Rack Mount Remote Controller (1RU) I&O Manual
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1. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1RU satcom division Service Center Headquarters and Design Center West Coast Operations 811 Hansen Way Palo Alto CA 94303 Manufacturing East Coast Operations 45 River Drive Georgetown Ontario Canada L7G 2J4 Doc 01032319 Rev 2 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION The design and other information contained in this document are provided solely for the purposes of operating and maintaining CPI equipment Except for rights expressly granted by contract all such information is the exclusive property of CPI Satcom Division This document may not be duplicated in whole or in part or be used for manufacture without written permission of CPI Satcom Division Copyright 2006 by Communications amp Power Industries All rights reserved Doc 01032319 Rev 2 se si E satcom 6 division Table of Contents SAFETY INTRODUCTION HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT PERSONNEL OPERATING GUIDELINES WHEN IS VOLTAGE HIGH GENERAL GUIDELINES MICROWAVE RADIATION PERSONNEL OPERATING GUIDELINES MICROWAVE DISCUSSION GENERAL MICROWAVE GUIDELINES CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 11 OVERVIEW 12 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 13 CONVENTIONS NOTES AND CAUTIONS WARNINGS TEXT CONVENTIONS CHAPTER 2 UNPACKING amp INSTALLATION 21 OVERVIEW 22 PRE NSPECTION 2 3 UNPACKING 2 4 INSTALLATION 2 4 1 RCU INSTALLATION 2 4 2 ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTIONS 2 4 3 REMOTE INTERFACES CHAPTER2. 1 minute rule is that some of the dielectrics insulators used for high voltage circuits can store a charge While the amount of charge stored is a function of the size of the object a 1 minute rule provides an additional margin of safety Maintain a healthy respect for any kind of live circuit Complacency can hurt or kill you Your continued wariness is your best insurance against injury or death S 5 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT satcom Padivision i Microwave Radiation Personnel Operating Guidelines This guideline presents operating practices appropriate for operators and technicians who work with equipment involving microwave radiation Keep in mind that levels of microwave radiation that do not induce immediate physical discomfort in most individuals can be sufficiently high to induce longer term effects CPI Satcom Division equipment usually is related to amplification of a RF signal from an external source Even if a source is not connected to the amplifier you are working with there are situations where the amplifier can go into a self induced mode and generate high levels of RF energy This condition can exist if the unit is operated with high voltage ON and without proper termination on the input and output of the amplifier ELECTRICAL HAZARD PROTECT YOURSELF AND THOSE AROUND YOU FROM UNWANTED RF EXPOSURE ALWAYS TERMINATE THE AMPLIFIER INPUT AND OUTPUT WITH A RF DUMMY LOAD BEFORE YOU TURN THE HIGH VOLTAG
3. 4 3 Remote Interfaces J1 is the communication link to the Amplifier s It is a 9 pin socket D type DB9F connector with pin assignments as shown in Table 1 Interconnect cables between the RCU and Amplifier s should be wired for RS 422 485 see table 1 A cable assembly similar to CPI drawing 01032322 if from the DB9 connector of the RCU to the circular connector of the outdoor type amplifier or drawing 01023630 if from the DB9 connector of the RCU to the DB9 connector of the rack mount type amplifier should be used see Chapter 4 The cable may be daisy chained for up to 10 units in multi drop configuration All amplifiers MUST have a unique address Table 2 1 J1 4 wire RS 422 485 Interface Pin out Pin Description 1 GND 2 3 RX 4 TX 5 6 TX 7 8 9 RX J2 is an Ethernet connection used between the RCU and M amp C via LAN It is an RJ 45 connector with pin assignments as shown in Table 2 This connection may be used for software updates from CPI Table 2 2 J2 Ethernet 10 BASE T Interface Pin out Pin Description 1 TD 2 TD 3 RD 4 TD CT 5 RD CT 6 RD 7 8 Doc 01032319 REV 2 2 3 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT satcom division lj J3 is a CAN BUS connection and is for factory use only It is a 9 pin socket D type DB9M connector with pin assignments as shown in Table 3 Table 2 3 J3 CAN BUS Interface Pin out Pin 1 O A N OO A W ND Description CAN L GN
4. Apply 3 16 Doc 01032319 REV 2 satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Next open the Transfer Send File dialog and select the file containing the firmware update Set the transfer protocol to 1K Xmodem Folder C Controller Filename C Controller eth 01 01 04 dwn rt Protocol IK modem 7 Send Close Cancel Press the Send button then turn on the RCU and the file transfer should start 1K Xmodem file send for Eth Remote f 4 Sending JC XControllerketh 01 01 04 dwn Packet 68 Error checking CRC Retries jo Total retries jo Last error File TET TTT iT GEK of 199K Elapsed 00 00 23 Remaining 00 00 46 Throughput 2925 cps 3 cps bps When the update is finished the RCU will automatically reboot using the new firmware Doc 01032319 REv 2 3 17 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT z satcom 6 division Updating Firmware using FTP from Internet Explorer Set the IP parameters of the RCU to match the setting for the LAN it is to be connected to Using Internet Explorer make an FTP connection to the RCU by typing ftp and then the IP address of the RCU Press Enter to make a connection then drag and drop the firmware file to the Internet Explorer window D ftp 172 23 11 20 Microsoft Internet Explorer d File Edit view Favorites Tools Help ay 2S Address EA ftp 7 172 23 11 20 7 fp 01 01 02 dwn Other P
5. Rack Mount Remote Control Unit is packaged in a Single Rack Unit and is designed to provide both direct control and or interfacing with an M amp C system The Remote is capable of full monitoring and control of up to 10 Amplifiers or a Single Switch System 1 1 1 1 Power Combined 1 2 The following are some of the general features of the RCU Compact Design One Rack Unit High Two dedicated ports Serial And Ethernet for simultaneous connection to an M amp C System Dedicated system control point selection and display Dedicated control for switch system status and configuration functionality Dedicated Amplifier unit number selection and display Display of all Amplifier operating parameters and Event Log data Full control of Amplifier parameter and configuration settings Selectable Amplifier meter display on Amplifier Status screen Automatic Multi Amplifier recognition and identification Built in Amplifier address setting functionality 16X280 High Brightness Vacuum Fluorescent Display The RCU operates with AC input line voltages of 100 240 10 VAC at any frequency between 47 and 63 Hz Figure 1 1 shows a front view of the Rack Mount Remote Control Unit Doc 01032319 REv 2 satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Figure 1 1 Rack Mount Remote Front View All of the RCUs are the same size weight They weigh approximately 5 pounds 2 2 kg the overall dimensions excluding switches connecto
