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Comtech EF Data UT-4579 manual available for free PDF download: Installation And Operation Manual
Comtech EF Data UT-4579 Installation And Operation Manual (204 pages)
X-Band Up Converter
Brand:
Comtech EF Data
| Category:
Media Converter
| Size: 2.96 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Manual
17
Disclaimer
17
Preface
17
Conventions and References
18
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices
18
Patents and Trademarks
18
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References
18
Electrical Installation
19
Electrical Safety and Compliance
19
Operating Environment
19
Recommended Standard Designations
19
Safety and Compliance
19
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC)
20
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
20
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)
21
European Union Rohs Directive (2002/95/EC)
21
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC)
21
CE Mark
22
Comtech EF Data Headquarters
22
Product Support
22
Warranty Policy
22
Limitations of Warranty
23
Exclusive Remedies
24
Chapter 1. Introduction
25
Overview
25
Functional Description
26
Applications
27
RF Signal Conversion
28
Figure 1-3. Typical Functional Block Diagram (UT-4512 Shown)
28
Monitor & Control
29
Up Converter Features
30
Physical Description
30
Dimensional Envelope
31
Front Panel
32
Rear Panel
34
Chapter 2. Specifications
37
Physical and Environmental Specifications
37
Regulatory Compliance
37
Physical Specifications
37
Mean Time between Failures (MTBF)
37
Temperature Range
38
Humidity (Non-Condensing)
38
Altitude
38
Front Panel Features
38
Sample Point Connectors
38
LED Monitoring
38
Keypad
39
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
39
Rear Panel Features
39
Chassis Power, Fusing, and Grounding
39
Power Supply Input
39
Power Consumption
39
Fusing
39
Grounding
39
External Reference Connectors
40
Ethernet Connector
40
Serial Connectors
40
Removable "Personality" Modules
40
IOM (Input/Output Module) Assemblies
40
PSM (Polarity Switch Module) Assemblies
40
TSM (Transmit Switch Module) Assemblies
41
EQM (Equalizer Module) Assemblies
41
RSM (Receive Switch Module) Assemblies
41
Operational Specifications
41
Operating Frequency Range
41
Conversion
41
Frequency Selection Step Size
41
Preset Channels
41
Stability over Time
42
Stability over Temperature
42
IF Input
42
Noise Figure
42
Level
42
Range
42
Impedance
42
Return Loss
42
RF Output
43
Output Level
43
Intermodulation
43
Carrier Mute
43
Non-Carrier Spurious
43
Carrier Spurious
43
AM to PM
43
Return Loss
43
Impedance
43
Transfer
44
Gain
44
Attenuation Adjustment
44
Gain Stability
44
Ripple
44
Slope
44
IF Bandwidth
44
Group Delay
45
Linear
45
Parabolic
45
Ripple
45
Phase Noise
45
Chapter 3. Installation and Startup
47
Unpack and Inspect the Shipment
47
Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure
49
Install the Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit
51
Install the Optional Rack Slide Set
53
Connect Prime Power Connection
54
Connect External Cables
54
Overview - Cabling Connection Types
55
Coaxial Cable Connections
56
Type 'BNC
57
Type 'TNC
57
Type 'N
57
Type 'F
57
Type 'SMA
58
D-Subminiature Cable Connections
58
Cable Connections
59
USB Cable Connections
60
Unit Connectors
61
Power Connections
62
Power Interface Module - Standard AC Unit
62
AC Operation - Replace the Fuses
62
AC Operation - Apply AC Power
63
Power Interface Module - Optional -48V DC Unit
64
DC Operation - Replace the Fuses
64
DC Operation - Apply Power
65
Unit Ground Connection
65
Operational Connections
66
Table 4-1. 'Ethernet' M&C Interface Connector Pinout
67
Table 4-4. 'J1 | COM1' EIA-232C Pinout
67
Table 4-5. 'P1 | RELAY' Pinout
68
UT-4579 Cable Connections
69
Removable Modules
70
Removable Module Connectors
71
Table 4-6. 'J3 | HSB' Data Interface Pinout
