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1. 16 30 Watt Ku Band BUC High Power Transmitter Module O peration and M aintenance M anual SS Agile D Responsive mitec Gass This page has been intentionally left blank Mitec telecom inc Jf Designers and manufacturers of telecom and wireless products SS 3299 Jean Baptiste Deschamps Lachine QC H8T 3E4 Canada OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Preliminary _ Released X REVISION RECORD 0 Engineering Release 22 Jul 05 1 Revised for all configurations 07 Nov 06 2 Revised to include expanded low frequency option 15 Nov 06 3 Revision for extended band 30W 20 Apr 07 4 Updated Appendix B 26 Mar 08 5 Changed the title to make it more generic 09 May 08 6 30Watt Extended band option is removed 09 Sep 08 7 Updated to include 33 and 37 16 Oct 08 8 Updated to include 26 18 Feb 09 CM Approval TITLE 16 to 30 Watt 70 dB Gain Ku Band ODU High Power Transmitter Module This document contains information proprietary to Mitec telecom inc or its affiliates or to a third party to which Mitec telecom inc may have a legal obligation to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure use or duplication Any disclosure use or duplication of this document or of any of the information contained herein is expressly prohibited except as Mitec telecom inc may otherwise agree in writing Designer Marina Lissianskaia Date 22 Jul 05 REV 8 DOCUMENT NO2. 0000 0010 1111 1101 XOR Data 0x06 gt 0000 0110 1111 1011 XOR Data 0x06 gt 0000 0110 1111 1101 Perform bitwise 7 3 0000 0010 0x02 gt CRC inversion of final result 6 1 4 Command Reply Packet Sequencing The Booster will never send a packet to the customer interface device unless a command is received In other words the Booster will not speak unless spoken to PS 3900040 00 R01 Rev 01 Designed R Abdouche Page 7 of 14 Approved C Villeneuve 11 05 07 10 06 AM 7 Command List 71 Default Reply Packet Format This section identifies the packet format the ACK Acknowledge and NACK Not acknowledge replies which may be sent to the customer interface device in response to a received command NOTE The packets shown in the list below are based on the assumption that the Booster device address is set to OxF To modify the commands for different addresses the Dest Src byte and the CRC byte will have to change in all packets Packet Format ACK Acknowledge TE FX E0 ZZ 7F NACK Not Acknowledge 7E FX F1 YY ZZ 7F PS 3900040 00 RO1 Designed R Abdouche Approved C Villeneuve Explanation Acknowledge that the received packet was properly processed Indicate that a problem was encountered with the received packet Page 8 of 14 Interpretation X Device address of the packet source device ZZ CRC X Device address of the packet source device
3. 9000 Trans Canada Pointe Claire OC Canada H9R 578 A G iS Confidential and Proprietary to Mitec This is a Controlled Document mitec Document Name Protocol Specification Revision 01 File Name PS 3900040 00 RO1 Page Page 1 of 14 Model Number N A Originator R Abdouche Revision Date Change Summary Approval 0A 22 Apr 2003 Preliminary specification sent to customer C Villeneuve 0B Document does not exist 0C Document does not exist 0D 04 Dec 2003 Extracted protocol specs from technical specs document C Villeneuve OE 16 Jan 04 Completely revamped the document format No functional C Villeneuve changes made 01l 10 May 2007 Added attenuation control command C Villeneuve Serial Communication Protocol Specification For Control Software 3900040 00 mM RW ND 5 1 5 2 Table of Contents Document legend Project Overview Definitions and acronyms Scope Serial Communications Link Interface Customer Interface Port Configuration Customer Interface Cable Connections 6 Communication Protocol Framing 6 1 6 1 1 6 1 2 6 1 3 6 1 4 SCI Packet Frame Format SCI Packet Byte Description Default Address Values CRC Calculation Example Command Reply Packet Sequencing 7 Command List 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 8 App Default Reply Packet Format GET Status Command List GET Alarms Command List SET Control Command List endix I Troubleshooting Guide PS 39
4. There is an internal slow blowing fuse installed in the power supply module in order to protect the entire system from over current The power supply converts the incoming AC voltage into two separate DC voltages The DC voltages are regulated to ensure isolation and stability Page 12 Rev 8 Maintenance mitec 3 1 3 Operation This chapter describes the verification of the operation and control of the transmitter module It shall be performed by authorized personnel prior to maintenance and or repair Procedure Verify that the installation procedure described in Chapter 2 was completed A complete physical check of the customer s system is suggested WARNING The output power available at the output waveguide flange is extremely hazardous Under no circumstances should be transmitter be operated without the waveguide feed or a high power load attached Do not operate this equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes Failure to observe this precaution will result in personal injury Safe and careful installation of this transmitter will eliminate the possibility of accidents and provide years of top performance Verify the antenna feed waveguide connection is properly done before the transmitter is energized NOTE The transmitter module can withstand any source or load VSWR However the transmitter module will meet all specification requirements only if the source load VSWR is sufficient Refe
5. 2 0 dB typ 2 5 dB max over full band 0 3 dB p p max over any 40 MHz Gain Stability with power expansion 0 5 dB max Output Power WTX 14014542 70 ES xx WTX 13714542 70 ES xx WTX 14014543 70 ES xx WTX 13714543 70 ES xx WTX 14014544 70 ES xx WTX 13714544 70 ES xx WTX 14014545 70 ES xx 42 0 dBm 16 W min at P1dB 42 0 dBm 16 W min at P1dB 43 0 dBm 20 W min at P1dB 43 0 dBm 20 W min at P1dB 44 0 dBm 25 W min at P1dB 44 0 dBm 25 W min at P1dB 45 0 dBm 25 W min at P1dB Saturated Output Power WTX 14014542 70 ES xx WTX 13714542 70 ES xx WTX 14014543 70 ES xx WTX 13714543 70 ES xx WTX 14014544 70 ES xx WTX 13714544 70 ES xx WTX 14014544 70 ES xx 43 0 dBm 20 W typ at PSAT 43 0 dBm 20 W typ at PSAT 44 0 dBm 25 W typ at PSAT 44 0 dBm 25 W typ at PSAT 45 0 dBm 30 W typ at PSAT 45 0 dBm 30 W typ at PSAT 46 dBm 40 W typ at PSAT 3 Order Intermodulation IMD 3 30 dBc typ two equal signals at 6 dB back off from P1dB rated total 4 MHz separation Phase Noise 60 dBc Hz max 300 Hz offset of the carrier 70 dBc Hz max 1 kHz offset of the carrier 80 dBc Hz max 10 kHz offset of the carrier 90 dBc Hz max 100 kHz offset of the carrier 100 dBc Hz max 1 MHz offset of the carrier Source amp Load VSWR 1 5 1 max operational infinite at any angle without damage unconditionally stable Input Return Loss cold 1
