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SFC6400A/SFC1450A
Synthesized Frequency Upconverter
Installation and Operation Manual
TM106
Revision 1.1
Radyne ComStream Corp. • 3138 E. Elwood St. • Phoenix, AZ 85034 • (602) 437-9620 • Fax: (602) 437-4811 • www.radn.com

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  • Page 1 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Installation and Operation Manual TM106 Revision 1.1 Radyne ComStream Corp. • 3138 E. Elwood St. • Phoenix, AZ 85034 • (602) 437-9620 • Fax: (602) 437-4811 • www.radn.com...
  • Page 3 ComStream Corporation. Radyne ComStream Corporation makes no warranty whatsoever concerning products or accessories not of its manufacture. Repair, or at Radyne ComStream Corporation’s option, replacement of the Radyne ComStream Corporation products or defective parts therein shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for all valid warranty claims.
  • Page 4 Before a warranty repair can be accomplished, a Repair Authorization must be received. It is at this time that Radyne ComStream Corporation will authorize the product or part to be returned to the Radyne ComStream Corporation facility or if field repair will be accomplished. The Repair Authorization may be...
  • Page 5 Preface This manual provides installation and operation information for the Radyne ComStream Corporation SFC6400A and SFC1450A Upconverters. This is a technical document intended for use by engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the SFC Upconverter.
  • Page 6 Radyne ComStream Corporation assumes no responsibility for use of any circuitry other than the circuitry employed in Radyne ComStream Corporation systems and equipment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 - Introduction 1.0 Description _______________________________________________________ 1-1 1.1 Protection Switch Versatility__________________________________________ 1-3 1.2 Chain Switching (Optional) __________________________________________ 1-3 Section 2 - Installation 2.0 Installation Requirements____________________________________________ 2-1 2.1 Unpacking________________________________________________________ 2-2 2.2 Removal and Assembly _____________________________________________ 2-2...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.2.4 Monitor Menu Options and Parameters _______________________________ 4-8 4.2.5 Alarms Menu Options and Parameters ______________________________ 4-10 4.2.6 System Menu Options and Parameters ______________________________ 4-12 4.2.7 Test Menu Options and Parameters_________________________________ 4-16 4.3 Examples: Changing Parameters from the Front Panel ___________________ 4-20 4.4 Remote Port User Interfaces ________________________________________ 4-22...
  • Page 9 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Table of Contents 4.6.2.5 Changing the Logon Password ___________________________________ 4-39 4.6.2.6 Logging Off___________________________________________________ 4-39 4.6.2.7 Changing Your Authentication Password ___________________________ 4-40 4.6.2.8 Changing Your Privacy Password _________________________________ 4-40 4.6.2.9 Converter Ethernet Address _____________________________________ 4-40 4.6.2.10 Converter IP Address __________________________________________ 4-42 4.6.2.11 Server Ethernet Address________________________________________ 4-42...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 5.9 Equipment RS-485 (J10), Standard Backward Compatible Interface__________ 5-4 5.10 B/U Switch Interface (J5) ___________________________________________ 5-5 5.11 RF In (J1) _______________________________________________________ 5-6 5.12 Monitor Ports ____________________________________________________ 5-6 5.12.1 IF Monitor Port __________________________________________________ 5-7 5.12.2 RF Monitor Port _________________________________________________ 5-7...
  • Page 11 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Table of Contents Appendix A – Remote ASCII A.0 Control Commands ________________________________________________ A-1 A.1 Remote Help Menu (All) _____________________________________________ A-2 A.2 Status Command (All) ______________________________________________ A-5 A.3 Data (All) ________________________________________________________ A-8 A.4 Show Received Signal Strength Command (Upconverter Only)(S, P1:1, P1:8) A-10 A.5 Show Priority Command (B1: 8) _____________________________________ A-10...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix B – Remote RLLP B.1 Converter Opcode Command Set ____________________________________ B-1 B.2 Converter Queries _________________________________________________ B-2 B.3 Switch Queries ___________________________________________________ B-6 B.4 Converter Commands ______________________________________________ B-8 B.5 Switch Commands ________________________________________________ B-9 Appendix C – SNMP MIB Glossary TM106 –...

  • Page 13: Section 1 - Introduction

    L-Band to RF output. The LO that tunes from 4.6625 - 5.2425 GHz or 4.480 – 5.285 GHz (SFC6400A), or from 11.98 – 12.73 GHz (SFC1450A) performs this conversion. The second mixer converts the 70 or 140 MHz IF input to L-Band. A fixed frequency First IFLO performs this frequency conversion.
  • Page 14 Introduction SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 15: Protection Switch Versatility

    Likewise, replacing a failed converter is as simple as plugging in a replacement. 1.2 Chain Switching (Optional) Chain Switching is available as an option for the SFC6400A and SFC1450A Upconverters. This unit can be delivered with the optional Chain Switching Module in place, or may be purchased separately and installed by the customer (no tools are required).

  • Page 16: Section 2 - Installation

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Installation Section 2 - Installation 2.0 Installation Requirements SFC Upconverters are designed to be installed within any standard 19 inch equipment cabinet or rack, and requires 1 Rack Unit (RU) mounting space (1.75 inches, 4.44 cm) vertically and 19 inches (48.26 cm) of depth.

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    Installation SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 2.1 Unpacking The SFC Upconverter was carefully packaged to avoid damage and should arrive complete with the following items for proper installation: SFC Upconverter Unit Power Cord, 6 foot with applicable AC Connector (for North America) Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 Removal and Assembly...

