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CG-1309
REV C
FEB 2006
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
UP/DN CONVERTER
L-BAND
LT-3600 SERIES
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document or its contents to non-U.S. Persons, or
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Longview, Texas 75604
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- Page 1 FEB 2006 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL UP/DN CONVERTER L-BAND LT-3600 SERIES EXPORT CONTROL WARNING - Do not disclose this document or its contents to non-U.S. Persons, or transmit this document or its contents outside the United States without the written permission of Vertex...
- Page 2 Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 WARRANTY VertexRSI warrants its products for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment to be free from defects caused by faulty materials or poor workmanship. The terms and conditions of this warranty are as follows •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 General Information ....................6 Introduction..........................6 Safety Information ........................6 General Introduction ........................ 6 Purpose of Equipment......................6 Specifications........................... 7 Front Panel ..........................7 Rear Panel ..........................7 Cooling............................. 7 Part Number Selection ...................... - Page 4 Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 Section 4 Serial Command Set ....................20 General............................ 20 LT-3600 Serial Interface......................20 Communication Protocol ......................20 4.2.1 General Data Format …………………………………………………………………20 4.3 Commands ........................... 21 4.3.1 Set Up/Converter Frequency..................21 4.3.2 Set Down/Converter Frequency.................. 21 4.3.3 Set Up/Converter Gain....................
- Page 5 Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 APPENDICES Technical Manual Revision History ..................26 CCA Software Revision History..................... 26 Display Panel Software Revision History................26 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1-1 Front Panel with Keypad and LCD Display ..............7 Figure 1-2 Rear Panel ........................
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Page 6: General Information
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 SECTION 1 General Information 1.0 INTRODUCTION This manual contains installation, operation, 1.2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION and maintenance information for the Integrated This manual provides operation and service L-Band Up/Dn Converter manufactured by instructions for the Integrated L-Band Up/Dn VertexRSI, Longview, Tx. -
Page 7: Specifications
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 1.4 SPECIFICATIONS (J4), On/Off Switch for Dc output on J4 The specifications for the Integrated L-Band (SW2), Cooling Fans, Down Converter Up/Dn Converter are listed in Table 1-1, along StarSwitch Interface (Opt.) (J5), SSPB monitor with the mechanical dimensions. -
Page 8: Part Number Selection
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 1.8 Part Number Configuration The Part Number Selection Chart shows configuration options that are set at the factory prior to shipment. The voltage output to J4 and J10 may be changed as required by the customer, however this requires removal of the cover and resetting internal jumper connections. -
Page 9: Table 1-1 Integrated L-Band Specifications
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 Table 1-1 Integrated L-Band Specifications UPCONVERTER Input Frequency Range 50 to 90 MHz Input Impedance 50 Ohms Input Level Range -20 to -40 dBm Output Frequency Range 950 to 1525 MHz 950 to 1950 MHz (Optional) Output Impedance 50 Ohms 18dB... - Page 10 Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 Table 1-1 Integrated L-Band Specifications OPTIONAL INTERNAL REFERENCE Reference Frequency 10.000 MHz Stability (0 to +50 °C) + 2 x 10 Aging per Day + 1 x 10 Output Level (rear panel) + 12 dBm +2 dB Phase Noise @ 10 Hz -115 dBc/Hz 100 Hz...
- Page 11 Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 Table 1-1 Integrated L-Band Specifications INTERFACE AND CONNECTORS Voltage (auto-ranging) 115/230 VAC +15% Internal Electronics (Power) 25 watts DB-15 (Female) StarSwitch Interface Connectors (Options) Remote Serial Interface: DB-9 (Male) Standard: RS-422/RS-485 (J7) External SSPB Monitor and Control (J6) DB-9 (Female) DC Output to LNB on J4 (coaxial) (Options) 22 VDC @ 0.5 amps (max)
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Page 12: Installation
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 SECTION 2 Installation 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.4.1 Power Input This section defines the installation require- This connector is an IEC 320-C14 male and ments by which the Integrated L-Band Up/Dn will accept any compatible mating connector. Converter will meet the published The power cord supplied as standard with the specifications. -
