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Teledyne 7 RU Chassis Operation Manual

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Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC
328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100
State College, PA 16803 USA
Email: sales@paradisedata.com
208528 REV F
Solid State Power Amplifier
Operations Manual
ECO 17225
7 RU Chassis
Phone:
(814) 238-3450
Fax:
(814) 238-3829
Web: www.paradisedata.com
03/21/2013

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  • Page 1 7 RU Chassis 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 208528 REV F ECO 17225 03/21/2013...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ..........................3 Figures .............................. 7 Tables ............................... 8 Section 1: General Information ...................... 9 1.0 Introduction ........................9 1.1 Description ........................9 1.2 Specifications ........................9 1.3 Equipment Supplied ......................9 1.4 Inspection ........................10 1.5 Rack Mounting .......................
  • Page 4 2.2.15 Removable Fan Assemblies ................. 21 2.2.16 Removable Controller Card Assembly ............21 2.3 Redundant Power Supply Chassis ................22 2.3.1 1RU (four-module) N+1 Redundant Power Supply ........22 2.3.1.1 AC Mains Connection ..............22 2.3.1.2 DC Output Connection ..............23 2.3.1.3 Power Supply Alarm Connection ............
  • Page 5 3.3.2 Buzzer ......................36 3.3.3 Mute ........................ 36 3.3.4 Sys. Mode ....................... 36 3.3.5 Attenuation ...................... 36 3.3.6 RF Units ......................36 3.4 Fault Monitoring Setup Sub-Menu ................. 37 3.4.1 BUC Fault......................37 3.4.2 Auxiliary Faults ....................37 3.4.3 RF Switch Faults ..................... 37 3.4.4 Fault Latch ......................
  • Page 6 4.2.1 Cleaning Procedure ..................53 4.3 Phase Adjustment ......................54 4.4 Changing N+1 hierarchy ....................54 4.3.1 Changing hierarchical order of slave units ............54 4.3.2 Exchange N+1 privileges between master and slave units ......55 4.3.3 Add an SSPA unit to the system ..............55 4.4 System Gain and Power vs.

  • Page 7: Figures

    7.6.2.3 Description of MIB entities ..............99 7.6.2.4 Configuring RM SSPA unit to work with SNMP protocol ....105 7.6.2.5 Connecting to a MIB browser ............106 Appendix A: Ethernet Interface Quick Set-Up ................109 Appendix B: Proper 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Cable Wiring ............. 113 Appendix C: Documentation ......................

  • Page 8: Tables

    Figure 6-8: IP Setup Screen ....................68 Figure 6-9: N+1 Screen (Master) ..................69 Figure 6-10: N+1 Screen (Slave) ..................69 Figure 6-11: N+1 System Overview ..................70 Figure 6-12: Mouse-over Unit # for condition synopsis ............71 Figure 7-1: SSPA Remote Control Interface Stack .............. 73 Figure 7-2: Parallel I/O Form C Relay .................

  • Page 9: Section 1: General Information

    Section 1: General Information 1.0 Introduction This section provides the general information for the Teledyne Paradise Datacom 7-Rack Unit Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) Chassis. This includes a description of the unit and safety precautions. 1.1 Description The Teledyne Paradise Datacom 7RU Rack-Mountable SSPA Chassis employs a modular design, which allows quick and easy replacement in the event of a catastrophic failure of one of the SSPA components.

  • Page 10: Inspection

    Perform a visual inspection of the equipment to make sure that all items on the packing list are enclosed. If any damage has occurred or if items are missing, contact: Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC 328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100 State College, PA 16803 USA...

  • Page 11: High Current Hazards

    • Operators should be familiar with procedures to employ in the event of an emergency, i.e., remove all power, CPR, etc. An AC powered unit will have 115 VAC or 230 VAC entering through the AC power connect- or. Caution is required when working near this connector, the AC circuit breaker, or the inter- nal power supply.

  • Page 12: Electrical Discharge Hazards

    1.7.4 Electrical Discharge Hazards An electric spark can not only create ESD reliability problems, it can also cause serious safety hazards. The following precautions should be followed when there is a risk of electrical discharge: • Follow all ESD guidelines •...

  • Page 13: Section 2: Description Of Stand-Alone Unit

    Section 2: Description of Stand-alone Unit 2.0 Introduction This section contains a description of 7RU SSPA Chassis, including the front panel indicators and controls, and I/O connectors and their functions. The stand-alone 3RU power supply chassis is also described. 2.1 Front Panel Features The 7RU RM SSPA has 10 LEDs to indicate the internal state of the amplifier.

  • Page 14: Removable Display Face Plate

    2.1.1 Removable Display Face Plate Two captive thumb screws (one on each side) secure the display face plate to the front of the chassis. See Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2: Removable Display Face Plate To remove the plate, loosen the thumb screws by rotating them counter-clockwise. Gently slide the assembly from its position, taking care not to damage the ribbon cable or board assembly.

  • Page 15: Mute / Unmute Key

    2.1.1.6 Mute / Unmute key Provides an easy way to change the Mute status of the SSPA. Muting the amplifier via the front panel requires 100 msec maximum (50 msec typical). 2.1.1.7 Navigation keys The Up (▲), Down (▼), Left (◄), Right (►) and Enter keys on the right side of the front panel allow the user to navigate through the menu selections displayed on the front panel display.