6. Technical Writer Colleen Strunga Date 22 Jul 05 20434 001MA PAGE 1OF 40 This page has been intentionally left blank mitec Table of Contents Table of Contents INTRODUGTION iss sis Re Geo BES SE sae EE Re DO ee GE 1 1 1 Receiving and Inspection esse sesse sesse es see ee Ge EG EG SE Ge SG Ge EG Ge EG ee EG ee Ge 2 1 1 1 Equipment Damage or Loss se ME GE ee N 2 1 1 2 Rettru of Equipment sc SG EE asta Ge 2 1 2 Preparing for Installation essens siedsede gees de isi de EEN oe ek di ge EN ek Ge ree dk Ee Re 3 1 2 1 4 Safety Precautions a5 EE ces EE cat boa EE ee 3 2 INSTALLATION amp OVERVIEW ee esse ees seek ee se ee ee Ese ee ee Ee ek ee e eke 5 21 General DES Crip tiny seed ses Ge ee eN Re GE ee EN RS Ge EG Ee Ee Eroso dee Dei 5 Zp LE PECUACATIONIG SS De ee GE Ge EO N Ge RE N ee ee 5 2 2 1 General Considerations ie Ge cscs N Ge GE N 8 2 3 Basic Mechanical Characteristic lt s0 cc ccccsscccostceesnsecsaccosisecssinccsenceneonsesenscasestesons 8 2 3 1 External View of the Transmitter Module ese ee ee AR ee ee RA ee 8 2 3 2 Connections and Mounting Hardware esse esse ese ee se ee ee RA Ge Re ee ee ee GRA ee 8 2 4 Assembly and InstallatiOn ssssssssoessosd esse sesse NES sede eek Ge ER See gee ED Ee de AE EER EG 8 2 4 1 Lifting the Transmitter Module into Position and Temporary Attachment 9 2 4 2 Securing the Transmitter Module ES eg Be Regs ee ee aioe 9 2 5 Functional Overview sis sisessessel
7. and six lockwashers 2 from the bottom shroud 3 Remove bottom shroud 3 with attached fan 7 and fan holder 8 from the transmitter 4 Disconnect wires of fan 7 to transmitter 4 Remove four screws 5 and four lockwashers 6 Remove fan 7 from fan holder 8 Using four screws 5 and four lockwashers 6 install new fan 7 onto fan holder 8 Connect wires of new fan 7 onto the transmitter 4 Using six screws 1 and six lockwashers 2 reinstall the bottom shroud 3 with the fan 7 and fan holder 8 on to transmitter 4 sl IG PEL HE The transmitter module is now ready for operation and no other periodic maintenance is reguired Page 16 Rev8 mitec Rev 8 Maintenance Performance Check Verify the system is properly set up as per Chapters 2 and 3 The power output at 1dB compression shall be measured for evaluating the performance of the transmitter module It is recommended to measure the following parameters for ensuring that the transmitter module is in good working condition Gain and Gain flatness RF load VSWR and RF source VSWR Two Tone Intermodulation Distortion Return Loss at connectors J1 and J2 of the TRANSMITTER MODULE Using a Source and an IF input signal level within the small signal region of the transmitter module measure the power level at connectors J1 and J2 See Figure 4 Plot the swept response on a test data sheet From the plot determine gain and gain flatness Wi
8. now ready for permanent attachment The transmitter is designed to operate in an outdoor environment and is waterproof when mounted in the correct orientation as per Figure 1 and the orientation labels placed on the RF amplifier shroud The transmitter contains a high flow rate fans 300 CFM for cooling the RF amplifier module These fans function continuously during the transmitter operation To provide a sufficient airflow the transmitter should be mounted with a minimum clearance of 3 inches on all four sides and the bottom Refer to Figure 1 Adequate cooling for the transmitter will provide years of top performance 2 4 2 Securing the Transmitter Module Secure the transmitter module on to the mounting frame using the hardware described in section 2 3 2 Align the transmitter output waveguide flange with the mating flange of the antenna feeder waveguide Using the O ring and hardware provided connect the antenna feeder waveguide Torque the flange screws to 16 inch pounds 1 8 N m Attach the proper cables for waveguide for IF input AC power and M amp C to the corresponding connectors of the transmitter module Refer to the model drawing in Appendix A Rev 8 Page 9 Installation amp Overview mitec NOTE The cylindrical connectors are labeled clearly and have different pin layouts Refer to pin out assignments in Appendix C It is impossible to incorrectly install the mating connectors Ie i Figure 1 Recomm
9. these repairs Page 18 Rev 8 mitec Appendix A Appendix A Drawings amp Schematic Diagrams 16 to 30 Watt 70 dB Gain Ku Band ODU High Power Transmitter Module Outline Drawings Rev 8 A 1 This page has been intentionally left blank mitec LABELING VARY DEPENDING ON PART LIST REF VIEW id 00694 TEL Rev8 7 51 INTERFACE CONN J3 _ POWER IN CONN NN COVER SUPPLIED WITH CONN Appendix A 13 11 p s B 4 Ce l p 1 ju AUT 3 88 EL i ty D 0 41 x 1 00 SLOT _ o L I PL Loss 12 18 14 00 N CONN COVER 10 28 ku BAND BUC 71 A NA N N dp ANNA 1 98 Oy IW LU JU j UH U HHH p L L LJ s T Y J1 f HH H Es IF IN i L i 1 Ei N CONN F L P FEMALE ay ail 5 WARNINGI
10. 1 Mute 0 enable ZZ CRC Set up link frequency XX XX Frequency in MHz ZZ CRC Refer to 7 1 Refer to 7 1 Set booster device address 0 lt address lt OxE Refer to 7 1 Refer to 7 1 Set booster attenuation XX Attenuation to set in 0 1 dB range from 0 to 20 dB Refer to 7 1 Refer to 7 1 ZZ CRC Page 12 of 14 11 05 07 10 06 AM Refer to 7 1 Examples 1 cmd 7E FF 14 13 01 00 01 07 7F reply ACK Mute up link 2 cmd 7E FF 14 13 01 00 00 06 7F reply ACK Enable up link 1 cmd 7E FF 14 16 FF 03 B6 48 7F reply ACK Set IF frequency to 950 MHz 0x3B6 2 cmd 7E FF 14 16 FF 04 33 CA 7F reply ACK Set IF frequency to 1075 MHz 0x433 3 cmd 7E FF 14 16 FF 04 BO 49 7F reply ACK Set IF frequency to 1200 MHz 0x4B0 4 cmd 7E FF 14 16 FF 05 2D D5 7F reply ACK Set IF frequency to 1325 MHz 0x52D 5 cmd 7E FF 14 16 FF 05 AA 52 7F reply ACK Set IF frequency to 1450 MHz 0xSAA 1 cmd 7E FF 14 03 04 00 0A 19 7F reply ACK Set Booster device address to OxA 2 cmd 7E FF 14 03 04 00 OE 1D 7F reply ACK Set Booster device address to 0xE 1 cmd 7E FF 14 03 07 00 00 10 7F reply ACK Set Booster attenuation to 0 dB 2 cmd 7E FF 14 03 07 00 9B 8B 7F reply ACK Set Booster attenuation to 0x9B 0d155 15 5 dB Rev 01 Appendix I Troubleshooting Guide Possible Remedies No response at all from
11. 16 to 30 Watts CW P1dB minimum For small signal gain the transmitter module is capable of providing a gain of approximately 70 dB To achieve the rated output power GaAs transistors as well as other microwave components within the RF Amplifier provide the necessary gain and low insertion loss The amplified signal is transmitted through the output waveguide section to a satellite up link system Monitor and Control if applicable The transmitter has an RS 485 serial interface The transmitter can communicate to the indoor unit or redundancy control module via RS 485 RS 485 Protocol Specifications are found in Appendix B if applicable The control system can provide the following M amp C functions System Alarm when an amplifier is not functioning properly TTL logic will activate an alarm TTL high alarm condition The alarm signal will be transmitted via RS 485 as well as through two analogue wires in order to support the redundancy option Mute Control via RS 485 Mute Control via hardware line TTL high level signal will mute a transmitter Output Power Monitoring 15 dB dynamic range via RS 485 Base Plate Temperature Monitoring via RS 485 The SSPA can also provide 12VDC 2A max at the same connector to supply DC power for redundancy control Internal Power Distribution Reference The SSPA operates from power source of 110 220 VAC 50 Hz to 60 Hz and will consume 1 200 Watts maximum CAUTION
