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    Mini Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier Operations Manual 208143 REV - RA 5785 11/12/2010 Paradise Datacom L LC Phone: (814) 238-3450 328 Innovation Blvd. Fax: (814) 238-3829 State College, PA 16803 USA W eb: www.paradisedata.com Email: sales@paradisedata.com[...]

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    2 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA © 2010 Paradise Datacom LLC Printed in the USA[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 3 Table of C ontents ............................................................................................................. ..... 3 Section 1: Genera l Information ............................................................................................ 9 1.0 Introdu ction ..[...]

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    4 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.2.3 Quick Start RS-232 Connec tion .............................................................. 27 3.3 Universal M& C Operat ion ..................................................................................... 28 3.3.1 Universal M&C Status Window ....................[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 5 Section 6: Maintenan ce and Troubles hooting .................................................................. 53 6.0 Introdu ction ........................................................................................................... 53 6.1 Cooling System Maint enance ........[...]

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    6 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Figures Figure 2-1: Outline Drawing, Ku-B and Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA .................................... 13 Figure 2-2: Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Ai r Flow ................................................................ 19 Figure 2-3: Attach Mounti ng Supports to Unit ..........[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 7 Tables Table 2-1: Unit we ights (typ ical) ............................................................................................ 14 Table 2-2: J4 Monitor & C ontrol Port Pi n-Outs ...................................................................... 16 Table 2-3: J5 Link [...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 9 1.0 Introduction This section provides the general information for the Paradise Datacom LLC line of Mini Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifiers . The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA has been designed and manufactured to be an extremely robust and reliable am plifier. It is well suite[...]

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    10 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 1.3 Inspection When the unit is received, an initial inspecti on should be completed. First ensure that the shipping container is not damag ed. If it is, have a representat ive from the shipping company present when the container is opened. Perform a visual inspection of the Compact[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 11 • Always terminate the RF input and output connector prior to applying prime AC input power. • Never look directly into the RF output waveguide • Maintain a suitable distance fr om the source of the transmi ssion such that the power density is below recommended gui delines in [...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 13 2.0 Introduction This section provides a physical description of the Mini Compac t Outdoor, incl uding pin-outs of all connectors, power requirements for the installed unit, and instructions on single-unit boom mounting. 2.1 Dimensions and Weight The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA enclos[...]

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    14 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 2.2 Connector Pin-Outs The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA utilizes a variet y of connectors for communication with the amplifier. 2.2.1 RF In (J1) [Type N (F)] The RF Input signal is applied to J1, which is a type N female connector. The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA has a default maximum no[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 15 2.2.3 RF Output Sample Port (J3) [Type N (F)] The RF Output Sample port, J3, is located on the bott om of the am plifier as shown in Figure 2-1 . This connector provides a -40 dBc coupled samp le of the amplifier’s output signal. It is a type N female connector. 2.2.4 Monitor &[...]

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    16 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Table 2-2: J4 Monitor & Control Port Pin-Outs Pin # Signal Typ e Function Notes B Mute Input Closure to Ground Disables DC power to SSPA Unit powers up muted. This line must be pulled to ground (V or d) to enable amplifier. P Auxiliary Input Closure to Ground Auxiliary Fault Inp[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 17 2.2.4.2 Serial I/O Control (J4) For serial data control of the Compact Ou tdoor SSPA, a Windows-based Monitor &Control program is supplied with the amplif ier that allows all of the c ontrol and alarm functionality over a serial communication link. Both RS-232 and RS-485 can be [...]

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    18 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 2.2.7 AC In (J7) [MS3102R16-10P] The Prime power connector is a 3-pin circular connector, J7. The power supplies provide universal AC input by using auto-sensing power supplies. T he AC input can operate over a range of 85-265 VAC, at 47 to 63 Hz. The power supply is also power fact[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 19 2.2.9 Chassis Ground Pin A Chassis ground terminal is provided on the botto m side of the amplifier. A ¼ - 20 threaded terminal is provided for equipment grounding. 2.3 Physical Features In addition to the I/O connectors , the Mini Compact Outdoor us er-friendly features include a [...]

