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Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC
328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100
State College, PA 16803 USA
Email: sales@paradisedata.com
209351 REV B
Redundant System Controllers
RCP2-1100, 1:1 Redundant System Controller
RCP2-1200, 1:2 Redundant System Controller
FPRC-1100, 1:1 Phase Combined System Controller
FPRC-1200, 1:2 Phase Combined System Controller
ECO 17314
RCP2-1100/RCP2-1200
FPRC-1100/FPRC-1200
Operations Manual
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Web: www.paradisedata.com
(814) 238-3450
(814) 238-3829
08/27/2013

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  • Page 1 Redundant System Controllers RCP2-1100/RCP2-1200 FPRC-1100/FPRC-1200 Operations Manual RCP2-1100, 1:1 Redundant System Controller RCP2-1200, 1:2 Redundant System Controller FPRC-1100, 1:1 Phase Combined System Controller FPRC-1200, 1:2 Phase Combined System Controller Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC Phone: (814) 238-3450 328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100...
  • Page 2 (SSPAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), Block Up Converters (BUCs), and Modem products. Operating out of two primary locations, Witham, United Kingdom, and State College, PA, USA, Teledyne Paradise Datacom has a 20 year history of providing innovative solutions to enable satellite uplinks, battlefield communications, and cellular backhaul.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................3 Section 1: General Information ....................9 1.0 Introduction ....................... 9 1.1 Description ........................ 9 1.2 Equipment Supplied ....................9 1.3 Specifications ......................10 1.3.1 Outline Drawings ..................10 1.4 Safety Considerations ..................... 11 1.4.1 High Voltage Hazards ................
  • Page 4 3.2.2 Auto Mode ....................24 3.2.3 Physically Rotating Transfer Switch ............24 3.3 Local (Front Panel) Menu Structure ................ 25 3.3.1 Sys Info ....................26 3.3.1.1 Sys Info - Page 1 ............... 27 3.3.1.2 Sys Info - Page 2 ..............27 3.3.1.3 Sys Info - Page 3 ..............
  • Page 5 Section 4: System Setup & Control with RCP ..............41 4.0 Introduction ......................41 4.1 Operation of 1:1 System with RCP2-1100 .............. 41 4.1.1 LNA / LNB 1:1 Redundant System Operation ......... 42 4.1.1.1 LNA/LNB Fault Tracking ............43 4.1.1.2 LNA / LNB Current Calibration ..........43 4.1.2 SSPA 1:1 Redundant System Operation ..........
  • Page 6 Section 7: Remote Control Interface ..................71 7.0 Overview ......................... 71 7.1 Remote Control - Parallel ..................72 7.1.1 Control Outputs ..................72 7.1.2 Control Inputs ..................73 7.2 Serial Communication ..................... 74 7.2.1 Header Packet ..................74 7.2.1.1 Frame Sync Word ..............74 7.2.1.2 Destination Address ..............
  • Page 7 Appendix D: Firmware Revision History ................123 Appendix E: Documentation ....................125 Figures Figure 1-1: Outline Drawing, RCP2-1100 Redundant System Controller ..... 10 Figure 2-1: RCP2/FPRC-1100/1200 Rear Panel ............14 Figure 2-2: Rear panel view of J3, MS3112E16-23S ............ 14 Figure 2-3: Removable Power Supply Module .............
  • Page 8 Figure 7-13: Terminal Mode Example ................94 Figure 7-14: UDP Redirect Frame Example ..............96 Figure 7-15: Web interface screen ................98 Figure 7-16: GetIF Application Parameters Tab ............107 Figure 7-17: Getif MBrowser window, with update data in output data box ....107 Figure 8-1: Press POS1 key to direct signal to system output ........

  • Page 9: Section 1: General Information

    1.0 Introduction This section provides the general information for the Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC line of Redundant Control Panels. The RCP2-1100 and RCP2-1200 are used for 1:1 and 1:2 redundant systems, respectively. The FPRC-1100 and FPRC-1200 are used for Phase Combined Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) systems.

  • Page 10: Figure 1-1: Outline Drawing, Rcp2-1100 Redundant System Controller

    RCP2/FPRC Redundant System Controllers. 1.3.1 Outline Drawings Figure 1-1 shows an outline drawing of an RCP2-1100 redundant controller. The outline drawings for the RCP2-1200 and FPRC units are the same in dimension, with differences only in the signal path mimic display and the number of fault indicators.

