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TECHNICAL MANUAL
Maxiva TM
ULXT Series
TELEVISION BROADCAST TRANSMITTER
888-2743-001
Revision E
March 8, 2015
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Unpacking
Carefullyunpacktheequipmentandperformavisualinspectiontodetermineifanydamagewasincurred
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componentsorassemblieswhichwereremovedforshippingandmustbereinstalled.Alsoremoveanyshipping
supports,straps,andpackingmaterialspriortoinitialturnon.
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Safety
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inherentinhandlingpotentiallyhazardouselectrical/electroniccircuits.Itisnotintendedtobeacomplete
statementofallsafetyprecautionswhichshouldbeobservedbypersonnelinusingthisorotherelectronic
equipment.Theinstallation,operation,maintenanceandserviceofthisequipmentinvolvesriskstopersonnel
andequipment,andmustbeperformedonlybyqualifiedpersonnelexercisingduecare.GatesAirshallnotbe
responsibleforinjuryordamageresultingfromimproperproceduresorfromtheuseofimproperlytrainedor
inexperiencedpersonnelperformingsuchtasks.Duringinstallationandoperationofthisequipment,local
building/electricalcodesandfireprotectionstandardsmustbeobserved.
WARNING:
THE CURRENTS AND VOLTAGES IN THIS EQUIPMENT ARE DANGEROUS. PERSONNEL MUST AT ALL TIMES OBSERVE SAFETY WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS
AND REGULATIONS.
WARNING:
ALWAYSDISCONNECTPOWERBEFOREOPENINGCOVERS,DOORS,ENCLO
SURES,GATES,PANELS,ORSHIELDS.ALWAYSUSEGROUNDINGSTICKSAND
SHORTOUTHIGHVOLTAGEPOINTSBEFORESERVICING.NEVERMAKEINTER
NALADJUSTMENTS,PERFORMMAINTENANCE,ORSERVICEWHENALONEOR
WHENFATIGUED.
!
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE, SHORT-CIRCUIT OR TAMPER WITH INTERLOCK SWITCHES
ON ACCESS COVERS, DOORS, ENCLOSURES, GATES, PANELS OR SHIELDS.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS, KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT AND DONT
TAKE CHANCES.
WARNING:
INCASEOFEMERGENCYENSURETHATPOWERHASBEENDISCONNECTED.IF
OILFILLEDORELECTROLYTICCAPACITORSAREUTILIZEDINYOUREQUIPMENT,
ANDIFALEAKORBULGEISAPPARENTONTHECAPACITORCASEWHENTHE
UNITISOPENEDFORSERVICEORMAINTENANCE,ALLOWTHEUNITTOCOOL
DOWNBEFOREATTEMPTINGTOREMOVETHEDEFECTIVECAPACITOR.DO
NOTATTEMPTTOSERVICEADEFECTIVECAPACITORWHILEITISHOTDUETO
THEPOSSIBILITYOFACASERUPTUREANDSUBSEQUENTINJURY.
FirstAidforElectricalShock
Faultyswitches,frayedflexesanddefectiveappliancescanallbecausesofelectricalshock.Evenashockfroma
domesticcurrentthetypeusedinthehomeortheworkplacecancauseseriousinjuryorevenresultina
fatality.
Waterisaveryefficientconductorofelectricityandpresentsanadditionalrisk.Handlingotherwisesafe
electricalequipmentwithwethands,orwhenstandingonawetfloor,greatlyincreasestheriskofelectrical
shock.
TreatmentforElectricalShock
Beforedoinganythingelse,rememberthatthefirstpriorityispersonalsafety.Donottouchavictimiftheyare
stillincontactwiththeappliancethathascausedtheshock.Iftheyarestillincontactwiththeelectricalsource,
theywillbe'live'andyouriskelectrocutiontoyourself.
Turnoffthesourceoftheelectricity,ifpossible,tobreakcontactbetweenthevictimandtheelectricalsupply.
Switchoffthesupplyatthemainsormeterpointifpossible,otherwiseremovetheplugorwrenchthecable
free.
Alternatively,youcanmovethesourceoftheshockawayfromyouandthevictim.Standonsomedry,
insulatingmaterialsuchasawoodenbox,plasticmatortelephonedirectory.Usingawoodenpoleorbroom,
pushthecasualty'slimbawayfromtheelectricalsourceorpushthesourceawayfromthem.
Ifitisnotpossibletobreakthecontactusingawoodenpoleorbroom,loopalengthofropearoundthe
casualty'sanklesorundertheirarms.Takegreatcarenottotouchthemwhileyouaredoingthis.Onceyouhave
loopedtheropearoundthem,usethistopullthemawayfromthesourceoftheelectricalcurrent.
Onceyouhavebrokenthecontactbetweenthevictimandthesourceoftheshock,conducttheprimarysurvey
response,airway,circulation,breathingandtreatanyurgentconditionfound.Callimmediatelyfor
emergencyservices.
Postasmuchinformationaspossibleatthetransmittersite.PosterssuchasFigure01onthenextpageshouldbe
prominentlydisplayednearthetransmitter.Emergencycontactphonenumbersanddirectionstothetransmitter
sitewithlandmarksintheareashouldbepostednearthetransmitterandtelephone.
References
Itisveryimportanttohaveasafetyplaninplaceandavailablepersonnelthataretrainedandcertifiedinfirstaid
andCPR.Pleaserefertothefollowingwebsitesformoreinformation:
AmericanRedCrosswww.redcross.org
OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)www.osha.gov
ForcountriesotherthanUSA,contacthealthandsafetyagenciesinyourareaformoreinformation.
Figure01ElectricalShockFirstAidPoster(Example)
Glossary
AIBAnalogInputBoard,Anoptionalcircuitcardforthemodulatorsectionofthelowpowerunit(LPU).It
providesthenecessaryinterfacetoallowthemodulatortoacceptanalogvideoandaudioinputsaccordingto
thePAL,NTSC,orSECAMstandards.Notavailableinallmodels.
ADCAnalogtoDigitalConverter
ASIAsynchronousSerialInterface,AstreamingformatusedtocarrytheMPEGtransportstreamfromthe
networkoriginationpointtothetransmitterformodulationontotheRFcarrier(s).
ATSCAdvancedTelevisionSubcommittee,adigitaltelevisionstandardfeaturingasingle,vestigialsideband
carrierandan8VSBmodulationconstellation.ThetransportstreamformatmaybeeitherSMPTE310orASI.
Thedataratebeforeforwarderrorcorrectionis19.392658Mbit/s.Thetransmitteddataratewitherror
correctionis32.28Mbit/s.
BackPorchTheportionoftheanalogvideohorizontallinewaveformfollowingthesyncpulsebutbeforethe
startofactivevideo.Onlyusedinmodelsthatarecapableofanalogmodulation.
BandIIITheVHFradiofrequencybandfrom168MHzto242MHz.
BandIVTheUHFradiofrequencybandfrom470MHzto860MHz.
BPFBandPassFilter.Mayalsobecalledamaskfilterorcriticalmaskfiler.Ahighpowerfiltercenteredabout
thedesiredchannelbandwidthandlocatedatthetransmitteroutputporttoeliminateoutofband
intermodulationproductsarisingfromthepoweramplificationprocess.
BTSCBroadcastTelevisionSystemsCommittee
CANControllerAreaNetwork(CANorCANbus)isaserialcommunicationsstandarddesignedtoallowmicro
controllersanddevicestocommunicatewitheachother.
COFDMCodedOrthogonalFrequencyDivisionMultiplex.Atransmissiontechniqueinwhichtheinformation
contentofacompleteensemble(multiplex)isdividedandmodulatedontoamultitudeofcloselyneighboring
RFcarrierswithinachannelbandwidth(frequencyblock).Thedivisionoftheinformationpayloadamonga
largenumberofRFcarriersensuresthateachindividualRFcarrierhasaverylowdatarate(symbolrate).The
longsymbolperiodoftheindividualRFcarriersallowsthereceivertowaituntilalldelayedsignalreflections
havearrivedandbeenaddedtothedirectsignal(...duringaguardintervaltobediscarded).Thispermits
recoveryastablesignalindifficultreceptionconditions,especiallyduringmobilereception.
CPLDComplexprogrammablelogicdevice.
CRCCyclicRedundancyChecksumisaprocedureforerrordetectionindigitalsignals.Beforedistributiontothe
transmitter,aCRCiscomputedforthetransportstreamsignal.ThisCRCissentinthetransportstream.Upon
receptionatthetransmittersite,anotherCRCiscomputedfromthereceivedtransportstreamandcompared
tothetransmittedvalue.IftheCRCsareidentical,noerrorhasoccurredduringthedistributiontothe
transmittersite.
DABModeDigitalAudioBroadcastisaAdigitalradio/multimediastandardfortransmittingmultipleprograms
withina1.5MHzRFfrequencyblock.TheoriginalDABstandardhasbeenextendedbytwodifferent
enhancementstotheencodinglayer:DABPlusandDMB.AllthreestandardsusetheoriginalDABmodulation
formatinthetransmitter(changesareupstreamintheencoder).FourdifferentDABmodesexist.VAXmodel
transmittersuseDABmodeI.
DACDigitalAnalogConverterreferstoacircuitthatconvertsdigitalvaluesinsidetheprocessingstagesofthe
LPUmodulatorintoanalogRFwaveformsforamplificationandtransmissionbythetransmitter.
dBmDecibelsaboveamilliwattreferstoalogarithmicsignalpowermeasurementscalereferencedto1mW.0
dBmisequivalentto1mW.10dBm=10mW,20dBm=100mW,30dBm=1000mW.
DMBDigitalMultimediaBroadcastingisamodificationofthebasicDABsystemaccordingtoETSIstandard(TS
102427andTS102428)usingMPEG4(H.264)andBSAC/HEAACV2compressiontopermitsendingof
multimediainformation(radio,TV,anddatacasting)tomobiledevicessuchasmobilephones.Originally
developedinSouthKorea.
DNSTheDomainNameSystem(DNS)isanamingsystemforcomputersconnectedtotheInternetora
network.IttranslatesuserdomainnamestotheassignednumericalIPaddresses.
DUCDigitalUpconverterisacircuitintheLPUmodulatorsectionthatconvertsthedigitalmodulatedbaseband
signaltothe140MHzdigitalintermediatefrequency.
DynamicDelayReferstoaprocessingfunctionprovidedinthemodulatorsectiontocompensatefordifferent
delaysoftheprogramdatastreaminthedatadistributionnetworkbetweenthenetworkoriginationpointand
varioustransmittersites.Atimestampcontainedinthetransportstreamservesasareference.Thepresent
timeisdeliveredbyaGPSreceiveratthetransmitter(1ppssignal,risingslope).Comparingthesetwosources,
thedynamicdelayfunctionisabletosynchronizetheprograminputtoalltransmittersoveraonesecond
correctionrange.
EnsembleThecompleteinformationpayloadbeingreceivedandprocessedbythetransmitter,typicallywhen
transmittingaccordingtotheDABstandard.Ingeneral,theensembleincludesaudioprograms,dataservices,
andpossiblyvideocontent.
ETIEnsembleTransportInterfacereferstothetransportstreamformatforDAB/DMBbroadcasting(2.048
Mbit/s,G.703)usedtosendprogrammaterialfromtheensembleprovidertoallDABtransmittersinanetwork.
TheETIformathastwovarieties:ETINAandETINI.
ETI(NA)EnsembleTransportInterface,NetworkAdaptedLayer,isaprotocolsuitedfortransmittingtheETI
signalviatelecomnetworks.IthasaframestructurethatcomplieswithG.704specificationsandcontainserror
protectioninformation(ReedSolomonCode).Thebitclockfrequencyis2.048MBit/s.
ETI(NI)EnsembleTransportInterface,NetworkIndependentLayer,isaprotocolissuitedfortransmissionwith
connectionsthathavealowerrorrateandaconstantsignaldelay.Itdoesnotcontainanyerrorprotection
information.Thebitclockfrequencyis2.048MBit/s.
EIBETIInputBoardisanoptionalcircuitcardforthemodulatorsectionofthelowpowerunit(LPU).It
providesthenecessaryinterfacetoallowthemodulatortoacceptETItransportstreamsaccordingtotheDAB
digitaltransmissionstandard.
ESDElectrostaticdischargeisthetransferofstaticelectricitywhentwoobjectscomeintocontact.
EthernetPhysicalinterfacebywhichadevicemaybeconnectedtoaLANand/ortheInternettoprovideweb
basedsupervision.ItgenerallyemploysanRJ45connector.
EVMErrorVectorMagnitudeisameasureusedtoquantifytheperformanceofthequalitythedigitalbeing
transmitted.Asignalsentbyanidealtransmitterwouldhaveallconstellationpointspreciselyattheideal
locations.However,variousimperfectionsinthesignalpathcausetheactualconstellationpointstodeviate
fromtheideallocationsbyfiniteerrorvectors.GenerallyassociatedwiththeATSCmodulationstandard.
Analogoustothemodulationerrorration(MER)usedfortheDVB,DABandothermodulation
FEFFutureExtensionFrames
FFTFastFourierTransform
FPGAFieldProgrammableGateArray,isanintegratedcircuitdesignedtobeconfiguredbythecustomeror
designeraftermanufacturing.FPGAsperformmanyoftheintensivedigitalprocessingstepsusedtosynthesize
thetransmittedRFsignalintheLPUmodulatorsection.
GPSSGlobalPositioningSatelliteSystemissatellitebasednavigationsystemcommonlyusedfordetermining
positionandnavigating.Inasinglefrequencynetworkcontext,itdeliversanextremelyprecisetimereference
(UTC...universaltimecoordinated)thatisusedtosynchronizealltransmitters.
GUIGraphicalUserInterfaceisatypeofuserinterfacethatallowsuserstointeractwithelectronicdevicesvia
imagesratherthantextcommands.Inthisapplication,theuserinterfaceprovidedbyatouchscreenindual
drivesystemsorthewebbasedremoteinterfaceservedovertheEthernetinterface.
HierarchicalModeAtransmissiontechniquewherebythetransmitteddatapayloadisdividedintoalower
dataratehighpriority(HP)streamandahigherdataratelowpriority(LP)stream.Thosereceiverswithdifficult
receptionconditionsdecodeonlythemorerobustHPdatastream,whilereceiverswithgoodreception
conditionsreceivebothdatastreams.
HotpluggableTermtodenotethatthedeviceinquestioncanberemovedwhiletransmitterisoperating
withoutsufferingdamageorcausingdamagetootherdevices.
HPFHighPowerFilteralsoreferredtoasmaskfilterorcriticalfilter.
HTMLHyperTextMarkupLanguageisthepredominantmarkuplanguageforwebpages.HTMListhebasic
buildingblockofwebpages.
IPInternetProtocol
IPAddressInternetProtocolAddressisanumericallabelassignedtoeachdevice(e.g.,computer,printer)
participatinginacomputernetworkthatusestheInternetProtocol(IP)forcommunication.AnIPaddress
servestwoprincipalfunctions:hostornetworkinterfaceidentificationandlocationaddressing.
ISPInSystemProgrammingreferstoaGatesAirutilityusedtoupdatetransmittersoftware.
LCDLiquidCrystalDisplayisathin,flatelectronicvisualdisplaythatusesthelightmodulatingpropertiesof
liquidcrystalstodisplaytextandimages.Oftenusedtorefertothebluedisplayscreenonthefrontpanelof
LPU(lowpowerunit).
LPFLowPassFilter.Typicallyinstalledclosetothetransmitteroutputport.Itisusedtoattenuateoutofband
emissionsatthesignalharmonicfrequenciesarisingfromthehighpoweramplificationprocess.Itmayalsobe
referredtoasaharmonicfilter.
LPULowPowerUnit.Devicethatcontainsmodulator(exciter)andamplifiersections.Thereareseveral
differentversionsofLPU.
LVDSLowVoltageDifferentialSignalling
MaskFilterFilterdesignedtopassaspecifiedfrequencyband.
MCMMasterControlModuleisacircuitboardintheTCU(transmittercontrolunit).TCUsareusedinsome
versionsofGatesAirtransmitters.LatermodeltransmittersusetheMSC2asatransmittercontroldevice.
MERModulationErrorRatioisameasureusedtoquantifythequalityofthedigitalbeingtransmitted.Asignal
sentbyanidealtransmitterwouldhaveallconstellationpointspreciselyattheideallocations.Howevervarious
imperfectionsinthesignalpathcausetheactualconstellationpointstodeviatefromtheideallocationsby
finiteerrorvectors.Themodulationerrorratioquantifiestheratioofthedesiredsignaltotheundesirederror
vectors.MERistypicallyassociatedwithCOFDMmodulationformatssuchasDVBorDAB.
MFSMegaFrameSync
MIBManagementInformationBase
MIPMegaframeInitializationPacket
NICAMNearInstantaneousCompandedAudioMultiplex;earlyformoflossycompressionfordigitalaudio.
NITNetworkInformationTable
PAPowerAmplifierisanelectroniccircuitthatacceptsalowlevelRFsignalandoutputsanamplifiedreplica.
PBPowerAmplifierBlockreferstoahighpoweramplifierstage.MayrefertotheLPUpoweramplifiersection
oroneormorehighpoweramplificationstagesexternaltotheLPU.PBsaretypicallynumberedfrom1nwith
PB1beingthehighestintherack.
PCPersonalComputer
PCBPrintedCircuitBoardinthetransmitter.
PCMProcessorControlModuleisacircuitcardinthetransmittercontrolunit(TCU).TheMCMcardprovides
mostofthecorecontrolfunctions,whereasthePCMcardcontrolstheuserremote&GUIinterface.Later
modeltransmittersusetheMSC2insteadoftheTCU.
PFRUPreciseFrequencyReferenceUnitisacircuitsubassemblyinsidetheLPUmodulatorsectionresponsible
forsupplyingthevarioushighstabilityoscillatorsignalsrequiredtosynthesizetheRFwaveformthatwillbe
transmitted.
PLLPhaseLockedLoop
PRBSPseudoRandomBinarySequenceisanendlessseriesofrandomnumberstypicallyusedfortransmitter
testpurposes,oftenwhenavalidtransportstreamdoesnotexist.
PSPowerSupplyisadevicethatsuppliesDCelectricalenergytooneormoreelectricloads,typicallyviathe
rectificationofanACmainselectricalinput.
RFRadioFrequencyreferstoanelectricaloscillationatthefrequencyofradiowavesintherangeof3kHzto
300GHz.Inthisapplication,typicallyasignalinthe168MHzto242MHzfrequencyrangeoftheVAX
transmitter.
RS485TIA/EIAstandardforserialmultipointcommunicationslines,alsoknownasEIA485andTIA/EIA485,is
astandarddefiningtheelectricalcharacteristicsofdriversandreceiversforuseinbalanceddigitalmultipoint
systems.ThestandardispublishedbytheTelecommunicationsIndustryAssociation/ElectronicIndustries
Alliance(TIA/EIA).
RTACTMRealTimeAdaptiveCorrectionisasignalprocessingtechniqueappliedinthemodulatorsignal
generationstagewhichseekstocorrectdistortionsproducedinthehighpoweramplificationandfiltering
stagesbymeansofpredistortion.
RUIsanabbreviationforrackunit.Onerackunitequals1.75"(44.45mm).Therackunitisusedtodescribethe
heightofcomponentsthatwillbeplacedinracks.
SFNSingleFrequencyNetworkisatypeoftransmissionnetworkinwhichalltransmittersaresynchronizedin
frequencyandphase(symbol).Thistransmissiontechniqueoffershighfrequencyeconomy,asasingle
frequencycanbeusedinalargegeographicarea.
SMASMAconnectorconsistsofa0.250x36thread.Themaleisequippedwitha.312inch(7.925mm)hex
nut.
SMPTE310AtransportstreamformatsometimesemployedwiththeATSCdigitaltelevisionstandard.Refers
tothesetofcooperatingstandardsthatlabelindividualframesofvideoorfilmwithatimecodedefinedbythe
SocietyofMotionPictureandTelevisionEngineers.
StaticDelayAdelayfunctionprovidedbytheexciteroveramanuallysettablerangeof0to1000msto
compensatefordifferencesinsignalprocessingdelaysorlocalpropagationconditionsforindividual
transmittersinasinglefrequencynetwork.
Sync(Syncpulse)Termusedinanalogbroadcastingthatreferstothehorizontalsynchronizationpulseinthe
videowaveformwhich,whentransmitted,createsthehighestlevelofpeakenvelopepowerinthetransmitter.
TCOTotalCostofOperation
TIITransmitterIdentificationInformationisadatafieldtransmittedduringthenullintheDABRFframe
containingtransmitteridentificationinformationforusebythereceiver.Eachtransmitterinasinglefrequency
networkhasitsownuniqueTIIidentifier.
TimeStampsDatafieldsinthetransmissionprotocol(e.g.intheETIsignal)containingtiminginformationfor
thepurposesofsignalmonitoringandsynchronization.
TSTransportStreamreferstoastandardformatfortransmissionandstorageofaudio,video,anddatafor
broadcastsystemssuchasDVBandATSC.Thetransportstreamspecifiesacontainerformatencapsulating
packetizedelementarystreams,witherrorcorrectionandstreamsynchronizationfeaturesformaintaining
transmissionintegritywhenthesignalisdegraded.Dependingonthedigitaltransmissionstandard,the
transportstreammaybeintheSMPTE310,ASI,orETIformat.
TPOTransmitterPowerOutputreferstothetransmitterforwardoutputpowerlevel.
TSPTransportStreamPacket
UDCUpDownConverterreferstoacircuitintheLPUmodulatorsectionthatconvertsan140MHz
intermediatefrequencysignaltothefinaldesiredVHFRFchannelfrequency(upconversion)orviceversa(down
conversion)
UPSUninterruptablePowerSupplyisabatterybasedsystemdesignedtoprovidepowerduringanACmains
failureevent.
VGAVideoGraphicsArrayisavideodisplaystandardusedbythepersonalcomputerindustrybasedona640
x480pixelresolution.ThestandardusedbytheTCUtouchscreenindualdrivesystems.
VHFVeryHighFrequencyistheradiofrequencyrangeof30MHzto300MHz.Inthisapplication,the168MHz
to242MHzfrequencybandcoveredbyaVAXtransmitter.
WEBAsystemofInternetserversthatsupportHTMLformatteddocuments.Adeviceorinterfacethatuses
HTMLformatteddocumentstransmittedaccordingtotheIPprotocol,typicallyoverLAN/WAN/Internetservers,
butalsolocallyvia1:1communications.

TableofContents
Section1Introduction
STATUS>SYSTEM............................. 315
STATUS>>SWREVISIONS ...................... 316
STATUS>>TEST .............................. 316
LCDSetupScreens............................ 317
SETUP>TXCONTROLMenu.................... 318
SETUP>SYSTEMSETUPMenu .................. 319
SETUP>TXCONFIGURE ....................... 319
SETUP>TXCALIBRATE ........................ 319
SETUP>TXCALIBRATE>TXPOWERCALMenu..... 319
SETUP>TXCALIBRATE>POWERSUPPLYSET....... 320
SETUP>TXCALIBRATE>PWRBLOCKCAL ......... 320
SETUP>TXCALIBRATE>REJLOADCAL............ 321
SETUP>TXCALIBRATE>CALRESTORE............ 321
SETUP>EXCITERSETUP ....................... 322
SETUP>PUMPCONTROL ...................... 322
SETUP>NETWORKSETUP ..................... 323
SETUP>DISPLAYMODE ....................... 323
SETUP>RESTOREDEFAULTS.................... 323
RemoteGraphicalUserInterface(GUI) ........... 324
GUILogin .................................. 327
EventLogMenu ............................. 328
DCOverviewScreen ......................... 329
DCSummaryScreen ......................... 330
ExciterHomeScreen ......................... 331
DriveChainA/BScreen ....................... 332
Faults/MetersPB#DriveA/BScreens ........... 333
PowerAmpsScreen.......................... 334
PA#Screen ............................... 335
FaultsPA#Screen .......................... 336
MetersPA#Screen......................... 337
SummaryPAMetersScreen................... 338
PAMetersScreen............................ 339
OutputScreen .............................. 340
PowerSuppliesScreen ....................... 341
PSMetersScreen............................ 342
PSDetailScreens ............................ 343
SystemScreen .............................. 344
CoolingOverviewScreen ..................... 345
SystemFaults/PB#Screen.................... 346
SystemMetersScreen........................ 347
SystemSetupScreen ......................... 348
SystemServiceScreen........................ 349
SystemConfigScreen ........................ 350
ExciterConfigScreen......................... 351
NetworkScreen ............................. 352
SNMPandSNMPTrapsScreens ................ 353
System>SystemSetup>Network>NTPScreen ..... 355
SYSTEM>SystemSetup>VersionScreen.......... 356
PAandPSHardwareScreens .................. 357
FirmwareManagementScreens ............... 358
UploadScreen ............................. 358
PurposeofThisManual ........................ 11
GeneralDescription ........................... 12
SystemBlockDiagrams ....................... 14
TransmitterACPower ........................ 15
CoolingSystem .............................. 15
ExternalPumpModule/HeatExchanger ......... 16
ULXTSpecifications ............................ 19
Section2Installation
Introduction.................................. 21
Documentation............................... 21
InstallationSequence.......................... 21
OperatingEnvironment ........................ 22
TransmitterCabinetPlacement.................. 22
RFSystemInstallation.......................... 23
ULXTSystemDocumentation.................... 24
CoolingSystemInstallation ..................... 26
TransmitterACConnection ..................... 28
ACConnectionsProcedure .................... 28
SignalandGroundConnections................. 210
SystemandIntercabinetConnections............ 212
InstallPS(PowerSupply)Modules .............. 213
FinalCoolingSystemSetup .................... 214
SettingtheTransmitterFlowRate.............. 214
ConfirmationofAutoPumpSwitching .......... 215
HeatExchangerFanControl .................. 215
RFInitialTurnOn............................. 215
ExternalI/OBoard............................ 216
Section3Operation
Introduction.................................. 31
ControlsandIndicators......................... 31
FrontPanelControlsandIndicators............. 32
ON/OFFOperation........................... 32
PowerRaise/LowerProcedure ................. 33
RemoteEnable/DisableButtons ............... 33
InternalControls,IndicatorsandRFSampleports ... 35
LCDNavigationTutorial ........................ 36
LCDPowerScreens............................ 38
LCDStatusScreens ............................ 39
STATUS>LOG............................... 310
STATUS>EXCITERScreen...................... 310
STATUS>DRIVECHAIN ....................... 311
STATUS>POWERAMP........................ 312
STATUS>OUTPUT ........................... 313
STATUS>POWERSUPPLIES .................... 314
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Cutting&SolderingTransmissionLine
ConfigurationScreen.......................359
ResetScreen..............................360
SuggestedCuttingAndSolderingProcedure ...... A1
LineCutbackandFlangeSolderingProcedure..... A1
CuttingTheTransmissionLine ................. A3
SolderingFlanges............................ A6
CleaningTheSolderedJoint ................... A7
Section4TheoryofOperation
ULXTConfigurationDescriptions .................41
RFChain .....................................41
ULXTPAModule...............................42
ULXTIPAModule..............................44
PowerSupplySystem...........................46
ControlSystemBlockDiagram ..................47
AppendixB
CoolingSystemHelp
CoolantandWaterRecommendations .......... B1
PlumbingSystemInstallation .................. B2
RoutineSystemOperationandMaintenance..... B5
HeatTransferSolutions ....................... B6
Section5Maintenance
Introduction..................................51
SafetyPrecautions............................51
ESD(electrostaticdischarge)Precautions .........51
DipswitchSettings.............................52
TransmitterMaintenanceChecks .................59
DateandTimeBattery .........................510
PA/PSReplacement...........................511
ChangingPA,&IPAModules ..................511
PowerSupplyModuleReplacementProcedure ...513
ConfigurationFile,FaultLogsandSoftwareUpload .514
ConfigFileSave/Upload......................514
SaveConfigFile.............................514
Software/ConfigurationfileUpdateProcedure ...515
PowerCalibrationProcedures...................517
SinglePBForward/ReflectedPowerCalibration ..517
ExciterPowerCalibration/SwitchoverThreshold ..519
PowerSupplyVoltageSet .....................519
LowPower/UPSModePowerSetup............520
Board/ComponentReplacementProcedures......521
ControlandDisplayBoardReplacement.........521
PowerBlockMaintenance......................522
PBACMainsConversionDeltatoWYE..........522
AppendixC
Grounding&SurgeProtection
SurgeandLightningProtection................. C1
SystemGrounding ........................... C1
AppendixD
LightningProtection
Introduction ................................ D1
EnvironmentalHazards....................... D2
WhatCanBeDone? .......................... D5
ACServiceProtection......................... D6
Conclusion.................................. D6
Section6Diagnostics
Introduction..................................61
TroubleshootingTables.........................61
LEDIndicatorExplanation......................61
TransmitterFrontPanelControllerLEDIndicators ..61
ULXTDataDownload ...........................63
Section7PartsList
ULXTPartsList ................................71
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Section-1 Introduction
1.1
PurposeofThisManual
ThistechnicalmanualcontainstheinformationpertainingtotheMaxivaULXTSeries,solidstate,liquidcooledUHF
TVtransmitter.Thevarioussectionsofthistechnicalmanualcontainthefollowinginformation.
Section1,Introduction,providesgeneralmanuallayout,photos,equipmentdescription,blockdiagramand
generalspecifications.
Section2,Installation,providesphysicalandelectricalinstallationproceduresforthetransmitter,cooling,RF
systems,andbasicremotecontrolconnections.
Section3,Operation,providesoperationalandnavigationinformationforthegraphicaluserinterface(GUI)as
wellasidentificationandfunctionsofcontrolsandindicators.
Section4,MaintenanceandAlignments,providespreventativeandcorrectivemaintenanceinformationand
fieldalignmentprocedures.
Section5,Maintenance,providesproceduresonsetupandcalibrationofthetransmitter
Section6,Troubleshooting,Informationonlocatingfaultymoduleswithinthetransmitter
Section7,PartsList,providesapartslistfortheoveralltransmitteraswellasindividualmodules.
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GeneralDescription
ThissectioncontainsageneraldescriptionoftheMaxivaULXTSeriestelevisiontransmittersincludingcontrol
system,PB(powerblocks),blockdiagramsandsystemspecifications.
Table11MaxivaULXTPowerLevels
No.ofRacks
(RUperrack)
Model
PumpModule
Type(numberof
dualpump
modules)
PreFilter
OFDMOutput
Power(W)
PreFilterATSC
OutputPower
(W)
No.ofPBs,
(PBheights
combinedRU)
ULXT2xx
1(37)
1,200
1,800
ULXT4xx
1(37)
2,400
3,600
ULXT6xx
1(37)
3,600
5,400
ULXT8xx
1(37)
4,600
7,200
ULXT10xx
1(37)
5,500
9,000
ULXT12xx
1(37)
7,000
10,600
ULXT16xx
1(37)
9,000
14,200
ULXT20xx
1(37)
10,800
17,700
ULXT24xx
2(37)
13,400
21,100
ULXT30xx
2(37)
16,100
26,300
ULXT40xx
2(37)
21,400
35,100
4(48)
ULXT50xx
3(37)
26,500
43,400
5(60)
ULXT60xx
3(37)
31,800
52,100
6(72)
ULXT80xx
4(37)
42,300
69,700
8(96)
1(7)
Internal(1)
External(1)
1(12)
2(24)
3(36)
External(2)
External(3)
Notes:
1.xx=Specificmodulationloadedinexciter:DV=DVBT/H,T2=DVBT2,IS=ISDBT/H,CM=CMMB,and
CT=CTTB
2.ModelsULXT2throughULXT10featureinternalpumpmodule(6RU).
3.ULXT12throughULX30requireoneexternalpumpmodule.
4.ULXT40throughULX60requiretwoexternalpumpmodules.
5.SingleIPAmoduleisstandard.DualIPAisoptional
6.Singleexciterisstandard.Dualexciterkitisoptional.Excitersare1RUtall.
7.1RU=44.45mm(1.75inches)inheight.
8.LCDcontrolpanelisstandard.GUI(panelPC)controlpanelisoptional.
9.Averagepowerlevelsprovidedmayvarywithfrequencyandconfiguration.
10.Specificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
11.SinglePB(powerblock)xmtrsuseone20kWheatexchanger,twoandthreePBxmtrsuseone50
kWheatexchanger,foursixPBxmtrsusetwo50kWheatexchangers,eightPBxmtrsusethree50
kWheatexchangers.
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Front
13
Rear
Figure 1-1 ULXT Cabinet 2 PB
Front
Rear
Figure 1-2 ULXT 1 PB (integrated pump module)
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SystemBlockDiagrams
Figure13containsasimplifiedblockdiagramshowingRfsignalflowinadualdrive,twopowerblock(PB)Maxiva
ULXTtransmitter.ThediagramdescribesRFpowerflowfromexciterthroughtransmitter,filtersandtoantenna.The
drivechaincontainstwoexcitersandIPAs.
Splitter
IPA A
Exciter A
PA
Modules
Combiner
LPF
Load
Exciter B
IPA B
PB1
BPF
Combiner
Splitter
Splitter
Load
Splitter
IPA A
PA
Modules
Combiner
LPF
Load
IPA B
PB2
Cabinet
Figure 1-3 Maxiva ULXT Dual Drive System
Splitter
IPA A
Exciter A
PA
Modules
Combiner
LPF
Load
PB1
BPF
Combiner
Splitter
Load
Splitter
IPA A
PA
Modules
Combiner
LPF
Load
Cabinet
PB2
Figure 1-4 Maxiva ULXT Single Drive System
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TransmitterACPower
ThreephaseACmainsmustbesuppliedtothecabinetsviacustomersuppliedACmainsbreakerorfusepanel.The
transmittercanaccept208240VAC(DeltaorWYE)or380415VAC(WYE).Forinstallationinformationincluding
breakerandwiresizesseedrawing8399363312(withintegratedpump,singlepowerblock),8399363324(two
powerblocks),8399363334(threepowerblocks),8399363344(fourpowerblocks),8399363354(fivepower
blocks),8399363364(sixpowerblocks).
Caution
THREE PHASE 440-480VAC AC MAINS CAN ALSO BE USED BUT ONLY WITH
AN EXTERNAL TRANSFORMER WHICH CAN BE ORDERED SEPARATELY
FROM GATESAIR.
1.2.3
CoolingSystem
TheULXTtransmitterusesa50/50glycol/water,closedloop,coolingsystemtomovetheheatawayfromthe
transmitter.RefertoAppendixBCoolingSystemHelpforadditionalcoolantinformation.Asimplifiedblockdiagram
oftheliquidcoolingsystemisshowninFigure15.Thecoolingsystemincludes:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Coolingsystempumpmodule(s)
Heatexchanger(s)
SystemAirpurgerlocatedatthehighestpointinthecoolingsystem.
Coolantstrainerlocatedinthepumpmodule.
Supplyandreturnlinehose,valvesandfittings.
CoolingMonitorBoard
ExternalInterfaceBoard
TransmitterPAmodule,splitter,combinerandrejectloadcoldplates
Thecoolingsystemcomponentscombinetoproduceanefficientclosedloop,pressurizedsystem.Priortooperation
thecoolingsystemmustbeproperlypreparedforoperationandbledtoremovetrappedair.Instructionsforcooling
systempreparationcanbefoundinAppendixAofthismanual,intheHE2PumpModulemanual8882625002
(externalpumps),IntegratedPumpModulemanual8882853001(internalpumps),andintheHeatExchanger
Manual8882852001.
Theheatexchangerandpumpmoduleoperatesoneither208240VAC,50/60Hzor380415VAC50/60Hz.The
operatingvoltagesandfrequenciesmustbeprovidedattimeoforder.
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Figure 1-5 Simplified Liquid Cooling System Block Diagram
1.2.4
ExternalPumpModule/HeatExchanger
Theexternalpumpmoduleandheatexchangerareseparatemodularunits.Thepumpmoduleisselfcontainedin
onerackandincludescontrolpanel,invertercontrollers,anexpansiontank,airpurger/vent,pressuregauges,
pressurereliefvalve,strainer,anddualpumpsoperatinginmain/standbymode.Thepumpmoduleisdesignedfor
indooroperation.Thepumpmoduleandcontrolpanelshouldbelocatednearthetransmitterifpossible.Theheat
exchangerassemblyisdesignedforoutdoormounting.
LowerpowerULXTtransmittershavepumpmodulesintegratedintothetransmittercabinet.Thesetransmittersstill
requireaheatexchangerunit.
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Figure 1-6 HEII External Pump Module
Figure 1-7 Heat Exchanger-Horizontal Air Flow
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Figure 1-8 Heat Exchanger-Vertical Air Flow
Note
The heat exchanger shown in Figure 1-7 is configured for horizontal air flow. The two fans pull air
through the cooling coil/fins (not visible in the photos) and exhaust it parallel with the ground. Figure 1-8
shows a unit configured for vertical air flow. Air flows upward in the vertical air flow unit. HE heat
exchangers can be mounted for either horizontal or vertical air flow depending on how the legs are
attached to the heat exchanger.
1.2.4.0.1
HeatExchangerFanControl
Multicabinettransmitterswilltypicallyhaveoneheatexchangerandcontrolpanel/pumpmoduleperPAcabinet.
Thefansarecontrolledelectronicallyandenabledwheneverthepumpmoduleisconnectedtothetransmitterwith
powerapplied.Fanspeedsarecontrolledbythepumpmoduleinvertercontrolsandwillincreaseautomaticallyas
coolanttemperatureincreases.Coolingfansdonotactivateuntilthecoolanttemperaturerisesabove30oC.
1.2.4.0.2
PumpOperation/ControlLogic
Pumpoperationiscontrolledwithtwoinvertercontrollers(oneperpump).Therearetwomodesofpump
operation,"LOCAL"and"REMOTE".Thepumpmodulecommunicateswiththetransmitterviatheexternalinterface
boardlocatedinthetransmitterPB1.Whenthepumpmoduleissetto"LOCAL"astatussignalissenttothe
transmitterexternalinterfaceboardreportingthemodeselection.
Iftransmitterissettoautomaticpumpswitchmode,lossofflowcausesactivationofthestandbypump.Minimum
flowratesvarydependingonthenumberofPAmodulesandaregiveninSection2.13.1onpage214.
Note
Four pump switches in less than five minutes will cause both pumps to shut down and require operator
intervention to restart.
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ULXTSpecifications
Specifications
Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
General
DVB-T/DVB-T2 / ISDB-Tb / CTTB Specification
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 to 862 MHz, in 1 Hz steps

