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LX Series Power Amplifier Assembly
Chapter 3, Site Considerations,
Installation and Setup Procedures
Chapter 3
Site Considerations, Installation and Setup Procedures
There are special considerations that
need to be taken into account before the
LX Series Power Amplifier Assembly and
exciter/driver assembly can be installed.
For example, if the installation is
completed during cool weather, a heatrelated problem may not surface for
many months, suddenly appearing during
the heat of summer. This section
provides planning information for the
installation and set up of the translator.
room. It should be noted that this is
rarely if ever attainable in the real world.
However, the closer the environment is
to this design, the greater the operating
capacity of the translator.
The fans are designed and built into the
translator will remove the heat from
within the modules, but additional means
are required for removing this heat from
the building. To achieve this, a few issues
need to be resolved. The first step is to
determine the amount of heat to be
removed from the translator room. There
are generally three sources of heat that
must be considered. The first and most
obvious is the heat from the translator
itself. This amount can be determined for
a 100W translator by subtracting the
average power to the antenna (69.5
watts) from the AC input power (675
watts) and taking this number in watts
(605.5) and then multiplying it by 3.41.
This gives a result of 2,065, the BTUs to
be removed every hour. 12,000 BTUs per
hour equals one ton. Therefore, a 1/4ton air conditioner will cool a 100W
translator.
3.1 Site Considerations
The translator requires an AC input line
of 220 VAC @ 5 amps for the Driver
Assembly and an AC line for each 500
Watt Amplifier Assembly of 220 VAC @
17 amps maximum.
The LX Series Translators are designed
and built to provide long life with a
minimum of maintenance. The
environment in which they are placed is
important and certain precautions must
be taken. The three greatest dangers to
the translator are heat, dirt, and
moisture. Heat is usually the greatest
problem, followed by dirt, and then
moisture. Over-temperature can cause
heat-related problems such as thermal
runaway and component failure. Each
amplifier module in the translator
contains a thermal interlock protection
circuit that will shut down that module
until the temperature drops to an
acceptable level.
The second source of heat is other
equipment in the same room. This
number is calculated in the same way as
the equation for BTUs. The third source
of heat is equally obvious but not as
simple to calculate. This is the heat
coming through the walls, roof, and
windows on a hot summer day. Unless
the underside is exposed, the floor is
usually not a problem. Determining this
number is usually best left up to a
qualified HVAC technician. There are far
too many variables to even estimate this
number without reviewing the detailed
drawings of the site that show all of the
construction details. The sum of these
three sources is the bulk of the heat that
must be removed. There may be other
sources of heat, such as personnel, and
all should be taken into account.
A suitable environment for the translator
can enhance the overall performance and
reliability of the translator and maximize
revenues by minimizing downtime. A
properly designed facility will have an
adequate supply of cool, clean air, free of
airborne particulates of any kind, and no
excessive humidity. An ideal environment
will require temperature in the range of
40° F to 70° F throughout the year,
reasonably low humidity, and a dust-free
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conditions, condensation may
occur on, or worse in, the
translator.
Now that the amount of heat that must
be removed is known, the next step is to
determine how to accomplish this. The
options are air conditioning, ventilation,
or a combination of the two. Air
conditioning is always the preferred
method and is the only way to create
anything close to an ideal environment.
Ventilation will work quite well if the
ambient air temperature is below 100° F,
or about 38° C, and the humidity is kept
at a reasonable level. In addition, the air
stream must be adequately filtered to
ensure that no airborne particulates of
any kind will be carried into the
translator. The combination of air
conditioning for summer and ventilation
during the cooler months is acceptable
when the proper cooling cannot be
obtained through the use of ventilation
alone and using air conditioning
throughout the year is not feasible.
The following precautions should be
observed regarding air conditioning
systems:
2.
Air conditioners have an ARI
nominal cooling capacity rating. In
selecting an air conditioner, do not
assume that this number can be
equated to the requirements of
the site. Make certain that the
contractor uses the actual
conditions that are to be
maintained at the site in
determining the size of the air
conditioning unit. With the desired
conditioned room temperature
under 80° F, the unit must be
derated, possibly by a substantial
amount.
Do not have the air conditioner
blowing directly onto the
translator. Under certain
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Do not separate the front of the
translator from the back with the
thought of air conditioning only
the front of the unit. Cooling air is
drawn in at the front of all
translators and in the front and
back of others. Any attempt to
separate the front of the translator
from the rear of the unit will
adversely affect the flow of cooling
air.
4.
Interlocking the translator with the
air conditioner is recommended to
keep the translator from operating
without the necessary cooling.
5.
The periodic cleaning of all filters
is a must.
When using ventilation alone, the
following general statements apply:
Caution: The use of air conditioning
and ventilation simultaneously is not
recommended. This can cause
condensation in the translators.
1.
3.
3-2
1.
The blower, with attendant filters,
should be on the inlet, thereby
pressurizing the room and
preventing dirt from entering the
translator.
2.
The inlet and outlet vents should
be on the same side of the
building, preferably the leeward
side. As a result, the pressure
differential created by wind will be
minimized. Only the outlet vent
may be released through the roof.
3.
The inlet and outlet vents should
be screened with 1/8-inch
hardware cloth (preferred) or
galvanized hardware cloth
(acceptable).
4.
Cooling air should enter the room
as low as practical but in no case
higher than four feet above the
floor. The inlet must be located
where dirt, leaves, snow, etc., will
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not be carried in with the cooling
air.
5.
The exhaust should be located as
high as possible. Some ducting is
usually required to insure the
complete flushing of heated air
with no stagnant areas.
6.
The filter area must be large
enough to insure a maximum air
velocity of 300 feet per minute
through the filter. This is not a
conservative number but a neverexceed number. In a dusty or
remote location, this number
should be reduced to 150 CFM.
7.
The inlet and outlet(s) must have
automatic dampers that close any
time the ventilation blower is off.
8.
In those cases in which translators
are regularly off for a portion of
each day, a temperaturedifferential sensor that controls a
small heater must be installed.
This sensor will monitor inside and
outside temperatures
simultaneously. If the inside
temperature falls to within 5° F of
the outside temperature, the
heater will come on. This will
prevent condensation when the
ventilation blower comes on and
should be used even in the
summer.
9.
A controlled-air bypass system
must be installed to prevent the
temperature in the room from
falling below 40° F during
translator operation.
10.
The blower should have two
speeds, which are thermostatically
controlled, and be interlocked with
the translator.
11.
elevation. The free air delivery
method must not be used.
Regular maintenance of the filters,
if used, can not be
overemphasized.
13.
Above 4000 feet, for external
venting, the air vent on the
cabinet top must be increased to
an 8-inch diameter for a 1-kW
translator and to a 10-inch
diameter for 5-kW and 6-kW
translators. An equivalent
rectangular duct may be used but,
in all cases, the outlet must be
increased by 50% through the
outlet screen.
14.
It is recommended that a site plan
be submitted to Axcera for
comments before installation
begins.
In calculating the blower requirements,
filter size, and exhaust size, if the total
load is known in watts, 2000 CFM into ½
inch of water will be required for each
5000 watts. If the load is known in BTUs,
2000 CFM into ½ inch of water will be
required for each 17,000 BTUs. The inlet
filter must be a minimum of seven
square feet, larger for dusty and remote
locations, for each 5000 watts or 17,000
BTUs. The exhaust must be at least four
square feet at the exhaust screen for
each 5000 watts or 17,000 BTUs.
The information presented in this section
is intended to serve only as a general
guide and may need to be modified for
unusually severe conditions. A
combination of air conditioning and
ventilation should not be difficult to
design (see Figure 3-1).
System interlocking and thermostat
settings should be reviewed with Axcera.
As with any equipment installation, it is
always good practice to consult the
manufacturer when questions arise.
Axcera can be contacted at (724) 8738100.
The blower on high speed must be
capable of moving the required
volume of air into a half inch of
water pressure at the required
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Figure 3-1. 1 kW Minimum Ventilation Configuration
3.2 Unpacking the Chassis
w/modules, bandpass and optional
trap filters
are two thumb screws on the front panel
that hold each of the modules in place.
3.3 Installing the Chassis w/modules
and filters
Thoroughly inspect the chassis with
modules and all other materials upon
their arrival. Axcera certifies that upon
leaving our facility the equipment was
undamaged and in proper working order.
The shipping containers should be
inspected for obvious damage that
indicates rough handling.
The exciter/driver and power amplifier
chassis assemblies are made to mount in
a standard 19” rack. The chassis
assemblies mount using the four #10
clearance mounting holes on the ends.
The chassis should be positioned; to
provide adequate air intake into the front
and the air exhaust of the fan in the rear;
the ability to slide the modules out for
replacement purposes; the installation of
the bandpass filter; optional trap filter;
the coupler assembly; and output
transmission line. The chassis or cabinet
in which it is mounted should be
grounded using copper strapping
material.
Remove the chassis and modules, along
with bandpass filter and optional trap
Filter, from the crates and boxes.
Check for dents and scratches or broken
connectors, switches, display, or
connectors. Any claims against in-transit
damage should be directed to the carrier.
Inform Axcera as to the extent of any
damage as soon as possible.
NOTE: To pull out any power amplifier
module for replacement purposes, the
input and output coaxial cables must first
The modules are mounted to the chassis
assembly with slides that are on the top
and the bottom of the modules. There
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be removed from the rear of the chassis
assembly.
Figure 3-2. Front and Rear View Reconnection Drawing
Connect the transmission line for the
antenna system to the output of the
optional trap filter. A BNC sample jack of
the output on the trap filter can be used
for test purpose.
3.5 Setup and Operation
Initially, the translator should be turned
on with the RF output at the directional
coupler terminated into a dummy load of
at least the rated power of the translator.
If a load is not available, check that the
output of the directional coupler is
connected to the antenna for your
system.
3.4 AC Input
The Driver Assembly requires one AC
outlet in which to plug, of 220 VAC @ 5
amps and each 500 Watt power amplifier
assembly needs one AC outlet in which to
plug, of 220 VAC @ 17 amps maximum.
One 500 Watt power amplifier assembly
consists of two PA assemblies and one
power supply assembly.
3.5.1 Input Connections
The input connections to the translator
are to the rear of the exciter/driver
chassis assembly for the translator or to
the receiver tray in a translator.
This completes the unpacking and
installation of the LX Series UHF
television translator. Refer to the setup
and operation procedures that follow
before applying power to the translator.
LX Series, Rev. 0
Refer to the tables and description that
follows for detailed information on the
input connections.
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Figure 3-3: Rear View of LX Series Translator
J25
J21
TB02
TB30
J18
TB31
J9
J6
J24
J11
J19
J32
J5
J34
Table 3-1: Rear Chassis Connections for the LX Series Translator.
Port
J1
TB02
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J8
J9
J10
J11
Type
IEC
Term
BNC
BNC
BNC
BNC
BNC
BNC
BNC
BNC
BNC
Function
AC Input
Base Band Audio Input
Composite Audio Input
SAP / PRO Audio Input
CW IF Input
Modulated IF Input
Video Input (Isolated)
Visual IF Loop-Thru Output
Aural IF Loop-Thru Output
10 MHz Reference Input
10 MHz Reference Output
Ohm
J17
J18
J19
BNC
BNC
BNC
Video Loop-Thru (Isolated)
Visual IF Loop-Thru Input
Aural IF Loop-Thru Input
75
50
50
J23
J24
J25
BNC
BNC
Upconverter RF Output
Power Amplifier RF Input
Power Amplifier RF Output
50
50
50
Term
Term
RJ-45
RJ-45
RJ-45
Remote Control
Remote Control
SCADA (Input /
SCADA (Input /
System RS-485
TB30
TB31
J32
J33
J34
LX Series, Rev. 0
& Monitoring
& Monitoring
Loop-Thru)
Loop-Thru)
Serial
3-6
J7
J17
J10
J33
J1
J4
J8
J23
J3
600
75
75
50
50
75
50
50
50
50
CAT5
CAT5
CAT5
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3.5.2 Front Panel Screens for the
Exciter/Amplifier Chassis Assembly
characters are special characters used to
navigate up or down through the menu
screens. Display text flashes on discrete
fault conditions for all screens that
display a fault condition.
A 4 x 20 display located on the front of
the Control & Monitoring/Power Supply
Module is used in the LX Series
translator for control of the operation
and display of the operating parameters
of the translator. Below are the display
screens for the system. The ↑ and ↓
When the translator is in operate mode,
the STB menu appears. When the
translator is in standby mode, the OPR
menu appears.
Display Menu Screens for the LX Series Translator
Table 3-2: Menu 01 - Splash Screen #1
W R
This is the first of the two translator splash screens that is shown for the first few
seconds after reset.
Table 3-3: Menu 02- Splash Screen #2
M W A
This is the second of the two translator splash screens
Table 3-4: Menu 10 - Main Screen
↑
↓
P W R
W R
W R
This is the default main screen of the translator. When the translator is in operate, the
'STB' characters appear allowing an operator to place the translator in STAND-BY. When
the translator is in standby the 'STB' characters are replaced with 'OPR' and an operator
can place the translator into OPERATE by pressing the right most switch on the front
panel display. If the ↓ key is activated the system changes to Menu 11, go to Menu 11.
If the ↑ key is activated the system displays to Menu 13, go to Menu 13.
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Table 3-5: Menu 11 - Error List Access Screen
↑
↓
This screen of the translator shows the current number of errors and provides operator
access to view the error list. This is the entry point to Menu 20. If ENT is pushed, go to
Menu 20. If the ↓ key is activated the system changes to Menu 12, go to Menu 12. If the
↑ key is activated the system returns to Menu 10, go to Menu 10.
Table 3-6: Menu 12 - Translator Device Data Access Screen
↑
M I
↓
This screen of the translator allows access to various parameters of the translator
system. This is the entry point to Menu 30. If ENT is pushed, go to Menu 30. If the ↓
key is activated the system changes to Menu 13, go to Menu 13. If the ↑ key is activated
the system returns to Menu 11, go to Menu 11.
Table 3-7: Menu 13 - Translator Configuration Access Screen
↑
M I
↓
This screen of the translator allows access to various software setting of the translator
system. This is the entry point to Menu 40. If ENT is pushed, go to Menu 40. If the ↓
key is activated the system returns to Menu 10, go to Menu 10. If the ↑ key is activated
the system returns to Menu 12, go to Menu 12.
Table 3-8: Menu 20 - Error List Display Screen
V E
↑
↓
M O
This screen of the translator allows access to system faults. Fault logging is stored in
non-volatile memory. The translator's operating state can not be changed in this screen.
The 'CLR' switch is used to clear previously detected faults that are no longer active. The
↑ key and ↓ key allow an operator to scroll through the list of system errors that have
occurred. The ESC switch is used to leave this screen.
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Table 3-9: Menu 30 - Translator Device Details Screen
Y S
M T
I N
↑
W E
M O
↓
This screen of the translator allows access to the translator parameters of installed
devices. The system is configured to know which devices are present. Current values for
all installed devices are shown. If a module is not installed, only a "MODULE NOT
PRESENT" message will be displayed. The ↑ and ↓ arrows scroll through the different
parameters of each device as shown in table 3-11. Each System Component is a
different screen. One IF Processor or the other will be programmed for your system. One
Power Amplifier or the other will be programmed for your system. External Amplifier will
only be used in high power translators.
Table 3-10: Menu 30-1 – System Details Screen
↑
↓
Table 3-11: Translator Device Parameters Detail Screens
System Component Parameter
Normal
Faulted (Blinking)
Modulator Details
PLL CIRCUIT
OUTPUT LEVEL
AURAL DEVIATION
CW INPUT
STATION ID
LOCKED
0 - 200 IRE
0 - 125 kHz
PRESENT
SEND soft key
UNLOCKED
N/A
N/A
NOT USED
N/A
IF Processor Details
(Analog Systems)
INPUT SIGNAL
STATE
MODULATION
INPUT IF
DLC LEVEL
ALC LEVEL
ALC MODE
OK
OK
MODULATOR or J6
0 - 5.00 V
0 - 5.00 V
AUTO or MANUAL
FAULT
FAULT
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
(OR)
IF Processor Details
(Digital Systems)
ALC LEVEL
ALC MODE
DLC LEVEL
0 - 5.00 V
AUTO or MANUAL
0 - 5.00 V
N/A
N/A
N/A
PLL CIRCUIT
AFC LEVEL
AGC 1 LEVEL
AGC 2 LEVEL
FAULT
N/A
N/A
N/A
EX. 10 MHz
LO FREQ
LOCKED
0 - 5.00 V
0 - 5.00 V
0 - 5.00 V
PRESENT or NOT
USED
xxx.xxx MHz
POWER SUPPLY
STATE
±12V SUPPLY
ON or OFF
OK or OFF
N/A
FAULT
Upconverter Details
Driver PA Details
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N/A
N/A
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Parameter
Ext. Power Amplifier
Modules Details
(Only in high power
systems)
Normal
Faulted (Blinking)
FORWARD POWER
REFLECTED POWER
AMP 1 CURRENT
AMP 2 CURRENT
TEMPERATURE
CODE VERSION
xxx%
xxx%
xx.xA
xx.xA
xxC
x.x
xxx%
xxx%
xx.xA
xx.xA
xxC
N/A
POWER SUPPLY
STATE
±12V SUPPLY
FORWARD POWER
REFLECTED POWER
AMP CURRENT 1
AMP CURRENT 2
AMP CURRENT 3
AMP TEMPERATURE
CODE VERSION
ON or OFF
OK or OFF
xxx%
xxx%
xx.xA
xx.xA
xx.xA
xxC
x.x
N/A
FAULT
xxx%
xxx%
xx.xA
xx.xA
xx.xA
xxC
N/A
Table 3-12: Menu 40 - Translator Set-up: Power Raise/Lower Screen
M I
W E
↓
+ )
↑
W E
This screen of the translator is the first of several that allows access to translator set-up
parameters. When + is selected, the Power will increase. When - is selected, the Power
will decrease.
Table 3-13: Menu 40-1 - Translator Set-up: Model Select Screen
↑
M I
A N
T E
M I
M B
↓
+ )
- U
M O
This screen is used to specify which components are expected to be part of the system.
By specifying the model number, the translator control firmware knows which
components should be installed and it will be able to display faults for components that
are not properly responding to system commands.
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Table 3-14: Menu 40-2 - Translator Set-up: Frequency Select Screen
M I
E Q
↓
↑
+ )
This screen of the translator is allows access to translator frequency set-up parameters.
The choices of this screen are 'TABLE' or 'CUSTOM'. When table is selected, the next
menu will be used to select the desired operating frequency. When custom is selected,
the next menu is used to select a specific operating frequency.
Table 3-15: Menu 40-3 - Translator Set-up: Frequency Table Select Screen
M I
E Q
↑
↓
+ )
M H
The choices of this screen are from the standard UHF / VHF tables. + and - change the
desired value of the translator. Any change to frequency is immediately set to the LO /
Upconverter Frequency Synthesizer PLL circuit.
Table 3-16: Menu 40-4 - Translator Set-up: IF Frequency Screen
M I
↓
↑
+ )
M H
This screen is used to specify the IF Input frequency. This value plus the desired channel
value is used to calculated the desired LO frequency. + is used to increase the selected
value from 0 to 9. The > key is used to select from each of the different fields that make
up the desired frequency. Any change to frequency is immediately set to the LO /
Upconverter Frequency Synthesizer PLL circuit.
Table 3-17: Menu 40-5 - Translator Set-up: Custom Frequency Select Screen
↑
M I
E Q
↓
+ )
M H
This screen is used to specify the operating frequency to an exact value. + is used to
increase the selected value from 0 to 9. The > key is used to select from each of the
different fields that make up the desired frequency. Any change to frequency is
immediately set to the LO / Upconverter Frequency Synthesizer PLL circuit.
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Table 3-18: Menu 40-6 - Translator Set-up: Serial Address Screen
↑
M I
R I
↓
+ )
This screen allows the user to set the serial address of the translator. The default
address is 5. This value and all other set-up parameters, are stored in non-volatile
memory.
Table 3-19: Menu 40-7 - Translator Set-up: Station ID Screen
N S
M O
M I
D U
↓
+ )
↑
This screen allows the user to set the serial address of the translator. The default
address is 5. This value and all other set-up parameters, are stored in non-volatile
memory.
Table 3-20: Menu 40-8 - Translator Set-up: System Visual Power Calibration
M I
S T
T E
↓
W E
+ )
↑
This screen is used to adjust the calibration of the system's visual power. A symbol
placed under the '6' character is used to show minor changes in the calibration value.
When the calibration value is at full value, the character will be full black. As the value
decreases, the character pixels are gradually turned off.
Table 3-21: Menu 40-9 - Translator Set-up: System Aural Power Calibration
↑
M I
S T
T E
↓
W R
+ )
This screen is used to adjust the calibration of the system's aural forward power. A
symbol as on the previous screen is under the '6' character on this screen.
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Table 3-22: Menu 40-10 - Translator Set-up: System Reflected Power Calibration
M I
S T
T E
↓
+ )
↑
W R
This screen is used to adjust the calibration of the system's reflected power.
Table 3-23: Menu 40-11 - Translator Set-up: Forward Power Fault Threshold Screen
N S
M I
M I
N I
T T
M U
W E
↓
↑
E R
+ )
T W A
This screen is used to set the minimum forward power fault threshold. When the
translator is operating, it must operate above this value otherwise the system will shut
down with fault for 5 minutes. If after five minutes the fault is not fixed, the translator
will enable, measure power less than this value and again shut down for five minutes.
Table 3-24: Menu 40-12 - Translator Set-up: Reflected Power Fault Threshold
N S
M A
M I
X I
T T
M U
W E
↓
↑
E R
+ )
This screen is used to set the maximum reflected power fault threshold. When the
translator is operating, it must not operate above this value otherwise the system will
shut down with fault for 5 minutes. If after five minutes the fault is not fixed, the
translator will enable, measure power above this value and again shut down for five
minutes.
Table 3-25: Menu 40-13 - Translator Set-up: Remote Commands Control
↑
M I
M O
M M A
↓
+ )
This screen is used to allow or deny the use of remote control commands. When
disabled, remote commands are not used. Remote commands are commands received
either through the rear terminal blocks or through serial messages.
This completes the description of the
screens for the LX Series
exciter/amplifier chassis assembly.
If the translator is already connected to
the antenna, check that the output is
100%. If necessary, adjust the
LX Series, Rev. 0
amplifier power detection circuitry or
LO / Upconverter AGC settings. The
power raise / lower settings are only to
be used for temporary reductions in
power. The power set-back values do
not directly correspond to the power of
the translator. Setting for 50% output
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sets a linear circuit voltage that is
controlling a non-linear power circuit.
VIDEO LOSS: This indicates the loss of
Video to the modulator, when Red.
If a problem occurred during the setup
and operation procedures, refer to
Chapter 5, Detailed Alignment
Procedures, of this manual for more
information.
OVER MOD: This illuminates Red when
the video is overmodulated.
3.5.3 Initial Turn On
Once the unit has been installed and
all connections have been made, the
process of turning on the equipment
can begin. First verify that AC power
is present and connected to the
translator. Verify all cables are
properly connected and are the correct
type. Once all of these things are
done, the unit is ready to be turned on
following the procedures below.
Turn on the main AC power source
that supplies the AC to the translator.
Check that the AC power plug is
connected to J1 on the rear of the
chassis assembly.
Monitor the LCD display located on the
front of the control/monitoring module
as you proceed through this section.
When the translator is in the operate
mode, the STB menu appears. When
in the standby mode, the OPR menu
appears. Press the NXT key after each
menu
to
continue
through
the
sequence.
MODULATOR MODULE LEDs ON
FRONT PANEL
Fault Indicators:
AUR UNLOCK: This illuminates Red
when the Aural IF PLL is unlocked.
VIS UNLOCK: This illuminates RED
when the Visual IF PLL is unlocked.
AUD OV DEV: This indicator will
illuminate Red when the audio overdeviates the aural carrier.
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Status Indicators:
ALT IF CW: This indicates that there is
an external IF CW signal applied to the
Modulator
10MHz PRES: This indicates the
presence of a 10 MHz reference input.
IF PROCESSOR MODULE LEDs ON
FRONT PANEL
Fault Indicators:
INPUT FAULT: This illuminates Red if
the input to the module is missing or
low.
ALC FAULT: This illuminates RED when
the needed ALC value to maintain the
output level is beyond the range of the
circuitry.
MUTE: This indicator will illuminate
Red when the translator is muted.
UPCONVERTER MODULE LED ON
FRONT PANEL
Fault Indicator:
AGC CUTBACK-This illuminates Red if
the required gain to produce the
desired output level is beyond the
value set by the AGC Cutback circuit.
CONTROLLER MODULE LEDs ON
FRONT PANEL
Status Indicators:
OPERATE - This illuminates Green
when translator is in operate.
FAULT - This illuminates Red when a
fault has occurred in the translator.
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DC OK - This illuminates Green when
the DC outputs that connect to the
modules in the translator are present.
POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE LEDs
ON FRONT PANEL
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TEMP - This illuminates Green when
the temperature of the heatsink in the
PA is below 78°C.
Status Indicators:
MOD OK - This illuminates Green when
the PA module is operating and has no
faults.
ENABLED - This illuminates Green
when the PA is in operate.
This completes the Installation, Set Up
and Turn On of the Translator.
DC OK - This illuminates Green when
the DC inputs to the PA module are
present.
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