User's Manual

BDA1300 Equipment Manual
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Kaval Telecom Inc. Page 25 of 51
7 BDA Controller and Configuration
Kaval’s BDA’s can be configured very easily without the use of any tool via the BDA Controller. The
BDA must be powered up before setting the BDA operating parameters. The operating parameters are
set to specific defaults at the Kaval factory. All controller settings are recorded in the BDA Controller
Settings As-built list. The customer may also reset these parameters to optimize BDA performance in
the operating condition.
7.1
BDA1300 Controller Operation
The BDA Controller is a microprocessor based part of a Kaval BDA that provides password protected,
keypad entry of all system parameters including digital gain control, module fault monitoring, and
battery backup control. It interfaces to the 28 VDC Power Supply, the optional 24 VDC Battery (both
monitoring, transferring, and charging), control signals to the amplifiers, and provides monitored DC
power for the amplifiers.
The BDA Controller display is a 2 line by 20 character Vacuum Fluorescent (VFD) display. The
connectors are all secure lock type and should only be plugged and unplugged with power off.
7.2 BDA Controller Drawing
BDA OK
BATT
PA
AGC
BOOST PA
DOWNLINKUPLINK
BDA CONTROLLER
PWR FAIL TEMP FAN
ON
OFF
POWEREXIT
SELECT
ADJUST
BATT BOOST