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205486 REV F ECO 16101 04/21/2010 Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier Operations Manual Paradise Datacom L LC Phone: (814) 238-3450 328 Innovation Blvd. Fax: (814) 238-3829 State College, PA 16803 USA W eb: www.paradisedata.com Email: sales@paradisedata.com[...]

2 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Paradise Datacom 328 Innovation Blvd. State College, PA 16803 USA Telephone: (814) 238-3450 Fax: (814) 238-3829 E-mail: sales@paradisedata.com © 2010 Paradise Datacom LLC Printed in the USA[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 3 Section 1: Genera l Information .......................................................................................... 9 1.0 Introdu ction ........................................................................................................... 9 1.1 Descrip tion ...................[...]

4 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.6 RF Output Sa mple (J3) ....................................................................................... 28 3.7 Gain Adjust Input (J4) ......................................................................................... 28 3.8 Serial I/O Cont rol (J4) ......................[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 5 Section 8: Fixed Phase Combin ed Redundant Systems ................................................ 67 8.0 Phase Combini ng Overview ................................................................................ 67 8.1 1:1 Fixed Phase Comb ined System Components ........................[...]

6 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Section 11: Remote Operation ........................................................................................ 103 11.0 Remote O peration ........................................................................................... 103 11.1 Menu Stru cture............................[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 7 Figure 7-4: Antenna-mounted 1:1 Redundant Compact Outdoor SSPA System ...... 46 Figure 7-5: Typical 1:1 Redun dant System Ou tline................................................... 47 Figure 7-6: 1:1 Redundant Syst em with Link Cable and Switch Cable installed ....... 48 Figure 7-7: 1:1 [...]

8 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Figure 11-6: Connect To window ............................................................................ 110 Figure 11-7: COM Pro perties win dow ..................................................................... 111 Figure 11-8: ASCII Se tup windo w ................................[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 9 1.0 Introduction This section provides the gener al information for the Paradise Datacom LLC line of Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifiers. The Compact Outdoor SSPA has been designed and manufactured to be an extremely robust and reliabl e amplifier. It is well suited for harsh out[...]

10 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA ● Waveguide gaskets (dependent on frequency band) ● Sealing tape (87F730) 1.4 Safety Considerations Potential safety hazards exis t unless proper precautions are observed when working with this unit. To ensure safe operation, the user must follow the information, cautions, and warnin[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 11 2.0 Introduction This section provides information for the initial inspection, installation, exter nal connections, and shipment of the Co mpact Outdoor SSPA unit. 2.1 Inspection When the unit is received, an initial inspecti on should be completed. First ensure that the shipping contain[...]

12 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Band Model RF Output Po wer AC Input Voltage AC Input Power P sat / P 1dB Operating Range Maximum C-Band 5.850 - 6.425 GHz HPAC2030ACXXXXX 45.0/44.8 dBm 90 – 265 vac 250 W HPAC2040ACXXXXX 46.0/45.8 dBm 90 – 265 vac 300 W HPAC2050ACXXXXX 47.0/46.8 dBm 90 – 265 vac 400 W HPAC2075ACXX[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 13 2.3 DC Input Option [MS3102E-20-29P] The Compact Outdoor Amplifier can also be configur ed with a DC Input Volt age power supply. The DC Input Voltage can range from 42-60 VDC. When using a DC input voltage the input power connector, J7, is configured per Table 2-3. 2.4 Summary Alarm Ind[...]

14 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Figure 2-2 shows the input side of the Compact Ou tdoor Amplifier. This side contains the RF input (J1), M&C input (J4), and the Interface connections (J5, J6). 2.5.1 RF Input (J1) [N-type (F)] The RF Input connector is a type N female connec tor. Nominal RF input levels are approxi-[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 15 2.5.4 RF Output Sample Port (J3) [N-type (F)] The RF Output Sample port, J3, is located on t he bottom of the amplifier as shown in Figure 2 -3. This connector provides a -40 dBc sample of the amplifier’s output signal. It is a N-type female connector. 2.5.5 Switch Port (J6) [MS3112E10[...]