  • Page 11: Safety Considerations

    1.4 Safety Considerations Potential safety hazards exist unless proper precautions are observed when working with this unit. To ensure safe operation, the user must follow the information, cautions and warnings provided in this manual as well as the warning labels placed on the unit. 1.4.1 High Voltage Hazards High Voltage for the purpose of this section is any voltage in excess of 30 volts.

  • Page 12: Electrical Discharge Hazards

    1.4.3 Electrical Discharge Hazards A spark can not only create ESD reliability problems, it can also cause serious safety hazards. The following precautions should be taken when there is risk of electrical discharge: • Follow all ESD guidelines • Remove all flammable material and solvents from the area. •...

  • Page 13: Figure 2-1: Rcp2/Fprc-1100/1200 Rear Panel

    +1 (814) 238-3829 2.2 Mounting The Teledyne Paradise Datacom Redundant Control Panel is designed to be mounted in a standard EIA 19 inch equipment rack. The depth of the chassis, excluding rear panel connectors, is 13.19 inches (335 mm). The height of the RCP2/FPRC chassis is 1.7 inches (44 mm) or 1 rack unit.

  • Page 14: Control Cable Connector (J3) - Ms3112E16-23S

    2.4.1 Control Cable Connector (J3) - MS3112E16-23S The primary connection between the controller and the LNA/LNB (Low Noise Amplifier/ Low Noise Block Converter) switch plate or SSPA (Solid State Power Amplifier) switch assembly is through J3. The connector is a 23-pin circular connector, type MS3112E16 -23S (See Figure 2-2 and Table 2-1).

  • Page 15: Table 2-2: Main Serial Port Pin Out

    2.4.4 Program Port (J6) - DB25 (M) The program port allows for flash firmware upgrades of the RCP controller. Using the Teledyne Paradise Datacom Flash Upgrade software and a connection between the PC’s printer port and J6 allows the RCP firmware to be easily upgradeable. The procedures for performing firmware upgrades is covered in Section 6, Maintenance.

  • Page 16: Table 2-4: Parallel I/O Signals

    Table 2-4: Parallel I/O Signals Identification Signal Function Notes Closed on Fault Relay Contacts: 30VDC @ 0.5A Common Amp 1 Alarm Output Open on Fault Closed on Fault Relay Contacts: 30VDC @ 0.5A Common Amp 2 Alarm Output Open on Fault Closed on Fault Common Amp 3 Alarm...

  • Page 17: Table 2-5: External Alarm Port Pin Out

    2.4.6 External Alarm Port (J8) - DB9 (F) [IO Board Version 001] An external alarm port is provided to allow maximum flexibility of configurations. This allows the user to interface with the alarm output of other equipment into the RCP controller.

  • Page 18: Removable Power Supply Modules

    2.5 Prime Power Connection (J1, J2) Two separate removable power supplies are provided for fully redundant operation. Either of the two supplies is capable of operating the system and its associated switch- es. Two AC power connectors are provided on the rear panel (J1,J2). 2.6 Removable Power Supply Modules The RCP unit has a redundant power supply array consisting of two modules.

  • Page 19: Figure 2-3: Removable Power Supply Module, High Power Option

    2.6.2 24V Power Supply Module, High Power option Figure 2-4 shows an outline drawing of a power supply module for units utilizing the High Power (-HP) option. Figure 2-4: Removable Power Supply Module, High Power option The following list comprises the specifications for the standard power supply module: Plug: IEC, 250V, 10A, Male plug Fuse: 2 Amp 5x20mm Power Supply: 85-264 V input, 28V output, 175W...

  • Page 20: V Power Supply Module

    2.6.3 48V Power Supply Module Figure 2-5 shows an outline drawing of a 48V power supply module. Figure 2-5: 48V Removable Power Supply Module The following list comprises the specifications for the 48V power supply module: Plug: MS3112E10-6P Circular MIL connector, 6-pin (MS3116F10-6S mating) Circuit Breaker: 6 Amp Power Supply: 48V, 150W Connector to RCP chassis: Quick-connect Power pole...

  • Page 21: System Identification

    1200 and FPRC-1200 also includes a fault light for Unit 3. See Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2: Fault Indicators: The image at left shows the fault indicators for models RCP2-1100 and FPRC-1100; the figure at right shows the fault indicators for models RCP2-1200 and FPRC-1200.