71
Removable Module Operation in Non-Redundant (Standalone) Applications
72
Removable Module Operation in Redundant Applications
73
Chapter 5. Firmware Update
75
Firmware Overview
75
UT-4579 Firmware Update Procedure Summary
75
About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats
76
Prepare for the Firmware Download
77
Required User-Supplied Items
77
Configure the Terminal Emulator Program
77
Get the UT-4579 Management IP Address and Firmware Information5-3
77
Use the UT-4579 Front Panel to Get the Management IP Address and Firmware Information
78
Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information
79
Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information
79
Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC
80
Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder
81
Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder
81
Use Windows Command-Line or Command Prompt to Make a Folder
82
Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files
83
Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents
85
Use Windows Command-Line to View Folder Contents
85
Upload the Firmware Files and Update the UT-4579 Unit
85
Important Considerations
85
Steps to "Creflash" Upload the Firmware Files
86
Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files
87
Steps to Complete the Firmware Update Procedure
87
Select the Boot Image
88
Use the Front Panel to Select the Boot Image
88
Use the HTTP Interface to Select the Boot Image
88
Reboot the Unit
88
Hard-Reboot the Unit from the Rear Panel
88
Soft-Reboot the Unit from the HTTP Interface
89
Chapter 6. Front Panel Operation
91
Front Panel Overview
91
Power up the Unit
92
LED Indicators
93
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
94
Keypad
95
Front Panel Operation - Menu Matrix
96
Opening Screen
97
Main Menu
97
SELECT:) CONFIG (Configuration) Menu Branch
98
CONFIG:) OUTPUT Submenu
98
CONFIG:) OUTPUT Submenu
99
Mount Converters)
99
CONFIG:) REMOTE (Remote Control) Submenu
100
REMOTE:) Local
100
Remote:) Serial
100
Remote:) Ethernet
101
Remote:) EthernetAddress
101
Remote:) EthernetGateway
101
Remote:) EthernetSnmp
102
CONFIG:) REDUNDANCY Submenu
104
Redundancy:) Mode
104
REDUNDANCY:) Auto/Manual
105
Redundancy:) Force
105
Redundancy:) Hsb
106
CONFIG:) FAULTRECOVERY Submenu
107
CONFIG:) COLDSTART Submenu
107
SELECT:) MONITOR Menu Branch
107
SELECT:) FAULTS Menu Branch
108
Faults:) Current
108
Faults:) Stored
109
Faults:) Stored View
109
Faults:) StoredClear-All
110
Faults:) Mask
110
SELECT:) PRE-SELECTS Menu Branch
110
Pre-Selects:) Load
111
Pre-Selects:) Program
111
Pre-Selects:) Clear
112
SELECT:) UTILITY Menu Branch
112
UTILITY:) TIME (Real-Time Clock) Submenu
113
UTILITY:) DISP (VFD Display) Submenu
113
UTILITY:) FIRMWARE Submenu
113
Firmware:) Info
114
Firmware Info: BOOTROM
114
Firmware:) InfoImage#1/#2
114
Firmware:) Select
115
UTILITY:) AID (Application Identification String) Submenu
115
UTILITY:) SLOPE Submenu
117
UTILITY:) LAMP-TEST Submenu
117
Chapter 7. Ethernet Interface Operation
119
Overview
119
Prerequisites
120
SNMP Interface
120
Management Information Base (MIB) Files
120
Comtechefdata Root MIB File
120
DT-45Xx Common MIB File
121
DT-45Xx Traps MIB File
121
SNMP Community Strings
121
SNMP Traps
122
Telnet Interface
122
Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
123
Configure Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
124
HTTP (Web Server) Interface
125
HTTP Interface User Login
125
HTTP Interface Features
127
Menu Tree
127
Page Navigation
127
Page Sections
127
Action Buttons
128
Page Refresh
128
Drop-Down Lists
128
Text or Data Entry
128
HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions
129
Home
129
Home | Home
129
Home | Contact
130
Home | Support
131
Admin (Administration)
132
Admin | Access
132
Admin | SNMP
134
Config (Configuration)
135
Config | Converter
135
Config | Ref
137
