General Dynamics LT-3600 User's Manual
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1. 3 Voltage auto rangingy Remote Serial Interface DB 9 9 Male Standard RS 422 RS 485 J7 Page 11 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter 3600 CG 1309 SECTION 2 installation 2 0 INTRODUCTION This section defines the installation require ments by which the Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter will meet the published specifications 2 1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Remove the unit from its shipping container and inspect for any damage sustained during shipment Save the packing material for reshipment back to the factory or to another site Report any damage to the shipping forwarder in accordance with required procedures 2 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS The LT 3600 is designed for mounting in a standard EJA 19 inch rack The unit must be supported on the sides and space must be allowed at the side of the unit to permit the flow of cooling air The unit should be installed in an environment that 15 within the environ mental envelope described in Table 1 1 Primary power must be made available that is within the specified limits 2 3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION The chassis 1s equipped with threaded inserts on either side for the installation of slides Slides are not provided with the unit The front panel is equipped with slots to accommodate user supplied retaining screws MOUNTING THE UNIT BY ONLY THE FRONT PANEL WILL CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE 2 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS All electrical connections are2. 17 2 4 Blectcal OMe beac berduntepbo un 12 P M MEN m 12 DD Me A 12 ON RS E 12 PN MEI ins M 12 DN MEE Qu XNUT 12 PE MEM Sic milano ada 13 241 SPB Interlace 13 2 4 8 Remote Serial I O Interface 77 13 2 4 9 High Stability 10 MHz Reference J1 Optional Connector 13 2 5 DSA EOS 13 P CiU 13 Section 3 eE E E 14 3 0 Introduction and General 14 3 1 17 Visi uu 17 EXAMS Cung i ME T T m 17 SN MEME GE MR mE 17 JALA Backup CONY CHCl t DE AION esner Ea ENESTE E 18 ne 18 Wal rure 18 32 From Panel Seting S 19 Page 3 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 Section 4 Seral Command eects sere cere 20 4 0 AN ceste HIM FIDEI MISI IN E DII INFINE II IN MIU NN EE 20 4 7155000 Seral MCC ICE ece AEA 20 4 2 Commandon P OCO sE E E E E E EEEE 20 4 2 1 General Data Format e RES DP PARES 20 S NOM SOCII NORTE Um 2 Al SebbD COnverterErequelit y usssssecspeedueven 2 4 32 Se
3. 18 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 1 Integrated L Band Specifications dico tesi pipi shout Poser tid ads aua Copa ei decas shaven 9 Page 5 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter 3600 CG 1309 SECTION 1 General Information 1 0 INTRODUCTION This manual contains installation operation and maintenance information for the Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter manufactured by VertexRSI Longview Tx Information is organized according to section Within each section the pages figures and tables are numbered by section and by order of appear ance within the section Unless otherwise noted any information about the unit applies to the LT 3600 Base Part Number 201667 1 1 SAFETY INFORMATION This equipment has been designed to minimize exposure of personnel to hazards A continuous safety earth ground must be provided from the main power source through the main power cord This is provided in the power cable shipped with the unit If this power cord is damaged it should be replaced with cord of equal or better specifications This cord can be obtained from VertexRSI Servicing instructions are for use by trained personnel only To avoid dangerous electric shock do not perform any servicing unless qualified to do so Do not replace components with the power cord connected to the equipment Some of the adjustments described in this manual are performed with power applied while protective covers are removed Alway
