PM 160-250L12C000 Rev2 M&C Panel SSPAg

MONITOR AND CONTROL PANEL
FOR SINGLE COMPACT SOLID STATE POWER AMPLIFIERS (SSPA)
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
PM 160-250L12C000, Rev. 2
Monitor & Control Panel for single SSPA
WARRANTY
This Advantech Wireless product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 2 years from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Advantech Wireless will, at
its option, either repair or replace products that will prove to be defective.
To return a product for warranty or repair service, you must first request a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number by contacting Advantech Wireless at:
Phone: (514) 420-0045 or Fax: (514) 420-0073

Website: www.advantechwireless.com or e-mail: support@advantechwireless.com
The unit should be shipped to the following address, in original shipping container (box), with
shipping charges prepaid.
Advantech Wireless
657 Orly Avenue
Dorval, Quebec
H9P 1G1
CANADA
Please indicate the RMA number on all shipping documentation.
Units shipped without prior issued RMA, or shipped not in original packing, may be subject of
rejection and returned at sender’s own expense.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY
Advantech Wireless warrants this product to be free of materials and workmanship defects.
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper handling or abuse by
the Buyer, unauthorized modification, operation outside of the environmental specifications for
the product, or improper installation or maintenance.
Advantech Wireless shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages.
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY................................................................................................................................. 5
2. GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 7
2.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 7
2.2 DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 CONTROLLER ................................................................................................................ 8
2.2.2 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.1 POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................................................... 12
3. MONITORING AND CONTROL FROM THE FRONT PANEL................................ 17
3.1 KEYPAD AND FLUORESCENT DISPLAY.............................................................. 17
3.2 LEDS............................................................................................................................. 21
4. MONITORING AND CONTROL VIA THE RS-232 INTERFACE ............................ 22
4.1 RJ-11 TO 9-PIN ADAPTER CABLE .......................................................................... 22
4.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ................................................................................... 23
4.3 PORT SETTINGS ........................................................................................................ 23
4.4 COMMAND DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 24
5. MONITORING AND CONTROL VIA THE RS-485 INTERFACE ............................ 34
5.1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS................................................................................. 34
5.2 PORT SETTINGS ........................................................................................................ 34
6. APPENDIX A: RS-485 PROTOCOL DESCRIPTION .................................................. 35
6.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 35
6.2 FRAME STRUCTURE ................................................................................................ 35
6.3 COMMANDS ............................................................................................................... 37
6.4 RESPONSES ................................................................................................................ 39
7. APPENDIX B: TCP/IP INTERFACE .............................................................................. 44
7.1 SNMP INTERFACE..................................................................................................... 45
7.2 TELNET INTERFACE ................................................................................................ 47
8. APPENDIX C: SAFETY AND EMC COMPLIANCE ................................................... 50
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1: PRODUCT OUTLINE ....................................................................................................... 13

FIGURE 2: PRODUCT OUTLINE WITH MOUNTING SLIDES (3-D) ..................................................... 14
FIGURE 3: FRONT AND BACK PANELS ........................................................................................... 15
FIGURE 4: BLOCK DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 5: REMOTE M&C FRONT PANEL MENU ........................................................................... 19
FIGURE 6: REMOTE M&C FRONT PANEL MENU (CONTINUED) ..................................................... 20
FIGURE 7: RJ-11 CONNECTOR PIN-OUT......................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 8: RS232 HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION – CONTROL PANEL STATUS, AFTER
PRESSING <ENTER> ............................................................................................................. 25
FIGURE 9: RS232 VT COMMUNICATION – HELP MENU, AFTER PRESSING “H <ENTER>” ............ 26
FIGURE 10: RS232 HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION – “PRV P1” COMMAND AND RESPONSE.. 27
FIGURE 11: RS232 HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION – CHOICE “1” (ADD/CHANGE) AFTER “PRV
P1” COMMAND ....................................................................................................................... 28
FIGURE 12: RS232 HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION – SELECT CONFIGURATION OF SSPA..... 29
FIGURE 13: RS232 HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION – SELECT ADDRESS OF SSPA A ............ 30
FIGURE 14: RS232 HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION – SELECT ADDRESS OF SSPA B ............ 31
FIGURE 15: RS232 HYPERTERMINAL COMMUNICATION – “TSP P1” (TRANSPARENCY) COMMAND
AND RESPONSE ...................................................................................................................... 32
FIGURE 16: RS232 VT COMMUNICATION – STATUS WHEN PORT 1 IS NOT AVAILABLE ................. 33
FIGURE 17: SNMP MONITORING EXAMPLE (FOR REMOTE PANEL) .............................................. 45
FIGURE 18: SNMP MONITORING EXAMPLE (FOR SSPA UNITS).................................................... 46
FIGURE 19: TELNET COMMUNICATION.......................................................................................... 47
FIGURE 20: CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SSPAS, M&C PANEL AND PC ............................................ 51
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TABLES
TABLE 1: RELAY INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT ........................................................... 10

TABLE 2: PORT 1 RS-485 SERIAL INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT................................ 11
TABLE 3: PORT RS-485 SLAVE SERIAL INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT ..................... 12
TABLE 4: LED INDICATORS ................................................................................................... 21
TABLE 5: RJ-11 TO 9-PIN CONNECTOR CABLE PIN-OUT.................................................. 22
TABLE 6: SERIAL RS-232 INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT.............................................. 23
TABLE 7: SERIAL RS-232 PORT SETTINGS .......................................................................... 23
TABLE 8: COMPUTER TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR RS-232 INTERFACE .................... 24
TABLE 9: SERIAL RS-485 PORT SETTINGS .......................................................................... 34
TABLE 10: COMMAND FRAME STRUCTURE ...................................................................... 35
TABLE 11: RESPONSE FRAME STRUCTURE ....................................................................... 36
TABLE 12: COMMAND SUB-SET PERTAINING TO RMCP UNIT....................................... 37
TABLE 13: COMMAND SUB-SET PERTAINING TO SSPA UNIT ........................................ 38
TABLE 14: SERIAL NUMBER .................................................................................................. 39
TABLE 15: TYPICAL 2-BYTE RESPONSE.............................................................................. 39
TABLE 16: POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE FOR PSV1 AND PSV2 .......................................... 39
TABLE 17: RMCP CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................... 40
TABLE 18: SSPA IDENTIFICATION RESPONSE................................................................... 41
TABLE 19: SSPA UNIT A OR B ATTENUATION RESPONSE............................................... 42
TABLE 20: SSPA UNIT S ATTENUATION RESPONSE ......................................................... 42
TABLE 21: ALARMS AND STATUS RESPONSE ................................................................... 43
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1. SAFETY
As this Monitor and Control Panel is designed to monitor and control high power RF units,
specific rules must be followed to insure human and environment as well as equipment
protection. Be aware at any moment that the controls and commands issued by the operator
through this Monitor and Control Panel have a direct impact upon high power systems that
should be operated with caution.
In addition to this section, included by reference are the following pertinent sections of the
International Standard IEC-215, ‘Safety requirements for radio transmitting equipment’:
Appendix D, ‘GUIDANCE ON ASSESSING THE COMPETENCE OF PERSONNEL FOR

