Codan 5700 series Reference Manual

SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

C-Band Transceiver

5700 series

REFERENCE MANUAL

No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, translated into any language or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Codan Limited.

Codan part number 15-40141 Issue 3, March 2001

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is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

The Certification Body of the Russian Federation State Committee of Communications and Information Technology confirms that the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series conforms to the technical specifications of Russian Interconnected Communication System.

No OC/1-CC-249

1 About this manual

Standards and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Acronyms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Unit multipliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

About this issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Associated documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

2 C-Band transceiver compliance

Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Complying with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Complying with the European Low Voltage Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

CODAN

3 Overview

Introduction to the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Transceiver control and monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Control panel of the converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Converter options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Frequency band options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Bandwidth options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Synthesiser options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Solid state power amplifier options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Frequency band options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Output options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Monitor port option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Transceiver configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Outdoor modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Converter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Solid state power amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Low noise amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Transmit reject filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

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4 Specifications

Transmit section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Receive section (excluding LNA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Low noise amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Transmit reject filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

5 How the transceiver works

Converter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Up converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Down converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Synthesisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Control and fault detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Solid state power amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Low noise amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Transmit reject filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

6 Installation

Unpacking the equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Installing the outdoor equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Converter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Solid state power amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Low noise amplifier and transmit reject filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Grounding recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Welding precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

RS232 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

RS422 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Monitor and control interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Low noise amplifier interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Cable fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Cable installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

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7 Setting up the transceiver

Setting the converter option switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Selecting mains or battery operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3

Selecting the voltage at the RF connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4

Setting serial interface parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Switching on the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10

DC supply configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

AC supply configuration with a power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Serial interface control during setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Temporary interface connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13

HyperTerminal© . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14

Checking the connection between the terminal and transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Setting converter parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

SSPA control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

Fault enables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19

Converter temperature compensation type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

SSPA temperature compensation type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Cable compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Intermediate frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

IF impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

Reference oscillator override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-24

Aligning the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Setting the transmit attenuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

Setting the receive attenuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

8 Operating the transceiver

Switching on the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2

DC supply configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

AC supply configuration with a power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Power control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-5

Operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Warm-up operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Low noise amplifier operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Activating/inhibiting the solid state power amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Fan operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11

Serial interface monitor and control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

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Protocol formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

ASCII protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Packet protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Operating commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

Help commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19

View commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23

Control commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27

Set parameter commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29

Fault enable commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35

Logging commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-36

Output parameter commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38

9 Maintenance and fault finding

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

DC supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Connections to power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Non user-serviceable modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Maintaining the solid state power amplifier fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Checking the reference oscillator frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Remote measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Local measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Adjusting the reference oscillator frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Replacing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Converter fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Power supply unit fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Fault finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

If technical assistance is required... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

Using the fault finding flow charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

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Appendix A—Summary of commands

Help commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

View commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Control commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Set parameter commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Fault enable commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Logging commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Output parameter commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

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Figure 3-1: Control panel of the converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Figure 3-2: DC supply configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Figure 3-3: AC supply configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Figure 6-1: Typical transceiver installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Figure 6-2: LNA +15V switch position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Figure 6-3: Monitor/Control connector interface of the converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

Figure 6-4: LNA DC/ALARM connector interface of the converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Figure 7-1: Mains/Battery switch position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Figure 7-2: LNA +15V switch position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Figure 7-3: Recommended serial interface option switch settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5

Figure 9-1: Reference oscillator adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Figure 9-2: Location of the fuse on the converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-7

Figure 9-3: Main fault diagnosis chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Figure 9-4: DC power supply system fault diagnosis chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13

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Figure 9-5: AC power supply system fault diagnosis chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14

Figure 9-6: SSPA fault diagnosis chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-15

Figure 9-7a: Fan fault diagnosis chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16

Figure 9-7b: Fan fault diagnosis chart continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17

Figure 9-8a: Temperature fault diagnosis chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18

Figure 9-8b: Temperature fault diagnosis chart continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Figure 9-9a: LNA fault diagnosis chart A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Figure 9-9b: LNA fault diagnosis chart A continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21

Figure 9-10a: LNA fault diagnosis chart B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22

Figure 9-10b: LNA fault diagnosis chart B continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23

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Table 2-1: Ground symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Table 3-1: Frequency band options for the converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Table 3-2: Frequency band options for the SSPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Table 6-1: Interconnection of standard cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

Table 7-1: Option switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Table 7-2: Position of DIP option switches for serial interface operating mode . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Table 7-3: Position of DIP option switches for general serial interface parameters . . . . . . . . .7-7

Table 7-4: Position of DIP option switches for serial interface RS422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Table 7-5: Position of DIP option switches for serial interface packet address . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Table 7-6: Available frequency ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Table 7-7: Fault enable commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19

Table 7-8: Standard SSPA type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Table 7-9: Cable compensation settings (70 MHz IF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Table 7-10: Cable compensation settings (140 MHz IF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

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Table 8-1: LED indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7

Table 8-2: Error responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18

Table 8-3: Transmit frequency ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32

Table 8-4: Receive frequency ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32

Table 9-1: Power supply fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-8

Table 9-2: Customer service contact numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

Table 9-3: Test A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24

Table 9-4: Test B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Table 9-5: Test C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24

Table 9-6: Test D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25

Table 9-7: Test E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-25

Table 9-8: Test F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

Table 9-9: Test G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26

Table 9-10: Test H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26

Table 9-11: Test J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-26

Table 9-12: Test K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27

Table A-1: Help commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Table A-2: View commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

Table A-3: Control commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Table A-4: Set parameter commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Table A-5: Fault enable commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

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Table A-6: Logging commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Table A-7: Output parameter commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9

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1 About this manual

This reference manual is for installation technicians and operators of the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series.

This manual has ten chapters and one appendix:

Chapter 1 About this manual—lists all terms, abbreviations and units used in this

guide

Chapter 2 C-Band transceiver compliance—describes how to ensure compliance of

the C-Band transceiver is maintained

Chapter 3 Overview—general description of the transceiver Chapter 4 Specifications—specifications for all the transceiver modules Chapter 5 How the transceiver works—brief technical description of the transceiver Chapter 6 Installation—how to unpack and install the transceiver Chapter 7 Setting up the transceiver—how to set up the transceiver ready for

operation

Chapter 8 Operating the transceiver—operating procedures and serial interface

commands

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Chapter 9 Maintenance and fault finding Chapter 10 Drawings Appendix A Summary of commands—summary of the commands described in

Chapter 8, Operating the transceiver

An index can be found at the end of the manual.

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Standards and icons

The following standards and icons are used in this manual:

This typeface Means

BOLD a button, switch, light emitting diode or connector, or displayed text

Bold a command that you enter or keyboard key that you press

Courier a segment of text that is taken directly from a computer screen

Italics a cross-reference or text requiring emphasis UPPER CASE a switch position

This icon Means

a warning—your actions may cause harm to yourself or the equipment

a caution—proceed with caution as your actions may lead to loss of data, privacy or signal quality

a note—the text provided next to this icon may be of interest to you

q a step to follow

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Definitions

Acronyms and abbreviations

This term Means...

AC alternating current AGC automatic gain control ASCII American standard code for information interchange AWG American wire gauge BW bandwidth CTS clear to send DC direct current

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DCE data communication equipment DIP dual inline package EMC electromagnetic compatibility FET field effect transistor GaAs Gallium Arsenide GCP gain compression point GND ground G/T gain/temperature H hexadecimal H/W hardware HEMT high electron mobility transistor HPA high power amplifier IF intermediate frequency LED

light emitting diode

LNA LO local oscillator

LSB least significant bit MS military specification MSB most significant bit

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low noise amplifier

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This term Means...

NC normally closed NO normally open OMT ortho-mode transducer OPBO output back off PC personal computer PLL phase locked loop PSU power supply unit RD receive data RF radio frequency RTS request to send Rx receive SHF super high frequency SSB single sideband SSPA solid state power amplifier TD transmit data TRF transmit reject filter TWTA travelling wave tube amplifier Tx transmit VSWR voltage standing wave ratio

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Glossary

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This term Means...

C-band Band of frequencies nominally covering the frequencies generally in

the range 4 GHz to 6 GHz. Carrier RF signal used to carry information. Demodulator Device used to extract digital information from a modulated RF

carrier. Earth station Transmission and reception site for communication by satellite. Modem Device used to convert digital information to a modulated RF carrier

and to extract digital information from a modulated RF carrier. Packet protocol Serial communication method using a structured addressable packet of

ASCII characters. Transceiver Equipment comprising the converter, solid state power amplifier and

low noise amplifier, connecting cables and mounting brackets. Transponder The equipment on a satellite that receives signals, translates their

frequency, and re-transmits these signals.

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Units

Measurement Unit Abbreviation

Attenuation decibel dB Current ampere A Data rate bits per second bps Depth millimetre D Frequency hertz Hz Height millimetre H Impedance ohm Ω Length metre m Noise temperature Kelvin K Pressure pascal Pa Power decibels relative to a carrier dBc Power decibels relative to 1 mW dBm Power watt W Temperature degrees Celsius °C Voltage volt V Weight gram g Width millimetre W

Unit multipliers

Unit Name Multiplier

m milli 10 ddeci10

–3

–1

kkilo10 Mmega10 Ggiga10

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About this issue

This is the third issue of the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series Reference Manual.

