Satellite Systems Corporation 3430 BTR-L User manual

Model 3430 BTR-L
L-Band Beacon Tracking Receiver
Version 4A15 Firmware
Instruction Manual

Model 3430BTR-L -- L-Band Beacon Tracking Receiver -- Version 4A15 Firmware -- Sept 2008 -- Page 1
Satellite Systems Corporation – 101 Malibu Drive – Virginia Beach – Virginia -23452 – USA
www.satsyscorp.com – 1.757.463.3553 PHONE – 1.757.463.3891 FAX
Model 3430 BTR-L
L-Band Beacon Tracking Receiver
A tracking receiver for antenna step tracking or automatic uplink power control
1. Functional Description
a. Satellite Systems (SSC) Model 3430BTR-L is a fully agile satellite tracking receiver designed to provide a linear
DC reference voltage proportional to the received signal level of a satellite beacon or other SCPC carrier. The
3430BTR-L has a pre-detection bandwidth of 50 kHz and a minimum frequency step size of 10 kHz. Carrier
frequency selection can be made of any carrier within the 1370 MHz band of the satellite. The frequency, RF Input
reference level, baud rate and serial communication format are controlled through front panel controls. The
frequency and RF Input reference level may also be controlled through a remote serial link.
b. With our enhanced Monitor and Control the unit can be connected by Ethernet, RS-232 and RS-485/422. All
ports are available on the unit, and the front panel controls will select which of the three ports are currently active.
Only the active port will respond to data.

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Table of Contents
Unit Specifications (2) ......................................................................................................................................... Pg. 3
Front Panel Facilities
Display (3.1) .......................................................................................................................................................... Pg. 4
Keypad Functions (3.2) ................................................................................................................................... Pg. 4 - 5
Rear Panel Facilities
Rear Mounted Terminal Plug (4.1) ........................................................................................................................ Pg. 6
RF Input Connector (4.2) ....................................................................................................................................... Pg. 7
Network Connector (4.3) ....................................................................................................................................... Pg. 7
Programming Procedures
Selecting Local or Remote Mode (5.1) .................................................................................................................. Pg. 8
Setting Carrier Frequency (5.2) ............................................................................................................................. Pg. 8
Adjusting Reference Level (5.3) ............................................................................................................................ Pg. 9
AFC Status (5.4) .................................................................................................................................................... Pg. 9
Selecting Monitor and Control Parameters (5.5) ................................................................................................... Pg. 9
Selecting Network, RS-232, or RS-485 (5.5.1) ..................................................................................... Pg. 10
Selecting RS-485 Address (5.5.2) ......................................................................................................... Pg. 10
Selecting Baud Rate (5.5.3) ................................................................................................................... Pg. 10
Remote Operations
RS-232 Operation (6.1) ....................................................................................................................................... Pg. 11
Polling the 3430 in RS-232 (6.1.1) ........................................................................................................ Pg. 11
Changing Frequency and Reference Level in RS-232 (6.1.2) ....................................................... Pg. 12 - 13
RS-485 Operation (6.2) ....................................................................................................................................... Pg. 14
Polling the 3430 in RS-485 (6.2.1) ........................................................................................................ Pg. 14
Changing Frequency and Reference Level in RS-485 (6.2.2) ....................................................... Pg. 14 - 15
Network Operation (6.3) ...................................................................................................................................... Pg. 16
Polling the 3430 in Network (6.3.1) ...................................................................................................... Pg. 16
Changing Frequency and Reference Level in Network (6.3.2) ..................................................... Pg. 16 - 17
System Alignment Procedure (7) ...................................................................................................................... Pg. 18
System Alignment Work Sheet (8) ...................................................................................................................... Pg. 19
Troubleshooting Guide (9) ........................................................................................................................ Pg. 20 - 21
Detailed Monitor and Control Protocol (10) ................................................................................................... Pg. 22
Graphical User Interface (11) ........................................................................................................................... Pg. 31
Computer Setup (Appendix A) .......................................................................................................................... Pg. 33
Router Setup (Appendix B) ............................................................................................................................... Pg. 36
IP and Port Configuration (Appendix C) ......................................................................................................... Pg. 39
Sales Terms and Conditions ............................................................................................................................. Pg. 45
Repair and Warranty Policies .................................................................................................................. Pg. 49 - 50
Regulatory Information .................................................................................................................................... Pg. 51
Factory Test Data .............................................................................................................................................. Pg. 52

