PEAK COMMUNICATIONS UPC7000 Series User manual

Handbook Issue 2.03, 22nd January 2018
PEAK COMMUNICATIONS Ltd.
Unit 1, The Woodvale Centre, Woodvale Road,
Brighouse, West Yorkshire
HD6 4AB, England
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
CONTAINED IN THESE DOCUMENTS SUPERSEDE ALL PREVIOUSLY
PUBLISHED INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE PRODUCTS
Installation and Operating Handbook
UPC7000 Series Automatic Up-Link Power
Controller
Covers software version 1.68 and above

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Table of Contents
CUSTOMER CARE......................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE...........................................................................................................................6
Safety.......................................................................................................................................................6
EMC..........................................................................................................................................................6
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................7
1.1 General product overview & principles of operation ...........................................................................7
1.2 Functional description.........................................................................................................................8
1.2.1 Internal Beacon Receiver –Functional description & operating suggestions. ...........................10
1.3 UPC7000 Specifications...................................................................................................................11
1.3.1 Input Section ..............................................................................................................................11
1.3.2 UPC Section...............................................................................................................................12
1.3.3 Output Section............................................................................................................................13
1.3.4 General.......................................................................................................................................14
1.4 Review of UPC7000 Specification parameters.................................................................................14
1.4.1 External Beacon Receiver.......................................................................................................15
1.4.1.1 External Beacon Receiver Input..........................................................................................15
1.4.2 Internal Beacon Receiver DownConverter section...............................................................15
1.4.2.1 DownConverter Input...........................................................................................................15
1.4.2.2 DownConverter resolution...................................................................................................15
1.4.2.3 DownConverter Conversion Gain........................................................................................15
1.4.2.4 Auxiliary DC output..............................................................................................................15
1.4.2.5 10MHz reference output......................................................................................................15
1.4.3 Internal Beacon Receiver Tracking Section ..........................................................................15
1.4.3.1 Tracking Output...................................................................................................................15
1.4.3.2 Tracking Level.....................................................................................................................15
1.4.3.3 Sweep Range......................................................................................................................16
1.4.3.4 Sweep Rate.........................................................................................................................16
1.4.3.5 Post Detection Time Constant.............................................................................................16
1.4.3.6 Log Output Scale.................................................................................................................16
1.4.3.7 DC Output Adjustment.........................................................................................................16
1.4.3.8 PLL Noise Bandwidth ..........................................................................................................16
1.4.3.9 Threshold for Reacquisition.................................................................................................16
1.4.3.10 ASB Sweep Rate...............................................................................................................16
1.4.3.11 ASB Threshold...................................................................................................................16
1.4.4 Internal Beacon Receiver Video Section ...............................................................................16
1.4.4.1 Video Input...........................................................................................................................16
1.4.4.2 Video Resolution..................................................................................................................16
1.4.4.3 Vertical Resolution...............................................................................................................17
1.4.4.4 Video Section Attenuator.....................................................................................................17
1.4.4.5 Reference frequency...........................................................................................................17
1.4.5 UPC Section..............................................................................................................................17
1.4.5.1 Compensation Range..........................................................................................................17
1.4.5.2 Step Size. ............................................................................................................................17
1.4.5.3 Compensation ratio. ............................................................................................................17
1.4.5.4 Slew Rate. ...........................................................................................................................18
1.4.5.5 Sample Period.....................................................................................................................18
1.4.6 Output Section .........................................................................................................................18
1.4.6.1 Internal UpLink Channel Compensation Circuit Input..........................................................18
1.4.6.2 Internal UpLink Channel Compensation Circuit Output.......................................................18
1.4.6.3 Optional Internal UpLink Channel Compensation Circuit Bypass Connections. .................18
1.4.6.4 1dB Gain Compression Point..............................................................................................18
1.4.6.5 Insertion Loss and Attenuation............................................................................................19
1.4.6.6 Gain Flatness.......................................................................................................................19
1.5 Mechanical description .....................................................................................................................19
1.6 Front panel description .....................................................................................................................20
1.7 Rear panel description......................................................................................................................20
1.7.1 Chassis Earth stud.....................................................................................................................20

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1.7.2 Rx In...........................................................................................................................................21
1.7.3 Rx Out/ External Beacon Input...................................................................................................21
1.7.4 Ext Ref........................................................................................................................................21
1.7.5 UpLink Channel Compensation ‘In’............................................................................................21
1.7.6 UpLink Channel Compensation ‘Out’. ........................................................................................21
1.7.7 UpLink Channel Compensation ‘Bypass’. ..................................................................................21
1.7.8 Alarms connector .......................................................................................................................21
1.7.9 RS232/RS485 Remote Control connector.................................................................................21
1.7.10 Redundancy.............................................................................................................................22
1.7.11 Ethernet connector...................................................................................................................22
1.8 Fault philosophy................................................................................................................................22
2. INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................24
