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MegaStar 155 M:N Installation and Maintenance Manual IMN-110971-E01, January 2000
Copyright 2000, HARRIS CORPORATION. All rights reserved. MegaStar and FarScan are trademarks of HARRIS CORPORATION. Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division 350 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood Shores, CA 94065-1408 http://www.harris.com
Contents
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customer Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fax Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mail Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 11 12 12 12 12
Information to Provide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repair and Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Customer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Telephone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Training Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 14 14
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
MegaStar 155 M:N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Frequency Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacity and Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 15 16 16
Feature Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Equipment Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Radio Frequency Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Signal Processing Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CHAPTER 2
General Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Equipment Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Storage Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FCC Part 15 Emission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ETSI Emission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department of Health and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturer Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Federal Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laser Radiation Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 25 25 26 26 26
Contents
CHAPTER 3
Installation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Location and Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Equipment Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Set the Radios Network Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connect the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Align the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connect the FarScan Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 38 39 41
Verify the DVB Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Add a Fictitious Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Set Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Set Aux/Spur DVB Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Verify Command Mask Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Completing the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 DVM-XT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 MegaStar 1+1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 MegaStar M:N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 1:2 and 1:3 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 SCAN Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 1:4 and 1:5 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 SCAN Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 1:6 and 1:7 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 SCAN Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Verify Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
CHAPTER 4
Verification
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Tools and Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Inventory Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verify RFU and SPU Controller Software Version . . . . . . . . . Test the Decoder Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test the Phase Lock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check the Transmitter Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verify the Receive Signal Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 73 73 74 74 76
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CHAPTER 5
Operation
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 FarScan Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Third-Party Multiplexer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
CHAPTER 6
Routine Maintenance
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Periodic Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Inventory and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Recording Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
CHAPTER 7
Troubleshooting
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Visual Alarm Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Turning off the Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 FarScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 MegaStar Inventory Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Adjustments and Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Replacing Faulty Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Alignment Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
CHAPTER 8
Contents
Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install the New Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the Modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install the New Modulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IF Combiner (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the IF Combiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install the New IF Combiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switch Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the Switch Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install the New Switch Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
108 109 109 110 111 111 111 112 113 113 113 114 115 115
3xDS3 Tributary Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Remove the 3xDS3 Tributary Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Install the New 3xDS3 Tributary Interface . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Tributary Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Remove the Tributary Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Install the New Tributary Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 SPU Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Remove the SPU Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Install the New SPU Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Reprogram the VF Orderwire Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Remove the Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Install the New Alarm Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Install the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Remove the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Install the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Filter/Switch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Remove the Filter/Switch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Install the Filter/Switch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Low Noise Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the Low Noise Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install the New Low Noise Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IF Filter/Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the IF Filter/Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install the IF Filter/Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phase Lock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove the Phase Lock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Install the New Phase Lock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLS Crystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Crystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the New Crystal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test the Phase Lock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reprogramming the PLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fan 135 135 135 135 137 137 137 137 138 138 138 138 140 140 140 146 150 150 151 154
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Remove the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Install the New Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
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CHAPTER 9
Ordering Parts or Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Repair and Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Module Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Evaluation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Unrepairable Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Return Freight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Return Material Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Service Center Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
CHAPTER 10
Block Diagrams
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
CHAPTER 11
Forms
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
CHAPTER 12
Warranty Terms
Warranty and Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Standard Product Warranty Terms . . . . . . . . . 178 Limitation of Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Index
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Customer Support
Technical Support
Customer Resource Center
If you are experiencing a traffic-affecting or traffic-threatening situation, technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. If you call the Customer Resource Center during nonbusiness hours, a Product Support Engineer will return your call within 30 minutes. Normal business hours for the Customer Resource Center on Monday through Friday are: USA: 6:30am to 5:00pm (Pacific Standard Time) Canada: 7:30am to 5:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Telephone Numbers
Technical support telephone numbers: USA Canada 1-800-227-8332 (+1) 650-594-3800 1-800-465-4654 (+1) 514-421-8333
Fax Number
Technical support fax number: USA Canada (+1) 650-594-3621 (+1) 514-685-4580
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Internet
USA e-mail: crcusa@harris.com Canada e-mail: crcmtl@harris.com World wide web: http://www.microwave.harris.com/cservice
Mail Address
USA
Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division Customer Resource Center 350 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood Shores, CA 94065-1421
Canada
Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division Customer Resource Center 3 Hotel-de-Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux Quebec, Canada H9B 3G4
Please refer to our customer service web site for CRC addresses in other countries.
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Customer Support
Information to Provide
Please provide the following information when you contact us: Your name, company, and telephone number. Equipment type, part number, and serial number (see label on back of shelf). Detailed description of the problem.
Customer Service
Refer to Chapter 9 for information about repairs, returns, and ordering spare radio assemblies. Refer to Chapter 12 for service and warranty terms.
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Customer Training
Telephone Number
1-800-227-8332 1-800-465-4654
Training Centers
Canada
Harris Corporation 3 Hotel-de-Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux Quebec, Canada H9B 3G4
U.S.A.
California
Harris Corporation 350 Twin Dolphin Drive Redwood Shores, CA 94065-1421
Texas
Harris Corporation 5727 Farinon Drive San Antonio, TX 78249
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Customer Support
Chapter 1 Introduction
Frequency Bands
MegaStar radios are available for the following frequency bands: 5 GHz (4.4 - 5.0 GHz) 6 GHz (5.925 - 7.125 GHz) 7/8 GHz (7.125 - 8.500 GHz) 11 GHz (10.7 - 11.7 GHz)
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Configurations
MegaStar 155 M:N radios come in the following configurations: Terminal 0:1 Terminal 1:1 (0:2) Terminal 1:2 (0:3) Terminal 1:3 (0:4)
MegaStar systems can be upgraded or converted after they are purchased into a different configuration. To find out what conversions are readily available, contact Harris (see page 11). A representative can help you choose a conversion kit that fits your system and needs.
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Feature Highlights
Standard MegaStar features include the following: Fully digital adaptive time and frequency domain equalizers Forward error correction (FEC) Anticipatory errorless receiver switching Anticipatory errorless space diversity data switching Reverse channel switching Automatic transmit power control (ATPC) Inventory reporting System control and alarm network FarScan local and remote equipment monitoring and control StarScan network management Visual replace me and loss of signal indicators for key components Self-healing architecture maintains performance/configuration integrity Self-adapting circuitry Local or remote software download OC-3 signal transport Up to four channels in a 7 x 23 rack 128 QAM (LSB CSOC FEC) modulation/demodulation Integral service channel(s) Software download utility In-service path, section, line performance monitoring
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Equipment Photos
Radio Frequency Section
power amplifier
receiver assembly
filter/switch assembly
transmitter assembly
cooling fans
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Alarm Display Unit Power Supply Demodulator Decoder IF Combiner (optional) Modulator Tributary Interface Switch Interface SPU Controller
Tributary Interface Modulator IF Combiner (optional) Decoder Demodulator Power supply Service Channel Handset Overhead Processor Data Orderwire VF Orderwire
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Organization
This manual is organized as follows: Customer Support - Telephone numbers and contact information for Harris Customer Resource Center. Chapter 1 - Introduction to the MegaStar radio Chapter 2 - Safety cautions and regulatory information Chapter 3 - Equipment installation and turn-up procedures Chapter 4 - System verification procedures Chapter 5 - Equipment operation procedures using FarScan Chapter 6 - Routine maintenance procedures Chapter 7 - Troubleshooting information and flow charts Chapter 8 - How to repair and replace faulty components Chapter 9 - How to order spare parts, return faulty units, and request repairs Chapter 10 - Block diagrams Chapter 11 - Forms (routine maintenance log, return material authorization, service registration, instruction manual survey) Chapter 12 - Product warranty terms
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Conventions
To protect both personnel and equipment, the following conventions are used throughout this manual. The exclamation point in a triangle indicates a Warning or Caution. This notice alerts the personnel to possible damage to equipment, interruption of service, or a violation of a legal requirement. The pencil and pad indicates a Note. This notice clarifies or qualifies a specific point or instruction in the procedure or description. The stop sign indicates a pause in the procedure to perform some other task. Once you have completed the other task, you may continue with the procedure.
