Chapter 8. Serial Interface Operation; Overview; Prerequisites - Comtech EF Data LBC-4000 Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 8. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION

8.1

Overview

Serial-based Remote Product Management of the LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System is available using the rear panel 'J1 COM1'
port. This interface is either an EIA-485 multi-drop bus (for the control of many devices) or an EIA-232 connection (for the control of a single
device). Data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form, using ASCII characters. Control and status information is transmitted in packets of
variable length, in accordance with the structure and protocol defined in later sections.

8.1.1 Prerequisites

Before you proceed with serial-based remote product management, make sure that:
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Your LBC-4000/-ST is operating with the latest version firmware files.
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Your LBC-4000/-ST is connected to a user-supplied, Windows-based PC as follows:
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The PC serial port is connected to the LBC-4000/-ST rear panel 'J1 | COM1' port with a user-supplied serial
cable. The pinout table for this connector is provided in Sect. 4.2.3 Operational Connections.
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The PC Ethernet port is connected to the LBC-4000/-ST rear panel '10/100 ETHERNET' port with a user-
supplied hub, switch, or direct Ethernet cable connection.
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The PC is running a terminal emulation program (for use of the
LBC-4000/-ST Serial Interface) and a compatible web browser (for use of the LBC-4000/-ST HTTP Interface).
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The LBC-4000/-ST Management IP Address has been noted using the serial interface. (The firmware
information (i.e., revision letters, version numbers, etc.) as shown may differ from your setup.)
Serial Interface Operation
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