  • Page 18: Section 3 - Operation

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Operation Section 3 - Operation 3.0 Theory of Operation The SFC Upconverters have been designed to minimize the amount of hardware in the system while maximizing performance. Spurious performance in the Upconverter is critical and in particular, LO related spurious In-Band is nonexistent.

  • Page 19: Stand-Alone Operation

    Operation SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 3.1 Converter Configuration There are three basic operating configurations of the SFC Upconverters: Stand-Alone, 1:1 Switch, and 1:8 Switch. The Upconverter automatically detects the equipment to which it is connected and adjusts its operation accordingly. Some user Menus, most notably the Switch Menu, are only available if the Upconverter is connected as the Backup in a Redundancy Switch System.
  • Page 20 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Operation Figure 3-2. RCU101 Typical Interconnection with SFC Upconverters After all of the converters have been programmed, the back up converter is then set into a “Learn Mode.” The backup poles each converter on a continuous basis and learns and stores the settings of each converter.
  • Page 21 Operation SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Refer to Figure 3-4 for Chain Switching Operation in a 1:1 configuration, and Figure 3-5 for a 1:N configuration. Figure 3-3. RCU108 Typical Interconnection with SFC Upconverters TM106 – Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 22 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Operation Figure 3-4. Chain Switching Operation in a 1:1 Configuration TM106 – Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 23 Operation SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Figure 3-5. Chain Switching Operation in a 1:N Configuration. TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 24: Section 4 - User Interfaces

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces Section 4 – User Interfaces 4.0 User Interfaces There are four User Interfaces available for the SFC Upconverter. These are: Front Panel Remote Port Terminal Port Ethernet Port 4.1 Front Panel User Interface The Front Panel of the SFC Upconverters allow for complete monitor and control (including but not limited to operation, calibration, and testing) of all parameters and functions via Monitoring Ports, a Keypad, LCD Display and Status LEDs.

  • Page 25: Monitoring Ports

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.1.1 Monitoring Ports Refer to Section 5.12. 4.1.2 LCD Display The front panel display is a 2 line by 16-character LCD display. The display is lighted and the brightness can be set to increase when the front panel is currently in use. The LCD display automatically dims after a period of inactivity.

  • Page 26: Led Indicators

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces CLEAR If pressed before <ENTER> during a parameter change, the CLEAR Key will cause that parameter to return to its original value. ENTER The Enter Key will cause changes to Frequency, Status, and other operator- selected parameters to be executed.
  • Page 27 User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter switch status (when in the Backup Mode). EXT REF Yellow This LED illuminates when an external 10 MHz reference signal has been applied to the converter. A LO fault may occur when the external reference is applied or removed. This indicates that a change in the reference has occurred.

  • Page 28: Front Panel Control Screen Menus

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces 4.2 Front Panel Control Screen Menus The complete set of SFC Upconverter Front Panel Control Screens are contained within the following Main Menus: 4.2.1 Main Menus Converter Menu Options and Parameters Switch Menu Options and Parameters...

  • Page 29: Switch Menu Options And Parameters

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.2.3 Switch Menu Options and Parameters This Menu is only available when the Upconverter is connected in a 1:1 or 1:N Switch configuration as the Backup Unit. BACKUP MODE: {MANUAL, AUTO-NONREVE, AUTO-REVERTI} Sets the Backup Mode of the Switch.
  • Page 30 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces PRIME SETUP: PRIME #: PRIORITY: {0 - 8} Sets the switching priority of a Prime Unit. If more than one unit fails at the same time, the higher priority unit will be backed up. Also, if one unit is currently backed up...

  • Page 31: Monitor Menu Options And Parameters

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter BACKUP TEST: {PASS, FAIL} Reports whether the Prime has passed the Backup Test. CONFIG CHANGED: {YES, NO} Reports whether the Prime configuration has changed since being learned by the Backup. RELAY STATUS: {ON, OFF} Displays the status of the Prime Unit's corresponding RF Relay in the Switch Unit.
  • Page 32 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces TEST\REF OFFSET Menu, and cannot be changed from this Menu. REFDAC VOLTAGE: Displays the expected voltage output of the VCO Reference Control DAC. TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 33: Alarms Menu Options And Parameters

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter EVENT BUFF The Event Buffer stores any faults that occur, including start up procedures, along with a time/date stamp. PRESS CLR TO ERASE EVENTS: Pressing the <CLEAR> when this screen is displayed will erase all of the events currently stored in the Event Buffer.
  • Page 34 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces Backup Test is done when the <LEARN> function is initiated. The SW Fault will flash at one-second intervals to flag this fault to the user. CFG CHGD FAULT: {PASS, FAIL/UNMASKED, MASKED} backup converter only. Indicates that the configuration of one or more Prime Converters has changed since being learned by the Backup.

  • Page 35: System Menu Options And Parameters

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Indicates a fault if the +15V System Supply Voltage is outside a fixed range. - 15V FAULT: {PASS, FAIL/UNMASKED, MASKED} Indicates a fault if the -15V system supply voltage is outside a fixed range.
  • Page 36 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces ECHO MODE: {OFF, ON} Allows the user to control whether the input at the terminal is echoed back. TM106 – Rev. 1.1 4-13...
  • Page 37 User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter REMOTE PORT: REMOTE PRTOCOL: {ASCII, RLLP} Allows the user to set the remote port communication protocol. REMOTE ADDR: {32 - 255 RLLP, 1 – 255 ASCII} Allows the user to set the communication address of the remote port.
  • Page 38 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces Decimal ID Converter Function System Type Not Used Not Used Primary 1 Primary 2 Primary 3 Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6 Primary 7 Primary 8 Backup Backup Primary 12 – 14 Not Used...

