Teledyne Compact Outdoor SSPA User manual

Compact Outdoor
Solid State Power Amplifier
Operations Manual
208495 REV F ECO 17951 07/24/2015
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Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 3
Section 1: General Information ........................................................................................ 11
1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 11
1.1 Description .......................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Specifications...................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Equipment Supplied............................................................................................ 12
1.4 Safety Considerations......................................................................................... 12
1.4.1 High Voltage Hazards ........................................................................... 12
1.4.2 RF Transmission Hazards .................................................................... 12
1.5 Comparisons Between Standard and Mini Compact Outdoor SSPAs ............... 13
Section 2: Installation........................................................................................................ 15
2.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Inspection ........................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Connector Pin-Outs ............................................................................................ 15
2.2.1 RF Input (J1) [N-type (F)] ...................................................................... 16
2.2.2 RF Output (J2) ...................................................................................... 16
2.2.3 RF Output Sample Port (J3) [N-type (F)]............................................... 17
2.2.4 Monitor & Control Connector (J4) [MS3112E18-32S] ........................... 18
2.2.5 Link Port (J5) [MS3112E10-6S]............................................................. 18
2.2.6 Switch Port (J6) [MS3112E10-6S]......................................................... 18
2.2.7 Prime Power Connection (J7) [MS3102E20-3P] ................................... 18
2.2.7.1 DC Input Option [MS3102E-20-29P] ....................................... 19
2.2.8 15 VDC Output Port (J8) [MS3112E10-6S] ........................................... 19
2.2.9 Chassis Ground Terminal...................................................................... 19
2.3 Physical Features ............................................................................................... 20
2.3.1 Summary Alarm Indicator...................................................................... 20
2.3.2 Airflow and Removable Fan Tray .......................................................... 20
2.4 Unit Weights........................................................................................................ 21
2.5 Compact Outdoor Mounting Kit Installation......................................................... 22
2.5.1 Safety Considerations ........................................................................... 22
2.5.2 Inspection.............................................................................................. 22
2.5.3 Installation ............................................................................................. 23
Section 3: Quick Start & Operation.................................................................................. 25
3.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 25
3.0.1 Remote Communications Connections ................................................. 25
3.0.2 Legacy Compact Outdoor SSPAs ......................................................... 26
3.0.3 Compact Outdoor SSPAs in Legacy Systems....................................... 27
3.1 Port J4 Pin-Outs.................................................................................................. 28
3.1.1 Amplifier Enable (Mute/Unmute) (J4) .................................................... 30
3.1.2 Gain Adjust Input (J4)............................................................................ 30
3.1.3 Alarms (J4)............................................................................................ 30
3.1.3.1 Summary Alarm (J4) Form C Contacts.................................... 30
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3.1.3.2 Auxiliary Alarm (J4) Form C Contacts...................................... 30
3.1.3.3 Open Collector Alarm Outputs (J4).......................................... 31
3.1.4 RF Power Detector (J4, Pin R) .............................................................. 31
3.1.5 Fan Speed Control (J4, Pin R) .............................................................. 31
3.2 Quick Start Cables .............................................................................................. 32
3.3 Quick Start Connections ..................................................................................... 33
3.3.1 Set PC Configuration............................................................................. 33
3.3.2 Quick Start Ethernet Connection ........................................................... 33
3.3.3 Quick Start RS-232 Connection ............................................................ 34
3.3.4 Setting Custom IP Address .................................................................. 35
3.4 Universal M&C Operation ................................................................................... 36
3.4.1 Universal M&C Status Window.............................................................. 37
3.4.1.1 Signal Indicators ...................................................................... 37
3.4.1.2 Fault Status Indicators ............................................................. 38
3.4.1.3 Voltage, Current and Temperature Display ............................. 39
3.4.1.4 Gain Adjustment ...................................................................... 39
3.4.1.5 Forward and Reflected RF Power Indicators ........................... 39
3.4.2 Universal M&C Settings Window........................................................... 40
3.4.2.1 Power Up Settings ................................................................... 40
3.4.3 IP Setup Window................................................................................... 43
3.4.4 Universal M&C Preferences .................................................................. 44
3.5 Web-based M&C................................................................................................. 45
3.5.1 Navigating the Web M&C ...................................................................... 46