12. 2 3 2 2 4 Page 8 Environmental Temperature 40 to 55 C soec to 85 C Humidity 5 to 95 at 40 C 5 to 95 at 65 C Altitude hock and Vibration Drop 1m in shipping container Reliability MTBF mean time between failures 100 000 hours fan reliability data is not included Fan must be replaced once every 2 years minimum General Considerations The module shall meet all specifications over full bandwidth and under all environmental conditions when terminated with a load of VSWR at 1 5 1 unless otherwise specified All RF specifications shall be met within five minutes after applying DC power except gain flatness which shall be met after a warm up period of ten minutes During the warm up period the module shall not exhibit any alarm or require an RF mute input signal to reset any alarm fault latches Basic Mechanical Characteristics External View of the Transmitter Module The physical external dimensions of the transmitter module are shown in and Table 1 All inputs and outputs are shown in and described in Appendix C Connections and Mounting Hardware The IF input connection requires a coaxial cable with an N type male connector for the IF Input The RF output requires a waveguide with a WR75 flat flange An O ring shall be used to seal the waveguide connection There are also two cylindrical connectors on the RF Input side of the RF amplifier for AC power and M amp C interface The pin assignments for these
13. 7E FF 84 18 FF 01 95 F7 7F Gain 0x0195 0d405 40 54B Page 9 of 14 11 05 07 10 06 AM Rev 01 Command Packet Format Explanation Get Mute Status Get IF Frequency Get Booster SW Version Base number MSB 7E FF 02 06 01 05 7F TE FF 02 16 FF EB 7F TE FF 02 05 FC FB 7F Query booster for mute status Query transceiver for IF frequency Query booster for SW version base MSB Possible Replies Update Mute Status 7E FF 84 06 01 00 MM ZZ 7F Interpretation MM Mute status 0 enabled 1 muted ZZ CRC Update IF Frequency 7E FF 84 16 FF XX XX ZZ 7F Refer to 7 1 XX XX System IF frequency in MHz ZZ CRC NACK Update SW Version Base MSB 7E FF 84 05 FC 39 00 44 7F Refer to 7 1 SW version base number MSB is always 0x3900 NACK Refer to 7 1 Get Booster SW Version Base number LSB 7E FF 02 05 FD FA 7F Query booster for SW version base LSB Update SW Version Base LSB TE FF 84 05 FD XX XX ZZ 7F XX XX SW version base number LSB ZZ CRC NACK Refer to 7 1 Get Booster SW Version Configuration TE FF 02 05 FE F9 7F Query booster for SW version configuration Update SW Version Config TE FF 84 05 FE 00 XX ZZ 7F XX SW version configuration ZZ CRC NACK Refer to 7 1 Get Booster SW Version Revision Get Booster Device Address Get Attenuation Setting if applicable PS 3900
14. Booster Ensure the cable assembly is wired properly refer to 5 2Customer Interface Cable Connections and that it is properly connected between the transceiver customer interface port and the customer device Verify that the com port parameters are as specified in 5 1Customer Interface Port Configuration Confirm that the customer interface cable is connected to the correct PC com port Ensure that there are no other applications executing on the same com port If the transport medium is RS232 then connect the loopbacks identified in the note in Figure 2 RS232 Customer Interface Wiring If using a Booster address other than OxF then send a GET Booster Device Address command to destination address OXF The reply will contain the current booster address Note that the booster will respond to all commands received with destination address OxF If the transport medium is RS485 half duplex note that some PC cards require software control of the RS485 transmit and receive buffer enable lines The software in the customer device may need to coordinate the enabling disabling of these buffers Ensure the booster is powered on Reply packet is incomplete If software control of the transmit and receive buffer enable lines is required RS485 half duplex then it is possible that the timing between the transition needs to be adjusted PS 3900040 00 R01 Rev 01 Designed R Abdouche Page 13 of 14 Approved C Villeneuve 11 05 07 10 06
15. O AZARGOUS AF RA O ig J32 Bevo Hay may oon RE OUT WR75G 11 88 p p Q JUL D A by i c i Oo mas e y o a ees 2 Di Us LABEL ID LOCATION i L WR75G CAP DUST Figure 5 WTX 14014542_43_44 70 ES xx Outline drawing This page has been intentionally left blank 13 996 12 178 Her Tel O O El O des Ti 1 Ed 3 880 lt q TT T E T TI A sl 2 Ue LABE 1 l l LABEL IF IN Hele LABEL VOID 10278 9 406 TYPE EIN a Ore gh 8 LABEL M amp C EE NS o FO o ee E pu FE 1 28 LABEL RF IN ti ey TA a To LBBEL JA a 1 T IN M les DE j LABEL RF DUT ma EE 3p j EE LABEL AC POWER LABEL J2 avaga Saris Injury way occur LABEL J3 Al gU ABEL WARNING i NN LABEL A B C Doosssoaso0 _ pa 3 Eg 000005000007 LABEL ID SCALE 0 500 1 820 12 839 Fig
16. YY Error code 03 Incorrect CRC 18 Unrecognized command 30 Set command attempted on a restricted database element ZZ CRC 11 05 07 10 06 AM Examples 1 reply 7E FF E0 E0 7F ACK reply sent from the Booster 1 reply 7E FF F1 03 F2 7F NACK reply sent from the Booster for an invalid CRC 2 reply 7E FF F1 18 E9 7F NACK reply sent from the Booster for an unrecognized command Rev 01 7 2 GET Status Command List This section identifies the list of commands available to query any unit for status information NOTE The packets shown in the list below are based on the assumption that the Booster device address is set to OxF To modify the commands for different addresses the Dest Src byte and the CRC byte will have to change in all packets Packet Format 7E FF 02 06 06 02 7F Command Get Booster Temperature Get Booster Temperature 7E FF 02 2F FF D2 7F Sensor Voltage Get Booster Output Power TE FF 02 17 FF EA 7F Get Booster Gain if TE FF 02 18 FF E5 7F applicable PS 3900040 00 RO1 Designed R Abdouche Approved C Villeneuve Explanation Query booster for current temperature Query booster for current temperature sensor voltage Note This command is to be used if a more accurate temperature reading is required than the result of the Get Booster Temperature command Query booster for current output power Query booster for current gain Possible