2.1 Care of Your Product........................................................................................................................24
2.1.1 Handling.....................................................................................................................................24
2.1.2 Unpacking and Inspection..........................................................................................................24
2.1.3 Storage.......................................................................................................................................24
2.1.4 Cleaning & Maintenance ............................................................................................................25
2.2 Mechanical Installation Considerations.............................................................................................25
2.2.1 Mounting.....................................................................................................................................25
2.2.2 Cooling.......................................................................................................................................25
2.3 Prime Power Supply & Connection...................................................................................................26
2.3.1 Fuses..........................................................................................................................................26
2.3.2 Earthing......................................................................................................................................27
2.4 Other Interface Connections.............................................................................................................27
2.4.1 Internal Beacon Receiver L-band Connection............................................................................27
2.4.2 Internal Beacon Receiver SHF Connection................................................................................27
2.4.3 Internal Beacon Receiver Auxiliary Output Connection .............................................................27
2.4.4 External Beacon Receiver DC Input Connection.......................................................................28
2.4.5 External Reference Input Connection........................................................................................28
2.4.6 UpLink Channel Compensation Connections –In, Out, Bypass................................................28
2.4.7 Alarms Interface Connection......................................................................................................28
2.4.8 Remote Serial Communications Interface (RS-232/RS-485).....................................................29
2.4.9 Redundancy Interface Connector...............................................................................................30
3.1 Home menu......................................................................................................................................34
3.1.1 Operating displays......................................................................................................................34
3.1.1.1 UPC Display ........................................................................................................................34
3.1.1.2 Rx Level Display Screens....................................................................................................35
3.1.1.2a Internal Beacon Receiver ..................................................................................................35
3.1.1.2b External Beacon Receiver.................................................................................................35
3.1.1.3 Beacon Video Display Screen (only shown if internal Beacon Receiver is fitted) ...............35
3.1.2 Status screen .............................................................................................................................36
3.1.3 Configuration screen..................................................................................................................36
3.1.3.1 UPC Configure.....................................................................................................................37
3.1.3.1.2 Calibration.........................................................................................................................38
3.1.3.1.2.1 Clear Sky.......................................................................................................................38
3.1.3.1.2.2 Clear Sky Offset ............................................................................................................38
3.1.3.2a Tracking Configuration screen (internal tracking only)......................................................42
3.1.3.2b External Beacon Configuration screen (external tracking receiver only)...........................49
3.1.3.3 EXP Configure.....................................................................................................................50
3.1.3.4 Pilot Configure.....................................................................................................................51
3.1.3.5 Remote Control ...................................................................................................................53
3.1.3.5.1 Set remote mode..............................................................................................................53
3.1.3.5.2 Setup RS485 ....................................................................................................................53
3.1.3.5.3 Setup RS232 ....................................................................................................................53
3.1.3.5.4 Set Protocol......................................................................................................................53
3.1.3.5.5 Ethernet (Optional) ...........................................................................................................53
3.1.3.6 Redundancy.........................................................................................................................54
3.1.3.6.1 Identifier............................................................................................................................55
3.1.3.6.2 Change Over ....................................................................................................................55
3.1.3.6.3 List Units In System..........................................................................................................55

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3.1.4 Log .............................................................................................................................................56
3.1.5 Service .......................................................................................................................................56
3.1.5.1 Fan..........................................................................................................................................56
3.1.5.2 Tracking Rx LUT.....................................................................................................................57
3.2 Setup.................................................................................................................................................59
4. REDUNDANCY......................................................................................................................................61
4.1 1+1 Redundancy (switched) .............................................................................................................61
5. REMOTE CONTROL.............................................................................................................................63
5.1 P7xxx Protocol..................................................................................................................................63
5.2 Remote control version.....................................................................................................................87
5.3 Ethernet remote control (Optional) ...................................................................................................88
APPENDIX 1 Terms and conditions of sale ...........................................................................................90

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CUSTOMER CARE
Contact the Peak Communications sales department for:
Product operation, application support or training requests
Information for returning or upgrading a product
Comments or suggestions on any supplied literature
Contact Information
Peak Communications Ltd
Attention: Sales Department
Unit 1, The Woodvale Centre,
Woodvale Road,
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 4AB
England
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
You can also contact us via our website at www.peakcom.co.uk
To return a Peak Communications product for repair:
1. Contact the Peak Communications sales department and request a
Return Material Authorisation (RMA) number.
2. You will be required to provide to our sales representative the model
number, serial number and a detailed description of the problem.
3. To prevent any damage to the product during shipment we
recommend that the unit is returned in its original packaging or if this
is not available the packaging used must be of an equal standard.
4. Return the product back to Peak Communications and advise
shipment details to sales representative for tracking purposes. (Any
shipping charges should be prepaid)
For information regarding our warranty policy see Appendix 1 Terms and
conditions of sale.

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PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
Safety
To ensure safety of operator the UPC7000 series of Control Units have been
designed to comply with the following safety standard;
EN 60950: Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical
business machines.
