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Compact Outdoor
Solid State Power
Amplifier
Operations Manual
208495 REV B
ECO 16449
08/30/2011
Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC
Phone:
(814) 238-3450
328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100
Fax:
(814) 238-3829
State College, PA 16803 USA
W
eb: www.paradisedata.com
Email: sales@paradisedata.com
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Section 1: General Information
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Specifications
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High Voltage Hazards
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RF Transmission Hazards
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Safety Considerations
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1 Introduction
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Description
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Equipment Supplied
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Section 2: Installation
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2 Introduction
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Inspection
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Prime Power Connection [MS3102E20-3P]
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Table 2-1: AC Line Input Connector
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Table 2-2: Compact Outdoor Amplifier Prime Power Summary
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Cable Connections
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DC Input Option [MS3102E-20-29P]
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Figure 2-1: Outline, Compact Outdoor Solid State Amplifier
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Summary Alarm Indicator
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Table 2-3: DC Input Connector, MS3102E-20-29P
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Figure 2-2: Input Side, Compact Outdoor Amplifier
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Link Port (J5) [MS3112E10-6S]
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Monitor & Control Connector (J4) [MS3112E18-32S]
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RF Input (J1) [N-Type (F)]
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Table 2-4: Link Port (J5) Pin-Outs
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Figure 2-3: RF Output Side of C Band Compact Outdoor SSPA
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RF Output (J2)
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Switch Port (J6) [MS3112E10-6S]
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Table 2-5 Switch Port (J6) Pin-Outs
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AC Input (J7)
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Chassis Ground Terminal
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Figure 2-4: Bottom View, Compact Outdoor Amplifier
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RF Output Sample Port (J3) [N-Type (F)]
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Table 2-6: +15 VDC Output Port (J8) Pin-Outs
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VDC Output Port (J8) [MS3112E10-6S]
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Airflow
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Figure 2-5: Improper Mounting
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Unit Weights
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Table 2-7: Compact Outdoor SSPA Weights
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Compact Outdoor Mounting Kit Installation
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Inspection
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Installation
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Safety Considerations
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Table 2-8: Mounting Kit Parts List
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Figure 2-6: Bolt Mounting Bracket to Unit
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Figure 2-7: Unit Ready for Boom Installation
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Figure 2-8: CO Mount Completed
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Section 3: Quick Start & Operation
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3 Introduction
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Figure 3-1: J4 Connections for Ethernet Communications
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Remote Communications Connections
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Figure 3-2: J4 Connections for RS-485 Communications
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Figure 3-3: J4 Connections for RS-232 Communications
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Figure 3-4: J4 Connections for RS-485 Communications for S/N <300,000
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Legacy Compact Outdoor Sspas
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Compact Outdoor Sspas in Legacy Systems
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Figure 3-5: J4 Connections for RS-232 Communications for S/N <300,000
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Figure 3-6: J4 Connections for RS-485 Comms Using Older M&C Cables
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Port J4 Pin-Outs
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Table 3-1: Monitor & Control Connector (J4) Pin-Out (Ethernet Capable)
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Table 3-2: Monitor & Control Connector (J4) Pin-Out (Non-Ethernet)
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Figure 3-7: Ethernet Quick Start Cable, 207755
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Figure 3-8: RS-232 Quick Start Cable, 207998
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Quick Start Cables
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Quick Start Connections
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Quick Start Ethernet Connection
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Set PC Configuration
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Quick Start RS-232 Connection
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Figure 3-10: Add Compact Outdoor SSPA Window, Via Serial or Internet
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Figure 3-9: Universal M&C Add Unit Menu
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Universal M&C Operation
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Figure 3-11: Universal M&C Status Window
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Signal Indicators
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Universal M&C Status Window
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Fault Status Indicators
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Figure 3-12: Fault Indicators
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Gain Adjustment
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RF Power Indicator
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Voltage, Current and Temperature Display
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Figure 3-13: Universal M&C, Settings
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Power up Settings
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Universal M&C Settings Window
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Figure 3-14: Spare Fault Wizard
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Figure 3-15: Universal M&C, IP Setup
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IP Setup Window
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Figure 3-16: Preferences Window
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Figure 3-17: Example, Log Entry
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Universal M&C Preferences
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Figure 3-18: Enter IP Address for Compact Outdoor SSPA (Default Is 192.168.0.9)
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Figure 3-19: M&C Applet Loading into Browser Window
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Web-Based M&C
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Figure 3-20: Enter Password (Default Is "Paradise")
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Figure 3-21: Status and Faults Window Descriptions
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Navigating the Web M&C
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Figure 3-22: Communication Settings Window Descriptions
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Figure 3-23: General Settings Window Descriptions
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Figure 3-24: Fault Settings Window Descriptions
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Section 4: Operation
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4 Introduction
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Figure 4-1: Block Diagram, Compact Outdoor Amplifier
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AC / DC Converter
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DC / DC Converter
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RF Input (J1)
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Solid State Power Amplifier Module
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Alarms (J4)