4. 1 7 COOLING Cooling of the equipment is achieved by pulling in cool air through the two side inlet grills The heated air exits the equipment through the two rear panel mounted exhaust fans MONITOR pA TN Vf ir xor 5 4 5 LCL ENT A a i HI M Ns 1 J ir IR N Y yr y W J M N E Z f 3 0 m X SM Lese S NI Figure 1 1 Front Panel w Keypad and LCD Display OFF ON OFF ON Figure 1 2 Rear Panel Page 7 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 1 8 Part Number Configuration The Part Number Selection Chart shows configuration options that are set at the factory prior to shipment The voltage output to J4 and J10 may be changed as required by the customer however this requires removal of the cover and resetting internal jumper connections This should be performed by qualified personnel LE LB Operation L Band Bias Voltage Ref Oscillator d aa MM rem err emm mu U C 22VDC 10 MHz LLL ERE U C 15VDC 0 SMAFemale 0 No Output 1 Yes U COnly es S EE Note If connected to a StarSwitch No Bias Voltage Output is allowed Option Descriptions 1 Digit IF Frequency Options 3 and 4 are set for inverted spectrum 2 Digit Standard 950 to 1525
5. 0 250 MHz 3 0 375 MHz 4 0 500 MHz 5 0 625 MHz 6 0 750 MHz 7 40 875 MHz Note If only four charactors entered 0 is assumed as fifth digit 4 3 2 Set DOWN Converter Frequency aaC2xxxxx Where xxxx x First 4 numeric data characters Range 0950 to 1950 MHz for Std and Extended Band units Where Fifth character is fractional MHz as follows 02 0 0 MHz 1 40 125 MHz 2 40 250 MHz 3 40 375 MHz 4 0 500 MHz 5 40 625 MHz 6 2 40 750 MHz 7 2 40 875 MHz Note If only four charactors entered 0 is assumed as fifth digit 4 3 3 Set UP Converter Gain Where xxxx 4 numeric data characters Range 100 to 300 10 0 dB to 30 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps 4 3 4 Set DOWN Converter Gain aaC4xxxx Where xxxx 4 numeric data characters Range 250 to 450 25 0 dB to 45 0 dB in 0 5 dB steps 4 3 5 Set Internal 10 MHz Ref Oscillator Offset aaC5xxx Where xxx 3 numeric data characters Range 000 to 255 0 through 10 volts 4 3 6 Enable SSPB Where 0 to disable SSPB control and x 1 to enable SSPB control Page 21 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 4 3 7 DOWN Converter LNB Spectrum Control aaC7x Where x 0 for Non Inverting spectrum and x for Inverting spectrum 4 3 8 UP Converter Spectrum Control aaC7TXz Where z 0 for Non Inverting spectrum and z for Inverting spectrum 4 3 9 SSPB Band Control aaC8x Where x 0 for SSPB
6. 1 GENERAL DYNAMICS ate C4 Systems FEB 2006 OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MANUAL UP DN CONVERTER L BAND LT 3600 SERIES _ Vertex Fes Te ALARM 5 GJ CJ CJ EXPORT CONTROL WARNING Do not disclose this document or its contents to non U S Persons or transmit this document or its contents outside the United States without the written permission of Vertex Communications Corporation required U S 1915 Harrison Road Longview Texas 75604 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 4 225 7 vs ERE 1242313317137 AL m dm WARRANTY SS EE VertexRSI warrants its products for a period of two 2 years from the date of shipment to be free from defects caused by faulty materials or poor workmanship Se The terms and conditions of this warranty are as follows Tim The purchaser must notify VertexRSI promptly upon discovery of such defect oed The purchaser must return the defective product postpaid to VertexRSI 1915 Harrison Road Longview Texas 75604 USA d Evaluation of the defective product at VertexRSI shall disclose that such defects exist and have not been caused by misuse neglect improper handling alteration or accident VertexRSI reserves the right to make product improvements and or design changes in any of its products without incurring any obligation o
7. Converters in the system The StarSwitch Alarm however does not activate the Summary Alarms and the Backup Converter will still backup an Online Converter when it is powered down Figure 3 8 shows the Backup Converter display after Converter 1 has been powered off and the Backup has taken over Figure 3 8 StarSwitch Display Fault Indication 3 1 6 Dual StarSwitch Operation Each LT3600 Converter has two StarSwitch Interface connectors J8 Main and 15 Secondary to control two StarSwitch Units for systems where switching for both Up and Down Converter sections is required The two interfaces are not independent as an alarm in either Up or Down Converter system will cause both to switch to the backup converter This 1s necessary since a failed unit including both Up and Down Converter sections will need to be removed for service Ensure that 78 Main Interface 15 used if only one StarSwitch Unit is configured in the system Page 18 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 3 2 Front Panel Alarm Settings Menu Page Active Mask Comment ene Modes Default Auto Must select Auto Mode when Starswitch is not present Starswitch ON Auto Forces summary alarm to OFF see Starswitch operation STBY Forces summary alarm to ON see Starswitch operation Mutes audio tone when in alarm Front Panel Muted Wlan HD On Muted has no effect on Summary Alarm condition Audio Tone will indicate an Alarm N A Disa
