CPI T22C1
With this serial connector you can retrieve status information and update the configuration of CPI 2.25KW TWT amplifiers.
About
This connector uses a serial protocol developed by CPI. Two communication modes are available on the 2.25KW TWT amplifiers: ASCII Based Serial Computer Interface Protocol (ACIP) and Binary Based Serial Computer Interface Protocol (BCIP). This protocol implements the BCIP mode, which gives more reliable and complete information.
Version Info
| Range | Description | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version | No | Yes |
Product Info
| Range | Device Firmware Version |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | - Front Panel Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.19 - Front Main Program Software Version: 01.00.80 - Power Supply Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.03 - Power Supply Main Program Software Version: 01.00.47 - RF Controller Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.03 - RF Controller Main Program Software Version: 01.00.33 - External Interface Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.03 - External Interface Main Program Software Version: 01.00.40 |
Installation and configuration
Creation
Serial Main connection
This connector uses a serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SERIAL CONNECTION:
Interface connection:
- IP address/host: The polling IP of the device, e.g., 10.80.121.55.
- IP port: The IP port of the device, e.g., 4050. Required.
- Bus address: The bus address of the device, e.g., 50. Required. Range: 17-255.
Usage
General
On this page, you can find information such as the ID Version, Power Supply Main Software Version, Unit On Time, Time Zone, etc.
You can also perform a Snapshot by clicking on the Snapshot button. The progress is displayed by the Snapshot File Progress parameter and the operation status is displayed by the Snapshot File Status parameter.
Measurements
This page displays the following parameters: Attenuator Setting, Beam Current, User Time Delay, Inlet Temperature, Reflected RF, RF Drive, etc.
Specific information can be retrieved via multiple page buttons: Trip Point, Linearizer, Imbalance, Output, Trip Point, Heater and Helix.
Status
This page contains the status parameters Step Start 1/2 Fault, CAN Bus Comm Fault, etc.
Via page buttons, you can access more detailed information concerning the following aspects of the device: Helix, Heater, Inhibit, EXT Controller, Power Supply, RF Controller, ETH, Px Controllers, Beacon, Low/High Alarms and SIM.
Switch Controller Status
On this page, you can set the Switch Mode and the W/G Switch #n Position (where #n ranges from 1 to 10).
The status is displayed for Amplifier #1 to Amplifier #8. Amplifier 1 Priority to Amplifier 10 Priority can be set via the Priorities page button.
Log
This page lists all the entries stored in the device log.