  • Page 22: Amplifier Select Keys

    RCP2-1100 ∑ FPRC-1100 RCP2-1200 FPRC-1200 Figure 3-3: Signal Path Mimic Display 3.0.4 Amplifier Select Keys The Amplifier Select Keys on the mimic display panel allow the user to select the online converter. These buttons can also be used to manually switch the standby converter on line when in manual mode.

  • Page 23: Local / Remote Key

    3.0.7 Local / Remote Key The Local / Remote Key selects whether the controller is operational by front panel (local) control or by remote control. Remote control includes both the rear panel parallel control signals as well as the serial communi- cation.

  • Page 24: Local / Remote Control

    3.1 Local / Remote control Control of the RCP/FPRC can be handled through Front Panel operation, or remotely through Parallel or Serial communication to a computer. For local (front panel) operation of the controller, simply toggle the Local/Remote key until the yellow LED indicator is illuminated on Local. When in Remote mode the front panel buttons will be inoperative.

  • Page 25: Local (Front Panel) Menu Structure

    3.3 Local (Front Panel) Menu Structure Figure 3-4 shows the VFD Menu Structure hierarchy. There are six main levels of menu selections. Sys.Info – System Information menu sublevel Com.Setup – Serial Communication related settings Operation – System operation related settings Flt.Setup –...

  • Page 26: Sys Info

    Main Main M enu M enu 2.Com Setup 5.IP Setup 1.Sys.Info 1.IPInfo PS1: XXXXXX System: XXXXXX SW1: XXXXXX IPAddr:XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX MAC:XXXXXXXXXXXXXX PS2: XXXXXX Aux: XXXXXX SW2: XXXXXX Subnet:XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Port:XXXXX Prtcl: XXXXXX Intfc: XXXXXX Logic: XXX Gateway:XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Baud: XXXXX SysAddr: XXX Latch: XXX LockIP:XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Track: XXXXXX Ctrl: XXXXXX...

  • Page 27: Sys Info - Page 1

    3.3.1.1 Sys Info - Page 1 This page is the system information page of the Sys Info menu. This page shows the status of both power supplies PS1 and PS2. The controller monitors the output voltage of each internal power supply. The power supply voltage is considered “Normal” if its output voltage level is above 23V and “Fault”...

  • Page 28: Sys Info - Page 3

    SysAddr sets the controller unique network address. The address range is 1 to 255. As with any RS-485 network the RCP address must be unique within every serial network. The controller will answer on serial commands only if its address matches the address sent in the serial packet.

  • Page 29: Sys Info - Page 4

    3.3.1.4 Sys Info - Page 4 This page pertains to the advanced system diagnostic features of the RCP controller. LNA/LNB Faults refers to state of the controlled state of the LNA/LNB system. This item shows the fault state of the individual LNA/LNB. If no faults are detected, the word, “None”...

  • Page 30: Sys Info - Page 6

    Major SSPA faults are represented as HPAXXX, where “X” could be “1” or “0” depending on the state of the individual pin of external faults port. The left-most digit serves as the indicator for SSPA Unit 3 and the right-most for SSPA Unit 1. The fault state of the RCP unit depends on the selected fault logic and selected system type.

  • Page 31: Sspa Subsystem Information - Pages 1-5

    3.3.1.7 SSPA Subsystem Information - Pages 1-5 (RCP firmware version 3.10 or better) pertains to conditions and settings Page 1 common to all SSPAs in a subsystem. Page 2 (RCP firmware version 3.60 or better) pertains to individual SSPA output power levels.

  • Page 32: Ip Info - Page 3

    3.3.1.10 IP Info - Page 3 This page shows RCP settings related to the IP interface. CommunityGet: Security string used in SNMP protocol for Get type requests. Set this value to match the value specified in the NMS or MIB browser. Maximum string length is 20 alpha-numeric characters.

  • Page 33: Serial Communication Parameters

    Main Menu 1.Sys Info 2.Com Setup 3.Operation 4.Flt. Setup 5.Options 6.Calibr 1.Protocol 2.Baud Rate 3.Sys Addr 4.Interface 5.IP Setup 1.Normal 2.Terminal 1-255 1.2400 2.4800 3.9600 4.19200 5.38400 1.RS232 2.RS485 3.IPNet 4.SNMP 1.IPInfo 2.LocalIP 3.Subnet 4.Gateway 5.LocalPort 6.More To IP Info Page 1.Community Get 2.Community Set 3.Lock IP...

