Integrated L-Band Up/Dn Converter LT3600

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4.4 STATUS REQUESTS

4.4.1Command Status

{aaS1}

Returns:{aaS1bbbbccccddddeeeefffUL}

Where

bbbb = Up/Converter Frequency (as above)

 

cccc = Down/Converter Frequency (as above)

 

dddd = Up/Converter Gain

 

eeee = Down/Converter Gain

 

fff = Ref. Osc. Offset

 

U = 0 for Non-Inverting Up/Converter, 1 for Inverting

 

L = 0 for Non-Inverting LNB, 1 for inverting

4.4.2Fractional Frequency Status

{aaSF}

Returns:{aaSFxy}

Where:

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

Where:

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

4.4.3Level Status

{aaS2}

Returns:{S2MLffppeett}

Where:

M = ASCII-hex Char. MSN of bitmapped status

 

F indicates no alarm in group

 

D7

– Low = SSPB Lock Alarm

 

D6

– Low = SSPB Thermal Alarm

 

D5

– Low = SSPB Amp Alarm

 

D4

– Low = LNB Alarm

Where:

L = ASCII-hex Char. LSN of bitmapped status

 

F indicates no alarm in group

 

D3

– Low = Ext. 10 MHz Ref. Osc. Alarm

 

D2

– Low = Down/Converter Synthesizer Alarm

 

D1

– Low = Up/Converter Synthesizer Alarm

 

D0

– Low = Summary Alarm

Where:

ff =

2 Chars., Forward SSPB Power Detection

 

 

 

Range: 00 or 16 to 40 (dBm) (00 = No SSPB)

Where:

pp =

2 Chars., L-Band Output Level Detection

 

 

 

Range: 25 to +5 (-25 to +5 dBm)

Where:

rr =

2 Chars., IF Output Level Detection

 

 

 

Range: 25 to +5 (-25 to +5 dBm)

Where:

tt =

 

2 Chars., on board Temperature Monitor

 

 

 

Range: 00 to 70 (0 to 70°C)

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General Dynamics LT-3600, UP/DN CONVERTER L-BAND manual Status Requests

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

The General Dynamics LT-3600 is an advanced UP/DN converter designed specifically for L-band applications, tailored to meet the rigorous demands of modern communication and broadcasting systems. Known for its reliability and versatility, the LT-3600 supports a wide range of operational environments, making it a preferred choice for military, aerospace, and commercial users.

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