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XTD-400C
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XTD-400C Operation and Installation Manual
This manual provides operators and technicians with a set of tools for operating and maintaining the Digital Outdoor Unit Family of Xicom Power Amplifiers.
This Prefix contains a Table of Contents that applies to the entire manual and a Record of Changes page that applies only to this Prefix.
Each Chapter has its own Part Number, Revision Level, Record of Changes page, Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables.
Chapter One—Provides an overview of the manual; delineates who should use the manual; how to contact Xicom Technology.
Chapter Two—Describes safety information that pertains to Xicom Technology products. It also provides information about Warnings, Cautions and Notes that are found throughout the manual.
Chapter Three—Provides general installation information, communication interface switch settings and cable pinouts.
Chapter Four—Provides the operating instructions for the power amplifier.
Chapter Five—Describes updating Firmware and the preventive maintenance requirements for Xicom Technology power amplifiers.
Chapter Six—Provides information regarding service and repair of Xicom Technology power amplifiers, including instructions on obtaining RMA (Return Maintenance Authorization) Numbers.
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms—Lists the abbreviations and acronyms that may be found in Xicom Technology documentation.
Appendices—The Appendices provide operators and technicians with information and specifications that are specific to their particular version of Xicom Technology Power Amplifier.
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Record of Changes
ELECTRONIC APPROVAL. SEE PLM.
Revision ECO Description Date Initiated By
1 Initial Release 03/18/2013 M. Gray
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Paragraph Title Page Number
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms MNC-0000-010 Chapter 1 Overview MNC-0100-003 Chapter 2 Safety MNC-0200-001 Chapter 3 Unpacking and Installation MNC-0300-036 Chapter 4 Operation MNC-0400-048 Chapter 5 Preventive Maintenance MNC-0600-003
Firmware Update Procedure MNC-0500-014 Chapter 6 Service and Repair MNC-0700-001 Appendix A Product Specifications 305-0386-201 Appendix B Mechanical Drawings
Outline 304-0357-008
Appendix C Interconnect Drawings
RF Interconnect 307-0976-201 Electrical Interconnect 307-0977-201 Power Interconnect 307-1053-005
High Voltage Interconnect 307-1054-005 Appendix D Addendum, Operation, HPA Control Utility MNC-0000-041 Appendix E Operation Addendum, Block Upconverter MNC-0000-015
Table of Contents
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List of Abbreviations, Acronyms, and CE Symbols
Record of Changes
ELECTRON IC AP PR OVAL . SE E P LM.
Revision ECO Description Date Initiated By
A 9735 Original Release 04/17/2002 A.L. Crozier, Jr. A1 10179 Add numerous abbreviations 08/21/2002 A.L. Crozier, Jr. A2 10646 Add more abbreviations; CE symbols 01/14/2003 A.L. Crozier, Jr. A3 11044 Add more abbreviations 05/15/2003‘A.L. Crozier, Jr. A4 11802 Add more abbreviations 01/13/2004 A.L. Crozier, Jr. A5 12050 Add more abbreviations 03/19/2004 A.L. Crozier, Jr. A6 12808 Add more abbreviations 02/23/2005 A.L. Crozier, Jr. A7 14758 Correct entries and add new entries 09/08/2006 ALCJr
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References
The following documents are used as reference material for this chapter:
• International Standard ISO-7000: 1989. Graphical symbols for use on
equipment — Index and synopsis
• International Standard CEI/IEC 60417-2: 1998. Graphical symbols for
use on equipment — Part 2: Symbol originals
• Society of Exploration Geophysicist. 1980. The SI Metric System of
Units And SEG Tentative Standard.
• The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. November 1999.
ASME Y14.38-1999. Abbreviations and Acronyms.
• Wachal, Robert S. 1999. Abbreviations Dictionary: A practical
compilation of today’s acronyms and abbreviations. Boston/New York:
Hougton Mifflin Company.
• Franklin Covey. 1999. Franklin Covey Style Guide: FOR BUSINESS AND
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION, THIRD EDITION.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abbreviation or
Acronym
AC alternating current ack Acknowledgement ad analog-to-digital ADC analog-to-digital converter AFC automatic frequency control AGC automatic gain control ALC automatic level control amp (A) ampere amphr ampere-hour ampl amplifier anlg analog ant antenna ATP Acceptance Test Procedure AVC automatic volume control BA buffer amplifier
Definition
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Abbreviation or
Acronym
Definition
BDELIM band elimination BIT binary digit bmw beamwidth btry battery BUC Block Upconverter buz buzzer bw bandwidth °C degree Celsius cal calibration CATE computer aided test equipment CB component board CCTWT Coupled Cavity Traveling Wave Tube commsat communications satellite CPU central processing unit CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check CTRF center frequency CTS Clear to Send CW continuous wave DA digital-to-analog DAC digital-to-analog converter dB Decibel dBc Decibels referenced to carrier
dBI
Decibels referenced to Amperes or Decibels referenced to
Isotropic Gain dBm decibels referenced to one milliwatt dBW decibels referenced to Watts DC direct current DCD Date Carrier Detect deg degree dgtl digital distn distortion DSR Data Send Ready DTR Data Terminal Ready Ef filament voltage EIK Extended Interaction Klystron Ek cathode voltage EMI electromagnetic interference ETX End of Transmission
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Abbreviation or
Acronym
Definition
Ew helix voltage °F degree Fahrenheit F farad FAT First Article Test FET field-effect transistor FGIPA Fixed Gain Intermediate Power Amplifier freq frequency FTD Filament Time Delay (TWTA, KPA) G Giga (one billion) GHz Giga Hertz H henry
Hi-pot
Process using a high voltage power supply to verify high voltage
insulation leakage. HPA High Power Amplifier HV High Voltage Hz Hertz IC integrated circuit IESS Intelsat Earth Station Standards IF Intermediate Frequency I/P Input inv inverter IPA Intermediate Power Amplifier IrDA Infrared Data Association Iw helix current k kilo (one thousand) K cathode kg kilogram kHz kilo Hertz KMT Klystron Microwave Tube KPA Klystron Power Amplifier kV kilo Volt kVAH kilovolt-ampere hour kVAHM kilovolt-ampere hour meter kVAM kilovolt-ampere meter kW kilo Watt kWHM kilowatt-hour meter LC inductance-capacitance LCD liquid crystal display
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Abbreviation or
Acronym
Definition
LDA Line Driver Amplifier LED Light Emitting Diode LO Local Oscillator LPA Low Power Amplifier M Mega (million) M&C Monitor and Control mA milli Ampere MSDC Multistage Depressed Collector MHz Mega Hertz miprcs microprocessor MPS Modular Power Supply MSDC Multi-Stage Depressed Collector MSL mean sea level MTBF mean time between failures MTTR mean time to repair mV milli Volt MW Mega Watt mW milli Watt NAK negative acknowledgement oc overcurrent ODU Outdoor Unit OEM other equipment manufacturer O/P Output ovv over voltage PBIT parity bit PCB printed circuit board PF power factor PFC power factor correction PS power supply PSU power supply unit PWM pulse-width modulation pwr Power RF Radio Frequency RFU RF Unit RMA Returned Material Authorization RMS root mean square (.707) RTS Ready to Send
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Abbreviation or
Acronym
Definition
In a standard 19-inch rack, a set of four mounting holes spaced
as follows: RU
.625 inches between holes 1, 2, and 3.
.5 inches between holes three and four.
RU = 1.75 inches. RXD Received Data SLIN Linearizer with an integrated variable gain SSA SSA Solid State Amplifier SSPA Solid State Power Amplifier STDBY Standby STX Start of Transmission TD Time Delay (SSPA)
TEC
Thermal Electric Cooling. This is a technique used to regulate
the operating temperature environment of a device. TPS Test Performance Sheet TWT Traveling Wave Tube TWTA Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier TXD Transmitted Data UMBC umbilical cord undc undercurrent UPS uninterrupible power supply VAC Volts alternating current VDC Volts direct current VGA variable gain amplifier VGIPA Variable Gain Intermediate Power Amplifier VPC Variable Phase Combiner VSWR voltage standing wave ratio W Watt wg waveguide Wh watthour WHM watthour meter wm watt meter wtrg with respect to ground wtrc with respect to cathode wtrprf waterproof wtrtt watertight WV working voltage XFMR Transformer
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Abbreviation or
Acronym
Definition
XMIT Transmit XT Xicom Technology Analog Outdoor Amplifier XTC Xicom Technology Controller XTD Xicom Technology Digital Outdoor Amplifier XTK Xicom Technology Klystron Amplifier XTKD Xicom Technology Klystron Amplifier with Flat Display
XTKH
Xicom Technology Klystron High Efficiency Amplifier — Flat
Display with Multistage Depressed Collector XTPS Xicom Technology Power Supply XTRD Xicom Technology Rack Mount Digital Amplifier XTRD-LDA Xicom Technology Rack Mount Line Driver Amplifier XTRS Xicom Technology Solid State Rack Mount Amplifier XTS Xicom Technology Solid State Outdoor Amplifier XTU Xicom Technology Outdoor Amplifier with Block Upconverter
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CE Symbols
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Symbol Definition
List of Abbreviations, Acronyms, and CE Symbols
Alternating Current (AC)
CE Marking symbol for equipment and documentation meeting European Quality Standards.
Earth Ground
Fuse
Input
Local
OFF for a part of equipment
ON for a part of equipment
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Symbol Definition
Output
Power OFF
Power ON
Protective Earth Ground
Remote
Reset
Transmitted Power Monitor
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Overview, Digital ODU HPAs
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Record of Changes
Revision ECO Description Date Initiated By
A 9295 Original Release 11/29/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
B 10359 Update Contacting Xicom Technology
10/14/2002 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
paragraph
C 11301 Update to reflect Waveguide Switching 08/08/2003 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
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Table of Contents
Paragraph Title Page Number
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control and Status Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Contacting Xicom Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
List of Figures
Number Title Page Number
Figure 1, Typical ODU Antenna Mount Amplifier Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
List of Tables
Number Title Page Number
Table 1, Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Product Overview
This manual is for the Xicom Technology ODU (Outdoor Unit) Power Amplifier with microprocessor control. The ODU may be mounted on an antenna or other outdoor location without the need for an additional watertight enclosure. The standard amplifier consists of:
• a Microwave Tube.