Config | Pre-Selects
138
Config | Utility
139
Config | Redundancy
141
Status
142
Status | Summary
142
Status | Faults
143
Overview
145
Communication Interfaces
145
Tia/Eia-485 (Rs-485)
145
Tia/Eia-232C (Rs-232C)
146
Ethernet (100BASE-TX)
146
Access Methods
147
Direct (Physical) Access
147
Indirect (Virtual) Access
147
Addresses
148
Physical Address
148
Virtual Address
148
Basic Protocol
149
Transmission Mode
149
Baud Rate
150
Asynchronous Character Format
150
Character Set
150
Response Timeout
150
Bus Inactivity Requirement
150
Message Structure
151
Start Character
151
Commands/Queries
151
Confirmation Response
152
Error Response
152
End of Message
152
Command Ending
152
Response Ending
152
Remote Operation - Commands/Queries
153
Command/Query Quick References
153
Utility Commands/Queries Quick Reference
153
Configuration Commands/Queries Quick Reference
154
Redundancy Commands/Queries Quick Reference
154
Status Commands/Queries Quick Reference
154
Stored Alarm Queries Quick Reference
155
Utility Commands/Queries
155
TIM (Time)
155
DAT (Date)
155
TPE (Time Protocol Enable)
156
TPS (Time Protocol Server)
156
LRS (Local / Remote Status)
156
MAC (Media Access Control Address)
157
IPA (IP Address)
157
IPG (IP Gateway)
157
SPA (Set Physical Address)
158
SBR (Set Baud Rate)
158
CON (Set LCD Contrast)
158
LCD (Set LCD Brightness)
159
SSM (Screen Saver Mode)
159
SST (Screen Saver Timeout)
159
VFD (VFD Brightness)
160
SRO (Set Reference Oscillator Tuning)
160
SSA (Converter Slope Adjustment)
160
RET (Equipment Type)
161
PNM (Part Number)
161
FRW (Legacy Firmware Information)
161
FRM (Firmware Information)
162
IMG (Firmware Image)
162
AID (Application Identification)
163
FRB (Force Reboot)
163
Configuration Commands / Queries
164
FRE (Frequency)
164
IFF (if Frequency)
164
ATT (Attenuation)
165
CLD (Cold Start)
165
MUT (RF Mute)
165
CMM (Configure Mute Mode)
166
CRM (Redundancy Mute Mode)
166
AFR (Auto Fault Recovery)
166
PGM (Program Pre-Select)
167
DPS (Display All Pre-Selects)
167
CLR (Clear Pre-Select Configuration)
168
SEL (Select Pre-Select Configuration)
168
Operating Modes
168
RED (Redundant Mode)
168
ICT (Initialize Chain Command)
169
SAM (Switching Automatic/Manual Mode)
169
FBU (Force Backup)
170
Status Queries
171
RCS (Configuration Status)
171
RMS (Maintenance Status)
171
RUS (Utility Status)
172
RAS (Alarm Status)
172
SAS (Summary Alarm Status)
172
TSC (Terminal Status Change)
173
PACRCS (Packed Configuration Status)
173
PACRMS (Packed Maintenance Status)
174
PACRAS (Packed Alarm Status)
174
PACRUS (Packed Utility Status)
175
Stored Alarms
176
TSA (Total Stored Alarms)
176
CAS (Clear All Stored Alarms)
176
LAA (List All Alarms)
176
Error Processing
177
General Errors
177
Mode Errors
177
Time-Outs
177
Appendix A. Redundant System Operation
179
Redundancy Overview
179
Backup Converter (BU
180
High Speed Bus (HSB
180
Removable Modules
180
Converter Switching
180
Redundant Configurations
181
1:1 Redundant Systems
181
1:N Redundant Systems
184
Redundant System Configuration
187
Redundant System Configuration Using the Front Panel
187
Initial Configuration
187
Automatic Configuration Verification
188
Manual Configuration and Verification
190
Redundant System Configuration Using the UT-4579 HTTP Interface
192
Offset Adjustment
194
Redundancy Systems - Converter Management
194
Appendix B. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
195
Overview
195
Maintenance Testing
196
Sample Test Points
196
Troubleshooting
196
Converter Faults
197
Prime Power
197
DC Power Supply Module
197
RF Converter Module
198
Synthesizer Sum Loop Module
198
Synthesizer Fine Step Module
198
Reference Oscillator Module
198
Temperature Fault
198
Removable Modules
199
Spares
200
Redundancy Systems - Converter Management
200
Remove a Faulted Converter
200
Install a Replacement Converter
201
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