This warranty applies for one year from shipping date.
TX RX Systems Inc. warrants its products to be free from defect in material and workmanship at the time of shipment.
Our obligation under warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at our option, of any such products that shall have
been defective at the time of manufacture. TX RX Systems Inc. reserves the right to replace with merchandise of
equal performance although not identical in every way to that originally sold. TX RX Systems Inc. is not liable for dam-
age caused by lightning or other natural disasters. No product will be accepted for repair or replacement without our
prior written approval. The purchaser must prepay all shipping charges on returned products. TX RX Systems Inc.
shall in no event be liable for consequential damages, installation costs or expense of any nature resulting from the
purchase or use of products, whether or not they are used in accordance with instructions. This warranty is in lieu of all
other warranties, either expressed or implied, including any implied warranty or merchantability of fitness. No representative is authorized to assume for TX RX Systems Inc. any other liability or warranty than set forth above in connection with our products or services.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
PRICES AND TERMS:
Prices are FOB seller’s plant in Angola, NY domestic packaging only, and are subject to change without notice. Federal, State and local sales or excise taxes are not included in prices. When Net 30 terms are applicable, payment is
due within 30 days of invoice date. All orders are subject to a $100.00 net minimum.
QUOTATIONS:
Only written quotations are valid.
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDERS:
Acceptance of orders is valid only when so acknowledged in writing by the seller.
SHIPPING:
Unless otherwise agreed at the time the order is placed, seller reserves the right to make partial shipments for which
payment shall be made in accordance with seller’s stated terms. Shipments are made with transportation charges collect unless otherwise specified by the buyer. Seller’s best judgement will be used in routing, except that buyer’s routing
is used where practicable. The seller is not responsible for selection of most economical or timeliest routing.
CLAIMS:
All claims for damage or loss in transit must be made promptly by the buyer against the carrier. All claims for shortages
must be made within 30 days after date of shipment of material from the seller’s plant.
SPECIFICATION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS:
All designs and specifications of seller’s products are subject to change without notice provided the changes or modifications do not affect performance.
RETURN MATERIAL:
Product or material may be returned for credit only after written authorization from the seller, as to which seller shall
have sole discretion. In the event of such authorization, credit given shall not exceed 80 percent of the original purchase. In no case will Seller authorize return of material more than 90 days after shipment from Seller’s plant. Credit
for returned material is issued by the Seller only to the original purchaser.
ORDER CANCELLATION OR ALTERATION:
Cancellation or alteration of acknowledged orders by the buyer will be accepted only on terms that protect the seller
against loss.
NON WARRANTY REPAIRS AND RETURN WORK:
Consult seller’s plant for pricing. Buyer must prepay all transportation charges to seller’s plant. Standard shipping policy set forth above shall apply with respect to return shipment from TX RX Systems Inc. to buyer.
DISCLAIMER
Product part numbering in photographs and drawings is accurate at time of printing. Part number labels on TX RX
products supersede part numbers given within this manual. Information is subject to change without notice.
We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you discover any
errors, or if you have suggestions for improving this manual, please send your
comments to our Angola, New York facility to the attention of the Technical Publications
Department. This manual may be periodically updated. When inquiring about updates to
this manual refer to the manual part number and revision number on the revision page
following the front cover.
Contact Information
Sales Support at 716-217-3113
Customer Service at 716-217-3144
Technical Publications at 716-549-4700 extension 5019
Bird Technologies GroupTX RX Systems Inc.
Table of Contents
General Description ............................................................................................ 1
Changing the Telnet Port Password................................................................... 35
Appendix B: Changing your Service Computer IP Address............................... 36
Table of Contents Manual 7-9439-6 09/03/09
TableofContentsManual7-9439-609/03/09
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Figure 1: Front view of the tower-top box (door removed for clarity).
Amplifier / Filter
Assembly
3-21548
Surge
Suppressor
8-21514
Door
Clamp
Surge
Suppressor
8-21183
Surge
Suppressor
8-21549
Tuning Screw
DO NOT ADJUST
ParameterSpecification
Bandwidth792 - 824 MHz
Noise Figure2.9 dB typ, 3.5 dB max
3rd order IIP> 15.0 dBm
TTA Net GainFully settable by
electronic attenuator
Rejection110 dB Min, 120 db Nom
@776 and 851 MHz
AC Current
(model 429-83H-01-M)340 mA (typ) @120 VAC
DC Current
(model 429-83H-01-M-48)780 mA (typ) @ 48 VDC
Table 1: System specifications.
