Manual - Cross Technologies, Inc.
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1. C Elevated operating ambient temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack may be greater than room ambient temperature Therefore consideration should be given to Tmra D Reduced air flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Additional space between unit may be required E Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits could have on over current protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment name plate rating should be used when addressing this concern F Reliable Earthing Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connection to the Branch use of power strips G Top Cover There are no serviceable parts inside the product so the Top Cover should not be removed If the Top Cover is removed the ground strap and associated screw MUST BE REINSTALLED prior to Top Cover screw replacement FAILURE TO DO this may cause INGRESS and or EGRESS emission problems 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 8 06 10 09 2 0 Installation 2 1 Mechanical The 2017 64 consists of one RF Controller PCB housed in a 1 RU 1 3 4 inch high by 16 inch deep chassis2. 47 63 Hz 45 watts max Options E External 10 MHz ref input amp output w RF insertion O Frequency reference offset adjust Q RS485 Remote Interface X 125 kHz frequency steps Z 0 1dB steps on Upconverter Connectors Impedance see Table 2 2 10 C to 40 C Specifications subject to change without notice 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 4 06 10 09 1 3 Monitor and Control Interface A Remote serial interface Protocol RS 232C 9600 baud rate no parity 8 data bits 1 start bit and 1 stop bit RS 232C RS 422 or RS 485 option Q M amp C Cable Diagram Cross Technologies Frequency Converters Female DB 9 PC Com Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Connector Rear panel DB 9 female J10 Pinouts RS 232C 422 485 Pin Function Rx Rx RS 232C Tx RS 232C Tx GND Alarm Relay Common Alarm Relay Normally Open Not Used O OO NID UW W DM gt S Alarm Relay Normally Closed 2017 64 Manual Rev C 2015 16 17 M amp CPort Page 5 O ON OO FW N 06 10 09 B Status Requests Table 1 1 lists the status requests for the 2017 64 and briefly describes them PLEASE NOTE The two character aa 00 31 prefix in the table below should be used ONLY when RS 485 OPTION Q is selected Table 1 1 2017 64 Status Requests Command Syntax Description Command Status faaS1 Returns aaS1bbbbbbbcccccccdddeeff
3. Figure 2 4 shows all the menu items and how to make changes 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 15 06 10 09 2 5 5 Gain Changes When you get to this menu note that the gain changes will be made as you make them but if you do not wish to save the changes you have made scroll to R and push the Menu Execute switch and select NO in the SAVE SETTINGS menu 2 5 5 1 Upconverter Gain To set the upconverter gain first push the Menu Execute switch to get to the gain setting Operate the Menu Execute switch until you get to the menu item you want to change see Figure 2 4 for the sequence of menu options The following display is for changing the upconverter input level This is an important setting to optimize spurious and should be made as accurately as possible UP INLVL 20 Pressing the Up Down switch to change the level in 1 or 10 dB steps depending on the character that 1s selected and then push the Menu Execute switch to get to the Gain setting UP G 00 R By using the horizontal rocker switch the cursor can be moved left or right Pressing the Up Down switch down will toggle the display digit selected until you have the desired gain NOTE THE GAIN WILL NOT BE CHANGED OR STORED UNTIL YOU INDICATE YES IN THE SAVE SETTINGS WINDOW DO NOT SET A GAIN THAT WOULD EXCEED A 0 dBm OUTPUT LEVEL When the display indicates the value desired you can push the Menu Execute switch to the next item OR you can scroll to R pus
