OLYMP Engineering X Band Up/Downconverter User manual
PASSPORT
X Band Up/Downconverter
Yerevan, 2016
OLYMP Engineering LLC
Add: Armenia, Yerevan 0051, Hovsep Emin 123, EIF entrance
Postal Code: 0051
Attn: Orbel Sevoyan
Tel: (+374) 93688597
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Table of Contents
1. General information................................................................................................................3
2. General product information..................................................................................................3
3. Purpose of the product ...........................................................................................................3
4. Technical specifications ..........................................................................................................3
5. ........................................................................5
6. Completeness .........................................................................................................................7
7. Description and operation of the product ..............................................................................7
8. Safety requirements .............................................................................................................10
9. Technical service...................................................................................................................11
10. Environment .........................................................................................................................12
11. Manufacturer's warranty ......................................................................................................12
12. Transport and Storage ..........................................................................................................12
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1. General information
Before checking and operation, it is mandatory to carefully read the subheading ''Operator's
manual'' (7.5).
All entries in the passport are made only with ink, distinctly and accurately. Erasures, blots,
uncertified corrections are not allowed.
2. General product information
2.1. The "X Band Up/Downconverter" is designed for round-the-clock continuous operation mode (at
least 20 hours and 4 hours break) in normal climatic conditions.
2.2. Supply of the "X Band Up/Downconverter" is carried out from the source of the single-phase
alternating current with a voltage of 220V and a frequency of 50Hz.
2.3. The "X Band Up/Downconverter" consists of one unit (Fig. 1).
The unit on the front panel has four RF inputs and three RF outputs, 1 input for the unit control,
indicators and a network switch. The back panel of the unit has a connector for the power supply,
programming port and a grounding bolt.
2.4. "X Band Up/Downconverter" meets the safety requirements of Russian State Standard for
electrical, mechanical, and fire safety - GOST R IEC 60950.
3. Purpose of the product
This X Band Up/Downconverter is specifically designed to operate in X Band. X Band
Up/Downconverter is controlled using digital lines. When digital lines are used faster switching speed
and more reliable control can be achieved.
4. Technical specifications
In the Table 1 are shown technical specifications of X Band Up/Downconverter.
Table 1
S.No.
Description
Specification
Downconverter Specifications
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Input Frequency
X - Band (8 - 12 GHz)
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Output Frequency
Fixed at 1GHz or Variable in 1 - 5GHz
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Bandwidth
200 MHz
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Input Dynamic Range
50dB
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Input Power
-50 dBm to +30 dBm
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Amplitude Flatness
7
Spurious in 200MHz BW
Better than 50dBc
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Residual LO Power
< -55 dBm
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VSWR
Better than 1.5:1
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Noise Figure
10 dB
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Impedance
50 Ohm
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Attenuator
For Ref Level Adjustments with VST
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Connectivity
RF IN & OUT: SMA (female)
Upconverter Specifications
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Input Frequency
Fixed at 1GHz or Variable in 1 - 5GHz
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Output Frequency
8 - 12 GHz
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Bandwidth
200 MHz
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Output Power Control
Range
100 dB
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Input Power
-50 dBm to 0 dBm
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Amplitude Flatness
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Spurious in 200MHz BW
Better than 50dBc
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Residual LO Power
< -60 dBm
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VSWR
Better than 1.5:1
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Noise Figure
15 dB
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Impedance
50 Ohm
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Attenuation Range
100 dB
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Connectivity
RF IN & OUT: SMA (female)
Common Specifications
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Gain/Attenuator
To compensate conversion loss/gain
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LO
Common for X Band Up/Downconverters
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Digital Interface
VHDCI Connector of VST to X Band
Up/Downconverters
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Power Supply
~ 220 V
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Operating Temperature
00- 550C
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Size
(482.6 X 369.7 X 88.1) mm
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Weight
4 kg
5. General view of “X Band Up/Downconverter”
a)
b)
c)
d)
Fig. 1 X Band Up/Downconverter
5.1. Dimensions
Dimensions of "X Band Up/Downconverter"
Height
88.1 mm
Length
482.6 mm
Width
369.7 mm
Weight of the product without packaging is not more
4 kg
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a)
b)
c)
Fig. 2 Dimensions of "X Band Up/Downconverter"
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6. Completeness
The package includes the product and the product documentation.
6.1. Product
X Band Up/Downconverter
1 pc.
Connectivity cable for the programming port (PROG)
1 pc.
Power supply cable (~220 V)
1 pc.
6.2. Documentation
Passport
1 pc.
7. Description and operation of the product
7.1 Composition of the product
1. X Band Up/Downconverter
1 pc.
2. Connectivity cable for the programmable port (PROG)
1 pc.
3. Power supply cable (~220 V)
1 pc.
7.3 Getting Started
It is necessary to do all connections as shown in the scheme. First of all you need to connect the
grounding screw, and then do all connections, and in the end you need to connect the power cord.
7.4 The overall block diagram of the system is shown below.
220 V
C1
C3C2 C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
U1
U2
U3
GND
VHCDI Up RF
In
Up RF
Out
Down
RF In
VST LO Down
RF Out PRF
8-12 GHz Upconverter and
Downconverter
PROG
VST
RF IN
RF
OUT
DIGITAL
I/O LO IN LO
OUT LO IN
DUT
RF IN
RF
OUT
PRF
Fig. 3 X Band Up/Downconverter
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In the Table 2 are shown cable types.
