Cross Technologies 2017-03A User manual

Instruction Manual Model 2017-03A
Up/Downconverter
July 2019, Rev. I
MENU
EXECUTE
MODEL 2017
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
U F=1525 G=+00
D F=1525 G=+25
MUTE
UPCONVERTERDOWNCONVERTER
REMOTEALARM POWER ALARM
UP/DOWNCONVERTER
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 2017-03A Up/Downconverter
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
Warranty 2
1.0 General 3
1.1 Equipment Description 3
1.2 Technical Characteristics 4
1.3 Monitor & Control Interface 5
1.4 Environmental Use Information 8
2.0 Installation 9
2.1 Mechanical 9
2.2 Rear I/O’s 10
2.3 Front Panel Controls, Indicators 12
2.4 Operation 13
2.5 Menu Settings 15
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 2017-03A Up/Downconverter
1.0 General
1.1 Equipment Description
The 2017-03A L-band Up/Downconverter converts 70 MHz to 950-1525 MHz (Up) and 950-1525 MHz to 70
MHz (Down) in 1 MHz steps with low group delay and flat frequency response. The 2017-03A has lower RF
level out of the upconverter and higher RF level into the downconverter than the 2017-03 and is typically used
to interface an L-band modem to a 70 MHz IF upconverter and downconverter. Multi-function push button
switches select the RF frequency, gain, and other parameters. Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC power
(green), PLL alarm for up and downconverters (red), remote operation (yellow), and Upconverter mute
(yellow). Gain can be manually adjusted over a -25 to +15 dB range for the upconverter and over a 0 to +50 dB
range for the downconverter by the front panel multi-function push-button switches. Remote operation allows
selection of frequency and gain. Parameter selection and frequency and gain settings appear on the LCD
display. Connectors are BNC female for IF and the optional external reference input and output, and Type F
female for RF. A high stability (±0.01ppm) option is also available. It is powered by a 100-240 ± 10% VAC
power supply and housed in a 1.75” X 19” X 16” 1RU chassis.
MENU
EXECUTE
MODEL 2017
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
U F=1525 G=+00
D F=1525 G=+25
MUTE
UPCONVERTERDOWNCONVERTER
REMOTEALARM POWER ALARM
UP/DOWNCONVERTER
FRONT PANEL
AC UPCONVERTER
RF OUTSSPB FUSE
GND
DOWNCONVERTER
J4 J5J3J18J2
RF IN 10 MHZ REF 10 MHZ IF IN
EXT REF F2
LNB FUSE
F1
J1
IF OUT OUTPUT INPUT
DS8 DS7
VDC on RF VDC on RF
J10
AND
MONITOR
CONTROL
15 23
4
96
78
REAR PANEL
Figure 1.1 Model 2017-03A Front and Rear Panels
70
MHz
OUT
.95
to
1.525
GHz
IN
1750 MHz
BP
1820
MHz 2.7
to
3.3
GHz
.95 to 1.525 GHz
BP 120 MHz
LP
CONTROLLER U F=1525 G=+00.0
D F=1450 G=+25.0
.95 -1.525 GHz
BP
70
MHz
IN
.95
to
1.525
GHz
OUT
1750 MHz
BP
1680
or
1820
MHz
2.7
to
3.3
GHz
REF REF
REF TO
UP
VCOS
var
atten
10MHz*
+24VDC*
10MHz*
+24VDC*
EXT
10MHz*
*OPTIONAL
var
atten var atten
INT
10MHz
Figure 1.2 Model 2017-03A Up/Downconverter Block Diagram
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1.2 Technical Characteristics
TABLE 1.0 2017-03A Up/Downconverter Specifications*
---UPCONVERTER---
Input Characteristics (IF)
Impedance/Return Loss 75 Ω/18 dB
Frequency 70 ± 18 MHZ
Input Level -40 to -10 dBm
Output Characteristics (RF)
Impedance/Return Loss 75 Ω/12 dB
Frequency 950 to 1525 MHz
Output level -35 to -15 dBm
