R2DBE system setup

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    Pre-Checks

    • Check that the 1pps is connected to all R2DBE units (frontside)
    • Check that the IFs are connected to the Block Down Converter (BDC) with RCP and LCP as labeled on the backside
    • Check that the 10MHz signal is connected to the clock synthesizer unit
    • Check that the 10MHz signal is connected to the BDC unit
    • Check that the both IF input pins of all R2DBE units (frontside) are connected by cable
    • Check that all R2DBE units are connected by ethernet (PPC net port)  to the network hub box (backside)
    • Check that the noise generator unit is connected by ethernet to the network hub box (backside)
    • Check that all mark6 units are connected by ethernet cable to the the network hub box (backside)

    Power on procedure

    1. power on the clock synthesizer unit
    2. power on the BDC
    3. power on the noise generator
    4. power on the R2DBEs