User's Manual

Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600 CG-1309
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 General Information ................................................................................................ 6
1.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 General Introduction................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Purpose of Equipment.............................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Specifications........................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Front Panel............................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................ 7
1.7 Cooling..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.8 Part Number Selection.............................................................................................................. 8
Section 2 Installation .............................................................................................................. 12
2.0 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection....................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Installation Requirements ....................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Mechanical Installation........................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................ 12
2.4.1 Power Input................................................................................................................. 12
2.4.2 L-Band Output (J10)................................................................................................... 12
2.4.3 IF Input (J9) ................................................................................................................ 12
2.4.4 IF Output (J3).............................................................................................................. 12
2.4.5 L-Band Input (J4)........................................................................................................ 12
2.4.6 External 10 MHz Input (J2)........................................................................................ 13
2.4.7 SSPB Interface (J6)..................................................................................................... 13
2.4.8 Remote Serial I/O Interface (J7)................................................................................. 13
2.4.9 High Stability 10 MHz Reference (J1) (Optional Connector).................................... 13
2.5 Operational Check .................................................................................................................. 13
2.5.1 Setup ........................................................................................................................... 13
Section 3 Operation ................................................................................................................ 14
3.0 Introduction and General Operation ....................................................................................... 14
3.1 StarSwitch Operation.................................................................................................. 17
3.1.1 Auto Mode ...................................................................................................... 17
3.1.2 Standby Mode................................................................................................. 17
3.1.3 On Mode ......................................................................................................... 17
3.1.4 Backup Converter Operation ...........................................................................18
3.1.5 Starswitch Alarm .............................................................................................18
3.1.6 Dual Starswitch Operation...............................................................................18
3.2 Front Panel Alarm Settings..........................................................................................19