Associated documents

This manual is one of a series of publications related to the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series. Other associated publications are:

• Hand-Held Controller 5560 User Guide (Codan part number 15-40157)

• Remote Controller 5570 User Guide (Codan part number 15-40158)

• C-Band Transceiver 5700 series Redundancy Switching Equipment Reference

Manual (Codan part number 15-40186-EN)

• C-Band High Power T ransceiver 5700 series Reference Manual (Codan part number 15-40176)

• C-Band Solid State Power Amplifier 5760/5712H Reference Manual (Codan part number 15-40167-EN)

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2 C-Band transceiver compl iance

This chapter describes how to ensure the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the European Low Voltage Directive.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety notices

The C-Band Transceiver 5700 series has been tested and complies with the following standards.

• ETS 300-673 (‘Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for 4/6 GHz and 11/12/14 GHz Very Small Aperture T e rminal (VS AT) equipment and 1 1/12/13/14 GHz S a tellite News Ga theri ng (SNG) Transportable Earth Station (TES) equipment’, March 1997)

• EN 60950 (‘Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including electrical business machines’, 1992)

Compliance with these standards is sufficient to fulfil the requirements of the:

• European EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC

• European Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC

Equipment supplied by Codan that satisfies these requirements is identified by the symbol on the model label of the product.

Complying with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

To ensure compliance with the EMC Directive is maintained, you must:

1 Use standard shielded cables supplied from Codan for all connections except the DC

supply to the converter (see Table 6-1 on page 6-21 for the appropriate cables).

1 Ensure the covers for the equipment are correctly fitted.

If it is necessary to remove the covers at any stage, they must be refitted correctly before using the equipment.

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Complying with the European Low Voltage Directive

T o ensure compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive is maintained, you must install the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series in accordance with the following safety precautions. These precautions must be checked before applying power to the power supply unit.

• A protective earth connection must be included in the mains wiring to the PSU (see page 2-4, Ground symbols).

• As the PSU is intended for permanent connection to the mains supply, a readily accessible switch or circuit breaker must be incorporated in the mains wiring to enable easy isolation of the unit.

• The isolating switch must disconnect both poles simultaneously . However, if you can positively identify the neutral conductor, you may have a single-pole isolating device in the live conductor.

• If the unit is connected to the mains supply via a non-detachable power supply cable, the socket-outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.

C-Band transceiver compliance

• When terminating the mains supply cable to the terminal block, ensure the protective earth wire (green/yellow) is at least 10 mm longer than the live and neutral wires.

• The PSU must be set to the required AC mains voltage and the correct fuses must be fitted (see page 6-7, Power supply unit).

• The protective cover must be secured above the AC input terminal block.

1 Use a standard DC supply cable (Codan part number 08-05634-xxx) to connect the

PSU to the converter. This cable has two conductors with red insulation for the +ve supply connections,

and two conductors with black insulation for the –ve supply connections.

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Ground symbols

Ground connection points have been provided on the transceiver. To comply with the European Low Voltage Directive, the symbols shown in Table 2-1 are used to identify the safety and chassis grounds on the equipment.

Table 2-1: Ground symbols

Symbols Meaning

Safety ground

Chassis ground

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3 Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series. It includes:

• an introduction to the C-Band transceiver (3-2)

• transceiver control and monitoring (3-3)

• features of the converter control panel (3-4)

• converter options (3-7)

• solid state power amplifier options (3-9)

• transceiver configurations (3-10)

• a brief description of the outdoor modules of the transceiver (3-13)

• accessories (3-15)

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Overview

Introduction to the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series

The Codan C-Band Transceiver 5700 series is a high performance transceiver for use in a satellite earth station. It is ideally suited to single or multicarrier rural and remote area telephony and data communications.

The transceiver is designed for direct mounting on a wide range of earth station antennae.

The transceiver is based on field-proven, high reliability microwave modules. It complies with major international standards for C-Band equipment.

The C-Band Transceiver 5700 series range of equipment comprises:

• Converter module 5700

• 5 W Solid State Power Amplifier 5705

• 10 W Solid State Power Amplifier 5710

• 20 W Solid State Power Amplifier 5720

• 30 W Solid State Power Amplifier 5730

• 40 W Solid State Power Amplifier 5740

• Power Supply Unit 5582

• low noise amplifier

• transmit reject filter

• Hand-Held Controller 5560

• Remote Controller 5570

The LNA and TRF are not designed or manufactured by Codan, however, they are available from Codan.

The operation of the Hand-Held Controller 5560 and the Remote Controller 5570 is not covered within this manual.

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Transceiver control and monitoring

The operating parameters of the transceiver are controlled via the converter. To view or change the operating parameters of the transceiver, the converter must be connected to either a Hand-Held Controller 5560, a Remote Controller 5570 or a terminal.

A Hand-Held Controller 5560 or a Remote Controller 5570 provide the simplest and most convenient way to set the parameters of the transceiver. For details of how to use a Hand-Held Controller 5560 or a Remote Controller 5570, see the Hand-Held Controller

5560 User Guide (Codan part number 15-40157) or the Remote Controller 5570 User Guide (Codan part number 15-40158).

For users who do not have a hand-held controller or a remote controller, they can create a temporary interface connection to the transceiver via the serial port of a personal computer (see page 7-13, Serial interface control during setup).

Overview

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Control panel of the converter

The control panel of the converter provides all the major operational status indicators and controls for the converter, the LNA and the SSPA.

The control panel of the converter consists of:

• three power status indicators and one switch position marker

• one SSPA status indicator and three switch position markers

• five fault indicators

• two sets of DIP option switches

Figure 3-1: Control panel of the converter

SSPAPOWER

OFF INHIBIT CONV

STANDBY

WARM-UP

RS232/422 ASCII/PKT TERM

DATA

RATE

PARITY

1 DATA BITS

REMOTE

ACTIVATE

SSPA ON

0 1

PACKET

ADDRESS

3 4 4W/2W LNA +15V MAINS/BATT

48VDC/6.3A

FAULT

LNA

SSPA

TEMP

FAN

FUSE

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Power status indicators and switch position marker

There are three power status indicators on the control panel of the converter:

• STANDBY

• ON

• WARM-UP

There is one power switch position marker (OFF) on the control panel of the converter.

SSPA status indicator and switch position markers

There is one SSPA status indicator (SSPA ON) on the control panel of the converter. There are three SSPA switch position markers on the control panel of the converter:

• INHIBIT

• REMOTE

• ACTIVATE

Fault indicators

There are five red fault indicators on the control panel of the converter:

• CONV

• LNA

• SSPA

• TEMP

• FAN

These LEDs will illuminate to indicate faults in the converter, LNA and SSP A, including SSPA Temperature, and/or SSPA Fan fault.

The converter may be used with a range of SSPAs and LNAs, some of which may not require fault reporting via the converter module. The unused fault indicators can be disabled.

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Overview

DIP option switches

There are two sets of eight DIP option switches on the control panel of the converter. These switches enable you to select:

• the serial interface that will operate the parameters of your transceiver

• mains or battery operation

• LNA +15 V operation

For information on how to set the converter option switches, see page 7-2, Setting the

converter option switches.

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Converter options

The model label on the converter indicates the frequency band, bandwidth and synthesiser options used by the converter. For example, 2/W/D indicates that the converter operates on extended C-Band (Band 2), provides wide bandwidth and has a dual synthesiser.

Frequency band options

The converter may be supplied for operation on one of three different frequency bands.

Table 3-1: Frequency band options for the converter

Overview

Band

option

2 C-Band, Extended 5850 to 6425 3625 to 4200 3 Insat 6725 to 7025 4500 to 4800 4 Palapa C & Intelsat

a. For converters with software versions earlier than 1.62, the maximum transmit frequency is 6700 MHz. b. For converters with software versions earlier than 1.62, the maximum receive frequ ency is 3675 MHz.

The frequency band used by the converter is indicated by the first number on the model label of the converter.

Bandwidth options

Description Transmi t frequency

(MHz)

6425 to 6725

Receive frequency

(MHz)

3400 to 3700

VIII-A

The software version can be identified using the serial interface, hand-held controller or remote controller.

The converter may be supplied with one of two IF bandwidths.

Narrow 40 MHz (indicated by an N in the second position on the model label

of the converter)

Wide 80 MHz (indicated by a W in the second position on the model label of

the converter)

If the converter is a narrow bandwidth model, you can select IF operation at either 70 MHz or 140 MHz.

If the converter is a wide bandwidth model, IF operation is at 140 MHz only.

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Overview

Synthesiser options

The converter may be supplied to operate with one of two synthesiser options.

Dual available for all frequency bands (indicated by a D in the third position

Single available for Band 2 and 3 (indicated by an S in the third position on

Operation with a single synthesiser provides a fixed transmit to receive frequency offset of 2225 MHz.

on the model label of the converter)

the model label of the converter)

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Solid state power amplifier options

The model label on the SSPA indicates the frequency band, output and monitor port options for the SSPA. For example, 2/N/M i ndicates that the SSPA operates on extended C-Band (Band 2), has a standard N-type output connector and is fitted with a monitor port.

Frequency band options

The frequency of operation can be in one of two frequency bands.

Table 3-2: Frequency band options for the SSPA

Overview

The frequency band covered by the SSPA is indicated by the band number on the model label of the SSPA.

Output options

The SSPA may be supplied with one of two connector types.

N-type indicated by an N in the second position on the model label of the

Waveguide indicated by a W in the second position on the model label of the

Band

option

2 C-Band, Extended 5850 to 6425

3&4 Insat, Palapa C & Intelsat VIII-A 6425 to 7025

SSPA

Description T ransmit frequency

(MHz)

Monitor port option

The 10 W and 20 W SSPAs may be supplied with a monitor port, indicated by an M in the third position on the model label of the SSPA.

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Overview

Transceiver configurations

The transceiver can be powered in two ways:

• the DC supply configuration, or

• the AC supply configuration with a Power Supply Unit 5582

DC supply configuration

The DC supply configuration provides a complete transceiver system. It does not require any indoor equipment (see Figure 3-2). Power is provided from a 48 V DC source.