  • Page 39: Test Menu Options And Parameters

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Model IF LO Frequency Range Frequency High MFS 1191 1.7 GHz 11.91GHz 12.73 GHz MFS 448 1.225 GHz 4.48 GHz 5.355 GHz MFS 459 1.1125 GHz 4.5925 GHz 5.2425 GHz MFS 544 1.1125 GHz 5.4475 GHz 5.8675 GHz...
  • Page 40 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces C-Band Upconverter (70 LO = Tx Freq. - 1182.5 MHz MHz IF) C-Band Upconverter (140 LO = Tx Freq. - 1252.5 MHz MHz IF) C-Band Upconverter LO = Tx Freq. - 1182.5 MHz Extended (70 MHz IF) C-Band Upconverter LO = Tx Freq.
  • Page 41 User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4-18 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 42 For this reason, converters shipped from Radyne ComStream Corporation are typically powered-up until the final day before shipment. In addition, the accuracy and aging rate are verified immediately prior to shipment.

  • Page 43: Examples: Changing Parameters From The Front Panel

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.3 Examples: Changing Parameters from the Front Panel 4.3.1 Changing Frequency: Numeric Keypad Note: For this example, it is assumed that the Frequency is currently set to 4 GHz. Upon powering up, the Initializing Screen can be seen on the Front Panel LCD Display for several seconds.
  • Page 44 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces Press and release <ENTER> once. The cursor appears at the lower left corner of the LCD display. Press and release the Right Arrow Key until the cursor is at the digit to the right of the decimal point.

  • Page 45: Remote Port User Interfaces

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.3.4 Changing Control Mode Back to 'FT PANEL' Upon powering up, the Boot-Up Screen is shown in the LCD display. Press and release the Right Arrow Key until the SYSTEM Menu is displayed. Press and release the Down Arrow Key. The CONTROL MODE Screen is displayed.

  • Page 46: Ascii Serial Protocol

    For the following examples, a unit address of 01 is assumed. Refer to Appendix A for Remote ASCII Commends. 4.4.2 RLLP Serial Protocol The Radyne ComStream Link Level Protocol (RLLP) is an alternative serial protocol used in conjunction with the remote port. 4.4.2.1 RLLP Protocol Structure...

  • Page 47: Rllp Protocol Wrapper

    M&C computer. 4.4.2.2 RLLP Protocol Wrapper The Radyne ComStream COMMSPEC is byte-oriented, with the Least Significant Bit (LSB) issued first. Each data byte is conveyed as mark/space information with two marks comprising the stop data.

  • Page 48: Frame Description And Bus Handshaking

    <OPCODE> - The Operation Code field contains a number that identifies the message type associated with the data that follows it. Acknowledgment and error codes are returned in this field. This field is 2 Bytes for the SFC6400A/SFC1450A protocol. <...DATA..> - The Data field contains the binary, data bytes associated with the <OPCODE>.
  • Page 49 User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter wait-for-SYN mode goes back into effect. If the OPCODE resides within a command message, it defines the class of action that denotes an instruction that is specific to the device type, and is a prefix to the DATA field if data is required.

  • Page 50: Global Response Operational Codes

    Global response Opcodes are common responses, issued to the M&C computer or to another devi ce, that can originate from and are interpreted by all Radyne ComStream equipment in the same manner. These are summarized as follows all Opcode values are expressed in decimal form: Table 4-5.

  • Page 51: Collision Avoidance

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter The following response error codes are specific to the SFC Upconverters: SFC6400A/SFC1450A Response Error Code Descriptions OPCODE Remote Control Error 200h Remote Time Error 201h Remote Date Error 202h Remote Frequency Error 203h Remote Gain Error...

  • Page 52: Software Compatibility

    Multi-drop override ID 01 can be used interchangeably to broadcast a message to a DMD-3000/4000 modem, a DMD-4500/5000, a DMD15 modem, or a DVB3030. Radyne ComStream Corporation recommends that the multi-drop override IDs be issued only during system configuration as a bus test tool by experienced programmers, and that they not be included in run-time software.

  • Page 53: Rllp Summary

    M&C MUST make use of the non-volatile count value to index to the start of the Volatile Section. If the remote M&C is not aware of the newly added features to the Radyne ComStream product, it should disregard the parameters at the end of the Non-Volatile Section and index to the start of the Volatile Section.

  • Page 54: Terminal Port User Interface

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces 4.5 Terminal Port User Interface The Terminal Port allows for complete control and monitoring of all Upconverter parameters and functions via an RS-232 Serial Interface. Terminal Mode’ can be entered from the front panel by selecting ‘System’...

  • Page 55: Terminal Converter Controls Menu

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.5.2 Terminal Converter Controls Menu 4.5.3 Terminal Switch Controls Menu 4-32 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 56: Terminal Alarm Status & Masks Menu

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces 4.5.4 Terminal Alarm Status & Masks Menu 4.5.5 Terminal Monitor Status Menu TM106 – Rev. 1.1 4-33...

  • Page 57: Terminal Test Controls Menu

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.5.6 Terminal Test Controls Menu 4.5.7 SNMP Controls Menu 4-34 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 58: Terminal Event Buffer Menu

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces 4.5.8 Terminal Event Buffer Menu TM106 – Rev. 1.1 4-35...