  • Page 16: Access To Removable Sspa Modules

    Compression latches Rack slide lock release Module 2 Module 1 RF In connector Module 4 Module 3 Figure 2-5: Slide SSPA Module from Chassis enclosure 2.1.3.2 Access to Removable SSPA Modules The 7RU chassis houses four SSPA module/heatsink assemblies behind the front panel. The a system of rack slides allows the module/heatsink assemblies to be removed from the ampli- fier chassis for maintenance.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Features

    2.2 Rear Panel Features All cable and waveguide connections are made at the rear panel of the 7RU SSPA Chassis. The chassis rear panel also features a removable controller card assembly, and individual removable fan assemblies. Figure 2-6 shows an outline drawing of the rear panel view. Figure 2-6: Rear Panel, 7RU SSPA Chassis 2.2.1 RF Input Port (J1) [Type N(F)] The type N female connector on the top right of the rear panel is used to introduce RF input to...

  • Page 18: Switch Port (J3) [Molex 43810-0002]

    2.2.3 Switch Port (J3) [Molex 43810-0002] A 6-pin Molex connector header with blind insertion system guides (mates with Molex P/N 39- 01-2060) is used in a 1:1 Redundancy System to provide switching for the waveguide transfer switch (RF Switch). Table 2-1 shows the pin-outs for the Switch Port (J3). Table 2-1: Switch Port (J3) pin outs Pin # Function / Description...

  • Page 19: Parallel I/O Port (J7) [Db37(F)]

    2.2.7 Parallel I/O Port (J7) [DB37(F)] A DB37 female type connector, the Parallel I/O Port contains a series of contact closures for monitoring SSPA faults as well as opto-isolated inputs for controlling some SSPA functions. Inputs react on the closure to ground. The minimal closure time is 50 mS. See Table 2-3 for a description of the pin outs for this connector.

  • Page 20: Link Port (J8) [Db9(F)]

    2.2.8 Link Port (J8) [DB9(F)] The 9-pin male connector J8 Link Port is used to link a SSPA with other units in a redundant system in order to pass online/standby status information between them. Leave unconnected unless specified otherwise. 2.2.9 Ethernet Port (J9) [RJ45] This is a RJ45 connector with integrated magnetics and LEDs.

  • Page 21: Output Sample Port

    2.2.12 Output Sample Port The Output RF Sample Port, which is a type N female connector, is located to the right of the J12 PS M&C connector on the rear panel. This port provides a -40 dBc coupled sample of the RF output signal.

  • Page 22: Redundant Power Supply Chassis

    2.3 Redundant Power Supply Chassis A separate power supply chassis is used to provide redundancy of the power supply to the 7RU SSPA chassis. The power supply is configured with a parallel set of modules. All of the modules are active and share the load current supplied to the amplifier. The power supply module current capacity is chosen such that at least one extra module is included over the amplifier’s current requirement.

  • Page 23: Dc Output Connection

    2.3.1.2 DC Output Connection The DC output is provided by eight (8) sets of cables attached to the Power Supply DC output buss bars that connect to the SSPA via a series of quick-disconnect high current in-line connectors. Connect the mating DC output cable quick-disconnect connectors to the positive and negative power connecters at the rear of the chassis.

  • Page 24: Power Supply Module Removal/Replacement

    2.3.1.5 Power Supply Module Removal/Replacement A failed module can be changed without ever taking the system out of service. Simply lift the release knob and pull the extraction handle until the module slides from the shelf. Slide the replacement module into the empty slot until the module is flush with the front of the shelf. See Figure 2-11.

  • Page 25: Dual 1Ru (Four Module) Power Supply Option

    2.3.2 Dual 1RU (four module) Power Supply Option The 600W Ku-Band 7RU SSPA requires two (2) 1RU power supplies; one 12V supply and one 28V supply. See Figure 2-12. 12V Supply 28V Supply Figure 2-12: Dual 1RU Power Supply Option Each power supply has a single phase, universal AC input ranging from 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz and is power factor corrected to 0.99.

  • Page 26: Forward Power Detector

    2.4 Forward Power Detector The Forward Power Detector module allows the user to introduce a sample of the unit or system Forward RF power from the waveguide output. The detector box circuitry will measure the amount of RF power present in the sample, with a dynamic range of 20 dB starting at the maximum RF output.

  • Page 27: Section 3: Operation Via Front Panel Menu

    Section 3: Operation via Front Panel Menu 3.0 Main Menu Figure 3-1 shows the Main Menu Structure hierarchy. There are six main levels of menu selections. 1. Sys.Info - System Information menu sublevel 2. Com.Setup - Serial Communication related settings 3.

  • Page 28: System Information Sub-Menu

    3.1 System Information Sub-Menu The informative sublevel menu structure contains several pages, shown in Figure 3-2. The user can also browse among these pages by navigating the cursor around the menu fields and pressing the Enter button on the keypad. Note that this function will not work if the "Fault Latch"...