Page 13: External 10 Mhz Input (J2)
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 2.4.6 External 10 MHz Input (J2) Port J7 may be reconfigured for RS-232 interface This connector is a BNC female. The male by changing the following jumpers locations on the main board inside the converter: mate (not supplied) should be compatible with Serial Port RS-422/485... -
Page 14: Operation
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 SECTION 3 Operation 3.0 INTRODUCTION The Up/Down Converter can be controlled See Figure 3-2 for a listing of the menus. from the front panel or remotely via a serial Section 4 gives a complete description of the bus located on the rear panel of the converter. -
Page 15: Figure 3-2 Menu Listing
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 DISPLAY EDIT REFERENCE STATUS RefOsc: OK Ofst:127 RefOsc: OK Ofst: 127 AND CONTROL/ Slope Factor: 0 dB Slope Factor: 0 dB SLOPE FACTOR SET Unit Address: Unit Address: RS 485 ADDRESS AND STATUS xx = 422 Mode xx = 422 Mode Brd SN 1234 20/12/04... -
Page 16: Figure 3-3 Satellite Memory
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 MENU ENTER KEY RECALLS MEMORY TO ACTIVE MENU UC 0950.000 +10.0 dB Make Satellite: DC 1525.000 +30.0 dB Active? (Yes/No) HIT ANY KEY (0-9) MENU EDIT Example (KEY 0) MENU MENU UC0 1200.000 +20.0 dB UC0 1200.000 +20.0 dB DC0 1200.000... -
Page 17: Starswitch Operation
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 3.1 StarSwitch Operation The LT3600 UP/DOWN Converter may be used in conjunction with the StarSwitch to provide redundancy switch over operations if configured as StarSwitch Ready. The following modes of operation may be selected. 3.1.1 Auto Mode Upon reaching the StarSwitch Menu the information shown in Figure 3-4 will be displayed. -
Page 18: Backup Converter Operation
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 3.1.4 Backup Converter Operation The Backup Converter must be programmed to store all of the Converter Frequencies and Gains in the system, in its Satellite Memory Locations, corresponding to the Converter Number (1 to 8) labeled on the StarSwitch Interface cables. -
Page 19: Front Panel Alarm Settings
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 3.2 Front Panel Alarm Settings Active Mask Menu Page Comment Modes (Default) Auto Must select "Auto" Mode when Starswitch is not present. Starswitch Auto Forces summary alarm to OFF (see Starswitch operation). STBY Forces summary alarm to ON (see Starswitch operation). Mutes audio tone when in alarm. -
Page 20: Serial Command Set
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 SECTION 4 Serial Command Set 4.0 GENERAL The standard Up/Dn Converter is controlled via a rear panel serial link (RS-422/485)(Reconfigurable to RS-232). With the front panel control, a user can operate the L-Band Up/Dn Converter from its front panel as well as from the serial link. -
Page 21: Commands
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 4.3 COMMANDS 4.3.1 Set UP/Converter Frequency {aaC1xxxxx} Where xxxx(x) = First 4 numeric data characters Range: 0950 to 1525 (MHz) for Std. Band units Range: 0950 to 1950 (MHz) for Extended Band units Where (xxxx)x = Fifth character is fractional MHz as follows 0 = 0.0 MHz 1 = +0.125 MHz 2 = +0.250 MHz... -
Page 22: Down/Converter (Lnb) Spectrum Control
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 4.3.7 DOWN/Converter (LNB) Spectrum Control {aaC7x} Where x = 0 for Non-Inverting spectrum and x = 1 for Inverting spectrum 4.3.8 UP/Converter Spectrum Control {aaC7TXz} Where z = 0 for Non-Inverting spectrum and z = 1 for Inverting spectrum 4.3.9 SSPB Band Control {aaC8x} Where x = 0 for SSPB Std.Band control... -
Page 23: Status Requests
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 4.4 STATUS REQUESTS 4.4.1 Command Status {aaS1} Returns: {aaS1bbbbccccddddeeeefffUL} Where bbbb = Up/Converter Frequency (as above) cccc = Down/Converter Frequency (as above) dddd = Up/Converter Gain eeee = Down/Converter Gain fff = Ref. Osc. Offset U = 0 for Non-Inverting Up/Converter, 1 for Inverting L = 0 for Non-Inverting LNB, 1 for inverting 4.4.2 Fractional Frequency Status... -
Page 24: L-Band Status
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 4.4.4 L-Band Status {aaS3} Returns: {S3bbCddTReeN} Where: bb = 2 Chars., LNB current Detection Range: 00 to 99 ( 0 - 990 mA) C = 1 Character, SSPB Band Control Range: 0 = low band, 1 = high band dd = 2 Characters, SSPB Gain Range: –8 to –0 or ++ (dB) ++ = Full On T = 1 Character, Up/Converter enable... -
Page 25: Query Card Type
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 4.4.9 Query Card Type {aaZ} Returns: {aaZxx} Where: xx = L-Band Card Type (1 – 8) 10 = 70 MHz IF, Std. Band Unit (SBU) 20 = 140 MHz IF, SBU 11 = 70 MHz IF, Ext Band Unit (EBU) 21 = 140 MHz IF, EBU 50 = 70 MHz IF, SBU with Inv. -
Page 26: Cca Software Revision History
Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309 Appendix A Manual Revision History C – Add Starsw menu M. Neely 2-03-05 D. Snyder 2-03-05 6323 B – Add Satellite Menu Info M. Neely 10-14-05 D. Snyder 10-5-05 6129 A – Gain signs M.
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