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Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 17
2.7 Fiber-Optic Option
The Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifier is available with an external fiber-optic
conversion box. This configuration requires the addition of a 1RU RCPF-1000 Fiber Optic
Control Panel. The Fiber-Optic Option is not available in S-Band units.
2.7.1 RCPF-1000 Fiber Optic Controller
The RCPF-1000 Fiber Optic Controller provides easy remote monitor and control of the Com-
pact Outdoor SSPA with integral or external fiber-optic interface. Control of the RCPF-1000
can be handled through front panel operation or remotely via parallel or serial communication
to a remote computer running Paradise Datacom’s Universal M&C software.
The RCPF-1000 front panel includes 10 LEDs that indicate the internal state of the Compact
Outdoor SSPA. Five fault condition LEDs on the left side of the front panel indicate any SSPA
major faults, in addition to a summary fault state.
A 2 line by 40 character LCD provides an extremely user friendly interface. Virtually all of the
controller’s setup and adjustments are accessible from the LCD. Four navigation buttons and
a separate Enter key allow the user to navigate the firmware menu on the LCD. Separate but-
tons have been provided for frequently used functions. A range of RF hardware options is of-
fered to meet specific system requirements.
The rear panel features ports for Serial Main (J4), Serial Local (J5) and Parallel I/O connec-
tions, as well as N-type connectors for L-Band Tx and Rx paths, and FC/APC connectors for
Fiber Tx and Rx paths.
A complete description of the operation of the RCPF-1000 Fiber Optics Controller can be
found in its operations manual, Paradise Datacom document number 204640.
Figure 2-5: RCPF-1000 front, rear panels