• an SSA (Solid State Amplifier).
• a power monitor.
• a Power Supply.
• a Linearizer (optional).
• an M&C (Monitor & Control) system.
• serial control interfaces (COM1 and COM2).
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• a forced air cooling system.
• 1:1 Waveguide switching capability.
The COM1 interface is RS-232 only; the COM2 interface is configured for RS-422/RS-485 operation. There are hardwired summary fault and external interlock circuits available for user defined functions.
Refer to Figure 1, on page 4 for a typical block diagram of the Power Amplifier.
Refer to Appendix titled Specifications for the details of your amplifier.
Control and Status Interface
The amplifier is controlled in Local Mode from the switches on the unit or in Remote Mode from an external controller or M&C system. Refer to the Operation and Communication and Protocol Chapters to operate the power amplifier in the Remote Mode.
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Figure 1, Typical ODU Antenna Mount Amplifier Block Diagram
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Physical Characteristics
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Refer to Appendix titled Mechanical Drawings for the Physical Characteristic Specifications of your amplifier.
The Xicom ODUs are air cooled where the outside cooling air does not pass through the microwave tube and power supply enclosure. The tube and power supply are conduction cooled. They are mounted on a thick, finned aluminum plate. A fan pushes outside air through the fins keeping moist cooling air separate from the tube and power supply.
Environmental Characteristics
Table 1, Environmental Specifications, lists the typical amplifier environmental specifications.
Refer to the appendix titled Specifications for the environmental specifications unique to your amplifier.
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The amplifier is designed to operate in rain and snow. However, in high snow load conditions it is advisable to provide a snow shroud to prevent a buildup of snow at the air inlet causing a blockage that will reduce air flow.
Table 1, Environmental Specifications
Parameter Specification
NON-OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE -50°C to +70°C
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE -40°C to +50°C
ALTITUDE 10,000 feet MSL maximum
SHOCK AND VIBRATION Normal transportation
COOLING Forced air
Specifications
Refer to the Appendix titled Specifications for the specifications of your amplifier.
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Assistance
If you need to contact Xicom Technology for assistance with your product you may use one of the following:
Address:
Xicom Technology 3550 Bassett Street Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Telephone: 408-213-3000 Facsimile: 408-213-3001
www.xicomtech.com
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Feedback
Technical Support — email: support@xicomtech.com Telephone: 408-213-3109 (24 Hours) Facsimile: 408-213-3107
Sales: sales@xicomtech.com
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Record of Changes
Revision ECO Description Date Initiated By
1 Preliminary Release 08/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr. 2 Format changes 08/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr. 3 Format change—Table of Contents, List
09/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
of Figures, List of tables A 9183 Original Release 10/12/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr. B 9288 Update to include 2kW Amplifiers 11/20/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr. C 9433 Change “dispatching” to “dissipating” on
01/24/2002 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
page 7. D 9535 Add General W arning on page 4. 02/22/2002 A.L. Crozier, Jr. E 12926 Add German Translation for CE
03/22/2005 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
compliance
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Table of Contents
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Safety/Sicherheit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Summaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Warnings and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
High Volt age Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ladder Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RF Radiation Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Magnetic Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sicherheit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Allgemeine Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Zusammenfassungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Beschreibung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warnungen, V o rsichtshinweise und Hinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Allgemeine Warnungen und V orsicht shinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hochspannungsgefahren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Gefahren bei Leiterbenutzung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Gefahren durch Hochfrequenzstrahlung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Magnetfeld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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General Information
This chapter identifies the safety requirements to be applied when performing any of the procedures specified in this manual. It is the responsibility of the user to follow all applicable safety regulations when using this manual. This chapter contains safety summaries consisting of general safety and health precautions.
Summaries
Description
Equipment of this nature has inherent hazards. Only trained Operators and Service Personnel should work on or operate this equipment. The general safety requirements identified in this chapter are applicable to anyone doing the procedures included in this manual.
Safety/Sicherheit
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes are used in these procedures to alert the user to special conditions regarding safety or correct performance of a particular step or steps. They are placed immediately prior to the procedural step to which they apply , or immediately prior to the procedure itself if they apply to the entire procedure. Warnings and cautions are constructed in three part s or sentences. First, the hazard is stated; second, the correct action to be performed is stated; and, third, the result of failing to comply with the action is stated. Notes, however , can be in any form necessary to convey the needed information. The definitions below show how warnings, cautions, and notes are used.
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W ARNING — A procedure, technique, restriction, etc., if not followed exactly , could result in injury or death to personnel.
W ARNING
This symbol denotes an ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD WARNING in a procedural step and is used whenever death or injury to personnel could result from electrical shock.
W ARNING
This symbol denotes a RADIO FREQUENCY BURN HAZARD WARNING in a procedural step and is used whenever death or injury to personnel could result from radio frequency burns.
W ARNING
This symbol denotes a LADDER F ALL HAZARD W ARNING in a procedure step and is used whenever death or injury to personnel could result from improper use of a ladder .
W ARNING
This symbol denotes a GENERAL HAZARD WARNING in a procedural step and is used whenever death or injury to personnel could result from improper performance of the procedural step.
Caution — A procedure, technique, restriction, etc., if not followed exactly , could result in damage to equipment.
Caution
This symbol denotes a CAUTION in a procedural step. A CAUTION is used whenever equipment damage could result if the procedure is not correctly followed.
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Note — A procedure, technique, restriction, special interest, etc., that requires emphasis or consideration for the performance of a procedural step or steps.
This symbol denotes a NOTE in a procedural step. A NOTE is used whenever emphasis or consideration for the performance of a procedural step or steps is necessary .
General Warnings and Cautions
High V olt age Hazards
The ODU (Outdoor Unit) power amplifier is not equipped with internal safety interlock switches. Turn OFF primary power before removing amplifier enclosure cover . Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
Note
W ARNING
W ARNING
The power amplifier uses high voltage that may be lethal if contacted. When the amplifier’s power supply cover is removed multiple high voltage points are exposed. Use extreme care when operating the amplifier with the cover removed. Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
W ARNING
To prevent electrical shock the amplifier should not be operated with the cover removed unless service personnel are thoroughly familiar with its operation and are experienced with high voltage. Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
W ARNING
To prevent electrical shock use a shorting probe rated at 20 kV isolation at the handle to discharge capacitors. Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
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W ARNING
To prevent electrical shock when servicing a Klystron Tube or a 2 kW Power Amplifier:
• ensure the Bus Indicator LED located in the Power Supply Drawer
High Vo ltage side is out.
• use shorting probe before taking measurements on the capacitor
bank.
Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
W ARNING
When required to measure voltages in a High V oltage Power Supply:
• turn the equipment OFF.
• use shorting probe to ensure capacitors are discharged.
• ensure meter probes are properly insulated and capable of handling
votlages of 20 kV or more.
• attach probes using one hand.
• ensure probes are not touching other contacts.
Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
Ladder Hazards
W ARNING
When required to use a ladder ensure that:
• the ground in the area where the ladder will be used is free of
objects that could cause the ladder to be unstable.
• Y ou have read and understand ALL the labels that are af fixed to the
ladder .
• you are wearing all appropriate safety equipment such as hard hat,
safety harness, etc.
Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
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W ARNING
The power amplifier is capable of generating high power microwave radiation that can cause bodily harm. Prior to operation ensure that:
• the technician assigned to perform the maintenance does not wear
a pacemaker .
• all the microwave connections are securely fastened.
• that there is no microwave leakage.
Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death.
Caution
Never operate the amplifier with an open waveguide. The waveguides and Microwave Tube should always be terminated into a load capable of dissipating full RF power . Failure to comply could result in equipment damage.
Magnetic Field
Caution
A Microwave Tube has a very strong magnetic field. The tube can be damaged if it comes in contact with magnetic objects or tools.
DO NOT:
• place the amplifier on a magnetic storage rack.
• use magnetic tools for installation, maintenance, or repair .
Failure to comply could result in equipment damage.
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Allgemeine Information
Zusammenfassungen
Beschreibung
Safety/Sicherheit
Dieses Kapitel benennt die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, die bei der Durchführung eines jeden in diesem Handbuch angeführten Verfahrens getrof fen werden müssen. D er Benutzer ist bei der Verwendung dieses Handbuches verp flichtet, alle zutreffenden Sicherheitsvorschriften zu befolgen. Dieses Kapitel fasst allgemeine Sicherheitsbestimmungen und Gesundheitsschutz zusammen.
Geräte dieser Art bergen inhärente Gefahren. Nur ausgebildetes Bedienungs- und Wartungspersonal sollte an ihnen arbeiten oder sie betreiben. Die in diesem Kapitel ausgeführten allgemeinen Sicherheitsanforderungen betreffen jeden, der die in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Verfahren durchführt.
Warnungen, Vorsichtshinweise und Hinweise
Warnungen, V o rsichtshinweise und Hinweise werden in diesen Verfahren verwendet, um den Benutzer auf besondere Bedingungen bezüglich Sicherheit oder korrekte Durchführung eines einzelnen Schrittes oder mehrerer Schritte aufmerksam zu machen. Sie befinden sich unmittelbar vor dem Verfahrensschritt, auf den sie sich beziehen, oder unmittelbar vor dem Verfahren selbst, falls sie sich auf das gesamte Verfahren beziehen. Warnungen und V orsicht shinweise gliedern sich in drei Teile oder Sätze. Erstens wird die Gefahr benannt, zweitens wird die korrekte zu ergreifende Maßnahme benannt, und drittens werden die Folgen der Nichtergreifung der Maßnahme benannt. Hinweise hingegen können auf jede Art gegeben werden, die der Übermittlung der nötigen Information dienlich ist. Die untenstehenden Symbole verdeutlichen, wie Warnungen, Vorsichtshinweise und Hinweise vermittelt werden.
