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OPA 8500
Operating manual
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Version 1.0
Print: September 2000
BH_8300E

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  • Page 1 OPA 8500 Operating manual Output amplifier Version 1.0 Print: September 2000 BH_8300E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PIN-Code ........3 - 9 OPA 8500...
  • Page 3 Services ......4 - 11 OPA 8500 Output amplifier 0 - 2...
  • Page 4 6 - 2 Error messages ......6 - 5 OPA 8500 0 - 3 Output amplifier...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction OPA 8500 Output amplifier 1 - 1...

  • Page 6: General Notes

    ATTENTION: Indicates that ignorance or neglicence of the recommended cautionary measures may lead to device damage. NOTE: Useful tips and information on practical application. OPA 8500 1 - 2 Output amplifier...

  • Page 7: Safety Notes

    Safety notes WARNING: Improper use of electrical devices may result in electrical shocks ! ATTENTION: The OPA 8500 must be connected only to grounded mains ! ATTENTION: Both mains cables must not be exposed to mechanical stress ! ATTENTION: Both mains cables must be disconnected from the device, if: - the cable or the plug was damaged.
  • Page 8 Introduction OPA 8500 1 - 4 Output amplifier...

  • Page 9: Putting Into Operation

    Putting into operation Putting into operation OPA 8500 Output amplifier 2 - 1...

  • Page 10: Description

    The RF-output, RF-inputs and two RF-monitoring outputs operate in the frequency range 47 ... 862 MHz. The OPA 8500 is built with two parallel hybrids. Two equivalent mains connections are available via the rear-panel.
  • Page 11 Putting into operation TV or QAM combining network RFC 8500/5 Output amplifier OPA 8500 RFC 8500/4 MON. RFC 8500/4 5 x 4 FM combining network RFC 8500/5 Pilot or wobbler Example for a combining network OPA 8500 Output amplifier 2 - 3...

  • Page 12: Design

    Before operation make sure that the mains voltage matches the supply voltage indicated on the device. The mains fuse is located beside the mains socket. The OPA 8500 does not have a mains switch. To disconnect the OPA 8500 from the mains, both mains plugs must be pulled out of the device.

  • Page 13: Control

    RS 232 Interface for stand-alone devices (Software option “Network Access Control*) Remote control in a The OPA 8500 can be remote controlled via the Ethernet interface or RS232 interface. network A standard WWW-browser with TCP/IP protocol (e.g. Internet Explorer) is to be used.

  • Page 14: Amplifier

    RF OUT m RF 5 e RF 6 e FM signals RF 7 e RF 8 e LCD/ Monitoring/ Wobbler or RF 9 e Power Supply Keyboard Control Pilot RF 10 e frequency OPA 8500 2 - 6 Output amplifier...

  • Page 15: Rf Combiner

    1 HU and 19”. It can contain up to three RF-combiners. Rear view Top view RF combiner RF combiner RF combiner Mounting frame with 3 fitted RF-combiners RFC 8500/5 (Rear-view and top view) OPA 8500 Output amplifier 2 - 7...

  • Page 16: Interfaces And Operating Elements

    [6] LED “ f ” lights up red for an alarm or hardware. The display also indicates which error occurred (e. g. “ERROR: Ampl. A”). [7] RF-monitoring output “RF OUT m -20dB” (BNC-socket; 75 ohm) [8] RF-monitoring output “RF OUT m -20 dB” (BNC-socket, 75 ohm) OPA 8500 2 - 8 Output amplifier...

  • Page 17: Rear-Panel

    RXD (Receiving Data) TXD (Transmitting Data) 4, 6 Pin4 (DTR data terminal ready) and Pin6 (DSR data set ready) are connected together Ground RTS (Request To Send) CTS (Clear To Send) not used OPA 8500 Output amplifier 2 - 9...
  • Page 18 Pin-assignment 10 Mbit The Ethernet interface is using a RJ-45 Stuart connector. Ethernet interface Reamark RD+ Receive data (positive) RD- Receive data (negative) TD+ Transmit data (positive) TD- Transmit data (negative) 4/5/7/8 not used OPA 8500 2 - 10 Output amplifier...

  • Page 19: Start-Up

    Delivery state: 230V~ (Changing to 115V~ see maintenance/change of the mains voltage) 2. Slide in the OPA 8500 into the intended place in the 19" rack. 3. Fix the module with the 4 screws on the front-panel. 4. Connect the signal cabling.
  • Page 20 Putting into operation OPA 8500 2 - 12 Output amplifier...