16 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 2.5.8 AC Input (J7) The AC Input connector, J7, is located on the bottom side of the Compact Outdoor Amplifier package. There are also two alternate placement s for this connect or on the RF Output end of the amplifier as shown in Figure 2-4. This connector is a 3-pin circular connector,[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 17 2.7 Fiber-Optic Option The Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier is available with an external fiber-optic conversion box. This configur ation requires the addition of a 1RU RCPF- 1000 Fiber Optic Control Panel. The Fiber-Optic Option is not available in S-Band units. 2.7.1 RCPF-10[...]

18 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 2.7.2 External L-Band to Fiber Interface The External L-Band to Fi ber Interface is a machined aluminum watertight enclosure, with N-type connectors for L-Band RX and TX and fiber- optic connectors for the Fiber TX and RX signals. The enclosure is powered via a +15 V DC Input port connec[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 19 Figure 2-8: Block Diagram, Compact Ou tdoor with external fiber transceiver Figure 2-9: System example, SSPA with External Fiber to L-Band Converter EVOLUTION SERIES L-BAND MODEM COMPACT OUTDOOR SSPA WITH INTEGRAL ZBUC RF OUT CARRIES FSK CONTROL PLUS OTHER SIGNALS FIBER OPTIC LINK PC OPT[...]

20 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 2.8 Unit Weights The Compact Outdoor SSPA is available in a variety of frequency bands and power levels, and have a multitude of options which makes each unit weigh slightly di fferent from another. The following chart, Table 2-7, outlines the weights for the mo st common power levels of[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 21 2.9 Compact Outdoor Mounting Kit Installation These instructions outline how to install a single Paradise Dataco m Compact Outdoor SSPA unit onto an antenna boom using a Universal Compac t Outdoor Mounting Kit. This kit allows installation of the Compact Outdoor SSPA on antenna booms up [...]

22 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 2.9.3 Installation 1. Locate the mounting studs on the bottom of the Compact Outdoor SSPA unit. Using a ½” bolt , two flat washers , and a ½” nut , firmly bolt one mounting bracket to each mounting stud, as shown in Figure 2-10. Be sure each bracket is vertical, and the top flange [...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 23 3. Bring the unit up tight under t he boom (with the long axes parallel), sliding the All-Thread studs past the sides of the boom to show above the boom top. Place the remaining pieces of Uni-strut (open channel down) across the boom, onto the protrudi ng All-Thread stud ends. Secure fir[...]

24 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Figure 2-13: Outline Drawing, Compact Outdoor Mounting Kit ANTENNA BOOM[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 25 3.0 Introduction This section of the manual descr ibes the operation of the Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier. The Compact Outdoor unit has been des igned for maximum flexibility in amplifier system configuration. It has a fu ll compliment of parallel I/O m onitor and control s[...]

26 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Table 3-1: Monitor & Control Connector, J4 Signal Type Function Pin Notes Mute Input Closure to Ground Disables DC Power to SSPA B Unit Powers up Muted, This line must be pulled to ground (V or d) to ena ble amplifier Auxiliary Input Closure to Ground Auxiliary Fault Input P Summary [...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 27 3.4 Alarms (J4) A variety of alarm signals are present at th e M&C connector, J4. Both Form-C relays and open collector outputs are available. An amplifier summary alarm is available in both Form C relay and open collector output. Detailed internal faults are available in open collec[...]

28 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.5 RF Power Detector (J4) The RF Power Detector is an analog output voltage that is proporti onal to the RF output power. The maximum output voltage is 4.0 VDC which corresponds to the maximum (saturated) output power from the amplifier. Th is detected voltage is us eful over a 20 dB ra[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 29 The Compact Outdoor Amplifier is supplied with a cable in which this connection is already made. This allows the user to quickly setup t he amplifier and verify its operation. The other side of the cable has a 9-Pin female D connec tor that mates with mo st notebook and desktop personal [...]

