MiCOM T390

Universal Power
Line Carrier

Version: 4.1

Amplifier Description
and Configuration
T390/EN AM/A21
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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 7

2. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 8

3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 9
3.1 Amplifier power supply indicators and connectors 9
3.2 AMP Extension Unit (AMPX) indicators and connectors 10
3.3 Application and system LED indicators 11
3.3.1 Ethernet activity (orange) 11
3.3.2 Ethernet link (green) 11
3.3.3 System indicators 11
3.3.4 Line fault 12
3.3.5 User SNR alarm 12
3.3.6 Remote maintenance 12
3.3.7 Local maintenance 12
3.3.8 TX power alarm 12
3.3.9 1/4 12
3.3.10 1/2 13
3.3.11 Full 13
3.4 Internal boards of the amplifier unit 13
3.5 Board physical layout 14
3.6 Internal interconnections 14
3.7 Functional interconnections 16

4. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS 17

4.1 Configuration procedure 17
4.2 Hardware settings 18
4.2.1 HF access impedance settings 21
4.2.2 Settings for bandwidth allocation 22
4.2.3 Settings for AMP – AMPX connection 23
4.2.4 Filter settings 23
4.3 Software parameter settings 24
4.3.1 R.F. Stage configuration 24
4.3.2 Bandwidth Allocation 26
4.3.3 Misc and Alarm configuration 31
4.3.4 Advanced configuration 32
4.4 Hybrid Settings 35
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5. CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION 38
5.1 AMP connectors 38
5.2 Power supply P6 connector 38
5.3 Unit chain P2/P3 connectors 39
5.4 HF access P4 connector 39
5.4.1 HF line output 39
5.4.2 HF output P7 80W 39
5.4.3 HF input P5 80W 40
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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1: AMP 40W FRONT VIEW 8

FIGURE 2: AMPX AMPLIFIER FRONT VIEW 8
FIGURE 3: THE T390 AMPLIFIER UNIT (AMP) 9
FIGURE 4: POWER SUPPLY INDICATORS AND CONNECTOR 9
FIGURE 5: AMP EXTENSION TO AMPX CONNECTIONS 10
FIGURE 6: AMPLIFIER FUNCTIONAL LED INDICATOR PANEL SCHEMATIC VIEW 11
FIGURE 7: AMPLIFIER UNIT BOARD PHYSICAL LAYOUT (TOP VIEW) 14
FIGURE 8: AMPLIFIER UNIT INTERNAL CONNECTIONS (TOP VIEW) 14
FIGURE 9: HF POWER 40W 16
FIGURE 10: RXF FILTER BOARD JUMPER POSITIONS 18
FIGURE 11: RXF FILTER BOARD DIAGRAM 19
FIGURE 12: TXF FILTER BOARD JUMPER POSITIONS 19
FIGURE 13: TXF FILTER BOARD DIAGRAM 20
FIGURE 14: IMPEDANCE SETTING JUMPERS 21
FIGURE 15: BAND ALLOCATION JUMPERS 22
FIGURE 16: AMP-AMPX CONNECTION JUMPERS 23
FIGURE 17: SHOW/HIDE HF BAND 24
FIGURE 18: AMPLIFIER R.F. STAGE CONFIGURATION 24
FIGURE 19: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SEPARATED 26
FIGURE 20: 4 KHZ ANALOG ADJACENT OR SEPARATED 26
FIGURE 21: 2.5 KHZ ANALOG 27
FIGURE 22: 2X4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT (COULD BE 2XTP) 27
FIGURE 23: 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT (COULD BE 2XTP) 27
FIGURE 24: 4 KHZ DIGITAL + 4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT 27
FIGURE 25: 4 KHZ DIGITAL + 2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT
(COULD BE 2XTP) 27
FIGURE 26: 4 KHZ DIGITAL + 2X4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT
(COULD BE 2XTP) 27
FIGURE 27: 4 KHZ DIGITAL + 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT
(COULD BE 2XTP) 27
FIGURE 28: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SEPARATED 28
FIGURE 29: 8 KHZ DIGITAL+ 4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT 28
FIGURE 30: 8 KHZ DIGITAL+ 2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT 28
FIGURE 31: 8 KHZ DIGITAL+ 2X4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT
(COULD BE 2XTP) 28
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FIGURE 32: 8 KHZ DIGITAL+ 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT

(COULD BE 2XTP) 28
FIGURE 33: 16 KHZ DIGITAL SEPARATED 28
FIGURE 34: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED 29
FIGURE 35: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 4 KHZ ANALOG 29
FIGURE 36: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2.5 KHZ ANALOG 29
FIGURE 37: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2X4 KHZ ANALOG (COULD BE 2XTP) 29
FIGURE 38: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG (COULD BE 2XTP) 29
FIGURE 39: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED 29
FIGURE 40: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 4 KHZ ANALOG 30
FIGURE 41: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2.5 KHZ ANALOG 30
FIGURE 42: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2X4 KHZ ANALOG (COULD BE 2XTP) 30
FIGURE 43: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG (COULD BE 2XTP) 30
FIGURE 44: 16 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED 30
FIGURE 45: OVERLAP WARNING 30
FIGURE 46: AMPLIFIER MISC AND ALARM CONFIGURATION 31
FIGURE 47: AMPLIFIER ADVANCED 32
FIGURE 48: INBAND SNR COMPUTATION 33
FIGURE 49: SIGNAL SPECTRA AND NOISE MEASUREMENT 34
FIGURE 50: LOCATION OF HYBRID BOARD 35
FIGURE 51: HYBRID BOARD 36
FIGURE 52: HYBRID BOARD FRONT END 36
FIGURE 53: POWER SUPPLY P6 PLUG 38
FIGURE 54: HF LINE ACCESS P4 PLUG 39
FIGURE 55: HF OUTPUT 80W ACCESS P7 PLUG 39
FIGURE 56: HF INPUT 80W ACCESS P5 PLUG 40
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DOCUMENT CONTEXT AND VERSION HISTORY