  • Page 34: Sys. Address

    3.3.2.3 Sys. Address Sets the network address of the controller if used in a RS485 network. Address is selectable from 1 to 255 3.3.2.4 Interface This menu choice provides the selection of the physical interface of the main serial port. Choose between RS-232, RS-485, IPNet (Ethernet) and SNMP interfaces. 3.3.2.5 IP Setup This menu allows the user to select between the following menu items: IP Info (to review all IP Net Settings as described in Section 7.6);...

  • Page 35: Control

    3.3.3.3 Control Selects between Local and Remote mode. Note that this is the same function as the dedicated front panel button. 3.3.3.4 Switching Selects between Auto and Manual mode. Note that this is the same function as the dedicated front panel button. 3.3.3.5 Priority Used in 1:2 redundant systems only.

  • Page 36: Mjrfaults

    RCP firmware rev 3.30 for advanced system integration purposes. This option should not be selected by the customer unless advised by Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC. 3.3.4.4 Fault Logic Selects between “Fault on High” and “Fault on Low”.

  • Page 37: Options Menu

    Main Menu 1.Sys Info 2.Com Setup 3.Operation 4.Flt. Setup 5.Options 6.Calibr 1.Backup 2.Restore 3.Lamp Test 4.Password 5.Reset 6.More 1.User 2.Factory 1.Sys ID 2.LCD Light 3.SSPA 4.Flt. Tolerance 1.Set 2.Clear 3.Change 1.None 2.1 Fault 2.2 Faults 0..255 1.SSPA Info 2.Attenuation 3.Mute 4.Units 5.More 0 ...

  • Page 38: Reset

    3.3.5.5 Reset Forces a reset of the controller’s internal microcontroller. 3.3.5.6 More This allows access to the menus described in Sections 3.3.5.7, 3.3.5.8 and 3.3.5.9 and 3.3.5.10. 3.3.5.7 Fault Tolerance Select between None, 1 Fault or 2 Faults. See Section 3.3.1.6 for a description of these selections.

  • Page 39: Calibration Menu

    Main Menu 1.Sys Info 2.Com Setup 3.Operation 4.Flt. Setup 5.Options 6.Calibr 1.Flt. Window 2.LNA/LNB PS 3.Cal LNAs 4.View LNA1(mA):XXX LNA2(mA):XXX LNA3(mA):XXX Cal1(mA):XXX Cal2(mA):XXX Cal3(mA):XXX 1.8% 2.12% 3.15% 4.20% PS LNA1(v):XX.X PS LNA3(v):XX.X 1.13V 900 mA 2.17V 900 mA 3.26V 1500 mA PS LNA2(v):XX.X Figure 3-10: Calibration Parameters Menu 3.3.6 Calibration Menu...

  • Page 40: View Lna

    3.3.6.3 Calibrate Allows the user to calibrate the system LNAs. 3.3.6.4 View LNA Allows the user to view information about the system LNAs. The resultant window shows mA values for LNA1, LNA2 and LNA3, as well as the calibration values Cal1, Cal2 and Cal3.

  • Page 41: Section 4: System Setup & Control With Rcp

    4.0 Introduction This section describes various redundant system setups utilizing features available with the Teledyne Paradise Datacom Redundant System Controller. The controller allows monitor and control of all types of amplifiers, from Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), Low Noise Block Converters (LNBs), Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA), Solid State Power Amplifiers with Block Up Converters (SSPBs) or vBUC amplifiers.

  • Page 42: Lna / Lnb 1:1 Redundant System Operation

    The RCP2-1100 supplies +15 VDC to power the LNA / LNB and +26 VDC to operate the transfer switch. A failure in an LNA or LNB is typically noted by a change in the DC bias current.

  • Page 43: Lna/Lnb Fault Tracking

    This puts the RCP2-1100 in LNA/LNB current monitor mode. 4.1.1.2 LNA / LNB Current Calibration After the RCP2-1100 has been put in the LNA/LNB fault tracking mode, the LNA or LNB nominal current should be calibrated by the controller. To perform the current calibration, press the Main Menu key;...

  • Page 44: Sspa 1:1 Redundant System Operation

    The external alarm inputs are not limited to SSPA systems. Any device with the appropriate alarm output circuitry could be connected to the external alarm inputs. To use the external alarm inputs on the RCP2-1100 they must first be enabled from the front panel using the following procedure.

