MITEQ TECHNICAL NOTE 25T009 NOVEMBER 2000

REV R

LOCAL/REMOTE CONTROL

9600 SERIES CONVERTER

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1.1 LOCAL/REMOTE SELECTION

Local/Remote selection operates in one of two ways, depending on the type of Remote
Interface installed. The front panel “REMOTE” key selects either Local (LED Off) or Remote
mode (LED On). The mode alternates with each key press.

The “REMOTE” front panel key operates differently when the converter is configured for IEEE-
488 remote bus operation. The LED above the key still indicates Remote or Local mode (LED
On = REMOTE, Off = LOCAL), however, the function of the key is changed to “GO TO
LOCAL”. The converter cannot be set to Remote mode from the front panel “REMOTE” key.
The converter will automatically go to Remote mode when it is addressed by the IEEE-488
system controller. Pressing the key will return the converter to Local mode.

Remote mode locks out the front panel and allows control of the converter only from the
remote bus. Converter status can still be monitored locally. Any attempt to alter converter
settings, while in Remote mode, causes the error tone to sound and will be ignored. In Local
mode, the converter is controlled from the front panel. The cursor is present only in the Local
mode.
2.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

The front panel of the 9600 Series Converter is divided into the functional groups shown in
Figure 1.

Figure 1. Front Panel, 9600 Series Converter

2.2 FREQUENCY

To set the frequency of the converter:

A. Using the "FUNCTION SELECT" key, locate the cursor in the frequency field.

B. With the cursor in the frequency field enter the desired frequency (in MHz) using the
numbered keys and the decimal point.

C. Press "ENT".

2.3 ATTENUATION

To set the attenuation of the converter:

A. Using the "FUNCTION SELECT" key, locate the cursor in the attenuation
field.

B. Enter the desired attenuation (0.2 dB steps) using the numbered keys and the
decimal point.

C. Press "ENT".

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 D. The up and down arrow keys may also be used to step the attenuation in
0.2 dB steps. The “up” arrow will increase attenuation and the “down”
arrow will decrease attenuation. If the key is held, the attenuation will
continue to change until the key is released or the limit is reached.

2.4 CHANNEL MEMORY

The converter has thirty-two memory locations numbered 00 to 31. Each location stores a
frequency and an attenuation setting together.

To store a setup in memory:

A. Enter the desired frequency (in MHz) using the numbered keys and the decimal
point. Press "ENT" only to tune the converter to the displayed frequency, otherwise
press "FUNCTION SELECT" to move the cursor into the attenuation field.

B. Enter the desired attenuation (0.2 dB steps) using the numbered keys and the
decimal point. Press "ENT" only to set the converter to displayed attenuation.

C. Press "STR" and enter the memory number using the numbered keys (two digits).
The cursor will be in the setup field during this key sequence.

D. Press "ENT" to set the converter to these values. If "ENT" is not pressed the
display will time-out after approximately five seconds and return to the current
converter settings.

To recall a setup from memory:

A. Press "RCL".

B. Enter the memory number using the numbered keys (two digits). The cursor will be
in the setup field during this key sequence. The stored values will appear in their
respective fields in the display.

C. Press "ENT" to set the converter to these values. If "ENT" is not pressed the
display will time-out after approximately five seconds and return to the current
converter settings.

2.5 ALARM STATUS

If any alarms exist at any time, the red alarm LED will light. Alarm status can be examined in
both Local and Remote modes.

To examine converter alarm status:

A. Press "ALARM".

B. The alarm status will be displayed for approximately five seconds, or as long as the
"ALARM" key is held, after which the display will return to the current converter
settings.

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2.6 DC VOLTAGES

DC voltages can be examined in both Local and Remote modes.

To examine DC voltages:

A. Press "VOLTAGE MONITOR/FORMAT". The power supply voltages will be

displayed until another key is pressed.