8. E TM 24 25 4 4 10 Satellite Memory Status Query 29 4 4 11 Satellite Fractional Frequency Stats 25 ZA Wy SEDIS 25 Page 4 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 APPENDICES A Technical Manual Revision History coser dated sues boc gu tue die reso eus ud bs quae 26 B CCA SoliWware RTT T 26 C Display Panel Software Revision PUStOlY ssiatcctecdesatsasiaatstepteesscasiatietioieradtaseandslapteronsavietietenien 26 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1 1 Front Panel with Keypad and LCD Display esee 7 Figure 1 2 IS PNE NER NT 7 Figure 3 1 Front Panel Controls and 14 Figure 3 2 ns 15 Figure 3 3 AGC ICS IV VC IMIORY A 16 Figure 3 4 Stars witch Display Auto SClECUOM sisctsossoveiwnansdetsnncaians Ea E n 17 Figure 3 5 StarSwitch Display STBY 17 Figure 3 6 StarSwitch Display ON 17 Figure 3 7 StarSwitch Display Backup Converter 18 Figuer 3 8 StarSwitch Display Fault
9. MHz Extended 950 to 1950 MHz 3 Digit Bias voltage outputs are switchable in rear panel if selected 4 Digit A reference oscilator is built in to the main board The high accuracy unit is optional 5 Digit D C Input and U C Output Port Type J4 amp J10 6 Digit The output from the 10 MHz reference oscilator may be connected to either or both 7 Digit StarSwitch Ready includes output connections to J5 and J8 for control between the Starswitch and the T3600 Page 8 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 Table 1 1 Integrated L Band Specifications UPCONVERTER Output Frequency Range 950 to 1525 MHz 950 to 1950 MHz Optional 50 Ohms 10 5 dB 34 Order Intermodulation for 2 car each at 0 dBm 40 dBc Non Inverting or Inverting 125 dBm Hz DOWNCONVERTER 50 Ohms Spurious Over 52 to 88 MHz at 0 dBm output 50 dBc Receive Spectrum Sense Inverting or Non Inverting Noise Figure 15 dB max Page 9 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 Table 1 1 Integrated L Band Specifications OPTIONAL INTERNAL REFERENCE Reference Frequency 10 000 MHz lt 150 dBc Hz UPCONVERTER and DOWNCONVERTER Independent Programmability L Band Output Phase Noise INTERNAL REFERENCE EXTERNAL REFERENCE INPUT CHASSIS PHYSICAL SIZE 0 12 Ibs max Page 10 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 Table 1 1 Integrated L Band Specifications
10. made to the rear panel of the unit The following describes the rear panel connectors and its interface requirements The chassis ground is a 10 32 lug on the back panel 2 4 1 Power Input This connector 15 an IEC 320 C14 male and will accept any compatible mating connector The power cord supplied as standard with the unit is equipped with a NEMA 5 15P male plug at the opposite end and 1s compatible with most 115 VAC supplies The unit is manufact ured with a Universal Input Power supply that will accept voltages in the range of 115 or 230 1590 V AC CAUTION DAMAGE MAY RESULT IF THE INCORRECT VOLTAGE IS APPLIED TO THE UNIT 2 4 2 L Band Output J10 This connector is selectable as an SMA or N Type female The mate not supplied should be compatible with the 50 ohm coax used to connect to the system DC OUTPUT CURRENT MAY BE PRESENT ON J4 AND J10 DEPENDING ON POWER OPTIONS SUPPLIED FOR THE SSPB AND LNB 2 4 3 IF Input J9 This connector is a BNC female The male mate not supplied should be compatible with the 50 ohm coax used to connect to the system 2 4 4 IF Output J3 This connector 15 BNC female The male mate not supplied should be compatible with the 50 ohm coax used to connect to the system 2 4 5 L Band Input J4 This connector is selectable as an SMA or N Type female The male mate not supplied should be compatible with the 50 ohm coax used to connect to the system Page 12 Integrate