  • Page 45: Operation Of 1:2 System With Rcp2-1200

    4.2 Operation of 1:2 System with RCP2-1200 Figure 4-5 shows the basic block diagram of a 1:2 redundant system. In normal oper- ation amplifiers 1 and 3 are considered the on-line amplifiers while amplifier 2 is in standby. If a fault conditions occurs in either one of the on-line amplifiers, the standby unit can be switched into the circuit by moving the transfer switches on the input and output side of the amplifiers.

  • Page 46: Figure 4-6: System Components, 1:2 Redundant Lna System

    POL 1 INPUT POL 2 INPUT LNA Plate Assembly LNA 1 LNA 2 LNA 3 Control Cable, L201061 PARADISE DATACOM RCP2-1200 1:2 REDUNDANT SYSTEM CONTROLLER RCP2-1200 Figure 4-6: System Components, 1:2 Redundant LNA System The LNAs or LNBs are powered by the RCP2-1200 Controller via the control cable. Two power supplies are included in the controller for total system redundancy.

  • Page 47: Lna / Lnb Current Calibration

    This puts the RCP2-1200 in LNA/LNB current monitor mode 4.2.1.2 LNA / LNB Current Calibration After the RCP2-1100 has been put in the LNA/LNB fault tracking mode, the LNA or LNB nominal current should be calibrated by the controller. To perform the current calibration, press the Main Menu key;...

  • Page 48: Sspa 1:2 Redundant System Operation

    Press the Main Menu key; select 4.Flt. Setup and press the Enter key; select 1.Mjr. Faults and press the Enter key; select 2.External and press the Enter key. This puts the RCP2-1100 in external alarm monitor mode. 209351 REV B...

  • Page 49: Operation Of 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System With Fprc-1100

    4.3 Operation of 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with FPRC-1100 The 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined Redundant System is a popular system architecture that enables two Solid State Power Amplifiers to operate as a normal 1:1 redundant system or a phase combined system. The basic system topology is very similar to a 1:1 redundant system and is shown in Figure 4-9.

  • Page 50: Operation Of 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System With Fprc-1200

    4.4 Operation of 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System with FPRC-1200 The 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined Redundant System is a popular system architecture that enables Solid State Power Amplifiers to achieve higher output power levels while building in a level of redundancy. The basic system topology is similar to a 1:2 redundant system and is shown in Figure 4-10.

  • Page 51: Rcp Remote Control Of System Sspas

    SSPA summary alarm lines still have to be connected to the RCP External Alarms Port (J8). A Teledyne Paradise Datacom Remote RF Power Meter can be powered up either from the RCP unit (when remote control mode is enabled, the RCP will automati- cally turn on its 15V Power supplies) or from an external DC power source with the following characteristics: Output voltage +15V (+/- 3V);...

  • Page 52: Configuring The Rcp For Remote Control Mode

    4.5.1 Configuring the RCP for Remote Control Mode The RCP unit has to be configured to support remote control of the system. To do so, perform the following steps: 1. Press the Main Menu key on the RCP front panel; 2.

  • Page 53: Table 4-2: Rack Mount Sspa Wiring

    Table 4-2: Rack Mount SSPA Wiring SSPA1 Serial Main SSPA2 Serial Main SSPA3 Serial Main RCP2 J5 Serial Local 1,9 (RX+; 120 Ohm Termination) 1 (TX+) 1 (TX+) 1 (TX+) 2 (RX-) 2 (TX-) 2 (TX-) 2 (TX-) 3 (TX-) 3 (RX-) 3 (RX-) 3 (RX-)

  • Page 54: Using M&C Features Of Rcp To Control A Sspa System

    All attached units must be properly configured in order to work under RCP Remote Control. The following parameters must be set for each unit: 1. Serial Protocol to “Normal” or “String”; 2. Selected Baud Rate to 9600; 3. Type of Serial Interface to “RS485”; 4.

  • Page 55: Change Attenuation Level

    RF power exceeds 400 Watts. This particular problem becomes a critical issue if coaxial RF pass switches are used. In general, all Teledyne Paradise Datacom SSPAs are well protected against high reflected power conditions which may take place during output microwave switchover.

  • Page 56: View Sspa System Info

    4.5.2.4 Units This option allows the user to select the RF Power measurement units (measured in either dBm or Watts) reported on the front panel and remote interface. Both Forward and Reflected RF power sensor measurements will be affected. 4.6 View SSPA System Info To verify a selection on the SSPA control menu, select Item“4.View”...
  • Page 57 Important! Real system output power most likely will be different from this parameter. In 1:1 or 1:2 systems, losses in switching and waveguide systems are not accounted. In phase combined systems, real output power will depend on the combining configuration. For system output power, refer to FrwrdRF(Watts/dBm) on SSPA subsystem info page 1.

