Harris OPA 8500 User manual

OPA 8500
Operating manual
Output amplifier
Version 1.0
Print: September 2000
BH_8300E

Contents
Introduction 1-1
General notes ..........................1-2
Technical modifications ................................1-2
Copyright .......................................1-2
Explanation of warning and note symbols ............1-2
Safety notes ...........................1-3
Putting into operation 2-1
Description ............................2-2
General ........................................2-2
Design ........................................2-4
Power supply .....................................2-4
Control ........................................2-5
Monitoring.......................................2-5
Amplifier .......................................2-6
Block diagram.....................................2-6
RF combiner .....................................2-7
Interfaces and operating elements ................2-8
Front-panel ......................................2-8
Rear-panel ......................................2-9
Start-up .............................2-11
Procedure ......................................2-11
Menu operation 3-1
Menu tree ............................3-2
Menu operation .........................3-4
Operation .......................................3-4
Change settings ...................................3-4
Alarm and warning messages ............................3-5
Password protection .................................3-5
Configuration / Identification .............................3-6
Status display / history / operation log ........................3-6
Preset / Reset.....................................3-7
Network ........................................3-7
Display ........................................3-9
Date / Time / Temperature ..............................3-9
PIN-Code .......................................3-9
OPA 8500
0 - 1 Output amplifier
Contents

Maintenance 4-1
Important notes .........................4-2
Functional check .........................4-3
Procedure.......................................4-3
Nominal operation state ...............................4-3
Help with problems........................4-4
Change..............................4-5
Changing the mains fuse ...............................4-5
Changing the battery .................................4-5
Choice of the mains voltage 230V~ / 115V~...........4-7
230 V~ mains voltage cabling ............................4-7
115 V~ mains voltage cabling ............................4-8
Software update .........................4-9
Handling .............................4-9
Storage ........................................4-9
Transport .......................................4-9
Disposal........................................4-9
Ordering information ......................4-10
Ordering information.................................4-10
Ordering information options ............................4-10
Services .............................4-11
OPA 8500
Output amplifier 0 - 2
Contents

Changes 5-1
Appendix 6-1
General data ...........................6-2
Technical data ..........................6-2
Error messages .........................6-5
OPA 8500
0 - 3 Output amplifier
Contents

Introduction
OPA 8500
Output amplifier 1 - 1
Introduction

General notes
NOTE: Keep this manual handy at all times.
Technical modifications
Changes of information contained in this manual reserved.
Copyright
This manual contains information protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of
this manual may be photocopied, otherwise reproduced or translated into another
language without the prior written consent of Hirschmann.
Explanation of warning and note symbols
WARNING: Indicates that ignorance or neglicence of the recommended
cautionary measures may lead to personal injuries or
device damage.
ATTENTION: Indicates that ignorance or neglicence of the recommended
cautionary measures may lead to device damage.
NOTE: Useful tips and information on practical application.
OPA 8500
1 - 2 Output amplifier
Introduction

Safety notes
WARNING: Improper use of electrical devices may result in electrical shocks !
ATTENTION: The OPA 8500 must be connected only to grounded mains !
ATTENTION: Both mains cables must not be exposed to mechanical stress !
ATTENTION: Both mains cables must be disconnected from the device, if:
- the cable or the plug was damaged.
- a liquid was spilled onto the device
- the cabinet was damaged
OPA 8500
Output amplifier 1 - 3
Introduction

OPA 8500
1 - 4 Output amplifier
Introduction

Putting into operation
OPA 8500
Output amplifier 2 - 1
Putting into operation

Description
General
The Output amplifier OPA 8500 amplifies TV/QAM/FM signals, which are present on the
inputs of the OPA 8500. The OPA 8500 supplies the following coaxial or optical
downstream distribution system with the amplified signals.
The RF-output, RF-inputs and two RF-monitoring outputs operate in the frequency
range 47 ... 862 MHz. The OPA 8500 is built with two parallel hybrids. Two equivalent
mains connections are available via the rear-panel.
The OPA 8500 is used in a combining network. The combining network consists of the
following functional groups:
lRF-combiner RFC 8500/5
lRF-combiner RFC 8500/4
l1 HU Mounting frame MIO 8500 (for maximal 3 RF-combiners)
lOutput amplifier OPA 8500
The OPA 8500 has 10 RF-inputs and one RF-ouptut. The RF-inputs are meant:
lfor TV- or QAM-signals (4 RF-inputs)
lfor FM-signals (4 RF-inputs)
lfor pilot frequency signals or wobbler (2 RF-inputs)
OPA 8500
2 - 2 Output amplifier
Putting into operation

