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Instruction Manual
IF MONITOR
RF MONITOR
REMOTE POWER
MUTE
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.
F=1525.000
G=+00.0
ALARM
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
Model 2015-24
MODEL 2015
UPCONVERTER
MENU
EXECUTE
Upconverter
May 2013, Rev. G
C
T
ROSS
ECHNOLOGIES INC.

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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: Table Of Contents

    WARRANTY - The following warranty applies to all Cross Technologies, Inc. products. 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.

  • Page 3: General

    1.0 General 1.1 Equipment Description The 2015-24 L-band Upconverter converts 140 ± 36 MHz to 950 to 2150 MHz in 1kHz, 10kHz, 100kHz, or 125kHz steps (user selectable) with low group delay and flat frequency response. Synthesized local oscillators (LO) provide very low phase noise and ±0.01 ppm stability frequency selection. Multifunction push button switches select the RF frequency, gain, and other parameters.

  • Page 4: Technical Characteristics

    1.2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1.1 2015-24 Upconverter Specifications* Input Characteristics (IF) 75 Ω Impedance Return Loss 18 dB Frequency 140 ± 36 MHz Level -40 to -10 dBm Output Characteristics (RF) 75 Ω Impedance Return Loss 12 dB Frequency 950 to 2150 MHz...

  • Page 5: Monitor & Control Interface

    1.3 Monitor and Control Interface A) Remote Serial Interface Protocol - RS-485, RS-422 or RS-232C (selectable), 9600 baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit. 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 1.2 lists the status requests for the 2015-24 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 2015-24 Status Re e quests...
  • Page 7 C) Commands Table 1.3 lists the commands for the 2015-24 and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the 2015-24 sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed. General Command Format - The general command format is {aaCND...}, where:...

  • Page 8: Installation

    2.1 Mechanical The 2015-24 consists of one RF/Controller PCB which is housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 16 inch deep chassis. A switching, ± 12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assembly. The 2015-24 can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel.
  • Page 9 Type N, 50Ω Alarm Relay - Normally Closed BNC, 50Ω SMA, 50Ω * Interface: DB-9 Female; Protocol: RS485, RS422, or RS232C (selectable), 9600 baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit 2015-24 Manual_Rev.G Page 9 05/28/13...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Controls & Indicators

    Does not function in adjusted. Does not function in the the normal display mode normal display mode FIGURE 2.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 2015-24 Manual_Rev.G Page 10 05/28/13...

  • Page 11: Operation

    2.4 Installation / Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2015-24 Upconverter 1. Connect a -40 dBm to -10 dBm, 140 MHz signal to IF IN, J4 (Figure 2.2) 2. Connect the RF OUT, J5, to the external equipment. 3. Connect 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC input on the back panel.

  • Page 12: 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. 2015-24 Manual_Rev.G Page 12 05/28/13...
  • Page 13 A) 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. 2015-24 Manual_Rev.G Page 13 05/28/13...
  • Page 14 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 default display: F = 1550.000 G = +10.0 Figure 2.5 shows all the menu items and how to make changes. 2015-24 Manual_Rev.G Page 14 05/28/13...
  • 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: F = 1550.000 G = +20.0 Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes 2015-24 Manual_Rev.G Page 15 05/28/13...
  • Page 16 Menu 11 View SSPB current SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON (option V) Save? When “R” is selected from SAVE SETTINGS? SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON any above menu or at the end FIGURE 2.5 Menu Display and Sequence 2015-24 Manual_Rev.G Page 16 05/28/13...

  • Page 17: Environmental Use Information

    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. 2015-24 Manual_Rev.G Page 17 05/28/13...

  • 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 Printed in USA 2015-24 Manual_Rev.G Page 18 05/28/13...

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