4. by the SAVE SETTINGS Menu If this sequence is not followed none of the changes will take effect No program changes will be evident until they are verified at the SAVE SETTINGS Menu 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 13 06 10 09 2 5 2 Power On Settings NOTE THE LAST STATUS OF A UNIT IS RETAINED EVEN WHEN POWER IS REMOVED WHEN POWER IS RESTORED THE UNIT WILL RETURN TO IT S PREVIOUS SETTINGS When power is first applied the LCD display goes through three steps 1 The LCD goes black to show all segments are functioning 2 The software version will be displayed PT 3 The present frequency and gain of the up and downconverter is shown U F 5850 000 G 00 D F 3625 000 G 30 The unit is now operational and ready for any changes the operator may desire 2 5 3 Control Switches 1 Menu Execute Any change to the programming of the unit must be initiated by pressing the Menu Execute switch and completed by pressing the Menu Execute switch 2 Horizontal Switch This switch is mounted so its movement is horizontal and moves the cursor left or right 3 Vertical Switch This switch is mounted so its movement is vertical and has two functions a During frequency gain input level changes the vertical movement will raise or lower the number in the direction of the arrows b For other functions such Mute on off the vertical switch will alternately turn the function on or off regardless of the direction operated 2017
5. fuse in the near slot If a fuse continues to open the power supply is most likely defective FUSE DRAWER SPARE FUSE DRAWER gt if ys AC Fuse 2 amp slow blow Type T 2A GDC S 5 mm X 20 mm INPUT Aaw FUSE 100 2404 10 VAC TYPE T 2A GDC 2A MAX FOR 100 240 V EA 47 63 Hz 250 VOLT lt 4 Figure 2 3 Fuse Location and Spare Fuse 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 12 06 10 09 2 5 Menu Settings 2 5 1 Functions This section describes operation of the front panel controls There are three operator switches the LCD display and alarm indicator LEDs All functions for the equipment are controlled by these components The functions are see Figure 2 4 Power Up Normal Display Menu 1 Up Down Frequency in MHz Down frequency tracks with Up frequency as it is changed Menu 2 Up Input Level Set from 40 to 10 Menu 3 Up Gain 0 to 30 Menu 4 Down Gain set 30 to 50 for 15 to 5 dBm out range Menu 5 Up Mute Menu 6 Set Unit to Remote Operation Menu 7 Select Internal External or Auto 10 MHz Ref option E Menu 8 Frequency Reference Offset option O Menu 9 Set Remote mode option Q Menu 10 Set RS 485 address option Q Save Menu When R is selected in any above menu or after last menu Alarm indications appear on the LEDs see figure 2 2 All program changes must start with the operation of the Menu Execute switch and must also end with the operation of the Menu Execute switch verified
6. 17 64 Manual Rev C Page 18 06 10 09 CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC 6170 Shiloh Road Alpharetta Georgia 30005 770 886 8005 FAX 770 886 7964 Toll Free 888 900 5588 WEB www crosstechnologies com E MAIL info crosstechnologies com 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 19 06 10 09
7. 64 Commands Command Syntax Description Set Transmitter Frequency faaC 1 Xxxxxxx where XXXXXXX 7 Characters e Range 5850000 to 6425000 kHz Set Transmitter Input Level faaClxx where e xx 2 characters e Range 10 to 40 10 to 40 dBm Set Receiver Frequency faaC2xxxxxxx where XXXXXXX 7 Characters e Range 3625000 to 4200000 kHz Set Transmit Gain faaC3xx where e xx 2 characters e Range O to 30 00 dB to 30 dB in 1 dB steps Set Receiver Gain faaC4xx where e xx 2 characters e Range 30 to 50 30 dB to 50 dB in 1 dB steps Enable Tx faaCAx where x e O to disable Tx signal e 1 to enable Tx signal External 10MHz faaCEx where x option E only e O for Internal 1O0MHz Reference signal e 1 for External 1TOMHz Reference signal e 2 for Auto 1OMHz Reference Reference Offset faal8xxxx where Xxxx e 2000 to 2000 Enable Remote Just sign Disable Remote faaCRO CR and zero 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 7 06 10 09 1 4 Environmental Use Information A Rack Mounting To mount this equipment in a rack please refer to the installation instructions located in the user manual furnished by the manufacturer of your equipment rack B Mechanical loading Mounting of equipment in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition does not exist due to uneven weight distribution