Transmission Standards . . . . . . . . . ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-T2, ISDB-Tb,
CTTB (DTMB)
Channel Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 or 8 MHz (system ependent)
Rated Power Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . See chart below
Output Power Reduction Range . . 0 to -10 dB
RF Load Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ohms
VSWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Protected against open or short
circuit, all phase angles. Capable
of operation into infinite VSWR
with user-adjustable fold back
threshold. Factory pre-set to
2.8% of nominal nameplate
power (VSWR = 1.4:1)
RF Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5/8, 3-1/8 or 4-1/16 EIA
(dependent upon power level)
Transmitter Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . Call Harris Broadcast
Transmitter Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call Harris Broadcast
Power Output (average) . . . . . . . . . 1.2 kW to 17.0 kW (per rack),

measured before mask filter
(see chart below)
Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVB-T/H, standard EN 300744
DVB-T2, standard EN 302 755
v1.3.1
ISDB-Tb, Brazil ANATEL standard
CTTB (China)
ASI/T2MI Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 inputs BNC female; 75 ohms
according to EN 50083-9 (for
DVB-H 2 main/2 hierarchical)
ASI/T2MI over ASI (optional) . . . . . 1 input, 100/1000BASE-T
Crest Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 dB maximum
Shoulder Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <-37 dB (before mask filter)
END . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.5 dB
MER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >34 dB
Harmonics (before filter) . . . . . . . . . <-40 dB
Central Carrier Suppression . . . . . . >75 dB
DVB-T2 Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supports multiple PLPs, MISO,
extended bandwidth mode,
PAPR reduction, T2 Lite
AC Mains
AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 phase: 380 to 415 V, or 208 to
240 V, 50/60 Hz - specify when
ordering
AC Line Variation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%, between 208 to 230 V or
380 to 400 V
Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >0.95
Environmental
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
elevation above mean sea level
Ambient Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 45 C (32 to 113 F) at
sea level (upper limit derated
2 C (3.6 F) per 300 m (984 ft)
elevation AMSL)
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95%, non-condensing
Cooling Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquid-cooled, using 50/50 mix
of ethylene or propylene glycol
and water
Acoustic Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <65 dBA (measured 1 m (3.3 ft) in
front of cabinet)
Frequency Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . Without precision frequency
control/GPS: 150 Hz/month
(2.3 x 10-7ppm)
External Inputs
GPS Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SMA female, 50 ohms, (+5 V DC
@ 100 mA max output for active
antenna)
1 PPS Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BNC female, user selectable
50 ohms or high impedance
termination
10 MHz Reference Frequency
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BNC female, 50 ohms
ATSC Specification
Power Output (average) . . . . . . . . . 2.0 kW to 27.5 kW models
available, measured before mask
filter (see chart below)
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATSC A-53, 8-VSB DTV standard,
ATSC Mobile DTV
Data Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.39 Mb/s, configurable as
SMPTE-310M or ASI (user
selectable)
Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 ohms, unbalanced
Input Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 inputs, BNC female
Signal to Noise (EVM) . . . . . . . . . . . . >27 dB (EVM <4%), Typical >32
dB (EVM <2.5 %)
Phase Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <104 dBc/Hz @ 20 kHz offset
(ATSC A/64)
Harmonic Radiation and
Spurious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meets mask requirements
specified in FCC 5th and 6th
report and order
Sideband Performance . . . . . . . . . . Compliant with FCC radiation
mask, when measured at the
output of Harris Broadcastsupplied output filter
Remote Control
Parallel Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sub-D connector
Ethernet/SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RJ-45, twisted pair
Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RoHS 2002/95/EC
Monitoring Outputs
RF monitor (exciter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . SMA female
1 PPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BNC female
10MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BNC female
R&TTE 1999/5/EC
Safety: EN 60215
EMC: EN 301-489-1
Manufacturing: ISO 9001: 2008
Figure 1-9 ULXT Transmitter Specifications
Note
See the M2X Exciter manual 888-2888-001 for modulation specific information.
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Section-2 Installation
2.1
Introduction
ThissectionprovidesinformationneededforinstallationandinitialturnonofaMaxivaULXTtransmitter.Duetothe
modularnatureoftheMaxiva,allmodelshavesimilarinstallationandtestingprocedures.
2.2
Documentation
Hardcopydocumentationmaynotbesupplied,intheseinstancesthereferenceddocumentscanbedownloaded
fromtheGatesAirCustomerPortal.Accesstheportalviawww.gatesair.comandselecttheCUSTOMERLOGINtab.
Thetopleveldocumentpackagenumberforeachtransmittermodelis9882743001.
Thetransmitterdocumentpackageincludes:
1. 8882743001Thistechnicalmanual
2. 9399363300DrawingPackage,ULXTTransmitterSystemLevel.
3. 9399363301DrawingPackage,ULXTCabinetLevel(Schematics)Mustbedownloadedfrom
GatesAirCustomerPortal
Thepumpmoduledocumentationshippedwiththetransmitterwilldependontransmittermodel.Thefollowingare
available:
1. 8882625002TM,HE2PumpModule
2. 8882853001TM,IntegratedPumpModule
Excitertechnicalmanualsshipwiththetransmitter.Theexcitertechnicalmanualvarieswithmodulationtype:
1. 8882888001TM,M2XHardware
2.3
InstallationSequence
Stepsininstallationsectionsarenumbered,aseachstepiscompleted,thestepnumbercanbecircledtoindicate
completion.Thisprovidesaquickcheckattheendoftheproceduretoinsurethatnostepwasskipped.
Note
In case of discrepancy between connections listed in schematics versus information given in this manual,
the wiring information in the schematics should be considered the most reliable. All connections listed in
this section should be verified with the schematics before initial turn on.
Whenperformingtheinstallation,afterthetransmittercabinet(s)areinplace,plantorunthetransmitteroutput
transmissionlinesfirst,thentheliquidcoolingsystemplumbinglines,andfinallytheelectricalconduitruns.Ifair
handlingductworkistobeinstalled,planalloftheRF,plumbingandconduitrunstoleaveroomfortheductwork.
Thereasonforthisinstallationorderisthatrigidcoaxrunsmustbeinstalledwithminimumelbows.IftheRFruns
encounterobstaclessuchasliquidcoolantlines,conduit,andductworkmoreelbowswillberequired.TheRFlines
shouldhaveaminimumnumberofelbowsforbestperformance.
Heavydutyhosecanbeusedinsteadofrigidcopperline,hoseiseasiertoinstallandcanbeinstalledlast,aslongas
largeradiusturnsareusedandsharphosebendsareavoided.Hosemustbesupportedmorefrequentlythanrigid
copper.Goodsupportisrequiredtoavoidsagging,becauseitcantrapliquidwhenthesystemisdrained,stressthe
hoseatthesupportpoints,andifthesaggingissevere,causeflowrestrictionduetohosecollapseatthesupport
points.Conduit(cable)traysofferthebestsupportforthecoolanthoseruns.
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OperatingEnvironment
Theselectionofaproperinstallationlocationisessentialforequipmentlongevityandreliability.Donotinstallthe
transmitterinplaceswhereitmaybeexposedtomechanicalshocks,excessivevibration,dust,water,saltyair,or
acidicgas.
Ambienttemperatureandrelativehumidityshouldalwaysrangebetweenthefollowinglimitsatthecabinet
installationlocation:
Ambienttemperature:0to+45oC.Derate2degreesCper300mAMSL.
Relativehumidity:0to95%noncondensing
Note
Failure to follow these installation instructions may void the warranty.
2.5
TransmitterCabinetPlacement
Thetransmittercabinetshouldbeplacedwhereitwillhaveapproximately1meterclearanceoneachsideandinthe
back.Thefrontofthetransmittershouldhaveaclearanceofatleast1.5meterstoallowaccessforremovaland
installationofthePAmodules.Ensurealllocalbuildingandelectricalcodesarefollowed.
Thereareseveraldrawingsincludedinthedrawingpackagetohelpplanthecabinetplacement:
OutlineDrawing
RFEquipmentLayout
LiquidCoolingSystemLayout
Warning
ALWAYS WORK WITH TWO PEOPLE AS CABINETS ARE HEAVY AND CAN TIP
OVER.
STEP1
Removetheboltsorstrapsthatholdthetransmittertowoodenpalletandcarefully
slidethecabinetoffthepallet.
STEP2
Removereardoorandsetasideinasafeplacefortherestoftheinstallationprocess.
MULTICABINETMODELS:
STEP3
Placecabinetsinpositionandcarefullyalign.SeeAppendixAofthismanual.
STEP4
Uselevellingshimsundertransmittercabinetasrequiredtomakesurethetransmitter
islevelandsolid(notrocking).
STEP5
Ifrequiredbycode,anchorthecabinetstothefloor.Thereareholesinthebottomof
thecabinetforthispurpose.
STEP6
Installdriptray.Thealuminumdriptrayslidesunderthetransmitterjustbelowtherear
dooropening.Thedriptrayrestsonthefloorandiscenteredunderneaththerearof
theMaxivaULXTtransmitter.Itshouldbecheckedperiodicallyforpresenceofcoolant
whichmayhaveleakedfromthetransmitter.
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RFSystemInstallation
TheULXTRFoutputconnectorsizedependsonthemodel(poweroutput).EachpowerblockRFoutputhasa31/8"
EIAunflangedconnection.AlltransmittermodelshaveaRFoutputimpedanceof50ohmsunbalanced.Incases
wheretherearemultiplepowerblockscombinersmaybemountedtothetopofthecabinet,thesizeofthe
transmissionlinewillbedependantonthetotalRFpoweroutput.SeeSection1ofthismanualforlinesize
information.
Therearetwomajorfactorsinselectingthecorrecttransmissionlinefortheapplication,linelossandlinepower
handlingcapability.Airdielectriclinestendtobemoreefficientbutrequirepressurization.Foamdielectriclines
tendtobelessefficient(moreloss).
Whenconsideringthepowerhandlingcapabilityoftheline,considerpeakvoltagesnotjustthepowerofthe
transmitter.Environmentalconditionssuchashighheatmaylowerthepowerratingsoftheline.
Allairdielectrictransmissionlinesshouldbepressurizedtomanufacturerrecommendations.
Consultmanufacturertodeterminebestproductforeachsystem.
RefertotheRFSystemLayoutdrawingsandinstallationnotes.Largecombiniingsystemsmayhaveadditional
documentationprovidedbythemanufacturer.
BeforebeginningRFSysteminstallationthefollowingdocumentsshouldbereadilyavailable:
AppendixAofthismanual;CuttingandSolderingTransmissionLine
RFSystemLayoutprovidedbymanufacturerorGatesAir
Note
Before RF System is connected to the transmitter output, the RF system should be checked for low VSWR
at the transmitter operational channel, the filter in the system should be swept and plotted with the correct
markers for the modulation type. Filter insertion loss should measured and verified to meet GatesAir
specifications. This information will be used in the "proof of performance" to show the system complies
with the spectrum mask
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ULXTSystemDocumentation
Installationprocedureswillrelyheavilyondocumentationthatshipswiththeequipmentandisavailablevia
internetontheGatesAircustomerportal.
Table21TechnicalManuals
DrawingNumber
Description
8882743001
ULXTtechnicalmanual(seeAppendixBforcoolinginformation)
8882625002
PumpModuletechnicalmanual(external)
8882853001
PumpModuletechnicalmanual(integrated)
8882852001
HeatExchangertechnicalmanual.
Table22SystemInstallationDrawings9399363300
DrawingNumber
Description
8435617101
WIRINGDIAGRAM,XTLIQUIDCOOLED
8435617112
WIRINGDIAGRAM,2PAULXT
8435617113
8435617114
8435617115
8435617116
10PAWIRINGDIAGRAM
8300000100
DIVIDER,SECTION100
8399363311
OUTLINEDRAWING,ULXTRANSMITTERSINGLEPWRBLK
SECTION100
8435617369
OUTLINEDWG,ULXTCABCONFIG'S
8399363314
WIRDIAG,SYSTEM,ULXTTRANSMITTERSINGLEPWRBLK
8399363313
LAYOUT,TYPICALRFSYSTEM,ULXTTRANSMITTERSINGLEPWRBLK
8399363310
BLOCKDIAGRAM,RFFLOW,ULXTTRANSMITTERSINGLEPWRBLK
8399363312
ACPOWERFLOW,ULXTTRANSMITTERSINGLEPWRBLK
8399363315
INSTALLATIONDWG,ULXTTRANSMITTERSINGLERACKCABINETHEINTEGRATE
PUMPSYSTEM
SECTION200
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Table22SystemInstallationDrawings9399363300
DrawingNumber
Description
8399363325
WIRDIAG,SYST,ULXTMULTIPLEPOWERBLOCKS
8399363320
BLOCKDIAGRAM,RFFLOWULXTTRANSMITTERMULTIPLEPOWERBLOCK
CONFIGURATION(ULXT10,20,30,40,50,60)
8399363321
ACPOWERFLOW,ULXTTRANSMITTERSYSTEM,EXTERNALPUMPMODULE
8399363324
WIRDIAG,SYSTEM,ULXTTRANSMITTER2PWRBLK
SECTION300
8399363316
WIRINGDIAGRAM,INTEGRATEDPUMPMODULE,ULXTTRANSMITTER
8435607530
W.DIAG+OUTLINE,HE2PUMPMODULE
8435617432
LAYOUT,TYPICALPLUMBINGULXTTRANSMITTERWITHEXTERNALPUMP
8435617766
LAYOUT,TYPPLUMBNGMULTIRACKULXT
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2.8
CoolingSystemInstallation
Referringtothedocumentationabovefollowthesestepsinordertosuccessfullycompletetheliquidcoolingsystem
installation:
Warning
DO NOT ALLOW THE WATER TO FLOW THROUGH THE TRANSMITTER, TEST AND
REJECT LOADS OR ANY LIQUID COOLED FILTERS UNTIL THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN
THOROUGHLY FLUSHED AND FILLED WITH 50/50 SOLUTION OF GLYCOL AND
DISTILLED OR DEIONIZED WATER..
Warning
THE SYSTEM COOLANT PLUMBING LENGTH MUST NOT EXCEED 40 METERS (131
FEET) TOTAL LENGTH INCLUDING SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES. VERTICALLY A
MAXIMUM DIFFERENCE OF 8 METERS (26 FEET) BETWEEN THE PUMP MODULE/
HEAT EXCHANGER AND THE THE TRANSMITTER IS ALLOWABLE. CONTACT
GATESAIR SERVICE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Note
Before starting the cooling system installation be sure the transmitter cabinets are placed in their final
location and the RF System has been fully installed.
STEP1
ReferringtoSection2Installation/InitialTurnonofHeatExchangermanual,complete
theriggingandplacementsections
STEP2
ReferringtoSection2Installation/InitialTurnonoftheHE2PumpModulemanual,
completetheoperatingenvironmentandplacementsections.
STEP3
Plumbinginstallation.Usingdocumentationoutlinedabove,installtheliquidcooling
system.
STEP4
Atthistimedonotconnecttheliquidcooledtestorrejectloads.Useashortlengthof
hosetobypasseachofthemuntilthesystemisthoroughlyflushed.
STEP5
Bypassthetransmittercabinets.
STEP6
CompletetheelectricalinstallationACMainsandcontroltothepumpmoduleand
heatexchanger.Thiswillberequiredbeforethesystemcanbecharged.
STEP7
Chargethesystemusingclean,pure,wateronly.Distilledwaterispreferredbutcitytap
watercanbeusedbutitmustbecleanpotablewater.DONOTUSEWELLWATERasit
maycontainmineralsthatcouldcauseproblems.Thisprocedurecanbefoundinthe
HE2PumpModuletechnicalmanualSection2.
STEP8
Systemsthatareexcessivelydirtyoruserigidcopperlinemayrequireuseofacleaning
solution.Useacupofnonsudsingcleaningsolutionmixedinto2gallonsofwaterina
cleanbucket.Drainthesystemandthenchargethesystemwiththecleaningsolution
andcleanwater.Turnonthepumpandflushthesystemfor30minutesoneachpump.
STEP9
Drainthesystemcompletely.Rechargethesystemusingdistilledwateronly.Flushfor
30minutesoneachpump,thisistoensureallofthecleaningsolutionisremovedfrom
thesystem.
STEP10 Whenthedistilledwaterflushiscompletedrainthesystemcompletelyandinspectthe
waterasitdrains.Itshouldbecleanandfreeofdebris.Ifdrainedwaterisnotclean,a
second,andpossiblyathird,cleanwaterflushmaybenecessary.Drainthesystem.
STEP11 Connectallthetestandrejectloadsatthistime.Openthetransmitterbypassvalves.
STEP12 Fillthesystemwith50/50glycol/distilledordeionizedwatersolution(asmeasured
withahydrometerorrefractometer).Afterfillingthesystemtoastaticpressureof10
psi,opentheautomaticairventinthepumpmoduleandinthecoolingsystem
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plumbing,thenrunthesystemfor30minuteswhilemonitoringthecoolantlevel.
Shouldthereturnpressurefallbelow5psiaddadditional50/50glycolanddistilled/
deionizedwatersolutiontokeepthesystemattheproperpressure.
Finalcoolingsystemsetupwillbecompletedlaterintheinstallationofthetransmitter.Flowratesandpumpcontrol
shouldbeconfirmedwithallPAmodules,filters,andtestloadsinstalled.
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TransmitterACConnection
RefertotheoutlinedrawingtopviewfordetailsonACinputstotopofcabinet.
Warning
DISABLE AND LOCK OUT STATION PRIMARY POWER BEFORE PRIMARY POWER
CABLES ARE CONNECTED TO THE EQUIPMENT.
Caution
WHEN CONNECTED TO A 380-415VAC 3 PHASE WYE POWER
CONFIGURATION, NEUTRAL CURRENT CAN BE EQUAL TO OR EXCEED
PHASE CURRENTS DUE TO SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLY HARMONICS.
ENSURE NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR IS PROPERLY SIZED AND THAT ALL
LOCAL REGULATIONS ARE MET.
CustomersACmainsrequirementsmustbeprovidedtoGatesAirattimeoforderplacement.TheMaxivaULXTcan
usethefollowingACMainsconfigurations(ifproperlyconfiguredatthefactory).
208240VAC,3phaseDeltaorWye
380415VAC,3phaseWYE,withneutralwire
Note
If a 440-480VAC, 3 phase Delta AC supply is to be used, a step-down transformer is required.
Caution
IF VOLTAGE VARIATIONS IN EXCESS OF 10% ARE ANTICIPATED, THE AC
MAINS INPUT MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE
REGULATORS (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) CAPABLE OF CORRECTING THE
MAINS VOLTAGE.
2.9.1
ACConnectionsProcedure
STEP1
RemovethecovertotheACDistributionpanelattherearofeachpowerblockinthe
system.
STEP2
MakesurethattheULXTtransmitterisconfiguredfortheACmainspowerpresentat
thesite.ComparetheonsitemeasuredACvoltagestothefactorytestdatasheetor
themetalIDplateaffixedtothetransmittercabinet.
STEP3
RoutetheprimaryACwiresthroughconduitsatthetopofthetransmittercabinetand
intotheACDistributionpanel.
STEP4
AttachthewiresintothelugsontheACterminalblocksandtighten,seeFigure21.
Line13areconnectedtotheBrasslugs.GroundandNeutral(WYEOnly)arebelowthe
Lineconnections.Ifunitis3PhaseDeltatheNeutralblockwillnotbepresentinpanel.
STEP5
Ensureallconnectionsaretight.
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ACInputWiresfromBreaker
Pullthroughconduitfrom
topofthecabinet
Line13Connections
GroundConnection
NeutralConnection
(WyeOnly)
Figure 2-1 AC Mains 3-Phase Wye (shown) Connections
Caution
BE CERTAIN THAT THE INSULATION ON EACH AC SUPPLY CABLE HAS
BEEN SUFFICIENTLY CUT BACK TO ALLOW FULL CONTACT BETWEEN THE
CONNECTOR BLOCK AND THE COPPER CABLE. FAILURE TO REMOVE THE
INSULATION MAY RESULT IN HEATING AND FAILURE OF THE
CONNECTION.
STEP6
Repeatthesestepsforeachpowerblock.
STEP7
LeavepaneloffoftheACDistributionboxonrearofonepowerblocksotheAC
voltagescanbeverifiedbeforeproceedingwithRFturnonprocedure.
STEP8
BeforeInstallingPAandpowersupplymodules,turntheACMainsonatthebreaker
panelandverifythecorrectvoltagefromLinetoLine(Delta)orLinetoNeutral(WYE).
STEP9
TurnACMainsOFFandreinstalltheACDistributionpanelscoversonalpowerblocks.
Note
L-L(Delta) or L-N(Wye) voltage mus be in the range of 200-264 VAC and there must be less than a 15%
imbalance between any one phase and the average of all three phases to allow the transmitter to operate
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SignalandGroundConnections
Note
Control and signal wires should never be run in the same conduit with any AC wiring. A separate conduit
should be used for control/signal cables.
Itmaybenecessarytorefertothetechnicalmanualforinputlevelsandimpedancesforproperoperationofthe
auxiliaryequipment.
TheInstallationdrawingpackage9399363300shouldbereadilyavailableforreference.
STEP1
Connectthevideo/audio(analog)ortransportstream(digital)andreferenceinputsto
thetheirproperlocationontheexciter(s).ThedigitalTSinputconnectorsaretype
BNC,female.TSinputconnectorimpedancesare75ohms.Belden8281orsimilarhigh
qualityshieldedvideocablecanbeusedtodeliverthissignaltothetransmitterovera
distanceofupto1000feet.
Note
For some modulation types, the ASI stream, or a test signal, is required for the exciter to un-mute.
OptionBoardSlot
Figure 2-2 M2X Rear Panel (no option board installed)

STEP2
IftheexciterisutilizingtheGPSoption,placetheantennaandconnectthecablefrom
theantennatotheexciterGPSinputontherearpanel.Fordualexcitersasecond
antennaorasplitterwillberequired.
STEP3
IftheexciterisutilizingtheEXTREFInput10MHzor1PPS,connectBNCcabletothe
properconnectorontherearoftheM2X.ThismayrequiresetupintheGUI,referto
Section3ofthismanualfordetailsonhowtoconnectandlogintothetransmitter
Ethernetport.
STEP4
ConstructanRFsamplecablefortheboththeprefilter(nonlinear,Ifnotprovidedby
factory)andPostFilter(linear)RTACfromtheoutputofthemaskfiltertotheRTAC
Splitterpanelinsideoftransmittercabinet(cabinet1onmulticabinetsystems).Donot
connectthecableonthesplitterend,thiswillhavetobepaddedfortheproperlevel
intotheexciteroncethetransmitterisrunningatfullpower.RFcableandconnectors
areprovidedintheinstallationkitthatcamewiththetransmitter.
STEP5
Constructandconnectthepumpcontrolcable(s).Thiswillbeinstalledfromtherearof
powerblock1J2coolinginterface.SeeFigure23.
Note
If two transmitters are controlling one pump module, a cable from each transmitter to the pump module is
required.
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DaughterBoard
#1A
ExternalI/OA
DaughterBoard
#1B
ExternalI/OB
Figure 2-3 External I/O Boards A & B with Daughter Card #1 (dual drive system, cables removed)
Connectagroundstrapfromeachcabinetsgroundbussbartostationground.
ThecabinetgroundbusbarisshowninFigure24.Arollofcopperstrap
typicallyshipswiththetransmitter.Rollthisstrapoutandattachoneendto
thecabinetgroundbussbarandtheotherendtostationground.The
connectiontothestationgroundshouldbesoldered.Ifanyadditionalcopper
strapisrequired,itshouldbeatleast5cmwideand0.5mmthick.
STEP6
CopperCabinet
GroundBusBar
Figure 2-4 Cabinet Ground Bus Bar (cabinet sides removed)
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SystemandIntercabinetConnections
Formulticabinettransmittermodels,theintercabinetconnectionswillneedtobeinstallednext.SeeSystemWiring
Diagramsforreference.
DB#1
Ext.Interface
DB#1
Ext.Interface
DB#1
Ext.Interface
DB#2
Ext.Interface
PB#1
PB#1
SinglePB DualDriveSystems
A
DB#1
Ext.Interface
PB#1
SinglePB SingleDriveSystems
DB#1
A
Ext.Interface
PB#2
TwoPBSystems
Figure 2-5 External Interface & PB Daughter Board Configurationss
Note
Refer to Wiring Diagrams 839-9363-314 (single PB systems) and 839-9363-323 (two PB systems) for
information regarding ULXT component interconnections.
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InstallPS(PowerSupply)Modules
STEP1
RemoveACfromthetransmitter.
STEP2
PriortoinsertingPSmodulesremoveallpackingsurroundingtheconnectorsinsidethe
cabinetandonthePSmodules.VisuallyinspectthePSconnectorsinsidethecabinet
andonthemodulebacktobesuretheyareundamagedandfreeofdebrisofanykind.
IPAA
IPAB(optional)
PSIPA(optional)
PS1
PS2
PS3
PA1
PA2
PA3
PS4
PS5
PS6
PS7
PA4
PA5
PA6
PA7
PS8
PS9
PS10
PA8
PA9
PA10
Figure 2-6 PA & IPA (driver) slot locations
STEP3
BesurethatallPAmodulesarefullyseatedandtightenthemoduleholddownscrews
witha#2phillipsscrewdriver.
Caution
IF MODULES DO NOT SEAT WITH MODERATE PRESSURE REMOVE THE
MODULE AND CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE. DO NOT FORCE MODULES
INTO THE RACK AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CONNECTORS ON
THE BACK OF THE MODULE OR IN THE RACK.
Warning
THE MAXIVA PA MODULES ARE DESIGNED TO HANDLE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES AND MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT, UP TO 32O C (90O F) ABOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT TOUCH THE MODULES WITH BARE HANDS AFTER THE
TRANSMITTER HAS BEEN RUNNING. SPECIAL GLOVES CAN BE PURCHASED,
PART #0990006483 OR GRAINGER ITEM #4JF36.
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InstallallPSmodules.PSmodulesareinterchangeableandcanbeplacedinanyPSslot.
BecertainthePSmodulesarefullseated.
STEP5
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FinalCoolingSystemSetup
Readandunderstandtheentireinitialturnonprocedurebeforestarting.LCDmenusandGUIscreensaredescribed
inSection3Operationofthismanual.
STEP1
TurnonACmainstothetransmittercabinet(s)butleaveACpowertotheexcitersOFF.
AtthistimewedonotwanttoproduceRFPower,justturnthepumpon.
STEP2
ConnectacomputerwithwebbrowsertotheWANconnectionofthetransmitter
externalinterfaceboardthatisinpowerblock1(powerblockwithLCD).See"3.8.1GUI
Login"onpage327fordetailedconnectionandlogininformation.
STEP3
Verifyalldrain,ventandbypassvalvesareclosedandmakesurecoolantvalvesare
openbeforeproceeding.
STEP4
Verifythatthecoolingsystemstaticpressureis1015psigwithpumpsoff.
Note
Air may be introduced into the cooling system as each PA module is installed. The cooling system will
likely need to be recharged after modules are installed. The site glass should be checked for fluid level and
for air bubbles prior to turning on the transmitter RF. Low coolant level or bubbles in the sight glass indicate that the cooling system needs to be recharged.
2.13.1
SettingtheTransmitterFlowRate
ThecoolantflowrateisdeterminedbytheHE2pumpmodule(orinternalpumps)inverter/controllerfrequency.
FlowratemustbesetwithallIPAandPAmodulesinstalledinallpowerblocks.
TherecommendedflowratevarieswiththenumberofPAmodulesandislistedbelow.RefertotheHE2pump
modulemanual8882625002Section3Operation(orinternalpumpmodulemanual8882853001Section3)for
instructionsonsettinguptheinverter/controllerstoproducethedesiredtransmitterflowrate.Whensettingthe
lowerlimitsettinginthepumpmoduleinverter,ensurethesetpointisslightlyabovetheminimumflowratein
ordertopreventfrequentfaultsandpumpswitches.
Table23TransmitterCoolantFlow
QuantityofPA
Modules
MinimumCoolantFlow
RateTripPointGPM/LPM
RecommendedCoolant
FlowRateGPM/LPM
MaximumCoolantFlow
RateTripPointGPM/LPM
2.3/8.7
2.8/10.6
4.0/15.1
2.9/11.0
3.5/13.2
5.0/18.9
3.5/13.2
4.3/16.3
6.0/22.7
4.1/15.5
5.0/18.9
7.0/26.5
4.7/17.8
5.7/21.6
8.0/30.3
5.3/20.1
6.4/24.2
9.0/34.1
5.8/22.0
7.1/26.9
10.0/37.9
6.4/24.2
7.8/29.5
11.0/41.6
10
7/26.5
8.5/32.2
12.0/45.4
Note
If the pump is unable to deliver the required flow rate, check for correct wiring of the 3 AC phases. Incorrect wiring of the 3-phase sequence would allow the pumps to operate but with much degraded performance.
STEP1
NavigatetotheGUICoolingscreen.SetthepumpAuto/ManualtoManualmode.
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STEP2
FromthefrontpaneloftheULXTturnthetransmitterON.Theactivepumpshould
startrunning.
STEP3
RefertotheHE2pumpmodulemanualSection3.1.1and
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Oncetheinverter/controllerLL(lowlevel)issettheoperationofthetransmitterflowsensorcanbeconfirmedby
thefollowing:
2.13.3
STEP1
SetHE2pumpmoduletoRemote.
STEP2
UseSystempageGUItoselectAutopumpcontrolmode.Thisactivatesautomatic
pumpswitching.
STEP3
Turntransmitteron.
STEP4
Reducetheflowratethroughthecabinetbyslowlyclosingthecabinetcoolantinlet
valve.Whentheflowratethroughthecabinetfallsbelowthetrippointtheflow
warningshouldactivateandthesystemshouldswitchtotheotherpump.
STEP5
Gobacktothenominalflowraterecommendedforthecabinetbyslowlyopeningthe
cabinetinletvalve.Thewarningshouldgoaway.
HeatExchangerFanControl
Fanoperationiscontrolledbythefaninverter/controllers.Thecontrollersautomaticallychangethefanspeedbased
ontemperaturesensedintheheatexchangersupplyline.Thefansturnatalowspeedwhenthecoolant
temperatureis>30degreesC.andpowerisappliedtothetransmitterandpumpmodule.Thefaninverter/
controllershavebeenprogrammedatthefactorysonosetupisrequired.
Note
If fan activation is needed to check fan rotation but the transmitter is not available, the fan inverter/controllers must be set up for manual control to allow fan activation. This is accomplished by following the
procedure outlined in the HE2 pump module technical manual 888-2625-002 Section 3.
2.14
RFInitialTurnOn
Caution
THE TRANSMITTER SHOULD BE INITIALLY POWERED INTO THE TEST
LOAD.
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TurnonACmainsonatthewallbreakersforthetransmitter,exciterandcoolingsystem
(pumpandheatexchanger).CheckAClinevoltagesPhasetoPhase(Delta)orPhaseto
Neutral(Wye)toverifytheyarecorrect.ReinstalltheACDistributionboxlid.
STEP2
SetthetransmitterRemotetoDisable
STEP3
ConnectcomputertofrontEthernetportoftheULXTandlogintoGUI.Forconnection
andlogininformationseeSection3.xofthismanual.
STEP4
SettheEthernetparametersinthetransmitterandtheexciter.
STEP5
Turndownthetransmitteroutputpowerlevelpriortoinitialstartup.Holddownthe
LOWERbuttononthetransmitterfrontpanel.Thisassuresthatthetransmitterwill
initiallycomeonatalowRFoutputlevel.
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To set the power out to 0 W, press and hold the Power button under the LCD display then press the Lower
button to the right of the LCD, then release both buttons at the same time. This will set the Power Control
Reference to 0. When raising power back up, press and hold the Raise button until the RF power is indicated on external meter. This may take a few seconds.
STEP6
PressthetransmitterONbutton.PressandholdtheRaisebuttonuntiltheRFpoweron
theexternalwattmeterindicates25%ofTPO.
STEP7
VerifythatthecabinetreflectedpowerlevelsdisplayedontheOutputscreenarelow,
<4%.
STEP8
Slowlybringupthetransmitterpower,bypressingtheRaisebuttononfrontpanel,to
thenominalTPOasindicatedbytheexternalpowermeter.Monitorthecabinet
forwardandreflectedpowersaspowerincreases.Ahighreflectedpowerlevel(>4%)
isindicativeofadefectivetransmissionlineconnection,testloadorotherproblem.
Stopincreasingpowerandbegintroubleshootingifreflectedlevelsarehigh.
STEP9
Adjustcabinetphaseandgain(inmulticabinetsystems)toreducepowerintothe
cabinetcombinerrejectloads.IntercabinetphasingisaccomplishedviatheGUI
(navigatetotheHome>Output>Phasescreen)toadjustthepreamplifiermodule
phasingineachcabinetrelativetotheothercabinetstoreducepowertocommon
rejectloads.PhaseandGainsetupprocedureisinSection5.Xofthismanual.
STEP10 Verifythatthetransmittermeterreadingsareclosetothefactorytestdatameter
readings,especiallyallofthePAcurrentandvoltagereadings.
STEP11 IftheprefilterTPOrequiredisdifferentthanwhatthetransmitterwascalibratedat
duringfactorytest,performtheSystemForwardPowerCalibrationprocedurein
Section5.Xofthismanual.
STEP12 Letthetransmitterrunforanhour,checkalltheexternalcombiners,filtersand
transmissionlineforlocalizedheating.
STEP13 SetuptransmitternetworkparametersandIPaddresses.ThesearefactorysettoDHCP
andallzero's.ThetransmitterIPaddresscanbesetbynavigatingtotheHome>
System>SystemSetup>Networkscreen(seeFigure339onpage352).TheexciterIP
addresscanbeenteredbynavigatingtotheHome>System>SystemSetup>System
Config>ExciterConfigscreen(seeFigure338onpage351).
STEP14 RefertotheExcitermanualandsetuptheRTAClevelforboththePreandPostfilter
sample.ThismustbemeasuredattheexciterRTACinputonbothexciters.(iftwoare
present).
STEP15 RefertotheExcitermanualandsetuptheRTACcorrectionbothexciters.Before
proceedingwiththeinstallation,thetransmittershouldbemeetingtheemissions
maskforthemodulationtypeandtheMERandSignaltonoiseratioshouldbemeeting
publishedspecification.
STEP16 InthetransmitterGUISystemSetupscreen,settheVSWRFoldback(Range1.3to
1.5:1),FwdPwrWarningandFaultthresholds.
STEP17
2.15
SetupParallelremotecontrol,seeSection2.15belowfordetailedconnection
information.
ExternalI/OBoard
TheSystemUserRemoteI/OJ3islocatedontherearofthepowerblock1ExternalInterfaceBoard.SeeFigure29
below.Theconnectorisadsub25pinfemale,thematingconnectorisprovidedintheinstallationkitthatcame
withthetransmitter.
Theinterfacecontainscommandinputs,statusoutputsandmeteroutputs.Figure27showsasimplifiedschematic
oftheCommandInputsandFigure28showsasimplifiedschematicoftheStatusOutputs.
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Figure 2-7 ULXT Command Inputs
Figure 2-8 ULXT Status Outputs
Figure 2-9 External I/O Board User Interface
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Table24UserRemoteJ3PinAssignments
PlugPin
Signal
Explanation
Command
J31
TXONCommand
MomentarygroundturnstransmitterRFon;requiresremotetobeenabled.
MomentarygroundturnstransmitterRFoff;RequiresRemotetobeenabled,
howeverthiscommandcanbeenabledregardlessoftheremoteEnable/
Disablestatusonfrontpaneloftransmitterbyswitchingexternalinterface
boardS15toon.
J32
TXOFFCommand
J33
POWERRAISE
Command
MomentarygroundraisestransmitterRFPower;RequiresRemotetobe
enabled.
J34
POWERLOWER
Command
MomentarygroundlowerstransmitterRFPower;RequiresRemotetobe
enabled.
J35
DRIVECHAINASELECT
Command
MomentarygroundswitchesDrivechaintoAside(DriveChainAisExciterAand
IPAA);RequiresRemotetobeenabled.
J36
DRIVECHAINBSELECT
Command
MomentarygroundswitchesDrivechaintoBside(DriveChainBisExciterBand
IPAB);RequiresRemotetobeenabled.
J37
RFMUTECommand
ContinuousgroundrequiredfortransmittertoMute;commandcanbedisabled
byswitchingExternalInterfaceBoardS11toON.Shipsdisabledfromfactory.
J38
UPS/LOWPOWER
MODECommand
ContinuousgroundrequiredfortransmittertogotoLOWPOWERMODE;active
regardlessofRemoteenable/disablestate.Lowpowermodecanbeusedto
reducethetransmitterRFpowerautomaticallytoaresetlevelwhenthispinis
asserted.Forexampleitcanbeusedwhenswitchingtobackupgeneratorthatis
unabletorunthetransmitteratfullpower.
J39
EQUIPMENT
INTERLOCKCommand
Continuousgroundoropencircuitrequiredfortransmittertooperate;active
regardlessofRemoteenable/disablestate;Thisinputcanbeactivehigh
(continuousopencircuit)withExternalInterfaceBoardswitchS17OFFor
activelow(continuousground)withExternalInterfaceBoardswitchS17ON.
Doesnotfaultoffsystem,transmitterwilloperateassoonasinterlockisinOK
state.
J324
INTERLOCKSOURCE
SafetyinterlockclosedcircuittoJ325willallowtransmittertooperate;open
circuittoJ325willfaultsystemoffandwillrequiremanualTXONcommandto
returntooperation(J324toJ325mustbeclosed);activeregardlessofRemote
enable/disablestate.
J325
INTERLOCKRETURN
GroundonExternalInterfaceBoard
UserRemote,Status,&Meter
J310
SYSTEMONStatus
J311
DRIVECHAINB
Status
J312
SUMMARYFAULT
STATUS
J313
OUTPUTSUMMARY
Status
J314
POWERAMP
SUMMARYStatus
LowindicatesSystemisON;openindicatesSystemisOFF.
LowindicatesDriveChainBactive;openindicatesDriveChainAactive.
Lowindicatestransmitterhasnofaults;openindicatestransmitterhasoneor
moreactivefaults.
LowindicatestransmitterRFOutputnormal;openindicatestransmitterRF
powerhasdroppedbelowfaultthresholdsetinthetransmitteroutputGUI
screen(SeeSection3ofthismanual).
LowindicatestransmitterRFamplifiersarealloperatinginnormalcondition;
openindicatesoneormoreamplifiersarefaulted.
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PlugPin
Signal
J31518
PROGFAULT14Status
J319
FORWARDPOWER
Meter
DCVoltageproportionaltotheforwardRFpoweroutput;4VDC=100%(100%
ispowertransmitterwascalibratedto).
J320
REFLECTEDPOWER
Meter
DCVoltageproportionaltothereflectedRF;4VDC=1.5:1(1.5:1isbasedon
forwardpowertransmitterwascalibratedto).
J321
PAVOLTAGEMeter
DCvoltageproportionaltothepowersupplyvoltagesetintransmitterSETUP
menu;4VDC=52VDC;PowerSupplysetrangeis44to52VDC
J322
PACURRENTMeter
DCvoltageproportionaltothepowersupplytotalDCCurrentdrawnfromall
powersuppliesinthetransmitter;4VDC=100%;Scaledformodelof
transmitter(numberofpowersupplies)
J323
GROUND
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Thesestatusoutputsareprogrammablefromdropdownboxintransmitter
GUI,severalselectionsareavailable,seeSection3ofthismanual.
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3.1
Introduction
Thissectioncontainsnormaldaytodayoperationalproceduresandinformationpertainingtothefunctionofthe
MaxivatmULXTTransmitters.Theinformationcontainedinthissectionassumesthetransmitterhasbeeninstalled
correctlyandisinproperworkingorder.SeeSection2ofthismanualforinstallationandinitialturnonsteps.Itis
importantthattheoperatorbeawareofnormaltransmitteroperationandperformanceandnoteanychangesor
faultindications.Changesinoperationmayindicateaneedformaintenanceorcorrectiveactionbeforeamore
seriousproblemdevelops.RefertotheFactoryTestData(FTD)whichincludesmeterreadings,measured
performancedata,informationanddatameasuredwithexternalequipment,andadjustmentsspecificallyforeach
transmittersoperatingfrequencyandpowerlevel.
3.2
Controls and Indicators
Thefollowingsectionidentifiesthelocationandfunctionofallfrontoftransmittercontrolsandindicatorsfor
operationoftheULXTTransmitters.
Figure 3-1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Note
IP address shown in the LCD is the rear Ethernet port.
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3.2.1
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
TabledescribesthefunctionsofthefrontpanelcontrolbuttonsaswellaswhateachLEDrepresents.Moredetailed
informationcanbefoundlaterinthissection.
Table 3-1
Front Panel Control Buttons
Button
Explanation
STATUS
DisplaystheStatusMenuincludingtheEventLogandmeterreadings
POWER
Displaysmodel,forward/reflectedpowerlevelsandsystemvoltageandcurrent
readings
SETUP
DisplaysthesetupmenusontheLCD,includesconfigurationandcalibrationof
thetransmitter
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
UsedforLCDmenunavigation.Theupanddownbuttonsareusedtomovethe
arrowcursor,whichindicatesthemenulinethatwillbeactivatedbypressingthe
blackenterbutton.Theleftbuttonisprimarilyusedasabackbuttontoreturnto
apreviousmenuselection
ENTER
ThisistheblackbuttoninthecenteroftheUP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHTbuttons.Used
toselect(highlight)orexpandLCDmenuitems
REMOTEENABLE
AllowsremotecontroloftheULXT(IP,SNMPandParallelI/O);DisablesLocal
controlincludingfrontEthernetportandLCDcontrol/config
REMOTEDISABLE
DisablesremotecontroloftheULXT(IP,SNMPandParallelI/O);EnablesLocal
ControlincludingfrontEthernetportandLCDcontrol/config
POWERRAISE
RaisestheRFpoweroutput
POWERLOWER
LowerstheRFpoweroutput
ON
TurnsTransmitterRFON
OFF
TurnsTransmitterRFOFF
3.2.2
ON/OFF Operation
ToturnthetransmitterONfromthefrontpanelpresstheGreenONbutton.Thefollowingshouldoccur:
GreenONbuttonLEDshouldilluminate
Powersupplyinternalfansturnon
Fansonreardoorofeachpowerblockshouldturnon
Excitershouldunmute
RFshouldrampupfrom0wattstoTPO
ToturnthetransmitterOFFfromthefrontpanelpresstheRedOFFbutton.Thefollowingshouldoccur:
RedOFFbuttonLEDshouldilluminate
Powersupplyfansturnoff
Fansonreardoorofeachpowerblockshouldturnoff
Excitershouldmute
RFshouldrampdownfromTPOto0watts
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Toraiseorlowerpower,pressandholdtheRAISEorLOWERbuttonuntilthedesiredpowerlevelisreached.
Note
Small time delay: When pressing the RAISE or LOWER buttons, a small delay occurs before the transmitter power actually changes. The same is true when releasing the RAISE or LOWER button. The output
power will continue to change momentarily upon release. This is normal. The control circuits are scanning all of the critical functions and parameters of the transmitter to protect it from an overload. This creates the slight delay. When setting the power out to a very specific level, release the buttons before the
desired power level is reached. Then give short momentary presses to nudge the power to the exact level
desired.
3.2.4
Remote Enable/Disable Buttons
PressingtheRemoteEnablebuttonallowsthetransmittertobecontrolledbyacustomerprovidedremotecontrol
systemfromoffsite.WhenusingtheGUIorSNMPviaRearEthernetport,nochangescanbemadeunlessthe
RemoteisENABLED.
ThefrontpanelEthernetportandLCDmenusareconsideredaLocalportonthetransmitter,thereforetheRemote
mustbeDisabledforchangestomade.Thisportshouldneverbeconnectedtoanetwork,itisaDHCPserver.
Caution
WHENEVER WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE TRANSMITTER SYSTEM,
ALWAYS DISABLE THE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM BY PRESSING THE DISABLE
BUTTON. THIS WILL PREVENT ANOTHER OPERATOR FROM TURNING THE
TRANSMITTER ON WHILE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ON IT.
Caution
ALWAYS CHECK TO VERIFY THE REMOTE ENABLED LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED
BEFORE LEAVING THE TRANSMITTER SITE. A REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
CANNOT GAIN CONTROL OF THE TRANSMITTER IF THE DISABLED LIGHT IS
ILLUMINATED. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE. IF NO REMOTE
CONTROL SYSTEM IS UTILIZED, THEN LEAVE THE TRANSMITTER IN THE
REMOTE DISABLE MODE.
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Table 3-2 Front Panel LEDs