OPA 8500
Output amplifier 2 - 3
Putting into operation
MON.
Pilot or
Output amplifier OPA 8500
1
5
1
5
6
10
11
15
16
20
5x4
RFC 8500/4
RFC 8500/5
TV or QAM combining network
FM combining network
RFC 8500/4
RFC 8500/5
wobbler
RF
Example for a combining network

Design
View
The OPA 8500 is built asa1HU19"slide-in module.
The front-panel contains:
lthe display
lthe LED’s
lthe operating elements
ltwo RF monitoring outputs
The rear-panel contains:
l2 x mains connection
l10 x RF input
lRF output
lRS232 interface
l10 Mbit Ethernet-interface
lRemote monitoring interface ”ALARMS”
Cooling The SAI 8500 is cooled by convection.
Power supply
The OPA 8500 can be operated with the following mains voltages:
l115 VAC
l230 VAC
The power supply is of redundant design. For back-up purposes there are two mains
connectors available on the rear-panel. The OPA 8500 can be integrated into a back-up
supply system.
ATTENTION: Before operation make sure that the mains voltage matches the
supply voltage indicated on the device.
The mains fuse is located beside the mains socket. The OPA 8500 does not have a
mains switch. To disconnect the OPA 8500 from the mains, both mains plugs must be
pulled out of the device. Both mains voltages (mains 1, mains 2) can be monitored
through alarm messages.
OPA 8500
2 - 4 Output amplifier
Putting into operation
Output amplifier OPA 8500

Control
General For controlling there are the following possibilities:
lKeypad and display on the OPA 8500 (see chapter ”Menu operation”)
l10 Mbit Ethernet-interface (Software option “Network Access Control”)
lRS 232 Interface for stand-alone devices (Software option “Network Access
Control*)
Remote control in a
network
(software option)
The OPA 8500 can be remote controlled via the Ethernet interface or RS232 interface.
A standard WWW-browser with TCP/IP protocol (e.g. Internet Explorer) is to be used.
The remote control can be disabled on the OPA 8500.
Monitoring
General For monitoring there are the following possibilities:
lkeypad and display
lLED’s “ f” and “OUT” (see interfaces and operating elements)
lMonitoring outputs “RF m”
l10 Mbit Ethernet-interface (Software option “Network Access Control”)
lRS 232 interface for stand-alone devices (Software option “Network Access
Control”)
lRemote monitoring interface ”ALARMS”
lHistory / operation log (see menu operation)
lStatus display (see menu operation)
Remote monitoring
interface ”ALARMS”
On the remote monitoring interface ”ALARMS” the status messages ”ALARM” and
”WARNING” are signalled via two floating double-throw contacts.
To the floating double-throw contacts external error indicators ( e.g. siren, lamp) can be
connected. The pin-assignment is shown in the section ”Interfaces and operating
elements”.
OPA 8500
Output amplifier 2 - 5
Putting into operation

Amplifier
The amplifier consists of two parallel hybrids (Amplifier A, Amplifier B). The current
consumption and the temperature of both hybrids are monitored. For monitoring the
temperature an alarm and warning threshold can be set. The nominal temperature
range of the amplifier is -10oCupto+55oC.
Block diagram
OPA 8500
2 - 6 Output amplifier
Putting into operation
RF 5 e
RF 3 e
RF 7 e
RF 9 e
RF 2 e
RF 6 e
RF 4 e
RF 8 e
RF 10 e
RF OUT m
RF OUT m
Amplifier A
Amplifier B
RF 1 e
Output amplifier
Pilot
frequency
FM signals
Wobbler or
TV signals
or
QAM signals
RF a
OUT
LCD/
Keyboard
RS 232
Alarms
Ethernet
Monitoring/
Control
Power Supply
Mains 1
230/115 VAC
Mains 2
230/115 VAC

RF combiner
With the passive and broadband RF-combiners the RF signals can be combined int eh
frequency range from 47 MHz up to 862 MHz.
There are following types of RF-combiners:
lRF combiner RFC 8500/4 four inputs, one output
lRF-combiner RFC 8500/5 five inputs, one output
The RF-combiners are mounted in the mounting frame MIO 8500. The MIO 8500
measures 1 HU and 19”. It can contain up to three RF-combiners.
OPA 8500
Output amplifier 2 - 7
Putting into operation
1 2 3 4 5
RF
RF COMBINER
1 2 3 4 5
RF
RF COMBINER
1 2 3 4 5
RF
RF COMBINER
Rear view
Top view
RF combiner RF combiner RF combiner
Mounting frame with 3 fitted RF-combiners RFC 8500/5
(Rear-view and top view)