17. connectors are shown in section 3 Two sets of U bolts 2 per set and corresponding nuts are shipped with the transmitter to fasten it to the antenna boom The customer should choose the appropriate U bolt set depending on the shape of the antenna boom See Figure 4 or 5 in Appendix A Four cap screws 6 32 and their respective lock washers fasten the antenna waveguide feeder on to the transmitter waveguide output flange The mating connectors hardware and O ring are in the shipping container with the transmitter Assembly and Installation Use the information in this section as a guide to assemble and install the transmitter module The specified humidity is up to 100 during operation However installation should be carried out in dry conditions free of salt spray or excessive humidity This will eliminate the possibility of moisture and other foreign substances from entering the output waveguide flange Rev 8 mitec Installation amp Overview CAUTION Only authorized technical personnel should perform the Installation and proper electrical hookups of the transmitter module 2 4 1 Lifting the Transmitter Module into Position and Temporary Attachment The transmitter module weighs approximately 11 5kg 24 1b which may require handling by a two persons Remove all plastic caps from the connectors and output waveguide flange Lift the transmitter module and install it on to the mounting frame opening The transmitter module is
18. the following signals together at the PC modem interface Interconnect DTE Ready to DCE Ready to Received Line Signal Detect Also interconnect Request to Send to Clear to Send Also note that this diagram only represents the serial communication connections Refer to the user manual for any other signals which may be provided through this interface Figure 2 RS232 Customer Interface Wiring PS 3900040 00 RO1 Rev 01 Designed R Abdouche Page 4 of 14 Approved C Villeneuve 11 05 07 10 06 AM For RS485 Half Duplex PC Modem_ Interface Data TE i I Re TE Le ds Gnd Transceiver Customer Interface Note Some PC cards provide TX RX TX and RX hardware signals instead of Data and Data In this case the TX and RX lines are to be shorted together to form the Data signal Similarly the TX and RX lines are to be shorted together to form the Data signal Also note that this diagram only represents the serial communication connections Refer to the user manual for any other signals which may be provided through this interface Figure 3 RS485 Half Duplex Customer Interface Wiring For RS485 Full Duplex ie RS422 ac me TX RX PC Modem Interface RX TX TX RX Gnd Gnd J Note that this diagram only represents the serial communication connections Refer to the user manual for any other signal
19. 00040 00 R01 Designed Approved R Abdouche Page 2 of 14 C Villeneuve 11 05 07 10 06 AM Rev 01 CO NANDA A A A HR WH WH QU W a mm jk wo N 1 Document legend Text in this document highlighted in grey identifies features which are planned but not implemented yet 2 Project Overview This document describes the communications protocol used to communicate with high power transmitter modules ODUS configured with embedded software 3900040 00 when used in a stand alone configuration Customer PC Modem Ee Booster ex Address OXF WTX Interface Figure 1 System Block Diagram If the Booster is configured in a redundant configuration then the communications protocol for the redundant kit supercedes the present document 3 Definitions and acronyms The following terms appear throughout this document Controller The microprocessor based card and associated embedded software which handles all communications between the customer interface and the amplifier CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check Customer Interface Port The interface port through which the device used by the customer will interact with the Transceiver ie typically a modem or PC Customer Interface Device The interface device used by the customer to interact with the Transceiver ie typically a modem or PC PC Personal Computer RF Radio Frequency SCI Serial Communications Interface WBT Wavesat Bi
20. 040 00 R01 Designed R Abdouche Approved C Villeneuve 7E FF 02 05 FF F8 7F TE FF 02 03 04 05 7F TE FF 02 03 07 06 7F Query booster for SW version revision Query booster for device address Query booster for attenuation setting Update SW Version revision 7E FF 84 05 FF RR RR ZZ 7F RR RR SW version revision represented as two ASCII characters ZZ CRC NACK Update booster device address 7E FF 84 03 04 00 XX ZZ 7F Refer to 7 1 XX Booster device address ZZ CRC NACK Update Attenuation Setting 7E FF 84 03 07 00 XX ZZ 7F Refer to 7 1 XX Attenuation in 0 1 dB ZZ CRC NACK Page 10 of 14 11 05 07 10 06 AM Refer to 7 1 Examples 1 cmd 7E FF 02 06 01 05 7F reply 7E FF 84 06 01 00 00 83 7F Booster is enabled 2 cmd 7E FF 02 06 01 05 7F reply 7E FF 84 06 01 00 01 82 7F Booster is muted 1 cmd 7E FF 02 16 FF EB 7F reply 7E FF 84 16 FF 03 B6 D8 7F IF frequency set to 0x03B6 0d950 950 MHz 1 cmd 7E FF 02 05 FC FB 7F reply 7E FF 84 05 FC 39 00 44 7F cmd 7E FF 02 05 FD FA 7F reply 7E FF 84 05 FD 00 40 3C 7F cmd 7E FF 02 05 FE F9 7F reply 7E FF 84 05 FE 00 00 7F 7F cmd 7E FF 02 05 FF F8 7F reply 7E FF 84 05 FF 30 31 7F 7F The resulting software version is 3900040 00 RO1 1 cmd 7E FF 02 03 04 05 7F reply 7E FF 84 03 04 00 0A 89 7F Booster device address OxA 2 cmd 7E FF 02 03 04 05 7F reply 7E F
21. 4 dB typ Output Return Loss 16 dB max Rev 8 mitec mitec Rev 8 Installation amp Overview RF Performance Spurious In band 50 dBc max P1dB Spurious Out of Band 60 dBc max P1dB Harmonics 55 dBc typ P1dB RF Monitor Port optional N A Power Consumption 300 W nominal Controls Gain N A Mute In S W Via RS 485 Mute In H W TTL high muted Over Temperature Shutdown 82 2 3 C at case temperature internally set Indicators RF Forward Power Via RS 485 RF Reverse Power N A RF On N A Over Temperature Via RS 485 Alarm Summary TTL high operational optional Temperature Sensor Via RS 485 Power Supply Input 110 220 VAC 300W min Output N A Cooling Forced Air Auxiliary 12 VDC 3 5 A optional Efficiency 85 nominal Design Technology High frequency switching modules Mechanical Specifications Package Outdoor weather resistant Size overall dimensions 13 x12 x8 Weight 11 5 Kg 24 Ib typical Cooling Forced Air Exterior Surface Finish Painted off white Hardware Stainless Steel O ring Silicone Markings Labels permanent and legible 1 Mitec Part No amp Revision Level 2 Serial No 3 IF Input 4 RF Output 5 RS 485 or RS 232 6 AC Input Page 7 Installation amp Overview mitec 2 2 1 2 3 2 3 1
22. 7 10 06 AM Refer to 7 1 Examples 1 cmd 7E FF 02 00 02 00 7F reply 7E FF 84 00 02 00 11 97 7F Booster over temp alarm is raised 2 cmd 7E FF 02 00 02 00 7F reply 7E FF 84 00 02 00 00 86 7F Booster over temp alarm is clear 1 cmd 7E FF 02 00 05 07 7F reply 7E FF 84 00 05 00 11 90 7F Booster low power alarm is raised 2 cmd 7E FF 02 00 05 07 7F reply 7E FF 84 00 05 00 00 81 7F Booster low power alarm is clear 1 cmd 7E FF 02 00 OF 0D 7F reply 7E FF 84 00 OF 00 01 8A 7F Booster summary alarm is raised 2 cmd 7E FF 02 00 OF 0D 7F reply 7E FF 84 00 OF 00 00 8B 7F Booster summary alarm is clear Rev 01 7 4 SET Control Command List This section identifies the list of commands available to set control parameters any unit NOTE The packets shown in the list below are based on the assumption that the Booster device address is set to OxF To modify the commands for different addresses the Dest Src byte and the CRC byte will have to change in all packets Command Set Mute Control Set IF Frequency Set Booster Device Address Set Booster Attenuation if applicable PS 3900040 00 RO1 Designed R Abdouche Approved C Villeneuve Packet Format TE FF 14 13 01 00 MM ZZ 7F TE FF 14 16 FF XX XX ZZ IF TE FF 14 03 04 00 XX ZZ 7F TE FF 14 03 07 00 XX ZZ 7F Possible Replies Explanation Mute Unmute the up link MM Mute control 1 Interpretation Refer to 7