  • Page 29: Sys Info

    3.1.1 Sys Info Page 1 This is the amplifier main status information page. The page shows: • Amplifier attenuation measured in dB ( Atten. (dB): XX.X) with accuracy of 0.1dB; • Forward RF Power, measured in either dBm with resolution of 0.1dBm, or Watts with a resolution of 0.1 Watts •...

  • Page 30: Sys Info

    • Addrs. - Amplifier’s remote control network address. Value could be in range from 0 to 254. Note: address 255 is reserved for global calls and shouldn't be used for an individual unit’s addressing. • Buzzer - Audible alarm availability. Displays "Dis" if disabled; "Enb" if enabled. •...

  • Page 31: Sys Info

    3.1.8 Sys Info Page 8 This page shows individual RF module states in multi-module amplifier. If a particular module does not exist in the amplifier configuration, the value shows "N/A" (not available). Each value represents summary fault state of the individual RF module, which includes Voltage, Current and Temperature state as well as quality of data connection with module.

  • Page 32: Ip Info

    • CommunitySet – Security string used in SNMP protocol for Set type requests. Set this value to match the value specified in the NMS or MIB browser. For security reasons this string must be different than the Community Get string. Maximum string length is 20 alpha-numeric characters.

  • Page 33: N+1 Slave Info Page

    Note: If detected power falls below lowest detectable threshold it will read 0.00. In reali- ty, RF output power may differ from the displayed value. Consult your system datasheet on RF detector dynamic range specifications! • Ref.RF - Indicates system reflected RF power. This value can be displayed in dBm or Watts, depending on the RF Unit setting.

  • Page 34: Communication Setup Sub-Menu

    Main Menu 1.Sys Info 2.Com Setup 3.Operation 4.Flt. Setup 5.Options 6.Redundancy 1.Protocol 2.Baud Rate 3.Sys Addr 4.Interface 5.IP Setup 1 .. 255 1.Normal 2.Terminal 1.2400 2.4800 3.9600 4.19200 5.38400 1.RS232 2.RS485 3.IPNet 4.SNMP 1.IPInfo 2.LocalIP 3.Subnet 4.Gateway 5.LocalPort 6.More To IP Info Page 3.Lock IP 4.Web Password 1.Community Get...

  • Page 35: Interface

    the unit be reset in order to take effect. The units can be reset either by cycling power to the unit or by issuing a reset command from the front panel, Options menu. 3.2.4 Interface Toggles between RS-232, RS-485, IPNet (Ethernet) or SNMP communication. 3.2.5 IP Setup Select between the following menu items: IP Info, Local IP, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Local Port and More (which enables the user to select Community Get and Community Set...

  • Page 36: Operation Setup Sub-Menu

    Main Menu 1.Sys Info 2.Com Setup 3.Operation 4.Flt. Setup 5.Options 6.Redundancy 1.Info 2.Buzzer 3.Mute 4.Sys.Mode 5.Attenuation 6.RF Units To SSPA Firmware Info Page 0 .. 20 dB 1.On 2. Off 1.dBm 2. Watts 3. 1:2 1.On 2. Off 1.Standalone 2. 1:1 Figure 3-5: Operation Setup Sub-Menu 3.3 Operation Setup Sub-Menu This menu allows the user to select system-specific options.

  • Page 37: Fault Monitoring Setup Sub-Menu

    Main Menu 1.Sys Info 2.Com Setup 3.Operation 4.Flt. Setup 5.Options 6.Redundancy MENU ITEM NOT ACTIVE UNDER N+1 OPERATION 1.BUC Fault 2. Aux. Faults 3. RFSw Faults 4.Fault Latch 5.Low RF / ALC 1.Action 2.Fault Logic 1.Action 2.Fault Logic 1.Enable 2.Disable 1.Fault 2.Alert 3.Fault+Mute...

  • Page 38: Low Rf / Alc

    3.4.5 Low RF / ALC Alerts the user when the output power falls below the threshold value, which is adjustable by the user with 1dBm steps by selecting the “Set Level” menu item. Fault handling is adjustable by user, who may choose between Alert Only (Minor Fault), Fault (Major Fault), and Ignore (No Fault tracking).

  • Page 39: Options

    Main Menu 1.Sys Info 2.Com Setup 3.Operation 4.Flt. Setup 5.Options 6.Redundancy 1.Backup 2.Restore 3.Lamp Test 4.Password 5.Fan Speed 6.Reset 1.User Settings 1.I/O Card Only 2.I/O Card & RF Module 2.Fctry Settings 1.Set 2.Clear 3.Change 1.Low 2.High 3.Auto 0..255 Figure 3-7: Options Sub-Menu 3.5 Options This menu makes available functions to backup or restore settings, set a password or the brightness of the VFD, and test the LED lamps on the front panel.

  • Page 40: Fan Speed

    3.5.5 Fan Speed Allows the user to adjust the unit’s fan speed. Choices are Low, High and Auto. In Auto mode, the fans will run at the lowest speed necessary to maintain a baseplate temperature of 52 °C. 3.5.6 Reset Allows the user to reset the SSPA controller hardware to activate certain settings.

