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Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 205486 REV F 49
7.1.2 Software Setup
To instruct the Compact Outdoor Amplifier to operate in redundancy it is necessary to
temporarily connect it to a PC running the Paradise Datacom Monitor and Control Software to
set up the redundant configuration. There are 3 basic modes of Redundant System
communication.
1. Stand-Alone 1:1 Redundant System—No Computer Control
2. PC Control using RS232 and Paradise M&C Software
3. PC Control using RS485 and Paradise M&C Software
7.1.2.1 Stand-Alone 1:1 Redundant System
As method 1 implies it is possible to have a 1:1 system operate with no PC monitor and
control. Initially, however, it is necessary to connect each amplifier up to a PC to configure it
for redundant operation. Figure 7-7 shows the redundant system with each amplifier enabled
to use RS232 communication to a PC. Every Compact Outdoor amplifier is shipped from the
factory with a “Quick Start” cable that can be used for this purpose. If the Compact Outdoor
Amplifiers are purchased as a 1:1 Redundant System, this Software Setup procedure will
have been set at the factory and it is not necessary to repeat this process.
Figure 7-7: 1:1 System with RS232 Communication to each Amplifier
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CONTROL
MONITOR
J4
J3
OUTPUT SAMPLE
J3
OUTPUT SAMPLE
A
B
F
A
B
F
LINK
LINK
J5
J5
A
B
C
D
E
F
1
2
4
3
SSPA 1
SSPA 2
E
C
CE
F
F
RF OUTPUT
SWITCH
&
CONTROL
MONITOR
J4
LINK
CABLE
SWITCH CABLE
A2 (J6)
A1 (J6)
DV
E
TX
RX
F
d
D
V
E
TX
RX
GND
Fd
QUICK START
CABLE
2
3
5
9 Pin D(F)
To PC Com Port
To PC Com Port
2
3
5
9 Pin D(F)
SWITCH
J6
SWITCH
J6