Output 1 dB compression -10 dBm
Channel Characteristics
Gain range (adjustable) -25 to +15 dBm, 1 dB steps
Frequency Sense Non-inverting
---UP & DOWNCONVERTER---
Channel Characteristics
Frequency Response ± 1.5 dB, entire band; ± 0.5 dB, 36 MHz BW
Spurious Response <-50 dBC
Group Delay, max. 0.01 ns/MHz2parabolic; 0.03 ns/MHz linear; 1 ns ripple
Synthesizer Characteristics
Frequency Accuracy ±1.0 ppm internal reference (±0.01 ppm option H) internal reference
Frequency Step 1 MHz (125 kHz, option X)
-120-100-85-75-75
1MHz100kHz10KHz1KHz100
Hz
dBC/Hz
Phase Noise
@
F
(
Hz
)
>
10MHz Level (In/Out) 3 dBm ± 3 dB, 75 ohms (option -E)
Controls, Indicators
Frequency Selection Direct readout LCD; pushbutton switches or remote selection
Gain Selection Direct readout LCD; pushbutton switches or remote selection
Power; Alarm; Rem; Mute Green LED; Red LED; Yellow LED; Red LED
Remote RS232C, 9600 baud (RS485, option Q)
Other
RF Connectors Type F (female) (see Table 2.2 for connector options)
IF Connectors BNC (female) (see Table 2.2 for connector options)
10MHz Connectors BNC (female), 50/75 Ω(option E)
Alarm/Remote Connector DB9, male - NO or NC contact closure on alarm
Size 19 inch standard chassis 1.75” high X 16.0” deep
Power 100 - 240 (±10% VAC), 47 - 63 Hz, 25 watts max.
Options
E - External 10 MHz ref Connectors/Impedance
H - High Stability (±0.01ppm) internal ref B - 75ΩBNC (RF), 75ΩBNC (IF)
Q - RS485 Remote Interface C - 50ΩBNC (RF), 75ΩBNC (IF)
L- LNB Voltage, +24VDC, 0.5 amps D - 50ΩBNC (RF), 50ΩBNC (IF)
T - Temperature Sensor J - 75ΩF-type (RF), 50ΩBNC (IF)
V - SSPB Voltage, +24 VDC, 2.5 Amps N - 50ΩN-type (RF), 75ΩBNC (IF)
X - 125 kHz frequency steps M - 50ΩN-type (RF), 50ΩBNC (IF)
X1 or X1- 125 or 100 kHz Frequency Steps
Connector Options: See Table 2.2
*+10˚C to +40˚C; Specifications subject to change without notice
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---DOWNCONVERTER---
Input Characteristics (RF)
Impedance/Return Loss 75Ω/12 dB
Frequency 950 to 1525 MHz
Noise Figure, Max. 15 dB @ max. gain
Input Level range -60 to -10 dBm
Input 1 dB compression -5 dBm @ 0 dB gain
Output Characteristics (IF)
Impedance/Return Loss 75 Ω/18 dB
Frequency 70 ± 18 MHZ
Output Level -10 to 0 dBm
Output 1 dB compression +5 dBm
Channel Characteristics
Gain range (adjustable) 0 to +50 dB
Image Rejection > 50 dB, min.
Frequency Sense Inverting
Non-inverting

1.3 Monitor and Control Interface
A) Remote Serial Interface
Protocol: RS-232C, 9600 baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 start bit, and 1 stop bit.
(RS-232C, RS-422, or RS-485 - option Q)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Female DB-9
PC Com Port Male DB-9
2015/16/17 M&C Port
M&C Cable Diagram - Cross Technologies Frequency Converters
RX RX
TX TX
DTR
SG
DSR
RTS
CTS
SG
Connector: Rear panel, DB-9 male
J10 Pinouts
(RS-232C/422/485)
Pinouts (RS-232C/422/485)
Pin Function
1 Rx-
2 Rx+ (RS-232C)
3 Tx+ (RS-232C)
4Tx-
5GND
6 Alarm Relay: Common
7 Alarm Relay: Normally Open
8 Not Used
9 Alarm Relay: Normally Closed
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B) Status Requests
Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 2017-03A and briefly describes them.
*PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below,
should be used ONLY when RS-485, (OPTION-Q), is selected.