Interfaces and operating elements
Front-panel
View
[1] Display (two lines with 20 characters each)
[2] Cursor keys
[3] ESC key
[4] ENTER key
[5] LED “OUT” lights up green, if no alarms or warnings are present.
[6] LED “ f” lights up red for an alarm or hardware. The display also indicates
which error occurred (e. g. “ERROR: Ampl. A”).
[7] RF-monitoring output “RF OUT m-20dB” (BNC-socket; 75 ohm)
[8] RF-monitoring output “RF OUT m-20 dB” (BNC-socket, 75 ohm)
OPA 8500
2 - 8 Output amplifier
Putting into operation
OUT
RF
-20 d B
RF
-20 d B
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Rear-panel
View
[1] 10 x RF-input “RF e” (BNC-socket; 75 ohm)
[2] RF-output “RF a” (BNC-socket; 75 ohm)
[3] Remote monitoring interface “ALARMS’ (9-pole Sub-D-socket)
[4] “RS 232" interface (9 pole sub-D-socket)
[5] 10 Mbit/s Ethernet-interface “10BASE-T” (RJ-45 Stuart connector)
[6] LED “LINK” (lights up when Ethernet connection is ok)
[7] Mains connection “MAINS 2”
[8] Mains fuse for mains connection “MAINS 2”
[9] Mains connection “MAINS 1”
[10] Mains fuse for mains connection “MAINS 1”
Pin-assignment RS232-
interface (socket)
Pin Remark
1 not used
2 RXD (Receiving Data)
3 TXD (Transmitting Data)
4, 6 Pin4 (DTR data terminal ready) and Pin6 (DSR data
set ready) are connected together
5 Ground
7 RTS (Request To Send)
8 CTS (Clear To Send)
9 not used
OPA 8500
Output amplifier 2 - 9
Putting into operation
ALARMS
RS 232
RF 9 RF 8 RF 7 RF 6 RF 5 RF 4 RF 3 RF 2 RF 1
RF 10 RF
10 BAS E -T
LINK
MAINS 1MAINS 2
230 V~/0 .8 AT
115V~/1.6AT
230 V~/0 .8 AT
115V~/1.6AT
[1] [2] [3]
[4]
[5] [7][6] [8] [9] [10]
5
1
9
6

Pin-assignment
interface “ALARMS”
The double throw contacts are dimensioned for the following values:
lMaximal switchable voltage 30 VDC or 42 VAC *(SELV acc. to EN60950)
Maximal switchable current 0,5 A
*SELV....low voltage circuit (safety extra-low voltage)
Pin Remark
1 break contact (alarm)
2 base contact (alarm or warning)
3 make contact (warning)
4 REMOTE_2 (programmable input)
5 ground
6 break contact (alarm)
7 make contact (warning)
8 REMOTE_1 (programmable input)
9+12V / Ri = 560 Ohm
Pin-assignment 10 Mbit
Ethernet interface
The Ethernet interface is using a RJ-45 Stuart connector.
Pin Reamark
1 RD+ Receive data (positive)
2 RD- Receive data (negative)
3 TD+ Transmit data (positive)
6 TD- Transmit data (negative)
4/5/7/8 not used
OPA 8500
2 - 10 Output amplifier
Putting into operation
REMOTE
3
7
2
ALARM 6
1
2
WARNUNG
1
5
1
9
6

Start-up
ATTENTION: Operating work must be carried out by staff with RF-knowledge.
ATTENTION: If the device is steamed up after unpacking, it must be acclimatized
at least one hour before starting operation.
ATTENTION: During operation the vents must not be covered. When mounting
the device in a rack take care that there is a gap of at least 1HU
between the devices.
NOTE: When building in the device in a rack use rails or any other suitable
mount.
NOTE: Before operation read the chapter ”Menu operation”.
Procedure
1. Check if the supply voltage shown beside the mains socket matches the mains
voltage.
ACHTUNG: A wrong mains voltage may cause a defect in the device.
Therefore check the mains voltage before connecting the module to
the mains.
Delivery state: 230V~ (Changing to 115V~ see maintenance/change
of the mains voltage)
2. Slide in the OPA 8500 into the intended place in the 19" rack.
3. Fix the module with the 4 screws on the front-panel.
4. Connect the signal cabling.
5. Connect the OPA 8500 to the mains ( boot procedure starts).
6. Adjust the contrast of the LC-display (see menu operation ”display / contrast”)
7. Check the LED´s on the front-panel.
lLED “ f” does not light up
lLED “OUT” lights up
8. Set the desired warning- and alarm thresholds for the displayed values.
OPA 8500
Output amplifier 2 - 11
Putting into operation

OPA 8500
2 - 12 Output amplifier
Putting into operation