This document is part of the MiCOM T390 user manuals document set.
Document Context

Document name Description

T390/EN OS MiCOM T390 Technical manual – Overall System Description
T390/EN AM MiCOM T390 Technical manual – AMP Description and Configuration
T390/EN AX MiCOM T390 Technical manual – AMPX Description and Configuration
T390/EN PU MiCOM T390 Technical manual – PRCS Description and Configuration
T390/EN SU MiCOM T390 Technical manual – SRV Description and Configuration
T390/EN AP MiCOM T390 Technical Schedule – Application Note

Version History

VERSION DATE COMMENTS

A 06/22/04 Original Issue

B 01/10/04 Added Amplifier filters configuration procedure

Product release 2.0
C 24/11/04 Product release 2.1

D 29/03/05 Product release 2.2

E 05/10/05 Product release 3.0

F 16/03/06 Update respect to product improvement. This manual refers to

product release 3.1 and later. Applicable to Micom T390
product and renamed PLC5000 products.
G 15/03/07 Product release 4.0

A/21 06/01/2008 Product release 4.1

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1. INTRODUCTION
This document describes the amplifier parts of the modular PLC MiCOM T390 system.
A PLC MiCOM T390 link consists of two T390 systems (at least one processing unit and one
amplifier in each) configured in a Master/Slave relationship, with each system located on a
distribution or transmission substation, and they may be several hundred kilometres apart.
The MiCOM T390 system offers comprehensive transmission capabilities over power lines
using Power Line Carrier (PLC) technologies. It supports voice and data transmission, and
can integrate a teleprotection system to react to problems in the electrical network.
The whole system is modular and is readily adaptable to customers’ needs in terms of
services (a mix of speech and data channels, data rate, etc.).
Additionally, a global software package is installed on each system. The package is available
in various levels, taking into account range and performance.
For further information on the T390 system as a whole, and on the units that comprise it,
please refer to the relevant user manuals:

• Overall System Description T390/EN OS

• Amplifier Description and Configuration T390/EN AM (this manual)

• 80W Extension Amplifier Description and Configuration T390/EN AX

• Processing Unit Description and Configuration T390/EN PU

• Service Unit Description and Configuration T390/EN SU

• Global Specification T390/EN SG

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2. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Every PLC T390 link must have at least a T390 Amplifier (AMP) Unit and a T390 Processing
(PRCS) Unit. The amplifier offers a choice of different transmitting powers up to 40W,
configured by the HMI (Human-Machine Interface, described in the Overall System
Description, T390/EN OS).
Note that the maximum output power can be increased to 80W with the addition of an AMPX
80W Extension Amplifier Unit.
The service facilities of the system can be expanded by the inclusion of one or more T390
Service Units, SRV (up to a maximum of nine units).
Each unit of a T390 system is enclosed in a stackable rack unit, as shown below.
The signals to be sent are prepared (modulation, error detection and correction scheme,
etc.) by the PRCS processing unit, which commands the amplifier to amplify and send them
over the line.
The system does not produce perturbations or spurious noise out of its own allocated band.
Bandwidth allocation: The system can transmit frequencies in bands that are from 4 kHz
up to 16kHz wide, and within the range 20-700 kHz. The allowed bandwidth allocations are
shown graphically in section 4.3.2.

FIGURE 1: AMP 40W FRONT VIEW

The output power can be increased to 80W with the addition of an AMPX 80W Extension
Amplifier Unit, as shown in Figure 2. For in-depth coverage of this unit, please refer to the
80W Extension Amplifier Description and Configuration, T390/EN AX.

FIGURE 2: AMPX AMPLIFIER FRONT VIEW

BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY WORK ON THE EQUIPMENT, THE USER
SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE SAFETY
SECTION, THE TECHNICAL DATA SECTION AND THE RATINGS ON
THE EQUIPMENT RATING LABEL.
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3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

DO NOT TOUCH THE HIGH FREQUENCY 3 PIN TERMINATIONS OR

THE INNER CORE OF THE BNC CABLE, WHEN THE T390 IS
ENERGIZED.
This section identifies the indicators and connectors on the front panel of the amplifier unit.
The layout of the front panel is illustrated in Figure 3:

LVDS modules
interconnection Output connector Input connector
Bus to AMPX to AMPX

Power
supply
connector

Information
Management LED's Location for
HF Line
interface Hybrid/attenuator
connector
connector adjustments &
test points
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FIGURE 3: THE T390 AMPLIFIER UNIT (AMP)

3.1 Amplifier power supply indicators and connectors
Figure 4 shows the LED indicators and the connectors on the power supply panel:

Logic LED
Power LED

Power
supply
connector

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FIGURE 4: POWER SUPPLY INDICATORS AND CONNECTOR

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The LEDs above the power supply connector indicate the status of power supply connection
and detection. They function as follows:

LED Status Description

Power ON 40VDC Power Supply OK after Logic ON
Logic + 5 VDC OK

The power supply connector is described in section 5.2, Power supply P6 connector.
3.2 AMP Extension Unit (AMPX) indicators and connectors
Figure 5 shows the AMPX amplifier connections (for supporting 80W power output).

