Purpose and scope of the user guide, Audience, Revision history – Norsat ATOMControl User Manual
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Preface
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Purpose and Scope of the User Guide
The user guide explains the usage of the Norsat ATOMControl monitor and control
application for ATOM Series Block UpConverters (BUCs) and Solid-State Power
Amplifiers (SSPAs).
This user guide is specifically written for the ATOMControl application. Additional
information can be found in the ATOM Series BUC or SSPA User Manual.
Audience
The guide will be of interest to the following personnel:
Field users
Systems administrators (or IT; Lifecycle/Sustainment Managers)
Revision History
Date
Nature of Revision
Release
May 2014
Initial Release
1.0
March 2015
Added attenuation control, Mute
On Fault Details, and Safety info
1.1
READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USING
THE ATOMControl APPLICATION
CAUTION:
Do not stand in front of the waveguide during operation. In particular, do
not look into the waveguide.
CAUTION:
Do not allow any items to fall into the unit from the waveguide opening.
CAUTION:
Always ensure that the waveguide is properly terminated during
operation.
CAUTION:
Apply voltage to the DC input connector only as specified in the original
configuration of this unit. Application of a voltage outside of the specified
range may cause the unit to become damaged or non-functional.
WARNING:
DO NOT ALLOW EQUIPMENT TO BE IN STANDING WATER.
While the BUC/SSPA is designed to be used outdoors, the equipment is
not designed to operate in standing water. Failure to follow this
precaution could result in electric shock and injury to persons.