30 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA ● Specify the unit’s Address in the Amplifier Address box. If you don’t know the address of the unit you may search for it. Be aware that this search feature is only useful when you have only one unit connected to your PC at a time. ● If you wish to change the log file location, [...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 31 3.9.1.1 Signal Indicators Three rows of LEDs show the connection status of the connected amplif ier. Top-most is an indicator that displays a green LED when C onnected, or a red LE D when Disconnected. Immediately below are two LEDs for the TX and RX paths. The LE D in the third row disp[...]

32 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA RX Checksum Alarm : The RX Checksum Alarm indicates when an invalid checksum byte is communicated to the unit. External Mute Alarm : The External (Ext) Mute line give s an indication via the M&C screen that the SSPA has been externally muted by J4-P in B. This external mute alarm can[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 33 3.9.1.5 RF Power Indicator The RF Power indicator is the vertical meter in the central part of the Operation window. This indicator reports the approximate output power of the am plifier. It uses the voltage from the RF Power Detector to determine a corresponding power level in dBm. The [...]

34 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.9.2.1 Power Up Settings The Compact Outdoor amplifier wil l power up with the “last-state” settings before the unit was powered down. Whatever attenuation setting or mute state the amp lifier was in when powered down will be the restored settings when the amplifier is powered back [...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 35 Fault Setup : This feature allows the user to set the Spare Fault Trigger using the Spare Fault Wizard. Click on the Spare Fault Wizard button, which opens a new window. See Figure 3-5. Select between the following faul t triggers: LNB Curr ent, Gate Voltage, Regulator Voltage, Power Sup[...]

36 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.9.3 Universal M&C Preferences The user can adjust certain preferences of t he Universal Monitor and Control Software. See Figure 3-6. Queries : Enable and adjust the interval that the software queries the unit. Note that if queries are disabled, there will be no co mmunication with[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 37 4.0 Introduction This section contains information on the theor y of operation of the Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier. This includes a discu ssion of the system block diagram, a mplifier module operation, and unique cooling system. The Compact Outdoor Solid State Amplifier ha[...]

38 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 4.1 EMI Filter and T ransient Protection The EMI (Electro-magnetic Interference) Filter is a passive electronic device used to suppress conducted interference present on any power or signal line. It may be used to suppress the interference generated by the device itself as well as to sup[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 39 SSPA Module Current Regulator Voltage Power Supply Voltage Negative 5v Gate Voltage Optional Power Supply Temperature RF Output Power Detector Analog Gain Adjustment (1) 10 bit D/A for SSPA Gain Adjust ment / Temperat ure Compensation 20 dB gain adjustment with 0.1 dB resolution (1) Very[...]

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Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 41 5.0 Introduction This section describes some of the standard RF tests performed on production amplifiers before shipment. Where possible Paradise Data com, LLC maintains computer automated RF test stations to ensure a high level of a ccuracy and consistency to production amplifier testin[...]

42 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 5.6 Intermodulation Distortion Intermodulation distortion is one of the most important characteri stics of a solid state power amplifier system. Satellite comm unication systems must comply to certain distortion levels depending on the service involved. All production amplifiers ar e sub[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 43 6.0 Introduction This section describes some of the standard ma intenance practices that can be performed on the Compact Outdoor Amplifier. 6.1 Cooling System Maintenance It is recommended that the cooling system be checked at least once per month. This involves visually inspecting the f[...]

44 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 6.2.1 Fan Replacement Older models of the Compact Outdoor SSPA were fitted with a 2-fan cooling fan assembly. The newer models utilize a 3- fan cooling fan assembly. While the fan interface connectors for the two-fan and three-fan tray assemblies are identical, they should not be used in[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 45 7.0 Redundant System Concepts The Compact Outdoor Amplifier is capable of operating in a variet y of redundant system configurations. These include 1:1 and 1:2 as we ll as 1:1 with L-Band Block Up Conv erters. The Compact Outdoor Amplifier has a built-in 1: 1 redundancy controller, allo [...]

