Teledyne RCP2-1100 User manual

3 RU Chassis
Solid State Power Amplifier
Operations Manual
205356 REV T ECO 18284 08/09/2017
Teledyne Paradise Datacom Phone: [phone]
328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100 Fax: [phone]
State College, PA 16803 USA Web: www.paradisedata.com
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Section 1: General Information .............................................................................................11
1.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................11
1.1 Description ..............................................................................................................11
1.2 Specifications..........................................................................................................12
1.3 Equipment Supplied................................................................................................12
1.4 Inspection................................................................................................................ 12
1.5 Rack Mounting ........................................................................................................12
1.6 Shipment.................................................................................................................12
1.7 Safety Considerations............................................................................................. 12
1.7.1 High Voltage Hazards ..............................................................................13
1.7.2 High Current Hazards ..............................................................................13
1.7.3 RF Transmission Hazards........................................................................14
1.7.4 Electrical Discharge Hazards ...................................................................14
1.7.5 High Potential for Waveguide Arcing .......................................................14
1.8 Waveguide Pressurization and Dehydration...........................................................15
Section 2: Operation of Stand-Alone Unit............................................................................19
2.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................19
2.1 Description of Controls, Indicators and Connectors................................................19
2.1.1 Front Panel Features ...............................................................................19
2.1.1.1 Fault Condition LEDs.................................................................19
2.1.1.2 Standby Select Key ..................................................................19
2.1.1.3 Front Panel Display ...................................................................20
2.1.1.4 Navigation Keys ........................................................................20
2.1.1.5 Main Menu Key ........................................................................20
2.1.1.6 Local/Remote Key ....................................................................20
2.1.1.7 Mute/Unmute Key ..................................................................... 20
2.1.1.8 Input Sample Port (Optional) [N-type (F)]..................................20
2.1.1.9 Output Sample Port (N-type (F)) ............................................... 20
2.1.1.10 Removable Fan Assembly ......................................................20
2.1.1.11 Removable Power Supply Modules.........................................21
2.1.1.12 Front Panel Power Switch (Optional) ...................................... 21
2.1.2 Rear Panel Features ................................................................................21
2.1.2.1 AC Input Port (J10) [IEC 6100-3300 (F)]...................................21
2.1.2.2 DC Input with N+1 External Power Supply (J10) (Option).........22
2.1.2.3 R3 Input Port (J1) [Type N (F)]..................................................24
2.1.2.4 RF Output Port (J2) [Band specific]...........................................24
2.1.2.5 Switch Port (J3) [6-pin MS-type]................................................24
2.1.2.6 Serial Main (J4) [DB9 (F)]..........................................................25
2.1.2.7 Serial Local (J5) [DB9 (M)] ........................................................ 25
2.1.2.8 Program Port (J6) [DB25 (M)]....................................................25
2.1.2.9 Parallel I/O (J7) [DB37 (F)]........................................................25
2.1.2.9.1 Hardware Mute (Tx Enable)........................................27
2.1.2.10 Link Port (J8) [DB9 (M)]...........................................................27
2.1.2.11 Ethernet Port (J9) [RJ45].........................................................27
2.1.2.12 Removable Fan Assembly ......................................................28
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2.2 Menus .....................................................................................................................28
2.2.1 System Information Sub-Menu.................................................................29
2.2.1.1 Sys Info Page 1 .........................................................................30
2.2.1.1.1 Clear Faults Menu ...................................................... 30
2.2.1.2 Sys Info Page 2 .........................................................................31
2.2.1.3 Sys Info Page 3 .........................................................................31
2.2.1.4 Sys Info Page 4 .........................................................................31
2.2.1.5 Sys Info Page 5 .........................................................................32
2.2.1.6 Sys Info Page 6 .........................................................................32
2.2.1.7 Sys Info Page 7 .........................................................................32
2.2.1.8 Sys Info Page 8 .........................................................................33
2.2.1.9 Sys Info Page 9 (version 6.00) ..................................................33
2.2.1.10 Sys Info Page 10 (version 6.00) ..............................................34
2.2.1.11 IP Info Page 1..........................................................................35
2.2.1.12 IP Info Page 2..........................................................................35
2.2.1.13 IP Info Page 3..........................................................................35
2.2.1.14 IP Info Page 4..........................................................................36
2.2.1.15 Firmware Info Page 1 ..............................................................36
2.2.1.16 Firmware Info Page 2 (version 4.0) .........................................36
2.2.1.17 Firmware Info Pages 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (version 4.0) .................36
2.2.1.18 Hardware Info Page 8 (version 6.00).......................................36
2.2.1.19 HPA Local Time Page 9 (version 6.00) ...................................36
2.2.1.20 HPA Run Time Page 10 (version 6.00) ...................................37
2.2.1.21 N+1 Master Info Page 1 .......................................................... 37
2.2.1.21.1 Clear Faults Menu .................................................... 38