StatusLEDs
States
Explanation
Green=OK
Red=Fault
RepresentsthestatusoftheOnairExciter
DRIVECHAIN
Green=OK
Amber/Yellow=Auto
Switched
Red=Fault
RepresentsthestatusofallIPAsinthetransmitterandAuto
Switchingrelay(s)
POWERAMP
Green=OK
Red=Fault
RepresentsasummarystatusoftheallPAModulesinthe
transmitter
POWER
SUPPLY
Green=OK
Red=Fault
RepresentsasummarystatusofthePowerSuppliesinthe
transmitter
EXCITER
RepresentsthestatusoftheRFOutputsystem.Whenthe
transmitterisswitchedoff,theOUTPUTLEDisoff
Green:Thetransmitterisswitchedon,andtheRFoutputlevel
iswithin+/10%ofcalibratedpower
OUTPUT
Green=OK
Amber/Yellow=Warning
Red=Fault
SYSTEM
Green=OK
Amber/Yellow=Warning
Red=Fault
Representsasummarystatusofthetransmittersystemcontrol
andcooling.
Green:SystemNormal
Yellow:AControlorCoolingWarningexists
Red:AControlorCoolingFaultexists
Green=OK
Red=RFMuted
Green:IndicatesthetransmitterisOFForthetransmitterisON
andunmuted.
Red:Indicatesthetransmitterisswitchedon,buttheRFoutput
ispresentlymuted.
MUTE
Yellow:ThetransmitterisswitchedonandanOutputwarning
exists;eitherVSWRorpowerisbelowwarningthreshold
Red:ThetransmitterhasanOutputFault(VSWR)orpoweris
belowfaultthreshold
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Internal Controls, Indicators and RF Sample ports
ThefollowingfiguresshowtheSystemInterface(inallpowerblocks)
IPAA
IPAB
PSIPA
PS1
PS2
PS3
PA1
PA2
PA3
PS4
PS5
PS6
PS7
PA4
PA5
PA6
PA7
PS8
PS9
PS10
PA8
PA9
PA10
Figure 3-2 10 PA Power Block
Note
IPA power supply is optional and may not be installed in all model transmitters.
Figure 3-3 Control (System) Interface Board

Thereare2pairsofcontrolswitchesand6LEDstatusindicatorsontheboard.
TXControlSwitchesandLED:AllowsthetransmittertobeturnedONorOFFinbothNormalmodeorBackup
Mode(MicroModulehasfailed)
DRIVESwitches:AllowsswitchingtotheoffairDriveChain.DrivechainconsistsofExciterandIPA.Whenthe
driveisswitched,allIPAsinallpowerblocksswitchsimultaneously.Inotherwordsifthedriveisswitchedto
B,ExciterBandallpowerblockswillbeonIPAB.Whenswitchingdrivechains,theexternalI/Oboard(top
boardisAandbottomboardisB)willbeenabled/disabledaccordingtothedrivechainonair.
REMOTE:IlluminateswhenfrontpanelRemoteEnablebuttonispressed
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BACKUPMODE:IlluminatesREDwhenupperNORMAL/BACKUPswitchselectsBACKUPorwhenMicrofails
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LCD Navigation Tutorial
Thenavigationbuttoniscomprisedof5separatebuttons,Left,Right,Up,Down,andthecenterBlackENTERbutton.
Thesebuttonsallowtheusertonavigatethroughthemenuscreens,POWER,STATUSandSETUPbyscrollingupor
down,andleftandrighttoselectdifferentpages.TheleftbuttonsometimesworksasaBackbuttontogoback
onescreen(page).
LookingatFigure34leftscreen,thereisanarrowontheleftsidebyTXCONTROL.Thearrowindicatesthereare
moremenusorinformationthatcanbeviewedunderTXCONTROLbypressingtheENTERbutton.
InthecaseofadiamondshapeontheleftsideofthescreenasinFigure34rightscreen,thisindicatesthereismore
informationthatcanbeviewedbyusingtheUP/DOWNbutton.
Caution
THERE IS A DIPSWITCH SETTING ON THE CONTROL/DISPLAY BOARD THAT
LOCKS THE FRONT PANEL OUT WHEN REMOTE IS ENABLED. IF THE SWITCH
IS SET TO FRONT PANEL DISABLE, NO CHANGES TO SETUP CAN BE MADE
UNTIL THE REMOTE IS DISABLED. SEE SECTION 5 DIPSWITCH SETTINGS FOR
DETAILS.
Figure 3-4 LCD Screen Navigation

IntheSETUPmenucanbeusedtoconfigure,controlandcalibratethetransmitter.WhennavigatingtheSETUP
screenthefollowingstepsmaybeusedasanexample.InthisexampletheDatewillbechanged.Afterpressingthe
SETUPbutton,scrolldowntoSYSTEMSETUP(seeFigure34,right),pressENTERandthescreenshowninFigure35,
leftwillbedisplayed.
Figure 3-5 Date Setup

TheDATEscreendisplaysthecurrentdate(month/day/year)information.PresstheENTERbuttonwhenthearrowis
nexttotheselectionyouwishtochange,theselectionwillbehighlightedasshowninFigure35rightscreen.To
changetheMONTH,ensurearrowisnexttoMONTHandhighlightitbypressingENTER,usetheupordownbuttons
tochangethedisplayedmonth,andthenpressENTER.PresstheAPPLYDATEbuttontoactivatethechange.Usethe
UPorDOWNbuttonsuntilthearrowisnexttoDATE,presstheENTERbuttontohighlightDATE,usetheupdown
arrowbuttonstochangethedate,andthenselectAPPLYDateandpressENTERtosavethechange.
InsomecasessuchasNUMEXCITERSsetup,anentrymustbechangedfrom1to2.TheLCDscreenshowsNUM
EXCITERS:1asinFigure36,inthiscasewhentheNUMEXCITERSlineishighlightedbypressingENTERtheUP/
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DOWNbuttonscanbeusedchangetheentryfrom1to2.WhenthedesirevalueisdisplayedsimplypresstheENTER
buttontosavethechange.
ThemenutreesforthePOWER,STATUSandSETUPmenusfollowthissection.OnlytheSETUPscreensallowtheuser
tomakechanges,POWERandSTATUSareusedonlytodisplaystatusvalues.Followingtheexamplesabovewillallow
theusertogetcomfortablewithnavigationprocess.
Figure 3-6 Number Change Example
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LCD Power Screens
ThePowerButtonlightilluminateswhenthetransmitterACisturnedon,thisisthedefaulthomescreen.Itprovides
theoperatorbasicinformationabouthowthetransmitterisoperating.Toviewthisscreenwheneveranotherscreen
isbeingdisplayed,simplypressthePOWERbutton.ThePOWERscreendisplaysinformation,nosettingscanbe
changedonthisscreen.
Figure 3-7 LCD POWER Screen

Figure38ShowsalloftheinformationavailablewhenthePOWERbuttonispressed.Thesearesystemreadings.The
PAAMPSvalueisthetotalDCcurrentbeingdrawnbyallofthepowersuppliesinthesystem.EXCONAIRincludes
bothExciterandIPA(DriveChain).
Power
UsetheUP/Downbuttonsto
scrollthroughthesevalues.
FWD:xxKW
RFLD:xxW
PAVolts:x.xV
PAAmps:x.xA
TXFaults:OK/FLT
EXCONAIR:A/B
PWRMODE:NORM
FREQ:xxx.xxMHz.
IP:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Figure 3-8 POWER Menu
Note
No adjustments can be made on the LCD Power screens. Status indications are provided.
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PressingtheStatusbuttonwillallowaccesstoallofthestatus,faultsandmeterreadingsavailableinthetransmitter.
TheSTATUSmenulikethePOWERmenuprovidesstatusinformationonly.Noadjustmentscanbemadeviathe
Statusscreens
Figure39providesamenutreefortheSTATUSbutton.Detailsofeachsubmenuaredescribeinthissection.Any
readingsgiveninthismanualshouldnotbeassumedcorrectforyourtransmitter.TheFactoryTestDatashouldbe
consultedforcorrectreadingsforthetransmitterbeingoperated.
Status
LOG
EXCITER
MODULATION:xxx
EXCITER:OK/FLT
EXCITERPOWER:xxxmW
APC V: xx x V
APCV:xx.xV
Event:F,W,A
FaultDesc.
FaultDate,Time
Active/Inactive(white/darkbackground)
DRIVECHAIN
POWERAMP
OUTPUT
OUTPUT:OK/FAULT
FORWARD:xxxx.xW
REFLECTED:xx.xW
VSWR:OK/FLT
VSWRFLDBK:OK/FLT
PWRLIMIT:OK/FLT
POWERSUPPLIES
PABLOCK12
PS SUMMARY OK/FLT
PSSUMMARY:OK/FLT
ACMAINS:OK/FLT
ACPHASEAC:xxx.xV
PBAVGV:xx.xV
PBTOTI:x.xA
CONTROL
+5 V: x xx V
+5V:x.xxV
+3.3V:x.xxV
PSMODULE110
PS#SUM:OK/FLT
PSIBDREV:x
PSACIN:xxx.xV
PSDCOUT:xx.xV
PSCURRENT:x.xA
SYSTEM
SWREVISIONS
PABLOCK12
PAMODULE110
PASUMMARY:OK/FLT
CTRLBDREV:x
PSIBDREV:x
FWDPWR:xx%
REFPWR:xx%
DRVPWR:xxW
PAAVGV:xx.xV
PATOTALI:xx.xA
PALLET14:OK/FLT
PALLET 1 4 OK/FLT
PALLET14AI:xx.xA
PALLET14BI:xx.xA
PALLET14V:xx.xV
PALLET14T:xx.xOC
APPLICATION:xxxx.MD,Y
GUI:xx.x.x
BOOTLOADER:xxxx.MD,Y
TEST(future)
IPASUMMARY:OK,FLT
CTRLBDREV:x
PS1BDREV:x
FWDPWR:xxx.x%
REFLDPWR:x.x%
DRVPWR:x.xW
PAAVGV:xx.xV
PATOTALI:xx.xA
PALLET12:OK
PALLET12A:X.XA
PALLET12B:1.5A
PALLET12V:XX.XV
PALLET12T:XX.X
PALLET
1 2 T XX XOOC
SYS SUM: OK/FLT

SYSSUM:OK/FLT
APCSTATUS:ON/OFF
APCMODE:DRIVE
CTRLMODE:NORM
PWRMODE:NORM
INTERLOCK:OK/FLT
RFMUTE:MUTED/NO
REMOTEMUTE:MUTED/NO
EQ.INTLK:OK/FLT
FANS:OK/FLT
AIRFLOWSTATUS:OK/FLT
SYSTEMMETERS:
APCREF:x.xxV
APC OUT: x xx V
APCOUT:x.xxV
PWRLIMIT:x.xxV
FRONTTEMP:xx.xOC
Figure 3-9 Status Menu Tree
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STATUS >LOG
TheLogdisplaysinformationaboutevents,warningandfaultsthathaveoccurredinthetransmitter.Thefaultscan
bebothactiveandclearedfaults.OntheLCDtheactivefaultswillbehighlighted,pressingtheONbuttononthe
frontpanelwillclearanyfaultsthatarenolongeractivebutmayshowuphighlightedinthelog.Ifthefaultreturns
afterpressingtheONbuttontheyarestillactivefaults.Oncethelogisfull,theoldestentrieswilldropoutasnew
onesareentered.
TherearefourpossibleentriesintheLOG:
F=Fault;W=Warning;I=Information;A=ActionorEvent
Thefollowingisatypicalfault:
FB1PS7ACOUTLOW9/2813:10
F=Fault
B1=PowerBlock1
PS7ACOUTLOW=Descriptionoffault
9/2813:10=Timeanddatefaultoccurredorcleared
Ifthisfaultwashighlighteditwouldbeanactivefault
3.6.2
STATUS>EXCITER Screen
TheExcitersubmenudisplaysthestatus,switchingmodeandmeterreadingsfortheExciter(s)installedintheULXT
transmitter.
Table 3-3 STATUS>EXCITER Menu Description

Menu
Description
EXCONAIR:A
DisplaysOnAirExciterAorB
MODULATION:ATSC
DisplaysExciterModulationtype
EXCITERA:OK
DisplaysstatusofExciterAFaultLine:OK,Fault
EXCITERB:OK
DisplaysstatusofExciterBFaultLine:OK,Fault
EXCAPWR:100mW
DisplaysExciterApowerlevelinmilliwatts;CalibratedtoDCvoltagefrom
exciterinterface.
EXCBPWR:100mW
DisplaysExciterBpowerlevelinmilliwatts;CalibratedtoDCvoltagefrom
exciterinterface.
APCV:2.84
DisplaysAPCvoltagefromULXTtoExciters(Typicallyabout0.1Voltslessat
exciter)Range04.75VDC
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STATUS>DRIVE CHAIN
TheDriveChainsubmenudisplaysthestatus,switchingmodeandmeterreadingsfortheIPAsineachpowerblock.
TheIPAsarelocatedinthetop2slotsineachpowerblock,refertoFigure21.TheIPAhas2amplifiers,sideAand
sideB.OnlyonesideoftheIPAoperates,theotherisinstandbyandreadyforoperationiftheonairsidefaults.
NotethatonIPAswitchovertheIPAsineachPowerBlockwillswitchatthesametime.ForexampleifIPAAfailsin
PowerBlock3,allIPAsinthetransmitterwillswitchtoIPAB.
STATUS>DriveChainScreenDescription
Menu
Description
IPAON:A
DisplaystheIPAthatisonair;AllIPAsintransmitterwillbeAorB(noindividual
powerblockswitching)
IPASWMODE:AUTO
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IPAAUTO:READY
DisplaystheDriveChain(IPA)relaystatus:ReadyorTripped;IfTrippedmanual
resetrequiredbypressingONbutton;TripisonIPARFLevelonlywhichis
detectedonRFSwitchbd.Triplevelis500mVoutofdetectorwhichis
approximately30%ofTPO.
PWRBLK1IPA>>
DisplaysFaultstatusandmeterreadingsforIPAinpowerblock1
PWRBLK2IPA>>
DisplaysFaultstatusandmeterreadingsforIPAinpowerblock2(Ifused)
PWRBLK3IPA>>
PWRBLK4IPA>>
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STATUS>POWER AMP
ThePowerAmpsubmenudisplaysthestatusandmeterreadingsforthepoweramplifiermodulesineachpower
block.IncludedinthemeterreadingsistheSummaryFault,PAvoltageandtotalPADCCurrentforthepowerblock.
Thereadingsforeachmodule(exceptforthethreepowerblockreadings)arerepeatedforallsevenpoweramplifier
modulesinthepowerblock.Therecanbeuptofourpowerblocksinthetransmitter.
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Table 3-4 STATUS>POWER AMP Screen Description

Menu
Field
Description
PABLOCK#
PASUMMARY:OK
DisplaysPASummaryFault:OKorFault;FaultsareOVRTEMP,OVR
CUR,OVRDRV,VSWR,MODPRESENT,UDRVOLTSforallmodules.
PBAVGV:44.2V
PBTOTALI:192.3A
DisplaysAverageDCvoltsfortheentirepowerblock
DisplaysTotalDCcurrentdrawnfromthepowersuppliesbythe
entirepowerblock
PA1A:OK
DisplaysPAxAsideStatus:OKorFAULT
PA1B:OK
DisplaysPAxBsideStatus:OKorFAULT
PA1VDC:44.2V
DisplaysPAxPAVreading
PA1AAMPS:13.8A
DisplaysPAxAsidecurrentreading
PA1BAMPS:13.1A
DisplaysPAxBsidecurrentreading
PA1TEMP:45.3C
DisplaysPAxheatsinktemperaturereading
Note
PA readings will be repeated for all Power Amplifiers and Power Blocks in the transmitter.
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STATUS>OUTPUT
TheOUTPUTsubmenudisplaysinformationontheRFpowerforthesystemandeachpowerblock.Thepowerblock
readingswillberepeatedforeachpowerblockinthetransmitter,uptofour.RejectloadreadingsareforthePower
Blockand/orcabinetcombinerandwillonlybeavailableontheMultipowerblockULXTtransmitters.
Table 3-5 STATUS>OUTPUT Menu Description

Menu
Field
OUTPUT:OK
Description
OK,WarningorFault
FORWARD:9901W
DisplaysTransmitterForwardPower
REFLECTED:0W
DisplaysTransmitterReflectedPower
VSWR:OK
OKorFAULT;Tripsat1.5:1
OKorFAULTFoldbackpointisusersettableviaGUI
between1.3:1and1.5:1
VSWRFLDBK:OK
PWRLIMIT:OK
OKorFAULT;Powerlimitis110%ofcalibratedpower;set
inhardware
REJLEVEL:0%
DisplaysRejectloadpowerinpercent;100%wouldbewith
onepowerblockoffor1cabinetshutoff
REJLOAD:OK
OKorFAULT;FaultsareRF,FanorTemp
PABLOCK1
FORWARD:9901W
DisplaysPowerBlockForwardPower
REFLECTED:0W
DisplaysPowerBlockReflectedPower
VSWR:OK
VSWRFLDBK:OK
PWRLIMIT:OK
OKorFAULT;PowerblockTripsatslightlyhigherthan1.5:1
forpowerblock
OKorFAULT;Setincodetoslightlyhigherthan1.5:1for
powerblock
OKorFAULT;Powerlimitis110%ofpowerblock
calibratedpower
Note
PA Block readings will be repeated for each Power Block in the transmitter.
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STATUS>POWER SUPPLIES
ThePOWERSUPPLIESsubmenudisplaysinformationonthepowersuppliesineachpowerblock.Themenudisplays
bothstatusandmeterreadingforeachindividualsupply.ThePowerSupplyfaulthasthreefaultoutputstothe
transmitter,thesehoweveraretiedtogetheronthePowerSupplyInterfaceBoardandreportedasagenericfault.
Toobtaintheactualfaultinthepowersupply,refertothetroubleshootingsectionofthismanual.
Table 3-6 STATUS>POWER SUPPLIES Menu Description

Menu
Field
PSSUMMARY:OK
ACMAINS:OK
OKorFault;AnysupplyisfaultedthiswillbeFault
ACMainsUndervoltageMonitor:OKorFault;below
approximately190VACisFault
PBAVGV:44.2V
AveragepowersupplyDCvoltageinPBx
PBAVGI:192.5A
TotalDCcurrentdrawnfromall7powersupplies
combinedinPBx
PSMETERS
PABLOCK#
Description
PSMetersforVoltageandCurrent
PS1:OK
OKorFault;genericpowersupplyfaultRectifier,Poweror
Temp
PS2:OK
Temp
PS3:OK
Temp
PS4:OK
Temp
PS5:OK
Temp
PS6:OK
Temp
PS7:OK
Temp
Note
Power Supply readings will be repeated for each Power Block in the transmitter.
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STATUS>SYSTEM
TheSYSTEMsubmenudisplaysstatusinformationontheControlandCoolingsectionsofthetransmitterIfanyof
thesubmenusarenotshownasNORMorOKthentheSystemLEDwillbeYelloworRed.
ThefollowingareeventsthatcanissueaSystemFaultorWarning:
PowerModeNormal,LoworUPS
APCOnorOff
PowerLimit110%ofcalibratedpower
VSWRFoldback1.3:to1.5:1Userconfigured
MuteassertedbycontrollerorremoteMute
InterlockExternalorEquipment
ControlModeNormal,BackuporLifesupport
Table 3-7 STATUS>SYSTEM Menu Description

Menu
Field
SYSSUM:OK
Description
SystemsummaryOK,WarningorFault
APCSTATUS:ON
APCStatusONorOFF
APCModeDRIVE(APCtoExciters)orIPA(APCtothe
IPA)
APCMODE:DRIVE
CTRLMODE:NORM
ControlModeNORMorBackup(Onlywaythiscanbe
backupisControlswitchS1onSystemInterfacebdis
settoBACKUP)
PWRMODE:NORM
PWRModeNorm,LOWorUPS
INTERLOCK:OK
InterlockstatusOKorFLT(J124UserInterface)
RFMUTE:NO
RFMuteNOorMUTED
REMOTEMUTE:NO
RemoteMuteNOorMUTED
EQUIPINTLK:OK
SYSTEMMETERS
EquipmentInterlockOKorFLT(J19UserInterface)
APCREF:3.50V
APCReferencesetbymicroduringsystemcalibration
APCOUT:3.53V
APCoutputvoltage,changeswithRaise/LowerPower
PWRLIMIT:0.00V
PowerLimit0Vuntilthe110%powerlimitisreached
orVSWRFoldbackoccurs(1.3:1to1.5:1)
FRONTTEMP:41.0C
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STATUS>>SW REVISIONS
Displayssoftwarerevisionlevelsthatarecurrentlyinstalledinthetransmitter;includesBootloader,GUIand
Applicationsoftware.
3.6.9
STATUS>>TEST
Testmodeisforfuturesoftwaredevelopment.
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LCD Setup Screens
PressingtheSETUPbuttonopenstheSetupscreensusedtocontrolthetransmitter.Thissubmenualsoallowsforall
calibrationsfortheentiretransmitter.FigurethroughFigure310istheSETUPMenuTree.Itemsinparenthesis
Note
When making changes to the transmitter via the LCD front panel Remote must be set to Disabled.
Setup
TXCONTROL
SYSTEMSETUP
TXCONFIGURE
TXCALIBRATE
TXMODEL:ULXTXX
FREQ:(xxx.xx)MHz
FREQ:
(xxx xx) MHz
PWR:(xxxx)W
NUMEXCITERS(1,2)
TXPOWERCAL
PBPOWERCAL
PSVOLTSSET
PAPOWERCAL
REJLOADCAL
CALRESTORE
MODULATION:xxx
PAVOLTS:xx.xV
PSVOLTS:(xx.x)V
SET:(NO,YES)
MODULATION:xxx
PWRCALGAIN:xx.xxV
CALRESTORE(YES,NO)
ID:xxxxx
DATE:(MM/DD/YYYY)
TIME:(HH/MM/SS)AM/PM
MODULATION:xxx
MODULATION:xxx
TXTPO:(xxxx)W
PBINDEX:(1 6)
CALIBRATE:(YES,NO)
PBINDEX:(16)
PBTPO:(xxxxW)
STATUS:INPROGRESS,PHASE1DONE,DONE,FAILED
CALIBRATE:(YES,NO)
STATUS:INPROGRESS,PHASE1DONE,DONE,FAILED
MODULATION:xxx
REJLEVEL:x%
REJSENSE:xxmV
REJLOADINDEX:(06)
REJLOAD100%:(YES,NO)
EXCITERSETUP
PUMPCONTROL
NETWORKSETUP
REARMACADDRESS:xxxxxxxxxxxx
REARMODE:(DHCP,STATIC)
REARIPADDRESS:(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
REARGATEWAY:(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
REARSUBNETMASK:(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
FRONTMACADDRESS:xxxxxxxxxxxx
FRONTIPADDRESS:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
RS485BAUDRATE:(312500)
DISPLAYMODE
MODE:(EXPERT,NOVICE)
RESTOREDEFAULTS
FACTORYSETUP:(YES,NO)
DEFAULTSETUP:(YES,NO)
PWRMODESET:(NORM,LOW)
DRVONAIR:(A,B)
DRVSWMODE:(MAN,AUTO)
APC:ON/OFF
PUMPSWMODE:(MANU,AUTO)
PUMPRUN:(ON,OFF)
PUMPSWITCH:(YES,NO)
PUMPSTATUS:A/B
MODULATION:xxx
PAAVEPWR:xxxW
IPAPWR:xxxW
SETPAPWR:(YES,NO)
SETIPAPWR:(YES,NO)
EXCSELECTED:(A,B)
EXCTYPE:(M2X,APEX,CUSTOM)
EXC
TYPE: (M2X APEX CUSTOM)
EXCPWRCAL:
EXCPOWER:xxmW
EPWRCAL:(xx)mV
CALIBRATE:(YES,NO)
SETTHRESHOLD:(YES,NO)
Figure 3-10 SETUP Menu Tree
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SETUP>TX CONTROL Menu
TheTXCONTROLmenuallowsforcontroloftheExcitersandIPAswithintheULXTtransmitter.
Table 3-8 SETUP>TX CONTROL Menu