  • Page 41: Unit Status

    3.6.4 Unit Status Allows user to select between HPA1, HPA2 and HPA3. 3.6.5 Priority Select For use in 1:2 redundant systems. Allows the user to select between Polarity 1 and Polarity 3.6.6 N+1 system operation parameters Under this set of menus, the user may select or adjust important N+1 options. 3.6.6.1 N+1 Array size This menu sets the type of N+1 system or disables N+1 operation for this unit.

  • Page 42: N+1 Info

    3.6.6.4 N+1 Info When selected, the menu shown in Figure 3-9 is displayed. The information displayed is used in N+1 system troubleshooting. LastFault/Ticks: XX Fault Cause: XXXXXX Figure 3-9: N+1 Info menu Note: The values shown do not indicate the current system state, but in- stead offer a history of any fault occurrences.

  • Page 43: N+1 Operational Basics (Two Or More Units)

    3.8 N+1 Operational Basics (two or more units) A system which utilizes two or more 7RU SSPA chassis in an N+1 configuration may be operated directly from the front panel as if it was a single very high power SSPA. Any 7RU SSPA chassis in the system can serve as the Master SSPA single point of control.

  • Page 44: Controlling System Operation

    3.8.2 Controlling system operation The N+1 system is under the control of the Master SSPA unit at all times. Any system-wide settings changes (local or remote) need to be performed on the Master unit. If a setting is adjusted on a Slave unit, the Master unit will erase and override it with the current system setting.

  • Page 45: N+1 Automatic Gain Control Option

    3.8.5 N+1 Automatic gain control option Any modular hitless SSPA system may exhibit natural gain drift when one or more individual SSPA chassis is removed from the system or malfunctions. The automatic gain control option allows the system to maintain a constant gain level during such events. This feature is user selectable and can be activated from the SSPA front panel or a remote interface.
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  • Page 47: Section 4: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    Section 4: Troubleshooting & Maintenance 4.0 Troubleshooting Faults The 7RU SSPA chassis has five fault condition LEDs on left side of the front panel which reflect a summary fault, and fault states for voltage, temperature, current and the amplifier’s power supply. Additional fault reporting is available via the front panel display readout.

  • Page 48: Current Fault

    • The user should check the booster board voltages on the front panel display. This can be found under the system information portion of the main menu on the front panel. Press the [Main Menu] key → 1.Sys Info → press the [Enter] key, then press the down arrow (▼) key five times (5x).

  • Page 49: Low Rf Fault

    4.0.7 Low RF Fault In the case of a Low RF alarm, follow the steps below. • Check the forward RF level on the front panel readout under the system information menu. If the user has access to a power meter or spectrum analyzer, this power level can be verified by means of the output sample port on the front panel.

  • Page 50: Firmware Upgrade Procedure

    Teledyne Paradise Datacom as a special-order item. 4.1.5.2 Download Firmware The following files are available for download on the Downloads page of the Teledyne Paradise Datacom website, http://www.paradisedata.com. Select the “Rack Mount SSPA” Firmware Upgrade to download Upgrade.zip. Unzip this file to your hard drive. The zip file contains the following: •...

  • Page 51: Figure 4-4: Command Prompt Console Window Showing Successful Upgrade

    Figure 4-4: Command prompt console window showing successful upgrade e. There is a possibility of encountering problems during the firmware upload. Not all LPT ports automatically get high priority service from Windows OS. If a problem occurs during the verification process, simply shut down the console windows by pressing Ctrl-C buttons on the keyboard.

  • Page 52: Fan And Heatsink Maintenance

    The front panel intake fan assemblies can be easily replaced with no interrup- tion of service. Replacement fans are available from Teledyne Paradise Datacom. 208528 REV F...

  • Page 53: Cleaning Procedure

    4.2.1 Cleaning Procedure 1. Using a Philips head screw driver, loosen the thumbscrews holding the front fan tray in place. 2. Remove the front panel fan tray. See Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6: Remove front panel fan tray 3. Unplug the fan power cords from the powerpole connectors. Each fan has its own power cable.

  • Page 54: Phase Adjustment

    4.3 Phase Adjustment The phase adjustment of the 7RU SSPA chassis was completed at the factory to ensure optimum output power across the frequency range. In the event an amplifier module should fail and is replaced with another amplifier module with a slightly different phase, the phase of the chassis will need to be adjusted for best performance.

  • Page 55: Exchange N+1 Privileges Between Master And Slave Units

    4. Change N+1 address of the first slave unit to match. 5. System addressing hierarchy is now exchanged between first and second unit. Turn on Auto Gain option if required. 4.4.2 Exchange N+1 privileges between master and slave units To delegate master privileges to a slave unit without interrupting system operation: 1.

  • Page 56: Figure 4-9: Gain Reduction Due To Failed Sspa Modules

    ONE SSPA MODULE FAILURE Gain Change Max. Output Power Auto On = 0 dB -2.5 dB Auto Off = -2.5 dB TWO SSPA MODULE FAILURES Gain Change Max. Output Power Auto On = -1.0 dB -6.0 dB Auto Off = -6.0 dB THREE SSPA MODULE FAILURES Gain Change Max.