Operation of the equipment in a non-standard manner will invalidate compliance
to this standard.
The equipment MUST BE OPERATED WITH ITS LID ON AT ALL TIMES. If it is
necessary to remove the lid for any purpose then it is essential that the lid is
fitted back correctly before normal operation.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT AROUND THE POWER SUPPLY
AND PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN.
EMC The UPC7000 series of Control Units have been designed to comply with the
following standards;
Emissions: EN 55022 Class B; Limits and methods of measurement of
radio interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
Immunity EN 50082 Part 1; Generic immunity standard, part 1: Domestic,
commercial and light industrial environment.
Damage to the keyboard membrane or mechanical damage to the chassis will
also invalidate compliance; please contact the factory under these
circumstances for advice on continued operation.
Interfaces to the UPC7000 Series of Control Units must be made with suitably
screened connectors and double screened coaxial cable. Data cables must be
double screened.
All 'D' type connectors must have grounding fingers on the plug shell to
guarantee continuous shielding. The back-shells must comply to the
requirements of VDE 0871 and FCC 20708, providing at least 40 dB of
attenuation from 30 MHz to 1 GHz.
Installations which do not comply with this requirement will invalidate the EMC
specifications.

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 General product overview & principles of operation
Fig. 1 - UPC7000 L-band Up-Link Power Controller
This Manual covers the installation and operation of the UPC7000 family of Up-Link
Power Controller units. A specification for the UPC7000series L band Up-Link
Power Controller is incorporated in this manual but is not guaranteed to be the
latest, so please visit our website www.peakcom.co.uk for up to date specifications.
The signal transmitted from a satellite earth station is subjected to unwanted signal
level variations caused by the natural effects of atmospheric weather conditions
(commonly and generally referred to as ‘rain fade’), this can be severe in some
cases with up to 30dB of variation seen. In order to maintain a constant ‘link’ power
level, this automatic uplink power control unit (UPC) uses the DC output from a
beacon receiver, operating on the downlink from the same geostationary satellite
as the uplink, to derive ‘compensation’ settings of variable attenuators that are
positioned within the uplink signal path. The Beacon receiver signal is affected in a
similar way to the transmitted signal, apart from frequency propagation differences
for which the user can make compensation adjustments.
The user is required to calibrate the UPC system in ‘clear-sky’ conditions which
sets the maximum attenuation of the variation range in each uplink path. The
attenuators used have a range of 0 to 30dB, but the maximum variation allowed
can be ‘limited’ to avoid saturating the uplink high power amplifier (HPA) by
selecting the most appropriate compensation range from the front panel (1, 2, 5, 10
or 30dB typically). The surplus attenuation range can also be used to set individual
uplink channels to differing base levels. It is important to note that the UpLink gain/
‘link budget’ and overall design should be such that a linear operation is achieved
over the full adjustment range of the UPC unit.
For fail-safe conditions, in the event of the Beacon signal being lost or
disconnected, the compensation settings will remain fixed at the point of loss and a
warning flagged to the user. In the event of an internal equipment fault (includes
power disconnection etc.), each compensation channel will revert to a ‘bypass’
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attenuator (user selectable) is automatically placed in-circuit instead of the internal
variable attenuator. Please note that if this UPC unit is being used in combination
with external Peak converters (fitted with attenuators), bypass circuitry is not
required and the external attenuator will remain at the previous setting.
Fig. 2 - Basic RF Block Schematic.
1.2 Functional description
UPC7000 series controllers are housed in a 1U high 19" rack mount chassis and
are designed to provide automatic gain adjustment compensation for a number of
uplink channels. The compensation and attenuator setting is based on the DC
voltage from either an internal or external Beacon Receiver that is proportional to
the signal level being received from a geostationary communications satellite (this
can be either a dedicated Beacon signal or a looped-back carrier).
The signal levels of a number of uplink channels are adjusted via either internal
attenuators (Fig. 3) or the control of external attenuators fitted to Peak agile or BUC
frequency converters (Fig. 4). The 1RU chassis supports up to 4 uplink channels,
thereafter ‘expansion’ units are provided to increase to 10-channels and beyond,
these are configured as ‘slaves’ to the main UPC unit.
For units with internal L-Band compensating channels, these units can be provided
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UpLink signals to provide power and an external ‘station clock’ derived reference
signal for Block Up Converter’s or Power BUC’s (HPA’s). If this option has been
ordered and fitted, then the unit is configured to allow these signals through from
the UpLink channel input ‘In’ to the output ‘Out’ without being affected by the
internal circuitry.
The UPC7000 units can provide a high stability 10MHz reference signal and 22.5V
DC to power an external Block DownConverter/ LNB via the Beacon Receiver input
connection.
The UPC7000 series of converters will interface with the Peak range of redundancy
units for N+1 switching, using the CANBUS® interface. For more details please
contact the factory.
Fig. 3 –UPC shown with Internal Compensating Channels.

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Fig. 4 –UPC shown controlling external Peak converter units.