Menu
PWRMODESET
Description
NORM,LOW(LowPower)orUPS;LowpowersetsRFoutputatapproximately
25%ofCalibratedpower;UPSmodeassertedfromUserRemoteJ1;SeeNote1.
EXCONAIR
ManuallyswitchesExciterAorBtoonair(Future)
DRVONAIR
ManuallyswitchesIPAAorBtoonair
EXCSWMODE
SetsExciterswitchingmodebetweenAUTOandMANUAL(Future)
DRVSWMODE
SetsIPAswitchingmodebetweenAUTOandMANUAL;SeeNote2.
APC
SetsAPCmodetoONorOFF;SeeNote3.
Note1ThePWRModeshouldbeleftinNORMtoproducefulltransmitterpowerout.TheLOWorLow
PowerModesettingwhenactiveallowsthetransmitteroutputtobesetintherangeof10%to100%power.
Thiscanbeusedforantennaworkoranytimetheneedforthetransmittertooperateatthislevel.Thissetting
isalsoavailableviatheremoteGUI.Thetransmitterwillgotothismodeautomaticallyundercertainfault
conditionssuchasrejectloadfaultoracoolingfault.
TosettheLOWpowerTPO,setthemodetoLOWandadjustthetransmitterRFoutputusingtheRaise/Lower
buttonsonthefrontpanelofthetransmitter.ThetransmitterwillrememberthissettingthenexttimeLOWis
active.
Note2DriveChainisIPA.WhenSwitchingIPAsallpowerblockswillbeonsameIPA.
Note3TheAPCshouldalwaysbelefttoON.IfthisissettoOFF,thetransmitterpowerwillnotbecontrolled
byAPCandTPOwillnotbemaintainedto0.25dB.Undercertainfaultconditionsthetransmittercontroller
willsettheAPCoff.
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TheIDmustbesetusingtheRemoteGUI.SeeSection3.8fordetailsofhowtoconnectandnavigatetheRemote
GUI(StationName).TheIDcanbeupto20characterslong.
TheDATEandTIMEmenuswillallowforthemtobechanged/updated.Thedateisenteredinmmddyyyyformat.
TheMonthautomaticallybecomesthefirstselection.Thetimeisenteredasa24hourclockhowever,afterentering
thetimeisdisplayedasa12hourclock.Forexample,toenteratimeof3:00PM,enter15forhours.
3.7.3
SETUP>TX CONFIGURE
Table 3-9 SETUP>TX CONFIGURE Menu

Menu
TXMODEL
Description
ULXTxxyy;SeeNote1.
FREQ
Setsfrequency;SeeNote2,
PWR
SetsthecalibrationofthebargraphontheLCDHomeScreen;onceforwardisset
thereflectedwillbesetto1.5:1VSWRbasedonforwardpower
DUALEXCITERS
YESfor2ExcitersorNOforSingleExciter;SeeNote3.
Note1xx=totalnumberofamplifiermodulesinthetransmitter;yy=modulationtype.
Note2TheFreqfieldcanbechangedineitherthetransmitterorexciter,ifchangedinthetransmitter,it
willbesentviaRS485totheexciter.
Note3SettingtheDUALEXCITERStoYESwillenableAUTOswitchfunction.Forcorrectswitchinglevel,
refertoSection5.7.2tocalibrateswitchingthreshold.
3.7.4
SETUP>TX CALIBRATE
TheTXCALIBRATEMenuallowsforcalibrationPOWERandPSVoltagesetup.TocalibrateExciterpowerandtoset
theExciterSwitchoverthreshold,seetheExciterSetupmenu.ThecalibrationprocedurescanbefoundinSection5.7
ofthismanual.
3.7.5
SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>TX POWER CAL Menu
ThestepsforpowercalibrationareoutlinedinSection5.7.1ofthismanual.TXPOWERCALcalibratesboththe
forwardandreflectedpower.
.
Table 3-10 SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>TX POWER CAL

Menu
Description
MODULATION
Modulationtypesetinexciter;DisplayOnly
TXTPO
RFPowertocalibratethetransmitterat(TPO)
CALIBRATE
CalibrateYESorNO
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SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>POWER SUPPLY SET
ThestepsforpowercalibrationareoutlinedinSection5.7.3ofthismanual.
Caution
THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE IS SET AT THE FACTORY TO MEET THE
EMISSIONS MASK. CHANGING THE VOLTAGE MAY ALLOW THE
TRANSMITTER TO RUN MORE EFFICIENTLY BUT WILL DEGRADE THE
OUTPUT SPECTRUM PERFORMANCE AND MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMITTER
TO EXCEED THE EMISSIONS MASK.
Table 3-11 SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>POWER SUPPLY SET

Menu
MODULATION
PSSET
SET
3.7.7
Description
VoltagetosetthepowersupplyDCoutputbetween44and52VDCin0.1Volt
steps
YESorNO
SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>PWR BLOCK CAL
Thisprocedureisonlyformultiplepowerblocksystems.Therewillbeaforwardandreflectedvoltageforeach
powerblock.SeeSection5.7.2ofthismanualfordetailedpowerblockcalibrationprocedure.
Thepowerblockpowercannotbemeasureddirectlywithaninlinemeter,sothepowerwillbeestimatedbasedon
transmitterpowerwhichshouldbecalibratedpriortocalibratingthepowerblock.Thepowerblockshouldbe
calibratedatthe2%abovepowerblockpower.ThefollowingexampleisforULXT20@20kW:
(TXTPO/#ofpowerblocks)+2%
(20000/2)=10000
10000+(10000*2%)=10,200Watts
The2%isanestimateoflossinthesplittingandcombiningsystemswithinthetransmitter.
Table 3-12 SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>PWR BLOCK CAL

Menu
Description
UNITPWR
10200W;Powerthatthepowerblockwillbecalibratedto.
CALIBRATE
YESorNO
PB1FWD
3.50V;Calibrationreferencevoltageforpowerblockforwardpower
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Menu
Description
PB1RFLD
1.73V;Calibrationreferencevoltageforpowerblockreflectedpower
PB2FWD
3.50V;Calibrationreferencevoltageforpowerblockforwardpower
PB2RFLD
1.73V;Calibrationreferencevoltageforpowerblockreflectedpower
3.7.8
SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>REJ LOAD CAL
Thisprocedureisonlyformultiplepowerblocksystems.Itisusedtocalibratethepowerintothepowerblock
combinerrejectload(6kW)andthecabinetcombinerrejectload(12kW).SeeSection5.7.6ofthismanualfor
detailedRejectLoadcalibrationprocedure.
Table 3-13 SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>REJ LOAD CAL

Menu
Description
REJLEVEL
0%;Powerthatiscurrentlyinputtorejectload(DisplayOnly)
REJSENSE
275mV;VoltagefromrejectloaddetectorthatisonFanControlBoard
(DisplayOnly)
SETSYS100%
3.7.9
YESorNO
SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>CAL RESTORE
Usedtorestorelastcalibrationstoredinmemory.Onlyoneisstored.Ifacalibrationiscompleted,ieforwardor
reflectedpower,anditisnotcorrectrestorewillnotcorrecttheproblem.Calibrationwillberequiredagain.
Table 3-14 SETUP>TX CALIBRATE>CAL RESTORE

Menu
Type
POWERCALGAIN
CALRESTORE
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SETUP>EXCITER SETUP
Allowsforsetup,powercalibrationandswitchoverthresholdsetting(DualExciteronly).
Table 3-15 SETUP>EXCITER SETUP

Menu
Submenu
EXCSELECTED
AorB;Settoonairexciter;SeeNote1.
EXCTYPE
EXCPWRCAL
Description
SettoExcitertype;DefaultM2X
MODULATION
EXCPWR
1990mV;SeeNote2.
EPWRCAL
2260mW:setthisfieldtomatchactualexciterpower
CALIBRATE
YESOFNO
SETTHRESHOLD
YESorNO;Seenote3.
Note1SelectingExciterAorBinthismenudoesnotchangetheonairexciter.Thisallowsforsetup
upoftheexciterthatiscurrentlyonair,notforcalibratingtheoffairexciter.Ensurethatthecorrect
exciterisselectedinthismenu.
Note2Theexcitervoltagewillbesetbuthescalingintheexciter.InGatesAirexcitersitistypicallyset
to4VDC=xWatts.Thisvoltageshouldbesetascloseaspossibleto2000mVatTPOwhendual
excitersareused.
Note3Thethresholdsetupisfordualexcitersystemsonlyandsetsthepointwerechangeover
occurs.Theactualswitchoverisbasedonthevoltagefromtheexciterandthethresholdcanbesetin
therangeof100mVto2000mV.Ifoutsidethatrangethedefaultis40%ofthecalibratedvoltage.
3.7.11
SETUP>PUMP CONTROL
Menu
PUMPRUN
Description
ONorOFF;IndicatesifPumpAorBisoperating
PUMPSWITCH
SwitchespumptothenonoperatingPumpAorB
PUMPSTATUS
IndicatesifPumpAorBisoperating
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SETUP>NETWORK SETUP
ThenetworksetuppageappliesonlytotherearEthernetportofthetransmitter.Thefollowingportsareused:
WebserverPort80TCP/UDP
TelnetPort23TCP/UDP
SNMPPort161TCP/UDP(Userconfigurable161,162,49152to65535)
SNMPTrapsPort162TCP/UDP
Table 3-16 SETUP>NETWORK SETUP

Menu
REARMAC
ADDRESS
REARMODE
Description
000000000000;Displayonly
STATICorDHCP
REARIPADDRESS
192.168.1.10
REARGATEWAY
255.255.255.0
REARSUBNET
MASK
FRONTMAC
ADDRESS
FRONTIP
ADDRESS
RS485BAUDRATE
192.168.1.1
000000000000;Displayonly;SeeNote1.
192.168.117.88;Displayonly
115200or312500;mustmatchexciter
Note1ThefrontpanelEthernetportissetupasaDHCPserverandaLANshouldNOTbeconnectedto
thisport.ThisportissetupforlocaltestandmonitoringandthedefaultIPaddressisfactorysetto
192.168.117.88.ItwillautomaticallyassignthecomputeranIPaddressonitssubnet.Tomakeany
changestothesetupviathefrontEthernetport,REMOTEmustbedisabled.
IfaremotecontrolconnectionistobemadeviaIP,therearEthernetportshouldbeusedforthis
purpose.UsingtheSETUP>NETWORKSETUPmenu,therearEthernetportparameterscanbechanged.
TheseparametersincludeIPaddress,SubnetMask,DefaultGatewayandMode.
ToaccesstheGUIasimplewebbrowsercanbeused.TologinandnavigatetheRemoteGUIsee3.8
RemoteGraphicalUserInterface(GUI)ofthismanual.
3.7.13
SETUP>DISPLAY MODE
DisplaymodecanbeeitherEXPERTorNOVICE.SettingDisplayModetoNovicelocksouttheabilitytochangethe
transmittersetupandcontrolswithintheSetupmenu.Thisscreenisnotpasswordprotectedandaccessibleby
anyone.
3.7.14
SETUP>RESTORE DEFAULTS
Restoredefaultsallowstheusertorestorethefactorysetup,whichisthewaythetransmittershippedafterfinal
test.
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Remote Graphical User Interface (GUI)
OpenawebbrowserandenterthecorrectIPaddressintheaddressbarandtheGUIwillopenattheULXTHome
screenshowninFigure311.Allofthescreensthatcontaincontrolorconfigurationsettingswillbedescribedinthe
followingsections.Theotherbuttonsareformonitoringandmeterreadings,thesearethesameparametersthat
werediscussedintheLCDmenutreeSectionsabove.Itisbestfortheuserstonavigatethroughthesetogetfamiliar
wheretofindinformationabouteachsectionofthetransmitter.
Loginor
Logout
Figure 3-11 Web GUI Home Screen

Thebuttonsontherightsideofthehomescreenareformonitoring,setupandcontrol.Eachbuttonwilltakethe
usertoasubmenu(s).NochangescanbemadeandnocontrolisavailableunlessavalidEngineerloginisused.If
usingtherearEthernetportRemotemustbeenabledandifusingthefrontEthernetportRemotemustbedisabled.
Table 3-17 Home Screen Navigation

Button/Icon/Feature
Description
Login/Logout
ButtoninupperleftcornerofscreenopensLoginscreenorlogsuseroutifalready
loggedon.Buttondisplaysleveloflogin.SeeFigure3.8.1onpage327.
TransmitterID
Themiddleofthetopbarcanbesettodisplaythestationname,thenamecanbe
changedafterengineerloginusingtheSYSTEM>SERVICEscreen.Thenamecanbeup
to20characterslong.SeeFigure336onpage349.
TransmitterModel
Topbarontherightsideshowsthetransmittermodel.Settable,afterengineerlevel
login,onSystemServicescreen.SeeFigure336onpage349.
EventLog
OpensEventLogscreenasshowninFigure315onpage328.Eventlogdisplays
faults,warningsandinformation.Thelogcanbeexported,printedordeletedfromthe
EventLogscreen.
FWD100%Mark
Theverticallineinthepowerbargraphforwardpowerdisplayis100%powerlevel
basedontheNominalPower(w)settingintheSYSTEM>SYSTEMSETUPscreen
showninFigure335onpage348.ThiscanalsobechangedviatheLCDSETUPmenu.
Thisisnotnecessarilythepowerlevelwherethetransmitterwascalibrated.
RFLD100%Mark
Theverticalbarinthepowerbargraphdisplayforreflectedpoweristhe100%
reflectedpowerlevelbasedonthe1.5:1VSWRcalibratedpower.
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Table 3-17 Home Screen Navigation

Button/Icon/Feature
Description
Showscurrentoperatingfrequencyofthetransmitter;thisinformationcomesfrom
theexciter.
SeeM2XmanualSectionthreePFRUscreen.
Frequency
Theiconsinthemiddleofthescreenarenavigableandfunctioninthesamemannerasthebuttonsontherightside
ofthedisplay.Ifoneormoreoftheiconsarered,thaticoncanbeclicked/pressedandtheusercannavigatethe
submenustofindaparticularfault.Theeventlogcanbeaccessviathebuttononthisscreen.Theeventlogcanalso
beaccessedviaSYSTEMscreens.Warningsandfaultslistedintheeventlogcanbeactive,orcleared.Activefaultswill
beredandwarningswillbeyellow.Clearedwarningandfaultswillbeverylightlytintedredoryellow.
ExciterA/B(icon),Driver
(icon),orDriveChain
(button)
PowerAmps(iconor
button)
OpensDC(drivechain)OverviewscreenshowninFigure316onpage329.
OpensPowerAmpsscreen.
Output(iconorbutton)
OpenstheOutputscreen.
Control(icon)
OpenstheSystemscreen.
Cooling(icon)
OpenstheCoolingOverviewscreen.
PowerSupplies(iconor
button)
System(button)
OpensthePowerSuppliesscreen.
OpenstheSystemscreen.
PrimaryFaultsStatus(bottomofscreen)
ACMains
ExternalInterlock
VSWR
LowPowerMode
DriveChainTrip
Foldback
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orLN)onanyphase.
TurnsredwhentheExternalInterlockontheRemoteconnectorJ124andJ125are
notclosed.
FaultsatVSWRof1.5:1
Displaysthecurrentoperatingmode,greenisNormal,YellowisLowPowerMode
Displaysthestatusofthedrivechain.
Warning(yellow)at1.3:1VSWR(factoryDefault);Rangeissettablebetween1.3to
1.5.
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Home
DriveChain(Exciter
A/B,Driver)
DCOverview
DriveSummary
ExciterA/BM2XScreens
PowerAmps
PowerAmps
PA#(icon)
OutputOutput
SummaryMetersPAMeters
Output
Output
PowerSupplies
PowerSupplies
PSMeters
PSDetailNext/Prev.Module
System(Control)
Cooling
CoolingOverviewMeter
Meters
PumpControl
DCSummary
DriveChainA/B
PA#
Meters
Faults
Next/Prev.Module
DriveChainA/B
Faults
FaultsPB#DriveA/B
Meters
MetersPB#DriveA/B
MetersPA#
FaultsPA#
Next/Prev.Module
System
ExciterDCOverview
DriverDCOverview
PowerAmpsPowerAmps
PowerSuppliesPowerSupplies
OutputOutput
PowerControlSystemFaults/PB#
InterlocksSystemFaultsPB#
SystemControlSystemFaults/PB#
CoolingCoolingOverview
PowerControl(Normal/Low)
FaultsSystemFaultsPB#
MetersSystemMeters
SystemSetup
SystemSetup
SystemServiceSystemService
SystemConfig
Network
Version
Hardware
SoftwareUpdate
PowerAmps
PowerSupplies
Network
SNMPSNMP
SNMPTraps
SystemConfig
ExciterConfig
Figure 3-12 GUI Menu Tree
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GUI Login
TheremoteGUIcanbeaccessedfromeitherthefrontorrearEthernetportonthetransmitter.Itrequiresaloginon
bothports,nochangestoanyofthefieldscanbemadeuntilavalidEngineerloginusernameandpasswordis
entered.ThisloginscreenisshowninFigure313.
ThefrontEthernetportisaDHCPserver,itshouldnotbeconnectedtotheLAN/WANorIPaddressingproblemswill
occur.ThefrontEthernetportIPaddressis192.168.117.88andiscodedintothesoftwaresotheusercannotchange
it.See"3.7.12SETUP>NETWORKSETUP"onpage323forsettinguptherearEthernetport.
Figure 3-13 GUI Login Screen
Table 3-18 Default Usernames and Passwords

Level
Username
Password
Engineer 1
gates
gates
Engineer 2
user2
pass2
Engineer 3
user3
pass3
Engineer 4
user4
pass4
Administration
admin
admin
Usernames and passwords are case sensitive and limited to 9 characters maximum.
Note
TomakechangesviathefrontEthernetport,REMOTEmustbesettoDisable.Ifconnectingtotherear
EthernetportREMOTEmustbesettoEnable.
TheAdministrationlogin,Figure314,allowstheusertosetupusernamesandpasswordsfortheloginlevels,set
timeoutfortheGUIsession,andthenumberofsimultaneoussessionallowed.Theadministrationusernameand
passwordcanbechanged.AdministrationloginonlyallowschangestobemadetotheAdministrationscreens.
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Figure 3-14 Administration Screens
3.8.2
Event Log Menu
TheEventLogisshowninFigure315.Activefaultsaredisplayedinred.INFentriesprovideinformationoncleared
faultsandgivethedateandtimeinformationastowhenfaultsoccurredandcleared.Toclearthelogclickonthe
CLRLOGbuttonseethescreenbelowforadditionalinformation.
Theletters,(AC/FWIE)
allowviewingof
associatedlogentries.
Clickingonaletter
darkensitandremoves
itslogentrycategory.
Categoriesare:
A=ActiveFaults&
Warnings.
C=ClearedFaults&
Warnings.
F=Faults
W=Warnings
I=Information
E=Events
SaveEventLog
toDisc
PrintEventLog
ClearEventLog
FilterOutVarious
Categoriesofthe
EventLog
Note:LogDate
formatissetup
onServicepage.
Figure 3-15 Event Log Screen
ThefirstINFentryinFigure315showsthatIPA1inPB1faultedoffat7:37:19on4/07/14andclearedthreeseconds
later.ThethirdlinelabelledACT(activity)notesthetimeanddatethatthetransmitterwasturnedon.Theyellow
WRNentriesindicateactiveWarningsregardingCommlosses.
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DC Overview Screen
ToFigure317onpage330.
Figure 3-16 DC Overview Screen
Table 3-19 Home>Drive Chain

Button/Icon/Feature
Description
ExciterA/B
OpensM2XExciterHomescreenasshowninFigure318onpage331.
PA
OpensPowerAmpsScreenasshowninFigure321onpage334.
DriveChainControl(in
dualdrivesystems)
Auto/Manual;setsdrivechain(ExciterandIPA=DriveChain)toswitchautomatically
whenthepoweroutoftheIPAdropsbelowfaultthreshold
DriveChainA/Drive
ChainB
(indualdrivesystems)
electswhichdrivechainisactiveAorB.CanbeswitchedregardlessoftheAuto/
Manualsetting.
DriveSummary
OpensDCSummaryscreenasshowninFigure317.
Note
DRIVE Switches: Allows switching to the off-air Drive Chain. Drive chain consists of Exciter and IPA.
When the drive is switched, all IPAs in all power blocks switch simultaneously. In other words if the drive
is switched to B, Exciter B and all power blocks will be on IPA B. When switching drive chains, the external I/O board (top board is A and bottom board is B) will be enabled/disabled according to the drive chain
on-air.
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DC Summary Screen
Figure 3-17 DC Summary Screen
Table 3-20 Home>Drive Chain >Drive Summary

Button/Icon/Feature
ExciterA/B(icon)
PA(icon)
DriveChainA/B
(buttons)
Description
OpensM2XExciterHomescreenasshowninFigure318onpage331.
OpensPowerAmpsScreenasshowninFigure321onpage334.
OpensDriveChainAorBscreenasshowninFigure319onpage332.Screenprovides
informationondrivechainstatusandoutputpowerlevels.
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Exciter Home Screen
ToFigureB17onpageB27
inM2Xmanual.
ToFigureB18onpageB29
inM2Xmanual.
Figure 3-18 Exciter Home Screen
Table 3-21 Home>Drive Chain>Exciter A/B

Button/Icon/Feature
Description
Icons(centerofscreen)
TransmitterI/O
TransmitterI/Oscreensmayvarywithmodulationtype.RefertoM2Xmanual
AppendixB(FigureB4onpageB7)foradditionalinformation.
XXXXModulator
Modulationscreensvarywithmodulationtype.RefertoM2XmanualAppendixB
(SectionB.17forATSC,SectionB.18forDVBT2,SectionB.20forISDBT)modulation
specificinformation.
DUC/RTAC
PowerSupply
SignalProcessor
UDCOutput
BatteryBackup
PFRU
FaultLog
RefertoM2XmanualAppendixBSectionB.9foradditionalDUC/RTACscreen
information.
RefertoM2XmanualAppendixBSectionB.5foradditionalinformation.
RefertoM2XmanualAppendixBFigureB.7onpageB11forSignalProcessorscreen
information.
RefertoM2XmanualAppendixBFigureB.10onpageB26forUDCOutputscreen
information.
BatteryBackupscreeninformationcanbefoundinM2XmanualAppendixBFigureB.6
onpageB10.
PFRU(precisionfrequencyreferenceunit)informationcanbefoundintheM2X
technicalmanualFigureB8onpageB12.
PresstoaccesstheM2Xfaultlogscreens.Coloroficonchangesdependingonstatus.
Green=nofault,Yellow=Warningcondition,Red=Faultcondition.
Softbuttons(righthandside)
Performance
Monitoring
Service
PresstodisplayPerformanceMonitorscreenwhichisdescribedinM2Xtechnical
manualAppendixBFigureB17onpageB27.
PresstoopentheSystemServicescreenasshowninFigure336onpage349.
Information(atlowerleft)
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IndicatesIPaddressofM2X(rearport).
Frequency
OperatingfrequencyoftheexciterinMHz.
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Drive Chain A/B Screen
Figure 3-19 Drive Chain A/B Screen
Table 3-22 Home>Drive Chain>Drive Summary>Drive Chain A/B

Button/Icon/Feature
Description
Faults
DisplaysFaultsPB#DriveA/BscreenasshowninFigure320onpage333.Thescreen
providesdrivechainstatus.
Meters
DisplaysFaultsPB#DriveA/BscreenasshowninFigure320onpage333.Thescreen
providesdrivechainstatus.
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Figure 3-20 Faults/Meters PB# Drive A/B Screens
Table 3-23 Home>Drive Chain>Drive Summary>Drive Chain A/B>Faults/Meters

Button/Icon/Feature
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Faults
DisplaysFaultsPB#DriveA/BscreenasshowninFigure320.Thescreenprovides
drivechainstatus.
Meters
DisplaysFaultsPB#DriveA/BscreenasshowninFigure320.Thescreenprovides
drivechainstatus.
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Power Amps Screen
Figure 3-21 Power Amps Screen
Table 3-24 Home>Power Amps

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
DriveChain(icon)
Output
SummaryMeters
Description
OpensULXTHomescreenasshowninFigure311onpage324.
OpenstheEventLogscreenasshowninFigure315onpage328.
OpensSummaryMetersscreenasshowninFigure325onpage338.
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PA # Screen
Figure 3-22 PA# Screen
Table 3-25 Home>Power Amps>PA#

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
Description
Splitter
Pallet#
DriveChain(icon)
Control
Cooling
OpensSummaryMetersscreenasshowninFigure325onpage338.
ModuleControl
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Meters
DisplaysMetersPA#screenasshowninFigure324onpage337.
Faults
DisplaysMetersPA#screenasshowninFigure323onpage336.
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Figure 3-23 Faults PA# Screen
Table 3-26 Home>Power Amps>PA#>Faults

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
NextModule
PreviousModule
Description
DisplaysPA#FaultsscreenforthenextPAmodule.
OpensPA#FaultsscreenforthepreviousPAmodule.
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Meters PA # Screen
Figure 3-24 Meters PA# Screen
Table 3-27 Home>Power Amps>PA#>Meters

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
Faults
DisplaysFaultsPA#screenasshowninFigure323onpage336.
NextModule
PreviousModule
Back
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DisplaysPA#screenforthenextPAmodule.SeeFigure322onpage335.
OpensPA#screenforthepreviousPAmodule.SeeFigure322onpage335.
DisplaysPA#screen.SeeFigure322onpage335.
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Summary PA Meters Screen
Figure 3-25 Summary PA Meters Screen
Table 3-28 Home>Power Amps>Summary Meters

Button/Icon/Feature
PwrOut
PA2
Description
Provides%ofpoweroutofeachmodule.
DCpowerappliedtoeachamplifier.
Amps
Currentdrawnbyeachamplifier.
Temp
AmplifertemperatureindegreesC.
Back
OpensPowerAmpsScreenshowninFigure321onpage334.
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PA Meters Screen
Figure 3-26 PA Meters Screen
Table 3-29 Home>Power Amps>Summary Meters

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
Back
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Output Screen
Figure 3-27 Output Screen
Table 3-30 Home>Output

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
Description
OpensHomescreenasshowninFigure311onpage324.
EventLog
PAs
OpensPowerAmpsscreenasshowninFigure321onpage334.
Back
ReturnstoHomescreenasshowninFigure311onpage324
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Power Supplies Screen
Figure 3-28 Power Supplies Screen
Table 3-31 Home>Power Supplies

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
Back
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PSMeters
OpensPSMetersscreenasshowninFigure329onpage342.
PSDetail
OpensPSMetersscreenasshowninFigure330onpage343.
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PS Meters Screen
Figure 3-29 PS Meters Screen
Table 3-32 Home>Power Supplies>PS Meters

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
Back
Description
ReturnstoPowerSuppliesscreenasshowninFigure328onpage341
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PS Detail Screens
Figure 3-30 PS Detail Screens
Table 3-33 Home>Power Supplies>PS Details

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
Back
NextModule
PreviousModule
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ReturnstoPowerSuppliesscreenasshowninFigure328onpage341
Displayspowersupplyinformationfornextmodulenumber.
Displayspowersupplyinformationforpreviousmodulenumber.
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System Screen
ToFigure333onpage346
Figure 3-31 System Screen
Table 3-34 Home>System

Button/Icon/Feature
Description
ExciterA/B
OpensDCOverviewscreenasshowninFigure316onpage329.
Driver
OpensDCOverviewscreenasshowninFigure316onpage329.
PowerAmps
OpensPowerAmpsscreenasshowninFigure321onpage334.
Output
SystemControl
Cooling
OpensOutputscreenasshowninFigure327onpage340.
OpensSystemFaults/PB#screenasshowninFigure333onpage346.
OpensCoolingOverviewscreenasshowninFigure332onpage345.
PowerControl(icon)
OpensSystemFaults/PB#screenFigure333onpage346
Interlocks
OpensSystemFaults/PB#screenFigure333onpage346.
SystemControl
OpensSystemFaults/PB#screenFigure333onpage346.
PowerSupplies
OpensPowerSuppliesscreenasshowninFigure328onpage341.
PowerControl
(screenbottom)
NormalorLowWheninLowPowermodethetransmitterRFoutputpowercanbe
adjustedfrom10%(oftransmitterratedpower)tocalibratedpower.OncetheLow
PowerisseteachtimethetransmitterenterstheLowPowermodeitwilladjustitself
tothatpower.TheLowPowermodecanbeenteredviatheGUI,LCDorviatheUser
RemoteJ3.
Faults
OpensSystemFaults/PB#screenasshowninFigure333onpage346.
Meters
OpensSystemMetersscreenasshowninFigure334onpage347
SystemSetup
OpensSystemSetupScreenasshowninFigure335onpage348.
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Figure 3-32 Cooling Overview Screen
Table 3-35 Home>System>Faults

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
PumpControl
PUMPA/B
PB1
Meters
Back
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Auto/Manualsetspumptoautoswitchtothereservepumpautomaticallyiscaseof
fault.Ifsettomanualandrunningpumpfailsthetransmitterwillgooffair.
Selectswhichpumpisrunning.CanbeswitchedregardlessoftheAuto/Manual
setting.Pumpoperationshouldbealternatedonamonthlyorbimonthlybasis.
Whenmultiplepowerblocksarepresentthisallowsselectingwhichpowerblock
metersarevisibleonthescreen.
OpenSystemMetersscreenasshowninFigure334onpage347.
OpensSystemscreenasshowninFigure331onpage344.
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System Faults / PB# Screen
Figure 3-33 System Faults / PB# Screen

Table 3-36 Home>System>Faults

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
Description
EventLog
Meters
OpenSystemMetersscreenasshowninFigure334onpage347.
Back
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System Meters Screen
Figure 3-34 System Meters Screen
Table 3-37 Home>System>Meters

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
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Faults
OpenSystemFaultsscreenasshowninFigure333onpage346.
Back
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System Setup Screen
Figure 3-35 System Setup Screen
Table 3-38 Home> System>System Setup

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
Description
EventLog
Frequency
Setintheexciter,displayonlyinthetransmitter.
NominalPower
NumberofExciters
InternalIPA
ACMains
Setsthe100%markonBargraphforforwardpower.
Mustbesetto2fordualexcitermode.Thiswillenableautoswitchingfunctionality.
AlwayssettoYES(featuretobeaddedinfuture)
Displayonly,hasnoeffectontransmitteroperation.
FwdPwrWarnThresh
(dB)
ShouldRFpoweroutdropsbelowthethresholdawarningwillbegeneratedand
bargraphwillturnYellow.Range3.0to0.2dBfromcalibratedpower.
FwdPwrFaultThresh
(dB)
IfRFpoweroutdropsbelowthisthresholdaFaultwillbegeneratedandBargraphwill
turnRed.Range3.0to0.2dBfromcalibratedpower
VSWRFoldback
Setsthefoldbackpointbetween1.3:1and1.5:1.Factorydefaultsettingis1.3.This
settingaffectsonlythetransmitterVSWRnoteachindividualpowerblockVSWR.The
powerblocksaresettofoldbackatslightlyabove1.5:1.
SystemService
OpensSystemServicescreenasshowninFigure336onpage349.
SystemConfig
OpensSystemConfigscreenasshowninFigure337onpage350
Network
OpensNetworkscreenshowninFigure339onpage352.
Version
OpensVersionscreenshowninFigure342onpage356
Faults
OpenSystemFaultsscreenasshowninFigure333onpage346.
Back
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System Service Screen
Figure 3-36 System Service Screen
Table 3-39 Home> System>System Setup>System Service

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
StationName
Enterupto20characters.
ModelNumber
Setatfactorybutsettablebyuser.
SerialNumber
Setatthefactorybutsettablebyuser.
Date/Time
Back
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Setstheclockinthetransmitter.DisabledwhenNTPisenabled.SeeSection3.8.25for
NTPConfig.
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System Config Screen
Figure 3-37 System Config Screen
Table 3-40 Home> System>System Setup>System Config

Button/Icon/Feature
Description
Home
EventLog
ProgrammableStatus
Output14
Allowsfor4RemoteI/OoutputsonJ3ParallelRemotetobeuserconfigured.Drop
downboxshowsavailablesettings.
Back
Note
If the transmitter is dual drive there will be two J3 Parallel Remote connections on the rear of power block
1. The external interface with the lit Enable LED will have the active J3 port.
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Exciter Config Screen
Figure 3-38 Exciter Config Screen
Table 3-41 Home> System>System Setup>System Config>Exciter Config

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
ExciterAIP
ExciterAType:
ExciterASwitchTime
(ms)
Description
SettomatchtheIPthatisintheexciterrearIPport.Ifthesedonotmatchthe
transmitterwillnotbeabletocommunicatewiththeExciter.
M2Xonly.
Timeallowedforthecoaxrelaytoswitchandgetstatusbacktounmutethe
transmitter.Shouldbeleftatfactorydefaultvalue.
ExciterAFrequency
ExciterAMod
ExciterASwitching
Level
ExciterBIP
ExciterBType:
ExciterBSwitchTime
(ms)
Note:ExciterFrequency,Modulationandswitchinglevelcanonlybesetbyconnecting
directlytotheexciter.
SettomatchtheIPthatisintheexciterrearIPport.Ifthesedonotmatchthe
transmitterwillnotbeabletocommunicatewiththeExciter.
M2Xonly
Timeallowedforthecoaxrelaytoswitchandgetstatusbacktounmutethe
transmitter.Shouldbeleftatfactorydefaultvalue.
ExciterBFrequency
ExciterBMod
ExciterBSwitching
Level
Back
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directlytotheexciter.
OpensSystemConfigscreenasshowninFigure337onpage350.
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Network Screen
TheNetworkscreenallowsconfigurationoftherearEthernetport.
Note
Be sure to click Save before exiting screen or changes will be lost. Save will appear once a change is
made.
Figure 3-39 Network Screen
Table 3-42 Home> System>System Setup>Network

Button/Icon/Feature
Home
EventLog
Description
RearEthernetPortCanbesetisaDHCPclientortoastaticIP.IPAddressissettable(static)ifDHCPisdisabled.
MAC
EthernetportMAC(MediaAccessControl)addressisdisplayed.Notsettable.
DHCP
DropmenuandselectDHCP(DynamicHostControlProtocol)orStatic.IfStaticis
selected,click&fillIPAddressfields(obtainedaddressfromlocalITsystem
administrator)
IPAddress
DisplaysIPaddressinDHCPmode.AllowsentryinStaticmode.Note:Donotusea
staticIPaddressinthe192.168.2.xxxfamily(itwouldresultinconflicts).
Netmask
DisplaysNetmaskinDHCPmode.AllowsentryinStaticmode.
Gateway
DisplaysGatewayaddressinDHCPmode.AllowsentryinStaticmode.
FrontEthernetPortThefrontportisaDHCPserverandshouldneverbeconnectedtoaLAN.
MAC
IPAddress
TheFeatureKeywillbebasedonthisfrontEthernetportMACaddress,thisMAC
addresswillbeneededintheeventanewFeatureKeywhichmustbeobtainedfrom
GatesAirService
TheIPAddressishardcodedinsoftwareandcannotbechanged.
Save
Note:WhenmakingchangesalwaysclickSaveorchangeswillnottakeeffectorbe
stored.
Cancel
Usedtocancelchangesthathavenotyetbeensaved.Presstorestorepreviousvalues.
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SNMP and SNMP Traps Screens
TheGatesAirtransmitterfamilysupportsmonitoringandalarmingfunctionalityviaSNMP(SimpleNetwork
ManagementProtocol).Basiccontroloftheequipmentispossibleafteractivationintheequipment.SNMPversions
V1andV2careimplemented.
TheGatesAirMIBsareusableinallNMS(NetworkManagementSystems)andisprovidedintextformat.The
advantageofthismonitoringsystemis,thatthereisnodifferencebetweenthemonitoringofvariousGatesAir
equipment.OncetheMIBisintegratedintotheNMS,alldifferentdevicescanbemonitoredviathecentralstation.
TheGatesAirMIBfiles,BaseandIRT,forusewithSNMPconnectivityareavailableontheGatesAirCustomerPortal
atwww.support.gatesair.com(registrationrequired)
Figure 3-40 SNMP Screens
Table 3-43
Field
Home
EventLog
Home>Service>Network>SNMP>Traps
Explanation
MIBs
CheckBaseMIBorIRTMIBasneeded.BaseMIBisstandardGatesAirtransmitterMIB.
IRTMIBisextendedMIB,withfunctionsfordualexciters.Checkboxtoenable
MIB.UncheckeddisablesMIB.
Port
Selecttheportnumbertobeused.Rangeis161,162,4915265535.Port161isthe
default.
SNMPVersion
Version1:Thetrapwhichissenttellsofanoccurrenceofaneventbutgivesno
details.
Version2C:Thistraptellsofanoccurrenceofaneventandgivesdetailsconcerningit.
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Thisisapasswordwhichallowsasettobeperformed.Defaultispublic.
ReadWrite1
WriteCommunityPrivateorPublic;DefaultsettoPrivate.Thisisapasswordwhich
allowsasettobeperformed.
ReadOnly2
Thisisapasswordwhichallowsasettobeperformed.Defaultispublic.
ReadWrite2
WriteCommunityPrivateorPublic;DefaultsettoPrivate.Thisisapasswordwhich
allowsasettobeperformed.
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Home>Service>Network>SNMP>Traps
Field
Explanation
SNMPTraps13
Address
Port
Addressoftrapreceiver.WheninINFORMmodethiswouldbetheSNMPManagerIP
addressthatwillbesendingtheacknowledgmentbacktothetransmitter
Selecttheportnumbertobeused.Rangeis161,162,4915265535.Port161isthe
default.
Community
PublicorPrivate.
Trap/Informs
TrapmodesendsatrapeventtotheIPaddressspecified.IntheInformmodethe
transmittersendsthetrap,andwaitstohearanacknowledgmentfromtheSNMP
ManageratthespecifiedIPaddress.Thetransmitterwillretrysendingthetrap(Retry
Times)andifnoresponsewillretry(RetryInt).
RetryInt.
RetryTimes
Back
Numberofsecondstowaitbeforetrapisresent(Informmodeonly).
Numberoftimestrapisresent(Informmodeonly).
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System>System Setup>Network>NTP Screen

Note
For NTP to work a connection to the Internet is required.

