Paradise 205486 REV F Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
4 205486 REV F Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA
3.6 RF Output Sample (J3) ....................................................................................... 28
3.7 Gain Adjust Input (J4) ......................................................................................... 28
3.8 Serial I/O Control (J4) ......................................................................................... 28
3.9 Compact Outdoor Amplifier Quick Start Guide .................................................... 29
3.9.1 Status Window ...................................................................................... 30
3.9.1.1 Signal Indicators ...................................................................... 31
3.9.1.2 Fault Status Indicators ............................................................. 31
3.9.1.3 Voltage, Current and Temperature Display ............................. 32
3.9.1.4 Gain Adjustment ...................................................................... 32
3.9.1.5 RF Power Indicator .................................................................. 33
3.9.1.6 Carrier Enable.......................................................................... 33
3.9.2 Settings Window .................................................................................... 33
3.9.2.1 Power Up Settings ................................................................... 34
3.9.3 Universal M&C Preferences .................................................................. 36
Section 4: Theory of Operation ........................................................................................ 37
4.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 37
4.1 EMI Filter and Transient Protection ..................................................................... 38
4.2 Power Supply ...................................................................................................... 38
4.2.1 AC / DC Converter ................................................................................ 38
4.2.2 DC / DC Converter ................................................................................ 38
4.3 Solid State Power Amplifier Module .................................................................... 38
4.4 Fan Boost Converter ........................................................................................... 39
4.5 Cooling System ................................................................................................... 39
Section 5: Performance Tests .......................................................................................... 41
5.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 41
5.1 Gain and Gain Flatness ...................................................................................... 41
5.2 P1dB ................................................................................................................... 41
5.3 Input and Output Return Loss ............................................................................ 41
5.4 Spurious .............................................................................................................. 41
5.5 RF Sample Port................................................................................................... 41
5.6 Intermodulation Distortion ................................................................................... 42
Section 6: Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 43
6.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 43
6.1 Cooling System Maintenance ............................................................................. 43
6.2 Fan Removal ....................................................................................................... 43
6.2.1 Fan Replacement .................................................................................. 44
6.3 Connector Weatherproofing ................................................................................ 44
Section 7: Redundant System Operation ........................................................................ 45
7.0 Redundant System Concepts ............................................................................. 45
7.1 Compact Outdoor Amplifier in 1:1 Redundancy .................................................. 47
7.1.1 Hardware Setup .................................................................................... 48
7.1.2 Software Setup ...................................................................................... 49
7.1.2.1 Stand-Alone 1:1 Redundant System ........................................ 49
7.1.2.2 PC Control using RS232 and Universal M&C Software .......... 52
7.1.2.3 PC Control using RS485 and Paradise M&C Software ........... 57
7.2 1:2 Redundant Systems ...................................................................................... 59
7.3 1:2 Redundant Systems with L Band Input ......................................................... 62