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ATOM Ka 25-50W
BUC & SSPA
Operator’s Manual
Document Number: 039092
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Norsat International Inc.
110 –4020 Viking Way
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6V 2L4

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ATOM Ka 25-50W BUC & SSPA
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
The information in this document has been fully reviewed and is believed to be entirely reliable. However,
Norsat International Inc., hereinafter referred to as Norsat, reserves the right to modify any products to
improve reliability, function, or design. Norsat does not assume any liability arising out of the application
or use of any product or circuit described herein. Norsat does not convey any license under its patent
rights or the rights of others.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
This manual provides engineers with information necessary to operate the applicable system. Technical
support is available from Norsat.
Norsat International Inc.
Attn: Technical Support
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Main: 1 [phone]
Support: 1 800 644 4562
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operator’s Manual................................................................................................................................................2
Technical Support................................................................................................................................................2
Revision History...................................................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................................4
List of Figures.......................................................................................................................................................5
List of Tables........................................................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................6
SECTION 1.1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................6
SSPA –Solid State Power Amplifier....................................................................................................................6
BUC - Block Up Converter and Amplifier .............................................................................................................6
SECTION 1.2 FEATURES .............................................................................................................................7
Inputs and Outputs...............................................................................................................................................7
Electrical Interface................................................................................................................................................7
SECTION 1.3 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 2 INTERFACE CONTROL.........................................................................................................9
SECTION 2.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................9
SECTION 2.2 J1 &J6–INPUTS AND GROUNDING........................................................................................12
J1 –IF/RF Input .................................................................................................................................................12
J6 –Ground Terminal ........................................................................................................................................12
SECTION 2.3 J3 –DC POWER ..................................................................................................................13
SECTION 2.4 J2 –MONITOR AND CONTROL INTERFACE..............................................................................14
Monitor and Control Interface Pinout..................................................................................................................14
SECTION 2.5 SERIAL PORT SOFTWARE INTERFACE....................................................................................18
Controller Responses.........................................................................................................................................18
Message Definitions...........................................................................................................................................19
Command Response .........................................................................................................................................21
Mute Logic .........................................................................................................................................................22
SECTION 2.6 ETHERNET INTERFACE (ATOMCONTROL™WEB INTERFACE)................................................23
Default IP Address.............................................................................................................................................23
Accessing ATOMControl™ Web Interface .........................................................................................................23
Using ATOMControl™ Web Interface ................................................................................................................23
Changing the ATOM’s IP Address .....................................................................................................................23
Recovering the ATOM’s IP Address...................................................................................................................24
SECTION 2.7 J4 –RF OUTPUT ..................................................................................................................25
SECTION 2.8 GROUND CONNECTION.........................................................................................................25
SECTION 2.9 FAULT INDICATOR /LED.......................................................................................................25
Description of Operation ...................................................................................................................................25
Modes of Operation...........................................................................................................................................25
Starting with No Faults Status...........................................................................................................................25
Fault and No Faults............................................................................................................................................25
CHAPTER 3 MISC. INFO...........................................................................................................................26
SECTION 3.1 ATOM INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................26
Mounting............................................................................................................................................................26
Outdoor Use.......................................................................................................................................................26
SECTION 3.2 FANS &BASEPLATE COOLING...............................................................................................26
SECTION 3.3 ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................................27
SECTION 3.4 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................27
SECTION 3.5 STANDARD WARRANTY.........................................................................................................28
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS.........................................................................33
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2-2 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 25W BUC Unit (N-Type Jack Shown)........................................................9
Figure 2-2 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 25W SSPA Unit.........................................................................................9
Figure 2-3 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 50W BUC Unit (N-Type Jack Shown)......................................................10
Figure 2-4 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 50W SSPA Unit.......................................................................................10
Figure 2-5 Standard Waveguide Output for ATOM Ka 25W units................................................................................11
Figure 2-6 Optional Waveguide to Coax adaptor.........................................................................................................11
Figure 2-7 Standard Waveguide Output for ATOM Ka 50W units................................................................................11
Figure 2-8: DC Unit J3 Connector Pinout.....................................................................................................................13
Figure 2-9: J2 M&C Connector Pin Arrangement........................................................................................................14
Figure 2-10: RJ-45 Plug Pinout....................................................................................................................................17
Figure 2-11: Setup Serial Port.....................................................................................................................................18
Figure 2-12: Command getident..................................................................................................................................19
Figure 2-13: Command getstatus................................................................................................................................19
Figure 2-14: Command getfaults.................................................................................................................................20
Figure 2-15: Command resetfaults..............................................................................................................................20
Figure 2-16: Command setmute - mute unit................................................................................................................21
Figure 2-17: Command setmute - unmute unit............................................................................................................21
Figure A-3-1: 25W Ka BUC/SSPA, Fan Cooled...........................................................................................................29
Figure A-3-2: 25W Ka BUC/SSPA, Baseplate Cooled.................................................................................................30
Figure A-3-3: 50W Ka BUC/SSPA, Fan Cooled...........................................................................................................31
Figure A-3-4: 50W Ka BUC/SSPA, Baseplate Cooled.................................................................................................32
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Input and Outputs ........................................................................................................................................7
Table 2-1: DC Unit J3 Connector Pinout.....................................................................................................................13
Table 2-2: M&C Interface Options...............................................................................................................................14
Table 2-3: J2 Pinouts for ATOM Configurations...........................................................................................................15
Table 2-4: ATOM Mute Control Behavior.....................................................................................................................16
Table 2-5: Ethernet Cable Pinout.................................................................................................................................16
Table 2-6: Fault Trip and Reset Points........................................................................................................................20
Table 2-7: Commands Summary ................................................................................................................................22
Table 3-1: General 25-50W ATOM Specifications .......................................................................................................27
Table B-3-1: Acronyms and Abbreviations...................................................................................................................33