11. 85 address Feb 05 Original Jan 05 Appendix Display Panel Software Revision History 5 22 5 21 5 20 5 03 5 01 StarSwitch Alarm display message is now Fault was Bad Reversed Relay Alarm now energized in no alarm condition Gain signs added U C Spectrum invert July 05 Fix Display errors Jan 05 Original Dec 04 Page 26
12. CROLL THE MENU DISPLAY UP AND DOWN PRESSING THIS BUTTON CHANGES THE PARAMETERS ENTERED WHEN IN ANY OF THE EDIT MENUS IF THE PARAMETERS ARE CHANGED WITH THE NUMERICAL KEYPAD BUT IF THIS BUTTON IS NOT PRESSED THE PARAMETER UNDERLINED WILL NOT CHANGE PRESSING THIS BUTTON TOGGLES BETWEEN EDIT DISPLAY MODE Figure 3 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Page 14 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter 3600 CG 1309 DISPLAY EDIT REFERENCE STATUS AND CONTROL SLOPE FACTOR SET RS 485 ADDRESS AND STATUS BOARD STATUS SOFTWARE VERSION AND ALARM CONTROL STARswitch MODE AND ALARM CONTROL DEFAULT MENU FREQUENCY AND GAIN SETTINGS UP DN CONVERTER STATUS AND MUTE CONTROL DETECTOR LEVELS SSPB STATUS AND ALARM MASK CONTROL LNB AND CONVERTER STATUS MENU BUTTONS TOGGLE ALARMS FROM ACTIVE TO MUTED STATES WHEN IN EDIT MODE Figure 3 2 Menu Listing Page 15 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 ENTER KEY RECALLS MEMORY TO ACTIVE HIT ANY KEY 0 9 Example KEY 0 ESCAPES TO ADJACENT MENU WITHOUT RECALL CONFIRM AND STORE CHANGE TO EACH FIELD AND LEAVE EDIT MODE AFTER LAST FIELD MENU ARROW DOWN FOR NEGATIVE GAIN WHEN CURSOR IS ACTIVE AT GAIN SIGN Figure 3 3 Satellite Memory Page 16 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 3 1 StarSwitch Operation The LT3600 UP DOWN Converter may be used in conjunc
13. Std Band control and x for SSPB Extended Band control 4 3 10 Set SSPB Gain Attenuation aaC9xx Where xx 2 data characters sign and number Range 8 to 0 8 to 0 dB or for full on 4 3 11 Enable UP Converter aaCAx Where x 0 to disable or mute the transmitter and x to enable or un mute the transmitter 4 3 12 Enable DOWN Converter aaCBx Where x 0 to disable or mute the DOWN Converter and x to enable or un mute the DOWN Converter 4 3 13 Satellite Memory Store aaCSSxyyyyyyyyyy Where Number from 0 9 memory position y ASCII character making up to a 10 character name for the satellite Stores current UP and DOWN Converter Frequencies and Gains to storage position specified along with a Text name for that satellite 1s so desired 4 3 14 Satellite Memory Recall aaCSRx Where x Number from 0 to 9 memory position Recalls saved satellite settings of Frequencies and Gains to the current set up 4 3 15 StarSwitch Mode Select aaCWx Where x A Auto Mode x 5 Standby Mode x ON Mode Page 22 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 4 4 STATUS REQUESTS 4 4 1 Command Status aaS1 Returns aaS lbbbbccccddddeeeefffUL Where bbbb Up Converter Frequency as above cccc Down Converter Frequency as above dddd Up Converter Gain eeee Down Converter Gain fff Ref Osc Offset U 0 for Non Inverting Up Converter 1 for Inverting L 0 for Non Inverti
14. ble Alarm if External Reference Oscillator is not present Reference Act Activate for External Reference Alarm select in Edit Mode Oscillator OK ns External Reference is detected Active Mode Bad External Reference 15 not detected Active Mode N A Disable Alarm if LNB or BDC is not present LNB N A Activate for LNB supply current Alarm select in Edit Mode OK LNB supply current is within acceptable range Active Mode Bad LNB supply current is not within acceptable range Active Mode 1 N A Disable Alarm if SSPB or BUC is not present Activate for SSPB PLL Alarm select in Edit Mode OK SSPB PLL is Locked Active Mode Bad SSPB PLL is not Locked Active Mode Lck N A OK SSPB Amplifier Summary Alarm is OFF Active Mode Bad SSPB Amplifier Summary Alarm is ON Active Mode N A Disable Alarm if SSPB or BUC is not present Act Activate for SSPB Thermal Alarm select in Edit Mode Therm N A N A Disable Alarm if SSPB or BUC is not present SSPB Act Activate for SSPB Amplifier Summary Alarm select in Edit Mode OK SSPB Thermal Alarm is OFF Active Mode Bad SSPB Thermal Alarm is ON Active Mode Page 19 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 SECTION 4 Serial Command Set 4 0 GENERAL The standard Up Dn Converter is controlled via a rear panel serial link RS 422 485 Reconfigurable to RS 232 With the front panel control a user can operate the L Band Up Dn Conv
