Cross Technologies 1200-07 User manual

Instruction Manual Model 1200-07
IF AGC Amplifier
September 2010 Rev A
J1
MODEL 1200
AMPLIFIER CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
POWER
IF
MONITOR
LEVEL
ADJUST
Data, drawings, and other material contained herein are proprietary to Cross Technologies, Inc.,
but may be reproduced or duplicated without the prior permission of Cross Technologies, Inc.
for purposes of operating the equipment. Printed in USA.
When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc., be sure to include the equipment
model number, equipment serial number, and a description of the part.
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6170 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Toll Free 888-900-5588
WEB: www.crosstechnologies.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL 1200-07 IF AGC AMPLIFIER
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
Warranty 2
1.0 General 3
1.1 Equipment Description 3
1.2 Technical Characteristics 4
2.0 Installation 5
2.1 Mechanical 5
2.2 Rear I/O’s, Control 6
2.3 Front Panel I/O’s, Indicators 6
2.4 Operation 7
3.0 Environmental Use Information 9
WARRANTY - The following warranty applies to all Cross Technologies, Inc. products.
All Cross Technologies, Inc. products are warranted against defective
materials and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment to
customer. Cross Technologies, Inc.’s obligation under this warranty is
limited to repairing or, at Cross Technologies, Inc.’s option, replacing parts,
subassemblies, or entire assemblies. Cross Technologies, Inc. shall not be
liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages. This warranty does
not cover parts or equipment which have been subject to misuse, negligence,
or accident by the customer during use. All shipping costs for warranty
repairs will be prepaid by the customer. There are not other warranties,
express or implied, except as stated herein.
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6170 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Toll Free 888-900-5588
WEB: www.crosstechnologies.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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MODEL 1200-07 IF AGC AMPLIFIER
1.0 General
1.1 Equipment Description
The 1200-07 IF Amplifier provides automatic gain control (AGC) for a 50 to 200 MHz IF signal. It takes a
-80 to 0 dBm input signal and automatically adjusts the gain for a -35 dBm ± 10 dB output. The 1200-07 has
a band limiting lowpass filter. It also has capabilities to switch between automatic gain control (AGC) or
manual gain control (MGC). A potentiometer on the rear panel allows for manual gain adjustment when in
MGC mode. The IF in and out connectors are BNC female. All circuitry is on a single PCB housed in a 1RU
X 14” deep chassis. An internal switching power supply powers the unit with a 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47-63
Hz input.
REAR
FRONT
J1
MODEL 1200
AMPLIFIER CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
POWER
IF
MONITOR
LEVEL
ADJUST
AC
GND
J109
IF 2
OUT IF IN
J107J106
IF 1
OUT
S5
AGCMGC
MGC
ADJUST
R123J104
AGC
VOLTAGE
FIGURE 1.1 Model 1200-07 Front and Rear Panels
IF 2
OUT
(J107)
IF MON
OUT
(J1)
IF 1
OUT
(J106)
S
P
L
I
T
T
E
R
IF
IN
(J109)
AGC
CONTROL
ATT ATT
AGC
ATT
MGC
V
FIGURE 1.2 Model 1200-07 Block Diagram
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1.2 Technical Characteristics
TABLE 1.1 1200-07 Specifications*
Input Characteristics
Impedance/Return Loss 50/ 18 dB
Frequency 50 to 200 MHz
Input Level range -80 to 0 dBm
Input 1 dB comp. +5 dBm
Output Characteristics
Impedance/Return Loss 50/ 12 dB
Output Level -35 ± 10 dBm
Channel Characteristics
Gain -35 to +35 dB (AGC)
Frequency Response ± 1.0 dB, ± 18 MHz
Group Delay, max ± 5 ns, max 50 to 100 MHz
Controls/Indicators
AGC/MGC Switch Switches between Manual (MGC) or Automatic (AGC) Gain control
MGC Potentiometer Adjusts gain in MGC mode
AGC Voltage Allows for monitoring of the AGC gain (BNC female connector)
DC Power Green LED
Other
IF Connectors BNC (female)
Size 19 inch standard 1RU chassis 1.75” high X 14.0” deep
Power 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47-63 Hz, 30 W max
*+10˚C to +40˚C; Specifications subject to change without notice
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2.0 Installation
2.1 Mechanical
The 1200-07 consists of one PCB assembly and one power supply housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 14
inch deep chassis. An AC power supply provides +15VDC and -15VDC to the PCB. The 1200-07 can be
secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.1 shows how the 1200-07 is assembled.
POWER
SUPPLY
1J3
PIN DESC
1 GND
2 -15V
3 +15V
FIGURE 2.1 1200-07 Mechanical Assembly
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2.2 Rear Panel Input/Output Signals and Controls
Figure 2.2 shows the input, output. and control connectors on the rear panel.
AC
GND
J107
IF
OUT 1
J106 J109
IF
OUT 2 IF INPUT
J104 - AGC VOLTAGE
AGC voltage related to AGC gain.