46 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA The system shown in Figure 7-3 uses the same conc ept of the power splitter on the RF input. In this case the Compact Outdoor amplifiers are equipped with L-Band block up converters. L- Band input amplifiers use phase locked oscillators as the local oscillator to the up converter. Such s[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 47 7.1 Compact Outdoor Amplifier in 1:1 Redundanc y The Compact Outdoor Amplifier is ideally suit ed for a self-contained and cost effective 1:1 redundant system. Each Compact Ou tdoor Amplifier has a built-i n 1:1 redundant controller. The controller is activated via computer command from [...]

48 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 7.1.1 Hardware Setup The hardware setup for a Compact Outdoor 1:1 Redundant System is very simple and involves the addition of (2) cables along with a redundancy switch. A schematic diagram of the redundancy setup is shown in Figure 7-6. The Link Cable is a simple (3) conductor cro ssove[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 49 7.1.2 Software Setup To instruct the Compact Outdoor Amplifier to operate in redundancy it is necessary to temporarily connect it to a PC running the Paradise Datacom Monitor and Control Software to set up the redundant configurat ion. There are 3 basic modes of Redundant System communic[...]

50 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Each amplifier can be confi gured for redundancy by the Par adise Datacom Universal M&C software that ships along with each unit. Using t he Quick-Start cable, connect each amplifier to the PC and run the M&C progr am. Select the “Settings” ta b from the main form. The “Set[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 51 The Standby amplifier can be mu ted to have a “Cold Standby” condition. It keeps the SSPA module powered down for power savings wh ile the microprocessor and fans remain operational. SSPAs with Parallel I/O board firmware version 3.50 or beyond are provided with a true cold standby m[...]

52 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 7.1.2.2 PC Control using RS232 and Paradise Univer sal M&C Software In applications requiring remote monitor and control of the redundant system, the Paradise Datacom Universal M&C program has a control panel that can be used for this purpose. To enable the 1:1 system to operate [...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 53 From this screen choose the COM port and baud rate. The factory default baud rate is 9600. If a single SSPA is used the Global net work address setting should be used. After the COM port has been selected the “Operation” window will be displayed. At this point if the SSPA is connecte[...]

54 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Once reliable communication has been establishe d between each amplifier and the computer, the Redundancy Control Panel can be displayed. From the M&C program’s main window, choose “Action”  “Internal Redundant System”  “1:1 Compact Outdoor SSPA System”. See Figur[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 55 From the Control Panel display all typical 1:1 system functions can be monitored and controlled. A particular SSPA can be put on li ne be selecting th e command button for either amplifier. The online amplifier wi ll be indicated by the “Online” notation. The standby amplifier will b[...]

56 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA If the online amplifier enters a f ault condition, the redundant switch will automatically route the signal to the Standby amplifier. The faulted amplifier will be colored red in the Redundancy Control Panel display. See Figure 7-16. By clicking on the [Unit1] butt on (which will be labe[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 57 7.1.2.3 PC Control using RS 485 and Paradise M&C Software Applications requiring long ca ble runs between the computer and the 1:1 Redundant System may use RS485 communication. The Compact Outdoor Amplifier’s firmware supports networking on a RS485 bus. This type of networ k can be[...]

58 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Figure 7-19: 1:1 Redundant System with RS485 Ha lf Duplex Communication & CONTROL MONITOR J4 J3 OUTPUT SAMPLE J3 OUTPUT SAMPLE A B F A B F LINK LINK J5 J5 A B C D E F 1 2 4 3 SSPA 1 SSPA 2 E C C E F F RF OUTPUT SWITCH & CONTROL MONITOR J4 LINK CABLE SWITCH CABLE TE U F TX + TX - [...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 59 7.2 1:2 Redundant Systems The Compact Outdoor Amplifier can also be configured in 1:2 Redun dant Systems. The major difference being that the amplifier’s in ternal controller can not be used for system control. Instead a separate RCP2-1200 Redundant Syst em controller is used to provid[...]

60 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Figure 7-22: Outline, 1:2 Redundant System SERIAL COMM SYSTEM CO NTRO L RF IN POL 1 POL 2 RF IN 1:2 SSPA System Ku-Band[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 61 Figure 7-23: Schematic, 1:2 Redundant System[...]

