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CPI KHPA Gen IV Series Binary Version

CPI's GEN IV klystron power amplifier (KPA) is used by Direct-to-Home service providers for uplink services and other broadcasting applications. It uses multi-stage depressed collector (MSDC) technology and offers a combination of high power, high efficiency, small size, low heat dissipation, and low acoustic noise.

About

Version Info

Range Key Features Based on System Impact
1.0.0.1 Reviewed connector based on the CPI K4U74. CPI K4U74 -
1.1.0.1 [SLC Main] Supports new firmware versions. 1.0.0.1 Devices running a different firmware version will not be compatible with this connector version.

Product Info

Range Supported Firmware
1.0.0.x Gen IV
1.1.0.x Front Panel Main Program Software Version: 03.01.72
Front Panel Boot Kernel Software Version:03.00.14
Power Supply Main Program Software Version: 03.01.35
Power Supply Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.03
RF Controller Main Program Software Version: 03.01.42
RF Controller Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.03
Ext Interface Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.03
Ext Interface Main Program Software Version: 03.01.54
CAN Communication Level Key: 03.01.22
ID Version: GEN4 2033

System Info

Range DCF Integration Cassandra Compliant Linked Components Exported Components
1.0.0.x No Yes - -
1.1.0.x No Yes - -

Configuration

Connections

Serial Connection - Main

This connector uses a serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:

SERIAL CONNECTION:

  • Direct connection:

    • Baudrate: Baudrate specified in the manual of the device, e.g., 9600 (default: 9600).
    • Databits: Databits specified in the manual of the device, e.g., 7.
    • Stopbits: Stopbits specified in the manual of the device, e.g., 1.
    • Parity: Parity specified in the manual of the device, e.g., No.
    • FlowControl: FlowControl specified in the manual of the device, e.g., No.
  • Interface connection:

    • IP address/host: The polling IP or URL of the destination.
    • IP port: The IP port of the destination (default: 50000).
    • Bus address: The bus address of the device (default: 48). Range: 17 - 255.

How to use

On the General page, basic device configuration and version info is displayed.

More detailed information parameters can be found on the System page.

Details about the current, voltage, temperature, etc. can be found on the Measurements page.

In case of alarms or faults on the device, this status information will be displayed on the Alarms and Faults page, respectively.

Trip points can be set and monitored on the Trip Points page.

Notes

To be able to perform Set commands, the control point of the device needs to be set to CIF (Computer Interface). Otherwise, sending a command to the device will result in a response with a error code (0x22).