Instruction Manual

Model 4116-140T120

Multi-Band Block Translator

Weather Resistant Unit

February 2022, Rev. 0

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Data, drawings, and other material contained herein are proprietary to Cross Technologies, Inc., but may be reproduced or duplicated without the prior permission of Cross Technologies, Inc. for purposes of operating the equipment. Printed in USA.

When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc., be sure to include the equipment model number, equipment serial number, and a description of the part.

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6170 Shiloh Road

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL 4116-140-T120 Translator Weather Resistant

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty

1.0 General

1.1 Equipment Description

1.2 Technical Characteristics

2.0 Installation

2.1 Message Protocol

2.2 M&C Commands

2.3 M&C Queries

2.4 Ethernet Interface Installation

2.4.1 Methods of Connection

2.4.2 Ethernet Configuration

2.4.3 Webpage M&C

2.4.4 SNMP Configuration

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2.5 Translator Outline Drawings

2.6 Physical Interface

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2.7 Installation/Operation 16

WARRANTY - The following warranty applies to all Cross Technologies, Inc. products.

All Cross Technologies, Inc. products are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year after shipment to customer. Cross Technologies,

Inc.’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at Cross Technologies, Inc.’s option, replacing parts, subassemblies, or entire assemblies. Cross Technologies, Inc. shall not be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages. This warranty does not cover parts or equipment which have been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident by the customer during use. All shipping costs for warranty repairs will be prepaid by the customer. There are not other warranties, express or implied, except as stated herein.

C ROSS T ECHNOLOGIES, INC.

6170 Shiloh Road

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WEB www.crosstechnologies.com • E-MAIL [email protected]

MODEL 4116-140-T120 Translator, Weather Resistant

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1.0 General

1.1 Equipment Description

The 4116-140T120 Translator converts the 12.75 - 14.0 GHz band to the 10.70 - 12.0 GHz band. Front panel

LEDs provide indication of DC Power, and PLL Alarm. The RF to RF gain is +0 dB, maximum. Connectors are SMA female for the RF out, RF in and RF in Monitor (optional) and SMA female for the external reference input and reference output. Gain, LO frequency, and internal 10 MHz frequency are controlled by the Ethernet

M&C or via the Status/Control connector. In AUTO, the 10 MHz reference stays in external if the external level is in the +2 to +8 dBm range (the selected 10 MHz is on the front panel 10 M OUT connector). The 4116 is powered by a 100-240 ±10% VAC power supply, and mounted in a 8” W X 6” H X 16” D Weather Resistant* enclosure.

(NOTE: *Weather Resistant enclosures are designed to be water resistant for installation in an outdoor enclosure/antenna hut OR mounted outdoors on an antenna assembly at their specified temperature ranges. They are designed to be located “out in the elements”

(water, sleet, snow, etc.) but they are not designed to be “submerged under” water. If an extended temperature range is required, there is an Extended Temperature option (Option W21; -30˚C to +60˚C) available at an additional cost. Contact Cross for quote.

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RF IN MON

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RF OUT

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10M IN .

J3

ALARM

10M OUT .

J4

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AC IN

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EXT LO IN

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Model 4116-140-T120 Translator, Front Panel

+0 dB

RF

MON**

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OPTIONAL

0 dB Input Monitor

12.75

SPL

C2 to

14.0

GHz RF In

(-30 to-10 dBm In)

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EXT LO

PLL, ATT, CONTROL

Block Diagram

2.05

GHz

CONTROLLER (**Shown with Optional 0 dB Input Monitor and optional EXT. LO IN)

M&C

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10.70 to 12.0

GHz RF Out

-30 to -10 dBm Out

EXT 10 M

INT 10 M

10 M MON

FIGURE 1 Model 4116-140-T120 Translator Block Diagram

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1.2 Equipment Specifications

TABLE 1.0 4116-140-T120 Translator Specifications**

Input Characteristics

Impedance/Return Loss

Frequency (GHz)

Noise Figure, Max.

