Cross Technologies 2116-300-1600 User manual

Instruction Manual Model 2116-300-1600
Block Downconverter
May 2021 Rev. 0
MODEL 2116
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
DOWNCONVERTER
EXT
10MHZ ALARM
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 2116-300-1600 Block Downconverter
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 Environmenal 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 2116-300-1600 Block Downconverter
1.0 General
1.1 Equipment Description
The 2116-300-1600 Downconverter converts 30.0 - 31.0 GHz to 1100 - 2100 MHz (Fc=1600 MHz) with a local
oscillator at 28.9 GHz. Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC Power, External 10 MHz, and PLL Alarm.
The gain is +20 dB. Connectors are 2.92 mm female for the RF input and BNC female for the RF output
(designated 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. It is powered by a 100-240 ± 10% VAC
power supply, and in a 1 3/4” X 19” X 14” rack mount chassis.
MODEL 2116
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
DOWNCONVERTER
EXT
10MHZ ALARM
FRONT PANEL
AC
GND
J8
J2
EXT 10MHZ RF INPUT
INPUT 10MHZ REF OUTPUT
INT EXT
AUTO
S1 J1
L-BAND
OUTPUT
J101
J11
ALARM
15 234 6
78
9
REAR PANEL
FIGURE 1.1 Front and Rear Panels
30.0
to
31.0
GHz
IN
1100
to
2100
MHz
OUT
28.9 GHz EXT 10MHZ
10 MHZ
MON
AUTO
INT
10MHZ
2116-300-1600
Block Diagram
FIGURE 1.2 Block Diagram
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1.2 Technical Characteristics
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±2.0 dB
,
1100 - 2100 MHz out
;
± 0.5 dB
,
40 MHz BWFre
q
uenc
y
Res
p
onse
Channel
Characteristics
LO
Characteristics
± 0.01
pp
m maximum over tem
p
internal reference
;
external reference in
p
utFre
q
uenc
y
Accurac
y
Non-invertin
g
Fre
q
uenc
y
Sense
< -55 dBC for two carriers at Fc +/-2 MHZ
,
each at -10 dBm outIntermodulation <-50 dBm (0.5-1.1 GHz and 2.1-3.3 GHz Out)
S
p
urious, Out of Band SIGNAL RELATED <-55 dBC in band
,
-5 dBm out
;
SIGNAL INDEPENDENT
,
<-60 dBmS
p
urious
,
Inband
3 dBm, ± 3 dB, 75 ohms, External In or Internal Out10 MHz Level
28.9 GHzLO Fre
q
uenc
y
> 55 dB, minimumIma
g
e Re
j
ection + 20 dB ± 2 dB at FcGain
BNC
(
female
)
, 50Ω
(
desi
g
nated L-Band
)
RF Out Connector
Other
100-24 ±10% VAC, 47-63 Hz, 25 watts maximumPower 19 inch
,
Standard Chassis 1.75” hi
g
h X 14.0” dee
p
Size DB9 - NO or NC Contact Closure on AlarmAlarm Connector BNC
(
female
)
, 75ΩConnector; Works with 50Ωor 75Ω10 MHz Connectors
2.92 mm
(
female
)
, 50ΩRF In Connector
-110-90-80-70-60
1MHz100kHz10kHz1kHz100 MHz
dBC/Hz
Phase Noise @ F (Hz) >
Yellow LED
,
Indicates External 10 MHz Reference SelectedExternal 10 MHz
Controls
,
Indicators
Green LEDPower
Selects Internal or External 10 MHz
(
Rear Panel DP3T Switch
)
INT / AUTO / EXT Switch
Red LED, External Contact ClosurePLL Alarm
TABLE 1.1 2116-300-1600 Block Downconverter Specifications*
-45 to -25 dBmIn
p
ut Level Ran
g
e12 dB maximum
g
ainNoise Fi
g
ure, Maximum
-15 dBmIn
p
ut 1dB Com
p
ression
30.0 to 31.0 GHzFre
q
uenc
y
+5 dBmOut
p
ut 1 dB Com
p
ression -25 to -5 dBmOut
p
ut Level Ran
g
e
Out
p
ut Characteristics
(
desi
g
nated L-Band
)
In
p
ut Characteristics
(
RF
)
1100 to 2100 GHzFre
q
uenc
y
50Ω/ 14 dBIm
p
edance / Return Loss
50Ω/ 14 dBIm
p
edance / Return Loss
Available Connector O
p
tions
50Ω2.92
(
RF
),
50Ωsma
(
L-Band
)
- 29S 50Ω2.92
(
RF
)
, 50ΩN-T
yp
e
(
L-Band
)
- 29N
50Ω2.92
(
RF
),
75ΩBNC
(
L-Band
)
- 297
*+10 to +40 degrees C; Specifications subject to change without notice. © 2021 Cross Technologies, Inc.

2.0 Installation
2.1 Mechanical - The 2116-300-1600 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 2116-300-1600 can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel.
Figure 2.0 shows how the 2116-300-1600 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 2116-300-1600 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 INPUT
INPUT 10MHZ REF OUTPUT
INT EXT
AUTO
S1 J1
L-BAND
OUTPUT
J101
J1 - L-BAND OUTPUT
BNC (female) -25 to -5 dBm output
1100 to 2100 MHz max output signal.
See Table 2.2 for other connector options.
AC INPUT
100-240 ±10% VAC,
47-63 HZ, 25 Watts Max.
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.
J2 - EXT 10MHZ INPUT
BNC (female) 50/75 Ω. Insert external
10MHz reference here (3 dBm ± 3 dB).
J11 - ALARM
DB9 (female) connector.
See Table 2.1.
J8 - 10MHZ REF OUTPUT
BNC (female) 50/75 Ω. Outputs currently
selected 10MHz ref si
g
nal
(
3 dBm ±3 dB
)
.
J11
ALARM
15 234 6789
J101 - L-BAND INPUT
2.92 mm (female)
-45 to -25 dBm,30 to 31 GHZ input signal..
See Table 2.2 for other connector options.
FIGURE 2.1 2116-300-1600 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
TABLE 2.2 Connect
o
or Options
Connector Options
L-Band RF
BNC, 50Ω(STD) SMA, 50Ω(STD)
BNC, 75ΩType N, 50Ω
Type F, 75Ω
Type N, 50Ω
SMA, 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 2116
CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
POWER
DOWNCONVERTER
EXT
10MHZ ALARM
FIGURE 2.2 2116-300-1600 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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2.4 Installation / Operation
2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2116-300-1600 Downconverter
1. Connect a 30.0 to 31.0 GHz,-45 to -25 dBm signal to RF INPUT, J101 (Figure 2.1).
2. Connect the L-BAND OUTPUT, J1 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.
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 MAX
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 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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