Norsat O3b 10W BUC User Manual

Ka-band BUC 10W 7010STC-O3b

Installation and Operation Manual

DOC#038412 Rev. 1.0

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents.......................................................................................... 3

1 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 4

OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................4

1.1

FEATURES ..............................................................................................................4

1.2

IF unit.................................................................................................................5

1.2.1

LO unit ...............................................................................................................5

1.2.2

Up-converter unit ...............................................................................................5

1.2.3

SSPA unit...........................................................................................................5

1.2.4

DC M&C Unit .....................................................................................................6

1.2.5

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS..................................................................................6

1.3

Introduction........................................................................................................6

1.3.1

ESD Protection ..................................................................................................6

1.3.2

Cleaning.............................................................................................................6

1.3.3

Water .................................................................................................................6

1.3.4

Installation of the BUC .......................................................................................6

1.3.5

Power Supply.....................................................................................................6

1.3.6

Equipment Working Conditions..........................................................................7

1.3.7

Important Safety Information..............................................................................7

1.3.8

Waveguide.........................................................................................................7

1.3.9

2 INTERFACES ........................................................................................... 7

J1 / IF IN...................................................................................................................7

2.1

J2 / RF OUT .............................................................................................................7

2.2

J3 / DC, M&C............................................................................................................8

2.3

3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................... 9

SPECIFICATIONS SHEET.......................................................................................9

3.1

OUTLINE DRAWING..............................................................................................10

3.2

4 INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 11

UNPACKING..........................................................................................................11

4.1

INSTALLATION ON ANTENNA..............................................................................11

4.2

CABLE INSTALLATION .........................................................................................12

4.3

WATERTIGHT SEALING UP OF CABLES AND CONNECTORS .........................12

4.4

5 EQUIPMENT OPERATION..................................................................... 13

USER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION......................................................................13

5.1

Installation Requirements.................................................................................13

5.1.1

Installation of the User Software ......................................................................13

5.1.2

EQUIPMENT OPERATION ON USER SOFTWARE..............................................16

5.2

Description of BUC GUI Window .....................................................................16

5.2.1

Serial Commands List......................................................................................17

5.2.2

Serial Mode Operation.....................................................................................18

5.2.3

Ethernet Mode Operation.................................................................................20

5.2.4

6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................... 24

MAINTENANCE .....................................................................................................24

6.1

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..........................................................................................24

6.2

Contact: NORSAT INTL INC .................................................................................26

6.3

APPENDIX.................................................................................................... 26

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS..............................................................................26

1 INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW

1.1

7010STC-O3b-A and 7010STC-O3b-B are highly reliable and innovative Block Up-converters (BUC) specially designed for O3B satellite communication uplink system. This equipment converts the IF signal (7010STC-O3b-A:1052-1788 MHz, 7010STC-O3b-B: 972-1871 MHz) to RF signal (7010STCO3b-A: 27.652-28.388 GHz, 7010STC-O3b-B: 28.172-29.071 GHz) with maximum linear output power of 38dBm and saturated output power of 40dBm.

This manual provides the instructions necessary for operation and maintenance of 7010STC-O3b-A and -B. All user interfaces present in the BUC, as well as an exact description of the diverse signals in the connectors of the BUC, will be described in this document. This manual also explains the RS232 and Ethernet communication interfaces for 7010STC-O3b-A and 7010STC-O3b-B.

FEATURES

1.2

7010STC-O3b-A and 7010STC-O3b-B are comprised of IF, LO, Up-Converter, SSPA, and DC M&C as shown Fig. 1.

Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram of Ka-band 10W BUC

IF unit

1.2.1

IF unit amplifies the transmission signal from a remote modem and delivers it to the Up-converter

unit.

LO unit

1.2.2

LO unit generates two local signals to drive two LO ports of the up-converter using double conversion structure.