13 dB TTA Net Gain and
maximum 6 dB transmission line loss assumed
Your TXRX Systems Inc. Tower Top Amplifier System provides the highest degree of reliability available in a Tower Top Amplifier (TTA). The system
uses quadrature-coupled amplifiers (also called
balanced amplifiers) to create a redundant amplifier configuration in both the tower box and the
receiver multicoupling unit (MCU). Each quadamplifier provides two simultaneously used, essentially parallel paths of amplification. Failure of one
of these paths of amplification results in an overall
gain reduction of only 6 dB.
The system also supplies automatic backup-amplifier switching in the tower top box. Fault detection
circuitry continuously monitors the DC power operation of the primary quad-amplifier and automatically switches to the identical secondary quadamplifier if conditions indicate a primary malfunction. If the secondary quad-amplifier malfunctions,
operation switches to whichever quad-amplifier is
still providing some gain due to operation of one of
its amplification paths. Fault detection circuitry also
provides at-a-glance status reporting, with frontpanel LED ’s a nd an LCD displ ay. The sy stem
specifications for the tower top amplifier are listed
in Table 1.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9439-6 09/03/09 Page 1
Figure 2C: Back view of the MCU. Model 429-83H-01-M shown.
Ground
Test
cable
Transmission
cable
To additional 8-way dividers
on optional expansion deck.
Terminate when unused.
CAT-5
Cable
here
AC or DC Cord
(model dependent)
Alarm
Terminals
To station receivers
Unused ports do not
require termination
To station receivers
Unused ports do not
require termination
Figure 2B: Front view of the MCU. Model 429-83H-01-M shown.
LAN Port
Status LED’s
Contrast
Adjust
Up
Button
Cancel
Button
Amplifier Select
Buttons
Down
Button
Enter
Button
Test
Port
Display
Figure 2A: Top view of the Multicoupling Unit (MCU). Model 429-83H-01-M shown.
8-21515 Power Supply
(model 429-83H-01-M
)
3-21516 DC-DC Converter
(model 429-83H-01-M-48)
3-21476
Front Ethernet Board
(under shroud)
3-21453
Front Panel Board
(under shroud)
3-21450
Distribution Amp
3-21496
Rear Panel
Board
3-18173
4-Way Divider
3-18171
8-Way Divider
3-18171
8-Way Divider
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9439-6 09/03/09 Page 2
The quad-amplifier in the tower top box amplifies
Electrical Specifications
Frequency Range792 to 824 MHz
Net Gain23 dB
Noise Figure (typ /max)2.7 / 3.0 dB
Backup Amplifier SwitchingSolid State RF Switch
Integrated Test Port
Isolation
45 dB
Preselector Type
Loss
Rejection
7-pole TEM Bandpass
with cross-couplings
<0.8 dB
>60 dB @ 776 and 851 MHz
LNA Type
Gain
Noise Figure
3rd Order Input IP
2-stage Quadrature
integrated into filter
26 dB
1.2 dB
18 dBm
Impedance50 Ohms
Antenna Port VSWR2 : 1
Power Requirements12 VDC @ 1.25 A
Lightning ProtectionImpulse Suppressor on all
external connectors
Operating Temp Range-30° C to +60° C
Mechanical Specifications
EnclosureModified NEMA 4x:
Stainless steel
weather resistant
ConnectorsN -female
Dimensions (HWD)
not including mounting tabs
and connectors
18” x 6” x 6”
(457 x 152 x 152 mm)
Net Weight20 lbs (9.1 kg)
Table 2: Tower box specifications. Values are typical unless
noted otherwise.
Electrical Specifications
Frequency Range792 to 824 MHz
Multicoupler Net Gain+1 dB typ; 0 dB min
Distribution Amp Type
Gain
Noise Figure
1 dB compression point
3rd Order Output IP
Quad-Coupled dual stage
23 dB
4 dB
27 dBm
46 dBm
Number of Outputs
Split Loss
16 or 32
18 dB
Impedance50 Ohms
VSWR<2 : 1
Connectors
to TTA
to BTS
Test Port input
N - Female
BNC - Female
BNC - Female
TTA NET GAIN
electronic attenuator
0 to 15.5 dB
in 0.5 dB steps
DISTRIBUTION
electronic attenuator
0 to 3 db
in 0.5 dB steps
Alarm / Warning ContactsTwo Form-C Contacts
Nominal 2A @ 30 VDC
or 0.5A @125 VAC
I/OEthernet
Power Requirements
Model 429-83H-01-M
Model 429-83H-01-M-48
90 - 240 Vac @ 50/60 Hz
-48VDC
Operating Temp Range0° C to + 50° C
Mechanical Specifications
EnclosureStandard EIA 19” Rack Mount
Dimensions (HWD)1 RU x 19” x 14”
(38 x 483 x 356 mm)
Net Weight10.5 lbs (4.8 kg)
Table 3: Multicoupling Unit specifications. Values are
typical unless noted otherwise.