BNC female
J104
AGC
VOLTAGE
J107 - IF OUT 2
IF Output
BNC female, 50.
J106 - IF OUT 1
IF Output
BNC female, 50.
J109 - IF INPUT
IF Input
BNC female, 50.
AC INPUT
AC input for power supply.
100-240 ±10% VAC, 47-63 Hz, 30W max.
S5R123
MGC AGC
MGC
ADJUST
R123 - MGC ADJUST
Potentiometer used to set the
output level when in Manual Gain
Control (MGC) mode.
S5 - MGC/AGC SWITCH
SPDT switch that selects either Manual Gain Control
(MGC) or Automatic Gain Control (AGC) mode.
FIGURE 2.2 1200-07 Rear Panel I/Os and Control
2.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Figure 2.3 shows the front panel outputs, controls and indicators.
J1 - IF MONITOR
Monitor of the IF output
BNC (female)
POWER
IF
MONITOR
LEVEL
ADJUST
R3 - LEVEL ADJUST
Potentiometer that controls the attenuation of all
IF outputs (1, 2, and Monitor) in both AGC and
MGC mode. Adjustable from 0 to 30 dB
attenuation.
DS6 - DC POWER LED
Indicates DC power present on PCB
Green LED
FIGURE 2.3 1200-07 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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2.4 Operation
2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 1200-07
1. Install the 1200-07 in the equipment rack.
2. Connect 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC IN on the back panel (Figure 2.2).
3. Be sure the POWER LED, DS6, is on (Figure 2.3).
4. Connect a 50-200 MHz signal to IF INPUT, J109 (Figure 2.2).
5. Select Manual Gain Control (MGC) or Automatic Gain Control using switch, S5 (Figure 2.2).
6. Connect IF OUT 1 and IF OUT 2 (Figure 2.2) to the desired equipment, and check for proper level
using IF MONITOR on the front panel (Figure 2.3).
7. If in MGC mode adjust rear panel potentiometer R123 for the desired gain (Figure 2.2).
8. Adjust output to desired level using front panel attenuator pot, R3 (Figure 2.3). Clockwise rotation
provides increased output level (full clockwise = 0 dB atten, full counter-clockwise = 30 dB atten).
9. AC Fuse - The fuse is a 5 mm X 20 mm, 2 amp slow blow (Type T) and is inserted in the far slot in
the drawer below the AC input as shown in Figure 2.4. There is a spare fuse in the near slot. If a
fuse continues to open, the power supply is most likely defective.
AC Fuse - 2 amp slow blow (Type T),
5 mm X 20 mm
FUSE DRAWER
SPARE FUSE
~
INPUT
100-240± 10%VA
C
47-63 Hz
2A MA
X
FUSE
TYPE T 2A GDC
250 VOLT
FOR 100 - 240 V~
~
FIGURE 2.4 Fuse Location and Spare Fuse
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2.4.2 AGC voltage relating to Gain
The 1200-07 IF AGC Amplifier operates over a 0 to -80 dBm input range. The Automatic Gain Control
(AGC) provides a constant -35 dBm ± 10 dBm output IF output level over the entire input range. The AGC
VOLTAGE BNC connector, J104, can be monitored to determine the approximate input level (and
corresponding gain) in AGC as Table 2.2 shows.
TABLE 2.1 - Approximate AGC Vooltage
Voltage vs Gain and Input Leevel
Level
AGC Voltage (J104) AGC Gain Input Level
+0.2 VDC -35 dB 0 dBm
-0.2 VDC -25 dB -10 dBm
-0.8 VDC -15 dB -20 dBm
-1.3 VDC -5 dB -30 dBm
-1.6 VDC +5 dB -40 dBm
-1.8 VDC +15 dB -50 dBm
-1.9 VDC +25 dB -60 dBm
-2.1 VDC +35 dB -70 dBm
-2.6 VDC +45 dB -80 dBm
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3.0 Environmental Use Information
A.Rack-Mounting - To mount this equipment in a rack, please refer to the installation instructions
located in the user manual furnished by the manufacturer of your equipment rack.
B. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of equipment in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition
does not exist due to uneven weight distribution.
C.Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly,
the operating ambient temperature of the rack may be greater than room ambient temperature.
Therefore, consideration should be given to Tmra.
D. Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow
required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Additional space between units
may be required.
E. Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits could have on over current protection and supply
wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment name plate rating should be used when addressing this
concern.
F. Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connection to the
Branch (use of power strips).
G. Top Cover - There are no serviceable parts inside the product so, the Top Cover should not be removed.
If the Top Cover is removed the ground strap and associated screw MUST BE REINSTALLED
prior to Top Cover screw replacement. FAILURE TO DO this may cause INGRESS and/or EGRESS
emission problems.
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CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6170 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Toll Free 888-900-5588
WEB: www.crosstechnologies.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Printed in USA
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