B. Press "VOLTAGE MONITOR/FORMAT" again to examine the phase voltages.

C. Press any other key to force the display to resume its normal display.

2.7 LOCAL MUTE FUNCTION

To mute the converter (if applicable):

A. Press "STR" and enter the digits "99" using the numbered keys. The word
"MUTED" will appear in place of "MHz" in the frequency field.

To unmute the converter (if applicable):

A. Press "RCL" and enter the digits "99" using the numbered keys. The word "MHz"
will reappear in place of "MUTED" in the frequency field provided no alarms exist.

2.8 CONTRAST ADJUST

To adjust the contrast for viewing angle:

A. Press "STR" followed by "FUNCTION SELECT".

B. Press and hold either arrow key. Pressing the up arrow darkens the display, the
down arrow lightens the display.

C. Press any other key to return the display to normal operation. The display will time-
out and resume normal operation after approximately five seconds if no key is
pressed.

2.9 SUMMARY ALARM

A summary alarm condition exists when one or more of the component faults (Para. 3.2.2.4)
indicate a failure. For upconverters, the mute function will be activated and the word "MUTED"
will appear in place of "MHz" in the frequency field. The summary alarm, when activated,
overrides an UNMUTE command and will automatically be cleared when all components return
to the normal condition.

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2.10 REMOTE COMMUNICATION FORMAT

The remote communication format can be examined in both Local and Remote modes.

To examine the remote communication format:

A. Press "VOLTAGE MONITOR/FORMAT" twice. The remote communications format

will be displayed.

B. The remote communication format will be displayed for approximately five seconds,
or as long as the "VOLTAGE MONITOR/FORMAT" key is held, after which the
display will time-out and resume normal operation.

To change the remote communication format:

A. Hold down the "VOLTAGE MONITOR/FORMAT" key during power-up of the

converter.

B. Use the arrow keys to vary each parameter and the "ENT" to set each
parameter.

C. To resume normal operation, cycle the converter off and on.

2.11 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL REFERENCE INDICATION (Optional)

Normally, an external reference frequency is supplied to the converter. In the absence of this
reference, the converter automatically switches to the internal reference. The selection of the
internal reference is indicated on the front panel by the presence of the letter "I" following the
frequency parameter on the front panel display. When an external reference is detected, the
letter "E" will appear on the front panel display.

3.1 REMOTE OPERATION

3.1.1 DEVICE ADDRESS/BAUD RATE/PARITY SELECTION

To change the remote communication format:

A. Hold down the "VOLTAGE MONITOR/FORMAT" key during power-up of the

converter.

B. Use the arrow keys to vary each parameter and the "ENT" to set each
parameter.

C. To resume normal operation, cycle the converter power off and on.

3.1.1.1 ADDRESS SELECTION

Use the arrow keys to scan through the valid addresses and the "ENT" key to select the
desired address.

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3.1.1.2 BAUD RATE SELECTION

Use the arrow keys to scan through the available baud rates and the "ENT" key to select the
desired baud rate. The baud rates available are:

Baud Rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K

3.1.1.3 PARITY SELECTION

Use the arrow keys to select odd, even or no parity.

3.2 RS422/485/232 PROTOCOL

All transmissions are multi-byte sequences beginning with a header byte and ending with a
trailer byte and checksum byte. The transmitted bytes are all ASCII printable characters in the
range of 20H to 7AH.

Data transmission format is a 10 bit sequence consisting of 1 Start, 7 Data, 1 Parity and 1 Stop
bit or 1 Start, 8 Data and 1 Stop bit. To set the parity see Paragraph 3.1.1.3. All characters,
including the checksum character, are checked for parity. If any character in the message has
a parity, framing or overrun error, the entire message is ignored and no response is made by
the converter.

All messages addressed to the converter are normally acknowledged with a response
message. Before sending the response message a converter configured for RS422 will check
for no activity on the communication bus for a period of at least one character time. If the bus
is active, the response message will be canceled. This allows a controller to rapidly update a
number of devices on the communication bus without having to wait for a response. When
using this method (available only for RS422) the following restrictions will apply:

- Minimum command update period is 100 msecs.

- Multiple commands may not be sent without waiting for a response from each
command.

