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PowerSmart 2480
Operating Manual
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© Copyright 2006 C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc.
1-877-iNetVu6
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Revision 011
June 2, 2015

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  • Page 1 ® PowerSmart 2480 Operating Manual The iNetVu brand and logo are registered trademarks of C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc. ® © Copyright 2006 C-COM Satellite Systems, Inc. 1-877-iNetVu6 www.c-comsat.com Revision 011 June 2, 2015...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) ....................52 Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for AGILIS 40W supported BUC(S) ............ 60 APPENDIX F – Powersmart 2480 Version 2.0+ with AGILIS ALB 190AF7-40B BUC (INT C-BAND 40W) ..62 Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) ....................63...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Monitor and Control (M&C) functions for several products.* Most AC/DC powered BUCs and SSPAs, and TWAs can be integrated with the PowerSmart 2480, for an efficient and convenient hardware solution to provide POWER plus M&C Control to an outdoor transmitter unit.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    L-Band pass, plus 10 MHz Clock, plus DC/DC Block CERTIFICATIONS Note* the iNetVu PowerSmart 2480 could be easily customized to integrate with many AC/DC powered BUC Models. Not all front panel LED’s are functional with some BUC’s. Specifications subject to change without notice...

  • Page 5: Physical

    Fig. 1: iNetVu ® PowerSmart 2480 version 1.0 Front Panel DB9 (RS232/RS485/RJ45) PC Interface A PC could be used to run the software for Monitor and Control of the Integrated Wavestream Matchbox, Anacom, Codan L and Agilis BUCs. Currently this port supports RS232 and RS485 serial communication.

  • Page 6: Power Switch

    Jumpers removed enable Serial to RS232 DB9F Connector Pin RS232 Signal (jumpers removed) RS485 (jumpers in) RJ45 (jumpers in) Not Used Not Used **See Appendix for details RDA(-) TDB(+) Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used RDB(+) Not Used TDA(-) Not Used Not used...

  • Page 7: Front Panel (2480 Version 2.0+)

    Fig. 2: iNetVu ® PowerSmart 2480 version 2.0+ Front Panel Note: The front panel has 2 Interface options, a USB or ETHERNET connection. Only one of these can be selected when ordering your PowerSmart, depending on your BUC Monitor & Control interface requirements.

  • Page 8: Back Panel (Both Versions 1.0 & 2.0+)

    4. Bias-T Thruplexer (Available in F-type or N-type) There are two optional types of the Bias-T Thruplexers currently available with the iNetVu Powersmart 2480. The C-COM Standard Bias-T comes with L-Band and 10 MHz pass from a modulating source. The C-COM MUX-T Thruplexer generates 10MHz reference capability along with L-Band pass.
  • Page 9 TX IN Bias-T Thruplexer input from modem. 5. M&C Cable port Provides monitor and control capabilities for supporting amplifiers such as transmit control, and monitoring capabilities.

  • Page 10: Typical Connection Configuration

    / J = 48VDC on IFL / K = 24VDC on IFL *This Part No. identifies Unit as requiring a 48VDC Prime. Verify the correct polarity and voltage range are coming out of the PowerSmart 2480 prior to connecting to the BUC. Ensure the BUC requirements correspond to the...
  • Page 11 Option 1: PowerSmart 2480 with Integrated BUC Connectivity (DC Powered through M&C) WARNING: ENSURE TX POWER IS TURNED OFF IN THE MODEM PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE TX CABLE IF POSSIBLE. DC BLOCK SHOULD BE USED ON THE TX COAX. RECOMMENDED IN-SERIES DC BLOCK:...

  • Page 12: Option 2: Powersmart 2480 With Integrated Buc Connectivity (Separate Ac/Dc Power And M&C Cables)

    Option 2: PowerSmart 2480 with Integrated BUC Connectivity (Separate AC/DC Power and M&C cables) WARNING: IF OPTIONAL BIAS-T IS INSTALLED IN POWERSMART ENNSURE TX POWER IS TURNED OFF IN THE MODEM PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE TX CABLE IF POSSIBLE. DC BLOCK SHOULD BE USED ON THE TX COAX. RECOMMENDED IN-SERIES DC BLOCK:...