AllowsfortimeanddatesetupintheULXTtransmitterviaNTP,thisisusedforaccuratetime/dateintheEventLog
only.ThetimereferencecanbechangedtoUTC(RequiresServeraddress).TochangeReferencegotothe
System>Network>NTPScreen.
.
Figure 3-41 NTP Screen
Table 3-44
Home>Service>Network>NTP
Field
Explanation
Home
EventLog
StandsforNetworkTimeProtocol.SelectEnabledorDisabled.Mustbedisableto
manuallysetdateandtime.
NTP
NTPServer
IPAddressofoneoftheNTPTimeserversthroughouttheworld.
UpdateInterval(mins)
TransmitterwillupdateTimeviaNTPperthissetting.Range21000minutes.
Thisfielddisplaysthelastvalidupdatethatwasreceived.Shouldincrementbythe
UpdateIntervaltime.
LastUpdateAt
OffsetfromUTC(hours)
OffsetfromUTC(mins)
IfusingtheUTC(UniversalTimeCoordinated)settingformoreaccuratetimeanddate,
anIPaddressofaUTCtimeservermustbeentered.AlistoftimeserverIPaddresses
canbeobtainedfromNIST.
EnteranoffsetinhoursthatyourlocationisfromGreenwichMeanTime.Usermust
takeintoconsiderationdaylightsavingstimeifapplicable.
EnteranoffsetinMinutesthatyourlocationisfromGreenwichMeanTime.Usermust
takeintoconsiderationdaylightsavingstimeifapplicable.
Back
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SYSTEM>System Setup>Version Screen
Figure 3-42 Version Screen
Table 3-45
Home>Service>Network>Version&Hardware
Field
Home
EventLog
ReleaseVersion
Explanation
Transmittersoftware(currentlyloaded)versionnumber.
BootloaderSoftware
Currentlyloadedbootloadersoftwareversionnumber.
ApplicationSoftware
Currentlyloadedapplicationsoftware.
GUISoftware
CurrentlyloadedGUIsoftware
MonitorBoard
Monitorboardsoftwareversion.
MicroModule
Microprocessorsoftwareversion.
Hardware
SoftwareUpdate
Back
OpensHardwareversionscreenasshownaboveinFigure342(right).Thisshows
therevisionlevelsoftheboardsinthetransmitter.
OpensFirmwareManagementscreenshowninFigure344onpage358.
OpensNetworkscreenasshowninFigure339onpage352.
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PA and PS Hardware Screens
Figure 3-43 PA & PS Hardware Version Screens
Table 3-46
Home>Service>Network>Version>Hardware>PowerAmps&Power
Supplies
Field
Home
EventLog
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PA#
PAHardwareversions.
PS#
PShardwareversions.
Back
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Firmware Management Screens
38281 Upload Screen
Uploadprogressbar.
Figure 3-44 Firmware Management - Upload Screen
Table 3-47
Field
Home>Service>Network>Version>SoftwareUpdate
Explanation
Firmwarescreensareusedtoloadsoftwareorconfigfilesontothetransmitter,saveaconfigurationfilefromthe
transmitterandtoremotelyrebootthemicroprocessorifnecessary.Theconfigurationfilecontainsusersettings
aswellascalibrationdata.Itisgoodpracticetosaveaconfigurationfilewheninstallationofthetransmitteris
completeaswellaswhenanyconfigurationorcalibrationchangeshavebeenmade.Torestoreasaved
configurationfileusethesameprocedureasupdatingtransmittersoftware.SeeSection5ofthemanualfor
uploadingsoftwareandsavingconfigurationprocedures.
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38282 Configuration Screen
Configurationfiletypes.
Selecttosave.
Figure 3-45 Firmware Management - Configuration
Table 3-48
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Field
Explanation
s19
Savesthecurrentconfiguration.Storethefilewithameaningfulname,ie.Install4
102014.Eachtimeachangeismadetothetransmittersetuporcalibrationthefile
shouldbedownloadedandsavedwithanewname.Filecanbeloadedbackintothe
transmitterusingtheUploadscreen.
XML
SavestransmitterdatatoaXMLfile.
CSV
SavestransmitterdatatoaCSVfilethatcanbeopenedasaspreadsheet.
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Figure 3-46 Firmware Management - Reset
Table 3-49
Field
Reboot
Home>Service>Network>Version>SoftwareUpdate>Reset
Explanation
Presstorebootthemicroprocessor.Thiswillbrieflytakethetransmitteroffair.
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4.1
Section - 4 Theory of Operation
ULXT Configuration Descriptions
ULXTtransmittersusecommoncontrol,powersupplyandRFamplifierhardware.Thechassissizevariesto
accommodatethenumberofPAmodulesneededtoproduceRFpowerbasedonmodulationtype.
AllULXTtransmitterutilizetheGatesAirM2Xexciterwithsoftwaredesignedtoproducethedesiredmodulation
type.TheM2Xexcitertheoryofoperationcanbefoundinexcitertechnicalmanualpartnumber8882888001.
Thetransmitterbeingliquidcooledrequiresapumpmoduleandheatexchangersystem.Thetechnicaldescription
andoperationofthoseunitscanbefoundintheirtechnicalmanuals.
IntegratedPumpModule8882853001(Standardforalltransmitterswithupto10PAModules)
HE2PumpModule8882625002(Requiredforalltransmitterswithmorethan10PAModules)
HEHeatExchanger8882852001(Requiredforalltransmitters)
4.2
RF Chain
TheBlockDiagramoftheULXTRFChaincanbefoundinFigure41.TheULXTtransmittercanhave2,4,6,8or10PA
modulesinachassis(PowerBlock).Forhigherpowertransmittertwoormorepowerblockscanbeexternally
combinedtoachievethenecessarypower.
.
Figure 4-1 ULXT RF Chain Block Diagram (ULXT-10 shown)
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ULXT PA Module
TheULXTPowerAmplifierModuleutilizesLDMOSamplifierstoproduceupto1000WattsaverageATSCpoweror
600WattsaverageCOFDMpower.ThePAmoduleweighsapproximately12kgandcanberemovedwiththe
transmitterrunning(hotswappable).BlockdiagramFigure42showsasimplifiedblockdiagramofthePAmodule.
EachPAmoduleismadeupofthefollowingcomponents:
3WaySplitterSplitstheRFIntoeachofthe3pallets,containsRFInsampleformetering.Thedetectorsfor
theRFInandRFOut(forwardandreflected)powerarecontainedonthesplitterboard.SeeFigure43.
PAPallets(3)eachpalletcontains2LDMOSamplifiers
AmplifierInterfaceinterfaceseachpalletandAmpControlboardwiththetransmittercontrolsystemandDC
Power;4452VDC(Amplifiers)and5VDC(Control).Thefollowingaremetercircuitsarecontainedonthe
AmpControlBoard:
Amplifiercorrect(eachLDMOSdevice)
ModuleTemperature
ModuleRFreflected
ModuleRFforwardpower
ModuleRFPowerinput(Overdriveprotection)
AmpControlcontainsthestatus,meteringandcontrolcircuitryfortheamplifier.Allcontrol,statusand
meteringI/OarecommunicatedontheMUXBusviatheSystemBusbacktothetransmitterControlandDis
playboard.ThePAModuledoesnotcontainamicroprocessororanysoftware.
3WayCombinercombinestheRFoutofthe3pallets,hasforwardandreflectedcouplersforRFoutmeter
ing.
3-Way
Splitter
3-Way
Combiner
Pallet 1
HY1
HY2
AMP 1
50 VDC
RF IN
RF Out
AMP 2
ATSC 23.7 W
COFDM 14.5 W
ATSC 942 W
COFDM 576 W
Pallet 2
50
50
Pallet 3
RF In
Sample
RF
Det
Amp Interface
Status/Control
50 VDC
Amp Control
To
TX System
Bus
RF Out Fwd/Ref Samples
Figure 4-2 UXLT Power Amplifier Simplified Block Diagram
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Figure 4-3 PA Module (cover removed)
Power Supply Status LEDs

Input Okay
Output Okay
Over-temperature
Over
temperature Warning
Fault
Power Supply
Note:
Cover removed to show
LEDs
PA Module RF Sample
PA Module
PA Module Status LEDs

Pallet 3: Green = On / Red = Fault
Module Enable: Green
PA On = Green / Red = Summary Fault
Figure 4-4 PA & PS Module Status LEDs
Note
LEDs on front of PA Module are located on the Amp Control Board
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ULXT IPA Module
TheIPAModuleintheULXTtransmitteralongwiththeM2Xexcitermakeupthe"DriveChain".TheULXThasthe
optionofdualIPAs,whenthisoptionisselectedasecondexciterisrequired.SeeFigure41above.
0 4 VDC =
APC Volts
From System Bus
+
-
RF Mute
0 4 VDC = 90
2 VDC Nominal
Control
From System Bus
+
-
Gain
Control
DC1
RF In
Cplr
U5
Phase
Control
U8
Q1,5
Q4,7
HY1,2
U6
RF In
Sample
50
Phase & Gain Board
HY1
HY2
AMP 1
RF Out
50 VDC
AMP 2
50
2-Way
Splitter
Pallet 1
50
HY1
2-Way
Combiner
50
50
HY2
AMP 1
50 VDC
AMP 2
Pallet 2
50
50
Figure 4-5 IPA Block Diagram
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2WayCombiner
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Phase&GainBoard
AmplifierPallets
Coolant
In/Out
2WaySplitter
Figure 4-6 IPA Module (cover removed)
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Power Supply System
TheULXTSeriestransmitterswillaccept3PhaseDelta/WyeACmainsinput.Forvoltagesintherangeof385to415
VACa4WireWyeServiceisrequired.Forvoltagesintherangeof208to240VACa3wireDeltaserviceisrequired.
Thereisasinglefeedtothetransmitter,theACisfuseprotectedandisthendistributedtotheDCpowersupplies
withinthetransmitter.
Figure 4-7 Power Supply System Block Diagram
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Control System Block Diagram
Control & J4
Display
Board
901-0234-071
801-0234-071
J5
System
Bus
Conntrol
J4 Interface J1
Board
901-0237-091
801-0237-091
System
Bus
Control
Bus
J5
Control
Bus
PA Module
J9
PA Module
J10
PS
Interface
J4
PS
PS
Interface
J5
PA Module
J9
PA Module
J10
PA Module
J1
J1
J2
J1
External J5
Interface
Board A
901-0237-101
801-0237-101
System
Bus
J8
J9
External J5
Interface
Board B
901-0237-101
801-0237-101
PA/PS
Interface
J11 Board (s)
901-0237-061
801-0237-061
PS
PS
Interface
PS
PS
Interface
J5
PS
PS
Interface
J6
PA Module
J9
PA Module
J10
J4
J8
PA/PS
Interface
Board (s)
901-0237-051
801-0237-051
PS
PS
Interface
J4
PS
PS
Interface
J5
PB1 (10 PA)
PA Module
J9
PA Module
J10
PA Module
IPA- B
Module
J8
System
Interface
Board
901-0237-231
801-0237-231
PA/PS
Interface
Board (s)
901-0237-051
801-0237-051
PS
IPA - A
Module
J6
J10
J8
PA/PS
Interface
J11 Board (s)
901-0237-061
801-0237-061
PS
PS
Interface
PS
PS
Interface
J5
PS
PS
Interface
J6
J4
J8
Figure 4-8 ULXT Control Block Diagram
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5.1
Section 5 - Maintenance
Introduction
Section5providesmaintenance,calibrationandboardreplacementproceduresforqualifiedtechnicalpersonnel.
Thissectionassumesthattheengineerperformingthemaintenancehasaworkingknowledgeofthetransmitter
andSection3ofthismanualinparticular.
RoutinemaintenanceoftheULXTseriestransmitterconsistsofregularcleaningandthemonitoringofpower,
VSWR,voltages,andcurrentreadingstodetectanydeviationsthatmightindicateadevelopingproblem.Periodic
maintenancewillhelpmaximizeequipmentreliabilityandlongevity.
Atransmittersperformanceandlongevitywillbemaximizedifproperlymaintainedbyawelltrained,technically
skilledindividual.GatesAirofferstrainingclassesspecifictoMaxivaULXTseriestransmitters.ContactyourGatesAir
representativeorvisittheGatesAirwebsiteatwww.gatesair.comformoreinformationontrainingprograms.
5.1.1
Safety Precautions
ThePBfrontpanelishingedandcanbeopenedwhilethetransmitterisrunningforaccesstothePA,IPA,andPS
modules.PA,IPA,andPSmodulesmaybereplacedwhilethetransmitterisoperating.
Warning
NEVER PERFORM TRANSMITTER MAINTENANCE WHILE ALONE AND/OR NOT
FULLY ALERT. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT FROM FAILURE TO OBSERVE PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
5.1.2
ESD (electrostatic discharge) Precautions
ESDcandamageelectroniccircuits.BeforeperformingmaintenanceandafterremovingACpowerfromcircuit
boardsorcomponentsthefollowingESDprecautionsshouldbetaken:
Inspectandmaintaingroundstrapandwireconnections.Attachagroundstraptodevicesbeingmaintained.
Thetechnicianshouldbegroundedtostationground,eitherthroughantistaticshoecovers,conductivefloor
coverings,antistaticmatorantistaticgroundingstrapbeforetouchingremovedcomponents.
Storecomponentsandboardsinantistaticbagsuntiltimeofinstallation.Storeremovedcomponentsand
boardsinantistaticbags.
Asaprecautiontechniciansshouldtouchthemetalchassis(toequalizestaticcharges)priortotouchinginter
nalcomponents.
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Dipswitch Settings
Seethefollowingtablesforprintedcircuitboardswitchsettings.Careshouldbetakenwhenreplacingboardsas
revisionlevelschangeandthismayeffecttheswitchsettings.IftheDefault/UserSettingcolumndoesnotstate
"User"thentheswitchshouldnotbechangedfromitsfactorydefaultunlessGatesAirServiceisconsulted.Ifthe
Default/UserSettingcolumncontains"ModelDependent"theswitchsettingwillvarydependingontransmitter
modelnumber.
Table 5-1 Control & Display Board Switch S15

Switch
Name
Default/
User
Setting
S151
SWControl
Disable
OFF
DisablesallSoftwareControlofHardware
S152
FPEnable
ON
DisablesfrontpanelON/OFFandRaise/LowerButtonswhenRemoteisEnabled
S153
Remote
EnableLED
ON
SetsRemoteEnableLEDtoGreen
S154
Remote
EnableLED
OFF
SetsRemoteEnableLEDtoRed
S155
SWAPC
Enable
OFF
EnablesSoftwarecontrolofAPC(Future)
S156
N/A
N/A
NOTUSED
S157
RS485
TERM
OFF
TerminatesRS485Bus
S158
CANTERM
OFF
TerminatesCANBus
Description
Table 5-2 Power Supply Interface Board 9010237261G S1 & S2

Switch
Name
Default/
UserSetting
PASlots
Default/
UserSetting
IPASlots
S11
Vadj1
OFF
OFF
S12
Vadj2
OFF
OFF
S13
RS485Term
OFF
OFF
S14
IPAPS
OFF
ON
S2
Slot
Assignment
110
11
Description
ON(1)toterminatetheRS485bus(121ohms)
SetrotaryswitchS2numberforslotInterfaceboardisin,110for
PAslots.11forIPAslot.
Note
The Power Supply Interface board contains a rotary switch that sets the slot ID for the power supply.
When replacing the board ensure the switch is set to the correct ID for the slot. For Slot 1-9 set the switch
to the same number, for Slot 10 set the switch to A.
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Table 5-3 PA/PS Interface Board 9010237061G (Rev A&B) Switch S1

Switch
Name
2PA
4PA
6PA
8PA
10PA
S11
Module
DefeatA
N/A
N/A
OFF
TBD
OFF
S12
Module
DefeatB
N/A
N/A
OFF
TBD
OFF
S13
Module
DefeatC
N/A
N/A
OFF
TBD
OFF
S14
Spare
N/A
N/A
OFF
TBD
OFF
Description
OFF(0)indicatespopulatedslot.
ON(1)indicatesdepopulatedslot.
Table 5-4 Cooling Monitor Board 9010237241G S1

Switch
Name
2PA
4PA
6PA
8PA
10PA
Description
S11
Flow
Converter
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
UsedwhentheFlowismeasuredbyexternalflow
meter
S12
FlowRate
Delta
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
Usedwhenflowismeasuredbydifferential
pressure
S13
Fault
Config
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
OFF(0)whenflowratedropsbelowsafelevel
thetransmitterwillMute
ON(1)whenflowratedropsbelowfaultlevelthe
transmitterFaultsOFF
S14
PAConfig
ON
ON
Off
Off
Off
OFF(0)6to10PAModulesperPowerBlock
ON(1)2to5PAModulesperPowerBlock
Table 5-5 External Interface Board 9010237101G (Rev B) S1 , S2, & S3

Switch
Name
Single
Drive
Dual
Drive
S11
RFMute
Defeat
ON
ON
AllowsUsertoEnable/DisableExternalRFMuteJ17;ON(1)=Mute
Disabled;OFF(0)RFMUTEActive
S12
Remote
Enable
ON
ON
ON(1)UserRemoteEnabledwheninBackupControlMode
OFF(0)UserRemoteDisabledwheninBackupControlMode
S13
PSV
Config
Off
Off
ON(1)NewPSModules
OFF(0)OldPSModules
S14
PAPS
FaultAPC
ON
ON
ON(1)DisablesAPCwhenPAorPSFaultisactive
OFF(0)APCEnabledregardlessofPAorPSFaultactive
S15
Off
Enable
ON
ON
ON(1)RemoteOFFcommandisactiveregardlessofRemoteEnable/
Disablestatus;OFF(0)Remotemustbeenabledforremoteoff
commandtobeactive
S16
Dual
Board
System
Off
ON
ON(1)DualExternalInterfaceBoardsrequiredinthesystem
OFF(0)SingleExternalInterfacesystem
S17
Equip
IntlkReq
Off
Off
OFF(1)EquipmentInterlockisActiveLow(GndforTXOFF)
ON(0)EquipmentInterlockisActiveHigh(OpenforTXOFF)
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Table 5-5 External Interface Board 9010237101G (Rev B) S1 , S2, & S3

Switch
Name
Single
Drive
Dual
Drive
S18
Rework:
ON
ReworksetsforCoolingMonitorMuxing
ON(1),OFF(0)
*ForDualDrive,SetSlotA=1,SlotB=0
S2
Rotary
MUX
Assign
SetBlockNumberforMUXAssignment.
S3
Rotary
Backup
PSVSet
SetforBackupPowerSupplyVoltage.
Description
Note:RevBboard9010237101GisnotusedformultiPBsystems.
Table 5-6 External Interface Board 9010237101G (Rev C) S1 , S2, & S3

Dual
Drive
Multi
Block
Master,
SlotA
Multi
Block
Master,
SlotB
Multi
Block
Slave
ON
ON
ON
ON
AllowsUsertoEnable/DisableExternalRF
MuteJ17;ON(1)=MuteDisabled;OFF(0)
RFMUTEActive
Switch
Name
Single
Drive
S11
RFMute
Defeat
ON
S12
Remote
Enable
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON(1)UserRemoteEnabledwhenin
BackupControlMode
OFF(0)UserRemoteDisabledwhenin
BackupControlMode
S13
PSV
Config
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ONNewPSModules
OFFOldPSModules
S14
PAPS
FaultAPC
ON
ON(1)DisablesAPCwhenPAorPSFaultis
active
OFF(0)APCEnabledregardlessofPAorPS
Faultactive
S15
Off
Enable
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON(1)RemoteOFFcommandisactive
regardlessofRemoteEnable/Disablestatus;
OFF(0)Remotemustbeenabledfor
remoteoffcommandtobeactive
S16
Dual
Board
System
Off
ON
Off
Off
Off
ON(1)DualExternalInterfaceBoards
requiredinthesystem
S17
Equip
IntlkReq
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
OFF(0)EquipmentInterlockisActiveLow
(GndforTXOFF)
ON(1)EquipmentInterlockisActiveHigh
(OpenforTXOFF)
S18
Master
Reference
ON
ON
Off
ON
Off
1=On,0=Off
S2
Rotary
MUX
Assign
28*
S3
Rotary
Backup
PSVSet
ON
ON
ON
ON
Description
Note:*SetS2forslaveblocksdependingonblocknumber.
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Table 5-7 External Interface Board 9010237101G (Rev D) S1 , S2, & S3

Dual
Drive
Multi
Block
Master,
SlotA
Multi
Block
Master,
SlotB
Multi
Block
Slave
Description
ON
ON
ON
ON
AllowsUsertoEnable/DisableExternalRF
MuteJ17;ON(1)=MuteDisabled;OFF(0)
RFMUTEActive
Switch
Name
Single
Drive
S11
RF
Mute
Defeat
ON
S12
Remote
Enable
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON(1)UserRemoteEnabledwhenin
BackupControlMode
OFF(0)UserRemoteDisabledwhenin
BackupControlMode
S13
PSV
Config
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON(1)NewPSModules
OFF(0)OldPSModules
S14
PAPS
Fault
APC
ON
ON(1)DisablesAPCwhenPAorPSFaultis
active
OFF(0)APCEnabledregardlessofPAorPS
Faultactive
S15
Off
Enable
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON(1)RemoteOFFcommandisactive
regardlessofRemoteEnable/Disablestatus;
OFF(0)Remotemustbeenabledfor
remoteoffcommandtobeactive
S16
Dual
Board
System
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON(1)DualExternalInterfaceBoards
requiredinthesystem
S17
Equip
Intlk
Req
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF(0)EquipmentInterlockisActiveLow
(GndforTXOFF)
ON(1)EquipmentInterlockisActiveHigh
(OpenforTXOFF)
S18
Master
Referen
ce
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
1=ON,0=OFF
S19
Single
Drive**
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
SettoprovidePosAstatustocontroller
whennodriverelayinuse.
1=SingleDrive(NoRelay),0=DualDrive
(RelayInstalled)
S110
Spare
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
S2
Rotary
MUX
Assign
28*
S3
Rotary
Backup
PSVSet
ON
ON
ON
ON
Note:*SetS2forslaveblocksdependingonblocknumber.
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Table 5-8 Amp Control Board S1 (9010237081G Rev A)

Switch
Name
PASlot
IPASlot
Stand
alone
IPASlot
Multi
Block
Description
S11
Board
Config
ON
N/A
N/A
ON(1)DriveChain(IPA);OFF(0)PAModule
S12
Hot
Standby
OFF
N/A
N/A
ON(1)=Hotstbyon.OFF(0)=Hotstandbydisabled.
Note:RevAusedonlyinPAModules.
Table 5-9 Amp Control Board S1 (9010237081G Rev B)

Switch
Name
PASlot
IPASlot
Stand
alone
IPASlot
Multi
Block
Description
S11
Board
Config
OFF
ON
ON
S12
Hot
Standby
OFF
OFF
OFF
S13
PBAPC
OFF
ON
OFF
SetAPCcircuitinputforPB.
ON(1)forIPAinonePABsystem.
Off(0)forPAandIPainmultiplePBtransmitters.
S14
IPAAPC
Select
OFF
Off
OFF
SetAPCOutputforPowerBlock
ON(1)=APCControlVoltage,OFF(0)=LocalAPC
Table 5-10 Amp Control Board S1 (9010237081G Rev C)

Switch
Name
PASlot
IPASlot
Stand
alone
IPASlot
Multi
Block
S11
Board
Config
OFF
ON
ON
S12
Hot
Standby
OFF
OFF
OFF
S13
PBAPC
OFF
ON
OFF
SetAPCcircuitinputforPB.
ON(1)forIPAinonePABsystem.
Off(0)forPAandIPainmultiplePBtransmitters.
S14
IPAAPC
Select
OFF
Off
OFF
SetAPCOutputforPowerBlock.
ON(1)=APCControlVoltage,OFF(0)=LocalAPC
Description
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Table 5-11 RF Detector Board

Switch
Name
Schematic
Sheet
Default/
User
Setting
S11
CALPreset
OFF
S12
Frequency
Select
Factory
Description
UsedforCalibrationONLY
ONForTransmittersoperatingabove575MHz;OFFFor
Transmittersoperatingat575MHzorlower
Table 5-12 Daughter Board #1 9010237251G (Rev B)
Switch
Name
Single
Drive
DualDrive
Multi
Block
Master,
SlotA
Multi
Block
Slave
Description
S11
PBMode
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON(1)WhencardisinstalledinSlave
powerblockinmultiPBtransmitters;All
othersOFF(0)
S12
PBMaster
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON(1)Master
OFF(0)Slave
S13
System
Mode
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON(1)=MultiBlockSystem
OFF(0)=StandaloneSystem
S14
Mute
Select
ON
ON
ON
ON
MuteNonActiveexciter,
ON(1)=Mute,OFF(0)=Don'tMute
Table 5-13 Daughter Board #1 9010237251G (Rev D)
DualDrive
Multi
Block
Master,
SlotA
Multi
Block
Slave
Description
Switch
Name
Single
Drive
S11
PBMode
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
othersOFF(0)
S12
PBMaster
ON
ON
ON
OFF
othersOFF(0)
S13
Modulator
Toggle
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
DriveswitchingfollowEXC_Selector
DC_B
ON(1)=FollowExciter,OFF(0)=Follow
DriveChainB
S14
Mute
Select
OFF
OFF
OFF
Off
MuteExciteronSystemMute
S15
Exciter
Mute
OFF
OFF
OFF
Off
S16
Spares
S17
Spares
S18
Spares
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Note
Master Power Block in multi-power block transmitters is PB1 with the Control & Display board. In a single power block transmitter all switches are OFF.
Table 5-14 Daughter Board #2 9010237301G (Rev B)

Name
MultiBlock
Master
S11
Spare
OFF
S12
Spare
ON
S13
Modulator
Toggle
OFF
DriveswitchingfollowEXC_SelectorDC_B
ON(1)=FollowExciter,OFF(0)=FollowDriveChainB
S14
Mute
Select
OFF
MuteNonactiveexciteronSystemMute
S15
Exciter
Mute
OFF
Muteexciteronsystemmute:
S16
Reject
Interlock
ON
Forgangeddetectorinterlock
ON(1)=DisableInterlock,OFF(0)=EnableInterlock
S17
Spares
OFF
S18
Spares
OFF
Switch
Description
Spare
Spare
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Transmitter Maintenance Checks
Figure51showsarecommendedmaintenanceroutinethatshouldbefollowedfortroublefreeoperationofyour
liquidcooledtransmittersystem.
Daily Maintenance/Checks
Check TPO
Check reflected Power
Check AC Mains voltages
Check PA Module Currents
Check ambient temperature (cabinet and outdoor)
Check coolant inlet and outlet temperatures
Check sideband levels (mask compliance)
Check LED status (fault log)
Check EVM or MER/Check TS (transport stream) error level
Weekly Maintenance/Checks
Check for cooling system leaks
Check coolant level and clarity
Check PA module temperatures and voltages
Monthly Maintenance/Checks
Check RF lines for hot spots or discoloration
Check the pumps (leaks, noise levels, cleanliness)
Check operation of heat exchanger fans (air flow and noise level)
Check heat exchanger fins. Repair bent fins. Clean as required with low pressure air or water.
Check filters in cabinet doors, exciters and aux equipment
Clean reusable filters with water and dry before reuse or replace non-washable filters as needed.
Check pump switching
Change operation to alternate pump
Check exciter switching
Change operation to alternate exciter
Check integrity and switchover of alternate transport stream
Check operation of generator
Check operation of UPS
Verify surge suppression (parallel or shunt unit) equipment is on-line with no faults.
Quarterly Maintenance/Checks
Check coolant PH level (>8.0 with PH paper or electronic PH instrument)
Check coolant 50/50 mixture (use hydrometer or refractometer for ethylene glycol)
Verify power calibration.
Check for proper phasing of power blocks/cabinets (Multi PB transmitters only)
Biannual Maintenance/Checks
Inspect and clean top of and inside cabinet
Inspect and clean top of and inside pump module
Annual Maintenance/Checks
Inspect and time domain sweep transmission line
Remove and replace time/date batteries
Check ground system integrity (visual inspection and or resistance measurement).
Test system test load (if present).
Check Leak detector circuit/Float for operation
Check Drip tray for any sign of leakage
Figure 5-1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule
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Date and Time Battery
Thedate/timebattery(20mm,3V,lithiumcoinbatteryCR2032)isnormallyinstalledatthefactory.Confirm
batteryinstallation.ThebatterymountsonthePBfrontpanelDisplay/Controlboard.
Performthefollowingstepstoinstallorreplacethebattery.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
OpenthePBfrontdoorbyturningtheupperandlowerthumbscrewscounterclockwise.
OpenthePBdoortoaccesstheDisplay/Controlboardwhichislocatedalongtheinsidetopofthe
door.Note,thebatteryholderislocatedontheupperlefthandcorneroftheboardasshownin
Figure52.
Removebatteryfrompackage(Pt.No.6600054000)andslidebatteryintoholder,withpositive
sideupagainstclip,untilitisfullyseated.
Figure 5-2 Date and Time Battery Location

STEP 4
STEP 5
CloseandsecurethePBfrontdoor.
Endofprocedure
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PA/PS Replacement
5.5.1
Changing PA, & IPA Modules

Warning
TOXIC BERYLLIUM
SOME COMPONENTS IN THE MODULE CONTAIN TOXIC BERYLLIUM. THIS LIMITS
MODULE REPAIR TO A MODULAR LEVEL CONSISTING OF PALLETS AND PC
BOARDS ONLY.
HOT SURFACE
THE PA/IPA MODULES ARE DESIGNED TO HANDLE VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES
AND MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT, UP TO 90O F (32O C) ABOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT TOUCH THE MODULES WITH BARE HANDS AFTER THE TRANSMITTER HAS BEEN RUNNING, ESPECIALLY IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
ENVIRONMENTS. SPECIAL GLOVES CAN BE OBTAINED FROM GATESAIR, PART
#0990006483 OR GRAINGER ITEM #4JF36. BEFORE PA MODULE REMOVAL ALLOW
THE MODULES TO COOL IN THE RACK FOR 30 SECONDS AFTER TURNING THEM
OFF VIA THE GUI OR BY DISABLING THE ASSOCIATED POWER SUPPLY.
HEAVY WEIGHT
THE PA/ IPA MODULES WEIGH APPROXIMATELY 12KG (26 LBS) AND CAN BE AWKWARD TO HANDLE. USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES WHEN REMOVING AND
REPLACING PA/IPA MODULES.
RADIO FREQUENCY AND SHOCK HAZARDS
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE PA OR IPA MODULES WITH COVERS
REMOVED.
Caution
IPA MODULES CAN NOT BE SWAPPED WITH PA MODULES. THE IPA AND PA
MODULES HAVE DIFFERENT PHYSICAL CONFIGURATIONS AND GUIDE PIN
CONFIGURATIONS THAT PREVENT THEM FROM BEING INTERCHANGED.
IPA MODULES WILL NOT SEAT IN PA MODULE SLOTS AND VICE VERSA.
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PAmodulesarehotpluggableandmaybeswappedatanytimewhilethetransmitterisoperating.AnyPAmodule
maybeswappedwithanotherPAmodule.
IPAA
IPAB(optional)
PSIPA(optional)
PS1
PS2
PS3
PA1
PA2
PA3
PS4
PS5
PS6
PS7
PA4
PA5
PA6
PA7
PS8
PS9
PS10
PA8
PA9
PA10
Figure 5-3 PA/IPA/PS Module Locations
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
UsetheGUIorLCDfaultlogtoIdentifyandlocatefaultedPBandIPAorPAmodule.
Prepareaclearpathtoalocationtoplacethemoduleafterremoval.
OpenPBfrontdoorbyfirstlooseningtheupperandlowerPBthumbscrews.
UsetheGUItonavigatetoHome>PowerAmps>PB#>PA#screenandpressOffintheModule
Controlwindow.ThisstepwillturnthePAmoduleRFoutputoffandallowthemoduletocool(as
coolantcontinuestoflowthroughit).Wait30secondsformoduletocoolbeforeproceeding.Ifthe
GUIinterfaceisnotavailableaPAmodulecanalsobeturnedoffbyremovalofthePSmodulenext
toit.
Note
IPA modules cant be turned off via the GUI or by PS removal. Switch to another IPA (if present) to minimize off-air time.
STEP 5
Usea#2Phillipsscrewdrivertoloosenandremovethescrews(2)oneachsideofthefaulted
module.
Caution
IPA AND PA MODULES ARE HEAVY FOR THEIR SIZE. BE PREPARED TO SUPPORT
THE FULL WEIGHT AS THE MODULE IS REMOVED. DO NOT ALLOW THE MODULE
REAR TO DROP AND CONTACT THE CABINET AS THE MODULE IS REMOVED.
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9
Removefaultedmodulefromtransmitterbyslowlypullingmoduleoutoftheslot.Supportthe
rearofthemoduleasitisremovedtopreventthemodulerearconnectorsfromcontactingthe
rackuponremoval.
Inspecttheconnectorsontherearofthereplacementmoduletobesurethereisnodamageto
thecoolantorelectricalconnectors.
Inspecttheconnectorsinsidetheracktoconfirmthereisnoblockageordamagetothecoolantor
electricalconnectors.
SlidethePAmodulegentlyintotherackuntilcontactismadewiththematingconnectors.
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STEP 10 Pushevenlyonthefrontoffrontofthemodulewithaslightsidetosidemotiontohelpalignthe
matingconnectors.
STEP 11 Usefirm,moderatepressuretofullyseatthemodule.Ifthemodulefailstoseatwithmoderate
pressuredonotforceitintotherack.Removethemoduleandinspectforinterference.
Note
In some instances it has been noted that it can be difficult to reinsert hot PA modules. If insertion is difficult (module doesnt seat fully with moderate pressure) simply remove the module and allow it to cool
before reinserting.
STEP 12 Usea#2PhillipsscrewdrivertoInstallandtightenthetwomodulerackscrews.
STEP 13 TurnthePAmoduleonviatheGUIinterfaceorbypressingthefrontpanelONbuttonwhichissues
anONcommandforallmoduleswithoutinterruptingsystemoperation.IPAmoduleswillturnon
uponinsertionorafterpressingtheOnbutton.IfanalternateIPAhasbeeninoperationtheuser
canactivatethereplacementIPAbyselectingit.
STEP 14 ConfirmmoduleoperationbymonitoringtheLCDorGUImodulecurrentindicatorstoconfirm
thatthenewPAmodulehasacurrentdrawsimilartoothermodules.
STEP 15 ClosethePBfrontdoorandtightenthethumbscrews.
STEP 16 Endofprocedure.
5.5.2
Power Supply Module Replacement Procedure
ThePSmodulesarehotpluggableandmaybeswappedatanytimewhilethetransmitterisoperating.AnyPS
modulemaybeswappedwithaPSmoduleinanotherposition.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
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OpenPBfrontdoorbyfirstlooseningtheupperandlowerPBthumbscrews.
Thepowersuppliesarefastenedinplaceandcanberemovedbygraspingthefronthandleand
pullingitoutoftherack.
Beforereplacingthemodulewithanotherallowthepowersupplycooldownonthebenchfor
about5minutes.Reinsertthemoduleintheslotandcheckoperation.Ifthefaultsdonotreturn
letthepowersupplyrunfor30minutes,ifnofaultsleavethesupplyintheslot.
IffaultsoccurremovethepowersupplyfromtheslotandinstallareplacementPSmodule.The
twotopLEDsshouldlightGreenautomaticallyoncePSmoduleisfullyengaged.
CloseandsecurethePBfrontdoor.
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Configuration File, Fault Logs and Software Upload

