Cubic Communications CDR-3250 User manual

TECHNICAL MANUAL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATIONAL LEVEL
RECEIVER,
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING,
SINGLE,
VLF - HF
CDR-3250
&
CDR-3280
Cubic Communications, Inc.
9535 Waples Street
San Diego, California 92121-2953
Telephone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]
Manual Part No. 2600-1021-1
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATIONAL LEVEL
RECEIVER,
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING,
SINGLE,
VLF - HF
CDR-3250
&
CDR-3280
Cubic Communications, Inc.
9535 Waples Street
San Diego, California 92121-2953
Telephone: [phone] Telefax: [phone]
Manual Part No. 2600-1021-1
Issue 2.2 24 December 1998
Change 2 2 March 2001
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CDR-3250/80 TECHNICAL MANUAL
Issue 2.1
RECORD OF CHANGES
CHANGE DATE TITLE OF BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS ENTERED BY
1
2
12 Aug 99
2 March 01
Engineering update. Page changes are as follows:
Title Page, Record of Changes, ii & 3-1.
DCR 730428: Update Generated Spurious data in
Specification table. Pages changed are as follows: Title Page,
Record of Changes & 1-5.
CCI Eng. Dept.
CCI Eng. Dept.
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CDR-3250/80 TECHNICAL MANUAL
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FOREWORD
SCOPE
This manual contains information to obtain best performance from the CDR-3250 and CDR-3280 receivers. The information
includes:ageneraldescriptionoftheequipment,preparationforuseandinstallationinstructions,operatinginstructions,general
theory of operation, maintenance instructions, preparation for reshipment, storage, and parts list.
PROPRIETARY DATA
Information contained in this document is the property of Cubic Communications,Inc. This information may not be disclosed
to a third party, either wholly or in part, without the written consent of Cubic Communications, Inc.
CORRECTION NOTICE
Information contained in this document is believed to be correct as of the publication date. If a variation is noted between the
information in this manual and the equipment in your possession, contact the factory for clarification. Future issues will be
updated if necessary.
RIGHTS RESERVED
Cubic Communications, Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications, design details, and method of fabrication of the
equipment at any time without notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page Chapter Page
1 GENERALDESCRIPTION..... 1-1
1-1 INTRODUCTION. .................... 1-1
1-2 EQUIPMENTDESCRIPTION........... 1-1
1-3 SPECIFICATIONS.................... 1-1
1-4 EQUIPMENTFURNISHED ............ 1-1
1-5 STORAGEDATA .................... 1-1
1-6 TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT ....... 1-1
1-7 SAFETYPRECAUTIONS.............. 1-1
2 PREPARATION FOR USE AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2-1
2-1 INTRODUCTION .................... 2-1
2-2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ....... 2-1
2-3 INSTALLATION ..................... 2-1
2-4 CONNECTIONS ..................... 2-1
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . 3-1
SectionI. LOCALCONTROL........ 3-1
3-1 INTRODUCTION. .................... 3-1
3-2 LOCALOPERATION ................. 3-1
3-2.1 Controls and Display .......... 3-1
3-2.2 Parameter Entry ............. 3-1