6. activating interlocks that prevent high voltage turn on etc Know where the power disconnects are and use them Do NOT rely on anyone not to turn on the high voltage Set up your test equipment with the power off Conduct the power on operations when you have your hands out of the equipment Do not use short probes for high voltage measurements A short probe does not allow any margin for error If your hand slips you could accidentally come into contact with a danger point A long probe avoids the whole problem Read the instruction manual The best insurance is foreknowledge of hazards Create a favorable environment for safe operations This means that if people are crowding you stop the operation if it involves high voltage Pressure can lead to carelessness In the same way fatigue is also an enemy STAY ALERT AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING WITH HIGH VOLTAGE Do not become over confident Maintain a healthy respect for high voltage A good operating practice is to check the potential between the equipment chassis and earth ground before you complete S 3 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT gt EE satcom adivision 5 4 the circuit with your body As voltage levels increase the protection you get from insulation and air gap diminishes For example in a piece of equipment that involves beam voltages of about 16kV the beam transformers look very safe with massive insulation on the outside of the coils Physical contact w
7. be held indefinitely Some people consider the 200 to 600 volt range to be worse than potentials of thousands of volts General Guidelines In addition to the above the following practices have proven effective for personnel who deal with high voltage equipment a Hands off Avoid contact with any potential source of high voltage Keep hands out of the equipment when it is operating b Avoid accidental contact Make sure that some other part of your body does not come in contact with the high voltage circuits Itis easy to forget the hazards when you are concentrating on a frustrating or interesting task Pens and badges in shirt pockets could contact the equipment c Never work on high voltage circuits when you are alone If anything should happen to you your only chance may be prompt action by some other person Be sure someone else is present and knows what to do in any emergency e g how to shut equipment off first aid who to call etc d Use one hand when working with high voltage circuits Many people recommend that you put one hand in your pocket when you use a probe or other piece of equipment inside a high voltage section e Do not float measuring equipment above ground Make all measurements with respect to ground If you float an instrument do not reach inside the equipment Although it is more difficult to get the right setup it is well worth the effort f Do not assume that the level of risk is a function of
8. been known to cause death or injury Electrical circuits operate quickly and do not allow a careless individual a second chance When dealing with high voltage the results are very consistent and predictable and hazards associated with high voltage are always present The fact that the control switch says OFF does not mean you are safe NOTE The guidelines presented in this chapter are not academic They are based on the experience of engineers and technicians who have years of experience with high voltage circuits Doc 01032319 REv 2 S 1 I RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 gt satcom 6 division When is Voltage High As stated earlier any voltage that can kill you should be treated as high voltage Voltages associated with prime power generally do not jump the air gap between people and the equipment Usually exposed circuit elements such as a terminal bare piece of wire or some non insulated surface must be touched One of the problems associated with prime power is some equipment can be floating above ground In this case if you place one hand on the equipment chassis and the other on earth ground you can be jolted injured or killed 440VAC can stimulate an involuntary muscle response that will either literally throw you across a room or seize and hold you across the voltage terminals 600 or more volts can hold you indefinitely If the potential is sufficient to drive 200 milliamps through your body you will
9. size Some large high power voltage equipment looks docile One reason the equipment is so big is to get the proper separation between high voltage points On the other hand just because S 2 Doc 01032319 REV 2 satcom adivision RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Doc 01032319 REv 2 the equipment is small is no assurance of safety Dense packaging results in more difficult access and increases the chance that you will accidentally hit the wrong point Always discharge high voltage capacitors High voltage capacitors store a lot of energy for long periods of time High voltage capacitors also exhibit a memory in that they can recover after discharge and reach lethal levels In addition to the memory problem there have been instances where the built in safety features have failed or have been miswired Each and every time you go to work on a piece of high voltage equipment use a discharge device with a long handle to discharge every high voltage capacitor Do not depend on the automatic features of the equipment to save you You never know when someone has left a circuit disabled if there has been a wiring error or if a component has failed Take personal responsibility to assure that no one can turn on the high voltage circuits when you are working on the equipment Precautions would include taping down or installing a keeper on controls circuit breakers and or disconnecting the power source to the high voltage circuits