62 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 7.3 1:2 Redundant Systems with L Band Input The 1:2 Redundant System with L Band Input can be configured wit h internal Block Up Converters that contain internal 10 MHz refer ence oscillators or conf igured for use with an external 10 MHz reference source. Systems configured with interna[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 63 A special case of the 1:2 Re dundant System exists when an external reference is required of the system. With an external 10 MHz reference input on each polarity input to the system, the standby amplifier will not receive a reference signal and therefore would be in a faulted condition. [...]

64 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA At first it may be thought that a 10 MHz signal could be injected into the normally terminated port of the input s witches. While in a normal operating state with all three BUCs operational this would wor k fine. Howe ver in the event of a failure of one of the on-line units, the 10 MHz [...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 65 The Reference Combiner assembly, as shown in Figure 7-27, couples a sample of the 10 MHz reference from each of the two polarity inputs. It will then supply the standby amplifier with the reference from either of the two inputs. The referenc e combiner will arbitrate and decide which 10 [...]

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Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 67 8.0 Phase Combining Overview Phase combining amplifiers has long been a popular means of incr easing the output power of an amplifier system. Under high power microw ave conditions it is common to utilize some form of waveguide hybrid coupler to combine the output power of two amplifiers[...]

68 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Figure 8-2: 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with FPRC- 1100 controller A technique has been developed which accomplishes phase combining and provides redundancy with two waveguide transfer switches . A block diagram of such a system is shown in Figure 8-2. This type of system is sometime[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 69 power combining. To the operator, the system appears as a single amplifier. The operator can choose between using the system as a phase combined system or a traditional redundant system. 8.1 1:1 Fixed Phase Comb ined System Components An outline drawing of a 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined Ampl[...]

70 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Figure 8-3: Outline, 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System Ku-Band S/N : XXX X MODEL: XXXXXX XXXXXX Solid State Power Amplifier System P/N: L203014-X SW2 SW1 DATACOM PARADISE S W I T C H J 8 R F O U T R F O U T H P A 3 J 4 C O N T R O L L E R R F O U T J 6 J 5 J 9 S E R I A L C O M M B U C P O[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 71 8.2 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined Sy stem Operation with the FPRC-1 100 Under normal system operation, both HPA 1 and H PA 2 are on-line. Their output power is combined at the magic-tee waveguide combiner. The waveguide combiner has an integral RF sampler that provides a samp le of the RF out[...]

72 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 8.3 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with L-Band Input The basic 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined system topology is very similar to a 1:1 redundant system and is shown in Figure 8-5. When in Automatic mode the waveguide switches (S1& S2) either dire ct the each amplifier output to the wavegu[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 73 8.3.1 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined Sy stem with L-Band Input Components An outline drawing of a 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined Amplifier wit h L-Band Input assembly is shown in Figure 8-6 on the followi ng page. The system consists of: (1) Amplifier Base Assembly, which comprises: (1) Mounting Bas[...]

74 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA SYST EM INTERFACE J5 HPA2 J3 RF OUT HPA1 J4 RF OUT CO NTROLLER INTERFACE J6 J7 DETECTED RF IN PUT COMM SERIAL J8 FPRC-1 100 1:1 PHASE COMBINE D SYSTEM CONTROLLER PARADISE DATACOM ∑ RF/IF INPU T J2 J1 RF/IF INPUT Figure 8-6: Outline, 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with L-Band Input[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 75 8.3.5 Adjusting the Phase Combining The system is phase adjusted for optimum per formance across the frequency band at the factory, and no adjustments are typically needed except in the event that a SSPA has been replaced. The SSPAs are manufactured to a delay specificati on, but an adju[...]

76 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA In this system, amplifiers 1 and 3 are normally online. The outputs of 1 and 3 are directed by the waveguide switches into a fixed phase combiner such as a waveguide “magic tee” style combiner. In the event of a failure of either on line amplifier, the standby amplifier, 2, can be sw[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 77 Figure 8-8: Outline, 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System J 1 0 D E T E C T E D J 7 H P A S W I T C H J 8 J 2 J 3 J 4 H P A 1 R F O U T R F O U T H P A 2 R F O U T H P A 3 J 5 C O M M S E R I A L J 6 J 9 P O W E R B U C Fixed P hase Combi ned System C-Band C O N T R O L L E R R F I N P U T[...]

