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- Page 1 Installation and Safety Manual Evolution X5 Satellite Router Router Products January 8, 2010...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2010 VT iDirect, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The specifications and information regarding the products in this document are subject to change without notice. All statements, information, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate, but are presented without warranty of any kind, express, or implied.
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Page 3: Revision History
August 6, 2009 Initial release of this document TTheus August 21, 2009 General edits TTheus November 12, 2009 Updated receive RF specifications TTheus January 8, 2010 Updated typical power TTheus consumption specifications iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... - Page 4 Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
4.5 Guidelines for Rack Mounting ......19 4.6 Evolution X5 Satellite Router Rear Panel ....21 4.7 Preparing the Coax Cables . - Page 6 4.10.2 Dust Removal ........35 4.11 Repacking the Evolution X5 Satellite Router ....36 A Warnings .
- Page 7 B.7 Declaration of Conformity ......51 iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual...
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- Page 9 List of Figures Figure 1. Front View of the iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router ....1 Figure 2. Installation Tools ........16 Figure 3.
- Page 10 Table 7. Recommended Tools ........16 Table 8. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Connectors ....21 Table 9.
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Page 11: About This Guide
Network. Only qualified service personnel should install and operate the Evolution X5 Satellite Router solutions. Familiarity with cabling and wiring practices is beneficial. In this document, the Evolution X5 Satellite Routers are often referred to as IDUs (Indoor Units) while radios and LNBs are collectively referred to as ODUs (Outdoor Units). -
Page 12: Document Conventions
Document Conventions Document Conventions This section illustrates and describes standard conventions used in iDirect documentation. Take a look now, before you begin using this manual, so that you’ll know how to interpret the information presented. As you use this manual, refer to this section as needed. -
Page 13: Getting Help
User Guide, which presents detailed instructions for using iBuilder to configure and manage your network. The iBuilder client enables rapid, intuitive configuration of any iDirect network. It allows you to easily add components to your network, change your current configuration, and download configuration and software to network elements. - Page 14 Getting Help iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual...
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Page 15: Introduction
This manual explains how to safely install and maintain the Evolution X5 Satellite Router, and it includes important safety information. The iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router delivers all of the benefits of broadband IP networking while providing the highest TCP/IP throughput in the industry. - Page 16 Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual...
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Page 17: Safety Information
37). Keep this safety information handy where you can easily refer to it. Read this entire chapter before you attempt to install or use your Evolution X5 Satellite Router. Adhere to all warnings listed on the product’s warning labels and in the operating instructions. -
Page 18: Installation Guidelines
Installation Guidelines Installation Guidelines When installing the Evolution X5 Satellite Router, observe all caution and warning statements. Follow the general warnings and cautions in Table 1 to help ensure your safety and protect the equipment. However, these guidelines may not cover all of the potentially hazardous situations you may encounter during installation. -
Page 19: Electrical Safety
Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe. Never install equipment that appears damaged. • Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards, such as wet floor, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 20: Physical And Environmental Considerations
If there is any dust build up on the vent openings of the Evolution X5 Satellite Router chassis, vacuuming is recommended to remove these particulate to ensure proper airflow. -
Page 21: Safety Guidelines To Observe During Servicing
(including amplifiers) that produce heat. • Accessories To avoid personal injury or damage to the Evolution X5 Satellite Router, do not place the chassis on any unstable rack, cart, stand, table, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 22: Conditions Requiring Service
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. • If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the Evolution X5 Satellite Router, or it has been exposed to water. • If the Evolution X5 Satellite Router does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. -
Page 23: Specifications
The specifications in this chapter describe the mechanical, environmental and connector interfaces for the Evolution X5 Satellite Router. This chapter contains the following sections: • Mechanical and Environmental Specifications • Power Specifications • RF Specifications iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 24: Mechanical And Environmental Specifications
≤ 10,000 feet (3048m) Operating: Storage: ≤ 30,000 feet (9144m) a. The Evolution X5 Satellite Router operates in this range when the ODU power consumption does not exceed 80W. See Table 5 on page 12 for more detail. b. The Evolution X5 Satellite Router operates in this range when the ODU power consumption does not exceed 70W. -
Page 25: Power Specifications
Power Specifications Power Specifications This section provides the AC power specifications and the typical BUC/LNB for the Evolution X5 Satellite Router. The Evolution X5 Satellite Router AC power specifications are defined in Table Table 4. AC Power Specifications Category Description Input Voltage Range 100 —... -
Page 26: Rf Specifications
Sleep 250 ft. Normal RG-6 Sleep a. The Evolution X5 Satellite Router must be operating at less than 50°C when ODU power consumption exceeds 70W. See Table 3 on page 10 for more detail. RF Specifications The Evolution X5 Satellite Router RF specifications are presented in Table Table 6. - Page 27 ≤ -50 dBc, with output ≥ -15 dBm Discrete Spurs, harmonics and non-harmonics Modulator Spectral Shaping Intelsat: IESS-309, MIL-STD-188-165A section 5.1.6.4.1 Spectral Confinement ≥ 50 dB, with output power ≥ -15 dBm Transmitter On/Off Ratio iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual...
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Page 29: Installation
4 Installation This chapter describes the guidelines and procedures for installing the Evolution X5 Satellite Router (IDU) at your VSAT location. This chapter contains the following sections: • Tools and Supplies • Unpacking the Evolution X5 Satellite Router Equipment •... -
Page 30: Tools And Supplies
Table 7. Recommended Tools Quantity Tool Number 2 Phillips screwdriver (for rack mounting) F-Connector Crimping Tool RG-6 Coax Stripper Coax / Wire Cutter DB-9 to RJ-45 Adapter Straight LAN Cable Figure 2. Installation Tools iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 31: Unpacking The Evolution X5 Satellite Router Equipment
Unpacking the Evolution X5 Satellite Router Equipment The Evolution X5 Satellite Router may be shipped in one or more shipping containers, depending on the type of bundle purchased. Once you have received all of the boxes, perform the following tasks: •... -
Page 32: Additional Components Normally Required
4.3.1 Additional Components Normally Required • An iDirect Specified L-Band cable — Consists of a RG-6 or RG-11 dual-coax cable and connectors (to connect the IDU and ODU), plus type F connectors and sealant tape. (See Chapter 4, "Installation" on page 15.) -
Page 33: Mounting The Evolution X5 Satellite Router
The chassis can be placed on a tabletop or flush mounted on a 19-inch rack with a two rack unit opening. This section provides details on how to accomplish the installation. Note: The Evolution X5 Satellite Router is designed for indoor use only. 4.4.1 General Guidelines for Mounting Configurations When installing the IDU, follow these guidelines: •... - Page 34 To mount the Evolution X5 Satellite Router in a 19-inch rack: 1. Using a Number 2 Phillips head screwdriver, anchor the Evolution X5 Satellite Router and power supply to the mounting tray. Using cable ties, make sure that excess power cord is neatly secured to the tray.
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Page 35: Evolution X5 Satellite Router Rear Panel
This section describes and illustrates the rear panel connectors. They are shown in Figure Table 8 for a description of each connector and indicator. Figure 5. Evolution X5 Satellite Router Rear Interface Connectors Table 8. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Connectors Label Connector Type... -
Page 36: Figure 6. Port Pin Numbering
Do not connect Figure 6. Port Pin Numbering The LAN A port is normally assigned to the WAN (towards the VPN). Its IP address is the next hop for the VPN. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 37: Preparing The Coax Cables
Preparing the Coax Cables Preparing the Coax Cables Use high quality coaxial cable to connect the Evolution X5 Satellite Router to the ODU equipment. iDirect recommends that you use a solid copper center conductor, quad shield, coaxial cable with a minimum of 60% + 40% braid and double foil shield to connect the IDU to the ODU equipment, such as: •... -
Page 38: Figure 7. Recommended Tools For Terminating Coaxial Cable
Preparing the Coax Cables Figure 7 shows all of the recommended tools. Figure 7. Recommended Tools for Terminating Coaxial Cable iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 39: Figure 8. Coax Cable Cutting Technique
(inch (mm)) (inch (mm)) RG-6 5/8 (15.9) 1/4 (6.4) 3/8 (9.5) RG-11 13/32 (10.3) 3/32 (2.4) 13/32 (10.3) 3. Remove any foil in the braid as shown in Figure 9 on page iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 40: Figure 9. Cutting Technique For Removing Foil In The Braid
9. Since RG-11 connector has a built-in center pin, ensure that the coax center pin makes contact to the internal seizing pin of the connector. Refer to Figure 11 on page iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 41: Figure 11. Attaching The Rg-11 Connector
Figure 11. Attaching the RG-11 Connector 10. Crimp the connector with the proper crimp tool such as CablePrep HCT-775 for RG-6 or HCT-116 for RG-11as shown in Figure Figure 12. Crimp Area for F-Type Plugs iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 42: Console Port Cable Specifications And Pinout
Universal Line Card Console Port to the PC that is running terminal emulation software. You can identify whether a cable is straight-through or cross-over by comparing the two RJ-45 connectors at the ends of the Ethernet cable. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 43: Figure 14. Holding The Rj-45 Cable Connectors
Figure 15 on page Table 11. RJ-45 to DB-9 Pinouts Console Port RJ-45 to DB-9 Console RJ-45 Pin Color Code (DTE) Terminal Adapter Device Blue Orange Black Green Yellow Brown Rx-RF-Power White/Grey iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 44: Ethernet Port Cable Specifications And Pinouts
10-Mbps and 100-Mbps transmission over Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cables. Use Category-3 or Category-5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors to attach the 10/100 Base-T Ethernet LAN A port on the iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router chassis to the customer provided LAN Hub or switch. -
Page 45: Connecting Ac Power To The Idu
Connecting AC Power to the IDU The IDU can be powered directly from the facility AC power source from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. iDirect recommends that the chassis be powered from a low noise, low transient AC power source. -
Page 46: Checking Conditions Before Powering Up The System
4.8.3 Powering Up the System After checking the setup as outlined above, power up the IDU as follows: • Connect the AC cord to the iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router. • Plug the AC power cord into the AC outlet. -
Page 47: Front Panel Led Status Indicators
The Satellite Router has been acquired into the network. FLASHING GREEN The Satellite Router is attempting acquisition into the network. SOLID YELLOW The downstream SCPC is locked. FLASHING YELLOW The downstream SCPC is not locked. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... - Page 48 The IDU is locked to the downstream and it is receiving data. FLASHING GREEN The demodulator is locked to the downstream but NCR is not locked. Data is not being received by the modem. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual...