AC supply configuration

The AC supply configuration is supplied with a Power Supp ly Unit 5582 and enables the transceiver to be powered from AC mains (see Figure 3-3).

The PSU may be mounted outdoors to:

• reduce the requirement for long DC power cables

• minimise the DC power cable voltage drop

• remove the need for indoor equipment associated with the transceiver

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Figure 3-2: DC supply configura tion

Tx RF

where fitted

Overview

Rx RF

SSPA

5705/10/20/30/40

Tx RF

Fan

Power & Control

Supply & Alarm

connections (optional)

5700

Module

Converter

TRFLNA

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Rx RF

48 V

Tx IF 50/75

Monitor & Control (optional)

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Rx IF 50/75

Overview

Figure 3-3: AC supply configuration

Tx RF

where fitted

Rx RF

SSPA

Module

5705/10/20/30/40

Tx RF

Fan

Power & Control

Supply & Alarm

connections (optional)

5700

Module

Converter

TRFLNA

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Rx RF

48 V

Unit

Supply

Mains

5582

Tx IF 50/75

Power

Monitor & Control (optional)

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Rx IF 50/75

Outdoor modules

The transceiver comprises up to five outdoor mounting modules:

• synthesised Converter Module 5700

• Solid State Power Amplifier 5705/5710/5720/5730/5740

• low noise amplifier

• transmit reject filter

• Power Supply Unit 5582 (optional)

The five outdoor modules of the transceiver can be mounted on the antenna or feed support structure. Although a protected position is preferable, the modules are designed to withstand exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

The modules are supplied with brackets and hardware to enable universal mounting. Diagrams of significant panels and connectors for this equipment are provided in

Chapter 10, Drawings

Overview

Converter module

The converter performs the frequency conversion in the transceiver. It is a single, integrated outdoor-mounted module (see drawing 03-00959 in Chapter 10, Drawings).

The converter uses dual conversion and synthesised frequency control in 1 MHz increments. It is protected against transmitting on out-of-band frequencies.

All oscillators are phase locked to the internal reference frequency. The status of all phase locked loops is monitored at all times. If any loop becomes unlocked, the converter indicates a fault.

The converter also provides automatic gain versus temperature compensation. This feature is integrated with the SSPA to provide overall system temperature compensation.

A specific feature of the up/down converter is its low spurious output specification. This feature makes the system ideally suited to multicarrier applications.

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Overview

Solid sta t e power amplifier

The Codan C-Band transceiver is available with either a 5 W , 10 W, 20 W, 30 W or 40 W SSPA.

Each of these SSPAs has a single power output stage that provides high DC power efficiency while maintaining excellent multicarrier intermodulation performance.

The SSPA is designed to be mounted on the feed support close to the antenna feed to minimise transmission losses.

The combination of low power consumption and high speed activation from an external control line makes the transceiver ideal for solar-powered systems.

Low noise amplifier

The LNA is mounted directly on the antenna feed Rx port. In addition to the standard LNA, an optional higher performance LNA is available. Other LNAs may also be used.

Any LNAs used with this transceiver must receive its power via either the RF output connector of the LNA or a separate power and alarm connector.

Transmit reject filter

The TRF is mounted directly on the antenna feed Rx port. It can be used when the antenna feed does not provide adequate attenuation of the transmit signals at the antenna feed Rx port.

Power supply unit

The PSU provides DC power to the transceiver from a 50/60 Hz, 115/230 VAC source. The PSU contains a simple transformer/rectifier supply.

The robust design of the module enables the transceiver to operate reliably when the AC mains supply is fluctuating (see drawing 03-00993 in Chapter 10, Drawings).

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Accessories

There are two accessories available for the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series:

• the Hand-Held Controller 5560

• the Remote Controller 5570

The Hand-Held Controller 5560 is a fully-portable controller that is used to display and change selected operating parameters of the transceiver.

The Remote Controller 5570 is a rack-mounted controller that is used to display the operating status and change all operating parameters of the transceiver. This controller has an in-built security function to protect the parameters of the transceiver from being changed unintentionally or by unauthorised people.

Both controllers connect to the transceiver via the MONITOR/CONTROL connector on the converter.

The operation of these controllers is covered in their respective user guides.

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4 Specifications

This chapter lists the specifications of the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series. It includes:

• transmit section (4-2)

• receive section (4-5)

• low noise amplifier (4-7)

• transmit reject filter (4-8)

• general (4-9)

• environmental (4-13)

• physical (4-14)

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Specifications

Transmit section

IF input

Frequency range

narrow BW option wide BW option

Impedance 50/75 Ω selectable Connector N-type female Return loss 20 dB minimum @ 50 Ω

Gain specification

Gain

with 5705 with 5710, 5720, 5730 or 5740

70 ±20 MHz/140 ±20 MHz selectable 140 ±40 MHz

71 dB nominal 74 dB nominal

Attenuator range 0 to 30 dB nominal Attenuator step size 1 dB nominal Gain flatness

narrow BW option wide BW option

±1.0 dB maximum, 40 MHz ±2.0 dB maximum, 80 MHz

Gain stability ±1.5 dB maximum, –40°C to +55°C

RF output

Frequency range

Band 2 (Extended) Band 3 (Insat) Band 4 (Palapa C &

5.850 to 6.425 GHz

6.725 to 7.025 GHz

6.425 to 6.725 GHz

Intelsat VIII-A)

a. For converters with software versions ear lier than 1.62, the limit is 6700 GHz. The software version

can be identified using the serial interface, hand-held, or remote controller.

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5W SSPA

Output power (1 dB GCP) + 37.0 dBm minimum Connector N-type female, or CPR137-G (Band 2 only) VSWR 1.5:1 maximum

Specifications

Carrier to intermodulation

–29 dBc, two carrier, each at 6 dB OPBO from 1 dB GCP

ratio

10 W SSPA

Output power (1 dB GCP) +40.0 dBm minimum Connector N-type female, or CPR137-G (Band 2 only) VSWR 1.5:1 maximum Carrier to intermodulation

–29 dBc, two carriers, each at 6 dB OPBO from 1 dB GCP

ratio

20 W SSPA

Output power (1 dB GCP) +43.0 dBm minimum Connector N-type female, or CPR137-G (Band 2 only) VSWR 1.5:1 maximum Carrier to intermodulation

–27 dBc, two carriers each at 6 dB OPBO from 1 dB GCP

ratio

30 W SSPA

Output power (1 dB GCP) +44.8 dBm minimum Connector N-type female, or CPR137-G (Band 2 only) VSWR 1.5:1 maximum Carrier to intermodulation

–27 dBc, two carriers each at 6 dB OPBO from 1 dB GCP

ratio

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40 W SSPA

Output power (1 dB GCP) +45.7 dBm minimum Connector N-type female, or CPR137-G (Band 2 only) VSWR 1.5:1 maximum Carrier to intermodulation

–25 dBc, two carriers each at 6 dB OPBO from 1 dB GCP

ratio

Spurious output –60 dBc maximum at 1 dB GCP

Harmonics –40 dBc maximum at 6 dB OPBO from 1 dB GCP

Phase noise (SSB)

100 Hz –60 dBc/Hz maximum, –75 dBc/Hz typical 1kHz –70 dBc/Hz maximum, –80 dBc/Hz typical 10 kHz –80 dBc/Hz maximum, –85 dBc/Hz typical 100 kHz –90 dBc/Hz maximum, –95 dBc/Hz typical

Synthesiser step size 1MHz

Frequency stability

–40°C to + 55°C ±1 x 10

–8

Aging ±1 x 10–7/year

Cable compensation

Range

narrow BW option wide BW option

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0 to +1.2 dB nominal, 16 steps 0 to +2.5 dB nominal, 16 steps

Receive section (excluding LNA)

RF input

Frequency range

Band 2 (Extended) Band 3 (Insat) Band 4 (Palapa C & Intelsat VIII-A)

Impedance 50 Ω Connector N-type female VSWR 1.4:1 maximum Noise figure 18 dB typical

3.625 to 4.200 GHz

4.500 to 4.800 GHz

3.400 to 3.700 GHz

Specifications

DC output (switch

+15 V @ 75 to 250 mA

selectable)

a. For converters with software versions earlier than 1.62, the limit is 3.675 GHz. The software version

can be identified using the serial interface, hand-held, or remote controller.

IF output

Frequency range

narrow BW option wide BW option

70 ±20 ΜΗz/140 ±20 ΜΗz selectable 140 ±40 ΜΗz

Impedance 50/75 Ω selectable 3rd order intercept +15 dBm minimum Connector N-type female Return loss 20 dB minimum @ 50 Ω

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Specifications

Gain specification

Gain 45 dB nominal Attenuator range 0 to 30 dB nominal Attenuator step size 1 dB nominal Gain flatness

narrow BW option wide BW option

±1.0 dB maximum, 40 MHz ±2.0 dB maximum, 80 MHz

Gain stability ±2.0 dB maximum, –40°C to +55°C

Image rejection 50 dB minimum

Spurious output –65 dBm maximum

Phase noise (SSB)

100 Hz –60 dBc/Hz maximum, –75 dBc/Hz typical 1kHz –70 dBc/Hz maximum, –80 dBc/Hz typical 10 kHz –80 dBc/Hz maximum, –85 dBc/Hz typical 100 kHz –90 dBc/Hz maximum, –95 dBc/Hz typical

Synthesiser step size 1MHz

Frequency stability

–40°C to +55°C ±1 x 10

–8

Aging ±1 x 10–7/year

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Low noise amplifier

These specifications are indicative. Low noise amplifiers to cover other frequency bands or with lower noise temperatures are also available.

