Comtech EF Data XPA-200-OD User Manual

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XPA-200-O

Outdoor SSP

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN/XPA200OD.IOM

Revision 1

XPA-200-OD

Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001

Registered Company.

Outdoor SSPA

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN/XPA200OD.IOM

REVISION 1

February 9, 2005

Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2005. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, .480.333.2200, FAX: [phone].

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for:

 Product support or training

 Information on upgrading or returning a product

 Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals

Contact Customer Support using any of the following methods:

Mail: Comtech EF Data

Email: [e-mail]

Customer Support Department

2114 West 7th Street

Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA

Phone: [phone] (Main Comtech EF Data Number)

480.333.4357 (Customer Support Desk)

Fax: [phone]

Internet: www.comtechefdata.com

To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or
replacement:

1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech
EF Data Customer Support Department.

2. Be prepared to supply the Customer Support representative with the model
number, serial number, and a description of the problem.

3. To ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping, pack the product
in its original shipping carton/packaging.

4. Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data. (Shipping charges should be
prepaid.)

For more information regarding the warranty policies, see Warranty Policy, p. v.

Table of Contents

Customer Support......................................................................................................................... ii

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About this Manual ....................................................................................................................... iv

Conventions and References ....................................................................................................... iv

Cautions and Warnings.............................................................................................................. iv

Metric Conversion ....................................................................................................................... iv

Trademarks .................................................................................................................................. iv

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual................................................. iv

Warranty Policy............................................................................................................................ v

Limitations of Warranty.............................................................................................................. v

Exclusive Remedies.................................................................................................................... v

Disclaimer................................................................................................................................... v

CHAPTER 1. SYSTEM OPERATION .......................................................................... 6

1.1 Connector J3: AC Power, Mains, 205 to 240 VAC.......................................................... 6

1.2 Connector J6: COMM, Remote communications port. ................................................... 6

1.3 Turning On the SSPA............................................................................................................. 7

1.4 Configuring the SSPA ............................................................................................................ 7

1.4.1 Attenuation......................................................................................................................... 7

1.4.2 Mute ................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4.3 TX Amplifier ..................................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 2. CUSTOMER COMMANDS ..................................................................10

2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................... 10

2.2 RS-485 .................................................................................................................................... 10

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data
Outdoor SSPA. This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers,
technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Outdoor
SSPA.

CONVENTIONS AND REFERENCES

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

Indicates information critical for proper equipment function.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. CAUTION may also be used to indicate other unsafe practices or risks of
property damage.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in

WARN ING

death or serious injury.

METRIC CONVERSION

Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual. This
information is provided to assist the operator in cross-referencing non-metric to metric
conversions.

TRADEMARKS

All product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

REPORTING COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING THIS MANUAL

Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual will be
appreciated. To submit comments, please contact the Comtech EF Data Technical
Publications Department: [e-mail]

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Chapter 1. SYSTEM OPERATION

This section contains instructions for operating the XPA-200-OD outdoor SSPA. The
primary customer interface to the XPA is via the Remote Communications port. This
section defines in detail the customer interface.

1.1 CONNECTOR J3: AC POWER, MAINS, 205 TO 240 VAC.

Table 1. Connector J3 Pinout

Pin Mating Connector Type

A Ground
B L2
C L1

1.2 CONNECTOR J6: COMM, REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS PORT.

Mating connector: ITT: KPT06J14-19P or MS3116J14-19P connections, see Table 2.

Table 2. Connector J6 Pinout

Pin Outdoor SSPA

A RS485_+RX
B RS485_-RX
C RS485_+TX
D RS485_-TX
E RS232_RD
F Analog_Pwr_Mon
G RS232_TD
H Aux_In
J Aux_Out
K SumFLT_COM
L SumFLT_NO
M SumFLT_NC
N GND
P ONLINE_Status
R +24V
S Mute Control
T Minor_FLT_COM
U Minor_FLT_NO
V Minor_FLT_NC

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