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1. ER RR W e icem fe W er Cans be upehul done We can portata ed haer jena i If ju a ides red Beni Hr po do rol gers oe Le thi Re opt e mk 2 Next extract the firmware files from the archive file e If not already done with File Download Open Extract the firmware files from the downloaded exe or zip archive file with the user supplied utility program o Double click on the archive file name and then follow the prompts provided by the user supplied utility program Extract at a minimum four files ReleaseNotes vX X X pdf Where X X X denotes the firmware version number fw11411x CCC Firmware file where x denotes the firmware revision letter FLSHCSAT EXE CEFD Flash Upload Utility Program CCCflash hlp FLSHCSAT Help File PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Updating Firmware MN PCB4000 IOM 3 Confirm availability of the firmware files in the temporary folder There are several ways you may view the contents of the temporary folder on a Windows based PC A From the Windows Desktop e Dowble left click the temp folder saved to the Windows Desktop e Use Windows Explorer to locate and then double left click the temp folder e Use the Browse window Start gt Run gt Browse to locate and then double click the c temp folder B Using Command line e Type cd c temp at the Command line prompt to change to the temporar
2. is used as the query operator and is used to indicate that the Target should return the current value of the parameter defined by ASCII code 63 the preceding byte For example MUT Would mean return the current state of the Mute function 2 From Target to Controller the only permitted values are Symbol Definition The code is used in two ways ASCII code 61 First if the Controller has sent a query code to a Target for example MUT would mean return the current state of the Mute function the Target would then respond with MUTzx where x represents the state in question 1 being enabled 2 being disabled Second if the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value then providing the value sent in the argument is valid the Target will acknowledge the message by replying with MUTz with no message arguments 2 The code is only used as follows ASCII code 63 If the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value then if the value sent in the argument is not valid the Target will acknowledge the message by replying for example with MUT with no message arguments This indicates that there was an error in the argument of the message sent by the Controller PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Serial Remote Control Symbol ASCII code 33 ASCII code 42 8 ASCI code 35 Revision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM Definition The code is only u
3. A Attach a power meter to the Combined Output Power Test Coupler Figure 3 1 Apply a low level signal at center frequency making sure the output signal at the system output port not the coupled port will be at least 10 dB below Prated Measure the output power and include the coupler correction factor Attach a power meter to the Wasted Load Power Test Coupler Figure 3 1 Measure the power and include coupler correction factor If the Wasted Load power level is 15 20 dB below the transmitted power the system is operating correctly If the ratio is below 10 dB proceed to the gain and phase alignment procedures that follow in this chapter 3 5 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Installation Startup and Troubleshooting Procedures MN PCB4000 IOM 3 3 1 LED Status Operation The PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner features four Light Emitting Diode LED indicators three are operational with the fourth reserved for future applications Each LED provides visual cues to the operational online and offline status of the system Figure 3 4 illustrates the location of the LED indicators Located on the top of the PCB 4000 enclosure under a pivoting protective plate you may view the LEDs by first loosening the captive screw that keeps the plate in place and then swiveling the plate to reveal the LED display window Figure 3 4 PCCB LED Display Window The behavior of the LEDs as they appear under v
4. OMTECH EF DATA ETT CERTIF cy Dy NS SS ACCREDITED PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT NOTE The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information regarding this product Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Part Number MN PCB4000 IOM Revision 2 OMTECH FDATA l E E AMAB ACCREDITED CY FiCay gM CER PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN PCB4000 IOM Revision 2 Copyright 2012 Comtech EF Data All rights reserved Printed in the USA Comtech EF Data 2114 West 7th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 USA 480 333 2200 FAX 480 333 2161 This page is intentionally blank Table of Contents TABLE OF CONT BENDS sisi EE Ill TABLE pee VI FIGURES EE VI PREFACE cuartas VII PADOUE TINS IV TUE e vii Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual vii Conventions and References iii a vii Patents anda Traders vii Warnings Cautions and leng viii Recommended Standard DesienatiON ne oic d a vete Bebes ot RO Ge US fap b HE Du ORAS viii Metro Gron ee EE viii Electrical Safety NOU CO cocco eraut EE viii NNN ENEE Ix Limpitationssot Warrants Etica IX EXCILIS IV E QIES ai A li a da it t a Ad sce usc SR D ose Dak eS as X efie a d eio e i Attur i tA a
5. Follow these steps B Apply a low level signal at center frequency making sure the output signal will be at least 10 dB below To measure only the individual gain of SSPA 1 SSPA 2 must by bypassed by changing the state of the waveguide switches via remote control for detailed remote command and query information see Chapter 5 SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL A Execute remote command RED 0 B Execute remote command BYP 2 The output of SSPA 1 will be sent to the system output while SSPA 2 will be muted and directed to the wasted port Record the amplitude or gain level of SSPA 1 Execute remote command BYP 1 to measure the individual gain of SSPA 2 This time the output of SSPAH2 will be sent to the system output while SSPAH will be muted and directed to the wasted port Record the amplitude or gain level of SSPAH2 Compare the levels of the two paths Typically the gains of each SSPA will be within 1 dB at center frequency If the above test is performed at other frequencies it is reasonable to assume that the gain difference may be greater 3 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Installation Startup and Troubleshooting Procedures MN PCB4000 IOM 3 5 Amplitude Alignment as necessary Even if the difference of each individual SSPA path is greater than 1 dB amplitude adjustment may not be necessary to meet all parameters of Section 3 3 However if these parameters have not been met then fine tuni
6. N JPOS2 SZ ndetor PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 External Connectors MN PCB4000 IOM 2 2 4 RF INPUT SWITCH J6 Connector The PCCB contains a built in selector switch a latching 28 VDC coaxial unit The switch position is selected by the 6 pin circular RF INPUT SWITCH J6 RF INPUT Zeg connector CEFD P N CN MS PTO7M6PC SWITCH J6 Mating connector ITT Cannon MS3116J10 6S CEFD P N CN MS3116J10 65 Table 2 5 RF INPUT SWITCH J6 Pinouts ot esoe iraran spiera apam O ER Cmm Je cke m Co emm ETE fow Jee rosa ea 2 3 RF Interface Connectors 2 3 1 RF IN 1 J7 RF IN 2 J8 Connectors The Type N RF IN 1 J7 and RF IN 2 J8 connectors serve as RF signal input interfaces to the PCCB Note that e The PCCB selects the RF IN 1 J7 input when the RF INPUT SWITCH J6 POS1 Signal Function is activated e The PCCB selects the RF IN 2 J8 input when the RF INPUT SWITCH J6 POS2 Signal Function is activated 2 3 2 SSPA OUT 1 J9 Connector SSPAQUTA The Type N SSPA OUT J9 connector located on the left side panel of the PCCB provides the RF signal output from the PCCB to SSPA 1 Hevision 2 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner MN PCB4000 IOM External Connectors 2 3 3 SSPA OUT 2 J10 Connector SSPAOUT2 The Type N SSPA OUT 2 J10 connector located on the right side panel of J10 the PCCB pro
7. broadba Verify the overall system performance by measuring the ratio of the transmitted power to that of the power being dissipated by the dummy load If necessary adjust the phase balance by trimming the phase shifter which is located i cover labeled PHASE ADJ on the left side of the box As the system is aligned at the factory this step should generally not be necessary unless it has been required to replace one of the SSPAs or other critical path components Make sure to meet all parameters of Section 3 3 before performing this adjustment cedure assumes that the system installation is PHASE ADJ nd high power load SSPA J nside the PCCB box and accessible via a secured Figure 3 5 PCCB PHASE ADJ Panel Follow these steps Ensure the system is set to 1 1 phase combined mode by issuing remote command RED 1 see Chapter 5 SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL Attach a power meter to the Combined Output Power Test Coupler Figure 3 1 Apply a low level signal at center frequency making sure the output signal at the system output port not the coupled port will be at least 10 dB below Prated Measure the output power and include the coupler correction factor Attach a power meter to the Wasted Load Power Test Coupler Figure 3 1 Measure the power and include coupler correction factor If the Wasted Load power level is 15 20 dB below the transmitted power the system is operating correctly Howev
8. 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM Notes A 24 METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Ta emm ro vee tr neer ERREECHEN Dum eve Des em Dee eae 9 Te me fe f em Dee m Dum me om pow seme m 7 Dmm om jaw pum oum ewwel Dee sene mene O O AN ICO IO CA E II RESCH EECH CI p E E CI e Temperature Conversions oF C 1 8 32 Absolute 0 459 69 273 16 Units of Weight Avoirdupois Troy Avoirdupois Troy OMTECH EF DATA RR 2114 WEST TH STREET TEMPE ARIZONA 85281 USA 480 e 333 02200 PHONE 480 e 333 2161 FAX RR ll
9. All of the Targets receive the packet but only one the intended will reply The Target enables its output line driver and transmits its return data packet back to the Controller in the other direction on the physically separate pair PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Serial Remote Control MN PCB4000 IOM EIA 485 full duplex summary e Two differential pairs one pair for Controller to Target one pair for Target to Controller e Controller to Target pair has one line driver Controller and all Targets have line receivers e Target to Controller pair has one line receiver Controller and all Targets have Tri State drivers 5 1 2 EIA 232 5 2 5 2 1 This is a much simpler configuration in which the Controller device connects directly to the Target via a two wire plus ground connection Controller to Target data is carried via ELA 232 electrical levels on one conductor and Target to Controller data is carried in the other direction on the other conductor Remote Commands and Queries Overview Basic Protocol Whether in EIA 232 or EIA 485 mode all data is transmitted as asynchronous serial characters suitable for transmission and reception by a UART The asynchronous character is fixed at 8 N 1 8 data bits no parity one stop bit Only two baud rates are supported 9600 baud and 19200 baud All data is transmitted in framed packets The host Controller is assumed to be a user PC running a terminal emulator program o