Section 4: L Band Operation............................................................................................. 51
4.0 Block Up Converter Overview ............................................................................. 51
4.1 ZBUC Features ................................................................................................... 52
4.2 ZBUC Converter Theory of Operation................................................................. 53
4.3 Smart Reference Technology ............................................................................. 53
4.4 ZBUC FSK Monitor and Control.......................................................................... 54
4.5 Typical System Configuration ............................................................................. 55
4.6 IFL Cable Considerations.................................................................................... 55
Section 5: Fiber-Optic Option...........................................................................................57
5.0 Fiber-Optic Option Overview............................................................................... 57
5.0.1 RCPF-1000 Fiber Optic Controller ........................................................ 57
5.0.2 External L-Band to Fiber Interface......................................................... 58
Section 6: Performance Tests ..........................................................................................61
6.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 61
6.1 Standard tests..................................................................................................... 61
6.1.1 Swept Gain........................................................................................... 61
6.1.2 Spurious ............................................................................................... 62
6.1.3 Input Return Loss ................................................................................. 62
6.1.4 Output Return Loss .............................................................................. 62
6.1.5 Intermodulation Distortion..................................................................... 63
6.1.6 Power Requirements............................................................................ 63
6.1.7 Earth Ground........................................................................................ 64
6.1.8 Sample Port ........................................................................................ 64

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6.1.9 P1dB and Psat ........................................................................................ 64
6.1.10 I/O Test .............................................................................................. 64
6.1.11 Ethernet (if equipped)......................................................................... 64
6.2 Tests for units with integrated zBUC................................................................... 65
6.2.1 Reference Lock ..................................................................................... 65
6.2.2 FSK ....................................................................................................... 65
6.2.3 Phase Noise.......................................................................................... 65
6.2.4 Microphonics ......................................................................................... 65
6.3 Optional Tests..................................................................................................... 66
6.3.1 Noise Figure.......................................................................................... 66
6.3.2 Group Delay .......................................................................................... 66
6.3.3 AM/PM .................................................................................................. 66
6.3.4 Noise Power.......................................................................................... 66
6.3.5 Harmonics ............................................................................................. 66
Section 7: Maintenance & Troubleshooting.................................................................... 67
7.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 67
7.1 Cooling System Maintenance ............................................................................. 67
7.2 Fan Removal and Heatsink Cleaning.................................................................. 67
7.2.1 Fan Replacement.................................................................................. 68
7.3 Troubleshooting guide ........................................................................................ 68
7.3.1 Unit doesn’t power up............................................................................ 68
7.3.2 Unit powers on, LED lamp glows red .................................................... 68
7.3.3 SSPA unit powers up, LED glows green, but no RF output .................. 68
7.3.4 Cannot connect to SSPA through remote control interface ................... 69
7.3.5 The FSK link between a modem and the SSPB unit is not working ...... 70
Section 8: Redundant System Operation........................................................................ 71
8.0 Redundant System Concepts ............................................................................. 71
8.1 Compact Outdoor Amplifier in 1:1 Redundancy .................................................. 73
8.1.1 Hardware Setup .................................................................................... 74
8.1.2 Software Setup...................................................................................... 75
8.1.2.1 Stand-Alone 1:1 Redundant System ....................................... 75
8.1.2.2 PC Control using RS232 and Paradise M&C Software .......... 78
8.1.2.3 PC Control using RS-485 and Paradise M&C Software ......... 83
8.2 1:2 Redundant Systems...................................................................................... 85
8.3 1:2 Redundant Systems with L-Band Input......................................................... 88
Section 9: Fixed Phase Combined Redundant Systems................................................ 93
9.0 Phase Combining Overview................................................................................ 93
9.1 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System Components............................................... 95
9.1.1 Signal Box Assembly............................................................................. 95
