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UNIVERSAL Ku-BAND TEST TRANSLATOR for Satellite Communications MODEL DN-14-12-UNIV UNIVERSAL Ku-BAND TEST TRANSLATOR For Satellite Communications The translator is designed for applications where multiple Ku-band transmit-to-receive frequency translations are required. The translator is microprocessor-controlled and soft-key menu driven for rapid setup and operation. Translator parameters are selected by choosing a satellite FEATURES name or a combination of transmit, receive and translation frequencies. • Local or remote control • Minimum amplitude and delay The translator features a large backlit display, function keys distortion and a scroll knob to provide instant access to key • High frequency stability operating parameters. All operating parameters are • Low intermodulation distortion available locally or through the remote interface bus. • 30 dB input level control • Low phase noise contribution An external LO mode allows the user to provide an • Summary alarm external oscillator signal to produce nonstandard • External LO input frequency translations. In this mode any combination of input and output bands may be selected. Due to the OPTIONS uncertainties of the frequency translation in this mode, MITEQ does not guarantee all of the performance • Remote RS422, RS232 or IEEE-488 parameters. remote interface • 60 dB total input level control Software upgrades and revisions to include new satellites • Higher frequency stability are available through an integrated PCMCIA memory card. • External reference input SPECIFICATIONS FUNCTIONAL Satellites covered ........................ See table Conversion loss ........................... 18 dB nominal Amplitude response ..................... ±0.25 dB over any 40 MHz, ±1 dB over output frequency band Input/output return loss............... 20 dB nominal Frequency stability ....................... ±2 x 10-8, 0 to 50°C (higher stability options available), ±5 x 10-9/day typical (fixed temperature after 24 hour on time) Level control ............................... 30 dB, 0.2 dB step size Intermodulation distortion ............. With two inband signals at -7 dBm, third order intermodulation products are less than 50 dBc Input/output isolation................... 60 dB minimum External LO input mode Nominal frequency range ........... 1000–4000 MHz Input level................................ +13 dBm nominal Input bands ............................. 12.75–13.75 and 13.75–14.8 GHz Output bands ........................... 10.7–11.7, 11.35–12.2 and 12.0–12.8 GHz PRIMARY POWER REQUIREMENTS Voltage ...................................... 90–250 VAC Frequency .................................. 47–63 Hz Power consumption ..................... 150 W typical PHYSICAL Weight ...................................... 30 pounds nominal Overall dimensions ....................... 19" x 5.25" panel height x 20" maximum Rear panel connectors RF......................................... SMA female LO frequency/power monitor .... SMA female External LO input ..................... SMA female External reference input (Option 23) ........................... BNC female Internal reference output (Option 23B) ......................... BNC female Summary alarm ...................... DE-9P Remote interface..................... DE-9S for RS485 and RS422, DB-25P for RS232, IEEE-488 receptacle for GPIB Test points (front panel) DC voltage.............................. Display LO phase voltage ..................... Display LO frequency/power monitor .... SMA female ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Ambient temperature............... 