8. 64 Manual Rev C Page 14 06 10 09 2 5 4 Frequency Changes At any time during the modification process if you have made a mistake and do not wish to save the changes you have made scroll to R and push the Menu Execute switch and select NO in the SAVE SETTINGS menu To change the FREQUENCY Operate the Menu Execute switch until you get to the menu item you want to change see Figure 2 4 for the sequence of menu options The following display is for changing the upconverter frequency UP F 5850 000 R DN F 3625 000 Pressing the Up Down switch down will toggle the frequency the Downconverter frequency will track linearly with the Upconverter frequency to UP F 5950 000 R DN F 3725 000 By using the horizontal rocker switch the cursor can be moved left or right UP F 5950 000 R DN F 3725 000 NOTE CHANGES DO NOT TAKE PLACE ON FREQUENCY UNTIL YOU GO TO THE SAVE MENU AND INDICATE YOU WANT TO SAVE THE CHANGES When the display indicates the value desired you can push the Menu Execute switch to the next item UP INLVL 20 l NOTE CHANGES DO NOT CHANGE OR GET SAVED UNTIL XOU GO TO THE SAVE MENU AND INDICATE XOU WANT TO SAVE THE CHANGES OR you can scroll to R push the Menu Execute switch to get to SAVE SETTINGS Y N Selecting Y will save the new settings Selecting N will revert to the previous settings Pushing the Menu Execute switch then takes you to the U F 5950 000 G 00 D F 3725 000 G 30
9. A switching 12 5 24 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies The 2017 64 can be secured to a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel Figure 2 0 shows how the 2017 64 is assembled IL POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY Figure 2 0 Mechanical Assembly 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 9 06 10 09 2 2 Rear Panel Input Output Signals and Control Figure 2 1 shows the input and output connectors on the rear panel AC1 POWER IN J2 RF IN J1 IF OUT AC input for switching 3625 4200 MHZ input 60 70 MHz output 20 to 30 power supply to 30 dBm see Table 2 2 dBm see Table 2 2 90 260 VAC 47 60 HZ AC RFIN DOWNCONVERTER O O f GND o IFJUT 10 MHZREF O OUTPUT i o O J1 J18 O J18 10 MHz REF OUTPUT option E 10 MHZ reference output 3 dBm 3 dB 500 750 BNC female connector J3 10 MHz EXT REF INPUT Option E 10 MHz external reference input 3 3 dBm 500 750 BNC female connector UPCONVERTER 10 MHZ EXT REF IF IN PUT J3 J4 J4 IF IN J5 RF OUT 70 MHz input 40 to 10 dBm in see 5850 6425 MHz output Table 2 2 0 to 20 dBm out see Table 2 2 Figure 2 1 Rear Panel I O s TABLE 2 1 J10 Pinouts RS 232C 422 485 Pin Function 1 Rx 2 Rx RS 232C 3 Tx RS 232C 4 Tx 5 GND 6 Alarm Relay Common 7 Alarm Relay Normally Open 8 Not Used 9 Alarm Relay Normally Closed Remote Serial
10. Instruction Manual Model 2017 64 Up Downconverter June 2009 Rev C O MODEL 2017 UP DOWNCONVERTER O ALARM REMOTE POWER MUTE ALARM U F 1525 G 00 menu he DOWNCONVERTER UPCONVERTER D F 1525 G 25 O CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC kien LI a gt O Data drawings and other material contained herein are proprietary to Cross Technologies Inc but may be reproduced or duplicated without the prior permission of Cross Technologies Inc for purposes of operating the equipment When ordering parts from Cross Technologies Inc be sure to include the equipment model number equipment serial number and a description of the part CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC 6170 Shiloh Road Alpharetta