5.6.1
Config File Save/Upload
Uponcompletionoftransmitterinstallationandconfigurationtheconfigurationfileshouldbesaved.Savingthe
configurationfileisimportantincasethetransmittersettingsneedtoberestoredinthefuture.Theconfiguration
settingsarenormallystoredontheControlandDisplayBoardsoifthatcardfailsthosesettingswouldbelost.The
savedconfigurationfile(storedonaPC)canbeusedtorestorethesettingsifneeded.Thefileshouldbesavedafter
eachconfigurationchange,calibrationorsoftwareupdate.Useafilenamingschemethatallowsforeasyaccessto
thecorrectfileanddate.
5.6.2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Save Config File

ConnectthePCtothetransmitterusingaEthernetcabletoeitherthefrontorrearEthernetport.
See"3.8.1GUILogin"onpage327forsetupinformation.
OpenawebbrowserandestablishaGUIconnection,navigatetotheSystem>>System
Setup>>Network>>ISPtoopentheFirmwaremanagementscreen.
ClickontheConfigurationtabandthreedownloadbuttonswillbedisplayedasshowninFigure5
4onleft.
Figure 5-4 ULXT ISP Download Screen

STEP 4
Clickonthetypeofdownloadfiledesired...eitherS19,XML,orCSV.ForXMLorCSVfilesselectFile
thenSaveAs.ForS19filesselecteitherOpenWithorSaveFile.Renamethesavedfilestoidentify
themwiththetransmitteranddateforpossiblelaterrecall.
STEP 5
Note
Name or rename the file using a naming convention to uniquely identify the file. For example, ULXTinstall-09102013 which gives transmitter model, time and date of installation.
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Software/Configuration file Update Procedure
ThefollowingstepsdetailtheproceduretoupdatetheULXTseriestransmittersoftwareortouploadaconfiguration
file.YouwillneedaPCtotheEthernetporttoperformthisprocedure.Oncethesoftwarehasbeenuploadedand
programmedthetransmitterwillrebootandthestationwillbeofftheairforabriefperiod.
ThelatestsoftwarefilescanbeobtainedontheGatesAirCustomerPortal.Allcustomersshouldregisteratthe
websitetoobtainanyupdatedsoftware,manualanddocumentationpackages.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
ConnectthePCtothetransmitterusingaEthernetcabletoeitherthefrontorrearEthernetport.
SeeSection3.8.1forGUIsetupinformation.
OpenawebbrowserandestablishaGUIconnectiontothetransmitter.
NavigatetoSystem>>SystemSetup>>Network>>ISPtoopentheFirmwareManagementscreen
asshowninFigure55.
Figure 5-5 ULXT ISP Screen

STEP 4
STEP 5
ClickBrowseandlocatethecorrectfilefortheupload.Thissoftwareupdatefileshouldbenamed
somethinglikeULXT_CONTROLLER_APP_REVxx_00xx.s19.Thexxsinthefilenamewillvarywith
revisionlevel.ItisbesttohavethisfilestoredonthePCharddrivenotonaremovablestick.
Clickonthefileandtheboxshouldpopulatewithitslocationonthedisk.PressSUBMIT(Figure5
6onleft).Thefilewillbegintoupload(Figure56oncenter).Donotpressanykeysuntilthe
screenappearslikeFigure56onright.Thefilesizeanduploadtimewillvarydependingon
softwarebeingloaded.
Figure 5-6 ISP Program Screens
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STEP 6
Thecodeorconfigfileisnowintransmittermemorybuthasnotbeenprogrammedtothe
microprocessor.PressthePROGRAMbutton,themessages"ProgrammingModule",
"ProgrammingComplete"and"Systemisrebooting..."willbedisplayedasinFigure57.
Figure 5-7 ISP Programming Screen

GUIcommunicationwillbedisruptedbutwillreconnectafterthetransmitterreboot.The
transmitterwillnotgooffairduringthereboot.
STEP 8 AftertheGUIconnectionisreestablished,Loginandconfirmtheupdatebynavigatingtothe
System>>Service>>Versionscreen.Verifythecurrentsoftwarerevisionlevel.
STEP 9 Savethenewtransmitterconfigurationfileaftersoftwareupdate.
STEP 7
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Power Calibration Procedures

5.7.1
Single PB Forward/Reflected Power Calibration
TheRFoutputpowerofthetransmittersystemisaccuratelycalibratedatthefactoryusingaprecisioncalorimeter
andload.Thereisnoseparatecalibrationforreflectedpower,oncetheforwardiscalibratedthetransmitterauto
maticallycalibratesreflectedpoweraspartofthecalibrationroutine.Calibrationinformationisstoredinmemory
andcanbedownloadedtoaconfigfileforuseincaseofafailedcontrolanddisplayboard.Ifthetransmittersystem
needscalibration,acalibratedpowermeterisrequired,suchasanAgilent4418orequivalent.Ensurethatthe
powermeteriscapableofmeasuringdigitalmodulation.Thecouplingfactorofthedirectionalcouplerthepower
meterisconnectedtowillneedtobeknown.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Refertothepowermetertechnicalmanualtocalibrateandsetupthepowermeterforpower
measurements.Refertothefactorytestdatathatshippedwiththetransmitter,ithasthecoupling
offsetvaluesforthedirectionalcouplerinstalledatthetransmitteroutput.Theoffsetvalue
providedforthemeasurementfrequencymustbeenteredintothepowermetertoallowdisplay
ofmeasuredpowerreadingsinkW.
Connectthecalibratedpowermeterprobetotheoutputdirectionalcoupler(forwardport).
SelectexciterAastheactiveexciter.Settheexciteroutputpowerto50mW.Exciteroutputis
adjusted,afterM2XGUIlogin,ontheExciterHomescreen.
Note
The proper pad needs to be installed between the exciter output cable and the RF IN A J1 connector at the
rear of Power Block 1. See Figure 5-8 for pad insertion point. If the transmitter is to be calibrated at the
frequency and power level used at the factory the proper pad will be in place. If this is a new power level
or frequency the pad value may need to be changed. See the table below for the initial pad values. The pad
value varies depending on power level and number of PA modules in the PB.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9
TurnthetransmitterOnandoperatethesystemintoaknowngoodtestloadcapableofhandling
thedesiredoutputpower.Ifatestloadisnotavailablethetransmittershouldbeconnectedtoa
stableantennaRFsystemwithlowVSWRcharacteristics.
Adjustmeasuredtransmitterpowertocalibrationpowerlevelbychangingincreasingtheexciter
outputpower.Avoidmajorchangestoexciteroutputlevel.Itmuststaywellbelow100mWwith
transmitteratcalibrationpowerlevel.l
ComparethemeasuredoutputpowertotheoutputpowerdisplayedontheGUIorLEDscreens.If
themeasuredvalueagreeswiththedisplayedvaluenocalibrationisneeded.Ifthevaluesdiffer
significantlythenproceedwiththefollowingsteps.
UsetheM2XfrontpanelbuttonsortheGUI(ExciterHome>DUC/RTAC>Bypass)toturnRTACto
Bypass.
DisabletransmitterremotecontrolbypressingRemoteDisable.
Navigate,usingtheLCDdisplayandcontrolbuttons,toSETUP>TXCALIBRATE>TXPWRCAL
Caution
ONCE POWER CALIBRATION HAS BEGUN DO NOT TO TOUCH THE FRONT
PANEL RAISE/LOWER POWER BUTTONS OR THE CALIBRATION WILL BE
INVALIDATED.
STEP 10 EnterthedesiredTXTPOinwattsforthiscalibration,forexampleif5000Woutputisdesired,enter
5000(5kW).Presstheenterbutton,andafterafewsecondsthemessage"PHASE1Done"should
appearatthebottomofthescreenalongwiththepowerlevelentered.
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Varypadvalues
insertedhere.
Figure 5-8 RF INAJ1 to Power Block

STEP 11 Withthemeasuredpoweroutputatthecalibrationlevelallowthetransmittertorununtilpower
STEP 12
STEP 13
STEP 14
STEP 15
STEP 16
STEP 17
outputstabilizes.
GototheLCDCalibratelineandchangeitto"YES"andpresstheenterbutton.Thetransmitterwill
begincalibration,andthemessage"INPROGRESS"willappear.Thiswilltakeseveralseconds,do
notpressanykeysatthistime.
Themessage"DONE"shouldappearontheLCD.CalibrationisnowcompleteusingDriveChainA
forbothforwardandreflectedpowerandthemeasuredpowerlevelshouldbethesameasthe
powerlevelsdisplayedontheLCDandGUIscreens.meterreadingsshouldbethesame.
Setexcpowerto100mW.
UsetransmitterGUItonavigatetoHome>DriveChain>DriveSummary>DriveChainA>Meters
screen.APCOUTshouldbeintherangeof3.2to3.3VDC.Ifnottheexciterpadvaluemustchange
tosetthevoltagewithinthatrange.ToraisetheAPCvoltageraisethepadvalue,tolowertheAPC
lowerthepadvalue.Thevoltageshouldchangeapprox.70mVperdBofpadvalue.Notethefinal
voltageforcomparisontothedriveBvalueindualdrivesystems.
Ifthetransmitterhasdualdrive(twoexciters)continuewiththefollowingsteps.
Installthesamevaluepad,asusedinexciterAoutput,inDriveChainBRFINBJ2
Figure 5-9 System Meters Screen

STEP 18 SwitchtransmitteroperationtoDriveChainB(ifpresent).
STEP 19 Ifnecessary,slightlyadjustExciterBoutputpoweruntiltheAPCVoltagematchesDriveChainA
voltagenotedinStep13+/0.2VDC.
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Exciter Power Calibration/Switchover Threshold
Ifusingdualexciterseachexciterwillrequirecalibration.Nowattmeterisrequired,theULXTreadingiscalibratedby
matchingittotheexcitersfrontpanelpowerreading.Iftheexciterswitchoverthresholdneedstobesetoradjusted,
firstverifythepowerreadingintheexciterandtheULXTmatch.
ExciterPowerCalibration:
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
GotoSETUP>EXCITERSETUP.Theexciterselectedshouldbetheonethatispresentlyonair.
GotoEXCPWRCALmenu.
EnsureModulationtypeiscorrect.
SettheEPWRCALvaluetomatchtheexciterpowerreading.
ChangeCALIBRATEtoYesandpressEnterbutton.
RepeatforExciterBifrequired.
ExciterCalibrationComplete
ExciterSwitchoverThresholdSetup(DualExcitersONLY:)
STEP 1
WiththetransmitterrunningatTPO,navigatetoSETUP>>TXCONTROLandsetthefollowing:
STEP 2
EXCSWMODEtoMAN
EXCONAIRtotheexciterthatthethresholdisbeingsetforAorB
STEP 3
NavigatetoSETUP>>EXCITERSETUPandsettheexcitertoAorBtomatchStep1
NavigatetoSETUP>>EXCITERSETUP>>EXCPWRCAL
6 Lowertheexciterpoweroutuntilthetransmitterhasreachedapointwheretheexciter
switchovershouldoccur,ie75%ofTPO.
7 ChangetheSETTHRESHOLDtoYESandpressENTER.
8 Changetotheotherexciterandrepeatthesestepsforswitchingintheotherdirection.
9 ResettheEXCSWModebacktoAuto.
10 Endofprocedure.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
5.7.3
Power Supply Voltage Set
TheULXTtransmitterallowstheusertosettheDCvoltageoutputofthepowersuppliestooptimizeefficiencywhile
maintainingspectralperformance.Thepowersuppliescanbesetintherangeof44VDCto52VDC.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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EnsureModulationtypeiscorrect.
ChangethePSVOLTStothedesiredvoltage.Itisnotnecessarytoturntransmitterofftochange
thevoltage.
ChangeSETtoYesandpressenterbutton.
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5.7.4
Low Power/UPS Mode Power Setup
UserRemoteconnectorJ3pin8ontherearofthetransmitter(powerblock1inmultipowerblocktransmitters),
setstheULXTintotheUPS/LowPowermode.ThislinewouldtypicallycomefromaUPSoranACpowergeneratorto
settransmitteroutputpowertoalevelthatthegeneratoriscapableofhandling.Thelowpowermodemightalsobe
usediftransmitteroutputpowerneedstobereducedtoperformmaintenance.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
Withthetransmitterturnedon,groundpin8onUserRemoteconnectorJ3.Thismustbea
continuouslyappliedground
Ifthelowpowerlevelhasnotbeenpreviouslysetthetransmitteroutputwilldroptoa25%output
levelandtheSystemLEDwilllightyellow.
UsingtheRaise/Lowerbuttonsonthefrontpanel,setthepowertodesiredlevel.Ifthispointis
belowtheRFOutputWarning/FaultThresholdsettinganalarmwillbegenerated.
RemovegroundfromJ38andtransmittertoreturntothenormaloutputpowerlevel.
Endofprocedure.
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Board/Component Replacement Procedures

5.8.1
Control and Display Board Replacement
ThefollowingstepsexplainhowtochangetheControlandDisplayBoard.Thetransmitterconfigurationisstoredon
thisboard,ifthisfilewasnotdownloadedfromthetransmitterandstored,acopycanbeobtainedfromGatesAir.
However,thisfilewillnotincludechangesthathavebeenmadesinceitlefttheGatesAirfactory.IfEthernet
connectivityisstillavailable,gotoSection5.6.1forinstructionsondownloadtheconfigurationfilepriortoremoval
oftheboard.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9
RemoveallACpowertothetransmitter.
TheEthernetcablecatchislocatedbetweentheboardandtheconnector,itmayeasiesttowait
untiltheboardisremovedfromthedoorandthencarefullyuseasmallscrewdrivertopressthe
catchandremovethecable.Removeallcablesfromtheboard.
Removetheboardfromthefrontdoor.RemovetheEthernetcableifnotalreadydone.
Ifthereplacementboarddoesnothaveamicromoduleattached,theexistingonecanbereused.
Ifrequiredinstallexistingmicrotonewboardandinstalltheboardbackonthefrontdoor.Replace
allcables.
TurnontheACpowerandconnectacomputertooneoftheEthernetports.
Uploadaconfigurationfiletothetransmitter.SeeSection5.6.1inthissectionofthemanualfor
fileuploadprocedure.
Turntransmitteronandconfirmproperoperation.
Endofprocedure.
Figure 5-10 Control and Display Board with Micro Module
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Power Block Maintenance

5.9.1
PB AC Mains Conversion Delta to WYE
Thisproceduredescribesconversionofa10PApowerblockfromthrephaseDeltatothreephaseWYEACmains.
Transmittermodelsthathavemultiplepowerblockswillrequirethisproceduretoberepeatedforeachpowerblock.
Conversionkit9710076100isrequiredforeachpowerblockwithinthesystem.
Warning
REMOVE ALL AC VOLTAGE FROM TRANSMITTER BEFORE PERFORMING
POWER BLOCK MAINTENANCE . VERIFY THE EQUIPMENT IS ELECTRICALLY
SAFE BEFORE BEGINNING PROCEDURE.
Caution
READ THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE BEFORE BEGINNING.
PartsIncludedinthe9710076100conversionki:.
Qty11ACJumpers
Qty1NeutralTerminalBlock
Qty2PhilipsHeadScrewswithFlatandLockWashers
Figure 5-11 Delta to Wye Kit 9710076100

STEP 1
STEP 2
Turnoff,tagandlockouttheACmainstothetransmittercabinets.
Usea#2Phillipsscrewdrivertoremoveeightscrewsfromthepowerblockrearpanel.SeeFigure
512.
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Figure 5-12 Power Block Rear Panel
Note
The sheet metal will come off in two pieces. When the transmitter is installed in a rack both panels must
be removed to allow clearance without RF system removal.
STEP 3
Locateandremoveloopjumpersfromtherearofthepowerblockremovethejumpersbypressing
thesmalltaboneachconnection. ThejumpersareshowninFigure513.
Note
The number of jumpers will vary based on power block model. A 10 PA model will have 4 boards (A1-A4)
while a smaller model such as a 6PA will only have 3.
Figure 5-13 Jumpers on 10 PA Power Block
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STEP 4
InstalltheneutralterminallugusingtwoPhillipsscrews(withflatandlockwashers).Thelugis
installedtotherightoftheexistinggroundterminallug.SeeFigure514.
Figure 5-14 Neutral Terminal Lug

STEP 5
InstallplugendofACJumpers. Eachplugislabeledwithadesignatorindicatingwhereitshouldbe
inserted.Thelabel29A30A3J5indicatescablenumber29,cardA30A3,andconnectorJ5.
Figure 5-15 Connector Map
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Terminatewireendstonuetrallug. Inlargermodeltransmitters,multiplewireswillsharethe
samehole. Inorderfortwowirestosharethehole,additionaljacketmustbestrippedfromthe
wire.
Figure 5-16 Wire Ends

STEP 7
DresswiringintopowerblockusingsmallcabletiesasshowninFigure517.
Figure 5-17 Dressed Wiring

STEP 8
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ReinstallPAblockrearpanelsandtigtenscrews.
STEP 10 ReapplyACmainspower.
STEP 11 Procedurecomplete.
STEP 9
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6.1
Section-6 Diagnostics
Introduction
ThissectioncontainsdiagnosticandtroubleshootinginformationfortheFlexivaULXTSeriesofTransmitters.
ShoulddifficultiesarisewithyourULXTtransmitter,usetheinformationinthissectiontohelplocateandcorrectthe
problem.
6.2
Troubleshooting Tables
ThissectionprovidestroubleshootingtablesforULXTSeriestransmitterscoveredinthismanual.Thereaderis
encouragedtocarefullystudythetableinitsentiretyevenifthetransmitterisoperatingwithoutanyproblemsat
thepresenttime.Becomingfamiliarwiththefollowinginformationwillbehelpfultodiagnoseandrepairproblems
shouldanyariseinthefuture.
6.2.1
LED Indicator Explanation
GREEN:Systemisnormal,doesnotneedanyattention
AMBER:SystemWARNING.Transmitterisoperatingbuttheresaproblem.Warningshouldbeinvestigatedand
resolvedASAP.
RED:SystemFAULT.Somethinginthetransmittersystemhasfaultedandisnotoperatingproperlyandpossiblyoff
air.Shouldbeinvestigatedandfixedimmediately.
6.2.2
Transmitter Front Panel Controller LED Indicators
Figure61showstheULXTtransmitterfrontpaneloperatingwithnoFaultsandtheRemoteControlDisabled.Table
61providesanexplanationofStatusLEDsbasedonitsilluminatedcolorandtroubleshootingtipstoresolve
warningsandFaultswhentheyoccur.
Figure 6-1 ULXT Front Panel Status LEDs

AlsoavailableonthefrontpanelisanRFSampleport.ThisisaconvenientwaytosampletheRFoutputfortest
purposes.ThissampleisfromthedirectionalcouplerattheRFoutputofthetransmitter.Theapproximatelevelis
42dBc.
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Table 6-1 Front Panel LED Troubleshooting Table

Symptom
EXCITERLEDisGreen
CauseandSolution
ExciterRFThresholdisNormal
EXCITERLEDisYellow
EXCITERLEDisRed
ExciterRFPresentStatusisfaulted(Belowthresholdsetinexciter)
DRIVECHAINLEDisGreen
DRIVECHAINLEDisYellow
DRIVECHAINLEDisRed
POWERAMPLEDisGreen
ALLPAModulesareoperatingatNormalconditions
POWERAMPLEDisYellow
POWERAMPLEDisRed
OnemorePAModuleshasoneormoreofthefollowingfaults:Overdrive,VSWR,Over
Temperature,OverCurrent,ModulePresent
POWERSUPPLYLEDis
Green
POWERSUPPLYLEDis
Yellow
POWERSUPPLYLEDisRed
OUTPUTLEDisGreen
OUTPUTLEDisYellow
OUTPUTLEDisRed
SYSTEMLEDisGreen
SYSTEMLEDisYellow
SYSTEMLEDisRed
MUTELEDisGreen
MUTELEDisRed
PressSTATUS,thenscrolldowntoPowerSuppliesandpressENTER.Scrollingthroughthescreensprovidespertinent
informationregardingeachPowerSupplyModule.
NotethattheTransmitterForwardOutputandReflectedPowerlevelsremainvisibleatthetopofthedisplay.
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ULXT Data Download
Thefollowingprocedurewilldownloadalldatapoints(approximately550)withintheULXTtransmittertoanExcel
spreadsheet.
STEP 1
ConnectcomputertoeitherfrontorrearEthernetportoftheULXT.
STEP 2
NavigateintheGUItotheSYSTEM>SystemSetup>Network>VersionScreen
STEP 3
Clickonthe"XML"button.
Figure 6-2 Data Point Download

STEP 4
ClickOpenandadialogboxshouldopen,select"AsanXMLtable"thenclickOK.
STEP 5
ThedatapointsshouldloadintoexcelandlookliketheleftcolumninFigure62.Therighthandisthe
dataandtheleftcolumnwillbethenameofthedatapoints.
STEP 6
Endofprocedure.
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7.1
Section-7 Parts List
ULXT Parts List
Listoftablesthatfollow:
Table71onpage72MAXIVAULXT109950143001
Table72onpage74MAXIVAULXT209950146001
Table73onpage76ASSY,PAMODULEUHF,XT9710076001
Table74onpage79ASSY,PAMODULEUHF,XT9710076701
Table75onpage712ASSY,POWERSUPPLY9710076123
Table76onpage712ASSY,SINGLEDRIVE,DUALPWRBLKULXT9710076102
Table77onpage713ASSY,RTACSPLITTERKIT,ULXT9710076111
Table78onpage713ASSY,DUALDRIVE,DUALPWRBLKULXT9710076112
Table79onpage714ASSY,IPAMULXT9710076702
Table710onpage717BASICXMTR,MAXIVAULXT109810171001
Table711onpage718BASICXMTR,MAXIVAULXT209810172001
Table712onpage719ASSY,FRONTDOORMAINPOWERBLOCK9710076004
Table713onpage720PWA,CONTROL&DISPLAYII9010237421
Table714onpage720FILTER,FRONTPANEL9435617031
Table715onpage720POWERBLOCKASSY,ULXT109710076037
Table716onpage723PAPOWERBLOCKASSY,ACDISTRIBUTION9710076072
Table717onpage724PWA,ACDistribution9010237281G
Table717onpage724PWA,ACDistribution9010237281G
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Table 7-1 MAXIVA ULXT-10 9950143001

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
7740156079
KITPLUMBU/VLX1PA11/4HOSE
EA
7740156080
EA
7740156081
KIT,PLUMBINGULX/VLX1PAPIPE
EA
7740156086
KIT,PLUMBING,FILTERCOOLING(ULX/VLX)
EA
7740156091
KIT,SYSTEMPLMBINGULX/ULXT/VLX,(INTEGRATEDPUMP,
11/4"HOSE)
EA
7740156115
KIT,TRANSFERPUMP115V
EA
7740156220
EA
8611158032
ULXTCOMBINEDSOFTWARE(APP+GUI)
9435276550
KIT,ULXTSYSTEM(RFSAMPLES)
9435617376
SIDEPANELKIT,37RU,1050MM
9529269011
ACJUMPER,DELTA
EA
9710023169
CPLRUHF31/84PORT48DB
EA
9710076063
ASSY,SINGLEDRIVE,SINGLEPWRBLK,ULXT
EA
9710076064
ASSY,DUALDRIVE,SINGLEPWRBLK,ULXT
EA
9710076065
KIT,ATSCXMTR
EA
9710076066
KIT,COFDMXMTR
EA
9710076100
10PA,ACDISTRIBUTIONWYESYSTEM
EA
9710076111
ASSY,RTACSPLITTERKIT,ULXT
EA
9710076123
ASSY,POWERSUPPLY
10
EA
9710076141
KIT,RFCOMPONENTS,ULXT6ULXT10
EA
9710076701
ASSY,BROADBANDPA,ULXT
10
EA
9710076702
ASSY,IPA,ULXT
0.0001
EA
9710076703
ASSY,BROADBANDPA,W/RFSAMPLE,ULXT
EA
9710076802
KIT,REARDOORWITHFANS,37RU
EA
9715607024
ASSY,HEINTEGRATEDPUMPS,ULXT
EA
9715607025
KIT,CABPLUMBINGFOREXTERNALPUMP,SINGLEPBIN
RACK,ULXT
EA
9810146001
HEATEXCHANGER,20HEDUALFAN
EA
DWG
EA
1
EA
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PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9810147002
HEATEXCHANGER,50HESCE,DUALFANSEVERECORROSIVE
ENVIRONMENT
9810171001
BASICXMTR,MAXIVAULXT10
EA
9810181001
CABINETASSY,37RUULXT
EA
9882743001
DOCPACKAGEMAXIVAULXTSERIES
EA
9929138117
KIT,RFLINE,31/8",ULXT6ULXT20
EA
9929139090
KIT,INSTALLMATERIAL,MAXIVA1PACAB
EA
9950063001
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XDVBT
EA
9950063002
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XISDBT
EA
9950063003
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XMPH
EA
9950063004
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XATSC
EA
9950063009
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XDVBT2
EA
9950333004
PUMPMODULEHE2,208240V/308415V50/60HZ
EA
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PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
7001430000
LOAD,10KW,31/8",50OHM
EA
7020079000
RFLOAD,5KW31/8U(8927)
EA
7740156080
EA
7740156081
KIT,PLUMBINGULX/VLX1PAPIPE
EA
7740156086
KIT,PLUMBING,FILTERCOOLING(ULX/VLX)
EA
7740156115
EA
7740156220
EA
8611158032
ULXTCOMBINEDSOFTWARE(APP+GUI)
9172417671
KIT,TABLETPCOPTION,TXORMSCDISPLAY
EA
9435276550
KIT,ULXTSYSTEM(RFSAMPLES)
EA
9435617376
SIDEPANELKIT,37RU,1050MM
9529269011
ACJUMPER,DELTA
EA
9710023169
CPLRUHF31/84PORT48DB
EA
9710076004
ASSY,FRONTDOOR,MAINPOWERBLOCK
EA
9710076005
FRONTDOOR,SECPOWERBLOCK(S)
EA
9710076027
ASSY,SYSCNTLREXTINTERFACE
EA
9710076065
KIT,ATSCXMTR
EA
9710076066
KIT,COFDMXMTR
EA
9710076100
10PA,ACDISTRIBUTIONWYESYSTEM
EA
9710076102
ASSY,SINGLEDRIVE,DUALPWRBLKULXT
EA
9710076111
ASSY,RTACSPLITTERKIT,ULXT
EA
9710076112
ASSY,DUALDRIVE,DUALPWRBLKULXT
EA
9710076123
ASSY,POWERSUPPLY
20
EA
9710076142
KIT,RFCOMPONENTS,ULXT12,ULXT16,ULXT20
EA
9710076701
ASSY,BROADBANDPA,ULXT
20
EA
9710076702
ASSY,IPA,ULXT
EA
9710076703
ASSY,BROADBANDPA,W/RFSAMPLE,ULXT
EA
9710076802
KIT,REARDOORWITHFANS,37RU
EA
DWG
EA
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PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9715607027
KIT,CABPLUMBINGFOREXTERNALPUMP,DUALPBINRACK,
ULXT
EA
9810147001
HEATEXCHANGER,50HEDUALFAN
EA
9810147002
HEATEXCHANGER,50HESCE,DUALFANSEVERECORROSIVE
ENVIRONMENT
EA
9810172001
BASICXMTR,MAXIVAULXT20
EA
9810181001
CABINETASSY,37RUULXT
EA
9882743001
DOCPACKAGEMAXIVAULXTSERIES
EA
9929138117
KIT,RFLINE,31/8",ULXT6ULXT20
EA
9929139090
KIT,INSTALLMATERIAL,MAXIVA1PACAB
EA
9950063001
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XDVBT
EA
9950063002
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XISDBT
EA
9950063003
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XMPH
EA
9950063004
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XATSC
EA
9950063009
!FORMATEXCITERAPEXM2XDVBT2
EA
9950333004
PUMPMODULEHE2,208240V/308415V50/60HZ
EA
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Table 7-3 ASSY, PA MODULE UHF, XT 9710076001

PartNumber
ItemDescription
630001060
*COMPOUND#4
2990020000
TAPE,ADHESIVEXFR467,1"W
3020803006
Qty
UOM
EA
0.46
ME
SEMS,PHMSM30.5X6SST
22
EA
3020822006
SEMS,SHMSM2.50.45X6SST
EA
3020823008
SEMS,SHMSM30.5X8SST
44
EA
3034203004
SCREW,FHMSM30.5X4(SST)
EA
3034203006
49
EA
3034203008
EA
3037103012
SCREW,SHMSM30.5X12SST
EA
3037104008
EA
3037104010
29
EA
3150021030
LOCKWASHER,SPLITM3SST(DIN127)
EA
3150021040
38
EA
3250020000
LOCKNUT,KEPHEXM30.5(ZINC)
EA
3361390000
RETAININGRING,1.062"SHAFT(27MM)
EA
3591591000
FLUIDCOUPLER,FEMALESSR605
EA
4080338000
GASKET,EMI,0.13TALLX0.19
EA
4080579000A
GASKET,EMI3.7X6.5MM
30
IN
4470009000
HANDLE,FOLDING,M4(64MM)
EA
4481082000
GASKET,EMI/RFISHIELDING,
0.5
FT
5441706004
RES,TERMINATION500W50OHM
EA
6090071000
PLUG,'D'5C1ROWSTRAIGHT
EA
7001411000
TERMINATION50OHM10W5%
EA
9010237021G
PWA,3WAYSPLITTER
EA
9010237031G
PWA,3WAYCOMBINER,XT
EA
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PartNumber
9010237041GT
ItemDescription
TPWA,PAPALLETUWB
Qty
UOM
EA
550100005
*THERMALCOMPOUND,8OZJAR
3037125005
SCREW,SHMSM2.50.45X5SST
EA
3150021025
LOCKWASHER,SPLITM2.5SST(DIN127)
EA
3800852000
XSTR,BLF888DLDMOS(SOT539A)
EA
9010237041G
PWA,PAPALLETUWB
EA
550100005
860031000
*SOLDER,PASTE,LOWTEMPMELT
17
GM
2520420000A
WIRERIBBONSILVER0.005X0.100
0.08
FT
3037125005
EA
3037125006
EA
3150021025
EA
3583745000
JUMPER,1.5"LG1/8HEIGHT
EA
5441637000
RFTERMINATION,50OHM250W5%
EA
6090067000
PLUG,2P+16S,VERTICAL
EA
7001411000
EA
8010222183G
UHF3DBHYBRID
EA
9010237042G
PWA,PAPALLET,SMT
EA
9435617163
DCJUMPER
EA
9435617353
COIL1TURN
EA
9435617354
COIL2TURN
EA
9010237071G
PWA,AMPINTERFACE
EA
9010237081G
PWA,AMPCONTROLLER
EA
9435601009
RING,TEFLON,7/8"RFRECPTACLE
EA
9435601388
MODULE7/8CONDUCTOR,CENTER
EA
9435617097
CHILLERPLATE,2PIECEWELDEDASSEMBLY,XT
EA
8882743001
EA
EA
78

March 8, 2015

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9435617147
FRONTPANEL,PAMODULE,XT
EA
9435617148
COVER,AMPINTERFACE
EA
9435617149
COVER,COMBINER
EA
9435617150
PANEL,REAR
EA
9435617151
PANEL,INNERFRONT
EA
9435617152
DIVIDER,PA
EA
9435617153
SHIELD,REAR
EA
9435617154
COVER,TOP
EA
9435617156
BRACKET,GASKET
EA
9435617157
PANEL,CONTROLACCESS
EA
9435617158
SHIELD,DCINPUT
EA
9435617170
BRACKET,AMPINTERFACE
EA
9435617173
SHIELD,AMPINTERFACE
EA
9435617269
GUIDEPIN
EA
9435617389
BODY,7/8"RFPLUG
EA
9435617541
SHIELD,COMBINER
EA
9529269112
RFINPUT,PA
EA
9710076009
CABLEPACKAGE,PAMODULE,XT
EA
9529269001
CABLE,DCINPUT,PAMODULE,XT
EA
9529269003
CABLE,RFSAMPLE,PAMODULE,XT
EA
9529269004
CABLE,RF,PAMODULE,XT
EA
9529269005
EA
9529269006
CABLE,RFINPUT,PAMODULEXT
EA
8882743001
ULXT
March 8, 2015
79
Table 7-4 ASSY, BROADBAND PA, ULXT 9710076701

PartNumber
ItemDescription
630001060
*COMPOUND#4
2990020000
TAPE,ADHESIVEXFR467,1"W
3020803006
Qty
UOM
EA
0.46
ME
SEMS,PHMSM30.5X6SST
24
EA
3020804008
SEMS,PHMSM40.7X8SST
EA
3020823008
SEMS,SHMSM30.5X8SST
44
EA
3034203004
EA
3034203006
49
EA
3034203008
EA
3037103012
EA
3037104010
29
EA
3150021030
EA
3150021040
38
EA
3250020000
EA
3361390000
RETAININGRING,1.062"SHAFT(27MM)
EA
3591678000
FLUIDCOUPLER,MALE
EA
4080338000
EA
4080579000A
GASKET,EMI3.7X6.5MM
30
IN
4470009000
EA
4481082000
0.5
FT
5441706004
EA
6090071000
EA
7001411000
EA
9010237021G
PWA,3WAYSPLITTER
EA
9010237031G
PWA,3WAYCOMBINER,XT
EA
9010237041GT
TPWA,PAPALLETUWB
EA
8882743001
710

March 8, 2015

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
550100005
3037125005
EA
3150021025
EA
3800852000
XSTR,BLF888DLDMOS(SOT539A)
EA
9010237041G
PWA,PAPALLETUWB
EA
EA
550100005
860031000
*SOLDER,PASTE,LOWTEMPMELT
17
GM
2520420000A
WIRERIBBONSILVER0.005X0.100
0.08
FT
3037125005
EA
3037125006
EA
3150021025
EA
3583745000
JUMPER,1.5"LG1/8HEIGHT
EA
5441637000
RFTERMINATION,50OHM250W5%
EA
6090067000
PLUG,2P+16S,VERTICAL
EA
7001411000
EA
8010222183G
PWB,UHF3DBHYBRIDBROADBAND
EA
9010237042G
PWA,PAPALLET,SMT
EA
9435617163
DCJUMPER
EA
9435617353
COIL1TURN
EA
9435617354
COIL2TURN
EA
9010237071G
PWA,AMPINTERFACE
EA
9010237081G
PWA,AMPCONTROLLER
EA
9435601009
RING,TEFLON,7/8"RFRECPTACLE
EA
9435601388
MODULE7/8CONDUCTOR,CENTER
EA
9435617097
CHILLERPLATE,2PIECEWELDEDASSEMBLY,XT
EA
9435617148
COVER,AMPINTERFACE
EA
EA
8882743001
ULXT
March 8, 2015
711