2.2.1.22 N+1 Slave Info Page ............................................................... 38
2.2.1.22.1 Clear Faults Menu .................................................... 38
2.2.1.23 N+1 Master Info Page 2 .......................................................... 39
2.2.1.24 N+1 Master Info Page 3 .......................................................... 39
2.2.2 Communication Setup Sub-Menu ............................................................40
2.2.2.1 Protocol .....................................................................................40
2.2.2.2 Baud Rate .................................................................................40
2.2.2.3 System Address ........................................................................41
2.2.2.4 Interface ....................................................................................41
2.2.2.5 IP Setup.....................................................................................41
2.2.2.5.1 More (SNMP, IP and Web Settings).......................................42
2.2.2.5.2 More (Traps and Time Settings).............................................43
2.2.2.6 N+1 Control (Floating Master Mode) .........................................44
2.2.3 Operation Setup Sub-Menu .....................................................................46
2.2.3.1 Info ............................................................................................46
2.2.3.2 Buzzer .......................................................................................46
2.2.3.3 Mute ..........................................................................................46
2.2.3.4 Sys. Mode .................................................................................46
2.2.3.5 Attenuation ................................................................................47
2.2.3.6 RF Units ....................................................................................47
2.2.4 Fault Monitoring Setup Sub-Menu ...........................................................48
2.2.4.1 BUC Fault..................................................................................48
2.2.4.2 Auxiliary Faults ..........................................................................48
2.2.4.3 RF Switch Faults .......................................................................49
2.2.4.4 Fault Latch.................................................................................49

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2.2.4.5 Forward RF / Automatic Level Control ......................................49
2.2.4.5.1 Disable........................................................................49
2.2.4.5.2 Low RF ....................................................................... 49
2.2.4.5.3 High RF.......................................................................50
2.2.4.5.4 ALC On (Automatic Level Control) .............................50
2.2.4.5.5 Set Level.....................................................................51
2.2.4.5.6 Back............................................................................51
2.2.5 Options Sub-Menu ...................................................................................52
2.2.5.1 Backup User Settings................................................................52
2.2.5.2 Restore......................................................................................52
2.2.5.3 Lamp Test .................................................................................53
2.2.5.4 Password...................................................................................53
2.2.5.5 Fan Speed.................................................................................53
2.2.5.6 Reset .........................................................................................54
2.2.6 Redundancy Sub-Menu ...........................................................................55
2.2.6.1 Switching ...................................................................................55
2.2.6.2 Standby Select ..........................................................................55
2.2.6.3 Standby Mode ...........................................................................55
2.2.6.4 Status ........................................................................................55
2.2.6.5 Priority .......................................................................................56
2.2.6.6 N+1 System Operation Parameters ..........................................56
2.2.6.6.1 N+1 Array Size ...........................................................56
2.2.6.6.2 N+1 Address...............................................................56
2.2.6.6.3 Auto Gain Control ....................................................... 56
2.2.6.6.4 N+1 Info ......................................................................57
2.2.6.6.5 Module Eject...............................................................58
2.2.6.6.6 Back............................................................................58
2.3 N+1 Operational Basics (Single Unit) .....................................................................59
2.4 N+1 Operational Basics (Two or More Units) .........................................................59
2.4.1 Selecting the Master Module....................................................................59
2.4.2 Controlling System Operation ..................................................................60
2.4.3 N+1 Addressing........................................................................................61
2.4.4 Adjust System Gain..................................................................................61
2.4.5 N+1 Automatic Gain Control Option.........................................................61
2.4.6 N+1 RF Power Measurements.................................................................62
2.4.7 N+1 Fault Detection .................................................................................62
2.5 Reflected Power Option .......................................................................................... 64
2.5.1 Reflected Power Alarm ............................................................................64
Section 3: Troubleshooting and Maintenance.....................................................................65
3.0 Troubleshooting Faults ...........................................................................................65
3.0.1 Summary Fault.........................................................................................65
3.0.2 Voltage Fault ............................................................................................ 65
3.0.3 Temperature Fault....................................................................................65
3.0.4 Current Fault ............................................................................................66
3.0.5 Power Supply Fault ..................................................................................66
3.0.6 Fan Fault .................................................................................................. 66
3.0.7 Low RF Fault............................................................................................67
3.1 Modular SSPA Architecture ....................................................................................68