Georgia 30005 770 886 8005 FAX 770 886 7964 Toll Free 888 900 5588 WEB www crosstechnologies com E MAIL info crosstechnologies com INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL 2017 64 Up Downconverter TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Warranty 1 0 General 1 1 Equipment Description 1 2 Technical Characteristics 1 3 Monitor amp Control Interface 1 4 Use Information 2 0 Installation 2 1 Mechanical 2 2 Rear I O s 2 3 Front Panel Controls Indicators 11 2 4 Operation 12 2 5 Menu Settings 13 I eS WARRANTY The following warranty applies to all Cross Technologies Inc products All Cross Technologies Inc products are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment to customer Cross Techno
11. Interface Interface DB 9 Female Protocol RS 232C RS 232C 422 485 option Q 9600 baud rate no parity 8 data bits 1 start bit 1 stop bit TABLE 2 2 IF RF Connector Options Option IF RF STD BNC 750 Type N 500 M BNC 500 Type N 500 B BNC 750 BNC 75 C BNC 750 BNC 500 D BNC 500 BNC 500 N BNC 750 Type N 500 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 10 J10 MONITOR AND CONTROL DB9 female connector 06 10 09 2 3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Figure 2 2 shows the front panel controls and indicators DS3 DOWN ALARM LED DS1 REMOTE LED LCD DISPLAY S1 MENU EXECUTE BUTTON Red LED indicates Yellow LED indicates Display shows Up and Press this to get into Program mode downconverter alarm remote operation Downconverter frequency in MHz and to execute any changes and Gain in dB DOWNCONVERTER A UPCONVERTER U F 5850 000 G 10 MENU D F 3625 000 G 30 i a Y ALARM REMOT POWER MUTE ALARN p gt DS6 POWER LED DS5 UP MUTE LED DS2 UP ALARM LED S2 VERT TOGGLE S3 HORIZ TOGGLE Green LED indicates Yellow LED indicates Red LED indicates Vertical toggle switch that controls Horizontal toggle switch that presence of DC power upconverter mute upconverter alarm values in the Menu items when in controls which values are being program mode Does not function in the djusted Does not function in the normal display mode normal display mode Fig
12. MNOP where e bbbbbbb Tx frequency e ccccccc Rx frequency e ddd Tx gain 10 to 30 e ee Rx gain 00 to 50 e ff Tx input level 10 to 40 e M Q Receiver synth alarm e N O Transmitter synth alarm e O 0 Summary alarm e P 0 Transmit signal disabled muted External 1O0MHz aaS2 Returns aaS2bc where option E only e b O Internal 1 External or 2 Auto Reference e c 1 FAULT occured in Auto Reference mode xx FAULT occurs when in Auto Reference mode and the external reference fails This status will be reset ONLY upon manually or remotely resellecting Internal External or Auto Reference mode see Table 1 2 and Fig 2 4 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 6 06 10 09 C Commands Table 1 2 lists the commands for the 2017 64 and briefly describes them After a command is sent the 2017 64 sends a return gt indicating the command has been received and executed General Command Format The general command format is aaCND where start byte aa address RS 485 only option Q C l character either C command or S status N 1 character command or status request D 1 character or more of data depends on command stop byte PLEASE NOTE The two character aa 00 31 prefix in the table below should be used ONLY when RS 485 OPTION Q is selected Table 1 2 2017
13. Menu Execute switch then takes you to the U F 5950 000 G 10 D F 3725 000 G 40 Figure 2 4 shows all the menu items and how to make changes 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 17 06 10 09 2 5 5 Alarm Indications An alarm condition for will occur if any local oscillator phase lock loop PLL comes out of lock ON POWER UP Power Up REV 1 00 NORMAL DISPLAY Normal Display U F 5850 000 G 00 PUSHING MENU EXECUTE SEQUENCE Menu 1 Up Frequency U F 5850 000 R SCROLL lt gt D F 3623 000 SCROLL PUSH BUTTON Menu 2 Up Input Level Set from UP INLVL 20 mC lt gt 40 to 10 SCROLL w PUSH