Cross Technologies 2116-6T4 User manual

Instruction Manual Model 2116-6T4
Test Translator
October 2012, Rev. B
MODEL 2116
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
EXT
10MHZ ALARM
TEST TRANSLATOR
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.
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 2116-6T4 Test Translator
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 Inputs and Outputs 6
2.3 Front Panel Indicators 6
2.4 Operation 7
2.5 Environmental Use Information 8
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 2116-6T4 Test Translator
1.0 General
1.1 Equipment Description
The 2116-6T4 Test Translator converts 5.845 - 6.425 GHz to 3.62 - 4.20 GHz with a local oscillator at 2.225
GHz. Front panel LEDs provide indication of external 10 MHz (yellow), PLL alarm (red), and DC power
(green). The gain is -30 dB to Output #1 and -50 to Output #2. Connectors are N-type female for RF and BNC
female for the external reference input and reference output. A three-way switch controls which 10 MHz
reference is being used. In the INT position, the internal reference is used, in the EXT position, the external
reference is used, and in the AUTO position, the internal reference is used unless a +3 dBm ± 3 dB, 10MHz
reference signal is connected to the external reference input. The 2116 is powered by 100-240 ±10% VAC
power supply, and housed in a 1 3/4” X 19” X 14” rack mount chassis.
MODEL 2116
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
EXT
10MHZ ALARM
TEST TRANSLATOR
FRONT PANEL
AC
GND
J8
J2
EXT 10MHZ
INPUT
RF INPUT
10MHZ REF
OUTPUT
INT EXT
AUTO
S1 J101 J11
ALARM
15 234 6
78
9
RF OUT 2
J103
RF OUT 1
J102
REAR PANEL
FIGURE 1.1 Front and Rear Panels
FIGURE 1.2 Block Diagram
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5.845
to
6.425
GHz
IN
2.225
GHz
EXT 10MHZ
10 MHZ
MON
AUTO
INT
10MHZ
3.62
to
4.20
GHz
OUT 1
OUT 2