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Amplifier Enable (Mute/Unmute) (J4)
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Auxiliary Alarm (J4) Form C Contacts
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RF Output (J2)
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Summary Alarm (J4) Form C Contacts
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Gain Adjust Input (J4)
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Open Collector Alarm Outputs (J4)
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RF Output Sample (J3)
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RF Power Detector (J4)
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Cooling System
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Fan Boost Converter
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Serial I/O Control (J4)
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Figure 4-2: Schematic, Non-Ethernet Compact Outdoor SSPA
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Figure 4-3: Schematic, Ethernet Capable Compact Outdoor SSPA
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Figure 4-4: Schematic, 48 VDC Ethernet Compact Outdoor SSPA
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Section 5: L Band Operation
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5 Block up Converter Overview
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Figure 5-1: Configuration Matrix, Compact Outdoor SSPA, BUC Options
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Figure 5-2: Compact Outdoor Block Diagram of BUC / SSPA System
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Table 5-1: ZBUC Converter Frequency Specifications
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ZBUC Features
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Smart Reference Technology
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Table 5-2: ZBUC RF Output Phase Noise Specification
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ZBUC Converter Theory of Operation
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ZBUC FSK Monitor and Control
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Figure 5-3: Compact Outdoor SSPB with PD25 Evolution Modem
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IFL Cable Considerations
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Table 5-3: Common Coaxial Cable Characteristics
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Typical System Configuration
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Section 6: Fiber-Optic Option
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6 Fiber-Optic Option
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Figure 6-1: RCPF-1000 Front, Rear Panels
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RCPF-1000 Fiber Optic Controller
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External L-Band to Fiber Interface
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Figure 6-2: Outline Drawing, External L-Band to Fiber Interface
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Figure 6-3: Block Diagram, Compact Outdoor with External Fiber Transceiver
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Figure 6-4: System Example, SSPA with External Fiber to L-Band Converter
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Section 7: Performance Tests
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7 Introduction
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Figure 7-1: Spurious and Gain Data
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Standard Tests
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Swept Gain
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Figure 7-2: Return Loss, Intermodulation and Phase Noise Data
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Input Return Loss
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Output Return Loss
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Spurious
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Figure 7-3: M&C, Output Power, Ground, Phase Lock and Misc. Data
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Intermodulation Distortion
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Power Requirements
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Earth Ground
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Ethernet (if Equipped)
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I/O Test
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P1Db and Psat
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Sample Port
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Fsk
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Microphonics
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Phase Noise
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Reference Lock
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Tests for Units with Integrated Zbuc
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Am/Pm
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Group Delay
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Harmonics
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Noise Figure
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Noise Power
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Optional Tests
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Section 8: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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8 Introduction
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Cooling System Maintenance
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Fan Removal and Heatsink Cleaning
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Figure 8-1: Fan Removal from Amplifier Assembly
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Fan Replacement
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Troubleshooting Guide
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Unit Doesn't Power up
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Unit Powers On, LED Lamp Glows Red
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Cannot Connect to SSPA through Remote Control Interface
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SSPA Unit Powers Up, LED Lamp Glows Green, but no RF Output Is Present
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The FSK Link between a Modem and the SSPB Unit Is Not Working
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Figure 9-1: Standard 1:1 Redundant System with Coaxial and Waveguide Switches
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Figure 9-2: 1:1 Redundant System with Input Splitter Substituted for Input Switch
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Section 9: Redundant System Operation
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Figure 9-3: 1:1 Redundant System with L Band Input
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Compact Outdoor Amplifier in 1:1 Redundancy
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Figure 9-4: Typical 1:1 Redundant System Outline
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Hardware Setup
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Figure 9-5: 1:1 Redundant System with Link Cable and Switch Cable Installed
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Software Setup
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Stand-Alone 1:1 Redundant System
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Figure 9-6: 1:1 System with RS-232 Communication to each Amplifier
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Figure 9-7: M&C Program "SSPA Settings" Window
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PC Control Using RS232 and Paradise M&C Software
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Figure 9-8: Adding a SSPA Monitor and Control Window
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Figure 9-9: Add New Compact Outdoor SSPA Window
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Figure 9-10: Individual SSPA Operation Window
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Figure 9-11: Paradise Datacom Universal M&C, Add Unit Menu Tree
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Figure 9-12: Add 1:1 Redundant System Window
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Figure 9-13: Redundant Control Panel Showing Configured 1:1 Redundant System
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Figure 9-14: Dialog Window, Affirm Mute of On-Line Amplifier
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Figure 9-15: Control Panel Showing Unit 1 Faulted and Signal Routed to Unit 2
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Figure 9-16: Unit1 Status Panel Showing Summary and Temperature Faults
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PC Control Using RS-485 and Paradise M&C Software
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Figure 9-17: 1:1 Redundant System with RS-485 Full Duplex Communication
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Figure 9-18: 1:1 Redundant System with RS-485 Half Duplex Communication
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1:2 Redundant Systems
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Figure 9-19: 1:2 Redundant System
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Figure 9-20: 1:2 Redundant System Block Diagram
