Document Outline

• TWTA Rev 1 Cover
• Preface
  • About this Manual
  • Conventions and References Used in this Manual
    • Cautions and Warnings
  • Metric Conversions
  • Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual
  • Overview of Previous Editions
  • Customer Support
• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Component Descriptions
    • 1.2.1 Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) Assembly
    • 1.2.2 Radio Frequency Terminal (RFT)
    • 1.2.3 TWTA Models
    • 1.2.4 High-Power Controller (HPC)
    • 1.2.5 Redundant Switch Unit (RSU)
  • 1.3 Equipment List
    • 1.3.2 Prime Power
  • 1.4 Specifications
    • 1.4.1 System Interface
    • 1.4.3 Performance
    • 1.4.4 Environment
    • 1.4.5 Monitor and Control
    • 1.4.6 Physical Size and Weight
• Chapter 2: SINGLE THREAD SYSTEM INSTALLATION
  • 2.1 Unpacking
  • 2.2 Inspecting the Equipment
    • 2.2.1 Included Parts
  • 2.3 TWTA Installation
    • 2.3.1 Tools Required
    • 2.3.2 Vertical Pole Installation
    • 2.3.3 Spar Installation
    • 2.3.4 External Connections
  • 2.4 HPC-1200 Installation
    • 2.4.1 Mechanical
    • 2.4.2 External Connections
• Chapter 3: REDUNDANT SYSTEM INSTALLATION
  • 3.1 Unpacking
  • 3.2 Inspecting the Equipment
    • 3.2.1 Included Parts
  • 3.3 TWTA Installation
    • 3.3.1 Tools Required
    • 3.3.2 Vertical Pole Installation
    • 3.3.3 Spar Mount
    • 3.3.4 External Connections
  • 3.4 HPC-1110 Installation
    • 3.4.1 Mechanical
    • 3.4.2 External Connections
• Chapter 4: TWT AMPLIFIERS
  • 4.1 Operation and Control
    • 4.1.1 Control and Status Interface
    • 4.1.2 Operating Modes
    • 4.1.3 Control and Status Signals
    • 4.1.4 Initial Power-Up
    • 4.1.5 Shut Down
  • 4.2 Maintenance and Service
    • 4.2.1 Preventive Maintenance
• Chapter 5: CONTROLLER FOR SINGLE THREAD SYSTEMS
  • 5.1 Operation
    • 5.1.1 LOCAL Control Configuration
    • 5.1.2 REMOTE Control Configuration
    • 5.1.3 Controls and Indicators
  • 5.2 Maintenance and Service
    • 5.2.1 Preventative Maintenance
    • 5.2.2 Operator Troubleshooting
    • 5.2.3 Clearing a Fault
• Chapter 6: CONTROLLER FOR REDUNDANT SYSTEMS
  • 6.1 Overview
    • 6.1.1 “X” Insert and “Y” Insert Panels
  • 6.2 Operation
    • 6.2.1 User Operational Choices
    • 6.2.2 Local Controls and Indicators
    • 6.2.3 TWTA Setup for Redundant System Operation
    • 6.2.4 Initial Power-On
    • 6.2.5 Normal Operation
• Appendix A: PROGRAMMING GUIDE FOR REDUNDANT CONTROLLER
  • A.1 Overview
    • A.1.1 Communication Protocols
  • A.2 Communication Protocols
    • A.2.1 Command Message Format
    • A.2.2 Response Message Format
    • A.2.3 ASCII Reference Information
  • A.3 Redundant System Command Set
    • A.3.1 Controller Query Commands
    • A.3.2 Controller Control Commands
  • A.4 TWTA Command Set
    • A.4.1 TWTA Query Commands
    • A.4.2 TWTA Control Commands
• Glossary
• Index