Table 1.1 2017-03A Status Reqquests
Status Requests
Command Syntax* Description
Command Status {aaS1} Returns {aaS1bbbbccccdddeeffLMNOP} where:
• bbbb = Tx frequency
4 characters - standard (7 characters - Option-X)
• cccc = Rx frequency
4 characters - standard (7 characters - Option-X)
• ddd = Tx gain (-10 to 30)
• ee = Rx gain (00 to 50)
• ff = Tx input level (10 to 40 => -10 to -40 dBm)
• L = 0 - non-inverted Receiver; L = 1 - inverted
• M = 0 - Receiver synth alarm
• N = 0 - Transmitter synth alarm
• O = 0 - Summary alarm
• P = 0 - Transmit signal disabled (muted)
External 10MHz (option E) {aaS2} Returns {aaS2bcd} where:
• b = 1 - External 10MHz selected
• c = 1 - 10MHz inserted on upconverter RF (J5)
• d = 1 - 10MHz inserted on downconverter RF (J2)
LNB Current (option L) {aaS3} Returns {aaS3bb} where:
• bb = LNB current, range 00 to 50 (0 to 500 ma)
SSPB Current (option V) {aaS4} Returns {aaS4bbb} where:
• bbb = SSPB current, range 000 to 250 (0 to 2500 ma)
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C) Commands
Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2017-03A and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the
2017-03A sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed.
General Command Format - The general command format is {aaCND...}, where:
{ = start byte
aa = address (RS-485 only option Q)
C = 1 character, either C (command) or S (status)
N = 1 character command or status request
D = 1 character or more of data (depends on command)
} = stop byte
*PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below,
should be used ONLY when RS-485, (OPTION-Q), is selected.
Table 1.2 2017-03A Commands
Command Syntax* Description
Set Transmitter Frequency {aaC1xxxx} where:
• xxxx = 4 characters standard (7 characters -Option-X)
• Range: 0950 to 1525 MHz
Set Transmitter Input Level {aaCIxx} where:
• xx = 2 characters
• Range: 10 to 40 (-10 to -40 dBm)
Set Receiver Frequency {aaC2xxxx} where:
• xxxx = 4 characters standard (7 characters -Option-X)
• Range: 0950 to 1525 MHz
Set Transmit Gain {aaC3xxxx} where:
• xxxx = 2 or 3 characters
• Range: -25 to +15 (-25 to +15 dB, in 1 dB steps)
Set Receiver Gain {aaC4xxx} where:
• xx = 2 characters
• Range: 00 to 50 (00 dB to 50 dB, in 1 dB steps)
Enable Tx {aaCAx} where x =:
• 0 to disable Tx signal
• 1 to enable Tx signal
External 10MHz (option E) {aaCEx} where x =:
• 0 to disable External 10MHz ref signal
• 1 to enable External 10MHz ref signal
Insert 10MHz on UP RF (option E) {aaC5x} where x =:
• 0 to disable 10MHz upconverter insertion on RF (J5)
• 1 to enable 10MHz upconverter insertion on RF (J5)
Insert 10MHz on DOWN RF (option E) {aaC6x} where x =:
• 0 to disable 10MHz downconverter insertion on RF (J2)
• 1 to enable 10MHz downconverter insertion on RF (J2)
Downconverter Spectrum {aaC7x} where x =:
• 0 for non-inverted
• 1 for inverted
Enable Remote # Just # sign
Disable Remote {aaCR0}* {CR and zero}
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1.4 Environmental Use Information
A.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.
B. 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.
C. Mechanical loading - Mounting of equipment in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition
does not exist due to uneven weight distribution.
D. 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.
E. 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).
F. 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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2.0 Installation
2.1 Mechanical - The 2017-03A consists of one RF/Controller PCB housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 16
inch deep chassis. A switching, ± 12, +5, +24 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies. The 2017-
03A can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.0 shows how the 2017-03A is
assembled.
POWER
SUPPLY
Figure 2.0 Model 2017-03A Mechanical Assembly
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2.2 Rear Panel Input/Output Signals and Control -
Figure 2.2 shows the input and output connectors on the rear panel.