  • Page 57: Section 5: L-Band Operation

    Section 5: L-Band Operation 5.0 Block Up Converter Overview Teledyne Paradise Datacom SSPAs are available with various L-Band up converter options. The primary up converter option is the Zero dBm Block Up Converter, zBUC . The zBUC block up converter is offered in four C-Band configurations, two Ku-Band options, and one X-Band model.

  • Page 58: Figure 5-2: Schematic, Optional Block Up Converter

    TO SSPA MODULE RF INPUT Figure 5-2: Schematic, Optional Block Up Converter The schematic of Figure 5-2 shows the electrical position of the block up converter. It is powered from a +15 VDC supply available from the Back Plane Board Assembly. The Block Up Converter is simply cascaded with the SSPA at the input of the amplifier.

  • Page 59: Zbuc Converter Features

    5.1 zBUC Converter Features This section describes the features available in the new Teledyne Paradise Datacom zBUC converter. The zBUC converter is available as an option for the SSPA. The zBUC converter is available in four C-Band models, two Ku-Band models and one X-Band model. Table 5-1 shows the specifications for the respective models.

  • Page 60: Smart Reference Technology

    5.3 Smart Reference Technology Teledyne Paradise Datacom’s new ZBUC converter comes standard with smart reference technology. Smart reference technology allows the system operator to change external system reference frequency without any system configuration required. The zBUC converter will automatically sense and lock to any one of the following system reference frequencies: 10, 20, 25, and 50 MHz.

  • Page 61: Typical System Configuration

    This section shows the 4RU Rack Mount SSPB in a common system application. Figure 6- 4 shows the Compact Outdoor used with a Teledyne Paradise Datacom PD25 Evolution Se- ries L-Band Modem. Figure 5-4: SSPB Chassis with Evolution Series Modem 5.5 IFL Cable Considerations...
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  • Page 63: Section 6: Sspa Control With Universal M&C Program

    Universal M&C Program 6.0 Download the Universal M&C Application The Teledyne Paradise Datacom Universal M&C software is available for download from the company website, www.paradisedata.com. Click on the “Downloads” link and click on the link for the Paradise Datacom Universal M&C software; the 7RU SSPA requires version 4.4.8b or later.

  • Page 64: Add N+1 System To The Universal M&C

    To add a unit connected via UDP (TCP/IP) you must supply either an IP Address or Host- name. Specify the Unit's Unique Address in the Amplifier Address box. If you don't know the address of the unit you may search for it. Be aware that this search feature is only useful when you have only one unit connected to your PC at a time.

  • Page 65: Universal M&C Overview

    6.3 Universal M&C Overview The Universal M&C software allows the user to monitor the condition of each connected SSPA and the condition of the entire N+1 system. Figure 6-5 shows a typical Universal M&C screen with four (4) SSPA units (tabs labeled 1, 2, 3, 4) and one (1) system (tab labeled PowerMAX System) being monitored.

  • Page 66: Figure 6-6: Settings Screen

    Figure 6-6: Settings Screen The second screen is the "settings" screen, shown in Figure 6-6. It displays all available settings on the selected SSPA. All user-adjustable settings may be modified to suit the specific needs of the customer. However, it should be noted that the Rack Mount SSPA is configured for the customer at the factory.

  • Page 67: Figure 6-7: Faults Screen

    Figure 6-7: Faults Screen The third screen is the "faults" screen, shown in Figure 6-7. It shows the user the status of all faults on-board the Rack Mount SSPA. Each RF Module in the SSPA is monitored for faults in addition to the SSPA itself.

  • Page 68: Figure 6-8: Ip Setup Screen

    Figure 6-8: IP Setup Screen The fourth screen is the "IP Setup" screen, shown in Figure 6-8. It shows the user all of the TCP/IP settings on the Rack Mount SSPA. When the IP Address is modified the SSPA must be reset for it to use the new IP Address.

  • Page 69: Figure 6-9: N+1 Screen (Master)

    The fifth screen is the “N+1” screen. Depending on whether the unit is assigned Master status or Slave status, the N+1 screen will show slightly different information. Figure 6-9 shows the display for the Master unit. Figure 6-9: N+1 Screen (Master) Figure 6-10 shows the display for the Slave units.

  • Page 70: Figure 6-11: N+1 System Overview

    Figure 6-11: N+1 System Overview Click on the PowerMAX System tab for an overview of each unit in the system, and overall system performance. See Figure 6-11. For each unit in the system, the PowerMAX System tab displays the unit’s serial number, comms status, master/slave state, N+1 priority in the system, mute state and fault state.

  • Page 71: Figure 6-12: Mouse-Over Unit # For Condition Synopsis

    Figure 6-12: Mouse-over Unit # for condition synopsis By hovering the mouse over the individual unit buttons, as shown in Figure 6-12, the unit’s conditions are detailed. Click on the button to switch to the status tab for that unit. Operations Manual, 7RU SSPA Chassis 208528 REV F...
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  • Page 73: Section 7: Remote Control Interface

    Section 7: Remote Control Interface 7.0 Overview A system which includes an SSPA can be managed from a remote computer over a variety of remote control interfaces (see Figure 7-1). Remote control interface stack 10Base-T IP Interface SNMP HTTP Web Serial Interface RS485 Protocols:...