  • Page 59: Ethernet Port User Interface

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.6 Ethernet Port User Interface The Ethernet Port allows for complete control and monitoring of all Upconverter parameters and functions via a 10BaseT or 100BaseT Ethernet connection. 4.6.1 Ethernet Port Configuration 4.6.1.1 Connecting the Terminal Connect a computer serial port ( or dumb terminal port) to the SFC Upconverter Terminal Connector (J6) on the rear of the unit.

  • Page 60: Snmp Option

    From the Main Menu, select ‘6’ for SNMP Control. Verify that Selection 36, SNMP Option is enabled. The SFC Upconverter SNMP Option is enabled at the factory if purchased by the user. Please contact the Radyne ComStream Customer Service Department if the SNMP feature is not available.
  • Page 61 User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4-38 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 62: Exiting Snmp Configuration

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces 4.6.2.3 Exiting SNMP Configuration Select the Main Menu by pressing ‘1’ followed by <ENTER>, to go back to the top-level Menu screen. 4.6.2.4 Logging On The user must be logged on to have access to SNMP Features. To log on the SNMP configuration, press ‘50’...

  • Page 63: Changing Your Authentication Password

    Select OK 4.6.2.9 Converter Ethernet Address The Modem SFC6400A/SFC1450A High-Speed Microwave Modem Ethernet Address is configured at the factory. It is a unique Radyne ComStream equipment identifier. Example: 0010650903EB Note: Do not modify the Ethernet Address. Major problems may result if changed.
  • Page 64 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces TM106 – Rev. 1.1 4-41...

  • Page 65: Converter Ip Address

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.6.2.10 Converter IP Address Select ‘39’, Converter IP Address:. Enter the SFC Upconverter Internet Address in dot notation and press <ENTER>. Please consult your network administrator for valid addresses. Example - 192.168.0.35 The IP Address that is selected will be used for the Ethernet Test that follows.

  • Page 66: Boot Mode (Optional)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces 4.6.2.15 Boot Mode (Optional) Select 37.Boot Mode : from the Controls Menu and press <ENTER>. Scroll through the various selections to ‘NVBOOT’ and press <ENTER>. The above settings will be enabled the next time the system is rebooted. If a bootp server is available, the Upconverter can be remotely configured by selecting bootp mode.
  • Page 67 User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4-44 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 68: Context Engine Id

    The Context Engine ID, 80000A1F01AC1264B0, is formatted as follows: The first 4 bytes are the Radyne ComStream Private Enterprise Number (2591). The very first bit is set to 1, for example: 80000A1F (H). The fifth byte indicates how the 6 and remaining bytes are formatted.

  • Page 69: Connecting The Ethernet Cable And Testing The Link

    User Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 4.6.3 Connecting the Ethernet Cable and Testing the Link Connect the computer to the Upconverter Ethernet port (J9) using the RJ-45 to RJ-45 10BaseT Cables via a hub as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3. Ethernet Connection 4.6.3.1 Ping Program...

  • Page 70: Snmp Test

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces 4.6.3.2 SNMP Test Once it is determined that the SFC Upconverter is reachable, compile the custom Management Information Base (MIB) for use by the Network Management Station (NMS). The MIB uses a hierarchical naming scheme. Each managed object in the Upconverter is identified by an Object Identifier (OID), a sequence of non-negative integers that uniquely describes the path taken through the hierarchical structure.
  • Page 71 SMI. Radyne ComStream Corporation’s Private Enterprise Number is 2591. Other products are added to Radyne ComStream Corporation’s subtree as they become remotely manageable through SNMP.
  • Page 72 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter User Interfaces Figure 4-4. Object Identifiers in the Management Information Base (Sheet 2 of 2) Refer to Appendix C for MIB listing. TM106 – Rev. 1.1 4-49...

  • Page 73: Section 5 - Rear Panel Interfaces

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Rear Panel Interfaces Section 5 – Rear Panel Interfaces 5.0 SFC Upconverter Connections All SFC Upconverter connections are made to labeled connectors. Any connection to an SFC Upconverter must be made with the appropriate mating connector. Refer to Figure 5-1 for the various connector locations.

  • Page 74: Test/Fault (J7)

    Rear Panel Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 5.4 Test/Fault (J7) The Test/Fault connector (J7) is a status port that allows monitoring of several system status indications at the back panel. These items are described in Table 5-1. Table 5-1. J7 – Test/Fault Interface – D-Sub 9-Pin Female Connector Pin No.

  • Page 75: If Out (J2)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Rear Panel Interfaces TX_485 – A Inverted RS-485 Transmit TX_232 RS-232 Transmit If the RS-232 option is chosen, an adapter must be used between J8 and the serial cable to the DTE. One end of the adapter will be a DB9-M connector, which plugs into J8 on the Upconverter back panel.

  • Page 76: Equipment Rs-485 (J10), Standard Backward Compatible Interface

    Rear Panel Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 5.9 Equipment RS-485 (J10), Standard Backward Compatible Interface The Equipment Multi-Drop, Full-Duplex, Bi-directional RS-485 Interface (J10) allows communication between converters. Because the RS-485 Interface uses a master/slave (talker/listener) configuration, the converter that is designated as the backup will automatically be established as the master.