3.1.1 Removable Fans (Intake and Exhaust)....................................................68

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3.1.1.1 Fan and Heatsink Maintenance.................................................69
3.1.2 SSPA Module Removal............................................................................70
3.1.3 Power Supply Module Removal ...............................................................71
3.1.3.1 External N+1 Redundant Power Supply....................................71
3.1.4 Removable Controller Card (Rear Panel) ................................................ 72
3.1.3 Firmware Upgrade Procedure..................................................................73
3.1.3.1 Required Hardware ...................................................................73
3.1.3.2 Required Software.....................................................................73
3.1.3.3 Web Upgrade Procedure...........................................................74
3.1.3.4 USB Port Upgrade Procedure ...................................................76
3.2 Changing N+1 Hierarchy.........................................................................................77
3.2.1 Changing Hierarchical Order of Slave Units.............................................77
3.2.2 Exchange N+1 Privileges Between Master and Slave Units....................77
3.2.3 Add an SSPA Unit to the System.............................................................78
Section 4: Operation of a 1:1 Redundant System ..............................................................79
4.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................79
4.1 Hardware ................................................................................................................80
4.1.1 Power Supply ...........................................................................................81
4.1.2 RF Switch.................................................................................................81
4.1.3 Switch Connector .....................................................................................81
4.1.4 Link Cable ................................................................................................ 82
4.2 Installation and SSPA configuration .......................................................................83
4.2.1 Configuring HPA to Work in 1:1 Redundant Mode (Internal Control).......83
4.2.1.1 Setting SSPA1 to Work in 1:1 Mode..........................................83
4.2.1.2 Setting SSPA1 Switching Mode ................................................ 84
4.2.1.3 Setting SSPA1 Unit Status ........................................................ 84
4.2.2 Online / Standby Amplifier Selection........................................................84
4.2.3 Auto Versus Manual Switching Mode ......................................................85
4.2.4 Physically Rotating Transfer Switch.........................................................85
4.2.5 Switchover Muting....................................................................................85
4.2.6 Parallel Port Special Functions ................................................................86
Section 5: Operation of a 1:2 Internal Redundant System ................................................87
5.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................87
5.1 Required Hardware.................................................................................................88
5.2 Power Supply..........................................................................................................89
5.3 RF Switches............................................................................................................89
5.4 Switch Connector....................................................................................................89
5.5 Link Cable ...............................................................................................................90
5.6 Installation and SSPA Configuration.......................................................................92
5.6.1 Installation ................................................................................................ 92
5.6.1.1 Configuring HPA to Work in 1:2 Mode (Internal Control)...........92
5.6.1.2 Setting HPA1 Switching Mode...................................................92
5.6.1.3 Setting HPA1 Unit Status ..........................................................92
5.6.2 Setting SSPA’s Polarization Priority.........................................................93
5.7 Online/Standby Amplifier Selection.........................................................................93
5.8 Auto Versus Manual Switching Mode .....................................................................94
5.9 Physically Rotating Transfer Switch........................................................................94
5.10 Parallel Port Special Functions ............................................................................. 94

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Section 6: L-Band Operation .................................................................................................95
6.0 Block Up Converter Overview.................................................................................95
6.1 ZBUC Converter Features ......................................................................................97
6.2 ZBUC Converter Theory of Operation ....................................................................97
6.3 Smart Reference Technology .................................................................................98
6.3.1 Specifications for Internal Crystal Reference ...........................................98
6.4 Typical System Configuration .................................................................................99
6.5 IFL Cable Considerations .......................................................................................99
Section 7: Remote Control Interface...................................................................................101
7.0 Overview ...............................................................................................................101
7.1 Remote Control - Parallel .....................................................................................103
7.1.1 Control Outputs .....................................................................................103
7.1.2 Control Inputs ........................................................................................103
7.2 Serial Communication Protocol.............................................................................104
7.2.1 Header Sub-Packet................................................................................104
7.2.1.1 Frame Sync Word ...................................................................104
7.2.1.2 Destination Address ................................................................104
7.2.1.3 Source Address.......................................................................104
7.2.2 Data Packet............................................................................................105
