General Dynamics LT-3600, UP/DN CONVERTER L-BAND manual Query Card Type

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Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600

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4.4.9Query Card Type

{aaZ}

Returns:{aaZxx}

Where:

xx = L-Band Card Type (1 – 8)

 

10

= 70

MHz IF, Std. Band Unit (SBU)

 

20

= 140 MHz IF, SBU

 

11

= 70 MHz IF, Ext Band Unit (EBU)

 

21

= 140 MHz IF, EBU

 

50

= 70

MHz IF, SBU with Inv. Up/Converter Spectrum

 

60

= 140 MHz IF, SBU with Inv. Up/Converter Spectrum

 

51

= 70

MHz IF, EBU with Inv. Up/Converter Spectrum

 

61

= 140 MHz IF, EBU with Inv. Up/Converter Spectrum

4.4.10Satellite Memory Status Query

{aaSSx}

 

Where

x = Number from 0 to 9 (memory position)

Returns:

{aaSSxbbbbccccddddeeee}{aayyyyyyyyyy}

 

Where:

x = The number of the Satellite Memory location

 

 

bbbb = Frequency for the Up/Converter

 

 

cccc = Frequency for the Down/Converter

dddd = Gain for the Up/Converter eeee = Gain for the Down/Converter

y = ASCII character making up to a 10 character name for the satellite

4.4.11Satellite Fractional Frequency Status

{aaSGn}

 

Where:

n = Number from 0 to 9 (memory position)

Returns:

{aaSGnxy}

 

 

Where:

n = The number of the Satellite Memory position.

 

 

x = U/C Fractional Frequency (0 to 7, in 125 kHz increments)

 

 

y = D/C Fractional Frequency (0 to 7, in 125 kHz increments)

4.4.12StarSwitch Status

{aaSW}

Returns:

{aaSWxnyz}

 

 

Where:

x = O – ON (Current Status)

 

 

X = S – STBY (Current Status)

 

 

n = – No Converter Backed Up, (Space)

 

 

n = 1 – Converter 1 Backed Up, (1 to 8)

 

 

y = A – Auto Mode

 

 

y = S – STBY Mode

 

 

y = O – ON Mode

 

 

z = G – SW ALM Green (Normal)

 

 

z = R – SW ALM Red (Fault)

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Contents REV C Warranty Table of Contents General Data Format …………………………………………………………………20 List of Tables General Information SectionFront Panel w/Keypad and LCD Display Part Number Configuration Integrated L-Band Specifications External Reference Input Interface and Connectors Installation Operational Check 1200.000 +25.0 dB 1300.000 +35.0 dB OperationDisplay Satellite Memory StarSwitch Display Auto Selection StandBy Mode Backup Converter Operation Front Panel Alarm Settings Serial Command Set AaC2xxxxx Where xxxxx = First 4 numeric data characters DOWN/Converter LNB Spectrum Control Status Requests AaFx Where = numeric character Range 0 to 5 dB/500 MHz Query Card Type Appendix B CCA Software Revision History Appendix a Manual Revision HistoryAppendix C Display Panel Software Revision History

UP/DN CONVERTER L-BAND, LT-3600 specifications

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