FIGURE 5: AMP EXTENSION TO AMPX CONNECTIONS

The LED indicators on the AMP extension unit panel function as follows:

LED Status Description

System OK Acknowledgement of AMPX
Enabled In service

The input and output connectors, P5 and P7, are described in section 5.4.3, HF input P5
80W and section 5.4.2, HF output P7 80W.
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3.3 Application and system LED indicators

FIGURE 6: AMPLIFIER FUNCTIONAL LED INDICATOR PANEL SCHEMATIC VIEW

The following sections describe the functions of the LED indicators:
3.3.1 Ethernet activity (orange)
Indicates activity on the receive side of the Ethernet link (RJ45 plug).

LED Status Description

ON blinking Rx activity
OFF No Rx Activity (no connection)

3.3.2 Ethernet link (green)

The LED indicates whether an Ethernet device (typically a maintenance PC) is connected
through the Ethernet link (RJ45 plug).

LED Status Description

ON Connected to a device
OFF No carrier

3.3.3 System indicators

These LEDs display as follows to indicate the system status:

System OK (green) Internal Error (red) Description

OFF ON Internal unit error
ON FAST BLINKING Internal configuration error
OFF SLOW BLINKING Waiting for configuration
FAST BLINKING N/A Bit stream transfer with HMI in progress
(Events, QAM diagram, Recorder ...)

ON OFF System is running and waiting for line

synchronization
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3.3.4 Line fault

The LED is ON (steady) or flashing to indicate line faults.

Status Description
ON Line Fault (not connected to HV line, or signal out of range)
Flash Bad line (not enough to assure data transmission)
OFF Line OK

3.3.5 User SNR alarm

LED is ON (steady) or flashing to indicate SNR status.

Status Description
ON Alarm threshold reached
Flash Warning
OFF Within the user-defined limits

3.3.6 Remote maintenance

LED shows status of maintenance mode (remote connection).

Status Description
ON Maintenance in progress (connected with the remote PLC)
Flash Maintenance error
OFF Maintenance off

3.3.7 Local maintenance

LED shows status of maintenance mode (local connection).

Status Description
ON Local Maintenance in progress (the amplifier should be connected to a
dummy load, NOT the HF Line)
Flash Maintenance error
OFF Maintenance off

3.3.8 TX power alarm

Indicates that Tx power is beyond/within user-defined limits.

Status Description
ON Outside the user-defined limits
OFF Within the user-defined limits

3.3.9 1/4
Works with the other LEDs in this group to indicate Tx power status

Status Description
ON Power is a quarter of full power
Slow blinking Power is less than 1/4 of full power
OFF Power is more than 1/4 of full power
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3.3.10 1/2
Works with the other LEDs in this group to indicate Tx power status

Status Description
ON Power is half full power
Flash Power is between 1/4 and 1/2 of full power
OFF Power is less than or equal to 1/4 or more than 1/2 of available power

3.3.11 Full
Works with the other LEDs in this group to indicate Tx power status

Status Description
ON Power is at maximum
Flash Power is between half and full power
OFF Power is less than or equal to half full power

3.4 Internal boards of the amplifier unit

This section lists the boards that are present in the amplifier unit following configuration.
It also describes the main functionality of the boards and their interconnections.
NOTE: The description that follows is provided for information only; internal
boards cannot be sold separately. They are an integral part of the
MiCOM T390 system and must not be reworked or repaired by
customers. In the event of damage, the complete unit should be
returned to the manufacturer in its original packaging, or something
equivalent.

Board Name Functions Comment

PPC Main processor board Always present
AFE Analog Front End, A/D and D/A Always present
conversion Daughter board on PPC
AMP 40W AB class Amplifier Board Always present. Mounted on the left side
heat sink of the unit
TXF Programmable 40W Transmit Always present. Filter setting is achieved
Filter, Impedance matching, with jumpers. Fine tuning is obtained by
Summing stage for 80W version adjusting the inductance value of the 2
coils (screw adjusting)
RXF Programmable Receive Filter Filter setting is achieved with jumpers.
Fine-tuning is obtained by adjusting the
In the 80W/Separated band
inductance value of the three coils
version, it is only present on
(screw adjusting).
one of the two amplifier units
PSL Power supply unit – Low levels Always present
PSH Main power supply input board Always present
(protection and filtering)
I80W Interface 80W Part of the TXF board

Jumpers on the transmission filter board (TXF) and on the reception filter board (RXF) allow
frequency settings: the pass-band can be 4 kHz , 8 kHz , or 16 kHz wide, and is in the range
20kHz to 700kHz.
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3.5 Board physical layout

Figure 7 shows the basic physical layout. It identifies the position of the physical elements
used during configuration, i.e. the jumpers and connectors.

165mm

PPC

AFE

Alim
PSL TXF
PSH AMP

RXF

436mm
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FIGURE 7: AMPLIFIER UNIT BOARD PHYSICAL LAYOUT (TOP VIEW)

3.6 Internal interconnections
Figure 8 shows the internal interconnections:

REAR

C9

IOX11 IOX11
(J3) T C2 (J2)
IOX18
C1 (J3)

IO16
Lower C3
J1
horizontal
board
IO16
(J2)

IO16
Upper (J1)
RXF
horizontal
board
C4
AMP

Vertical board
IO16 IOX14
(J2) (J3)

Power cable IO16

PSH/A

J6
C5

Data cable
IOX15
(J1)

C6 C8
IOX15 IO16
IOX14
(J2) (J6) (J4) IOX14
IOX15 (J8)
(J1) AFE C7
IOX18
(J7) TXF
IOX15
(J2)
PPC I80W

FRONT
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FIGURE 8: AMPLIFIER UNIT INTERNAL CONNECTIONS (TOP VIEW)

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3.6.1.1 Cable list

Left side Cable mark Right side

PSH-J3 C1 PPC-J7 (power)
PSH-J2 C2 AMP-J3
TXF-J1 C3 AMP-J2
TXF-J6 C4 RXF-J1
RXF-J2 C5 AFE-J6
AMP-J1 C6 AFE-J1
AFE-J2 C7 I80W-J2
AFE-J4 C8 TXF-J8 (first connection)
RXF-J3 (second connection)
Top rear screw insert C9 RXF rear left M4 screw

Mark Qty Manufacturer name & reference

C1 1 CAB9000101-750
C2 1 CAB9000601-400
C3 3 CAB9003001-200
C4
C5
C6 2 CAB9003101-240
C7
C8 1 CAB9003201-340
C9 1 CAB9003301-120
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3.7 Functional interconnections

The internal and external functional interconnections depend on the configuration of the
equipment.

PPC

connexion to

connexion to
Digital Logic

Digital Logic
Interface

RXF

AFE
AFE
RXF

connexion to

connexion to

PSL
Analog

Analog
RXF

AFE
Mixed Analog Digital Logic Analog
connexion to connexion to connexion to connexion to
80W interf AMP AMP AMP

Digital Flags
Analog Input
& PSH cmd
AMP
Power On PSH
PSH

AMP

PSL

TX signal Out
To To To
RXOUT
PSH PPC RXF
Mixed
connexion to
AFE
TXIN

TXF
I80W PSL
80W Interface

48V Power
To 80W From 80W HF LINE
Supply
Aux AMP Aux AMP Connector
Connector

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FIGURE 9: HF POWER 40W

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4. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS

The amplifier unit accepts a range of settings for handling various site-related parameters or
customer-driven configurations. Some of these parameters are set during the manufacturing
stage, some at integration time (for example, if they depend on other units in the target T390
system), and some are set during installation and service start-up time.
This section describes the setup of amplifier parameters, along with the operating mode, and
lists the mandatory or recommended steps with which configuration should be performed. It
also includes instructions for setting the various transmission parameters (frequency, power,
modulation).
DO NOT TOUCH THE HIGH FREQUENCY 3 PIN TERMINATIONS OR
THE INNER CORE OF THE BNC CABLE, WHEN THE T390 IS
ENERGIZED.
4.1 Configuration procedure
As the change of frequency must be performed by changing jumpers on the hardware AND
by firmware configuration, it is mandatory to follow the procedure described below to avoid
damaging the amplifier:
1. Clear Enable Amplifier in the Misc and Alarm configuration tab
2. Apply changes
3. Shut down the system and wait for all LEDs to stop flashing
4. Power off the unit and configure the hardware filters
5. Check the cables, close the unit
6. Restart the system and go back to the configuration tab
7. Set up the new filter frequencies in the RF Stage tab
8. Click Enable Amplifier
9. Apply changes, after which the system will shut down
10. Wait for all LEDs to stop flashing and then switch off the unit

TAKE CARE DURING THIS PROCEDURE TO AVOID DAMAGING THE

AMPLIFIER
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4.2 Hardware settings

The frequency bands, as well as the output impedance of the amplifier can be modified by
setting the jumper positions; for in-depth information, please refer to the Application Note,
T390/EN AP. Modifications of these settings is normally performed at manufacturing time,
but they may need to be modified later.
Figure 10 shows the Rx filter board jumper positions:

JP2 & JP6 Relay to

Attenuators include 12 dB
jumpers
Relay to
include 6 dB

Relay to
Not used
include 3 dB
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FIGURE 10: RXF FILTER BOARD JUMPER POSITIONS

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Figure 11 shows the Rx filter board layout:

Connector to AFE Board

Vcc

1
CR1
2
3 CR2
4 CR3
CR4
5

6
DS2431 From TXF Board
7

8
Atténuator 75 Ohm Atténuator 75 Ohm Atténuator 75 Ohm
3 dB 6 dB 12 dB
GND

GND

GND GND GND

Test SMC

Rx Programmable Filtering
Rx Filter input I/O =75 Ohms Rx Filter Output
Impedance Matching Impedance Matching

D0582ENa

FIGURE 11: RXF FILTER BOARD DIAGRAM

The three relays (RL1, RL2 & RL3) are activated automatically by the AFE board to adjust
the AGC level, when JP2 is closed.
For a short line, implying low attenuation, an additional attenuator of 12 dB can be included
by opening JP2 and closing JP6. The total attenuation can be up to 33 dB.
Figure 12 shows the Tx filter board jumper positions:

AMP - AMPX
connection

Separated
Superimposed
Adjacent mode

Hybrid adjustment
R1 to R5

HF access impedance
settings

Sum_hybrid
R6 to R11 200Ω
D0583ENa

FIGURE 12: TXF FILTER BOARD JUMPER POSITIONS

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Front Side access

Superimposed
SMC Connector to
Rx Filter Board Separated

RX1
T390/EN AM/A21

Superimposed
or adjacent modes
Asymmetrical Hybrid
AGND transformer with
impedance adjusting
(front side access)

Za

Tx Filter input Tx Filter Output

Impedance Matching Impedance Matching

From AMP Board HFGND

Line Impedance
40W Superimposed Matching :
Tx Programmable Filtering
Separated
Figure 13 shows the Tx filter board layout:

I/O =75 Ohms 80W

AGND 50 / 75 / 125 / 150 Ohm
Line Connector

Protections

Balanced
Force capacitive
impedance Unbalanced
Tx / Rx Coupling for
separated mode
HFGND
Divider/

RX2

FIGURE 13: TXF FILTER BOARD DIAGRAM

SMC Connector on front HFGND
current limiter

panel for 80 W connection. Main

40W Input when Main AMP Symmetrical Connection to
HFGND
40W Output when Aux AMP Hybrid transformer Mechanical Ground
Aux with balancing resistor