78 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA The Signal Box also contains two phase shifte rs. These phase shifters are in cascade with the RF input to HPA 1 and HPA 3. These a llow the system to achieve optimum power combining and are factory set for optimum combining across the full bandwidth of the amplifier. They should not nor[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 79 8.5.1 Output Power Adjustment Each 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined SSPA System has been factory set for optimal Phase Combining before shipment and should not need adj ustment during installation and operation. In the event that an amplifier is replaced, it may then be necessary to make additio[...]

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Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 81 9.0 Block Up Converter Overview The Compact Outdoor SSPA is available with various L-Band up conve rter options. The primary up converter option is t he Zero dBm Block Up Converter, ZBUC. ZBUC is offered in four C-Band configurations, two Ku-Band op tions, and one X-Band model. The ZBUC [...]

82 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA It is important to remember t he requirement of a 10 MHz refer ence oscillator when operating an SSPA with BUC (SSPB). If the 10 MHz reference is not present, the M&C will report a BUC alarm and the SSPA module will mute. This ensur es that no spurious o r ‘off frequency’ transmi[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 83 9.2 ZBUC Theory of Operation The ZBUC is a low gain block up converter with a P 1dB of 0dBm. This topology allows the system to be integrated wit h little impact on the general electr ical specifications of the SSPA module. The ZBUC utilizes single up conversion from L- Band to the desir[...]

84 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Notes: 1) The exter nal reference option requires the system operator to provide system reference to the ZBUC/SSPB. The system w ill not lock and will have no output without external reference applied. 2) Internal reference option al lows for either internal or external reference operati[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 85 9.5 T ypical System Configuration This section shows the Compact Outdoor SSPB in a common system application. Figure 9-3 shows the Compact Outdoor used with a Paradise Datacom Evolution Series PD25 modem. 9.6 IFL Cable Considerations Consideration should be given to using a high quality [...]

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Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 87 10.0 Serial Communication Protocol This section describes the basic serial communi cation protocol between the Compact Outdoor SSPA and a host computer. Serial port se ttings must be configured for 8 bit data at no parity, with 1 stop bit. The Amplifier will only respond to properly form[...]

88 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 10.1.3 Source Address The source address specifies the address of the node that is sending the packet. All unique addresses, except the broadcast address, are equal and can be a ssigned to individual units. The host computer must also have a unique network address. 10.2 Data Packet The d[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 89 10.2.4 Data Tag The data tag specifies the type of internal resource or information needed to be accessed on the Compact Outdoor Amplifier. The data associated with certain tags is read only. Therefore only the “Get” command byte would be associat ed with these data tags . The data t[...]

90 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 10.2.5 Error Status / Data Address This byte is a tag extension byte and specifie s the first data element of the tagged data. If the Data Length is more then 1 byte, then all subs equent data fields must be accessed starting from the specified address. Fo r example if the requestor want[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 91 10.3 T railer Packet 10.3.1 Frame Check The trailer component contains only one (1) by te called the Frame Check Sequence, s hown in Figure 10-7. This field provides a checksum during packet transmission. This value is computed as a function of the content of t he destination address, so[...]

92 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Byte position Byte Value (Hex) Description 1 0xAA Frame Sync 1 2 0x55 Frame Sync 2 3 Destination Address -//- 4 Source Addr ess -//- 5 Protocol Version Protocol compatibility hole, must be set to 0 6 Request ID Service Byte 7 Command 0, Set Request; 1, Get Request 8 Data Tag 0, System Se[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 93 Data Addres s # Bytes Description Limits and Byte Values 1 1 System Operation Mode Single Amplifier = 255; Dual 1:1 = 1 (version 3.60); 1:1 Redundant = 0 2 1 System Hierarchical Address HPA 1= 0; HPA 2= 255 3 1 Unit Start Up State (in Redundancy) Standby Amplifier = 0 On Line Amplifier =[...]

