4 Microphonics A spectrum analyzer is connected to the unit and is set to perform a max hold on the trace, . The unit is then tested as per our procedure. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
Noise power is the total noise per bandwidth at the output of the unit when a signal is not present. 6.3.5 Harmonics The testing software measures the 2 and 3 harmonics of the unit (as long as the frequency range is within the capabilities of the equipment). 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
All debris should be removed before installing the fan tray. 7.2.1 Fan Replacement The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA utilizes a two-fan air intake tray, and any maintenance requiring replacement of the fans should use fan kit L207853-1. This kit replaces the entire fan tray assembly.
7.3 Troubleshooting guide The following section describes solutions for some of the most common issues with the oper- ation of the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA. 7.3.1 Unit doesn’t power up Cooling fans do not spin, and alarm LED lamps are off.
7.3.5 The FSK link between a modem and the SSPB unit is not working Possible cause: The unit is set to use a different address. Possible solution: Set the SSPB address to 1. Reset AC power. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
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Section 8: Redundant System Configurations 8.0 Redundant System Concepts The Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifier is capable of operating in a variety of redundant system configurations. These include 1:1 and 1:2 as well as 1:1 with L-Band Block Up Converters. The Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifier has a built-in 1:1 redundancy controller, allowing it to be used in 1:1 redundant systems without a separate external controller.
-10 dBm into each Compact Outdoor Amplifier. 8.2 1:2 Redundant Systems The Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifier can also be configured in 1:2 Redundant Systems. The major difference being that the amplifier’s internal controller can not be used for system control. Instead a separate RCP2-1200 Redundant System controller is used to provide system control.
Section 9: Remote Control Interface 9.0 Serial Protocol Overview The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA can be managed and controlled over a variety of remote control interfaces (see Figure 9-1). Remote control interface stack 10Base-T IP Interface SNMP HTTP Web Serial Interface...
All interface lines are equipped with transient suppression devices. Adding extra transient protection to communication lines is not required and may cause interface failure! 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
The broadcast address can be used in a single device connection when the host needs to determine the address of the amplifier. The SSPA unit will reply with its unique address. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
Command field. If the receiver does not detect any errors in the Get Request frame, the requested data will be attached to the response frame. The length of the Get Response frame 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
Tag is not used in CO SSPA protocol. Wrapper Reserved This tag is reserved and not used for CO SSPA applications. Reserved This tag is reserved for factory usage only. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
In case the data length is 2 bytes, each data word is placed in the frame with its least significant byte first. All data with length of 2 bytes must be represented as integer type with maximum value range from 32767 to (-32767). 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
Inter-message spacing, must be provided for good data transmission. The minimum spacing should be 100 ms. This time is required for the controller to detect a “Line Cleared” condition with half duplex communications. Maximum controller respond time is 200 ms. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
11+N Data Actual Data Dest. Address + Source Address + Protocol Version + Request ID 11+N+1 Checksum + Command + Data Tag + Data Address + Data Length + Data 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
Note: Data length must be at least two bytes to form integer with the lower byte sent first. If an odd number of bytes is received, the last byte will be saved as the lower byte of the integer and the upper part will be zero. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
Low Regulator Voltage Threshold Minimum value = 0 (Power Supply 2 Voltage) Maximum value = 1023 Low Regulator Voltage Threshold Minimum value = 0 (Power Supply 1 Voltage) Maximum value = 1023 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
Note: Data length must be at least two bytes to form integer with the lower byte sent first. If odd number of bytes is received, the last byte will be saved as the lower byte of the integer and upper part will be zero. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
The Mini CO SSPA supports several IP network protocols to provide a full featured remote M&C interface over an Ethernet LAN: • IPNet protocol – redirection of standard Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC serial protocol over UDP transport layer protocol. This protocol is fully supported in Tele- dyne Paradise Datacom’s Universal M&C software.
The number of the retransmissions is user configurable. The Teledyne Paradise Datacom SSPA Ethernet IP interface can use UDP ports from 0 to 65553 for sending and receiving. The receiving port needs to be specified through the front panel menu.
9.2.2.2 Setting IPNet interface To set up the Compact Outdoor SSPA with custom IP parameters, the internal IP settings need to be modified by using Teledyne Paradise Datacom’s Universal M&C, version 4.4.3 or later. See Section 3.3.3. 9.2.2.3 Troubleshooting IP connectivity Check IP connectivity to the SSPA unit.
2. For settings or parameters with continuous values: SettingName’LowLimit..HighLimit Example: NetworkAddress'0..255 Note: See Section 9.3 for a description of connecting to a Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA via a MIB Browser. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
- Table provides information about device internal limits and subsystems info. For detailed table information refer to Table 9-12. Read only access. conditions - Table contents device fault status information. Read only access. For detailed conditions table info see Table 9-13. Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV C...
1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.12 Power Supply 1 Output Voltage External Reference Level (If BUC is 13/INTEGER ExternalReferenceLevel'0..1023 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.13 installed, if not present always 0) 14/INTEGER BaseplateTemperature(C)'-100..100 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.14 SSPA Base Plate temperature 15/INTEGER TempcoDACCount'0..4095 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.15 Tempcom DAC control output 208143 REV C Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA...
9.3 M&C via SNMP Set up the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA with custom IP parameters by modifying the internal IP settings using Teledyne Paradise Datacom’s Universal M&C, version 4.4.3 or later. Use the default Read and Write Community settings, or check the boxes to modify them. See Figure 9-7.
For a MIB browser application example, we will be using the freeware browser GetIf, version 2.3.1. Other browsers are available for download at http://www.snmplink.org/Tools.html. 1. Copy the provided Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC MIB file into the Getif Mibs subfolder. 2. Start the GetIf application.
Appendix A: Documentation The following pages comprise the documentation package for the Teledyne Paradise Datacom Mini Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifiers: Drawing 208142, Specification Sheet, HPA3-CO Mini Drawing 208838, Specification Sheet, HPA3-CO Mini, GaN See the Paradise Datacom web site at http://www.paradisedata.com for the latest revision of these documents.
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