10. 18 49 26 3 12 Doc 01032319 REv 2 2E satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 HEATER TIME DELAY 00 00 Amplifier Version The amplifier version screen shows the boot and main software versions of the amplifier 1 BOOT VERSION 01 00 03 MAIN VERSION 01 00 17 Remote Control Unit Configuration To get to the RCU configuration menu press the MENU button until a P is shown on the left hand side of the display Use the up down arrows to make a selection and press the ENTER key to go to the selected screen P UNITS BUZZER DISPLAY IP CONFIG CIF PORTS VERSION RF Units Set the RF output units shown on the System and Amplifier status screens to either Watts or dBm P RF OUTPUT UNITS dBm Audible Buzzer This will Enable Disable the Alarm and Keypad buzzer MUTE ALARM NO MUTE KEYPAD NO P Display This sets display brightness and enables disables the screen saver The screen saver will turn the brightness of the display to the lowest setting 12 5 and reverse the display approximately every 3 seconds The screen saver is activated approximately 20 minutes after the last key press The screen saver is de activated when a key is pressed on the front panel Doc 01032319 REV 2 3 13 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT satcom division i P DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 50 SCREEN SAVER YES IP Configuration Con
11. 3 OPERATION 31 OVERVIEW 32 CONTROL KEYS 33 LED GROUP AND DISPLAY 34 MULTI DROP OPERATION AMPLIFIER ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT OPERATIONAL SUMMARY OF THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RCU 35 REMOTE CONTROL PANEL SCREENS SYSTEM STATUS SCREEN Doc 01032319 REV 2 S 1 S 1 S 1 S 1 S 2 S 2 S 6 S 6 S 6 S 7 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 4 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 6 3 6 3 7 3 9 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT e e EED satcom 6 division AMPLIFIER SCREEN MENU SCREEN SETTINGS SCREENS METER READINGS SCREENS METER LOG SCREENS TIME SCREENS AMPLIFIER VERSION REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CONFIGURATION RF UNITS AUDIBLE BUZZER DISPLAY IP CONFIGURATION CIF PORT SETTINGS VERSION SET POWER SCREEN REMOTE M amp C 3 6 FIRMWARE UPDATES UPDATING FIRMWARE USING HYPERTERMINAL IN WINDOWS UPDATING FIRMWARE USING FTP FROM INTERNET EXPLORER REMOTE PANEL JUMPER SETTINGS 3 7 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 4 DRAWINGS APPENDIX A WARRANTY amp SUPPORT APPENDIX B TYPICAL FUNCTIONAL TREES List of Figures FIGURE 1 1 RACK MOUNT REMOTE FRONT VIEW FIGURE 2 1 RCU CONNECTOR LOCATIONS FIGURE 3 1 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT FRONT AND REAR PANELS FIGURE 3 2 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CONTROL KEYS FIGURE 3 3 LED AND DISPLAY GROUP FIGURE 3 4 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MENU TREE FIGURE 3 5 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT JUMPER LOCATIONS List of Tables TABLE 2 1 J1 4 WIRE R
12. 5mA HELIX V 8 61 kV The RCU will continue to monitor the fault status of all units found but can only display the settings and meter readings for one unit at a time To select a different unit press the AMP key or press the left right arrows The address of the newly selected unit is shown at the far left side of the display Pressing the ENTER key takes you to the Main menu for that unit If a fault occurs in a unit not currently selected the Panel will automatically switch to the faulted unit and display its fault status Other units can be selected as described above but the alarm will sound as long as any unit has a fault If another fault occurs in a unit other than the first faulted one the Panel will switch to the second faulted unit The Remote Panel will always switch if there is a communication fault The Menu selections for the amplifier are shown when the MENU key is pressed Press the left right arrows or repeat pressing the MENU key to show the menu selections for other amplifiers Use the up down arrows to make a selection then press ENTER to go to the selected screen TIME VERSION SETTINGS METERS METER LOG To configure the RCU change the amplifier number by pressing the MENU or left right arrows until a P is shown on left hand side of the display The Menu now shows the configuration selections for the RCU Use the up down keys to make a selection then press ENTER to go
13. D GND CAN H J4 is a selectable RS 232 RS 485 connection used between the RCU and M amp C 9 pin socket D type DB9F connector with pin assignments as shown in Table 4 Table 2 4 J4 RS 232 RS 485 M amp C Interface Pin out Pin _ o Oo N Oo oa A O ND Description GND RS 232TX RS 232RX RX TX GND TX RX 2 4 Doc 01032319 REv 2 2 satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Chapter 3 OPERATION 3 1 Overview The Rack Mount Remote Control Unit is normally operated in the REMOTE mode via the one of three serial interface types connected to an M amp C system via LAN for Ethernet e The front and rear panels of the Remote Control Unit are shown in Figure 3 1 e The functions of the unit are split as shown in Figure 3 2 e The Control Keys are discussed in Section 3 2 e The Display and LED group are discussed in Section 3 3 e Multi drop functionality and Amplifier addressing are discussed in Section 3 4 e Remote Control Panel Screens are discussed in Section 3 5 e Firmware Updates are discussed in Section 3 6 A GIET C Ere C lt l O O O eg ET OT PAAT V J6 100 240VAC 1A 50 60HZ sg E Kr ER J5 RS 232 JA RS 232 RS 485 x L DIAGNOSTIC RS 85 FROM M amp C J3 CAN BUS J2 Se J1 RS 485 TO PA t A OWE QARS SE o o Oe x 1 4 LAN LINK 3 N RS 232 Figure 3 1 Remote Control Unit Front and Rear Panels The AC Power switch is on the left
14. E ON THIS WILL REDUCE THE CHANCES OF OSCILLATION DUE TO INTERNAL AMPLIFIER NOISE Microwave Discussion Limit exposure to microwave radiation to prevent unwanted biological effects There are other effects that can lead to problems if you are careless in operating or servicing microwave equipment The permissible levels are quite low in comparison to the power levels of the amplifiers built by CPI e g less than 10 milliwatts vs 20 to 10 000 Watts delivered by different units Local radiation levels can be detected with the proper equipment The permissible levels are currently being studied by a number of organizations In the past the U S Safety Codes established a dosage rate of 10mw cm Sq Recently the permissible level has been reduced to Imw cm sq in the United States as has been the case in several European countries S 6 Doc 01032319 REV 2 satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT General Microwave Guidelines The purpose of these guidelines is to provide practical approaches to control unwanted microwave energy associated with the operation and servicing of CPI Satcom Division equipment The following approaches are effective in both laboratory or field environments a Doc 01032319 REv 2 Always terminate the output waveguide or coaxial connector with a dummy RF load capable of dissipating full CW RF power Similarly terminate the input to avoid the possibility of the amplifier being driven by stray leak