  • Page 77: B/U Switch Interface (J5)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Rear Panel Interfaces Figure 5-2. DIP Switch Settings 5.10 B/U Switch Interface (J5) The Backup Switch Interface (J5) is a D Sub 15 Pin Female Connector that connects each converter with the RCU101 or RCU108 Backup Switch Unit. This cable is not daisy-chained between converters, but serves as a direct link for each converter in the configuration, whether they are the individual online converters or the backup unit.

  • Page 78: Rf In (J1)

    5.11 RF In (J1) The RF In (J1) is the RF Input of the SFC Upconverter. It is an N-Type Female Connector for the SFC6400A, and an SMA Female Connector for the SFC1450A. 5.12 Monitor Ports The SFC Upconverters have Monitor Ports located on the Front Panel (Figure 5-7) that allow the operator to monitor the IF Output and RF Input.

  • Page 79: If Monitor Port

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Rear Panel Interfaces 5.12.1 IF Monitor Port The IF Monitor Port is an SMA-F Type Connector located on the front panel that allows monitoring of the Upconverter's IF Output. The power level of the monitored signal will be-15 dB nominal below the level present at J2.

  • Page 80: J18)

    Rear Panel Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 5.13.6 (J18) J18 is a D Sub 25 Pin Female Connector that is a combination of the RS-484 and B/U Switch Interfaces. This connector connects each converter in a daisy chain configuration with the backup master converter.

  • Page 81: J19)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Rear Panel Interfaces 5.13.10 (J19) J19 is a D Sub 25 Pin Female Connector that is a combination of the RS-484 and B/U Switch Interfaces. This connector connects each converter in a daisy chain configuration with the backup master converter.
  • Page 82 Rear Panel Interfaces SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter 5-10 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 83: Section 6 - Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Section 6 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6.0 Periodic Maintenance Radyne ComStream Corporation SFC Upconverters are designed to provide many thousands of hours of continuous operation. Normal aging and drifting of electronic components can cause the accuracy of the converter to change over time. As with any converter, these changes will affect the frequency accuracy and frequency conversion amplitude accuracy over time.
  • Page 84 Maintenance and Troubleshooting SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 85: Section 7 - Technical Specifications

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Technical Specifications Section 7 - Technical Specifications 7.0 Introduction This section defines the technical performance parameters and specifications for the SFC Synthesized Frequency Upconverters 7.1 Output Characteristics Frequency: SFC6400 5.845 - 6.425 GHz Standard 5.845 - 6.650 GHz Extended SFC1450 14.0 - 14.5 GHz Standard...
  • Page 86 Technical Specifications SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Parabolic: 0.005 nsec/MHz Ripple: 1 nsec p-p Carrier Mute: 80 dBm minimum. TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 87: Frequency Synthesizer Characteristics

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Technical Specifications 7.4 Frequency Synthesizer Characteristics Resolution: 125 kHz Step Size Accuracy: ±5 x 10 Stability: ±5 x 10 over temperature (0 to 50° C) ± 1 x 10 /24 hours Accuracy: ±5 x 10 7.5 Single Side Band Phase Noise...

  • Page 88: Switch Settings

    Technical Specifications SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Converter and Frequency Type Terminal Emulation and Baud Rate RF Detector IF Detector and DAC Attenuation Voltages 7.6.2 Switch Settings Monitored and/or controlled from Priority the Front Panel or remotely using All Available Prime Summary Fault...
  • Page 89 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Technical Specifications Note: These specifications are subject to change. TM106 – Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 90 Technical Specifications SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 91: Appendix A - Remote Ascii

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A Appendix A – Remote ASCII A.0 Control Commands Control Commands are those commands that alter the setup or operating parameters of the converter. The applicable commands are as follows: HELP displays all available user commands...

  • Page 92: Remote Help Menu (All)

    Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter A.1 Remote Help Menu (All) The following command returns information on all remote serial commands. The command is as follows: @01/HELP<cr> A single converter or a prime converter in 1 for 8 configuration will return the following: For Upconverter: <cr><lf>...
  • Page 93 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A <cr><lf> HELP Show all commands DATA Show data associated with commands STATUS Show status RFOFF Mutes the output RFON Unmutes the output CLRFAULT Clears any stored faults DUMPADC Dump ADC data ERASE Erases saved data when the converter is restarted...
  • Page 94 Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter MANBACKn Force manual backup of converter n AUTO Place the switch in auto mode <cr><lf> {End of transmission} TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 95: Status Command (All)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A A.2 Status Command (All) This command returns the current status of the converter. The command is as follows: @01/STATUS<cr> A single converter will return the following string of information: For Upconverter: <cr><lf> Configuration: Single...
  • Page 96 Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter TM106 – Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 97 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A A backup converter in a 1:1 Switch Configuration will return the following string of information: <cr><lf> Converter Configuration: One for One Backup Switch Configuration: {Manually Selected/Manually De-Selected/Auto} Status: {Faulted, Offline, Warming up/Faulted, Offline/Setup/Online/Standby} Channel: cc {cc = current channel number, 01 to 30} Frequency: ffff.fff...

  • Page 98: Data (All)

    Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Prime 3 is {not selected/Online with a Priority = n/Online and Faulted with a Priority = n/Offline and Faulted with a Priority = n/Offline and Available with a Priority = n} Prime 4 is...
  • Page 99 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A <cr><lf> cc = channel (01 to 30) gg.g = gain (-20.0 to +30.0) depending on Input Attenuation ffff = frequency MHz (ffff.0 to ffff.0) {ffff.0 = frequency in MHz, low end to high end} t = Kilohertz step ( 0 to 7 for 000 - 875 in 125 kHz increments) <cr><lf>...