15. cy for the Down Converter dddd Gain for the Up Converter eeee Gain for the Down Converter y ASCII character making up to a 10 character name for the satellite 4 4 11 Satellite Fractional Frequency Status aaSGn Where n Number from 0 to 9 memory position Returns aaSGnxy Where n The number of the Satellite Memory position x U C Fractional Frequency 0 to 7 in 125 kHz increments y D C Fractional Frequency 0 to 7 in 125 kHz increments 4 4 12 StarSwitch Status aaSW Returns aaSWxnyz Where Current Status X S STBY Current Status No Converter Backed Up Space 1 Converter 1 Backed Up 1 to 8 A Auto Mode S STBY Mode O ON Mode G SW ALM Green Normal R SW ALM Red Fault N 1 e 5 Ho Hn Hg Ig Page 25 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 Appendix A Manual Revision History C Add Starsw menu 2 03 05 D Snyder 2 03 05 6323 B Add Satellite Menu Info 10 14 05 10 5 05 6129 M 8 15 05 8 15 05 6020 Original Release M Neely 11 5 04 11 5 04 5442 Rev No change Revised By Approved By ECO Appendix B CCA Software Revision History T2 7 11 7 10 7 56 7 55 7 54 StarSwitch Menu and Status Update Added RS 485 address to Fractional Frequency Status High Low gains with signs M amp C changes July 05 1950 MHz limit invert ref osc alarm May 05 Freq and gain limits fixed starswitch 4
16. d L Band Up Dn Converter 3600 2 4 6 External 10 MHz Input J2 This connector 15 BNC female The male mate not supplied should be compatible with the 50 ohm coax used to connect to the system 2 4 7 SSPB Interface J6 This connector is a 9 pin female miniature type D connector with standard 4 40 female screw lock hardware mounting The mating shell pins and strain relief are not supplied Outputs are open collector and inputs have internal full PS to 5V The pin out is as follows Pin SSPB Band Control Output Low Lo Band Pin2 Amplifier Fault Open Hi ALM Pin3 Thermal Alarm Input Open Hi ALM Pin4 Lock Alarm Input Open Hi ALM Pin5 Up Dn Converter Ground SSPB Attenuator Enable Control Lo Enable Pin 7 Not Used Pin8 SSPB Detector Input Analog 0 5V Pin9 SSPB Detector Input Analog 0 5V 2 4 8 Remote Serial I O Interface J7 This connector is a 9 pin male miniature type D connector with standard 4 40 female screw lock hardware mounting The mating shell pins and strain relief are not supplied The electrical interface to this connector 1s for a standard RS 422 485 bus This port may be reconfigured for RS 232 as shown below For bus protocol requirements refer to Section 3 3 The convention used for the signals 15 a logic Hi for Mark Rest and a logic Lo for Space The pin out 15 as follows for RS 422 485 Pin Rx Pin 2 Rx Pin 3 Tx Pi
17. erter from its front panel as well as from the serial link This section describes the format for the ASCII serial control as well as front panel operation Note Some commands and status strings have been changed as of Software Release v7 70 main board and v5 20 front panel Units marked with Rev A on the rear panel support the new protocol 4 1 LT 3600 SERIAL INTERFACE The serial interface format to the Up Dn Converter for RS 422 is identical to the RS 485 format except that under RS 485 the format includes an address field aa in the format below 4 2 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits Eight Start Bits One Stop Bits One 4 2 1 General Data Format aaCND Where Start byte aa 2 character address 00 to 50 remote interface only C character either C Command or S Status N number 0109 A B C Command or Status Number D or more Data characters depending on command Stop byte Note The address is only used in the RS 485 mode when having several addressable units communicating with one station Page 20 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 4 3 COMMANDS 4 3 1 Set UP Converter Frequency Where xxxx x First 4 numeric data characters Range 0950 to 1525 MHz for Std Band units Range 0950 to 1950 MHz for Extended Band units Where Fifth character is fractional MHz as follows 02 0 0 MHz 1 0 125 MHz 2