SMC Connector
To Front side
(Test point)

HFGND
HFGND

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4.2.1 HF access impedance settings

The impedance on the HF output can be modified as follows using JP43, JP44, JP45, JP46,
JP47, JP48, and JP49 on the TXF board:

FIGURE 14: IMPEDANCE SETTING JUMPERS

Mode Impedance
Unbalanced 50 Ohms JP43:2-3, JP44:1-2, JP48:2-3, JP49:1-2
Unbalanced 75 Ohms JP43:2-3, JP45:1-2, JP48:2-3, JP49:1-2
Unbalanced 125 Ohms JP43:2-3, JP46:1-2, JP48:2-3, JP49:1-2
Unbalanced 150 Ohms JP43:2-3, JP47:1-2, JP48:2-3, JP49:1-2
Balanced 50 Ohms JP43:2-3, JP44:1-2, JP48:2-3
Balanced 75 Ohms JP43:2-3, JP45:1-2, JP48:2-3
Balanced 125 Ohms JP43:2-3, JP46:1-2, JP48:2-3
Balanced 150 Ohms JP43:2-3, JP47:1-2, JP48:2-3

NOTE: The unbalanced mode is characterized by a measure on the HF signal

A with the HF signal B at the ground. The balanced mode is
characterized by signals between HF signal A and HF signal B in the
same time. The ground reference is the body of the connector.
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4.2.2 Settings for bandwidth allocation

The distribution for Tx and Rx bands, superimposed or separated, is set using jumpers JP39,
JP40, JP41, and JP42 on the TXF filter board.

FIGURE 15: BAND ALLOCATION JUMPERS

Separated MODE Superimposed/adjacent MODE

JP39: 2-3 closed JP39: 1-2 closed
JP40: 2-3 closed JP40: 1-2 closed
JP41: open JP41: closed
JP42: closed JP42: open
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4.2.3 Settings for AMP – AMPX connection

To include an AMPX amplifier unit (“double power” mode) Jumpers 38 and 51 (see) must be
set according to the table below.

AMP stand alone AMP - AMPX

JP38: 2-3 closed 1-2, 3-4 open JP38: 2-3 open 1-2, 3-4 closed
JP51: 1-2 closed 2-3 open JP51: 1-2 closed 2-3 open

The jumper positions for the AMP-AMPX connection are shown in Figure 16.

FIGURE 16: AMP-AMPX CONNECTION JUMPERS

4.2.4 Filter settings
For a full description of HF filter adjustment, please refer to the Filter Settings chapter of the
Application Note, T390/EN AP.
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4.3 Software parameter settings

Select File|Configuration to make any required adjustments to the hardware configuration,
and then click Next to display the Configuration Window.
Select the amplifier from the Units from PLC pane to display the screen shown in Figure 18.
The following tabs are now available:

• R.F. Stage

• Miscellaneous and Alarm

• Advanced
The panel at the foot of the screen displays either a graphical representation of the amplifier
rack front panel or the HF distribution bandwidths (controlled by Show HF/Hide HF).

FIGURE 17: SHOW/HIDE HF BAND

4.3.1 R.F. Stage configuration
Select the R.F. Stage tab to display the following pane:

FIGURE 18: AMPLIFIER R.F. STAGE CONFIGURATION

For successful signal transmission, the values set in this screen must be the same for both
sides of the T390 system (except Tx/Rx frequencies and the Master/Slave dialog).
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4.3.1.1 Output Power Panel

AMPX Available: Use the additional External Amplifier Unit (AMPX) to increase maximum
power to 80W.
PEP Range: This range must be set to one of the three following values:

− Pmax (default)

− Pmax/2

− Pmax/4
PEP Limiter: The signal power setting for the limiter can be expressed in two ways:

− As a percentage of maximum power (using the Power % text box).

This parameter can take any value between 10 and 100%, the
default value being 100%.

− As an attenuation in dB (using the RF adjust text box). This

parameter can take any value between –3dB and 0dB, the default
value being 0dB.
Estimated Output Power: This field is not editable. It displays the result of applying the
limitation factor to the PEP Range value.
4.3.1.2 R.F. Bandwidth
The T390 system can operate with bands of 4kHz, 8kHz, 12kHz, or 16kHz.
Note that the value selected here is applied as:

• the transmission bandwidth in separated mode

• the whole bandwidth in superimposed mode

4.3.1.3 QAM Bandwidth
The QAM bandwidth is chosen from one of the following values:

• 4Khz

• 8Khz

• 16Khz

• No QAM (disables digital transmission; system operates with analog functions only)
4.3.1.4 Transmission Center Frequency
This value sets the transmission center frequency, using two slide bars:

• The top slide bar adjusts the center frequency in 1kHz steps, the default value being
184kHz. The actual value is displayed in the text box above the slide bar. The actual
frequency range depends on the effective signal transmission power and can be
derived as follows:
⇒ Minimum frequency (in kHz): 20 + 0.5*RF Bandwidth (in kHz)

⇒ Maximum frequency (in kHz): 700 – 0.5*RF Bandwidth (in kHz)

• The bottom slide bar provides finer adjustment of the frequency by up to 500Hz on
either side of the currently set center frequency. The adjustment is in steps of about
0.39Hz (exactly 25600/65536 Hz). The actual adjustment value is displayed in the text
box above the slide bar.
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4.3.1.5 Reception Center Frequency

This setting is only available when R.F. mode is set to “separate band”. It is used to set the
reception center frequency and uses two slide bars:

• The top slide bar allows for setting of the center frequency in 1kHz steps, the default
value being 184kHz. The actual value is displayed in the text box above the slide bar.
The actual frequency range depends on the effective signal transmission power and
can be derived as follows: …same q, different calculation here, though…
− Minimum frequency (in kHz): 20 + 0.5*Effective power (in W)

− Maximum frequency (in kHz): 700 – 0.5*Effective power (in W)

• The bottom slide bar provides finer adjustment of the frequency by up to 500Hz on
either side of the currently set center frequency. The adjustment is in steps of about
0.39Hz (exactly 25600/65536 Hz). The actual adjustment value is displayed in the text
box above the slide bar.
THESE SETTINGS MUST BE CONSISTENT ACROSS THE SYSTEM.
THE RX FREQUENCY AT EITHER END MUST MATCH THE TX
FREQUENCY AT THE OTHER.
4.3.1.6 PLC Mode panel
The signal is transmitted using QAM modulation. The transmission and reception bands can
be either separated or superimposed. The settings under PLC mode are as follows:

• R.F. Mode: The operator selects a QAM modulation scheme with transmission and
reception bands either separated or superimposed. If “superimposed” is selected, the
Rx (reception) center frequency settings are grayed out and are no longer editable
(since the Rx and Tx center frequencies are the same in this mode).
• PLC dialog: For internal synchronization, a PLC link needs one system to be defined
as MASTER, the other as the SLAVE. The selection of MASTER and SLAVE is an
arbitrary choice, technically, the only difference is in the placement of the FSK
maintenance channel. The Tx maintenance channel is on the right side (upper
frequencies) of the Tx transmit channel for the system master.
4.3.2 Bandwidth Allocation
The system can transmit frequencies in bands that are from 4 kHz up to 16kHz wide and
within the range of 20-700 kHz.
The available configurations for bandwidth allocation are shown in the following figures:
4.3.2.1 Separated or adjacent band mode1

FIGURE 19: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SEPARATED

FIGURE 20: 4 KHZ ANALOG ADJACENT OR SEPARATED

1
In digital modulation adjacent mode (no interband) is allowed with reduced performance due to
noise reinjection within the QAM band relative to the RX filter shape.
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FIGURE 21: 2.5 KHZ ANALOG

FIGURE 22: 2X4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 23: 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 24: 4 KHZ DIGITAL + 4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT

FIGURE 25: 4 KHZ DIGITAL + 2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 26: 4 KHZ DIGITAL + 2X4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 27: 4 KHZ DIGITAL + 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT (COULD BE 2XTP)
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FIGURE 28: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SEPARATED

FIGURE 29: 8 KHZ DIGITAL+ 4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT

FIGURE 30: 8 KHZ DIGITAL+ 2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT

FIGURE 31: 8 KHZ DIGITAL+ 2X4 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 32: 8 KHZ DIGITAL+ 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG SEPARATED OR ADJACENT (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 33: 16 KHZ DIGITAL SEPARATED

NOTE: On the master PLC, the FSK maintenance channel on the transmit
side is always placed to the right of the allocated band, on the slave
PLC it is placed on the left hand side.
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4.3.2.2 Superimposed band mode

FIGURE 34: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED

In superimposed mode, the Tx/Rx channels are between two FSK maintenance channels.

FIGURE 35: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 4 KHZ ANALOG

FIGURE 36: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2.5 KHZ ANALOG

FIGURE 37: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2X4 KHZ ANALOG (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 38: 4 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 39: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED

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FIGURE 40: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 4 KHZ ANALOG

FIGURE 41: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2.5 KHZ ANALOG

FIGURE 42: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2X4 KHZ ANALOG (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 43: 8 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED + 2X2.5 KHZ ANALOG (COULD BE 2XTP)

FIGURE 44: 16 KHZ DIGITAL SUPERIMPOSED

4.3.2.3 Show HF
In the Configuration Window, click SHOW HF to display a graphical view of the currently
allocated HF bandwidth. The display updates immediately for changes in the layout.
Additionally, any unintentional overlaps (i.e. for allocations other than in superimposed
mode) are highlighted in red as shown in Figure 45:

FIGURE 45: OVERLAP WARNING

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4.3.3 Misc and Alarm configuration

Select the Misc and Alarm tab to display the following pane:

FIGURE 46: AMPLIFIER MISC AND ALARM CONFIGURATION

The system monitors several parameters and raises an alarm to alert the operator if they
move out of bounds.
Depending on the Processing Unit configuration, some of these alarms are mapped to three
types of alarm:
Alarm1 and Alarm2: These correspond to two relays on an external connection, allowing
the command of external devices such as sound alarms.
Lock condition: If an alarm is mapped to this condition, raising that alarm
automatically halts the system.
All alarms raised are stored for later analysis.
4.3.3.1 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Alarm panel
Certain parameters relating to Automated Gain Control are monitored by the system. Their
limits can be configured by the operator:

• AGC level: this level should stay within two limits (low and high). A high-level
threshold is set so that an alarm is raised if the AGC level rises above it. Similarly, a
low-level threshold is set so that an alarm is raised if the AGC level falls below it. The
high and low thresholds are adjustable by the operator, with the following constraints:

− AGC high-level threshold is set between -19dB and 60dB in 1dB steps, the
default value being 32dB.

− AGC low-level threshold is set between -20dB and 40dB in 1dB steps, the
default value being -16dB.
These two values must be consistent, i.e. the high-level threshold must be greater than the
low-level threshold.

