Paradise 205486 REV F User Manual

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 205486 REV F 
Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 
Figure 2-2 shows the input side of the Compact Outdoor Amplifier.  This side contains the RF 
input (J1), M&C input (J4), and the Interface connections (J5, J6). 
 
2.5.1 RF Input (J1) [N-type (F)] 
 
The RF Input connector is a type N female connector.  Nominal RF input levels are approxi-
mately -28 dBm depending on the output power level of the unit. The maximum allowable RF 
input signal should be limited to +15 dBm. 
 
2.5.2 Monitor & Control Connector (J4) [MS3112E18-32S] 
 
The M&C, Monitor and Control, connector is the primary input for controlling the amplifier and 
monitoring fault conditions. It is a 32-pin circular connector, MS3112E18-32S. It requires a 
mating connector, MS3116F18-32P, which is supplied with the unit. The pin-out for this     
connector is described in Table 3-1. 
 
2.5.3 Link Port (J5) [MS3112E10-6S] 
 
The interface connector is used to connect between two Compact Outdoor Amplifiers when 
used in a 1:1 redundant system.  It is a 6 pin circular connector, MS3112E10-6S.  It requires a 
mating connector, MS3116F10-6P. A link cable is provided with a 1:1 Redundancy Kit which 
can be purchased separately. See Table 2-4. 
Table 2-4: Link Port (J5) Pin-Outs 
Pin # on J5 
Connection 
Pin # on J5 
Connection 
A LINK 
OUT D 
N/C 
LINK IN 
N/C 
C N/C  F GND 
Figure 2-2:  Input Side, Compact Outdoor Amplifier
 
SWITCH
M & C
J4
STATUS
SSPA
RF IN
J6
J1
J5
LINK