Advantech Wireless SSPBM-CX100-CSE User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
100W Cx-Band Hub-mount
SOLID STATE POWER BLOCK UP-CONVERTER (SSPB)
SSPBM–CX100–CSE
PM 1R0-HN83A0-3NXC, Rev. 2

SSPBM-CX100-CSE
WARRANTY
This Advantech Wireless product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 2 years from 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. GENERAL INFORMATION...........................................................................................8
2.1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................8
2.2 DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Power Supply...............................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Up-Converter Assembly ..............................................................................................9
2.2.3 HPA Assembly...........................................................................................................10
2.2.4 Controller Board ........................................................................................................10
2.3 SSPB SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................13
3. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION..........................................................................17
3.1 INITIAL INSPECTION.................................................................................................17
3.2 UNPACKING................................................................................................................17
3.3 INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................17
3.3.1 Mechanical Installation..............................................................................................17
3.3.2 Electrical Connections...............................................................................................18
3.3.3 RF Connections..........................................................................................................18
3.3.4 Cooling Considerations..............................................................................................19
4. INTERFACES..................................................................................................................20
4.1 SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECTOR (RS-485 RS-232) .............................................20
4.2 RELAY INTERFACE...................................................................................................21
4.3 REDUNDANT INTERFACE........................................................................................22
4.4 LED................................................................................................................................22
4.5 RF OUTPUT MONITOR INTERFACE.......................................................................22
5. PRE POWER AND CHECKOUT .................................................................................23
5.1 PRE-POWER PROCEDURES......................................................................................23
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6. MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................24
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.................................................................................24
6.1.1 Mechanical Preventive Maintenance.........................................................................24
6.1.2 Checking the Cooling Fans........................................................................................24
7. RS-232 SERIAL COMMUNICATION .........................................................................25
7.1 HAND-HELD TERMINAL ..........................................................................................25
7.2 RS-232 PC TERMINAL................................................................................................27
8. RS-485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION .........................................................................35
9. PACKING LIST...............................................................................................................36
10. SAFETY AND EMC COMPLIANCE...........................................................................37
11. APPENDIX A: RS-485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL.......................38
11.1 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................38
11.2 FRAME STRUCTURE .................................................................................................38
11.3 COMMANDS................................................................................................................39
11.4 RESPONSES TO COMMANDS FROM SLAVE TO MASTER.................................40
11.4.1 Condition Status Response ....................................................................................40
11.4.2 Read Identification Response ................................................................................41
11.4.3 Read GAIN/ATTENUATION Range Response...................................................41
12. APPENDIX B: RS-485 SKYWAN SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL....42
12.1 HARDWARE CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................42
12.2 RS-485 INTERFACE ON 4 WIRES.............................................................................42
12.3 TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL....................................................................................42
12.3.1 Transmission Interface...........................................................................................43
12.3.2 Command Message Structure (IDU to SSPB).......................................................44
12.3.3 Response Message Structure (SSPB to IDU) ........................................................45
12.3.4 Data Field Definitions............................................................................................45
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1: PRODUCT OUTLINE ...................................................................................................... 11
FIGURE 2: BLOCK DIAGRAM......................................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 3: CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................... 15
FIGURE 4: HAND-HELD TERMINAL HELP MENU.......................................................................... 25
FIGURE 5: HAND-HELD TERMINAL STATUS MENU..................................................................... 26
FIGURE 6: HYPERTERMINAL RS-232 COMMUNICATION – HELP COMMAND AND RESPONSE......... 28
FIGURE 7: HYPERTERMINAL RS-232 COMMUNICATION – STATUS COMMAND AND RESPONSE..... 29
FIGURE 8: HYPERTERMINAL RS-232 COMMUNICATION – HELP RF, RF AND RF OFF COMMANDS
AND RESPONSES ..................................................................................................................... 30
FIGURE 9: HYPERTERMINAL RS-232 COMMUNICATION – HELP ATT, ATT, GAIN AND ATT <VALUE>
COMMANDS AND RESPONSES.................................................................................................. 31
FIGURE 10: HYPERTERMINAL RS-232 COMMUNICATION – HELP GAIN, GAIN, ATT AND GAIN
<VALUE> COMMANDS AND RESPONSES.................................................................................. 32
FIGURE 11: HYPERTERMINAL RS-232 COMMUNICATION – “HELP BAUD” AND “BAUD RS232”
COMMANDS AND RESPONSES.................................................................................................. 33
FIGURE 12: HYPERTERMINAL RS-232 COMMUNICATION – “HELP RS485”, “RS485 ASCII” AND
“RS485 BINARY” COMMANDS AND RESPONSES ...................................................................... 34
FIGURE 13: GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) – RS-485 COMMUNICATION BASED ON RS-485
PROTOCOL ............................................................................................................................. 35
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TABLES
TABLE 1: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 13
TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 14
TABLE 3: POWER REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................... 14
TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS........................................................................ 14
TABLE 5: CONNECTORS......................................................................................................... 16
TABLE 6: AC LINE (J5) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS...................................................................... 16
TABLE 7: SYSTEM CONTROL (RS232 RS485) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS .............................. 20
TABLE 8: RELAY INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT .......................................................... 21
TABLE 9: SERIAL INTERFACE RS-232 CONNECTION INFORMATION.......................... 27
TABLE 10: PACKING LIST (P/N 19R-3171A0-3NXC)........................................................... 36
TABLE 11: COMMANDS .......................................................................................................... 39
TABLE 12: CONDITION STATUS RESPONSE ...................................................................... 40
TABLE 13: READ IDENTIFICATION RESPONSE................................................................. 41
TABLE 14: READ GAIN/ATTENUATION RANGE RESPONSE........................................... 41
TABLE 15: COMMAND MESSAGE STRUCTURE ................................................................ 44
TABLE 16: RESPONSE MESSAGE STRUCTURE.................................................................. 45
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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 this manual:
WARNING! Indicates a hazardous procedure that may result in serious injury or death, if
not performed properly.