23. AM This page left intentionally blank PS 3900040 00 RO1 Rev 01 Designed R Abdouche Page 14 of 14 Approved C Villeneuve 11 05 07 10 06 AM Appendix C mitec Interface Appendix C contains the interface for the unit that this manual accompanies Connector Type Pin Signal Name Description Parameter Name Jl IF Input For specifications IF INPUT N Type Female N A IF In 24 VDC IN refer to tables in 10 MHz Ref In section 2 2 J2 For specifications RF WR75G N A RF Out RF Output refer to tables in OUTPUT section 2 2 A Line Line B B GND Ground For specifications AC INPUT MS3112E14 12P C Neutral Neutral refer to tables in section 2 2 Figure 8 Pin out assignments for WTX 1XX145XX 70 ES 25 Connector Name Type Pin Signal Name Description Parameter n IF Input 25 dBm max IF INPUT F Type Female N A IF In 24 VDC IN 24 VDC 1 5 Amax 10 MHz Ref In 0 to 5 dBm n WR75 RF OUTPUT WR 75G ae N A RF Out 45 dBm max B MS3102R20 L pa 110 220VAC AC INPUT 15P B GAD Ground 50 60 Hz C N utral Figure 9 Pin out assignments for WTX 1XX145XX 70 ES 26 C 1 Rev 8 This page has been intentionally left blank mitec Appendix F Connector Type Pin Signal Name Description Parameter Name J1 IF IN N type female N A IF In IF Input For specific
24. Booster has control and protection functions and consists of these major sub systems the RF Amplifier and power supply and a cooling system The amplifier section contains all the necessary DC power conditioning circuitry for bias and sequencing of the RF amplifier devices as well as a RS 485 monitor and control interface The module can be used as a stand alone unit or in a redundant configuration Specifications Table 1 summarizes the specifications of the 16 to 30 Watt 70 dB Gain Ku Band ODU High Power Transmitter Modules Where specifications differ between different frequency band options it is noted in the table below where yy power in dBm xx configuration For mechanical specifications refer to the outline drawings Figure 4 and 5 in Appendix A Page 5 Installation amp Overview Page 6 Table 1 Specifications RF Performance Output Frequency WTX 140145yy 70 ES xx WTX 137145yy 70 ES xx Standard Ku Band 14 0 to 14 5 GHz Low Extended Band 13 75 tol4 5 GHz IF Frequency WTX 140145yy 70 ES xx WTX 137145yy 70 ES xx Standard Ku Band 950 to 1450 MHz Low Extended Band 950 to 1700 MHz LO Frequency WTX 140145yy 70 ES xx WTX 137145yy 70 ES xx Standard Ku Band 13 05 MHz Low Extended Ku Band 12 8 MHz Reference Frequency 10 MHz External Reference 0 5 dBm Input Power Level Small Signal Gain 70 dB min over temperature Gain Flatness small signal at 10 dB back off
25. F 84 03 04 00 FF 7C 7F Booster device address 0xF 1 cmd 7E FF 02 03 07 06 7F reply 7E FF 84 03 07 00 64 E4 7F Attenuation set to 0x64 0d100 10 0 dB Rev 01 7 3 GET Alarms Command List This section identifies the list of commands available to guery any unit for alarm information NOTE The packets shown in the list below are based on the assumption that the Booster device address is set to OxF To modify the commands for different addresses the Dest Src byte and the CRC byte will have to change in all packets Command Get Booster Over Temperature Alarm Get Booster Low Power Alarm if applicable Get Booster Summary Alarm PS 3900040 00 R01 Designed R Abdouche Approved C Villeneuve Packet Format TE FF 02 00 02 00 7F 7E FF 02 00 05 07 7F TE FF 02 00 OF 0D 7F Explanation Query booster for over temperature alarm Query booster for low power alarm Query booster for summary alarm Possible Replies Update booster over temperature alarm 7E FF 84 00 02 00 XX ZZ 7F Interpretation XX Alarm state 0x00 no alarm 0x11 alarm ZZ CRC NACK Update booster low power alarm 7E FF 84 00 05 00 XX ZZ 7F Refer to 7 1 XX Alarm state 0x00 no alarm 0x11 alarm ZZ CRC NACK Update booster summary alarm TE FF 84 00 OF 00 XX ZZ 7F Refer to 7 1 XX Alarm state 0 no alarm 1 alarm ZZ CRC NACK Page 11 of 14 11 05 0
26. List of Tables Table TSS peerieali GRAS ees Ee a n ee Ge ER OE aa Ra ee ee 6 Table 2 Recommended Corrective ACHONS ees es ee ee RA GR Re ee AA RA Ge RA Ge Re ee ee 17 List of Figures Figure 1 Recommended Distance for Mounting on the Hub sesse esse esse ee ee ee 10 Figure 2 System Block Diagram for 25 33 35 ese see se ee ee AR RA GR Ge ee RA GR ee 11 Figure 3 System Block Diagram 37 sis se ese ee ae N SG GR ee N Ge 11 Figure 4 Cooling Fan Replacement sis iss seke er ee ee ee Re seg Re gie se de AE Ne see ee des 16 Figure 5 WTX 14014542 43 44 70 ES xx Outline drawing esse esse esse ees see se ee ee 3 Figure 6 WTX 13714542_43_44 70 ES xx Outline drawing eise sesse see see ee ee se ee ee ee 4 Figure 7 WTX 14014545 70 ES 37 Outline drawing sees se ese ee AR RA Re Ge ee ee 5 Figure 8 Pin out assignments for WTX 1XX145XX 70 ES 25 esse ss esse esse ese ee ee 1 Figure 9 Pin out assignments for WTX 1XX145XX 70 ES 26 esse se ese ee ee ee se 1 Figure 10 Pin out assignments for WTX 1XX145XX 70 ES 33 ees esse esse ese ee ee Figure 11 pin out assignments for WT X 1XX145XX 70 EX 35 esse sesse esse ese ee ee se 3 Figure 12 Pin out assignments for WT X 1 XX145XX 70 ES 37 esse sees se esse ese ee ee ee 4 Rev 8 mitec Preface Preface Scope This document covers the installation operation and maintenance of the 16 to 30 Watt 70 dB Gain Ku Band ODU High Power Transmitter Modules It contains informat
27. Replies Update Booster Temp TE FF 84 06 06 TT TT ZZ 7F Interpretation TT TT Booster temp in C 273 ZZ CRC Update Booster Temp Sensor 7E FF 84 2F FF VV VV ZZ IF Refer to 7 1 VV VV Booster temp sensor voltage from 0V 0x0000 to 5V Ox03FF The conversion formula is Temp Voltage x 0 4883 273 ZZ CRC Update Booster Output Power TE FF 84 17 FF PP PP ZZ 7F Refer to 7 1 PP PP Output power in 10 x dBm ZZ CRC Update Booster Gain 7E FF 84 18 FF GG GG ZZ 7F Refer to 7 1 GG GG Gain in 10 x dB ZZ CRC Refer to 7 1 Examples 1 cmd 7E FF 02 06 06 02 7F reply 7E FF 84 06 06 01 02 87 7F Temp 0x0102 0d258 273 15 C 2 cmd 7E FF 02 06 06 02 7F reply 7E FF 84 06 06 01 34 B1 7F Temp 0x0134 0d308 273 35 C 1 cmd 7E FF 02 2F FF D2 7F reply 7E FF 84 2F FF 02 06 50 7F Voltage 0x0206 0d518 Temp 518 x 0 4883 273 20 1 C 2 cmd 7E FF 02 2F FF D2 7F reply 7E FF 84 2F FF 02 76 20 7F Voltage 0x0276 0d630 Temp 630 x 0 4883 273 34 6 C 1 cmd 7E FF 02 17 FF EA 7F reply 7E FF 84 17 FF 01 2C 41 7F Power 0x012C 0d300 30 0dBm 2 cmd 7E FF 02 17 FF EA 7F reply 7E FF 84 17 FF 01 AO CD 7F Power 0x01A0 0d416 41 6dBm 1 cmd 7E FF 02 18 FF E5 7F reply 7E FF 84 18 FF 02 08 69 7F Gain 0x0208 0d520 52 0dB 2 cmd 7E FF 02 18 FF E5 7F reply