Special Terms
Radio The term radio refers to an equipment rack containing a complete transmit and receive system.
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Channel Configuration
This manual refers to channels in the MegaStar radio as shown in the following diagram:
0:N 1:N
P 2
P = protection
Related Documents
MegaStar Software Utilities Manual MegaStar Reference Manual System Application Information FarScan for Windows Instruction Manual
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Safety Precautions
The following general safety precautions must be observed at all times. Read all warning labels on the equipment. Failure to heed warnings can result in serious injury to you, or can damage the equipment. Observe all electrical precautions. Verify that the grounding configuration complies with local code practice and requirements. Verify grounding before the electrical power source is connected to the equipment.
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Before working on MegaStar, discharge any static electricity you may be carrying. Handle the equipment in a static-free environment and use a grounding wrist or heel strap.
Storage Requirements
MegaStar contains moisture-sensitive devices (MSDs) that are shipped in vacuum-sealed packages for protection. Moisture can build up these units when they are not powered up or in active use. To prevent moisture damage, store units that are not being used in a dry place.
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Part 15 Emission Requirements
This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user of the MegaStar radio, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures required to correct the interference. Test results show that properly shielded cables are required to maintain compliance with the Class A limits for radiated emissions. This equipment also requires licensing for operation under FCC Title 47, Part 101.
Manufacturer Labels
Federal Compliance In compliance with Federal regulations, labels indicating compliance with FCC regulations are installed on each MegaStar radio:
Laser Radiation Warning A label warning against dangerous laser radiation appears immediately below the optical connectors on the optical tributary interface cards (SPU shelf).
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Chapter 3 Installation
Safety Precautions
The installation, maintenance, or removal of radio equipment (including grounding) and the radio antenna system must be performed by qualified personnel. Harris is not responsible or liable for the improper performance of the equipment, damage to the equipment, or injury to personnel caused by improper practices. WARNING! RADIATION HAZARD Do not open waveguide with RF power on. Do not connect power to the radio assembly unless the transmitter is properly terminated. The transmitter is terminated when its output is connected to the antenna, to test equipment, or to a dummy load. Only properly trained personnel should operate this equipment.
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Requirements
Location and Environment
Install MegaStar in a sheltered area that has proper ventilation and access space for the front and back of the radio.
Make sure there are at least three feet (one meter) of space between the radio and strong magnetic fields or sources of impulse noise.
Power Source
An appropriate DC power source must be available at the location. The radio can be equipped for operation with either plus or minus 24V DC or plus or minus 48V DC.
External connections to this equipment must meet IEC 1000-4-5 (4kV) surge protection standards.
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Procedure
Unpack the Radio
1. Unpack the radio and set it upright. 2. Remove the front covers from the radio.
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or damaged during shipment. If there are signs of damage, such as a dented crate or broken equipment, file a damage claim with the shipper and notify Harris Customer Resource Center as soon as possible.
4. Use the bill of materials as a reference to make sure all the
components are present. The bill of materials is in the sales order specific binder, which was shipped with the radio.
5. When you are satisfied that the radio arrived in good condition,
replace the plastic covers. Be careful not to trap the delicate optical cables coming from the SPU shelf between the cover and the frame.
Connect Power
The radio is shipped with the power wiring in place. The fuse panel at the top of the rack routes the battery input to the equipment in the rack.
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MegaStar is equipped to operate with either +/- 24V DC or +/- 48V DC.
External connections to MegaStar must meet IEC 801-5 or Bellcore TR-NWT-1087 (voltage surge level 1 only) surge protection standards. Surge protection kits are available from Harris.
1. Make sure an appropriate DC power source is available. 2. Install power runs and separate fusing from the office battery
For a 24V source, the voltage must be between 21 V and 28 V; for a 48V source, the voltage must be between 42 V and 56 V. (The battery polarity may be positive or negative.)
2. Check the office battery noise with an oscilloscope. 3. If the battery noise level is greater than 50 mV peak-to-peak,
1 2 3
The Data Orderwire and VF Orderwire cards can be installed in the first two half-height slots on the SPU shelf (see Figure 3-1) in the following combinations:
Slot 1 (E1 byte) None VF Orderwire VF Orderwire VF Orderwire Data Orderwire Data Orderwire Slot 2 (E2 byte) None None VF Orderwire Data Orderwire None Data Orderwire
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Figure 3-2 shows the location of the switch block (labeled S2) on the SPU Controller card.
Figure 3-2 SPU Controller Switch Block and Jumper Location
JP4 and JP5 jumpers
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Each switch block contains eight switches that can be set to either 1 or 0. Refer to Table 3-1 for specific configuration settings.
Figure 3-3 S2 and S3 Switch Blocks
Do not use the ON mark on the switch block as a reference. Use the 1 and 0 markings on the board instead.
Cust. External No alarm with N/O relay contacts Inputs (normal) No alarm with N/C relay contacts (alarm)
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The AUX and SPUR serial ports allow the Tx and Rx signals to be selectable between two mark/space voltage polarities: RS232 and inverted RS232 (only the Tx and Rx data lines are inverted, not handshaking). The following jumpers select these settings (see Table 3-3 for jumper locations on the PC card):
Table 3-3 SPU Controller Jumpers
Label JP1-WDOG JP2-SPUR JP3-AUX JP4-M:N JP5-M:N Function Sys operation Sys develop. RS-232 levels RS-423 levels RS-232 levels RS-423 levels 1+1 0/M:N 1+1 0/M:N Jumper Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In
The system protection configuration is set with jumper straps J4 and J5 (see Figure 3-1 for jumper locations):
JP4 and JP5 Removed Installed PROTECTION TYPE Sets system for 1+1 protection. Sets system for M:N protection.
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Installation Procedures
Set the Radios Network Address
When the MegaStar radio is configured in the factory, it may be assigned a generic equipment and orderwire address. You can make any necessary changes to these addresses based on your network plan. To change the address, do the following:
1. Connect FarScan to the radio. (Refer to the FarScan manual for
details.)
2. Turn the system connection online. 3. Send manual command
908, Set Equipment Address and click Alter Setting. The Form Command Variable Pattern window will appear.
range that the new address falls within and click Next. For example, if the desired address is 283, select Address Range 256 - 511.
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appears, click on the values that add up to the desired address. Click Next. For example, 256 + 16 + 08 + 02 + 01 = 283
6. When the confirmation
window appears, check that the values add up to the desired address and click Send to set the new address.
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will be used to connect the antenna to the radio. Use the flexible waveguide to interface between the radios waveguide flange and the rigid waveguide. This will allow for flexibility in movement should a seismic disturbance occur.
3. Connect the waveguide to the antenna.
In M:N networks, the return loss presented to the radio at the antenna waveguide must not be lower than 24 dB.
4. Connect the antenna waveguide to the radio.
The antenna system waveguide flex section connects to the waveguide flange on the antenna coupling unit.
5. Secure all cables and waveguide assemblies. 6. Ground the antenna waveguide according to recommended or
regulatory practice.
7. Pressurize the waveguide and check all waveguide connections
for the coordinating site. If you are not familiar with FarScan, please refer to the FarScan manual for detailed information on how to carry out the following steps.
2. Connect a FarScan computer to the radio.
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Send command 174 or 176 for the receiver/antenna to be aligned. (For example, for Receiver A1 [or B1], send FarScan RSL command 174.)
4. Check the AGC voltage using the test points on the Alarm
Display card.
DAC GND
Only the receiver chosen by the RSL command will display its AGC voltage at the AGC test point. In systems equipped with IF Combiners, the AGC test points on the Alarm Display Unit are disabled. Use the RSL indicated in FarScan to align the antenna.
5. In a system equipped with IF Combiners, use FarScan command
174 to view the main antenna RSL. Use command 175 to view the diversity antenna RSL.
