Advantech Wireless AWMA-Kx500-BTE Series User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
REDUNDANT READY 500 W EXTENDED Ku-BAND HUB-MOUNT
SOLID STATE POWER AMPLIFIER
AWMA - Kx500 - BTE
PM 100-456S80-4H0 REV. 1

AWMA-Kx500-BTE
WARRANTY
This Advantech Wireless product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 2 years from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Advantech Wireless will,
at its option, either repair or replace products that will prove to be defective.
To return a product for warranty or repair service, you must first request a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number by contacting Advantech Wireless at:
Phone: [phone] or Fax: [phone]
Website: www.advantechwireless.com or e-mail: [e-mail]
The unit should be shipped to the following address, in original shipping container (box), with
shipping charges prepaid.
Advantech Wireless
657 Orly Avenue
Dorval, Quebec
H9P 1G1
CANADA
Please indicate the RMA number on all shipping documentation.
Units shipped without prior issued RMA, or shipped not in original packing, may be subject of
rejection and returned at sender’s own expense.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY
Advantech Wireless warrants this product to be free of materials and workmanship defects.
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper handling or abuse by the
Buyer, unauthorized modification, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the
product, or improper installation or maintenance.
Advantech Wireless shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages.
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................6
2. PACKING LIST..........................................................................................................................9
2.1 PACKING LIST FOR ONE UNIT ........................................................................................9
3. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................10
4. MAJOR SUBSYSTEMS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS...........................................................11
4.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................11
4.2 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................11
4.3 SINGLE UNIT MAJOR COMPONENTS...........................................................................11
4.3.1 Input Module..................................................................................................................12
4.3.2 RF Driver Module..........................................................................................................12
4.3.3 Power Amplifier Module................................................................................................12
4.3.4 Waveguide Assembly......................................................................................................13
4.3.5 Main Controller Board..................................................................................................13
4.3.6 Power Supply.................................................................................................................14
4.3.7 Current Sensor...............................................................................................................14
4.3.8 Digital Power Monitor Module .....................................................................................15
4.3.9 Digital Power Monitor Module for Combined Power...................................................15
4.3.10 Cooling System...........................................................................................................15
4.4 LED SIGNALLING.............................................................................................................18
4.5 SPECIFICATIONS (SINGLE UNIT)..................................................................................19
5. INTERFACES...........................................................................................................................23
5.1 RELAY INTERFACE..........................................................................................................23
5.2 RS-232 INTERFACE...........................................................................................................25
5.3 RS-485 INTERFACE...........................................................................................................26
5.4 REDUNDANT INTERFACE ..............................................................................................26
5.5 RF OUTPUT MONITOR INTERFACE ........................................................................................26
6. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION...................................................................................27
6.1 INITIAL INSPECTION.......................................................................................................27
6.2 UNPACKING.......................................................................................................................27
6.3 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................27
6.3.1 Relay, Serial Interfaces and AC Power Cables Construction .......................................28
6.3.2 Environmental and Adequate Ventilation Considerations ............................................28
6.3.3 Mechanical, RF and Electrical Installation...................................................................29
7. PRE-POWER AND SYSTEM CHECKOUT.........................................................................32
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7.1 PRE-POWER PROCEDURES.............................................................................................32
7.2 OPERATIONAL SETTINGS VERIFICATION .................................................................32
8. OPERATION.............................................................................................................................33
8.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................33
8.2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ...........................................................................................33
8.3 BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE..................................................................................33
8.4 USING THE SSPA SOFTWARE........................................................................................34
8.4.1 Using the RS-232 Interface............................................................................................34
8.4.2 Using the RS-485 Interface............................................................................................40
9. MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................41
9.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................41
9.2 MECHANICAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE............................................................41
9.3 COOLING FANS CHECK ..................................................................................................41
10. RS-485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL .......................................................42
10.1 FRAME STRUCTURE........................................................................................................42
10.2 COMMANDS.......................................................................................................................43
10.3 RESPONSE TO COMMANDS FROM SLAVE TO MASTER..........................................46
11. APPENDIX A: SAFETY AND EMC COMPLIANCE......................................................50
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1: PRODUCT OUTLINE (SINGLE UNIT) ....................................................................................16
FIGURE 2: BLOCK DIAGRAM (ONE UNIT)............................................................................................17
FIGURE 3: CONNECTORS ....................................................................................................................21
FIGURE 4: RS-232 HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION STATUS DISPLAY FOR SINGLE UNIT - AFTER
PRESSING <ENTER>....................................................................................................................35
FIGURE 5: RS-232 HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION LIST OF COMMANDS DISPLAY - AFTER
PRESSING H <ENTER> FOR HELP ................................................................................................37
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TABLES
TABLE 1: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................19
TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................20
TABLE 3:POWER REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................20
TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.............................................................................20
TABLE 5: CONNECTORS..............................................................................................................22
TABLE 6: RELAY INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT ...............................................................24
TABLE 7:RS-232 INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT.................................................................25
TABLE 8: RS-485 INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT ................................................................26
TABLE 9: SERIAL INTERFACE RS-232 CONNECTION INFORMATION...............................30
TABLE 10: AC LINE (J5) CONNECTOR – PIN ASSIGNMENTS...............................................31
TABLE 11: RS-232 MENU ITEM DEFINITION ...........................................................................36
TABLE 12: COMPUTER TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR RS-232 INTERFACE......................38
TABLE 13: COMMAND FRAME STRUCTURE ..........................................................................44
TABLE 14: CONDITION STATUS RESPONSE............................................................................46
TABLE 15: READ IDENTIFICATION RESPONSE......................................................................46
TABLE 16: READ FREQUENCY RANGE RESPONSE...............................................................47
TABLE 17: READ ATTENUATION RANGE RESPONSE...........................................................47
TABLE 18: READ COMBINED OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSE..................................................48
TABLE 19: UNIT STATUS AND SWITCH POSITION AND STATUS RESPONSE.................48
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1. SAFETY
In addition to this section, included by reference are the following pertinent sections of the
International Standard IEC-215, ‘Safety requirements for radio transmitting equipment’:
Appendix D, ‘GUIDANCE ON ASSESSING THE COMPETENCE OF PERSONNEL FOR
DESIGNATION AS SKILLED’ and also Sub-clause 3.1 of the Standard.
