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7700 MultiFrame Manual
7703PA, 7703PA-LNB, 7703PA-2 RF Amplifier with Slope Compensation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 3
3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. RF INPUT ................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2. RF OUTPUT................................................................................................................................ 4
3.3. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................. 4
3.4. PHYSICAL (NUMBER OF SLOTS)............................................................................................ 5
4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAY.............................................................................................. 6
4.1. CARD EDGE LEDS.................................................................................................................... 6
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY............................................................................................................. 7
4.2.1. Setting the Input RF Alarm Threshold Levels ....................................................................... 9
4.2.2. Setting the Gain Mode .......................................................................................................... 9
4.2.3. Setting the Gain .................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.4. Setting the AGC RF Output Target Level............................................................................ 10
4.2.5. Setting the Slope Correction Level...................................................................................... 10
4.2.6. LNB Voltage Level .............................................................................................................. 11
4.2.7. 22KHz Tone ........................................................................................................................ 12
4.2.8. LNB Current Threshold Levels............................................................................................ 12
4.2.9. Default Card-Edge Display.................................................................................................. 12
4.2.10. Setting the Display Orientation............................................................................................ 12
4.2.11. Displaying the RF Input Power............................................................................................ 13
4.2.12. Displaying the RF Input Alarm Thresholds.......................................................................... 13
4.2.13. Displaying the Gain Mode Setting....................................................................................... 13
4.2.14. Displaying the Gain Setting................................................................................................. 13
4.2.15. Displaying the AGC Output Power Target Level................................................................. 14
4.2.16. Displaying the Slope Correction Level ................................................................................ 14
4.2.17. Displaying the LNB Voltage Level....................................................................................... 14
4.2.18. 22KHz Tone Status............................................................................................................. 14
4.2.19. Displaying the LNB Current................................................................................................. 14
4.2.20. Displaying the LNB Current Threshold Level ...................................................................... 15
4.2.21. Displaying the Firmware Version ........................................................................................ 15
5. JUMPERS AND USER ADJUSTMENTS.......................................................................................... 16
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS........................................................................................ 16
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES ............................................. 17

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5.3. FACTORY AND BDM JUMPERS............................................................................................. 17
6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL........................................................................... 18
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?............................................................................................................. 18
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS.............................................................................. 19
6.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS........................................................................... 19
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS.................................................................................................................. 20
Figures
Figure 1-1: 7703PA, 7703PA-LNB, 7703PA-2 Block Diagram ............................................................................. 2
Figure 2-1: 7703PA, 7703PA-LNB and 7703PA-2 Rear Plates............................................................................ 3
Figure 4-1: Approximate Frequency Response Characteristics with Different Slope and Gain Levels ............. 11
Figure 5-1: Jumper / LED Locations ................................................................................................................... 16
Tables
Table 4-1: Card Edge Menu Structure .................................................................................................................. 9
Table 6-1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters..................................................................................................... 19
Table 6-2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters .................................................................................................... 19
Table 6-3: VistaLINK®Traps ............................................................................................................................... 20

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REVISION HISTORY
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1.0 First Release May 2010
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7703PA series provide amplification of RF signals in the satellite extended L-Band range. Adjustable
slope compensation is included. Typical applications include amplification and slope compensation to
boost weak signals, drive long coax runs or provide a high power signal for passive distribution systems.
All models occupy one card slot and can be housed in a 1RU frame, which holds up to 3 modules, a 3 RU
frame which holds up to 15 modules or a standalone enclosure, which holds a single module.
Features:
•Can be used as a wideband amplifier without slope compensation for signals from 40-2300MHz or as
an amplifier with slope compensation for extended L-Band signals from 950-2150MHz
•Wide dynamic range (-10 to -60dBm)
•Protocol independent - handles all modulation formats
•Up to 0dBm output with low IMD
•Fully hot-swappable from front of frame
•Comprehensive signal and card status monitoring via four digit card edge display
•Up to 30 dB gain, adjustable in 0.5 dB steps
•AGC mode with adjustable target level to maintain a constant output level with varying input
•Cable slope compensation, adjustable up to 15dB in 1dB steps
•RF input power monitoring
•Remote monitoring through SNMP and VistaLINK®capability
7703PA:
•Single channel amplifier
7703PA-LNB:
•Single channel amplifier with built-in LNB power up to 400mA
•LNB power is 13/18VDC adjustable with built-in current limiting, current monitoring and 22KHz tone
for LO control
7703PA-2:
•Dual channel amplifier