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2. Model 3430-L BTR Unit Specifications
Input Frequency ................................................................................................................................. 930 to 2300 MHz
Input Level ......................................................... -100 dBm minimum; -40 dBm maximum for full tracking range
Input Impedance ................................................................................................................................................ 50 ohm
(Optional 75 ohm with ‘F’ type adapter)
Frequency Selection ....................................................................... Local or Remote over 1370 MHz on 10 kHz steps
Tracking Threshold ................................................................... 4 dB C/N for acquisition, < 1 dB C/N for carrier lock
Alarm ........................................................................................................ Lock/Alarm display, Form-C relay contacts
Noise Bandwidth ............................................................................................................................................... 50 kHz
Tracking Response ........................................................................... 0 to 10.0 VDC for a 20 dB change of input level
AFC ................................................................................................................................................................. ±25 kHz
MECHANICAL
Front Panel Display ............ Frequency, Carrier Lock or Alarm, RF Input Reference level, DC Output Voltage, AFC
Input Connector ............................................................................................................................. N-Female (50 ohm)
(Optional 75 ohm with ‘F’ type adapter)
Output Connector .......................................................................................................... Modular connector (provided)
MONITOR AND CONTROL
RS-232/422/485 ...................................................................................................................... DB-9 Female Connector
Ethernet TCP/IP Network ................................................................................................................... RJ-45 Connector
DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................ Standard 19" rack mount, 1 RU, 16" deep
POWER ............................................................................. 90-260 VAC, 47-63 Hz, auto-sensing, 45 watts maximum

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3. Front Panel Facilities
3.1 DISPLAY
3.1.1 Receive Frequency
The frequency to which the 3430 is tuned is displayed in the upper left corner of the display.
3.1.2 Carrier Lock or Alarm Status
When the 3430 is locked to a carrier, the LOCK LED on the front panel will light green. When the unit is
in alarm, the LOCK LED will be extinguished.
3.1.3 VDC Output
The tracking reference DC level output from the 3430 will be displayed in the lower right corner of the
display.
3.1.4 RF Input Reference Level
The RF Input Reference Level to the 3430 may be adjusted to the receiver’s linear range. A number
between -100.0dB and -40.0dB, which represents the input level setting to achieve 7.5 Volts DC output, is
displayed in the lower left corner of the display.
3.1.5 AFC Status
The AFC status, L, H, N, or — is displayed in the upper right corner of the display. (Sec 5.4)
3.2 KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
3.2.1 L/R Activates LOCAL /REMOTE SET MODE
3.2.2 ➤Activates MONITOR AND CONTROL options.
Moves cursor right in FREQUENCY SET MODE.
Select NETWORK.
3.2.3 CUR Activates FREQUENCY SET MODE.
Performs EXIT functions.
3.2.4 ✛Increases RF Input Reference Level to make the unit more sensitive to allow for weaker
signals.
Change FREQUENCY up.
Select BAUD RATE up.
Select RS-232.
Select ADDRESS up.

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3.2.5 —Decreases RF Input Reference Level to make the unit less sensitive to allow for stronger
signals.
Change FREQUENCY down.
Select BAUD RATE down.
Select RS-485.
Select ADDRESS down.
3.2.6 RESET Soft system reboot.

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4. Rear Panel Facilities
4.1 Rear Mounted Terminal Plug (provided)
1 - N/C Normally closed relay contact. Closed with respect to common when unit is
LOCKED to beacon.
2 - N/O Normally open relay contact. Open with respect to common when unit is LOCKED
to beacon.
3 – COM Alarm relay common
4 - N/A Reserved
5 - PWR-2 Jumper PWR-1 to PWR-2 to provide +24 VDC on the L-band input center
conductor
6 - PWR-1 Jumper PWR-1 to PWR-2 to provide +24 VDC on the L-band input center
conductor
7 – GND Signal Ground
8 - SS Provides a DC reference proportional to the received signal input level. This DC
level changes approximately 0.5 volts for a one dB input signal level change over a
0 to 10.0 VDC range. Normal; +7.5 VDC for -65 dBm input.