DESIGNATION AS SKILLED’ and also Sub-clause 3.1 of the Standard.
Appendix E, ‘GUIDANCE ON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BY

PERSONNEL WORKING ON RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT’, also Sub-clauses 3.2,
3.7 and 22.1 of the Standard.
To prevent the risk of personal injury or loss related to equipment malfunction Advantech
Wireless uses the following symbols for safety related information. For your own safety, please
read the information carefully BEFORE operating the equipment.
Symbols used in manual:
WARNING: This indicates a hazardous procedure that could result in serious injury or death if
not performed properly.
CAUTION: This indicates a hazardous and dangerous procedure that could result in light-
to-severe injury or loss related to equipment malfunction, if proper precautions
are not taken.
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----------------------------------------------- CAUTION ----------------------------------------------------
This equipment can not be repaired by the operator. DO NOT attempt to remove the
equipment cover or to disassemble internal components. Only qualified service technicians
should service this equipment. There is a risk of damage to precision components.
----------------------------------------------- WARNING ----------------------------------------------------
ALWAYS TERMINATE THE OUTPUT WAVEGUIDE OF A RF UNIT WITH AN RF

LOAD CAPABLE OF DISSIPATING FULL CW RF POWER. SIMILARLY
TERMINATE THE INPUT TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF THE RF UNIT BEING
DRIVEN BY STRAY LEAKAGE SIGNALS. Incorporate the termination prior to applying
prime power to the amplifier. This procedure prevents self-oscillation and irradiation of the local
environment. Even if a source is not connected to the RF unit you are working with, there are
situations where the RF unit can go into a self-induced mode and generate high levels of RF
energy. Destruction caused under excessive load voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) will void
the warranty. Although the amplifiers have internal protection for VSWR higher than 3:1 and
will automatically go in shutdown (with a delay of 1 second), still it is a safe procedure to avoid
unwanted effects.
----------------------------------------------- WARNING ----------------------------------------------------
DO NOT LOOK INTO THE OUTPUT PORT OF A POWERED RF UNIT. Treat the
powered RF unit with extreme care. Keep in mind that levels of microwave radiation that do not
induce immediate physical discomfort in most individuals can be sufficiently high to induce
longer term effects. Your eyes are particularly vulnerable parts of your body.
The permissible levels of exposure are quite low compared to the power levels of the RF units
built by Advantech Wireless (e.g. less than 10 mW versus 20 to 1000 W delivered by various
units). The permissible levels are currently being studied by a number of organizations. In the
past the U.S. safety Code established a dosage rate of 10 mW/cm2. Currently there is
consideration being given to reducing the permissible level to 1 mW/cm2 in the United States, as
has been the case for several European countries.
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information required to install and operate the Monitor and Control Panel
for Advantech Wireless Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA). Because specialized training is
required for some phases of installation and operation, certain parts of this manual are directed
only to trained personnel. Warnings appear at the appropriate points to caution all users of
potential RF and high-voltage hazards.
For a safe and versatile operation, please read the information carefully BEFORE using the
equipment.
Advantech Wireless has prepared this manual for use as a guide for the proper installation,
operation and maintenance of Advantech Wireless equipment and computer programs. The
drawings, specifications and information contained herein are property of Advantech Wireless.
Any unauthorized use or disclosure of these drawings, specifications and information is
prohibited; they shall not be reproduced, copied or used in whole or in part as the basis for
manufacturing or sale of the equipment or software programs, without the prior written consent
of Advantech Wireless.
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2.2 DESCRIPTION
The Monitor and Control Panel is used for single high power SSPAs, monitoring the status of
one unit and providing control to the SSPA.
2.2.1 CONTROLLER
The controller module consists of:
One controller replaceable during operation without turning OFF the system
Front panel board with LEDs and display.
2.2.2 FRONT PANEL
The Front Panel assures the possibility to monitor and control the SSPAs.
It consists of:
Front panel PCB with LEDs:
• “Port 1” green/orange/red LED (connection to SSPA)

• “Port 2” green/orange/red LED (not connected)
• “PS LEFT” green/orange/red LED (Power Supply left)
• “PS RIGHT” green/orange/red LED (Power Supply right)
Display (2 rows of 40 characters each)
RS-232 connector (RJ-11 type) for serial communication
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2.2.3 REAR PANEL
The Rear Panel of the unit holds all external communication connectors (excepting the RS-232
serial connector located on the Front Panel):
Interface Connectors:
¾ RELAY – Discrete Interface (DB-9 type, female)
¾ RS485 SLAVE - RS-485DCE (DB-9 type, female) connection to the PC (via

an RS485/232 adapter – see Figure 20 at page 13.
¾ PORT 1 - RS-485DTE (DB-9 type, male) connection to the compact SSPA
Two AC connector (85 – 264 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz) – any of these two AC line connectors may
be used to supply the unit.
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The RELAY Discrete Interface provides the FAULT status of any of the units connected to Port
1 of the M&C Panel to an external discrete monitoring system of this panel. It provides also
ALARM signals for the power supplies of the M&C Panel itself.
If pin 2 of this interface is open relative to pin 3 (common) and pin 4 is closed to pin 3 the M&C
Panel shows that none of the units connected to Port 1 is in FAULT. If pin 2 is closed to pin 3
(common) and pin 4 is open relative to pin 3, this signals the FAULT state of one or more units
connected to Port 1.
If pin 6 of this interface is open relative to pin 7 (common) and pin 8 is closed to pin 7 the M&C
Panel shows that none of the power supplies is in ALARM. If pin 6 is closed to pin 7 (common)
and pin 8 is open relative to pin 7, this signals the ALARM state of one or both power supplies
of the M&C Panel.
TABLE 1: RELAY INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT

Pin Signal Name Description
1 N/A Not connected
Normal closed contact of the FAULT Form - C relay.
2 FAULT-NC Pin 2 closed to pin 3 indicates FAULT at Port 1 (one or more
units connected to Port 1 is/are in fault).
3 FAULT-COM Common contact of the FAULT Form - C relay.
Normal open contact of the FAULT Form - C relay.
4 FAULT-NO Pin 4 open relative to pin 3 indicates FAULT at Port 1 (one or
more units connected to Port 1 is/are in fault).
5 N/A Not connected
Normal closed contact of the ALARM Form - C relay.
6 ALARM-NC Pin 6 closed to pin 7 indicates ALARM for any power supply
of the M&C Panel.
7 ALARM-COM Common contact of the ALARM Form - C relay.
Normal open contact of the ALARM Form - C relay.
8 ALARM-NO Pin 8 open relative to pin 7 indicates ALARM for any power
supply of the M&C Panel.
9 N/A Not connected
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PORT 1 RS-485 Serial Interface may be used for connections to an SSPA. The M&C Panel will be
the master and the SSPA will be the slave in this configuration.
TABLE 2: PORT 1 RS-485 SERIAL INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT

Pin @ M&C RS-485 / RS-
Signal
Pin Description 232 Connector OF
Name
COMPACT SSPA (BUC)
1 Ground Ground A (GND)
2 N/A Not connected -
3 TX- Serial transmit port, RS485 TX- levels E (RX-)
4 RX- Serial receive port, RS485 RX- levels C (TX-)
5 COM Common (GND) H (COM)
6 RX+ Serial receive port, RS485 RX+ levels B (TX+)
9 TX+ Serial transmit port, RS485 TX+ levels D (RX+)
Note:
Tx+ and Tx- must be a twisted pair.
Rx+ and Rx- must be a twisted pair.
Common, together with the shields of both used twisted pairs, must be soldered
only at one end of the cable (either at M&C Panel side, or at SSPA side).
To SET-UP the system, if more than one unit is connected, the SSPAs must be kept with the
addresses set at the manufacturer’s site.
Note that in case of monitoring a single SSPA via this M&C Panel, the unit will be seen by the
M&C Panel as having address 0.
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PORT RS-485 SLAVE Serial Interface is used for the connection to a Network Management
System (NMS) or to a PC. The M&C Panel will be the slave and the NMS (or PC) will be master
in this configuration.
Note that an RS-485/RS-232 adapter (supplied as an option by Advantech Wireless) is required to

connect the M&C Panel RS-485 SLAVE to the RS-232 port of a PC.
TABLE 3: PORT RS-485 SLAVE SERIAL INTERFACE – PIN

ASSIGNMENT
Pin Signal Name Description
1 N/A Not connected
2 N/A Not connected
3 RX- Serial receive port, RS485 RX- levels
4 TX- Serial transmit port, RS485 TX- levels
5 COM Common (GND)
6 TX+ Serial transmit port, RS485 TX+ levels
7 N/A Not connected
8 N/A Not connected
9 RX+ Serial receive port, RS485 RX+ levels
Note:
Tx+ and Tx- must be a twisted pair.
Rx+ and Rx- must be a twisted pair.
Common, together with the shields of both used twisted pairs, must be soldered
only at one end of the cable (either at M&C Panel side, or at PC side).
Note that an adaptor RS-485/RS-232 must be used to connect the M&C Panel to a RS-232 serial
port of a PC.
2.4.1 POWER SUPPLY
The Controller Panel has two +12 VDC power supplies (left & right), working from 85–264
VAC supply. One power regulator for each power supply provide the + 5 VDC necessary for
controller operation. The typical power consumption @ 12 VDC is 1 A continuous total.
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Figure 1: Product Outline
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Figure 2: Product Outline with Mounting Slides (3-D)
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Figure 3: Front and Back Panels
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V DC
90-264V AC POWER SUPPLY
KEYBOARD
V DC ENTER
90-264V AC POWER SUPPLY

1 2 3
CLEAR
4 5 6
7 8 9 0
RELAY
LED
Port 1
Port 2
RS485 PORT 1
Port 3
MONITOR AND
CONTROL UNIT Port 4
RS485 SLAVE Port 5
PS LEFT
Figure 4: Block Diagram

PS RIGHT
ETHERNET DISPLAY
CtlPanl
P1 SSPA (A) A=43.2dBm
RS232
M&C
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3. MONITORING AND CONTROL FROM THE FRONT PANEL
Local monitoring and control can be done using keypad, LEDs and fluorescent display located
on the front panel.
3.1 KEYPAD AND FLUORESCENT DISPLAY
The Keypad is used to navigate through the various menus provided by the fluorescent display.
Here are the basic rules to move between menus.
From main menu, the <Ï> and <Ð> keys are used to switch between different ports.
• The <Í> and <Î> keys are used to navigate between parameters (highlighting them).
• The <ENTER> key is used to select the highlighted parameter.
• The <Ï> and <Ð> keys are used to change the selected parameter.
• The <ENTER> key is used to save the cange performed upon the selected parameter.
• The <CLEAR> key is used to discard changes or to go back in the menu.
In TRANSPARENCY mode, the connected SSPA may be monitored on the PC connected to

the Monitor & Control Panel as if it were directly connected to the PC (the Monitor &
Control Panel is “transparent” for the communication between SSPA and PC).
Figure 5 provides a flowchart of the front panel menus.
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CAUTION: After start-up, the unit must be kept 2 minutes for warm-up, before starting
any operating procedure.
CAUTION: Do not press <ENTER> for software downloading in the Shelf Menu, if there
is no valid software to download recorded in the computer monitoring the system.
NOTE: The digit keypad may be used for entering values for attenuation.
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Initializing ...
Please wait!
ENTER
The highlited SSPA is ONLINE
to highlight CtlPanl
CtlPanl
CtlPanl
P1 SSPA(A) A = 46.1 dBm
A B = 46.2 dBm Use and to highlight
ENTER
CtlPanl or SSPA
with CtlPanl highlited
CtlPanl
INFO TRANSPARENCY RESET
Use and to navigate
= =
(highlight each of the sub-menus)
ENTER CLEAR ENTER ENTER
CtlPanl
Transparency = Off
CLEAR ENTER
CtlPanl
IP
IP Address
Address = 192.168.7.210 CtlPanl
CLEAR Off
Transparency = Off
ENTER Use and to switch between
CtlPanl
IP
IP Mask
Mask = 255.255.255.0 Transparency Off and P1
CLEAR
CtlPanl
CtlPanl
Transparency = P1
Serial No.
Serial No. = AMT- C17464
CLEAR Select P1
then press ENTER
CtlPanl
SW Version = 1.0 In TRANSPARECY Mode the parameters of SSPA
CLEAR units may be monitored and controlled from the PC
connected to the M&C Panel @ port P1
CtlPanl
Shr Temp. = +35.5C
CLEAR
CtlPanl
Pwr Sup. 1 = 12.0 V Pwr Sup. 2 = 12.0 V
CLEAR
CtlPanl
A = Redundancy AUTO P1 SSPA
SSPA(A) A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm
M = Redundancy MANUAL
? = Redundancy undetermined ENTER with SSPA highlited
(AUTO for some units, MANUAL for others)
P1 SSPA(A) A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm
INFO = STATUS = FLT = ALM = GAIN = ATTN = RED = SWITCH
CLEAR
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
SEE NEXT FIGURE