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Page 49: Maintaining The Remote
The IDU requires basic maintenance to keep it running efficiently and to prolong its life. However, the only maintenance you need to perform on the unit, without explicit directions from iDirect Technologies, is to maintain the temperature of the IDU and keep its external areas free from dust or dirt. -
Page 50: Repacking The Evolution X5 Satellite Router
For warranty service, obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from your reseller or iDirect prior to shipping. If you are a direct customer of iDirect, you may contact the iDirect TAC directly to obtain an RMA number and shipping instructions. Follow the shipping instructions, complete the RMA form, and attach the form to the outside of the shipping box. -
Page 51: A Warnings
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di lavorare su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre conoscere i pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici ed essere al corrente delle pratiche standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 52: Installation Warning
Leia as instruções de instalação antes de ligar o sistema à sua fonte de energia. ¡Advertencia! Ver las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación. Varning! Läs installationsanvisningarna innan du kopplar systemet till dess strömförsörjningsenhet. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 53: Restricted Area Warning
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Page 54: Service Personnel Warning
AS/NZS 3260 Cláusula 1.2.14.3 Service Personnel. Varning! Installation och underhåll av denna utrustning får endast utföras av servicepersonal enligt definition i AS/NZS 3260 klausul 1.2.14.3 Service Personnel. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 55: Qualified Personnel Warning
Om te voorkomen dat de IDU oververhit raakt, dient u deze niet in een gebied te bedienen waar de maximaal aanbevolen omgevingstemperatuur van 45° C wordt overschreden. Om luchtstroombeperkingen te voorkomen, dient u minstens 15 cm speling rond de ventilatieopeningen te laten. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 56: Lightning Activity Warning
WARNING: Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Waarschuwing Tijdens onweer dat gepaard gaat met bliksem, dient u niet aan het systeem te werken of kabels aan te sluiten of te ontkoppelen. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 57: Safety Extra-Low Voltage Port Warning
Les circuits SELV ne devant être connectés qu'à d'autres circuits du même type, il est recommandé de ne pas les raccorder à des circuits TNV (« Telephone Network Voltage » :tension de réseau téléphonique). iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 58: Ground Conductor Warning
Varoitus Älä koskaan ohita maajohdinta tai käytä laitteita ilman oikein asennettua maajohdinta. Ota yhteyttä asianmukaiseen sähkötarkastusviranomaiseen tai sähköasentajaan, jos olet epävarma maadoituksen sopivuudesta. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... -
Page 59: Ac Power Supply Circuit Warning
Waarschuwing Let erop dat de toestellen op voedingscircuits worden aangesloten zonder het vermogen van de bedrading te overschrijden. Varoitus Laiteyksiköt on yhdistettävä huolellisesti syöttöpiiriin niin, että johdot eivät ole ylikuormitettuja. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual... - Page 60 Poner mucho cuidado al conectar los equipos al circuito de alimentación a fin de no sobrecargar el cableado. Varning! Var noga vid anslutning av enheter till matarströmkretsen så att ledningarna inte överbelastas. iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual...
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Page 61: B Compliance
B Compliance This appendix provides international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for the Evolution X5 Satellite Router. Please also refer to the EC-Declaration of Conformity at the end of this section. Note: Triple DES Encryption is eligible for export from the U.S. to all customers worldwide, except to U.S. -
Page 62: Fcc Compliance
FCC Compliance B.1 FCC Compliance The Evolution X5 Satellite Router complies with Class B of Part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules as is identified by use of the FCC logo. Radiated and Conducted 47cfr15 Class B, CISPR-22 Class B, EN55022 Class B. -
Page 63: Ce Compliance (European Union)
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. B.4 CE Compliance (European Union) Marking by this symbol indicates that the Evolution X5 Satellite Router is in compliance with the following standards: EMC Emission... -
Page 64: Rohs And Weee Compliance
All iDirect Technologies products shipped to the European Union after July 1, 2006 comply with the 2002/95/EC directive. - Page 65 Declaration of Conformity B.7 Declaration of Conformity iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual...
- Page 66 Declaration of Conformity iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Installation and Safety Manual...