6. Fine-tune the antenna alignment until the AGC voltage indicates
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step 6.
the RS232.
Figure 3-4 JP2 and JP3 Straps
reboot. (This is a non-service affecting procedure.) While the SPU shelf reboots, the SPU Controller is temporarily prevented from responding to SCAN information. SCAN response will resume after the reboot is complete.
Verify the DVB Port Settings Verify the Aux or Spur DVB port settings by doing the following:
1. Remove the SPU Controller card and verify that the Aux or Spur
Removing and reinserting the SPU Controller will cause the SPU shelf to reboot. This non service-affecting initialization process will momentarily prevent SCAN information from being responded to. SCAN response will resume after the SPU Controller initialization routine is complete. Add a Fictitious Site The FarScan for Windows manual contains more detailed information about the following steps. Add a fictitious site to the current equipment (*.eqw) file using the Equipment File Editor.
1. Assign a site number (between 1 and 999) that is not already in
use.
2. Assign a hardware address (between 1 and 999) that is not
already in use. Refer to the following note: The hardware address for the fictitious site must fall within one of the following DVB address ranges that does not contain any addresses used or planned for use in the system: DVB ranges: 001 to 095 096 to 191 192 to 287 288 to 543 544 to 799 800 to 999
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The following example shows an Equipment File set up with a fictitious site:
Site # 001 002 003a Site Name Nearbyhill Farawayhill Fiktishusite Hardware Address # 1 2 100 Type MegaStar MegaStar Unknownb
Inquiry.
6. Highlight Display
The current settings will be displayed in the Commands/Responses portion of the Manual Command window. If the Aux or Spur port baud rate is not set for 9600 and no parity, skip to Set Parity on page 44. If the port baud rate is already set for 9600 and no parity, skip to step 5 in Set Parity.
MegaStar 155 M:N
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Set Parity
If the Aux or Spur port is not set for 9600 with no parity, do the following:
1. Send manual command 913, Set Port Baud Rate, and click
Inquiry.
14. Highlight Display Current Baud Rate and the appropriate Comm.
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15. When the confirmation window appears, click Send. The Aux
or Spur port baud rate changes will be displayed in the Commands/Responses portion of the Manual Command window.
16. Send command 919, Set All DVB Ports, and click Alter
Setting.
17. In the window that appears, highlight Set New DVB Command
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Set Aux/Spur DVB Port Settings Pass responses to the Aux or Spur port Response Mask. This is only for the DVB address range in which the fictitious site hardware address falls. Do the following:
1. Send command 919, Set All DVB Ports, and click Alter
Setting.
2. In the window that
appears, highlight Set New DVB Response Mask and Comm. 8, AUX or Comm. 9, SPUR. Click Next.
that the fictitious sites hardware address falls into, highlight the following selections: For example: Fiktishusite hardware address #: 100 PASS DVB range: 096 to 191
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Inquiry.
5. In the window that
appears, highlight Display Current Response Mask and Comm. 8, AUX or Comm. 9, SPUR. Click Next.
6. When the confirmation window appears, click Send. 7. Change the Master Site # in the Equipment File to the site
number of the fictitious site. (Refer to the FarScan for Windows Manual.)
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Verify Command Mask Changes Verify the Aux or Spur port command mask changes by doing the following:
1. Send command 917, Display DVB Port Status, and click
Inquiry.
2. In the window that
appears, highlight Display Current Command Mask and Comm. 8, AUX or Comm. 9, SPUR. Click Next.
SPU Controller.
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COM port settings are as follows: Baud Rate: 9600 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1
4. Deselect both Modem
will turn green. The MegaStar Aux or Spur port is now ready for use as a permanent FarScan connection.
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These instructions assume that the Scan baud rate is 9600. It also assumes that you are using FarScan for Windows.
Equipment Required
To connect other radios to MegaStar, you will need the following: FarScan for Windows computer connected to the FarScan connector on the Alarm Display card. Null cable (pin 2 to 3, pin 3 to 2).
DVA
1. On the DVA, connect to COMM 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. 2. If you are using COMM 1 or 2, set the Protection/Alarm card
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DVL/DVT
Repeater
1. Connect to INT CNTL (J-31).
Terminal
2. Connect to INT CNTL (J-31) or EXT B (J-30). 3. On the Protection/Alarm card, set strap A/B to A.
DVM Excell
Repeater
1. Connect one end of the null cable to INT CNTL (J31).
Terminal
2. Connect one end of the null cable to INT CNTL (J-31) or EXT B
(J30).
3. On the Protection/Alarm card, S1-5 must be ON. Strap B-2
DVM-XT
Repeater
1. Connect to INT CNTL (J-31).
Terminal
2. Connect to INT CNTL (J-15) or EXT B COMM 2 (J-17). 3. On the Protection/Alarm card, set strap A/B to A.
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MegaStar 1+1
1. If you are connecting to the SPUR port, strap JP2 on the SPU
Controller to IN. If you are connecting to the AUX port, strap JP3 on the SPU Controller to IN.
2. Start FarScan and turn the connection online. (Refer to the
Alter Setting.
4. In the window that
appears, highlight Set New Baud Rate and Comm. 8, AUX or Comm. 9, SPUR. Click Next.
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7. Again, send command 913, Set Port Baud Rate, and click
Alter Setting.
8. Highlight Save Current
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10. Once again, send command 913, Set Port Baud Rate, and click
Alter Setting.
11. Highlight Confirm New
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appears, highlight Set Baud Rate 9600 bps and Odd Parity. Click Next.
13. When the Full Selection
14. Send command 911, Display Port Baud Rate, and click
Inquiry.
15. Highlight Display
The current settings will be displayed in the Commands/Responses portion of the Manual Command window.
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MegaStar M:N
In an M:N system, certain intershelf port connections are essential to the proper operation of the system. The protection SPU must have a direct connection to each of the other SPUs that make up that side of the M:N systems hop. These direct connections are used only by the automatic protection switching algorithm. Therefore, SCAN messages cannot pass through them. To allow SCAN commands to reach every SPU, the AUX and SPUR ports of neighboring SPUs should be connected. Refer to the illustrations that follow for general interconnection information.
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SCAN channel
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SCAN channel
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If an SPU needs its port to be connected, it first sends a command 008 out that port to get the address of the SPU connected to the other end. If it does not receive a response to its command 008, then the status of the port is, Port Can't Make Connection, and it will keep sending command 008.
Port Cant Make Connection (alarm state) -
If an SPU needs its port to be connected, it first sends command 008 out that port to get the address of the SPU connected to the other end. If it receives a response, it begins sending heartbeat messages to the SPU at the other end of the port, and it expects to receive similar heartbeats from the other end. If it does not receive heartbeats from the other end, or if the received heartbeats contain unexpected information, then it determines that something is not right at the other end, and the status of the port is, Port Incorrectly Connected. Two possible reasons for this are that the port is connected to the wrong SPU or it is connected to the correct SPU but to the wrong port.
Port Incorrectly Connected (Alarm state) -
An SPU sends heartbeats containing its local equipment address, its ID number, the port through which it is connected to the other SPU, and an indication whether or not it is receiving the heartbeats of the other SPU. (ID Number: Each SPU on one side of a M:N hop has a unique ID number which is used by the automatic protection switching algorithm.) An SPU determines its ID number by looking at the settings of the dip switches on its SPU controller card. (See page 35 for the dip switch settings.)
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ID 0 1 2 3
command 008 sent out through a needed port, and has received a valid heartbeat from the SPU at the other end of the ports connection, then the status of the port becomes Port Connection On Line.
Port OK, but Not Monitored - Depending on the value of N in a M:N system,
and on whether this is the protection SPU or not, the Megascan, CIT, and/or SPUR ports will be Dedicated to the protection switching algorithm's use. The Port will only be dedicated once a port at one end of the connection or the other gets the status Port Connection On Line. Once a port is dedicated, SCAN messages can no longer pass through it, and the system will no longer monitor the port to insure that the connection is maintained. Thus, the status of the port becomes Port OK, but Not Monitored.
