Paradise RCP2-1000 - Manual (Page 27)

RCP2-1000 RM Remote Controller Operations Manual 203987 Rev A 27
4.0 Introduction
The RCP2-1000 RM was designed to provide easy Remote Monitor and Control for the
Paradise Datacom Rack Mount Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA). The unit is
designed to fit a standard 1 rack unit high, 19'' wide EIA rack. The RCP2-1000 allows
the user to remotely access the Rack Mount SSPA to verify its internal conditions and
provide necessary adjustments.
4.1 Fault analysis and condition tracking
RCP2-1000 RM provides detection and display of the Rack Mount SSPA as well as
provides ability of tracking faults locally. RCP2-1000 RM outputs the following SSPA
faults: Low Regulator Voltage Fault, High Temperature Fault, Low DC Current Fault,
Auxiliary Fault, RF Switch, BUC fault (if applied) and Summary fault. Faults that are
local to the RCP2-1000 RM unit (not implemented on the SSPA itself) provide
additional control over remote interface: Low RF Fault, Power Supply Fault.
RCP2-1000 RM also provides monitoring of the various internal conditions of the
remote SSPA. These include: Base plate temperature, Power supply output voltage,
SSPA DC Current consumption, Regulator output voltage, RF Output level, Gate Drive
Voltage, Muting, Attenuation and internal redundancy control (if applied).
As an addition, some popular features are provided on the RCP2-1000 RM such as
audible alarm and fault latching. Fault output varies and is provided in different forms:
relay contact closure, front panel LED and (or) LCD indication Serial data protocol field.
4.1.1 Summary Fault
Fault reflects overall state of the remote SSPA. Only "major" faults affect the summary
fault state. Some faults may or may not affect the summary fault depending on the re-
mote SSPA settings as well as RCP2-1000 RM settings. Fault state signaling: Front
Panel LED; Front Panel LCD; Serial Protocol Field, Form C contact closure.
4.1.2 Power Supply Fault
Major fault. Fault implemented on the RCP2-1000 RM only. Remote SSPA won't track
this condition. Fault effective, if SSPA internal power supply has output voltage lower
then 10 volts. The fault threshold value is factory fixed and can't be changed by the
user. Fault state signaling: Front Panel LED; Front Panel LCD; Serial Protocol Field,
Form C contact closure.
Section 4: Theory of Operation