Advantech SSPB-K40-CSE User manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
40 W Ku-BAND HUB-MOUNT
SOLID STATE POWER BLOCK UP-CONVERTER (SSPB)
SSPB – K40 – CSE
PM 150-23B410-370, Rev. 3

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WARRANTY
This ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. product is warranted against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of shipment. During the
warranty period, ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. 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 at:
Phone: [phone] or Fax: [phone]
Website: www.AdvantechAMT.com or e-mail: [email protected]
The unit should be shipped to the following address, in original shipping container (box), with
shipping charges prepaid.
ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc.
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 Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. 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 Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. shall not be liable for any direct,
indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages.

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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................6
2. GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................................9
2.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................9
2.2 DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Power Supply.............................................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Up-Converter Assembly............................................................................................................10
2.2.3 HPA Assembly.........................................................................................................................10
2.3 PACKING LIST..............................................................................................................................11
2.4 SSPB SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................14
2.5 ALARM/INDICATE BOARD..........................................................................................................18
3. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION......................................................................19
3.1 INITIAL INSPECTION...................................................................................................................19
3.2 UNPACKING.................................................................................................................................19
3.3 INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................19
3.3.1 Mechanical Installation.............................................................................................................19
3.3.2 Electrical Connections ..............................................................................................................20
3.3.3 RF Connections........................................................................................................................20
3.3.4 Cooling Considerations.............................................................................................................21
4. INTERFACES .........................................................................................................22
4.1 DISCRETE INTERFACE ................................................................................................................22
4.1.1 Functional Description..............................................................................................................24
4.2 RF OUTPUT MONITOR PORT.......................................................................................................25
5. INITIAL POWER ON AND CHECKOUT ...............................................................26
5.1 PRE-POWER PROCEDURES .........................................................................................................26
6. OPERATION...........................................................................................................27

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6.1 ESSENTIAL OPERATING PROCEDURES .....................................................................................27
7. MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................28
7.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................28
7.1.1 Mechanical Preventive Maintenance ..........................................................................................28
7.1.2 Checking the Cooling Fan.........................................................................................................28
8. APPENDIX E: SAFETY AND EMC COMPLIANCE...............................................29

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FIGURES
FIGURE 1: PRODUCT OUTLINE .......................................................................................................12
FIGURE 2: BLOCK DIAGRAM..........................................................................................................13
FIGURE 3: CONNECTORS................................................................................................................16

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TABLES
TABLE 1: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................14
TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................15
TABLE 3: POWER REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................15
TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................15
TABLE 5: CONNECTORS .........................................................................................................17
TABLE 6: AC LINE (J5) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS......................................................................17
TABLE 7: DISCRETE INTERFACE (J3) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS...........................................23

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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 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: This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in serious injury or death, if
not performed properly.
CAUTION: This indicates a 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; also use a ground strap between the station’s ground bus and the
ground screw located on unit. If power is supplied without grounding 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 VAC) 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.
----------------------------------------------- WARNING --------------------------------------------------
ALWAYS TERMINATE THE OUTPUT WAVEGUIDE OF THE UNIT WITH AN RF
LOAD CAPABLE OF DISSIPATING FULL CW RF POWER. Incorporate the termination
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 unit 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.
This equipment has no internal protection for high VSWR and will NOT go automatically
in shutdown. For VSWR greater than 3:1 an alarm will be issued on the discrete interface
to the customer, who is supposed to manually shut down the equipment. The cause of the
high reflected power condition must be investigated and removed before putting the
amplifier back into operation. Failure to proceed in this manner will seriously damage the
unit and eventually will void any consequently warranty claims.