18. igh band dd 2 Characters SSPB Gain Range 8 to 0 or dB Full On T Character Up Converter enable Range 0 disable enable R 1 Character Down Converter enable Range 0 disable enable ee 2 Character SSPB current detection Range 00 to 30 0 3 0 A N 0 for SSPB Disable SSPB Enable x numeric character Range 0105 dB 500 MHz x numeric character Range 0 to 5 dB 500 MHz Returns aalDyymmddxxxx Where 4 4 8 Query Software Version aaV Returns aaVr ii Where yy last 2 digits of year mm month dd day 4 digit sequence number r Software Release number 1 9 Software Issue number 00 99 Page 24 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 4 4 9 Query Card Type aaZ Returns aaZxx Where xx L Band Card Type 1 8 10 70 MHz IF Std Band Unit SBU 20 140 MHz IF SBU 70 MHz IF Ext Band Unit 21 140 MHz IF EBU 50 70 MHz IF SBU with Inv Up Converter Spectrum 60 140 MHz IF SBU with Inv Up Converter Spectrum 51 70 MHz IF with Inv Up Converter Spectrum 61 140 MHz IF EBU with Inv Up Converter Spectrum 4 4 10 Satellite Memory Status Query 55 Where x Number from 0 to 9 memory position Returns aaSSxbbbbccccddddeeee aayyyyyyyyyy Where x The number of the Satellite Memory location bbbb Frequency for the Up Converter Frequen
19. l always be ON Figure 3 5 StarSwitch Display STBY Selection 3 1 3 ON Mode When ON Mode has been selected the display will change to the display shown in Figure 3 6 This mode is the opposite to the STBY mode in that the Summary Alarm is turned OFF so even if there was a valid alarm the converter would not show a Summary Alarm As in the STBY mode the operator can still view the state of the alarms via the other menus if an alarm has been activated it will be displayed however the Summary Alarm will be OFF NOTE If the converter 15 already in STBY mode a change to the ON mode will not occur unless there is no alarm in the system Figure 3 6 StarSwitch Display ON Selection Page 17 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter 3600 CG 1309 3 1 4 Backup Converter Operation The Backup Converter must be programmed to store all of the Converter Frequencies and Gains in the system in its Satellite Memory Locations corresponding to the Converter Number 1 to 8 labeled on the StarSwitch Interface cables Figure 3 7 shows the Backup Converter in Auto Mode ready to Backup any converter in the system and after backing up Converter 2 Figure 3 7 StarSwitch Display Backup Converter 3 1 5 StarSwitch Alarm The StarSwitch Alarm is displayed as Fault in the StarSwitch Menu Window on the Backup Converter only A fault indicates either an internal StarSwitch Unit failure or a Power Off condition detected on any one of the
20. n 4 Tx Pin5 Ground Pin6 Alarm Relay Common Pin7 Alarm Relay Normally Closed Pin8 Not Used Pin9 Alarm Relay Normally Open CG 1309 Port J7 may be reconfigured for RS 232 interface by changing the following jumpers locations on the main board inside the converter RS 422 485 RS 232 JP3 Jumpers On TXD SER 0 RXD SER 1 Jumpers On 1 2 5 6 7 8 13 14 9 10 11 12 15 16 13 15 14 16 The pinout for RS 232 is as follows Pin 1 Not Used Pin 2 Rx Pin 3 Tx Pin 4 Not Used Pin 5 Ground Pin 6 Alarm Relay Common Pin 7 Alarm Relay Normally Closed Pin 8 Not Used Pin 9 Alarm Relay Normally Open 2 4 9 High Stability 10 MHz Reference Output J1 Optional Connector This connector is a BNC female BNC jumper cable is supplied with this option for connection to J2 Standard 17 18 JP3 3 4 5 6 7 8 SER 1 9 10 11 12 RXD SER 0 19 20 2 5 OPERATIONAL CHECK To verify that the basic functions of the unit are operational it is recommended that the following check out procedure be followed prior to final system integration If there are any questions regarding performing the indicated operations refer to Section 3 3 2 5 1 Setup Connect the unit to a primary power source and turn on the power switch at the front of the unit Verify that the power led is illuminated If the power led is not illuminated check the power cord and fuse A spare 3 15 A fuse is provided inside the power connector Switch the p