  • Page 100: Show Received Signal Strength Command (Upconverter Only)(S, P1:1, P1:8

    Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter A backup converter in a 1:8 Switch Configuration will return the following string of information: <cr><lf> abcdefgh = Priority settings for converters 1 - 8 respectively 0 = None. Backup will ignore converter 1 = Highest priority 8 = Lowest Priority <cr><lf>...

  • Page 101: Set Current Channel Frequency Command (S, P1:1, P1:8)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A A.6 Set Current Channel Frequency Command (S, P1:1, P1:8) This command alters the stored frequency of the current channel. The command is as follows: @01/SETFREQffff.t<cr> The frequency numerical values include four digits for MHz and one digit "t" which indicates the resolution in 125 kHz steps.

  • Page 102: Set Current Channel Gain Command (S, P1:1, P1:8)

    Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter A.7 Set Current Channel Gain Command (S, P1:1, P1:8) This command alters the stored Gain of the current channel. The command is as follows: @01/SETGAINsgg.g<cr> The numeric value ‘s’ indicates the ‘plus’ sign (+) or ‘minus’ sign (-). The numeric value ‘g’ consists of three digits indicating gain.

  • Page 103: Set Priority (B1: 8)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A Channel: cc {cc = current channel number, 01 to 30} Frequency: ffff.fff {ffff.fff = frequency in MHz} Gain: sgg.g {s = ± and gg.g = gain in dB} Input Atten: aa dB {aa = input attenuation}...
  • Page 104 Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter <cr><lf> {End of transmission} A-14 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 105: Store Current Channel Settings (S, P1: 1, P1: 8)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A A.10 Store Current Channel Settings (S, P1: 1, P1: 8) This command stores the current settings for the Frequency and Gain into the channel table for the currently selected channel. The command is as follows: @01/STORE<cr>...
  • Page 106 Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter A-16 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

  • Page 107: Clear Faults Command (All)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A If successful, the converter will return the following string: <cr><lf> Channel: cc {cc = current channel number, 00 to 30} Frequency: ffff.fff {ffff.fff = frequency in MHz} Gain: sgg.g {s = ± and gg.g = gain in dB}...

  • Page 108: Manual Backup Command (B1: 8)

    Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter A.16 Manual Backup Command (B1: 8) This command allows the operator to force the switch to put the Backup online for the specified converter and keeps it there. This command simulates the manual backup selection switches on the front panel of the 1:8 Switch.

  • Page 109: Restart (All)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A @01/ERASE<cr> If successful, the converter will not return a string. A.20 Restart (All) This command allows the user to reset/restart the converter. The command is as follows: @01/RESTART<cr> If successful, the converter will not return a string.
  • Page 110 Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter the backup/FAILED because it's RF is turned off/was successfully learned/was not selected} Converter 5 {FAILED because of an invalid response/FAILED because it did not respond/FAILED because it's incompatible with the backup/FAILED because it's RF is turned off/was...

  • Page 111: Read Dac Value By Index (All)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A Converter 6 {FAILED because of an invalid response/FAILED because it did not respond/FAILED because it's incompatible with the backup/FAILED because it's RF is turned off/was successfully learned/was not selected} Converter 7 {FAILED because of an invalid response/FAILED because...

  • Page 112: Get Gain Offset (Upconverter Only)

    Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter A.32 Get Gain Offset (Upconverter Only) This command displays the value for the Gain Offset. The command is as follows: @01/GAINOFFSET?<cr> If successful, the converter will return the following string: <cr><lf> Gain Offset Value = gg: {gg is the gain offset value} <cr><lf>...

  • Page 113: Dump Calibration Table Set (All)

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A A.35 Dump Calibration Table Set (All) This command returns the contents (DAC values for all gains) of the Power Calibration Table for the given Frequency Index. The command is as follows: @01/DMPCALff<cr> where: {Index into the frequency array portion of the table} If successful, the converter will return the following string: <cr><lf>...

  • Page 114: Error Messages

    Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter DAC Value = dddd {dddd = DAC Value} <cr><lf> <cr><lf> {End of transmission} A.37 Error Messages Bad address <cr><lf> INVALID ADDRESS <cr><lf> <cr><lf> {End of transmission} Bad command <cr><lf> ILLEGAL COMMAND <cr><lf> <cr><lf> {End of transmission} Not in backup 1 to 1 <cr><lf>...
  • Page 115 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A Bad channel <cr><lf> ILLEGAL CHANNEL (sb 01 to 30) <cr><lf> <cr><lf> {End of transmission} TM106 – Rev. 1.1 A-25...
  • Page 116 Appendix A SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Bad frequency <cr><lf> ILLEGAL FREQUENCY (sb ffff.0 to ffff.0) {ffff.0 = frequency in MHz, low end to high end} <cr><lf> <cr><lf> {End of transmission} Bad gain <cr><lf> ILLEGAL GAIN (sb sgg.g to sgg.g) {s = ± and gg.g = gain in dB, low end to high end, were range is (–...
  • Page 117 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix A TM106 – Rev. 1.1 A-27...

  • Page 118: Appendix B - Remote Rllp

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix B Appendix B – Remote RLLP When new features are added to Radyne ComStream Corporation equipment, the control parameters are appended to the end of the Non- Volatile Section of the Remote Communications Specification, and status of the features, if any, are added at the end of the Volatile Section.