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----------------------------------------------- WARNING ---------------------------------------------------
DO NOT LOOK INTO THE OUTPUT PORT OF THE POWERED BLOCK UP-
CONVERTER. Treat the powered SSPB 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 in comparison to the power levels of the
equipment built by Advantech (e.g. less than 10 mW versus 4 to 700 W delivered by different
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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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information that describes installation, operation and maintenance
procedures for the 40 W Ku-Band hub-mount (outdoor) Solid State Power Block Up-Converter
model SSPB-K40-CSE. Because specialized training is required for some phases of installation
and operation, certain parts of this manual are directed only to trained personnel. Warnings
appear at the appropriate points to caution all users of potential RF and high-voltage hazards.
For a safe and versatile operation, please read the information carefully BEFORE using the
equipment.
ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. has prepared this manual for use as a
guide for the proper installation, operation and maintenance of ADVANTECH equipment and
computer programs. The drawings, specifications and information contained herein are property
of ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. Any unauthorized use or disclosure of
these drawings, specifications and information is 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 Advanced Microwave
Technologies, Inc.
2.2 DESCRIPTION
The SSPB-K40-CSE is a 40 W Ku-Band hub-mount (outdoor) Solid State Power Block Up-
Converter (SSPB). The entire SSPB is self-contained and is intended for mounting near the hub of
the antenna. It incorporates DC main power supply and forced air-cooling system, see Figure 1:
Product Outline (page 12). The block diagram of the SSPB is shown in Figure 2: Block Diagram
(page 13) and various connectors are shown in Figure 3: Connectors (page 16).
2.2.1 POWER SUPPLY
There is one power supply in this unit. This power supply provides a +12 VDC high current and
– 9 VDC and + 15 VDC low current to the High Power Amplifier (HPA) as well as 48 VDC for
the cooling fan.
The power supply is configured for operation from 90 to 132 VAC or 180 to 264 VAC
(autoranging), single phase, 47-63 Hz.
The fan is configured for 48 VDC operation. This voltage may vary between 11 VDC and
64 VDC, depending on the temperature sensed at the hot spot of the amplifier and thus
allowing for a variable, temperature dependent, rotation speed of the cooling fan.
The overall power consumption, at rated RF output power, is 650 W.

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2.2.2 UP-CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
The Up-Converter converts the input L-Band carrier into a Ku-Band carrier. An input diplexer
separates the 10 MHz frequency reference and 950 - 1450 MHz L-Band signals, both fed at the
input co-axial interface connector. A block up-converter using a low phase noise RF oscillator,
which is phase locked to the 10 MHz external reference, is required to translate the 950 - 1450
MHz L-Band frequency-range to 14.000 - 14.500 GHz Ku-Band frequencies. A band-pass filter
selects the appropriate up-converter term, which in turn drives a Solid State Power Amplifier
(SSPA). Integral to this module there is a variable attenuation section used for global temperature
compensation.
2.2.3 HPA ASSEMBLY
The HPA Assembly amplifies the RF signal from the Up-Converter to a level sufficient for
transmission. Integral to this module are low noise and power amplifier sections. Other
functionalities include internal power conditioning and overtemperature shutdown.
•One extra sample port, the RF Output Monitor Port, calibrated in coupling ratio versus
frequency, permits the independent monitoring of SSPB output power levels via a an ‘N’ type
connector on the SSPB by use of an external spectrum analyzer or a portable power meter.

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2.3 PACKING LIST
PACKING LIST
Item Quantity Description Part #
1. 1Installation and Operating Manual PM 150-23B410-370 Rev. 3
2. 1Ku-Band 40 Watt SSPB,
model SSPB-K40-CSE 150-23B410-370
3. 4#6 - 32 x 1/2” hex head screw 802-632090-001
4. 4#6 lock washer 803-600100-001
5. 1MS3106F-10SL-3S (Connector for J5) 631-310610-001
6. 1MS3116F16-26S (Connector for J3) 631-311626-001
7. 1Water proof gasket for WG flange 820-075000-001
8. 1 roll Mastic Tape 709-224200-001

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Figure 1: Product Outline

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Figure 2: Block Diagram
ALARM/INDICATE
BOARD
DIPLEXER
J1
L-BAND INPUT
(950-1450 MHz)
10 MHz REF. Ku-Band
SSPA
Input
J7
Ku-Band
W/G OUTPU
T
Ku-Band
Up-Conv
Output
BPF
0.950 - 1.450 GHz 14.000 - 14.500 GHz
13.050 GHz
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
SSPA
Ku-BAND MIXER/AMPLIFIER
SSPALNA
VVA
LNA
TEMP
SENSOR
+12V,
-9V +12V,
-9V
POWER CONDITIONER
BOARD ASSEMBLY
HPA
+ 12V
(high current)
ISOLATOR
HPA ASSEMBLY
UP-CONVERTER
GND
J3
DISCRETE
INTERFACE
MUTE
J5
AC LINE
C
B
A
OUTPUT
WAVEGUIDE
COOLING
FAN
PLL
LO
2.175 GHz
X6
(11.5 ... 60 V)
POWER
SUPPLY
+ 12 V (high current)
+ 15 V
- 9 V
+ 48 V
TH
FAULT
TEMP
- 9 V
+ 15 V
REFL PWR
FWPWR
TH
+ 12 V
FAN SPEED CONTROL VOLTAGE
OUT OF LOCK
BPF
- 9 V
+ 12 V
J4
OUTPUT
MONITOR
MICRO-CONTROLLER
PIN
C
SPI
SERIAL
PERIPHERAL
I/F
TEMPERATURE
COMPENSATION
C
OUT OF LOCK
LOCK ALARM
10 MHz
10 MHz
TEMP
SENSOR

