Question
How to change and reconfigure a spare amplifier in a XX8000 series transmitter?
Amplifier Change in R&S transmitters XX8000 with NetCCU800
Answer
1. Take the new amplifier and plug it into the rack
2. Switch ON the related circuit breaker in the power distribution
3. Do a RESET of the CAN configuration by carrying out the followings steps at the transmitter control unit NetCCU800: NetCCU-->Setup-->NetCCU Setup-->System
4. Select Menu "Clear CAN Config" and clear the actual CAN configuration
5. Start a new sorting of the amplifiers carrying out the followings steps at the transmitter control unit NetCCU800: Menu-->Outputstage-->Setup-->Rack Setup-->Rack1-->Amplifier Order
6. then press START button for all amplifiers including the new amplifier (e.g. amplifier 2)
7. the NetCCU800 is now establishing a CAN connection to the new amplifier, this can be detected by the flushing front LED`s at the related PA
8. once the CAN connection has been established, finally check if the shown serial number in the NetCCU800 menu is identical with the serial number on the amplifier label