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and 3-9. After rewiring, reassemble the Fuse Panel by reversing the steps for disassembly. For example, for positive (A) polarity (negative ground), the black wires of each fuse circuit are connected to CKT lugs. The colored wires connect to the RET lugs. For negative (B) polarity (positive ground), the colored wires connect to the CKT lugs, while the black wires connect to the RET lugs.
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Figure 3-8
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Figure 3-9
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1 Open the
panel door.
4
On the Fuse Panel, remove the 6 screws that hold the panel to the housing.
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diversity antenna waveguide feedlines. Each feedline length is the distance between the connection point at the antenna and top of rack waveguide connection point on the equipment rack.
2. Calculate the difference in delay between the main and diversity
or
delay difference (nanoseconds) = length difference (meters) x 3.34 nS/meter x K where the value of K is obtained from Figure 3-13 on page 69.
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EW64 EW127A
7.5 8
8.5
Frequency (GHz)
3. Calculate the length of delay cable required to compensate for
or
length (meters) = delay difference (nanoseconds) x 1 meter/3.34 nS x 0.67 = delay difference (nanoseconds) x 0.2
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the spool.
2. Measure the length of delay cable that you will need and cut it. 3. Attach a female SMA connector to one end of the cable. 4. Attach a male SA connector to the other end of the cable. 5. Connect the delay cable to the IF input port of the IF Combiner
associated with the relatively short antenna waveguide feedline. Typically, this will be the Diversity IF input. In some cases, the Main IF input may be connected to the lower antenna thereby requiring that the delay cable be installed on the Main IF input.
6. Verify that the voltage at the DELAY testpoint on the IF
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Introduction
Chapter 4 Verification
When the MegaStar radio has been installed, you will need to check the following systems before putting the radio into service: Inventory the equipment using the MegaStar Inventory program Verify the RFU and SPU controller software issue numbers Test the Decoder cards Check the phase lock source crystal frequency for the Transmitter and Receiver Check the transmitter output power and ATPC status Verify the receive signal level Test the protection system Some of these procedures involve the use of FarScan. Only the command numbers are given. If you need more detailed information, please refer to the FarScan for Windows Manual.
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Specifications for the following units are described on page 29. Digital multimeter Power meter Frequency counter
Procedures
Inventory Equipment
Equipment Required: FarScan computer
This procedure is given in detail in Chapter 4 of the MegaStar Software Utilities Manual.
1. Make sure the computer is connected to the radio. 2. Start and set up the MegaStar Inventory program. 3. Select the target site (under Equipment Address). 4. Select All in the list of equipment to inventory the entire RFU
or SPU shelf.
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Equipment selections are also available from the menu bar under Inventory.
Each installed unit must respond. Failure to respond should be interpreted as a potential failure. Repeat the inventory, targeting units that dont respond as expected.
Refer to the OMSA1 report which is in the Sales Order Specific binder that accompanies this instruction manual for software version information.
1. To verify that the correct version of software is loaded in the
RFU and SPU controllers, send FarScan command 010, alter. Select SPU, RFU1 and RFU2 as appropriate.
the card. The voltage should be <100mV. A higher reading indicates a degraded signal. This may be caused by a problem with antenna alignment, far-end transmit power or frequency, or a near-end receiver problem.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining Decoder(s).
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carefully adjust the tuning screw until the frequency counter displays the correct frequency, 30 Hz.
5. Repeat the previous steps for all equipped Transmit and
turned on.
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value. Send the following manual commands: Radio 1 Tx Level (command 164, inquiry) Radio 2 Tx Level (command 166, inquiry) You should receive a two-line response indicating that each unit is responding correctly. Some correct responses are shown below: 164 Radio 1 Tx Level <<Response...Total of 2>> 1. Radio 2. Tx A1 Level +30.5 dBm* 166 Radio 2 Tx Level <<Response...Total of 2>> 1. Radio 2. Tx A1 Level +30.5 dBm*
*Calculated value at top of rack.
When set to low, the Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) will reduce RF output power by 10 dB (from its nominal setting). Unless you are licensed for ATPC, you should set the radio for ATPC INHIBITED and PA HIGH POWER ON to obtain the correct PA output power.
3. Connect the medium power head to the calibrated monitor point
on the ACU. (The monitor point is labeled Coupling loss from antenna flange.)
4. Add the output power number to the coupling loss number
(shown on the monitor point label) to get the power at the top of the rack. Example:
RF Monitor Value + Coupling Loss = Top of Rack Power
-3 dBm
30 dBm
27 dBm
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Consult the path performance calculation provided for your system to get nominal RSL. The correct RSL would be the nominal RSL from the path performance calculation sheet, +/-2 dB.
1. Use FarScan to verify that the RSL is correct. Send commands
You should receive a two-line response indicating that each unit is responding correctly. Some correct responses are shown below: 174 Radio 1 Rx AGC Monitor <<Response...Total of 2>> 1. Radio 2. Rx A1 Level -46.8 dBm 176 Radio 2 Rx AGC Monitor <<Response...Total of 2>> 1. Radio 2. Rx A2 Level -43.8 dBm
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Introduction
Chapter 5 Operation
System Operation
System operation involves the following functions: Monitoring the MegaStar radios performance Managing the radios operation Supervising the telecommunications network Configuring traffic
FarScan Operation
This manual contains the basic information needed for using FarScan to operate and monitor a MegaStar radio. For more detailed instructions on how to use FarScan, please refer to the FarScan for Windows Manual or online help.
In this manual, the word Return indicates the key marked Return or Enter on your keyboard.
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The tables on the following pages give FarScans MegaStar manual commands, which are listed by function, command number and command name. Status or command items that appear when a command is executed are given below the command name in the tables. The letters in brackets next to each item indicate whether they are alterable [a] or for inquiry [i] only.
Refer to the FarScan manual and glossary (located on the MegaStar CD) for a more detailed list of FarScan commands and their functions. Some FarScan manual commands may affect traffic. Read all messages that appear when a command is executed.
Third-Party Multiplexer
The commands that control the multiplexer are described in the documents provided by the equipment manufacturer.
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Protection Switching
Function Radio Transmitter Status Active or Offline No. 134 Command Radio 1 Tx Switch Status [i] Radio 1 Tx Active [i] Radio 1 Tx Offline Radio 2 Tx Switch Status [i] Radio 2 Tx Active [i] Radio 2 Tx Offline Radio 1 Tx Switch Status/Control a [i] Radio 1 Tx Active [i] Radio 1 Tx Offline Radio 2 Tx Switch Status/Control a [i] Radio 2 Tx Active [i] Radio 2 Tx Offline
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942
560 562
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Function Display Equipment Address (of directly connected site only) Set Equipment Address Set SCAN Bridge Connection Set Orderwire Address No. Command 008 908 919 257 258 Set External Alarm and Control 004 Display Equipment Address Set Equipment Address Set All DVB Ports VF Orderwire 1 Status/Command VF Orderwire 2 Status/Command External Alarm & Control [a] Set External Out 1 Open [a] Set External Out 1 Closed [a] Set External Out 2 Open [a] Set External Out 2 Closed [a] Set External Out 3 Open [a] Set External Out 3 Closed OVERHEAD Status/Command [a] A E1/E2 Mute Disable/Enable [a] B E1/E2 Mute Disable/Enable [a] E1 Handset Not Muted [a] E1 Handset Muted [a] E2 Handset Not Muted [a] E2 Handset Muted
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Function ATPC Status Enable ATPC Set PA Low Power Set PA High Power Inhibit ATPC, Set PA Low Power Inhibit ATPC, Set PA High Power Set Channel Priority and Set Value of N in 1:N System Verify Port Connection in 1:N System
568 910
In a ring configuration, the orderwire is manually muted on the A or B side to prevent singing or ringing. If a two-way failure occurs on one of the hops, the A or B side mute can be disabled to allow orderwire operation in both ends of the failed hop.