  • Page 21: Menu Operation

    Menu operation Menu operation OPA 8500 Output amplifier 3 - 1...

  • Page 22: Menu Tree

    Menu operation Menu tree General The menu tree of the OPA 8500 shows the following main menu: Amplifier A query of the parameter of the amplifier A Amplifier B query of the parameter of the amplifier B Mains query, if mains is connected...
  • Page 23 Device ID menu Date&Time Reset Alarms/Warn. Setup Factory settings Contrast Device PIN code Network access Remote control Online users Ethernet status Network Ethernet config. PPP status PPP configuration Mail settings Module info Miscellaneous Temp. OPA 8500 Output amplifier 3 - 3...

  • Page 24: Menu Operation

    Operation Cursor keys The OPA 8500 is operated via the key pad on the front-panel. With the cursor keys “↑” and “↓” you can select the desired menu item. With the cursor key “→” you enter the desired menu. With the cursor keys “↑” and “↓” you can select the desired function in the sub-menu.

  • Page 25: Alarm And Warning Messages

    Confirmation of the entries with the ENTER-key. Password protection Menu “Change password” You can provide the OPA 8500 with a password protection. At delivery the password is “0000". Password query is suppressed with this password. To protect the OPA 8500 from unauthorized use you have to change the password.

  • Page 26: Configuration / Identification

    NOTE: The submenus do not contain a status line. After booting the device, the upper line of the display shows “OPA 8500 all ok” as well as the name stored under “Setup\Device ID: menu\Device ID:long name”. Further messages about current errors, alarms and warnings can be queried.

  • Page 27: Preset / Reset

    “Extended messages” Preset / Reset Preset If the complete OPA 8500 shall be reset to the factory settings, a preset has to be Menu “Factory settings” performed, which sets back all parameters and all alarm and warning thresholds to the factory settings.
  • Page 28 Menu operation Ethernet Status If the OPA 8500 is used in a network with automatic DHCP-address Menu “Ethernet status” assignment, the address assigned by the server is displayed. Interruption of an existing network connection causes the error message “Ethernet offline".

  • Page 29: Display

    If the input of a PIN-code is necessary for the release of an option, it has to be Menu “Device PIN code” entered in this menu. If the code is correct the message “Code accepted” is shown. If the code is incorrect, the message says “Code not accepted”. OPA 8500 Output amplifier 3 - 9...
  • Page 30 Menu operation OPA 8500 3 - 10 Output amplifier...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance OPA 8500 Output amplifier 4 - 1...

  • Page 32: Important Notes

    ATTENTION: Maintenance work must be carried out by trained staff with RF-knowledge. ATTENTION: In case of a technical problem send your OPA 8500 to your next service center for repair. NOTE: Please go to our service homepage http://service.hirschmann.at to find other helpful information.

  • Page 33: Functional Check

    For a functional check it is sufficient to check the nominal states of the LED´s on the front-panel and the operating parameters on the display. Nominal operation state LED’s LED ” f ” does not light up LED ”OUT” lights up OPA 8500 Output amplifier 4 - 3...

  • Page 34: Help With Problems

    - Check the power supply - Check the mains fuse - Change the OPA 8500 red LED ” f ” lights up - An alarm was triggered. Check which alarm is active in the history Solve the problem or change the alarm threshold.

  • Page 35: Change

    Change Changing the mains fuse ATTENTION: Danger of electric shock! Disconnect the OPA 8500 from mains before changing the fuse (both mains connectors)! Procedure 1. Disconnect the OPA 8500 from the mains. 2. The fuse holder is located beside the mains socket. (see chapter “start-up / interfaces and operating elements”) Open the bayonet lock of the fuse holder...
  • Page 36 Maintenance 1. Disconnect the OPA 8500 from the mains. 2. Loose the screws on the cover and remove it. 3. Replace the empty lithium battery by a new one (lithium battery CR 2477N 3V/ 1000mAh; Manufacturer: RENATA) 4. Watch out for the correct polarity of the battery ! 5.

  • Page 37: Choice Of The Mains Voltage 230V~ / 115V

    The mains voltage can be changed from 230V~ to 115V~. ATTENTION: Danger of electric shock! Disconnect the OPA 8500 from mains before changing the fuse (both mains connectors)! 230 V~ mains voltage cabling 1. Disconnect the OPA 8500 from the mains.