The converter continually monitors the communication bus and will accept all commands
addressed to it even when in Local mode. When in Local mode, receipt of any commands
other than Status All or Status Faults will be ignored and the converter will respond with an
error code.

3.2.1 DATA TRANSFER

The general message format is as follows:

HEADER - DEVICE ADDRESS - COMMAND/ERROR CODE - PARAMETERS

(if required) - TRAILER - CHECKSUM

The response time from Command to acknowledge is 100 ms. maximum.

Since all bytes are ASCII printable characters, a compatible terminal may be used to control
the converter or monitor traffic on the communication bus.

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3.2.1.1 HEADER BYTE

The Header byte is 7BH, ASCII character "{".

3.2.1.2 DEVICE ADDRESS BYTE

The Device Address may take on the values from 40H to 5FH (32 possible addresses).

3.2.1.3 COMMAND/ERROR CODES

COMMAND CODES

ASCII
Code Character Function

46H F Frequency Set

54H T Attenuation Set
45H E Memory Store
53H S Memory Store and Set
4CH L Memory Recall
52H R Memory Recall and Set
4DH M Mute
55H U Unmute
41H A Status All
3FH ? Status Faults
43H C Combination Command

ERROR CODES

ASCII
Code Character Function

61H a Command not recognized

62H b Illegal parameter or parameter out of range
63H c Unit in Local mode
64H d Busy

3.2.1.4 PARAMETER BYTES

Parameters are numeric characters which are sent MSD first, LSD last. Non-numeric
parameters such as ",", "." or values beyond the range of the converter will be rejected and
cause the converter to respond with error code "b".

3.2.1.5 TRAILER BYTE

The Trailer byte is 7DH, ASCII character "}".

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3.2.1.6 CHECKSUM BYTE

The Checksum byte is the sum modulo 95 of all message characters beginning with the
header byte up to and including the trailer byte.

The value 32 is subtracted from each character value before taking the modulo 95 sum. The
value 32 is added to the final sum to obtain the Checksum value. All values are in decimal.

Checksum = Mod [(Character Value - 32), 95] + 32

3.2.2 COMMAND CODES

The following paragraphs describe each of the command codes.

3.2.2.1 FREQUENCY CODE = F

The Frequency command requires a seven or eight digit parameter which sets the frequency
of the converter in kHz. Assuming no error conditions, the converter is set to the frequency
and unmuted.

Remote Command Sequence: Ffffffff(f)

Converter Response: F

3.2.2.2 MUTE CODE = M

The Mute command requires no parameters. The output of the converter is muted until a
Frequency or Unmute command is received.

Remote Command: M

Converter Response: M

3.2.2.3 STATUS ALL CODE = A

The Status All command requires no parameters. The converter responds in both Local and
Remote mode with the converter frequency, attenuation, remote/local status, mute status and
component fault status.

Remote Command: A

Converter Response: AFfffffff(f)TtttLlIiMm?abcdef

A = Status All indicator

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit ASCII numeric character indicating frequency in kHz.

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Attenuation in 0.2 dB steps (decimal point omitted)

L = Local/Remote indicator

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 l = "0" or "1" ASCII numeric character

0 = Local
1 = Remote

I = IF indicator
i = For single IF units: 0

M = Mute indicator
m = "0" or "1" ASCII numeric character

0 = Mute Off
1 = Mute On

? = Component Fault Status indicator

a-f = "0" or "1" ASCII numeric character

0 = No fault
1 = Fault

a through f indicates the status of the six component fault lines.

3.2.2.4 STATUS FAULTS CODE = ?

The Status Faults command requires no parameters. The converter responds in both Local
and Remote mode with the component fault status.

Remote Command: ?