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W ARNUNG —W enn ein V erfahren, eine Technik, Einschränkung usw. nicht genau befolgt werden, könnte dies zur V erletzung oder
zum Tode von Mitarbeitern führen.
WARNUNG
Dieses Symbol bedeutet eine WARNUNG VOR DER GEF AHR EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES bei einem V erfahrensschritt und wird stets verwendet, wenn Mitarbeiter durch einen elektrischen Schlag getötet oder verletzt werden könnten.
WARNUNG
Dieses Symbol stellt eine WARNUNG VOR DER GEF AHR DER VERBRENNUNG DURCH HOCHFREQUENZ bei einem Verfahrensschritt dar und wird stet s verwendet, wenn Mitarbeiter durch Hochfrequenz-Verbrennungen getötet od er verletzt werden könnten.
WARNUNG
Dieses Symbol bedeutet eine WARNUNG VOR DER GEF AHR EINES LEITERSTURZES bei einem Verfahrensschritt und wird stet s verwendet, wenn Mitarbeiter durch unsachgemäßes Hantieren mit einer Leiter getötet oder verletzt werden könnten.
WARNUNG
Dieses Symbol bedeutet eine WARNUNG VOR EINER ALLGEMEINEN GEFAHR bei einem V erfahrensschritt und wird stets verwendet, wenn Mitarbeiter durch unsachgemäßes Handeln bei diesem Verfahrensschritt getötet oder verletzt werden könnten.
Vo r s i c ht — Wenn ein Verfahren, eine Technik, Einschränkung usw. nicht genau befolgt werden, könnte Beschädigung des
Gerätes die Folge sein.
Vorsicht
Dieses Symbol ermahnt zur VORSICHT bei einem Verfahrensschritt. Eine Ermahnung zur VORSICHT erfolgt stets, wenn die ungenaue Befolgung des Verfahrens zur Beschädigung des Gerätes führen könnte.
Hinweis—Ein V erfahren, eine Technik, Einschränkung, Besonderheit usw. , die bei der Durchführung eines V erfahrensschrittes oder mehrerer Schritte Nachdruck oder Berücksichtigung erfordern.
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Dieses Symbol bedeutet einen HINWEIS bei einem Verfahrensschritt. Ein HINWEIS wird stets verwendet, wenn bei der Durchführung eines Verfahrensschrittes oder mehrerer Verfahrensschritte Nachdruck oder Berücksichtigung erforderlich sind.
Allgemeine Warnungen und Vorsichtshinweise
Hochspannungsgefahren
Der Leistungsverstärker des ODU (Outdoor Unit/Gerät für den Außenbereich) ist nicht mit internen Sicherheits­Verriegelungsschaltern ausgerüstet. Schalten S ie die Stromversorgung AUS, bevor Sie die Abdeckung des Verstärkerbereiches ent fernen. Nichtbefolgen könnte schwere Verletzungen oder Tod zur Folge haben.
Hinweis
W ARNUNG
W ARNUNG
Der Leistungsverstärker steht unter Hochspannung, die bei Berühren tödlich sein kann. Wenn die Abdeckung der S tromversorgung des Verstärkers ent fernt wird, liegen mehrere Hochspannungskont akte blank. Seien Sie äußerst vorsichtig, wenn Sie ohne Abdeckung am Verstärker hantieren. Nichtbefolgen könnte schwere V erletzungen oder Tod zur Folge haben.
W ARNUNG
Zur Vermeidung elektrischer Schläge sollte am Verstärker nur dann bei entfernter Abdeckung hantiert werden, wenn das Wartungspersonal mit seinem Betrieb völlig vertraut und im Umgang mit Hochspannung erfahren ist. Nichtbefolgen könnte schwere Verletzungen oder Tod zur Folge haben.
W ARNUNG
Verwenden Sie zur Vermeidung elektrischer Schläge bei der Entladung von Kondensatoren eine Kurzschluss-Sonde mit einer für 20 kV ausgelegten Griffisolierung. Nichtbefolgen könnte schwere Verletzungen oder Tod zur Folge haben.
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W ARNUNG
Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schlages bei der W artung einer Klystron Röhre oder eines 2 kW Leistungsverstärkers:
• stellen Sie sicher , dass die auf der Hochspannungsseite der
Stromversorgung befindliche Bus-LED-Anzeige erloschen ist.
• benutzen Sie eine Kurzschluss-Sonde, bevor Sie Messungen an
der Kondensatorbatterie vornehmen. Nichtbefolgen könnte schwere V erletzungen oder Tod zur Folge haben.
W ARNUNG
Wenn Sie S pannungen in einer Hochspannung sstromversorgung messen müssen:
• schalten Sie das Gerät AUS.
• benutzen Sie eine Kurzschluss-Sonde zur Sicherstellung, dass die
Kondensatoren entladen sind.
• stellen Sie sicher , dass Mess-Sonden ordentlich isoliert und für
Sp annungen von 20 kV oder mehr ausgelegt sind.
• legen Sie Sonden mit nur einer Hand an.
• stellen Sie sicher , dass die Sonden keine anderen Kontakte
berühren. Nichtbefolgen könnte schwere V erletzungen oder Tod zur Folge haben.
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Gefahren bei Leiterbenutzung
W ARNUNG
Wenn Sie eine Leiter benutzen müssen, stellen Sie sicher , dass:
• der Boden im Bereich der Leiteraufstellung frei von Gegenständen
ist, die zur Instabilität der Leiter führen könnten.
• Sie ALLE an der Leiter angebrachten Etiketten gelesen und
verstanden haben.
• Sie die gesamte vorgeschriebene Sicherheitsausrüstung angelegt
haben, wie Schutzhelm, Sicherheitsgeschirr usw . Nichtbefolgen könnte schwere V erletzungen oder Tod zur Folge haben.
Gefahren durch Hochfrequenzstrahlung
W ARNUNG
Der Leistungsverstärker ist in der Lage, eine hochgradige Mikrowellenstrahlung zu erzeugen, die körperliche Schäden verursachen kann. Stellen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme sicher, dass:
• der mit der Wartung beauftragte Techniker keinen Schrittmacher
trägt.
• alle Mikrowellenverbindungen sicher befestigt sind.
• kein Mikrowellenleck besteht.
Nichtbefolgen könnte schwere Verletzungen oder Tod zur Folge haben.
Vorsicht
Betreiben Sie den Ve rstärker niemals bei geöffnetem Hohlleiter. Die Hohlleiter- und Mikrowellenröhre sollte stets in einer Belastung enden, welche die volle HF-Leistung abzuleiten vermag. Nichtbefolgen könnte Beschädigung des Gerätes zur Folge haben.
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Magnetfeld
Vorsicht
Eine Mikrowellenröhre hat ein sehr starkes magnetisches Feld. Die Röhre kann beschädigt werden, wenn sie in Kontakt mit magnetischen Objekten oder Werkzeugen kommt.
W AS SIE NICHT DÜRFEN:
• den Ve rstärker auf einer magnetischen Lagerfläche abstellen.
• für Aufbau, Wartung oder Reparatur magnetisches W erkzeug
benutzen. Nichtbefolgen könnte Beschädigung des Gerätes zur Folge haben.
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Record of Changes
ELECTRONIC APPROVAL. SEE PLM.
Revision ECO Description Date Initiated By
1 Preliminary Release 01/13/2005 A.L. Crozier, Jr. 2 Correct the RF output analog formulas 01/25/2005 A.L. Crozier, Jr. 3 Correct RF Output Analog pin; add new RF
03/21/2005 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
Output Analog formula A 13909 Update RF Inhibit Sw1tch A open - - T. F. B 15422 Update RF Inhibit Switch A open 04/20/2007 AA C 16079 Update Prime Power and FIgure 3 05/02/2008 ALCjr D 16559 Update Waveguide Switch Connection 03/24/2009 GH E 18235 See ECO 01/14/2013 G. Hurd
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Table of Contents
Paragraph Title Page Number
Unpacking and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mechanical Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environmental Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Waveguide Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Air Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Power and Interface Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Prime Power Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Monitor and Control Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Monitor and Control Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
A/B AMP Select J1-d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Re-program Computer J1-e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Summary Fault Dry Contact J1-S to J1-X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Output Voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RF Inhibit control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RF Inhibit Polarity Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RF Inhibit with Internal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RF Inhibit with External Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RF Inhibit with Switch A Opened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RF Output Analog output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Waveguide Switch Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Legacy versus Updated waveguide switch interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Determining Waveguide switch configuration installed in amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WG Switches Position select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
WG Switches Position Indicate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sum Fault Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sum Fault Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wave Guide Switch 1 and Wave Guide Switch 2 RF Inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A/B AMP Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Redundant configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Serial Interface Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reverse Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Local Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operating Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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List of Figures
Number Title Page Number
Figure 1, Typical 4 Screw Mounting Flange Tightening Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 2, Typical 8 Screw Mounting Flange Tightening Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 3, Connector J2 Pinout for Standard Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 4, Digital M&C Connector Pin Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 5, A/B Amplifier select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 6, RF Inhibit with Internal Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 7, RF Inhibit with External Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 8, RF Inhibit with Switch A opened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 9, Waveguide Connector Pin Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 10, WG SW1 Position A Select Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 11, WG SW1 Position A Indicate Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 12, Sum Fault Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 13, Sum Fault Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 14, Waveguide SW1 RF Inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 15, A/B Amplifier Select Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 16, Switching System in 1:1 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 17, Typical RS-485 2-Wire Duplex Implementation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 18, Typical RS-485 4-Wire Full Duplex Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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List of Tables
Number Title Page Number
Table 1, Digital Monitor and Control Connector J1 Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 2, RF Inhibit Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table 3, J6 Waveguide Switch Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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This document is intended for Outdoor TWTAs and other products with Rabbit Microprocessors.
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Inspect the inside and outside of the shipping container for signs of damage. If any shipping damage is detected, call the shipping carrier and submit a damage report.
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Compare the packing list to the contents of the container to be certain that all enclosed material has been received. Save all data sheets. They will be useful during any maintenance actions. Save the shipping container and packing material and use it if you need to reship the unit.