Input Level Range Fc

50 Ω /18dB

12.75 - 14.0 GHz

20 dB at max gain

-30 to -10 dBm; +8 dBm no-damage input

LO Harmonically-related Fixed Spur Frequencies - Out of Band

BAND OUT RANGE TRANSLATE

NO.

(GHz) RANGE (GHz)

1 10.70-12.0

2.01-2.09

2XLO Fixed Spurs (25 dBC at -10 in)

( 5 dBC at -30 in)

10.25, 12.30, Out of Band

Output Characteristics

Impedance/Return Loss

Frequency (GHz)

Output Level Range, Fc

Output 1 dB compression

50 Ω /18 dB

10.70 - 12.0 GHz

-30 to -10 dBm

+0 dBm, at Fc

Band Chart - Frequencies, LOs, LO Harmonically-related Fixed Spurs

BAND IN RANGE OUT RANGE

NO.

1

(GHz)

7.90-8.40

(GHz)

7.25-7.75

LO Fixed Spurs (25 dBC at -20 in)

(GHz) ( 5 dBC at -40 in)

0.65 7.15, 7.80

Channel Characteristics

Gain

Input to Output Isolation

Spurious, Inband

Spurious, LO

+0 ±2 dB max., (+0 to -30 dB variable in 0.5±0.5 dB steps), at Fc

> 60 dBC, min., 12.75 - 14.0 GHz

> 40 dBC signal-related,< -50 dBm signal independent; at -10 dBmout

<-60dBm LO; 5X,LO 6XLO, 25dBC (> 30 dBC typ.) at -10 dBm out

2 Tone intermod

Frequency Response

(See Chart)

> 45 dBC, > 50 dBC typ. (@-13 dBm in ,-13 dBm out, each)

±1.5 dB max., over RF band; ± 0.5 dB, 40 MHz BW

Frequency Sense Non-inverting

LO Characteristics

LO Frequency 2.050 GHz, tunable from 2.01 to 2.09 GHz in 1 MHz steps;

Frequency Accuracy

10 MHz level In/Mon

Option X10054 - 1 kHz Tuning step

± 0.05 ppm max. over temp internal reference; ext. ref. input

+2 to +8 dBm in; Monitor Output = input level ± 1.0 dB, 50 ohms

Phase Noise @ F (Hz) > 100

Specification dBC/Hz 65

Spec w / X10054 dBC/Hz 75

1K

75

85

10K

85

90

100K

95

105

1M

110

115

TABLE 1.0 4116-140-T120 Multi-Band Block Translator Specifications (continued)...

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Controls, Indicators

Gain, LO, 10M Frequency

PLL, Alarm

Power

Gain, band select and internal 10 MHz frequency via

Ethernet M&C or Status/Control Connector

Red LED, External Contact Closure

Green LED

Other

RF In, Mon. Out Connector

10 MHz Connectors

Status/Control Connector

Weather Resistant*

Connectors

Size

Power

Type SMA (female), 50 Ω

SMA (female), 50 Ω

MS3116F14-18P; RJ45 Weather Resistant* Ethernet Connector

Status/Control Connector, MS3112E14-18S; Mating Cable Connector,

MS3116F14-18P.

Ethernet Conector, RJF21B; Mating Cable Connector, RJF6G;

Cable interface, Standard RJ45.

AC Input Connector, Clipper Series, CL1M1102, Mating Cable Connector, CL1F1101.

(Unless otherwise specified, the mating connector is provided preassembled onto a standard

NEMA 5-15 U.S. power cord.)

8” Wide X 6” High X 16” Deep, Weather Resistant* Enclosure.

100-240 ±10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz, 25 watts max./FCI Clipper Series CL1M1102 connector.