Up-converter unit

1.2.3

Up-Converter converts the IF signal (7010STC-O3b-A:1052-1788 MHz, 7010STC-O3b-B: 972-1871 MHz) to RF signal (7010STC-O3b-A: 27.652-28.388 GHz, 7010STC-O3b-B: 28.172-29.071 GHz) and also filters out unwanted spurious and harmonics in front of SSPA. The BUC uses a doubleconversion technology to achieve better performance and cost-effective design.

SSPA unit

1.2.4

The main function of SSPA is to boost up the transmit power of the input signal to an expected level. The SSPA includes the following modules: Divider, Power Amplifiers, and Combiner.

DC M&C Unit

1.2.5

This board includes a DC/DC converter, regulators, and a EMI/EMC filter to make all kinds of DC voltages required in the BUC. It also contains a Monitor and Control (M&C) function to monitor and control the BUC, and communicate with a remote modem unit. The key parts for the M&C function are a microprocessor and communication ICs for RS-232 and Ethernet.

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

1.3

Read all the following instructions prior to using the BUC.

Introduction

1.3.1

There is a potential safety risk unless appropriate precautions are taken while working with the BUC. All the precaution and danger notes must be carefully read before beginning to use the BUC.

ESD Protection

1.3.2

The BUC contains elements sensitive to electrostatic discharges (ESD). It is important that the staff is ground-connected while they are working with them.

Cleaning

1.3.3

Do not use liquid washing products or aerosols. Only use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Water

1.3.4

Do not expose the BUC to standing water. Failure to follow this precaution could result in electric shock and injury to persons.

Installation of the BUC

1.3.5

The BUC described in this manual should not be installed in an unstable situation because it may cause serious injuries to persons as well as a severe damage to the BUC.

Power Supply

1.3.6

An external power supply is necessary to convert the input AC to +48V DC, and for the internal DC/DC converter within the BUC to generate appropriate DC voltages for IF, LO, Up-converter, SSPA, and DC M&C units.

Equipment Working Conditions

1.3.7

Never perform maintenance or make adjustments to the BUC when the power supply is connected.

Important Safety Information

1.3.8

Read the chapters on Installation and System Operation before powering up the BUC. Do not connect the AC INPUT (prime power) port to a power source until all the other connections have been made.

Waveguide

1.3.9

Never operate the BUC without a cable or RF load connected to the RF OUTPUT waveguide. Never stand in front of or look into the waveguide during BUC operations.

2 INTERFACES

J1 / IF IN

2.1

N-type connector is used for the input port as shown in Fig. 2.

Figure 2. N-type IF and MS 12-pin connectors for Ka-band 10W BUC

J2 / RF OUT

2.2

WR28 waveguide is used for the output port as shown in Fig. 3.

Figure 3. WR28 RF output port for Ka-band 10W BUC

J3 / DC, M&C

2.3

MS 12-pin connector is used for the DC and M&C port as shown in Fig. 2, and its pin map and interface are indicated in Table 1 and Fig. 4, respectively.

Table 1 Pin description for IF, RF, M&C connectors

Connector

Parameter

Description

J1 IF input connector

N-female, panel-mounted

Impedance

50 ohm

10MHz reference input

RF output connector

WR28

DC / M&C(Ethernet or RS232)

Panel-mount (MS3112e1412P)

J3-A

Ethernet Tx-

J3-B

Ethernet Tx+

J3-C

Ethernet Rx+

J3-D

Ethernet Rx-

J3-E

J3-F

RS-232 GND

J3-G

RS-232 TxD

J3-H

RS-232 RxD

J3-J

DC Power (+36 to +72V)

J3-K

DC Power return

J3-L

Mute @ Low

J3-M

Mute return (=RS-232 GND)

Figure 4. Physical interface of MS 12-pin connector

3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS SHEET

3.1

OUTLINE DRAWING

3.2

Figure Figure 5. Mechanical outline for Ka band 10W BUC

4 INSTALLATION

This section of the manual is intended to provide aid in BUC installation.

UNPACKING

4.1

Perform an initial inspection upon receiving the BUC. You are advised to ensure the following:

 Check that the shipping container is not opened or damaged.

