Comtech EF Data KPA - Manual (Page 13)

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PREFACE
About this Manual
This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data family of
Ku-Band Indoor Solid-State Power Amplifiers (ISSPAs) – the KPA-020IN, KPA-040, KPA-080, and
KPA-100. This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and operators
responsible for the operation and maintenance of the KPAs.
Revision 1 of this manual represents a complete rewrite in which all content has been updated in its
entirety and re-ordered to conform to current Comtech EF Data Technical Publications standards
and practices.
Disclaimer
Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use
guide to your equipment. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this
manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and
completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should
they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described.
Further, Comtech EF Data reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products
described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of
such changes.
If you have any questions regarding your equipment or the information in this manual, please
contact Comtech EF Data’s Customer Support Department during normal business hours.
Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual
Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual are appreciated. To
submit comments, please contact the Comtech EF Data Technical Publications department:
[email protected]
Military Standards
References to “MIL-STD-188” apply to the 114A series (i.e., MIL-STD-188-114A), which
provides electrical and functional characteristics of the unbalanced and balanced voltage digital
interface circuits applicable to both long haul and tactical communications. Specifically, these