9.2 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System Operation with the FPRC-1100 .................. 97
9.3 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with L-Band Input ....................................... 98
9.3.1 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with L-Band Input Components .... 99
9.3.2 Signal Box Assembly............................................................................. 99
9.3.3 Redundant BUC Operation ................................................................... 99
9.3.4 Adjusting the Phase Combining ........................................................... 99
9.4 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined Systems ................................................................ 101

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9.4.1 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System Components ............................... 102
9.4.2 Signal Box Assembly........................................................................... 102
9.5 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System Operation with FPRC-1200 ...................... 104
9.5.1 Phase Adjustment ............................................................................... 105
Section 10: Remote Control Interface............................................................................ 107
10.0 Serial Protocol Overview................................................................................. 107
10.1 Serial communication...................................................................................... 110
10.1.1 Header Packet................................................................................... 110
10.1.1.1 Frame Sync Word................................................................ 110
10.1.1.2 Destination Address............................................................. 110
10.1.1.3 Source Address ................................................................... 111
10.1.2 Data Packet....................................................................................... 111
10.1.2.1 Protocol ID........................................................................... 111
10.1.2.2 Request ID........................................................................... 111
10.1.2.3 Command ............................................................................ 111
10.1.2.4 Data Tag.............................................................................. 112
10.1.2.5 Data Address / Error Status / Local Port Frame Length....... 113
10.1.2.6 Data Length ......................................................................... 113
10.1.2.7 Data Field ............................................................................ 113
10.1.3 Trailer Packet .................................................................................... 114
10.1.3.1 Frame Check ....................................................................... 114
10.1.4 Timing issues .................................................................................... 114
10.1.5 Serial Communications Protocol ....................................................... 115
10.1.6 Serial Communication Examples....................................................... 119
10.2 Ethernet Interface............................................................................................ 124
10.2.1 Overview ........................................................................................... 124
10.2.2 IPNet Interface .................................................................................. 124
10.2.2.1 General Concept.................................................................. 124
10.2.2.2 Setting IPNet Interface......................................................... 126
10.2.2.3 Troubleshooting IP connectivity ........................................... 126
10.2.4 SNMP interface ................................................................................. 127
10.2.4.1 SNMP MIB Tree................................................................... 128
10.2.4.2 Description of MIB Entities................................................... 129
10.2.5 Extended SNMP for GaN Compact Outdoor SSPAs......................... 130
10.2.5.1 Extended SNMP MIB Tree .................................................. 131
10.2.5.2 Extended SNMP MIB Tree Elements in Detail..................... 133
10.3 M&C via SNMP ............................................................................................... 137
10.3.1 Connecting to a MIB browser ............................................................ 138
10.3.2 SNMP V3 Implementation Issues...................................................... 139
Section 11: Option, Universal Handheld Controller......................................................141
11.0 Overview, Universal Handheld Controller ....................................................... 141
Appendix A: Quick Start Cable.......................................................................................143
Appendix B: Alternate System Configurations............................................................. 145
Appendix C: Maintenance Switch Mode........................................................................147
Appendix D: Documentation........................................................................................... 149

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Outline, Compact Outdoor Solid State Amplifier................................................ 15
Figure 2-2: Input Side, Compact Outdoor Amplifier ............................................................. 16
Figure 2-3: RF Output Side of C-Band Compact Outdoor SSPA......................................... 17
Figure 2-4: Bottom View, Compact Outdoor Amplifier ........................................................ 17
Figure 2-5: Improper Mounting ............................................................................................ 20
Figure 2-6: Bolt Mounting Bracket to Unit............................................................................ 23
Figure 2-7: Unit Ready for Boom Installation ....................................................................... 23
Figure 2-8: CO Mount Completed........................................................................................ 24
Figure 3-1: J4 Connections for Ethernet Communications .................................................. 25
Figure 3-2: J4 Connections for RS-485 Comms .................................................................. 26
Figure 3-3: J4 Connections for RS-232 Comms .................................................................. 26