004 231
[i] ACO Switch Up or Down Power Supply 1 Status [i] Power Supply 1 Normal [i] Power Supply 1 Summary Alarm Power Supply 2 Status [i] Power Supply 2 Normal [i] Power Supply 2 Summary Alarm SPU Controller Status
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Power Supply 2
232
SPU Controller
905
Function Overhead Processor VF Orderwire 1 VF Orderwire 2 Data Orderwire Modulator 1 IS3 1 Input IS3 2 Input IS3 Selected Output Modulator 2 IS3 1 Input IS3 2 Input IS3 1 Selected Output Decoder 1 Input FEC Lock Decoder 2 Input FEC Lock Demodulator 1 Slope Stress
Command Overhead Status/Command [i] Overhead PROC Fuse Normal or Alarm VF Orderwire 1 Status/Command VF Orderwire 2 Status/Command Data Orderwire Status Modulator 1 Status [i] Modulator 1 IS3 1 Input Normal or Alarm [i] Modulator 1 IS3 2 Input Normal or Alarm [i] Modulator 1 IS3 1 or 2 Selected [i] Modulator 1 Output Normal or Alarm Modulator 2 Status [i] Modulator 2 IS3 1 Input Normal or Alarm [i] Modulator 2 IS3 2 Input Normal or Alarm [i] Modulator 2 IS3 1 or 2 Selected [i] Modulator 2 Output Normal or Alarm Decoder 1 Status [i] Decoder 1 Input Normal or Alarm [i] Decoder 1 FEC Normal or Alarm [i] Decoder 1 Lock Normal or Alarm Decoder 2 Status [i] Decoder 2 Input Normal or Alarm [i] Decoder 2 FEC Normal or Alarm [i] Decoder 2 Lock Normal or Alarm Demodulator 1 Status [i] Demod 1 Slope Stress Normal or Alarm [i] IF Input Normal [i] IF Input Alarm Demodulator 2 Status [i] Demod 2 Slope Stress Normal or Alarm [i] IF Input Normal [i] IF Input Alarm [i] Switch Interface Status
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Switch Interface Tx & Rx Status Activity Input from Demod HS1, HS2 Switch Position
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Function Radio 1 Tx PLS Lock Normal Radio 2 Tx PLS Lock Alarm Power Amplifier 1 Power Amplifier 2 IF Filter Amplifier 1 IF Filter Amplifier 2 Radio 1 Rx PLS Lock Normal Radio 2 Rx PLS Lock Alarm LNC 1 LNC 2 1:N Status Commands
No. 132 133 130 131 136 137 140 141 138 139 150 151 160
Command Radio 1 Tx PLS Status Radio 2 Tx PLS Status Radio 1 CTRL PA Status Radio 2 CTRL PA Status Radio 1 IF AMP Status Radio 2 IF AMP Status Radio 1 Rx PLS Status Radio 2 Rx PLS Status Radio 1 LNC Status Radio 2 LNC Status SYS Protection Status Protection Channel Status Channel Traffic Status
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Introduction
Periodic Checks
The radio should be checked periodically for proper performance. Routinely check the Alarm Display LEDs (on the right side of each SPU shelf) for red fault lights. Also, check the history files available from FarScan.
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Maintenance Records
Recording Information
There are two measurements that the FCC requires you to make once per year after the radio is installed: Phase Locked Source (PLS) frequency (see page 74) Output power (see page 74) These measurements, when compared with those made during initial testing at the factory (refer to the factory test data sheets), will indicate any degradation in system performance. Record the results of these measurements on the Routine Maintenance Log Form, located in the Forms section of this manual.
The Routine Maintenance Log Form is designed for use in a 5-to 7-year period. Make additional copies of the form included in this manual, or request them from Harris.
1. Enter the date that the initial measurements are taken in the
space provided.
2. Enter the sales order number for the rack in which the radio is
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Measurements
Column What to Measure Where to Measure Entry Routine measurements obtained each year. Access point in the assembly where the measurement should be made. Initial alignment measurements. Routine measurements made at yearly intervals. One year after installation, enter measurements in the 1st column, and so on. Any action taken following a failed measurement or comments about a measurement or test. For example, you might note that a measurement fell below the required standard and you replaced the out-of-spec unit.
Notes
The Routine Maintenance Log Form lists the routine measurements for non-protected and hot standby terminals and repeaters. Fill out only the required routine measurements for your configuration.
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Switch Settings
It is recommended that you also indicate SPU Controller switch settings on the Routine Maintenance Log Form. Each time the equipment configuration changes, indicate the switch settings. Refer to switch setting information starting on page 31 for more details.
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Introduction
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
This section covers troubleshooting procedures for MegaStars subassemblies. You can usually locate the source of a problem in the radio by checking for a continuously lit fault LED on one or more of the plug-in units. There may also be a fault indication in the status report issued by FarScan. If no fault LEDs are lit, and no fault is indicated in the FarScan status report, locate the problem through the process of elimination. To do this, you will need a spares kit for your radio, available from Harris.
Only use the elimination method when all other possible sources of trouble have been eliminated.
Remember to reinstall the original unit if the spare does not clear the problem.
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FarScan
FarScan, available from Harris on a desktop or laptop PC, is a convenient network supervision system that serves as an alarm and control master for the MegaStar radio. Extensive diagnostic capabilities are provided through FarScans convenient menu-driven procedures. To obtain the full benefits of FarScans network monitoring capabilities, you must set it up to provide continuous polling. Refer to the FarScan instruction manual for more information on how to use the program.
If the fault LED is lit on a unit, use FarScan to interrogate the equipment and determine the nature of the alarm.
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Equipment Required
Software
FarScan MegaStar Inventory Program
Test Equipment
The following test equipment may be needed for measurements and adjustments that cannot be made using FarScan. (For detailed equipment specifications, refer to page 29.) Digital Multimeter Power Meter Frequency Counter
Allow the frequency counter to warm up for 30 minutes before making any measurements.
Alignment Equipment
The MegaStar Radio Alignment Kit is needed when changing crystals in the phase lock source. It is available from Harris.
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SPU Troubleshooting
Trouble in the SPU is indicated by the presence of a lighted minor, major or critical LED on the Alarm Display unit. Remove the SPU front cover to determine which card is at fault (its fault LED will be lit as well).
If there is a problem with the Alarm Display unit, its fault LED will be illuminated.
Troubleshooting consists of isolating the failed unit or units with a lighted fault LED and replacing them with spares. If replacing the faulty unit solves the problem, return the failed unit to the factory for repair.
Always reinstall the original unit if the spare does not clear the fault.
If a lighted fault LED is not visible, check the FarScan status report for any error messages. If no problems are indicated, isolate the problem card by replacing each card with a spare until the faulty one is located. Such troubleshooting by replacement should not begin until all other possible trouble sources are eliminated. The following chart describes the procedure for troubleshooting the SPU shelf.
Alarm Indication Probable Cause and Corrective Action
Fault LED is lit continuously Use FarScan to determine what is causing the alarm. on any unit. Fault LED flashes on and off The input alarm circuit has detected a signal loss at its once per second. input. Restore the missing signal by replacing a removed card or fiber optic cable.
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RFU Troubleshooting
Trouble in the RFU is indicated by the presence of a lighted fault LED on one or more units. Troubleshooting consists of isolating the failed unit(s) through the fault LEDs, through the FarScan status report, or by tracing the signal flow through the assembly and ascertaining the correct performance of each unit in the assembly. The failed unit(s) should then be returned to the factory for repair. When symptoms permit unambiguous fault isolation, the fault LED on the failed unit will illuminate steadily. Fault LEDs on other units may flash on and off, indicating a problem with the input signal. If no fault LEDs are lit, or if the unit does not have one, replace each unit with a spare until the faulty one is located. Troubleshooting by replacement should not begin until all other possible trouble sources are eliminated.
Always reinstall the original unit if the spare does not clear the fault.
The following chart describes the RFU troubleshooting procedure.
Alarm Indication Fault LED is lit on any unit Probable Cause and Corrective Action Use FarScan to determine what is causing the alarm.
Fault LED flashes on and off The input alarm circuit has detected a signal loss at its once per second. input. Restore the missing signal by replacing a removed card or RF/IF cable.
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Introduction
This section covers repair and replacement procedures for the MegaStar SPU and RFU subassemblies. When you have located a failed unit, refer to the correct procedure on one of the following pages to replace it.
Ground yourself properly using an antistatic wrist strap or other grounding device before handling the sensitive units.
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In-Service Replacement
If the unit being replaced is nonredundant and common to normal and protection paths, first transfer the affected traffic to alternate channels.
Any function that causes a break in the RF signal, such as removing the Modulator card or Power Amplifier RF IN cable, may cause errors in the corresponding local receiver if it is online.
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Replacing Units
If you need to replace a failed unit with a spare, be absolutely sure that they are identical by checking the part numbers on each unit. Also, make sure that switches, straps, and/or headers on the replacement unit match those of the old unit. For detailed information on Harriss part numbering scheme, refer to page 157.
Failure to comply with our material return procedure can delay the repair process.
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TELEPHONE PORT
EXTRACTOR
98
Tools Required
Small slotted screwdriver
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Data Orderwire
FAULT LED LOCATION ON SPU SHELF
RS 232 CONNECTOR
1 or
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 121314 15 16 17 18
EXTRACTOR
100
Tools Required
Small slotted screwdriver
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Overhead Processor
FAULT LED LOCATION ON SPU SHELF
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18
EXTRACTOR
102
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Power Supply
EXTRACTOR LOCATION ON SPU SHELF
TEST POINTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18
FUSE
POWER SWITCH
POWER CONNECTOR
EXTRACTOR
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If the fault LED on the Power Supply (DC-DC Converter) is lit, first check the Power Supply fuse in the Fuse Panel. If it has blown, replace it with a new one of the correct value for the power supply voltage. If the fuse blows again, replace the power supply.
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Demodulator
LOCATION ON SPU SHELF EXTRACTOR
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18
IF IN CONNECTOR
EXTRACTOR
106
Tools Required
SMA wrench (5/16) Torque wrench (8-9 inch-lbs)
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Decoder
LOCATION ON SPU SHELF EXTRACTOR
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18
EXTRACTOR
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Modulator
LOCATION ON SPU SHELF EXTRACTOR
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18
IF OUT CONNECTOR
EXTRACTOR
110
Tools Required
SMA wrench (5/16") Torque wrench (8-9 inch-lbs)
111
IF OUT CONNECTOR
MAIN IF IN CONNECTOR
EXTRACTOR
112
Tools Required
SMA wrench (5/16") Torque wrench (8-9 inch-lbs)
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Switch Interface
LOCATION ON SPU SHELF EXTRACTOR FAULT LED ACTIVE LED
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18
SP1 CONNECTOR
SP2 CONNECTOR
HS1 CONNECTOR
HS2 CONNECTOR
EXTRACTOR
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115
EXTRACTOR
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117
Tributary Interface
LOCATION ON SPU SHELF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18
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If you are disconnecting optical cables, hold the connector so that it points away from your face. Do not look at the optical connectors to avoid laser injury to your eyes.
2. Disengage the upper and lower card extractors. 3. Carefully pull out the card and set it aside.
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SPU Controller
LOCATION ON SPU SHELF EXTRACTOR LEARN BUTTON FAULT LED
RFU 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18
RFU 2
PARALLEL
AUX
SPUR
CIT
MEGASCAN
EXTRACTOR
120
Tools Required
Small slotted screwdriver Small Phillips screwdriver
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If the Runtime Code is not the same as what was installed in the previous SPU Controller, perform the SPU download procedure, describe in the MegaStar Software Utilities Manual.
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123
Alarm Display
LOCATION ON SPU SHELF EXTRACTOR FAULT LED
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121314 15 16 17 18
EXTRACTOR
124
Tools Required
Small slotted screwdriver Small Phillips screwdriver
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RF OUT
RF IN
POWER SWITCH
POWER CONNECTOR
126
Tools Required
SMA wrench (5/16") Torque wrench (8-9 inch-lbs)
Removing the Power Amplifier will drop traffic in both directions because its power supply also provides power for the receiver.
2. If ATPC is enabled, lock ATPC to low power at the far-end site. If the radio is
not locked to low power, the far-end transmitter will automatically be set to high power.
3. 4. 5. 6.
Turn off the power switch on the faulty Power Amplifier. Remove the associated fuse at the Fuse Panel (to prevent arcing). Disconnect the 4-pin power cable from the Power Amplifier. Use the SMA wrench to remove the cables connected to the RF IN and RF OUT jacks on the Power Amplifier. shelf. Slide the locking bar over so that you can pull out the unit.
7. Loosen the two knurled thumbscrews on the locking bar at the front of the 8. Use the handle to pull the Power Amplifier from the IF/RF shelf.
If a later model unit is supplied, make sure it has the same six-digit base number and option as the one it is replacing.
2. 3. 4. 5.
Install the new Power Amplifier by reversing the removal procedure. Use the torque wrench (8-9 inch-lbs) to tighten the SMA cable connections. Restore traffic from the protection channel. Verify that the correct version of RFU software is loaded. (Refer to page 73 for details). verification procedure given in Chapter 4.
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6. Check the operation of the new Power Amplifier assembly by performing the
Receiver
RF IN CONNECTOR
RECEIVER ACTIVE LED PLS FAULT LED PHASE LOCK SOURCE (PLS)
128
Tools Required
SMA wrench (5/16") Torque wrench (8-9 inch-lbs)
129
Transmitter
RF OUT PORT
UP CONVERTER
IF IN PORT
ACTIVE LED TRANSMITTER FAULT LED PHASE LOCK SOURCE (PLS) CRYSTAL ADJUSTMENT CRYSTAL MONITOR
130
131
Filter/Switch Assembly
RF OUT 1
RF IN 1
RF IN 2
RFU 1 (FARSCAN)
RFU 2 (FARSCAN)
RF OUT 2
132
Tools Required
SMA wrench (5/16") Torque wrench (8-9 inch-lbs)
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If a later model unit is supplied, make sure the unit has the same six-digit base number and option as the one it is replacing.
3. Slide the replacement Filter/Switch assembly into place in the rack. 4. Reverse the removal procedure. 5. Check the operation of the new unit by performing the verification procedure given in Chapter 4.
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5. Plug the ribbon cable into the LNC connector on the Distribution Card. Make sure pin 1 of the ribbon cable (red stripe) is aligned with pin 1 of the connector. 6. Replace the Receiver assembly in the radio and reconnect the cables according to the instructions on page 128.
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IF Filter/Amplifier
Tools Required
Allen wrench (3/32") SMA wrench (5/16) SMA torque wrench
4. Insert and gently tighten the four Phillips-head screws. 5. Lay the assembly back down on the work surface. 6. Connect the Circulator to the RF OUT connector on the PLS. Use the SMA wrench to gently tighten the connection. 7. Plug the ribbon cable into the PLS connector on the Distribution Card. Make sure pin 1 of the ribbon (red stripe) is aligned with pin 1 of the cards connector. 8. Replace the assembly in the radio and reconnect the cables according to the instructions on page 129 (Receiver) or page 131 (Transmitter).
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PLS Crystal
Tools Required
Antistatic workstation Grounding wrist or heel strap Standard X-Acto knife (do not use a pocket knife) Cotton swabs XceLite sockethead screwdriver (P22, size 5/64") White thermal compound, Wakefield part number 120-8
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4. Disconnect the ribbon cable from plug P3 on the PLS. 5. Disconnect the semi-rigid cable from the PLS isolator. Use the SMA wrench to loosen the connection.
6. Disconnect the other end of the semi-rigid cable from the upconverter. Set it aside.
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7. Unplug the PLS ribbon cable from connector P2 on the distribution card.
