Model 2015-26 Instruction Manual Upconverter December 2010 Rev. 0 MODEL 2015 F=2475 G=+10.0 UPCONVERTER MENU CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC. EXECUTE REMOTE POWER MUTE ALARM Data, drawings, and other material contained herein are proprietary to Cross Technologies, Inc., but may be reproduced or duplicated without the prior permission of Cross Technologies, Inc. for purposes of operating the equipment. Printed in USA. When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL 2015-26 Upconverter TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty 1.0 General 1.1 Equipment Description 1.2 Technical Characteristics 1.3 Monitor & Control Interface 1.4 Environmental Use Information 2.0 Installation 2.1 Mechanical 2.2 Rear Panel Inputs & Outputs 2.3 Front Panel Controls & Indicators 2.4 Operation 2.5 Menu Settings 2.6 Availabe Options PAGE 2 3 3 4 5 8 9 9 10 11 12 14 18 WARRANTY - The following warranty applies to all Cross Technologies, Inc. products. All Cross Technologies, Inc.
MODEL 2015-26 Upconverter 1.0 General 1.1 Equipment Description The 2015-26 Upconverter converts 140 ± 36 MHz to 2000 to 2500 MHz in 1.0 MHz steps (0.5 MHz steps optional) with low group delay and flat frequency response. Synthesized local oscillators (LO) provide frequency selection. Multi-function push button switches select the RF frequency, gain, and other parameters. Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC power (green), PLL alarm (red), Remote operation (yellow) or the TX carrier is Muted (yellow).
1.2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1.0 2015-26 Upconverter Specifications* Input Characteristics Impedance/Return Loss Frequency Input Level 75 /18 dB 140 ± 36 MHZ -40 to -10 dBm Output Characteristics Impedance/Return Loss Frequency Output level Output 1 dB compression 50 /12 dB 2000 to 2500 MHz 0 to -20 dBm +5 dBm Channel Characteristics Gain range (adjustable) Spurious Response Frequency Response Group Delay, max Frequency Sense -10 to +30.0 dB <-45 dBC ± 1.5 dB, 2000 - 2500 MHz; ± 1.
1.3 Monitor and Control Interface A) Remote Serial Interface Protocol - RS-485, RS-422 or RS-232C (selectable), 9600 baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit. M&C Cable Diagram - Cross Technologies Frequency Converters Female DB-9 PC Com Port Male DB-9 2015/16/17 M&C Port 1 1 RX RX 3 TX TX 4 DTR 5 SG 6 DSR 6 RTS 7 2 7 3 4 SG CTS 8 2 5 8 9 9 Connector: Rear panel, DB-9 male.
B) Status Requests - Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 2015-26 and briefly describes them. * PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below, should be used ONLY when RS-485, (OPTION-Q), is selected. Table 1.
C) Commands Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2015-26 and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the 2015-26 sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed. General Command Format - The general command format is {aaCND...
1.4 Environmental Use Information A. Rack-Mounting - To mount this equipment in a rack, please refer to the installation instructions located in the user manual furnished by the manufacturer of your equipment rack. B. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of equipment in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition does not exist due to uneven weight distribution. C.
2.0 Installation 2.1 Mechanical - The 2015-26 consists of one RF/Controller PCB housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 16 inch deep chassis. A switching, ± 12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies. The 201526 can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.1 shows how the 2015-26 is assembled. POWER SUPPLY FIGURE 2.1 2015-26 Mechanical Assembly 2015-26 Manual, Rev.
2.2 Rear Panel Input/Output Signals - Figure 2.2 shows the input and output connectors on the rear panel. J10 - MONITOR AND CONTROL DB9 female connector. See Table 2.1. J3 - 10 MHz EXT REF INPUT (Option -E) 10 MHz external reference input, 0 ± 3 dBm, 75 ohms, BNC female connector. AC MONITOR AND CONTROL 10 MHZ REF OUTPUT GND 5 4 9 J18 3 2 8 7 10 MHZ EXT REF INPUT IF IN RF OUT J3 J4 J5 1 6 J10 J4 - IF IN 140 MHz input, -10 to -40 dBm in, See Table 2.2.