Figure 3-4: J4 Connections for RS-485 Comms for S/N <300,000 ..................................... 26
Figure 3-5: J4 Connections for RS-232 Comms for S/N <300,000 ..................................... 27
Figure 3-6: J4 Connections for RS-485 Comms for S/N >300,000 in Legacy ..................... 27
Figure 3-7: Ethernet Quick Start Cable, 207755.................................................................. 32
Figure 3-8: RS-232 Quick Start Cable, 207998 ................................................................... 32
Figure 3-9: Universal M&C Add Unit menu.......................................................................... 36
Figure 3-10: Add Compact Outdoor SSPA window, via Serial or Internet ........................... 36
Figure 3-11: Universal M&C Status Window........................................................................ 37
Figure 3-12: Fault Indicators................................................................................................ 38
Figure 3-13: Universal M&C, Settings ................................................................................. 40
Figure 3-14: Spare Fault Wizard.......................................................................................... 42
Figure 3-15: Universal M&C, IP Setup................................................................................. 43
Figure 3-16: Preferences Window ....................................................................................... 44
Figure 3-17: Example, Log entry ......................................................................................... 44
Figure 3-18: Enter IP address for Compact Outdoor SSPA................................................. 45
Figure 3-19: M&C Applet loading into browser window ...................................................... 45
Figure 3-20: Enter password (default is “paradise”)............................................................. 46
Figure 3-21: Status and Faults window descriptions ........................................................... 46
Figure 3-22: Communication Settings window descriptions................................................. 47
Figure 3-23: General Settings window descriptions............................................................. 48
Figure 3-24: Fault Settings window descriptions ................................................................. 49
Figure 4-1: Configuration Matrix, Compact Outdoor SSPA, BUC Options........................... 51
Figure 4-2: Compact Outdoor Block Diagram of BUC / SSPA System................................ 52
Figure 4-3: Compact Outdoor SSPB with PD25 Evolution Modem...................................... 55
Figure 5-1: RCPF-1000 front, rear panels ........................................................................... 57
Figure 5-2: Outline Drawing, External L-Band to fiber interface........................................... 58
Figure 5-3: Block Diagram, Compact Outdoor with external fiber transceiver ..................... 59
Figure 5-4: System example, SSPA with External Fiber to L-Band Converter..................... 59
Figure 6-1: Spurious and Gain Data .................................................................................... 61
Figure 6-2: Return Loss, Intermodulation and Phase Noise Data........................................ 62
Figure 6-3: M&C, Output Power, Ground, Phase Lock and Misc. Data ............................... 63
Figure 7-1: Fan Removal from Amplifier Assembly ............................................................. 67
Figure 8-1: 1:1 System with input (coaxial) switch and output (waveguide) switch.............. 71
Figure 8-2: 1:1 Redundant System with input splitter substituted for input switch ............... 71
Figure 8-3: 1:1 Redundant System with L Band input ......................................................... 72
Figure 8-4: Typical 1:1 Redundant System Outline ............................................................. 73

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Figure 8-5: 1:1 Redundant System with Link Cable and Switch Cable installed.................. 74
Figure 8-6: 1:1 System with RS-232 Communication to each Amplifier............................... 75
Figure 8-7: M&C Program “SSPA Settings” window ............................................................ 76
Figure 8-8: Adding a SSPA Monitor and Control Window.................................................... 78
Figure 8-9: Add New Compact Outdoor SSPA window ....................................................... 79
Figure 8-10: Individual SSPA Operation Window ................................................................ 79
Figure 8-11: Universal M&C, Add Unit Menu Tree............................................................... 80
Figure 8-12: Universal M&C, Add 1:1 Redundant System Window ..................................... 80
Figure 8-13: Universal M&C, showing a configured 1:1 Redundant System ....................... 81
Figure 8-14: Dialog window, Affirm mute of on-line amplifier............................................... 81
Figure 8-15: Control Panel showing Unit 1 faulted and signal routed to Unit 2.................... 82
Figure 8-16: Unit 1 Status panel showing Summary and Temperature Faults..................... 82
Figure 8-17: 1:1 Redundant System with RS-485 Full Duplex Communication................... 83
Figure 8-18: 1:1 Redundant System with RS-485 Half Duplex Communication .................. 84
Figure 8-19: 1:2 Redundant System .................................................................................... 85
Figure 8-20: 1:2 Redundant System Block Diagram............................................................ 85
Figure 8-21: Outline, 1:2 Redundant System....................................................................... 86
Figure 8-22: Schematic, 1:2 Redundant System ................................................................. 87
Figure 8-23: 1:2 System with L Band Input and Internally Referenced BUCs...................... 88
Figure 8-24: 1:2 System, External Reference, no reference to stand-by BUC..................... 89
Figure 8-25: 1:2 System with (3) 10MHz inputs through the input switches ........................ 90
Figure 8-26: 1:2 System, External Reference Combiner Assembly ..................................... 91
Figure 9-1: Phase Combined Amplifier System ................................................................... 93
Figure 9-2: 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with FPRC-1100 controller ....................... 94
Figure 9-3: Outline, 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System ..................................................... 96