CLEAR
Use ENTER to select the highlighted item

P1 SSPA A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm
A Use , or DIGIPAD to set GAIN,
Gain: A = +73.0 dB B = 73.0 dB
then press ENTER
CLEAR
P1 SSPA A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm

Alarms A : None B = None
CLEAR
Alarms may be those listed in the manual for SSPA

CLEAR
P1 SSPA A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm

Faults: A = None B = None
Faults may be those listed in the manual for SSPA
P1 SSPA A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm
Status: A = On B = On
CLEAR
P1 SSPA A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm
SN A = AMT- C16918 B = AMT- C16918 Use ENTER to select the highlighted item
Use and to switch Mute or On,
CLEAR then press ENTER
P1 SSPA(A) AA =46.1dBm B =46.2dBm
HS Temp. A = +34.9C B = +35.1C
CLEAR
P1 SSPA A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm
Refl Pwr A = <26.0 dBm B = <26.0 dBm
USE AND TO NAVIGATE
CLEAR
P1 SSPA(A) A
A =46.1dBm B =46.2dBm USE ENTER TO SELECT THE HIGHLIGHTED ITEM
Gain Min
Gain Min A = 51.0 dB B = 51.0 dB
CLEAR
USE AND TO CHANGE THE SELECTED ITEM
P1 SSPA(A) A
A =46.1dBm B =46.2dBm
Gain Max A = 73.0 dB B = 73.0 dB
USE ENTER TO SAVE THE CHANGED PARAMETER
CLEAR
P1 SSPA(A) AA =46.1dBm B =46.2dBm
AttnMin
Min USE CLEAR TO DISCARD THE CHANGE
Attn A = 0.0 dB B = 0.0 dB
CLEAR
P1 SSPA(A) A
A =46.1dBm B =46.2dBm
Attn Max
Attn Max A = 22.0 dB B = 22.0 dB
Figure 5: Remote M&C Front Panel Menu
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Initializing ...
Please wait!
ENTER
The highlited SSPA is ONLINE
to highlight CtlPanl
CtlPanl
CtlPanl
A B = 46.2 dBm Use and to highlight
ENTER
CtlPanl or SSPA
with CtlPanl highlited
CtlPanl
INFO TRANSPARENCY Use and to navigate
= = RESET
(highlight each of the sub-menus)
ENTER CLEAR ENTER ENTER
CtlPanl
Transparency = Off
CLEAR ENTER
CtlPanl
IP
IP Address
Address = 192.168.7.210 CtlPanl
CLEAR Off
Transparency = Off
ENTER Use and to switch between
CtlPanl
IP
IP Mask
Mask = 255.255.255.0 Transparency Off and P1
CLEAR
CtlPanl
CtlPanl
Transparency = P1
Serial No.
Serial No. = AMT- C17464
CLEAR Select P1
then press ENTER
CtlPanl
SW Version = 1.0 In TRANSPARECY Mode the parameters of SSPA
CLEAR units may be monitored and controlled from the PC
connected to the M&C Panel @ port P1
CtlPanl
Shr Temp. = +35.5C
CLEAR
CtlPanl
Pwr Sup. 1 = 12.0 V Pwr Sup. 2 = 12.0 V
CLEAR
CtlPanl
A = Redundancy AUTO P1 SSPA
SSPA(A) A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm
M = Redundancy MANUAL
? = Redundancy undetermined ENTER with SSPA highlited
(AUTO for some units, MANUAL for others)
ALM SET
B = 46.2 dBm
INFO STATUS SWITCH
= = FLT = ALM = GAIN = ATTN = RED =
ENTER
CLEAR
ENTER
SEE PREVIOUS FIGURE

ENTER
A
P1 SSPA A=46.1dBm B=46.2 dBm
Online SSPA A SW1 = Ok
Online
CLEAR
ENTER
ENTER
P1 SSPA A = 46.1dBm B = 46.2 dBm P1 SSPA A=46.1dBm B=46.2 dBm
Attn
Attn A = +0.0 dB B = +0.0 dB Online SSPA A SW1 = Ok
Use and to select ONLINE units,
Use ENTER to select the highlighted item then press ENTER to switch
Use , or DIGIPAD to set ATTN,
then press ENTER to switch
P1 SSPA A=46.1dBm
A B=46.2 dBm
TX Red Mode: A = Auto B = Auto
Use ENTER and arrows to

USE AND TO NAVIGATE select an SSPA and to set the
redundancy mode
USE ENTER TO SELECT THE HIGHLIGHTED ITEM Auto / Manual
USE AND TO CHANGE THE SELECTED ITEM
USE ENTER TO SAVE THE CHANGED PARAMETER
USE CLEAR TO DISCARD THE CHANGE
Figure 6: Remote M&C Front Panel Menu (continued)
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3.2 LEDS
Seven LEDs on the front panel provide the status of the SSPA. TABLE 4 gives a description of
each LED.
TABLE 4: LED INDICATORS

LED Color Description
Green Communication to connected SSPA, NO FAULT
Green Communication to connected SSPA, NO FAULT, SSPA
blinking in RF OFF (MUTE)
TRANSPARENCY mode (the SSPA may be monitored
Orange and controlled from the PC, using the communication
PORT 1 program delivered with the SSPA)
No communication, or communication but on-line SSPA
Red
in FAULT condition
Red No communication, or communication but stand-by SSPA
blinking in FAULT condition
Green Power Supply working properly
Green
N/A
PS LEFT blinking
Orange N/A
Red Power Supply in FAULT (supply voltages out of range)
Green Power Supply working properly
Green
N/A
PS RIGHT blinking
Orange N/A
Red Power Supply in FAULT (supply voltages out of range)
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4. MONITORING AND CONTROL VIA THE RS-232 INTERFACE
The RS-232 serial interface is a terminal mode interface which allows for the configuration of
the unit and for the download for upgrading software toward the M&C Panel. These features are
not available for the user, they are used only at manufacturer’s site.
4.1 RJ-11 TO 9-PIN ADAPTER CABLE
If it is desired to connect a hand-held terminal to the Monitor and Control connector on the rear
panel labelled RS-232, use an adapter cable. Adapter cables are readily available, but must be
individually wired. Follow the pin-out listed in TABLE 5. Figure 7 shows the pin-out for the
RJ-11 connector, looking toward the connector.
TABLE 5: RJ-11 TO 9-PIN CONNECTOR CABLE PIN-OUT

RJ-11
DB-9 Connector Signal
Connector
Pin 1 Common Pin 5
Pin 2 Term Data IN (RX) Pin 3
Pin 3 Term Data OUT (TX) Pin 2
Pin 5 Ground Pin 1
Pin 6 Not connected Pin 4
Pin 9 +5 V DC @ 100 mA Pin 6
1 6
Figure 7: RJ-11 Connector Pin-out
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4.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The RS-232 port of the M&C Panel can be directly connected to a COM port of computer. The
RS-232 port uses a RJ-11 (6 wire telephone plug) connector with pin assignment described in
EIA232 standard. See TABLE 6 for pin assignment. To connect the RS-232 port of the M&C
Panel to a PC, use a standard RS-232 cable for computer.
TABLE 6: SERIAL RS-232 INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT

Pin Number Description
1 Ground
2 TX
3 RX
4 Not Connected
5 Common
6 +5V (Supply for a hand-held terminal)
4.3 PORT SETTINGS
For proper operation, use the following settings:
TABLE 7: SERIAL RS-232 PORT SETTINGS

Parameter Setting
Baud Rate 19200
Data Bits 8
Stop Bit 1
Parity None
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4.4 COMMAND DESCRIPTION
To monitor and control the SSPA via the RS-232 interface, start a terminal emulation program
and use the command listed in TABLE 8.
TABLE 8: COMPUTER TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR RS-232 INTERFACE

Command Command Description Response
Provides the list of commands that can be used
h Help function
to modify the status of a unit.
Provides and refreshes the main menu display

<ENTER> ENTER key of keyboard
on the computer monitor screen.
Configures the GCP for monitoring hub-mount

cfg configure [hub, rack]
or rack-mount units; hub in this case
Sets the provision port of the General Control

prv provision port [p1]
Panel (GCP); p1 in this case
Configures the GCP for units that are
monitoring the reflected power (on) or for
rfp rfp [on, off]
units that are not monitoring the reflected
power (off); on in this case
Sets the time for screen high brightness
(0, 30, 60, 120. 180) in seconds. After the set
sbt screen brightness timer
time the screen will become dim. If the setting
is 0, the screen stays bright indefinitely.
Sets the time for screen saver
(0, 4, 8, 12) in minutes. After the set time the
svt screen saver timer
screen will become dark. If the setting is 0, the
screen stays lit indefinitely.
To set transparency mode. In transparency
mode the General Control Panel (GCP) will be
tsp transparency transparent for the communication with the
SSPAs as if the SSPA units would be directly
connected to the PC
q quit To exit a sub-command
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Figure 8: RS232 HyperTerminal Communication – Control Panel Status, after pressing

<ENTER>
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Figure 9: RS232 VT Communication – Help menu, after pressing “h <ENTER>”
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Figure 10: RS232 HyperTerminal Communication – “prv p1” Command and Response
NOTE: While configuring the General Control Panel (GCP) in RS232 communication, using
“prv p1” command, the front panel of the GCP will not be active.
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Figure 11: RS232 HyperTerminal Communication – choice “1” (Add/Change) after “prv p1”
Command
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Figure 12: RS232 HyperTerminal Communication – Select configuration of SSPA
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Figure 13: RS232 HyperTerminal Communication – Select Address of SSPA A
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Figure 14: RS232 HyperTerminal Communication – Select Address of SSPA B
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Figure 15: RS232 HyperTerminal Communication – “tsp p1” (Transparency) Command and
Response
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Figure 16: RS232 VT Communication – Status when Port 1 is not available

(when no unit is connected to Port 1 of General Control Panel (GCP))
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5. MONITORING AND CONTROL VIA THE RS-485 INTERFACE
The Advantech Wireless RS-485 interface provides the operator with serial communication
between a computer (or a network controller) and the SSPAs using the RS-485 4-wire standard.
It allows the operator to monitor and control important parameters of the system such as alarms,
internal temperature and attenuation. As opposed to the RS-232 interface, the RS-485 serial
interface follows a packet-like structure.
5.1 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The RS-485 SLAVE of the Panel can be connected to a COM port of a computer using an RS-
232/RS-485 4-wire adapter. The RS-485 port uses a DB9 female connector with pin assignment
described in TABLE 3.
Note that an adaptor RS-485/RS-232 is required to connect the RS-485 SLAVE Port of the M&C
Panel to a RS-232 serial port of a PC.
5.2 PORT SETTINGS
For proper operation, use the following settings:
TABLE 9: SERIAL RS-485 PORT SETTINGS

Parameter Setting
Baud Rate 9600
Data Bits 8
Stop Bit 1
Parity None
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6. APPENDIX A: RS-485 PROTOCOL DESCRIPTION
6.1 INTRODUCTION
The General Control Panel (GCP) is general in that it can be made to communicate with different
systems of products through its assignable master port (Port 1). For the purpose of this
document the GCP is provisioned for a system of two SSPAs in a 1:2 configuration with each
SSPA being addressable by a unique MAC address.
The GCP will thus monitor the three slave SSPAs continuously, collecting and updating
information, as well as control these SSPAs as required, using the Advantech Wireless Protocol.
The GCP will then provide monitoring and controlling capabilities of the SSPA system as well
as of the GCP itself through its slave port using the GCP SC Protocol which is the subject of this
document. In other words, the protocol described in this document can be used to monitor and
control the GCP as well as any slave system connected to it such as the redundant 1:2 SSPA
system, in this case.
The protocol described in this document supports both a 2-wire and 4-wire RS-485 interface
using 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
6.2 FRAME STRUCTURE
Since the RMCP SC Protocol is based on the SC Protocol it has a similar frame structure. The
frame structure of a packet sent from master to slave is as follows:
TABLE 10: COMMAND FRAME STRUCTURE