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    20 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Warning! The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA should NEVER be mounted with the fans facing up. Doing so will void your warrant y. The fans should be examined pe riodically and any obstruction or debris should be cleared. Inadequate air flow can cause the amplifier to overheat and cause a t[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 21 2.4.3 Installation 1. Cut gasket (Item 8) into four (4) 1.5” x 7” pieces. Attach gasket to each support bracket (Item 1) as shown in Figure 2-3. Trim gasket around bottom co rners and slot in bracket. 2. Locate the mounting studs on the bottom of the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA un[...]

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    22 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 4. Bring the unit up tight under t he boom (with the long axes parallel), sliding the All-Thread studs past the sides of the boom to show above the boom top. Place the remaining pieces of Uni-Strut (Item 2) open channel down ac ross the boom onto the protruding All-Thread stud ends.[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 23 Section 3: Quick Start and Operation 3.0 Introduction The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA is availa ble with a standard Ethernet & RS232/485 interface. This section summarizes the connections to a remote computer for various remote communications. Table 3-2 summarizes the hardware con[...]

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    24 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.1 Quick Start Cables For convenience all units ship with a ‘Quick-Start’ communications cable. This allows the user to immediately connect the am plifier to a PC and begin operat ion. Units ship with a Quick Start cable fitted with a 10-base T connector as shown in Figure 3-5 [...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 25 Units may ship with a RS-232 Quick Start cable fitted with a DB9 connector. See Figure 3-6 . 3.2 Quick Start Operation This section describes the necessary steps to communicate with a Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA using the Ethernet Quick St art cable and the Universal M&C Software.[...]

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    26 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA If using Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Click on the Windows icon in the lower left corner and select Control Panel ; 2. Click on the Netw ork and Sharing Center link; 3. Click on the Local Area Connection link; 4. Click on the Properties button; 5. Select Internet Protocol Version [...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 27 3.2.3 Quick Start RS-232 Connection The following steps outline how to quickly connec t to your Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA using the RS-232 Quick Start cable. 1. Unpack the amplifier and connect the RF Input and RF Output. 2. Ensure the J1 RF Output port is properl y terminated. 3. C[...]

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    28 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.3 Universal M&C Operation 1. Run the Paradise Datacom Universal Monitor and Control Program from the Programs Menu of your PC. 2. Select [Action] → [Add Unit] from the main menu of the Universal M&C Program and select [Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA] from the menu choices. Se[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 29 3.3.1 Universal M&C Status Window The Universal M&C Software will initialize and open to the Status Window, the main monitoring display. See Figure 3-9 . The Status Window shows the the current conditions (or state) of the Compact Outdoor SSPA. In addition, the status screen[...]

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    30 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.3.1.2 Fault Status Indicators The Fault Status frame in the lower left side of the Status Window cont ains a grid of SSPA fault indicators. See Figure 3-9, Item [ 2 ] . A green indicator signifies proper operation; red signifies a fault condition. Summary Alarm : The Summary Alarm[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 31 3.3.1.3 Voltage, Current and Temperature Display On the right side of the Status window there is a thermometer display that reports the present temperature of the amplifier. See Figure 3-9, Item [ 3 ] . A 20-30°C rise above ambient temperature is typical. To the left of the thermom[...]

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    32 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.3.2 Universal M &C Settings Window Figure 3-10 shows the ‘Settings’ window of the Par adise Datacom Universal M&C Software. The ‘Settings’ window contains many of the global settings that are available in the SSPA. Power Up Settings The Mini Compact Outdoor amplifi[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 33 rate is 9600. You will be asked to verify that you wish to change the Baud Rate. Communication with the amplifier may be affected. [ 7 ] Standby Mode: Selects between Hot and Cold standby mode for units in redundant systems. [ 8 ] BUC Reference : Selects between an Internal or Exter[...]

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    34 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA [ 13 ] Fault Setups : The user may also adjust the Spare, Auxiliary, BUC, Fiber, and Forward RF Fault Status and Handli ng via the appropriate pull-down menus on the Settings Window. [Type] Fault Handling: Selects whether the assoc iated fault should be a major or minor fault, and w[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 35 3.3.4 Universal M&C Preferences The user can adjust certain preferences of t he Universal Monitor and Control Software. See Figure 3-13 . Queries : Enable and adjust the interval that the software queries the unit. Note that if queries are disabled, there will be no co mmunicati[...]