15. S 422 485 INTERFACE PIN OUT TABLE 2 2 J2 ETHERNET 10 BASE T INTERFACE PIN OUT TABLE 2 3 J3 CAN BUS INTERFACE PIN OUT TABLE 2 4 J4 RS 232 RS 485 M amp C INTERFACE PIN OUT TABLE 3 1 FRONT PANEL CONTROL KEYS TABLE 3 2 LED GROUP AND DISPLAY DESCRIPTION EN ua AA AA AA Hea dm od hd HA Hi hi hd hi hd hd hd hd hd hd hd Hd hi hd hat UUPBRARPRRALULLULLLEPDNDERROO 1 3 2 3 3 1 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 19 2 3 2 3 2 4 2 4 3 2 3 3 Doc 01032319 REV 2 2E satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Safety Introduction In addition to the High Voltage Equipment Personnel Operating Guidelines given in this chapter included by reference are the following pertinent sections of the International Standard EN60215 Safety Requirements for Radio Transmitting Equipment e Appendix D Guidance on Assessing the Competence of Personnel for Designation as Skilled and also Sub clause 3 1 of the Standard e Appendix E Guidance on Safety Precautions to be Observed by Personnel Working on Radio Transmitting Equipment and also Sub clauses 3 2 3 7 and 22 1 of the Standard High Voltage Equipment Personnel Operating Guidelines This guideline document presents operating practices for operators and technicians who work with high voltage equipment In the context of this discussion any voltage that is lethal is viewed as high voltage Therefore even prime power 115 to 440VAC is dangerous because prime power potentials have
16. age signals Incorporate the terminations prior to applying prime power to the amplifier This procedure prevents self oscillation and irradiation of the local equipment Do not look into the output port of the powered RF amplifier Treat the powered amplifier as though it is a loaded gun Your eyes are particularly vulnerable parts of your body Shut off the unit if you are trying to locate a RF leak As noted earlier the levels of concern are very low Examine the physical unit with the high voltage OFF If you have to survey the RF runs with the power ON to find the leaky joint or component start by testing the system with low RF input and a radiation meter If the microwave radiation exceeds 0 5mw cm sq shut OFF the high power voltage and consult your supervisor Work quickly not at a panic pace to minimize the dose level The dose you get is directly proportional to the power level and the time you are exposed Exposure to microwave radiation can induce both thermal and non thermal biological effects especially with the eyes If you damage the lens of your eyes by exposure to microwave radiation cataracts can result Consider that small microwave ovens are very effective in cooking foods If you follow these guidelines you can minimize exposure of yourself and other people in the operations that you control S 7 i RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2E satcom adivision Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The CPI
17. aracter Size 5X7 Dots Blue Green Display Color 8 Levels of Brightness Control DISPLAY SCREENS Switch System Status Configuration Amplifier Status Settings Menu Meter Log Meters Time Panel System Configuration Units IP Config Buzzer CIF Port Display Version 3 20 Doc 01032319 REV 2 2 satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Chapter 4 Drawings The Rack Mount Remote Control Unit drawings listed below are included in this chapter Drawing Number Title 01023630 XX Cable Assembly Remote Panel to PA XX refers to cable length up to 10 feet 01032300 Assembly 1 RU Mimic CTRL 01032301 Outline Drawing 1 RU Mimic CTRL 01032303 00 Ship Kit 1 RU Mimic CTRL 01032304 Interconnect Diagram 1 RU Mimic CTRL 01032322 XX Cable Remote Single Drop RS 422 XX refers to cable length up to 10 feet 01039983 XX Interconnect Diagram Cable Remote Multi Drop RS 422 XX refers to cable length up to 10 feet NOTE Paper Manual Printed drawings follow this page CDROM Manual Drawing files are in the Drawing folder Refer to service manual for respective LM s Drawings are in numerical order Doc 01032319 REV 2 4 1 satcom adivision SEE mm EER EER EE RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT This page is intentionally left blank Doc 01032319 REV 2 4 2 2E satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT APPENDIX A Warranty amp Support For details
18. e Note When in System screen Indicators showing the state of a single amplifier will be turned off REMOTE TRANSMIT STANDBY RF INHIBIT and ONLINE Doc 01032319 REV 2 3 3 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT oe al A Jap O O O O O O SET PWR TRANSNIT STANDBY RENOTE RFINAIBIT ON LINE FALLT V IN Ge ws Gm Gm sa f D oe amp 7 Em TRANSMIT STANDBY REMOTE RF INHIBIT ON LINE CONTROL Oe N FAULT 47 8dBm MANLAL HH FE 18W HELIX SnA FELIX VG 21kV RAVE TRANSMIT S Figure 3 3 LED and Display Group The menu tree shown in Figure 3 4 identifies the first level displayed messages associated with each of the main Remote Control Unit display modes with an Amplifier selected For a more complete Menu tree by individual product refer to appendices in this manual 3 4 Doc 01032319 REv 2 satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LOCAL AMPLIFIER SETTINGS SERIAL REMOTE LOCAL STATUS METERS ETHERNET FTD MM SS STANDBY METER LOG TOGGLE CONTROL BUTTON BEAM ON SEQUENCE TIME TRANSMIT VERSION RF OUT XXX W stem Screen SELECTABLE METERS y Set Pwr Screen SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM STATUS MANUAL RF OUT TOGGLE SYSTEM BUTTON ALC RF OUT ATTENUATION POWER MODE Figure 3 4 Remote Control Unit Menu Tree Doc 01032319 REV 2 3 5 i RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2E satcom division 3 4 Multi Drop Operation Mult
