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Satcom Resources BC1X00 Installation Manual

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BC1X00
Metrodata BC1X00
Baseband Converter Range

Installation Guide

Document Part No: 76-02-050A

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    BC1X00 Metrodata BC1X00 Baseband Converter Range Installation Guide Document Part No: 76-02-050A...
  • Page 2 BLACK SIDE Figure 1. 1 BCX00 application The BC1X00 range of converters has been designed to be plug and go, conforming to appropriate standards, physically very compact, and rack mountable in sets of 2 using a dual face plate, or 18 units in a rack mount kit for large installations.
  • Page 3 EMC compliance. 1. 4 EN55022 Declaration BC1X00 units are a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 4 50 - 25 200 - 100 The BC1X00 must be connected to mains safety earth for correct operation. The BC1X00 power supply should be connected to a supply socket that is physically located close to the unit and is easily accessible.
  • Page 5 Figure 2. 1 BC1X00 range rear panels showing DC and AC models 2. 2 Unpack and inspect the equipment. The carton should contain a single Metrodata BC1X00 model and for UK shipments only, a power cable. If there is any visible damage, do not attempt to connect the device. Contact your Supplier or Metrodata Technical Support for advice and assistance.
  • Page 6 Receive Timing(A) RT(A) From DCE Request to Send (B) To DCE Data Terminal Ready (A) To DCE Data Set Ready (B) From DCE Data Terminal Ready (B) To DCE Terminal Timing(A) TT(A) To DCE Figure 2. 2 EIA/LVDS interface for BC1X00...
  • Page 7 Signal Ground Signal Ground Test Mode To DTE Signal Ground Figure 2. 3 BC1X00 HSSI interface Note: The Signals Loopback A/B/C and TM are not used by the BC1X00 with inputs ignored, and outputs set to the normal operational state OFF.
  • Page 8 EN60950 Clause 2.3. 2. 6 Connect the HSSI port. The HSSI port of the BC1X00 is presented on an industry standard miniature 50 way connector. The same connector is used for both the BC1000 DTE and BC1100 DCE ports.
  • Page 9 2. 8 Optional rackmounting procedure Rackmounting kits may be used to mount two BC1X00 units side by side in a 19” rack. The kit, part number 80-05-256, has a recessed plate to permit cable or fibre bends to be made within the envelope of the 19”...
  • Page 10 BC1000 Configuration & Operation BC1000 CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 3. 1 BC1000 bit-switch configuration The base panel bit-switches must be set correctly before making any connections to the unit. There is an explanatory label on the base of the unit defining the bit-switch options. This is shown below: BC1000 EIA-644/LVDS CONVERTER (AC)
  • Page 11 BC1000 Configuration & Operation 3 . 1. 5 HSSI TA These two switches (5 and 6) select the operating mode for the HSSI TA output. The optional settings are shown in the table below: Switch 5 Switch 6 HSSI TA Operation Set TA ON Set TA to follow the LVDS RTS input Set TA to follow the LVDS DTR input...
  • Page 12 BC1000 Configuration & Operation 3. 2 BC1000 Operation The data path through the BC1000 is shown in the figure below: HSSI DCE EIA-644/LVDS DTE BC1000 EIA-644 DCE Baseband Converter Individually configure to follow CA or set to ON Configurable to select HSSI ST or EIA-644 TT as source for HSSI TT output Configurable to follow...
  • Page 13 BC1100 Configuration & Operation BC1100 CONFIGURATION & OPERATION 4. 1 BC1100 bit-switch configuration The base panel bit-switches must be set correctly before making any connections to the unit. There is an explanatory label on the base of the unit defining the bit-switch options. BC1100 EIA-644/LVDS CONVERTER (AC) Metrodata Ltd...
  • Page 14 BC1100 Configuration & Operation 4 . 1. 2 Bit-switch 4 This switch is not used on the BC1100, and should be set to the ON state for normal operation. 4 . 1. 3 LVDS RTS This switch controls the state of the LVDS RTS output. With the bit-switch set to the ON position, the LVDS RTS is set ON.
  • Page 15 BC1100 Configuration & Operation 4. 2 BC1100 Operation The data path through the BC1000 is shown in the figure below: EIA-644/LVDS DCE HSSI DTE Router BC1100 EIA-644 DTE Baseband Converter (KIV-7 RED) Configurable to follow DCD/DSR/CTS or set to ON HSSI SD Latched in to BC1100 FIFO Buffer using HSSI TT.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    specifications 5 SPECIFICATIONS EIA-644 Interface Definition Mode BC1000 DCE Presentation 25-way Female D-type Mode BC1100 DTE Presentation 25-way Male D-type HSSI Interface Definition Mode BC1000 DTE BC1100 DCE Presentation Miniature 50-way Female connector General Definition Power supply 100-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 50 mA or minus 36 to minus 72 VDC, 200-100mA Dimensions 202 x 132 x 44 mm (w x d x h) Enclosure only...