28. as Tee Unit WTX Wavesat Transmitter 4 Scope This document covers all aspects of the communication protocol which are required for the customer to develop a controlling device typically a PC application program or modem to interface with the Mitec product PS 3900040 00 RO1 Rev 01 Designed R Abdouche Page 3 of 14 Approved C Villeneuve 11 05 07 10 06 AM 5 Serial Communications Link Interface 5 1 Customer Interface Port Configuration The customer interface port of the controller is configured as follows Baud Rate 19200bps Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None HW Control None 5 2 Customer Interface Cable Connections This software protocol remains the same regardless of the transport medium used ie RS232 RS485 half duplex or RS485 full duplex This section defines the wiring required to communicate with the Mitec product Note that the pin numbers on both side of the cable are deliberately omitted since these will vary depending on the Mitec product as well as the PC Modem interface Please refer to the specific user manuals for pin allocations Please refer to the user manual for the Mitec product if unsure of the customer interface transport medium For R 232 I TX RX i PC Modem Transceiver Interface RX TX Customer Interface Gnd Gnd Note Some PC com ports require that loopbacks be present at the PC modem interface If such is the case then connect
29. ations 24 VDC IN refer to tables in 10 MHz Ref In section 2 2 J2 RF OUT WR75G N A RF Out RF Output For specifications refer to tables in section 2 2 J3 RS 232 MS3122E14 12P A TX 12 pins male B NC C RX RS 232 D NC F Al Sum Summary Alarm TTL low alarm H MI Mute In Mute high muted G GND Ground Signal Ground L 12DC 12VDC 12VDC 3 5A J GND Ground JA AC MS3102E20 15P A Line Line 110 220VAC Power 7 pins male B GND Ground 350W C Neutral Neutral Figure 10 Pin out assignments for WTX 1XX145XX 70 ES 33 Rev 8 This page has been intentionally left blank mitec Appendix C Sannecter Type Pin Signal Name Description Parameter Name IF Input f de ne ee N A IF In ae oe to ee IF INPUT Female 10 MHz Ref i In section 2 2 J2 For specifications RF WR 137G WR75Grooved N A RF Out refer to tables in OUTPUT section 2 2 A L Line F ificati or specifications J3 MS3102R f AC INPUT 20 15P B GND Ground refer to tables in section 2 2 C N Neutral A TX output to 3 a RS 485 RS 485 Interface RX input Half Duplex C from D RX Summary Alarm Pin E Opens Fron Pin aL Sueno Normally H on Alarm Open J4 MS3112E System_Alar gt RS 485 14 12P F AL Sum aa Alarm TTL Low G GND Ground Signal GND H AL Sum Com Alarm Bloating m Common J GND Ground DC GND To Mute short Pin K K M I Mute In to Pin M L 12V m
30. e ve 12 VDC Out M M I Com Mute In ac Common Rev 8 Figure 11 pin out assignments for WT X 1XX145XX 70 ES 35 This page has been intentionally left blank mitec Appendix F Connector 7 ER Nane Type Pin Signal Name Description Parameter WTX 14014545 75 ES 37 N Type Female For specifications J1 refer to tables in IF INPUT WTX 14014545 75 ES 37F NA EIR apu section 2 2 F Type Female Optional J2 WR7 For specifications RF WR 75G 5Gro N A RF Out refer to tables in OUTPUT oved section 2 2 B A L Line For specifications es E MS3102R20 13P B GND Ground refer to tables in ene ee C N Neutral section 2 2 A TX output to B TX RS 485 Interface C RX input from Rene Half Duplex D RX Summary Alarm Pin E Opens Fron OE NS Normally Open Pin H on Alarm F AL Sum System Alarm Alarm TTL Low ale MS3112E14 12P G GND Ground Signal GND H AL Sum Comm Alarm Common Floating J GND Ground DC GND To Mute short Pin K K MI Mute In to Pin M L 12V 12 VDC Out 12 VDC M M I Com ae In ia ommon Figure 12 Pin out assignments for WT X 1XX145XX 70 ES 37 C 4 Rev 8 This page has been intentionally left blank mitec Appendix D Appendix D Spare Parts Appendix D contains a table of recommended spare parts for on hand replacement The following sheet can be copied and used as a fax form to order the required spare parts Please make
31. ended Distance for Mounting on the Hub 2 5 Functional Overview 2 5 1 General This section describes the transmitter module functions in detail The functional overview explains the RF amplification monitor amp control and power distribution Figure 2 block diagram illustrates the transmitter module Page 10 Rev 8 mitec Installation amp Overview RS 485 12V DC Alarm IF In L Band amp BUC amp 10MHz reference _ __ SSPA RF Out gt 0 5 dBm with 24VDC 4 12 VDc Cooling System 2 fans 12 VDC 3 A max AC Power In _ _ gt Power Supply Figure 2 System Block Diagram for 25 33 35 RS 485 12V DC Alarm Bias T IF In 10MHz BUC amp LBand reference SSPA RF Out gt 0 5 dBm with 24VDC 4 Cooling System m d 2 fans 12 VDC 3 A max AC Power In _ gt Power Supply Figure 3 System Block Diagram 37 Rev 8 Page 11 Installation amp Overview mitec 2 5 2 2 5 3 2 5 4 IF RF Conversion and Amplification The IF Input signal with a 1OMHz reference 0 5dBm and 24VDC 1 0A nominal enters the BUC by a coaxial cable converted to Ku Band by the BUC and goes through an isolator which provides a good VSWR at the input Under normal operation the RF amplifier will amplify the RF Input signal level up to a power level of 42 to 45 dBm
32. ese ends des den ke Ds eo dese sg ed el be ede soe De si ke ede ek de ge seke 10 RE EE N OE NR N OR N OR IE 10 2 5 2 IF RF Conversion and AmplificaHon esse esse esse esse ese ee de eg de de ee ge 12 253 Monitor and Control if applicable sina honk onion caked 12 2 5 4 Internal Power Distribution Reference se ee ee ee RA Ge Re ee ee 12 3 OPERATION EE ET EE ietie 13 Mil ProeeduFE ii sesse sesie nee bede ee bee eN n vee Dee Denke see eene ee de ek en ee eg 13 3 2 Tnt rfa t Ee EO DEE OD GE EE Gee De EE Gee NG Oe De Ee Dee 14 A MAINTENANCE 2 siese Gesk ees eu tone tireless 15 4 1 Preventive MainienanEe iss sede gs bees ek sie boe n seek Ne ese Ee He ge bede ee ek Ie 15 Rev 8 i Table of Contents mitec ii Akl Procedure EE EE EE EE e E A E GE GE N 15 4 1 2 Transmitter Module Cooling System Preventive Maintenance iss sessies 15 41 3 Parforiianee CHECK ies ek sen Es eg Ge ee Go 17 4 14 TroublesheotmE si EE EER ee aaa a a aa 17 4 1 5 Out of Warranty HERO RR EE GE dard GE Es taco 18 APPEND A EE EE OE OE EE RE 1 Drawings amp Schematic Diagrams see esse sssooe esse oe se Ge EG AG Ee GE Ge EE Ge Ee Ge EE Ge ee Ge Ge 1 APPENDIX B ee Ee eed Oe oe ee EE EE ace mess Oe AN Ee Ese EDE 1 Serial PROtOCON OE EO RE EE EE EE 1 APPENDIX C EE EE OO EER 1 id se Te Oe EE OR EE ER EE DR AE oroo 1 APPENDIX Ds sis esse Ve EDE eend ee tec eee 1 Spare PANES ee se es de eke ee ee ee de Se de DR Ee Ke De se de ee De es DE ee 1
