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Vislink Strata RX Technical Reference Manual

Vislink Strata RX Technical Reference Manual (186 pages)

Analog+Digital Portable Microwave Receiver

Brand: Vislink | Category: Receiver | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Notices

3
- Copyright
  3
- Proprietary Material
  4
- Conventions
  4
  - On-Line Viewing
    4
- Symbols Used
  5
- Warranty Information
  5
Contents

11
Introduction

11
- Chapter Overview
  11
- What this Manual Covers
  11
- How It's Organized
  11
- Who It's Written for
  11
- Related Documents
  11
- Ordering Documentation
  12
- Calling for Service
  12
- Supported Repairs
  12
- Tell Us What You Think
  13
Product Description

15
- Chapter Overview
  15
- System Description
  15
  - RF and Demodulation Options
    15
  - Antenna and Power Options
    17
  - Mounting and Deployment Options
    18
  - System Integration
    18
- System Components
  18
  - Strata RXU
    19
  - Strata RCU
    19
- Controls and Connections
  19
- Typical System Configurations
  20
- For more Information
  28
Routine Operation

29
- Chapter Overview
  29
- Overview of Controls
  29
  - Power Switch
    29
  - Status LED
    30
  - Alphanumeric Display
    30
  - Control Switch
    30
  - Using the Strata RX Screens
    31
  - DC on Coax Switch
    32
- Preparing for Operation
  34
  - Setting up
    34
  - Turning the Power on and off
    36
- Monitoring Operation
  37
- Changing Settings
  46
  - Selecting a Preset
    46
  - Selecting a Channel
    48
  - Selecting a Band
    49
  - Selecting the if Filter
    50
  - Setting the Monitor Output
    51
  - Setting the Squelch Level
    52
  - Setting the COFDM Bandwidth
    53
  - Setting the COFDM
    53
  - Bandwidth
    53
  - Controlling DC Power on Coax
    54
- Front Panel Menu Maps
  55
- Front Panel Vs. Configurator Settings
  58
Troubleshooting

61
- Chapter Overview
  61
- Status LED
  61
- Messages on Display
  62
- Error Codes
  64
  - Primary Error Code
    64
  - Error Status
    70
  - Unit ID
    70
- Operational Problems
  70
Advanced Operation

77
- Chapter Overview
  77
- Before You Begin
  77
  - RX System
    77
  - RX Configurator
    77
  - Settings
    77
  - System Rules
    78
- Creating a Configuration
  78
- Programming the Configuration into the RX
  86
- Monitoring the Radio
  89
  - Start Monitoring
    89
  - Viewing the Monitoring Page
    90
  - Using the Monitoring Page
    91
- Front Panel Vs. Configurator Settings
  94
Installation

97
- Chapter Overview
  97
- Unpacking
  97
- Initial Inspection
  97
- Damage in Shipment
  97
- Mounting and Cabling
  98
  - Floor/Bulkhead Installation
    98
  - Tripod Deployment
    99
- Power Connections
  100
  - Power Requirements
    100
  - Power Supply and Distribution
    100
  - Additional Powering Notes
    102
- Grounding
  103
- Audio Connections
  103
  - Panel Connections
    103
  - Analog Audio Output
    104
  - Digital Audio Output (AES/EBU)
    106
- Signal Connections
  108
- Data Connections
  108
  - Remote Control
    108
  - Radio Programming and Monitoring
    108
  - Wayside Data
    109
  - Panel Data Connectors
    109
  - Multipurpose Data Cable
    110
  - Networking
    110
- Powering up
  113
  - Checks before Power-Up
    113
  - Initial Power-Up
    113
- Product Modifications
  113
Repair

115
- Chapter Overview
  115
- Supported Repairs
  115
- Calling for Service
  115
Replacement Parts

117
- Chapter Overview
  117
- External Cables
  117
- Mounting Hardware
  118
Theory of Operation

119
- Chapter Overview
  119
- System Architecture
  119
- RF Front End
  121
  - Low Noise Block down Converter (LNB)
    121
  - Low Noise Converter (LNC)
    121
  - Band-Specific RF Architecture
    122
- AGC/IF Module
  128
- Switch and if Interface Module
  128
  - Monitor and Output Switching
    128
  - Audio Switching
    130
- Demodulation and Decoding
  131
  - COFDM Demodulator
    131
  - MPEG Decoder Circuit
    131
- Distribution, Command and Control
  131
- Distribution, Command and
  131
Channels & Frequencies

133
- Appendix Overview
  
  133
- Initial Factory Presets
  133
- US 2 Ghz Reallocation - 12 Mhz Channel Plan
  143
Glossary

145
Configurator Reference

151
- Configurator Overview
  151
- Working with the Configurator
  151
  - Tabs, Pages and Buttons
    151
  - Progress Bars
    153
  - Load and Program Options
    154
- Configurator Pages
  156
  - Main Page
    156
  - Radio Page - Standard
    157
  - Radio Page - Frequencies Locked to Presets
    158
  - COFDM Page
    159
  - MPEG Page
    159
  - FMR Page
    161
  - Channel Plan Page
    163
- Front Panel Vs. Configurator Settings
  164
- Configurator Troubleshooting
  167
  - Configurator Error Messages
    167
  - Configurator Operational Problems
    169
- Installing the Configurator
  171
- PC Requirements
  172
- RX System Compatibility
  172
  - Strata RX Compatibility
    172
Link Quality

175
- Analog Vs. Digital Systems
  175
- Understanding Link Quality
  176
  - Description
    176
  - The LQ Scale
    176
  - LQ and Signal Quality
    177
  - LQ Action Levels
    177
  - What Actions to Take
    178
- Technical Background: LQ Factors
  179
  - RCL and SNR
    179
  - Fec
    179
  - Technical Background: LQ
    179
  - Ber
    181
Index

183

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