Bytes 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Address Command
Parameters or
Content 0x55 Port No. MAC Cmd Sub-cmd 0xAAAAAA
Check Sum
address
Each frame begins with a byte 0x55 that is not part of the checksum. The next byte is what
differentiates the GCP SC Protocol from the basic SC Protocol. Instead of a simple 8-bit
address, the address consists of the most significant nibble being the port number (0x1 through
0x5) and the least significant nibble being the MAC address 0x0 to 0xE. Hence, for example the
two SSPA units on port number 1 with MAC addresses 0x00 and 0x01 will be identified to the
GCP by addresses 0x10, 0x11, respectively. By default, the control panel itself is a special case
identified as being on virtual port number 0x0 with MAC address 0x1, hence identified by the
overall address 0x01.
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The GCP will validate the given address (port number and MAC address combination) to see if
these are within the accepted ranges, if there is a system provisioned on the specified port and if
the MAC address matches one of the provisioned addresses for that system on that port. If not, it
will not parse the packet any further providing no response.
After addressing a packet so that it arrives at its required destination the next field is the
command that identifies what is the action to be taken, usually a command, with no expected
response, to set a parameter or perform an action or a command to request or query information
from the addressed unit. Again, if this command is not one of the expected commands for the
particular unit addressed the packet will not be parsed further and a response will not be provided
(in the case where one was required). There is a subset of commands of the GCP SC protocol
which pertain to GCP itself and another subset of commands which pertain to the SSPA slave
units. Only these two command subsets will be presented in this document as they pertain to this
specific GCP configuration. Furthermore, in some cases, with each command there is a sub-
command which further describes the command. In the case of no sub-command the default sub-
command is 0xAA. Hence the command is always made up of two bytes the main command and
a sub-command.
The next three bytes in the packet are to be used for parameters, and they of course are particular
to the command they follow. In the case of no parameters, the default parameter is again 0xAA.
Finally, the last, or 7th byte of the frame structure is the check sum, which is the algebraic sum of
bytes 1 through 6 inclusive. If this sum happens to exceed one byte, only the least significant
byte is kept and anything beyond that is ignored.
In the case that a packet sent to the GCP requires a response the format of the response will be as
follows:
TABLE 11: RESPONSE FRAME STRUCTURE

Bytes 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Check
Content 0x55
Sum
Again the response frame structure begins with the byte 0x55, which is not part of the checksum,
and ends with the check sum, which as before is the least significant byte of the algebraic sum of
bytes 1 through 6. Bytes 1 through 6 in this case carry the actual response. Depending on the
corresponding command request sent to the unit, these 6 response bytes may or may not all be
used. In general, any unused bytes are set to 0xAA. There are several typical response types
shared by all the commands and these will be outlined and referred to below, after introducing
the different command subsets.
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It should be noted that any parameters sent as part of a command or that are received as part of a
response such as gain, power, temperature, current, or voltage, etc. are represented as a 2-byte
hexadecimal value, 10 times the actual value, in order to incorporate into this number one
decimal place of any fractional part from the actual value. For eg. a gain of 33.5 dB will be
considered as 335 and represented as 0x014F, a power of 45.0 dBm, will be considered as 450
and represented as 0x01C2, or a temperature of 56.2 C will be considered as 562 and represented
as 0x0232. In other words, gain, power, temperature, current and voltage are represented in 0.1
dB 0.1 dBm, 0.1 C, 0.1 A, and 0.1 V steps, respectively. Furthermore, in the case of negative
values as is possible with temperature the representative value besides being 10 times the actual
value to incorporate one decimal place it is also 2’s complemented to incorporate the negative
sign. For example a temperature of –15.6 C will be considered as –156 and represented as
0xFF64.
6.3 COMMANDS
The following is the subset of commands that can be sent to the RMCP and that pertain to the
RMCP itself.
TABLE 12: COMMAND SUB-SET PERTAINING TO RMCP UNIT

Bytes
No Description Byte 1 Bytes 4, 5 &6 Response
2,3
Read Serial
1 0x01 0x085A 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 14
Number (part 1)
Read Serial
1 0x01 0x08AA 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 14
Number (part 2)
Read Shroud
3 0x01 0x0B00 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 15
Temperature
4 Read P/S Voltage 0x01 0x1250 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 16
Read
5 0x01 0x40AA 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 17
Configuration
Reset Main
6 0x01 0x66A5 0xAAAAAA None
Control Board
The following is the subset of commands that can be sent to the GCP and which pertain to the
SSPA units attached to the GCP. Since the SSPA system is connected to port number 1, the
SSPA units will be addressed by 0x1X where “X” is a hex nibble corresponding to the MAC
address of the particular SSPA unit being addressed. Furthermore, in the following table 0xYY
is a byte of parameter data that has to be provided.
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TABLE 13: COMMAND SUB-SET PERTAINING TO SSPA UNIT

No Description Byte 1 Bytes 2,3 Bytes 4, 5 &6 Response
1 Mute SSPA 0x1X 0x025A 0xAAAAAA None
2 Unmute SSPA 0x1X 0x02A5 0xAAAAAA None
3 Set Attenuation 0x1X 0x0555 0xYYYYAA None
4 Read Identification 0x1X 0x07AA 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 18
5 Read Serial Number (p 1) 0x1X 0x085A 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 14
6 Read Serial Number (p 2) 0x1X 0x08AA 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 14
See TABLE 19
7 Read Attenuation 0x1X 0x0A55 0xAAAAAA
and TABLE 20
8 Read Shroud Temp. 0x1X 0x0B00 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 15
9 Read Hot Spot Temp. 0x1X 0x1200 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 15
10 Read P/S Voltage 0x1X 0x1250 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 15
11 Read Current Cons. 0x1X 0x1300 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 15
12 Set Red Mode On (Auto) 0x1X 0x1F5A 0xAAAAAA None
13 Set Red Mode Off (Man) 0x1X 0x1FA5 0xAAAAAA None
14 Read Alarms and Status 0x1X 0x23AA 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 21
Switch Tx Out 1 (for 1:1
15 0x1X 0x245A 0xAAAAAA None
or 1:2)
16 Switch Tx Out 2 (for 1:2) 0x1X 0x245B 0xAAAAAA None
17 Read Output Tx Power 0x1X 0x255A 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 15
18 Read Reflected Power 0x1X 0x265A 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 15
Set Low Power
19 0x1X 0x2DAA 0xYYYYAA None
Threshold
Read Low Power
20 0x1X 0x2EAA 0xAAAAAA See TABLE 15
Threshold
21 Reset Faults 0x1X 0x665A 0xAAAAAA None
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6.4 RESPONSES
The following is a list of tables outlining the format of the various responses to commands
directed towards the RMCP, some pertaining to the RMCP itself, and others pertaining to the
SSPA units as referred to in TABLE 12 and TABLE 13 above.
TABLE 14 represents the response to a request for the serial number of a unit. These are any 5
sequential ASCII characters usually representing letters and numbers. Since serial numbers are
limited to only 5 characters the sixth is an ASCII space (or 0x20) as shown below.
TABLE 14: SERIAL NUMBER