1.2.1 Internal Beacon Receiver –Functional description & operating suggestions.
Functional Description;
The UPC7000 series when fitted with the internal Beacon Receiver option will
down convert an L-Band signal to an IF of 70 ±18MHz, the signal is then split
between the tracking function and the video display function, The tracking function
then uses a coherent detector to lock to the ‘CW’ beacon and measure the power
of the beacon signal. The video function uses a detector with switchable IF filters
to display the required band on the front panel display allowing the required signal
to be conveniently monitored. The display can be used for system fault location,
routine maintenance and can be an effective alternative to a fully functional
spectrum analyser, which may not be necessary for these tasks.
The units also incorporate a switchable, single sweep digital anti-sideband
detector to prevent the unit locking to beacon sidebands (the video function is
only available when the ASB function has finished). The unit features a large
graphic LCD display, membrane keyboard and menu driven software for control
and configuration of the unit. The units have built in 1+1 redundancy control and
can be remotely controlled via a RS232/485 port (optional Ethernet is available
supporting TCP, SNMP and an internal web-browser function).
The UPC7000 series are fully software controlled; there are no links or switches
used to configure the unit. This enables all control and configuration to be
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parameters are stored in non-volatile memory that will retain data for a minimum
of 5 years with no power applied.
Operating suggestions;
The following are suggested set points to enable the customer to get the best use
out of the unit with the minimal of time.
Tracking sweep range of 50kHz.
Sweep time of 5kHz/s.
Log output of 2dB/V.
The Coherent detector operates ideally with a post DownConverter level of
between –60dBm to –90dBm, so by using the variable gain of the DownConverter
section the optimum level can be achieved i.e. with an expected signal of –
100dBm the DownConverter should be set towards its maximum gain of 20dB
and with an expected signal of –70dBm the gain should be set towards the
minimum of 0dBm.
When the expected signal exceeds –80dBm then it is suggested that the optional
video 10dB pad is turned on, to prevent compression of the video section (this
does not affect the tracking section).
The ASB function is active for a single sweep when the unit has first locked, the
down converted spectrum is swept and monitored for a higher signal and if one is
found then the main receiver is forced to check the rest of the spectrum. This
results in the unit locking to the highest-level signal in its sweep range. Due to the
digital analysis of the bandwidth the ASB will take around 10 minutes to complete
a full sweep. It is suggested that when the unit is used on a non-sideband beacon
the ASB function should remain off.
1.3 UPC7000 Specifications
This specification is provided to show typical values and explain the parameters
involved. The specification may change so please refer to our website
www.peakcom.co.uk for the latest up to date specifications.
1.3.1 Input Section
External Beacon Receiver Input;
DC input from an external Beacon receiver unit (Peak PTR50 or other), via a BNC
(f), 50Ohm connector on the rear panel. Various DC input ranges are available, as
follows;
Standard range ±10VDC
Option 1a 0-10VDC
Option 1b ±5VDC
Internal Beacon Receiver (Optional);
An internal Beacon Receiver is available which accepts an L-Band (SHF input options
are available) input signal via an N-Type (f), 50Ohm connection on the rear panel;
Beacon Receiver input frequency and performance;
The following Beacon input frequency ranges are available;
Option 2 L-Band (950-2150MHz) input

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Option 2a C-Band (3.4-4.2GHz, inverted spectrum) input
Option 2b X-Band (7.25-7.75GHz) input
Option 2c Ku-Band (10.7-11.7GHz) input
Option 2d DBS-Band input
Option 2e Ka-Band (20.2-21.3GHz) input
Return loss 15dB typical
Input Level;
Option 2 -70dBm nom
-60dBm max
-20dBm max aggregate power
Option 2a-2e -90dBm nom
-80dBm max
-40dBm max aggregate power
Note; an auxiliary ±10VDC output is provided to drive other equipment.
Slope Logarithmic, 0.5dB/V, 2dB/V, 5dB/V & 10dB/V (user
selectable from front panel menu)
Connector BNC (f)
Transfer Characteristics;
Synthesizer step size 1kHz
Search range ±20kHz, ±50kHz, ±100kHz, ±200kHz, ±500kHz, user
selectable
Tracking Parameters;
PLL noise (IF) BW 2kHz fixed
Threshold lock reacquisition 35dBHz
Average search time 3s (for bandwidth of 2kHz)
Beacon ‘display’; Graphical
Resolution Bandwidth 2kHz, 50kHz, 1MHz, user selectable from front panel
menu
External reference input;
An external reference input is available via a BNC (f), 50Ohm connect.
Frequency Factory selectable 5 or 10MHz
Level 0dBm, ±3dB
Phase noise To be better than 50dBc/Hz of output Phase Noise
Internal reference;
An internal back-up reference is provided that automatically takes over if the external
reference is either not provided, is disconnected or fails.
