COBHAM Solo 1W User manual

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Solo 1W Amplifier
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Preface
About this Document
This document contains all relevant details required for the Operation of the Cobham
SOLO 1W Amplifier.
This document contains a description of the general operations and administration aspects
of the system. Since the available functions are licensed and depend on the specific
implementation, not all the functions and or applications contained in this document may be
relevant or applicable to the system you will be working with. Actual screen presentation
may differ from the screens presented in this document due to software changes or browser
configurations.
Who Should Read this Book
This document is meant for anyone interested in how the system can best be used, but it
is of most benefit to:
Operators, who are in charge of the daily operation of the systems and infrastructure. 
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Installation Engineers, who are responsible for the pre-installation, on-site installation
and configuration of the system in the end user environment. 
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Assumed Knowledge
Throughout this book it is assumed that the reader has a thorough knowledge of:
Basic Personal Computer Operations 
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Basic RF 

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Typographic Conventions
This document uses these typographic conventions to identify text that has a special
meaning:
Typographic Conventions
Examples
Convention
TEXT in small capitals represents a
ESC, F1, SHIFT
specific key press on the console
keyboard or hardware panel.
The + sign means “hold down the first
Press CTRL+C to abort
key while pressing the second key”.
<Text> Serves as a placeholder for
Use the filename
variable text that you will replace as
<systemname>.sys for…
appropriate to its context.
Text in bold emphasises a new word or
We call this a protocol
term of significance.
and its function is…
[-a] Text in these brackets indicates an
Ls [-a]
optional component that can be left out.
NN This indicates a value entered on a
45 on the numeric
numeric keypad.
keypad
Successive menu selections are
Insertpicturefrom
shown using arrows to indicate a sub-
file
menu. In this example this would mean:
Select the Insert menu, then select
picture, then select from file.
Symbols
This document uses these symbols to highlight important information:
WARNING: A written notice given to a reader when a situation might result in personal
injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: A written notice given when a situation might result in damage to or destruction
of equipment or systems.
NOTE: A written notice given to draw the reader’s attention to something or to
supply additional information.

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Trademarks
All trademarks or registered trademarks that appear in this document are the property of
their respective owners.

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Contents
Preface.................................................................................................................................. 1
About this Document ........................................................................................................... 1
Who Should Read this Book ................................................................................................ 1
Assumed Knowledge............................................................................................................ 1
Typographic Conventions .................................................................................................... 2
Symbols................................................................................................................................ 2
Trademarks .......................................................................................................................... 3
Contents............................................................................................................................... 4
01-Systems Description................................................................................................. 5
01-10 Overview.................................................................................................................... 5
01-20 General ...................................................................................................................... 5
01-30 One Watt Power Amplifier System............................................................................ 6
01-30-01 Attaching the One Watt Power Amplifier......................................................... 6
01-30-02 Attaching the One Watt Power Amplifier RF Link............................................ 7
01-30-03 Attaching the Antenna ..................................................................................... 7
01-30-04 Attaching the Power Amplifier Enable Cable ................................................... 7
01-40 Specification .............................................................................................................. 8
01-50 Drawing ..................................................................................................................... 9
Appendix A-Glossary...................................................................................................10
A-00 General ........................................................................................................................ 10
A-10 Glossary....................................................................................................................... 10

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01-Systems Description
01-10 Overview
Cobham’s products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil
systems for more than seventy years, keeping people safe, improving communications and
enhancing the capability of air, land and maritime platforms.
The group has four divisions employing more than twelve thousand people on five continents
with customers and partners in over 100 countries.
01-20 General
Typically, in vehicle applications, a greater range is required than with body worn
applications, therefore the use of additional power amplifiers must be considered.
Cobham offers a range of power amplifiers. Interconnection between the transmitter and any
power amplifier should be kept as short as possible, but where this is not possible, special
attention should be taken to use only low loss cables. An appropriate cable might be
RG213C/U. It is essential to minimise the distance between the amplifier and the antenna.
Mounting of the transmitter should use the mounting holes provided.
The transmitter is equipped with a self-regulating 5.9 to 16V input that can be connected
directly to the vehicle battery. Power conversion will be required for 24V vehicles.
The video input can be connected across long video cable lengths so remotely mounted
cameras should pose no problem.
The transmitter is splash resistant, but is not waterproof, so it should not be exposed to
moisture for prolonged periods. The transmitter is self-cooling; however it should be
mounted in a ventilated environment. Forced air cooling is not required.

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01-30 One Watt Power Amplifier System
The SOLO4 Transmitter normally outputs 100mW. For some operations you may want to
boost this with a power amplifier, for example when operating over long range in vehicles
or aircraft.
Figure 15-10 –One watt Power Amplifier
01-30-01 Attaching the One Watt Power Amplifier
The amplifier is designed to bolt on to the SOLO4 Transmitter. You’ll need a SOLO4
Transmitter, a one Watt Amplifier, four M3/2.5 Allen head bolts and a 2.5mm Allen key.
1. Lower the transmitter onto the top surface of the amplifier
2. Locate the four attachment bolts
3. Tighten using the Allen key
Figure 15-10-01 –Attaching the Amplifier

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01-30-02 Attaching the One Watt Power Amplifier RF Link
You’ll need a SOLO4 transmitter/Power Amp combo and an RF link lead.
1. Connect the semi rigid RF loop cable to the SMA antenna interface on the transmitter
2. Connect the other end of the RF loop cable to the SMA interface on the power amplifier
Figure 15-10-02 –Attaching the RF Loop Cable
01-30-03 Attaching the Antenna
1. Attach your transmitter antenna to the RF Out TNC interface.
01-30-04 Attaching the Power Amplifier Enable Cable
Figure 15-10-04 –Attaching the Power Amplifier Enable Cable

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You’ll need a SOLO4 transmitter/Power Amp combo and a CA0074-2 Enable cable.
1. Connect the Hirose 16-way end to the Hirose jack on the transmitter.
2. Connect the Lemo OB 3-way plug (m) twin key to the Lemo OB 3-way jack (f) twin
key on the Power amplifier.
3. The remaining Lemo OB 3-way plug (f) single key is left unattached.
Note: This remaining Lemo OB plug is used to connect your control cable (CA0001)
for configuring the transmitter now that the Hirose you’d normally use is occupied.
Note: There is a second version of this enable cable where the remaining Lemo OB 3-way
plug (f) is used for Data instead of control to enable you to still get data out of the unit
now that the Hirose you’d normally use is occupied.
01-40 Specification:
Input
RF In SMA
RF Enable Hirose
Power 3 pin OB Lemo
Output
RF Out TNC
RF
Frequency Bands 1.00 to 2.50 GHz
Power In 100mW
Power Out 1W
Gain 10dB
Power Ripple +/- 1dB across band
Output Matching Matching Circuit immune to open or short
Physical
Dimension L 95mm, W 70mm, H 32mm
Weight 350g
Power
DC Input 9 to 16V Reverse Polarity Protected
Power Consumption 10W typical
Environment
Temperature Range -20 to +70 deg C
Product Code:
SOLAMP1W-100250

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01-50 Drawing: