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1 startup checklist, 2 led indicators – Comtech EF Data KPA User Manual

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KPA Ku-Band Indoor Solid-State Power Amplifier

Revision 1

Front Panel Operation

MN/KPA.IOM

5–2

5.1.1

Startup Checklist

The user should always perform the following checklist before operating the KPA:

Step

Procedure

1

Check to ensure that the installation is complete.

2

Verify that the KPA is connected to the proper Prime Power Source, RF input, and

RF output.

3

Switch on the Prime Power Switch (located on the rear panel).

4

Once the Prime Power Switch has been switched on, verify that the cooling fans are

operating and that the six STATUS LED indicators appear as follows:

POWER ON

– ON (yellow)

Tx ON

– OFF

REMOTE

– ON (yellow)

ONLINE

– ON (yellow)

FAULT

– OFF

STORED FAULT

– OFF

5.1.2

LED Indicators

The operational behaviors of the six front panel
LED indicators is as follows:

LED

Color

Condition (When Lit)

POWER ON

Green

Indicates that power is applied to the unit.

Tx ON

Yellow

Indicates that the transmit function of the unit is on. This
LED indicator reflects the actual condition of the transmit
function.

REMOTE Yellow

Indicates that the unit is operating in remote control mode,

where commands and data are transferred via an EIA-485
(EIA-232 is optional) serial communications link.

ONLINE Yellow

Indicates that the unit is operating online to transmit data.

FAULT Red

Indicates that a fault condition exists.

STORED FAULT

Red

Indicates that the fault has been logged and stored. The

fault may or may not be active.