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Inspection
Inspect all items for any damage received during shipment. If shipping damage is detected, submit a damage report to the shipping carrier. Failure to submit a report may invalidate any future claims.
Mechanical Installation
Some units have mounting brackets supplied to mount the amplifier. Refer to the appendix titled Mechanical Drawings.
When performing the procedures in this section refer to the Outline Drawings and Interconnect Drawings for your specific amplifier. These drawings are located in appendices titled Mechanical Drawings and Interconnect Drawings respectively.
Environmental Information
The ODU is designed for outdoor installation. The ODU enclosure meets IPX4 protection level.
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The RF input waveguide (where applicable) is located on the front panel of the amplifier and RF output waveguide port is located on the rear panel of the amplifier. Ensure that the proper matching waveguide flange is used to connect the amplifier input and output to the RF load. Any waveguide filters connected to amplifier output flanges should be absorptive rather than reflective filters.
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Vorsicht
Ziehen Sie die Hohlleiter-Befestigungsschrauben nicht zu fest an. Überdrehen kann das Gewinde in der Hohlleiterflansch ausleiern. Nichtbeachtung könnte zu Beschädigung des Gerätes führen.
Caution
Do not overtighten the waveguide mounting screws. Overtightening may strip the threads in the waveguide flange. Failure to comply could result in equipment damage.
Refer to Figure 1 , Typical 4 Screw Mounting Flange Tightening Sequence or Figure 2 , Typical 8 Screw Mounting Flange Tightening Sequence, for the proper tightening sequence on the flange types installed on your amplifier.
Caution
When not connected to the external waveguide system or a terminated load, waveguide flanges should be covered with a protective cap or tape that does not leave glue residue when removed. Xicom recommends the use of Kapton® tape, 3M Brand, #92, Xicom P/N 602-0001-001. Remove tape or cap prior to final installation. Failure to comply could result in contamination to the internal waveguide system or TWT and equipment damage.
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Vorsicht
Wenn Hohlleiterflansche nicht an das externe Hohlleitersystem oder eine terminierte Ladung angeschlossen sind, sollten sie mit einer Schutzkappe oder Klebeband abgedeckt werden das beim Entfernen keine Klebstoffreste hinterlässt. Xicom
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Use the following procedure to install the waveguides on your amplifier.
1 Position the interconnecting waveguide flange with the amplifier wave-
guide flange. Make sure that the flanges can be mated without strain or torsion.
2. If the two flanges cannot be properly aligned or if the installation is subject to vibration, a flexible waveguide section should be utilized to eliminate potential strain on the waveguide connection.
3. Insert any necessary gaskets and windows between the two flanges.
Note
If the connecting waveguide is to be pressurized at greater than 5 PSI, a waveguide window must be installed at the output flange of the amplifier. Use an absorptive type gasket to preclude radiation leakage.
4. Start by hand tightening all waveguide mounting screws.
5. Tighten all mounting screws with the appropriate size Allen wrench.
6. Use a sequential tightening procedure. Proceed as follows:
• Partially tighten one of the screws (#1).
• Move the tool to the screw that is diagonally opposite to the screw
tightened in step 1 (#2) and partially tighten that screw.
• Move clockwise to the next screw to be tightened (#3) and partially
tighten that screw.
• Move to the screw diagonally opposite screw #3 and partially
tighten that screw (#4).
• If required, repeat this process for the remaining screws (#5-#6,
#7-#8).
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• When you reach the first screw tightened in this step (#1) increase
the torque on the screw and repeat the process until the screws have all been tightened to the correct torque.
Figure 1, Typical 4 Screw Mounting Flange Tightening Sequence
Figure 2, Typical 8 Screw Mounting Flange Tightening Sequence
Air Circulation
The power amplifier is cooled with a built-in fan. Heated exhaust air should not be recirculated into the power amplifier. A clearance of 6-8 inches is recommended to allow the heated exhaust air to clear the power amplifier air inlet.
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When performing the procedures in this section refer to the Wiring and Interconnect Drawings for your specific amplifier. These drawings are located in the appendix titled Interconnect Drawings.
Prime Power Connections
The AC Prime Power receptacle is located on the amplifier front panel. Nominal line voltage is 100 to 260 VAC (180 to 260 VAC on some high power units), 47-63 Hz, single phase. The amplifier will operate when the AC line voltage is anywhere in the specified range. Figure 3 , Connector J2 Pinout for Standard Unit shows the pinouts for standard ODU. The Prime Power Connector Part Number is C016-20C003 200 12. The Mating Connector Part Number is C016 20D003 200 12.
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Figure 3, Connector J2 Pinout for Standard Unit
Refer to the Outline Drawing in the appendix titled Mechanical Drawings.
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To externally control the amplifier a M&C interface is provided. The connector is a 32-pin MIL style waterproof connector.
The Monitor and Control connector provides these interfaces for the use of the customer:
• COM1 — RS-232 Serial Port.
• COM2 — RS-422/ RS-485 Serial Port.
• Two sets of Form “C” Relay contacts for Summary Fault indication.
• External Interlock
• RF Inhibit Control
• 24 VDC @ 100 mA maximum
• 15 VDC for monitoring purposes only.
• Hardware Address Select.
Monitor and Control Pinouts
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Figure 4 , Digital M&C Connector Pin Layout shows the pin layout and Table 1 , Digital Monitor and Control Connector J1 Pinouts lists the pinouts for the typical Digital Monitor and Control Connector on the Antenna Mount Power Amplifier.
Figure 4, Digital M&C Connector Pin Layout
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Table 1, Digital Monitor and Control Connector J1 Pinouts
Pin Signal Description
A Reserved Reserved B RS-232 RX C RS-232 TX D Reserved Reserved E RS-232 GND F Reserved Reserved G Reserved Reserved H Reserved Reserved
J Reserved Reserved
K System GND System GND
L RS-422/485 Transmit +
M RS-422/485 Transmit -
N RS-422/485 Receive + P RS-422/485 Receive ­R RS-422/485 GND S Summary Fault A -- Normally
S Closed to U when Fault
Open Contact
T Summary Fault A -- Normally
T Opened to U when Fault
Closed Contact U Summary Fault A Summary Fault A Common V Summary Fault B -- Normally
V Closed to X when Fault
Open Contact
W Summary Fault B -- Normally
W Opened to X when Fault
Closed Contact X Summary Fault B X Summary Fault B Common Y RF Inhibit Opto isolator Low RF Inhibit -- Connect Pin Y to either Pin Z or Pin a,
and Pin g to Pin f to Inhibit RF
Z System GND System GND
a System GND System GND b +24 VDC Out +24 VDC Current limit of 100 mA c +24 VDC Out +24 VDC Current limit of 100 mA d A/B Amplifier A/B Amplifier select e Re-program Computer Re-program Computer command Low
f +15 VDC Out +15 VDC Monitor and Opto-isolator Bias Supply
g RF Inhibit Opto isolator Hi RF Inhibit -- Connect Pin g to Pin f, and Pin Y to either
Pin Z or Pin a to Inhibit RF
h External Interlock Opto isolator
Low
j RF Output Analog
Connect Pin h to either Pin Z or Pin a for normal operation.
(PdBm - 47.27)/19.05
= 10
V
o
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Refer to Table 1“, Digital Monitor and Control Connector J1 Pinouts,” on page 11 for the definition of the pins listed in the following paragraphs.
A/B AMP Select J1-d
Refer to Figure 5. The Amplifier A/B select is an Opto isolator input. When the input at J1-d is LO, amplifier address B is selected. Otherwise, amplifier address A is selected.
Figure 5, A/B Amplifier select
Re-program Computer J1-e
This input is low when a Firmware Update command is sent. To update firmware, please refer to Firmware Update procedure MNC-0500-014 for
details.
Summary Fault Dry Contact J1-S to J1-X
Two sets of Form C relay contacts (Summary Fault A and Summary Fault B) are used to indicate that a fault has occurred.
The Summary Fault indicator signals change state any time an amplifier fault occurs. The user has the choice of a normally open or normally closed circuit.
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RF Inhibit control
RF Inhibit Polarity Select
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A + 24 VDC voltage is supplied that can deliver up to 100 mA. This supply voltage is available on Pins b and c. The return for this voltage is either Pin a or Pin Z.
A +15 VDC voltage is supplied that can deliver up to 10 mA. This supply voltage is available on Pin f. The return for this voltage is either Pin a or Pin Z.
The HPA has the capability to Inhibit RF. If the unit has a SSA preamplifier, inhibit is accomplished by turning off the bias supply to the SSA driver.
The user can select the RF Inhibit polarity via the serial interface to either inhibit when input is Hi or when the input is Low. Table 2 summarizes the four combinations of the two inputs. There are two cases when RF inhibit will occur:
• When the Opto Input is OFF and Polarity input is Low.
• When the Opto Input is ON and Polarity input is Hi.
RFI Opto Input RFI Polarity Select RF Inhibit
Off Hi No On Low No Off Low Yes On Hi Yes
RF Inhibit with Internal Source
Table 2, RF Inhibit Conditions
Figure 6 shows RF Inhibit with Internal Source circuit using the HPA internal 15 VDC (Jumper J1-g to J1-f) and ground (Jumper J1-Y to either J1-Z or J1-a). RF will be inhibited when switch A is closed and Polarity Input is Hi.
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Figure 6, RF Inhibit with Internal Source
RF Inhibit with External Source
Do not mix internal and external references because there may a difference in ground potential between the external source and the HPA. Failure to comply could result in damage to the equipment.
Wenn ein unterschied im Ground potential zwischen äusseren quelle und HPA vorhanden ist, die inneren und äusseren Referencen nucht mischen. Die Nichtbeachtung kann zu Schäden am Gerät Führen.
Refer to Figure 7. J1-g can be driven from an external voltage source of +5 to +15 VDC. In this case J1-Y should be connected to the ground reference of the external supply to prevent damage to the HPA
Caution
Achtung
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Figure 7, RF Inhibit with External Source
RF Inhibit with Switch A Opened
Refer to Figure 8. The RF Inhibit circuit also can be used with inverted logic. The figure illustrates a RF inhibit circuit using an external resistor. RF will be inhibited when switch A is opened and Polarity Input is Hi.
