Summary of Contents for Cross Technologies 2016-26
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POWER 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.
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.
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1.0 General 1.1 Equipment Description The 2016-26 Downconverter converts 2000 to 2500 MHz to 140 ± 36 MHz in 1 MHz steps with low group delay and flat frequency response. Synthesized local oscillators (LO) provide frequency selection. Multi- function push button switches select the RF frequency and gain. Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC power (green), remote operation (yellow), and PLL alarm (red).
1.2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1.0 2016-26 Downconverter Specifications* Input Characteristics (RF) Impedance/Return Loss /12 dB Frequency 2.0 to 2.5 GHz Input Level -70 to -20 dBm Input 1 dB compression -15 dBm Output Characteristics (IF) Impedance/Return Loss 75 /18 dB Frequency 140 ±...
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...
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Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 2016-34 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 2016-26 Status Re e quests TABLE 1.1 2016-26 Status Requests...
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D = 1 character or more of data (depends on command) } = stop byte 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 1.2 2016-26 Table 1.2 2016-26 Command d s Commands Command Syntax* Description...
2.1 Mechanical The 2016-26 consists of one RF/Controller PCB 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 assemblies. The 2016-26 can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel.
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140 MHz, -20 dBm output. 75 , BNC DB9 female connector. 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47-63 Hz. (female) - See Table 2.2 for other options. See Table 2.1. FIGURE 2.2 2016-26 Downconverter Rear Panel Inputs/Outputs Table 2.1 J10 Pinouts (RS-485/RS-422/RS-232C)* Table 2.1 J10 Pinouts (RS-485/RS-422/RS-232C)* Description Rx+ (RS-232C)
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Menu items when in controls which values are being program mode. Does not function in adjusted. Does not function in the the normal display mode. normal display mode. FIGURE 2.3 2016-26 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 2016-26 Manual, Rev. A Page 10 2/2/09...
2.4 Installation / Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2016-26, Downconverter Section 1. Connect a -20 dBm to -140 dBm signal to RF In, J2 (Figure 2.2) 2. Connect the IF OUT, J1, to the external equipment 3. Connect 90- 260 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC on the back panel.
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. 2016-26 Manual, Rev. A Page 12 2/2/09...
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A. During frequency, gain changes, the vertical movement will raise or lower the selected number in the direction of the arrows. B. For other functions, the vertical switch will alternately turn the function on or off regardless of the direction operated. 2016-26 Manual, Rev. A Page 13 2/2/09...
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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=2350 G=+00 Figure 2.5 shows all the menu items and how to make changes. 2016-26 Manual, Rev. A Page 14 2/2/09...
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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=2350 G=+10 Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes 2016-26 Manual, Rev. A Page 15 2/2/09...
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(RS485 only) (option Q) SCROLL PUSH BUTTON Save? When “R” is selected from SAVE SETTINGS? SCROLL <> PUSH BUTTON any menu above, or at the end FIGURE 2.5 Menu Display and Sequence 2016-26 Manual, Rev. A Page 16 2/2/09...
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. 2016-26 Manual, Rev. A Page 17 2/2/09...
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