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RCU101
1:1 Converter Protection Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number TM055
Revision 2.2
May, 2002
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously
published information regarding this product. This manual is subject to change without prior notice.
Part Number TM055
Revision 2.2

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  • Page 1 RCU101 1:1 Converter Protection Switch Installation and Operation Manual Part Number TM055 Revision 2.2 May, 2002 IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information regarding this product. This manual is subject to change without prior notice. Part Number TM055 Revision 2.2...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2002 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161...
  • Page 3 RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Warranty Policy RADYNE COMSTREAM WARRANTY POLICY WARRANTY AND SERVICE Radyne ComStream (Seller) warrants the items manufactured and sold by Radyne ComStream to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment Radyne ComStream's obligation under its warranty is limited in accordance with the periods of time and all other conditions stated in all provisions of this warranty.
  • Page 4 Warranty Policy RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Radyne ComStream reserves the right to revise the foregoing list of what is covered under this warranty. WARRANTY REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT Radyne ComStream will not make warranty adjustments for failures of products or parts which occur after the specified maximum adjustment period.
  • Page 5 RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Record of Revisions RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Installation and Operation Manual TM055 - Record of Revisions Radyne ComStream Corporation is constantly improving its products and therefore the information in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Radyne ComStream Corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction….…..……………………………………………………………………………………… 2.0 Installation Requirements..…...……………………………………………………………………… 2.1 Unpacking..………..…………………………………………………………………………………… 2.1.1 Removal and Assembly..…………………………………………………………………………… 2.2 Mounting Considerations.…..………………………………………………………………………… 2.3 Cabling..………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.4 Hardware Interface..…………………………………………………………………………………… 2.4.1 Protection Switch Interface Connector……………………………………………………………2-4 2.4.2 Switch Fault/Status Connector…….……………………………………………………………… 2.4.3 RCU101 RF and IF Rear Panel Connectors..……………………………………………………2-5 2.4.4 Interfaces Common to the Converters……………………………………………………………...
  • Page 7 TM054 - Rev. 2.2...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Description Section 1 - RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Description Introduction The Radyne ComStream RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Unit provides automatic circuit restoration for one online frequency Up or Downconverter. The switch provides complete isolation of primary and backup converters by providing transfer switching of both the RF and IF signal paths.
  • Page 9 Description SFC4200 C-Band Downconverter Page 1-2 TM054 - Rev. 2.2...

  • Page 10: Installation Requirements

    RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Installation Section 2 - Installation Installation Requirements The RCU101 is designed to be installed within any standard 19-inch equipment cabinet or rack, and requires 1 rack unit of mounting space (1.75 inches) vertically, and 17-inches of depth. Including cabling, a minimum of 20-inches of rack depth is required.
  • Page 11 Installation RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Page 2-2 TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 12 RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Installation Page 2-3 TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 13 Installation RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch CA/3293 RF Cable, 1:1 Switch CA/1961-003 IF Cable, 1:1 Switch Routing of the cables between the two converters and the switch is depicted in Figure 2-2. Note that the RF/IF cabling included with the switch does not include cables to other panels in the rack.

  • Page 14: Switch Fault/Status Connector

    RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Installation The ID Bits provide information to the converter that tells the converter which slot (either primary or backup) the converter is plugged into. The addresses are as follows: IDB4 IDB3 IDB2 IDB1 Position Backup Primary 2.4.2 Switch Fault/Status Connector (J11) The RCU101 Redundancy Control Unit contains a summary Fault/Status connector that is...

  • Page 15: Interfaces Common To The Converters

    Installation RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch online, this port will be connected to the RF In/Out port (J4). 2.4.3.2 J4 RF In/Out The RF In/Out port is the user interface to the RCU101 protection switch system. This connection is an SMA F-type. The conversion to the N-type connector should be made at the rack interface panel.

  • Page 16: Up/Downconverter Equipment Rs485 Port

    RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Installation indicated otherwise. The pinout of the D sub 9-pin socket connector configured for RS232 or RS422/485 is as follows: Operator Serial I/O Connector (Rear Panel) J8 DB 9 Pin# RS232 RS422/485 AS/3048 J10 RXData\ TXData TXData RXData RXData...
  • Page 17 Installation RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch established as the master. Under normal RS485 protocol, the master will poll a specific slave by address and only then will the slave unit respond. The swapping of Transmit Data and Receive Data is accomplished in the inter-converter cable as the hardware interface is identical for all converters.

  • Page 18: Operation (Definitions)

    RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Operation Section 3 - Operation Definitions The nomenclature used throughout this manual is meant to imply various roles that each (up or down) converter assumes depending upon the state of the converters and the settings of the protected converter system.

  • Page 19: Manual/Auto Mode Selection Switch

    Operation RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Primary Backup Action No action. Whoever was online, stays online. Backup converter is placed online. Primary converter is placed online. No action. Whoever was online, stays online. In addition to providing the switching logic, the RCU101 provides each converter with 4 ID bits that tell the particular converter whether it is the primary or backup converter.
  • Page 20 RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Operation to the converter under test. This can result in unwanted operation when the converter under test is not at the same frequency or gain levels as the online converter. Page 3-3 TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 21 Operation RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Page 3-4 TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 22 RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Operation Page 3-5 TM055 - Rev. 2.2...

  • Page 23: Periodic Maintenance

    RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Maintenance Section 4 - Maintenance Periodic Maintenance The RCU101 requires no periodic field maintenance procedures. The unit contains no adjustments. Should a unit be suspected of a defect in field operations after all interface signals are verified, the proper procedure is to replace the unit with another known working unit. If this does not cure the problem, faulty cabling or power should be suspected.
  • Page 24 Maintenance RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
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  • Page 26: Appendix A - Technical Specifications

    Specifications RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch Appendix A Technical Specifications Remote Monitor and Control (via Backup or Online Converter front panel or serial port): Rear Panel: RF Ports: SMA -F QTY: 2 IF Ports: BNC-F QTY: 2 Converter Interface: DB15-F QTY: 1 Summary Status: DB15-F QTY: 1...
  • Page 27 Serial Protocol RCU101 1:1 Protection Switch TM055 - Rev. 2.2...

  • Page 28: Appendix B - Rcu101 Block Diagram, Configuration Drawings And Schematics

    - Appendix B - RCU101 Block Diagram, Configuration Drawings and Schematics TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 29 Figure B-1. Functional Block Diagram TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 30 Figure B-2. Top Level Assembly TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 31 Figure B-3. AS/3265 Front Panel Assembly TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 32 Figure B-4. AS/3527 Switch Assembly TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 33 Figure B-5. AS/3527 Switch Assembly TM055 - Rev. 2.2...
  • Page 34 Figure B-6. CA/4014 Cable Assembly TM055 - Rev. 2.2...

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