Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 29
The Compact Outdoor Amplifier is supplied with a cable in which this connection is already
made. This allows the user to quickly setup the amplifier and verify its operation. The other
side of the cable has a 9-Pin female D connector that mates with most notebook and desktop
personal computers.
3.9 Compact Outdoor Amplifier Quick Start Guide
● Unpack the amplifier and connect the RF Input and RF Output as described earlier in this
manual.
● Connect the AC input power to connector J7.
● Connect the supplied “Quick-Start” Control Cable (201433) from port J4 to an available
Comm Port on your computer. The cable schematic is shown in Appendix A.
● Install the Windows-based Paradise Datacom Universal Monitor and Control Program
from the supplied CD.
● Run the Paradise Datacom Universal Monitor and Control Program from the Programs
Menu of your PC.
● Select [Action] [Add Unit] from the main menu of the Universal M&C Program and
select [Compact Outdoor SSPA] from the menu choices. See Figure 3-1.
● A new dialog window will open (see Figure 3-2). Enter the following information where
applicable: Unit ID, Serial Port for communication, Baud Rate. Only serial connections are
available with a standalone Compact Outdoor SSPA. The addition of a Remote Control
unit (RCP2-1000-CO) allows connection via Internet Protocol.
Figure 3-1: Universal M&C Add Unit menu
Figure 3-2: Add Compact Outdoor SSPA window, via Serial (left) or Internet (right)
Serial connection ► ◄ Internet connection