**+0 to +50 degrees C; Specifications subject to change without notice.

*Weather Resistant enclosures are designed to be water resistant for installation in an outdoor enclosure

/antenna hut OR mounted outdoors on an antenna assembly at their specified temperature ranges. They are designed to be located “out in the elements”

(water, sleet, snow, etc.) but they are not designed to be “submerged under” water.

If an extended temperature range is required, there is an Extended

Temperature option (Option W21; -

30˚C to +60˚C) available at an additional cost. Contact Cross for quote.

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2.0 Installation

The 4116-140-T120 Multi-Band Block Translator consists of a 8” W x 6” H x 16” D Weather Resistant enclosure .

A switching, ± 12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the internal assemblies. The 4116-140-T120 can be secured to a mounting plate using the 4 holes on the bottom of the front and rear panels.

See Figure 2.5 for mounting dimensions.

2.0.1 Connection to AC Input Power

The 4116-140-T120 utilizes a pre-assembled AC power input cable as described below.

Pin Input Connector Pin Description

1 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47-63 Hz, 20 watts max.

2 Neutral

3 Ground

2.1 Message Protocol

The serial format for the RS232/RS422/RS485 port is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.

All messages consist of ASCII printable characters so standard terminals and terminal emulator programs may be used to control and monitor the unit. All messages begin with the open bracket character “ } ” (ASCII 0x7B) and end with the close bracket character “ } ” (ASCII 0x7D). Messages consisting of commands to set or change operating parameters and modes of the unit begin with “C” (ascii 0x43) followed by a command specific character. Messages consisting of queries to report operating parameters and modes begin with “S”

(ASCII 0x53) followed by a parameter specific character.

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2.2 M&C Commands

The following tables summarize the commands and status queries applicable to the

4116-140-T120 Block Translator.

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PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa} prefix, shown in the following table, is present ONLY when RS485 is selected

Table 2.0: Model 4116-140-T120 M&C Commands

Command

Set Gain

Syntax

{aaCGxxx}

Description where:

Set Serial Interface

Set Mute

Set RS485 address

Set Int. 10 MHz reference offset

Set 10 MHz reference mode

Set external LO

(option xLO)

Set Translation Frequency

{aaC

I x}

{aaCMx}

{aaCRxx}

{aaCOxxxxx}

{aaCEx}

{aaCLx}

{aaCFxxxxxxx} xxx = 3 characters

Range: 000 to -300 (00.0 to -30.0 in 0.5 dB steps) where: x = 0 to select RS232 x = 1 to select RS422 x = 2 to select RS485 where: x = 1 to mute the output x = 0 to unmute output where: xx = 2 characters

Range: 00 to 31 where: xxxxx = 5 characters

Range: +2000 to -2000 where: x = 1 to select internal reference x = 2 to select external reference

x = 3 to select auto refereference where: x = 0 to select internal L0

x = 1 to select external L0 where: xxxxxxx = translation frequency (kHz)

Range 2010 000 to 2090000

1 MHz steps standard,

1 kHz steps option X 10054

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2.3 M&C Queries

Table 2.1 Model 4116-140-T120 M&C Queries

Table 2.1 Model 4116-140-T120 M&C Queries (continued from page 7)

Command

Gain

Syntax

{aaSG}

Description

Returns {aaSGxxx} where: xxx = 3 characters

Range: 0 to 200 ( in 0.5 dB steps)

Example: {aaSG-145} indicates the current gain setting is 14.5 dB

10 MHz reference {aaSE} Returns {aaSEx} where: x = 1 if Internal 10 MHz reference is selected x = 2 if External 10 MHz reference is selected x = 3 if Auto 10 MHz reference is selected

Serial Interface

RS485 address

Mute

External L0

Translation Frequency

{aaS

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{aaSR}

{aaSM}

{aaSL}

{aaSF}

Returns {aaS

I x} where: x = 0 if RS232 is selected x = 1 if RS422 is selected x = 2 if RS485 is selected