1.2 Technical Characteristics
TABLE 1.0 2116-6T4 Test Translator Specifications*
Input Characteristics
Impedance/Return Loss 50 Ω/15 dB (see TABLE 2.2 for connector options)
Frequency 5.845 to 6.425 GHz
Noise Figure, max. 20 dB, max gain
Input Level -30 to -10 dBm
Input 1dB Compression 0 dBm
Output Characteristics
Impedance/Return Loss 50 Ω/15 dB (see TABLE 2.2 for connector options)
Frequency 3.62 to 4.20 GHz
Level Range (Output 1) -60 to -40 dBm
Level Range (Output 2) -80 to -60 dBm
Channel Characteristics
Gain (Output 1) -30 dB ± 2 dB
Gain (Output 2) -50 dB ± 2 dB
Input/Output Isolation 60 dB, min.
Intermodulation <-50 dBC for two carriers each at -10 dBm
Frequency Response ±1.5 dB, 3.62-4.20 GHz out; ± 0.5 dB, 40 MHz BW
Frequency Sense Non-inverting
LO Characteristics
LO Frequency 2.225 GHz
Frequency Accuracy ± 0.01 ppm max over temp internal reference
10 MHz In/Out Level +3 dBm ± 3 dB
-110-100-90-80-70
1MHz100kHz10kHz1kHz100 Hz
dBC/Hz
Phase Noise
@
Fre
q
Controls, Indicators
Power Green LED
PLL Alarm Red LED, External contact closure
Ext 10 MHz Yellow LED, Indicates Ext 10 MHz ref is selected (rear panel switch)
10 MHz Reference 3-way Switch (selects INTERNAL, EXTERNAL, or AUTO mode)
Other RF Connectors N-type (female) (see TABLE 2.2 for other options)
10 MHz Connectors BNC (female) 50Ω/75Ω
Alarm Connector DB9 (female) - NO or NC contact closure on Alarm
Size 19 inch, 1RU standard chassis 1.75”high X 14.0” deep
Power 100-240 ±10 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 45 watts max
Options
Connector options See TABLE 2.2
*+10˚C to +40˚C; Specifications subject to change without notice.
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2.0 Installation
2.1 Mechanical
The 2116-6T4 consists of one RF PCB housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 14 inch deep chassis. A
switching, ± 12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies. The 2116-6T4 can be secured
to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.0 shows how the 2116-6T4 is assembled.
1
PS IN
PIN 1, +12 VDC
PIN 2, +5 VDC
PIN 3, +5 VDC
PIN 4, GROUND
PIN 5, GROUND
PIN 6, -12 VDC
PIN 7, +24 VDC
PIN 8, +24 VDC
POWER
SUPPLY
J10
J101 - Panel Mount
Type N Connector J103 - Panel Mount Type N Connector J102 - Panel Mount
Type N Connector
FIGURE 2.0 2116-6T4 Mechanical Assembly
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2.2 Rear Panel Input/Output Signals
Figure 2.1 shows the input and output connectors on the rear panel.
15 234
6
78
9
AC
GND
J8J2
EXT 10MHZ
IINPUT
RF INPUT
10MHZ REF
OUTPUT
INT EXT
AUTO
S1 J101
J11
ALARM
J102 - RF OUTPUT 1
N-type (female) 50Ω. 3.62 to 4.2 GHz,
-40 dBm max output signal. See Table
2.2 for other connector options.
AC INPUT
100-240 ±10% VAC,
47-60 HZ
Uses 2 amp Slow Blo,
5mm fuse.
S1 - 10MHZ SWITCH
3-position switch. INT selects internal 10MHz ref.
AUTO selects internal 10MHz ref, unless a
+3dBm ±3dB 10MHz signal is inserted on J2.
EXT selects external 10MHz ref from J2.
J2 - EXT 10MHZ INPUT
BNC (female) 50Ω/75Ω. Insert external
10MHz reference here (3 dBm ± 3 dB).
J101 - RF INPUT
N-type (female) 50 Ω. 5.845 to
6.425 GHz, -10 dBm max input
signal. See Table 2.2 for other
connector options.
J11 - ALARM
DB9 (female) connector.
See Table 2.1.
J8 - 10MHZ REF OUTPUT
BNC (female) 50Ω/75Ω.
Outputs the currently selected
10MHz ref signal (3 dBm ±3 dB).
RF OUT 1
J102
RF OUT 2
J103
J103 - RF OUTPUT 2
N-type (female) 50Ω. 3.62 to 4.2 GHz,
-60 dBm max output signal. See Table
2.2 for other connector options.
FIGURE 2.1 2116-6T4 Rear Panel I/Oʼs
TABLE 2.1 JJ11
TABLE 2.1 J11 Pinouts (DB9)
Pin Function
1 Not Used
2 Not Used
3 Not Used
4 Not Used
5GND
6 Alarm Relay: Common
7 Alarm Relay: Normally Open
8 Not Used
9 Alarm Relay: Normally Closed
2.3 Front Panel Indicators
Figure 2.2 shows the front panel indicators.
DS2 - ALARM LED
Lights RED when PLL
comes out of lock.
DS1 - POWER LED A
Lights GREEN when DC voltage is
present from AC power supply.
DS3 - EXT 10MHZ LED
Lights YELLOW when external
10MHz reference is active.
POWER
EXT
10MHZ ALARM
FIGURE 2.2 2116-6T4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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TABLE 2.2 Connector
2.2 Connector Optio
n
ns
Options
Option RF Out RF In
STD Type N, 50ΩType N, 50Ω
SS
SMA, 50ΩSMA, 50Ω

2.4 Installation / Operation
2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2116-6T4 Test Translator
1. Connect a -30 dBm to -10 dBm signal to RF INPUT (J101) (Figure 2.1).
2. Connect RF OUT 1 and RF OUT 2 (J102 and J103) to the external equipment.
3. Connect 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC connector on the back panel.
4. Be sure DS1 (green, DC Power) is on and DS2 (red, Alarm) is off (Figure 2.2).
5. Select either INT (for internal 10MHz ref), AUTO (for internal 10MHz ref UNLESS am external
10MHz, 3 dBm signal is connected to J2), or EXT (for external 10MHz, 3 dBm ref that is inserted at J2)
using the rear panel 3-way switch, S1 (Figure 2.1).
6. If EXT is selected or AUTO is selected and there is a 10MHz, 3 dBm signal at J2, check that DS3
(yellow, Ext 10MHZ) is on (Figure 2.2).
7. Check that a 10MHz, 3 dBm ±3 dB signal is present at the 10MHZ REF OUTPUT (J8) (Figure 2.1).
8. 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 2.3. 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 2.3 Fuse Location and Spare Fuse
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2.5 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 eqipment 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 unit
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 servicable 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 RE-INSTALLED
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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