Cross Technologies 2115-122 User manual

Instruction Manual Model 2115-122
Block Upconverter
May 2009 Rev 0
MODEL 2115
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
UPCONVERTER
EXT
10MHZ
ALARM
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but may be reproduced or duplicated without the prior permission of Cross Technologies, Inc.
for purposes of operating the equipment.
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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
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL 2115-122 Block Upconverter
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 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 2115-122 Block Upconverter
1.0 General
1.1 Equipment Description
The 2115-122 Block Upconverter converts 0.95 - 1.45 GHz to 12.2 - 12.7 GHz with low phase noise and flat
frequency response. Frequency translation is via a 11.25 GHz local oscillator. Front panel LEDs provide
indication of DC Power, External 10 MHz, and PLL Alarm. The gain is +20 dB. Connectors are SMA female
for the RF and BNC female for the L-Band and 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 2115 is powered by
a 100-240 ± 10% VAC power supply, and mounted in a 1 3/4” X 19 “ X 14” rack mount chassis.
MODEL 2115
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
UPCONVERTER
EXT
10MHZ
ALARM
FRONT PANEL
AC
GND
J8
J2
EXT 10MHZ
RF OUTPUT
INPUT
10MHZ REF
OUTPUT
INT
EXT
AUTO
S1
J1
L-BAND
INPUT
J101
J11
ALARM
1
5
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
REAR PANEL
FIGURE 1.1 Front and Rear Panels
Block Diagram
12.2
to
12.7
GHz
OUT
0.95
to
1.45
GHz
IN
11.25
GHz
12.2 to 12.7 GHz
BP
EXT 10MHZ
10 MHZ
MON
2 GHz LP
AUTO
INT
10MHZ
FIGURE 1.2 Model 2115-122 Upconverter Block Diagram
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1.2 Technical Characteristics
TABLE 1.0 2115-122 Upconverter Specifications*
Input Characteristics
Impedance/Return Loss 50 Ω/14 dB
Frequency 0.95 to 1.45 GHz
Noise Figure, max. 20 dB, max gain
Input Level -40 to -20 dBm
Input 1dB Compression -10 dBm
Output Characteristics
Impedance/Return Loss 50 Ω/14 dB
Frequency 12.2 to 12.7 GHz
Output Level Range -20 to -5 dBm
Output 1dB Compression +10 dBm
Channel Characteristics
Gain +20 dB ± 1 dB
Image Rejection > 60 dB, min
Spurious, Inband Signal Related <-60 dBC in band, Signal Independent, <-60 dBm
Spurious, Out of Band < -50 dBm
Intermodulation < -55 dBC for two carriers each at -10 dBm out
Frequency Response ±1 dB, 12.2 to 12.7 GHz out; ± 0.5 dB, 40 MHz BW
Frequency Sense Non-inverting
LO Characteristics
LO Frequency 11.25 GHz
Frequency Accuracy ± 0.01 ppm max over temp internal reference, external reference input
10 MHz Level 3 dBm, ± 3 dB, 75ohms, External In or Internal out
-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
1MHz
100kHz
10kHz
1kHz
100Hz
dBC/Hz
Phase Noise @ Freq
Controls, Indicators
Ext 10 MHz Yellow LED, Indicates Ext 10 MHz reference is selected
(rear panel DPDT switch)
PLL Alarm Red LED, External contact closure
Power Green LED
Other
RF In Connector SMA (female), 50Ω
L-Band connector BNC (female) 50Ω, (BNC, 75Ω; Type-F, 75Ω; Type-N, 50Ωoptional)
10 MHz Connectors BNC (female) 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 power supply, 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 2115-122 consists of a PCB and an RF assembly housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 12 inch deep
chassis. A switching, ± 12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies. The 2115-122 can
be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.0 shows how the 2115-122 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
SMA Connector
PLL
VCO
J5
MIXER
AMP
BP FILTER
ISO
FIGURE 2.0 2115-122 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.
AC
GND
J8
J2
EXT 10MHZ
RF OUTPUT
INPUT
10MHZ REF
OUTPUT
INT
EXT
AUTO
S1
J1
L-BAND
INPUT
J101
J1 - L-BAND INPUT
BNC (female) 50 Ω. 0.95 to 1.45 GHz
20 dBm max input signal. See Table
2.2 for other connector options.
AC INPUT
120-240 ±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 0dBm
±3dB 10MHz signal is inserted on J2. EXT selects
external 10MHz ref from J2.
J1 - EXT 10MHZ INPUT
BNC (female) 75 Ω. Insert external
10MHz reference here (3 dBm ± 3
dB).
J101 - RF OUTPUT
Type N (female) 50 Ω.
12.2 to 12.7 GHz, -20 to -5 dBm max
output signal. See Table 2.2 for other
connector options.
J11 - ALARM
DB9 (female) connector.
See Table 2.1.
J8 - 10MHZ REF OUTPUT
BNC (female) 75 Ω. Outputs currently
selected 10MHz ref signal (3 dBm ±3 dB).
J11
ALARM
1
5
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
FIGURE 2.1 2115-122 Rear Panel I/Oʼs
TABLE 2.1 J11 Pinouts (DB9)
TABLE 2.1 J11 Pinouts (DB9)
Pin Function
1 Not Used
2 Not Used
3 Not Used
4 Not Used
5 GND
6 Alarm Relay: Common
7 Alarm Relay: Normally Open
8 Not Used
9 Alarm Relay: Normally Closed
TABLE 2.2 Connector Options
TABLE 2.2 Connector Options
TABLE 2.2 Connector Options
Option RF L-Band
SN SMA, 50ΩType N, 50Ω
SS SMA, 50ΩSMA, 50Ω
2.3 Front Panel Indicators -The following are 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.
MODEL 2115
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
UPCONVERTER
EXT
10MHZ
ALARM
FIGURE 2.2 2115-122 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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2.4 Installation / Operation
2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2115-122 Upconverter
1. Connect a -20 dBm to -5 dBm 0.95 to 1.45 GHz signal to L-BAND INPUT, J1 (Figure 2.1).
2. Connect the RF OUTPUT, J101, 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 a external
10MHz, +3 dBm signal is connected to J2), or EXT (for external 10MHz, +3 dBm ref that is inserted at
J2) on rear panel 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.
FUSE DRAWER
SPARE FUSE DRAWER
AC Fuse - 2 amp slow blow (Type T),
5 mm X 20 mm
~
INPUT
100-240 VAC
47-63 Hz
2A MAX
FUSE
TYPE T 2A
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 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 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 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]
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