BUTTON Menu 3 Up Gain 0 to 30 UP G 00 0 im OC lt gt SCROLL w PUSH BUTTON Menu 4 Down Gain set 30 to 50 DN G 30 0 Ma SCROLL lt gt for 15 to 5 dBm out level SCROLL w PUSH BUTTON Menu 5 Up Mute UP MUTE OFF R SCROLL lt gt SCROLL amp PUSH BUTTON Menu 6 Set Unit to Remote REMOTE OFF R SCROLL Operation SCROLL W PUSH BUTTON SCROLL Menu 7 Select 10 MHz Reference IN REP i pa INT EXT or AUTO option E SCROLL PUSH BUTTON SCROLL Menu 8 Reference Offset FREQ ALIT i pa option O Offset 0000 SCROLL w PUSH BUTTON SCROLL Menu 9 Set Remote Mode E R pa option Q SCROLL w PUSH BUTTON SCROLL Menu 10 Set RS 485 Address CE g UD i Pa option Q SCROLL w PUSH BUTTON Save When R is selected in any SAVE SETTINGS YN SCROLL lt gt PUSH BUTTON above menu or at the end Figure 2 4 Menu Display and Sequence 20
14. h the Menu Execute switch to get to SAVE SETTINGS Y N Selecting Y will save the new settings Selecting N will revert to the previous settings Pushing the Menu Execute switch then takes you to the U F 5950 000 G 10 D F 3725 000 G 30 Figure 2 4 shows all the menu items and how to make changes 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 16 06 10 09 2 5 5 2 Downconverter Gain To set the downconverter gain first push the Menu Execute switch to get to the gain setting Operate the Menu Execute switch until you get to the menu item you want to change see Figure 2 4 for the sequence of menu options The following display is for changing the downconverter gain This is an important setting to optimize spurious and should be made as accurately as possible to provide an output in the 15 to 5 dBm level range DN G 30 R Pressing the Up Down switch to change the level in or 10 dB steps By using the horizontal rocker switch the cursor can be moved left or right Pressing the Up Down switch down will toggle the display digit selected until you have the desired gain NOTE THE GAIN WILL NOT BE CHANGED OR STORED UNTIL YOU INDICATE YES IN THE SAVE SETTINGS WINDOW When the display indicates the value desired you can push the Menu Execute switch to the next item OR you can scroll to R push the Menu Execute switch to get to SAVE SETTINGS Y N Selecting Y will save the new settings Selecting N will revert to the previous settings Pushing the
15. haracteristics IF Output level 20 to 0 dBm Impedance Return Loss 75 02 18 dB Output 1 dB compression 10 dBm Frequency 70 18 MHz Channel Characteristics Output level range 15 to 5 dBm Gain range adjustable 0 dB to 30 dB Frequency Sense Non inverting Output 1 dB compression 15 dBm Channel Characteristics Gain range adjustable 30 dB to 50 dB Image rejection gt 50 dB Freq Sense selectable Non inverting Channel Characteristics Frequency Response Spurious Response lt 50 dBC in band Group Delay max 0 015 ns MHz2 parabolic 0 05 ns MHz linear 1 ns ripple Synthesizer Characteristics Frequency Accuracy 0 01 ppm max over temp internal reference Frequency Step 1 MHz 125 kHz option X 10 MHz Level In Out 3 dBm 3 dB option E kt am o pm w w Controls Indicators Frequency Selection Gain Selection 1 5 dB in band 0 5 dB 36 MHz BW direct readout LCD manual or remote selection direct readout LCD manual or remote selection Power Green LED Down Up Alarm Red LEDs Up Mute Yellow LED Remote Yellow LED RS232C 9600 baud RS485 option Q Other Type N female see Table 2 2 for connector options BNC female see Table 2 2 for connector options RE Connectors IF Connectors 10 MHz Connectors BNC female 5002 75 Q option E Alarm Remote Connector DB9 female NO or NC contact closure on Alarm Size 19 inch IRU standard chassis 1 75 H X 16 0 D Power 100 240 10 VAC
