Advantech Wireless SSPBM-K150-BRE User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
150 W Ku-BAND HUB-MOUNT
SOLID STATE BLOCK UP-CONVERTER
SSPBM–K150–BRE

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
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 L-Band to Ku-Band Up-Converter Module .............................................................. 12
4.3.2 Power Amplifier Module........................................................................................... 12
4.3.3 Waveguide Assembly................................................................................................. 13
4.3.4 10 MHz REFERENCE OSCILLATOR...................................................................... 13
4.3.5 Main Controller Board............................................................................................. 13
4.3.6 Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 14
4.3.7 Cooling System.......................................................................................................... 15
4.4 SPECIFICATIONS (SINGLE UNIT)............................................................................. 18
5. INTERFACES......................................................................................................................21
5.1 RELAY INTERFACE............................................................................................................ 21
5.2 RS-232 INTERFACE...................................................................................................... 23
5.3 RS-485 INTERFACE...................................................................................................... 24
5.4 REDUNDANT INTERFACE ......................................................................................... 24
5.5 RF OUTPUT MONITOR INTERFACE ................................................................................... 24
6. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION.............................................................................. 25
6.1 INITIAL INSPECTION .................................................................................................. 25
6.2 UNPACKING.................................................................................................................. 25
6.3 INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 25
6.3.1 Relay, Serial Interfaces and AC Power Cables Construction .................................. 26
6.3.2 Environmental and Adequate Ventilation Considerations ....................................... 26
6.3.3 Mechanical, RF and Electrical Installation.............................................................. 27
7. PRE-POWER AND SYSTEM CHECKOUT.................................................................... 30
7.1 PRE-POWER PROCEDURES........................................................................................ 30
7.2 OPERATIONAL SETTINGS VERIFICATION ............................................................ 30
8. OPERATION........................................................................................................................ 31
8.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 31
8.2 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ...................................................................................... 31
8.3 BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE............................................................................. 31
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8.4 OVERDRIVE PROTECTION........................................................................................ 32
8.5 AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL (ALC).................................................................... 33
8.6 USING THE SSPB SOFTWARE ................................................................................... 34
8.6.1 Using the RS-232 Interface....................................................................................... 34
8.6.2 Using the RS-485 Interface....................................................................................... 41
9. MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................. 42
9.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.................................................................................. 42
9.2 MECHANICAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....................................................... 42
9.3 COOLING FAN CHECK................................................................................................ 42
10. APPENDIX A: RS-485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL........................ 43
10.1 FRAME STRUCTURE................................................................................................... 43
10.2 COMMANDS.................................................................................................................. 44
10.3 RESPONSE TO COMMANDS FROM SLAVE TO MASTER..................................... 47
11. APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND EMC COMPLIANCE ................................................. 52
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1: PRODUCT OUTLINE ...................................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 2: BLOCK DIAGRAM......................................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 3: CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 4: HYPERTERMINAL MODE COMMUNICATION (AFTER PRESSING <ENTER>).................. 35
FIGURE 5: HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION - LIST OF COMMANDS (AFTER PRESSING H
<ENTER> FOR HELP)............................................................................................................. 38
FIGURE 6: PROPOSED GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (GUI) BASED ON RS-485 PROTOCOL WITH NO
ALC SET – SINGLE UNIT.......................................................................................................... 50
FIGURE 7: PROPOSED GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (GUI) BASED ON RS-485 PROTOCOL WITH ALC
SET – SINGLE UNIT................................................................................................................... 51
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TABLES
TABLE 1: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 18
TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 19
TABLE 3: POWER REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................... 19
TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS........................................................................ 19
TABLE 5: CONNECTORS......................................................................................................... 20
TABLE 6: RELAY INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT .......................................................... 22
TABLE 7: RS-232 INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT ........................................................... 23
TABLE 8: RS-485 INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT ........................................................... 24
TABLE 9: SERIAL INTERFACE RS-232 CONNECTION INFORMATION.......................... 28
TABLE 10: AC LINE (J5) CONNECTOR – PIN ASSIGNMENTS.......................................... 29
TABLE 11: RS-232 MENU ITEM DEFINITION ...................................................................... 36
TABLE 12: COMPUTER TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR RS-232 INTERFACE................. 39
TABLE 13: COMMAND FRAME STRUCTURE ..................................................................... 45
TABLE 14: CONDITION STATUS RESPONSE....................................................................... 47
TABLE 15: READ IDENTIFICATION RESPONSE................................................................. 47
TABLE 16: READ FREQUENCY RANGE RESPONSE .......................................................... 48
TABLE 17: READ GAIN RANGE RESPONSE........................................................................ 48
TABLE 18: READ FREQUENCY SHIFT RESPONSE............................................................. 48
TABLE 19: UNIT STATUS AND SWITCH POSITION AND STATUS RESPONSE............ 49
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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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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 (90 to 264 V AC) is dangerous because prime power potentials have been
known to cause death or injury.
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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 BLOCK UP-CONVERTER 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 block up-converter 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 BLOCK UP-
CONVERTER.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.
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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
PACKING LIST
(Shipping Kit P/N 195-400155-001)
Item Quantity Description Part #
1. 1 Installation and Operating Manual PM GR0-3361A0-3N1 Rev. 1
2. 1 Ku-Band 150 W SSPB,
model SSPBMg-K150-BRE GR0-3361A0-3N1
3. 1
Connector Circular MIL C-5015,
Straight Cable Plug 3 Socket
MS3106F16-10S (Connector for AC
LINE connector J5)
631-310616-001
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 (connector for RELAY Interface) 631-311612-003
6. 1 roll Tape Moisture Sealing/Insulating Flame
Retardant (Mastic Tape) 709-224200-001
7. 4 #6 - 32 x 1/2” Machine Screw Hex Head
18-8 SS (Stainless Steel) 802-632090-001
8. 4 #6 Split Washer 18-8 SS 803-600100-001
9. 1 Gasket D-Ring WR75 Conductive
(Water proof gasket for WR-75 flange) 820-075000-001
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