If there is a need for RF to be inhibited when opto isolator is off, the Polarity Input should be Low.
Figure 8, RF Inhibit with Switch A opened
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RF Output Analog output
The Digital Monitor and Control provides the analog output voltage correspondence to the RF output power. The conversion formula is:
(PdBm – 47.27)/19.05
= 10
V
o
or P
With P
= 47.27 + 19.05
dBm
dBm
Waveguide Switch Connection
Waveguide switch control is an optional feature. Please refer to the logic interconnect and outline drawing to determine if this feature is provided.
Table 3 Lists the Waveguide Switch Connector Pinouts. Figure 9 shows the pin and socket layout of the Waveguide Switch Interface Connector and the Waveguide Switch Mating Connector.
[log10(Vo)]
= RF Output power in dBm
Legacy versus Updated Waveguide Switch interface:
The waveguide switch interface on some models of Xicom antenna mount amplifiers has been updated to allow for easier customer setup of 1:2 redundant systems. The new interface reassigns some ground pins to become system address detection pins, that are used by an HPA to automatically configure itself to the correct system address. This eliminates the need for the user to configure the system address depending on the desired amplifier location in a redundant system, which can often be confusing.
Determining Waveguide switch configuration installed in amplifier:
In addition to reassigning some pins for address detection, one ground pin, U, has been reassigned to provide a +24 Volt output. This provides a convenient method to determine which waveguide switch pinout configuration is installed in a Xicom outdoor amplifier.
Pin U behavior:
Legacy WG Switch interface = Chassis Ground
Updated WG Switch interface = +24V
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The manufactured date range on the amplifier can also be used to determine if the updated waveguide switch interface is used. The manufactured date is listed on the product serial number label.
The first two digits indicate the week of the year, while the last two digits are the year. Products with manufactured dates greater than 50-12, the 50th week of 2012, are more likely to have the updated waveguide switch interface.
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Table 3, J6 Waveguide Switch Connector Pinouts
PIN Legacy Interface Function Updated Interface Function
A WG SW1 POS A CMD WG SW1 POS A CMD B WG SW1 POS B CMD WG SW1 POS B CMD C WG SW2 POS A CMD WG SW2 POS A CMD D WG SW2 POS B CMD WG SW 2 POS B CMD E WG SW1 POS A IND WG SW1 POS A IND F WG SW1 POS B IND SG SW1 POS B IND
G WG SW1 RF INHIBIT WG SW1 RF INHIBIT
H WG SW2 POS A IND WG SW2 POS A IND
J WG SW2 POS B IND WG SW2 POS B IND K WG SW2 RF INHIBIT WG SW2 RF INHIBIT L SUM FAULT OUT SUM FAULT OUT
M SUM FAULT IN SUM FAULT IN
N GND GND P GND GND R A/B AMP SELECT ADDRESS SELECT 1 S GND ADDRESS SELECT 2 T GND SUM FAULT IN 2 U GND +24 V
Figure 9, Waveguide Connector Pin Layout
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WG Switches Position select
Refer to Figure 10. The WG Switches Position can be selected via serial interface. When a WG switch position is selected, a +24 V will be sent to the WG Switch to initiate the switch rotation.
Figure 10, WG SW1 Position A Select Command
WG Switches Position Indicate
Refer to Figure 11. The WG Switch position input provides a pull up resistor of 100K to + 13V. Each WG Switch has two position indicators A and B. An input Low is required for each position.
Figure 11, WG SW1 Position A Indicate Input
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Refer to Figure 12. The Sum Fault input comes from the other amplifier. The Sum Fault input provides a pull up resistor of 100K to + 13V for an open collector input at J6-M. A logic HI is present when the other amplifier faults.
Figure 12, Sum Fault Input
Sum Fault Output
Refer to Figure 13. The Sum Fault output is an open collector output at J6-L. The output transistor will be off when this amplifier faults.
Figure 13, Sum Fault Output
Wave Guide Switch 1 and Wave Guide Switch 2 RF Inhibit
Refer to Figure 14. The Waveguide Switch RF Inhibit input provides a pull up resistor of 100K to + 13V. An input HI is required when a RF Inhibit command is received from Waveguide Switch 1 at J6-G or Waveguide Switch 2 at J6-K. For normal operation pins J6-G and J6-K must be grounded through a jumper to either J6-N or J6-P.
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Figure 14, Waveguide SW1 RF Inhibit
A/B AMP Select
Refer to Figure 15. The Amplifier A/B select is an Opto isolator input. When the input at J6-R is grounded, amplifier address B is selected. Otherwise, amplifier address A is selected.
Figure 15, A/B Amplifier Select Diagram
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Refer to Figure 16. The XTD-250KA amplifier has built-in Waveguide switch control and indicator functions. Two HPAs can be configured in a 1:1 redundant system without an external system controller. In Redundant configuration one amplifier constantly monitors the operation of the other amplifier so that if the online amplifier becomes faulted, the backup amplifier will take its place. This automatic switching requires that the backup amplifier must be operational (not faulted) and in automatic mode. Please refer to the system manual for more details on redundant switching.
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Note
The waveguide switch interface J6 provides the control and monitoring of two waveguide switches SW1 and SW2. Only SW1 can be used in a 1:1 redundant configuration. SW2 can be added as an offline switch. It cannot be configured as a 1:1 or 1:2 system with 3 HPA.
Note
The Auto mode can be selected via serial interface. Please refer to the Protocol and Operation chapters for more details.
Figure 16, Switching System in 1:1 Configuration
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Dual serial interface connectors (COM1 and COM2) are available for remote control operation. Both serial interface ports are always enabled. The amplifier will respond to commands from either interface. The last command received has precedence.
COM1 is an RS-232 only serial interface. No switch settings are required for COM1. Table 1“, Digital Monitor and Control Connector J1 Pinouts,” on page 11 lists the pinouts for COM1.
COM2 can be configured as an RS-485 2-wire serial interface or as an RS-485 4-wire serial interface. The pinouts for the COM2 interface are listed in Table 1 on page 11, and typical implementations are shown in Figure 17 and Figure 18.
Figure 17, Typical RS-485 2-Wire Duplex Implementation
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Reverse Power
The Reverse Power Fault is set to Active Low when the reflected power exceeds P
specification in Appendix A for detailed specifications of your apmplifier.
Grounding
Figure 18, Typical RS-485 4-Wire Full Duplex Implementation
-7 dB, Prated -10 dB in some applications. Refer to the
rated
WARNING
To prevent Electric Shock the amplifier should be securely connected to the grounding stud. Failure to comply could result in personnel injury or death.
WARNUNG
Zur Vermeidung elektrischer Schläge sollte der Verstärker fest mit dem Erdungsbolzen verbunden werden. Nichtbeachtung kann die Verletzung oder den Tod von Menschen verursachen.
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Unpacking and Installation
Xicom Technology digital outdoor units have a built-in microprocessor for Monitor and Control using Xicom Standard Protocol. Refer to the chapter titled Amplifier Communication and Protocol for detailed information.
There are three switches on the front panel of the amplifier that allow you some local control of the unit. These switches are:
• Primary Power—used to turn AC input power ON or OFF.
• High Voltage—used to turn the High Voltage Power Supply ON
and OFF or to Reset the High Voltage Power Supply.
• Local, Remote Override—used to switch the amplifier from Local
Mode (Local switches) to Remote Mode (RS-232/RS-485).
There is also a LED indicator on the amplifier front panel. This indicator shows RED for a fault, GREEN when High Voltage is ON, AMBER when the unit is in standby, and blinking AMBER when in filament time delay.
The Local/Remote switch must be in Local in order to locally control the high voltage or to reset any faults.
To operate from a remote position refer to the chapter titled Operation.
Operating Procedure
The power supply must be enabled and RF enabled for the amplifier to operate properly.
Use the following procedure to operate the amplifier in LOCAL Mode.
1 Ensure that all Wave Guides are connected.
2. Connect the amplifier to the primary power source.
3. Place the Local/Remote Override Switch in the Local position.
4. Turn the Primary Power Switch ON.
5. The LED indicator on the front panel of the unit will blink AMBER while the unit is in the Heater Time Delay Mode. This condition will exist for approximately three minutes. Wait for the LED to stop blinking before proceeding to Step 6.
Note
Note
6. When the amplifier has reached the end of Heater Time Delay, the LED will change to solid amber.
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7. For High Voltage to be applied place the HV ON switch in the ON position.
8. If a fault occurs the LED will turn red. To reset the fault press the HV switch to the RESET position (all the way down).
9. To control the HPA with a remote controller place the High Voltage switch in the OFF position and place the LOCAL/REMOTE switch in the REMOTE position.
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Operation, TWTA ODU Amplifier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Redundant Configuration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Single Thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Redundant 1:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Redundant 1:1 With Load Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1+1 With Soft Fail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Turn On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preturn On Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turn Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turn Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Standby Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transmit Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fault Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Heater Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Filament Time Delay Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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List of Tables
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Overview
The Xicom TWTA Amplifier Digital M&C System is incorporated into all Xicom XTD series amplifiers and provides a common user interface for the entire line of Outdoor TWTA Power Amplifiers. The M&C system can be accessed via a serial remote control interface.
The amplifier may be configured as a single thread standalone or a redundant system of two amplifiers. Refer to Redundant Configuration Options.
Controls and Indicators
The amplifier is controlled by a microprocessor that responds to commands via the serial interface port (COM1 or COM2) of the amplifier. The communication protocols for the remote control serial interfaces are described in the Chapter titled Amplifier Communication and Protocol.
Operation, TWTA ODU Amplifier
Redundant Configuration Options
The amplifiers can be configured as Single Thread, Redundant 1:1, Redundant 1:1 with load switch, or 1+1 with Soft Fail.
Single Thread
This is the single amplifier standalone mode. All the redundancy functions have been disabled.
