Norsat ATOM Ku GaN Series User manual

ATOM Ku GaN 20-40-80W BUC &
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ATOM Ku GaN 20-
40-80W BUC &
SSPA
Operator’s Manual
Document Number: 052910
Revision A
Norsat International Inc.
110 –4020 Viking Way
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6V 2L4

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ATOM Ku GaN 20-40-80W 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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REVISION HISTORY
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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 –IF/RF INPUTS...............................................................................................................11
J1 –IF/RF Input .................................................................................................................................................11
SECTION 2.3 J2 –MONITOR AND CONTROL INTERFACE..............................................................................12
Monitor and Control Interface Pinout..................................................................................................................12
SECTION 2.4 J3 –ETHERNET PORT ..........................................................................................................14
ETHERNET PORT PINOUT ............................................................................................................................14
SECTION 2.5 PERFORMING FIRMWARE UPDATE..........................................................................................15
SECTION 2.6 J4 –DC POWER ..................................................................................................................19
SECTION 2.7 SERIAL PORT SOFTWARE INTERFACE....................................................................................20
Controller Responses.........................................................................................................................................20
Message Definitions...........................................................................................................................................20
Command Response .........................................................................................................................................22
Mute Logic .........................................................................................................................................................23
SECTION 2.8 ETHERNET INTERFACE (ATOMCONTROL™WEB INTERFACE &ATOM SNMP AGENT)...........25
Default IP Address.............................................................................................................................................25
Changing the ATOM-Series Device’s IP Address ..............................................................................................25
Recovering the ATOM-Series Device’s IP Address ...........................................................................................26
Accessing ATOMControl™ Web Interface .........................................................................................................26
Using ATOMControl™ Web Interface ................................................................................................................27
Accessing ATOM SNMP Agent..........................................................................................................................27
Configuring ATOM SNMP Agent........................................................................................................................27
SECTION 2.9 J5 –RF OUTPUT ..................................................................................................................31
SECTION 2.10 GROUND CONNECTION.......................................................................................................31
SECTION 2.11 FAULT INDICATOR /LED.....................................................................................................32
Description of Operation ...................................................................................................................................32
Modes of Operation...........................................................................................................................................32
Starting with No Faults Status...........................................................................................................................32
Fault and No Faults............................................................................................................................................32
CHAPTER 3 MISC. INFO ...........................................................................................................................33
SECTION 3.1 ATOM INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................33
Mounting............................................................................................................................................................33
Outdoor Use.......................................................................................................................................................33
SECTION 3.2 FANS &BASEPLATE COOLING...............................................................................................33
SECTION 3.3 ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................................34
SECTION 3.4 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................34

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SECTION 3.5 STANDARD WARRANTY.........................................................................................................35
APPENDIX A MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ........................................................................................36
APPENDIX B ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS.........................................................................38
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1 Input Connections for ATOM Ku GaN BUC Unit (N-Type Jack Shown)..........................................................
Figure 2-2 Standard Waveguide WR75 Output for ATOM Ku GaN Unit..........................................................................
Figure 2-3: J2 M&C Connector Pin Arrangement........................................................................................................12
Figure 2-4 J3 Ethernet Connector Pin Arrangement....................................................................................................14
Figure 2-5: Firmware Version from ATOMControl FW Update Tab..............................................................................15
Figure 2-6: FW Image Browse Function.......................................................................................................................16
Figure 2-7: Image File Selection Dialog.......................................................................................................................16
Figure 2-8: Image File Confirmation and Start Update Function..................................................................................17
Figure 2-9: Progress Bar Indicates Firmware Update Progress...................................................................................17
Figure 2-10: Confirmation of Updated Firmware Version.............................................................................................18
Figure 2-11: DC Unit J4 Connector Pinout...................................................................................................................19
Figure 2-12: Setup Serial Port......................................................................................................................................20
Figure 2-13: Command getident (Ref Only) ................................................................................................................20
Figure 2-14: Command getstatus................................................................................................................................21
Figure 2-15: Command getfaults.................................................................................................................................21
Figure 2-16: Command setmute - mute unit................................................................................................................22
Figure 2-17: Command setmute - unmute unit............................................................................................................22
Figure 2-18: The Mute Logic Diagram..........................................................................................................................24
Figure A-3-1: 20-40-80W Ku GaN BUC/SSPA, Fan Cooled........................................................................................36
Figure A-3-2: 20-40-80W Ku GaN BUC/SSPA, Baseplate Cooled...............................................................................37
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Input and Outputs ........................................................................................................................................7
Table 2-1: J2 Pinouts for ATOM Configurations...........................................................................................................12
Table 2-2: ATOM Mute Control Behavior.....................................................................................................................13
Table 2-3 J3 Pinouts for Ethernet Port.........................................................................................................................14
Table 2-4: DC Unit J4 Connector Pinout.....................................................................................................................19
Table 2-5: Command Summary..................................................................................................................................23
Table 3-1: General 20-40-80W ATOM Ku GaN Specifications ....................................................................................34
Table B-3-2: Acronyms and Abbreviations...................................................................................................................38

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Section 1.1
OVERVIEW
This operator’s manual applies to all ATOM SSPAs and BUCs with the following marketing numbers:
ATOMBKUGxxx (020/040/080W)
ATOMSKUGxxx (020/040/080W)
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 Ku-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
20W / 40W / 80W
Input Type
Female N-Type Connector (BUC)
Output Type
Waveguide WR75 (Standard)
Waveguide WR62 (Wide Band Option)
Adaptors are available to convert output type to SMA, TNC, or N-Type connectors. Please
contact Norsat for more information.)
ELECTRICAL INTERFACE
•M&C Connector –a ten-pin connector is used to interface with a host computer. See Section 2.3
J2 –Monitor and Control Interface for detailed description of the pinouts.
•Ethernet Connector –a six-pin connector is used to update the firmware and communicate with
the BUC/SSPA through the web-based ATOMControl interface. See Section 2.4 J3 –Ethernet
port for detailed description of pinouts.
•Power Connector –DC Units use a four-pin connector to provide power to the ATOM. See
Section 2.5 J4 –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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Chapter 2
Interface Control
Section 2.1
INTRODUCTION
The unit has four 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
•J2 –Ten-pin circular shell size 12 Amphenol connector for M&C (RS232/RS485)
•J3 –Six-pin circular shell size 10 Amphenol connector for Ethernet
•J4 –Four-pin circular shell size 12 Amphenol DC power connector
•J6 –Ground terminal
Figure 2-1 Input Connections for ATOM Ku GaN BUC Unit
(N-Type Jack Shown)
J2
J1
J3
J4
J6

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On the output side, there is one connector:
•J5 –WR75 waveguide RF output
•J5 Option: WR62 waveguide RF output for wide band
J5
Figure 2-2 Standard Waveguide WR75 Output for ATOM Ku GaN Unit
Commented [WP1]: Please add wide band WR62 flange
output