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Comtech EF Data LBC-4000 Installation And Operation Manual

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LBC-4000
L-Band Up/Down Converter System
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN/LBC4000.IOM
Revision 2

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  • Page 1 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN/LBC4000.IOM Revision 2...
  • Page 3 Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Appendix A. Remote Control Operation Date: June 13, 2006 Document: LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Installation and Operation Manual, Rev. 2 dated March 30, 2006 Part Number: MN/LBC4000.EA2 Collating Instructions: Attach this page to page A-15...
  • Page 4 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that Type Code and Response to (target to Code and (target to is, ASCII codes between 48 and 57) qualifier) Query controller)
  • Page 5 Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Add figure for redundant operation. Date: September 7, 2006 Document: LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Installation and Operation Manual, Rev. 2 dated March 30, 2006 Part Number: MN/LBC4000.EB2 Collating Instructions: Attach this page to page 2-3 Comments: Add figure representing cabling requirements for redundant operation.
  • Page 6 To Block Converter To Modem Termination Termination SLOT SLOT The drawing represents the cabling requirements for redundant operation. BNC to BNC cables should be 50 Ω BNC-M. Type N to SMA connections is best made with a Type N-M to SMA-F adapter and SMA-SMA cables.
  • Page 7 Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001 Part Number MN/LBC4000.IOM Registered Company Revision 2 March 30, 2006 Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2001. 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 8 E-Mail can be sent to the Customer Support Department at: service@comtechefdata.com Contact us via the web at www.comtechefdata.com. To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement: 1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ....................1-1 1.1 Overview .............................1-1 1.2 Functional Description ........................1-1 1.3 Specifications ............................1-3 1.4 Front Panel Display ...........................1-5 CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION .....................2-1 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection.........................2-1 2.2 Rack Mount Installation........................2-1 2.3 Module Installation/Removal......................2-2 2.4 Prime Power Connection........................2-3 2.5 Cable Connections ..........................2-3 2.5.1 Rear Panel Connections........................2-3 2.5.2 RS-485/RS-232C Interface (COM 1), Connector J1 ..............2-4...
  • Page 10 A.3.5 Error Response..........................A-5 A.3.6 Message Arguments........................A-5 A.3.7 End of Packet..........................A-5 A.4 Remote Commands ..........................A-6 Figures Figure 1-1. LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System ..............1-1 Figure 1-2. LBC-4000 Typical Application....................1-2 Figure 1-3. LBC-4000 Dimensional Envelope ..................1-5 Figure 3-1. LBC-4000 ..........................3-1 Figure 3-2. Keypad ............................3-4 Tables Table 1-1.
  • Page 11 BOUT THIS ANUAL This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data LBC-4000, L-Band Up/Down Converter System. This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the LBC- 4000, L-Band Up/Down Converter System.
  • Page 12 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Preface Revision 2 EMC C OMPLIANCE This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference that requires the user to take adequate protection measures. EN55022 C OMPLIANCE This equipment meets the radio disturbance characteristic specifications for information technology equipment as defined in EN55022.
  • Page 13 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Preface Revision 2 AFETY OMPLIANCE EN 60950 Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN60950. This equipment meets the Safety of Information Technology Equipment specification as defined in EN60950.
  • Page 14 Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the customer. Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same method (i.e., Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF Data.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction

    RF equipment either in the same location or at the antenna location. The LBC-4000 L-Band IF to 70 MHz IF (140 MHz optional) indoor converter is a 1 RU, 19-inch chassis with two front panel accessible up converter or down converter modules. LBC-4000 contains two diode “OR-ed”...

  • Page 16: Figure 1-2. Lbc-4000 Typical Application

    LBC-4000 BDC-4000X 70 MHz L-BAND FROM IF Out RF In IF Out MODEM X-BAND L 5 MHz 5 MHz Ref In Ref In EIA-485 M&C EIA-485 M&C 70 MHz L-BAND MODEM IF Out RF In Figure 1-2. LBC-4000 Typical Application...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    Introduction Revision 2 1.3 S PECIFICATIONS Table 1-1. Specifications Characteristic Specifications LBC-4000 L-Band Down Converter IDU Input Frequency 950-2000 MHz, 125 kHz steps (1 kHz optional) Output Frequency 70± 18 MHz (140± 36 MHz optional) Input/Output Impedance 50Ω Input Return Loss...
  • Page 18 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Introduction Revision 2 Table 1-1. Specifications (Continued) Characteristic Specifications Environmental Temperature: Operating 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F) Non-Operating -50° to +71°C (-58° to 160° F) Operating Altitude 10,000 Feet above sea level Operating Humidity 5 to 95 % non-condensing Physical...

