Comtech EF Data XPA-200 - Manual (Page 37)

XPA200-7984-I-OPT1, X-Band SSPA System Operation
XPA200-7984-I-OPT1, Rev.2 3-1
Section 3
System Operation
3.1 General
This section contains instructions for operating the solid state
high power amplifier (SSPA). The front panel of the SSPA has a key-
pad for operator input commands, an LCD Display, LED status
indicators, and connector test sample ports to monitor the RF input
and output signals. Table 3-1 is provided to show the control and
operating functions of the SSPA.
3.2 Switching Power On
Before turning the Prime Power Switch to the "on" position, check
to ensure that the installation is complete, and verify that the SSPA
is connected to the proper prime power source, RF input and RF output.
Switch the ON/OFF Prime Power Switch on the rear panel to ON.
Verify that the cooling fans are operating, and that the POWER ON LED
STATUS indicator light is on.
After the prime power is switched on, the STATUS indicators
should be as follows:
! POWER ON: Indicator ON.
! TRANSMIT: Indicator OFF.
! REMOTE: Indicator ON.
! ON LINE: Indicator ON.
! FAULT: Indicator OFF.
! STORED FAULT: Indicator OFF.
After the AC power is switched on and before pressing the buttons
on the key-pad, the LCD display message should be similar to:
XPA200-7984-I
SW VER X.XX SN7984XXXX