Have a representative from the shipping company present if you suspect that the shipment is damaged or tempered with before opening the container.

 Check that all items in the packing list are present and undamaged.  If any loss or damage is discovered, contact Norsat Intl Inc. or a local representative before

proceeding.

 The shipping container and packing materials should be retained for possible reshipment.

Accessories for 7010STC-O3b-A or 7010STC-O3b-B are four waveguide adapter fixing screws, and an O-ring for the waveguide adapter.

INSTALLATION ON ANTENNA

4.2

7010STC-O3b-A and 7010STC-O3b-B have two M4 threaded holes at each side of BUC as shown in Fig. 6 and these holes are used to fix the mounting bracket when used as stand-alone unit. Please fix proper brackets to four fixing holes on the BUC before mounting the BUC to the antenna. One of these fixing holes can be used to connect the BUC housing to the earth for grounding.

Figure 6. Location of fixing holes on Ka 10W BUC

The BUC has body and cover heat sinks with fins for air cooling. Therefore, to achieve an optimal function of the BUC, it should be mounted upside down so that fins of the body heat sink are open to fresh air as shown in Fig. 7. Ensure that there are no objects that obstruct a flow of fresh air into the fins of the body heat sink.

Figure 7. Mounting position of Ka band 10W BUC

CABLE INSTALLATION

4.3

The connections of 7010STC-O3b must be done using a waveguide (output) and coaxial cables (input). The length of cables must be adjusted depending on the installation. An inappropriate choice of the interface waveguide or cable may result in either a reduction of output power at the external unit or an excessive distortion of the signal. Some guidelines to install the interface cables between the internal units (Power supply and Modem) and the external unit (BUC) are as follows:

a) Make a plan with the minimal route to be followed by the cables. It is recommended that 2m

of additional cable is added for ease of maintenance. b) Secure the cables at each end of the connection. c) Ensure that the external connectors are waterproof as well as resistant to other agents.

WATERTIGHT SEALING UP OF CABLES AND CONNECTORS

4.4

The application of moisture-resistant tape over the connectors is always recommended in outdoor installations to ensure an appropriate waterproofing. The application procedure of this tape is the following:

a) Ensure that all the connectors are correctly tightened. Cut a piece of moisture-resistant tape

with the desired size and remove the protector plastic of the tape.

b) Centre an end of the tape over the connector you want to protect and wrap tape tightly and

evenly over entire connector.

c) Repeat the steps above for all the connectors.

5 EQUIPMENT OPERATION

USER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

5.1

The user software is a Windows based Graphical User Interface (GUI) to monitor and control the BUC (T2810). It requires a dedicated RJ-45 (LAN port) or an RS-232 serial port (COM port) on the PC to communicate with the BUC. If your PC has no serial port or RJ-45 port, an USB to RS232 adaptor is necessary to establish the connection (sold separately).

Installation Requirements

5.1.1

The user software installation requires Window XP with .NET Framework 4.0 pre-installed on your PC. The following list shows the minimum system requirements for installation:

∙ PC with an available RS-232 serial communication port or RJ-45 LAN communication port ∙ Microsoft Windows with .NET Framework 4.0 installed ∙ 1000MHz Processor ∙ RAM of 1024Mbytes ∙ Free hard disk space of at least 10Mbyte ∙ Monitor with 1024 x 768 screen resolution ∙ USB drive

Installation of the User Software

5.1.2

Unpack the installation file (T2810.zip) on the PC. Refer to Figure 8 for the files location in the folder. There are total four files under setup folder:

• setup.exe – installation program for control software

• setup.msi – installation data used by setup.exe,

• dotnetfx40.exe – optional .NET framework installation (if required),

• readme.txt - contains useful information about the software and it is recommended to read

before starting the installation.

The setup requires that .NET 4.0 Framework is installed on your computer. If .NET Framework is missing from your system, it can be installed by running “dotnetfx40.exe”. After successful installation of the .NET 4.0 Framework, run setup.exe to start installing the Ka band 10W BUC software on your computer. Refer to the Figure 9 (1) to (4) for details.

