Table Of Contents - Comtech EF Data LPOD PS-1 Installation And Operation Manual

LPOD C-/Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier/Block Up Converter (BUC)

Table of Contents

1.4.2 SSPA Module ........................................................................................................................ 1-5
1.4.3 Cooling System ..................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.4.4 Monitor and Control (M&C) ................................................................................................. 1-6
1.4.5 LNB Operation ...................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.4.6 Power Supply ........................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.4.7 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input ......................................................................................... 1-7
1.5 Summary of Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1-8
1.5.1 Characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 1-8
1.5.2 Optional Internal Reference .................................................................................................. 1-9
1.5.3 Optional LNB Bias / Reference ............................................................................................ 1-9
1.5.4 Environmental ..................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.5.5 Physical ............................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.6 Dimensional Envelopes ............................................................................................................. 1-11
CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION ............................................... 2-1
2.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Interface Connectors................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Connector J1 - RF IN ........................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Connector J2 - RF OUT ....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Connector J3 - AC Power Mains .......................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3.1 LPOD PS-1 J3 AC Power Main ........................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.3.2 LPOD PS-2 J3 AC Power Main ........................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.4 Connector J6 - COM1 (Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port) ..................................... 2-4
2.2.5 Connector J9 - Output Sample (PS-2 Only) ......................................................................... 2-5
2.2.6 Connectors J10 and J11 - Optional Modem Rx and LNB Interfaces ................................... 2-5
2.2.7 Ground Connector ................................................................................................................. 2-5
2.3 Installation of the LPOD ............................................................................................................ 2-6
2.3.1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit PL/12319-1 ............................................................................ 2-6
2.4 Turning on the LPOD ................................................................................................................. 2-7
CHAPTER 3. REMOTE COMMANDS ................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 RF Input Level ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Attenuator Control ................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1.3 Mute Control ............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.4 Faults ..................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.5 Power Detector ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.6 Some Common Commands .................................................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Remote Control Protocol and Structure ................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 RS-485 .................................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.2 RS-232 .................................................................................................................................. 3-3
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