CPI TL22C1
This is a serial connector to 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 connector implements the BCIP mode, which provides more reliable and complete information.
Version Info
| Range | Description | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version | No | Yes |
| 1.1.0.x [SLC Main] | Firmware update. Change in status command. | No | Yes |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | - Front Panel Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.19 - Front Main Program Software Version: 01.00.90 - Power Supply Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.03 - Power Supply Main Program Software Version: 01.00.49 - RF Controller Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.03 - RF Controller Main Program Software Version: 01.00.36 - External Interface Boot Kernel Software Version: 03.00.03 - External Interface Main Program Software Version: 01.00.42 |
| 1.1.0.x | N/A |
Configuration
Connections
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, Time, Unit On Time, Time Zone, Temperature, etc.
Measurements
This page displays the following parameters: Attenuator Setting, Linearizer parameters, UPC Mode, Beacon States, Helix Currents, and Voltage, etc.
With a page button, you can retrieve specific information regarding the Inhibits: CIF, External Interlock, Internal, Local, Remote, Switch Controller, and SIM Inhibit.
RF Measurements
This page contains all RF status parameters, such as RF Drive, Imbalance RF, RF Output, Reflected RF Output Power, ALC RF Output Power, and Manual RF Output Power.
The Set RF Units button allows you to choose the unit: dBm, dBW, or W.
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 Waveguide Switches can be toggled via the corresponding page button.
The status is displayed for the Amplifier #n (where #n ranges from 1 to 10). These Amplifier Priorities can be set via the Priorities page button.
In addition, the 2.25KM TWT Error for Amplifier #1 to #8 and the Off-Line for Amplifier #1 to #10 can be accessed via page buttons.
Status
This page contains the status parameters Step Start 1/2 Fault, BBRAM Data Fault, etc.
Via page buttons, you can access more detailed information concerning the following aspects of the device: Helix, Heater, EXT Controller, Power Supply, RF Controller, ETH, Px Controllers, Beacon, Low/High Alarms, and SIM.
Trip Limit - RF Control
This page contains the RF Control Faults and Alarms Trip Points: the High/Low RF Fault/Alarm Trip Points, and High Reflected RF Fault Trip Points.
Trip Limit - PS and Temperature
This page contains the Power Supply and Temperature Faults and Alarms Trip Points, such as the Helix Over Voltage Fault Trip Point and High TWT Temperature Fault Trip Point.
Logging
This page lists all the entries stored in the device log. Via the Log Settings, you can set the lower and higher limit for the logging table. The polling of the table can also be enabled or disabled.