  • Page 74: Remote Control - Parallel

    Serial protocol format is set at no parity, 8 bit with 1 stop bit. Baud rate is selectable through the front panel. If using a Terminal mode protocol, the SSPA provides remote menu access through a Hyper- Terminal program or through an actual hardware terminal. The Ethernet interface is fixed to the 10Base-T standard.

  • Page 75: Control Inputs

    7.1.2 Control Inputs The parallel control inputs are opto-isolated inputs with pull up resistors. To trigger a remote input command, the input should be pulled to ground. The input does not need to be held to ground continuously but it is acceptable to do so. The input only need be pulled low for a min- imum of 50 msec.

  • Page 76: Serial Communication Protocol

    7.2 Serial Communication Protocol This section describes the basic serial communication protocol between the SSPA and host computer. The amplifier will only respond to properly formatted protocol packets. The basic communication packet is shown in Figure 7-4. It consists of a Header, Data and Trailer sub-packet.

  • Page 77: Data Packet

    7.2.2 Data Packet The data sub-packet is comprised of 6 to 32 bytes of information. It is further divided into seven (7) fields as shown in Figure 7-6. The first six (6) fields comprise the command preamble while the last field is the actual data. HEADER DATA TRAILER...

  • Page 78: Data Tag

    7.2.2.4 Data Tag The data tag specifies the type of internal resource of information needed to be accessed on the amplifier. The data associated with certain tags is read only. Therefore, only the “Get” command byte would be associated with these data tags. The data tag byte values are given in Table 7-2.

  • Page 79: Data Length

    Table 7-3: Error Status Byte Values Error Code Name Byte Value Possible Cause No Errors Normal Condition, no errors detected Data Frame Too Big Specified Data length is too big for amplifier buff- er to accept No Such Data Specified Data Address is out of bounds for this tag data Bad Value Specified value not suitable for this particular da-...

  • Page 80: Trailer Packet

    7.2.3 Trailer Packet 7.2.3.1 Frame Check The trailer component contains only one (1) byte called the Frame Check Sequence, shown in Figure 7-7. HEADER DATA TRAILER (4 bytes) (6-32 bytes) (1 byte) Frame Check Checksum (1 byte) Figure 7-7: Trailer Sub-Packet This field provides a checksum during packet transmission.

  • Page 81: Access Sspa Subsystem Through Packet Wrapper Technique

    7.3 Access SSPA subsystem through Packet Wrapper technique Features introduced in firmware version 4.03 allow send requests directly to a remote SSPA subsystem. In this mode, the RCP redirects requests from its Serial Main or Ethernet port to its Local serial port, connected to the SSPA (see Figure 7-8). Packet wrapper requests are associated with longer response times, which have to be accounted in the host M&C software.

  • Page 82: Table 7-4: Request Frame Structure

    Table 7-4: Request Frame Structure Byte position Byte Value (Hex) Description 0xAA Frame Sync 1 0x55 Frame Sync 2 Destination Address -//- Source Address -//- Protocol Version Protocol compatibility hole, must be set to 0 Request ID Service Byte Command 0, Set Request;...

  • Page 83: Table 7-6: System Setting Details

    Table 7-6: System Setting Details Min. Data Data Length Description Limits and valid values Address (bytes) 1. Reserved=0; 2. RM SSPA=1; 3. CO SSPA=2; Device Type 4. RCP2/FPRC=3; 5. RCP2-1000-CO=4; (read only) 6. RCP2-1000-RM=5; 7. RCP2-1000-RCP=6; 8. VSAT BUC=7 (Version 4.00*) System Operational 1.
  • Page 84 Table 7-6: System Setting Details (continued from previous page) Min. Da- Data Description Limits and valid values Address Length (bytes) Priority Select 1. Pol1 = 0; Pol2 = 1 (Version 3.10*) 1:2 mode only Low Forward RF 1. Disable fault checking = 0; 2. Major Fault = 1; 3. Fault Handling Minor Fault = 2 High Reflected RF...

  • Page 85: Table 7-7: System Threshold Addressing Details (Read Only)

    Table 7-7: System Threshold Addressing Details (Read Only) Min. Data Data Length Description Limits and valid values Address (bytes) If RF Units (Table 7-6, Data Address 20) = Forward RF power 0, then 0.1 dBm per 1 value; If RF Units = 1, then 0.1 Watt per 1 value (Version 3.40*) If RF Units (Table 7-6, Data Address 20) = Reflected RF power...

  • Page 86: Table 7-8: System Conditions Addressing Details

    Table 7-8: System Conditions Addressing Details Data Min. Data Description Limits and valid values Address Length (bytes) Summary Fault State No Fault = 0; Fault = 1 Power Supply Fault No Fault = 0; Fault = 1 High Temperature Fault No Fault = 0;...

  • Page 87: Table 7-9: Adc Data Addressing Details

    Table 7-8: System Conditions Addressing Details (continued) Data Min. Data Description Limits and valid values Address Length (bytes) Cabinet Impeller Fault No Fault = 0; Fault = 1; N/A = 2 (Version 4.40*) N+1 System faults 0 to 15 depending on amount of faulted N+1 (for N+1 Master unit only) SSPA units and N+1 array size;...