9. Remove the two screws fastening the P3 ribbon cable strain relief. Set them and the cable strain relief aside.
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10. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the PLS and set it aside.
11. Remove the two spacer screws from each side of the PLS cable connector and set them aside.
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12. Using a 5/64 socket head screwdriver, remove the 10 screws that secure the PLS cover plate. Set the screws aside.
13. Using the X-Acto knife, cut the warranty stickers at the adjoining points between the PLS cover plate and the housing. Separate the cover plate from the housing and set it aside.
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15. Pull the crystal oven straight up and out of its socket in the PLS and set it aside. The crystal is now exposed.
16. Use a cotton swab to wipe the excess thermal compound from the crystal.
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18. Remove the washer that separates the crystal from the board and set it aside.
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3. Align the crystal leads with the three holes on the PLS board and insert the crystal. Be careful not to bend the leads. Push straight down until the crystal is firmly seated.
4. Using a cotton swab, apply a thin layer of thermal compound around the outside of the crystal and to the inside of the crystal oven.
5. Use a cotton swab to apply (or reapply) a thin layer of thermal compound to the inside of the crystal oven (set aside in step 15 of the previous procedure).
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6. Align the oven leads with the sockets on the board and plug it in. Push it straight down until the oven is firmly seated against the PLS circuit board.
7. Reinstall the cover plate on the PLS and secure it with the 10 screws (removed in step 9 of the previous procedure). If a torque gauge is available, set the torque to 3 to 4 ounces per inch.
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9. Reconnect the PLS ribbon cable (disconnected in step 7 of the previous procedure) to connector P3 on the PLS.
10. If the cable relief was removed in step 6 of the previous procedure, reinstall it with the cable underneath. 11. Continue with Test the Phase Lock Source on page 150.
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Procedure
1. Set output voltages on the dual power supply to +10V, 0.1V and -12V, 0.2V. 2. Turn off the dual power supply.
CAUTION: In the next step, make sure the power supply outputs are connected correctly to the PLS setup board.
3. Using clip leads, connect the dual power supply outputs to the +10, -12V, and GND terminals, respectively. 4. Connect the microwave attenuator to the RF OUT port on the PLS unit.
5. Connect the DVM and oscilloscope (optional) between the Phase Voltage test point and Ground on the PLS setup board. 6. Using a 50-ohm cable, connect the frequency counter to the REF MON port (also labeled J2) on the PLS.
7. Disconnect the PLS ribbon cable (P2) from the transmitter or receiver and connect it to the appropriate jack on the PLS setup board.
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9. Unscrew the protective cap over FREQ ADJ and set it aside.
10. Use the jewellers screwdriver, adjust the PLS frequency (REF ADJ or XTAL ADJ) until the frequency counter indicates the desired crystal frequency, 10 Hz.
11. (Optional) Observe the waveform on the oscilloscope. It should be an approximate square wave, indicating that the loop is in the search mode. The red LED on the PLS front panel should light.
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12. Using the jewelers screwdriver, adjust the VCO tuner (FREQ ADJ) counterclockwise until the tuner top is flush with its bushing, then slowly adjust it clockwise until the unit stops sweeping (no square wave is displayed on the oscilloscope) and the DC voltage range is between 3 and 7 volts DC.
CAUTION: Be careful when adjusting the VCO tuner in the following steps. If the tuner goes too deep, it may damage interior VCO parts.
13. Slowly adjust the VCO tuner until the DVM indicates 5.0V, 0.1V. 14. Connect a microwave frequency counter to the microwave attenuator (attached to the RF OUT port in step 4). You will need to switch the input so the counter reads the correct frequency. 15. Measure the microwave output frequency to verify that it is correct.
Requirement: The frequency counter should indicate the correct microwave output frequency. It is possible for the output frequency to be about 106 MHz too low. In this case, do the following: a. Slowly turn the VCO tuner clockwise until the unit locks to the correct frequency. b. Adjust the VCO tuner until the DVM indicates 5.0V, 0.1V. The counter should now indicate the correct microwave output frequency.
16. Turn off the power supply and remove the PLS from test setup. 17. Reconnect P2 to the transmitter or receiver assembly it was removed from in step 7.
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154
Fan
If you remove a fan from the MegaStar radio, it must be replaced with a fan or baffle. Otherwise, a fault alarm will occur. Do not operate the MegaStar radio with an inoperative fan for more than 72 hours.
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Introduction
Whenever ordering a spare or replacement unit, make sure to specify the Harris part number and option. It is recommended that you order by specifying the part number and option appearing on the existing unit in your radio or by the part number and option specified on the bill of materials given in the Sales Order-specific binder. To order spare or replacement units, and return items for repair, fill out the Return Material Authorization Form (see Chapter 11).
Part Numbers
The part numbers may appear in two ways. Each part numbering scheme is explained as follows. 12-digit part number located on the bill of materials:
XXX-XXXXXX-XXX
Prefix Model Base Suffix
Prefix Model
The first two digits of the part number indicate the type of unit or level of assembly. The third digit of the part number is the unit or assembly model number.
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Base Suffix
The 6-digit base number is a consecutive numerical set used for indicating a specific unit or assembly. The 3-digit suffix indicates the unit or assembly option. For example, 003 indicates unit or assembly is option 3.
SD-XXXXXX-MX
Designation Base Model
The designation is always SD. The 6-digit base number indicates a specific unit or assembly. The model number indicates the unit or assembly model number.
A separate, three-digit option number may also appear on the equipment, such as 003. The part number on the replacement unit must have the same base digits and option number as the one you removed, however, the model number can be higher. For example, a failed unit with no Model indication in its part number is an M1 model. It can be replaced by an M2 Model. Or, a unit with M2 in its part number can be replaced by an M3 model. Units cannot be replaced with ones that have lower model numbers. Refer to the original equipment list to find the correct replacement parts for the specific unit.
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Any order above the component level must be for a complete unit (a unit marked with a six-digit SD number), or for an assembly that includes one or more units. Make all inquiries for spare units to the Spare Products Support Center (see page 11).
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Module Exchange
You may prefer to receive a replacement unit before you send your defective unit to us. Harris maintains an inventory of many different modules that can be shipped to you within 24 hours. Parts requiring retuning can be shipped within 48 hours. All exchanged units must be returned to us within 15 days to avoid getting invoiced for the difference between the exchange price and the list price.
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Evaluation Fee
There is an evaluation charge per unit if no trouble is found and no repair is required.
Unrepairable Units
Equipment which has been damaged due to customer negligence or which has parts removed will be repaired at the prevailing flat repair fee, or on a time-and-material basis, whichever is higher and regardless of the warranty status. Any equipment that is determined unrepairable will be returned to the customer. An evaluation fee will be assessed. This fee will be refunded if the customer purchases a replacement unit within 30 days.
Return Freight
Harris prepays standard return freight back to our customers on warranty repairs. Return freight back to customers on billable repairs is invoiced to the customers. The customer pays for shipping units to Harris for both warranty and out-of-warranty repairs. Special shipping requests may be subject to additional charge. All shipments outside the continental USA and Canada are subject to additional handling charge per shipment. Please pack the unit carefully using static-free, sturdy packaging to prevent damage during transit.