Frequency 10MHz
Adjustment ±1.0ppm, stepped 0.02ppm
Stability <5 x 10-10 over 1s, <5 x 10-9 per 12 hrs
Ageing <5 x 10-7 per year
Temperature stability <5 x 10-8 over 0 to 400C
1.3.2 UPC Section
The compensation range is user selectable to allow the automatic variation to be
pre-set to +1, +2, +5, +10 or +30dB, the user can set custom ranges if necessary.
This minimises the likelihood of accidentally overdriving or saturating the high-power
amplifiers in the uplink equipment chain.
The attenuators have a high-resolution step size capability of 0.1dB. The
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The compensation ratio is applied directly to the compensation calculation and
allows the user to make corrections for variations in uplink to downlink attenuation
levels. This is user selectable from 0.1 to 10dB and for every 1dB drop in Beacon
level, attenuation is reduced according to the above setting value. Setting resolution
is to 0.1dB.
Slew Rate; The Slew rate sets the maximum rate of change of the compensation
applied and allows the user to limit the rate of change. This facility can be enabled/
disabled and when enabled, set to the equivalent of between 0.01 & 0.1dB/s, user
selectable.
The Sample period sets the timeframe over which the measured Beacon Receiver
output is averaged before applying the new compensation to the attenuation
channels. This can be user settable from 0.2 to 10s.
Example; If the step size is set to 0.5dB, the compensation ratio set to 1.1, the slew
rate to 0.1dB/s and the sample period to 5s, the average Beacon power will be taken
over a period of 5 seconds, and then if a modified Beacon level is detected, the new
attenuation value will be calculated using the compensation ratio and applied to the
attenuators at a rate of a single 0.5dB step every 5 seconds.
1.3.3 Output Section
External Peak UpConverter, BUC or Line Amplifiers;
The unit can be provided without internal compensation channels (variable
attenuators), in this case the unit can be connected to any Peak P7000series
Synthesised/ Agile UpConverter or Peak IBUH series Block Up Converter (with
attenuator options fitted) or Peak ILAH series L-Band Line Amplifiers (with attenuator
option fitted).
This has the advantage of using attenuation already fitted in the uplink chain and
thus simplifies the system design. An attenuator adjustment range is ‘reserved’ for
the UPC function and the attenuators controlled via the Peak CANBUS® Data
connection. In this mode of operation, the optional by-pass switching is not required
and in the event of the loss of Beacon signal, a cable disconnection or a fault on the
UPC unit, the attenuator will remain at the previous setting.
Internal Adjustable Attenuators;
The unit can be provided with up to 4 separate internal channels of uplink
compensation. For additional channels, an ‘expansion’ unit is provided which
supports up to 10 channels and is ‘slaved’ to the main UPC unit.
UpLink Signal type; L-Band (950-2150MHz), SMA (f), 50Ohm
Option 3; IF 7018MHz/ 14036MHz, SMA (f), 50Ohm
1 dB GCP Input -10dBm, Output +15dBm
Input return loss >15dB
Output return loss >15dB
Attenuation control 0-30dB, stepped 0.1dB
Gain stability ±0.5dB from 0 to +40deg.C.
±0.1dB per week (constant temp)
Gain flatness ±1.0dB full band (±1.5dB 950 –2150MHz option)
±0.5dB across any 36MHz in band
A fail safe, by-pass option is available for each internal channel of compensation,
this provides a switching arrangement where the unpowered (default) position routes
the UpLink signal through an external fixed attenuator ‘pad’ fitted on the rear of the
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The user would calculate, provide and fit the fixed attenuator ‘pads’ based on the
level of attenuation required in this fail-safe condition, taking into account any offset
attenuation entered on the internal attenuators and the likely ‘average’ conditions to
satisfy the link requirements, whilst not over driving the Satellite.
As power is applied to the unit, the compensation channels remain in the ‘off-line’
mode until the user selects either the ‘manual’ or ‘automatic’ mode, at which time the
internal switching activates and routes the UpLink signal through the internal
attenuation circuitry. This condition remains until a fault is detected on the unit, the
power is removed or the compensation channel condition is set back to the ‘off-line’
mode. In the case of a temporary loss of power or a fault condition that is rectified,
the previous condition is automatically resumed.
Please note that if the UPC unit is being used in combination with external Peak
converters (fitted with attenuators), bypass circuitry is not required and the external
attenuator will remain at the previous setting.
In the event of the Beacon signal being lost or disconnected, the compensation
settings will remain fixed at the point of loss and a warning flagged to the user.
Bypass connection SMA (f), 50Ohm (2 connections per channel)
Bypass Insertion Loss 1dB (plus external pad fixed attenuation value)
A DC & 10MHz pass-through option is available for internal L-Band compensation
channels. This facility if fitted allows the DC power supply and the 10MHz external
reference signal to be passed through the internal compensation circuitry to the
external system BUC, without effect in either the off-line (bypass) or on-line modes
of operation.