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2.4 SSPB SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 1: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
L-Band Input Frequency 950 – 1450 MHz
RF Output Frequency Range 14.000 – 14.500 GHz
Frequency Stability Based upon 10 MHz External Reference
10 MHz Reference Input Level -10 dBm to +3 dBm
RF Output Power @ 1 dB Gain Compression (P1dB) + 45 dBm, min. (40 W saturated power)
Linear Gain 65 ±1 dB, @ 14.250 GHz and +23 °C
Gain Flatness: over 500 MHz
over 40 MHz 4 dB p–p, max 1.2 dB, max
Gain Variation Over Temperature 3 dB pk-pk, over the entire bandwidth
L-Band Input Impedance 50 Ω
L-Band Input Return Loss 15 dB, min
Output Return Loss 20 dB, min
Noise Figure 15 dB, typical
Spurious at rated P1dB - 60 dBc, max
Harmonics at rated P1dB - 60 dBc, max
Third Order Intermodulation (two
equal tones 5 MHz apart) - 33 dBc, max @ 7 dB total back-off from rated P1dB
- 25 dBc, max @ 3 dB total back-off from
rated P1dB
Local Oscillator Frequency 6.525 GHz (virtual 13.050 GHz)
Local Oscillator Leakage -50 dBc, at 3 dB back-off from rated P1dB
Output Phase Noise
Offset 100 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
. ≥100 kHz
Ku-Band Single Side Band Phase Noise (max)
- 60 dBc/Hz
- 70 dBc/Hz
- 80 dBc/Hz
- 90 dBc/Hz

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TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Dimensions See Figure 1: Product Outline (page 12)
Approximate Weight 37 lbs (17 kg)
Mounting holes (6) 0.40” (10 mm) dia., see Figure 1: Product Outline (page 12)
TABLE 3: POWER REQUIREMENTS
Power Requirements 90 - 132 or 180 – 264 VAC (autoranging),
47-63 Hz, single phase
Power Consumption 6 A typical @ 110 VAC
TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Temperature:
Non-operating (continuous exposure)
Operating (ambient)
- 50 °C to + 85 °C
- 30 °C to + 55 °C (with start-up at – 30 °C)
Relative Humidity: Up to 100% relative humidity, condensing
Altitude: 10,000 feet AMSL, derated 2 °C/1,000 feet from
AMSL

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Figure 3: Connectors

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TABLE 5: CONNECTORS
Connector Function Description Mating Connector
(J1) Up-converter Input N - Type (F) N - Type (M)
(J3) Discrete Interface MS3112E16-26P (M) MS3116F16-26S (F)
(J4) RF Output Monitor Port N - Type (F) N - Type (M)
(J5) AC Line MS3102R-10SL-3P (M) MS3106F-10SL-3S (F)
(J7) Waveguide Output WR – 75 (Flat) WR – 75 (Grooved)
TABLE 6: AC LINE (J5) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Pin Description
APHASE (LIVE)
BGROUND
CNEUTRAL

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2.5 ALARM/INDICATE BOARD
The Alarm/Indicate Board provides:
•Status indicator via Form-C relay contacts: Fault, Alarm, Out of lock, and Output Power
Level monitoring.
•Mute mode, which may be asserted by a remote current mode MUTE signal. A 20 mA
current may be optionally either MUTE or ENABLE signal.
The Alarm/Indicate board is connected to the Up-converter and to the customer’s interface.

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3. UNPACKINGAND INSTALLATION
This section contains instructions for site preparation, unpacking and installation of the SSPB.
3.1 INITIAL INSPECTION
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the container or cushioning material is damaged,
immediately contact the carrier that delivered the equipment and submit a damage report. Failure
to do so could invalidate future claims.
3.2 UNPACKING
Carefully unpack and remove all items (inspect the interior of the container for damage). Save all
packing material until all inspections are complete. Verify that all items listed on the packing list
have been received. Inspect all items for evidence of damage in shipment. If damage seems
evident, immediately contact the carrier that delivered the equipment and file a claim. Failure to
do so could invalidate future claims. Check the unit thoroughly for damaged or loose parts. After
visual inspection is complete, proceed to the next step.
3.3 INSTALLATION
Installation of the SSPB includes four phases:
•Mechanical installation
•Electrical installation
•RF connections
•Cooling considerations
3.3.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
The SSPB is designed for hub-mount (outdoor) applications. Mount the unit using the six
mounting holes (0.40”/10 mm.) provided on the unit. Figure 1: Product Outline (page 12) shows
the overall mechanical dimensions of this SSPB.