7.2.2.1 Protocol ID...............................................................................105
7.2.2.2 Request ID ..............................................................................105
7.2.2.3 Command................................................................................105
7.2.2.4 Data Tag..................................................................................106
7.2.2.5 Error Status / Data Address.....................................................106
7.2.2.6 Data Length.............................................................................107
7.2.2.7 Data Field ................................................................................107
7.2.3 Trailer Packet ......................................................................................... 108
7.2.3.1 Frame Check...........................................................................108
7.2.4 Timing issues .........................................................................................108
7.2.5 Serial Communications Protocol ............................................................109
7.3 Access SSPA Subsystem through Packet Wrapper Technique ...........................115
7.4 Example 1 Check SSPA settings..........................................................................116
7.5 Terminal Mode Serial Protocol for Paradise Datacom SSPA ...............................118
7.6 Ethernet Interface ................................................................................................. 120
7.6.1 IPNet Interface .......................................................................................120
7.6.1.1 General Concept .....................................................................120
7.6.1.2 Setting IPNet Interface ............................................................122
7.6.1.3 Using the Rack Mount Web Interface......................................123
7.6.2 SNMP Interface......................................................................................125
7.6.2.1 Interface ..................................................................................125
7.6.2.2 SNMP V3 Issues in Teledyne Paradise Datacom SSPAs.......125
7.6.2.3 SNMP MIB tree .......................................................................128
7.6.2.4 Description of MIB Entities ......................................................129
7.6.2.5 Configuring SSPA to Work with SNMP Protocol .....................134
7.6.2.6 Connecting to a MIB Browser.................................................. 135
7.6.3 Extended SNMP Operation....................................................................137
7.6.3.1 Extended SNMP MIB Tree ......................................................138
7.6.3.2 Extended SNMP MIB Tree Elements in Detail ........................140

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Appendix A: Ethernet Interface Quick Set-Up ...................................................................141
Appendix B: Proper 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Cable Wiring ..............................................145
Appendix C: RM SSPA Control with Paradise Datacom Universal M&C.........................149
Appendix D: Automatic Level Control................................................................................153
Appendix E: Documentation................................................................................................155
List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Degradation of Breakdown Power by VSWR .............................................17
Figure 2-1: 3RU SSPA Chassis Front Panel ................................................................19
Figure 2-2: C-Band SSPA Rear Panel..........................................................................21
Figure 2-3: 3RU SSPA Chassis with 1RU N+1 Redundant Power Supply ................... 22
Figure 2-4: Terminal Block............................................................................................23
Figure 2-5: Power Supply Alarm Cable Connection .....................................................23
Figure 2-6: Front Panel Menu Structure .......................................................................28
Figure 2-7: System Information Menu Structure ...........................................................29
Figure 2-8: Slave Unit Display ......................................................................................38
Figure 2-9: Communication Setup Sub-Menu...............................................................40
Figure 2-10: Operation Setup Sub-Menu......................................................................46
Figure 2-11: Fault Monitoring Setup Sub-Menu............................................................48
Figure 2-12: Options Sub-Menu....................................................................................52
Figure 2-13: Redundancy Sub-Menu............................................................................55
Figure 2-14: N+1 Info Menu..........................................................................................57
Figure 2-15: Front Panel Display, Master Unit (Online Indicator Illuminated)...............60
Figure 2-16: Front Panel Display, Slave Unit (Online Indicator Dark)...........................60
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Fault Display ...........................................................................65
Figure 3-2: Unscrew Thumb Screws on Fan Tray and Slide Tray from Chassis ..........68
Figure 3-3: Unplug Quick Connector ............................................................................68
Figure 3-4: Unscrew Four Thumb Screws on Rear Panel Fan Assembly ....................68
Figure 3-5: Disconnect Power Connector to Remove Fan Tray ...................................68
Figure 3-6: Example of Dust Blocking Heatsink Fins....................................................69
Figure 3-7: Heatsink Fins Cleared of Debris.................................................................70
Figure 3-8: Module Placement......................................................................................70
Figure 3-9: Remove Power Supply Module ..................................................................71
Figure 3-10: Loosen Retaining Thumb Screws.............................................................72
Figure 3-11: Remove Card to Access Programming Connectors.................................72
Figure 3-12: Web Upgrade Authentication Window......................................................74
Figure 3-13: Firmware Upload Form.............................................................................74
Figure 3-14: Proceed With Upgrade Prompt.................................................................75
Figure 3-15: Upload Process Message.........................................................................75
Figure 3-16: Upload Completed Message ....................................................................75
Figure 3-17: Windows Device Manager > Ports ...........................................................76
Figure 3-18: Command Window Showing Program Prompts .......................................76
Figure 4-1: Block Diagram, 1:1 Redundant System......................................................79
