Summary of Contents for Comtech EF Data KP-10
- Page 1 KP-10 External Keypad Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN/KP10.IOM Revision 1...
- Page 3 Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001 Registered Company. Part Number MN/KP10.IOM REVISION 1 March 19, 2002 Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2001. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, (480) 333-2200, FAX: (480) 333-2161.
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Page 4: Customer Support
Phone: (480) 333-2200 (Main Comtech EF Data Number) (480) 333-4357 (Customer Support Desk) Fax: (480) 333-2161 To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement: 1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
2.2.1 Function Keys ........................11 2.2.2 Character Keys......................... 12 2.2.3 Numeric Keys ........................12 2.2.4 Cursor Movement Keys ....................13 2.3 Configuring the KP-10 ......................13 2.3.1 Version..........................13 2.3.2 Contrast Control....................... 13 2.3.3 Communication Mode Settings..................14 2.4 Entering Commands and Receiving Responses ..............14 CHAPTER 3. - Page 6 Figure 13 C/A 8077 ......................A–7 Tables Table 1. KP-10 Elements Descriptions..................4 Table 2 KP-10 Configurations for Comtech EF Data Transceivers and Redundancy Units..6 Table 3 KP-10 RS-232 Pinout ....................6 Table 4 KP-10 RS-485 Pinout ....................6 Table 5 KP-10 RS-422 Pinout ....................
- Page 7 ANUAL This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data KP-10 External Keypad. This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the KP-10 External Keypad.
- Page 8 UGGESTIONS ONCERNING THIS ANUAL Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual will be appreciated. To submit comments, please contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department. EMC C OMPLIANCE This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference that requires the user to take adequate protection measures.
- Page 9 This Comtech EF Data product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Comtech EF Data will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
- Page 10 ISCLAIMER Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to- use guide to your equipment. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed...
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Page 11: Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION KP-10 External Keypad This chapter describes the Comtech EF Data KP 10, including : Purpose and function Compatible equipment Physical characteristics... -
Page 12: Purpose And Function
The KP-10 is typically used for the initial set up, occasional changes to the configurations and routine maintenance status of RFT and KST satellite terminal systems. When the KP-10 is used with a redundant system, it is typically connected to a Comtech EF Data Redundancy Switch Unit, RJU, or a Redundancy Junction Unit, RJU. -
Page 13: Description
Commands and data are transferred on the remote control communications link as US ASCII -encoded character strings . Figure 1 shows the elements of the KP SERIAL CABLE DISPLAY KEY LABELS INDICATOR LEDS FUNCTION KEYS CHARACTER KEYS NUMERIC KEYS CURSOR MOVEMENT KEYS ADDITIONAL FUNCTION KEYS Figure 1. KP-10 Elements... -
Page 14: Table 1. Kp-10 Elements Descriptions
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM Table 1 describes the elements of the KP-10. Table 1. KP-10 Elements Descriptions Element Description Display Screen The display screen is a monochrome, four-line display screen featuring a user-controlled contrast level. Key Labels Blank, white key labels are located across the top of the keypad, just under the display screen. -
Page 15: Chapter 2. Configuration
RS-485 and RS-422. Operation of the KP-10 with these products and data interfaces requires the selection of the proper KP-10 terminal and interface cable. Refer to Table 1 for the proper KP-10 configurations. Please note that not all combinations of products and interfaces are possible. -
Page 16: Table 2 Kp-10 Configurations For Comtech Ef Data Transceivers And Redundancy Units
Consisting of: RJU2000 Cable: PL/8075-1 Cable: PL/8076-1 Terminal: Terminal: PP/QTERMIV-F083 PP/QTERMIV-F123 Tables 2, 3, and 4 show the pinouts on the KP-10 for the various data interfaces. Table 3 KP-10 RS-232 Pinout Pin Number Function RD/RX INPUT TD/TX OUTPUT POWER RETURN... -
Page 17: Connecting And Supplying Power
ONNECTING AND UPPLYING OWER Note: The KP-10 is not weather resistant. Please treat the terminal with the same care afforded a laptop computer. Connecting the KP-10 is a matter of plugging the interface cable into both the KP-10 and the unit being controlled. -
Page 18: Figure 2. 9-Pin Connector Port On The Kp-10 (Top View)
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM 9-PIN CONNECTOR PORT Figure 2. 9-Pin Connector Port on the KP-10 (Top View) -
Page 19: Figure 3. Rft-500 External Connections
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM REMOTE RECEPTACLE Figure 3. RFT-500 External Connections... -