19. emote M amp C The amplifiers can be monitored using either the serial port RS 232 RS 422 on J4 or the LAN port on J2 When using the serial connection make sure to set the switch at the rear panel to reflect the serial interface used Also configure the CIF Baud rate in the RCU configuration screen To monitor the amplifiers using a LAN connection first set the appropriate IP parameters in the RCU configuration screen Then make a TCP connection on socket 50000 to the RCU The CIF protocol is the same as for the serial interface Although both the serial and the LAN interface can monitor the amplifiers at the same time only one interface has control at any one time The control point can be set using the CONTROL key on the front panel CIF CONTROL POINT LOCAL oSERIAL cETHERNET Doc 01032319 REV 2 3 15 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT lt lt lt satcom 6 division EE MEE 3 6 Firmware Updates The main code on the RCU can be updated either through the diagnostic port J5 RS 232 or by using FTP over the LAN J2 connector Updating Firmware using HyperTerminal in Windows Turn off the RCU and connect a cable between J5 and the PC serial COM port Start HyperTerminal and set the communications parameters as shown below Cc 2x Port Settings Bits per second Data bits fe 7 Parity None 7 Stop bits ho sd Flow control None o Restore Defaults Cancel
20. end of the rear panel The power required is 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz single phase lt 10Watts Doc 01032319 REv 2 3 1 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 gt satcom adivision 3 2 Control Keys The Remote Control Unit Control Keys are functionally grouped as described in Table 3 1 These keys are shown in Figure 3 2 Table 3 1 Front Panel Control Keys Key CONTROL SYSTEM AMP TRANSMIT STANDBY RF INHIBIT RESET MENU SET PWR Description Sets the control point for the amplifier Toggles between Local Serial and Ethernet In local mode the LCL LED will be lit and only the RCU can control the amplifiers An M amp C system can still query on the Serial or Ethernet ports In Serial or Ethernet mode the M amp C LED will be lit and only the Serial or the Ethernet port can control the amplifiers The RCU can still query the amplifiers If a switch system is detected 1 1 1 1 Power Combined 1 2 1 press Switch system status screen 2 d press Switch system configuration screen Shows the amplifier status screen When several amplifiers are connected use LEFT RIGHT keys to switch amplifier as indicated by the amplifier number on the left hand side of the display If the RCU control point is local a transmit command will be sent to the amplifier If the RCU control point is local a standby command will be sent to the amplifier Sets Resets the RF Inhibit state of the Amplifier Resets the faul
21. figuration selections for the RCU Use the up down arrows to make a selection and press ENTER to go to the selected screen 3 10 Doc 01032319 REv 2 2E satcom adivision RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Settings Screens The settings screens show the current power set point high low alarm and fault trip points and other configurable items for the Amplifier These settings can only be changed if the amplifier is in Remote mode REMOTE LED is lit on the front panel of the Amplifier and the RCU control is set to Local LCL LED is lit 1 MANUAL RF OUT 0 0 dBm ALC RF OUT 0 0 dBm REFL RF FAULT 50W ATTENUATION 20 0 dB 1 LOW RF ALARM OW LOW RF FAULT 0W HIGH RF ALARM 700 W HIGH RF FAULT 750 W 1 HLX O V FLT 12 70 kV HLX O I FLT 10 mA HLX U V FLT 1 70 kV HLX V STB FLT 4 00 kV 1 RELAY 1 5 RELAY 2 5 AUTO LOG TIME 1 0M RST METERLOG NO If only 1 amplifier is connected to the RCU the address of the amplifier Unit Address can be changed range 48 111 The address change takes effect when the amplifier is re powered If the amplifier is a part of a switch system also the system ID must be set 1 or 2 for AMP1 or AMP2 and 3 for the backup amplifier 1 RST TO DFLTS NO To reset the settings to default change the RST TO DELTS field to YES and press ENTER All settings will be reset to factory defaults except for the following Helix Over Voltage Fault Trip Point Helix Under Voltage Fault Trip Point Helix Over Cu
22. figures the IP parameters for the RCU P IP ADDRESS 192 168 100 010 IP MASK 255 255 255 000 CIF Port Settings The first line sets the baud rate for the serial CIF port JA to the M amp C The rate can be set to 9600 19200 or 38400 baud The second line resets the RCU and starts a new scan for amplifiers P M amp C SERIAL PORT BAUD RATE 9600 AMPLIFIER ADDRESS RESCAN NO Serial communications at the amplifier are factory preset to the following BAUD RATE 9600 CHECK SUM TYPE Longitudinal PARITY Even PROTOCOL STX ETX WORD LENGTH 7 Bit Communications to ports J1 and J4 must be set to match these parameters except the baud rate from the RCU to J4 can be changed as noted above Version This shows the version of the boot and main software of the RCU 1 BOOT VERSION 01 00 02 MAIN VERSION 01 01 04 Set Power Screen The RCU Power Screen shows the current RF output power and attenuation set points of the amplifier To make a change press ENTER then use the left right arrows to select field to be modified Use the up down arrows to change the value 3 14 Doc 01032319 REv 2 2E satcom adivision RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The new setting is immediately sent to the amplifier without pressing the ENTER key The lower right corner of the display shows the current power mode status of the amplifier Manual or ALC MANUAL RF OUT 52 1 dBm ALC RF OUT 52 1 dBm ATTENUATION 8 4 dB POWER MODE MANUAL R
23. ge report Failure to do so could invalidate future claims 2 3 Unpacking Carefully unpack and remove all items from the shipping container s Inspect the interior of the container for damage Save all packing material until all inspections are complete It is recommended that all packing material be saved for potential future use Verify that all items listed on the packing slips have been received Inspect all items for evidence of damage in shipment If damage seems evident immediately contact the carrier that delivered the equipment and file a claim Failure to do so could invalidate future claims 2 4 Installation Installation of the Rack Mount Remote Control includes e Mechanical installation e Electrical power connection e Remote control interface connections 2 4 1 RCU Installation Refer to the appropriate Outline Drawing in Chapter 4 Drawings for outline and mounting information Doc 01032319 REv 2 2 1 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT satcom adivision See The RCU may be mounted using the four holes located on the front of the panel refer to the Outline Drawing These holes are patterned to interface with a standard 19 inch wide rack one RU high It is recommended that the area directly behind the RCU be kept clear to provide access for cabling The RCU requires no special cooling considerations but it is recommended that the Unit be isolated from outside heat or magnetic sources such as