AC
GND
J18J2
RF IN 10 MHZ REF
OUTPUT
AC1 - POWER IN
AC input for switching power
supply. 100-240 ± 10% VAC,
47-63 Hz.
J2 - RF IN
950-1525 MHz input, -60
to -10 dBm, see Table 2.2.
J1 - IF OUT
70 MHz output, -10 to 0
dBm, See Table 2.2.
J10
AND
MONITOR
CONTROL
J10 - MONITOR AND CONTROL
DB9 female connector. see Table
2.1.
RF OUT
J4 J5J3
10 MHZ IF IN
EXT REF
J3 - 10 MHz EXT REF INPUT (Option -E)
10 MHz external reference input, 0 ± 3 dBm, 75
ohms, BNC female connector.
J5 - RF OUT
950-1525 MHz output,
-35 to -15 dBm out, see Table 2.2.
J4 - IF IN
70 MHz input, -40 to -10
dBm in, see Table 2.2.
SSPB FUSE
F2
F2 - SSPB FUSE (option -V)
2.5A, Fast Blo, 1/4” Fuse;
installing fuse places +24
VDC, 2.5 amp, max. on the
RF OUT (J5 center pin).
F1 - LNB FUSE (option -L)
0.5A, Fast Blo, 1/4” Fuse; installing
fuse places +24 VDC, 0.4 Amps,
max. on the RF IN
(J2 center pin).
LNB FUSE
F1
DOWNCONVERTER
UPCONVERTER
J1
IF OUT
DS8
VDC on RF
DS7
VDC on RF
INPUT
DS7 - SSPB ALARM LED (option -V)
Lights yellow when +24 VDC SSPB voltage is
present on RF OUT, J5, center pin.
DS8 - LNB ALARM LED (option -L)
Lights yellow when +24 VDC LNB
voltage is present on RF IN, J2, center
pin.
J18 - 10 MHz REF OUTPUT (option -E)
10 MHz reference output. 75ΩBNC
female connector.
15
23
4
6
78
9
Figure 2.1 Model 2017-03A Rear Panel I/O’s
Shown below (Option P48) - Rear Panel Input/Output Signals with
Option P48, 48 VDC nominal 36-72 VDC, 2.5A maximum.
INT AUTO EXT
GND
J102
AND
MONITOR
CONTROL
J8
1
5
23
4
6
78
9
36 TO 72 VDC
• •
• •
DC INPUT
1
23
4
J14 S1 J2 J101 J111 UPCON
J112
RF2 IN
RF2 OUT
J11
RF1 IN
DOWNCON
J102
RF2 OUT
RF1 OUT
EXT REF
IN RF
OUT
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Tables 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3 show the input and output connectors on the rear panel.
TABLE 2.1 J110
2.1 J10 Pinouts (RS-232C/422/485*)
Pin Function
1 Rx-
2 Rx+ (RS-232C)
3 Tx+ (RS-232C)
4Tx-
5GND
6 Alarm Relay: Common
7 Alarm Relay: Normally Open
8 Not Used
9 Alarm Relay: Normally Closed
TABLE 2.3
D
DC1
TABLE 2.3 DC1 Pinouts
Pin# Function
1 Minus DC input
2NC
3 Plus DC input
4NC
Shell Ground
*Remote Serial Interface
Interface: DB-9 Male
Protocol: RS-232C (RS-485, option Q),
9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit.
TABLE 2.2 IFF/RF
2.2 IF/RF Connector Options
Options
Option IF RF
STD BNC, 75ΩType F, 75Ω
B BNC, 75ΩBNC, 75Ω
C BNC, 75ΩBNC, 50Ω
D BNC, 50ΩBNC, 50Ω
F Type F, 75ΩType F, 75Ω
J BNC, 50ΩType F, 75Ω
K BNC, 50ΩBNC, 50Ω
M BNC, 50ΩType N, 50Ω
N BNC, 75ΩType N, 50Ω
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2.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators -
The following are the front panel controls and indicators.