Converter Response: ?abcdef

? = Component Fault Status indicator

a-f = "0" or "1" ASCII numeric character

0 = No fault
1 = Fault

a through f indicate the status of the six component fault lines.

a Synthesizer Alarm
b LOA Alarm
c LOB Alarm
d Power Supply Alarm
e LO1 Level Detect or
Optional External Reference Indicator
(0 = External Reference, 1 = Internal Reference)
f LO2 Level Detect

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3.2.2.5 ATTENUATION CODE = T

The Attenuation command requires a three digit parameter which sets the attenuation of the
converter in 0.2 dB steps. The converter attenuation is immediately set without affecting Mute
status.

Remote Command Sequence: Tttt

Converter Response: T

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Attenuation (0.2 dB steps, decimal point omitted)

3.2.2.5.1 ATTENUATION INCREMENT CODE = TINC

The Attenuation Increment command requires no parameters. This command increments the
attenuation (reduces the gain) of the converter by its step size of 0.2 dB. The converter
attenuation is immediately adjusted without affecting Mute status.

Remote Command Sequence: TINC

Converter Response: T

TINC = Attenuation Increment indicator

3.2.2.5.2 ATTENUATION DECREMENT CODE = TDEC

The Attenuation Decrement command requires no parameters. This command decrements

the attenuation (increases the gain) of the converter by its step size of 0.2 dB. The converter
attenuation is immediately adjusted without affecting Mute status.

Remote Command Sequence: TDEC

Converter Response: T

TDEC = Attenuation Decrement indicator

3.2.2.6 UNMUTE CODE = U

The Unmute command requires no parameters. It will activate the converter's output unless a
fault condition exists.

Remote Command Sequence: U

Converter Response: U

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3.2.2.7 STORE CODE = E

The Store command stores the specified frequency and attenuation in the selected memory
location. The actual setting of the converter is not changed.

Remote Command Sequence: EnnFfffffff(f)TtttIi

Converter Response: E

E = Store indicator

nn = Two digit ASCII numeric character indicating a memory location.

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit frequency

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Three digit attenuation

I = IF indicator
i = "0" No IF selection available

3.2.2.8 STORE AND SET CODE = S

The Store and Set command performs the same function as the Store command and also sets
the converter to the specified frequency and attenuation. The converter Mute status is not
affected.

Remote Command Sequence: SnnFfffffff(f)TtttIi

Converter Response: S

S = Store and Set indicator

nn = Two digit ASCII numeric character indicating a memory location.

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit frequency

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Three digit attenuation

I = IF indicator
i = "0" No IF selection available

3.2.2.9 RECALL CODE = L

The Recall command returns the frequency and attenuation stored in the selected memory
location. The actual setting of the converter is not changed.

Remote Command Sequence: Lnn

Converter Response: LnnFfffffff(f)TtttIi

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 L = Recall indicator

nn = Two digit ASCII numeric character indicating a memory location.

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit frequency

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Three digit attenuation

I = IF indicator
i = "0" No IF selection available

3.2.2.10 RECALL AND SET CODE = R

The Recall and Set command performs the same function as the Recall command and also
sets the converter to the specified frequency and attenuation without affecting the Mute status.

Remote Command Sequence: Rnn

Converter Response: RnnFfffffff(f)TtttIi

R = Recall indicator

nn = Two digit ASCII numeric character indicating a memory location.

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit frequency

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Three digit attenuation

I = IF indicator
i = "0" No IF selection available

3.2.2.11 COMBINATION FREQUENCY AND ATTENUATION SET CODE = C

The Combination Frequency and Attenuation Set command sets both frequency and
attenuation without affecting the Mute status.

Remote Command Sequence: CFfffffff(f)Tttt

Converter Response: C

C = Combination Command indicator

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit frequency

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Three digit attenuation

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3.2.3 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES

The converter address is 41H (ASCII Code A). The following are typical commands and
responses showing the ASCII printable characters.

A. Set the frequency to 12500.500 MHz

Controller Command Converter Response

{AF12500500}0 {AF}a

or possible error code

{Ac}

B. Status Faults Command - response indicates the synthesizer alarm is in a fault

condition.

Controller Command Converter Response

{A?}Z {A?10000}

3.2.4 RS422/485 BUS TERMINATION

A jumper selectable, 120 ohm termination resistor is connected across the DATA IN +/- and
DATA OUT +/- terminals. Installing E1 places the resistor across the DATA OUT terminals and
installing E2 places the resistor across the DATA IN terminals.