10. Arguments for details BYP a see Description of Arguments for details PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Serial Remote Control MN PCB4000 IOM Command Command Arguments for Parameter Instruction Valid for Command or Response to Query Command Instruction Response to Description of Arguments Query Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes i e Query Valid for PCB or Type Code and PCB or Response to Target to Code and Target to qualifier Query SE Controller qualifier SE Controller Concise N A 11 bytes Query only N A CAS ALL CAS x X Alarm Status numerical with Used to Query the Alarm status of the unit response is comma Check see Description commas delimited SSPA of Arguments for Example CMS a b c d e f g cr If where manual for details athruk 00r1 0 0K1 FT arguments a 24V Power Supply returned b 5V Power Supply from SSPA c SSPA1 d SSPA2 e reserved f SW1 Absent FLT g SW2 Absent FLT Concise N A 24 bytes Query only N A CCS SSPA CCS x X Configuration numerical Used to query the summarized version of RCS per MBT see Description Status Example CCS aa aa b c d e f g x cr If where manual of Arguments for aa aa attenuation in dB details b RF power amplifier state c mute state d redundancy phase combine mode ef g x SSPAs fault status g is reserved X Circuit PCB 24 bytes Command or Query CID CID2 CID x x Identification alphanumeri
11. C 3 1 3 2 System Assembly Cabling and Installation 11e e eee eene eene eene nennen NN 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 Phase Combiner System Assembly eese enne nennen 3 2 3 2 2 PCCB Cabling CONNECTIONS nennen nennen ener nns nn nnne nne rne nns 3 3 3 2 3 System Component Installation and Interconnection eese 3 4 3 3 Initial System Setup and Verification onore nono dE NES ER ORE akku OR ANUS E ES eeA NEE SEAN S Sa RERO 3 5 IL LED StG US OPErati Oi Tc 3 6 3 4 Gain or Amplitude Balance Verification and Alignment eee eee eee ee eene nnn 3 7 3 5 Amplitude Alignment as NECESSALY c cescscsscsscescnccesceccecceccecceccecceccecceccecsccscceccscecesceesescs 3 8 3 6 Phase Alienment oe eet RP eU ta Ot 3 9 3 7 System Online and Transmitting sccicssiasacescaccccccvcszsaces ceeacescseaaccaccesaceuucsanonshosateonueetacenaceaaecuks 3 10 CHAPTER 4 UPDATING FIRMWARE ccccccccssceccnsceecnecnscnscnscnsenecnecnsenecneeeeenensessensenes 44 4 1 Updating Firmware via the Internet sscscsccsssccsceccccsceccecsccscnccccscsccscsccscecsscccscescecececcces 4 1 4 2 Getting Started Preparing for the Firmware Download eere eee eene 4 2 4 3 Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update eee eee eee eene eee eene 4 5 4 4 Performing the Automated FTP
12. Combined System Block Diagrams PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Introduction MN PCB4000 IOM The block diagrams shown in Figure 1 2 depict the major components of the 1 1 phase combined system These diagrams employ Comtech EF Data HPODs High Powered Outdoor Amplifiers as the designated SSPAs The PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Control Box PCCB contains a microprocessor based M amp C circuit board to control the system Interconnection is as follows The PCCB communicates with each SSPA via control cables that are attached from the PCCB SSPA COM 1 J2 and SSPA COM 2 J3 connectors to each SSPA It is also through this connection that the PCCB receives it prime power to operate A 24V signal from each SSPA is diode OR ed to provide redundant operating power for the PCCB A Y cable connects to the SSPA SW OUT J5 connector for control of the waveguide switches Monitor and Control M amp C communication with the PCCB is accomplished via the SYSTEM COM J1 connector Note In order to avoid ambiguities all communication to each SSPA is also accomplished via the PCCB M amp C The PCCB provides a weatherized housing for the necessary input RF components System interconnection is as follows An input RF redundancy switch controlled via the RF INPUT SWITCH J6 connector selects which RF path is directed to the output The output RF signal is fed into an in phase divider which equally splits the signa
13. N Adapter RF CPRG112 to N 15 GA CPR112 R F C Gasket Round Full Thickness 1 1 FP WG1309 1 Waveguide E Bend SW to SW CPRG 112 5 RF N TERM50M Note A R As Required FP WG11310 1 Waveguide Combiner CPRG 112 EN BENE 5 6 ES 8 WE 2 Mo 2 EN 3 ECH BER 2 D EJ 53 20 21 22 23 24 25 31 32 50 51 53 4 A 12 Revision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM Hevision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Appendix A Figure A 5 X Band 1 1 Combined Assembly Kit HPOD CEFD P N KT 11344 1 A 13 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Appendix A A 3 1 2 X Band 1 1 Waveguide and Switch Redundant Assembly Kit ODPA KT 11387 1 Table A 7 Kit KT 11387 1 BOM Note A R As Required 1 2 MP P MB KF Ww PY O A WwW PP Oo Co CO CO NO psf KEEN ERE ofe ao six m p INNEN A 14 Revision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Appendix A Figure A 6 X Band 1 1 Waveguide and Switch Redundant Assembly Kit ODPA CEFD P N KT 11387 2X 9 23 32X 22 21 4x 13 LNA S ARE CTO DRIVEN CUSTOMER SUPPLIED 32 23 8X 22 21 31 22 21 23 8X 7 2X 22 16X A 15 Weg ji GA SIGA i 2 S ALI lt A A A AI A ki gt RZ e t a eS b XL IS t uy ad 51 y l a 21 8X AL fh d P A gt A i 114 ut 55 4X 24 22 21
14. Wadfad E leiere Explorer C System Took GH Window Meda Player There should now be a temp folder created and available for placement of the firmware file download 4 3 Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update 1 First download the firmware update file from the Comtech EF Data Web site A B Go online to www comtechefdata com On the Main page under Support Information or the Support tab select the Software Downloads hyperlink On the Software Downloads page click Download Flash and Software Update Files On the Flash Updates Index page select the Select a Product Line Transceivers hyperlink Under the MBT 4000 B heading select the PCB4000 1 1 Phase Combiner product hyperlink Select the appropriate firmware archive EXE or ZIP file download hyperlink Data Web site catalogues its firmware update files by product type e g router modem etc the specific model and optional hardware configurations 1 e About Firmware Numbers File Versions and Formats The Comtech EF The download hvperlink for the PCB 4000 base unit firmware appears as FW11411 1x CCC where x denotes the revision letter e About File Archive Formats Comtech EF Data provides its downloadable files in two compressed archive formats exe self extracting and zip compressed The exe file does not require a file archiver and compression utility PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Updating Firmwar
15. cause extreme bends e The output waveguide combining system consists of balanced waveguide lengths two waveguide transfer switches a Magic Tee combiner with termination and couplers for test and alignment Theory of Operation As mentioned previously phase combining is a common technique to increase the available output power of an amplifier system Referring back to the Figure 1 2 system block diagrams when two signals of equal phase and amplitude are fed into the Magic Tee combiner the individual power of each SSPA is summed at the output port and cancelled in the termination port In real systems the phase and amplitude of the two signals are never exactly equal so there is a small amount of power that is absorbed by the load termination This terminated port is sometimes referred to as the wasted power port In practice however it is possible to keep phase and amplitude imbalances at low enough levels such that overall combining losses are only in the 0 2 to 0 5 dB range Figure 1 3 shows the effects of phase imbalance on the power combining efficiency 5 an Loss dB en La i a N U i NO on 0 00 11 25 22 50 33 75 45 00 06 25 67 50 78 75 90 00 Phase Imbalance Degrees Figure 1 3 Combining Loss vs Phase Imbalance Summary of Specifications Phase and Gain Equalization Naturally two separate amplifiers are likely to have different phase and gain characteristics The PCB 4000 1 1 system i
16. commands and queries used in this chapter Overview As explained in Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION the PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner system is aligned at the factory using a network analyzer All that should be required upon shipment is for you to unpack inspect and assemble the 1 1 phase combined system see Figure 3 1 for an assembly example and to complete all required cable connections Figure 3 2 and Figure 3 3 Although the techniques featured in this appendix afford easy adjustment and setting of the phase shifter for optimum output power combining over the full amplifier bandwidth alignment in the field is generally not required and you are strongly cautioned against making unneeded adjustments However if you replace an amplifier or other critical system component e g the PCB 4000 unit the procedures provided in this appendix explain the steps necessary to restore proper system operation This appendix also provides a verification procedure in the event that you just need to confirm proper system operation PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Installation Startup and Troubleshooting Procedures MN PCB4000 IOM 3 2 System Assembly Cabling and Installation 3 2 1 1 1 Phase Combiner System Assembly Figure 3 1 shows an example of the PCB 4000 deployed in a typical 1 1 phase combined system see Appendix A ASSEMBLY KITS for details on band specific system applications Take note of the callouts in this figure as they are r
17. easy to adjust the overall system gain Upon input of the requested attenuation setting the PCB 4000 automatically adjusts the gain of each SSPA accordingly resulting in the desired attenuation value while maintaining optimum power combining conditions The SSPAs included in the system are calibrated over a range 10 dB beyond specification 30 dB vs 20 dB As explained above a portion of the 30 dB range is required for gain equalization Therefore the maximum allowable attenuation in a 1 1 system is software limited to 24 dB but still exceeds system specifications Soft Fail Protection In the event of a failure of one of the SSPAs the PCB 4000 controls the waveguide switches such that the good unit s power is routed around the Magic Tee combiner directly to the output port This results in only a 3 dB power loss or soft failure Without the waveguide switches a failure in one unit would result in a 6 dB power loss PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Introduction MN PCB4000 IOM 1 4 Dimensional Envelope Note All dimensions are in English units metric units are shown in parentheses This figure is typical for the PL 0000330 C Band PL 11285 1 X Band PL 0021051 Ku Band versions of the 8 50 216 E 01 E ON I1 3 48 SF jima 88 3 78 96 Y Y 7 30 185 A A i AN LL S k 12 70 12 45 322 6 316 2 13 50 11 00 342 9 279 4 KEYHOLE 10 32 TYP 4X GND STU