  • Page 13: Option 3: Powersmart 2480 With Bias-T Thruplexer (Dc Powered Through M&C And 10Mhz From Bias T)

    Option 3: PowerSmart 2480 with BIAS-T Thruplexer (DC Powered through M&C and 10MHz from Bias T) WARNING: ENSURE TX POWER IS TURNED OFF IN THE MODEM PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE TX CABLE IF POSSIBLE. DC BLOCK SHOULD BE USED ON THE TX COAX FROM THE MODEM IF THE BUC IS POWERED FROM THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY AND BIAS TEE DOES NOT PROVIDE DC BLOCK ON MODEM CONNECTION.

  • Page 14: Option 4: Powersmart 2480 With Bias-T Thruplexer (Dc Powered Through Coax + No M&C)

    Option 4: PowerSmart 2480 with BIAS-T Thruplexer (DC Powered through coax + No M&C) WARNING: ENSURE TX POWER IS TURNED OFF IN THE MODEM PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE TX CABLE IF POSSIBLE. DC BLOCK SHOULD BE USED ON THE TX COAX FROM THE MODEM IF THE BUC IS POWERED FROM THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY AND BIAS TEE DOES NOT PROVIDE DC BLOCK ON MODEM CONNECTION.

  • Page 15: Option 5: External Ac/Dc Powered Buc With No M&C

    Option 5: External AC/DC Powered BUC with No M&C WARNING: ENSURE TX POWER IS TURNED OFF IN THE MODEM PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE TX CABLE IF POSSIBLE. DC BLOCK SHOULD BE USED ON THE TX COAX. RECOMMENDED IN-SERIES DC BLOCK: *Aeroflex/Inmet Model 8174 This is an in-series F, 75ohm, inner-conductor model rated to 200VDC and to 10MHz-2GHz passing.

  • Page 16: Option 6: Powersmart 2480 With Bias-T Thruplexer (Dc Powered Through Coax + M&C)

    Option 6: PowerSmart 2480 with BIAS-T Thruplexer (DC Powered through coax + M&C) WARNING: ENSURE TX POWER IS TURNED OFF IN THE MODEM PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE TX CABLE IF POSSIBLE. DC BLOCK SHOULD BE USED ON THE TX COAX FROM THE MODEM IF THE BUC IS POWERED FROM THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY AND BIAS TEE DOES NOT PROVIDE DC BLOCK ON MODEM CONNECTION.

  • Page 17: Option 7: Powersmart 2480 With Integrated Buc Connectivity (Separate Ac/Dc Power And M&C Cables)

    Option 7: PowerSmart 2480 with Integrated BUC Connectivity (Separate AC/DC Power and M&C cables) BUC AC/DC Power Cable MOTOR SENSOR CABLES BUC M&C Cable NO DC POWER PASS IN TX COAX – DC BLOCKED GPS/GLONASS ANTENNA RX IN BLOCK* RX OUT...

  • Page 18: Installation

    6. Congratulations! Your system should be online within seconds. If the BUC alarm goes off, shut down the BUC power and troubleshoot before proceeding. 7. Switch the Transmit and Power OFF from PowerSmart 2480 front panel and stow the platform when you are done! CAUTION! Ensure the transmit switch is turned off when using integrated BUC’s prior to powering on...

  • Page 19: Appendix A - Powersmart 2480 With Matchbox Wavestream Buc

    Other interface devices may possibly have other pinouts, and therefore require a custom cable. (See page 6 for pinout requirements of the PowerSmart 2480). Users need to make sure the PC Serial Interface or cable matches the pins/signals on the PowerSmart front panel DB9 Female connector.
  • Page 20 Procedure 1. Ensure power smart is powered OFF 2. Plug the USB end of the RS-485 cable into a USB port of the PC 3. Plug the Female end of the RS-485 device into either end of the male to male DB9 serial cable.
  • Page 21 4. Plug the remaining end of the male to male DB9 serial cable into the female 9-pin port of the powersmart. 5. Power ON the iNetVu PowerSmart 2480 6. Refer to Wavestream Manual for software installation and use. Contact the manufacturer for further...

  • Page 22: Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions For Matchbox Wavestream Supported Bucs

    Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for Matchbox Wavestream supported BUCs The front panel switch control of the iNetVu PowerSmart 2480 fully supports the Matchbox Wavestream BUC’s. BUC Status LED’s ON indicates BUC is transmitting Transmit LED OFF indicates BUC is not transmitting...

  • Page 23: Appendix B - Powersmart 2480 With Anacom Baby Elsat Buc

    1. Ensure power smart is powered OFF 2. Plug the Female end of the RS-232 DB9 serial cable into the PC. 3. Plug the male end of the DB9 serial cable into the female 9-pin port of the PowerSmart 2480. 4. Power ON the iNetVu PowerSmart 2480 5.