  • Page 119: Converter Queries

    Appendix B SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Query switch status 3002h Query switch configuration 3003h Command control mode 2201h Command set time 2C04h Command set date 2C05h Command set time and date 2C06h Command clear latched alarms 2C03h Command set frequency for the given channel...
  • Page 120 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix B Opcode: <2404h> Query control mode Query response <1> Control Mode 0 = Local, 1 = Terminal, 2 = Remote, 3 = Ethernet Opcode: <3004h> Query software revision number Query response <1> Revision Number Binary value with implied decimal point, 35 means release 3.5 Opcode: <3005h>...
  • Page 121 Appendix B SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter <1> Second 0 – 59 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 122 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix B Opcode: <3000h> Query converter status Query response <1> Converter Status 0 = Standby, 1 = Online, 2 = Faulted, 3 = Setup Switch Status <1> 0 = Not Present, 1 = Present Converter Type <1>...

  • Page 123: Switch Queries

    Appendix B SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Reference Type <1> 0 = Internal, 1 = External Converter Config <1> 0 = Single 1 = 1F1 Primary 2 = 1F1 Backup 3 = 1F8 Primary Switch Config 4 = 1F8 Backup <1>...
  • Page 124 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix B Compensation <2> Prime 3 Binary value, one implied decimal point Compensation <2> Prime 4 Binary value, one implied decimal point Compensation <2> Prime 5 Binary value, one implied decimal point Compensation <2> Prime 6...

  • Page 125: Converter Commands

    Appendix B SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter B.4 Converter Commands Opcode: <2201h> Command control mode <1> Mode 0 = Local, 1 = Terminal, 2 = Remote, 3 = Ethernet Opcode: <2C04h> Command set time <1> Hour 0 – 23 <1> <1>...

  • Page 126: Switch Commands

    SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix B Opcode: <3013h> Command set gain for the given channel <4> Gain -20.0 dB to +30.0 dB depending on input attenuator setting <1> Channel 1 - 30 Opcode: <3014h> Command set channel <1> Channel 1 - 30 Opcode: <3015h>...
  • Page 127 Appendix B SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter <1> Prime To Test 1 - 8, converter must be present Opcode: <3035h> Command backup test all converter configurations (No data field for this opcode) Opcode: <3036h> Command set compensation control <1> Compensation 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable (Only valid in Chain-Switching Mode)
  • Page 128 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix B Opcode: <3037h> Command set converter compensation Note: Command is only valid in Chain-Switching Mode. <2> Prime Binary value, one implied decimal point Compensation <1> Prime To 1 - 8, converter must be present Compensate Opcode: <3038h>...
  • Page 129 Appendix B SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Opcode: <303Ah> Command set all converter priorities <1> Prime 1 Priority 0 – 8 (0 means not part of the backup pool) <1> Prime 2 Priority 0 – 8 (0 means not part of the backup pool) <1>...