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    36 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 3.4 Web-based M&C The most basic method of communication with the Mini Compact Ou tdoor SSPA is via a web browser, which accesses the built-in web p ages served from the amplifier’s embedded web server. Supported web browsers include Internet Explorer vers ion 6 or better, and[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 37 As the applet loads, the user will be prompted to enter a password. The default password is paradise (see Figure 3-17 ), but the user may assign a new password using the web M&C or Paradise Datacom’s Universal M&C Software. See Section 3.3 for details on using the Universa[...]

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    38 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA • Communication Settings Window : Read/Write listing of adjustable SSPA communication parameters. All options are selectable. To set a parameter, select the new value and click the “Change” button with the mouse pointer. See Figure 3-19 for descriptions of the cont ents of the[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 39 • General Settings Window : Displays the SSPA Red undancy and BUC/Amplifier Settings. See Figure 3-20 for descriptions of the contents of the General Settings window. • Adjust Redundancy settings; • Mute/Unmute amplifier; • Adjust Attenuation; • Change Network Address; Not[...]

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    40 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA • Fault Settings Window : This page allows the user to adjust the fault settings for the connected Compact Outdoor SSPA. Sele ct to change the Fault Status and Handling parameters. Set the minimum/maximum values for the Spare Fault thresholds and click the “Confirm” button wit[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 41 Section 4: L-Band Operation 4.0 Block Up Converter Overview The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA is availabl e with various converter options, utilizing Paradise Datacom’s integrated converter. The pr imary up converter option is offered in two C-Band configurations, two Ku-Band options,[...]

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    42 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Note: Unless the BUC has the built-in internal reference option, if there is an absence of a 10 MHz reference signal on the IFL input there will be no output signal from the SSPA. 4.1 Converter Features This section describes the features available in the Paradise Datacom block up c[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 43 4.2 Theory of Operation The low gain block up converter has a P 1dB of 0dBm. This topology a llows the system to be integrated with little impact on t he general electrical specific ations of the SSPA module . The converter utilizes single up conversion from L-Band to the desired RF[...]

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    44 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Notes: 1) The exter nal reference option requires the system operator to provide system reference to the BUC/SSPB. The system will not lock and will have no output without external reference applied. 2) Internal reference option al lows for either internal or external reference oper[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 45 4.5 T ypical System Configuration This section shows the Compact Outdoor SSPB in a common syst em application. Figure 4-3 shows the Compact Outdoor used with a Pa radise Datacom Evolution Series PD25 modem. 4.6 IFL Cable Considerations Consideration should be given to using a high q[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 47 Section 5: Performance T ests 5.0 Introduction This section describes some of the tests per formed on production amplifiers before shipment. Where possible, Paradise Datacom LLC maintain s computer automated RF test stations to ensure a high level of accuracy and consiste ncy to pro[...]

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    48 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 5.1.2 Spurious Spurious signals are undesirable byproducts of amplifiers caused by nonlinearities within the amplifier and other system level components such as switch mode power supplies. These unwanted signals cause signal management problems in syst em applications. Out of band s[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 49 5.1.5 Intermodulat ion Distortion Intermodulation distortion is one of the most important characteri stics of a Solid State power amplifier system. Satellite communi cation systems must comply to certain distortion levels depending on the service involved. All production amplifiers [...]

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    50 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 5.1.7 Earth Ground This test measures the leak age current and verifies that each pin on J8 is connected correctly. See Figure 5-3, Item [ 1 ] . 5.1.8 Sample Port The RF Sample Port is measured at discr ete frequencies across the band and a calibration label is placed near the Type [...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 51 5.2 T ests for units with integrated BUC If the Compact Outdoor amplifier includes a bl ock up converter (BUC), the following tests are included. 5.2.1 Reference Lock This test checks the external/internal references (if equipped), as well as lowest locking level at 10 MHz. See Figu[...]