18. guide to your equipment All statements technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representations or warranties concerning the products described Further Comtech EF Data reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes If you have any questions regarding your equipment or the information in this manual please contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual Comtech EF Data welcomes comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual Contact the Comtech EF Data Technical Publications Department TechnicalPublications comtechefdata com Conventions and References Patents and Trademarks See all of Comtech EF Data s Patents and Patents Pending at http patents comtechefdata com Comtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the trademark owners vil PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Preface MN PCB4000 IOM Warnings Cautions and Notes A WARNING gives information about a possible hazard that MAV CAUSE DEATH or SERIOUS INJURV A CAUTION gives information about a
19. new folder will be created on the desktop e Right click on the new folder and then select Rename from the popup submenu Rename this folder to temp or some other convenient unused name o bv Mirenenti fiffina fond Dioec inant B Use Windows Explorer to create and rename the temporary folder e Select File gt New gt Folder to create the temporary folder The new folder will be created in the active folder PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Updating Firmware MN PCB4000 IOM e Right click the New Folder folder name and then rename this folder to temp or some other convenient unused name IS Edt View Favorites Tools Help Es Edt View Favores Tools Help Fie Edt View Favores Tools Help te Qs DD f sen gt pe Qe P uos i Fo xum PEI 1 5 H Text Document bg Name Name ii ss EI Briefcase E Bei Elte 3 Wave Sound E Hide the contents ofthis ee Hide the contents of this Ellen Close amp Microsoft Office Wor lt A OWWDOWS CY oc REN caviibows C Usethe Run and Browse windows to create and rename the temporary folder e Select Start on the Windows taskbar and then click the Run icon The Run window will open e Click Browse in the Run window The Browse window will open e Click the Create New Folder icon in the Browse window The new folder will be created e Right click the
20. possible hazard that MAV CAUSE INJURV or PROPERTV DAMAGE A NOTE gives important information about a task or the equipment A REFERENCE directs the user to additional information about a task or the equipment A A Q Recommended Standard Designations Electronic Industries Association EIA designations supersede Recommended Standard RS designations Reference to the old RS designations e g RS 232 may appear where it might concern actual text displayed on the unit s rear panel Serial Interface or Web Server Interface pages All other references in the manual use the EIA designations Metric Conversion Metric conversion information is provided on the inside back cover of this manual Comtech EF Data provides this information to assist the user in cross referencing non Metric to Metric conversions Electrical Safety Notice Double pole neutral fusing is used on the prime power supply input This equipment is designed to minimize exposure of personnel to hazards For further information contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department The persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of the PCB 4000 must e Know how to work around with and on high voltage equipment e Exercise every precaution to ensure personnel safety e Exercise extreme care when working near high voltages e Be familiar with the warnings presented in this manual viii PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Prefac
21. where Comtech EF Data Corporation cannot identify the cause of the reported failure Exclusive Remedies Comtech EF Data Corporation s warranty as stated is in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose The buyer shall pass on to any purchaser lessee or other user of Comtech EF Data Corporation s products the aforementioned warranty and shall indemnify and hold harmless Comtech EF Data Corporation from any claims or liability of such purchaser lessee or user based upon allegations that the buyer its agents or employees have made additional warranties or representations as to product preference or use The remedies provided herein are the buyer s sole and exclusive remedies Comtech EF Data shall not be liable for any direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages whether based on contract tort or any other legal theory PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Preface MN PCB4000 IOM Getting Help Review the Warranty Policy before contacting Comtech EF Data Technical Support or Customer Service Contacting Comtech EF Data Contact Comtech EF Data for e Technical Support Product support or training e Customer Service Information on returning an in warranty or out of warranty product for upgrade or repair Be prepared to provide the product model number and its serial number Contact Comtech EF Data Custom
22. 000165 details Retrieve N A 17 bytes Query only N A ALL RUS x X Utility Status Remote Baud Rate Summary Fault Status Remote Address PCB N A PCB alphanumeric 1 byte value of 0 1 4 byte numerical Used to Query the utility status of the unit Example RUS cr ADR 0001 cr BDR 9600 cr If Command or Query Set remote baud rate as follows 9600 9600 baud 19K2 19200 baud Query only Used to Query the status of the Summary Fault Relay Example SFS 0 where Command or Query Set Physical Address between 0001 to 9999 Resolution 0001 Example SPA 0412 SBR SBR N A SPA SPA Check SSPA manual for arguments returned from SSPA see Description of Arguments for details SBR xx see Description of Arguments for details SFS x see Description of Arguments for details SPA x see Description of Arguments for details PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Serial Remote Control Command Valid for PCB or SSPA Command Instruction Code and qualifier Arguments for Command or Response to Query Parameter Type Set RTC Time TIM ALL 6 bytes numerical Retrieve Number of unread Stored Alarms N A N A 2 bytes numerical Response to Command Target to Controller Query Instruction Code and qualifier Description of Arguments Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes i e ASCII codes between 48 and 57 Co
23. 16X 20 13 8X t 82 53 25 A 8 2X 23 22 21 Hevision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Appendix A A 3 2 PCB 4000 C Band Unit PL 0000330 Assemblies A 3 2 1 C Band 1 1 Phase Combined Top Assembly Kit HPOD KT 0000055 QTY 1 2 1 1 Table A 8 Kit KT 0000055 BOM N A 1 N A A R Notes 1 A R As Required 2 Revision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM See Chapter 3 INSTALLATION STARTUP and TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURESfor information on making cable connections in a 1 1 Phase Combiner System A 16 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM Figure A 7 C Band 1 1 Phase Combined Top Assembly Kit HPOD CEFD P N KT 0000055 A 17 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Appendix A A 3 2 2 C Band 1 1 Phase Combined Waveguide and Switch Kit HPOD KT 0000054 Table A 9 Kit KT 0000054 BOM Revision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM Kit KT 0000054 see Figure A 8 QTV Description MOUNTING BRACKET DUAL VERTICAL SWITCHES CPR 137 SPRINGNUT 3 8 16 SHORT SPRING SS P3300 3 8 FLAT WASHER SS 3 8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER SS 3 8 16 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 0 LONG SS SUPPORT BRACKET CPR 137 TERMINATION 1 4 FLAT WASHER 1 4 SPLIT WASHER SCREW 1 4 20 X 5 8 SHCS SCREW 1 4 20 X 5 8 SHCS SS 2 SW WAVEGUIDE CPR137 28V SEALED 11 12 1 136 HW 10 FLT 10 FLAT WASHER SS 128 HW 10 SPLIT 10 SPLIT LOCK WASHER SS 64 HW 10 32X1 2SH 10 32X1 2 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW S
24. Comms Connection Cable B Onthe PC Open the terminal emulator program Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide for operating and configuration instructions Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation e 9600 or 19200 bps Baud Rate e 8 Data Bits e 1StopBit e Paritv NO e Port Flow Control NONE e Display New line Rx Tx CR e Local Echo ON 4 2 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Updating Firmware MN PCB4000 IOM C Energize the PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner System the PCB 4000 derives its power from the SSPAs 3 Obtain the firmware number for the PCB 4000 On the PC Via serial remote control obtain the firmware number by using the 0 FRW query See Chapter 5 SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL for information and instructions on using remote commands and queries via the PCB 4000 Serial Interface 4 Create a temporary folder subdirectory on the user PC for the firmware archive download e Drive letter c is used in these examples Any valid writable drive letter can be used e Typical for all tasks Type the command without quotes and then press Enter to execute There are several ways you may use create a temporary folder on a Windows based PC A Usethe Windows Desktop to create and rename the temporary folder e Right click anywhere on the desktop to open the popup submenu and then select New gt Folder to create the temporary folder The
25. D d z EREF 7 R 13 Y SS 3 3 LS Y h I Y Y 88 R 25 45 Les 43 22 6 4 on 10 9 Figure 1 4 PCB 4000 Dimensional Envelope 2 1 Chapter 2 EXTERNAL CONNECTORS Overview This chapter summarizes the connectors provided for all necessary external connections between the PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Control Box PCCB and other equipment Table 2 1 on the next page lists the connectors provided on the PCB 4000 grouped according to service function SSPA x SSPA Sr RF INPUT d CC M o OUT 2 J9 A f D SWITCH Le kal JI 0 J6 PCCB Front View PHASE ADJ SSPA OUT 2 J10 SSPA OUT 1 PCCB Left Side View PCCB Right Side View Figure 2 1 PCB 4000 External Connectors See Chapter 3 INSTALLATION STARTUP and TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES and Appendix A ASSEMBLY KITS for basic installation and operational examples For information about remote monitor and control M amp C of the PCB 4000 see Chapter 5 SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 External Connectors MN PCB4000 IOM Table 2 1 PCB 4000 External Connectors Connector Group Chapter Sect Name Ref Des Connector Type Funtion M amp C Customer EIA 232 485 and Sect 2 2 SYSTEM COM I J1 19 pin Circular Connector SSPA COM 1 J2 o 19 pin Circular Connector Connects to SSPAs SSPA COM 21 J3 SSPA SW OUTI J5 19 pin Circular Connector Connects 10 poli Waveguide switc
26. FD P N KT 0O000017 en neennrenn nanna ann nn nn nanna rna nnnnn nn nanna A 7 Figure A 3 HPOD Mounting Bracket Kit CEFD P N KT 12300 1 sssssessesennnnnnzzsnnnnzznnnnzznsrrnzzzznnnttnzznta A 9 Figure A 4 PCB 4000 Phase Combiner Box and Bracket Kit See Table for CEFD P N A 11 Figure A 5 X Band 1 1 Combined Assembly Kit HPOD CEFD P N KT 11344 1 A 13 Figure A 6 X Band 1 1 Waveguide and Switch Redundant Assembly Kit ODPA CEFD P N KT 11387 acide EE A 15 Figure A 7 C Band 1 1 Phase Combined Top Assembly Kit HPOD CEFD P N KT 0000055 A 17 Figure A 8 C Band 1 1 Phase Combined Waveguide and Switch Kit HPOD CEFD P N KT 0000054 salu HH A 19 Figure A 9 Ku Band 1 1 Phase Combined System HPOD CEFD P N KT 0020621 o A 21 Figure A 10 Ku Band 1 1 Phase Combined Waveguide and Components Kit HPOD CEFD P N NA 818 72108 677 3 EET A 23 vi PREFACE About this Manual This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner This is an informational document intended for the persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of the PCB 4000 Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order to provide an easy to use