2.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators - The following are the front panel controls and indicators. DS1 - REMOTE LED Yellow LED indicates remote operation. LCD DISPLAY Display shows frequency in MHz and Gain in dB. F=2475 S1 - MENU/EXECUTE BUTTON Press this to get into Program mode and to execute any changes. G=+10.0 MENU EXECUTE REMOTE DS6 - POWER LED Green LED indicates presence of DC power. POWER MUTE ALARM DS5 - UP MUTE LED Yellow LED indicates upconverter mute.
2.4 Operation 2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2015-26 Upconverter 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect a -10 dBm to -40 dBm signal to IF In, J4 (Figure 2.2) Connect the RF OUT, J5, to the external equipment Connect 100-20 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC1 on the back panel. Set the desired output frequency (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings). Set the input level (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings). Set the gain for -10 to +30 dB.
2.5 Menu Settings 2.5.1 Functions This section describes operation of the front panel controls. There are three operator switches, the LCD display and alarm indicator LEDs. All functions for the equipment are controlled by these components. The functions are (See Figure 2.
2.5.2 Power On Settings NOTE: THE LAST STATUS OF A UNIT IS RETAINED EVEN WHEN POWER IS REMOVED. WHEN POWER IS RESTORED, THE UNIT WILL RETURN TO IT'S PREVIOUS SETTINGS. When power is first applied, the LCD display goes through three steps. 1.The LCD goes black to show all segments are functioning. 2.The software version will be displayed. REV 1.00 3.The present frequency and gain of the upconverter is shown. F=2350 G=+10.0 The unit is now operational and ready for any changes the operator may desire. 2.
2.5.4 Frequency Changes At any time during the modification process, if you have made a mistake and do not wish to save the changes you have made, do not press the Menu/Execute switch; simply do nothing for approximately 12 seconds, and the system will return to the normal operating mode or scroll to “R” and push the menu/Execute switch and select “NO” in the “SAVE SETTINGS?” window. To change the FREQUENCY: Operate the Menu/Execute switch until you get to the menu item you want to change. See Figure 2.
2.5.5 Gain Changes When you get to this menu note that the gain changes will be made as you make them but if you do not wish to save the changes you have made, scroll to “R” and push the menu/Execute switch and select “NO” in the “SAVE SETTINGS?” window or do not press the Menu/Execute switch; simply do nothing for approximately 12 seconds, and the system will return to the normal operating mode. The following display is for changing the upconverter input level.
2.5.5 Alarm Indications An alarm condition for will occur if any local oscillator phase lock loop (PLL) comes out of lock. The Mute LED will light if you select Mute and the Remote LED will light when you select the Remote mode. ON POWER UP REV 1.00 Power Up NORMAL DISPLAY F = 2450 Normal Display G = +10.0 PUSH BUTTON PUSHING MENU/EXECUTE SEQUENCE R F = 2450 Menu 1 Frequency SCROLL <> SCROLL Menu 2 Input Level (Set from -40 to -10) UP INLVL = -20 Menu 3 Gain (-10.0 to +30.0) G = +10.
2.6 Available Options (Models: 2015-XX, 2016-XX & 2017-XX) Table 2.6.A Options Document Option Available Product(s) Option Description AGC 2016-XX Provides Automatic Gain Control (AGC) capability on 70 MHz Output on 2016-XX IF Downconverter. AGC/2 2015-XX 2016-XX Provides Automatic Gain Control (AGC) capability for 50 to 200 MHz Output via an add-on PCB On-board SMA connectors allow insertion of bandpass filters (Option BPF-#) if required.
Table 2.6.B Options Document - Continued Option Q Available Product(s) Option Description 2015-XX 2016-XX 2017-XX RS485/RS422 Remote Interface, for 2017-XX Frequency converters. 2015-XX 2016-XX 2017-XX RS485/RS422 Remote Interface, for 2015, 2016, & 2017-XX Frequency converters. R 2015-XX 2016-XX 2017-XX Redundant Power Supply, for 2015, 2016 & 2017-XX Frequency Converters. NOT AVAILABLE on units with SSPB Power Option (Option V).
Table 2.6.C Options Document Option Available Product(s) Option Description W10 2015-XX 2016-XX 2017-XX Front Panel Disable for Series 2015/2016 & 2017-XX Frequency Converters. Provides the ability to Disable the Front Panel Interface via the Remote Interface and to ONLY configure, monitor and control the unit via the Remote Interface. W12 2015-XX 2016-XX REAR Panel, LO1 (SMA Connector) and LO2 (BNC Connector) Test Ports for 2015-XX Upconverters.
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