MENU
EXECUTE
U F=1525 G=+00
MUTE
REMOTEALARM POWER
LCD DISPLAY
Display shows Up and
Downconverter frequency
in MHz and Gain in dB
S1 - MENU/EXECUTE BUTTON
Press this to get into Program mode
and to execute any changes.
DS3 - DOWN ALARM LED
Red LED indicates
downconverter alarm.
DS6 - POWER LED
Green LED indicates
presence of DC power.
DS1 - REMOTE LED
Yellow LED indicates
remote operation.
S2 - VERT. TOGGLE
Vertical toggle switch that controls
values in the Menu items when in
program mode. Does not function in
the normal display mode
S3 - HORIZ. TOGGLE
Horizontal toggle switch that
controls which values are being
adjusted. Does not function in the
normal display mode
UPCONVERTER
ALARM
DOWNCONVERTER
D F=1525 G=+25
DS5 - UP MUTE LED
Yellow LED indicates
upconverter mute.
DS2 - UP ALARM LED
Red LED indicates
upconverter alarm.
Figure 2.2 Model 2017-03A Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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2.4 Installation / Operation
2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2017-03A, Upconverter Section
1.) Connect a -40 dBm to -10 dBm signal to IF In, J4 (Figure 2.1).
2.) Connect the RF OUT, J5, to the external equipment.
3.) Connect 100 - 240 (±10% VAC), 47 - 63 Hz to AC on the back panel.
4.) Set the desired output frequency (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings).
5.) Set the input level (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings).
6.) (option V) To power the SSPB (+24 VDC, 2.5 amps max.) from the 2017-03A install a 2.5 amp
1/4” fuse in F2.
7.) Be sure DS6 (green, DC Power) is on and DS2 (red, Alarm) is off (Figure 2.2)
CAUTION!!! INSTALLING A FUSE IN F2 PUTS +24 VDC, 2.5 AMP POWER ON THE CENTER PIN
AND MAY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT IF IMPROPERLY CONNECTED TO EQUIPMENT THAT
CANNOT HANDLE THIS VOLTAGE OR HAS A DC PATH TO GROUND.
2.4.2 Installing and Operating the 2017-03, Downconverter Section
1.) Connect a -60 dBm to -10 dBm signal to RF In, J2 (Figure 2.1).
2.) Connect the IF OUT, J1, to the external equipment.
3.) Connect 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC on the back panel.
4.) Set the desired input frequency (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings).
5.) Set the gain to get an output level in the 0 to -20 dBm range (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings).
6.) (option -L) To power the LNB (+24 VDC, 0.5 amps, max.) from the 2017-03A install a
1 amp 1/4” fuse in F1.
CAUTION!!! INSTALLING A FUSE IN F1 PUTS +24 VDC, 0.5 AMP POWER ON THE CENTER PIN
AND MAY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT IF IMPROPERLY CONNECTED TO EQUIPMENT THAT
CANNOT HANDLE THIS VOLTAGE OR HAS A DC PATH TO GROUND.
7.) Be sure DS6 (green, DC Power) is on and DS2 (red, Alarm) is off (Figure 2.2).
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.
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AC Fuse - 2 amp slow blow (Type T),
5 mm X 20 mm
FUSE DRAWER
SPARE FUSE
~
INPUT
100-240± 10%VAC
47-63 Hz
2A MA
X
FUSE
TYPE T 2A GDC
250 VOL
T
FOR 100 - 240 V~
~
Figure 2.3 Fuse Location and Spare Fuse
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2.5 Menu Settings
2.5.1 Functions - This section describes operation of the front panel controls. There are three operator
switches, the LCD display and alarm indicator LEDs. All functions for the equipment are controlled by these
components. The functions are (see Figure 2.2):
Power Up
Normal Display
Menu 1 Up Frequency in MHz
Menu 2 Up Input Lvl (Set from -45 to -15)
Menu 3 Down Frequency in MHz
Menu 4 Down Gain (set 0 to +50 for -10 to 0 dBm out range)
Menu 5 Up Mute
Menu 6 Set Unit to Remote Operation
Menu 7 Set Downconverter Spectrum Sense
Menu 8 Select External 10 MHz Ref (option E)
Menu 9 Upconverter Reference Out (option E)
Menu 10 Downconverter Reference Out (option E)
Menu 11 Set RS-485 mode (option Q)
Menu 12 Set RS-485 address (option Q)
Menu 13 View PCB Temperature (option T)
Menu 14 View LNB and/or SSPB Current (options L and/or V)
Save Menu When go to end
Alarm indications appear on the LEDs (see figure 2.2).