Returns {aaSAxx} where: xx = 2 characters

Range: 00 to 31

Returns {aaSMx} where: x = 0 if mute is off x = 1 if mute is on

Returns {aaSLx} where: x = 0 if mute is off x = 1 if mute is on

Returns {aaSFxxxxxxx} where: xxxxxxx = translation frequency in KHz

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2.4 ETHERNET Interface Installation and Operation

The 4116-140-T120 Multi-Band Block Translator is equipped with a 10/100 Base-T compatible Ethernet interface for control and monitoring of its operating parameters. An HTML script interface allows the user to monitor and control the converter using a standard web browser. SNMP (Simple Network Management

Protocol) is also supported. Contact Cross Technologies for the SNMP MIB file.

2.4.1 Methods of Connection

Directly Connected to a PC:

For control from a local PC, attach the 4116-140-T120’s Ethernet port to the Ethernet network connector on the

PC using a crossover RJ-45 cable.

LAN Connection

For LAN connections, attach the 4116-140-T120 Ethernet port to the LAN using a normal RJ-45 cable.

Use any PC on the LAN to connect to the 4116-140-T120.

2.4.2 Ethernet Configuration

Each 4116-140-T120 must be configured with an appropriate IP address, Netmask, and Gateway assigned by your network manager. The 4116-140-T120 is set at the factory with a static address that is written on a tag attached to the unit. The device server in the 4116-140-T120 has a built in http based configuration manager that is used to configure network settings. To access the configuration manager open a web browser and enter the IP address of the 4116-140-T120 in the browser's address field. The window shown in Figure 2-A will appear. As delivered, there is no password set. Choose your user name and password here or leave those fields blank and click OK to proceed to the configuration manager webpage.

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Figure 2-A: Password Screen

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Figure 2-B: Configuration Manager Screen

In the left frame of the configuration manager click on Network to display the Network Settings screen.

Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address with delimiter dots (example: 192.168.192.47).

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2.4.3 Webpage M & C

Enter the following address in a web browser to access the M & C webpage: http://<ip address of 41xx>/serial/0/setup.htm where <ip address> is the IP address of the unit.

Figure 2-C (page 11) shows the product setup web page from a model 4116-140-T120 frequency converter.

Figure 2-C: Model 4116-140-T120 Product Setup Web Page

2.4.4 SNMP Configuration

Setting of SNMP parameters such as Community Write and Community Read strings requires a Telnet ® connection to port 9999. The following instructions explain how to establish such a Telnet ® connection using

Windows XP's Hyper Terminal utility.

Start the Hyper Terminal application and select “New Connection” from the “File” drop down menu.

The next screen is a “Connect To” dialog box. Select TCP/IP (Winsock) from the “Connect” drop down menu.

Enter the IP address of the 4116-140-T120 in the “Host address:” field and 9999 in the “Port number” field.

Figure 2-E shows an example of the Hyper Terminal settings required to access the SNMP configuration menu.

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Figure 2-E: Telnet® Settings in Hyper Terminal

Once the Telnet ® connection is established you will be prompted to “Press Enter for Setup Mode”. Press enter and a menu of device server configuration options will appear (see Figure 2-F). Select menu item 3, “SNMP configuration.” You will be prompted to enter SNMP community read and write strings. After setting your desired community strings you will be prompted to “Enter IP addresses for SNMP traps.” You must enter at least one and up to four IP addresses of SNMP managers that will access the unit. This is required even though

SNMP traps are not implemented. The unit will not process SNMP SET and GET requests from an SNMP manager unless the IP address associated with that manager is entered in the device server.

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Figure 2-F: Device Server Configuration Menu

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Figure 2.5 Shows the input and output connections on the front panel and the top view of the 4116-140-T120:

7.88

6.62

4.2

STATUS/CONTROL

CONNECTOR

Multipurpose MS3116

18 pin connector.