Input

Frequency range 3.625 to 4.200 GHz Interface CPR229-G VSWR 2.5:1 typical

Noise temperature 40 K at 25°C (other noise temperatures available)

Specifications

Gain specification

Gain 50 dB minimum Gain flatness ±1.5 dB maximum full band

Output

1 dB GCP +5 dBm minimum

order intercept +16 dBm minimum

3 Impedance 50 Ω Connector N-type female VSWR 1.5:1 typical

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Specifications

Transmit reject filter

These specifications are indicative.Transmit reject filters to cove r ot her freque ncy bands are also available.

Pass band 3.625 to 4.200 GHz

Insertion loss 0.05 dB maximum

Reject band 5.850 to 6.425 GHz

Rejection 55 dB minimum

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General

Specifications

Input voltage 37 to 72 V DC (floating input) standard, or

115/230 VAC, –15%/+20% with optional PSU 5582

Power consumption

DC 5 W

10 W 20 W 30 W 40 W

AC 5 W

10 W 20 W 30 W 40 W

LNA DC/Alarm facilities

DC output +15 V @ 75 to 400 mA Alarm input Current monitoring as specified above, and contact

95 W maximum SSPA On 160 W maximum SSPA On 200 W maximum SSPA On 220 W maximum SSPA On 280 W maximum SSPA On 40 W maximum SSPA Off

150 VA maximum SSPA On 240 VA maximum SSPA On 310 VA maximum SSPA On 340 VA maximum SSPA On 370 VA maximum SSPA On 80 VA maximum SSPA Off (all @ nominal AC voltage)

closure; open circuit is fault condition

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Specifications

Monitor and control facilities

Indicators STANDBY

ON WARM-UP SSPA ON CONV FAULT LNA FAULT SSPA FAULT TEMP FAULT FAN FAULT

Controls Power control: OFF/STANDBY/ON

SSPA control: INHIBIT/REMOTE/ACTIVATE Serial interface settings LNA supply via Rx RF I/P connector MAINS/BATT supply select

Remote monitor and control facilities

Serial interface standards RS232

RS422 (RS485)

Protocol standards ASCII

Packet (RS485); various standards available

Packet protocol address

0 to 127

range

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Remote monitor and control facilities (cont.)

Specifications

Remote monitoring functions (serial interface)

Standby On Warm-up SSPA on Converter fault LNA fault SSPA fault Temperature fault Fan fault Converter temperature SSPA temperature SSPA inhibit control SSPA activate control Transmit frequency Receive frequency Transmit attenuation Receive attenuation Cable compensation Reference oscillator override SSPA alarm enable LNA alarm enable Fan alarm enable Temperature compensation select Packet address (ASCII mode only) Packet address range (ASCII mode only) Packet protocol select SSPA mode select Converter lock Status change poll IF impedance IF frequency

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Specifications

Remote monitor and control facilities (cont.)

Remote control functions (serial interface)

Power control: standby/on SSPA inhibit control SSPA activate control Transmit frequency Receive frequency Transmit attenuation Receive attenuation Cable compensation Reference oscillator override SSPA alarm enable LNA alarm enable Fan alarm enable Temperature compensation select Address range select (ASCII mode only) Packet protocol select SSPA mode select Reset Reset change bits IF impedance IF frequency

Remote monitoring functions (contact closure)

Remote control functions (contact closure)

Standby Warm-up SSPA on Converter fault LNA fault SSPA fault Temperature fault Fan fault

Power control, standby/on SSPA inhibit control SSPA activate control

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Environmental

Converter module and SSPA module

Temperature –40°C to +55°C Relative humidity 100% Cooling 5700—Convection

Weatherproofing Sealed to 34 kPa

Specifications

5705—Convection 5710—Forced air 5720—Forced air 5730—Forced air 5740—Forced air

Power supply unit

Temperature –40°C to +55°C Relative humidity 100% Cooling Convection Weatherproofing Sealed to IP65

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Specifications

Physical

All dimensions are measured over the connectors.

Size

Converter module 110 mm W x 410 mm D x 240 mm H SSPA module, 5 W

N-type output option Waveguide output option

SSPA module,

10/20/30/40 W N-type output option Waveguide output option

Power supply unit 200 mm W x 160 mm D x 370 mm H

120 mm W x 295 mm D x 185 mm H 120 mm W x 340 mm D x 185 mm H

160 mm W x 320 mm D x 210 mm H 160 mm W x 370 mm D x 21 mm H

Weight

Converter module 8 kg SSPA module,

5 W 10/20/30/40 W

Power supply unit, 5582 9 kg

4.5 kg 9kg

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5 How the transceiv er works

This chapter provides a brief technical description of the main operating components of the transceiver. It includes the:

• converter module (5-2)

• solid state power amplifier (5-4)

• low noise amplifier (5-5)

• transmit reject filter (5-6)

• power supply unit (5-7)

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How the transceiver works

Converter module

The Converter Module 5700 provides the IF/RF frequency conversion functions required in a C-Band satellite earth station. It consists of an up converter and a down converter.

Up converter

The up converter converts the Tx IF input signals up to the appropriate Tx RF output via dual conversion. The actual IF frequency, IF bandwidth and RF frequency are dependent on:

• the options fitted to the converter

• the IF selected (narrow bandwidth option only)

• the Tx frequency selected

The up converter provides a step attenuator and a gain control prior to the first frequency conversion with the Tx LO. The gain control compensates for gain variations due to temperature changes in both the up converter and the SSPA.

The first conversion output signal is filtered by a high-Q interdigital filter, amplified, then applied to the second conversion stage together with the Tx synthesiser output. The resultant signal is filtered and amplified to provide the final Tx RF output signal.

Down converter

The down converter converts the Rx RF input signals from the LNA down to the appropriate Rx IF output via dual conversion. The actual RF frequency, IF bandwidth and IF frequency are dependent on:

• the options fitted to the converter

• the IF selected (narrow bandwidth option only)

• the Rx (dual synthesiser) or Tx (single synthesiser) frequency selected

The Rx RF input signal is band-pass filtered and applied to the first conversion stage together with the Rx synthesiser signal. The resultant signal is amplified and filtered again, then applied to the second conversion stage together with the Rx LO. The second conversion output is then further amplified and passed through the Rx step attenuator control to provide the final Rx IF output.

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Synthesisers

The synthesisers contain two phase locked loops to produce the required SHF LO outputs. The resolution of the frequency control is 1 MHz.

For a single synthesiser converter, only one synthesiser is provided and its output is actively split to produce the required Tx and Rx SHF LOs. In this situation, only the transmit frequency is programmed. The receive frequency is the transmit freque ncy with an offset of 2225 MHz.

All oscillators and synthesisers are phase locked to the internal reference frequency.

Control and fault detection

A microprocessor in the converter provides all the control logic and fault detection for the converter, LNA and SSPA.

The status of all phase locked loops in the converter is monitored and a converter fault is indicated if any loop becomes unlocked. During an up converter fault period, the converter inhibits transmission by shutting down power to the final transmit stages.

How the transceiver works

The converter monitors the supply current of the LNA to detect LNA failure and incorporates overcurrent shutdown circuit protection.

A separate LNA DC/ALARM connector is provided on the converter. It uses a contact closure from the LNA and current monitoring to detect failure of the LNA.

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How the transceiver works

Solid state power amplifier

The SSPA modules 5705 (5 W), 5710 (10 W), 5720 (20 W), 5730 (30 W) and 5740 (40 W) use GaAs FETs to amplify signals in the specified frequency range.

The SSPAs incorporate either a CPR137-G waveguide output, or a N-type connector output and an integral heatsink.

A cooling fan and shroud are standard on the 10 W, 20 W, 30 W and 40 W SSPAs. The fan operates whenever the SSPA is activated.

All SSPAs feature high speed activation (<10 ms) from the external REQ SSPA Activate control line.

The SSPAs are internally protected from damage in conditions of:

• overcurrent

• high temperature

• output short circuit

• output open circuit

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Low noise amplifier

The LNA uses HEMT FETs to amplify signals in the specified receive frequency range. The input is via a CPR229-G waveguide flange and connects directly to the feed to maintain a low noise input.

Two types of LNA are recommended for operation with the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series—a standard LNA and an optional LNA. The choice is dependent on the system requirements of the earth station.

The standard LNA has a noise temperature of 40 K and receives its DC supply via the Rx RF cable.

The optional LNA has a noise temperature of 45 K or 35 K (depending on the version). This LNA receives its DC supply via a separate DC/Alarm connector.

The LNA can be powered via the Rx RF I/P connector of the converter and the Rx RF coaxial cable.

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How the transceiver works

Transmit reject filter

The TRF is a low-pass, waveguide filter. It has a low insertion loss in the specified receive pass band and high attenuation in the specified transmit reject band.

The increased isolation between the receive and transmit ports provided by the TRF ensures that the transmit signals will not enter and overload the LNA or down converter.

Depending upon the isolation provided by the OMT, a TRF may not be necessary on some antennae.

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Power supply unit

The Power Supply Unit 5582 is a robust, wide-range power supply. It is specifically designed to provide the nominal 48 V DC supply required by the C-Band transceiver. The supply source is 50/60 Hz, 115/230 VAC mains.

The PSU is unregulated and behaves like a simple transformer/rectifier supply. The DC voltage output to the transceiver will be somewhere between 37 V (at very low mains) and 72 V (at high mains).

The positive output of the PSU is earthed for protection. An auxiliary 48 V DC output is provided for powering a redundancy system.

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6 Installation

This chapter explains how to unpack and install the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series. It includes:

• unpacking the equipment (6-2)

• installing the outdoor equipment (6-4)

• grounding recommendations (6-9)

• welding precautions (6-10)

• serial interface (6-1 1)

• monitor and control interface (6-14)

• low noise amplifier interface (6-17)

• cables (6-18)

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Unpackin g the equipmen t

Ensure that the packing boxes are upright, as indicated by the printing on the boxes. Open each packing case and examine the contents for signs of damage. If damage is detected, return the faulty assembly intact to Codan for replacement. Failure to do so may result in any warranty being void.