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Canada
Harris MCD Attn: Customer Service, RMA #_ _ _ _ _ 3 Hotel-de-Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux Quebec, Canada H9B 3G4
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This chapter contains block diagrams for the following configurations: MegaStar 0:1, single antenna MegaStar 1:1 (0:2), single antenna MegaStar 1:2 (0:3), single antenna MegaStar 1:3 (0:4), single antenna MegaStar 0:1, dual antenna MegaStar 1:1 (0:2), dual antenna MegaStar 1:2 (0:3), dual antenna MegaStar 1:3 (0:4), dual antenna
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Introduction
Chapter 11 Forms
This section contains the following forms: Routine Maintenance Log Form Return Material Authorization Form Service Registration Form
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Initial Level
YEAR AFTER INITIAL INSTALLATION 1st YEAR 2nd YEAR 3rd YEAR 4th YEAR 5th YEAR 6th YEAR 7th YEAR
Rx Crystal frequency
Rx A1 Rx A2 Rx B1 Rx B2
Tx A1 Tx A2 Tx B1 Tx B2
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
DATE: ____________
NOTES:
The Customer Resource Center is available on the internet at http://www.microwave.harris.com/cservice/. Company Name: _____________________________ Requesters Name: __________________________ Billing Address
____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
Service Requested: Requested Repair Urgency: Warranty Status: Requested Mode of Shipment:
[ [ [ [ [
] ] ] ] ]
Repair [ ] Exchange Standard [ ] Expedite IN-WARR (Provide Sales Order No.) _______________________________ NON-WARR (Provide Purchase Order No.) _________________________ Standard Service [ ] 2nd Day Air [ ] Overnight
NOTE: IN-WARRANTY UNITS are returned via STANDARD SERVICE only. Please provide COURIER ACCOUNT
Part Description
_____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________
Problem/Service Required
________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________
Special Instructions
_______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Repair/Exchange Price:
Please print:
Company Name: _____________________________________ Requesters Name: ___________________________________ Title________________________________________________ Dept. _____________________________
Address
City _________________________________________ ZIP/Postal Code ______________________________ Telephone Number ____________________________ E-mail _______________________________________ Original Sales Order/PO Number________________ State/Province_____________________________ Country__________________________________ Fax Number ______________________________
(Sales order number is found in your documentation and on the equipment rack base plate.)
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An authorization to return products to Harris under this warranty must be obtained from a Harris representative prior to making shipment to Harriss plant, and all returns shall be shipped freight prepaid. Collect shipments will not be accepted, but Harris will prepay return freight charges on repaired and replaced products found to be actually defective. Liability of Harris for breach of any and all warranties hereunder is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of defective products as set forth in this section, and in no event shall Harris be liable for special, incidental or consequential damages by reason of any breach of warranty or defect in materials or workmanship. Harris shall not be responsible for repair or replacement of products that have been subjected to neglect, accident or improper use, or that have been altered by other than authorized Harris personnel. Any warranties or conditions made herein by Harris are exclusive, made in lieu of all other warranties or conditions, express or implied (except to title) including, but not limited to, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability, any implied warranty or condition of fitness for a particular purpose, or any warranty or condition arising out of performance or custom or usage of trade. Customer acknowledges any circumstances causing any such exclusive or limited remedy to fail of its essential purpose shall not affect any Harris warranty.
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Limitation of Damages
Harris total and maximum liability under this agreement or in connection with the subject matter of this agreement or any transaction related to this agreement, shall be limited to one-half (1/2) of the aggregate amount paid to Harris, regardless of the basis for such liability. Customer acknowledges and agrees this section shall be enforceable in the event of any claim made in connection with this agreement, including, but not limited to, any claim for failure of delivery. In no event shall Harris be liable for any punitive, special, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to lost profits, opportunities or savings or for any loss of use of, or loss of data or information of any kind, however caused or for any full or partial loss of performance of any product, even if Harris has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Index
business hours 11
Numerics
24V DC, plus or minus 48V DC, plus or minus
28 28
C
Canada e-mail 12 capacity, MegaStar 15 channels, voice 15 Class A computing device 25 limits 25 combinations orderwire card 32 command active or offline status 79 AGC monitor, radio 1 76 AGC monitor, radio 2 76 radio 1 AGC monitor 76 radio 1 RSL 40 radio 1 Tx Level 75 radio 2 AGC monitor 76 radio 2 RSL 40 radio 2 Tx Level 75 radio power setting 76 receive signal level radio 1 40 radio 2 40 transmit power 76 Tx Level, radio 1 75 Tx Level, radio 2 75 verify system code 73
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A
address e-mail 12 orderwire 37 address, to order spare parts AGC voltage, viewing alarm cutoff switch 90 display card 90 aligning diversity antenna alignment kit
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40
41
154 41
90
B
backup, traffic battery input
15
30 157
bill of materials
16
28
15 control and monitoring 16 conversion kits 16 coordinating site 86 counter, frequency 29 critical traffic 15 critical traffic, backup 15 crystal frequency, PLS 74
construction, network crystal, PLS replacing 140
F
factory test data 86 failed units 91
D
damage database
27 16 28 86 29
155 far-end site 127 FarScan 16, 72, 90 computer 16 software 29 status report 93 FarScan computer 29 fault alarm, fan 155
fan fault alarm fault LED Alarm Display
DC power source
93
degradation, performance
digital multimeter 92 multimeter, specifications diversity antenna, aligning documents, related dummy load
FCC measurements 86 rules 25 FCC Title 47, Part 101 25 features, MegaStar 17 federal compliance 26 Federal regulations 25 Part 101 25 Part 1040 26 Part 15 25 Section 21, Parts 1010 & 1040 25 fiber optic links 15 Food and Drug Administration 25 form RMA 175 Routine Maintenance Log 174 Service Registration 176 frequency counter 29, 92 out of range 74
41
22
27
E
electrostatic discharge
24
electrostatic-sensitive device handling requirements 24 e-mail Canada 12 USA 12 equipment address, setting
L
laser device classification 25 devices 25 radiation 26 limits, radiated emissions 25 links, fiber optic Location 86 location alarm display unit 19 cooling fans 18 data orderwire 19 DDM interface 19 decoder 19 demodulator 19 filter/switch assembly 18 fuse card 31 handset 19 IS3 interface 19 modulator 19 overhead processor 19 Overhead Processor card 32 power amplifier 18 power supply 19 receiver 18 SPU controller 19 transmitter 18 VF orderwire 19 log form entries
G
grounding
23
15
I
IEC 801-5
28 27
improper practices
27 155 29
inoperative fan
installation 27 customer requirements power runs 31 separate fusing 31 installation procedure powering on 31 interference 25
87
M
mailing address, spare parts 160 managing operation 77
12 interrogate 90
internet site Inventory program
29
K
kits, conversion 16
manual conventions 21 organization 20 scope 20 manufacture of laser equipment measurements required routine
25
87
MegaStar 155 M:N
183
MegaStar power source 28 power switch 74 MegaStar capacity MegaStar features model number
part numbers 157 performance checking 85 degradation 86 monitoring 77 phase lock 71 phone number orderwire, changing
15 16 17
MegaStar configurations
37
24
77
29
N
network construction 15 supervision 90
31 power source 28 DC 28
power runs power switch, MegaStar 74 procedure repair and replacement 95 trouble isolation 89 product support 177
O
office battery distribution system operation 77 in residential areas managing 77 optical transceivers ordering parts
31 25
R
radiated emissions limits
25
159 37 32
25
31
P
PA power switch
22
74
161
184 Index
replaced units
85
29
replacement procedure transmitter 129 reprogram VF Orderwire address required routine measurements test equipment 29 requirements external connection
123 87
spares
93
specifications digital multimeter 29 frequency counter 29 power meter 29 SPU Controller S2 switch block
28 requirements, installation 29
residential area, operation in return freight
33
25
standard product warranty terms 178 static electricity problems 24 supervising the network 77 surge protection 28 switch block location, S2 33 symbol exclamation point 21 pencil and pad 21 stop sign 21 symbol, ESD
162
24
S
S2 switch block location 33 safety precautions scope
symbols
21
system verification 71
23, 27
T
telecommunications network supervising 77
20 31 176
separate fusing
Service Registration form setting equipment address shielded cables site controls software FarScan utility 16
37
terms radio 21 traffic direction 21 test equipment required 29 FarScan computer 29 frequency counter 29 power meter 29 test point AGC voltage 40 traffic, backup 15 traffic, critical 15
185
25
90 16
71
15
U
units replaced upgrades URL
85 162
unrepairable units
16 12
12
USA e-mail
V
verify
71 71 123 15
40
W
waveguide, opening web site
27
12
186 Index