24. i Drop Functionality can control up to 10 units of the same type types cannot be mixed or a Single Switch System 1 1 1 1 Power Combined 1 2 After installation the first step is to assign amplifier addresses Amplifier Address Assignment The Remote Panel has a built in utility to easily change the address from 48 to 111 of the units to be connected together in any of the above modes In order to assign an address only one unit can be operational at a time All other amplifiers must be powered off For simplification of this section key in commands will be in Italics and items shown in the display will be in Bold After the first unit is powered up press the MENU key until P is displayed at the left end of screen Use the arrow keys to highlight CIF Ports box then press ENTER key twice Use the up down keys to highlight AMPLIFIER ADDRESS RESCAN NO Press the up arrow to change the display from NO to YES then press ENTER The RCU will restart and rescan Only one amplifier should be found Press MENU and verify unit 1 and SETTINGS are selected Press ENTER and then down arrow four times until UNIT ADDRESS is displayed in the bottom left of screen Press ENTER and then the left arrow until UNIT ADDRESS is highlighted Use the up down arrows to change to desired address Press ENTER to set the change The new address will only take effect after power cycling the amplifier The Remote Panel can also monitor and control the optional
25. ide additional commentary or technical information N CAUTION Cautions identify conditions operations or procedures that could potentially damage the equipment Warnings There are three different warnings Electrical Hazards Radiation microwave Hazards and Physical Hazards mechanical chemical miscellaneous PROCEDURES THAT EXPOSE THE OPERATOR TO POTENTIALLY LETHAL a ELECTRICAL HAZARD IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OPERATIONS OR HIGH VOLTAGES PHYSICAL HAZARD IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES THAT COULD INDUCE STRAIN MAIM OR KILL PEOPLE THIS INCLUDES HEAVY WEIGHTS SHARP EDGES OR PROTRUSIONS AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS Text Conventions When operator action is required for software entries the action required is key in commands will be in Italics and items shown in the display will be in Bold For example press ENTER 1 4 Doc 01032319 REV 2 satcom6 division a SEER aoe RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT This page is intentionally left blank Doc 01032319 REv 2 1 5 2E satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Chapter 2 Unpacking amp Installation 2 1 Overview This chapter contains instructions for unpacking and installing the Rack Mount Remote Control 2 2 Pre Inspection Inspect the exterior of the shipping container s for evidence of damage in shipment If damage is evident immediately contact the carrier that delivered the equipment and submit a dama
26. indoor amplifiers that might be installed in the same rack 2 4 2 Electrical Power Connections All electrical and communications connections to the RCU are located on the rear panel Figure 2 1 ELECTRICAL HAZARD DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE RCU UNTIL YOU ARE DIRECTED TO DO SO IN THE PROCEDURE Prime power is applied to connector AC IN located on the rear panel of the amplifier Prime power is 100 240VAC 10 nominal 47 63 Hz A prime power mating cable is supplied in the ship kit with the unit Do not connect the cable to the amplifier at this time Proper grounding of the RCU amplifier to the station ground bus or to earth ground is necessary for personnel and equipment safety The 6 32 threaded ground screw on the amplifier front panel is used for grounding 18AWG wire or larger is recommended for the grounding cable The RCU should be protected against lightning J6 100 240VAC 1A 50 60HZ r4 AN J5 RS 232 J4 RS 232 RS 485 j i 1 CL DIAGNOSTIC Res FROM M amp C J3 CAN BUS 2 AUBASE T J1 RS 485 TO PA o oN ON See Qh SSP f OH oreo JK Oo ON SES_ OD se 4 1 b 4 LAN LINK d 4 RS 232 amp O O gt O N A OD DE x amp es g S LLI s Se MS S N Q VSP L SP PES Sc X O HA O oS 0 amp x N O R xX X ae g 2x NR KO OT SN Vv LO E Q amp a LE X KF LES P o X S SL E S So amp D 2 2 Doc 01032319 REV 2 satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2
27. internal 1 1 1 1 Power Combined or 1 2 switch controller in an amplifier if so equipped The desired unit can be selected using the AMP or left right keys as described above Switch position is monitored using the SYSTEM key to scroll to the Status Screen until the switch position ON line OFF line is shown on the display The Amplifier state STBY XMIT FLT Output Power and switch mode AUTO or MANUAL is also displayed in this screen Press the SYSTEM key a second time to acquire the Configuration screen The switch mode Auto Manual and ON line OFF line status of the selected unit can be manually changed by pressing the ENTER key and then the left right arrow keys to toggle between positions to first place the units in Manual 3 6 Doc 01032319 REv 2 2E satcom adivision RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Once the desired amplifier is reached pressing the up down arrows followed by the ENTER key will change the state of the selection If the Manual mode is selected the switch position can be changed between A1 and A2 by using the ENTER key followed by the left right arrow keys to cycle to either amplifier ON line or OFF line position Once the desired amplifier is selected use the up down arrows to change state followed by the ENTER key to activate the selection If the units are to be used in a switch system they must also be given a SYSTEM ID number After pressing ENTER to activate the UNIT ADDRESS press ENTER again to se