27. MN PCB4000 IOM el CSCS Make sure the lock nut on the phase shifter is tightly secured by using the supplied socket then replace the cover panel 3 System Online and Transmitting This procedure assumes that the system installation is complete and that access to the system output port is unavailable due to current system traffic To check for proper operation measure and compare the difference in power transmitted versus the power dissipated in the load termination Follow these steps A Attach a power meter to the Combined System Output Power Test Coupler Figure 3 1 B Measure the output power and include the coupler correction factor A Attach a power meter to the Wasted Load Power Test Coupler Figure3 1 B Measure the power and include the coupler correction factor EN The Wasted Load power level should be 15 20 dB below the power being transmitted to the antenna 4 1 Chapter 4 UPDATING FIRMWARE Updating Firmware via the Internet TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE IT IS IMPORTANT TO OPERATE THE PCB 4000 WITH ITS LATEST AVAILABLE FIRMWARE The PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner is factorv shipped with the latest version of operating firmware If a firmware update is needed it can be acquired by download from the Comtech EF Data Web site www comtechefdata com or from Comtech EF Data Customer Support during normal business hours via e mail or on CD by standard mail delivery The PCB 4000 Firmware Up
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29. Parameter Instruction Valid for Command or Response to Query Command Instruction for PCB or Query Type Code and PCB or Response to Target to Code and SSPA Target to qualifier Controller qualifier Controller Retrieve 53 bytes Query only ALL RAS x X Alarm Status alphanumeric Used to Query the Alarm status of the unit Check see Description Example RAS cr SSPA of Arguments for P24VT 0K cr manual for details P5VLT OK cr arguments SSPA1 0K cr returned SSPA2 0K cr from SSPA XXXXX 0K cr SW1FT 0K cr SW2FT2OK cr If Note XXXXX reserved Retrieve 33 bytes Query only RCS x x Configuration alphanumeric Used to Query the configuration status see Description Status Example RCS cr of Arguments for ATT 12 75 cr details AMP 1 cr MUT 1 cr PCM 1 0 cr FLT20 0 X cr If where ATT attenuation in dB AMP RF power amplifier state O OFF 1 ON MUT RF mute state O unmuted 1 muted PCM Redundancy Phase Combined mode 0 off 1 1 1 phase combine 2 1 2 phase combine future 3 reserved 4 reserved FLT X Y Z gt SSPAs fault state X SSPA 1 1 faulted O unfaulted Y SSPA 2 1 faulted O unfaulted Z reserved X Redundancy 1 byte Command or Query RED x Phase value of 0 Set the redundancy phase combine mode see Description Combine 123 0 Off of Arguments for Mode 1 1 1 Phase combined details 2 reserved 3 reserved 4 reserved Query Valid Response to Description of Arguments Note
30. S 6 1 5 410 32 X 5 8 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW SS 3 WAVEGUIDE CPRG 137 H BEND ELBOW GASKET ROUND CPR137 FULL THICKNESS CONDUCTIVE 1 RF CROSSGUIDE WR137 40DB N FEMALE GROOVED 10 32X3 4 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW SS 10 32 HEX NUT SS RF TERMINATION LOAD 1000 WATT CPRG 137 WAVEGUIDE CPRG 137 SWITCH TO MAGIC TEE WAVEGUIDE CPRG 137 SWITCH TO SWITCH FP 0000409 WAVEGUIDE CPRG 137 E BEND ELBOW GA CPR 137 R H C GASKET D SHAPE CPR 137 HALF THICKNESS CONDUCTIVE HW 0000131 RF MAGIC TEE COUPLER 5 85 6 425 GHz WR 137G C BAND 4 WAY N N N N N N A 18 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM Figure A 8 C Band 1 1 Phase Combined Waveguide and Switch Kit HPOD CEFD P N KT 0000054 A 19 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM A 3 3 PCB 4000 Ku Band Unit PL 0021051 Assemblies A 3 3 1 Ku Band 1 1 Phase Combined System HPOD KT 0020621 Table A 10 Kit KT 0020621 BOM 2 1 CA WR11966 1 Cable Assembly SSPA to Combiner Box CA WR12013 1 Cable Assembly Switches Combined System A R HW TW14 5HDBLK Cable Ties e N A Notes 1 A R As Required 2 See Chapter 3 INSTALLATION STARTUP and TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURESfor information on making cable connections in a 1 1 Phase Combiner System A 20 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM WAVE GUIDE SWITCH 1 WAVE GUIDE S
31. Upload Procedure 1 eee eee ee eee eene nennen 4 8 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Table of Contents MN PCB4000 IOM CHAPTER 5 SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL 1 eeeeeeee enne nnnm nanna ann KKN NENNEN KEN 5 1 5 1 GRIP A 5 1 e A TEMA A 5 1 ATO EA TE METAL tee 5 2 5 2 Remote Commands and Queries OVErvieW csscsecsccecsccsccccsccsccccsccnccccnccscescnccsceccnccscescecens 5 2 52 Basic RO OCON i En at ga 5 2 D22 O LES Te EE 5 3 A SS E Ee TO 5 3 5222 Target Base AUTE load 5 3 b 2 2 3 VIRTUAL e Lee dados 5 4 5 2 2 4 Address a EE 5 4 5225 ilnstr ictioi COGS iii oo Gelato a at aai said ue a i ei 5 5 52 236 Jhstr ction Code Qualifier cara 5 5 5227 Optional Message Arguments cla ci 5 6 52 2 9 End O Packers asia 5 6 5 3 Remote Commands Queries inci 5 7 APPENDIX A ASSEMBLY KITS KEKR ENKER eene nnne nennen nnn amm KE KE KEN KEREN a Rau Roda A 1 A 1 TRIAL A 1 A 1 1 Summary of Available Assemblies ssss sse eeennnnnennnzznnenenzznnnnnnnna tina nennen nennen A 2 A 4 Common Kit Subassembli6s tee prece ebat eet kiri gbokeketa i deliaa A 4 A 2 1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit PL U23210 1 A 4 A22 UnistrutiMountine Kit KT 00000 17 si ee A 6 A 2 3 HPOD Mounting Bracket Kit KT 12300 1 ccoonnnnccnnnnncncnonnnonccnnancnonononananonocanonononananccnnnnnnnnos A 8 A 3 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Box Assemblies eee
32. WITCH 2 e l D 2X HPOD ASSY SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY Figure A 9 Ku Band 1 1 Phase Combined System HPOD CEFD P N KT 0020621 A 21 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM A 3 3 2 Ku Band 1 1 Phase Combined Waveguide and Components Kit HPOD KT 0020623 Table A 11 Kit KT 0020623 BOM QTY HW 3 8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT 3 8 16 SHORT SPRING SS P3300 4 20 HW 6 FLT ROD 6WASHERFIATSS S O 48 HW6 FLT f6WASHERFLALSS S O 60 HW SPLT I GWASHER SPLITLOCK SS 0 00 O i 2 3 24 E BENE N V NEN 9 d HW 6 32X1 2SHCS 6 32 X 1 2 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW SS 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 19 48 20 21 28 22 24 23 24 25 26 27 8 15 2 A 22 Revision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Appendix A A i gt Q Hoy al IW i KON 3 e S b EE N WE Q 9 KA SS e Q 00D 90D 90 Mol 00D E s 4 D guy A ji oH Y o 0 iH Q KON ACA 4X 16 4X 1 4X DETAIL A Figure A 10 Ku Band 1 1 Phase Combined Waveguide and Components Kit HPOD CEFD P N KT 0020623 A 23 PCB 4000
33. address 123 V virtual address delimiter 1 virtual address of SSPA automatically set by the PCCB Notes 1 Only three virtual commands can be used to program the individual SSPAs when in Phase Combined mode RED 1 e CAA e DAT e TIM 2 All virtual queries can be directed to the individual SSPAs in any mode 3 The following virtual commands can NEVER be used to program the individual SSPAs e MUT e ARTI 5 2 2 4 Address Delimiter This is the forward slash character ASCII code 47 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Serial Remote Control MN PCB4000 IOM 5 2 2 5 Instruction Code This three character alphabetic sequence identifies the subject of the message Wherever possible the instruction codes have been chosen to have some significance This aids in the readability of the message if seen in its raw ASCII form Upper and lower case alphabetic characters i e A Z ASCII codes 65 90 and a z ASCII codes 97 122 may be used 5 2 2 6 Instruction Code Qualifier This single character further qualifies the preceding instruction code Code Qualifiers obey the following rules 1 From Controller to Target the only permitted values are Symbol Definition is used as the assignment operator and is used to indicate that the parameter defined by the preceding byte should be set to the ASCII code 61 value of the argument s that follow it For example MUT 1 would mean enable the Mute function
34. arying operational conditions is as follows Phase Combiner has no summary fault SUM LED 1 Red FT A switch fault has occurred Red constan constant A Summary Fault has occurred SSPA is unfaulted unmuted and online Orange constant SSPA is unfaulted but muted and online Phase Combine BESSER Red blinking SSPA is faulted and has gone offline Red constant SSPA is faulted but online Green constant SSPA is unfaulted unmuted and online Green blinking SSPA is unfaulted unmuted and offline Non Phase Orange constant SSPA is unfaulted but muted and online Combine mode RED 0 Orange blinking SSPA is unfaulted but muted and offline Red constant SSPA is faulted but online Red blinking SSPA is faulted and has gone offline LED 4 noperable always dark reserved for future use 3 6 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Installation Startup and Troubleshooting Procedures MN PCB4000 IOM 3 4 Gain or Amplitude Balance Verification and Alignment This procedure is generally not necessary if all parameters of Section 3 3 have been met As a result of the configuration of the waveguide switches in a 1 1 system it is possible to measure the individual gain of each SSPA path by switching each SSPA individually to the output load This procedure assumes that the output port is terminated and that data will be taken using the Combined Output Power and Wasted Power Test Couplers Figure 3 1
35. between 48 and 57 Command or Query Turns ON or OFF the SSPAs in the form AMP x where 0 Off 1 On Command or Query Sets attenuation offset for specified SSPA Command AOF x yy yy where x 0 or 1 SSPA number yy yy Attenuation offset Query AOF Example AOF 1 01 50 Note AOF command will not take values greater than 6 dB Command or Query Valid attenuation level in dB at 0 25 dB step size as factory default Example ATT 12 25 Note The attenuation range is limited to a maximum of 24 dB Query only Enables AUX input for SSPA mute 0001V1 AUX Where x is 0 AUX Mute disabled 1 AUX Mute enabled Command or Query Command BVP a where a 0 No SSPA is bypassed 1 SSPA 1 is bypassed 2 SSPA 2 Is bypassed e Command bypasses the SSPA specified by argument e Command works only in RED 0 mode Query BYP e Query returns the number of the SSPA that is currently bypassed or offline e Query works in any RED mode Command only Instructs the slave to clear all Stored Events This command takes no arguments BYP BYP BYP received ok but in the wrong RED mode Query Instruction Code and qualifier Revision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM Query Valid for PCB or SSPA Response to Query Target to Controller AMP x see Description of Arguments for details AOF X VV VV see Description of Arguments for details ATT xx xx see Description of Arguments for details AUX x see Description of
36. ble CEFD P N CA WR12013 1 between the PCCB connector labeled SSPA SW OUT J5 Figure 3 3 and the two waveguide switches as shown in Figure 3 1 Pay particular attention to ensure that the ends labeled SW1 and SW2 are connected respectively to Waveguide Switch 1 and Waveguide Switch 2 Install the user provided RF Input Switch control cable if applicable to the PCCB connector labeled RF INPUT SWITCH J6 Properly terminate the waveguide system output port review all cables for proper connections and ensure that all mounting hardware is tightened PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Installation Startup and Troubleshooting Procedures MN PCB4000 IOM 3 3 Initial System Setup and Verification This section assumes that the system has been assembled that all cables have been connected and that the output port is terminated in a broadband high power load as depicted in the Figure 1 2 block diagram in Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION If the system is live and you desire only to verify operation see Section 3 5 You may verfiy overall system performance by measuring the ratio of the transmitted power to that of the power being dissipated by the dummy load Adjust the gain and amplitude balance if necessary Follow these steps In the normal 1 1 phase combiner mode the RED X remote command setting should be set to 1 You can verify this by querying the system see Chapter 5 SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL
37. c Used to identify or name the unit or station First line is limited to CID see Description 24 characters Second line is also limited to 24 characters No of Arguments for carriage return between first line and second line details Concise N A 23 bytes Query only N A CMS ALL CMS x x Maintenance numerical Used to Query the Maintenance status of the unit in concise Check see Description Status format Response is comma delimited SSPA of Arguments for Example CMS aaa a bbb b ccc c ddd d er if where manualfor details aaa a 24V Power Supply arguments bbb b 5V Power Supply returned ccc c reserved XXX X from SSPA ddd d reserved XXX X Concise N A 11 bytes Query only ALL CUS x X Utilitv Status alphanumeric Used to Query the Maintenance status of the unit response is Check see Description comma delimited SSPA of Arguments for Example CUS aaaa bbbb cr If where aaaa Remote Unit Address bbbb Remote Baud Rate manual for details arguments returned from SSPA PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Serial Remote Control Command Command Arguments for Parameter Instruction Valid for Command or Type Code and PCB or Response to qualifier SSPA Query Set RTC Real 6 bytes Time Clock numerical Date Retreive Firmware Number Retrieve next N A 145 bytes 5 unread Stored Alarms Mute State MUT PCB 1 byte value of 0 1 Hevision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM Response to Query Respo
38. cket PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Serial Remote Control MN PCB4000 IOM 53 Remote Commands Queries Index Notes Column C Command Column Q Query columns marked X designate instruction code as Command only Query only or Command Query CODE C Q PAGE NEN PA AUX X 58 poy CODE C Q PAGE CODE C Q PAGE CODE C Q PAGE D Rf IT RAS X 511 ROS X 511 RET X 512 RMS X 512 HB a RSN X 512 a ae pc CAA X 58 CAS X 59 ccs X 59 CMS X 59 cus x 59 Unless otherwise noted In the tables that follow these codes are used in the Response to Command column per Sect 5 2 2 6 Message ok Received ok but invalid arguments were found Message ok but not permitted in current mode PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Serial Remote Control Parameter Type RF Power Amplifier State Attenuation Offset Attenuation AUX Input Enable Bypass SSPA Clear All Stored Alarms Command Instruction Code and qualifier Command Valid for PCB or PCB Arguments for Command or Response to Query 1 byte value of 0 1 7 bytes alphanumeric 5 bytes numerical 1 byte value of 0 1 1 byte value of 0 1 or 2 Response to Command Target to Controller Description of Arguments Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes i e ASCII codes
39. date process is as follows e Transfer the new firmware update for upgrading the PCB 4000 to a user provided PC intended for Monitor and Control M amp C of the PCB 4000 system e Connect the PCB 4000 to an available serial port on the user provided PC e Once extracted from the downloaded archive file execute the firmware update without having to open the PCB 4000 via use of the provided FLSHCSAT exe utility program PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Updating Firmware MN PCB4000 IOM 4 2 Getting Started Preparing for the Firmware Download RF Out SSPA2 d SSPA 1 1 Locate and identify the PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Control Box PCCB The illustration at right identifies the SSPA 1 L SW Out key cable connections between the Waveguide PCCB to the other components in and a typical 1 1 Phase Combined System eerie Waveguide SSPA2 AH SSPA 1 System Comms Comms Connection 2 Connect the PCB 4000 to a user supplied PC User supplied items needed e A Microsoft Windows based PC equipped with an available serial port and running a terminal emulator program e g Tera Term or HyperTerminal e Aserial adapter cable for connecting the PC to the PCB 4000 If needed the CA WR12243 1 System Programming Cable is available from Comtech EF Data Contact CEFD Customer Support for ordering information A Connect the user PC serial port to the PCB 4000 SYSTEM COM J1 port Original System
40. devices or an EIA 232 connection for the control of a single device and data is transmitted in asvnchronous serial form using ASCII characters Control and status information is transmitted in packets of variable length in accordance with the structure and protocol defined in later sections EIA 485 For applications where multiple devices are to be monitored and controlled a full duplex or 4 wire plus ground EIA 485 is preferred Half duplex 2 wire plus ground ElA 485 is possible but is not preferred In full duplex ElA 485 communications there are two separate isolated independent differential mode twisted pairs each handling serial data in different directions It is assumed that a Controller device a PC or dumb terminal transmits data in a broadcast mode via one of the pairs Manv Target devices are connected to this pair and all simultaneously receive data from the Controller The Controller is the only device with a line driver connected to this pair the Target devices have only line receivers connected In the other direction on the other pair each Target has a Tri Stateable line driver connected and the Controller has a line receiver connected All the line drivers are held in high impedance mode until one and only one Target transmits back to the Controller Each Target has a unique address and each time the Controller transmits the address of the intended recipient Target is included in a framed packet of data
41. e MN PCB4000 IOM Warrantv Policv Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a specific period from the date of shipment and this period varies bv product In most cases the warrantv period is two vears During the warrantv period Comtech EF Data will at its option repair or replace products that prove to be defective Repairs are warranted for the remainder of the original warrantv or a 90 dav extended warrantv whichever is longer Contact Comtech EF Data for the warrantv period specific to the product purchased For equipment under warrantv the owner is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data and all related customs taxes tariffs insurance etc Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the owner Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same method i e Air Express Surface as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF Data All equipment returned for warranty repair must have a valid RMA number issued prior to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging Comtech EF Data strongly recommends all equipment be returned in its original packaging Comtech EF Data Corporation s obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or replacement of failed parts and the return shipment to the buyer of the repaired or replaced parts Limitations of Warranty The warranty does not apply to any part of a product t
42. e MN PCB4000 IOM program such as PKZIP for Windows WinZip ZipCentral etc PKZIP for DOS is not supported due to file naming conventions Comtech EF Data does not provide this utility program Some firewalls do not allow the download of exe files Download the zip file instead and extract the firmware files from the archive download with a user supplied utility program For detailed information on handling archived files refer to the utility program Help documentation G Download the archive file to the temporary folder e Once the EXE or ZIP hyperlink is selected the File Download window opens and prompts selection of Open or Save o Click Open to turn over file extraction to the user supplied utility program Be sure to extract the firmware files to the temp folder created earlier o Click Save to open the Save As window Be sure to select and Save the archive exe or zip file to the temp folder created earlier o Otherwise click Cancel to quit and exit the file download process Bx al Par DIDDIMADBD zip from eere combecholdala c RE FW Q0004000 zio bom we comtecheldata com LITT Estimated ima lat 47 see STORE of 5 1246 copied vider ter Temporary Fi L TIEEB S en du dialog bos when G completes Da pou ward la open nr zave ihis fle a Mame Pw OHH ze zd Tope Windo Aa 5126 From vno copier band dala com E Aug mk baloes operang the be ol lie
43. eee eene eee eene nnne A 10 A 3 1 PCB 4000 X Band Unit PL 11285 1 Assemblies seeeenn nnn A 12 A 3 1 1 X Band 1 1 Combined Assembly Kit HPOD KT 11344 01 ss enn A 12 A 3 1 2 X Band 1 1 Waveguide and Switch Redundant Assembly Kit ODPA KT 11387 1 A 14 A 3 2 PCB 4000 C Band Unit PL 0000330 Assemblies eese A 16 A 3 2 1 C Band 1 1 Phase Combined Top Assembly Kit HPOD KT 0000055 A 16 A 3 2 2 C Band 1 1 Phase Combined Waveguide and Switch Kit HPOD KT 0000054 A 18 A 3 3 PCB 4000 Ku Band Unit PL 0021051 Assemblies eee A 20 A 3 3 1 Ku Band 141 Phase Combined System HPOD KT 0020621 een A 20 A 3 3 2 Ku Band 141 Phase Combined Waveguide and Components Kit HPOD KT 0020623 EE A 22 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Table of Contents MN PCB4000 IOM Tables Tapie 2 1 PCB 4O0O00 External Connector Sunat nadaa oo 2 2 Tabie 2 2 SYSTEM COM IJI PIMOUES iben n Ip DO e efte MR tes 2 3 Table 2 3 SSPA COM 1 J2 and SSPA COM 2 J3 Pinouts 0 0 ss eeennnnnannnnnnnnnannnnznnnnna ann nnnzzna anna 2 4 Table 2 4 SSPASW OUT TIS e ues osi sti n Na edad itam xv es 2 5 Table 2 5 SRF INPUT SWITCH 46 PIDOUES sinaloa t oe ei add eda ns 2 6 Table A 1 Appendix Figure Quick Reference sees nnne nennen nennen A 2 TablieA 2 Kit PLE T2919 L BOM EE A 4 Table A 3 K
44. eferenced in the procedures provided in this appendix Switch 1 Wasted Power Switch 2 Test Coupler Phase LED Status Combined Output Adjuster Panel Test Coupler Figure 3 1 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner System Assembly Example 3 2 Hevision 2 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner MN PCB4000 IOM Installation Startup and Troubleshooting Procedures 3 2 2 PCCB Cabling Connections Figure 3 2 shows the PCCB external connectors Figure 3 3 summarizes the cables as routed from these connectors to other components of the 1 1 Phase Combiner System PHASE ADJ SSPA OUT 2 SSPA OUT 1 J3 J10 PCCB Left Side View PCCB Right Side View Figure 3 2 PCCB External Connectors RF Out SSPA2 RF Out OM A 7i dL oos SSP A1 RT SW Out Waveguide Ca SSPA 2 SW Out Waveguide JV SSPA 2 di SSPA 1 System Comms Comms Connection Figure 3 3 PCCB Cable Connections 3 3 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Installation Startup and Troubleshooting Procedures MN PCB4000 IOM 3 2 3 System Component Installation and Interconnection Refer to Figure 3 1 through Figure 3 3 to follow these steps Install the SSPAs in their respective positions as detailed in the factory datasheet and in accordance with Figure 3 1 This means that the specific serial numbered SSPA that was aligned in Position 1 at the factory must also now be installed in Position 1 the same applies to the SSPA in Position 2 Refer to cable and compo
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46. er if the ratio is below 10 15 dB proceed to the align the phase shifter A Remove the PHASE ADJ cover panel Figure 3 5 located on the left side of the PCCB box B Utilizing the supplied socket and screwdriver first loosen the phase shifter lock nut C Slowly adjust the phase shifter by turning the screwdriver The system is aligned at the operating frequency when the transmitted to wasted power ratio is maximized If it is not possible to view the transmitted and wasted power simultaneously it is recommended to minimize the wasted power Generally the wasted power reading will be more sensitive to phase shifter adjustments A Achieve the desired operating output power by slowly increasing the input power B Verify the appropriate ratio of the transmitted to dissipated power once more Verify that the system works over the full bandwidth by injecting a signal at the start and stop frequencies as well The ratio of the transmitted to wasted power should be 15 20 dB but is not likely to be as good as it was at the adjustment center frequency If acceptable full bandwidth performance is not measured it may be necessary to repeat Steps 2 through 5 for the start stop and center frequencies realizing that optimum performance at any one particular frequency must be sacrificed slightly to achieve full bandwidth operation 3 9 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Installation Startup and Troubleshooting Procedures
47. ge Return Line ASCII code 62 ASCII Ja 47 ASCII codes Feed 61 63 33 or 42 ASCII codes 13 10 From 0 to n 1 character 4 characters 1 character 3 characters 1 character characters 2 characters Example gt 0412 MUT CR LF 5 2 2 1 Start of Packet e Controller to Target This is the character ASCII code 60 e Target to Controller This is the character gt ASCII code 62 Because this is used to provide a reliable indication of the start of packet these two characters may not appear anywhere else within the body of the message 5 2 2 2 Target Base Address Up to 9 999 devices can be uniquely addressed In both EIA 232 and EIA 485 applications the permissible range of values is 1 to 9999 It is programmed into a Target unit using serial remote control PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Serial Remote Control MN PCB4000 IOM address used is the same address to indicate to the Controller the source of the packet The Controller does not have its D The Controller sends a packet with the address of a Target the destination of the packet When the Target responds the own address 5 2 2 3 Virtual Address Virtual Address is a method that allows the user to access the SSPA via the PCCB using any communications software Virtual Address is aupported in both EIA 232 and EIA 485 applications The following example depicts use of the virtual addressing scheme 123V1 MUT where Base
48. hat has been installed altered repaired or misused in any way that in the opinion of Comtech EF Data Corporation would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the product or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Comtech EF Data Corporation The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof where the serial number or the serial number of any of its parts has been altered defaced or removed The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss or damage from any cause beyond the control of Comtech EF Data Corporation such as lightning or other natural and weather related events or wartime environments The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site or any labor required to diagnose the necessity for repair or replacement PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Preface MN PCB4000 IOM The warrantv excludes anv responsibilitv bv Comtech EF Data Corporation for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or products or for any inability to use them either separate from or in combination with any other equipment or products A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all equipment returned for warranty repair
49. here is not a fault with SSPA 1 this pin NC will be tied to the Fault Common pin e M When there is a fault with SSPA 2 this pin NO will be tied to the Fault Common pin REES PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 External Connectors MN PCB4000 IOM 2 2 2 SSPA COM 1 J2 SSPA COM 2 J3 Connectors The 19 pin circular SSPA COM 1 J2 and SSPA COM 2 J3 connectors type MS3112E14 19S serve as the primary input output interfaces between the PCCB and its specified SSPA Typical mating connector ITT Cannon MS3116J14 19P CEFD P N CN MS3116J14 19P Table 2 3 SSPA COM 1 J2 and SSPA COM 2 J3 Pinouts A kee ae je I je 1 O je I je 0 nae Ll jme oo wie ve CC reueg usero Po rone senora be nia woens be Allow for customer inhibit Tied to Pin S of System Comm J1 NN connector A o uh II rh Il PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 External Connectors MN PCB4000 IOM 2 2 3 SSPA SW OUT J5 Connector sspa The 19 pin circular SSPA SW OUT J5 connector type MS3112E14 19S sw EN connects via a Y cable to the SSPA 1 and SSPA 2 waveguide switches J Mating connector ITT Cannon MS3116J14 19P CEFD P N CN MS3116J14 19P Table 2 4 SSPA SW OUT J5 Pinouts CI ES ER re lowe fae REESEN Co essem re loo fae Creme ET ww ICC e na je K Iessen ft t Imaemee ACA CO
50. hes RF INPUT SWITCH J6 6 pin Circular Connector YE U See CETE 1 or RF IN 2 ef SE Type N RF Inputs to PCCB Sect 2 3 RF IN 21 J8 ype nputs to SSPA OUT 11J9 Type N RF Outputs to SSPAs SSPA OUT 21 J10 Power Ground AC Pin R on SSPA COM 1 JI See Sect 2 4 1 for AC power Sect 2 4 SSPA COM 2 J3 provision note 1110 32 stud Common Chassis Ground 1 To maintain compliance with the European EMC Directive EN55022 EN50082 1 properly shielded cables are required for data I O PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 External Connectors MN PCB4000 IOM 2 2 Monitor and Control M amp C Interface Connectors 2 2 1 n All M amp C connectors are found on the front panel of the PCCB box SYSTEM COM J1 Connector The 19 pin circular SYSTEM COM J1 connector type MS3112E14 19S FR serves as the primary input between the user and the PCCB for controlling and monitoring both SSPAs Mating connector ITT Cannon MS3116J14 19P CEFD P N CN MS3116J14 19P Table 2 2 SYSTEM COM J1 Pinouts G RS232 TD TD Customer communications interface When there is a summary fault in the PCB 4000 this pin NO will be tied to the Fault System Fault NO C ommon pin When there is not a summary fault in the PCB 4000 this pin NC will be tied to the Fault System Fault NC C ommon pin SSPA 1 Fault NO When there is a fault with SSPA 1 this pin NO will be tied to the Fault Common pin SSPA 1 Fault NC When t
51. iEKT 0000017 BOM rm A 6 Table A4 KICKT 12300 T BOM odas o CREAR ERE em eer A 8 Table A 5 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Box Kit BOM occcocccccnccnncnccnnonocononocononacnnonocononarononcnnonannnnns A 10 Table AT KEKI AAT BON M E ER A 12 Een zo E dia QUAM VAS LBOM scat C C A 14 Table A S Kit kT 0000055 BOM ise te a A A 16 Table A 9 Kit KT 0000054 CT A 18 Table As10 Kit KT 002062 L BOW isa i a Roos A 20 Table A 11 Kit KT 0020623 BOM ssi iiiter vea Veoh Ug oer EE TEE ates aaa A 22 Figures Figure 1 1 Comtech EF Data PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Control Box PCCB e l 1 Figure 1 2 Comtech EF Data 1 1 Phase Combined System Block Diagrams eee 1 2 Figure 1 3 Combining Loss vs Phase Imbalance Summary of Specifications ccccceeeececeeeeceeeeeeseeeees 1 4 Figure 1 4 PCB 4000 Dimensional EBDvelope i e re os RR Eex Y pi e esee pete e tT Ve x v Qr equ dy EUR 1 6 Figure 2 1 PEB 4000 External CONNECTORS ioi crt tn EM ON 2 1 Figure 3 1 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner System Assembly Example ses sennenzannzanenzzanntnnzjnntsnni 3 2 Figure 3 2 PCCB External Connectors asi 3 3 Figure 3 3 PCCB Cable CONNECUON EE 3 3 Figure 3 4 PCCB LED Display WIN AO We 3 6 Figure 3 5 PCCB PHASE ADI Panel ii ia ja ea 3 9 Figure A 1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit PL 12319 1 ssssssseeeee a nnne A 5 Figure A 2 Unistrut Mounting Kit CE
52. istrut Mounting Kit KT 0000017 Table A 3 Kit KT 0000017 BOM Unistrut Mounting Kit KT 0000017 as per Figure A 2 on next page FP 0000134 Unistrut Dual Channel 74 13 LG FP BR11932 1 Bracket Unistrut SS 26 25 LG La oum Tasen wane tak 9858 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 x 1 LG SS PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM Figure A 2 Unistrut Mounting Kit CEFD P N KT 0000017 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Appendix A A 2 3 HPOD Mounting Bracket Kit KT 12300 1 Table A 4 Kit KT 12300 1 BOM Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 LG SS Mem No on 1 p 2 a GEN LT LS pe p 4 LX s Revision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM Figure A 3 HPOD Mounting Bracket Kit CEFD P N KT 12300 1 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM A 3 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Box Assemblies The PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner standalone unit is available in an X Band C Band or Ku Band version The PCCB may be available as a top assembly line item or as a kit subassembly item Figure A 4 For example the standalone PL 11285 1 X Band unit is provided as part of the top level KT 11344 1 X Band system assembly kit It is also provided as a subassembly item in a box and bracket kit which is in turn a line item provided in the top level KT 0000055 C Band or KT 0020623 Ku Band system assembly kits Table A 5 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combi
53. l in phase and amplitude to the SSPA 1 OUT J9 and SSPA 2 OUT J10 output connectors o The RF path to the SSPA 1 OUT J9 output connector contains a manually adjustable phase shifter this phase shifter is used to equalize the phase difference of each SSPA signal path to achieve maximum system output power It is accessible via a small cover panel This critical component is factory set and should only be adjusted if needs arise by carefully following an appropriate alignment procedure see Chapter 3 INSTALLATION STARTUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES for further information o The RF path to the SSPA 2 OUT J10 output connector contains a length of coaxial cable that is factory manufactured to provide equal phase length paths from the RF input to each PCCB output when the adjustable phase shifter is set to its midpoint This provides a maximum adjustable phase range There are also several isolators inside the PCCB that maintain good system Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR You should not alter any RF cable inside or outside of the box that is part of the RF signal path PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Introduction MN PCB4000 IOM 1 3 1 3 1 e The RF signals from the PCCB are fed to the RF input of the respective SSPA via a set of phase matched cables Again the phase length and matching of these cables is essential to system operation and no substitutes should be used The routing should not be such to
