Paradise 205486 REV F User Manual

Operations Manual, HPA2, Compact Outdoor SSPA 

205486 REV F 

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This section provides the general information for the Paradise Datacom LLC line of Compact 
Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifiers. The Compact Outdoor SSPA has been designed and 
manufactured to be an extremely robust and reliable amplifier.  It is well suited for harsh  
outdoor environments.   
 

 
The Compact Outdoor SSPA is a one-piece integrated Satcom amplifier system. It includes 
the AC/DC power supply, microwave amplifier module, microprocessor based monitor and 
control circuitry, and an efficient thermal management system.    
 
The reduced size and weight of this amplifier system allow it to be used in a wide variety of 
installations; many of which historically precluded the use of Solid State power amplifiers.  
This amplifier is ideal for mounting on the boom of small antennas or anywhere that size and 
weight are a major concern. 
 
Features include: 
 

●  Compact Size: 10.0 in x 19.5 in x 6.50 in. (254 mm x 495 mm x 165 mm) 
●  Very light weight: Base units weigh as little as 36 lb.  (16.4 kg) 
●  Auto-Sensing Power Factor Corrected Power Supply 
●  RF Gain Adjustment: 55 dB to 75 dB minimum with 0.1 dB resolution 
●  Output Power Detection 
●  Output Power Sample Port 
●   Internal 1:1 Redundant Capability 
●  Optional L-Band Input Capability 
●  Serial (RS 232 / RS 485) or Parallel Monitor & Control Circuitry 
●  Windows Monitor & Control Software  

 

 
Refer to Appendix E for full specifications of the Compact Outdoor SSPA.  
 

 
The following equipment is supplied with each unit: 
 

●  The Compact Outdoor Amplifier Assembly; 
●  Prime power mating connector: AC - MS3106E20-3S; DC - MS3106F20-29S 
●  Quick Start Serial Communication Cable, L204133-2 
●  Product Guide CD with SSPA Monitor & Control Software 
●  M&C (J4) Mating Connector, MS3116F18-32P