Figure 8. User software installation starting window

Click on NEXT to continue. You can accept the default settings for this installation.

Figure 9. (1) User software installation proceeding window

Figure 9. (2) User software installation proceeding window

Figure 9. (3) User software installation proceeding window

Figure 9. (4) User software installation completion window

Once the user software installation on your PC is completed, BUC GUI icon appears on Windows START Menu and Desktop of your PC.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION ON USER SOFTWARE

5.2

Description of BUC GUI Window

5.2.1

When the BUC GUI icon is clicked, a BUC GUI window will appear. Brief description of the BUC GUI is as follows:

Figure 10. BUC GUI window for Ka band 10W BUC

o SSPA On function o This button is used to turn on the SSPA of the BUC. o SSPA Off function (Mute) o This button is used to turn off the SSPA of the BUC. o Gain setting o This button is used to change the gain of the BUC o Serial Command o This text box is used to control the BUC with commands via serial communication. If you

click command list button(⑦), You can see the command list. (Refer to the serial Commands list in 5.1.4)

o UDP Command o This text box is used to control the BUC with commands via UDP (Ethernet) communication.

If you click command list button(⑦), You can see the command list. (Refer to the serial Commands list in 5.1.4)

o DebugMode o This button is used to debug the BUC. It’s not used for operation. o Command List o This button shows the command list. (Refer to the serial Commands list in 5.1.4) o Clear o This button is used to clear status display window o BUC Monitoring o This window shows the current status of BUC output power, LO lock status, temperature,

over temperature, over RF power, external mute.

o Serial Communication setting o You can set up serial communication parameters. o (Usable serial port number, baud rate: 57600) o UDP Communication setting o You can set up UDP communication parameters. o IP text box : BUC IP o TX : BUC UDP(Ethernet) Port o RX : Master UDP(Ethernet) port o Status display window o This window shows the command processing result.

Serial Commands List

5.2.2

Table 2. Serial Commands List

Item

Command

Example

Explanation

gst

Get BUC status

sspaon

Turn on SSPA

sspaoff

Turn off SSPA

sendipwr

sendipwr 192 168 100 2

Write master(PC) ip

sendiprd

Read master ip

sendportwr

Sendportwr 4001

Write master port

sendportrd

Read master port

ipwr

ipwr 192 168 100 10

Write BUC ip

iprd

Read BUC ip

portwr

portwr 3000

Write BUC port

portrd

Read BUC port

gwwr

gwwr 192 168 100 1

Write BUC gateway

gwrd

Read BUC gateway

macwr

macwr 00 11 22 33 44 55

Write BUC MAC address

macrd

Read BUC MAC address

smwr

smwr 255 255 255 0

Write subnet mask

smrd

smwr

Read subnet mask

Serial Mode Operation

5.2.3

For serial mode operation, connect a prepared RS232 cable between the MS 12-pin connector on the BUC and the PC serial port as shown in Fig. 11. Refer to Table1 and Fig. 4 for RS232 connection.

Figure 11. RS 232 connection between BUC and PC

Click BUC GUI icon on your PC and a BUC GUI window as shown in Figure 12 shows up, where you can monitor and control the BUC. In this case, you can select only usable communication (COM) port on BUC GUI window for connection.

Figure 12. BUC GUI window for operation

Select a usable COM port and the baud rate of 57,600 and click the open button. If the COM port is open, BUC GUI will show a serial number (SERIAL NO), and the LED color for SERIAL changes from red into green and Enable is marked as shown in Figure 13. BUC GUI starts reading status information of the BUC periodically. And you can send control commands you want to the BUC by clicking proper tabs such as MAX GAIN or SSPA ON or entering serial commands into the serial command text box shown in Fig. 13.