3-2.2.1 Vacuum Fluorescent Displays. .. 3-1
3-2.2.1.1 Normal Display .............. 3-1
3-2.2.1.2 Data Entry Display ........... 3-1
3-2.2.1.3 Meter Display ............... 3-1
3-2.2.1.4 ISB Monitor Mode ............ 3-1
3-2.2.2 Controls .................... 3-1
3-3 POWER ON AND INITIAL SET UP ...... 3-5
3-4 EMERGENCYOPERATION ............ 3-5
3-5 INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROL
SETTINGS ........................... 3-5
3-6 NORMALOPERATION ................ 3-5
3-7 SETTING OR CHANGING RECEIVER
PARAMETERS ....................... 3-5
3-7.1 Basic Soft Key Menus ......... 3-9
3-7.2 Primary Soft Key Menu .......3-10
3-7.2.1 Frequency. .................3-10
3-7.2.2 Mode .....................3-10
3-7.2.3 Bandwidth .................3-12
3-7.2.3.1 Assigning Bandwidths to Soft Key
Labels ....................3-13
3-7.2.3.2 Assigning Default Bandwidths To
Receive Modes .............. 3-14
3-7.2.4 Squelch ...................3-14
3-7.2.5 Gain ......................3-15
3-7.2.5.1 Assigning AGC Decay Time
ValuestoSoftKeyLabels .....3-17
3-7.2.5.2 Assigning Default AGC Values
To Receive Modes ...........3-18
3-7.3 Secondary Soft Key Menu .....3-18
3-7.3.1 BFO ......................3-18
3-7.3.2 IF Shift ....................3-19
3-7.3.3 Skip ......................3-19
3-7.3.4 Store ......................3-19
3-7.3.5 Recall .....................3-20
3-7.4 Scan/Sweep Soft Key Menu ....3-21
3-7.4.1 Scan ......................3-21
3-7.4.2 Sweep .....................3-24
3-7.4.3 Step ......................3-28
3-7.4.4 Dwell .....................3-29
3-7.4.5 Bridge ....................3-31
3-7.5 Utility Soft Key Menu .........3-31
3-7.5.1 Test ......................3-31
3-7.5.2 Configuration...............3-32
3-7.5.2.1 Clearing Non-Volatile Memory . 3-32
3-7.5.2.2 Configuring Receiver Remote
Control Operation ........... 3-35
3-7.5.2.2.1 Serial Bus ..................3-35
3-7.5.2.2.2 IEEE-488 Bus .............. 3-39
3-7.5.2.3 Configuring Receiver Default
Settings ...................3-39
3-7.5.3 Faults.....................3-41
3-7.5.4 System ....................3-42
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Cont.
Chapter Page Chapter Page
SectionII. REMOTECONTROL...... 3-46
3-8 REMOTE OPERATION USING
SERIALBUS. ...................... 3-46
3-8.1 Serial Bus Description ....... 3-46
3-8.2 Serial Bus Message Format ... 3-46
3-8.3 Serial Bus Message Types .... 3-46
3-8.3.1 Serial Bus Command Messages 3-46
3-8.3.1.1 Serial Bus Radio Command
Messages ................. 3-46
3-8.3.1.2 Serial Bus Interface Command
Messages .................
3-46
3-8.3.2 Serial Bus Status Messages ... 3-46
3-8.3.2.1 Serial Bus Radio Status
Messages .................
3-46
3-8.3.2.2 Serial Bus Interface Status
Messages ................. 3-48
3-8.4 Serial Bus Message Protocol .. 3-48
3-8.4.1 Serial Bus Normal Mode ..... 3-48
3-8.4.2 Serial Bus Acknowledge Mode 3-48
3-8.4.3 Serial Bus Independent Mode .3-48
3-8.5 Line Driver Operation ....... 3-48
3-8.6 Broadcast Address .......... 3-48
3-8.7 Serial Bus Message Definition .3-48
3-9 REMOTE OPERATION USING
IEEE-488 BUS. ......................
3-68
3-9.1 IEEE-488 Bus Description .... 3-68
3-9.2 Device Capabilities ......... 3-68
3-9.3 Talking and Listening ....... 3-68
3-9.4 SRQ and Serial Poll Response .3-70
3-9.5 Device Clear And Selected
Device Clear Response ...... 3-70
3-10 POWER UP AND TESTING
CONSIDERATIONS .................