1.3.4 General
Reference frequency internal 10 MHz frequency trimmed by software
External reference input factory selectable 5 or 10MHz
Stability 1 second <5 x 10-11
Ageing <7.5 x 10-8 per year
5 x 10-10 per 12 hrs
Mechanical Standard 19inch rack mountable, 1RU stainless steel
chassis - 534mm deep, weight approx 8kg dependant
on options
Environmental Operating temperature range 0 to 500C
Compliance EMC to EN 55022, part B and EN 50082-1, safety to
EN 60950
Power supply 90 to 264VAC, 47-63Hz
Remote Control RS 232/ RS 485 port
Redundancy features In-built 1:1 CANBUS® system
1.4 Review of UPC7000 Specification parameters
Input Section
The Uplink Power Control unit can be provided with either an internal Beacon Receiver
or an external Beacon Receiver DC input.

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1.4.1 External Beacon Receiver
1.4.1.1 External Beacon Receiver Input
DC voltage is proportional to the received signal strength provided by an external
Beacon Receiver. As standard the voltage range is –10 to +10VDC, but other ranges
can be changed via an appropriate front panel menu option.
The user is required to input the slope (dB/V) for the external Beacon Receiver being
used.
1.4.2 Internal Beacon Receiver DownConverter section
1.4.2.1 DownConverter Input
950 MHz to 2150MHz full L-Band down conversion the selected frequency is passed
to the Tracking section with a bandwidth of 2.5MHz and to the Video section with
25MHz
1.4.2.2 DownConverter resolution
1 KHz Tracking frequency step size. On the LCD screen this is 0.001MHz if the L-
Band frequency is viewed or 0.000001GHz if the SHF LO addition feature is
switched on.
1.4.2.3 DownConverter Conversion Gain
Adjustable down conversion gain is available for best noise performance
0 to 20dB ± 2dB min stepped 0.1dB
The gain of the converter can be set to have no gain at 0dB or a gain of 20dB. The
finite gain set is specified to be within 2dB of the setting and the step size is 0.1dB.
The tolerance of the step size is not specified but should not exceed 0.05dB per
step.
1.4.2.4 Auxiliary DC output
22.5 volts regulated @ 0.5 Amp, software switchable
This facility is used for driving an external SHF block down converter or an LNB. This
voltage is integrated with the L-Band signal (and 10MHz). This voltage is out of a
regulator and will pull down to zero without damage however the internal fuse may
be damaged if this happens.
1.4.2.5 10MHz reference output
0dBm nominal, software switchable
This facility is used for stabilising the output frequency of an external L-Band to SHF
Block DownConverter. This signal is integrated with the L-Band output signal. An
outdoor BDC/LNB will drift in frequency due to ambient temperature changes
causing changes to the BDC locking crystal inside the unit. Inside Peak BDC’s the
facility is made to pick up the 10MHz locking signal sent by the UPC7000 and lock to
the internal crystal. With the BDC locked to the indoor unit the stability of the BDC
unit is as good as the internal UPC7000 crystal. With very long cables caution
should be taken not to attenuate the 10MHz (and DC) too much.
1.4.3 Internal Beacon Receiver Tracking Section
1.4.3.1 Tracking Output
DC voltage proportional to the received signal strength at the required dB/V and
offset using the DC offset menu to between –10V to +10V DC
1.4.3.2 Tracking Level

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Maximum Tracking signal level is –60dBm nominal is –70dBm minimum is the
determined by the noise level on the carrier though the unit will become nonlinear
below –110dBm
1.4.3.3 Sweep Range
5 user selectable sweep widths to allow for drifts on the required signal whilst
searching it is suggested to leave on the narrower settings as this will speed up
acquisition of lock. The settings available are 20kHz 50kHz 100kHz 200kHz
500kHz. It is suggested to use the narrowest setting if possible
1.4.3.4 Sweep Rate
Up to 8 user selectable sweep rates allow the user the choice to speed up the
acquisition of lock. The user must be aware that the lower the signal to noise ratio
the slower the sweep rate needs to be to guarantee lock detection. The settings
available are; 2.5KHz/s, 5KHz/s on standard units, on fast acquisition units the extra
sweep rates are; 10KHz/s, 20KHz/s, 40KHz/s, 80KHz/s, 120KHz/s, 240KHz/s. It is
suggested to use 5kHz/s as a starting point.
1.4.3.5 Post Detection Time Constant
This is the smoothing on the DC output and is factory set to the value of 150ms.
1.4.3.6 Log Output Scale
4 User selectable settings for the DC Logarithmic output voltage. The settings
available are 1dB/V, 2dB/V, 5dB/V & 10dB/V.
1.4.3.7 DC Output Adjustment
User adjustable offset of the Log output adjustable to 0V DC for input power levels
from –60dBm to –100dBm at 2dB/V.
1.4.3.8 PLL Noise Bandwidth
This is factory set to 2kHz.
1.4.3.9 Threshold for Reacquisition
The unit will lock with a threshold of 43dbc/Hz (unit must be on slowest sweep rate
setting for these figures).