  • Page 24: Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions For Anacom Baby Elsat Supported Bucs

    PowerSmart 2480 Switch Definitions for AnaCom Baby ELSAT supported BUCs The front panel LED and switch control of the iNetVu PowerSmart 2480 supports partial functions of the AnaCom Baby ELSAT BUC’s. BUC Status LED’s Major Alarm Common Sum Fault LED...

  • Page 25: Appendix C - Powersmart 2480 With Codan Lbuc

    Other interface devices may possibly have other pin outs, and therefore require a custom cable. (See page 6 for pin out requirements of the PowerSmart 2480). Users need to make sure the PC Serial Interface or cable matches the pins/signals on the PowerSmart front panel DB9 Female connector. Consult the Codan documentation for serial data bus control functions and operating software as necessary.

  • Page 26: Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions For Codan Supported Lbucs

    Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for Codan supported LBUCs The front panel switch control of the iNetVu PowerSmart 2480 supports partial functions of the Codan LBUC. BUC Status LED’s ON indicates transmit Switch is enabled– GND to EN Transmit LED OFF indicates Switch is disabled...

  • Page 27: Appendix D - Powersmart 2480 With Agilis 80W Buc - Model Alb190Ach-80J-1

    APPENDIX D – Powersmart 2480 with AGILIS 80W BUC – Model ALB190ACH-80J-1 Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) If the user would like to access the software interface to the BUC via the Power Smart 2480, the following components RJ45 and custom DB9-SNMP adapter should be used, as well as a custom Cable Assembly CC20-067A-01, M&C(AC POWER VER),Ethernet, AGILIS ALBX90-229 Mount-to-internal-BUC cable...
  • Page 28 2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to the PC and the other end to the DB9-SNMP adapter. Plug the DB9-SNMP adapter into the female 9-pin port end of the Powersmart 2480. 4. Plug custom M&C cable assembly (CC20-067A-01) to BUC, and external mount connection to Powersmart.

  • Page 29: Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions For Agilis 80W Supported Bucs

    Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for AGILIS 80W supported BUCs The front panel switch control of the iNetVu Powersmart 2480 does NOT fully support the Agilis BUC’s LED functions. The LED(S) on the front panel will not come ON nor will they indicate BUC status.
  • Page 30 BUC Alarm Status – WEB Interface POWER SWITCH The power switch supplies DC power to the BUC. JUMPER CONFIGURATION Jumpers added These jumpers enables are used to set RS485/RJ45 LED Hi/Low Interface status on front panel.
  • Page 31 DB9-SNMP ADAPTER PINLIST Powersmart - Agilis KU-BUC 2010-08-17 DB9-SNMP Adapter Pinlist CC20-022A(1) DB9M RJ45F INFO NOTES Adapter Adapter ONLY Pins Pins Comm Signal Function Ethnet USE TECHCRAFT Product Code Ethnet A09M45 - DB9 Male to RJ45 Female Adapter Ethnet Ethnet SUPPLY TECHCRAFT Extension Cable...

  • Page 32: Appendix E - Powersmart 2480 With Agilis Alb-128 And Alb-129/229 Series Buc

    APPENDIX E – Powersmart 2480 with AGILIS ALB-128 and ALB-129/229 Series BUC The ALB-128 Series Ku-Band BUC that is covered in this document is the 8W, while the ALB-129 Series 16W and 20W. Refer to the option schematics in this document that covers your equipment setup for connectivity with your BUC.

  • Page 33: Powersmart Pc Software Interface Device(S)

    Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) To access the software interface to the BUC via the Power Smart 2480, the following components RS485 serial to USB adapter should be used with USB cable and DB-9 Straight Male to Male RS-485 serial cable; As well as a custom internal Cable Assembly CC20-054A-01 (16W on mount to BUC) or CC19-012A-01 (8W on mount to BUC) and M&C External mount cable CC20-029A-XX to Powersmart provided by C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.
  • Page 34 Fig. 10: USB cable Procedure 1. Ensure Power Smart is powered OFF. 2. Plug one end of the USB Cable to the PC and the other end to the DB9-Serial to USB adapter.
  • Page 35 Plug the DB9-Serial cable to adapter and other end to the Powersmart 2480. 4. The connection utilizing the listed parts are as shown below.
  • Page 36 5. Set the Jumper for RS485 communication JUMPER CONFIGURATION Jumpers added enables RS485/RJ45 Interface RS485 M&C DC Power on Coax IF with Bias-T (If Bias-T option is used)
  • Page 37 9. IE is recommended, other web browser may not display properly and functions may not work. 10. Power ON the iNetVu Powersmart 2480, the BUC fans (16W and 40W) should begin to spin right away. 8W BUC fans will kick in after the BUC warms up.
  • Page 38 14. If communication is successful the BUC-1 GUI icon will display either green or red. If no communication the GUI will be grey. 15. If communication is not successful the device will require configuration. Click on the red ring icon. The device status will be displayed.
  • Page 39 16. To configure the device, click on login and enter the username and password. Default factory Username: admin, Password: admin. 17. Select Administration, than device Configuration. In the Device configuration select “Edit”. 18. Adjust port number for RS485 to match RS485 port as displayed in pc device manager. 19.
  • Page 40 22. Manoeuver back to main screen by closing the device configuration page. 23. Click on the refresh option, to refresh BUC device status. 24. Select Status and Info icons to confirm communication with BUC. Values will be displayed in the information table as well.

  • Page 41: Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions For Agilis 8W/16W/40W Supported Buc(S)

    Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for AGILIS 8W/16W/40W supported BUC(S) The front panel switch control of the iNetVu Powersmart 2480 does NOT fully support the Agilis BUC’s LED functions. The LED(S) on the front panel will not come ON nor will they indicate BUC status.
  • Page 42 BUC Alarm Status – WEB Interface...

  • Page 43: Appendix F - Powersmart 2480 Version 2.0+ With Agilis Alb-128 And Alb-129/229 Series Buc

    APPENDIX F – Powersmart 2480 Version 2.0+ with AGILIS ALB-128 and ALB-129/229 Series BUC The ALB-128 Series Ku-Band BUC that is covered in this document is the 8W, while the ALB-129 Series 16W and 20W. Refer to the option schematics in this document that covers your equipment setup for connectivity with your BUC.

  • Page 44: Powersmart Pc Software Interface Device(S)

    Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) To access the software interface to the BUC via the Power Smart 2480 the following are required; a USB cable, as well as a custom internal Cable Assembly CC20-054A-01 (16W on mount to BUC) or CC19-012A- 01 (8W on mount to BUC) and M&C External mount cable CC20-029A-XX to Powersmart provided by C- COM Satellite Systems Inc.
  • Page 45 9. IE is recommended, other web browser may not display properly and functions may not work. 10. Power ON the iNetVu Powersmart 2480, the BUC fans (16W and 40W) should begin to spin right away. 8W BUC fans will kick in after the BUC warms up.
  • Page 46 14. If communication is successful the BUC-1 GUI icon will display a green, amber or red icon, green is the icon you want to see when system goes online. If no communication the GUI will be grey. 15. If communication is not successful the device will require configuration. Click on the red ring icon. The device status will be displayed.
  • Page 47 16. To configure the device, click on login and enter the username and password. Default factory Username: admin, Password: admin. 17. Select Administration, than device Configuration. In the Device configuration select “Edit”. 18. Adjust port number for RS485 to match RS485 port as displayed in pc device manager. 19.
  • Page 48 23. Click on the refresh option, to refresh BUC device status. 24. Select Status and Info icons to confirm communication with BUC. Values will be displayed in the information table as well.
  • Page 49 NOTE: Refer to BUC manual for BUC panel LED status definitions. BUC CONTROL SWITCHES TRANSMIT(TX Enables/Disables the Transmit - Not Applicable Switch) BUC PANEL LED’s...
  • Page 50 BUC Alarm Status – WEB Interface...

  • Page 51: Appendix F - Powersmart 2480 With Agilis Alb 190Af7-40B Buc (Int C-Band 40W)

    APPENDIX F – Powersmart 2480 with AGILIS ALB 190AF7-40B BUC (INT C-BAND 40W) **Refer to Option 7 in this manual for setup schematic, as well you may need to refer to Agilis Block Up Converter (BUC) Manuals for more information on Testing and Integration...