Figure 4-2: RM SSPA 1:1 Redundant Systems ............................................................80
Figure 4-3: Outline Drawing, Switch Connector Cable .................................................81
Figure 4-4: Outline Drawing, Link Port Cable ...............................................................82
Figure 4-5: Cable Connection Between SSPAs and Waveguide Switch ......................83
Figure 4-6: “Unit 1” Indicator from Front Panel .............................................................84
Figure 5-1: Block Diagram, 1:2 Redundant System......................................................87
Figure 5-2: Outline Drawing, Switch Connector Cable .................................................89

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Figure 5-3: Outline Drawing, Link Port Cable ...............................................................90
Figure 5-4: 1:2 System Wiring Diagram........................................................................91
Figure 5-5: “Unit 1” Indicator from Front Panel .............................................................93
Figure 6-1: Configurator, 3RU Rack Mount SSPA, BUC Options.................................95
Figure 6-2: Schematic, Optional Block Up Converter ...................................................96
Figure 6-3: Block Diagram of Block Up Converter / SSPA System...............................96
Figure 6-4: SSPB Chassis with Evolution Series Modem............................................99
Figure 8-1: Remote Control Interface Stack ...............................................................101
Figure 7-2: Parallel I/O Form C Relay ........................................................................103
Figure 7-3: Basic Communication Packet...................................................................104
Figure 7-4: Header Sub-Packet .................................................................................. 104
Figure 7-5: Data Sub-Packet ...................................................................................... 105
Figure 7-6: Trailer Sub-Packet....................................................................................108
Figure 7-7: Packet Wrapper Technique ...................................................................... 115
Figure 7-8: Terminal Mode Session Example.............................................................119
Figure 7-9: UDP Redirect Frame Example .................................................................121
Figure 7-10: Web Interface Login Window..................................................................123
Figure 7-11: RM SSPA Web Interface, Status Tab.....................................................124
Figure 7-12: GetIF Application Parameters Tab .........................................................135
Figure 7-13: Getif MBrowser Window, With Update Data in Output Data Box ........... 135
Figure 7-14: Getif MBrowser Window, Setting settingValue.5 to a Value of ‘1’ ..........136
Figure A-1: TCP/IP Properties Window ......................................................................141
Figure B-1: Modular Plug Crimping Tool.....................................................................145
Figure B-2: Transmission Line ....................................................................................145
Figure B-3: Ethernet Cable Pin-Outs ..........................................................................147
Figure B-4: Ethernet Wire Color Code Standards.......................................................147
Figure B-5: Wiring Using 568A Color Codes ..............................................................147
Figure B-6: Wiring Using 568A and 568B Color Codes ..............................................147
Figure C-1: New Rack Mount SSPA Dialog Window ..................................................149
Figure C-2: SSPA Status Window ..............................................................................150
Figure C-3: SSPA Faults Window...............................................................................150
Figure C-4: SSPA Settings Window............................................................................151
Figure C-5: IP Setup Window .....................................................................................151
Figure C-6: N+1 Settings and Conditions Window......................................................152

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Recommended Output Power Thresholds for Waveguide Pressurization... 16
Table 1-2: De-rating of Waveguide Components Relative to Straight Waveguide .......16
Table 2-1: Switch Port (J3) Pin Outs.............................................................................24
Table 2-2: Serial Main (J4) Pin Outs.............................................................................25
Table 2-3: Parallel Connector (37 socket D connector) Pin Outs .................................26
Table 2-4: Ethernet Port (J9) Pin Outs..........................................................................27
Table 4-1: RF Switch Connector Wiring........................................................................81
Table 4-2: Link Port (J8) Pin Outs.................................................................................82
Table 4-3: Parallel connector (37 socket D connector), Highlighting 1:1 Functions .....86
Table 5-1: RF Switch Connector Wiring........................................................................89
Table 5-2: Link Cable Wiring.........................................................................................90
Table 6-1: ZBUC Converter Frequency Bands .............................................................97
Table 6-2: ZBUC Converter Local Oscillator Phase Noise ...........................................97
Table 6-3: Common Coaxial Cable Characteristics ......................................................99
Table 8-1: Interfaces Enabled Based on Chosen Interface Setting Selection ............102
Table 7-2: Command Byte Values ..............................................................................105
Table 7-3: Data Tag Byte Values................................................................................106
Table 7-4: Error Status Byte Values ...........................................................................107
Table 7-5: Request Frame Structure ..........................................................................108
Table 7-6: Response Frame Structure........................................................................108
Table 7-7: System Setting Details...............................................................................109
Table 7-8: System Threshold Addressing Details (Read Only) ..................................112
Table 7-9: System Conditions Addressing Details......................................................113
Table 7-10: OSI Model for RM SSPA Ethernet IP Interface .......................................121
Table 7-11: Detailed SNMP Settings ..........................................................................130
Table 7-12: Detailed SNMP Thresholds .....................................................................132
Table 7-13: Detailed SNMP Conditions ......................................................................133