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Operations Manual, HPA3, Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA
3.2.3 Quick Start RS-232 Connection .............................................................. 27
3.3 Universal M&C Operation ..................................................................................... 28
3.3.1 Universal M&C Status Window ................................................................ 29
3.3.1.1 Signal Indicators ........................................................................ 29
3.3.1.2 Fault Status Indicators ............................................................... 30
3.3.1.3 Voltage, Current and Temperature Display ............................... 31
3.3.1.4 Gain Adjustment ........................................................................ 31
3.3.1.5 RF Power Indicator .................................................................... 31
3.3.1.6 Reference Source ...................................................................... 31
3.3.2 Universal M&C Settings Window ............................................................. 32
3.3.3 IP Setup................................................................................................... 34
3.3.4 Universal M&C Preferences .................................................................... 35
3.4 Web-based M&C ................................................................................................... 36
3.4.1 Navigating the Web M&C ........................................................................ 37
Section 4: L-Band Operation .............................................................................................. 41
4.0 Block Up Converter Overview ............................................................................... 41
4.1 Converter Features ............................................................................................... 42
4.2 Theory of Operation .............................................................................................. 43
4.3 Smart Reference Technology ............................................................................... 43
4.4 FSK Monitor and Control ....................................................................................... 44
4.5 Typical System Configuration ............................................................................... 45
4.6 IFL Cable Considerations ...................................................................................... 45
Section 5: Performance Tests ............................................................................................ 47
5.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 47
5.1 Standard tests ....................................................................................................... 47
5.1.1 Swept Gain .............................................................................................. 47
5.1.2 Spurious .................................................................................................. 48
5.1.3 Input Return Loss .................................................................................... 48
5.1.4 Output Return Loss ................................................................................. 48
5.1.5 Intermodulation Distortion ........................................................................ 49
5.1.6 Power Requirements ............................................................................... 49
5.1.7 Earth Ground ........................................................................................... 50
5.1.8 Sample Port ............................................................................................ 50
5.1.9 P
1dB
and P
sat
........................................................................................... 50
5.1.10 I/O Test .................................................................................................. 50
5.1.11 Ethernet ................................................................................................ 50
5.2 Tests for units with integrated BUC ....................................................................... 51
5.2.1 Reference Lock ....................................................................................... 51
5.2.2 FSK ......................................................................................................... 51
5.2.3 Phase Noise ............................................................................................ 51
5.2.4 Microphonics ........................................................................................... 51
5.3 Optional Tests ....................................................................................................... 52
5.3.1 Noise Figure ............................................................................................ 52
5.3.2 Group Delay ............................................................................................ 52
5.3.3 AM/PM..................................................................................................... 52
5.3.4 Noise Power ............................................................................................ 52
5.3.5 Harmonics ............................................................................................... 52