If all units are in a satisfactory condition, follow the safety precautions and installation procedures in this chapter.

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Figure 6-1: Typical transceiver installat i on

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Installation

Installing the outdoor equipment

Ensure you follow all sealing precautions listed in this chapter. If the modules or cable connections are not sealed correctly, the equipment may be damaged or the performance of the satellite station may deteriorate over time.

Converter module

The converter can be mounted on a flat surface adjacent to the SSPA, on the antenna support structures, or on the antenna feed support boom. Although a protected position is preferable, the module is designed to withstand exposure to outdoor weather conditions. However, you should avoid areas where water runoff is likely to be channelled into concentrated streams across any connectors.

The converter is supplied with brackets for mounting on a flat surface. The locations of the four M8 clearance mounting holes for mounting on a flat surface are shown in drawing 03-00958 in Chapter 10, Drawings.

Where a flat surface is not available, use the appropriate boom mounting kit for mounting onto circular or rectangular structures. Fitting instructions for mounting the converter onto circular or rectangular structures are shown in drawing 15-42000-001

sheet 1 in Chapter 10, Drawings.

Mount the converter so that you have easy access to and a clear view of the control panel. Also, ensure that the position of the converter allows interconnecting cables to be run neatly.

For cable interconnection information, see Table 6-1 on page 6-21. The DC power input is floating. Therefore, either polarity output may be earthed when

connecting the converter to a battery or regulated supply. The converter has a removable transparent front cover that is sealed with a gasket. There

is a second seal between the control panel and the internal sections of the converter. T o minimise the chance for moisture to enter the module, the front cover should be taken

off the equipment only when absolutely necessary. Great care should be taken not to allow rain to enter the control panel area.

Ensure that you use the connector covers supplied with the converter to weatherproof any unused connectors.

You need to set up the converter after you have installed it (see page 7-2, Setting the

converter option switches).

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Solid state power amplifier

Mount the SSPA on the antenna feed support boom with the Tx output as close as possible to the feed. Ensure that the fan shroud (if fitted) is in the lower-most position and that the open end of the shroud is facing downwards. You can reverse the shroud by unscrewing the six M5 socket cap screws (three each side) a few turns.

Although a protected position is preferable, the module is designed to withstand exposure to outdoor weather conditions. However, you should avoid areas where water runoff is likely to be channelled into concentrated streams across any connectors.

The SSPA is supplied with brackets for mounting on a flat surface. The locations of the four M8 clearance mounting holes for the 5 W SSPA and the 10 W, 20 W, 30 W and 40 W SSPAs are shown in drawings 03-00938 and 03-00978 respectively in Chapter 10,

Drawings.

Where a flat surface is not available, use the appropriate boom mounting kit for mounting the SSPA onto circular or rectangular structures. Fitti ng instructions are shown in drawing 15-42000-001 sheet 1 or 15-42000-001 sheet 2 in Chapter 10, Drawings.

SSPAs with a waveguide output can be connected to the antenna feed transmit flange with a length of flexible WR137 waveguide and waveguide bends as required. Ensure all waveguide joints are correctly gasketed. If you are joining two waveguide flanges that are both grooved (CPRG type), use a full-thickness gasket. Only use half-thickness gaskets if one surface is flat, such as with antenna feed flanges.

Installation

If the SSPA has an N-type connector output, use a length of low-loss coaxial cable to connect it to the antenna feed transmit connector.

You do not need to set up or adjust the SSPA after you have installed it.

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Low noise amplifier and transmit reject filter

T o maintain a good station G/T performance, the LNA should be mounted directly on the feed receive port.

If a TRF is required, you can bolt the LNA and TRF together before connecting them directly to the feed receive port.

Ensure all waveguide joints are correctly gasketed. If you are joining two waveguide flanges that are both grooved (CPRG type), use a full-thickness gasket. Only use halfthickness gaskets if one surface is flat, such as with antenna feed flanges.

DC power through the Rx RF I/P connector of the down converter allows the LNA to be connected by a single coaxial cable.

Optional LNAs with separate RF output and DC power/alarm connectors can be powered via the converter by connecting the LNA supply/alarm directly to the LNA DC/ ALARM connector on the converter.

Damage may be caused to optional LNAs with separate RF output and DC power/alarm connectors if DC voltage is present when the LNA is connected to the Rx RF I/P connector of the converter.

If you are connecting an LNA with separate RF output and DC power/alarm connectors, check that the appropriate configuration DIP switch on the converter is set to the OFF position prior to connecting the RF output of the LNA to the RF input of the converter.

To set the LNA +15 V DIP switch:

1 Use a 2.5 mm Allen key to remove the transparent cover on the control panel of the

converter.

1 Ensure that the LNA +15V switch is OFF (see Figure 6-2).

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Figure 6-2: LNA +15V switch position

Installation

SSPAPOWER

OFF INHIBIT CONV

STANDBY

WARM-UP

RS232/422 ASCII/PKT TERM

DATA

RATE

PARITY

1 DATA BITS

LNA +15V (OFF POSITION)

Note: The shaded area represents the depressed part of the switch.

REMOTE

ACTIVATE

SSPA ON

0 1

PACKET

ADDRESS

3 4 4W/2W LNA +15V MAINS/BATT

FAULT

LNA

SSPA

TEMP

FAN

FUSE

48VDC/6.3A

1 Replace the transparent cover on the control panel of the converter.

When you are replacing the transparent cover, ensure the gasket is in place and that the screws are not overtightened.

For cable interconnection information, see Table 6-1 on page 6-21. Ensure that you use the connector covers supplied with the converter to weatherproof

any unused connectors.

Power supply unit

You may mount the PSU on the antenna support. Although a protected position is preferable, the module is designed to withstand exposure to outdoor weather conditions. However, you should avoid areas where water runoff is likely to be channelled into concentrated streams across connectors.

The PSU should be positioned with the cable glands at the bottom. There are two mounting flanges on the top and bottom of the PSU, with six mounting

holes in each flange. The location of the mounting holes is shown in drawing 03-00994 in Chapter 10, Drawings. You can use these holes to secure the PSU to an appropriate flat surface.

Where a flat surface is not available, use the appropriate pole mounting kit for mounting the PSU onto circular structures. Fitting instructions are shown in drawing 15-40128-001 in Chapter 10, Drawings.

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Before applying power to the PSU, ensure the installation complies with the safety precautions listed on page 2-3, Complying with the European Low Voltage

Directive.

The PSU may be damaged if an incorrect voltage is selected or an incorrect fuse is used.

A protective cover is mounted above the AC input terminal block.

Selecting the operating voltage and checking the fuse

To select the correct operating voltage and check the fuse:

1 Locate the Voltage Selector switch on the internal panel of the PSU. 1 Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, position th e Volt age Selector switch for the

required AC mains voltage.

1 Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress and rotate the cap of the fuse holder 1/8th

of a turn counter-clockwise. Remove the cap.

1 Ensure the correct AC line fuse is fitted:

Power supply Fuse

115V 5A/250V Delay 230 V 2.5 A/250 V Delay

1 Re-insert the fuse and cap into the fuse holder. 1 Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, depress and rotate the cap of the fuse holder 1/8th

of a turn clockwise. Ensure the cap is locked into position. For cable interconnection information, see Table 6-1 on page 6-21. The connection details of the 48 V DC power cable to the PSU or other DC source can

be found in drawing 08-05634 in Chapter 10, Drawings.

The positive output of the nominal 48 V DC supply from the PSU is connected to the chassis of the PSU and hence the mains supply input earth. Do not connect the negative output to earth or connect the supply output to equipment in which the negative supply is earthed.

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Grounding recommendations

Precautions must be taken to ensure the installation is adequately protected against voltage potential differences that may occur between the outdoor and indoor equipment.

These potential differences may occur:

• if there is a fault in the AC mains reticulation system

• when high power electrical machinery located nearby is switched on or off

• if a lightning strike occurs in the area

It is highly recommended that the antenna metal structures and the cases of the outdoor equipment be connected together and grounded with earth stakes, or in the case of rooftop sites, be connected to the lightning grid and earth system of the building. The chassis grounding screws on the transceiver modules are provided specifically to provide this protection. This practice will also reduce the likelihood of the mains supply or RF interfering with the serial interface signals.

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In the case of lightning strikes, huge ground currents occur for several hundred metres around a strike area, causing large voltage potentials between separate earth points. For this reason, some lightning engineers recommend the use of large copper earth straps (or braid) to connect the indoor and outdoor equipment earth systems.

For critical installations in lightning-prone areas, it is strongly advised that you seek expert advice on lightning protection.

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Welding precautions

When arc welding on or near the antenna structure, take the following precautions to minimise the danger of large welding currents flowing through the communications cables:

1 Disconnect all cables from the indoor equipment, including power, control and IF

cables.

1 Disconnect all cables between the PSU, converter, SSPA and LNA.

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Serial interface

The serial interface can be configured for either RS232 or RS422/RS485 interface standard. The protocol can be configured for either ASCII or packet mode. The most common mode of interface operation is with RS232 interface and ASCII protocol selected. All four operating modes are summarised as follows:

Interface/Protocol Application

RS232/ASCII Normal RS232 interface for use with a dedicated control

RS422/ASCII RS422 interface for use with a dedicated control computer

RS232/Packet Allows the RS485 bus to be extended via an RS232 link

RS422/Packet RS485 interface for use in a multidrop bus computer

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computer or a ‘dumb’ terminal (short distances)

or a ‘dumb’ terminal (long distances)

such as a standard data modem

control environment

When RS422/Packet is selected, four packet protocol options are available:

• CODAN (see page 8-14, Packet protocol)

• Mode 1

• Mode 2

• Mode 3

If you want to use a packet protocol other than CODAN, contact your Codan representative for more information on the specifications of the alternative protocols.