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Figure 9-21: Outline, 1:2 Redundant System
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Figure 9-22: Schematic, 1:2 Redundant System
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1:2 Redundant Systems with L-Band Input
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Figure 9-23: 1:2 System with L Band Input and Internal Reference Bucs
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Figure 9-24: 1:2 System Showing Absence of Reference to Stand-By BUC
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Step Action
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Figure 9-25: 1:2 Redundant System with (3) 10Mhz Inputs through Input Switches . 94 Figure 9-26: 1:2 Redundant System with Reference Combiner Assembly
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Table 9-1: Returning Amp 2 to Stand-By Mode after Fault on Thread 1 or 3
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9 Redundant System Concepts
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Section 9: Redundant System
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Section 10: Fixed Phase Combined Redundant Systems
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10 Phase Combining Overview
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Figure 10-1: Phase Combined Amplifier System
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Figure 10-2: 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with FPRC-1100 Controller
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1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System Components
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Signal Box Assembly
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Figure 10-3: Outline, 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System
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1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System Operation with the FPRC-1100
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Figure 10-4: FPRC-1100 Phase Combined System Controller
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1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with L-Band Input
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Figure 10-5: 1:1 Phase Combined System with HPA Control of BUC Redundancy
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1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with L-Band Input Components
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Adjusting the Phase Combining
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Figure 10-6: Connect to Coupler
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Redundant BUC Operation
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Signal Box Assembly
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Figure 10-7: Outline, 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with L-Band Input
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1:2 Fixed Phase Combined Systems
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Figure 10-8: Phase Adjuster
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Figure 10-9: Block Diagram, 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System
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1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System Components
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Signal Box Assembly
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Figure 10-10: Outline, 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System, C-Band
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1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System Operation with FPRC-1200
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Figure 10-11: FPRC-1200 1:2 Phase Combined Redundant Controller
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Figure 10-12: HPA #1 & HPA #3 on Line with HPA #2 on Standby
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Phase Adjustment
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Section 11: Remote Control Interface
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11 Serial Protocol Overview
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Figure 11-1: Compact Outdoor Remote Control Interface Stack
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Table 11-1: Interface Selection
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Destination Address
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Figure 11-2: Basic Communication Packet
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Figure 11-3: Header Sub-Packet
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Frame Sync Word
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Header Packet
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Serial Communication
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Command
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Data Packet
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Figure 11-4: Data Sub-Packet
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Protocol ID
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Request ID
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Source Address
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Data Tag
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Table 11-2: Command Byte Values
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Table 11-3: Data Tag Byte Values
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Data Address / Error Status / Local Port Frame Length
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Data Field
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Data Length
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Table 11-4: Error Status Bytes
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Figure 11-5: Trailer Sub-Packet
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Frame Check
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Timing Issues
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Trailer Packet
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Serial Communications Protocol
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Table 11-5: Request Frame Structure
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Table 11-6: Response Frame Structure
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Table 11-7: System Settings Data Values
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Table 11-8: System Threshold Data Values
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Table 11-9: System Condition Addressing
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Serial Communication Examples
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Ethernet Interface
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General Concept
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Ipnet Interface
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Overview
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Figure 11-6: UDP Redirect Frame Example
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Table 11-10: OSI Model for Compact Outdoor SSPA Ethernet IP Interface
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Setting Ipnet Interface
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Troubleshooting IP Connectivity
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SNMP Interface
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SNMP MIB Tree
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Description of MIB Entities
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Table 11-11: Detailed Settings for CO SSPA Mode (Device Type=2)
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Table 11-12: Detailed Thresholds
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Table 11-13: Detailed Conditions
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M&C Via SNMP
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Universal M&C, IP Setup Tab Figure 11-8: Universal M&C, Settings Tab
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Connecting to a MIB Browser
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Figure 11-10: Getif Mbrowser Window, with Update Data in Output Data Box
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Figure 11-9: Getif Application Parameters Tab
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Appendix A: Quick Start Cable
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Figure A-1: Ethernet Quick Start Cable
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Table A-1: Wiring Chart, Ethernet Quick Start Cable
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Figure A-2: RS-232 Quick Start Cable, 207998
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Table A-2: Wiring Chart, RS-232 Quick Start Cable
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Appendix B: Alternate System
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Appendix B: Alternate System Configurations
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Figure B-1: Mixed Redundant System Using New and Old CO Amplifiers
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Figure B-2: Redundant System Using RCP2-1100 Controller
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Appendix C: Documentation
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