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CPI VZC-6965B4

The CPI VZC-6965B4 Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) High Power Amplifier (HPA) series is designed for satellite communication earth stations operating in the C-band frequency range. The 2.25 kW TWT HPA utilizes a 2250 Watt rated power, wideband TWT to produce radio frequency (RF) power output of up to 2000 Watts at the output waveguide of the HPA.

About

This connector uses a serial connection to send data to and get data from the device.

Version Info

Range Description DCF Integration Cassandra Compliant
1.0.0.x [SLC Main] Initial version No Yes

Product Info

Range Supported Firmware Version
1.0.0.x VZ2

Installation and configuration

Creation

Serial main connection

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.
    • 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.
    • FlowControl: FlowControl specified in the manual of the device.

  • Interface connection:

    • IP address/host: The polling IP of the device.
    • IP port: The IP port of the device.
    • Bus address: The bus address of the device.

Usage

General

This page displays the general info about the device, such as:

  • HPA Version
  • Attenuator Value
  • RF O/P Power
  • Heater Voltage and Current
  • Helix Voltage and Current

Status

This page shows the overall device status, such as:

  • Summary Fault
  • ALC Status
  • HPA Status
  • Fault Recycle Mode
  • RF Inhibit
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