  • Page 52: Powersmart Pc Software Interface Device(S)

    Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) To access the software interface to the BUC via the Power Smart 2480, the following components RS485 serial to USB adapter should be used with USB cable and DB-9 Straight Male to Male RS-485 serial cable; As well as a custom Cable Assembly CC20-070A-01 (40W DC power on mount to BUC) and M&C External mount cable CC19-012A-01 to Powersmart provided by C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.
  • Page 53 Fig. 14: USB cable Procedure 25. Ensure Power Smart is powered OFF. 26. Plug one end of the USB Cable to the PC and the other end to the DB9-Serial to USB adapter.
  • Page 54 Plug the DB9-Serial cable to adapter and other end to the Powersmart 2480. 28. The connection utilizing the listed parts are as shown below.
  • Page 55 29. Set the Jumper for RS485 communication JUMPER CONFIGURATION These jumpers are used to set LED Hi/Low Jumpers added status on front enables panel. They are RS485/RJ45 not used in this Interface configuration RS485 M&C Cable & DC Power cable connection in PowerSmart. POWER SWITCH The power switch supplies DC power to the BUC.
  • Page 56 33. IE is recommended, other web browser may not display properly and functions may not work. 34. Power ON the iNetVu Powersmart 2480, the BUC fans should begin to spin. To configure the device port in the software check device manager on the pc and note the RS485 port. This port will be setup or validated in the EMS software.
  • Page 57 37. If communication is successful the BUC-1 GUI icon will display either green or red. If no communication the GUI will be grey. 38. If communication is not successful the device will require configuration. Click on the red ring icon. The device status will be displayed.
  • Page 58 39. To configure the device, click on login and enter the username and password. Default factory Username: admin, Password: admin. 40. Select Administration, than device Configuration. In the Device configuration select Edit. 41. Adjust port number for RS485 to match RS485 port as displayed in pc device manager. 42.
  • Page 59 45. Manoeuver back to main screen by closing the device configuration page. 46. Click on the refresh option, to refresh BUC device status. 47. Select Status and Info icons to confirm communication with BUC. Values will be displayed in the information table as well.

  • Page 60: Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions For Agilis 40W Supported Buc(S)

    Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for AGILIS 40W supported BUC(S) The front panel switch control of the iNetVu Powersmart 2480 does NOT fully support the Agilis BUC’s LED functions. The LED(S) on the front panel will not come ON nor will they indicate BUC status.
  • Page 61 BUC PANEL LED – Comes ON when power on the iNetVu Powersmart 2480 is applied BUC Alarm Status – WEB Interface *** Contact C-COM support if you require assistance at 1877- 463-8886 or support@c- comsat.com.

  • Page 62: Appendix F - Powersmart 2480 Version 2.0+ With Agilis Alb 190Af7-40B Buc (Int C-Band 40W)

    APPENDIX F – Powersmart 2480 Version 2.0+ with AGILIS ALB 190AF7-40B BUC (INT C-BAND 40W) **Refer to Option 7 in this manual for setup schematic, as well you may need to refer to Agilis Block Up Converter (BUC) Manuals for more information on Testing and Integration...

  • Page 63: Powersmart Pc Software Interface Device(S)

    Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) To access the software interface to the BUC via the Power Smart 2480, the following components should be used with USB cable; As well as a custom Cable Assembly CC20-070A-01 (40W DC power on mount to BUC) and M&C External mount cable CC19-012A-01 to Powersmart provided by C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.
  • Page 64 9. IE is recommended, other web browser may not display properly and functions may not work. 10. Power ON the iNetVu Powersmart 2480, the BUC fans should begin to spin. To configure the device port in the software check device manager on the pc and note the RS485 port. This port will be setup or validated in the EMS software.
  • Page 65 14. If communication is successful the MBUC-1 GUI icon will display a green, amber or red icon, green is the icon you want to see when system goes online. If no communication the GUI will be grey. 15. If communication is not successful the device will require configuration. Click on the red ring icon. The device status will be displayed.
  • Page 66 16. To configure the device, click on login and enter the username and password. Default factory Username: admin, Password: admin. 17. Select Administration, than device Configuration. In the Device configuration select Edit. 18. Adjust port number for RS485 to match RS485 port as displayed in pc device manager. 19.
  • Page 67 24. Select Status and Info icons to confirm communication with BUC. Values will be displayed in the information table as well.
  • Page 68 NOTE: Refer to BUC manual for BUC panel LED status definitions. BUC CONTROL SWITCHES TRANSMIT(TX Enables/Disables the Transmit - Not Applicable Switch) BUC PANEL LED – Comes ON when power on the iNetVu Powersmart 2480 is applied...
  • Page 69 BUC Alarm Status – WEB Interface *** Contact C-COM support if you require assistance at 1877- 463-8886 or support@c- comsat.com.

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