CODAN VSAT 6700 and 6900 Series High Power Block Up Converters

 Block Up Converter System 6700/6900 series User Guide (1 MB)

CODAN VSAT High power Block Up Converter (BUC) systems offer a wide range of distinctive advantages and enhanced features for satellite communications systems based in remote or challenging geographic regions.

Available in the standard VSAT C-Band and VSAT Ku-Band operating frequencies-and a range of output powers-the BUCs provide industry leading technical performance.

Configuration

The CODAN VSAT High power BUC systems are based on CODAN Low power Block Up Converter (LBUC) driving a CODAN  high power solid state VSAT power amplifier (SSPA). The CODAN SSPA is available with 120 watts (VSAT C-Band) or 40 watts (VSAT Ku-Band) of RF output power.

Durability

The CODAN High power VSAT BUC systems are designed and tested to meet their performance specifications over an ambient temperature range of -40°C to +55°C and up to 100% relative humidity, ensuring long term survival in extreme conditions. Field experience for CODAN VSAT BUCs shows that MTBFs of greater than 100,000 hours can be expected.

RF performance

RF performance is superior, particularly: intermodulation performance, gain stability over temperature and flatness across the IF band. The CODAN VSAT BUC systems also boast industry leading spurious and harmonics specifications. Guaranteed RF performance ensures expensive system link margins do not have to be used to cope with RF transceiver variations.

Power

CODAN High power VSAT BUC systems all feature low power consumption and low temperature rise, ensuring internal components do not suffer undue stress. The CODAN VSAT LBUC modules are powered via the transmit IF cable, and the CODAN VSAT SSPAs are AC mains powered.

Internal protection

Internal protection against high temperature and short or open circuit RF output is standard.

External protection

The CODAN VSAT BUCs and CODAN VSAT SSPAs are completely protected from the elements without external user controls. All modules are fully sealed and pressure tested to 34 kPa (5 psi).

Advanced features

Enhanced monitor and control

All operating functions can be controlled and monitored via the serial Monitor & Control (M&C) facilities.

The operating configuration is stored in EEPROM to ensure the set-up parameters are restored in the event of a power failure.

The CODAN VSAT LBUCs have universal interface compatibility and are capable of operating with dumb terminals and laptops/PCs emulating terminals.

CODAN provides the optional Hand-held VSAT Controller CODAN 6560 for easy set up of the CODAN VSAT LBUCs.

The user has the choice of an FSK based M&C interface, which is fed via the transmit IF cable for use with intelligent modems or separate RS232 or RS422/RS485 interfaces.

Multiple M&C protocols are provided to enable integration into a number of network management systems.

The user-friendly, PC-based SSPA Manager is provided for operator control and monitoring of the SSPA.

Major configuration options 

Transmit frequency band (GHz)

RF output power

• CODAN Hand-held Controller
• CODAN Remote Controller
• CODAN IF Interface Unit
• CODAN Low Noise Block converters (LNBs)
• CODAN Transmit Reject Filters (TRFs)
• CODAN Antenna mounting kits
• CODAN Redundancy systems

CODAN quality and service

The CODAN VSAT LBUC and CODAN VSAT SSPA modules are built and tested in CODAN ISO9001 quality certified manufacturing facility, and undergo 100% burn in and performance monitoring over the temperature range specified.

CODAN fully trained staff and agents provide in-factory and in country training services and complete installation and on-site assistance. This service is backed up by a 24 hour customer service line and a warranty of three years on manufacturing, design or component defects.

CODAN Block Up Converter High power VSAT C-Band and Ku-Band specifications

Baseline RF specifications

IF input

Frequency range VSAT C-Band VSAT Ku-Band	950 to 1525 MHz 950 to 1450 MHz
Impedance	50 Ω
Connector	N female
VSWR	1.5:1 maximum

Gain specification

Gain @ 12 dB LBUC attenuator setting and 10 dB SSPA attenuator setting VSAT C-Band VSAT Ku-Band	120W 75 dB nominal 40W 75 dB nominal
Gain flatness	±0.8 dB typical, 40 MHz ±1.8 dB typical, full band
Gain stability	±2.0 dB over –40°C to +55°C typical

RF output (C-Band)

Frequency range	5.850 to 6.425 GHz
Output power @ 1 dB GCP 120W	+50.8 dBm (120W) typical +50.0 dBm (100 W) minimum
Carrier to intermodulation ratio	–26 dBc, two carriers, each @ 6 dB OPBO
Connector	CPR137-G
VSWR	1.25:1 maximum

RF output (VSAT Ku-Band)

Phase noise (SSB)

100 Hz	–63 dBc/Hz maximum
1 kHz	–73 dBc/Hz maximum
10 kHz	–83 dBc/Hz maximum
100 kHz	–93 dBc/Hz maximum

Frequency reference

Frequency	10 MHz
Level	–10 to +5 dBm
Input connector	Multiplexed on the transmit IF

Frequency conversion

LO frequency VSAT C-Band VSAT Ku-Band	7300, 7375MHz user selectable 15450 MHz
Sense	Spectrum inverting

Monitor and control

CODAN LBUC	FSK, RS232, RS485 and contact closure
CODAN SSPA	RS232, RS485 and contact closure

Power supply

CODAN LBUC	19 to 35 V DC or 42 to 60 V DC via transmit IF connector
CODAN SSPA	104 to 274 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz

Power consumption

CODAN LBUC VSAT C-Band VSAT Ku-Band	40 W maximum 55W maximum
CODAN SSPA VSAT C-Band VSAT Ku-Band	120W 740 VA typical 40W 450 VA typical

Environmental

Operating temperature range	–40°C to 55°C
Relative humidity	100%
Cooling LBUC SSPA	Convection Forced air
Weatherproofing LBUC SSPA	Sealed to 34 kPa IP66

Physical

Size

CODAN 6702	335mmL x 182mmW x 104mmH
CODAN 6902	360mmL x 182mmW x 104mmH
CODAN SSPA	280mmL x 355mmW x 495mmH

Weight

CODAN LBUC	5,6 kg
CODAN SSPA	27 kg

Mounting

LBUC and SSPA

Combined pole mounting kit