  • Page 88: Example 1 Check Sspa Settings

    7.4 Example 1 Check SSPA settings Assumptions: unit unique network address - 5; PC Host unique network address - 10; Request ID - 111; Unit attached to the serial line; PC request string: Byte Bytes Description Count Frame Sync Byte 1 Frame Sync Byte 2 Destination Address of Unit Source Address of Request Originating PC Host...
  • Page 89 SSPA response string: Byte Bytes Description Count Frame Sync Byte 1 Frame Sync Byte 2 Destination Address of PC request originator Source address of the respondent Protocol Version Compatibility Field must be always 0 Echo of the Originator's Request ID byte Command field for "Get"...

  • Page 90: Terminal Mode Serial Protocol For Paradise Datacom Sspa

    7.5 Terminal Mode Serial Protocol for Paradise Datacom SSPA The Teledyne Paradise Datacom Rack Mount SSPA utilizes Terminal Mode Serial Protocol (TMSP) as a secondary serial protocol for Management and Control through a Remote Serial Interface. TMSP allows the user to access internal SSPA functions via a remote ASCII Terminal or its equivalent (such as HyperTerminal for Windows).

  • Page 91: Figure 7-9: Terminal Mode Session Example

    Important! If multiple SSPA units are networked on the same serial link. DO NOT ESTABLISH A SESSION WITH MORE THAN ONE SSPA AT THE SAME TIME. If you do so you will not get any valid answer from the SSPA! UNIT#005 Unit#5 OnLine Atten.(dB):00.0...

  • Page 92: Ethernet Interface

    The rack mount SSPA Ethernet Port (J9) 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 Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC’s Universal M&C software.

  • Page 93: Figure 7-10: Udp Redirect Frame Example

    The number of retransmissions is user configurable. The Teledyne Paradise Datacom RM 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.

  • Page 94: Setting Ipnet Interface

    7.6.1.2 Setting IPNet interface All IP related menu items consolidate under [MAIN MENU] → 2.Com.Setup. Prior to enabling the Ethernet IP interface, the following IP parameters need to be set: IP Port address, Default Gateway, Subnet Mask, Receive IP Port and IP lock address. The IP Lock address is a security measure.

  • Page 95: Using The Rack Mount Web Interface

    If the unit does not answer on the ping command, check all hardware connections and verify that the IP settings on your host workstation and the RM SSPA match your network parameters. On a Windows-based PC you may also check ARP table entries. The new IP address of the RM SSPA may be set to another PC or network equipment with a different MAC address.
  • Page 96 The integrated web server loads a web page and a Java Applet. The activity indicator will be visible until the applet is loaded and running. Once the applet is fully loaded, a password dialog window will appear. The default password is paradise. This password may be changed in the Communication Settings tab of the user interface, and may comprise up to 15 alpha-numeric characters.

  • Page 97: Snmp Interface

    SNMP-based management approach is inherently generic so that it can be used to manage many types of systems. This approach has become increasingly popular for remote manage- ment and control solutions for various SSPA systems. In early 2005, Teledyne Paradise Data- com LLC provided SNMP capabilities to rack-mountable amplifiers (those using Digicore Firmware Version 4.00 or better).

  • Page 98: Snmp Mib Tree

    7.6.2.2 SNMP MIB tree --paradiseDatacom(1.3.6.1.4.1.20712) +--deviceINFO(1) | +-- r-n OctetString deviceID(1) | +-- rwn OctetString deviceLocation(2) | +-- r-n OctetString deviceRevision(3) | +-- r-n Enumeration deviceType(4) +--devices(2) +--paradiseDevice(1) | +--settings(1) | | | | | +--settingsEntry(1) [settingIndex] +-- rwn Integer32 settingIndex(1) +-- rwn Integer32 settingValue(2) +-- r-n OctetString settingTextValue(3) | +--thresholds(2)

  • Page 99: Description Of Mib Entities

    7.6.2.3 Description of MIB entities deviceINFO This field includes general device information. deviceID Octet string type; maximum length 60; field specifies device model and serial number; read only access; OID -1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.1.1 deviceLocation Octet string type; maximum length 60; filed allow customer to store information about device physical location...
  • Page 100 settings Table contents current device configuration and provides device management. For detailed settings table info for RM SSPA SNMP device see Table 7-11. Read/write access for settingsValue column. thresholds Table provides information about device internal limits and subsystems info. For detailed table information refer to Table 7-12.

  • Page 101: Table 7-11: Detailed Settings

    Table 7-11: Detailed Settings Operations Manual, 7RU SSPA Chassis 208528 REV F...
  • Page 102 Table 7-11: Detailed Settings (continued from previous page) 208528 REV F Operations Manual, 7RU SSPA Chassis...