16. logies Inc s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or at Cross Technologies Inc s option replacing parts subassemblies or entire assemblies Cross Technologies Inc shall not be liable for any special indirect or consequential damages This warranty does not cover parts or equipment which have been subject to misuse negligence or accident by the customer during use All shipping costs for warranty repairs will be prepaid by the customer There are not other warranties express or implied except as stated herein CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC LI 6170 Shiloh Road Alpharetta Georgia 30005 770 886 8005 FAX 770 886 7964 Toll Free 888 900 5588 WEB www crosstechnologies com E MAIL info crosstechnologies com 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 2 06 10 09 MODEL 2017 64 Up Downconverter 1 0 General 1 1 Equipment Description The 2017 64 C band Up Downconverter converts 70 GHz to 5 85 6 425 GHz Up and 3 625 4 2 MHz to 70 MHz Down in 0 125 MHz steps with low group delay and flat frequency response A common synthesized local oscillator LO provides frequency selection for the Up and Down converter simultaneously Multi function push button switches select the RF frequency gain and other parameters Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC power green PLL alarm for up and downconverters red remote operation yellow and Upconverter mute yellow Gain can be manually controlled over a 0 to 30 dB range fo
17. r the upconverter and over a 30 to 50 dB range for the downconverter as adjusted by the front panel multi function push button switches Remote operation allows selection of frequency and gain Parameter selection and frequency and gain settings appear on the LCD display Connectors are BNC female for IF and the optional external reference input and output and N female for RF A high stability 40 01ppm option is also available It is powered by a 100 240 10 VAC power supply and housed in a 1 75 X 197 X 16 IRU chassis MODEL 2017 U F 6425 000 G 10 eii A UP DOWNCONVERTER l _ DOWNCONVERTER UPCONVERTER D F 4200 000 G 30 Cross TECHNOLOGIES Ne O MA ALARM REMOTE POWER MUTE ALARM FRONT PANEL DOWNCONVERTER UPCONVERTER RF OUT e MONITOR IFOUT 10 MHZREF AND OUT CONTROL REAR PANEL Figure 1 1 Front and Rear Panels 10MHz VCOS E gt oe a a a ji D F 4200 000 G 30 Figure 1 2 Block Diagram 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 3 06 10 09 1 2 Technical Characteristics TABLE 1 0 Equipment Specifications Input Characteristics IF Impedance Return Loss 75 Q 18 dB Input Characteristics RF Impedance Return Loss 50 2 14 dB Frequency 70 18 MHZ Frequency 3 625 to 4 2 GHz Input Level 40 to 10 dBm Noise Figure max 15 dB max gain Output Characteristics RF Input Level 60 to 30 dBm Impedance Return Loss 50 20 14 dB Input 1 dB compression 10 dBm min gain Frequency 5 85 to 6 425 GHz Output C
18. ure 2 2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 2017 64 Manual Rev C Page 11 06 10 09 2 4 Installation Operation 2 4 1 Installing and Operating the 2017 64 Upconverter Section l ON NN 2 4 2 A UO N M Nn Connect a 10 dBm to 40 dBm signal to IF In J4 Figure 2 1 2 Connect the RF OUT J5 to the external equipment 3 4 Set the desired output frequency Downconverter frequency will track with the Upconverter frequency Connect 100 240 10 VAC 47 63 Hz to AC on the back panel See Section 2 5 Menu Settings Set the input level See Section 2 5 Menu Settings Set the gain See Section 2 5 Menu Settings Be sure DS6 green DC Power is on and DS2 red Downconverter Alarm is off Figure 2 2 Installing and Operating the 2017 64 Downconverter Section Connect a 60 dBm to 30 dBm signal to RF In J2 Figure 2 1 Connect the IF OUT J1 to the external equipment Connect 100 240 10 VAC 47 63 Hz to AC on the back panel Set the desired input frequency tracks with the Upconverter frequency See Section 2 5 Menu Settings Set the gain to get an output level in the 15 to 5 dBm range See Section 2 5 Menu Settings Be sure DS6 green DC Power is on and DS3 red Upconverter Alarm is off Figure 2 2 AC Fuse The fuse is a5 mm X 20 mm 2 amp slow blow Type T and is inserted in the far slot in the drawer below the AC input as shown in Figure 2 3 There is a spare
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