Redundant 1:1
In a 1:1 Redundant configuration one amplifier monitors the operation of the other amplifier. If the online amplifier faults the backup amplifier will switch online. This automatic switching requires that the backup amplifier be operational and in automatic redundancy mode.
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Redundant 1:1 With Load Switching
This configuration provides another level of switching. Either the online amplifier, the backup amplifier, or both amplifiers may be fed to a dummy load. This ability allows you to perform maintenance on both amplifiers at the same time.
The load switch is not part of the automatic switching capability. It must be selected manually.
1+1 With Soft Fail
This configuration may be used as a Redundant 1:1 or Power Combined Redundant System.
In 1:1 Redundant the online amplifier is switched to bypass the hybrid combiner. When the online amplifier faults the automatic switching will act on both switches to switch the backup amplifier online.
In Power Combined Redundant the two amplifier outputs are combined through the hybrid combiner and the output is switched online. When one of the amplifiers faults the other amplifier will be switched online bypassing the hybrid combiner. After the switching occurs, the output level will only decrease by 3 dB (Soft Fail.)
Initial Turn On
In order to ensure proper operation of the amplifier perform the Preturn On Procedure before you turn on the amplifier for the first time.
Caution
Ensure that all of the following instructions are followed. Failure to comply could result in permanent damage to the amplifier.
Vorsi cht
Stellen Sie sicher, dass alle folgenden Anweisungen befolgt werden. Nichtbeachtung kann bleibende Schäden am Verstärker verursachen.
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1 Ensure the prime power is within the specified limits of the amplifier.
The correct power input connector pins must be used. These pins are determined by the voltage level and the prime power source. Refer to the appendix titled Mechanical Drawings and the chapter titled Unpacking and Installation for connector pin outs.
2. If the amplifier is installed in a cabinet ensure that the exhaust air from the amplifier is vented to the outside of the cabinet so that the warm air is not recirculated into the amplifier intake.
3. Ensure that the RF Output is terminated with a load capable of dissipating the power of the amplifier. This load should have a maximum VSWR of 1.3:1.
4. Ensure that the RF drive signal is within the frequency range of the amplifier specification. Refer to the appendix titled Specifications for frequency and rated power gain.
Caution
Do not exceed the RF Input power limit as defined in the product specification. Doing so will cause a Helix Current Fault. Failure to comply could result in permanent damage to the amplifier.
Vorsi cht
Überschreiten Sie nicht die in der Produktspezifikation angegebene Begrenzung der RF-Eingangsspannung. Sie verursachen sonst einen Helix Strom mangel. Nichtbeachtung kann zu einer bleibenden Schädigung der Verstärker führen.
Caution
To prevent XTD electrical problems the power ON/OFF switch sequence must be followed exactly. Failure to comply could result in equipment damage.
Achtung
Zur Vermeidung elektrischer Probleme bei der XTD muss die Schaltablauffolge Power ON/OFF exakt eingehalten werden. Nichtbeachtung dieses Ablaufs kann Schäden am Gerät zur Folge haben.
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Turn Power Off
Operating Modes
Operation, TWTA ODU Amplifier
Turn ON the Power Switch on the amplifier. When filament time delay is complete the amplifier is ready to transmit.
When the amplifier is going to be OFF for an extended period of time, select Standby, and then push the Power Button on the front panel to turn OFF the power. This will extend the life of the TWT. For short periods of time, an hour or less, it is best to turn the HV OFF by commanding Standby via the serial interface.
There are five amplifier operating modes:
• Standby
• Transmit
• Fault
• Heater Standby
• Filament Time Delay
Standby Mode
Transmit Mode
Fault Mode
In this mode the XTD is ready for high voltage to be applied to begin transmitting.
When transmit is enabled RF input signals are amplified and passed to the RF output. If transmit ON is selected before the Filament Time Delay cycle is complete, High Voltage will remain OFF until FTD is complete.
The Fault Mode exists when a condition detrimental to the XTD or a safety issue is detected by the fault detection circuitry. Table 1 lists the alarms and faults.
When a fault occurs in the XTD, the HV shuts off, and the Status LED will turn red.
The date, time, and type of fault is recorded in the Fault History Log.
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Table 1TWTA Fault Log Troubleshooting
Fault Log
Entry
Description
Possible Cause of
Fault
Cbl ILOK Cable Interlock Fault A cable other than
the M&C cable has come loose.
CstPwr A Constant Power mode
suspended.
RF input power has suddenly dropped.
Cvr ILOK Cover Interlock Fault The top cover of a
rack unit has been removed.
DCV LOW Low DC Voltage Alarm -
voltage on computer board.
The DC bias voltage to the computer module has dropped below the minimum level.
Ext ILOK External Interlock Fault The M&C connector
has been disconnected, or there is no jumper in the M&C cable to close the interlock.
Action Needed to
Clear Fault
Check all cables for proper connection.
Check input power level. Look for loose or disconnected RF cable.
Re-install top cover.
Call customer service.
Check for disconnected cable or a cable with no interlock jumper. See manual with addendum, ODU External Interlock, MNC-0000-026, Tab l e 1.
Fan Lock Fan Fault Fan is not operating
correctly
Clean fan and filter. Ensure fan spins freely.
FW CHSUM Firmware Checksum Alarm The program
memory has
Call customer
service. changed, or program memory has failed.
HEATER F Heater Fault Heater Power
Supply, or failed
Call customer
service. TWT filament.
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Fault Log
Entry
Table 1TWTA Fault Log Troubleshooting
Description
Possible Cause of
Fault
HelixArc Heater Fault Overdriving TWT, a
Mal-functining TWT, or gassy TWT.
HelxArc2 Momentary Helix Arc Fault on
2nd TWT in dual tube units
Overdriving TWT, a Mal-functioning TWT, or gassy TWT.
Action Needed to
Clear Fault
Make sure that the
input drive power is
not too high. Check
for perperly
connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load. If TWT has
been in storage, run
unit in Standby for
several hours, then
try again.
Make sure the input
drive power is not
too high. Check for
properly connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load. If TWT has
been in storage, run
unit in Standby for
several hours, then
try again.
Hi Drv A Input Drive High Alarm:
Software Power Limit, Constant Power
Too much input RF drive power.
1. Reduce input
drive power. 2.
Change output RF
power limit. 3.
Disable feature.
Hi Temp Over Temperature Fault from
thermocouple
Measured temperature exceeds set limits.
Check cooling
system for air
blockage and
properly operating
fans.
Hi Temp2 Over Temperature Fault from
second thermocouple. (Dual TWT units only)
Measured temperature exceeds set limits.
Check cooling
system for air
blockage and
properly operating
fans.
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Fault Log
Entry
Table 1TWTA Fault Log Troubleshooting
Description
HighPwrA Customer Settable High
Forward RF Power Alarm
HighPwrF Customer Settable High
Forward RF Power Fault
HiTempA Over Temperature Alarm from
thermocouple
Possible Cause of
Fault
The output RF power exceeds the set limit.
The output RF power exceeds the set limit.
Measured tmeperature exceeds set limits.
Action Needed to
Clear Fault
1. Increase RF
output limit. 2.
Lower input drive
power. 3. Increase
attenuation. 4.
Disable feature.
1. Increase RF
output limit. 2.
Lower input drive
power. 3. Increase
attenuation. 4.
Disable feature.
Check cooling
system for air
blockage and
properly operating
fans.
HV Over High-Voltage Over Fault The Voltage level
applied to the TWT exceeds max limit.
HV Under High-Voltage Under Fault The Voltage level
applied to the TWT failed come up to minimum levels.
HV2 Over High-Voltage Over Fault for
TWT 2 in dual tube units
The Voltage level applied to the TWT exceeds max limit.
HV2 Under High-Voltage Under Fault for
TWT 2 in dual tube units
The Voltage level applied to the TWT failed come up to minimum levels.
Call customer
service.
Call customer
service.
Call customer
service.
Call customer
service.
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Fault Log
Entry
Table 1TWTA Fault Log Troubleshooting
Description
Possible Cause of
Fault
LHx Arc Latched Helix Arc Fault The maximum
number of Momentary Helix Arc faults has been detected.
LHx Arc2 Latched Helix Arc Fault on 2nd
TWT in dual tube units
The maximum number of Momentary Helix Arc faults has been detected.
Action Needed to
Clear Fault
Check for properly
connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load. If TWT has
been in stroage, run
unit in Standby for
several hours, then
try again.
Check for properly
connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load. If TWT has
been instorage, run
unit in Standby for
several hours, then
try again.
Lo Drv A Input Drive Low Alarm:
Software Power Limit function,
Input Drive level is too low.
Constant Power
Lowline Low-line Fault Input A/C power is
too low, or power supply is failing.
LowPwr A Customer settable Low
Forward RF Power Alarm
The output RF power is below the set minimum level.
LowPwr F Customer Settable Low
Forward RF Power Fault
The output RF power is below the set minimum level.
1. Increase input
drive power. 2.
Change output RF
power limit. 3.
Disable feature.
Check A/C power
input for proper
levels.
1. Increase input
drive power. 2.
Change output RF
power minimum
level. 3. Disable
feature.
1. Increase input
drive power. 2.
Change output RF
power minimum
level. 3. Disable
feature.
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Entry
Table 1TWTA Fault Log Troubleshooting
Description
Possible Cause of
Fault
MISPHA F Missing Phase. One of the phases
of the 3-phase A/C input is missing.
Ovrdrv A Input Over Drive Alarm
reported by Power Supply.
Ovrdrv F Latched Input Over Drive Fault
reported by Power Supply
Input drive level is too high.
Input drive level is too high.
PHASEQ F Phase Sequence Fault: The three phases of
the 3-phase A/C input are wired incorrectly.
PWR MTCH RF Power Mismatch Fault on
dual tube units
The two TWT’s are out of phase with each other.
PwrLim F Software Power Limit Fault The RF output
power has exceeded the set power limit.
Action Needed to
Clear Fault
Verify A/C wiring to
unit.