• Mask Delay is used to mask the alarm for a given time. The alarms on high-level and
low-level threshold are not issued until after the delay expires. The Mask Delay is set
between 1s and 10s in 1s steps, the default value being 5s.
Adjustment of these parameters is performed using the corresponding slide bars, the actual
value being displayed in the adjacent text boxes.
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4.3.3.2 Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) Alarm panel

A minimum SNR is necessary to maintain proper operation of the system. An SNR level
threshold is defined and an alarm is raised if the SNR falls below this level.
The SNR level threshold can be defined in this panel using the relevant slide bar. Its value
must be between 6dB and 30dB and can be adjusted in 1dB steps, the default value being
6dB. The actual value is displayed in the adjacent text box.
4.3.3.3 Enable Amplifier panel
The Enable Amplifier checkbox is used for Amplifier commisioning.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Uncheck Enable Amplifier and apply changes
2. Shut down the system and configure the hardware filters
3. Restart the system and go back to the configuration tab
4. Set up filter frequencies in the RF Stage tab
5. Click Enable Amplifier
6. Apply changes
4.3.4 Advanced configuration

FIGURE 47: AMPLIFIER ADVANCED

4.3.4.1 FSK level
This parameter is the level of the FSK supervision channel (120 Hz width) relative to the
PEP output level of the amplifier. It is adjustable from -30 dB to 0 dB.
For example, if the output power selected is 40W with an 80% limitation, this produces 32W,
which is +45 dBm. An FSK level of -22dB means the FSK signal will be at a level of 45-22 =
+23 dBm.
The default for this parameter is -22 dB (i.e. 22 dB below the PEP output power), which is
suitable for almost every application. Changing this parameter can affect the performance of
the equipment and should only be performed by experienced users.
Click Restore Default to restore default values on the screen, but note that these values
must still be applied. To apply the configuration click Load.
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4.3.4.2 TPX level

This panel displays the level of power available for the analog input.
This power is equivalent to a single tone sent at a level of PEP-x, where x is the level
displayed in this configuration window.
4.3.4.3 QAM power
The QAM power display shows the effective mean power used by the QAM on line.
This calculation allows for the decrease of available power due to the FSK transmission and
the possible TPX transmission. An extra decrease factor is also included to calculate the
mean power with respect to the PEP power defined for the PLC link.
4.3.4.4 SNR computation
The SNR is computed as the ratio between power measured in the FSK band in reception
and the power measured in an unoccupied band.
The SNR is computed by default by a narrow filtering at the edges of the QAM band (70Hz):
This is the Inband SNR.

FSK
Noise
Measurement

QAM BW
TPx BAND

Fc

USER BAND
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FIGURE 48: INBAND SNR COMPUTATION

Note that there are three major limitations with this measurement:
1. In the case of a narrow QAM band (4 or 8kHz), the narrow filtering is computed in a
band too close to the QAM. The noise offset is quite high and the SNR measurement is
not sufficiently sensitive.
2. Measurement in a 70 kHz band is not as representative as a wide band of 1740 Hz for a
reliable noise measurement. An impulsive noise peak at this frequency could disturb the
measurement of the 70Hz filter.
3. In the case of superimposed mode, the local FSK is set on the noise measurement
band. An alternative band must be allocated.
This measurement is recommended for:

• Separated Mode (8kHz,16khz)

• Adjacent Mode with TPx

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This measurement is not recommended for:

• Separated mode (4kHz)

• Superimposed Mode

• Adjacent Mode without TPX

Lower band Edge Upper band Edge

narrow band filter

Wide band
Filter

TPx BAND
QAM BW
Fc

USER BAND
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FIGURE 49: SIGNAL SPECTRA AND NOISE MEASUREMENT

In order to deal with the limitations stated above, the operator is given the following options
for specifying the noise measurement band:

• Inband (by default)

• Outband
In the second case, the noise will be measured in a band allocated to the equipment (the
interband, for example).
The second option is:

• A narrow band filter of 70Hz, easy to allocate but not so representative of the real
noise level

• A wide band filter of 1740Hz, not so easy to allocate but more representative of the
real noise in the user band
The operator must also choose whether to allocate the band on the same side as the FSK or
on the opposite side.
NOTE THAT A WRONG CHOICE COULD JEOPARDISE THE START OF
THE SYSTEM. NOISE MEASUREMENT IS CRITICAL FOR CORRECT
EQUIPMENT OPERATION.

In summary,

• For a Master system, in reception, the FSK is on lower side of the QAM by default:

− Choosing the opposite side from the FSK selects the upper frequencies.

− Choosing the same side as the FSK selects the lower frequencies

• For a Slave system, in reception, FSK is on the upper side of the QAM by default:

− Choosing the opposite side from the FSK selects the lower frequencies.

− Choosing the same side as the FSK selects the upper frequencies
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For example, for a master system allocated in a band of 300-304kHz, choosing opposite side
means that the noise will be measured in a band set at a frequency below 300kHz.
The last option is the band allocation, for which two criteria apply:

• The maximum distance from the QAM center is 12.8kHz to measure the noise

• The allocation frequency is the distance from the band edge to the noise band center
frequency
The options are:

• Near: The noise is measured in the band closer to the user band (e.g. 850Hz for a
wide noise band)

• Middle: The noise is measured in the middle of the band available between the edge
and the maximum of 12.8khz

• Far: The band is measured at the maximum distance of the QAM center, 12.8kHz

• Custom: The user can choose the center frequency of the noise band as the distance
from the band edge.