The appropriate packet protocol can only be selected when in the ASCII protocol. When RS422/Packet is selected, there is an option of either 2-wire or 4-wire interface

available. Set the mode of operation of the serial interface using the appropriate configuration DIP

option switch on the control panel of the converter. The options that can be set include the data rate, parity, number of bits per byte and the packet address. The packet protocol and packet address range are not set using the DIP option switches.

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RS232 interface

The RS232 interface is specified as a DCE connection. The RS232 interface is a general purpose interface for local point to point communications. Descriptions of the interface connections are as follows:

• RD (receive data)—receive data from the transceiver to the controlling source.

• TD (transmit data)—transmit data to the transceiver from the controlling source.

• CTS (clear to send)—set to the inactive state immediately upon power-on. It is not

• RTS (request to send)—the transceiver transmits serial data either after receiving a

set to the active state until the transceiver is able to accept serial data (that is, it is

held inactive during the power-on reset period and until the transceiver has

performed all its initialisation functions). When it is ready to accept serial data, the

transceiver uses this output to control the data flow from the controlling source.

request for information, at a periodic time for temperature logging, or following a

change in status of the transceiver. In all cases, the amount of data is minimal and

the need to control data transmission from the transceiver is not required. Although

this signal is received, no action is taken by the converter.

• GND (ground)—reference ground connected to the chassis and 0 V.

RS422 interface

The RS422 interface uses a pair of signal lines operating in a differential mode. This provides much greater distance and noise immunity than the RS232 interface. No external data flow control signals are used with the RS422 interface.

The RS422 interface is also suitable for multidrop bus applications, where multiple transceivers or modems are connected to the one controlling source, such as a computer. In this situation, each RS422 driver on the bus must only switch on when a transmission from that device is required.

Although no external data flow control signals are used with the RS422 interface, each bus device internally controls the transmit status of its RS422 driver.

When ASCII protocol is selected in the converter, the RS422 driver is permanently enabled.

When packet protocol is selected, the RS422 driver is enabled only during the transmission periods. This method of operation also allows the driver and receiver lines to be connected together, thus requiring only two wires to interconnect the bus devices and the controlling source. However, 4-wire operation is preferred as it places less restriction on the operation of the controlling source.

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Descriptions of the interface connections are as follows:

• Rx+ (receive data +)—receive data at the transceiver from the controlling source.

• Tx+ (transmit data +)—transmit data from the transceiver to the controlling source.

• Rx– (receive data –)—complement of the receive data at the transceiver from the

controlling source.

• Tx– (transmit data –)—complement of the transmit data from the transceiver to the

controlling source.

• GND (ground)—reference ground connected to the chassis and 0 V. When operating in a 2-wire mode, the Tx+ and Rx+ signals are connected together and

the Tx– and Rx– signals are connected together. The general requirement for wiring the RS422 interface is a low impedance (120 Ω)

transmission line (twisted pair) from the controlling source to the bus device that is farthest from the controlling source.

Connections can be made to the other bus devices along the length of the transmission line. Under these conditions, only the controlling source and the far end device should be terminated. All other bus devices should be unterminated. Use the TERM option switch on the control panel of the converter to terminate the RS422 lines as required.

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Monitor and control interface

The MONITOR/CONTROL connector interface of the converter provides relay contacts to indicate the faults and operational status of the transceiver. The following contacts share a common contact connection.

SSPA Fault Closed when there is an undervoltage or overcurrent

condition in the SSPA, or if the SSPA is disconnected

Temp Fault Closed when the SSPA temperature is in excess of 75°C

nominal, or if the SSPA is disconnected

Warm-up Closed during the warm-up period

Switches on and off if the reference oscillator override

option is selected SSPA Activated Closed when the SSPA is not activated Fan Fault Closed when a fan fault has been detected Conv Fault Closed when a converter fault has been detected Standby Closed when in standby mode LNA Fault Closed when an LNA fault has been detected

Opto-isolated control inputs and DC supply connections are provided. DC supply connections should only be used when isolated contact closures are available.

The opto-isolated control inputs are:

System On Used to switch the transceiver from standby to on Req SSPA Activate Turns the SSPA on SSPA Inhibit Unconditionally prevents radiating a carrier by preventing

the SSPA from being switched on

The serial interface connections depend on which operating mode of the serial interface has been selected. This is determined by three option switches:

• RS232/422 switch

• ASCII/PKT switch

• 4W/2W switch

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Details of the appropriate connections are as follows.

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Description RS232 RS422/ASCII or

RS422/Packet/2W

RS422/Packet/4W

Serial output 1 RD Tx+ Tx+ and Rx+ Serial input 1 TD Rx+ No connection

required

Serial input 2 RTS Rx– No connection

required

Serial output 2 CTS Tx– Tx– and Rx–

The MONITOR/CONTROL connector interface of the converter is shown in

Figure 6-3.

The MONITOR/CONTROL connector is a MIL-C-26482 14-19S socket. For information on the serial interface signals, see page 6-11, Serial interface.

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Figure 6-3: Monito r/Control connector interface of the conv erter

Current Limited Supply

 Contacts are shown in de-energised state

 Fault contacts are closed in fault state

 SSPA Activate contact is open when SSPA is activated

 Standby contact is closed when in standby

 Warm-up contact is closed during warm-up when timer override is off Warm-up contact switches between open and closed during warm-up when timer override is on

1N4004

1K2

+13 V Unregulated

Connection not required if external supply is available to power opto-circuits

SSPA Fault

Temp Fault

0 V

Connection not required if external supply is available to power opto-circuits

Warm up

SSPA Activated

Serial input 2

Serial input 1

Serial output 1

System On

Maximum current through each opto-isolator is 20 mA

1N4004

1K2

Control Common + I/P

Contact Common

Req SSPA Activate

Fan Fault

Conv Fault

Standby

Serial output 2

LNA Fault

SSPA Inhibit

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Low noise amplifier interface

The standard LNA supplied with the transceiver is powered via its RF output connector. The +15 V DC power is fed from the Rx RF I/P connector of the converter. This connector is capable of supplying up to 250 mA.

To allow LNAs with separate RF and DC power connectors to be connected to the converter, there is a dedicated LNA DC/ALARM connector on the converter. This connector is capable of supplying up to 400 mA.

Details of the LNA DC/ALARM connector interface are shown in Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4: LNA DC/ALARM connector interface of the converter

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+15 V

220 k

100 n

10 k

N/C

+15 V @ 0.4 A MAX

0 V

Alarm relay

(open=fault)

To LNA

If you want to use an LNA with the transceiver, and it cannot be powered via its RF output connector, contact your Codan representative for the appropriate cable requirements.

If the LNA does not provide the necessary alarm contacts, the alarm contact pins C and D should be wired together. In this situation, the current monitoring provides the alarm input.

The LNA DC/ALARM connector of the converter is a MIL-C-26482 10-6S socket.

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Cables

You must use standard shielded Codan cables to make the interconnections as shown in

Table 6-1 on page 6-21. These cables conform with the EMC Directive (see Chapter 2, C-Band transceiver compliance).

The last three digits of each some part numbers (shown as xxx in Table 6-1) represent a code for the cable length. This will vary with different cables and systems.

In installations where the cables are not supplied by Codan, the cable requirements in the Cable fabrication section below should be noted.

For details of the installation requirements, see page 6-19, Cable installation.

Cable fabrication

The 48 V DC power cable is the only cable that does not require shielding (see

page 6-18, 48 V DC power cable (5582 to 5700)).

For connector requirements, see the ‘Cable type’ column in Table 6-1 on page 6-21.

To conform with the EMC Directive (see Chapter 2, C-Band transceiver

compliance), all cables must be assembled as shown in drawings 08-05301, 08-05634 and 08-05618 in Chapter 10, Drawings.

48 V DC power cable (5582 to 5700)

The 48 V DC power cable should be wired as shown in drawing 08-05634 in Chapter 10,

Drawings. The total cable loop resistance must not exceed 0.35 Ω.

Ensure that you use the wire colours specified in drawing 08-05634 to comply with the EMC Directive (see Chapter 2, C-Band transceiver compliance).

The minimum input voltage required by the transceiver is 37 V DC. Y ou must ensure the voltage at the DC POWER connector of the converter does not fall below this voltage. Ensure you take into account the DC power cable resistance and battery/power supply regulation at full load.

For example, to manufacture a 50 m (164 ft) cable, use 4-core cable, with each wire 50/0.25 (2.5 mm2), approximately 13 AWG. Connect the wires in parallel to produce two conductors, each with a total cross-sectional area of 5 mm2.

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IF cables

The transmit input IF and receive output IF impedances of the converter can be set to either 50 Ω or 75 Ω. However the converter is only fitted with 50 Ω N-type sockets.

The 75 Ω N-type connector has a centre pin of smaller diameter than that of the 50 Ω N-type connector. Due to this, the 75 Ω N-type plugs cannot be connected to the 50 Ω N-type sockets on the converter. If you want to use 75 Ω IF cables, you must fit 50 Ω N-type plugs to the converter ends of the IF cables.

Cable installation

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When purchasing a 50 Ω N-type plug to use with a 75 Ω cable, ensure the size of the cable entry point at the rear of the plug is sufficient to fit the thicker 75 Ω coaxial cable.

The use of 50 Ω connectors in a 75 Ω system operating at IFs of 70 MHz or 140 MHz does not affect performance.

General guidelines

Use the most direct route possible for the cable runs. Secure the cable runs with cable ties or other suitable clamps.