94 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Data Ad- dress # Bytes Description Limits and valid values 1 2 Present DAC value (Read Only in Temp Co Mode) 0 to 1023 2 2 Present Temperature + 125 3 2 Fault, Mute, and State Conditions 2-Byte Value 0 fault clear; 1 fault set 0 mute clear; 1 mute set 0 standby state, 1 on line state Low[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 95 Data Addres s # Bytes Description Limits and valid values 0 2 Current value of ADC channel 0 Reserved Value Range: 0 to 1023 Conversion: N/A 1 2 Current value of ADC channel 1 RF Power Detector #1 Reflected Value Range: 0 to 1023 Conversion: N/A 2 2 Current value of ADC channel 2 Analog [...]

96 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 10.5 Examples 10.5.1 Example 1 Table 10-10 shows an example of a communi cation exchange between a PC and Compact Outdoor Amplifier. ● SSPA Network Address = 5 ● Host Computer Network Address = 10 ● Request ID = 0x6F Byte Position Byte Value (Hex) Description 1 AA Frame Sync Byte 1[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 97 Byte Position Byte Value (Hex) Description 1 AA Frame Sync Byte 1 2 55 Frame Sync Byte 2 3 A Destination A ddress of PC request origin ator 4 5 Source address of Responding Amplifier 5 0 Protocol Version Compatibility Field must always be 0 6 6F Echo of the Originator’s Request ID byte[...]

98 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 10.5.2 Example 2 Change SSPA Attenuation to 20 dB (55dB gain) ● SSPA Network Address = 5 ● Host Computer Network Address = 10 ● Request ID = 0x6F Table 10-12: Example 2 PC Request String Byte Position Byte Value (hex) Description 1 AA Frame Sync Byte 1 2 55 Frame Sync Byte 2 3 5 De[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 99 Figure 10-5: Example 2 Protocol Debugger Wi ndow in M&C Software. Note Byte values given in decimal representation.[...]

100 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Byte Position Bytes Value (hex) Description 1 AA Frame Sync Byte 1 2 55 Frame Sync Byte 2 3 5 Destination Address of the unit 4 A Source address of Request originating PC Host 5 0 Protocol Version Compatibility Field must be always 0 6 6F Request ID is 111 7 1 “Get Request” designat[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 101 Table 10-16. Example 3 SSPA Response String Byte Position Byte Value (hex) Description 1 AA Frame Sync Byte 1 2 55 Frame Sync Byte 2 3 A Destination Address of PC requ est originator 4 5 Source address of the respondent 5 0 Protocol Version Compatibility Field must be always 0 6 6F Echo[...]

102 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Figure 10-6: Example 3 Protocol Debugger Window in M&C Soft ware. Note Byte values given in decimal representation.[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 103 1 1 .0 Remote Operation The Paradise Datacom Compact Outdoor SSPA ut ilizes Terminal Mode Serial Pr otocol (TMSP) as a secondary serial protocol for Management and Control through a Remote Serial Interface. TMSP allows the user to access internal SSPA functions via a remote ASCII Termin[...]

104 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 1 1 .1 Menu Structure All Compact Outdoor TMSP menus are organized in logical subl evels: Informative and Main Menu Selection. At the beginning of the se ssion, the SSPA will prompt the user with the first menu of the Infor - mative sublevel. The user can access the Main menu from any i[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 105 11.1.1 System Information sub-menu The informative sublevel of the menu structure contains five (5) pages, as shown in Figure 11-2. 11.1.1.1 Sys Info Page 1 The page shows: • The SSPA current level of attenuation, measured in dB (Atten.(dB):XX.X) with accuracy of 0.1 dB; • Alarm pre[...]

106 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 11.1.1.3 Sys Info Page 3 This page reflects various SSPA faults and conditions. • BUC – Displays the block upconverter (BUC) fault (if equipped). Values “Fault” or “Normal”; • Aux – Displays the auxiliary fault condition. Values – “Fault” or “Normal”; • Int.M[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 107 11.1.1.6 Communication Setup sub menu This menu allows the user to select the parameters for communi cation between the SSPA and the remote monitor and control station. A ll changes made on this menu will take effect only after a hardware reset of the SSPA controlle r card. This can be [...]