All program changes must start with the operation of the Menu/Execute switch and must also end with the
operation of the Menu/Execute switch verified by the “Save Settings?” Menu. If this sequence is not followed,
none of the changes will take effect. If programming is initiated and no operator action takes place for
approximately 12 seconds (before the final press of the Menu/Execute switch) the display will revert to its
previous status and you will need to start over.
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2.5.2 Power-On Settings
NOTE: THE LAST STATUS OF A UNIT IS RETAINED EVEN WHEN POWER IS REMOVED.
WHEN POWER IS RESTORED, THE UNIT WILL RETURN TO IT'S PREVIOUS SETTINGS.
When power is first applied, the LCD display goes through three steps.
1. The LCD goes black to show all segments are functioning.
2. The software version will be displayed.
R E V 1 . 0 0
3. The present frequency and gain of the up and downconverter is shown.
U F=1350 G=+00.0
D F=1250 G=+20.0
The unit is now operational and ready for any changes the operator may desire.
2.5.3 Control Switches
1. Menu/Execute - Any change to the programming of the unit must be initiated by pressing the
Menu/Execute switch and completed by pressing the Menu/Execute switch.
2. Horizontal Switch - This switch is mounted so its movement is horizontal and moves the cursor
left or right.
3. Vertical Switch - This switch is mounted so its movement is vertical and has two functions:
a. During frequency , gain, input level changes, the vertical movement will raise or lower the
number in the direction of the arrows.
b. For other functions such Mute on/off, the vertical switch will alternately turn the function
on or off regardless of the direction operated.
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2.5.4 Frequency Changes
At any time during the modification process, if you have made a mistake and do not wish to save the changes
you have made, do not press the Menu/Execute switch; simply do nothing for approximately 12 seconds, and
the system will return to the normal operating mode or scroll to “R” and push the menu/Execute switch and
select “NO” in the “SAVE SETTINGS?” window.
To change the FREQUENCY:
Operate the Menu/Execute switch until you get to the menu item you want to change (see Figure 2.4
for the sequence of menu options). The following display is for changing the upconverter frequency:
UP F=1350
R
Pressing the Up/Down switch down will toggle the display to:
UP F=1450
R
By using the horizontal rocker switch the cursor can be moved left or right.
UP F=1450
R
NOTE: CHANGES DO NOT TAKE PLACE ON FREQUENCY UNTIL YOU GO TO THE SAVE
MENU AND INDICATE YOU WANT TO SAVE THE CHANGES.
When the display indicates the value desired you can push the Menu/Execute switch to the next item:
UPINLVL=-20
R
NOTE: CHANGES TAKE PLACE ON LEVEL AND GAIN IMMEDIATELY BUT DO NOT GET
SAVED UNTIL YOU GO TO THE SAVE MENU AND INDICATE YOU WANT TO SAVE THE
CHANGES.
OR you can scroll to “R”, push the Menu/Execute switch to get to:
SAVESETTINGS?
YN
Selecting Ywill save the new settings. Selecting Nwill revert to the previous settings.
Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to the :
U F=1450 G=+00.0
D F=1250 G=+20.0
Figure 2.4 shows all the menu items and how to make changes.
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2.5.5 Gain/Level Changes
When you get to this menu note that the gain changes will be made as you make them but if you do not wish to
save the changes you have made, scroll to “R” and push the menu/Execute switch and select “NO” in the
“SAVE SETTINGS?” window or do not press the Menu/Execute switch; simply do nothing for
approximately 12 seconds, and the system will return to the normal operating mode.
2.5.5.1 Upconverter Input Level
To set the upconverter input level, first push the Menu/Execute switch until you get to the upconverter input
level setting:
Operate the Menu/Execute switch until you get to the menu item you want to change see Figure 2.4
for the sequence of menu options.