  • Page 103: Table 7-12: Detailed Thresholds

    Table 7-12: Detailed Thresholds thresholdIndex/ thresholdTextValue Value OID Description thresholdValue 1/INTEGER ForwardRFPower(RFunitsx10)'0..10000 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.1 Current value of forward RF power ReflectedRFPower 2/INTEGER 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.2 Current value of reflected RF power (RFunitsx10)'0..10000 3/INTEGER SSPADCCurrent(Ampx10)'0..10000 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.3 SSPA DC current consumption 4/INTEGER PS1Voltage(Voltx10)'0..200 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.4 Power Supply 1 output voltage 5/INTEGER PS2Voltage(Voltx10)'0..200 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.5 Power Supply 2 output voltage...

  • Page 104: Table 7-13: Detailed Conditions

    Table 7-13: Detailed Conditions conditionIndex/ conditionTextValue Value OID Description conditionValue 1/INTEGER SummaryFault'NoFault=0,Fault=1 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.1 Summary fault state 2/INTEGER PowerSupplyFault'NoFault=0,Fault=1 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.2 Power supply fault state HighTempera- 3/INTEGER 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.3 High Temperature fault state tureFault'NoFault=0,Fault=1 LowRegulatorVoltageFault'NoFault=0, 4/INTEGER 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.4 Low Regulator voltage state Fault=1 5/INTEGER LowDCCurrentFault'NoFault=0,Fault=1 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.5 Low DC Current fault state...

  • Page 105: Configuring Rm Sspa Unit To Work With Snmp Protocol

    7.6.2.4 Configuring RM SSPA unit to work with SNMP protocol 1. Set up the unit IP address. Select the following sequence from the SSPA Front Panel: Press the [Main Menu] key → select 2.Com.Setup and press the [Enter] key → select 5.IP Setup and press the [Enter] key → select 2.LocalIP and press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 106: Connecting To A Mib Browser

    7.6.2.5 Connecting to a MIB browser For a MIB browser application example, we will be using the freeware browser GetIf, version 2.3.1. There are many other browsers available for download from http://www.snmplink.org/Tools.html. 1. Copy the provided Paradise Datacom LLC MIB file into the Getif Mibs subfolder. 2.

  • Page 107: Figure 7-14: Getif Mbrowser Window, Setting Settingvalue.5 To A Value Of '1

    7. Select settingValue.5 entity (SSPA Mute), set the value to 1 and click the Set but- ton. 8. Observe the Mute state on the SSPA change to a “Mute On” state. See Figure 7-14. Figure 7-14: Getif MBrowser window, setting settingValue.5 to a value of ‘1’ Operations Manual, 7RU SSPA Chassis 208528 REV F...
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  • Page 109: Appendix A: Ethernet Interface Quick Set-Up

    Appendix A: Ethernet Interface Quick Set-up This section describes the procedure for setting up the RM SSPA Ethernet IP interface through the front panel interface. It also describes basic network setup of a Windows based host PC for a peer-to-peer network connection with the RM SSPA. Important! Do not use a crossover cable to connect to the network hub, use crossover only for direct PC-to-RM SSPA connection! 1.
  • Page 110 This will display the IP settings: 0 Ethernet Adapter: IP Address: 192.168.0.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 8. You can now try to Ping your PC: In Command Prompt window enter the following: C:\>ping 192.168.0.3 This will display: Pinging 192.168.0.3 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.0.3: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.0.3: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128 Reply from 192.168.0.3: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128...
  • Page 111 10. Set the RM SSPA unit to communicate over IPNet. a. From the unit’s front panel, press the Main Menu key; select 2.Com.Setup and press the Enter key; select 4.Interface and press the Enter key; select 3.IPNet and press the Enter key. The RM SSPA is now set up to work with Ethernet Interface.
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  • Page 113: Appendix B: Proper 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Cable Wiring

    Appendix B: Proper 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Cable Wiring This section briefly describes the basic theory related to the physical layer of 10/100Bas-T networking, as well as proper wiring techniques. There are several classifications of cable used for twisted-pair networks. Recommended cable for all new installations is Category 5 (or CAT 5).

  • Page 114: Figure B-3: Ethernet Cable Pin-Outs

    The main concern is the transient magnetic fields which surrounds the wires and the magnet- ic fields generated externally by the other transmission lines in the cable, other network ca- bles, electric motors, fluorescent lights, telephone and electric lines, lightning, etc. This is known as noise.

  • Page 115: Figure B-4: Ethernet Wire Color Code Standards

    Figure B-4: Ethernet Wire Color Code Standards Figure B-5: Wiring Using 568A Color Codes There are only two unique cable ends in the preceding diagrams, they correspond to the 568A and 568B RJ-45 jacks and are shown in Figure B-6. 568A CABLE END 568B CABLE END Figure B-6: Wiring Using 568A and 568B Color Codes...
  • Page 116 Again, the wires with colored backgrounds may have white stripes and may be denoted that way in diagrams found elsewhere. For example, the green wire may be labeled Green-White. The background color is always specified first. Now, all you need to remember, to properly configure the cables, are the diagrams for the two cable ends and the following rules: •...

  • Page 117: Appendix C: Documentation

    Appendix C: Documentation The following pages comprise the documentation package for the Teledyne Paradise Datacom 7RU Solid State Power Amplifier. Specification Sheet: 208114 (check our web site http://www.paradisedata.com for the most recent version of this document); Outline Drawing, specific to your unit;...
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