3.3 CONTACT CLOSURE CONTROL

Inputs to the rear panel interface connector (J6) are continuously scanned for momentary
closures. When a closure is detected the converter will tune one of 16 pre-tuned frequency
and attenuation settings stored in memory locations 01 through 16. This operation requires
the converter to be in Remote operation mode.

Momentarily connecting "Fnn" to COM will cause the converter to tune to the frequency and
attenuation values stored in memory location "nn".

Two Form C status contacts are also provided. The first indicates whether the converter is in
Local or Remote mode. The second acknowledges a valid contact closure is present while in
Remote mode or indicates that the Remote interface is idle (either in Local mode or no valid
remote closure is being asserted).

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3.4 BCD CONTACT CLOSURE CONTROL

This interface allows the user to remotely set the converter to one of 31 stored settings. These
settings are user defined and stored in memory locations 01 through 31 while the unit is in the
Local mode. While in Remote mode, inputs to the rear panel interface connector (J6) are
continuously scanned for momentary closures. When a valid closure combination is detected
the converter will tune to one of 31 pre-tuned frequency, attenuation and IF (if applicable)
settings. The cable supervision line must be active (connected to ground) in order for a
closure to be recognized. Command and status logic is active low.

The command and status bits are represented in Binary Coded Decimal format. Momentarily
connecting the appropriate weighted bits for a stored setting to COM (Gnd) will cause the
converter to assert the settings stored in that memory location. The status bits will indicate the
recognition of a valid command by asserting the appropriate weighted bits.

3.5 IEEE-488 CONTROL

The 9600 Series Converter performs the basic Talker and Listener functions as specified in
IEEE Standard 488. It is also capable of sending a Service Request to the IEEE-488
Controller and will respond with a status word when the Serial Poll Enable message is
received.

3.5.1 DEVICE ADDRESS/SERVICE REQUEST ENABLE

To change the device address, hold down the "FORMAT" key during power-up of the
converter. Use the arrow keys to scroll through available addresses and the "ENT" to set the
address. Use the arrow keys to toggle Enable/Disable of the Service Request feature. To
resume normal operation, cycle the converter power.

The Service Request feature is only available in converters equipped with the Status Alarm
Readout option.

3.5.2 DATA INPUT MESSAGES

The messages to and from the converter are ASCII character strings terminated with CR, LF
and EOI.

3.5.2.1 FREQUENCY SET

The Frequency Set message sets the converter to the specified frequency in kHz and also
unmutes the converter.

Ffffffff(f)

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit converter frequency in kHz

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3.5.2.2 MUTE

The Mute message mutes the RF output of the converter. The output of the converter is
muted until a Frequency or Unmute command is received.

3.5.2.3 ATTENUATION SET

The Attenuation Set message sets the converter attenuation in 0.2 dB steps. The converter
Mute status is not affected.

Tttt

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Attenuation in 0.2 dB steps, decimal point omitted

3.5.2.3.1 ATTENUATION INCREMENT CODE = TINC

The Attenuation Increment message increments the attenuation (reduces the gain) of the
converter by its step size of 0.2 dB. The converter attenuation is immediately adjusted without
affecting Mute status.

TINC
TINC = Attenuation Increment indicator

3.5.2.3.2 ATTENUATION DECREMENT CODE = TDEC

The Attenuation Decrement message decrements the attenuation (increases the gain) of the
converter by its step size of 0.2 dB. The converter attenuation is immediately adjusted without
affecting Mute status.

TDEC
TDEC = Attenuation Decrement indicator

3.5.2.4 RECALL FREQUENCY AND ATTENUATION FROM CHANNEL nn

This message sets the converter to the frequency and attenuation previously stored in channel
memory "nn". The converter Mute status is not affected.

Remote Command Sequence: Rnn or Cnn

R or C = Recall and Set indicator

nn = Two digit ASCII numeric character indicating a memory location.