28. ith the beam coil when the system is operating can be fatal Although the equipment is placard to warn people of the presence of high voltage it is virtually impossible to placard every point of danger in a system If you do not know how the equipment works and what the hazards associated with the equipment are in specific terms do NOT handle the equipment The greatest protection you can have when dealing with high voltage equipment is specific detailed knowledge on that particular piece of equipment Avoid haywire test setups Itis easy to get in trouble if the setup you are using has a jumble of wires Make sure your connections are secure Do NOT allow leads to slip off and move about in an uncontrolled fashion Even if it is not one of the high voltage leads a free lead could and generally does move exactly to where you do not want it The only safe connection is a mechanically secure one Watch out for unterminated high voltage leads Some connectors depend on circuit loading to avoid arcing between closely spaced terminals Unloaded high voltage lines or plugs can lead to arcing situations Shut off the high voltage when you are making low voltage measurements It does not make sense to increase danger needlessly While there may be times when you cannot shut off the high voltage during a low voltage measurement this is generally not the case Remove the test equipment when you have finished a measurement program There ha
29. laces Internet Explorer My Documents My Network Places User Anonymous cS Local intranet When the file transfer is done close the Internet Explorer window and the RCU will start programming the flash memory When the flash memory has been reprogrammed the RCU will automatically restart Programming Flash Please Wait 3 18 Doc 01032319 REV 2 e ma satcom6 division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote Panel J umper Settings There are three configurable termination jumpers on the RCU logic card JP1 is used to terminate the CAN Bus connection J3 on rear panel JP2 is used to terminate the RS 485 connection to the amplifiers J1 on rear panel JP3 is used to terminate the RS 485 connection from the M amp C system J4 on rear panel Figure 3 5 shows the physical locations of the jumpers on the logic card ae GA CHOY oot Cae Shs JP3 JP1 JP2 Figure 3 5 Remote Control Unit Jumper locations Doc 01032319 REv 2 3 19 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 gt satcom adivision 3 7 Detailed Specifications ENVIRONMENTAL SIZE One Rack Unit High X 19 Wide X 10 Deep WEIGHT 5 LBS estimated POWER 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz lt 10Watts OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 50C INTERFACES WITH THE FOLLOWING ODU S 200W 250W 400W 750W FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND INDICATORS DISPLAY 16X280 Vacuum Fluorescent Graphics Display 137X11MM Display Area 4 74X2 34MM Minimum Ch
30. lect SYSTEM ID Use up down arrows to select SYSTEM ID from 1 to 3 Ona 1 2 switch system the backup amplifier must be selected as AMPLIFIER 3 Press ENTER to activate selection The amplifier power must now be recycled to allow the address changes to be accepted and set Power down the first amplifier and repeat the above process for the remaining amplifiers one at a time Once all amplifiers in the chain have been assigned their own address apply power to the entire system including recycling to power to the RCU Operational Summary of the Remote Control Unit RCU At start up the Panel will scan the full address range looking for units and assigning a unit number to the units found 1 for the first 2 for the second etc SCANNING 54 When an amplifier is found the type and address will show briefly before scanning resumes Scanning stops at address 111 or restarts at 48 if no amplifiers are found FOUND 400W AT 55 Doc 01032319 REV 2 3 7 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2E satcom division lj After the address scanning is complete the display will show the Amplifier status screen or the System screen if a switch system was found The number on the left hand side of the display shows which amplifier is currently being monitored System Screen A1 XMIT 53 3 dBm ON line A2 FLT 00 0 dBm OFF line A3 XMIT 52 1 dBm ON line MANUAL Amplifier Screen 1 RMT TRANSMIT 47 8 dBm MANUAL REFL RF 18 W HELIXI
31. refer to separate supplement included with this manual HARD COPY Refer to Warranty and Support supplement located at the front of this manual CD Refer to separate folder titled Warranty and Support Doc 01032319 REV 2 A 1 satcom adivision SEE mm EER EER EE RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT This page is intentionally left blank Doc 01032319 REV 2 A 2 2E satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT APPENDIX B Typical Functional Trees The trees displayed in Figures B 1 and B 2 are a roadmap to viewing selecting and modifying the various functions of the RCU Figure B 1 describes the controls that will be found using the MENU key Figure B 2 describes the controls that will be found using the AMP SYSTEM CONTROL and SET PWR keys Find the item on the tree that you wish to view or modify then follow the map pressing the appropriate keys as shown until you reach the function you the item Doc 01032319 REV 2 B 1 satcom adivision SEE mm EER EER EE RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM This page is intentionally left blank Doc 01032319 REV 2 B 2
32. rrent Fault Trip Point and CIF Unit Address Meter Readings Screens Shows the meter readings for the selected amplifier 1 RF OUT 47 8 dBm HELIX V 8 61 KV REFLECTED RF 18 W HELIX 5 mA Doc 01032319 Rev 2 3 11 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2E satcom division 1 CABINET TEMP 27 C FAN CONTROL 4 0 V TUBE TEMP 41 C ATTENUATION 20 dB Meter Log Screens To browse the meter log press the ENTER key and then change the meter log index using the up down arrows The time of entry and the event will update as you scroll through the meter log To browse the meter readings for the selected meter log entry press ENTER and then use the up down arrows to scroll through the meter readings 1 METER LOG 0011 11 57 12 1 29 2006 STANDBY METER LOG 0011 11 57 12 1 29 2006 RF OUT 59W REFLRF 18W ATTEN 20 dB 1 METER LOG 0011 11 57 12 1 29 2006 HLX I 5mA HLX V 8 61 kV FAN CTRL 4 0 V METER LOG 0011 11 57 12 1 29 2006 CABINET 25 C TUBE 41 C Time Screens The first screen shows the current time on the selected amplifier To edit the time press ENTER and then use the left right arrows to select a field and up down arrows to change the value Press ENTER to set the time The time will be set on all amplifiers connected to the RCU Standby Transmit or Unit on Time is shown in DAYS HRS MIN SEC format 1 TIME 13 31 41 01 29 2006 STANDBY TIME 001 10 52 22 1 UNIT ON TIME 002 08 25 33 TRANSMIT TIME 000