Table 2
Cable
Type of cable
C1
Power cable
C2
VHCDI Male to VHCDI Female cable
C3
SMA Male to SMA Male cable
C4
BNC Male to BNC Male cable
C5
SMA Male to SMA Male cable
C6
SMA Male to SMA Male cable
C7
SMA Male to SMA Male cable
C8
SMA Male to SMA Male cable
C9
SMA Male to SMA Male cable
7.5 Operator's manual
1. First of all connect the ground cable to the GND connector (M6 screw),
2. Connect the DIGITAL I/O connector to the VST VHCDI connector with the cable C2,
3. Connect the VST LO connector X Band Up/Downconverterto the LO IN connector of
VST RF OUT 0 with the cable C3,
4. X Band Up/Downconverter
the cable C4,
5. Connect the LO OUT connector of VST RF OUT 0 to the LO IN connector of VST RF IN 0 with the
cable C5,
6. X Band
Up/Downconverter,
7. X Band
Up/Downconverter,
8. X Band Up/Downconverter
DUT connector with the cable C8,
9. Connect X Band Up/Downconverter
VST RF IN 0 connector with the cable C9,
10. In the end connect the ~ 220 V power in connector to the power supply,
11. Turn on the power switch.
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a)
b)
Fig. 4 X Band Up/Downconverter
In the Table 3 X Band Up/Downconverter
Table 3
No.
Type of the connector
X Band Up/Downconverter
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Case of the product
2
Power switch
3
VST VHCDI connector
VHCDI
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4
LED indicators
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USER connector
BNC Female
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PRF connector
BNC Female
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Converter
SMA Female
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Converter
SMA Female
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Converter
SMA Female
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Converter
connector
SMA Female
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VST LO connector
SMA Female
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~ 220 V power in connector
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PROG connector
D-Sub-9, (Comport)
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GND
M6 screw
In the Table 4 are shown VST connector types.
Table 4
VST
RF IN
SMA Female
RF OUT
SMA Female
LO IN
SMA Female
LO OUT
SMA Female
LO IN
SMA Female
DIGITAL I/O
VHCDI
7.6 Operating procedure
The first step of the operation is to turn on the PXI System with VST, and then the VST transceiver and
the DUT. After that, pressing the "PWR" button, turn on the X Band Up/Downconverter.
8. Safety requirements
Turn on the X Band Up/Downconverter device to the network in accordance with required voltage,
according to the enclosed instructions to the device.
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Safety requirements before the operation
Check the operability of flexible power cord, plugs, connecting cables.
Clean the device from the dust with a dry, clean cloth.
Check the operability of electrical socket.
Safety requirements during the operation
Load the device in accordance with the requirements of the instructions.
Do not allow a work with the electrical appliances by unauthorized persons.
Safety requirements in emergency situations
In case of fire, short circuit, turn off the electrical appliances from the network with dry
hands; inform the administration, office manager and electrician.
In case of fire inform the administration and the fire service, take action to extinguish it.
Safety requirements at the end of the operation
Unplug the device from the network; do not pull the power cord over.
Prevent the impact of hot liquids on cables, power cords, and the drop of heavy objects on
them.
Do not clean with sharp objects.
9. Technical service
9.1 General instructions
For the technical service:
The warranty period for repaired electrical appliance is calculated from the date of issuance of the
repaired electrical appliance to the customer, and is considered valid in compliance with the rules of
operation of the electrical appliance by the customer.
During the warranty period, established by the repair company, repeated repair of the electrical
appliance is carried out by the repair company, except the costs of assembly units and parts paid by
the customer, which are not replaced during the previous repair.
When a repeat repair is necessary during the warranty period, established by the repair company,
the warranty period is extended for the period from the date of appeal to the repair company to the
date of acceptance of the work - issuance of electrical appliance.
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10. Environment
Normal climate conditions
Temperature
Relative air humidity
45-50%;
Atmosphere pressure
84.0-106.7 kPa (630-800 mm Hg).
11. Manufacturer's warranty
11.1. The warranty period of operation is 12 months. In case of product breakage due to
manufacturing defects or substandard production, supplier guarantees free repair or replacement of
equipment or part of it during the warranty period. All costs related to troubleshooting, including
business trips, air travel in both directions, residence and other expenses of professionals' stay pays
the customer.
11.2. In case of product breakage due to violation of rules of operation described in the User's Guide
by a customer, supplier repairs or replaces the equipment or part of it at the expense of the customer,
which will pay all costs related to troubleshooting, including business trips, air travel in both
directions, residence and other expenses of professionals' stay, etc.
12. Transport and Storage
Transport and storage terms of "X Band Up/Downconverter" correspond to:
1. Terms of transportation in the part of impact:
Motor transportation with a total amount of overloads no more than four:
on roads with asphalt and concrete covering a distance of 200 to 1000 km;
the cobblestone and earth roads a distance of 50 to 250 km at a speed of 40 km/h.
Different modes of transportation:
with air transport, rail transport, combined them with each other, with road transport with
a total amount of overloads of 3 to 4, by water (except the sea), together with the total
amount of overloads no more than four.
For macroclimatic region with a dry tropical climate.
For use in areas with climate control, for example in the enclosed heated or cooled and ventilated
industrial areas and others, including well-ventilated underground premises (no impact of direct
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sunlight, precipitation, wind, sand and dust of the outside air, lack of or a significant decrease of
the impact of diffused solar radiation and moisture condensation).
2. Terms of storage in the part of impact of climatic factors:
heated and ventilated storehouses with air conditioning, located in any macroclimatic
regions
warehouse with humidity control;
warehouse with temperature and humidity control.
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