21. ng LNB 1 for inverting 4 4 2 Fractional Frequency Status aaSF Returns aaSFxy Where x U C Fractional Frequency 0 to 7 in 125 kHz increments Where y D C Fractional Frequency 0 to 7 in 125 kHz increments 4 4 3 Level Status aaS2 Returns S2MLffppeett Where M ASCII hex Char MSN of bitmapped status F indicates no alarm in group D7 Low 2 SSPB Lock Alarm D6 Low SSPB Thermal Alarm D5 Low SSPB Amp Alarm D4 Low LNB Alarm Where ASCII hex Char LSN of bitmapped status F indicates no alarm in group D3 Low Ext 10 MHz Ref Osc Alarm D2 Low Down Converter Synthesizer Alarm D1 Low Up Converter Synthesizer Alarm DO Low Summary Alarm Where 2 Chars Forward SSPB Power Detection Range 00 or 16 to 40 dBm 00 No SSPB Where pp 2 Chars L Band Output Level Detection Range 25 to 5 25 to 5 dBm Where r 2 Chars IF Output Level Detection Range 25 to 5 25 to 5 dBm Where tt 2Chars on board Temperature Monitor Range 00 to 70 0 to 70 C Page 23 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 4 4 4 L Band Status aaS3 Returns S3bbCddTReeN Where 4 4 5 Set Cable Slope Factor aaFx Where 4 4 6 Query Cable Slope Factor aaF Returns F x Where 4 4 7 Serial Number Read aaID bb 2 Chars LNB current Detection Range 00 to 99 0 990 mA 1 Character SSPB Band Control Range 0 low band 1 h
22. r liability to make the same changes in units previously shipped PEEFIIFEPESEFZHSFPETFFMFPLTPFUFFTFEPFPFEFUZFIFPFFITFHFFPFFFFEZEFPTZFIFETFI ili i ws T my 3 I Pm d J La x E a AY NS AS AS RR 2 i Re A AEA PPR Copyright 2006 by VertexRSI All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Contents of the manual are subject to change No part may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of VertexRSI 1915 Harrison Road Longview Texas 75604 USA 903 295 1480 903 295 1479 FAX Page 2 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter LT3600 CG 1309 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 General Information mS TEE TERRE 6 1 0 CAC ND 6 1 1 P c 6 1 2 rte ri rini OLOR TTE uu u 6 1 3 Purpose oEEgUIDIBE DE c Lo rec LE 6 1 4 SPS CU CAINS Der oto AUN 7 1 5 lige M lile RIT 7 1 6 car AUN gaye tear E 7 1 7 oll e E E E E E E 7 1 8 Part Number Selection seeeseceseeeseresesessressrrsssesscrsscrsecesstesetrsstesseesrteseersresseerscesseeseeeseeeseeseerses 6 Section 2 RTT 12 2 0 WNT COAL O gases ce m 12 2 Unpacking and nennen nennen nnne nennen nnn nnne senis nnns 12 2 2 ealon ReOUICOIBEe DIS 12 2 9 Mechanical
23. rimary power off and connect the IF out LB in IF in and the LB out at the rear of the chassis to J3 J4 J9 and J10 respectively Re establish the primary source of power The Front display will light and status will be displayed Page 13 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter 3600 CG 1309 SECTION 3 3 0 INTRODUCTION The Up Down Converter can be controlled from the front panel or remotely via a serial bus located on the rear panel of the converter Various menus are available for EDIT and DISPLAY purposes Red LED illuminates when any of the monitor functions in the converter are not within pre defined parameters i RST UP DOWN CONVERTER LT3600 THE DISPLAY WINDOW SHOWS THE VARIOUS SETTINGS FOR THE UNIT CONTROL AND STATUS MENUS CAN BE VIEWED BY USING THE UP AND DOWN MENUS KEYS amp USED FOR ENTERING NUMERICAL DATA FOR VARIOUS PARAMETER SETTINGS THE APPLICABLE NUMBER IS ENTERED AT THE CURSER UNDERLINE AND THEN IS PRESSED TO ACCEPT THE CHANGE USED TO MAKE FUNCTIONAL SELECTIONS WHEN IN ANY OF THE SET MENUS THESE KEYS MOVE A CURSER UNDERLINE LEFT OR RIGHT TO ENTER NUMERICAL DATA FROM THE 0 9 KEYS LCL Operation See Figure 3 2 for a listing of the menus Section 4 gives a complete description of the bus commands and conventions for operating the converter remotely PLUGGED NOT USED Z A NITOR 5 Ken ENTE IF RF 0 MENU o e y USED TO S
24. s be careful not to come on contact with dangerous voltages while performing these procedures and never work alone With power applied to the unit and the cover removed be aware that a rotating fan 15 operating 1 2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION This manual provides operation and service instructions for the Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter The unit consists of a power supply forced air cooling system microprocessor based circuit card assembly and control circuitry and the modules required for up and down conversion It incorporates extensive monitor and control functions that are accessible from the front panel as well as through a remote serial bus A general description of the front and rear panels is given in Sections 1 5 and 1 6 A description of the Keypad and Display can be found in Section 3 The Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter 15 housed in an enclosure destined for mounting in a standard EIA 19 inch rack requiring a 1 75 inch high vertical space 1 3 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT The Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter is a fully synthesized up and down converter covering 575 or 1000 MHz bandwidth receiving RF frequencies in up to 125 kHz steps The unit incorporates extensive monitor and control functions that are accessible from the front panel as well as through a remote 5 232 422 485 bus The LT 3600 can be configured to accommodate various requirements involving an IF of 70 or 140 MHz non inverted or inverted spec