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    52 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 5.3 Optional T ests The following tests are performed on units at the request of the customer , usually to verify specific customer requirements. 5.3.1 Noise Figure Using a noise figure meter, the unit is tested to verify it o perates within specification. 5.3.2 Group Delay The test[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 53 Section 6: Maintenance and T roubleshooting 6.0 Introduction This section describes some of the standard maintenance practices that can be performed on the Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifier and tips to troubleshoot common customer issues. 6.1 Cooling System Maintenance It is recommende[...]

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    54 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 6.3 T roubleshooting guide The following section describes solutions for some of the most common issues with the op- eration of the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA. 6.3.1 Unit doesn’t power up Cooling fans do not spin, and alarm LED lamps are off. Possible causes : AC power is off; Unit[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 55 Possible solutions : a) In the case where SSPA communication setti ngs have been accidentally set to a random configuration, establish a connection to the unit with a L207755 Quick Start cable in conjunction with the Univ ersal M&C software (see Section 3.2.2.2 ). After establis[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 57 Section 7: Redundant System Configurations 7.0 Redundant System Concepts The Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifier is capable of operating in a vari ety of redundant system configurations. These include 1:1 and 1:2 as we ll as 1:1 with L-Band Bl oc k Up Converters. The Mini Compact Outdoor[...]

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    58 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA The system shown in Figure 7-3 uses the same concept of the power splitter on the RF input. In this case the Compact Outdoor amplifiers are equipped with L-Band block up converters. L-Band input amplifiers use phase locked oscillators as the local oscillator to the up converter. Suc[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 59 Section 8: Remote Control Interface 8.0 Serial Protocol Overview The Mini Compact Outdoor SSP A can be managed and controlled ov er a variety of remote control interfaces (see Figure 8-1 ). Serial interface can be selected between RS232/ RS485, Ethernet 10Base- T or FSK over IFL inp[...]

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    60 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA The selected interface is controlled by a comb ination of internal SSPA settings and/or Interface control pins: Baud1 (Pin e) and B aud0 (Pin j) on the J4 M&C connector (See Table 8-1 ). Note: The state of these pins is sensed by the SSPA unit only at power up! Changing the stat[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 61 8.1 Serial communication This section describes the normal communication protocol between the Mini CO SSPA and a host computer over RS232/RS485 seri al interface. Serial port se ttings on the host computer must be configured for 8 bit data at no parity, with 1 stop bit. T he baud ra[...]

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    62 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 8.1.1.3 Source Address The source address specifies the address of the node that is sending the packet. All unique addresses, except the broadcas t address, are equal and can be assigned to individual units. The host computer must also have a unique network address. 8.1.2 Data Packe[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 63 varies by the amount of attached data bytes. It may contain 11+N bytes where N is the amount of requested data bytes from a particu lar table, specified in Data Length field. The Set Request command allows the sender to actively change parameters for the re- ceiver’s internal conf[...]

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    64 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 8.1.2.5 Data Address / Error Status / Local Port Frame Length This field is a tag extension by te and specifies the first table el ement of the tagged data. If the Data Length is more than 1 byte, then all subs equent data fields must be accessed starting from the specified address.[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 65 8.1.3 Trailer Packet The trailer component contains only one byte ca lled the Frame Check Sequence. This field provides a checksum during packet transmission. See Figure 8-5 . 8.1.3.1 Frame Check This value is computed as a function of the content of the destinat ion address, source[...]

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    66 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 8.1.5 Serial Communications Protocol Tables 8-5 through 8-9 describe the various values of t he serial communications protocol. Byte position Byte Value (Hex) Description 1 0xAA Frame Sync 1 2 0x55 Frame Sync 2 3 Destination Address -//- 4 Source Addr ess -//- 5 Protocol Version Pro[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 67 Table 8-7: System Se ttings Data Values Data Addres s # Bytes Description Limits and Byte Values 1 1 System Operation Mode Single Amplifier = 255 1:1 Redundant = 0 2 1 System Hierarchical Address Unit 1= 0; Unit 2= 255 3 1 Unit Start Up State (in Redundancy) On Line Amplifier = 255 [...]