  • Page 38: 115 V~ Mains Voltage Cabling

    Maintenance 115 V~ mains voltage cabling 1. Disconnect the OPA 8500 from the mains. 2. Loose the screws on the cover and remove it. 3. Connecting the cables of the transformators 1 and 2 - see “115V cabling”. 4. Fit the new fuse 1,6 A slow.

  • Page 39: Software Update

    Relative humidity 20 … 80 % Transport We recommend to transport the OPA 8500 in the original packaging. Watch out that there is no mechanical stress on the connectors and operating elements. Disposal The device must be recycled / disposed of after duly operation according to the national disposal regulations.

  • Page 40: Ordering Information

    879 310-810 NOTE: When ordering the Network Access Control Software, both the serial number of the OPA 8500 (see “Miscellaneous\Module info”) and the MAC number of the Ethernet controller have to be stated in addition to the part number. The MAC number can be queried on the device ( see menu operation network\Ethernet configuration\network MAC).

  • Page 41: Services

    H-1131 BUDAPEST Email hirschmann.budapest@ mail.matar.hu USA/Canada Hirschmann Electronics, Inc. Tel. +1-973/830 2000 30 Hook Mountain Road - Unit 201 +1-973/830 1470 PINE BROOK, N.J. 07058 Email ischnaitmann@ hirschmann-usa.com Internet http://www.hirschmann.de http://service.hirschmann.at (e.g. Software update) OPA 8500 Output amplifier 4 - 11...
  • Page 42 Maintenance OPA 8500 4 - 12 Output amplifier...

  • Page 43: Changes

    Changes Changes OPA 8500 Output amplifier 5 - 1...
  • Page 44 Changes OPA 8500 5 - 2 Output amplifier...

  • Page 45: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix OPA 8500 Output amplifier 6 - 1...

  • Page 46: General Data

    : 0,8 A slow at 115 V : 1,6 A slow Power consumption at nominal load: : max. 24 W : EN 50083-2/A1 edition 9/95 + A1 edition 3/97 Safety standard : EN 60950 (edition 1997) OPA 8500 6 - 2 Output amplifier...
  • Page 47 RF-monitoring outputs “RF OUT m -20 dB” : -20 dB ± 1 dB Level (acc. to RF-output) Impedance : 75 Ohm RF combiner RF-input, RF-output : BNC-socket / 75 ohm Frequency range : 47 MHz … 862 MHz OPA 8500 Output amplifier 6 - 3...
  • Page 48 Max. switched voltage : 30 VDC or 42 VAC *(SELV acc. to EN60950) Max. switched current : 0,5 A Pin assignment : (see “Putting into operation \ Interfaces”) *SELV..low voltage circuit (safety extra-low voltage) OPA 8500 6 - 4 Output amplifier...

  • Page 49: Error Messages

    Most network errors will cause the device to perform a reset. If the network error, however, persists, contact one of our service centers. OPA 8500 Output amplifier 6 - 5...
  • Page 50 Check the DHCP server in the network. If the DHCP server is out of order, you can try entering a valid IP address manually. If the problem cannot be solved this way, contact one of our service centers. OPA 8500 6 - 6 Output amplifier...
  • Page 51 Solution: Change the device and contact one of our service centers. Message: FPGA failure. Cause: Unknown. Solution: Change the device and contact one of our service centers. Message: FTP-client: Could not contact host. OPA 8500 Output amplifier 6 - 7...
  • Page 52 (e.g. after removal of an option) OR Change the device. Message: No battery found. Cause: Connection problem. Solution: Replace the battery. Message: No submodule found. Cause: Connection problem. Solution: Check the connection to the submodule. OPA 8500 6 - 8 Output amplifier...
  • Page 53 Message: RF-converter failure. Cause: Uknown. Solution: Change the device and contact one of our service centers. Message: SAT receiver failure. Cause: Unknown. Solution: Change the device and contact one of our service centers. OPA 8500 Output amplifier 6 - 9...
  • Page 54 Change the device and contact one of our service centers. NOTE: NOTE: Under normal conditions most network errors will cause the BS8000 NOTE: NOTE: to make a reset and fix the problem automatically. OPA 8500 6 - 10 Output amplifier...

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