3-70
3-11 EEPROMCLEARING................ 3-71
4 GENERAL THEORY OF
OPERATION................... 4-1
4-1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 4-1
4-2 BLOCKDIAGRAMDISCUSSION. ....... 4-1
4-2.1 AC Receptacle /RFI Filter ...... 4-1
4-2.2 AC Line Filter ............... 4-1
4-2.3 Power Supply Module ......... 4-1
4-2.4 RF Analog Module ............ 4-1
4-2.4.1 Preselector .................. 4-1
4-2.4.2 First Mixer .................. 4-1
4-2.4.3 First IF Gain Control ......... 4-1
4-2.4.4 First LO Driver .............. 4-1
4-2.4.5 Second Mixer ................ 4-2
4-2.4.6 Second LO .................. 4-2
4-2.4.7 Third Mixer ................. 4-2
4-2.4.8 Third LO ................... 4-2
4-2.5 Synthesizer Module ........... 4-2
4-2.5.1 Control ..................... 4-2
4-2.5.2 Reference Frequency .......... 4-2
4-2.5.3 1st LO Generation ............ 4-2
4-2.5.4 2nd/3rd LO REF Generation .... 4-3
4-2.5.5 Audio ...................... 4-3
4-2.6 Digital Module. .............. 4-3
4-2.6.1 Control Section .............. 4-3
4-2.6.2 DSP Section ................. 4-4
4-2.7 Serial Bus (Optional) .......... 4-5
4-2.7.1 Serial Bus Remote Interface Board 4-5
4-2.7.2 Serial Bus Cable Assembly ..... 4-5
4-2.8 IEEE-488 Bus (Optional) ....... 4-5
4-2.8.1 IEEE-488 Remote Interface Board 4-5
4-2.8.2 IEEE-488 Cable Assembly ...... 4-5
4-2.9 Front Panel ................. 4-5
4-2.10 Main Adjustment Knob ........ 4-6
4-2.11 Keypad Board ............... 4-6
4-2.12 Display Module .............. 4-6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Cont.
Chapter Page Chapter Page
5 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 5-1
Section I. PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE .......... 5-1
5-1 INTRODUCTION .................... 5-1
5-2 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION ...... 5-1
5-3 INSPECTION........................ 5-1
5-3.1 External Inspection ............. 5-1
5-3.2 Internal Inspection ............. 5-1
5-4 PERFORMANCEVERIFICATION ...... 5-1
5-4.1 Receiver Sensitivity ............. 5-2
5-4.2 Line Audio ................... 5-2
5-4.3 Reference Frequency ........... 5-2
5-4.3.1 Receiver Check ................ 5-3
5-4.3.2 TCXO Check .................. 5-3
Section II. CORRECTIVE
MAINTENANCE ........ 5-4
5-5 TROUBLESHOOTING ................ 5-4
5-5.1 Troubleshooting Philosophy ... 5-4
5-5.2 Built-In Tests. ............... 5-4
5-5.2.1 POST ..................... 5-4
5-5.2.2 BITE ...................... 5-4
5-5.2.3 BIT ....................... 5-5
5-5.3 Troubleshooting Procedure .... 5-5
5-5.3.1 Fault Identification .......... 5-5
5-5.3.2 Initial Checks ............... 5-5
5-5.3.3 Front Panel Display
Interpretation ............... 5-5
5-5.3.4 Signal Tracing .............. 5-5
5-6 SUBASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT..................... 5-8
5-6.1 Synthesizer Module. ........... 5-8
5-6.2 RF Analog Module ............ 5-8
5-6.3 Power Supply Module ......... 5-8
5-6.4 AC Line Filter Board .......... 5-8
5-6.5 Digital Module ............... 5-8
5-6.6 Remote Control Board (optional) 5-9
5-6.7 Keypad Board ............... 5-9
5-6.8 Keypad. .................... 5-9
5-6.9 Display Module .............. 5-9
5-6.10 Power/VolumeKnob .......... 5-9
5-6.11 MainAdjustmentKnob ........ 5-9
5-6.12 OpticalShaftEncoder ........5-10
5-6.13 FanAssembly............... 5-10
5-6.14 Support Handles ............5-10
5-7 SOFTWARE UPLOADING .............5-10
6 PREPARATION FOR
RESHIPMENT ................. 6-1
6-1 INTRODUCTION. .................... 6-1
6-2 DISASSEMBLY AND REMOVAL ...... 6-1
6-3 PACKAGING ........................ 6-1
6-4 SHIPPING .......................... 6-1
7 STORAGE..................... 7-1
7-1 INTRODUCTION .................... 7-1
7-2 STORAGEENVIRONMENT ........... 7-1
7-3 PRESERVATION .................... 7-1
8 PARTSLIST ................... 8-1
8-1 INTRODUCTION. .................... 8-1
8-2 REPLACEABLEPARTSLISTING....... 8-1
ANNEX
A REMOTE CONTROL ONLY OPTION . . AN-1A
B DCPOWERSUPPLYOPTION ....... AN-1B
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
1-1A CDR-3250 Front View ................................................... 1-0