Figure 9-4: FPRC-1100 Phase Combined System Controller.............................................. 97
Figure 9-5: 1:1 Phase Combined System with HPA control of BUC redundancy................. 98
Figure 9-6: Connect to coupler ............................................................................................ 99
Figure 9-7: Outline, 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with L-Band Input ...................... 100
Figure 9-8: Phase adjuster ................................................................................................ 101
Figure 9-9: Block Diagram, 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System ....................................... 101
Figure 9-10: Outline, 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System, C-Band ................................... 103
Figure 9-11: FPRC-1200 1:2 Phase Combined Redundant Controller .............................. 104
Figure 9-12: HPA #1 & HPA #3 on line with HPA #2 on standby....................................... 104
Figure 9-13: Connect to coupler ........................................................................................ 105
Figure 10-1: Compact Outdoor remote control interface stack .......................................... 107
Figure 10-2: Basic Communication Packet........................................................................ 110
Figure 10-3: Header Sub-Packet ....................................................................................... 110
Figure 10-4: Data Sub-Packet ........................................................................................... 111
Figure 10-5: Trailer Sub-Packet......................................................................................... 114
Figure 10-6: UDP Redirect Frame Example ...................................................................... 125
Figure 10-7: Universal M&C, IP Setup tab......................................................................... 137
Figure 10-8: Universal M&C, Settings tab.......................................................................... 137
Figure 10-9: GetIF Application Parameters Tab ................................................................ 138
Figure 10-10: Getif MBrowser window, with update data in output data box ..................... 138
Figure 11-1: Universal Handheld Controller (RCH-1000) .................................................. 141
Figure 11-2: Quick Start Cable (L212638-2) for Compact Outdoor SSPAs ....................... 141
Figure A-1: Ethernet Quick Start Cable ............................................................................. 143
Figure A-2: RS-232 Quick Start Cable, 207998 ................................................................. 144

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Figure B-1: Mixed Redundant System using New and Original CO Amplifiers .................. 145
Figure B-2: Redundant System using RCP2-1100 Controller............................................ 146
List of Tables
Table 2-1: Link Port (J5) Pin-Outs ....................................................................................... 18
Table 2-2 Switch Port (J6) Pin-Outs .................................................................................... 18
Table 2-3: AC Line Input Connector .................................................................................... 18
Table 2-4: DC Input Connector, MS3102E-20-29P ............................................................. 19
Table 2-5: +15 VDC Output Port (J8) Pin-Outs ................................................................... 19
Table 2-6: Compact Outdoor SSPA Weights....................................................................... 21
Table 2-7: Mounting Kit Parts List........................................................................................ 22
Table 3-1: Monitor & Control Connector (J4) Pin-Out (Ethernet capable)............................ 28
Table 3-2: Monitor & Control Connector (J4) Pin-Out (Non-Ethernet) ................................. 29
Table 4-1: ZBUC Converter Frequency Specifications ........................................................ 52
Table 4-2: ZBUC RF Output Phase Noise Specification...................................................... 53
Table 4-3: Common Coaxial Cable Characteristics ............................................................ 55
Table 8-1: Returning Amp 2 to Stand-by Mode After Fault on Thread 1 or 3....................... 91
Table 10-1: Interface Selection (Serial Numbers < 400,000)............................................. 108
Table 10-2: Interface Selection (Serial Numbers > 399,999)............................................. 108
Table 10-3: Unique Network Address Hardware Select .................................................... 109
Table 10-4: Command Byte Values................................................................................... 112
Table 10-5: Data Tag Byte Values..................................................................................... 112
Table 10-6: Error Status Bytes .......................................................................................... 113
Table 10-7: Request Frame Structure ............................................................................... 115
Table 10-8: Response Frame Structure ............................................................................ 115
Table 10-9: System Settings Data Values ......................................................................... 116
Table 10-10: System Threshold Data Values .................................................................... 117
Table 10-11: System Condition Addressing....................................................................... 118
Table 10-12: OSI Model for Compact Outdoor SSPA Ethernet IP Interface ...................... 125
Table 10-13: Detailed Settings for CO SSPA mode (Device Type=2) ............................... 134
Table 10-14: Detailed Thresholds...................................................................................... 136
Table 10-15: Detailed Conditions ...................................................................................... 136
Table A-1: Wiring Chart, Ethernet Quick Start Cable......................................................... 143
Table A-2: Wiring Chart, RS-232 Quick Start Cable .......................................................... 144
Table C-1: Switch Port (J6) Pin-Outs................................................................................. 147
Table C-2: Link Port (J5) Pin-Outs..................................................................................... 147

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