  • Page 130: Appendix C - Snmp Mib

    REVISION "200109051000Z" DESCRIPTION "Initial version of the Radyne ComStream Converter MIB module. This is a PRELIMINARY document whose contents are subject to change without prior notice. Converter MIB Object Identifiers description. The private enterprise number 2591 is a unique identifier assigned to Radyne by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).
  • Page 131 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Textual Conventions ControlType ::= TEXTUAL-CONVENTION STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Represents a boolean control value." SYNTAX INTEGER { disable(1), enable(2) } InversionType ::= TEXTUAL-CONVENTION STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Represents a boolean inversion value." SYNTAX...
  • Page 132 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix C SYNTAX INTEGER (-200..300) MAX-ACCESS read-write STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Sets the Channel Gain in 0.1dB steps. -20.0 dB to 30.0 dB with an implied decimal point. " ::= { radConverterNVStatus 2 } radConverterCurrentChannel OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER (1..30)
  • Page 133 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter radConverterCarrierStatus OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER { off(1), on(2) MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Shows status of the carrier, on or off" ::= { radConverterStatus 1 } radConverterSystemStatus OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER { standby(1), online(2), faulted(3), setup(4)
  • Page 134 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix C SYNTAX INTEGER { c_band(1), ku_band(2) MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Shows converter band" ::= { radConverterStatus 6 } radConverterFrequencyType OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER { freq_70mhz(1), freq_140mhz(2) MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Shows converter frequency type"...
  • Page 135 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter STATUS current DESCRIPTION "A bit field. On startup, the agent initializes this to the value '00000000'B. Bit 0 = LO Fault Bit 1 = Signal Fault Bit 2-7 = Spares 0 = Pass, 1 = Fail"...
  • Page 136 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix C MAX-ACCESS read-write STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Selects MANUAL or AUTOMATIC backup modes. Manual: A Prime Converter can be backed up through manual control only. Auto-Nonrevertive: A Prime Converter will be backed up if it fails.
  • Page 137 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter SYNTAX INTEGER { disable(1), enable(2) MAX-ACCESS read-write STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Controls the Prime converter compensation, ENABLE/DISABLE." ::= { radConverterSwitchNVStatus 6 } radConverterSwitchCompensation OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER (-50..+50) MAX-ACCESS read-write STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Prime converter compensation of -5.0 dB to +5.0 dB (Implied decimal point).
  • Page 138 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix C "Minor Alarm mask: Bit 0 = LearnedFault Bit 1 = BackupTestFault Bit 2 = ConfigChangedFault Bit 3-7 = Spares 0 = Mask, 1 = Allow" ::= { radConverterSwitchNVStatus 11 } -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Converter Switch status information.
  • Page 139 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter "A bit field. On startup, the agent initializes this to the value '00000000'B. Bit 0 = LearnedFault Bit 1 = BackupTestFault Bit 2 = ConfigChangedFault Bit 3-7 = Spares 0 = Pass, 1 = Fail"...
  • Page 140 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix C SYNTAX PrimeStatusType MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Prime converter learn status: Bit 0 = Prime 1 Bit 1 = Prime 2 Bit 2 = Prime 3 Bit 3 = Prime 4 Bit 4 = Prime 5...
  • Page 141 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Shows the current prime converter in hot standby. 0 means no converter is currently in hot standby. This is valid only in automatic backup modes." ::= { radConverterSwitchStatus 12 }...
  • Page 142 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix C ascii(1), rllp(2) MAX-ACCESS read-write STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Selects remote port protocol." ::= { radConverterCommonNVStatus 5 } radConverterCommonRemoteAddress OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER (1..255) MAX-ACCESS read-write STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Remote port address, 1 through 255." ::= { radConverterCommonNVStatus 6 }...
  • Page 143 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Bit 3-7 = Spares 0 = Mask, 1 = Allow" ::= { radConverterCommonNVStatus 10 } radConverterCommonMinorAlarmMask OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX AlarmByteType MAX-ACCESS read-write STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Minor Alarm mask: Bit 0 = VCC1 fault Bit 1 = +9V fault...
  • Page 144 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix C Bit 1 = FPGA test fault Bit 2 = Eeprom test fault Bit 3-7 = Spares 0 = Pass, 1 = Fail" ::= { radConverterCommonStatus 3 } radConverterCommonLatchedMinorAlarmStatus OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX AlarmByteType MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS...
  • Page 145 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter ::= { radConverterCommonStatus 7 } radConverterCommonDCGainOffset OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER (0..300) MAX-ACCESS read-write STATUS current DESCRIPTION "DC Gain offset. Implied decimal point, 0 through 30.0 dB" ::= { radConverterCommonStatus 8 } radConverterCommonFirmwareVersion OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER (10..255)
  • Page 146 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix C radConverterChannelGain, radConverterCurrentChannel, radConverterCarrierControl, radConverterMajorAlarmMask, radConverterMinorAlarmMask STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Non-volatile status group." ::= { radConverterGroups 1 } radConverterStatusGroup OBJECT-GROUP OBJECTS radConverterCarrierStatus, radConverterStatus, radConverterSwitchStatus, radConverteConfiguration, radConverterType, radConverterBand, radConverterFrequencyType, radConverterReferenceType, radConverterMajorAlarmStatus, radConverterMinorAlarmStatus, radConverterLatchedMajorAlarmStatus, radConverterLatchedMinorAlarmStatus, radConverterICCAddress, radConverterICCType} STATUS...
  • Page 147 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter radConverterSwitchHotStandbyPrime STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Switch volatile status group." ::= { radConverterGroups 4 } radConverterCommonNVStatusGroup OBJECT-GROUP OBJECTS radConverterCommonControlMode, radConverterCommonTerminalBaudRate, radConverterCommonTerminalEmulation, radConverterCommonTerminalEchoMode, radConverterCommonRemoteProtocol, radConverterCommonRemoteAddress, radConverterCommonRemoteBaudRate, radConverterCommonRemoteLineControl, radConverterCommonRemoteEchoMode, radConverterCommonMajorAlarmMask, radConverterCommonMinorAlarmMask STATUS current DESCRIPTION "Common non-volatile status group."...
  • Page 148 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Appendix C TM106 – Rev. 1.1 C-19...
  • Page 149 Appendix C SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter C-20 TM106 – Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 150 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Glossary Glossary Ampere Alternating Current Analog to Digital Converter Automatic Gain Control Alarm Indication System. A signal comprised of all binary 1s. AMSL Above Mean Sea Level ANSI American National Standards Institute ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange...
  • Page 151 Glossary SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Digital to Analog Converter Decibels Decibels Referred to Carrier Decibels Referred to 1.0 milliwatt Direct Current Data Communications Equipment Demod Demodulator or Demodulated DPLL Digital Phase Locked Loop Data Terminal Equipment Digital Video Broadcast D&I Drop and Insert Ratio of Energy per bit to Noise Power Density in a 1 Hz Bandwidth.
  • Page 152 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Glossary HSSI High Speed Serial Interface Hardware Hertz (Unit of Frequency) Intelsat Business Services Intermediate Data Rate Input/Output IEEE International Electrical and Electronic Engineers IESS INTELSAT Earth Station Standards Intermediate Frequency INTELSAT International Telecommunication Satellite Organization...
  • Page 153 Glossary SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter M&C Monitor and Control TM106 – Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 154 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Glossary Normally Closed Normally Open Nanoseconds NVRAM Non-Volatile Random Access Memory No Connection or Not Connected OQPSK Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying Personal Computer Phase Locked Loop Parts per Billion Parts per Million Part Number Quadrature Amplitude Modulation...
  • Page 155 Glossary SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter To Be Designed or To Be Determined Technical Manual Turbo Product Codes Trellis Transmit (Transmitter) Transmit Data UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Unit Under Test Volts Volts, Alternating Current Voltage Controlled Oscillator Volts, Direct Current Viterbi Decoding...
  • Page 156 SFC6400A/SFC1450A Synthesized Frequency Upconverter Glossary TM106 – Rev. 1.1...

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