− For 1740Hz the distance cannot be less than 850Hz

− For 70Hz the distance cannot be less than 35Hz in order not to filter into the QAM
band
For example, for a band of 4kHz centered on 200kHz:
The wide filter center frequency can be between 850Hz and 9.5kHz, corresponding to
197.150kHz and 188.5kHz, respectively.
4.4 Hybrid Settings
Hybrid tuning is performed after the software configuration because of the need to generate
an internal signal. This section describes the location of jumpers, the jumper configuration,
and specifies the steps for carrying out hybrid tuning.
Step 1: Open the front cover on the AMP unit, as in Figure 50, to reveal the hybrid board:

FIGURE 50: LOCATION OF HYBRID BOARD

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Figure 51 identifies the connectors and jumper locations on the hybrid board:

Selective voltmeter
High Z Selective voltmeter
J7 jumpers for High Z
hybrid adjustment

J4 connector P1(200Ω)
for RX Hybrid J3 connector for
potentiometer
measure TX power measure
for fine hybrid
(including 40 dB
adjustment
attenuator

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FIGURE 51: HYBRID BOARD

Step 2: From the Multitones menu of the Maintenance window, activate the Single Tone
Generator. The internal Tone generator minimizes the transmission signal in the
reception stream.
Step 3: Activate a Tone:

− at frequency 0 (band center)

− at amplitude -10
Step 4: Plug the selective voltmeter into the J4 connector (test point).
Step 5: Carry out the adjustment. The scope is to minimize the level in reception by
selecting the capacitors/resistors J7 and the Potentiometer P1.
a) First, try to minimize the level by selecting the capacitors/resistors J7.
b) Once the minimum is reached, tune the Potentiometer P1 to seek a new
minimum.
c) Repeat a and b until the absolute minimum is achieved on the selective
voltmeter.

J7-1-2 J7-13-14

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FIGURE 52: HYBRID BOARD FRONT END

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Capacitors values (pF)

50 J7:1-2
100 J7:5-6
150 J7:1-2, J7:5-6
220 J7:9-10
270 J7:1-2, J7:9-10
320 J7:5-6, J7:9-10
370 J7:1-2, J7:5-6, J7:9-10
440 J7:13-14
490 J7:1-2, J7:13-14
540 J7:5-6, J7:13-14
590 J7:1-2, J7:5-6, J7:13-14
660 J7:5-6, J7:13-14
710 J7:1-2, J7:9-10, J7:13-14
760 J7:5-6, J7:9-10, J7:13-14
810 J7:1-2, J7:5-6, J7:9-10, J7:13-14
500 J7:17-18, J7:21-22, J7:25-26
650 J7:17-18, J7:21-22
720 J7:17-18, J7:25-26
870> J7:17-18
970 J7:21-22, J7:25-26
1120 J7:21-22
1190 J7:25-26
1340 no shunts

NOTE: With these resistor values, expect an additional variation scale to 0 at

200 ohms with the potentiometer P1 connected in series.
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5. CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION
DO NOT TOUCH THE HIGH FREQUENCY 3-PIN TERMINATIONS OR
THE INNER CORE OF THE BNC CABLE WHEN THE T390 IS
ENERGIZED.

5.1 AMP connectors

P1 Ethernet access
P2 Unit chain out
P3 Unit chain in
P4 HF line output
P5 Input AMPX
P6 Power supply
P7 Output AMPX

5.2 Power supply P6 connector

The power supply connector is not specific to the amplifier. An identical connector is used on
every unit in a T390 system.

Logic LED
Power LED

Power
supply
connector

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FIGURE 53: POWER SUPPLY P6 PLUG

Pin out Description

+ BAT 48 VDC positive
- BAT 48 VDC negative
NC Not Connected
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5.3 Unit chain P2/P3 connectors

Unit Chain Connectors are not specific to the amplifier; they are identical for every unit in a
T390 system. They are described in the Overall System Description, T390/EN OS.
5.4 HF access P4 connector
5.4.1 HF line output

HF access uses a single connector, the same for the 75Ω unbalanced access and all the
other types of connections (balanced for all impedance values and unbalanced for 50Ω,
125Ω, and 150Ω).
The connector type is "Power Sub-connect" with three poles, from PHOENIX CONTACT.
The allocation of poles, front view, is:

3 2 1

Note that pin 2 is left unconnected and provides isolation.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 HF signal (A) 2 Not connected
3 HF signal (B) Body Mechanical Ground
This point is connected to
Mechanical ground when in
unbalanced mode

FIGURE 54: HF LINE ACCESS P4 PLUG

5.4.2 HF output P7 80W

The socket connector is a WAGO connector, female, three poles, 12A, 7.5mm pitch. It must
be connected using the corresponding male WAGO plug supplied with the equipment:

FRONT VIEW

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FIGURE 55: HF OUTPUT 80W ACCESS P7 PLUG

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Pin Signal Type SUB-D9 to solder

1 TXa (AUX AMP input signal) Number of points 9 (5 and 4)
2 AUX Amplifier DS2431 R/W Gender Male
3 PSH ENA GND Maximum current 5A
4 FLAG TEMP_OK Maximum voltage 300 Vrms
5 FLAG ALIM_OK Dielectric strength 1000 Vrms
6 TXb (AUX AMP input signal) Material of contact Gold on Nickel
7 PSH ENA Inflammability standard UL94V0
8 +15 V from AMP Temperature range -55°C to +125°C
9 FLAG POWER_OK Case Metallic
Body GND MECHANIC FCI’s reference DE09P064TX

5.4.3 HF input P5 80W

HF signal

Body

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FIGURE 56: HF INPUT 80W ACCESS P5 PLUG

Location Signal Type RADIALL142085161

1 HF signal Designation BNC
Impedance 75 Ω
Voltage 200 Veff max
Frequency of use 0 to 1,5 GHz
Dielectric strength 1500 Veff mini.
Insulation resistance 5000 MΩ mini.
Gender Male
Temperature range -35°C to +70°C
Material of conductor Brass
Body GND MECHANIC Material of insulator Polypropylene
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