Bytes 1 2 3 4 5 6
Content ASCII char ASCII char ASCII char ASCII char ASCII char ASCII char
TABLE 15 represents a typical 2-byte hexadecimal response that may correspond to a value of
gain, power, temperature, current, voltage, etc. multiplied by 10 to incorporate any fractional
value up to one decimal place and 2’s complement format in case of a negative value.
TABLE 15: TYPICAL 2-BYTE RESPONSE

Bytes 1 2 3 4 5 6
Content MSB LSB 0xAA 0xAA 0xAA 0xAA
TABLE 16 represents a typical response with two 2-byte hexadecimal values, in this case being
the power supply voltages of power supply 1 and that of power supply 2 since the RMCP has
two power supplies.
TABLE 16: POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE FOR PSV1 AND PSV2

Bytes 1 2 3 4 5 6
PSV1 PSV1 PSV2 PSV2
Content MSB LSB
0xAA
MSB LSB
0xAA
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TABLE 17 represents the response to the request for the configuration of the RMCP by
outlining the overall addresses, port number and MAC address of all the units which are attached
to, and can be accessed by the RMCP. Each address is made up of a most significant nibble
being the port number and a least significant nibble being the unit MAC address. In the case of a
1:2 redundant system there are three units and as such three entries in the table below. The rest of
the fields are 0xAA by default.
TABLE 17: RMCP CONFIGURATION

Bit # Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 5 Byte 6
0
1 MAC MAC MAC
Address of Address of Address of
2 unit A unit B unit S
3
0xAA 0xAA 0xAA
4
5 Port No. of Port No. of Port No. of
6 unit A unit B unit S
7
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TABLE 18 represents the response to the identification request of the units attached to the
RMCP in this case the SSPAs. This general identification response is as follows:
TABLE 18: SSPA IDENTIFICATION RESPONSE

0 1 - Up 1–A 0x00 – N/A
0x01 – 70 to L
1 1 - Down 1–B
0x02 – 70 to C
2 1 - PA 1-S 0x03 – 70 to Ku
3 0 0x04 – 140 to L
0x05 – 140 to C
4 1 - HPA
0x06 – 140 to Ku
5 1 – HPAR
0x07 – L to C Power Class
6 1 – LNX
0x08 – L to Ku in dBm with
Software
1 dB step.
0x09 – L Interface 0x0AA Revision
0xFF –
number
0x0A – L to DBS parameter
unavailable
0x0B – L to X
0x10 – 70 to S
7 1 - IM
0x16 – PA
0x17 – 70 to X
0x31 – dual band PA
0x32 – three Band
PA
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TABLE 19 represents the response to the attenuation request for SSPA unit A and SSPA unit B
each of which has one attenuation value.
TABLE 19: SSPA UNIT A OR B ATTENUATION RESPONSE

Bytes 1 2 3 4 5 6
Atten A or B Atten A orB
Content 0xAA 0xAA 0xAA 0xAA
MSB LSB
SSPA unit S, on the other hand, can be used to replace either unit A or unit B, and as such has
two attenuation values, one that is applied when unit S replaces unit A (S/A) and another that is
applied when unit S replaces unit B (S/B) like in TABLE 20.
TABLE 20: SSPA UNIT S ATTENUATION RESPONSE

Bytes 1 2 3 4 5 6
Atten S/A Atten S/A Atten S/B Atten S/B
Content MSB LSB
0xAA
MSB LSB
0xAA
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TABLE 21 represents the alarm and switch status information of the different SSPAs as follows:
TABLE 21: ALARMS AND STATUS RESPONSE

1 – Tx 1- Fault 1- Sw1 1- Sw3
0 0 0
Unmute (Shutdown) Alarm Alarm
1 – S on
1 – No 1- Summary Path A
1 0 0 1- Sw2 Alarm
Communication Alarm 0 – S on
path B
1- Redundancy
1- Tx ON 1- Reflected 1 – Sw1 1- Sw3
2 0
Online 0 –Redundancy Pwr Alarm not connected (N/C) N/C
OFF
1- Sw2
3 0 0 0 0 0
N/C
1 – Unit S
or position
4 0 0 0 0 0
error for
units A/B
1 – ALC
5 1 – ALC On 0 Suspended 0 0 0
Alarm
1-ALC High
6 0 0 0 0 0
Alarm
1- ALC
7 0 0 0 0 0
Low Alarm
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7. APPENDIX B: TCP/IP INTERFACE
The Remote Monitor and Control Panel unit may be monitored and controlled using SNMP v.1.
The hardware connection to an internet outlet is achieved via a standard communication cable
with RJ-45 connector or Terminal Strip connected to the ETHERNET connector of unit.
CAUTION: The internal communication between the ETHERNET ADAPTER and the
Monitor & Control of the unit is performed via the RS-485 internal bus. Note that if the
monitoring and control of the unit is performed via SNMP, the RS-485 interface of the unit
may not be used and should be left unconnected. The monitoring and control of the unit are
performed via the RS-485 interface connected to the ETHERNET ADAPTER. As the unit is
connected to the ETHERNET ADAPTER, if a general RESET should be performed, this
must be done by disconnecting the unit from the AC power supply and reconnecting it back.
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7.1 SNMP INTERFACE
Advantech Wireless provides a MIB file with all necessary objects to monitor and control the
ARSC unit through SNMP. The MIB objects and their descriptions may be read from the MIB
file.
Using an SNMP browser (server) (e.g. SNMPc7 produced by iReasoning, found at

http://www.ireasoning.com, see
Figure 17 and Figure 18 below) and the provided MIB file, all the parameters of the unit may be
remotely controlled.
If the SNMPc7 browser is used, be aware that the Get and Set functions are not working according
to the RFC 1157 standard, and consequently the sequence Next <object.id> should be used instead
of Get <object.id>; the sequence Next <object.id> Set <object.id> should be used instead of Set
<object.id>.
Figure 17: SNMP Monitoring Example (for Remote Panel)
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Figure 18: SNMP Monitoring Example (for SSPA units)
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7.2 TELNET INTERFACE
For a Telnet client that using a Windows operating system, the following command line may be
issued:
telnet <ipaddress> 9999 <ENTER>
where ipaddress is factory set to 192.168.7.210 and 9999 is the port number, see Figure 19 below.
Figure 19: Telnet Communication
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In the Change Setup menu illustrated in Figure 19 the following options are available:
1. Option 0
Using this option the following parameters can be set:

Ip Address, Gateway Ip Address (if not used the value 0.0.0.0 must be set), the number of
bits for the subnet and Telnet password. The maximum length for the password is 16
characters.
2. Option 1
With this option the speed for the serial interface can be set and also the port number that is
used for the “transparent mode” (RS232 over TCP/IP). The value for this port is set to
10001 by the manufacturer.
3. Option 2
This option can be: Start Snmp agent or Start Ethernet RS232 adapter depending which one
is active in that moment. Start Snmp Agent means that the unit will go to Snmp Agent
mode after the command is applied (will start to answer to SNMP requests) and Start
Ethernet RS232 means that the unit will go to transparent mode.in this mode the unit will
stop answer to any kind of SNMP request and will work in RS232 over TCP/IP mode. This
mode is useful for firmware upgrading.
4. Option 3
Using this option the following parameters can be set: SNMP community name for read for
write (public can be used for both) and the Ip Addresses where the traps will be sent.
5. Option 5
Activate TFTP/Deactivate TFTP. In order to do a firmware remotely, the TFTP should be

activated. After that, for security reasons, TFTP must be deactivated.
6. Option 6
Activate/Deactivate the port 77FE.This port is used by the Device Installer application,
which is delivered by the company Lantronix and allows different settings over the
network. For security reasons this port should be deactivated.
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7. Option 7
Using this option the default communication settings (for the serial interface of the Ethernet
Enabler) will be loaded. The default value for the port used in transparent mode (10001) is
loaded as well.
The last 2 options allow you to exit without saving the parameters (option 8) or to exit, save
and reset the unit (option 9).
For improved security, the customer should set a password for telnet (using option 0), then select
options 5 and 6 in order to deactivate the TFTP server and the port 77FE, which is only used by the
manufacturer.
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8. APPENDIX C: SAFETY AND EMC COMPLIANCE
Advantech Wireless products are compliant with following standards:
SAFETY: IEC 60950-1 second edition 2005
EMC: EN301489-1 2004 (EMC for radio equipment and services, common technical
requirements):
EN 55022: 1998 / A1: 2000 - Class A

EN61000-4-4 Transient/burst 0.5kV Signal Lines, 1 kV Power Lines
EN61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge 4kV CD, 8 kV AD
EN61000-4-5 Surge 1kV, 0.5 kV
EN61000-4-11 AC port dips 70%, 40%, 0%
EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity 80-1000 MHz @ 3 V/m
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The products herewith comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
and of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and may carry the CE-marking accordingly.
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ANTENN
A
W/G TO ANTENNA
W/G SWITCH GREEN: ADVANTECH Supplies

RED: Customer Supplies
W/G SWITCH
CONTROL
W/G
DUMMY W/G
LOAD
REDUNDANT I/
F
B
J6 J7 J6 J7
SSPA SSPA
B A
J1 J1
J5 J4 J3 J1 J5 J4 J3 J1
2 2
SERIAL I/ SPLITTE SERIAL I/
F R
B F
A
N-type
(F)
Serial Cable
P/N 260-100037-001 (70 m)
AC Cable
AC Outlets
RF Coax
Cable Serial Cable
To Master Control System
AC Cable (PC RS485/
ADAPTE
232
) R
SIGNAL
SOURCE SNMP
RS48 RS48
ETHERNET PORT
5 SLAV
5
1 E
NETWORK
MANAGEMENT Monitor & Control Panel
SYSTEM
M&C100
RS232
M&C
PORT1
PORT2
PORT3
1 2 3 ENTER PC
PORT4 4 5 6 CLEAR
PORT5
PS LEFT 7 8 9 0
PS RIGHT
Customer provided
plug
AC Outlet
Figure 20: Connections between SSPAs, M&C Panel and PC

(redundant system)
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FIGURE 1: PRODUCT OUTLINE ....................................................................................................... 13

TABLE 1: RELAY INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT ........................................................... 10

Appendix D, ‘GUIDANCE ON ASSESSING THE COMPETENCE OF PERSONNEL FOR

Appendix E, ‘GUIDANCE ON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BY

Symbols used in manual:

----------------------------------------------- CAUTION ----------------------------------------------------

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ALWAYS TERMINATE THE OUTPUT WAVEGUIDE OF A RF UNIT WITH AN RF

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The controller module consists of:

 Front panel board with LEDs and display.

2.2.2 FRONT PANEL

 Front panel PCB with LEDs:

• “Port 1” green/orange/red LED (connection to SSPA)

 Display (2 rows of 40 characters each)

 RS-232 connector (RJ-11 type) for serial communication

2.2.3 REAR PANEL

¾ RELAY – Discrete Interface (DB-9 type, female)

¾ RS485 SLAVE - RS-485DCE (DB-9 type, female) connection to the PC (via

¾ PORT 1 - RS-485DTE (DB-9 type, male) connection to the compact SSPA

TABLE 1: RELAY INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT

TABLE 2: PORT 1 RS-485 SERIAL INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT

Note that an RS-485/RS-232 adapter (supplied as an option by Advantech Wireless) is required to

TABLE 3: PORT RS-485 SLAVE SERIAL INTERFACE – PIN

2.4.1 POWER SUPPLY

Figure 1: Product Outline

Figure 2: Product Outline with Mounting Slides (3-D)

Figure 3: Front and Back Panels

90-264V AC POWER SUPPLY

Figure 4: Block Diagram

3. MONITORING AND CONTROL FROM THE FRONT PANEL

3.1 KEYPAD AND FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

In TRANSPARENCY mode, the connected SSPA may be monitored on the PC connected to

Figure 5 provides a flowchart of the front panel menus.

SEE NEXT FIGURE

Use ENTER to select the highlighted item

P1 SSPA A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm

Alarms may be those listed in the manual for SSPA

P1 SSPA A = 46.1 dBm B = 46.2 dBm

Figure 5: Remote M&C Front Panel Menu

SEE PREVIOUS FIGURE

Use ENTER and arrows to

USE AND TO CHANGE THE SELECTED ITEM

USE ENTER TO SAVE THE CHANGED PARAMETER

USE CLEAR TO DISCARD THE CHANGE

Figure 6: Remote M&C Front Panel Menu (continued)

TABLE 4: LED INDICATORS

4. MONITORING AND CONTROL VIA THE RS-232 INTERFACE

4.1 RJ-11 TO 9-PIN ADAPTER CABLE

TABLE 5: RJ-11 TO 9-PIN CONNECTOR CABLE PIN-OUT

Figure 7: RJ-11 Connector Pin-out

4.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

TABLE 6: SERIAL RS-232 INTERFACE – PIN ASSIGNMENT

4.3 PORT SETTINGS

For proper operation, use the following settings:

TABLE 7: SERIAL RS-232 PORT SETTINGS

4.4 COMMAND DESCRIPTION

TABLE 8: COMPUTER TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR RS-232 INTERFACE

Front panel board with LEDs and display.

Front panel PCB with LEDs:

Display (2 rows of 40 characters each)

RS-232 connector (RJ-11 type) for serial communication