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4.2 RF Input Connector
N-type female connector with +24 VDC on center conductor when PWR-1 and PWR-2 are jumpered
together. Connects directly to the PLL BDC or LNB for 930 to 2300 MHz operation.
*NOTE: If the 3430 is supplied with a BDC or LNB, the +24 VDC on the center conductor may have been
activated internally at the factory.
Refer to the TEST DATA SHEET for verification.
!! Safety Notice !!
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
4.3 Ethernet Connector
RJ-45 type female connector for Monitor and Control Ethernet connectivity.

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5. Programming Procedures
The 3430 Version 4A15 Firmware offers accessibility to all operating parameters quickly, and easily. Carrier
frequency, RF Input Reference Level, local or remote operation, NETWORK, RS-232, RS-485, RS-485 addressing
and baud rates can all be changed with just a few button clicks.
5.1 SELECTING LOCAL OR REMOTE MODE
To change mode of operation press and release L/R .
When the 3430 is in LOCAL mode, the display will show:
Go to Remote
Mode ? + = Yes
Press and release ✛. The 3430 will switch to REMOTE operation mode.
Pressing any other key will exit mode.
See Sec.5.5 for M&C options and operations.
*NOTE: When the 3430 is in remote mode only the L/R and RESET buttons are active.
The same procedure is used to switch from REMOTE to LOCAL.
Press and release L/R .
When the 3430 is in REMOTE mode, the display will show:
Go to Local
Mode ? + = Yes
Press and release ✛. The 3430 will switch to LOCAL mode.
Pressing any other key will exit mode.
5.2 SETTING CARRIER FREQUENCY
To set the FREQUENCY on the 3430, place unit in LOCAL mode. Press and release CUR to activate
FREQUENCY SET mode.
The display will show:
Freq Set
F = 1555.50
The cursor will highlight the digit to be changed.
To raise the value press ✛, To lower the value press — .
To move the cursor right press ➤, To move the cursor left press L/R .
The roll-over feature will automatically change the digits left of the cursor.
When carrier frequency has been selected press CUR to exit.

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5.3 ADJUSTING RF INPUT REFERENCE LEVEL
To increase RF Input Reference Level sensitivity, press and hold ✛.
To decrease RF input Reference Level sensitivity, press and hold — .
5.4 AFC STATUS
The AFC STATUS shows the location of the beacon signal frequency relative to the center frequency selected on
the 3430 within the AFC range.
When the center frequency selected on the 3430 is within 15 kHz of the beacon signal frequency, the AFC
STATUS will read Nfor Normal.
If the center frequency selected on the 3430 is greater than 15 kHz above the beacon signal frequency, the AFC
STATUS will read Lfor Low.
If the center frequency selected on the 3430 is greater than 15 kHz below the beacon signal frequency, the AFC
STATUS will read Hfor High.
When the 3430 is in alarm, meaning there is no carrier detected, the AFC STATUS will read — for Alarm.
Adjustments can be made accordingly (sec 5.2).
5.5 SELECTING MONITOR and CONTROL PARAMETERS
Monitor and Control parameters are accessed through a series of sub-screens. Selection of baud rate, mode, and
RS-485 addressing requires just a few button clicks. With our expanded RS-485 addressing Version 4A15
Firmware, numerous multi-unit combinations and large applications are easily supported.
The model 3430 now supports TCP/IP Network operations. Below is the default Network setup that every unit is
shipped with :
Unit IP Address 192.168.1.200
Unit IP Port number 8080
Unit IP Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
All ports are available on the unit, and the front panel controls will select which of the three ports are currently
active.
To begin Monitor and Control programming, place the 3430 in LOCAL mode (sec.5.1). Press and release ➤to
activate SUB-SCREEN #1: