Advantech ARMA-C250-CRM Manuale utente

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL

REDUNDANT 250 W C-BAND RACK-MOUNT

SOLID STATE POWER AMPLIFIER

ARMA - C250 – CRM

PM 101-615652-140 REV. 4

ARMA-C250-CRM

WARRANTY

This ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. product is warranted against

defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of shipment. During the

warranty period, ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. will, at its option,

either repair or replace products that will prove to be defective.

To return a product for warranty or repair service, you must first request a Return Material

Authorization (RMA) number by contacting ADVANTECH at:

Phone: (514) 420-0045 or Fax: (514) 420-0073

Website: www.AdvantechAMT.com or e-mail: [email protected]

The unit should be shipped to the following address, in original shipping container (box), with

shipping charges prepaid.

ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc.

657 Orly Avenue

Dorval, Quebec

H9P 1G1

CANADA

Please indicate the RMA number on all shipping documentation.

Units shipped without prior issued RMA, or shipped not in original packing, may be subject of

rejection and returned at sender’s own expense.

LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY

ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. warrants this product to be free of

materials and workmanship defects.

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper handling or abuse by

the Buyer, unauthorized modification, operation outside of the environmental specifications for

the product, or improper installation or maintenance.

ADVANTECH Advanced Microwave Technologies, Inc. shall not be liable for any direct,

indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages.

ARMA-C250-CRM

CONTENTS

1. SAFETY.............................................................................................................................................................6

2. GENERAL INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................9

2.1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................9

2.2 DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................................. 9

2.2.1 Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................9

2.2.2 HPA Assembly....................................................................................................................................... 9

2.2.3 Monitor and Control Assembly............................................................................................................. 9

2.3 PACKING LIST FOR ONE UNIT............................................................................................................... 10

2.4 RMR-C400A REDUNDANCY KIT (P/N 190-310604-020)....................................................................... 11

2.5 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................16

3. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................23

3.1 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS......................................................................................................23

3.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE................................................................................................................. 23

4. OPERATION................................................................................................................................................... 25

4.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................25

4.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .....................................................................................................................25

4.2.1 Front Panel Menu System................................................................................................................... 26

4.3 REMOTE INTERFACE...............................................................................................................................28

4.3.1 Software Installation and Set-up......................................................................................................... 28

4.3.2 Using the RS-485 Serial Interface.......................................................................................................29

INITIAL MENU (SCREEN) PAGE....................................................................................................................30

MENU (SCREEN) PAGE #1 ............................................................................................................................. 31

MENU (SCREEN) PAGE #2 ............................................................................................................................. 33

MENU (SCREEN) PAGE #3 ............................................................................................................................. 34

4.4 DISCRETE INTERFACE ............................................................................................................................35

4.4.1 RF Enable ........................................................................................................................................... 35

5. CONFIGURATION AND SET-UP................................................................................................................ 36

5.1 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................................36

5.2 RF CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................................ 36

5.2.1 Safety Considerations..........................................................................................................................36

5.3 START-UP ......................................................................................................................................................37

5.4 SELECT LOCAL CONTROL MODE...................................................................................................................37

5.5 SETTING FAULT CONDITION FOR LOW OUTPUT POWER ................................................................................38

5.5.1 At the Front Panel:..............................................................................................................................38

5.5.2 Using the Serial Interface:..................................................................................................................38

5.6 GAIN ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 39

5.6.1 At the Front Panel:..............................................................................................................................39

5.6.2 Using the Serial Interface:..................................................................................................................39

5.7 POWERING UP THE AMPLIFIER ......................................................................................................................39

5.7.1 At the Front Panel:..............................................................................................................................39

5.7.2 Using the Serial Interface:..................................................................................................................40

5.8 STATUS DISPLAY SCREENS................................................................................................................... 40

5.9 AMPLIFIER SHUTDOWN .........................................................................................................................40

5.10 RF INPUT AND OUTPUT MONITOR PORTS..................................................................................... 41

5.10.1 Monitor Calibration Chart..................................................................................................................41

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6. ALARMS AND FAULTS ...............................................................................................................................42

6.1 THERMAL ALARMS AND FAULTS........................................................................................................ 42

6.2 RESETTING THE SSPA ............................................................................................................................. 42

6.2.1 Using the Serial Interface ...................................................................................................................42

6.2.2 At the Front Panel............................................................................................................................... 42

7. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................43

7.1 CLEANING..................................................................................................................................................43

7.2 PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................... 43

7.2.1 Connection to Line Voltage.................................................................................................................43

7.2.2 RF Radiation Hazard.......................................................................................................................... 43

7.2.3 Non-user-serviceable Modules............................................................................................................ 43

7.3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.......................................................................................................... 43

7.3.1 Fuses ................................................................................................................................................... 43

7.3.2 Circuit Breakers.................................................................................................................................. 43

7.4 MAIN FAULT DIAGNOSIS ....................................................................................................................... 44

7.5 POWER SYSTEM FAULT DIAGNOSIS ...................................................................................................44

7.6 SSPA FAULT DIAGNOSIS ........................................................................................................................45

7.7 TEMPERATURE FAULT DIAGNOSIS.....................................................................................................45

7.8 LOW OUTPUT POWER FAULT DIAGNOSIS ......................................................................................... 45

7.9 HIGH REFLECTED POWER FAULT DIAGNOSIS.................................................................................. 45

7.10 MODULE REPLACEMENT (EACH UNIT)..........................................................................................45

7.10.1 General Precautions for Modules Replacement..................................................................................46

7.10.2 Power Supplies Replacement.............................................................................................................. 47

7.10.3 Display Control Panel Replacement................................................................................................... 49

7.10.4 RF Module Replacement.................................................................................................................... 50

7.10.5 Monitor and Control Board Replacement.......................................................................................... 52

7.10.6 Fans Replacing ...................................................................................................................................53

8. APPENDIX A: SAFETY AND EMC COMPLIANCE................................................................................54

ARMA-C250-CRM

FIGURES

FIGURE 1: PRODUCT OUTLINE (REDUNDANT SYSTEM) – FRONT AND REAR VIEWS ........................12

FIGURE 2: WAVEGUIDE CONNECTIONS (TOP VIEW & SIDE VIEW)..................................................13

FIGURE 3: BLOCK DIAGRAM (EACH UNIT).....................................................................................14

FIGURE 4: REDUNDANT SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM.......................................................................15

FIGURE 5: BACK PANEL CONNECTORS..........................................................................................22

FIGURE 6: FRONT PANEL COMMANDS HIERARCHY.......................................................................27

FIGURE 7: INITIAL PAGE OF THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM......................................................30

FIGURE 8: PAGE #1 OF THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM..............................................................31

FIGURE 9: PAGE #2 OF THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM..............................................................33

FIGURE 10: PAGE #3 OF THE COMMUNICATION PROGRAM............................................................34

FIGURE 11: DISCRETE INTERFACE – PROPOSED MONITOR AND CONTROL CIRCUIT ......................35

FIGURE 12: PRODUCT OUTLINE (SINGLE UNIT)..............................................................................55

FIGURE 13: 3-D VIEW OF THE REDUNDANT SYSTEM (IN RACK CABINET)......................................56

FIGURE 14: ENLARGED 3-D VIEW OF THE REDUNDANT SYSTEM (IN RACK CABINET)...................57

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TABLES

TABLE 1: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS (EACH UNIT)..................................................16

TABLE 2: MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (EACH UNIT)................................................17

TABLE 3: POWER REQUIREMENTS (EACH UNIT).............................................................17

TABLE 4: ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS........................................................................17

TABLE 5: FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS........................................................17

TABLE 6: CONNECTORS .........................................................................................................18

TABLE 7: RS-485 INTERFACE.................................................................................................18

TABLE 8: SERIAL RS-485 INTERFACE (J2) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS ...................................18

TABLE 9: DISCRETE INTERFACE (J3) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS ...........................................19

TABLE 10: REDUNDANT INTERFACE (J6) – PIN ASSIGNMENTS....................................21

TABLE 11: STATUS INDICATORS..........................................................................................22

TABLE 12: REDUNDANT INDICATORS................................................................................22

TABLE 13: SERIAL RS-485 INTERFACE CONNECTION INFORMATION........................28

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1. SAFETY

In addition to this section, included by reference are the following pertinent sections of the

International Standard IEC-215, ‘Safety requirements for radio transmitting equipment’:

Appendix D, ‘GUIDANCE ON ASSESSING THE COMPETENCE OF PERSONNEL FOR

DESIGNATION AS SKILLED’ and also Sub-clause 3.1 of the Standard.

Appendix E, ‘GUIDANCE ON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BY

PERSONNEL WORKING ON RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT’, also Sub-clauses 3.2,

3.7 and 22.1 of the Standard.

To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction Advantech uses

the following symbols for safety related information. For your own safety, please read the

information carefully BEFORE operating the equipment.

Symbols used in manual:

WARNING: This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in serious injury or death if

not performed properly.

CAUTION: This indicates a hazardous and dangerous procedure that could result in light-

to-severe injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, if proper precautions

are not taken.

ARMA-C250-CRM

----------------------------------------------- WARNING -----------------------------------------------------

When supplying power to this equipment, use the 3-pin connector provided, to connect to a

grounded power outlet. If power is supplied without grounding to the equipment, there is a risk

of receiving a severe or fatal electric shock.

In the context of this document any voltage that is lethal is viewed as ‘High Voltage’. Therefore,

even prime power (90 to 265V AC) is dangerous because prime power potentials have been

known to cause death or injury.

----------------------------------------------- WARNING ----------------------------------------------------

This equipment can not be repaired by the operator. DO NOT attempt to remove the

equipment cover or to disassemble internal components. Only qualified service technicians

should service this equipment. There are high-voltage parts in this equipment presenting a risk of

severe injury to untrained personnel. In addition, there is a risk of damage to precision

components.

----------------------------------------------- WARNING ----------------------------------------------------

ALWAYS TERMINATE THE OUTPUT WAVEGUIDE OF THE AMPLIFIER WITH AN

RF LOAD CAPABLE OF DISSIPATING FULL CW RF POWER. SIMILARLY

TERMINATE THE INPUT TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF THE AMPLIFIER

BEING DRIVEN BY STRAY LEAKAGE SIGNALS. Incorporate the termination prior to

applying prime power to the amplifier. This procedure prevents self-oscillation and irradiation of

the local environment. 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. Destruction caused under excessive load voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) will

void the warranty. Although the equipment has internal protection for VSWR higher than 3:1

and will automatically go in shutdown (with a delay of 1 second), still it is a safe procedure to

avoid unwanted effects.

ARMA-C250-CRM

----------------------------------------------- WARNING ----------------------------------------------------

DO NOT LOOK INTO THE OUTPUT PORT OF THE POWERED RF AMPLIFIER.

Treat the powered amplifier with extreme care. 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. Your eyes are particularly vulnerable parts of your body.

The permissible levels of exposure are quite low compared to the power levels of the amplifiers

built by Advantech (e.g. less than 10 milliWatt vs 20 to 500 Watt delivered by various units).

The permissible levels are currently being studied by a number of organizations. In the past the

U.S. safety Code established a dosage rate of 10 mW/cm2. Currently there is consideration being

given to reducing the permissible level to 1 mW/cm2in the United States, as has been the case

for several European countries.

----------------------------------------------- CAUTION-----------------------------------------------------

THESE ARE HEAVY UNITS. USE TWO OR MORE PEOPLE TO LIFT AND MOVE

this equipment or use an equipment cart. There is a risk of back injury, if this equipment is lifted

by one person.

ARMA-C250-CRM

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual contains information required to install and operate the Redundant 250 W, C-Band

Rack-mount Solid State Power Amplifier Model # ARMA-C250-CRM, in a 1:1 redundant

configuration.

2.2 DESCRIPTION

The ARMA-C250-CRM includes two 250 W solid state power amplifiers (SSPA) and a

waveguide switching unit for 1:1 redundant operation. Each SSPA incorporates a DC main

power supply and a forced air cooling system. Each SSPA features an RS-485 interface that

provides full remote monitor and control of selected functions. A product outline drawing of a

redundant system is shown in Figure 1 at page 12 & Figure 2at page 13. The functional block

diagram of a single solid state power amplifier is shown in Figure 3 at page 14 and a functional

block diagram of the redundant system is shown in Figure 4 at page 15.

2.2.1 POWER SUPPLY

The main power supply provides a DC high current output to the HPA (High Power Amplifier),

a low current output to the secondary power supply and to two filtered, low current supplies for

operation of the four fans. The secondary power supply has multiple outputs for operation of the

Monitor and Control Assembly and the front panel display. The main power supply is configured

for operation from 220V AC. The fans are configured for 48V DC.

2.2.2 HPA ASSEMBLY

The HPA Assembly amplifies the RF input signal to a level sufficient for transmission. Integral

to this module are low noise and power amplifier sections as well as variable attenuation sections

that are used for temperature compensation and gain control. Other functionality includes

internal power conditioning, temperature monitoring & high temperature shutdown.

2.2.3 MONITOR AND CONTROL ASSEMBLY

The MCA (Monitor and Control Assembly) monitors all the important operating parameters of

the system, and communicates externally via serial and discrete interfaces as well as the front

panel controls and display.

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