Figure 13. BUC GUI window for RS 232 operation

Ethernet Mode Operation

5.2.4

For Ethernet mode operation, connect a prepared Ethernet cable between the MS 12-pin connector on the BUC and the PC Ethernet port as shown in Fig. 14 or Fig. 15. Refer to Table 1 and Fig. 4 for Ethernet connection.

Figure 14. Ethernet connection between BUC and PC

Figure 15. Ethernet connection between BUC and PC via 10M or 10/100M Hub or Switch

Click BUC GUI icon on your PC and a BUC GUI window like Figure 12 shows up. However, unlike serial mode connection, parameters for BUC and PC should be set up separately. And Ethernet parameters setup for BUC should be done on your PC in the serial mode. The setup order for Ethernet connection is as follows:

A. BUC parameters setup for Ethernet connection: Parameters for BUC are sent to BUC when you enter necessary serial Commands into the serial command text box and click the SEND tab in the red box of Fig. 13. Eight steps below are required to set up BUC parameters for Ethernet connection.

Step 1. Set up BUC IP

- Serial command: ipwr 192 168 100 20 (Write Command)

- Serial command: iprd (Read Command)

Step 2. Set up BUC Port

- Serial command: portwr 4001 (Write Command)

- Serial command: portrd (Read Command) Step 3. Set up Gateway

- Serial command: gwwr 192 168 100 1 (Write Command)

- Serial command: gwrd (Read Command)

Step 4. Set up Subnet Mask

- Serial command: smwr 255 255 255 0 (Write Command)

- Serial command: smrd (Read Command)

Step 5. Set up Subnet Mask

- Serial command: smwr 255 255 255 0 (Write Command)

- Serial command: smrd (Read Command)

Step 6. Set up Mac address

- Serial command: macwr ff 11 dd 22 1 2 (Write Command)

- Serial command: macrd (Read Command)

Step 7. Set up PC IP

- Serial command: sendipwr 192 168 100 10 (Write Command)

- Serial command: sendiprd (Read Command) In this step, you have to input IP of the computer which you’re using.

Step 8. Set up PC Port

- Serial command: sendportwr 4001 (Write Command)

- Serial command: sendportrd (Read Command)

B. PC parameters setup for Ethernet connection:

There are two steps to perform for PC parameters setup for Ethernet connection.

Step 9. Set up PC parameters The BUC IP, BUC PORT, and PC PORT number should be entered into the Ethernet

parameters

boxes on BUC GUI window as shown in Fig. 16.

Step 10. Click OPEN

Figure 16. PC parameters entry on BUC GUI window for Ethernet operation

If the Ethernet port is open, BUC GUI will show a serial number (SERIAL NO), and the LED color for ETHERNET changes from red into green and Enable is marked as shown in Figure 16. BUC GUI starts reading status information of the BUC periodically. And you can send control commands you want to the BUC by clicking proper tabs such as MAX GAIN or SSPA ON or entering serial commands into the serial command text box shown in Fig. 13.

5.2.5 BUC Turn-on/off Sequence. After the user software is installed on your PC, the following sequence can be used to turn on the BUC.

1) Connect one end of a RF cable with a WR28 waveguide adapter to WR28 RF port on the BUC and the other end of the RF cable to the antenna or a dummy load.

2) Connect one end of an IF cable to N-type IF connector on the BUC and the other end of the IF cable to the output of the IF source or modem.

3) Connect one end of a MS 12-wires cable to MS 12-pins connector on the BUC. And connect two wires out of the other end of the MS 12-wires cable, which are dedicated to DC power, to a power supply with +48V DC or a level specified in the specification sheet in Section 3.1, and four wires for Ethernet connection or three wires for RS232 connection out of the other end of the MS 12-wires cable to the modem or your PC, and two wires for external Mute function to a separate power supply with +5V on. (Refer to Table 1 and Fig. 4 for connection details)

4) Turn on the power supply to supply +48V to the BUC.

5) Set up the serial mode or Ethernet mode connection according to Section 5.2.3 or 5.2.4.

6) Once your PC or modem is connected with the BUC using either serial or Ethernet mode, check various BUC status such as Output power, Temperature, LO Lock, Over-temperature, Over-power, and external mute.