1.4.3.10 ASB Sweep Rate
The ASB when enabled will analyse the tracking band searching for a higher signal
and if one is detected will enable the tracking lock circuit to release lock and search
for this higher signal. The sweep rate on the ASB is around 80Hz/s.
1.4.3.11 ASB Threshold
When the ASB is searching it is looking for a signal which is at least 3 dB higher
than the current locked signal level
1.4.4 Internal Beacon Receiver Video Section
1.4.4.1 Video Input
Selected Beacon frequency 25MHz (lower limit of 950MHz upper limit 2150MHz) is
available to display on the front panel. The minimum setting for span is set by the
resolution i.e. with wide res the display can be 160 pixels of (6kHz/2) = 480kHz and
with the narrow a minimum span of 80kHz is available.
1.4.4.2 Video Resolution
There are user selectable resolution band widths. ‘Wide’ has a bandwidth of 6kHz
and ‘narrow’ has a bandwidth of 1kHz. To enable displaying of wide bandwidth
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narrow setting the measurement is both average and also peak detected to allow
better signal/noise display.
1.4.4.3 Vertical Resolution
The display vertically axis is set to 5dB/division.
1.4.4.4 Video Section Attenuator
It is Possible to switch in a 10dB pad to allow measurements to be better made if the
unit has a high aggregate input level.
1.4.4.5 Reference frequency
Internal 10MHz frequency, software trimmed.
Uses a high grade OCXO at 10MHz
External reference input: Will accept either 5 or 10MHz.
Stability; <5 x 10-10 / second, ageing <5 x 10-7/ year, <5 x 10-9/ 24 hrs, <5 x 10-8 over 0
to +50deg.C.
1.4.5 UPC Section
1.4.5.1 Compensation Range
+2dB to +30dB, user selectable, with pre-set ranges +1dB, +2dB, +5dB, +10dB &
+30dB.
Sets the range of automatic adjustment
Typically, in tropical areas ‘rain fade’ is at its worst and can increase by up to 30dB,
so the higher ranges would be required, but in more benign areas lower ranges
would be more suitable. Many other factors have an effect, so the user should for
each link study, test and set the range to ensure that worst case conditions are met.
Statistics are readily available for regions throughout the world and will give the user
guidance for the most suitable settings to use.
1.4.5.2 Step Size.
0.1dB, 0.5dB, 1dB & 2dB, user selectable
Although the variable attenuator incorporated within the design has a high resolution
of 0.1dB, the resolution can be reduced by the user. This gives the attenuation
increments and generally the smaller the step size, the more often the compensation
will be automatically adjusted for changes in ‘rain fade’. With a larger step size the
compensation is courser and will generally not update as regularly for the same
change in conditions.
1.4.5.3 Compensation ratio.
0.1 to 10dB, user selectable.
For every 1dB drop in the Beacon level, the attenuation is reduced according to this
set value. In this way, a 1dB setting provides a ratio of 1:1 and corresponds to a
direct correlation between the DownLink (Beacon) and transmitted signal ‘rain fade’.
Generally, UpLink and DownLink ‘rain fade’ characteristics are similar, however
differences based mainly on propagation at the different frequencies, but also other
factors, have an effect. The user should for each link study, test and set the ratio to
best replicate the relationship between the Uplink and the Downlink characteristics. If
unknown at the time of commissioning, this can be easily modified afterwards when
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1.4.5.4 Slew Rate.
0.01 to 0.1dB/s, user selectable. This facility can be disabled.
Controls the maximum rate of change of the compensating attenuators
If the Beacon level suddenly dropped by 1dB and the slew rate is set to 0.1dB/s, it
would take 10 seconds to complete the automatic compensation adjustment
(assuming the compensation ratio to be 1:1 and the sampling period to be low
enough to allow this rate of change).
1.4.5.5 Sample Period.
0.2 to 10s, user selectable.
Sets the time period over which the Beacon output signal is averaged before the
compensation is calculated and applied to the attenuator settings. This does directly
affect the update rate and can, depending on the settings, override the slew rate
setting.
1.4.6 Output Section
1.4.6.1 Internal UpLink Channel Compensation Circuit Input.
Either L-Band 950 to 2150MHz or 70/140MHz based IF signal.
Fitted on the UPC7001, 2, 3, 4 UpLink Power controller units (with internal UpLink
compensation)
Connected in the UpLink equipment chain, typically to the Modem (Modulator) TX L-
Band or IF (70/140MHz) output or to the Agile Frequency Converter L-Band output.
1.4.6.2 Internal UpLink Channel Compensation Circuit Output.
Either L-Band 950 to 2150MHz or 70/140MHz based IF signal.
Fitted on the UPC7001, 2, 3, 4 UpLink Power controller units (with internal UpLink
compensation)
Connected in the UpLink equipment chain, typically to the agile frequency converter
70/140MHz input, the L-Band Block Converter input or the Power BUC (HPA) L-
Band input
1.4.6.3 Optional Internal UpLink Channel Compensation Circuit Bypass Connections.
Either L-Band 950 to 2150MHz or 70/140MHz based IF signal.