0 to +50°C Relative humidity...................... Up to 95% at 30°C Atmospheric pressure.............. Up to 10,000 feet Nonoperating Ambient temperature............... -50 to +70°C Relative humidity...................... Up to 95% at 40°C Atmospheric pressure.............. Up to 40,000 feet Shock and vibration.................. Normal handling by commercial carriers SATELLITES COVERED Satellite Satellite Satellite AMSC-1 GSTAR II SBS-2 ANIK C GSTAR III SBS-3 ANIK D GSTAR IV SBS-4 ANIK E1 HISPASAT FSS1A SBS-5 ANIK E2 HISPASAT FSS1B SBS-6 APSTAR 2 HISPASAT TVA 1A SOLIDARIDAD I ARABSAT 2 HISPASAT TVA 1B SOLIDARIDAD II ASC 1 HISPASAT TVR 1B SPACENET II ASIASAT 2 JCSAT-1 SPACENET III ASIASAT 3 JCSAT-2 SPACENET IV ASTRA 1A JCSAT-3 SPCNT I (CHINASAT) ASTRA 1B KOREASAT 1(DBS) SUPERBIRD A ASTRA 1C KOREASAT 1(FSS) SUPERBIRD B ASTRA 1D KOREASAT 2 SUPERBIRD C ASTRA 1E LOUTCH SYSTEM K ASTRA 1F MEASAT 1 SYSTEM K (EUR) ASTRA 1G MEASAT 2 SYSTEM K (N&S AM) BS2 “YURI” MORELOS F1 SYSTEM V (501-8) BS3A “YURI-3A” MORELOS F2 SYSTEM VA (510-12) BS3B “YURI-3B” MSAT 1 SYSTEM VA (IBS) (513, 515) DFS-1 NAHUEL SYSTEM VI (601-5) DFS-2 OPTUS-A2 SYSTEM VII (701-5) DFS-3 OPTUS-A3 SYSTEM VIIA (706-7) EUTELSAT II-F6 “HOTBIRD” OPTUS-B1 SYSTEM VIIIA (805) EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 2 OPTUS-B3 SYSTEM VIIIA (806) EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 3 ORION F1 (EUR) TELE-X (NBT) EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 3 ORION F1 (US) TELE-X (WBT) EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 4 ORION F2 (EUR) TELECOM-1C EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 5 ORION F2 (US) TELECOM-2A EUTELSAT I- (F1-5) PACIFICOM-1 (ASIA) TELECOM-2B EUTELSAT II- (F1-5) PALAPA C TELECOM-2C EXPRESS (14o/W) PAS-1 TELSTAR 401 EXPRESS (80o/E) PAS-2 (POR) TELSTAR 402R GALAXY 3R PAS-3 (AOR) THAICOM 1 GALAXY 3R S.A. PAS-4 (IOR) THAICOM 2 GALAXY IV PAS-5 THAICOM 3 GALAXY VII PAS-6 TONGASAT GORIZONT 4,13 SATCOM K-1 GSTAR I SATCOM K-2 Note: This table is a partial listing of Ku-band satellites covered by this translator. Satellites which do not appear in this table may also be covered. If there are questions about satellites not appearing in this list, please consult MITEQ. PHASE NOISE TYPICAL PHASE NOISE PERFORMANCE (1.0 Hz BANDWIDTH) -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) -110 -120 10 100 1K 10K 100K 1M 10M FREQUENCY OFFSET FROM CARRIER (Hz) UNIVERSAL Ku-BAND TEST TRANSLATOR OPTIONS 1. 30 dB additional input level control. 60 dB input level control in 1.0 dB steps. 10. Higher frequency stability reference. A. ±1 x 10-8, 0 to 50°C, 5 x 10-9/day typical (fixed temperature after 24 hour on time). B. ±5 x 10-9, 0 to 50°C, 1 x 10-9/day typical (fixed temperature after 24 hour on time). C. ±2 x 10-9, 0 to 50°C, 1 x 10-9/day typical (fixed temperature after 24 hour on time). 17. Remote control. A. RS422 remote interface. B. RS485 remote interface (supplied as standard). C. RS232 remote interface. F. IEEE-488 remote interface. 23. Reference configuration. A. No internal 5 MHz reference is provided. A rear panel BNC female connector is provided for external 5 MHz input (+4 ±3 dBm). B. An internal 5 MHz reference is provided. The internal 5 MHz reference is brought out of and back into the rear panel with a “U link” coaxial cable (BNC connectors). This allows, after “U link” removal, insertion of an external 5 MHz reference input (+4 ±3 dBm). C. Internal/external reference selection. An SPDT switch is used to select either the internal 5 MHz reference or an external 5 MHz reference. External 5 MHz reference input is through a rear panel BNC female connector (+4 ±3 dBm). Reference selection is controlled from a rear panel toggle switch. D. Automatic reference switchover. An internal 5 MHz reference and rear panel connector for external reference input (+4 ±3 dBm) is provided. The converter oscillators will lock to the external reference. If external reference is not present, the converter oscillators will automatically lock to the internal reference. E. 5/10 MHz automatic reference switchover. A type BNC female connector for external 5 MHz or 10 MHz input (+4 ±3 dBm) is provided. If external reference is below +1 dBm nominal, the converter will automatically lock to the internal reference. 24. 10 MHz reference frequency. Notes: Missing option numbers are not applicable for these systems. For literature describing local control (front panel) and remote control (bus protocols), refer to MITEQ’s Technical Note 25T022. For literature listing Ku-band satellites, uplink, downlink and translation frequencies, refer to MITEQ’s Technical Note 25T016. For information regarding software upgrades to include new satellites, please consult the factory. 100 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788 TEL.: (631) 436-7400• FAX: (631) 436-7431/436-7430 www.miteq.com D-197C.
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