the weak received signal before the signal enters a
long and lossy transmission line, thus preventing
the line loss from degrading the signal-to-noise
ratio. The quadrature amplifiers have a separate
power circuit for each half of the amplifier which
provides component redundancy as well as unsurpassed IM performance. Microprocessor controlled
fault detection circuitry in the tower top box provides continuous monitoring and switching of each
quad amplifier while sending operational data to
the base unit front panel for at-a-glance status
reporting and form-C contact switching for alarm
integration. Included in the tower top box is a pre-
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9439-6 09/03/09 Page 3
selector fil ter, amplifi er “A” and ampli fier “B,”
switching circuitry, control board and PolyPhaser
surge suppressors (see Figure 1). The specifications for the tower box are listed in Table 2.
The ground-mounted MCU shown in Figures 2Athrough 2C is intended for 19-inch rack mounting.
It houses amplifier and signal distribution assemblies, alarm indicators, a power supply or DC-DC
conver ter, and a display panel to provide visual
NOTE
Test
Port Trans
To
Station ReceiversToStation Receivers
To
120
VAC
CAT-5e Cable
Test
Port
Main
Transmission
Main
Main
Test
Antenna
MCU
Tower Top Box
Lightning Arrester
TX RX part no.8-21550
Figure 3: Cable connections for system components. Model 429-83H-01-M shown.
feedback on the system’s operating status. The
specifications for the MCU are listed in Table 3.
Also included in the system is a webpage user
interface for controlling and monitoring of amplifier
currents, alarms, and attenuators. The webpage
user interface is accessed through the front panel
LAN connector. Refer to Appendix A for instructions on accessing this feature.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKOUT
The following pre-installation tests should be performed after unpacking the system to verify nothing
has loosened during transit. Additionally, the system should be made operational on the bench with
all components at ground level to verify proper
electrical performance. Figure 3 illustrates all of
the cable connection points for both the tower top
box and the MCU.
UNPACKING
Each major component of the TTA system is individually packaged and shipped via motor freight or
UPS. It is important to report any visible damage to
the carrier immediately. It is the customer's responsibility to file damage claims with the carrier within
a short period of time after delivery (1 to 5 days).
The tower top box should NOT be
installed on the tower until all of the
pre-installation tests are successfully
completed.
Mechanical Inspection
Open the tower top box by loosening all the doorclamp locking screws and rotating the clamps to
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9439-6 09/03/09 Page 4
release the door. Make sure that all of the connec-
Tower Top Box
MCU
Lightning Arrester
TX RX part no. 8-21550
CAT-5e
Cable
Front
Panel
Test
Port
TestAntMain
Figure 4: Initial power-up test.
tors are tight. In addition, it is advisable to check
the tightness of the hold-down screws for the various assemblies to insure nothing loosened during
shipment. Likewise, check all of the cable connections on the MCU to insure they are all properly
mated to their associated plugs.
Initial Power-Up Test
To perform the initial power-up test the system
should be temporarily interconnected at ground
level using short cables. Figure 4 shows the tem-
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9439-6 09/03/09 Page 5
CAUTION: The wide band filter in
the tower top box is factory tuned
and must not be field adjusted. Field
tuning of this filter is not required. Do
not adjust the tuning sl ugs o f the
amplifier/filter assembly.
porary equipment hookup for initial power-up testing.
Once the equipment is temporarily interconnected
then power is applied to the system by plugging the
MCU’s AC cord into a suitable AC outlet (model
429-83H-01-M) or connecting the DC power cable
to a suitable -48 VDC supply (model 429-83H-01M-48). The following start-up sequence occurs.
1) At turn-on, the three front panel status LED’s
will all glow a steady red while the display panel
shows a row of solid boxes on the top display
line. This will last for about 10 seconds while
the systems micro-controllers boot-up.
2) During the next 5 seconds the base unit (MCU)
will establish communications with the tower
box. The front panel status LED’s will occasionally flash green. The display panel will present
the message “Connecting to Tower Controller”
and then will briefly flash the MCU’s current
software version. See Figure 5.
3) After the power-up sequencing is complete the
Test PerformedResult
Stand Alone
Receiver
Sensitivity
dBm
* Bench Test
Static
Sensitivity dBm
Model Number
(Tower Top Box)
Serial Number
(Tower Top Box)
Table 4: Bench Test Results.
* Default “TTA NET GAIN“ Attenuation (3.0 dB)
* Default “DISTRIBUTION” Attenuation (1.0 dB)
Figure 6: Default display.
Figure 5: MCU software version is displayed briefly
during the boot-up sequence.
screen should show the default display as
shown in Figure 6. The status LED for each
active amplifier will glow a steady green and the
status LED for the inactive (stand-by) LNA will
be dark.