54. mmand or Query A command in the form hhmmss indicating the time from midnight where hh hours between 00 and 23 mm minutes between 00 and 59 and ss seconds between 00 and 59 Example TIM 231259 would be 23 hours 12 minutes and 59 seconds past midnight Query only Returns the number of Stored Events which remain unread in the form xx Example reply TNA 18 Hevision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM Query Valid for PCB or SSPA Response to Query Target to Controller TIM xx see Description of Arguments for details TNA xx see Description of Arguments for details PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Serial Remote Control MN PCB4000 IOM Notes A 1 Appendix A ASSEMBLY KITS Overview This appendix provides a reference to the Comtech EF Data accessory and assembly kits that satisfy installation requirements for a PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combined System an example is shown at right PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM A 1 1 Summary of Available Assemblies Table A 1 outlines availability of assembly kits for the PCB 4000 This includes common subassemblies that may be shared amongst the available configurations Note that the model of the SSPA pair deployed within a PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combined System may vary and as such the illustrations provided herein may or may not intentionally omit the depiction of any installed SSPA pair Table A 1 Appendix Figure Quick Refere
55. nce i p PL 11285 1 p o KT 11344 1 1 1 Phase Combiner Box X Band PCCB A 3 A 4 A 5 PL 0000030 p o KT 0000056 1 1 Phase Combiner Box C Band PL 0021051 p o KT 0020623 1 1 Phase Combiner Box Ku Band A 3 1 1 KT 11344 1 X Band Top Assembly Kit X Band A 3 1 2 KT 11387 X Band Waveguide and Switch Assembly Kit A 3 2 1 KT 0000055 C Band Top Assembly Kit C Band A 3 2 2 KT 0000054 C Band Waveguide and Switch Assembly Kit A 3 3 1 aa Te KT 0020621 Ku Band Top Assembly Kit Ku Band A 3 3 2 KT 0020623 Ku Band Waveguide and Switch Assembly Kit PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM Notes A 3 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM A 2 Common Kit Subassemblies A 2 1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit PL 12319 1 Table A 2 Kit PL 12319 1 BOM PL 12319 1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit as per Figure A 1 on next page 11 N FP 0000134 Unistrut Dual Channel SHOWN FOR CLARITY ONLY P O CEFD KT 0000017 MOUNTING KIT 1 JFPIBRODBS 00000000 Bracket Strap Fixed HW M8X1 25X25HEXSS Bolt Hex head M8X1 25X25 SS EN EW FP BR0072 Bracket Strap Tensioner IA 1 1 1 1 HW M8X1 25MMHEXNUTSS Nut Hex M8X1 25X16MM SS 2 HW PIPEBLOCK Pipe Block PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM STRUT SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY Figure A 1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit PL 12319 1 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Appendix A MN PCB4000 IOM A 2 2 Un
56. nent labeling to assure correct installation It is suggested that any mounting hardware used in the installation process not be fully tightened until the entire system is installed Attach the Waveguide WG combining network to the mounting structure and to each SSPA For assembly details see Appendix A ASSEMBLY KITS Take care to install the provided waveguide gaskets at each SSPA output It may be necessary to slightly adjust each SSPA to prevent undue stress on the waveguide structure Tighten all hardware when proper alignment is achieved Assemble the PCB 4000 Phase Combiner Control Box PCCB to the mounting structure Install the Type N RF Phase Matched Coaxial Cables CEFD P N CA RF11872 1 as shown in Figure 3 3 Each cable is labeled according to its destination SSPA Connect the cable labeled SSPAT from the PCCB Type N port labeled SSPA OUT 1 J9 to the RF Input port on SSPA 1 Repeat this task for the cable labeled SSPA2 connecting it between the PCCB Type N port labeled SSPA OUT 1 J10 and the RF Input port on SSPA 42 Make sure to correctly install all RF cabling as any cross connections will cause system malfunction Install the COM Cable CEFD P N CA WR11966 2 between each of the following PCCB connectors and their corresponding SSPA COM ports o PCCB SSPA COM 1 J2 to SSPA 1 o PCCB SSPA COM 2 J3 to SSPA 2 Install a Waveguide WG Switch Control Y Ca
57. ner Box Kit BOM Box and Bracket Kit QTY MU CEFD Part No Description KT 0000056 KT 0020622 PL 11285 1 1 1 Phase Combiner Box X Band 1 1 PL 0000030 1 1 Phase Combiner Box C Band 1 IPL 0021051 1 1 Phase Combiner Box Ku Band FP 0020874 Bracket Mounting Phase Combiner Box HW 10 FLT Washer Flat 3 8 SS HW 10 SPLIT Washer Lock Split 3 8 SS HW10 32x1 2SH Bolt Socket Head SS 6f te HW 0000070 Screw Hex Serrated Flange Head SS HW3 8SPRINGNUT Spring Nut 3 8 16 Short Spring SS P3300 A 10 Revision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Appendix A Figure A 4 PCB 4000 Phase Combiner Box and Bracket Kit See Table for CEFD P N A 11 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Appendix A A 3 1 PCB 4000 X Band Unit PL 11285 1 Assemblies A 3 1 1 X Band 1 1 Combined Assembly Kit HPOD KT 11344 01 Table A 6 Kit KT 11344 1 BOM Kit KT 11344 1 see Figure A 5 3 4 5 FP WG11306 1 Waveguide 90 Degrees Bend with Coupler FP WG11307 1 Waveguide Transition CPRG 112 to CPRG 137 NETT SWAWG HAGS Switch WR112G 24V RF ADAP 112 N RF Magic Tee Coupler 7 9 8 4 GHz PL 11285 1 Top Assembly Combiner Box HW 8 32HEXNUT Nut Hex SS HW 8 FLT Washer Flat SS HW 8 SPLIT Washer Lock Split SS HW 8 32X 1 2SHCS Screw Socket Head Cap HW 8 32X7 8SHCS Screw Socket Head Cap HW SEM6 32X3 8PH Screw Phil Pan Head RF X TERM850W PNG RF Termination Load 850W RF ADAP 112
58. ng adjustment is advisable If the system is to be used in a narrow frequency range you may also wish to optimize the gain balance over this narrow range Follow these steps If Steps 1 through 6 in Section 3 4 have not been completed perform them now Again insure the input signal is at center frequency and that the output power level is approximately Prated 10 dB Alternately toggle between remote commands BYPz1 and BYPz2 to measure the gains of each SSPA path Note which path has the greater amount of gain Use the AOF user amplitude offset remote command query to equalize the gain between the 2 paths For example if SSPA 1 has 2 dB excess gain A Query the offset of SSPA 1 using remote query AOF 1 The unit should respond with a gain offset ranging between 0 and 6 Record this value then add 2 dB For this example assume SSPA 1 responded with 1 dB Adding 2 dB of required additional offset to the existing 1 dB of offset results in 3 dB of required offset B Now send remote command AOF 1 3 00 Proceed to the Phase Alignment procedure Section 3 6 if anything has been changed or altered that may affect the phase alignment Otherwise verify proper operation via the LED Indicators as detailed in Section 3 3 1 3 8 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Installation Startup and Troubleshooting Procedures MN PCB4000 IOM 3 6 Phase Alignment 5 This pro complete and that the output port terminates in a
59. nse to Command Instruction Query Xaa Query for PCB or Target to Code and SSPA Target to Controller qualifier Controller Command or Query DAT xx A command in the form mmddyy where dd day of the month see Description between 01 and 31 mm month of the year between 01 and 12 DAT of Arguments for and yy year between 00 and 99 2000 to 2099 details Example DAT 042503 would be April 24 2003 Query only FRW FWXxxxx Gets the Firmware Number of the unit Bulk FW XXXXX M amp C FW XXXXX FPGA FW XXXXX Example FRWZFW12001 cr If Query only LNA SSPA The unit returns the oldest 5 Stored Events which have not yet been read over the remote control Reply format Sub body CR Sub body CR Sub body CR Sub body CR Sub body where Sub body YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss where YYYYYYYYYY being the fault description ZZ being the alarm type FT Fault OK Clear IF Information If there are no new events the unit will reply with LNA Command or Query MUT ALL MUT x Mute the SSPAs where MUT see Description 0 Disabled MUT of Arguments for 1 Enabled details Description of Arguments Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes i e ASCII codes between 48 and 57 LNA YY ss see Description of Arguments for details 2 Inhibit asserted Query only Example MUT 1 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Serial Remote Control MN PCB4000 IOM Command Command Arguments for
60. ntact Comtech EF Data Customer amp Technical Support by phone or fax 3 Pack the product in its original shipping carton and protective packaging 4 Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data Shipping charges should be prepaid xii 1 1 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Overview Phase combining is a traditional technique that cost effectively increases the available output power of an amplifier system The PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Figure 1 1 together with two Solid State Power Amplifiers SSPAs form a complete 1 1 phase combined system that doubles the available output power The PCB 4000 also features a soft fail configuration i e if one SSPA experiences a failure the total output power will be reduced by only 3 dB rather than 6 dB C eh LL Ic SYSTEM SSPA SSPA COM COM 1 x SW OUT RF IN 1 2 m RF 0 e J6 SSPA COM 2 J3 RF IN 2 J8 Figure 1 1 Comtech EF Data PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Control Box PCCB 1 1 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Introduction MN PCB4000 IOM 1 2 Functional Description The PCB 4000 is available in an X Band version CEFD P N PL 11285 1 a C Band version CEFD P N PL 0000330 or a Ku Band version CEFD P N PL 0021051 The box may be included ina top level system assembly or as a subassembly kit item For application examples see Appendix A ASSEMBLY KITS INPUT SW RF Svstem Interconnect Figure 1 2 Comtech EF Data 1 1 Phase
61. of Upiced instructed by Comtech EF Data Technical Support Do MOT CARRY OUT TS PROCEDUME MTM Zecken C A Factory B otutrap Upland A Software Upload c 4 Click Software Upload C M T ERA T e 3 427 Far 00 3052500 TWCXUI eenig Select the firmware file for upload Click Choose File Main Software Upload then once the Select a File Name dialogue box opens AQUA BI NM use the window on the right to navigate to the desired folder Finally double click on the firmware file from the window on the left Select a File Name XI File Name Directories c desktop temp fw11411x ccc Double clickto change directory File Type Drive Comtech Upload ccc E E c no volume label M PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Updating Firmware MN PCB4000 IOM Cue e Er Si 5 Prior to continuing the upload process power off the PCB 4000 system by disconnecting the SSPA COM 1 J2 and SSPA COM 2 J3 connector cables H After disconnecting these cables click Start Upload Upload will be B54 blocks about 1 minute Click on Start Upload button 6 When prompted reconnect the SSPA COM 1 J2 and SSPA COM 2 J3 connector cables 7 Once communications have been re established between the PC and PCCB the upload will take place do not interrupt this upload process Sending block 263 of 854 4 9 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase C