Page 20: Figure 4. Rsu-503 External Connections
Figure 4. RSU-503 External Connections During initial setup of a redundant system, connect the KP-10 to each component directly. After initial setup, it is possible to connect the KP-10 to the RSU, and access each component by selecting the individual component address. -
Page 21: Using The Keypad
Function Key Function Performed [RESET] Press [RESET] to clear all messages and settings in the KP-10. Pressing [RESET] is equivalent to turning the unit off, and then on. [OS] Press [OS] to access and display the operating status of the selected RFT. -
Page 22: Character Keys
[MS] serves as the [SCROLL UP] key [AS] serves as the [SCROLL DOWN] key Table 7 shows keys used on permanent terminals that have been changed on the KP-10. Table 7. Keys Changed on the KP-10 These keys on the permanent terminals:... -
Page 23: Cursor Movement Keys
Serial mode These items appear in a series of displays, each one accessed by pressing and releasing a key. After the default configuration has been completed, the KP-10 is ready for input. 2.4.1 V ERSION After power-on, the Version (v1.1) appears on the display screen. -
Page 24: Communication Mode Settings
OMMANDS AND ECEIVING ESPONSES Enter a command on the KP-10 keypad, then send it to the terminal by pressing [ENTER]. The command sent and the corresponding response returned from the terminal are both visible on the display screen. To type a command: Press firmly on each character key in sequence. -
Page 25: Chapter 3. Operation
An overview of valid message structure is presented here. Messages on the KP-10 fall into the categories of commands and responses. Commands are messages which the KP-10 transmits to the RFT, while responses are messages returned by the RFT in response to a command. -
Page 26: Character Format
Range 1 to 255 When using the KP-10 external keypad, the global address “*” is used to create a string output response displayed on the external keypad. This KP-10 global address causes the accessed device to respond, regardless of its specific address. -
Page 27: Command Message Structure
Comtech EF Data CST or KST terminal system. Note: “add” is a parameter marker that must be replaced with a valid 1 to 3 character device address in the range of 1 through 255, or the KP-10 global address of “*”. -
Page 28: End Character
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM Do not use any global address when accessing the RSU unit with the KP-10. CAUTION 3.1.6 E HARACTER As stated previously, each message on the remote link begins with a start character and... -
Page 29: Single Rft Communications
OMMUNICATIONS 3.2.1 K EYPAD ARIATIONS FOR AN When the KP-10 is being used with a single-system RFT, the valid function keys are: Scroll RESET Figure 6. Function Keys for use with an RFT Table 9. Descriptions of Function Keys used with an RFT... -
Page 30: Single System Address
YSTEM DDRESS If the KP-10 is connected to a single RFT, the KP-10 global address of “*” is sufficient for communicating with the terminal. There is no need to ascertain the actual address of the RFT, in this case. A list of typical commands used with an RFT includes the following: <add/... -
Page 31: Rsu Communications
3.3 RSU C OMMUNICATIONS If the KP-10 is connected to a single RFT, the KP-10 global address of “*” is sufficient for communicating with the terminal. There is no need to ascertain the actual address of the RFT, in this case. - Page 32 KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM...
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Page 33: Multiple Unit Addresses
(Meaning: RSU command - address 1) <*/ASR_ In the previous example, the KP-10 is connected to an RSU. The global address command was sent first, then AS was pressed to access the address for a specific terminal before sending other commands. - Page 34 KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM...
- Page 35 Appendix A. CABLES Figure 1 CA/4873 ........ A–2 Figure 2 CA/5103 ........ A–3 Figure 3 CA/6158 ........ A–4 Figure 4 CA/8075 ........ A–5 Figure 5 CA/8076 ........ A–6 Figure 6 C/A 8077 ....... A–7 A–1...
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Page 36: Figure 8 Ca/4873
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM Figure 8 CA/4873 A–2... -
Page 37: Figure 9 Ca/5103
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM Figure 9 CA/5103 A–3... -
Page 38: Figure 10 Ca/6158
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM Figure 10 CA/6158 A–4... -
Page 39: Figure 11 Ca/8075
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM Figure 11 CA/8075 A–5... -
Page 40: Figure 12 Ca/8076
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM Figure 12 CA/8076 A–6... -
Page 41: Figure 13 C/A 8077
KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM Figure 13 C/A 8077 A–7... - Page 42 KP-10 External Keypad Revision 1 Operation MN/KP10.IOM A–8...
- Page 43 METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281 0.01094 6.214 x 10 0.01 — — 1 inch 2.540 — 0.08333 0.2778 1.578 x 10 0.254 — 25.4 1 foot 30.480 12.0 —...
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