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Cross Technologies 2016-03A Instruction Manual

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Model 2016-03A
Instruction Manual
L-Band Downconverter
November 2008 Rev A
MODEL 2016
DOWNCONVERTER
C
T
MENU
ROSS
ECHNOLOGIES, INC.
F = 1525
G = +25.0
EXECUTE
POWER
ALARM
REMOTE
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 REMOTE 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: Table Of Contents

    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: General

    1.0 General 1.1 Equipment Description The 2016-03A L-band Downconverter converts 950-1525 MHz to 70 (±18) MHz in 1 MHz steps with low group delay and flat frequency response. The 2016-03A Input and Output levels have been optimized to support transmit from an L-band modem to a 70 MHz IF upconverter. Multi-function push button switches select the RF frequency, gain, and other parameters.

  • Page 4: Technical Characteristics

    1.2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1.0 2016-03A Downconverter Specifications* Input Characteristics Impedance/Return Loss 75 /12 dB (see TABLE 2.2 for connector options) Frequency 950 to 1525 MHz Noise Figure, Max. 15 dB (max gain) Input Level range -60 to -10 dBm...

  • Page 5: Monitor & Control Interface

    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&CPort...
  • Page 6 C) Status Requests - Table 1.2 lists the status requests for the 2016-03A 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 2016-03A Status Requests TABLE 1.1 2016-03A Status Requests...
  • Page 7 B) Commands - Table 1.1 lists the commands for the 2016-03A and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the 2016-03A sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed. General Command Format - The general command format is {aaCND...}, where:...

  • Page 8: Use Information

    F. Top Cover - There are no servicable 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 RE-INSTALLED prior to Top Cover screw replacement. FAILURE TO DO this may cause INGRESS and/or EGRESS emission problems. 2016-03A Manual, Rev A Page 8 11/25/08...

  • Page 9: Installation

    A switching, ±12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies. The 2016- 03A can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.1 shows how the 2016-03A is assembled.
  • Page 10 10 MHz external reference input voltage is present on RF IN, J2, center 75 BNC female connector. 3 ± 3 dBm, 75 ohms, BNC female connector. pin. FIGURE 2.2 2016-03A Rear Panel I/Os TABLE 2.1 J J 10 J10 Pinouts (RS-232C*) Function Not Used...
  • 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 2.3 2016-03A Front Panel Controls and Indicators 2016-03A Manual, Rev A Page 11 11/25/08...

  • Page 12: Operation

    2.4 Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2016-03A Downconverter 1. Connect a -20 dBm to -70 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.

  • Page 13: Menu Settings

    If programming is initiated and no operator action takes place for approximately 12 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. 2016-03A Manual, Rev A Page 13 11/25/08...
  • 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. 2016-03A Manual, Rev A Page 14 11/25/08...
  • 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 this: F=1450 G=+25.0 Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes. 2016-03A Manual, Rev A Page 15 11/25/08...
  • 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 this: F=1450 G=+15.0 Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes. 2016-03A Manual, Rev A Page 16 11/25/08...
  • Page 17 (option -Q) LNB DC = 1.86 A Menu 12 View LNB current PUSH BUTTON (option -L) SAVE SETTINGS? Save? When go to end SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON FIGURE 2.5 Menu Display and Sequence 2016-03A Manual, Rev A Page 17 11/25/08...

  • Page 18: Shiloh Road Alpharetta, Georgia

    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 2016-03A Manual, Rev A Page 18 11/25/08...

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