62. ombiner Revision 2 Updating Firmware MN PCB4000 IOM Q If the upload is not successful for any n E reason e g the comms cable is not Upload will be 854 blocks about 1 minute physically connected the wrong COM port is specified the user inadvertentiv interrupted the upload Timed out waiting for response etc troubleshoot the setup as needed and then click on Repeat Upload or Go Back to Start to resume or retry the upload process 8 Upon successful completion of the upload you may click E on Go Back to Start if for example more than one See Ces PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combined System requires o upgrade or Close to exit the FLSHCAT program Ee Tiie Liploda complete Upload tre wars COT OO Franubaei 9 f needed disconnect the System Programming Cable CEFD P N CA WR12243 1 and reconnect the original System Communications connection cable 10 The LEDs on the top of the PCCB may illuminate GREEN unmuted ORANGE muted or RED faulted to indicate the current status of the PCCB SSPA1 and SSPA2 operations See Chapter 3 INSTALLATION STARTUP and TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES for more information on these operational states The PCB 4000 Firmware Update Process is now complete 4410 5 1 Chapter 5 SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL Overview Remote monitor and control of the PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner is available either through an ElA 485 multi drop bus for the control of manv
63. r an ASCII dumb terminal that is in charge of the process of monitor and control The Controller is the only device that is permitted to initiate at will the transmission of data Targets are only permitted to transmit when they have been specifically instructed to do so by the Controller All bytes within a packet are printable ASCII characters less than ASCII code 127 In this context the Carriage Return and Line Feed characters are considered printable All messages from Controller to Target require a response with one exception This will be either to return data that has been requested by the Controller or to acknowledge reception of an instruction to change the configuration of the Target The exception to this is when the Controller broadcasts a message such as Set Time Date using Address 0 when the Target is set to EIA 485 mode PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Serial Remote Control MN PCB4000 IOM 5 2 2 Packet Structure Controller to Target Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet or Carriage Return ASCII kw 60 ASCII AM 47 ASCII codes 61 or 63 ASCII code 13 1 character 4 characters 1 character 3 characters 1 character n characters 1 character Example lt 0412 MUT 1 CR Target to Controller Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet gt E hs Carria
64. s designed such that the phase difference between the two amplifier paths is compensated by adjusting the phase shifter in the Phase Combiner Control Box This is done at the factory for the full amplifier bandwidth and should not normally require further adjustment in the field unless an amplifier has been replaced See alignment procedure PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Introduction MN PCB4000 IOM 1 3 2 1 3 3 The amplifier gain difference is automaticallv compensated for bv the PCCB Monitor and Control System Upon power up the M amp C reads the gain of each individual amplifier as calibrated at the factory and automatically attenuates the amplifier with the most gain so as to be equal with the lower gain unit For example if SSPA 1 had a factory calibrated gain setting of 76 dB and SSPA 2 had a factory calibrated gain setting of 73 dB the M amp C system would automatically set the attenuation setting of SSPAH1 to 3 dB to equalize the system gain Although not generally needed or recommended a user input gain offset setting is also provided for system fine tuning For operation and alignment information see Chapter 3 INSTALLATION STARTUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Note that due to the power divider and cable losses the overall gain of the system will be less than the individual gain of each amplifier Please refer to the system test data sheet for actual system gain System Attenuation The PCB 4000 makes it
65. sed as follows If the Controller sends an instruction code that the Target does not recognize the Target will acknowledge the message by echoing the invalid instruction followed by the character for example XYZ The code is only used as follows If the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value but then the value sent in the argument is valid but the target is in the wrong mode e g Standby mode in Redundancy configuration such that it will not permit that particular parameter to be changed at that time the Target will acknowledge the message by replying for example with MUT with no message arguments The code is only used as follows If the controller sends an instruction code that the target cannot currently perform because of hardware resource issues then the target will acknowledge the message by echoing the invalid instruction followed by the character for example MUT with no message arguments 5 2 2 7 Optional Message Arguments Arguments are not required for all messages Arguments are ASCII codes for the characters O to 9 ASCII codes 48 to 57 period ASCII code 46 and comma ASCII code 44 5 2 2 8 End Of Packet e Controller to Target This is the Carriage Return character ASCII code 13 e Target to Controller This is the two character sequence Carriage Return Line Feed ASCII codes 13 and 10 Both indicate the valid termination of a pa
66. taf xi Contactine CoItech EE DATA ta ii A alih ld gu Xi Returning Product tor Upgrade or Repaso xii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ge A tan 14 1 1 STR I 1 1 1 2 Functional Description EE 1 2 1 3 Theory OT ODerallOD BEE 1 4 1 3 1 Phase and Gain Equall2ZdtiOFPi suuni a t a ooa etr E Ba bed o et t e a Ran og aon EE 1 4 I 32 SYSCEM ALCOI 1 5 LS SOUL Fail ee 1 5 1 4 Dimensional Envelope moriria ehu s vu ou E e ea ES ET PE UE EAM ER RUE Ct di 1 6 CHAPTER 2 EXTERNAL CONNEC TOR S da 2 1 2 1 OVeEFVIBW ao cada 2 1 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Table of Contents MN PCB4000 IOM 2 2 Monitor and Control M amp C Interface Connectors ccsccsccsscsccecceccsccescecceccsccsccecsccecesceeces 2 3 2 2 1 SYSTEM COM TILT Connetto t issa tA Sus qaas 2 3 2 2 2 SSPA COM 1 J2 SSPA COM 2 J3 Connectors nn eee ten a nanna rna nanna tana 2 4 22 3 TSSPASWOUT IJS CONNEC OR aec on tir oui Se v HRS aia 2 5 2 24 REINPUT SWITCH J6 CODD CEOE aiii Be Ere edo 2 6 2 3 RF Interface Connectors a oco eee gi EE EUR Yet Ve Ue E UE a 2 6 2 3 1 REINA EBEN IS EEN 2 6 2 32 SSSPA OUT E J9 CONNEC OR oni dec na cs 2 6 233 SSSPACOUT 2 ATO COD OeCEOLD occi roe dotata beta ub Presb At a iu Se cule becas 2 7 2 4 Power and Ground Interfaces iii 2 7 O ONG A RO 2 7 7 4 2 GFOUNA Connector ores 2 7 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION STARTUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES SE 3 1 3 1 OVErVIEN
67. that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes i e ASCII codes between 48 and 57 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Serial Remote Control Hevision 2 MN PCB4000 IOM Command Valid for PCB or Command Instruction Code and Arguments for Command or Response to Response to Command Target to Query Instruction Code and Response to Query Target to Description of Arguments Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes i e Query Valid Parameter for PCB or Type Retrieve Equipment Type Retrieve Maintenance Status qualifier SSPA Query 20 bytes alphanumeric 47 bytes alphanumeric ASCII codes between 48 and 57 Query only The unit returns a string indicating the Model Number and the value of internal software revision installed Example Phase Combine Ver 1 1 161 Query only Used to Query the maintenance status of the unit P24VT 024 1 cr PO5VT 015 2 cr XXXXX XXX X cr XXXXXZXXX X cr If Note XXXXX reserved Controller qualifier SSPA ALL Check SSPA manual for arguments returned from SSPA Controller RET X X see Description of Arguments for details RMS x X see Description of Arguments for details Serial Number 9 bytes Query only N A RSN XXXXXXXXX numerical Used to Query the units 9 digit serial number see Description 000000000 to Slave returns its S N in the form XXXXXXXXX of Arguments for 999999999 Example RSN 000
68. vides the RF signal output from the PCCB to SSPA 2 2 4 Power and Ground Interfaces 2 4 1 AC Power The PCB 4000 derives its power from the SSPAs Each SSPA provides a 24V signal line via cables interconnecting the SSPAs to the SSPA COM 1 J2 and SSPA COM 2 J3 connectors Pin R see Table 2 3 in Sect 2 2 2 These two signals are diode OR ed to provide redundancy Although the PCCB will turn on and function with only one SSPA powered on the system does not provide optimum output power unless both SSPAs are powered on 2 4 2 Ground Connector A 10 32 stud is provided on the front panel of the PCCB for connecting a common chassis ground among equipment PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 External Connectors MN PCB4000 IOM Notes 3 1 Chapter 3 INSTALLATION STARTUP AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Comtech EF Data recommends that only qualified personnel familiar with high power amplifiers test equipment and phase combined systems attempt the procedures provided in this appendix Furthermore before attempting any of these procedures you are strongly advised to e Read Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION to become familiar with system terminology and PCB 4000 141 Phase Combiner System Theory of Operation e Read Chapter 2 EXTERNAL CONNECTORS to become familiar with the PCCB external connectors and their functionality e Read Chapter 5 SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL to become familiar with the serial remote control
69. y directory created earlier using Command line e Type dir to list the files extracted to the temporary directory from the downloaded archive file The firmware files have been successfully downloaded and are now available for transfer to the PCB 4000 PCB 4000 1 1 Phase Combiner Revision 2 Updating Firmware MN PCB4000 IOM 4 4 Performing the Automated FTP Upload Procedure 1 To proceed with the firmware update procedure assumptions are made that e The PCB 4000 is connected to a user supplied Windows based PC and o The PC serial port is connected to the J1 System COM port o The PC is running a terminal emulation program for operation of the PCB 4000 serial remote interface e The latest firmware files have been downloaded or otherwise received from Comtech EF Data and are available on the user PC in an accessible temporary folder 1 Double click FLSHCAT EXE filename or icon on the PC desktop to execute the FLASH UPLOAD utility program FLSH SAT EXE 2 From the FLSHCAT dialogue box select the pertinent serial port used for communication OMIECH between the PC and the PCCB this example Flash Upload selects COM1 as noted at A UbMty to Upload unit Firmware into Flash mamory via a Serial port Attach the Una Remote Control Port to mec amper Sena Port 3 Do not select a Baud Rate B other than the leeden saco 1 TA default selection of 38400 unless otherwise Select pa

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