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    68 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Data Addres s # Bytes Description Limits and Byte Values 23 1 Forward RF Fault Handling Minor Fault = 255 Major Fault = 0 24 1 Forward RF Fault Handling 0-80 dBm. Value used as Low, Window center point, or High Threshold, depending on Forward RF Fault status setting 25 1 Reserve Res[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 69 Table 8-9: System Condition Addressing Data Addres s # Bytes Description Limits and valid values 1 2 Attenuation DAC value (Read Only in Temp Co Mode) 0 to 4095 2 2 Present Temperature +/- 100 3 2 Fault, Mute, and State Conditions 2-Byte Value 0 fault clear; 1 fault set 0 mute clear[...]

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    70 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 8.2 Ethernet Interface 8.2.1 Overview The Mini CO SSPA supports several IP network pr otocols to provide a full featured remote M&C interface over an Ethernet LAN: • IPNet protocol – redirection of standard Pa radise Datacom LLC serial protocol over UDP transport layer proto[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 71 low overhead resulting in minimal impact to network performance. The control application sends a UDP request to SSPA unit and waits for re sponse. The length of time the control application waits depends on how it is configured. If the timeout is reached and the control application [...]

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    72 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 8.2.2.2 Setting IPNet interface To set up the Compact Outdoor SSPA with custom IP parameters, the internal IP settings need to be modified by using Paradise Datacom’s Universal M&C, version 4.4.3 or later. See Section 3.3.3 . 8.2.2.3 Troubleshoot ing IP connectivity Check IP c[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 73 8.2.3 SNMP interface SNMP-based management was initia lly targeted for TCP/IP rout ers and hosts. However, the SNMP-based management approach is inherently generic so t hat it can be used to manage many types of systems. This approach has bec ome increasingly popular for remote mana[...]

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    74 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 8.2.3.1 SNMP MIB tree --paradiseDatacom(1.3.6.1.4.1.20712) | +--deviceINFO(1) | | | +-- r-n OctetString deviceID(1) | +-- rwn OctetString deviceLocation(2) | +-- r-n OctetString deviceRevision(3) | +-- r-n Enumeration deviceType(4) | +--devices(2) | +--paradiseDevice(1) | | | +--set[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 75 8.2.3.2 Description of MIB entities deviceINFO - This field includes general devic e information. deviceID - Octet string type; maximum length -60; field specifies device model and serial number; read only access; OI D -1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.1.1 deviceLocation - Octet string type; maxim[...]

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    76 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Table 8-11: Detailed Settings for Mi ni CO SSPA mode (Device Type=8) settingIndex/set tingValue settingT extValue Value OID Description 1/INTEGER Sy stemMode'1:1=0,Dual 1:1 = 1,MSwitch=2,StandAl one=255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.1.1.2.1 System Operation mode 2/INTEGER SystemHierarc[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 77 settingIndex/ settingValue settingTextValue Value OID Description 29/INTEGER IPAddressByte1'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.2071 2.2.1.1.1.2.29 Device IP address byte1 (MSB) 30/INTEGER IPAddressByte2'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.2071 2.2.1.1.1.2.30 Device IP address byte2 31/INTEGER IPAddressByt[...]

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    78 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Table 8-12: Detailed Thresholds thresholdIndex/ thresholdValue threshold TextValue Value OID Descrip tion 1/INTEGER LowCurrentThre sholdPS2'0..1023 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.2.1.2.1 Power Supply 2 Lo w DC Current alarm threshold (Amps x10) 2/INTEGER SpareFaultLo wLimitThreshold&apo[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 79 8.3 M&C via SNMP Set up the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA with custom IP parameters by modifying the internal IP settings using Paradise Datacom’s Universal M&C, version 4.4.3 or later. Use the default Read and Write Community settings, or ch eck the boxes to modify them. See [...]

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    80 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 8.3.1 Connecting to a MIB browser For a MIB browser application ex ample, we will be using the fr eeware browser GetIf, version 2.3.1. Other browsers are available for download at h ttp://www.snmplink.org/Tools.html. 1. Copy the provided Par adise Datacom LLC MIB file into the Getif[...]

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    Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA 208143 REV - 81 Appendix A: Documentation The following pages comprise t he documentation package for the Paradise Datacom Mini Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifiers: Drawing 208142 , Specification Sheet, HPA3-CO Mini Drawing 208838 , Specification Sheet, HPA3-CO Mini, GaN See the Paradise D[...]

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    82 208143 REV - Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA[...]