Lumistar LS-44-QBS Series User Manual

Multi-channel digital bit synchronizer

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LS-44-QBS Series Rackmount
Multi-channel Digital Bit Synchronizer
Hardware and Software User's Manual
Document:
U44000101
Date:
November, 2013
Release:
R3
Lumistar, Inc.
2270 Camino Vida Roble, Suite L
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 431-2181
www.lumistar.net

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  • Page 1 LS-44-QBS Series Rackmount Multi-channel Digital Bit Synchronizer Hardware and Software User’s Manual Document: U44000101 Date: November, 2013 Release: Lumistar, Inc. 2270 Camino Vida Roble, Suite L Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 431-2181 www.lumistar.net...
  • Page 2 Lumistar, Inc. has been advised of such possibilities, as a result of this document or the usage of items described within. The entire liability of Lumistar, Inc. shall be limited to the amount paid for this document and its contents.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............... 6 ..........................6 RODUCT VERVIEW ........................8 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS HARDWARE CONFIGURATION / INSTALLATION ................. 9 ........................9 ARDWARE ONFIGURATION ............................10 NSTALLATION SOFTWARE APPLICATION ........................13 MAINTENANCE ............................22 U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 3 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 4 Table 3-2: LS-44 Auxiliary PCM Processing Engine Signal Definitions .............. 11 Table 4-1: LS-40 Supported PCM Input Codes (normal or inverted) ..............16 Table 4-4-2: LS-40-DB Supported PCM Output Codes ..................16 Table 4-3: Extended Functions LED Meanings ....................19 U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 4 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 General This document is the Hardware and Software User’s Manual for the Lumistar LS-44-QBS Series 1U Rackmount Multi-channel Bit Synchronizer chassis. The intent of this document is to provide unit specifications, operational information, and maintenance instructions for the end user.
  • Page 6: Product Overview And Technical Specifications

    The LS-44 is a self-contained PCM recovery system. The core PCM processing engine contains up to four Lumistar LS-40 Digital Bit Synchronizers. Control and status of the PCM processing engine is provided by an internal 586-class Single-Board Computer (SBC). Power is converted and supplied to both the SBC and the PCM processing engine by an ATX-style power supply.
  • Page 7: Figure 2-2: Ls-44 Front And Rear Panel Views

    LS-044 Quad Bit Synchronizer User’s Manual Figure 2-2: LS-44 Front and Rear Panel Views U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 7 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Display Up to UXGA (1600x1200) Keyboard/Mouse USB 2.0 x4 Environmental Temperature, Operational 0 to 70 C (Commercial) Temperature, Storage -20to 70 C Humidity, non-condensing <40 C 0-90%, >40 C 0 to 75% U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 8 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 9: Hardware Configuration / Installation

    Figure 3-1 provides a detailed drawing of the configuration shunt blocks. Default jumper configurations are shown. The user should not alter the first nine installed shunts. Shunts designated with an asterisk in Figure 3-1 are user configuration items. U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 9 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 10: Installation

    The LS-44 assembly is provided with removable mounting flanges. In the event that the unit will not be installed in a 19” rack, the mounting flanges may be removed by extracting three mounting screws on each flange. U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 10 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 11: Figure 3-3: Ls-44 Primary Pcm Processing Engine Interface Connections

    TTL; Inverted NRZL(+) CLK (-) Logic Output TTL; Inverted CLK(+) Differential PCM (+) Logic Input RS-422 Levels; 100 ohms loaded (default) Differential PCM (-) Logic Input RS-422 Levels; 100 ohms loaded (default) U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 11 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 12: Figure 3-4: Ls-44 Auxiliary Pcm Processing Engine Interface Connections

    LS-044 Quad Bit Synchronizer User’s Manual Figure 3-3: LS-44 Auxiliary PCM Processing Engine Interface Connections U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 12 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 13: Software Application

    Figure 4-7 on page 20) runs on a separate desktop or other Windows PC and provides graphical setup and control for up to four LS-40 bit syncs installed in the remote LS-44 chassis. Figure 4-1: LS-44 QBS Host Software Status Display U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 13 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 14: Figure 4-2: Ls-44 Qbs Host Software Status

    Labels. Select the item of interest from the colors menu and select the desired color from the resulting dialog box as shown below. The use may select a color from a pre-defined pallet of colors, or define a new custom color. U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 14 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 15: Figure 4-3: Bit Sync Setup Display

    40-DB10 is limited to 10 Mbps for NRZ codes and 5 Mbps for the Bi-Phase and Miller codes. By invoking the Bit Rate command, the user may enter the required input data rate in bits per second. U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 15 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 16: Table 4-1: Ls-40 Supported Pcm Input Codes (Normal Or Inverted)

    NRZ-L, NRZ-M, NRZ-S, INV_NRZ-L RZ codes RZ, INV_RZ Split phase codes BiPhase-L, BiPhase-M, BiPhase-S, INV_BIOL Miller codes DM-M, DM-S, M -M, M Randomized RNRZ-L, RNRZ-M, RNRZ-S codes Randomization -1, 2 -1, 2 -1, 2 sequence U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 16 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 17 “locks” on the pattern. In this application, the frame synchronization pattern entered by the user in two, 32-bit words, designated as FSP Msw (most significant word) and FSP Lsw (least significant word). U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 17 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 18: Figure 4-4: Bitsync Fsp History Display

    19. To display the individual meaning of each of the LEDs, simply hover the mouse cursor over each LED and an explanation of that LEDs function will appear. Figure 4-4: Bitsync FSP History Display U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 18 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 19: Figure 4-5: Bert Pattern Disabled

    18) –12 VDC 9) Hardware Error 19) +12 VDC 10) Power-Up BIT Error 20) VCC (5 VDC) Figure 4-5: BERT Pattern Disabled Figure 4-6: BERT Pattern Source - Internal The Extended Functions Display U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 19 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 20: Figure 4-7: Ls-44 Qbs Remote Software Status Display

    LS-44 chassis. Note: the Remote Application has only been tested where the LS-44 and the Remote Windows machine are on the same LAN. Remote operation of the LS- 44 over a wide area network (WAN) or the Internet has not been tested. U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 20 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 21: Figure 4-8: Network Management Host

    To shut down all of the LS-44 chassis defined in the host table shown in figure 4-8, invoke the Host Shut Down All command from the Config menu. Figure 4-8: Network Management Host U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 21 3 Nov 2013...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    6.) Inspect the power supply fan assembly and air inlet ducts for excessive dust. Remove if necessary. 7.) Reinstall the top cover. 8.) Reinstall in the mounting fixture. 9.) Reapply AC power to the LS-44. U4400101 Lumistar Inc. Page 22 3 Nov 2013...

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