  • Page 19: Figure 1-3. Lbc-4000 Dimensional Envelope

    L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Introduction Revision 2 1.3.1 D IMENSIONAL NVELOPE Figure 1-3. LBC-4000 Dimensional Envelope...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installation

    OUNT NSTALLATION The LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System is designed for installation in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack cabinet or enclosure. The converter chassis requires 1-3/4 inches of panel height space. Adequate air ventilation should be provided on both sides of the rack-mounted equipment.

  • Page 22: Module Installation/Removal

    L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Installation Revision 2 2.3 M ODULE NSTALLATION EMOVAL Refer to the following illustrations to remove the converter modules: 1. Loosen three thumb screws and drop front panel to access modules 2. Remove two screws holding module in place using a Phillip’s...

  • Page 23: Prime Power Connection

    L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Installation Revision 2 2.4 P RIME OWER ONNECTION The detachable power cord mates with the AC Prime power receptacle on the rear of the converter chassis. A power cord for connection to 90 to 125VAC, or 205 to 240VAC, power sources is provided with the converter.

  • Page 24: Table 2-2. J1, 2 Wire Rs-485 Interface Pin-Out

    L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Installation Revision 2 2.5.2 RS-485/RS-232 I (COM 1), C NTERFACE ONNECTOR The RS-485/RS-232 Interface connector, J1, is 9 pin "D" type DB9F connector socket. The pin- out specifications for RS-485 are contained in Table 2-2 and Table 2-3. The specification for RS- 232 is contained in Table 2-4.

  • Page 25: Summary Fault Output (Relay) And Serial Port

    L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Installation Revision 2 2.5.3 S (RELAY) UMMARY AULT UTPUT ERIAL The summary fault output connector, P1, is 9-pin "D" type DB-9F connector. The pin-out specifications are contained in Table 2-5. The mating connector is a DB-9F. Table 2-5.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. System Operation

    3.1 O VERVIEW This chapter contains instructions for operating the LBC-4000. Illustrations of the front and rear panels are provided showing the keypad for operator input commands, LCD Display, LED status indicators, and the connectors. Tables are provided to show the control and operating functions of the converter.

  • Page 28: Table 3-1. Operating Functions - Front Panel

    L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 Table 3-1. Operating Functions – Front Panel Item Reference Designation Functional Description Enter key Enters commands into the converter. Clear key Clears commands and data selected and not entered. Right Arrow key Selects functions and the menu operating data.

  • Page 29: Switching Power On

    WITCHING OWER Note: The ON/OFF switch for the LBC-4000 is located in the center behind the front panel as shown in the illustration, above. Before turning the Prime Power Switch to the ON position, check to ensure that the installation is complete, and verify that the converter is connected to the proper prime power source, RF Input and IF Output.

  • Page 30: Operation

    L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 3.3 O PERATION Local operation of the RF Down Converter is controlled by operator input commands initiated through the six button keypad on the front panel shown in Figure 3-1. The keypad is the local operator's interface to control, configure and monitor the status of the converter.

  • Page 31: Table 3-2. Lbc-4000 Command Function Menus

    L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 Table 3-2. LBC-4000 Command Function Menus Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 LBC-4000 Ver: 1.1.2 SN: XXXXXXXXX SELECT: Config Monitor Configure: Conv-A Conv-B CONFIG CnvX (IF=YYYMHZ) CONFIG CnvA: Faults Util...
  • Page 32 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 SELECT: Config Monitor UTILITY: TimeDate FrqSel UTIL Time/Date: Faults Util VFD ScrSaver FWInfo ApID T=07:32:08 d=08/31/04 UTIL Frequency Select: Cnv-A=LBand Cnv-B=LBand UTIL Display: Brightness=100% (UD ENT) UTILK ScreenSaver: Theme=Classic Time =OFF...

  • Page 33: Converter Commands

    LCD display will contain a message indicating the converter model number and the version number of the firmware installed in the converter. LBC-4000 Ver. 1.1.2 SN: XXXXXXXXX To select a Command Function press the "ENT" button on the keypad. The LCD display will...