The tower top amplifier system is software directed
so control of the system is accomplished via user
interface with the front panel using the display
screen and the four menu selection buttons. A flow
chart showing all of the possible user menu selections is shown in Figure 7.
Bench Testing
The purpose of the bench test is to verify that all of
the system components are working correctly and
to measure the systems sensitivity before climbing
the tower to mount the tower top box. One station
receiver is selected and the test is performed at
this frequency. Short temporary cables are used to
interconnect all components. A SINAD meter is
used for the test (or a bit e r r o r rate m et e r if
required) along with a signal generator.
1) The stand-alone receiver sensitivity is measured and recorded first. Record the value in
Table 4.
2) Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 8.
Be sure that the signal generator is setup for a 3
KHz deviation with a 1000 Hz tone (analog) or
proper pattern for BER testing.
3) Measure and record the systems bench test
static sensitivity in table 4. The sensitivity value
will vary depending on the amount of internal
programmable attenuation selected via software interface. The bench test measurement
should be taken with the default values selected
for “TTA NET GAIN” attenuation (3.0 dB) and
“DISTRIBUTION” attenuation (1.0 dB). These
are the factory default settings that are programmed into your system when you first turn it
on.
4) Select the other tower top amplifier and check
that the bench test static sensitivity value
remains nearly the same. This will insure that
both amplifiers in the tower top box are functioning properly. To select an alternate towertop amplifier press the associated amplifier
select button on the front panel, the status LED
will begin to flash, then press the ENTER button
to finalize the selection.
5) If the tower box door is opened during the
installation it is important to re-tighten the doorclamp locking screws uniformly so that the door
gasket seal is maintained. Tighten each clamp
about half-way, then start back at the first clamp
and fully tighten each one in the same order.
Tighten with a hand tool only. Insure that the
moisture vent holes at the bottom of the box are
unobstructed.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9439-6 09/03/09 Page 6
TTA NET GAIN
DISTRIBUTION
MAIN LINE LOSS
TEST LINE LOSS
STATIC W/LOAD
REFERENCE W/ANT
AS AN EASY REFERENCE
RECORD VALUES HERE
NOTE: Use arrow to adjust
NOTE: Use arrow to adjust
NOTE: Use arrow to adjust
NOTE: Use arrow to adjust
NOTE: Use arrow to adjust
NOTE: Use arrow to adjust
429-83H-01-M
TX RX SYSTEMS INC
DEFAULT
DISPLAY
PRESS CANCEL KEY
LNA X ACTIVE
A CURRENT XXXmA
B CURRENT XXXmA
BASE CURRENT
XXXX mA
TEST CABLE
CONNECTED
NOT CONNECTED
TTA TEMPERATURE
+/- XX DEGREES C
BASE V X.XX
TOWER V X.XX
INITIALIZE
ENTER TO RESTART
TEST
ENTER TO SELECT
ATTENUATORS
ENTER TO SELECT
FEEDLINE DATA
ENTER TO SELECT
SENSITIVITY
ENTER TO SELECT
TTA NET GAIN
ENTER TO ADJUST
MAIN LINE LOSS
ENTER TO ADJUST
STATIC W/LOAD
ENTER TO ADJUST
Manual Mode
TTA NET GAIN
X.X dB
Automatic Mode
TTA NET GAIN
AUTO MODE
MAIN LINE LOSS
X.X dB
STATIC W/LOAD
-XX.X dB
DISTRIBUTION
ENTER TO ADJUST
TEST LINE LOSS
ENTER TO ADJUST
REFERENCE W/ANT
ENTER TO ADJUST
DISTRIBUTION
X.X dB
TEST LINE LOSS
XX.X dB
REFERENCE W/ANT
-XX.X dB
SET LNA A ACTIVE
ENTER TO CONFIRM
SET LNA B ACTIVE
ENTER TO CONFIRM
TERMINATE LNA A
ENTER TO CONFIRM
TERMINATE LNA B
ENTER TO CONFIRM
UNTERM LNA A
ENTER TO CONFIRM
UNTERM LNA B
ENTER TO CONFIRM
Return to
Default
Display
NOTE:
After pressing the ENTER Button the MCU
will re-boot, then return to the
Default Display.
PRESS ENTER KEY
PRESS UP-ARROW KEY
PRESS DOWN-ARROW KEY
PRESS EITHER ARROW KEY
YELLOW INDICATES
RECORDABLE VALUE
KEY
429-83H-01-M Menu System
C
E
E
EE
EE
E
E
E
E
C
E
C
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
C
E
C
E
E
E
E
C
E
C
Figure 7: 429-83H-01-M menu selections.
TX RX Systems Inc. Manual 7-9439-6 09/03/09 Page 7
Loading...
+ 33 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.