You may install the indoor/outdoor interconnecting cables underground (for example, in 75 mm PVC pipe), or supported by an overhead catenary wire. Since the transmit and receive IF coaxial cables are identical, mark the cables at each end before you install them. Also, ensure that there is enough slack left to make antenna adjustments without straining the cables.

AC input connection (AC supply to 5582)

Connect the AC mains cable to the PSU using flexible 3-core cable. The cable should be secured and sealed with the sealing gland supplied. This gland is suitable for cables with an outer diameter between 5 mm and 10 mm.

Before connecting the PSU to the mains, ensure you take the precautions listed on

page 2-3, Complying with the European Low Voltage Directive.

The mains cable (including any fixed building wiring) should be of sufficient gauge to ensure that the mains voltage at the mains input of the PSU does not fall by more than 1% when the transceiver is switched on and the SSPA is activated (i.e. 1.2 V @ 120 VAC input or 2.4 V @ 240 VAC input).

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Connector sealing

All cable connection points require special care during installation, particularly the N-type connections. The slightest amount of water in a microwave coaxial connection will almost completely attenuate the signal.

There are three main areas where N-type connectors leak:

• around the connector junction, where the plug is screwed onto the socket

• the plug itself, between the turning and fixed parts of the plug

• the cable (or heliax) connection to the back of the plug

The connector junction must be well taped with a self-amalgamating tape, such as 3M type 23 Scotch self-amalgamating tape. The tape must cover the connector junction so that no water can creep into the thread between the plug and socket.

T o prevent water entering the plug, cover between the turning and fixed parts of the plug with self-amalgamating tape.

It is not sufficient to rely on heatshrink tubing over the connector body to seal the cable (or heliax) connection to the back of the plug. Even the best heatshrink glues do not adhere reliably to the outer sheath of the cable or to the shiny metal connector body. It is essential to tape this area with self-amalgamating tape to prevent water getting into the back of the N-type plug.

The N-type connections should be carefully taped from the plug/socket junction right to the cable itself.

All other connectors must also be taped. Although many control and power connections are made with MS connectors, it is still recommended t hat these junctions are fully taped in the same way as the N-type connections outlined above. Tape from the fixed equipment socket (or plug body), right over the cable connector, to the cable sheath.

When using self-amalgamating tape, do not stretch it too much, especially over the protruding parts of MS connectors. If the tape is over-stretched, it tends to break away after a few weeks or months.

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Table 6-1: Interconne ction of standard ca bles

Cable From To Part No. Type Equipment Connector Equipment Connector

– AC Mains

to Flying leads

08-05634-xxx Flying leads

to MS3106F18-11S

08-05634-xxx Flying leads

to MS3106F18-11S

08-05618-xxx MS3116F12-10P to

MS3116F12-10S

Various

MS3116F10-6P to MS3116F8-4S

08-05366-xxx N(P) to N(P) coaxial

cable

AC Mains As required 5582 AC input

Terminal Block

DC supply As required 5700 DC POWER

5580/1/2 T ransceiver 48

5700 DC POWER

V Terminal Block

5700 SSPA DC/

CONTROL

5705/5710/ 5720/5730/

DC/ CONTROL

5740

5700 LNA DC/

LNA Power

ALARM

5700 Tx RF O/P 5705/5710/

RF Input 5720/5730/ 5740

08-05366-xxx N(P) to N(P) coaxial

5700 Rx RF I/P LNA Output

cable

08-05366-xxx N(P) to N(P) coaxial

cable

5705/5710/ 5720/5730/

RF Output Antenna

5740

- WR137 Flex W/G 5705/5710/

RF Output Antenna 5720/5730/ 5740

08-04894-xxx N(P) to N(P) coaxial

5700 Tx IF I/P User IF

cable

08-04894-xxx N(P) to N(P) coaxial

5700 Rx IF O/P User IF

cable

a. For further information, see page 6-17, Low noise amp lifier interface.

Tx Port

feed

Tx Flange

feed

Tx IF Output

equipment

Rx IF Input

equipment

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7 Setting up the transceiver

This chapter explains how to set up the C-Band Transceiver 5700 series ready for operation. It includes:

• setting the converter option switches (7-2)

• switching on the transceiver (7-10)

• serial interface control during setup (7-13)

• setting converter parameters (7-18)

• aligning the antenna (7-25)

• setting the transmit attenuation (7-26)

• setting the receive attenuation (7-27)

CODAN

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Setting up the transceiver

Setting the converter option switches

T wo sets of DIP option switches (2 x 8) are located on the control panel of the converter. These switches enable you to select:

• mains or battery operation

• LNA +15 V operation

• serial interface parameters

Table 7-1: Option switches

Left option switch group

Switch Option

1 RS232/RS422 interface select 2 ASCII/Packet protocol select 3 RS422 interface termination 4 & 5 Data rate select 6 & 7 Parity select 8 Number of data bits select

Right option switch group

Switch Option

1-5 Packet protocol address select 6 4-wire/2-wire mode select (RS485 only) 7 LNA +15 V ON/OFF 8 Mains/Battery select

To gain access to the option switches, use a 2.5 mm Allen key to remove the transparent cover on the control panel of the converter.

When you are replacing the transparent cover after changing the options, ensure the gasket is in place and that the screws are not overtightened.

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Selecting mains or battery operation

The Mains/Battery option enables you to select the turn-on voltage of the transceiver. Selecting the correct turn-on voltage provides clean switch-on and switch-off characteristics during unreliable voltage supply conditions.

The turn-on voltage required by the transceiver depends on which supply source is used. If you are using an unregulated supply source, such as the PSU 5582, a high turn-on voltage (52 V) is required. In this situation, set the MAINS/BATT swit ch to MA INS. For switch positions, see Figure 7-1.

If you are using a 48 V DC battery system, or a regulated 48 V DC supply, a low turn-on voltage (42 V) is required. In this situation, set the MAINS/BATT switch to BATT.

The turn-off voltage is 37 V in both cases.

Figure 7-1: Mains/Battery switch position

Setting up the transceiver

SSPAPOWER

OFF INHIBIT CONV

STANDBY

WARM-UP

RS232/422 ASCII/PKT TERM

DATA

RATE

PARITY

1 DATA BITS

REMOTE

ACTIVATE

SSPA ON

0 1

PACKET

ADDRESS

3 4 4W/2W LNB +15V MAINS/BATT

FAULT

LNB

SSPA

TEMP

FAN

FUSE

48VDC/6.3A

MAINS SELECTED

Note: The shaded area represents the depressed part of the switch.

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Setting up the transceiver

Selecting the voltage at the RF connector

The LNA +15 V option enables you to switch on or off the +15 V DC supply to the Rx RF I/P connector.

If you are using the standard LNA, or an LNA that is powered via its RF output connector, set the LNA +15V switch to ON.

If you are using an LNA that has a separate RF output and DC Power/Alarm connector, or you wish to connect test equipment, set the LNA +15V switch to OFF.

For switch positions, see Figure 7-2.

Ensure that the LNA +15V switch is set to OFF if the LNA or any test equipment connected is not designed to be powered via its RF output connector . If the switch is ON, the equipment may be damaged.

Figure 7-2: LNA +15V switch position

SSPAPOWER

OFF INHIBIT CONV

STANDBY

WARM-UP

RS232/422 ASCII/PKT TERM

DATA

RATE

PARITY

1 DATA BITS

REMOTE

ACTIVATE

SSPA ON

0 1

PACKET

ADDRESS

3 4 4W/2W LNA +15V MAINS/BATT

FAULT

LNA

SSPA

TEMP

FAN

FUSE

48VDC/6.3A

LNA +15V (OFF POSITION)

Note: The shaded area represents the depressed part of the switch.

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Setting serial interface parameters

The serial interface DIP option switches enable you to select the serial interface operating parameters of the transceiver.

The recommended and most common mode of interface operation is:

• RS232 interface

• ASCII protocol

• 9600 bits per second

• 8 data bits

• no parity

Figure 7-3 shows the switch positions for the mode of serial interface operation listed

above.

Figure 7-3: Recommended serial interface option switch settings

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SSPAPOWER

OFF INHIBIT CONV

STANDBY

WARM-UP

RS232/422 ASCII/PKT TERM

DATA

RATE

PARITY

1 DATA BITS

REMOTE

ACTIVATE

SSPA ON

0 1

PACKET

ADDRESS

3 4 4W/2W LNB +15V MAINS/BATT

FAULT

LNB

SSPA

TEMP

FAN

FUSE

48VDC/6.3A

Note: The shaded area represents the depressed part of the switch.

Before setting the serial interface parameters, check that they are within the specific requirements or capabilities of the equipment used in your installation.

If your installation requires different settings to those listed above, see the serial interface parameter options in Tables 7-2, 7-3 and 7-4.

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Selecting the operating mode

Two DIP option switches enable you to select the serial interface operating mode. The parameter options are shown in Table 7-2.

Table 7-2: Position of DIP option switches for serial interface operating mode

Switch Position RS232/422

OFF RS232 ON RS422

Switch Position ASCII/PKT

OFF ASCII ON PACKET

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Setting general serial interface parameters

The general parameter DIP option switches enable you to select the general serial interface operating parameters. They are applicable to all serial interface operating modes and should be set to match the corresponding settings of the terminal to be connected. The parameter options are shown in Table 7-3.

Table 7-3: Position of DIP option switches for general serial interface parameters

Switch Positions Switch 0 Switch 1 Data Rate (bit/sec)

OFF ON OFF ON

OFF OFF ON ON

1200 2400 4800 9600

Switch Position Data Bits

OFF ON

7 data bits 8 data bits

Switch Positions Switch 0Switch 1Parity

OFF ON OFF ON

a. When 7 data bits with no parity is selected, the transmission format changes from the normal one

stop bit to two stop bits.

b. At switch-on, this switch setting will cause the stored par a met er se ttings to be erased and reset to

the default settings.