1-1B CDR-3280 Front View ................................................... 1-0
2-1A CDR-3250 Rear View .................................................... 2-2
2-1B CDR-3280 Rear View .................................................... 2-2
2-2 PowerConnector(J1)PinDescriptions ...................................... 2-3
2-3 DigitalDataConnectorSignals............................................. 2-7
3-1 FrontPanelControlsandDisplay........................................... 3-2
3-2 ParameterEntryControlsandDisplay........................................ 3-3
3-3 NormalDisplay. ........................................................ 3-4
3-4 DataEntryDisplay....................................................... 3-4
3-5 MeterDisplay........................................................... 3-4
3-6 Meter/ISBDisplay. ...................................................... 3-4
3-7 SoftKeyMenusOverallFlowDiagram ...................................... 3-6
3-8 DwellTime/BridgeTimeRelationship...................................... 3-30
3-9 SerialBusMessageFormat............................................... 3-47
3-10 SerialBusCharacterFormat ............................................. 3-47
3-11 IEEE-488 Serial Poll Response Byte ....................................... 3-71
4-1 Digital Module DSP Firmware Functions ................................... 4-7
5-1 SignalTracingFlowChart ............................................... 5-7
FO-1A CDR-3250 Outline and Mounting Drawing .................................. FP-1
FO-1B CDR-3280 Outline and Mounting Drawing .................................. FP-3
FO-2 CDR-3250/80 Block Diagram ............................................. FP-5
FO-3 CDR-3250/80 Interconnect Diagram ....................................... FP-7
FO3.1 CDR-3250/80 DC Interconnect Diagram ............................. SeeAnnexB
FO-4 CDR-3250/80 Motherboard Schematic ..................................... FP-9
FO-5A CDR-3250 Replaceable Parts Locator Diagram .............................. FP-13
FO-5B CDR-3280 Replaceable Parts Locator Diagram .............................. FP-17
Annex Illustrations
AN-1 DIPCircuit-SwitchSettings ........................................... AN-1A
FO 3.1 CDR-3250/80 DC Interconnect Diagram .................................. AN-2B
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1-1 CDR-3250/80 Specifications .............................................. 1-2
1-2 ItemsFurnished......................................................... 1-7
1-3 RecommendedToolsandTestEquipment(OrEquivalent)....................... 1-7
2-1 RearPanelConnections .................................................. 2-3
2-2 SerialRemoteControlBusConnector(J4)PinDescriptions...................... 2-4
2-3 IEEE-488 Remote Control Bus Connector (J4) Pin Descriptions .................. 2-6
2-4 DIGITALDATAConnector(J7)PinDescription .............................. 2-7
2-5 AUDIO Connector (J8) Pin Descriptions ..................................... 2-8
3-1 FrontPanelControlsAndDisplay .......................................... 3-2
3-2 ParameterEntryControls ................................................. 3-3
3-3 Serial Bus Interface Command Messages .................................... 3-50
3-4 Serial Bus Interface Status Messages ....................................... 3-50
3-5 RadioCommandandStatusMessages ...................................... 3-51
3-6 IEEE-488 Bus Management Signals ........................................ 3-69
3-7 IEEE-488 Bus Handshake Lines ........................................... 3-69
3-8 IEEE-488 Implemented Interface Capabilities ................................ 3-69
5-1 FaultDetectors ......................................................... 5-5
5-2 FrontPanelFaultMessages ............................................... 5-6
8-1 Replaceable Parts. ....................................................... 8-1
AN-1 RemoteControlOption-Differences..................................... AN-1A
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Figure 1-1A CDR-3250 Front View.
Figure 1-1B CDR-3280 Front View.
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