C05 (Recall frequency and attenuation stored in Channel 05)

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3.5.2.5 DATA FORMAT

These messages determine the converter’s response when it is addressed to talk by the IEEE-
488 Controller. A Data Format message remains in effect until another one is received. DF is
the power-on default format.

3.5.2.6 FREQUENCY FORMAT

Data Format Converter Response

DF Ffffffff(f)TtttLlIiMm

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit converter frequency in kHz

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Attenuation in 0.2 dB steps, decimal point omitted

L = Local/Remote indicator
l = 0 = Local, 1 = Remote

I = IF indicator
i = For single IF units: 0

M = Mute indicator
m = 0 = Mute Off, 1 = Mute On

3.5.2.7 STATUS FAULTS FORMAT

Data Format Converter Response

D? ?abcdef

? = Status indicator
a-f = 0 = No Fault, 1 = Fault

a through f indicate the status of the six component fault lines.

a Synthesizer Alarm
b LOA Alarm
c LOB Alarm
d Power Supply Alarm
e LO1 Level Detect or
Optional External Reference Indicator
(0 = External Reference, 1 = Internal Reference)
f LO2 Level Detect

3.5.2.8 STATUS ALL FORMAT

Data Format Converter Response

DA Ffffffff(f)TtttLlIiMm?abcdef

The DA format is a combination of the DF and D? formats.

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3.5.2.9 CHANNEL FORMAT

Data Format Converter Response

DCnn CnnFfffffff(f)TtttIi

The DCnn format returns the frequency and attenuation settings stored in Channel nn (00-31).
The actual converter settings are not changed.

3.5.2.10 UNMUTE

The Unmute message activates the converter’s output unless a fault condition exists.

3.5.2.11 STORE

The Store message stores the specified frequency and attenuation in the selected memory
location. The actual converter settings are not changed.

EnnFfffffff(f)TtttIi

E = Store indicator

nn = Two digit ASCII numeric character indicating a memory location.

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit converter frequency in kHz

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Three digit attenuation setting in 0.2 dB steps, decimal point omitted

I = IF indicator
i = For single IF units: 0

3.5.2.12 STORE AND SET

The Store and Set command performs the same function as the Store command and also sets
the converter to the specified frequency and attenuation. The converter Mute status is not
affected.

SnnFfffffff(f)TtttIi

S = Store and Set indicator

nn = Two digit ASCII numeric character indicating a memory location.

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit converter frequency in kHz

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Three digit attenuation setting in 0.2 dB steps, decimal point omitted

I = IF indicator
i = For single IF units: 0

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3.5.2.13 COMBINATION FREQUENCY AND ATTENUATION SET CODE = C

The Combination Frequency and Attenuation Set command sets both frequency and
attenuation with one command. The converter Mute status is not affected.

Remote Command Sequence: CFfffffff(f)Tttt

C = Combination Command indicator

F = Frequency indicator
fffffff(f) = Seven or eight digit frequency

T = Attenuation indicator
ttt = Three digit attenuation

3.5.2.14 SERVICE REQUEST

The converter will issue a service request (activate the SRQ line) when one of the status alarm
lines indicate a failure. The IEEE-488 Controller responds by sending the SPE message
(Serial Poll) and addresses the unit to talk. The converter responds with the following
message:

Bit Number

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 1 0 0 0 S2 S1 S0

The S"n" bits indicate in binary code which component fault line caused the service request
(a = 0, b = 1, c = 2, etc.). In the case of multiple faults, the lowest fault value will be reported.

The IEEE-488 Controller may perform a Serial Poll without a service request being generated
by the converter (the request may have been generated from another device on the bus). In
this case, the response will be the same message (the data field will be the same as the last
status word sent), however, bit 6 will be at "0".