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9435617149
COVER,COMBINER
EA
9435617150
PANEL,REAR
EA
9435617151
PANEL,INNERFRONT
EA
9435617152
DIVIDER,PA
EA
9435617153
SHIELD,REAR
EA
9435617154
COVER,TOP
EA
9435617156
BRACKET,GASKET
EA
9435617157
PANEL,CONTROLACCESS
EA
9435617158
SHIELD,DCINPUT
EA
9435617170
EA
9435617173
SHIELD,AMPINTERFACE
EA
9435617389
BODY,7/8"RFPLUG
EA
9435617528
GUIDEPIN
EA
9435617541
SHIELD,COMBINER
EA
9435617609
FRONTPANEL,PAMODULE,NOSAMPLE
EA
9529269112
RFINPUT,PA
EA
6202993000
PLUG,SMARG316DSSTRAIGHT
EA
6180713000
*COAX,RG316DS(RD316)
0.5
FT
2960253000
TUBING,SHRINK3/16WHITE
0.17
FT
9529269475
RFINPUT,PA,4.75"
0.0001
EA
9529269488
RFINPUT,PA,4.875"
0.0001
EA
9529269500
RFINPUT,PA,5.00"
0.0001
EA
9529269512
RFINPUT,PA,5.125"
0.0001
EA
9529269525
RFINPUT,PA,5.25"
0.0001
EA
9710076165
EA
9529269001
CABLE,DCINPUT,PAMODULE,XT
EA
8882743001
712

March 8, 2015

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9529269006
CABLE,RFINPUT,PAMODULEXT
EA
9529269086
EA
9529269087
EA
Qty
UOM
1.125
IN
EA
Table 7-5 ASSY, POWER SUPPLY 9710076123

PartNumber
ItemDescription
4080397000
GASKET,EMI,11.8MMX10.7MM,V
7360583000
PSU,SW,48VDC2725W240VAC
Table 7-6 ASSY, SINGLE DRIVE, DUAL PWR BLK ULXT 9710076102
PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
5560183010
ATTEN,SMA,1DB,2W,50OHM
EA
5560183020
EA
5560183030
EA
5560183060
EA
5560183200
EA
9398221032
PNL,19.0X3.468X0.125HF142
EA
9435617310
BLANKPANEL
EA
9435617467
PANEL,PRIMARY2WAYSPLITTERMTG
EA
9529269014
COAXCBL,W2,A1RFOUT/A3SP1SRFIN,XT
EA
8882743001
ULXT
March 8, 2015
713
Table 7-6 ASSY, SINGLE DRIVE, DUAL PWR BLK ULXT 9710076102
PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9529269018
COAXCBL,W6,A3SP12RFOUT/A6J1RFIN"A",XT
EA
9529269129
EA
9710076062
ASSY,PRIMARY2WAYSPLITTER
EA
Table 7-7 ASSY, RTAC SPLITTER KIT,ULXT 9710076111

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
5560183200
EA
6202964000
POWERSPLITTER,2WAY
EA
9435617377
SPLITTERPANEL
EA
9529269024
COAXCBL,W11,A4SP31RFOUT/A1POSTRTACSAMPLEIN,XT
EA
9529269025
COAXCBL,W12,A4SP32RFOUT/A2POSTRTACSAMPLEIN,XT
EA
9529269026
COAXCBL,W13,A4SP41RFOUT/A1PRERTACSAMPLEIN,XT
EA
9529269027
COAXCBL,W14,A4SP42RFOUT/A2PRERTACSAMPLEIN,XT
EA
Table 7-8 ASSY, DUAL DRIVE, DUAL PWR BLK ULXT 9710076112
PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
2500669005
CABLE,CAT5E,SHIELDED,5FT
EA
5560183010
EA
5560183020
EA
5560183030
EA
5560183060
EA
5560183200
EA
5830178000
RELAYCOAXXSFRNJACK12VDC
EA
6280049000
ADAPTER,7/16JACK:NJACKSTRT
EA
8882743001
714

March 8, 2015
Table 7-8 ASSY, DUAL DRIVE, DUAL PWR BLK ULXT 9710076112
PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9435617467
PANEL,PRIMARY2WAYSPLITTERMTG
EA
9529269014
EA
9529269016
EA
9529269018
EA
9529269020
COAXCBL,W9,A3SP22RFOUT/A6J2RFIN"B",XT
EA
9529269081
CABLE,DUALDRIVECHAIN,WIRE34
EA
9529269082
CABLE,DUALDRIVECHAIN,WIRE35
EA
9529269111
CABLEW37,A5AXA1A3J3/A2TXINTERFACE(XT)
EA
9529269129
EA
9529269130
COAXCBL,W40,A3SP21RFOUT/A5J2RFIN"B",XT
EA
9710076062
EA
Table 7-9 ASSY, IPA ULXT 9710076702

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
550100005
0.0001
EA
630001060
*COMPOUND#4
0.0001
EA
3020803006
SEMS,PHMSM30.5X6SST
16
EA
3020804008
SEMS,PHMSM40.7X8SST
EA
3020822006
SEMS,SHMSM2.50.45X6SST
EA
3020823006
SEMS,SHMSM30.5X6SST
28
EA
3034203006
60
EA
3034203008
EA
8882743001
ULXT
March 8, 2015
715

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
3037103008
EA
3037103012
EA
3037104010
EA
3037104012
14
EA
3037125006
EA
3110011040
WASHER,FLATM4SST(DIN125)
23
EA
3150021025
EA
3150021030
EA
3150021040
31
EA
3250020000
EA
3500037000
RIVET0.125DIA,DOMEHEAD,OPENEND
EA
3591678000
FLUIDCOUPLER,MALE
EA
3800843000
NMOSFET,BLF881(SOT467C)
EA
4080338000
EA
4080579000A
GASKET,EMI3.7X6.5MM
24
IN
4100490016
STANDOFF,HEX16MMM3M/FAL
EA
4140394000
CORE,SNAPONHIGHFREQ0.2"ID
EA
4470009000
EA
4481082000
FT
5441706004
EA
6090071000
EA
6203195000
RECEPTACLE,BLINDMATE7/16''
EA
8882743001
716

March 8, 2015

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
7001411000
EA
9010237011G
PWA,IPA
EA
9010237071G
PWA,AMPINTERFACE
EA
9010237081G
PWA,AMPCONTROLLER
EA
9010237121G
*PWA,PHASE&GAIN
EA
9010237141G
PWA,2WAYIPACOMBINER,XT
EA
9010237151G
PWA,2WAYIPASPLITTER
EA
9435617154
COVER,TOP
EA
9435617156
BRACKET,GASKET
EA
9435617170
EA
9435617173
SHIELD,AMPINTERFACE
EA
9435617203
CHILLERPLATE,XTIPA,2PCWELDEDASSY
EA
9435617250
REARPANEL,IPA
EA
9435617252
COVER,COMBINER,IPA
EA
9435617253
FRONTPANEL,IPA
EA
9435617254
PANEL,INNERFRONT,IPA
EA
9435617255
COVER,AMPINTERFACE,IPA
EA
9435617257
SHIELD,DCINPUT,IPA
EA
9435617258
PANEL,CONTROL,ACCESS
EA
9435617262
SHIELD,REAR,IPA
EA
9435617264
DIVIDER,PA,IPA
EA
9435617370
SPREADER,PHASEANDGAIN
EA
8882743001
ULXT
March 8, 2015
717

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9435617422
DIVIDER,WALL,IPA
EA
9435617424
COVER,PHASEANDGAIN
EA
9435617429
SHIELD,RFINPUT
EA
9435617528
GUIDEPIN
EA
9529269003
CABLE,RFSAMPLE,PAMODULE,XT
EA
9529269051
RFINPUT,IPA
EA
9710076165
EA
Table 7-10 BASIC XMTR, MAXIVA ULXT-10 9810171001

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
266010003
GROMMETSTRIP,0.125
FT
550120120
CONN,1/2CONDUIT
EA
550240000
CONDUIT,FLEX11/2ALUM
FT
550241000
CONN,FMC,11/2DIA(ZINC)
EA
550246000
COUPLING,FMC,FXF11/2DIA
EA
550247000
<*>BUSHING,FMC11/4DIA(PLASTIC)
EA
2500626000
CORD,AC,IECPLUGTOIECRECP
EA
9398221031
PNL,19.0X1.718X0.125HF142
EA
9398221032
PNL,19.0X3.468X0.125HF142
EA
9398221036
PNL,19.0X10.468X0.125HF142
EA
9435577170
PANEL,CABINETTOP
EA
9435617299
MOUNTINGBRACKET,POWERBLOCK
EA
9435617308
SUPPORTRAIL,EQUIPMENT,12GA,30.6LG
EA
9435617395
CLOSEOUTPANEL,I/O
EA
8882743001
718

March 8, 2015

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9435617529
SUPPRAIL,EQUIP,18GA30.6LG
EA
9435617538
PLATE,PLUMBINGTEEORMANIFOLDASSYMOUNTING
EA
9710076004
ASSY,FRONTDOOR,MAINPOWERBLOCK
EA
9710076037
POWERBLOCKASSY,ULXT10
EA
9710076073
CABLEPACKAGE,COAX,ULXT10
EA
9710076080
CABLEPACKAGE,CONTROLULXT10
EA
9710076083
ASSY,PANEL,ACDIST;EXCITER,TB1
EA
Qty
UOM

PartNumber
ItemDescription
266010003
GROMMETSTRIP,0.125
FT
550120120
CONN,1/2CONDUIT
EA
550240000
CONDUIT,FLEX11/2ALUM
FT
550241000
CONN,FMC,11/2DIA(ZINC)
EA
550246000
COUPLING,FMC,FXF11/2DIA
EA
550247000
<*>BUSHING,FMC11/4DIA(PLASTIC)
EA
2500626000
CORD,AC,IECPLUGTOIECRECP
EA
9398221031
PNL,19.0X1.718X0.125HF142
EA
9398221032
PNL,19.0X3.468X0.125HF142
EA
9435577170
PANEL,CABINETTOP
EA
9435617299
MOUNTINGBRACKET,POWERBLOCK
EA
9435617308
SUPPORTRAIL,EQUIPMENT,12GA,30.6LG
EA
9435617516
ACINPUTADPATER
EA
9435617529
SUPPRAIL,EQUIP,18GA30.6LG
EA
8882743001
ULXT
March 8, 2015
719

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9435617538
PLATE,PLUMBINGTEEORMANIFOLDASSYMOUNTING
EA
9529269206
REJECTLOADINTERLOCK,UXLTTRANSMITTERSYSTEM
EA
9710076037
POWERBLOCKASSY,ULXT10
EA
9710076074
CABLEPACKAGE,COAX,ULXT20
EA
9710076079
ASSY,PANEL,I/O,CABINETTOP
EA
9710076081
CABLEPACKAGE,CONTROLULXT20
EA
9710076083
ASSY,PANEL,ACDIST;EXCITER,TB1
EA
Table 7-12 ASSY, FRONT DOOR MAIN POWER BLOCK 9710076004

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
3020803008
SEMS,PHMSM30.5X8SST
EA
3582589000
MOUNT,RIBBONCABLE,2''
EA
4080397000
GASKET,EMI,11.8MMX10.7MM,V
80
IN
7271519002
GROMMET,LIGHTPIPE
EA
7271519003
LIGHTPIPE,0.2"LX0.190"DIACLEAR
EA
9010213011G
*PWA,MCF5484UCMODULE
EA
9010237421
PWA,CONTROL&DISPLAYII
EA
9435614384
FAXPANELGASKET
EA
9435617031
FILTER,FRONTPANEL
EA
9435617034
FILTERFRAME
EA
9435617271
FRONTPANEL,POWERBLOCK,10PA
EA
9435617273
FRONTPANELSHIELD,10PA
EA
9435617274
COVER,DISPLAY
EA
8882743001
720

March 8, 2015
Table 7-13 PWA, CONTROL & DISPLAY II 9010237421

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
5450331601
RES1MEGOHM1%1/10W0603
EA
5450331999
RES0OHMJUMPER0603
EA
6600054000
BATTERY3VLITHIUMCOINCR2032
EA
9010234071G
*PWA,CONTROL&DISPLAY
EA
Qty
UOM
0.0001
DWG
0.46
SF
Qty
UOM
Table 7-14 FILTER, FRONT PANEL 9435617031

PartNumber
ItemDescription
8435617031
FILTER,FRONTDOOR
339010005
FOAM,1/2''OPENCELL20PPI
Table 7-15 POWER BLOCK ASSY, ULXT-10 9710076037

PartNumber
ItemDescription
217510001
HOSE,RUBBERRED3/4DIA
0.25
FT
266010003
GROMMETSTRIP,0.125
0.33
FT
266010007
GROMMETSTRIP,0.063
0.1
FT
411310030
GASKET,RUBBER
0.58
FT
3020803006
SEMS,PHMSM30.5X6SST
EA
3034203006
EA
3070003050
NUT,DOMEHEXM50.8(SST)
EA
3580950000
CARDGUIDE,4.5LGSAE1400F
EA
3581217000
HOSECLAMP,SST,SAE12
EA
3582104000
CARDGUIDE,6.0LGSAE1600F
EA
8882743001
ULXT
March 8, 2015
721

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
3582628000
CABLEPUSHMOUNT
19
EA
3591668000
COUPLING,1/4ODTUBEBULKHEAD
EA
4240024000
GROMMET0.750GROOVEDIA
EA
5830178000
RELAYCOAXXSFRNJACK12VDC
0.0001
EA
6280049000
ADAPTER,7/16JACK:NJACKSTRT
EA
9010237091G
PWA,CONTROLINTERFACE
EA
9010237101G
*PWA,EXTERNALINTERFACE
EA
9010237241G
PWA,COOLINGMONITOR
EA
9010237251G
PWA,EXTINTERFACEDAUGHTER#1
EA
9010237291G
PWA,LEAKDETECTION
EA
9435617277
PARAIL,RIGHT
12
EA
9435617278
PARAIL,LEFT
12
EA
9435617279
RAIL,POWERSUPPLY
21
EA
9435617280
CHASSISWALL,LEFT
EA
9435617281
CHASSISWALL,RIGHT
EA
9435617282
CHASSISCOVER
EA
9435617283
SHELF,IPA
EA
9435617286
MOUNTINGBRACKET,PSRIGHT
EA
9435617287
MOUNTINGBRACKET,PSLEFT
EA
9435617288
HOUSING,XMTRINTERFACE
EA
9435617289
STANDOFF,M/F,M3
EA
9435617290
BRACKET,SYSTEMINTERFACE
EA
9435617291
BACKPLANESUPPORT
EA
9435617292
BRACKET,CARDGUIDE
EA
9435617293
BRACKET,SYSTEMCONTROL
EA
9435617294
MOUNTINGBLOCK,DRIVECHAIN
EA
8882743001
722

March 8, 2015

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9435617295
WALL,BACKPLANE
EA
9435617298
MOUNTINGBRACKET,COMBINER
EA
9435617301
PANEL,ETHERNET
EA
9435617305
MOUNTINGBLOCK,COMBINER
EA
9435617396
DIVIDEWALL
EA
9435617397
BRACE,RIGHTSIDERAIL
EA
9435617406
POWERBLOCKACCESSPANEL
EA
9435617415
CLOSEOUT,1SLOTCONTROLINTERFACE
EA
9435617431
BRACE,POWERBLOCK
EA
9435617451
ULXT,DRIPTRAY
EA
9435617452
ULXT,DRIPTRAYRETAINER
EA
9435617463
POWERBLOCKEXTERNALINTERFACE,BLANK
EA
9435617521
BRACKET,CARDGUIDE
EA
9435617522
PLATE,COOLINGMONITOR
EA
9435617523
ACCESSPANEL,REAR
EA
9435617528
GUIDEPIN
EA
9435617580
HINGE,FRONTDOOR
EA
9435617587
BRACKET,EXTERNALINTERFACE
EA
9435617588
POWERBLOCKEXTERNALINTERFACE,POSITIONA
EA
9529269007
CABLE,POWERSUPPLYAC
EA
9529269008
JUMPERS,10PA
EA
9529269009
CABLE,SINGLEDRIVECHAIN
EA
9529269010
CABLE,DUALDRIVECHAIN,WIREW7
EA
9529269012
CABLE,RFDETECTOR,FWD
EA
9529269063
COOLINGMONITORCABLES
EA
9529269065
JUMPERS,ULXTCOMMON
EA
8882743001
ULXT
March 8, 2015
723

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
9529269113
CABLE,RFDETECTOR,REV
EA
9710076010
ASSY,POWERSUPPLYEXTENDERCARD
10
EA
9710076024
ASSY,COMBINER10WAY
EA
9710076051
ASSY,RFDETECTOR
EA
9710076060
ASSY,PAMANIFOLD,10WAY
EA
9710076062
EA
9710076072
10PAPOWERBLOCKASSY,ACDISTRIBUTION
EA
9710076115
ASSY,SYSIFCPWAW/EPOXYCOAX
EA
9710076169
ASSY,PS/PA5WAY
EA
Table 7-16 10 PA POWER BLOCK ASSY, AC DISTRIBUTION 9710076072

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
3020803012
SEMS,PHMSM30.5X12SST
EA
3034105010
SCREW,PHMSM50.8X10(SST)
25
EA
3034105014
EA
3034105040
EA
3036108018
SCR,HEXCAP,M81.25X18(SST)
EA
3060079000
12
EA
3100014000
WASHER,FENDER#10X3/4SST
EA
3110011050
WASHER,FLATM5SST(DIN125)
36
EA
3150021050
29
EA
3150021080
EA
3540638000
LUG,CONN3/8HOLE
EA
3582628000
CABLEPUSHMOUNT
EA
4090021000
SPACER,M5X13(ALUM)
EA
8882743001
724

March 8, 2015
Table 7-16 10 PA POWER BLOCK ASSY, AC DISTRIBUTION 9710076072

PartNumber
ItemDescription
Qty
UOM
6140992006
PWRDISTBLK,175AMPADDER1X6
EA
9010237281G
PWA,ACDISTRIBUTION
EA
9435617343
ACENCLOSURE
EA
9435617346
0.75INSULATOR
EA
9435617350
711BUSSBARBRACKET
EA
9435617355
ACDISTRIBUTIONINSULATORBLOCK
EA
9435617418
ACDISTRIBUTIONBASEPLATE
EA
9435617419
711BUSSBAR1
EA
9435617420
711BUSSBAR2
EA
9435617421
711BUSSBAR3
EA
9435617423
GROUND/NEUTRALMOUNTINGBLOCK
EA
9435617425
10PAACCOVER1
EA
9435617426
10PAACCOVER2
EA
9435617428
CONDUITADAPTER
EA
9529269050
ACJUMPERS,GND,ULXT10
EA
Qty
UOM
Table 7-17 PWA, AC Distribution 9010237281G

PartNumber
ItemDescription
3500105000
RIVET0.188DIA,DOMEHEAD,CLOSEDEND
12
EA
3980634000
FUSE20AMP600VFAST(10X38)
EA
4020220000
CLIP,FUSE13/32DIA
12
EA
6101530002
HDR,2C1ROWVERTICAL
EA
6101534003
HDR,3C1ROWRTANGLE
EA
6462110000
BARCODE,SN_ITEM_REV
EA
8010237283G
PWB,ACDISTRIBUTION
EA
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Appendix-A
Cutting & Soldering Transmission Line
A.1 Suggested Cutting And Soldering Procedure

ThepurposeforthisprocedureistoprovideguidelinesforfieldcuttingandsolderingofRFtransmissionlineusedto
interconnectthetransmittertotheRFsystem.
Trytocutandflangethelongestpiecesfirst.Completeonerunatatimeinordertoavoidaccumulatederrors.(i.e.:
Cut,solder,andhanglinefromantennaportofbandpassfiltertopatchpanel.Thencut,solder,andhanglinefrom
theamplifieroutputtotheinputportofthebandpassfilter.)
ListedinTableA1aresometoolsandmaterialsthathaveproveneffectiveforRFfeedlineconstruction.
Table A-1 Tools and Materials Needed For RF Feed Line Construction
WeldingTorchSet
HacksawandExtraBlades
OxygenandAcetyleneTanks
PlumbBob
WeldersMaskorGoggles
ChalkLine
PowerBandSaw(canberented)andExtraBlades
Wrenches
SilverSolder1/16inchdiameter,30%45%,HardStaySilv
#45,Aladdin#45,p/n0860004060
Crowbar
Pasteflux(EngelhardUltraFlux1lbjar)p/n0860004046
Rope
MuriaticAcid(quart)
SawHorsesorCuttingTable
BakingSoda(two1poundboxes)
ComealongorChainFallHoist
Threeplastic5gallonbucketsorcontainerswithopentops
Ladders
ScotchBrite
GardenHose
SteelWool
25FtTapeMeasure
EmeryCloth(rolltypelikeplumberuses)
Files
CarpentersSquare
RubberHammer
Level
ClawHammer
HoleSaw,17/8inches,forinstallingdirectionalcouplers
Gloves
SafetyGlasses
NOTE:Allthreadrod,hangers,angleironorchannelwillbeneededtosupporttransmissionline,dummyload,etc.
A.2 Line Cutback and Flange Soldering Procedure

1. Determinetheflangefacetoflangefacelengthofthetransmissionlinerunneeded.
Iftherunincludesanelbow,seeFigureA1todeterminetheelbowlength.
2. Subtracttwicethecutbackdimensionoftheflange.Thisdimensionvarieswithflangemanu
facturer.SeeFigureA2.
3. UsingoneofthesuggestedmethodsforcuttingthelinegiveninSectionA.3,cuttheouter
conductortothelengthjustcalculated.
4. Ifholesintheouterconductorareneededfordirectionalcouplers,tuningpaddles,etc.they
shouldbeaddednowwiththeholesproperlydeburred.
5. UsingthesuggestedtechniquesforinstallingtheflangesgiveninSectionA.4,solderaflange
toeachendoftheouterconductor.
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6. Measuretheflangefacetoflangefacedimensionaftersolderingtoconfirmtheproper
lengthandtodeterminetheinitiallengthoftheinnerconductor.
7. Determinethelengthoftheinnerconductorbyusingtheflangefacetoflangefacedimen
sionoftheouterconductorandsubtractingthedimensionoftheanchorconnector(bullet)
showninFigureA3.Thisdimensiondeterminesthepropercutbackoftheinnerconductor
forbothendsofthelineatthesametime.donotdoublethisdimensionwhensubtracting
fromtheouterconductorlength.
8. Cuttheinnerconductoranddeburthecutedges.
9. Ensuretheinsideoftheouterconductorisclean;theninserttheinnerconductor.Thelineis
readytoinstall.
Figure A-1 Measurements When Elbows Are Used
See Section Below
Cut Length
Outer Conductor
Flange to Flange Length
Mating Surface
Groove For
O-ring
Flange
Silver Solder Ring
(some suppliers may
not provide this grove)
Outer Conductor
Teflon Portion
of Bullet
Cut Back For Each Flange
Note: The cutback will vary for different
transmission line manufacturers.
Figure A-2 Outer Conductor Measurements
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Cutback
for inner
conductor.
The amount of cutback vary for different
transmission line manufacturers.
Figure A-3 Measurement for Cutback of Inner Conductor
A.3 Cutting The Transmission Line

Asquaresmoothcutisrequired.Severalmethods,listedbelow,maybeusedwiththechoicedependingontools
andlaboravailable.
1. Method1.Ahandhacksawandcastironcuttingguideareagoodcombinationformakinga
cutwithaminimumoftoolsforoneortwopieces,butcanbeverylaborintensiveforputting
upanentiresystem.SeeFigureA4.
2. Method2.Handbandsaw:Thesepopularsawscanberentedorpurchased.SeeFigureA5.
3. Method3.Swingarmbandsaw:Thisisagoodwaytogoifonecanberentedorborrowed.
Manypipefittersandelectricalcontractorsownthem.Ifthesawhasanautomaticfeed,cut
slowly.Itiscriticalthatthesupportsawhorsesbemadelevelwiththesaw.Testcutsshould
firstbemadeusingscrappipeorawood4x4toverifythatthebladeisnotcreepingandthe
sawisinalignment.SeeFigureA6.
Caution
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE VISE USED WITH THESE SAWS. IT WILL BE
DIFFICULT TO PUT THE FLANGE ON AN OUT OF ROUND PIPE.
4. Method4.Tubingcutter:Thisisgenerallynotrecommended.Manycutsendupwith
crimpedendsduetodullcuttersortryingtocuttoofast.Usewithcaution.Avoidifpossible
unlesssomeoneisavailablethathashadalotofexperienceusingatubingcutteronthistype
ofinstallation.SeeFigureA7.
5. Method5.Cutoffsaw:Thesesawsaresimilartoradialarmsaws.Itisraretofindonebig
enoughtocut61/8line.Thesetupissimilartotheswingarmbandsaw.SeeFigureA6.
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Figure A-4 Guide For Use With Hand Hack Saw
Start Cut
Stop Cut
On the first pass score the cut. Do not
let the blade go below the surface.
Correct Depth
Turn Line
Approximately
45 Degrees
Cut Too Deep
Finish cut on second pass. Keeping the blade from

falling too far below the surface keeps the cut smooth
Figure A-5 Cutting With a Hand Band Saw
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Figure A-6 Swing Arm Band Saw Cutting Tips
Figure A-7 Use Of Tubing Cutter Results In Crimped Cut (Exaggerated)
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A.4 Soldering Flanges

Transmissionlineflangesthataresuppliedwiththeoptionaltransmissionlinekitarethesilversoldertype.Although
theattachmentofthistypeofflangemayrequiremorecareandskillthanthesoftsoldertype,ithasbeenfound
thatthesilversolderedflangeprovidesmuchgreaterreliability.Theservicesofasteamfitterorplumbermaybe
helpfulifpersonnelarenotavailablethatareexperiencedwithsilversoldering.
A.4.1 Soldering Procedure

1. Thelineshouldbefreeofburrs.Theoutercornermaybebeveledslightlytomakeassembly
offlangeeasier.SeeFigureA8.
2. Emeryclothshouldbeusedtocleantheoutsideofthelinewhereitwillmeettheflange.Also
cleantheinnersurfaceoftheflangewithemerycloth.
3. Insertthesolderringintothegrooveontheflange.Ifsolderringsarenotincludedwiththe
flange,theycanbemadefrom0.062inchdiametersilversolderwire(3045%silver).
4. Applyathincoatoffluxtothelineandtotheflange.
5. Slidetheflangeontotheendoftheouterconductor.
Warning
SKIN BURN HAZARD. TEMPERATURE OF THE HEATED LINE IN THE FOLLOWING
STEPS IS QUITE HIGH AND PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID CONTACT
WITH EXPOSED SKIN.
6. Standthelineonend(vertical)forsoldering(flangetobesolderedpointingdown).Ensure
thattheflangeremainssquarewiththeouterconductor.
7. Usinga#3or#4torchtip,heattheentirecircumferenceofthelineandflange.Keepthe
torchmovingandheat2or3inchesoftheline/flangeatatime.Aimthetorchatthecopper
justabovethecrackbetweentheflangeandtheline.Thiswillminimizetheneedforfillsol
der.Ifthebrassflangeisheatedmorethanthecopperline,theflangewillexpandandcreate
anunnecessarygaptofillwithsolder.Usecaution.Thereisafinelinebetweenmeltingthe
solderandmeltingthebrassflangeorburningaholeinthecopper.Thesolderwillpullup
intothejointfromthesolderringbycapillaryaction.Onceitstartstoflow,donotstopuntil
theentirecircumferenceofthejointhassolderappearinginit.Ifthesolderfromtheinternal
solderringdoesnotwickupandbecomevisibleatthejointafterafewminutes,asmall
amountofsoldercanbeappliedtothejointtoenhancetheheattransfer.SeeFigureA9.
Figure A-8 Bevel Cut End and Remove Burs
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Figure A-9 Torch Aiming Location
A.5 Cleaning The Soldered Joint

Vigorousscrubbingwithawirebrushandsteelwoolwillremovetorchblackwithgoodresults.Inaddition,cleaning
withanacidsolutioncanmakethisjobeasier.Theprocedureisasfollows:
Warning
MURIATIC ACID USED IN THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE IS HAZARDOUS. USE
EYE AND SKIN PROTECTION WHEN HANDLING OR MIXING. KEEP AN EXTRA BOX
OF BAKING SODA HANDY FOR FIRST AID OR TO NEUTRALIZE SPILLS. PERFORM
THE PROCEDURES OUTDOORS IF POSSIBLE. IF THE WORK MUST BE DONE
INDOORS, WORK ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Warning
IN THE FOLLOWING MIXING PROCEDURE, ALWAYS PUT WATER IN THE CONTAINER FIRST AND THEN ADD ACID TO THE WATER. ADDING WATER TO A CONTAINER OF ACID MAY RESULT IN A VIOLENT & DANGEROUS REACTION.
1. Preparethreeplastic5gallonbucketsasfollows:
A. Bucket#1Water
B. Bucket#2Onequartmuriaticacidinfourgallonsofwater(SeeWarningsAbove)
C. Bucket#3Onepoundbakingsodainfivegallonsofwater
2. Aftersolderingisfinished,diptheendofthelineinthewatertocool.
3. Setthecooledendofthelineintotheacidwatermixturefor510minutes.Thiswillloosen
thefilmandbrightenthesilver.
4. Immersetheendofthelineintothesodasolution.Thiswillstoptheactionoftheacid.
5. UseaScotchBrightpadorsteelwooltoscrubofftheremainingtorchblack.
6. Ifthefluxscaleisparticularlystubbornrepeattheprocess.
7. Whenfinished,rinsethoroughlywhendonewithwateranddrythelinebeforeassembling.
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A.5.1 Alternate Cleaning Method

Thefollowingisanalternateproceduretocleanthesolderedtransmissionline.Thefollowingmaterialsareneeded.
WaterandHose
SmallPaintBrush
RubberGloves
ScotchBritePadorBBQGrillCleaningPadWithHandle
NavalJelly(orequivalentrustremover).
Warning
NAVAL JELLY CONTAINS PHOSPHORIC ACID AND CAN BE DANGEROUS IF IT
COMES IN CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES OR IF IT IS SWALLOWED. READ AND
FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ON THE NAVAL
JELLY CONTAINER BEFORE USING.
1. Aftersolderingtheflange,diptheendofthelineintowaterorsprayitwithahoseuntilitis
cool.
2. Usingasmallpaintbrush,applyacoatingofNavalJellytothetorchblackandfluxscaleon
theoutsideandinsideoftheline.LettheNavalJellysetfrom10to20minutes.
3. ScrubthelinewithScotchBriteortheBBQGrillpadtoloosenthetorchblackandfluxscale.
4. FlushwithwateruntiltheNavalJellyresidueisgone.
5. Repeattheprocessuntilallthetorchblackandfluxscaleisremoved.
ThefirstapplicationoftheNavalJellywillremovethetorchblackandsomeofthefluxscale.Normally,ifvigorous
scrubbingisdone,repeatingtheprocessasecondtimewillcompletelycleantheline.
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Appendix-B
Cooling System Help
B.1
Coolant and Water Recommendations
Thecoolingloopusesa50%mixture(byweight)ofdistilledordeionizedwaterandapprovedethyleneglycol.The
recommendedglycolproductislistedbelow.
CoolantsfromanothermanufacturershouldhavesimilarformulationandbeapprovedbyGatesAirengineering.
Also,informationonthepropertiesoftheproductmustbeobtainedfromthemanufacturerinordertocalculatethe
transmitterpoweroutputcalorimetrically.ShouldtheuseofpropyleneglycolberequiredpleasecontactGatesAir
engineeringforfurtherrecommendations.
Caution
DO NOT USE NON-APPROVED ANTI-FREEZE AS A SUBSTITUTION FOR THE
RECOMMENDED GLYCOL. IT MAY NOT CONTAIN THE PROPER INHIBITORS
FOR THIS APPLICATION AND WILL LEAD TO EVENTUAL DAMAGE OF THE
SYSTEM.
Table B-1 Recommended Coolant
Description
PartNumbers
PRESTONEAF2000EXTENDEDLIFEANTIFREEZE/COOLANT
ETHYLENEGLYCOL,DIETHYLENEGLYCOL_
CONCENTRATEDSOLUTION,CASEOFSIX,1GALCONTAINERS
0511010030
Caution
INSTALLER MUST MIX DISTILLED OR DEIONIZED WATER WITH THE
PRESTONE AF-2000 UNTIL A 50% MIXTURE (AS MEASURED WITH A
QUALITY REFRACTOMETER) IS ACHIEVED.
Caution
SINCE THE WATER USED TO MIX WITH THE GLYCOL WILL AFFECT THE
CORROSIVITY OF THE MIXTURE, ONLY HIGH QUALITY DEMINERALIZED
WATER THAT HAS BEEN DISTILLED, DEIONIZED OR REVERSE-OSMOSIS
PROCESSED SHOULD BE USED.
Thequalityofwatermixedwithglycolconcentratecanimpactsystemperformance.Poorqualitywatercancause
scale,sedimentdeposits,orsludgethroughoutthecoolingwhichwillreduceheattransferefficiency.Poorquality
watercanalsocausedamagetothesystembydepletingthecorrosioninhibitorandcanleadtothecreationofa
numberofcorrosionsincludinggeneralandacidicattackcorrosions.
Goodqualityprocessedwatercontains:
Lessthan50ppmofcalcium
Lessthan50ppmofmagnesium
Lessthan100ppm(5grains)oftotalhardness
Lessthan25ppmofchloride
Lessthan25ppmofsulfate
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B.2
Plumbing System Installation

B.2.1 Materials needed
Mappgastorchset
ExtraMappgastanks
Weldersmaskorgoggles
Tubingcutterfor2.5inchtubing(ahacksawmaybeusedinsteadofthetubingcutter)
Flux(StayCleanFlux)orequivalent(GatesAirpartnumber0860004040;one16ozbottleprovidedwith
plumbingkit)
Softsilversolder(96.5%tin;3.5%silver)suchasAladdin#450(GatesAirpartnumber0860004038)is
needed.Three1lbrollsof1/16inchsoftsilversolderissuppliedwithplumbingkit.1/8inchsilversolder
(GatesAirpartnumber0860004047)isalsoavailable.
Wirebrushandrags
Waterhose
Threadrod,angleironorchannelandhangersneededtosupporttheplumbing
Tubingcutterorahacksaw(alwaysdeburtheline(removeanyroughpointsorflaredinedgesatthecut
aftercutting)
Warning
TEMPERATURE OF THE HEATED LINE IN THE FOLLOWING STEPS IS QUITE HIGH.
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID CONTACT WITH EXPOSED SKIN.
B.2.2 Pipe Sizing and Routing