ETHERNET

CONNECTOR

Weatherized Standard

RJ45 Ethernet Connector

RF IN

12.75 - 14.0 GHz

SMA (female)

-30 to -10 dBm In

RF MONITOR

Option Not

Installed.(Plugged)

STATUS /

CONTROL

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AC IN

POWER

J8

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FUSE

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ALARM

10 M OUT EXT LO IN

J4

J1

J3

J2

J9

POWER IN

AC input for switching power supply.

100-240 ±10% VAC 47-63 Hz.

POWER LED

GREEN indicates when DC voltage is present from AC power supply.

Fuse

1A/250V - 1.25” X .25” slow blow

ALARM LED

Red LED indicates upconverter alarm.

EXT L0 IN

Type N (female) 50 Ω

+3 ± 2 dBm

External LO input

RF OUT

SMA (female) 50 Ω

-30 to -10

10MHz INPUT

SMA (female) 50 Ω

Insert External 10MHz

Reference here (±1.0 dBm).

7.50

10MHz OUTPUT input level ±2 dBm

1/4-20 Tapped Thru, 4 Places

5.500

5.775

12.00

15.875

15.5

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2.6 Physical Interface

All 4115 and 4116 units provide a RS232/RS422/RS485 interface port and a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port.

Both ports are available when the unit is installed and powered up. Commands may be sent to either port at any time and they will be processed in the order that they are received. The RS232/RS422/RS485 signals connect via a multipurpose MS3116, 18 pin connector as shown in Figure 2.5. The Ethernet signals connect via a standard RJ45 connector.

Table 2.5.1: Monitor and Control Connector

Pin Signal Description

A Chassis Ground

N Summary Alarm Normally Closed

P Summary Alarm Common

R Summary Alarm Normally Open

E RS422/RS485 Data Out-

F Signal Ground

C RS422/RS485 Data In-

D RS422/RS485 Data Out+, RS232 Data Out

B RS422/RS485 Data In+, RS232 Data In

NOTE: Planning Ethernet Access

It is recommended that IP knowledgeable customer personnel be consulted as a resource in the

installation and use of the Ethernet access features of the Cross Technologies product.

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2.7 Installation/Operation

Installing and Operating the 4116-140-T120 Multi-Band, Block Translator

1. Connect a -30 dBm to -10 dBm signal to RF IN (Figure 2.5).

2. Connect the RF OUTPUT to the external equipment.

3. Using the pre-assembled AC power input cable (furnished), connect 100-240 ±10% VAC,

47 - 63 Hz to AC IN connector on the front panel.

4. If a custom length power cable must be made, refer to description below for connections*.

5. Be sure DS1 (green, DC Power) is on and DS2 (red, Alarm) is off (Figure 2.5).

6. Set the gain so that the output level is always within the range -30 to -10 dBm (See Tab. 2.0 and 2.5.1).

7. Select either INT (for internal 10 MHz ref), AUTO (for internal 10 MHz ref UNLESS an external

10 MHz, +2 to +8 dBm signal is connected to J2), or EXT (for external 10 MHz, +2 to +8 dBm ref. that is inserted at J2) via Ethernet or serial command (See Table 2.0 and 2.5.1).

8. Check that a 10 MHz, signal is present at the 10 MHz REF OUTPUT at the same level as the input,

±1.0 dB (J4 - Figure 2.5).

9. AC Fuse - The fuse is a 1.25” x 0.25” - 1.0 amp (slow blow) and is inserted in the fuse F1 position.

NOTE: If a fuse continues to open, the power supply is most likely defective.

CAUTION: When checking or replacing the fuse, do not over tighten the fuse holder cap.

This can displace the cap’s O-ring and the weatherproof seal will be lost.

Pin Input Connector Pin Description

1 100-240 ±10% VAC, 47-63 Hz, 20 watts max.

2 Neutral

3 Ground

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C ROSS T ECHNOLOGIES, INC.

6170 Shiloh Road

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

(770) 886-8005

FAX (770) 886-7964

Toll Free 888-900-5588

WEB www.crosstechnologies.com

E-MAIL [email protected]

Printed in USA

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