3.6 TRI-BAND LOCK OUT CONTACT CLOSURE (TRI-BAND UPCONVERTERS ONLY)

Inputs to the rear panel interface connector (J8) are continuously scanned for a valid band
selection. A band is selected by connecting "BANDn" to "COM". When a valid band is
selected, the converter will tune to the last frequency that was set for that band. Local and/or
Remote frequency settings will only be allowed within the selected band. Local frequency
settings outside the selected band will result in an error tone. Remote frequency settings
outside the selected band will result in a response of "b" - parameter out of range. One and
only one band may be selected at any time. No band or more than one band selected is an
error condition that will MUTE the converter and will block all Local and/or Remote frequency
settings.

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4.1 REMOTE INTERFACE CONNECTOR

RS422/485* -

J6 and/or J10 -1 Ground

-3 Data Out -
-5 Data In -
-7 Data Out +
-9 Data In +

*For RS485 two-wire party line operation, DATA IN + must be externally wired to DATA OUT +,
and DATA IN - externally wired to DATA OUT -.

RS232C -

J6-1 Ground
-2 TX Data
-3 RCV Data
-7 Ground

Contact Closure (DB25S) -

Commands Status Indicator Contacts

J6-1 Setup 14 J6-7 Remote

-2 Setup 08 -8 Common
-3 Setup 05 -9 Local
-4 Setup 02 Remote: J6-7 - J6-8 Closed
-5 Setup 01 J6-9 - J6-8 Open
-6 COM Local: J6-9 - J6-8 Closed
-10 Setup 06 J6-7 - J6-8 Open
-11 Setup 10
-12 Setup 12 J6-18 Acknowledge
-13 Setup 15 -19 Common
-14 Setup 16 -20 Idle
-15 Setup 04 Active: J6-18 - J6-19 Closed
-16 Setup 03 J6-20 - J6-19 Open
-17 Setup 09 Idle: J6-20 - J6-19 Closed
-23 Setup 07 J6-18 - J6-19 Open
-24 Setup 13
-25 Setup 11

IEEE-488 -

IEEE-488 compatible 24 contact connector (receptacle).

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BCD Contact Closure (DB25S) -

Commands Status Indicator Contacts

(BCD) (BCD)

J6-6 1 LSB J6-1 1 LSB

-19 2 -14 2
-7 4 -2 4
-20 8 -15 8
-8 10 -3 10
-21 20 MSB -16 20
-23 RTN (Ground)
-18 RTN (Ground)

+----> -9 Cable Supervision

¦ (Enables remote operation when tied low)
+----> -10 RTN (Ground)

Example: To select the settings stored in Memory Location 31, J6 Pins 21, 8 and 6 must be
asserted low while the converter is in Remote mode and the cable supervision bit is asserted
low. Upon recognition and acceptance of this command J6 Pins16, 3 and 1 will go low. These
status bits will remain valid until either the cable supervision bit is disconnected, the unit is put
into Local mode, or another valid command is accepted.

4.2 SUMMARY ALARM CONNECTOR

The Summary Alarm connector, located on the rear panel, provides the status of the
converters’ alarm functions via a contact closure interface. The summary alarm connector (J3)
pin designations are as follows:

1: DC Power Status -

a. Normal: 1-2 open, 2-3 closed

b. Fault: 1-2 closed, 2-3 open

2. Summary Alarm -

a. Normal: 4-5 open, 5-6 closed

DC Power Normal and Local Oscillators In-Lock

b. Alarm: 4-5 closed, 5-6 open

DC Power Fault or Local Oscillator(s) Out-of-Lock

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4.3 REDUNDANCY SWITCH CONNECTOR

The redundancy switch connector, located on the rear panel, provides a summary alarm output
via a contact closure interface which can be used in conjunction with a Redundant Switchover
Unit. The redundancy switch connector (J7) pin designations are as follows:

1. Normal: 1-2 open, 2-3 closed

DC Power Normal and Local Oscillators In-Lock

2. Alarm: 1-2 closed, 2-3 open

DC Power Fault or Local Oscillator(s) Out-of-Lock

4.4 TRI-BAND LOCK OUT INTERFACE CONNECTOR (DB9S)

J8-1 BAND1
-6 BAND2
-2 BAND3
-8 COM

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