CAUTION! Indicates a dangerous procedure that may result in light-to-severe injury or loss
related to equipment malfunction, if proper precautions are not taken.
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-------------------------------------------- WARNING ---------------------------------------------
The operator cannot repair this unit. DO NOT attempt to remove the top cover or
disassemble the internal components. Only qualified service technicians should service this unit.
There is a risk of damaging the precision components.
----------------------------------------------- WARNING ------------------------------------------
ALWAYS TERMINATE THE OUTPUT WAVEGUIDE OF THE UNIT WITH AN RF LOAD
CAPABLE OF DISSIPATING FULL CW RF POWER. SIMILARLY TERMINATE THE RF
INPUT PORT 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 from and into the local environment. If
an RF source is not connected to the RF input port, the unit may go into a self-induced mode and
generate high levels of RF energy. Destruction caused by an excessive load voltage standing
wave ratio (VSWR) will void the warranty.
----------------------------------------------- WARNING -------------------------------------------
DO NOT LOOK INTO THE RF OUTPUT PORT OF THE POWERED BLOCK
UP-CONVERTER! Handle the powered SSPB with extreme care. Keep in mind that the levels
of microwave radiation, which do not induce immediate physical discomfort in most individuals,
can be sufficiently high to induce long term effects. The eyes are the most vulnerable parts of
the body.
The maximum permissible levels of exposure are quite low in comparison to the power levels
produced by the equipment built by Advantech Wireless (e.g. less than 10 mW versus 4 to 700
W delivered by the different units). The maximum 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.
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2. GENERALINFORMATION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information that describes the installation, operation and maintenance
procedures for the 100-Watt CX-Band hub-mount (outdoor) Solid State Power Block Up-
Converter model SSPBM-CX100-CSE. Because specialized training is required for some phases
of installation and operation, certain parts of this manual are directed only to properly trained
personnel. Warnings appear at the appropriate points to caution all users of the potential RF
hazards.
For a safe and versatile operation, please read the information carefully BEFORE using the
equipment.
Advantech Wireless has prepared this manual for use as a guide for the proper installation,
operation and maintenance of Advantech Wireless equipment and computer programs. The
drawings, specifications and information contained herein are the property of Advantech
Wireless. Unauthorized use or disclosure of these drawings, specifications and information is
strictly prohibited. They shall not be reproduced, copied or used in whole or in part as the basis
for manufacturing or sale of the equipment or software programs without the prior written
consent of Advantech Wireless.
2.2 DESCRIPTION
The SSPBM-CX100-CSE is a 100-Watt CX-Band hub-mount (outdoors) Solid State Power
Block Up-Converter (SSPB). The entire SSPB is self-contained and is intended for mounting on to
the antenna hub, see Figure 1: Product Outline at page 11. It incorporates an Interface Assembly,
Up-Converter Assembly, High Power Amplifier (HPA) Assembly, Power Supply Assembly and a
Main Controller Board. The block diagram of the SSPB is shown in Figure 2: Block Diagram
(page 12) and the various connectors are shown in Figure 3: Connectors (page 15).
2.2.1 POWER SUPPLY
There is only one power supply assembly in this SSPB. The power supply provides +12 V DC
high current and – 9 V DC low current for the SSPB. The power supply is configured for
operation from 100 to 264 V AC, single phase, 47-63 Hz.
The overall power consumption, at the rated RF output power, is 500 W, typical.
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2.2.2 UP-CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
The L-Band signal arriving from a modem enters the Up-Converter Assembly through a ‘N-type’
connector, see Figure 3: Connectors (page 15). The L-Band signal (950 MHz to
1825 MHz) enters the high gain Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) and Medium Power Amplifier
(MPA) stages that boost the RF power level sufficient for the transmission through the Up-
Converter Assembly.
Integral to the UP-Converter Assembly is a variable attenuation section that maintains the overall
gain of this module constant against changes in temperature (global temperature compensation).
A temperature dependent DC voltage is sent from a temperature sensor from within the HPA
Assembly through the power conditioner board to the attenuator. The amount of attenuation is
varied with the change in the DC voltage.
The Up-Converter Assembly converts and amplifies the incoming L-Band carrier signal into a C-
Band carrier. To achieve this requirement, this assembly contains a synthesizer, a mixer, a
multiplier, two LNAs and a band-pass filter, see Figure 2: Block Diagram (page 12). For this
application, the Up-Converter requires the L-Band signal, which is sent to the mixer and the 10
MHz reference, which is fed into the synthesizer.
The synthesizer contains a phase-locked loop local oscillator (PLL LO), which is normally
phase-locked with the incoming 10 MHz reference signal. When functioning correctly, the
PLLLO generates a 4.900 GHz LO signal. The 4.900 GHz LO signal and the L-Band signal are
fed into a mixer to produce the required C-Band signal. The frequency-range provided by the
Up-Converter Assembly is from 5.850 GHz to 6.725 GHz.
The synthesizer also contains an out of lock protection circuitry that prevents frequency shifts
from occurring to the resulting C-Band signal. When the oscillator is not phase-locked, a signal
is sent to the power conditioner board within the HPA Assembly to shutdown the RF devices.
The band-pass filter removes the unwanted harmonic frequencies, allowing the C-Band signal to
pass through the HPA Assembly.
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