  • Page 34: Configuration Functions Menu

    Each time the clear ("CLR") button is pressed, the converter will return to the menu level prior to the last "ENT" command. 3.3.2 C ONFIGURATION UNCTIONS The Configuration Functions for Converter A or Converter B are as follows: LBC-4000 Ver. 1.1.2 SN: XXXXXXXXX SELECT: Config Monitor Faults Util 3.3.2.1 SELECT: C...
  • Page 35 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 CONFIG CnvA: Freq/Mute Attn/Slope CONFIG CnvA: Frq=01980.000MHz Rx=ON CONFIG CnvA: Ofst=+0.0dB Atten=00.00dB Slope=0.0 CONFIG CnvB: Freq/Mute Attn/Slope CONFIG CnvB: Frq=00970.000MHz Rx=ON CONFIG CnvB: Atten=00.00dB Slope=0.0 CONFIG Remote: Control Mode Address Interface Baud CONFIG Remote: Control Mode = Local...
  • Page 36 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 CONFIG Fault Recovery: Mode = Manual UTIL Ref-Osc: Adjust=087 (◄►▲▼ ENT) Notes 1: The default Reference Frequency tuning adjustment is 87, with values from 0 to 255. 2: In Configuration, Converter A – ATT/SLOPE menu, the Gain Offset Command is available only if redundancy is enabled.
  • Page 37 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 3.3.2.2 SELECT: M ONITOR This section monitors and displays the status of Converter A and Converter B power supplies and reference oscillators. MONITOR: Conv-A Conv-B PwrSupA PwrSupB RefOsc MON-A: iLO=04.1 rLO=14.6 Pi=+00.4 Po=+00.4 Tp=+32 MON-B: iLO=04.1 rLO=14.6 Pi=+00.3 Po=+00.3 Tp=+30...
  • Page 38 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 FAULTS: Stored: View Clear Fault No. 06 10:28:53 OK-IFLO_A 08/10/04 Clear all stored Faults? 3.3.2.4 SELECT: UTIL The local operator can input commands to the following Utility Functions, which are displayed on the LCD display: UTILITY: TimeDate FrqSel VFD ScrSaver FWInfo ApID...

  • Page 39: Utility Function Menu

    L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 3.3.3 U TILITY UNCTION The local operator can input commands to the following Utility Functions, which are displayed on the LCD display: TIME. Military time is used in hours, minutes and seconds. DATE.
  • Page 40 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM System Operation Revision 2 Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 41: Appendix A. Remote Control

    Appendix A. Remote Control A.1 G ENERAL This section describes the protocol and message command set for remote monitor and control of the L-Band converter. The electrical interface is either an RS-485 multi-drop bus (for the control of many devices) or an RS-232 connection (for the control of a single device). Data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form, using ASCII characters.

  • Page 42: Basic Protocol

    LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 RS-485 (full duplex) summary: Two differential pairs One pair for controller to target. One pair for target to controller. Controller-to-target pair One line driver (controller) and all targets have line- receivers.

  • Page 43: Packet Structure

    LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 A.3 P ACKET TRUCTURE Controller-to-target: Start of Packet Target Address Instruction Code Optional End of Packet Address De-limiter Code Qualifier Arguments < Carriage ASCII code 60 ASCII code 47 ASCII code...

  • Page 44: Instruction Code

    LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 A.3.3 I NSTRUCTION This is a three-character alphabetic sequence that identifies the subject of the message. Wherever possible, the instruction codes have been chosen to have some significance. This aids in the readability of the message, should it be displayed in its raw ASCII form.

  • Page 45: Error Response

    LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 A.3.5 E RROR ESPONSE If a converter cannot execute a Command or detects a protocol violation, an error response is generated. An error is flagged by changing the "/" command designator in the response to a "?".

  • Page 46: Remote Commands

    LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 A.4 R EMOTE OMMANDS AID, A-10 FBU, A-11 ONL, A-11 TIM, A-9 ATO, FRE, A-7 ATT, A-7 FRW, A-10 CAS, A-16 LAA, A-10 RAS, A-15 VFD, A-9 CCA, A-9 RCS, A-17...

  • Page 47: Table A-1. Customer Commands

    LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Table A-1. Customer Commands Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type...
  • Page 48 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 49 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 50 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 51 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 52 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 53 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 54 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 55 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 56 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 57 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 58 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 59 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 60 LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN/LBC4000.IOM Remote Control Revision 2 Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction Query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric Type Code and Response to...
  • Page 61 METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281 0.01094 6.214 x 10 0.01 — — 1 inch 2.540 — 0.08333 0.2778 1.578 x 10 0.254 — 25.4 1 foot 30.480 12.0 —...
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