Ifatypicalsystemlayoutisnotused,thetypicalplumbinglayoutshouldstillbeconsultedforpipesizeinformation
andconnectiondetailsandtechniquesattheamplifiercabinets,RFloads,pumpmoduleandoutsideheat
exchanger.Acustomplumbinginstallationmustnotundulyrestrictflowratesorchangethedesignofthecooling
system.Locatetheplumbingsothataccesstotransmittersystemcomponentsisnotrestricted.
Note
Pipes must be sized no smaller than shown on the typical plumbing layout drawing. Their routing should
minimize turns and long runs.
Ifadditionalamplifiercabinetsaretobeaddedtothesysteminthefuture,considertheseplanswhensizingand
layingoutthecoolingsystem.Doingsonowmayslightlyincreasetheinstallationcost,butwillgreatlylowerthecost
ofconversionlater.
Layouttheliquidcoolingsystemwithasfewelbowsaspossiblebecauseexcessiveelbowsorbacktoback45or90
degreeelbowswillgreatlyrestrictthecoolantflow.Ifhoseisusedinsteadofcopperlines,avoidsharpbendsofthe
hosesbecausethatcancollapsethehoseatthebendandgreatlyrestrictcoolantflow.Hoseswillrequiremore
supportthancopperlines.Ifhosesaretobeused,laytheminacabletrayifpossible,orusepaddedhosesupportsa
minimumof1meterapart.
Anyturbulencecausingdeviceinthecoolantplumbingsystemcanrestrictflowandincreasethedynamichead
pressureofthepump.Iftwoturbulencecausingdevicesareconnectedbacktoback,theflowrestrictionand
pressuredropacrossthepairofdevicesisgreatlymultipliedovertherestrictionofindividualdevices.Turbulence
causingdevicesinclude,butarenotlimitedtoelbows(45and90degree),tees,ballvalves,gatevalves,globevalves,
flowsensors,pipediameterchanges,andetc.Tominimizetheeffectsofanyturbulencecausingdeviceaddedtothe
coolantplumbingsystem,agoodruletofollowistohave10diameterlengthsofstraightpipebetweenturbulence
causingdevices.Thiswillallowtheturbulencetodissipateandtheflowtoagainbecomeuniform.Thiseffect,called
staticpressureregain,willcanceloutmuchoftheflowrestrictionandpressuredropcausedbytheturbulent
device.
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Note
If any of these restrictions cannot be met, a site-specific modification may be required. Contact your GatesAir representative for modifications.
Allfluidpipingpracticesshouldbeinaccordancewithlocalcodes.Standardinstallationswilluseheavydutyhosefor
connectingthetransmittertotheheatexchangerandpumpmodulebutcopperfieldpipingusingtypeM,hard
drawncopperpipeandsweatjointsmadewithsoftsilversolderisanacceptablealternative.
Note
Piping materials such as steel, galvanized steel, cast iron, brass or plastic should not be used. Do not use
any type of galvanic piping or components in the ULXT cooling system.
Whenevercomponentsmadefromelectricallydissimilarmaterialsareusedinasystem,usedielectricisolationof
thematerialstohelppreventgalvaniccorrosion.Allthreadedpipeconnectionsmustbesealedandanyflanged
connectionsgasketed;useasealantorTeflontapeonthreadedconnectionsortheglycol/watersolutionwillleak.
Correctsizingofpipeorhoseiscriticaltoassuresmoothoperationandkeepoperatingcoststoaminimum.
Calculationoftotalsystemfrictionpressurelossdeterminesoptimumpipesize.Forclosedloopsystems,donot
includethestaticheadpressureofthesystempiping,asequalandoppositeforcescanceloutupwardand
downwardflow.Allelbows,tees,valvesandsystemcomponentpressuredropsmustbeconsideredwhen
determiningpipe/hosesize.Pumpselectionatratedflowisbasedon150feettotallength.Refertoinstallation
drawingsforrecommendedpipeandhosesizes.
Properuseofvalves(gatetype,balltypeorglobetype)isrequiredtoallowforisolationofcomponents(bypassing)
intheeventofmaintenancetoreduceclosedcircuitsystemglycol/waterloss.Bypassingofthetransmittercabinets
isalsodesirabletoavoidcontaminationofthetransmitterduringinitialcoolantsystemflushing.
InstallcomponentsasdescribedintheLiquidCoolingSystemdiagram.Globeorballvalvesshouldbeusedinthe
supplysideofeachcabinet.Globevalvesallowforfineadjustmentofcoolantflowthroughcomponents.Gateorball
valvesshouldbeusedonthereturnlinesideofcabinetsandcomponent.
Caution
COOLANT VALVES SHOULD BE OPENED AND CLOSED SLOWLY TO
PREVENT PRESSURE SURGES IN THE COOLING SYSTEM.
Thepumpmodulehasa1/2NPTfillanddrainvalves(3/4"femalegardenhoseconnections).Anairpurgerand
automaticairvent(returnside)areincorporatedintotheunitforremovalofairbubbles,whichareinducedinthe
systemduringfilling.Additionalairbubbleswillcontinuetobepurgedandventedasthesystemoperatesathigher
temperatures.
Thesystemairpurgeristypicallypartofthebypassassemblyandislocatedinsidethebuilding,preferablywithin
viewofthetransmitter,atthehighestpointoftheplumbinginstallation.Thesystemairpurgermaybeequipped
withasightglasstoallowtheoperatortomonitorcoolantlevelandformationofairbubblesthatmayindicatethat
thesystemneedstobechargedwithadditionalcoolant.Drainvalvesshouldbelocatedatalllowpointsinthe
systemtoallowthesystemtobefullydrained.
Installsupplyandreturnplumbing.Carefullylocateandsolder(copperfittings)orclamp(hoses)drain/ventvalves,
plugs,meters,elbows,adapters,andfittings,tothetransmitter,pumpmodule,heatexchanger,filter,rejectandtest
loadsaccordingtothedrawings(Drawing8435617432).Supplyandreturnhoseshouldbeinstalledwithoutsharp
bends.Hoseshouldbesupportedfrequentlytoavoidexcessivemovementaspumpsturnonandoff.Hoseshouldbe
supportedusingpaddedclampsorpreferablyacabletray.
Onlongrunsofpipeorhose,slopetherun(towardadrainpoint)atarateof1to2inchesper100feettofacilitate
drainingorbleedingthesystem.
Installthesystem(automatic)airpurger,itshouldbeinstalledatthehighestpointinsupplyline.Thesystemair
purgershouldbevisiblefromthetransmitterareasinceitwillneedtobemonitoredfrequentlyforcoolingfluidlevel
andairbubbles.Itistypicallyinstalledaspartofthebypassassembly.
Installmanualdrainvalvesateachlowpointintheplumbingsystem.Thesedrainvalvesallowtheclosedloop
systemtobethoroughlydrainedofliquidasrequiredforflushingordrainingthesystem.
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B.2.3 Standard Coolant Plumbing Practices

Goodplumbingequipmentinstallationpracticeisrequiredtoensuresystemintegrity.Appropriatelymeasured,cut,
deburred,supportedandsolderedcopperpipesections,facilitatemechanicalintegrityofthecoolanttransportation
system.Thegluethatholdsthesystemtogetherisqualitysoldering.
Thisprocessincludestheneedtoconditionallsurfacestobesolderedbythoroughcleaningwithemeryclothora
nonsudsingscouringpad,withanevenapplicationofflux,liquidfluxbeingpreferred.Thisappliestoallcommon
surfacesofplumbingfittingsandstraightpipesections.Anyimproperlycleanedandpoorlyfluxedsurfaces,either
oneorboth,willnotallowthesoldertoflowproperlyforcontinuousadherenceofthesoldertothetwosurfaces
beingsoldered.Aftercleaningandfluxing,acontinuousandevenlydistributedapplicationofheatwithout
overheatingwillresultinanevenlydistributedflowofsolderbetweenthesurfacesbeingsolderedforaplumbed
systemthatdoesnotleak.Rememberthatsolderflowsfromacoldersurfacetoahottersurfacenomatterthe
orientationofthesurfacesbeingsoldered.
Sinceconsiderableheatisnecessarytomakethesolderflow,sometorchblackandflakingmaydevelopinsidethe
pipe.Beforehangingtheline,itisrecommendedthatahoseandwirebrushorragbeusedtocleanandflushthe
insideofthelinewherepossible.Itisalsorecommendedtowashthefluxoffthefinalsolderedjointtoprevent
futuretarnishing.
Note
Keep in mind that an over application of solder can result in solder balls falling in to the associated piping with the possibility of water flow restriction and/or blockage. Also, an under application of solder can
result in water leakage paths between the common surfaces of the fitting being soldered.
PropaneorMappgasistherecommendedfuelforsolderingcopperplumbingpieces.Thesegassesareavailablein
smallmetallicbottlesthatmatedirectlytoappropriatetorches.Also,aTurboTorchorequivalentwith
appropriatelysizedregulatorandhosecombinationcanbeusedwithlargergastanks(largecookingstovetank).If
thesegassourcesarenotavailable,useofacetylenegaswithanacetyleneonlytorchisacceptable.Inanyevent,
onlyskilledplumbingandsolderingpractitioners,knowledgeableofthespecificsolderingequipmentbeingused,
shouldperformtherequiredwork.
Note
A soldering combination of silver bearing solder, i.e. Harris Stay-Brite R (086-0004-038), and Stay
Clean liquid soldering and tinning flux (086-0004-040) or equivalent, is recommended. Also, pipe thread
joints should be conditioned with Teflon tape (299-0018-000) and a thin film application of a smooth, nonhardening thread sealing, compound with integrated Teflon is recommended, i.e. Locktite #565, or Gasoila (690-0017-000), prior to mating any two threaded pieces together.
Whenconnectingthreadedplumbingfittings,usealayerofteflontapeandsomepipedopeonthemalefittings.Do
notusepipedopeonthefemalefittingsbecauseitwillbunchupontheinsidesurfaceoftheplumbingandinterfere
withnormalcoolingsystemoperation.Itisdifficulttoremoveexcesspipedopefrominsidethesystem.
Afinalcommentabouttheinstallationprocesscentersaroundtheneedforthedisciplineofpersonnelinand
aroundthecoolingsysteminstallationarea.Undernocircumstancesshouldanyone,coolingsysteminstallerand/or
workersinotherdisciplinesandareas,walkonpipesandfittingsthathaveorhavenotbeenpositionedand
soldered.Althoughprobablyconvenientforpassagebetweenadjacentworkareas,walkingonalreadysolderedpipe
canandhistoricallyhasledtoprematurelossofsolderjointintegrity,amongotherselfevidentundesirableintegrity
results.
Caution
IF FREEZING CONDITIONS EXIST DURING CHECKOUT AND FLUSHING
PROCEDURES, FLUSHING PROCEDURE AND SUBSEQUENT FILL WITH
FINAL COOLANT (GLYCOL/WATER) MIX MUST BE COMPLETED WITHOUT
ALLLOWING PURE WATER TO REMAIN IN HEAT EXCHANGER FOR
EXTENDED PERIODS. IF FILLING PROCEDURE CANNOT BE FINISHED,
CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT WATER FROM FREEZING IN THE
OUTSIDE COOLING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT. IF WATER REMAINS IN OUTSIDE
EQUIPMENT LONG ENOUGH TO FREEZE, THE UNITS WILL BE DAMAGED.
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PUMP A MIXTURE OF GLYCOL/WATER INTO OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT TO

PREVENT DAMAGE.
B.2.4 CalculationofCoolingSystemCapacities
Calculationofcoolingsystemcapacitiesisimportantinordertoknowhowmuchcoolantanddistilledwateris
neededforinitialinstallationandfuturemaintenance.Forinstallation,haveenoughdistilledwateronhandforthe
initialfillupwithwater,theinitialsystemcleaning,twotofoursystemflushes(toremovethecleaningsolution)and
theinitialfillupwitha50%glycol/watersolution.Haveenoughglycolonhandtoperformtheinitialfillup,and
enoughglycolanddistilledwaterforacompletesystemrefillincaseofacatastrophicleakwhereallofthesystem
coolantislost.
ToapproximatethevolumeofinterconnectionplumbinglineuseTablebelowtodeterminethecorrespondingfactor
needed.Thenmultiplytotalofalllinelengthsbyfactortoderivetubingvolume.
Addthesetothepumpmodule,heatexchangerandtransmittercabinettotalstodeterminetotal;systemcapacity.
NominalTypeMCopper
TubeorHoseSize
FeettoGallons
FeettoLiters
MeterstoGallons
MeterstoLiters
11/4inch(ODhose)
0.064
0.242
0.210
0.794
1inch(IDtube)
0.092
0.348
0.301
1.140
2inch(IDtube)
0.163
0.618
0.535
2.027
B.3
2inch(IDtube)
0.255
0.965
0.837
3.167
42mm(ODtube)
39.6mm(IDtube)
0.099
0.375
0.325
1.232
54mm(ODtube)
51.6mm(IDtube)
0.168
0.637
0.552
2.091
66.7mm(ODtube)
64.3mm(IDtube)
0.261
0.990
0.858
3.247
Routine System Operation and Maintenance

a. Asageneralruleofthumb,theentiresystemincludingallcabinetsshouldbeinspectedforleaksonarou
tinebasis.Andanyindicationofapotentialleaknotedandcorrected.Thetransmittercabinetisequipped
todetectinternalleaks.Fortherestofthesystemplumbing;howeversmallleakscouldevadedetection.
Ifasystemleak,isdetectedaroundaplumbedsolderjoint,thecoolantshouldbedrained,theleakpointresoldered,
andthesystemrefilledandtested.
Repairsforaleakoriginatingatathreadedjointmaybeinitiallyattemptedbytighteningtheaffectedjointwithout
drainingthesystem.Ifthistighteningeffortdoesnotcorrecttheproblem,thenthesystemmustbedrained,the
problemareaopenedandreplumbedasnecessary,followedbyasystemrefillandtest.
b. Probablythesinglemostimportantmaintenancestep:Inspectthebottomoftheheatexchangerbi
monthly.Inspectthecoilitselfforanydebristhatmayhavebecometrappedonthecoilface.Thiswould
blockairflowanddecreasecoolingefficiencyoftheheatexchanger.Debriscanberemovedusingahose
andpressurizedwatersystem.Industyenvironmentsorareaswhereanabundanceofvegetationispresent
thisinspectionwillberequiredweekly
c. Toachieveevenusagetimeperunitandascertainthatbackupintegrityexists,itisrecommendedthatthe
pumpsinthepumpmoduleareoperatedalternatelyonemonthatatime.
d. Checkthepumpmodulepressuregaugetoensurethataconsistentstablepressureisindicated.
e. Inspectandcleanthefiltrationloop.
f. Checkflowrate.
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g. PerthecommentincludedinB.2.3StandardCoolantPlumbingPracticessection,mandateacontinualdisci
plineofNOTallowingplumbingpipe,fittings,etc.,tobewalkedon.
h. Thesystemmustbeanalyzedforglycolconcentration,annually.Analysiscanbeprovidedbytheglycol
manufacturerorviauseofananalyticaltestkitsuppliedthroughthemanufacturer.
i. Seedocumentationfordetailedmaintenanceinstructions.
B.3.1 Reserve Coolant Supply

Asufficientreservesupplyofcoolantanddistilled/deionizedwatershouldbekeptonhandtorefilltheentiresystem
intheeventofamajorleak.
B.3.2 Clean-Up Plan

Aplanforcontainmentandspillcleanupacceptabletolocalenvironmentalregulationsshouldbeconsidered.
B.3.3 Operating Environment

Ambientairtemperaturesneartheheatexchanger(chiller)shouldnotriseabove45Cfortypicalinstallations.
B.3.4 Measuring Specific Gravity (mixture)

SpecificgravitycanbemeasuredwithaconventionalfloathydrometerandjaroraMISCODFR200(orequivalent)
digitalrefractometertoverifythe50/50mixture.
B.4
Heat Transfer Solutions

B.4.1 Ethylene Glycol
RefertoSectionTableB1,PrestoneAF2000istherecommendedheattransferfluidtobeusedinthecooling
system.Duetoatendencyoftheglycoltobreakdownovertimewhenmixedwithchlorinatedwater,itis
recommendedthatdistilledwaterbeusedforthesolution.
Thecoolantlifeexpectancycanbeaslongas1015yearsforacleansysteminstalledandmonitoredperthe
recommendedprocedures.Coolantthatisnotmonitoredandmaintainedproperlyshouldbechangedeveryfourto
fiveyears
Glycolsareexcellentpenetrants.Systemstestedwithwaterandcheckedtobeleakfreewillsometimesleakwhen
glycolsolutionsareadded.Recheckthesystemforleaksafterinstallingtheglycolmixture.
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Appendix-C
Grounding & Surge Protection
C.1
Surge and Lightning Protection
Alightningstormcancausetransientsinexcessof2kVtoappearonpowerorfieldsignallines.Thedurationofthese
transientsvariesfromafewhundrednanosecondstoafewmicroseconds.Powerdistributionsystemtransient
protectorscanefficientlyprotectthetransmitterfromtransientsofthismagnitude.Transientsareshuntedto
groundthroughtheprotectiondevicesanddonotappearontheoutput.Toprotectthetransmitterfromhigh
transientsonfieldcables,electronicsurgeprotectorsarerecommended.
Alllightningprotectionisdefensiveinnature,thatis,reactingtoalightningstrikethathasalreadyoccurred;
therefore,itseffectivenessislimited.Nothingcanprovidetotalimmunityfromdamageinthecaseofadirect
lightningstrike.However,surgeprotectorsinstalledimmediatelyafterthemainpowerdisconnectswitchinthe
powerdistributionpanelwillaffordsomeprotectionfromelectricalsurgesinducedinthepowerlines.
Surgeprotectiondevicesaredesignedtooperateandrecoverautomatically.Whenoperatedwithinspecifications,a
surgeprotectordoesnotrequiretesting,adjustment,orreplacement.Allpartsarepermanentlyenclosedtoprovide
maximumsafetyandflexibilityofinstallation.
Toassurethesafetyofequipmentandpersonnel,primarypowerlinetransformersmustbeprotectedbylightning
arrestorsattheserviceentrancetothebuilding.Thiswillreducethepossibilitythatexcessivevoltageandcurrent
duetolightningwillseeksomelowimpedancepathtogroundsuchasthebuildingmetallicstructureoran
equipmentcabinet.Themosteffectivetypeofpowerlinelightningprotectionistheoneinwhichasparkgapis
connectedtoeachprimary,secondary,andthecaseofthepowerlinetransformer.Eachsparkgapisthen
independentlyconnectedtoearthground.Incaseswheredrivengroundrodsareusedforbuildingground,the
primaryandsecondaryneutralsmustbeseparatedbyasparkgap.Iftwoseparategroundrodsareused,therods
mustbeatleast20feetapart.Allconnectionsbetweenlightningarrestors,lineconnections,andgroundmustbe
madeasshortandstraightaspossible,withnosharpbends.
C.2
System Grounding
Signalsemployedintransmittercontrolsystemsareontheorderofafewmicrosecondsinduration,which
translatestofrequenciesinthemegahertzregion.Theyarethereforeradiofrequencysignals,andmaybeatlevels
lessthan500microvolts,makingthemsusceptibletonoiseappearingongroundwiresoradjacentwiring.Thus,all
groundwiringmustbelowinimpedanceaswellaslowinresistance,withoutsplices,andasdirectaspossible.Four
basicgroundsarerequired:
1.
2.
3.
4.
ACground
DCground
Earthground
RFground
C.2.1 Ground Wires

Groundwiresshouldbeatleastaslargeasspecifiedbythelocalelectricalcode.Theseleadsmustbelowimpedance
directruns,asshortaspossiblewithoutsplices.Inaddition,groundconductorsshouldbeinsulatedtoprevent
intermittentorunwantedgroundingpoints.
Connectiontotheearthgroundconnectionmustbemadewithcopperclampswhichhavebeenchemicallytreated
toresistcorrosion.Caremustbetakentopreventinadvertentgroundingofsystemcabinetsbyanymeansother
thanthegroundwire.Cabinetsmustbemountedonasupportinsulatedfromground.
C.2.2 AC Ground
Thesuggestedgroundingmethodconsistsoftwoseparatelystructuredgroundwireswhicharephysicallyseparated
fromeachotherbutterminateatearthground.ThegreengroundwirefromtheACpowerinputmustconnectto
thepowerpanelandthegroundstrapsoftheequipmentcabinets.
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Theprimaryelectrostaticshieldoftheisolationtransformer,ifused,connectstotheACneutralwire(white)sothat
intheeventofatransformerprimaryfault,faultcurrentisreturneddirectlytotheACsourceratherthanthrougha
commongroundsystem.TheACneutralisconnectedtoearthgroundattheserviceentry.
Useofseparategroundspreventscrosscouplingofpowerandsignalcurrentsasaresultofanyimpedancethatmay
becommontotheseparatesystems.Itisespeciallyimportantinlowlevelsystemsthatnoiseproducingandnoise
sensitivecircuitsbeisolatedfromeachother;separatingthegroundingpathsisonestep.
NoiseGroundingPlate.WhereexcessivehighfrequencynoiseontheACgroundisaproblem,ametalplatehaving
anareaofatleast10squarefeetembeddedinconcreteandconnectedtotheACgroundwillassistinnoise
suppression.TheconnectiontoACgroundshouldbeshorterthan5feet,asdirectaspossible,andwithoutsplices.
Localwiringcodeswilldictatetheminimumwiresizetobeused.
PeripheralEquipmentGrounds.Allperipheralsaresuppliedwithaseparategroundingwireorstrap.Allbranch
circuitreceptaclesmustpermitconnectiontothisground.Thisservicegroundmustbeconnectedthroughthe
branchcircuittoacommongroundingelectrodebytheshortestandmostdirectpathpossible.Thisisasafety
groundconnection,notaneutral.
Often,circuitcommonintestequipmentisconnectedtopowergroundandchassis.Inthesecases,isolatedAC
powermustbeprovidedfromaseparateisolationtransformertoavoidagroundloop.
C.2.3 DC Ground
DCgroundsinthetransmitterareconnectedtoagroundbus,whichinturnisroutedtoacommoncabinetground
andthenconnectedtoanearthground.Theuseofseparategroundbussesisasuggestedmethodofisolationused
topreventcrosscouplingofsignals.Thesegroundbusesarethenroutedtothecabinetgroundandtoearthground.
C.2.4 Earth Ground

Thetransmittermustbeconnectedtoearthground.Theconnectionmusthaveanimpedanceof5ohmsorless.For
example,aoneinchmetalroddriven20feetintomoistearthwillhavearesistanceofapproximately20ohms,and
alargegroundcounterpoiseburiedinmoistearthwillexhibitaresistanceontheorderof1to5ohms.
Theresistanceofanelectrodetogroundisafunctionofsoilresistivity,soilchemistryandmoisturecontent.Typical
resistivityofunpreparedsoilcanvaryfromapproximately500ohmsto50kohmspersquarecentimeter.
Theresistanceoftheearthgroundshouldbeperiodicallymeasuredtoensurethattheresistanceremainswithin
installationrequirements.
C.2.5 RF Ground
Electricalandelectronicequipmentmustbeeffectivelygrounded,andshieldedtoachievereliableequipment
operation.Thefacilitygroundsystemformsadirectpathoflowimpedanceofapproximately10ohmsbetween
earthandvariouspowerandcommunicationsequipment.Thiseffectivelyminimizesvoltagedifferentialsonthe
groundplanetobelowlevelswhichwillproducenoiseorinterferencetocommunicationcircuits.
Thebasicearthelectrodesubsystemconsistofdrivengroundrodsuniformlyspacedaroundthefacility,
interconnectedwith2or4inchcopperstrap.Thestrapandrodsshouldbeplacedapproximately40inches(1meter)
outsidetheroofdriplineofthestructure,andthestrapburiedatleast20inches(0.5meters).Thegroundrods
shouldbecoppercladsteel,aminimumofeightfeet(2.5meters)inlengthandspacedapartnotmorethantwice
therodlength.Brazingorweldingshouldbeusedforpermanentconnectionsbetweentheseitems.
Wherearesistanceof10ohmscannotbeobtainedwiththeaboveconfiguration,alternatemethodsmustbe
considered.
Ideally,thebestbuildinggroundplaneisanequipotentialgroundsystem.Suchaplaneexistsinabuildingwitha
concretefloorifagroundgrid,connectedtothefacilitygroundsystematmultiplepoints,isembeddedinthefloor.
Theplanemaybeeitherasolidsheetorwiremesh.Ameshwillactelectricallyasasolidsheetaslongasthemesh
openingsarelessthan1/8wavelengthatthehighestfrequenciesofconcern.Whenitisnotfeasibletoinstallafine
mesh,coppercladsteelmeshesandwiresareavailable.Eachcrossoverpointmustbebrazedtoensuregood
electricalcontinuity.Equipotentialplanesforexistingfacilitiesmaybeinstalledatorneartheceilingabovethe
equipment.
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Eachindividualpieceofequipmentmustbebondedtoitsrackorcabinet,orhaveitscaseorchassisbondedtothe
nearestpointoftheequipotentialplane.Racksandcabinetsshouldalsobegroundedtotheequipotentialplane
withacopperstrap.
RFtransmissionlinefromtheantennamustbegroundedattheentrypointtothebuildingwith2or4inchcopper
strap.Wirebraidorfinestrandedwiremustnotbeused.
Allbuildingmainmetallicstructuralmemberssuchascolumns,wallframes,rooftrusses,andothermetalstructures
mustbemadeelectricallycontinuousandgroundedtothefacilitygroundsystematmultiplepoints.Rebar,cross
overpoints,andverticalrunsshouldalsobemadeelectricallycontinuousandgrounded.
Conduitandpowercableshieldsthatenterthebuildingmustbebondedateachendtothefacilitygroundsystemat
eachtermination.
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Appendix-D
Lightning Protection
D.1
Introduction
Whatcanbedonewitha2millionvoltpulsepushing220,000ampsofcurrentintoyourtransmittingplant?Likethe
500poundgorillaitdoeswhateveritwantsto.Thereisnotmuchthatcanbedonetoprotectagainstamajordirect
lightningstrike.Thisiscalledasignificantimpulselightningstroke.Itusuallylastslessthan100microsecondsandis
mostdestructivetoelectronicequipmentbecauseitcontainshugeamountsofhighfrequencyenergy.
Herearesomeexamplesofthisdamage:
Melted ball and horn gaps.
Ground straps burned loose.
H.V. rectifier stacks shorted.
Massive arc marks in the output circuit of AM transmitters.
Ball lightning traveling into building on outer conductor of transmission line.
FigureD1isamapoftheUnitedStatesthatshowsthenumberoflightningdaysexpectedinanyyear,with
Colorado,NewMexico,andFloridaleadingthelist.
FigureD2showstheincidentstotallstructures.Atriggeredeventisonethathappensbecausethetowerwas
present.Withoutthetowerthestrikewouldnothaveoccurred.
Figure D-1 Map Showing Lightning Days Per Year
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All
Triggered Events
40
20
Collected
Events
Number Per Year
30
10
500
1500
1000
Structure Height In Feet
2000
Figure D-2 Lightning Incidents to Tall Structures
D.2
Environmental Hazards
Therearedevicesandproceduresthatdoofferprotectionfromlessorenvironmentalhazardsthanlightning.Some
oftheseanomaliesarelistedanddefined:
1. Overvoltage/undervoltage(brownout).Wherethelinesvoltagediffersfromthenominal
RMSforlongerthanonecycle.
RemedyAutomaticvoltageregulators,preferablyindividualregulatorsoneachphase.This
canonlybeaccomplishedwhenthepowerfeedlineisdeltaor4/wirewyeconnected,See
FigureD3.
2. Singlephasing.Thisiswhereonelegofthethreephaseserviceisopen.
RemedyProtectionaffordedbyalossofphasedetector.Withoutprotectionpowertrans
formersand3phasemotorsoverheat.
3. Radiofrequencyinterference(RFI).Thisissomethingwemustdesignintoalltransmitters,
however,equipmentmaybepurchasedthatissusceptible,isnotprotected,andmaydevel
opproblems.
RemedyRFIfiltersontheaclinesandcontrollinesaresometimeseffective.Sometimesthe
entiredevicemustbeenclosedinanRFfreespace.
4. Electromagneticpulse(EMP).Thisisainterferingsignalpulsethatentersthesystembymag
neticcoupling(transformer).Generallycausedbylightning.
Lightningfromcloudtocloudproduceshorizontallypolarizedwaveswhilelightningfrom
cloudtoearthproduceverticallypolarizedwaves.Thewavescoupleintothepowerlinesand
transmissionlinescausinglargeinducedvoltagethatdestroyhighvoltagerectifierstacksand
outputcircuitfaults.Highfrequencyenergyiscoupledbackintothetransmittercausing
VSWRoverloads,SeeFiguresD4andD5.
RemedyBallorhorngapsatthebaseoftheantennapreventthevoltagefromexceeding
somehighpotential.Transientsuppressordevicesontheinputpowerlinesremoveexcessive
voltagespikes.Buriedpowerandtransmissionlineswillreducetheamountofcoupledener
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gytoagreatextent.Thisdoesnottotallyeliminatetheproblembecausetherearecurrents
travelingintheearth,whichprefertotravelonthemetalconductors,whenlightningstrikes
closetothestation.
5. Surge.Arapidincreaseinvoltageonthepowerlinesusuallycausedbylightning.Thedura
tionislessthan1/2cycleandcanbeverydestructive.
RemedyTransientprotectorsareveryeffectiveinpreventingdamagetotheequipment
whenproperlydesignedandinstalled,SeeFigureD6.
Table D-1 Significant Lightning Stroke Characteristic

ChargeRange
PeakCurrents
2to200coulombs
2,000to400,000Amperes
RiseTimeto90%
300Nanosecondsto10Microseconds
Durationto50%
100Microsecondsto10Milliseconds
PotentialEnergyat99%
1010Joules*
*Onlyasmallportionismanifestedinasurge,usuallylessthan10,000
Joules.
Figure D-3 Regulators for Delta and 4-Wire WYE systems
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Figure D-4 EM Flux Field
2400
A
2000
Voltage kV
B
C
1600
1200
800
0
3
Time in usec
A = 1/2 mile from station

B = 1 mile from station
C = 2 miles from station.
Figure D-5 Sample Surge Voltage as a Function of Distance From Stroke to Line
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Figure D-6 Surge Protectors and Ferrite Chokes
D.3
What Can Be Done?
Installationofthetransmitterbuilding,antennatuningunitifapplicable,andantennashouldbedonesothatthe
riskofdestructionduetolightningisminimalandtheefficiencyoftheoverallsystemismaximized.Todothis,
separategroundsystemsshouldbeinstalledforthebuildingandantenna.ThisforcesalloftheRFreturncurrentsto
flowinthetransmissionlineshield.Thecoaxcanbeburiedbelowtheantennagroundplanetostillfurtherreduce
theRFcurrentcoupledtoit.
Inmediumandshortwaveinstallationstheantennagroundplaneisveryimportantasitisoftheradiatingelement.
RFcurrentleavingtheantennamustreturnviathegroundpath(groundwave).Forthisreasontheantenna
couplingunitmustbeclosetothebaseofthetowerandsecurelyconnectedtothegroundplane.
FigureD7showsthebasicelementsofaproperlydesignedantennasystem.
Goodgroundplane.
Ballgapontower.
Seriesinductorintowerfeeder.
Antennacouplingunitconnectedtoantennaground.
ThecircuitisequivalenttothenormalTeeusedbyGatesAir.
Undergroundcoax.
Guywirelengthbrokenbyinsulatorsandgroundedatthebottomend.
Thetransmitterbuildingmustbegivenextraprotectiontoinsurereliableequipmentoperation.Alowimpedance
safetygroundsystemmustbeinstalledusing3inchwidecopperstraphardsolderedatalljointsandconnectedto
multiplegroundrodslocatedattheperimeterofthebuilding.Thegroundrodsshouldbewettomakegood
connectiontotheearthwatertable.Allequipmentcabinetswithinthebuildingmustbeconnectedtotheground
strapsforsafetyreasons.
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Figure D-7 Basic Elements of a Properly Designed Antenna System
D.4
AC Service Protection
Allincomingaclinesshouldhaveachokeconnectedinseriestolimitthehighfrequencysurgesonthelinesfollowed
byasurgeprotector.Thesurgeprotectormustbeconnectedtothebuildinggroundsystembyshortdirect
connections,seeFigureD6.
Asurgeprotectorisasolidstatedevicethathasahighimpedanceuntilthevoltageacrossitreachesitsrated
clampingvoltage,atwhichtimeitsimpedancesuddenlydecreases.Theprotectorwillthenconducthundredsto
thousandsofamperestoground.Allprotectorsareratedformaximumvoltageandmaximumsurgeenergy.Ifthe
surgeenergyexceedsratingofthedeviceitwillnormallyshortandforthisreasonmustbefusedsoitwill
disconnectitselffromthelinebeingprotected.Whenthishappensallprotectionislostsosomewarningsystem
mustbeusedtotelltheoperatorsthatanewprotectorshouldbeinstalled.
Speedisessentialtoprotectequipmentfromcurrentsurgeswithratesofriseexceeding10,000ampsper
microsecondandpulsesthatlastnolongerthan100microseconds.Veryshort,lowinductancegroundstrapsare
requiredtopasssurgesofthistype.
Thesurgeprotectorsmustbeselectedforthelinetogroundvoltageandthemaximumenergytobediverted.Bigger
isalwaysbetterinthiscase.Thereareseveralmanufacturersofsurgeprotectors:
LightningEliminationAssociates.,Inc.
CurrentTechnology
ControlConcept
MCGElectronics,Inc.
EFICorp.
GeneralElectric
Allofthesevendorsprovidepartsandsystemstoprotectbroadcasttransmitters.
Allaudioandcontrollinesshouldbeprotectedthesameasdescribedforaclineswithcomponentssized
accordingly.
Allcoaxiallinesshouldhavetheshieldconnectedtothesystemgroundatthepointofentranceandinadditionhave
aferritechokearounditlocatedbetweentheentrancepointandtheequipmentrack.Thiswillprovideahigh
impedanceforcurrentflowingintheshieldbutdoesnotaffectthesignalcurrents.
D.5
Conclusion
Installsurgeprotectiononallincomingandoutgoinglinesatthewallofthebuildingconnectedtoawelldesigned
groundsystem.Properlyinstalltheantennagroundsystemwithsparkgapadjustedcorrectlyandmaintained.With
thisdoneyoucansleeppeacefullyatnightifyourbedisntunderthefeedline.
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Maxiva ULX-T Series

Maxiva ULX-T Series

Figure 1-3 Maxiva ULXT Dual Drive System

Figure 1-4 Maxiva ULXT Single Drive System

Maxiva ULX-T Series

Figure 1-5 Simplified Liquid Cooling System Block Diagram

Maxiva ULX-T Series

Figure 1-6 HEII External Pump Module

Figure 1-7 Heat Exchanger-Horizontal Air Flow

Figure 1-8 Heat Exchanger-Vertical Air Flow

Maxiva ULX-T Series

DVB-T/DVB-T2 / ISDB-Tb / CTTB Specification

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 to 862 MHz, in 1 Hz steps

Power Output (average) . . . . . . . . . 1.2 kW to 17.0 kW (per rack),

Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RoHS 2002/95/EC

Figure 1-9 ULXT Transmitter Specifications

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Maxiva ULXT Series

Maxiva ULXT Series

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Maxiva ULXT Series

Figure 2-2 M2X Rear Panel (no option board installed)

Maxiva ULXT Series

Figure 2-4 Cabinet Ground Bus Bar (cabinet sides removed)

Figure 2-5 External Interface & PB Daughter Board Configurationss

Maxiva ULXT Series

Maxiva ULXT Series

Maxiva ULXT Series

Figure 2-7 ULXT Command Inputs

Figure 2-8 ULXT Status Outputs

Figure 2-9 External I/O Board User Interface

Maxiva ULXT Series

Controls and Indicators

Figure 3-1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Power Raise/Lower Procedure

Remote Enable/Disable Buttons

Table 3-2 Front Panel LEDs

Internal Controls, Indicators and RF Sample ports

Figure 3-3 Control (System) Interface Board

LCD Navigation Tutorial

Figure 3-4 LCD Screen Navigation

Figure 3-5 Date Setup

Figure 3-6 Number Change Example

LCD Power Screens

Figure 3-7 LCD POWER Screen

LCD Status Screens

SYS SUM: OK/FLT

Figure 3-9 Status Menu Tree