33. f the system will reduce the possibility of incorrect installation thereby causing damage or injury to yourself or others The transmitter module must be installed in accordance with the conditions and recommendations contained in the following sections When you are ready to begin your installation use the information in Chapter 2 Installation as a guide for making all the required electrical connections 1 2 1 Safety Precautions Carelessness or mishandling of the transmitter module may damage the unit causing serious injury to yourself or others Please adhere to the following WARNING This unit is eguipped with an AC power cord and plug Do not tamper with or attempt to reconfigure the cord or plug supplied with the unit as this can result in personal injury void the warranty cause damage to the units or related equipment Rev 8 Page 3 This page has been intentionally left blank mitec Installation amp Overview 2 Installation amp Overview 2 1 2 2 Rev 8 General Description This section describes the installation and theory of operation of the transmitter module The module is a stand alone Transmitter System powered from 24 VDC and 110 220 VAC power sources It will amplify an input signal from an L Band RF source up to a power level of 16 20 25 Watts CW in Ku Band The Transmitter consists of a low power block up converter BUC and a high power amplifier Booster The
34. g the supplied packing list verify that all items have been received and undamaged during shipment Verify that all items are complete If there are any omissions or evidence of improper packaging please notify Mitec telecom inc immediately Equipment Damage or Loss Mitec Telecom Inc is not responsible for damage or loss of equipment during transit For further information contact the responsible transport carrier When declaring equipment as damaged during transit preserve the original shipping cartons to facilitate inspection reporting Return of Equipment When returning equipment to Mitec for repair or replacement 1 Identify in writing the condition of the equipment 2 Refer to the sales order Purchase Order and the date the equipment was received Notify Mitec Sales Administration Department of the equipment condition and obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and shipping instructions Mitec will pay for the cost of shipping the product to the customer after the repairs are completed Page 2 Rev 8 mitec Introduction NOTE Do not return any eguipment without an RMA number This is important for prompt efficient handling of the returned equipment and of the associated complaint 1 2 Preparing for Installation Before attempting to install or use the transmitter module we recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the product by reading through this manual Understanding the operation o
35. h Power Transmitter Modules are highly reliable high guality cost efficient stand alone transmitter systems The application for these modules is Ku Band VSAT communication in an outdoor environment This line of superior products engineered using state of the art technology is characterized by unparalleled durability and dependability The output operating frequency range is the standard Ku Band of 14 0 GHz to 14 5 GHz or the low extended Ku Band of 13 75 GHz to 14 5 GHz However optional operating frequency ranges are also available to suite the customer s specification Refer to Table 1 Rev 8 Page 1 Introduction mitec 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Receiving and Inspection The transmitter module is designed to function outdoors and will arrive in a standard shipping container Immediately upon receipt of the transmitter module check the Bill of Lading against the actual equipment you have received Inspect the shipping containers exteriors for visible damage incurred during shipping CAUTION Handle the transmitter module with extreme care Excessive shock may damage transmitter module s delicate internal components NOTE Before unpacking the shipping containers move them near to the site where the system will be mounted Ensure that the containers are oriented correctly in accordance with the This Side UP labels Carefully remove the transmitter module and packing material from the shipping containers Usin
36. ic failures 4 1 Preventive Maintenance 4 1 1 Procedure WARNING Shut down the transmitter module before disassembly and remove all cables and connectors Failure to observe this precaution may result in personal injury or death This includes the removal of any RF power originating from other system components When the transmitter module is in the hot stand by mode in a redundant system switch it to the operation mode at least once every three months Make sure the fan is running while in operation mode When the transmitter module is in the cold stand by mode in a redundant system switch it to the operation mode at least once every three months Make sure the fan is running while in operation mode 4 1 2 Transmitter Module Cooling System Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is limited to checking the performance of the transmitter module cooling system No electrical or mechanical adjustments are required for normal operation The fan is the least reliable item in the transmitter module Wearing of the fan bearings will cause the RPM to drop and will create a higher than average heat sink temperature It is recommended to replace the fan after 2 years of operation The Cooling system was designed so that the fan can be replaced easily in the field Refer to Figure 4 below Rev 8 Page 15 Maintenance mitec Figure 4 Cooling Fan Replacement To replace the fan perform the following Remove six screws 1
37. ion intended for engineers technicians and operators working with the transmitter module This document covers the following model in the 16 to 30 Watt Ku Band family Model Power Level WTX 14014542 70 ES xx 16 Watts WTX 14014543 70 ES xx 20 Watts WTX 14014544 70 ES xx 25 Watts WTX 14014545 70 ES xx 30 Watts WTX 13714542 70 ES xx 16 Watts WTX 13714543 70 ES xx 20 Watts WTX 13714544 70 ES xx 25 Watts Note xx stands for configuration i e 25 26 33 35 37 etc Note The 30W Extended Ku Band version not available for this size PA For 30 Extended Ku Band option see the 40 to 50 W Ku band BUC series To make inquiries or to report errors of fact or omission in this document please contact Mitec telecom inc at 514 694 9000 IMPORTANT Important information concerning the operation and care of this product as well as safety of authorized operators is highlighted throughout this document by one of the following labels NOTE Indicates a reminder a special consideration or additional information that is important to know Rev 8 P 1 Table of Contents mitec CAUTION Identifies situations that have the potential to cause equipment damage WARNING Identifies hazardous situations that have the potential to cause equipment damage as well as serious personal injury Rev 8 mitec Introduction 1 Introduction The 16 to 30 Watt 70 dB Gain Ku Band ODU Hig
