This page describes the device driver and the device window for the MCL MT3300, MT3400, MT4000 and MT4400 power amplifiers.
Please Note: This drivers supports the CSP protocol. For SABus protocol use MCL-MT-TWTA.device
Device window pages
The following table shows which device window pages are available with this individual device type. Tool-bar functions not mentioned here are described at the general description of device windows .
--- The operational parameters (BEAM-ON/STANDBY, RF ON/OFF)
--- Displays meter readings like output power and TWT specific measurements.
--- The faults page.
--- The device info page.
--- The maintenance page. The configuration parameters described below are set at this page.Configuration parameters
At the maintenance page of the device window there are a couple of configuration parameters which must be set to make the software talk to the Amplifier.
| parameter | description |
|---|---|
| address | The device address (decimal). The factory default is 49 |
| lowLimit | The low output power limit. A value of 0 disables the limit check |
| highLimit | The high output power limit. A value of 0 disables the limit check |
| Serial | Remember to set the line parameters for the serial interface connected to the TWTA. The factory default of the HPA is 9600,E,7,1 . |
| readBackDelay | Defines the delay the driver uses when it reads back parameters recently commanded. The delay is initialized or a proved preset value which should not be changed under normal circumstances. |
Serial interface settings
You have to configure the the serial interface on the front panel of the HPA. If you want to use RS232 you have to use the "Computer" interface not the "Remote" interface.
Additionally you have to set the jumpers behind the front panel to enable RS232. For details please refer to the user manual of the HPA.
Hint: For testing RS232 communication you can use pin 6(rx), 9(tx) and 5(ground) of J5 Computer interface if the jumper is set to RS485. If set the jumper for RS232, you can use the documented pins of J5.
Variables defined by this device driver
| name | type | flags | range |
|---|---|---|---|
| info.driver | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| lowLevel.cmd | TEXT | StringRange | |
| lowLevel.reply | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| faults.99 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Communication) |
| faults.commstat | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| info.type | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| info.port | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| info.frame | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| info.model | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| info.version | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| info.serial | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| info.filamentElapsed | FLOAT | R/O | DoubleRange R/O (0.0 .. 0.0) |
| info.beamElapsed | FLOAT | R/O | DoubleRange R/O (0.0 .. 0.0) |
| info.transmitCounter | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| info.signal.on | BOOLEAN | R/O | BooleanRange R/O (true false) |
| config.powerDisplayMode | CHOICE | SAVE SETUP | EnumRange (GAIN ATTN) |
| config.lowLimit | INTEGER | SAVE SETUP | IntegerRange (0 .. 1000) |
| config.highLimit | INTEGER | SAVE SETUP | IntegerRange (0 .. 1000) |
| config.helixAdvWarning | FLOAT | SAVE SETUP | DoubleRange (0.0 .. 0.0) |
| config.logGainChanges | CHOICE | SAVE SETUP | EnumRange (ON OFF) |
| config.deviceComment | TEXT | SAVE SETUP | StringRange |
| tx.on | CHOICE | EnumRange (OFF ON) | |
| tx.beam | CHOICE | EnumRange (OFF STANDBY ON) | |
| tx.gain | FLOAT | DoubleRange (0.0 .. 32.0) | |
| tx.attn | FLOAT | DoubleRange (0.0 .. 32.0) | |
| state | TEXT | R/O | StringRange R/O |
| tx.measuredLevel | FLOAT | R/O | DoubleRange R/O (-100.0 .. 60.0) |
| meas.fwdPwr | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| meas.refPwr | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| meas.iHelix | FLOAT | R/O | DoubleRange R/O (0.0 .. 0.0) |
| meas.uHelix | FLOAT | R/O | DoubleRange R/O (0.00 .. 0.00) |
| meas.iHeater | FLOAT | R/O | DoubleRange R/O (0.00 .. 0.00) |
| meas.input | FLOAT | R/O | DoubleRange R/O (0.0 .. 0.0) |
| meas.temp | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| meas.psTemp | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| meas.coolingTime | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| red.switch | CHOICE | EnumRange (ANTENNA LOAD) | |
| red.mode | CHOICE | EnumRange (AUTO MANUAL) | |
| reset | TEXT | NOPRESET | StringRange |
| remote | TEXT | NOPRESET | StringRange |
| internal.i | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| internal.t1 | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| internal.t2 | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| internal.t3 | INTEGER | R/O | IntegerRange R/O (0 .. 0) |
| faults.01 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Summary fault) |
| faults.02 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Remote access) |
| faults.03 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (RF low alarm) |
| faults.04 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (RF high alarm) |
| faults.05 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Waveguide ARC) |
| faults.06 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Uncalibrated) |
| faults.07 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Auto filament off) |
| faults.08 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (HV over Volt) |
| faults.09 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (HV under Volt) |
| faults.10 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Reflectec power fault) |
| faults.11 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (HV prim. current) |
| faults.12 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (User interlock) |
| faults.13 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Chassis interlock) |
| faults.14 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Tube temp. switch) |
| faults.15 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Tube overdrive alarm) |
| faults.16 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Helix run current) |
| faults.17 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Power supply temp.) |
| faults.18 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Waveguide pressure) |
| faults.19 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (RF high fault) |
| faults.20 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Helix surge current) |
| faults.21 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Filament under current) |
| faults.22 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (ARC test) |
| faults.23 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Exciter) |
| faults.24 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Tube temp. fault) |
| faults.25 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Blower) |
| faults.26 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (RF switch failed) |
| faults.27 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (AC Low Line) |
| faults.28 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Linearizer Comm) |
| faults.29 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Upconverter) |
| faults.30 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Beam control) |
| faults.31 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Standby) |
| faults.32 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Mating interlock) |
| faults.33 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (RF cover interlock) |
| faults.34 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Tube overdrive fault) |
| faults.35 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (PPM not ready) |
| faults.36 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Reflectec power alarm) |
| faults.37 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Sat CCA comm) |
| faults.38 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Tube temp. alarm) |
| faults.39 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Summary alarm) |
| faults.40 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (RF Int. CCA comm) |
| faults.41 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (PS Int. CCA comm) |
| faults.42 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (SWOV & User Int. CCA comm) |
| faults.43 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Circulator Alarm) |
| faults.44 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Forward Power Uncal) |
| faults.45 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Reflected Power Uncal) |
| faults.46 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Drive Power Uncal) |
| faults.47 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Attenuator Uncal) |
| faults.48 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Fiber) |
| faults.49 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Upconverter Fault) |
| faults.50 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Beam Control Fault) |
| faults.51 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Fault Reset Lockout Fault) |
| faults.52 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (AC Low Line Fault) |
| faults.53 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Waveguide Arc 2) |
| faults.54 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Arc 2 Test Failed) |
| faults.55 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Circulator Fault) |
| faults.56 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Blower Failed Fault) |
| faults.57 | ALARM | R/O | AlarmFlagRange R/O (Helix advance warning) |