Cross Technologies 2116-140T120 User manual

Instruction Manual Model 2116-140T120
Block Translator
August 2022, Rev. 0
MODEL 2116
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
EXT
10MHZ
ALARM
BLOCK 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 2116-13T11 Block 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
3.0 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 2116-140T120 Block Translator
1.0 General
1.1 Equipment Description
The 2116-140T120 Block Translator converts 12.75 - 14.0 GHz to 10.70 - 12.0 GHz with a local oscillator at
2.05 GHz. Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC Power, External 10 MHz, and PLL Alarm. The gain is
-30 dB. Connectors are SMA female for RF In and RF Out and BNC female for the external reference input and
reference output. A three-way switch controls which 10 MHz reference is being used. When 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 a 100-240 ±10% VAC power supply, and mounted in a
1 3/4” X 19” X 14” rack mount chassis.
MODEL 2116
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
EXT
10MHZ
ALARM
BLOCK TRANSLATOR
FRONT PANEL
AC
GND
J8
J2
EXT 10MHZ
INPUT
RF INPUT
10MHZ REF
OUTPUT
INT
EXT
AUTO
S1
J103
J11
ALARM
RF OUTPUT
J1
1
5
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
REAR PANEL
FIGURE 1.1 Front and Rear Panels
12.75
to
14.0
GHz
IN
LO
2.05
GHz
EXT 10MHZ
10 MHZ
MON
AUTO
INT
10MHZ
10.70
to
12.0
GHz
OUT
ATT.
2116-140T120
Block Translator
Block Diagram
FIGURE 1.2 Block Diagram
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1.2 Technical Characteristics
TABLE 1.0 2116-140T120 Block Translator Specifications*
Input Characteristics
Impedance/Return Loss 50 Ω/18 dB min. (see TABLE 2.2 for connector options)
Frequency 12.75 to 14.00 GHz
Input Level Range -30 to -10 dBm
Input 1dB Compression 0 dBm
Output Characteristics
Impedance/Return Loss 50 Ω/18 dB min. (see TABLE 2.2 for connector options)
Frequency 10.70 to 12.0 GHz
Level Range -60 to -40 dBm
Channel Characteristics
Gain -30 dB ± 2 dB
Input/Output Isolation >40 dB, min.
Spurious, Inband SIGNAL RELATED -40 dBc max, <50 dBc typ.;
SIGNAL INDEPENDANT <-80 dBm
2 Tone Intermod >45 dBc, 50 dBc typ. for two carriers each at -15 dBm in
Spurious, Out of band,LO <-45 dBm, at 10.25 and 12.30 GHz at the output
Spurious, Out of band,sig <-20 dBc, Fc ± 1 GHz, <-40 dBc, Fc ± 2 GHz at the output
Frequency Response ±2.0 dB, over frequency band; ± 0.5 dB, 40 MHz BW
Frequency Sense Non-inverting
LO Characteristics
LO Frequency 2.05 GHz, fixed
Frequency Accuracy ± 0.01 ppm max. over temp internal reference; ext. ref. input
10 MHz In/Out Level +3 dBm ± 3 dB
-110
-95
-85
-80
-70
1MHz
100kHz
10kHz
1kHz
100Hz
dBC/Hz
Phase Noise @ Freq
Controls, Indicators
Power Green LED
PLL Alarm Red LED, External contact closure
Ext 10 MHz Yellow LED, indicates ext. 10 MHz ref. selected (rear panel DPDT switch)
10 MHz Reference 3-way Switch (selects INTERNAL, EXTERNAL, or AUTO mode)
Other
RF Connectors SMA (female), 50Ω(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 2116-140T120 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 2116-140T120 can be
secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.0 shows how the 2116-140T120 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
J1 - Panel Mount
SMA Connector
FIGURE 2.0 2116-140T120 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
IINPUT
RF INPUT
10MHZ REF
OUTPUT
INT
EXT
AUTO
S1
J101
J11
ALARM
J1 - RF OUTPUT
SMA (female) 50Ω. 10.70 to 12.0 GHz,
-40 dBm max output signal. See Table
2.2 for other connector options.
AC INPUT
100-240 ±10% VAC,
47-63 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
SMA (female) 50 Ω. 12.75 to
14.0 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 OUTPUT
J1
1
5
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
FIGURE 2.1 2116-140T120 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
5GND
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 L-Band RF
STD SMA, 50ΩSMA, 50Ω
NN N-type, 50ΩN-type, 50Ω
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 2116-140T120 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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2.4 Installation / Operation
2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2116-140T120 Block Translator
1. Connect a -30 dBm to -10 dBm signal to RF INPUT (J101) (Figure 2.1).
2. Connect RF OUT (J1) to the external equipment.
3. Connect a 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%VAC
47-63 Hz
2A MAX
FUSE
TYPE T 2A GDC
250 VOLT
FOR 100 - 240 V~
~
FIGURE 2.3 Fuse Location and Spare Fuse
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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. (Maximum Recommended Ambient Temperature)
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]
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