OFF OFF ON ON

Do not use Odd Even None

If your converter is fitted with software prior to version 2.00 and switches 0 and 1 are set to OFF, apart from the parameter settings being reset to the factory default settings, the following information is deleted:

• the custom converter temperature compensation table

• the custom SSPA temperature compensation tables

The deletion of the custom temperature compensation tables will cause the 5700 Converter to default to the standard converter compensation table and the standard 5705 temperature compensation table. You must set the SSPA temperature compensation table to the standard table corresponding to your SSPA to avoid significant changes in the overall transceiver gain versus temperature compensation characteristic.

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Setting up the transceiver

Selecting RS422 interface parameters

The RS422 DIP option switches enable you to select the serial interface operating parameters applicable to the RS422 interface only. They should be set based on the type of installation. The selection of 2-wire or 4-wire operation is possible only if packet operation (RS485) is selected. The parameter options are shown in Table 7-4.

Table 7-4: Position of DIP option switches for serial interface RS422

Switch Position 4W/2W

OFF 4-wire RS485 operation ON 2-wire RS485 operation

Switch Position TERM

OFF Not terminated ON Terminated

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Setting the packet address

The packet address DIP option switches enable you to select a serial interface packet address. The address is applicable only when the packet protocol mode is selected. It is determined by network requirements.

The address switches provide an address selection capability of up to 31. You use these switches in conjunction with the set address range command to expand the address selection capability to 127.

The address should not be set to 0 as this is reserved for the controller’s address. The significance of each address switch and the minimum and maximum address switch

settings are shown in Table 7-5.

Table 7-5: Position of DIP option switches for serial interface packet address

Switch Positions Packet address Switch 0Switch 1Switch 2Switch 3Switch 4

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 0 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 1 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON ON OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 8 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 16 ON ON ON ON ON 31

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Setting up the transceiver

1 If you are using a remote control to activate the system, switch the POWER switch

on the converter to STANDBY.

1 If you are using a remote control to activate the SSPA, switch the SSPA switch on

the converter to REMOTE.

1 Replace the transparent cover on the control panel of the converter.

When you are replacing the transparent cover, ensure the gasket is in place and that the screws are not overtightened.

AC supply configuration with a power supply unit

To switch on the transceiver configured with an AC supply and verify correct basic operation:

1 Use a 2.5 mm Allen key to remove the transparent cover on the control panel of the

converter.

Setting up the transceiver

1 Set the SSPA switch on the converter to INHIBIT. 1 Switch the AC power on via the isolation switch. 1 Open the door of the PSU and check that the green 48 V On LED is on, indicating

that the power supply is activated.

1 Set the POWER switch on the converter to STANDBY. 1 Check on the converter that:

• the ST ANDBY LED is on

• the WARM-UP LED is on (if the reference oscillator override has been

selected, the WARM-UP LED will flash until the warm-up period has elapsed)

• all the FAULT LEDs are on momentarily indicating that all FAULT LEDs are

operational

1 Set the POWER switch on the converter to ON and check that:

• the ON LED is on

• the ST ANDBY LED is off

• the CONV FAULT and LNA FAULT LEDs are off (on momentarily when

power is turned on)

See Chapter 9, Maintenance and fault finding, if either the CONV FAULT or the LNA FAULT LED remain on.

1 Set the SSPA switch on the converter to ACTIVATE. 1 Check that the SSPA ON LED on the converter is on.

If the SSPA ON LED is not on, see Chapter 9, Maintenance and fault finding.

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Setting up the transceiver

1 Check that all FAULT LEDs are off.

1 If you are using a remote control to activate the system, switch the POWER switch

1 If you are using a remote control to activate the SSPA, switch the SSPA switch on

1 Replace the transparent cover on the control panel of the converter.

If any FAULT LEDs are on, see Chapter 9, Maintenance and fault finding.

on the converter to STANDBY.

the converter to REMOTE.

When you are replacing the transparent cover, ensure the gasket is in place and that the screws are not overtightened.

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Serial interface control during setup

To set the remaining operating parameters of the transceiver, the transceiver must be connected to either:

• a Hand-Held Controller 5560

• a Remote Controller 5570

• a terminal (either a dedicated terminal, a personal computer, a laptop or an or ganiser

emulating a terminal)

The connection may be permanent as part of the installation, or temporary, just for the purpose of setting the operating parameters of the transceiver.

The Hand-Held Controller 5560 or the Remote Controller 5570 provide the simplest and most convenient way to set the parameters of the transceiver. For details of how to use the Hand-Held Controller 5560 or the Remote Controller 5570, see the user guides for these items of equipment.

For users who do not have one of the controllers mentioned above, the following section describes the temporary connection of a personal computer running Microsoft Windows 95/98®. This system is readily available and includes a terminal emulation program called HyperTerminal©. Other operating systems also provide terminal emulation programs. Use the following sections as a guide to the parameters that must be set up for the operation of these other systems.

Setting up the transceiver

Temporary interface connection

A serial interface cable is available to connect the transceiver to the serial port of a personal computer. Connect the appropriate cable (Codan part number 08-05301-002) between the MONITOR/CONTROL connector of the converter and a PC. This cable provides a 9-way D-type female connector for connection to the PC. Details of the wiring of this cable are shown in drawing 08-05301 in Chapter 10, Drawings. If connection to a 25-way D-type serial port is required, use a standard 25-way female to 9-way male adaptor.

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Setting up the transceiver

HyperTerminal©

The terminal emulation program supplied with Microsoft Windows 95/98® is HyperTerminal©. Use this procedure to configure HyperTerminal© to match the interface settings of the transceiver. For additional help, consult the Windows 95/98® online help.

1 From the Windows 95/98® Start icon, select Programs, then Accessories. 1 Click on HyperTerminal to open the HyperTerminal folder. 1 Double click on the HyperTrm (or Hypertrm.exe) icon.

The Hyperterminal starts and the Connection Description window is displayed. This window enables you to name and select an icon from which you can start the terminal emulation program for the transceiver.

1 In the Name field, enter a name for the icon, e.g. 5700 Terminal. 1 In the Icon field, scroll to the icon you want and select it by clicking on it. 1 Click OK.

The Phone Number window is displayed.

1 In the Connect using field, click on the drop list arrow and select the

communications port on your computer to which the transceiver will be connected. Do one of the following:

• If COM1 is not being used for a mouse, select COM1.

• If COM1 is being used for a mouse, select COM2.

1 Click OK.

Either the COM1 Properties or COM2 Properties window is displayed depending on the communications port you selected.

1 To select the port settings, click on the drop list arrow for each setting and select the

following:

Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None

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1 Click OK to close the COM1/2 Properties window.

The 5700 Terminal-Hyperterminal window is displayed.

1 From the File menu, select Properties.

The Properties window is displayed.

1 Select the Settings tab. 1 In the Emulation field, click on the drop list arrow and select VT100. 1 Click on the ASCII Setup... button.

The ASCII Setup window is displayed.

1 Ensure the Echo typed characters locally check box is not ticked. 1 Click OK. 1 Click OK on the Properties window.

The computer is now configured to emulate a terminal capable of communicating with the transceiver.

Saving the emulation configuration

To save the configuration you created in the previous steps:

1 From the File menu, select Save.

Retrieving the emulation configuration

To retrieve the saved emulation configuration:

1 From the Windows 95/98® Start icon, select Programs, then Accessories. 1 Click on HyperTerminal to open the HyperTerminal folder. 1 Within the HyperTerminal folder, double click on the 5700 Terminal icon to open

the 5700 Terminal application.

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Setting up the transceiver

1 From the Windows 95/98® Start button, select Programs, then Accessories, then

1 Double click the icon created for the 5700 transceiver terminal emulation (for

1 From the File menu, select Properties.

HyperTerminal. The HyperTerminal window is displayed.

example, 5700 Terminal). The HyperTerminal main window is displayed.

The Properties window is displayed.

1 Click on the Configure... button.

The COM1 Properties or COM2 Properties window is displayed depending on the communications port you selected when you set up the emulation.

1 Click on the drop list arrows of the port settings you want to change and select the

new settings accordingly.

1 Click OK. 1 Click OK on the Properties window.

1 From the Call menu, select Disconnect. 1 From the Call menu, select Connect.

1 From the File menu, select Exit.

A message is displayed asking if you want to disconnect now.

1 Click Yes.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

1 About this manual

2 C-Band transceiver compliance

3 Overview

4 Specifications

5 How the transceiver works

6 Installation

7 Setting up the transceiver

8 Operating the transceiver

9 Maintenance and fault finding

10 Drawings

Index

List of figures

List of tables

1 About this manual

Standards and icons

Definitions

Acronyms and abbreviations

Glossary

Units

Unit multipliers

About this issue

Associated documents

2 C-Band transceiver compl iance

Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety notices

Complying with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

Complying with the European Low Voltage Directive

Ground symbols

3 Overview

Transceiver control and monitoring

Control panel of the converter

Power status indicators and switch position marker

SSPA status indicator and switch position markers

Fault indicators

DIP option switches

Converter options

Frequency band options

Bandwidth options

Synthesiser options

Solid state power amplifier options

Frequency band options

Output options

Monitor port option

Transceiver configurations

DC supply configuration

AC supply configuration

Outdoor modules

Converter module

Solid sta t e power amplifier

Low noise amplifier

Transmit reject filter

Power supply unit

Accessories

4 Specifications

Transmit section

Receive section (excluding LNA)

Low noise amplifier

Transmit reject filter

General

Environmental

Physical

5 How the transceiv er works

Converter module

Up converter

Down converter

Synthesisers

Control and fault detection

Solid state power amplifier

Low noise amplifier

Transmit reject filter

Power supply unit

6 Installation

Unpackin g the equipmen t

Installing the outdoor equipment

Converter module

Solid state power amplifier