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Figure 1-1: 7703PA, 7703PA-LNB, 7703PA-2 Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7703PA and 7703PA-LNB both come with a companion rear plate that has 2 BNC type 75 Ohm
connectors (F type, 50 Ohm BNC and SMA connectors are optional). The 7702PA-2 comes with a
companion rear plate that has 4 connectors. For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the
module into the frame, see section 3 of the 7700FR chapter.
Figure 2-1: 7703PA, 7703PA-LNB and 7703PA-2 Rear Plates
RF IN: Input connector for satellite extended L-Band or wideband RF signals. This signal can be
any modulation format. See section 3.1 for further details.
RF OUTPUT: One or two (7703PA-2) connectors with the output signal having applied gain and slope as
set by the user.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. RF INPUT
Number of Inputs:
7703PA: 1
7703PA-LNB: 1
7703PA-2P: 2
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A (F-Type, 50 Ohm BNC and SMA optional)
Impedance: 75Ω(50Ωoptional)
Frequency Range: 950-2150MHz with slope control
40-2300MHz with no slope compensation added
Return Loss:
950-2150MHz: >15dB
40-2300MHz: >10dB
Input Power Range: -10dBm to -60dBm
LNB Power:
Voltage: 13V DC, 18V DC, off (selectable)
Current: 400mA
Protection: Short circuit, current limited
LO Control: 22kHz on/off (selectable)
3.2. RF OUTPUT
Number of Outputs:
7703PA: 1
7703PA-LNB: 1
7703PA-2P: 2
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A (F-Type, 50 Ohm BNC and SMA optional)
Impedance: 75Ω(50Ωoptional)
Return Loss: > 20dB
Gain: 0 - 30dB, adjustable in 1/2db steps
Slope: Adjustable, up to 15dB in 1dB steps across 950-2150MHz
IMD: < -45dBC (0dBm out, 10dB gain)
< -50dBC (0dBm out, 20dB gain)
< -55dBC (0dBm out, 30dB gain)
P1dB: +3dBm
Frequency Response (no slope applied):
950-2150MHz: ± 0.5dB
40 - 2300MHz: ± 2dB
3.3. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12V DC
Power:
7703PA: 6 Watts
7703PA-LNB: 15 Watts
7703PA-2: 12 Watts

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3.4. PHYSICAL (NUMBER OF SLOTS)
7700FR-C: 1
7800FR: 1
7701FR: 1

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4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAY
4.1. CARD EDGE LEDS
Two large LEDs on the front of the board indicate the general health and alarm status of the module:
MODULE OK: This Green LED will be On when the module is operating properly and not extending
any alarms.
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED will be On when there is a fault in the module power supply, or any
alarm conditions are present (i.e. RF input power or LNB current above or below
alarm threshold settings)
There are 9 small LEDs below the two large LEDs that indicate the status of the module:
LED Indication Function
RED RF Input Power Channel 1 is greater then or equal to the upper threshold
setting.
1 OFF RF Input Power Channel 1 is less then the upper threshold setting.
GREEN RF Input Power Channel 1 is less then the upper threshold setting and
greater then the lower threshold setting.
2 OFF RF Input Power Channel 1 is less then the lower threshold setting or
greater then the upper threshold setting.
YELLOW RF Input Power Channel 1 is less then or equal to the lower threshold
setting.
3 OFF RF Input Power Channel 1 is greater then the lower threshold setting.
RED AGC Channel 1 is on but unable to maintain output power setting.
GREEN AGC Channel 1 is on and can maintain output power setting.
4
OFF AGC Channel 1 is off (manual mode).
RED RF Input Power Channel 2 is greater then or equal to the upper threshold
setting.
5 OFF RF Input Power Channel 2 is less then the upper threshold setting.
GREEN RF Input Power Channel 2 is less then the upper threshold setting and
greater then the lower threshold setting.
6 OFF RF Input Power Channel 2 is less then the lower threshold setting or
greater then the upper threshold setting.