Optionally fitted on the UPC7001, 2, 3, 4 UpLink power controller units (with internal
UpLink compensation)
These connections (2off), if specified and ordered, allow the external connection of a
fixed attenuator (pad). The pad is automatically switched in to the RF circuit in place
of the internal attenuator in the event of a problem within the UPC unit, the removal
of the prime power supply to the UPC or by the user selecting the ‘off-line’ mode for
the channel in question. This provides a ‘fail safe’ condition, and if the pad value is
chosen correctly will avoid over driving the Satellite in the event of an equipment
problem.
1.4.6.4 1dB Gain Compression Point.
The 1dB compression point is a finite point in the power scale where a 1dB input
only gives 0.5dB increase in power. Note; the values specified are for total
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1.4.6.5 Insertion Loss and Attenuation.
Insertion Loss; 1dB (with minimum attenuation set)
Attenuation; 0-30dB, stepped 0.1dB
For units with internal compensation channels, each channel includes amplification
to overcome some of the loss associated with the internal RF circuitry. With
maximum attenuation set, the Loss of the unit is approximately 31dB or with
minimum attenuation 1dB. The attenuation set is specified to be within 2dB of the
setting and the step size is 0.1dB. The tolerance of the step size is not specified but
should not exceed 0.05dB per step.
1.4.6.6 Gain Flatness.
±1dB full band (±1.5dB for >800MHz Bandwidths), ±0.5dB, across any 36MHz in
band
The slope and variation of power across the L-Band should be within 2dB top to
bottom (3dB for L-Band bandwidths of greater than 800MHz, or >950-1750MHz), but
within 1dB across any 36MHz.
1.5 Mechanical description
The UPC7000 Series of converters are housed in a 19-inch 1U high chassis,
suitable for rack mounting. It is 534 mm deep and may be fitted with rack slides if
required. Figure 2 shows views of the front and rear panels of the UPC7000 series
Up-Link Power Controllers.
On the front of the unit is the keyboard, LCD display and LED indicators. The
operator is prompted by messages displayed on the LCD to enter data via the
keyboard. In this way the UPC7000 may be configured for use, and the set up
changed, if necessary. The LEDs provide a quick visual indication of the operational
status of the unit.
Rx Out Rx In
Remote
Alarms
Redundancy
115/230 Volts AC 50/60 Hz
100 Watts - 5.0A Fuse: T5AH Ext Ref.
SERIAL NO:
Ethernet
Bypass
Out
In 1
Bypass
2
Bypass
Out
In 3
Bypass
Out
In 4
Out
In
Peak Communications Ltd.
MODEL NO:
Rear panel with integral beacon receiver option
Rear panel with external beacon receiver
Fig. 5 –front & rear panel views
TRACKING RECEIVER
PTR50 0
CANCEL
NO / 9
54
87
32
6
1
ENTER
YES /
STATUS
UPC7000
UPLINK POWER CONTROL

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1.6 Front panel description
Keyboard
The keyboard is of the membrane type and is an integral part of the front panel
assembly. The front panel overlay and is completely sealed against penetration of
liquids but caution should be taken especially with solvents which may damage the
front screen.
There are 16 keys in total; number keys in the range 0 to 9, YES/ENTER and
NO/CANCEL and a 4-way arrow block of keys
LCD display
The backlit display is a graphic display and characters are scaled to incorporate as
much information as possible on the screen. It provides detailed information about
the status and configuration of the unit, and when appropriate, prompts the user to
enter data via the keypad.
LED Indicator
Only one tricolour LED is present marked STATUS. This shows GREEN when the
unit is OK, RED when an internal fault is present and AMBER when in STANDBY
(Redundancy operation)
1.7 Rear panel description
All of the connectors necessary for the user to interface the UPC7000 series to
other equipment are located at the rear of the unit. Depending on the model the
connections may include the following;
External Beacon Receiver Input; labelled ‘External Beacon input’, always a BNC(f)
connector.
Alarms, Remote Control, Redundancy; all ‘D’ type connections
EC mains power connector/switch/fuse.
Units with internal Beacon receiver;
Beacon Receiver Output; labelled ‘RX Out’, always a BNC(f) connector.
Beacon Receiver Input; labelled ‘RX In’, always an N-Type(f) connector.
External Reference Input; labelled ‘Ext Ref’ and is always a BNC(f) connector.
The UPC7000 series of converters are designed to operate from an AC mains
supply, 90-264VAC, 47-63Hz. The Input connector incorporates a mains switch
and 2 input fuses. Access to the fuses is also provided under the removable cover.
ALWAYS REPLACE THE FUSE WITH ONE OF THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.
1.7.1 Chassis Earth stud
To provide the correct level of safety to the operator this must be connected to a
suitable safety earth provided in the rack installation. See the Safety and EMC
comments in section 1.