108 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 11.1.1.8 Fault Setup sub menu This menu allows the user to cu stomize Auxiliary fault setup. Aux. Action Allows the selection of the final effect of th e auxiliary fault on an SSP A operation. Selection: Fault (Major Fault) , Fault + Mute, Alert (Minor Fault). Aux. Check Allows the user[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 109 1 1.2 Configuring SSP A a nd PC to work with terminal mode protocol Each unit is shipped from the factor y with “String” type of protocol selected as the default serial protocol. To switch the SSPA to work with Terminal mode protocol, the user must use the supplied M&C utility s[...]

110 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 11.2.1 Remote Terminal Set-up The following procedure will guide the user thr ough the setup of a remote terminal, using Windows 95/98 HyperTerminal software. Prior to c onfiguring the PC conf igurations, the SSPA must be connected to the PC COM port and configured to use TMSP at 9600 B[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 111 4. On the next dialog window, choose the fo llowing settings: Bits per Second – 9600; Data bits – 8; Parity – None; Stop bits – 1; Flow control – none. Then click “OK.” See Figure 11-7. Figure 11-7: COM Properties window 5. The SSPA will not normally echo back characters t[...]

112 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Your PC is now configured to communicate with the Compact Outdoor SSPA in Terminal mode. To establish a session with SSPA, type UNIT#170 . Note : On a RS485 network, avoid using the globa l address (170). Instea d, use the unique SSPA address. An example of the terminal mo de session sh[...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 113 “ Quick-Start” Cable Connects between Compact Outdoor Amplifie r M&C port ,J4, and Co mputer COM Port. Figure A-1. Quick St art Cable Schematic Appendix A: Quick Start Cable[...]

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Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 115 Mixing New Generation Compact Outdoor Amplifiers with Units Manufactured Prior to 2003 Configuring redundant systems with ol der model Compact Outdoor amplifiers with new generation models will require a diffe rent switch cable configur ation than those shown in Section 7. Older generat[...]

116 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA Alternate Redundant System Configurations Mixing Compact Outdoor SSP A with other manufacturer Amplifier Configuring redundant systems with other manufacturers amplifie rs can be achieved by using an external controller such as the Paradise Datacom RCP2-1100. The external controller is [...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 117 Baud Select Lines on J4, M onitor & Control Connector Pins j and e of M&C connector J4 allow the user to have some control over the serial interface, bypassing EEPROM settings for Protoc ol, Baud Rate or Network Address. This feature becomes important if the user accidenta lly s[...]

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Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 119 VSA T BUC protocol support In order to provide seamless integration wit h the lega cy SierraCom VSAT BUC product line, compatible serial protocol was introduced to the CO SSPA protocol selection . This protocol is supported in I/O board firmware version 3.50 or be tter. In order to enab[...]

120 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA By te Name Des cription Value 1 Address Address of SSPA 0x01 to 0x0f 2 Command Request Sta tus Transmit on/off Change Address Set Carrier Frequency † Gain Adjust 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0xFF 3 Data Byte 1 Not used if command = 0x01 ‡ Tx control if command = 0x02 New address if comman d [...]

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 121 Value Power 0x1 2 watt 0x2 4 watt 0x3 5 watt 0x4 8 watt 0x5 10 watt 0x6 16 watt 0x7 20 watt 0x8 25 watt 0x9 40 watt 0xA 55/60 watt 0xB 30 watt 0xC 125 watt 0xD 80 watt 0xE 100 watt 0xF 170 watt Table D-4: Power Class Values † † Closest value of power class is reported; actual power [...]

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Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 123 The following pages comprise the specification sheets for the Paradise Datacom Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifiers: S-Band, C-Band, X-Band or Ku-Band: Drawing Number 205485 Ka-Band: Drawing Number 207151 See the Paradise Datacom web site at http://www.paradisedata.com for the l[...]

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