25. t Down Converter 21 0 S UNEO eE 21 Ate 21 4 3 5 Set Internal 10 MHz Reference Oscillator 21 LES OMM iP eid RN Ue 2 4 3 7 Down Converter LNB Spectrum Control 22 4 3 8 Up Converter Spectrum crees 16r dieser roti Depas ins earan E 22 LR SSPE Bad 22 4 3 10 Set SSPB Gain 22 A Bnable CONE 22 23 12 Enable eR Sauce qa Pt oremus canard So P ER re REB 22 d 3415 abe Me METHOD STONO 22 a 185 Satelite Memory all 22 ALS staro wichi Mode 22 SEATS R 23 ANIME SUI 23 40 2 Fractional Prequency Status ssccnsessaaeceeuesssusdeananeenseacwacessanaseecesssundnantctendesdeacepeanaanecesseunes 23 ACV SN CANS cheats tet vane oat UU uu m 23 Lo EBS IS e T UU Mm 24 445 Det Cable Slope PaCtOD usines Uu o3 dU RPRI UE ap 24 doo Ouen Cable Slope tmb NE eee essen eee 24 Sena Nambe r REMPORTE 24 AAS Query SOU ale Cl S1OM NR TTE
26. tion with the StarSwitch to provide redundancy switch over operations if configured as StarSwitch Ready The following modes of operation may be selected 3 1 1 Auto Mode Upon reaching the StarSwitch Menu the information shown in Figure 3 4 will be displayed The Information Window can have three selections AUTO STBY or ON The converter s default is AUTO Any of the three selections stated previously can be made and will be activated when the ENTER key is pressed If a particular converter is in the AUTO mode and an alarm 15 activated it will be backed up by the backup converter if there are no other alarms in the system REMEMBER ONE AND ONLY ONE ALARM IN THE SYSTEM CAUSES A SWITCHOVER Figure 3 4 StarSwitch Display Auto Selection 3 1 2 StandBy Mode When STBY has been selected the display will change to the display shown in Figure 3 5a In this mode the converter with this selection will be backed up if there are no other alarms in the system Upon switchover to the backup converter the display will change to Figure 3 5b indicating STBY in the Activity Window Under normal operation the Summary Alarm would only be ON if there were another alarm activated on the converter however in this case the Summary Alarm is forced to be ON regardless of the state of the other alarms The operator can still view the state of alarms via the other menus i e if an alarm has been activated it will be displayed however the Summary Alarm wil
27. trum with standard or high stability 10 MHz reference oscillator or any combination the user desires Combined with jumper selectable and user programmable options the LT 3600 15 flexible to user requirements Page 6 Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter 3600 1 4 SPECIFICATIONS The specifications for the Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter are listed in Table 1 1 along with the mechanical dimensions 1 5 FRONT PANEL All the operating controls and indicators for the Integrated L Band Up Dn Converter are located on the front panel The front panel is depicted in Figure 1 1 Alarm and level monitoring of the L Band Up Dn Converter CCA an external LNB and SSPB modules 1s accomplished through the front panel display and keboard interface 1 6 REAR PANEL The rear panel is depicted in Figure 1 2 It incorporates from left to right Grounding Lug GND Power Connector Optional 1OMHz high stability reference output J1 10 MHz reference input J2 IF Out J3 L Band In CG 1309 J4 On Off Switch for Dc output on J4 SW2 Cooling Fans Down Converter StarSwitch Interface Opt J5 SSPB monitor and control J6 Remote Serial Interface J7 Up Converter StarSwitch Interface Opt J8 IF In J9 On Off Switch for Dc output on J10 SW3 L Band Out J10 In the lower right hand side of the rear panel is a label that refers to the operation and maintenance manual and revision level that applies to this converter
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