38. nd high nibble 0x1 Set the database element to the specified value The following commands may be returned to the customer interface device UPD command high nibble 0x8 Return the current value of a database element ACK command high nibble OxE Acknowledge a received packet NACK command high nibble 0xF Reject a received packet Not ACKnowledge Data Data contains the packet payload The value of the data bytes is specific to the command and will be covered in following sections CRC is the cyclic redundancy check and is calculated by performing a byte wise exclusive OR of the Dest Src address byte Cmd Len byte and all data bytes A bit wise inversion is then applied to the CRC before being inserted into the packet ETX is the end transmission byte defined as 0x7F This byte is used to determine the end of a packet PS 3900040 00 RO1 Rev 01 Designed R Abdouche Page 6 of 14 Approved C Villeneuve 11 05 07 10 06 AM 6 1 2 Default Address Values The customer interface device must always be assigned address OxF The Booster device address is factory defaulted to OxF It may be set by the customer using the SET Booster Address command refer to SET Control Command List 6 1 3 CRC Calculation Example To send a command to read the temperature database element 0x0606 from the Booster device address OXOF the command is 7E FF 02 06 06 02 TF Dest Src OFF 1111 1111 XOR CMD Len 0x02
39. r to Section 2 2 Normal operation is not possible if the antenna feeder VSWR is greater than 1 5 1 Turn ON the power and allow a warm up period of twenty minutes before operating the transmitter module This will assure stable gain and power The transmitter module can function with a coupler when a direct measurement of the output power is made Rev 8 Page 13 Maintenance mitec CAUTION It is strongly recommended not to exceed 20 dBm maximum RF Input level The RF amplifier will be in deep saturation if overdriven RF performance will degrade significantly and proper operation is not possible This operational condition is the survival mode for the transmitter module Never exceed the maximum safe RIF Input level of 10dBm 100 mW or permanent damage to the transmitter module may result Verify the status of the System Fail signal from the M amp C interface using the RS 485 protocol Protocol description is attached to this manual 3 2 Interface The connector interface is described in Appendix C The serial interface if applicable is documented in Appendix B Page 14 Rev 8 mitec Maintenance d Maintenance This chapter contains information on how to maintain troubleshoot and repair the transmitter module The transmitter module is extremely reliable reguiring very little preventive maintenance or repair Should there be a malfunction this chapter also contains technical information to help diagnose bas
40. s which may be provided through this interface Transceiver Customer Interface Figure 4 RS485 Full Duplex ie RS422 Customer Interface Wiring PS 3900040 00 R01 Designed R Abdouche Approved C Villeneuve Page 5 of 14 11 05 07 10 06 AM Rev 01 6 Communication Protocol Framing 6 1 SCI Packet Frame Format The packets exchanged with the master controller will have the following format regardless of direction Packet Frame Format MSB Dest Src STX Address Cmd Len eoo Data eee CRC ETX Data Format Data Data ee Data Data Figure 5 SCI Packet Frame Format 6 1 1 SCI Packet Byte Description STX is the start transmission byte defined as 0x7E This byte is used to determine the start of a packet e Dest rc Address contains the destination address in the high nibble and the source address in the low nibble The destination address is the address of the device which is to process the packet The source address is the address of the device which sent the packet Note that the device address of the customer interface device is always OXOF CMD Len contains the packet command in the high nibble and the number of bytes in the data portion of the packet in the lower nibble The following commands may be sent by the customer interface device GET command high nibble 0x0 Request the current value of a database element SET comma
41. sure to include all identifying information to facilitate the processing of your order The order may also be sent via email or regular mail delivery at the following address Mitec Telecom Inc 3299 Jean Baptiste Deschamps Lachine QC HAT 3E4 Canada Fax 514 694 3814 Email sales Mitectelecom com For additional information please contact our customer service department at 514 694 9000 or 1 800 724 3911 Rev 8 D 1 This page has been intentionally left blank mitec Appendix D Mitec telecom inc designers and manufacturers of telecom amp wireless products o ISO 9001 Certified 16 to 30 Watt 70 dB Gain Ku Band ODU High Power Transmitter Module Telephone Part Description O Number Quantity Line a To be completed by Mitec Sales Department Fax to Customer Service 514 694 3814 C 2 Rev 8
42. th an IF Input signal level within the small signal region of the transmitter module measure the VSWR Return Loss at connectors J1 and J2 See Figure 4 Plot the swept return loss for both the IF Input and RF Output signals on a test data sheet From the plot determine the return loss From the output power measurements determine P1dB Record value on a test data sheet Measure the Two tone Intermodulation Suppression using two equal signals separated by 5 MHz Record value on test data sheet Troubleshooting WARNING Cable connection and disconnection shall be done carefully to avoid physical damage to the cables and connectors which may cause intermittent problems in the future Use Table 1 to quickly isolate a fault within the transmitter module If the transmitter module is defective notify Mitec and follow the process detailed in section 1 1 2 Symptom Action Fails performance test Check power source RF source cabling and connectors Check for clogged fan and debris in heat sink fins Clean thoroughly If fan is worn replace fan If correct transmitter module is defective Return transmitter module to Mitec Table 2 Recommended Corrective Actions Page 17 Maintenance mitec 4 1 5 Out of Warranty Repair A non warranty and out of warranty repair service is available from Mitec for a nominal charge The customer is responsible for paying the cost of shipping the SSPA both to and from Mitec for
43. ure 6 WTX 13714542 43 44 70 ES xx Outline drawing Apper This page has been intentionally left blank 1 000 406 Lie TE AE MH J m i wah 4 HHORWRE LE OUD GOU BHU op ee te 881 13 496 i J i N ad 10 278 Ca TAAL REAAEGARE TT g ii Ib 123 i TO o H Is n BES b 4 s 0120980000 x og 12 839 Figure 7 WTX 14014545 70 ES 37 Outline drawing This page has been intentionally left blank mitec Appendix B Appendix B Serial Protocol Appendix B contains information of the RS 485 Serial Protocol if applicable Rev 8 B 1 This page has been intentionally left blank
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