Lower input drive
level.
Lower input drive
level.
Re-wire A/C power
cable.
Call customer
service.
1. Change the RF
Limit. 2. Reduce the
input drive level. 3.
Change the amount
of attenuation that
can be added
before a fault
occurs. 4. Disable
the feature.
RfltPwrA Customer Settable High
Reverse RF Power Alarm
The reflected RF power level exceeds the limit set.
Check for properly
connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load.
RfltPwrF Customer Settable High
Reverse RF Power Fault
The reflected RF power level exceeds the limit set.
Check for properly
connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load.
Thrm2IlK TWT Thermal Interlock for
TWT 2 in dual tube units
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The TWT temperature has exceeded the manufacturer’s max level.
Check cooling
system for air
blockage and
properly operating
fans.
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Table 1 TWT Fault Log Troubleshooting
Fault Log
Engry
Description
Possible Cause of
Fault
Tub ILOK TWT Thermal Interlock Fault The TWT
temperature has exceeded that manufacturer’s max level.
Twt Temp TWT Temperature Fault The measured TWT
temperature exceeds the set limit.
Twt1 Tmp TWT Temperature Fault for
TWT 1 in dual tube units.
The measured TWT temperature exceeds the set limit.
Twt2 Tmp TWT Temperature Fault for
TWT 2 i dual tube units.
The measured TWT temperature exceeds the set limit.
Action Needed to
Clear Fault
Check cooling
system for air
blockage and
properly operating
fans.
Check cooling
system for air
blockage and
properly operating
fans.
Check cooling
system for air
blockage and
properly operating
fans.
Check cooling
system for air
blockage and
properly operating
fans.
UC Fault Upconverter Fault The block-
upconverter is reporting a fault.
VSWR FLT Factory Set Reverse RF Power
Fault
The RF output power has exceeded the manufacturer’s power limit.
WgArc 1 Waveguide Arc Fault 1 on a
multi-waveguide arc configuration.
A waveguide arc was detected before the isolator.
Check that the
reference signal is
connected and at
the right power leel.
Check for properly
connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load.
Check for properly
connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load.
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Fault Log
Engry
WG Arc 2 Waveguide Arc Fault 2 on a
multi-waeguide arc configuration.
Table 1 TWT Fault Log Troubleshooting
Description
Possible Cause of
Fault
A waveguide arc was detected after the isolator.
Wvgd Arc Waveguide Arc Fault A waveguide arc
was detected.
Action Needed to
Clear Fault
Check for properly
connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load.
Check for properly
connected
waveguide, and a
properly terminated
load.
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03/19/2002 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
remove chapter number . C 11429 Add paragraph about spare HPA 08/25/2003 A.L. Crozier, Jr. D 12737 Added English and German Language
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Battery Disposal Instructions
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Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Quarterly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Spare Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lower Deck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Battery Disposal Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wartungsverfahren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Anleitungen zur Batterieentsorgung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Allgemeine Informationen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Europa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vereinigte Staaten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Preventive Maintenance
Requirements
Monthly
Inspect the Air Inlet and Exhaust Ports. Ensure the ports are unobstructed. Remove any:
• Lint
• Leaves
• Straw
Quarterly
Inspect and clean:
Preventive Maintenance
Spare Amplifiers
• the cooling fins.
• the electrical connections; make sure all connections are clean and
tight.
• the Lower Deck Cover .
To ensure the working integrity of spare amplifiers, within the first 6 months following delivery, Xicom Technology recommends:
• that spare amplifiers be fitted with an output waveguide load.
• AC power turned ON.
• After FTD the High V oltage should be turned ON.
If any problems are encountered they should be reported to Xicom Technology Customer Service. Contact information is located in the chapter titled Overview.
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Lower Deck
Perform the following procedure to remove, inspect, and clean the Lower Deck Cover.
1 Turn the Power Amplifier OFF.
2. Disconnect the Prime Power .
3. Remove and retain the self-locking screws. Refer to the appendix titled Mechanical Drawings.
4. Remove the Lower Deck Cover and disconnect the cable from the cover’s EMI Filter.
5. Using high pressure air blow the any accumulated dirt and debris out of the Lower Deck Cover.
6. Check the integrity of the electrical connections.
To replace the Lower Deck Cover reverse this procedure beginning with step 4.
Preventive Maintenance
Battery Disposal Instructions
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to comply could result in equipment damage.
General Information
Replacement battery part number: 490-0008-001 Disposal of spent batteries should be performed by an
authorized, professional disposal company which has the knowledge of the requirements of the Federal, the State and Local authorities regarding hazardous materials, transportation and waste disposal. It is recommended that you contact your local EPA office.
Europe
Caution
The European Community (EC) has issued two directives: 91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC. These directives are implemented differently by each member country. Therefore, in each country
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the manufacturers, importers and users are responsible for the proper disposal or recycling of batteries.
In accordance with these directives, the TL-5242/W battery contains no dangerous substances. The reaction products are inorganic and do not represent environmental hazards once the decomposition or neutralization process has terminated.
United States
Lithium batteries are neither specifically listed nor exempted from the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hazardous waste regulations as conveyed by the resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The only metal of possible concern in the cell is the lithium metal that is not listed or characterized as a toxic hazardous waste. A significant amount of spent cells, and batteries that are untreated and not fully discharged, are considered as reactive hazardous waste.
Hazardous waste of spent cells and batteries can be disposed of after they are first neutralized through an approved secondary treatment prior to disposal (as required by U.S. Land Ban Restriction of the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of
1984).
Wartungsverfahren
Anleitungen zur Batterieentsorgung
Allgemeine Informationen
Vorsicht
Es besteht Explosionsgefahr wenn die Batterie durch einen unvorschriftsmäßigen T yp ersetzt wird. E ntsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien gemäß Herstellerangaben. Nichtbeachten könnte Sachschaden verursachen.
Ersatz der Batterie mit der Teilenummer: 490-0008-001 Das Entsorgen verbrauchter Batterien sollte durch eine
autorisierte, erfahrene Entsorgungsfirma erfolgen, welche mit den Vorschriften von Bund, Ländern und Gemeinden betreffend gefährliche Materialien, Beförderung und Müllentsorgung
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vertraut ist. Wir empfehlen Ihnen, sich mit Ihrem örtlichen Büro der Bundesbehörde für Umweltschutz in Verbindung zu setzen.
Europa
Die Europäische Gemeinschaft (EG) hat zwei Direktiven erlassen: 91/157/EEC und 93/86/EEC. Diese Direktiven werden von den einzelnen Mitgliedsländern unterschiedlich umgesetzt. Daher sind in jedem Land die Hersteller, Importeure und Benutzer für die vorschriftsmäßige Entsorgung oder die Wiederaufbereitung von Batterien verantwortlich.
In Übereinstimmung mit diesen Direktiven enthält die TL-5242/ W Batterie keine gefährlichen Substanzen. Die Reaktionsprodukte sind anorganisch und bilden keine Gefahr für die Umwelt, nachdem der Prozess des Zerfalls oder der Neutralisation beendet ist.
Vereinigte S t aaten
Lithium-Batterien sind in den Regulativen über Sondermüll der Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Bundesbehörde für Umweltschutz), wie sie aus dem Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (Gesetz über Bewahrung und Wiedergewinnung von Ressourcen (RCRA) hergeleitet werden, weder spezifisch gelistet noch ausgenommen. Das einzige möglicherweise bedenkliche Metall in der Zelle ist das Lithium­Metall, das nicht als giftiger Sondermüll gelistet oder charakterisiert ist. Eine größere Menge verbrauchter Zellen, und Batterien, die unbehandelt und nicht völlig entladen sind, werden als reaktiver Sondermüll betrachtet.
Sondermüll aus verbrauchten Zellen und Batterien kann entsorgt werden, wenn diese zuvor durch eine genehmigte sekundäre Behandlung vor der Entsorgung neutralisiert wurden (wie in den U.S. gesetzlich gefordert gemäß Land Ban Restriction der Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments von
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Revision ECO Description Date Initiated By
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Table of Contents
Paragraph Title Page Number
Firmware Update Procedure, HPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Updating HPA Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Reject Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
List of Figures
Paragraph Title Page Number
Figure 1 , Choosing the Loaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 2 , Choosing the flash Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Firmware Update Procedure, HPA
This document applies to HP As with Rabbit Based Microprocessors.
Overview
This chapter provides the service technician with information and a procedure that will allow the equipment firmware to be updated. Contact Customer Service for assistance. Contact information is located in the chapter titled Overview. The following files, listed by part description, are required to operate your equipment. The specific part numbers, 800-XXXX­XXX, 803-XXXX-XXX, 807-XXXX-XXX, and 808-XXXX-XXX are listed in the appendix titled Firmware. The middle four digits (XXXX) of the 803 correspond to the middle four digits (XXXX) of the 808 part number.
• 800-XXXX-XXX
Bill of material for the files required to operate your equipment. The last three digits (XXX) match the last three digits (XXX) of the 807-XXXX-
XXX
• Part Number 803-XXXX-XXX consists of the set of support files
listed below:
coldload.bin pilot.bin flash.ini Rfu.exe
• Part Number 807-XXXX-XXX is the model configuration file. This is
a text file that is loaded at the factory to configure the HP A to a predefined option.
• Part Number 808-XXXX-XXX is the firmware executable for your
equipment.
Firmware Update Procedure, HPA
Note
Required Items
The following equipment is required to perform this procedure:
• PC (Personal Computer) — laptop or desktop with a serial port.
• A NULL modem cable.
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Use this procedure to update the HPA Firmware. 1 Connect the Com1 serial port to the RS-232 connector of the HPA
control cable.
2. Set the programming switch on the control cable to the “program”
3. Place the firmware executable file and the coldloader.bin, pilot.bin,
4. Start the Rfu.exe application.
5. Refer to Figure 1. Under the Setup menu item select File
Firmware Update Procedure, HPA
position.
and flash.ini files in a common directory .
Locations.
