Comtech EF Data CPA User Manual
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CPA C-Band Solid State Power Amplifier
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Table of Contents
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CHAPTER 2.
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 2–1
2.1
Unpacking and Inspecting the CPA ISSPA ............................................................................ 2–1
2.2
Installing the CPA ISSPA Into a Rack Enclosure .................................................................... 2–2
2.2.1 Installing the Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Sets ................................................................. 2–4
CHAPTER 3.
CONNECTORS
AND PINOUTS ................................................................. 3–1
3.1
Connector Overview .......................................................................................................... 3–1
3.2
RF Connections .................................................................................................................. 3–4
3.2.1 J1 | RF IN / Tx IN Connectors .................................................................................................. 3–4
3.2.2 J2 | RF OUT Connector ............................................................................................................ 3–4
3.3
Utility Connections............................................................................................................. 3–5
3.3.1 Sample Port Connectors (Front Panel) .................................................................................... 3–5
3.3.2 J4 | REDUNDANT LOOP Connector ......................................................................................... 3–5
3.3.3 J5 | DISCRETE CONTROL Connector ........................................................................................ 3–6
3.3.4 J6 | COM 1 Connector ............................................................................................................. 3–8
3.3.5 J7 | RF SWITCH Connector ...................................................................................................... 3–8
3.3.6 J8 | 10/100 ETHERNET Connector ........................................................................................... 3–9
3.3.7 J9A | EXT REF IN / J9B | EXT REF OUT Connectors (OPTIONAL) .............................................. 3–9
3.4
Power / Ground Connections ........................................................................................... 3–10
3.4.1 Alternating Current (AC) Prime Power Switch and J3 Power Connector .............................. 3–10
3.4.1.1
J3 Power AC Connector on Legacy Product CPA-350 ................................................... 3–11
3.4.2 Optional Direct Current Operation ........................................................................................ 3–11
3.4.3 Chassis Ground Connector .................................................................................................... 3–12
CHAPTER 4.
UPDATING FIRMWARE ............................................................................. 4–1
4.1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 4–1
4.2
Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download ...................................................... 4–2
4.3
Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update ............................................................. 4–6
4.4
Performing the FTP Upload Procedure ................................................................................ 4–8
CHAPTER 5.
FRONT PANEL OPERATION..................................................................... 5–1
5.1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 5–1
5.1.1 Startup Checklist ...................................................................................................................... 5–2
5.1.2 LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 5–2
5.1.3 Keypad ..................................................................................................................................... 5–3
5.1.4 Front Panel Display .................................................................................................................. 5–4