7) Turn on the IF power source with a proper power level according to the BUC specification sheet, which enters the IF input port of the BUC.

8) To turn on the SSPA, make sure that all of LO Lock, Over-temperature, Over-power, and External Mute states should be green. Then turn on another power supply with +5V for external Mute and click SSPA ON button on BUC GUI window.

9) Adjust the BUC gain using Gain setting buttons such as MAX GAIN, MIN GAIN, and numerical gain value on the BUC GUI window.

10) If all of LO Lock, Over-temperature, Over-power, and External Mute states are not green on BUC GUI window, the SSPA does not turn on even though SSPA ON button is clicked. During the operation, if one of LO Lock, Over-temperature, Over-power, and External Mute states becomes red on BUC GUI window, the SSPA is automatically turned off.

11)If you want to turn off the SSPA, just click SSPA MUTE button or turn off another power supply for External Mute.

6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING

MAINTENANCE

6.1

Ka band 10W BUC is designed for a minimum of maintenance and does not use fans for cooling. Instead, it has two heat sinks with lots of air cooling fins on the cover and body of the BUC for cooling. Therefore, periodic scheduled maintenance is not required. However, make sure that it is mounted upside down so that fins of the body heat sink are open to fresh air as shown in Fig. 7. And check periodically that there are no objects that obstruct a flow of fresh air into the fins of the body heat sink.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

6.2

The BUC GUI window shows various status of the BUC such as LO Lock, Over-temperature, Overpower, and External Mute. These states indicate the faults that may arise in the BUC. The BUC is designed to automatically turn on the SSPA to avoid transmitting unwanted power to the target satellite if one of LO Lock, Over-temperature, Over-power, and External Mute states becomes red on BUC GUI window during the operation.

The following explains two major types of faults and how to troubleshoot them.

A) SSPA is off

1) When LO Lock state became red on the BUC GUI window.

- The internal LOs are out of lock.

 Check the power level of 10MHz reference source at the modem side or at the BUC

input side.

 Otherwise, since the BUC is faulty, contact Norsat for further support.

2) When Over-temperature state became red on the BUC GUI window.

- The BUC is faulty if the BUC is hot

 Contact Norsat for further support

- M&C processor is temporally malfunctioning if the BUC is not hot.

 Turn off the main power supply of +48V and wait for about 5 minutes, and then turn

on again and check the Over-temperature state on the BUC GUI window.

3) When Over-power became red on the BUC GUI window.

- IF input power is too high

 Check the IF input power level.

- Or, the BUC is faulty  Contact Norsat for further support.

4) When External Mute became red on the BUC GUI window.

- +5V DC voltage is not applied to the External Mute pin

 Check the DC power supply that supplies +5V to the External Mute pin.

- Or, the BUC is faulty

 Contact Norsat for further support

B) RF output power is low even if SSPA is on

1) Gain setting on the BUC GUI window is too low  Check gain setting on the BUC GUI.

2) Input IF power is too low to drive the BUC properly  Check the output level of the IF power source.

3) IF cable or connectors has high insertion loss  Check the IF cable or connectors.

4) RF cable or connector or WR28 waveguide adapter has high insertion loss  Check the RF cable, connector, or WR28 waveguide adapter.

5) One of internal components are faulty  Contact Norsat for further support.

Contact: NORSAT INTL INC

6.3

110-4020 VIKING WAY

RICHMOND BC V6V 2L4 CANADA TOLL FREE: 1 800 644 4562

FAX: 604 821 2801 WWW.NORSAT.COM

APPENDIX

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The following acronyms are used in this document: AC Alternating Current

BUC Block Up Converter DC Direct Current GND Ground ESD Electrostatic discharges IC Integrated Circuit IF Intermediate Frequency IN Input LO Local Oscillator M&C Monitor and Control OUT Output PC Personal Computer RF Radio Frequency Rx Reception SSPA Solid State Power Amplifier Tx Transmission

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