Appendix E, ‘GUIDANCE ON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BY PERSONNEL
WORKING ON RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT’, also Sub-clauses 3.2, 3.7 and 22.1 of
the Standard.
To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction Advantech Wireless
uses the following symbols for safety related information. For your own safety, please read the
information carefully BEFORE operating the equipment.
Symbols used in manual:
WARNING: This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in serious injury or death if
not performed properly.
CAUTION: This indicates a hazardous and dangerous procedure that could result in light-
to-severe injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, if proper precautions
are not taken.
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----------------------------------------------- WARNING ---------------------------------------------------
When supplying power to this equipment, use the 3-pin connector provided, to connect to a
grounded power outlet. If power is supplied without grounding to the equipment, there is a risk of
receiving a severe or fatal electric shock.
In the context of this document any voltage that is lethal is viewed as ‘High Voltage’. Therefore,
even prime power (180 to 265V AC) is dangerous because prime power potentials have been
known to cause death or injury.
----------------------------------------------- WARNING ---------------------------------------------------
This equipment can not be repaired by the operator. DO NOT attempt to remove the equipment
cover or to disassemble internal components. Only qualified service technicians should service this
equipment. There are high-voltage parts in this equipment presenting a risk of severe injury to
untrained personnel. In addition, there is a risk of damage to precision components.
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ALWAYS TERMINATE THE OUTPUT OF THE POWER AMPLIFIER WITH A RF
LOAD CAPABLE OF DISSIPATING FULL CW RF POWER. SIMILARLY TERMINATE
THE INPUTS TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF THE UNIT BEING DRIVEN BY STRAY
LEAKAGE SIGNALS. Incorporate the terminations prior to applying prime power to the unit.
This procedure prevents self-oscillation and irradiation of the local environment. Even if a source is
not connected to the unit you are working with, there are situations where the amplifier can go into
a self-induced mode and generate high levels of RF energy. Destruction caused under excessive
load voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) will void the warranty. Although this equipment has
internal protection for VSWR higher than 3:1 and will automatically go in shutdown (with a delay
of 1 second), still it is a safe procedure to avoid unwanted effects.
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----------------------------------------------- WARNING ---------------------------------------------------
DO NOT LOOK INTO THE OUTPUT PORTS OF THE POWERED RF AMPLIFIER.Treat
the powered RF unit with extreme care. Keep in mind that levels of microwave radiation that do not
induce immediate physical discomfort in most individuals can be sufficiently high to induce longer
term effects. Your eyes are particularly vulnerable parts of your body.
The permissible levels of exposure are quite low compared to the power levels of the amplifiers
built by Advantech Wireless (e.g. less than 10 mW versus 20 to 500 W delivered by various units).
The permissible levels are currently being studied by a number of organizations. In the past the U.S.
safety Code established a dosage rate of 10 mW/cm2. Currently there is consideration being given
to reducing the permissible level to 1 mW/cm2in the United States, as has been the case for several
European countries.
----------------------------------------------- CAUTION-----------------------------------------------------
THIS IS A HEAVY EQUIPMENT. USE TWO OR MORE PEOPLE TO LIFT AND MOVE
this equipment or use an equipment cart. There is a risk of back injury, if this equipment is lifted by
one person.
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2. PACKING LIST
2.1 PACKING LIST FOR ONE UNIT
PACKING LIST FOR AWMA-Kx500-BTE AMPLIFIER
(Shipping Kit P/N 195-731N81-0H1)
Item Quantity Description Part #
1. 1 Installation and Operating Manual PM 100-456S80-4H0 Rev. 1
2. 1 500W Kx-Band Amplifier,
model AWMA-Kx500-BTE 100-456S80-4H0
3. 1 Connector Circular MIL C-5015, Straight
Cable Plug 20 Shell 3 Sockets MS3106F20-
19S (Connector for AC LINE connector J5) 631-310620-002
4. 2
Connector circular, MIL-C-26482, 6 contacts
female, straight cable plug, shell 10,
MS3116F10-6S (connectors for RS-232 and
RS-485 Serial Interfaces)
631-311606-001
5. 1
Connector circular, MIL-C-26482, 10
contacts female, straight cable plug, shell 12,
MS3116J12-10S (connector for RELAY
Interface)
631-311612-003
6. 1 Waterproof O-Ring Gasket for WR-75 Flange 820-075000-001
7. 4 #6 - 32 x 1/2” hex head screw 802-632090-001
8. 4 #6 lock washer 803-600100-001
9. 1 roll Moisture sealing/insulating tape (mastic tape) 709-224200-001
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