Figure 1, Select File Locations
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6. Refer to Figure 2. Enter the complete path where the three loader
files are stored; or click on the buttons with the three dots and browse to the directory where the files are located and select that file.
Press OK.
Figure 2, Locate the Files
7. Refer to Figure 3. Under the File menu item select Load Flash
Image.
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8. Refer to Figure 4. Click on the “three dots” button and browse to
the directory where the firmware executable file is located and select that file. Press OK.
Figure 4, Locate the Flash Image File
9. The Rfu application will begin downloading the files.
10. Close the Rfu application and cycle the power on the unit.
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Revision ECO Description Date Initiated By
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08/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
change
3 Format changes—Table of Contents,
09/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
List of Figures, List of Tables A 9183 Original Release 10/12/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr. B 9359 Delete figure 1 and attach RMA Form
11/27/2001 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
PDF at end of chapter. C 9395 Remove RMA Form and replace with
01/07/2002 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
Figure 1. D 9997 Update to include controllers. 07/08/2002 A.L. Crozier, Jr. E 11096 Update to reflect maintenance
05/21/2003 A.L. Crozier, Jr.
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Table of Contents
Paragraph Title Page Number
Service and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Return Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Returned Material Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Shipping Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
List of Figures
Paragraph Title Page Number
Figure 1 , RMA Request Form Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Service and Repair
Introduction
Xicom Technology recommends that all equipment be returned to the Xicom factory or approved service centers for any calibration, tuning and repairs that require internal access to the equipment.
Special training, procedures, test equipment, and maintenance manuals are required to service this equipment. Do not attempt to service or repair Xicom Technology equipment unless you are a qualified technician and you have successfully completed the Xicom Technology equipment operation and repair program. Product maintenance manuals are provided to all personnel who complete the equipment operation and repair training program. The maintenance manuals include all the necessary documents to service and repair Xicom Technology equipment.
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Return Authorization
Returned Material Authorization
Before returning the equipment obtain a RMA (Returned Material Authorization) Number. To obtain a RMA Number contact Xicom Technology at:
Telephone: 408-213-3000 Facsimile: 408-213-3107 email: CustSupport@xicomtech.com
Or you may use the online RMA request form located on the Xicom Technology Web Site:
www.xicomtech.com/support/support.htm
Figure 1 on page 5 is an example of the RMA Form.
When corresponding with Xicom Technology always refer to the equipment by the model number, part number and serial number.
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Return the equipment in the original packing. If the original packing is not available use wooden boxes or double layer corrugated boxes. Ensure there is adequate packing material between the equipment and the outside box. Seal the container with heavy packing tape or metal bands. Mark the container with the words FRAGILE, DELICATE INSTRUMENT. HANDLE WITH CARE on each side of the container.
Ship the container to the following address:
XICOM TECHNOLOGY 3550 Bassett Street Santa Clara, CA 95054 RMA #__________________
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RMA REQUEST FORM
DATE: WARRANTY:
RMA: ORIG SHIP DATE:
COMPLETED BY: ORIG SO :
WARRANTY EXPIRES:
CUSTOMER:
MODEL: P/N: S/N: MODEL: P/N: S/N:
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Note: Please only return accessories as required to support repair testing
REASON FOR RETURN:
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Has this unit been returned for repair before? Yes: No:
SHIP TO ADDRESS: BILL TO ADDRESS:
PREFERRED SHIPPING METHOD
Fed X UPS
DHL Other
PLEASE NOTE - Units returned during the Warranty period that are found to be problem free will be charged the minimum evaluation fee. FOR ALL OUT OF WARRANTY UNITS: Xicom Technology will not proceed with the repair until we have a purchase order in place.
Price for this repair: Includes all repair parts, labor, upgrades and full testing
Purchase order number:
USA: UK: Brazil:
*TWT and Linearizer Excluded - they will be quoted on a parts and labor basis. *The above price will not cover units that have been damaged beyond normal wear and tear- they will be quoted on a parts and labor basis - if repairable. Repair or Replacement at Xicom's Option. *Discontinued models will be quoted on a parts and labor basis - if repairable. Repair or Replacement at Xicom's Option. *Minimum Evaluation price will be charged for minor repairs, $1000. for amplifiers, $350. for controllers.
Contact Enclose a copy of this form with unit and ship to:
Name: Xicom Technology
Phone: 3550 Bassett Street
Fax: Santa Clara, CA 95054
e-mail:
icom Technolog 3550 Bassett Street Santa Clara, CA 95054 Tel: 408-213-3000, Fax: 408-213-3107
Attn: RM
Revision Date 3/8/2004
Figure 1, RMA Request Form Example
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HPA SPECIFICATION
XTD-400C, 5.85 – 6.425 GHz, RO1
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1.0 SCOPE. This specification is for a high power amplifier (TWTA) to be used in a satellite
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ground station. The HPA is designed to operate outdoors.
2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
3.0 SPECIFICATION. The HPA shall be designed to the requirements of this specification per
the performance specifications of section 3.0 and tested to the ATP requirements of section
5.1 of this document
3.1 ELECTRICAL
3.1.1 Frequency
3.1.1.1 Frequency, Output 5.85 to 6.425 GHz
3.1.1.2 Frequency, Input 950 to 1525 MHz
3.1.2 Power
3.1.2.1 RF Output Power (P
) 350 W (55.4 dBm) min
rated
Reference: TWT power of 400 W (56.0 dBm) min
3.1.2.2 Reflected Power Protection P
–7 ± 0.5 dB
rated
3.1.2.3 Maximum RF Drive Power without damage +10 dBm
3.1.2.4 10 MHz Reference Power 0 ± 5 dBm
3.1.3 Gain, Large Signal 70 dB min
3.1.4 Gain, Small Signal 75 dB min
3.1.5 Gain variation, SSG
3.1.5.1 Over any 40 MHz band 1.3 dB/40 MHz max
3.1.5.2 Over any 575 MHz band 3.2 dB/575 MHz max
3.1.5.3 Gain slope ± 0.04 dB/MHz max
3.1.5.4 Gain stability over temperature 2 dB@ any frequency
3.1.5.5 Gain stability over Time 0.5 dB/24 hrs
3.1.6 Gain Control 25 dB min
3.1.7 Intermodulation with 2 equal carriers at TOPBO = -4 dB -18 dBc max
3.1.8 Harmonic Output -60 dBc max
3.1.9 AM to PM conversion 2.5 deg/dB max at 6 dB below rated power
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3.1.10.1 Transmit Band -70 dBw/4KHz max
3.1.10.2 Receive Band (3.7 to 4.2 GHz) -150 dBw/4KHz max
3.1.11 Group Delay, any 40 MHz
3.1.11.1 Linear 0.01 nS/MHz max
3.1.11.2 Parabolic 0.005 nS/MHz2 max
3.1.11.3 Ripple 0.5 nS/Pk-Pk max
3.1.12 Residual AM Noise -50 dBc fm 10 Hz to 10 KHz max
-20(1.5+Log(Freq)) dBc fm 10 KHz to 500 KHz max
-85 dBc above 500 KHz max
3.1.13 Phase Noise profile 10 dB below IESS phase noise
3.1.14 Spurious Signals
3.1.14.1 Spurious Signals, spectral limits -37 dBc 10 to 10,000 Hz max
-20(1.5 + log(f))+13 dBc 10 KHz to 100 KHz max
-60 dBc above 100 KHz max
3.1.14.2 Power Line Related, individual -50 dBc
3.1.14.3 Power Line Related, sum of all -47 dBc
3.1.14.4 Spurious Signal, Out of band, max -60 dBc
3.1.15 VSWR
3.1.15.1 Input 1.6:1 max
3.1.15.2 Output 1.3:1 max
3.1.16 Prime Power 100-260 VAC 1550 VA max
0.95 Power factor min 47 to 63 Hertz Single Phase
3.1.17 Serial Interf ac e
3.1.17.1 RS-232 Monitor and Control
3.1.17.2 RS-422/485 (4-Wire Mode or Monitor and Control 2-Wire Mode)
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XTD-400C, 5.85 – 6.425 GHz, RO1
3.1.18 Controls
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This specification describes the control functions of the HPA. A limited number of control functions can be applied locally from the front panel of the HPA as wel l as rem otel y via the seri al int erface. Som e of the control functions can only be applied via the local controls on the HPA. The following paragraphs specify these control functions and the LOCAL/REMOTE capability. Details of the communication protocol for serial control and the menu system for the local control are detailed in the operation and installation manual for this product. Please refer to that document for detailed information.
3.1.18.1 Controls, Local
Function
Interface
3.1.18.1.1 AC Prime Power Circuit Breaker
3.1.18.1.2 Local/Remote Local/Remote Switch
3.1.18.1.3 RF inhibit Monitor & Control (Standard configuration)*
3.1.18.1.4 Interlock Monitor & Control * The RF output will inhibit (turn OFF) by turning OFF the SSA when M&C connector Pin
(g) is connected to Pin (f), and Pin (Y) is grounded to Pin (Z).
3.1.18.2 Controls, Local & Remote
3.1.18.2.1 HV (ON/OFF)
3.1.18.3 Controls, Remote
3.1.18.3.1 HV (ON/OFF)
3.1.18.3.2 Heater Standby (ON/OFF)
3.1.18.3.3 Gain
3.1.18.3.4 Minimum Power Alarm/Fault
3.1.18.3.5 Maximum Power Alarm/Fault
3.1.18.3.6 Reflected Power Alarm/Fault
3.1.18.3.7 Power Measurement Units (Watts, dBm, dBw)
3.1.18.3.8 Fault Reset
3.1.18.3.9 COM 1 configuration (baud rate, parity, start/stop bits)
3.1.18.3.10 COM 2 configuration (baud rate, parity, start/stop bits)
3.1.18.3.11 HPA Address
3.1.18.3.12 Amp. Select (redundant conf.)
3.1.18.3.13 WGS 1, WGS 2 select (redundant conf.)
Note: Heater Standby reduces the TWT’s heater voltage when the high voltage is off. Using this mode significantly increases the life of the TWT where high voltage is off for extended periods of time.
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