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Section 1.1
OVERVIEW
This operator’s manual applies to all ATOM SSPAs and BUCs with the following marketing numbers:
ATOMSKAxxx (25-50W)
ATOMBKAxxx (25-50W)
This includes any ATOM that uses the 25-50W (P1dB) Ka Commercial Band (29.0-30.0 GHz), Military
Band (30.0-31.0 GHz), Dual Band (29.0-30.0 GHz / 30.0-31.0 GHz) or Specific Bands.
SSPA –SOLID STATE POWER AMPLIFIER
If this unit is a SSPA, the RF input signal is amplified to the specified power.
BUC -BLOCK UP CONVERTER AND AMPLIFIER
If this unit is a BUC, the IF input signal is upconverted to Ka-Band RF frequencies and then amplified to
the specified power.

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Section 1.2
FEATURES
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
Table 1-1: Input and Outputs
25-50W
Input Type
Female N-Type Connector (BUC)
Female SMA-Type Connector (BUC optional)
Female K-Type Connector (SSPA)
Output Type
Waveguide WR28 (standard)
Waveguide to Coax adaptor (Optional)
ELECTRICAL INTERFACE
M&C Connector –a ten-pin connector is used to interface with a host computer. See Section 2.4 J2 –
Monitor and Control Interface for detailed description of the pinouts.
Power Connector –DC Units use a four-pin connector to provide power to the ATOM. See Section 2.3
J3 –DC Power for detailed description of pinouts.
Ground Terminal –a #10-32 screw is used to ground the chassis during use.

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Section 1.3
SAFETY
W A R N I N G
Leakage Current
The ATOM may exhibit high leakage current during use.
Ensure that the ground terminal is grounded according to local
electrical codes prior to powering on the ATOM.
W A R N I N G
RF Radiation Hazard
The ATOM emits high power RF energy which is harmful to
the human body. Do not operate ATOM unless the RF output
flange is either terminated in an RF load (100W min) or
connected to the feed of a terminal.
Do not obstruct the RF output or feed output with any body
part.
W A R N I N G
Do not allow equipment to be standing in water.
While the BUC/SSPA is designed to be used outdoors, the
equipment is not designed to operate in standing water.
Failure to follow this precaution could result in electric shock
and injury to persons.
C A U T I O N
Do not allow any items to fall into the unit from the waveguide
opening.
C A U T I O N
Apply voltage to the AC/DC input connector only as specified
in the original configuration of this unit. Application of a voltage
outside the specified range may cause the unit to become
damaged or non-functional.

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The unit has three connectors on the input side of the housing and one waveguide port on the output
side. The interface for these connectors is detailed in this document.
On the input side, there are the following connectors:
J1 –IF or RF Input; N-Type Jack or SMA-Type Jack (optional) for BUC; K-Type Jack for SSPA
J2 –Ten-pin circular connector for M&C
J3 –Four-pin circular DC power connector
J6 –Ground terminal
J3
Figure 2-2 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 25W BUC Unit
(N-Type Jack Shown)
J1
J3
Figure 2-2 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 25W SSPA Unit
J1
J6
J2
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Figure 2-4 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 50W SSPA Unit
J6
J1
J3
J2
Figure 2-3 Input Connections for ATOM Ka 50W BUC Unit
(N-Type Jack Shown)
J6
J1
J3
J2