The following display is for changing the upconverter input level. This is an important setting to
optimize spurious and should be made as accurately as possible:
UPINLVL=-20
R
Pressing the Up/Down switch down will toggle the display digit selected until you have the desired
level. NOTE: THE VALUE WILL NOT BE STORED UNTIL YOU INDICATE YES IN THE
SAVE SETTINGS WINDOW.
UPINLVL=-10
R
By using the horizontal rocker switch the cursor can be moved left or right .
UPINLVL=-10
R
When the display indicates the value desired you can push the Menu/Execute switch to the next item
OR you can scroll to “R”, push the Menu/Execute switch to get to:
SAVESETTINGS?
YN
Selecting Ywill save the new settings. Selecting Nwill revert to the previous settings.
Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to the :
U F=1450 G=+00.0
D F=1350 G=+20.0
Figure 2.4 shows all the menu items and how to make changes.
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2.5.5.2 Downconverter Gain
To set the downconverter gain, first push the Menu/Execute switch to get to the gain setting:
Operate the Menu/Execute switch until you get to the menu item you want to change see Figure 2.4 for
the sequence of menu options.
The following display is for changing the downconverter gain. This is an important setting to optimize
spurious and should be made as accurately as possible to provide an output in the -10 to 0 dBm level
range:
DN G=+30.0
R
Pressing the Up/Down switch to change the level in 1 or 10 dB steps. By using the horizontal rocker
switch the cursor can be moved left or right. Pressing the Up/Down switch down will toggle the display
digit selected until you have the desired gain.
NOTE: THE GAIN WILL BE CHANGED AS YOU ADJUST THE NUMBERS. HOWEVER, THE
VALUE WILL NOT BE STORED UNTIL YOU INDICATE YES IN THE SAVE SETTINGS
WINDOW.
When the display indicates the value desired you can push the Menu/Execute switch to the next item
OR you can scroll to “R”, push the Menu/Execute switch to get to:
SAVESETTINGS?
YN
Selecting Ywill save the new settings. Selecting Nwill revert to the previous settings.
Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to the :
U F=1450 G=+00.0
D F=1350 G=+30.0
Figure 2.4 shows all the menu items and how to make changes.
2.5.5 Alarm Indications
An alarm condition for will occur if any local oscillator phase lock loop (PLL) comes out of lock.
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ON POWER UP
NORMAL DISPLAY
PUSHING MENU/EXECUTE SEQUENCE
REV 1.00
U F = 1450 G = +00.0
D F = 1350 G = +25.0
UP F = 1450
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
REMOTE OFF
INT REF
UP MUTE OFF
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
PUSH BUTTON
Power Up
Normal Display
Menu 1 Up Frequency
Menu 2 Up Input Level
(Set from -40 to -10)
Menu 3 Down Frequency
Menu 4 Down Gain (set 0 to +50
for -20 to 0 dBm out level)
Menu 5 Up Mute
Menu 6 For Other Settings (below)
Menu 7 Set Unit to
Remote Operation
Menu 7 Set Downconverter
Spectrum Sense
Menu 8 Select 10 MHz Reference
INT, EXT, or AUTO (option -E)
Menu 9 Select Upconverter
Reference Out (option -E)
Menu 10 Select Downconverter
Reference Out (option -E)
Menu 11 Reference Offset
(option -E)
Menu 12 Set Remote Mode
(option -Q)
Menu 13 Set RS-485 Address
(option -Q)
Menu 14 View LNB current and
SSPB current (options -L and -V)
Save? When go to end
DN F = 1350
DN G = +25.0
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
UP INLVL = -20
DN SPECTRUM NON
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
LNB DC = 0.32 A
PUSH BUTTON
PUSH BUTTON
SAVE SETTINGS? Y N
SCROLL <>
PUSH BUTTON
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
OTHER? Y N
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
SSB DC = 1.86 A
UP REF OUT OFF
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
R
DN REF OUT OFF
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
R
RS 485 OFF
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
R
ADDRESS = 00
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
R
FREQ ADJUST
Offset = +000
SCROLL <>
SCROLL
PUSH BUTTON
R
Figure 2.4 Menu Display and Sequence
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