33. rs and mounting brackets are 1 75 by 10 25 by 19 0 inches Detailed specifications for the Rack Mount RCU are provided in Chapter 4 Drawings 1 2 About This Manual This manual describes the Rack Mount Remote Control Unit installation and operation procedures The Safety section that precedes Chapter 1 provides practical guidelines regarding High Voltage operating practices Chapter 1 Introduction contains a brief description of the Rack Mount Remote Controller unit and this manual Chapter 2 Unpacking and Installation contains procedures for unpacking and installing Rack Mount RCU Chapter 3 Initial Power ON Checkout and Operation describes the controls and indicators on the front panel of the RCU and a description of the operation of the RCU It also includes the procedures to use for initial checkout after the RCU has been installed Chapter 4 Drawings contains relevant engineering drawings and specifications of the Hub Mount Low Power Amplifier The Appendices A through G contain additional topics such as Service and Warranty information and optional features Doc 01032319 REv 2 1 3 RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 satcom division 1 3 Conventions The following symbols and conventions are used in this manual These symbols differ slightly from International symbols to emphasize the specific nature of the hazards Notes and Cautions NOTE Notes prov
34. t state of the Amplifier Displays the menu selections for the amplifier Repeat pressing the key to show the menu for other amplifiers or to set RCU configuration P shown on the left hand side of the display Displays the output power and attenuation set points of the amplifier 3 2 Doc 01032319 REv 2 2 satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT A ED ED ED EO lt sHp V O O O O O O SET PWR TRANSNIT STANDBY RENOTE RF INHIBIT ON LINE FAULT A GED Crans Stans me r lt gt ee inn oe RF oan n y r Figure 3 2 Remote Control Unit Control Keys Ca stres sateom 6 division Gamma og Ge 3 3 LED Group and Display Refer to Table 3 2 for the Display and LED Group details Figure 3 3 shows the Display and LED Groups Table 3 2 LED Group and Display Description Indicator Color Description LCL Amber On if the control point is set to Local M amp C Amber On if the control point is set to Serial or Ethernet DISPLAY Amber Displays Amplifier and RCU information TRANSMIT Green On when the amplifier is in Transmit state STANDBY Amber On when the amplifier is in Standby state REMOTE Amber On if the amplifier is in Remote control mode Off when in Local control mode FAULT Red Flashes whenever any amplifier is in fault state RF INHIBIT Red On if the amplifier is in RF Inhibit mode ONLINE Amber On if the amplifier is Onlin
35. tches can be toggled Doc 01032319 REV 2 3 9 i RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT m e a satcom 6 division 1 1 Power Combined System A1 LOAD MANUAL SW1 2 SW 2 1 SW3 2 A3 OUT MANUAL Amplifier Screen The amplifier screen is displayed when the AMP key is pressed The number of the selected amplifier is shown on the left hand side of the display The top line shows the amplifier control mode Local or Remote the amplifier state current RF output power and power mode Manual or ALC The second line shows the meter readings for the amplifier Use the up down arrows to browse through the meter readings To show the status of another amplifier hit the AMP key again or use the left right keys 1 RMT TRANSMIT 47 8 dBm MANUAL REFL RF 18 W HELIXI 5 mA HELIX V 8 61 kV Menu Screen The Menu selections for the amplifier are shown when the MENL key is pressed Press the left right arrows or repeat pressing the MENU key to show the menu selections for other amplifiers Use the up down arrows to make a selection and press ENTER to go to the selected screen TIME VERSION 2 SETTINGS METERS METER LOG To configure the RCU change the amplifier number by pressing the MENU or left right arrows until a P is shown on left hand side of the display P UNITS BUZZER DISPLAY IP CONFIG CIF PORT VERSION The Menu now shows the con
36. to the selected screen IP CONFIG CIF PORT VERSION P UNITS BUZZER DISPLAY 3 8 Doc 01032319 REv 2 2E satcom division RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 5 Remote Control Panel Screens System Status Screen If a switch system is detected when the RCU scans for amplifiers the switch system status will be shown when the SYSTEM key is pressed The system screen shows the current state power output and the amplifier On line Off line status If the amplifier has a switch controller installed the switch controller state will be shown Manual or Auto 1 1 System A1 XMIT 53 3 dBm MANUAL ON line A2 XMIT 53 2 dBm MANUAL Off line 1 2 System A1 XMIT 53 3 dBm ON line A2 FLT 00 0 dBm OFF line A3 XMIT 52 1 dBm ON line MANUAL 1 1 Power Combined System A1 XMIT 53 3dBm LOAD MANUAL A2 XMIT 53 2 dBm OUT MANUAL System Configuration Screen To enter the system configuration screen press the SYSTEM key again in the System status screen In the system configuration screen the amplifiers can be set On line or Off line and the switch control system can be set to Auto or Manual The amplifier On line Off line status can only be changed if the switch control system is in Manual mode 1 1 System A1 MANUAL ON line A3 MANUAL OFF line 1 2 System A1 ON line A2 OFF line A3 MANUAL ON line For the 1 1 power combined system also the individual swi
37. ve been many instruments destroyed or damaged because a test program was conducted in a haphazard manner rather than in an orderly progression from start to finish Experience has shown in many instances when a little order would have prevented a tragedy or avoided an expensive mistake Be extremely wary when making filament voltage measurements The cathode of tubes is elevated above or below ground and the filament voltages usually cannot be measured with reference to ground Do everything you can to assure that the high voltage cannot be turned on when you are making your measurements This includes disconnecting the high voltage drive source shorting out appropriate leads Doc 01032319 REv 2 Doc 01032319 REv 2 satcom adivision RACK MOUNT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT taping down switches and anything else you can think of to protect yourself When troubleshooting a unit assume that the switches and components are defective You may shut off the high voltage switch in some systems but if the switch were defective the high voltage would still be on Returned units are potential booby traps Make sure that your workstation is stable Flimsy work surfaces or supports for the equipment or the test instruments represent a real threat Do NOT use a setup that you know is unstable and or dangerous Use a 1 minute rule Wait 1 minute or more after you have shut off the equipment before you work on a unit Part of the reason for a
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