  • Page 58: Advanced System Level Troubleshooting With Rcp

    4.7 Advanced system level troubleshooting with RCP The RCP controller offers the ability to control various systems, which can include various subcomponents. In some cases it is important to quickly pinpoint a faulty component without system disintegration. The RCP controller offers such capabilities. The following section describes the troubleshooting procedure for some systems.

  • Page 59: Redundant Power Supplies

    Section 5: Theory of Operation 5.0 Design Philosophy The RCP series of redundant controllers was designed to achieve a new level in high reliability, maintenance free operation. A tightly integrated modular assembly approach has been used to realize an extremely versatile controller while maintaining its user friendly operator interface.

  • Page 60: Digital Core Board

    26V 5 Amp Max Output to RF Switch drive PS Overload Protection PS2 26V 6A PS1 26V 6A 26V On/Off Select Optional hardware, available on -HP 1.5A Max 1.5A Max 1.5A Max models only On/Off On/Off On/Off LNA1 PS LNA2 PS LNA3 PS 13/17V/Off Select +13/17V...

  • Page 61: I/O Board Assembly

    Figure 5-2: Block Diagram, RCP Digital Core Board 5.0.3 I/O Board Assembly The I/O Board Assembly contains the primary parallel (hardware) interface circuitry of the controller. It is physically attached to the Digital Core Board by a 40-pin header. The I/O Board provides the +15 VDC supply for the LNB units. Each output can supply up to 600 mA and is completely short circuit protected.

  • Page 62: Front Panel Mimic Display

    5.0.5 Front Panel Mimic Display The front panel display is a densely integrated array of LEDs and switches that comprise an important part of the user friendly interface. A great deal of human engineering has gone into the design of this membrane panel. A full complement of alarm indicators are provided along with the mimic display which shows the switch positions of the redundant system.

  • Page 63: Figure 5-3: Cable Losses To Transfer Switch

    Paradise Datacom control cables utilize 20 conductors of #18 AWG stranded wire. The control cable schematic is shown in Figure 5-3. The resistance of #18 AWG stranded wire is 6.5 ohms per 1000 feet. The controller switch connector (J3) allows contacts for 2 wires per switch connection.
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  • Page 65: Section 6: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Section 6: Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6.0 Introduction The RCP series of redundant controllers has been designed to be maintenance free. The only user replaceable parts are the AC input fuses. 6.1 Fuse Replacement The AC input fuses are 2 Amp Slow Blow style fuses and are accessible at the AC input entry module.

  • Page 66: Firmware Programming

    6.2 Firmware Programming The internal firmware is field programmable in the RCP redundant controller. This section details the procedure required to load new firmware into the RCP controller. 6.2.1 Hardware Interface A connection from J6 of the controller and the parallel (LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3) port of a host PC must be established.

  • Page 67: Figure 6-2: Firmware Upgrade Terminal Window

    Figure 6-2: Firmware Upgrade Terminal Window Step 5: After all connections have been made and all zip files unpacked, locate the batch file within the \_code subfolder which suits your LPT port designation (For example: prg_LPT1.bat for LPT1 parallel port) and run it. The batch file will open a Command prompt console window and execute the firmware update.

  • Page 68: Restoring Factory Pre-Set Settings On Rcp2/Fprc

    6.3 Restoring Factory Pre-set Settings on RCP2/FPRC The Teledyne Paradise Datacom Redundant System Controller comes with factory- preset settings specific to the default system specifications. This factory setup can be restored at any time either automatically or manually. Important: Automatic restoration will restore complete factory setup (including COM settings and miscellaneous fault handling).

  • Page 69: Identifying And Replacing A Failed Power Supply

    Skip the following steps if the controller is not configured as a primary power source for the system's LNBs. Re-calibration of LNB's fault window: 14. Make sure the LNBs are reliably connected to the controller; 15. Make sure that all LNBs are normally operational prior to system calibration; 16.

  • Page 70: Installing A New Power Supply Module

    6.4.2 Installing a New Power Supply Module First, ensure that the new power supply module is the same type as the one beng replaced! See Section 2.6 to review the different power supply module types. To install a new power supply module into the RCP chassis, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 71: Section 7: Remote Control Interface

    Section 7: Remote Control Interface 7.0 Overview A system, which includes a RCP2, can be managed from a remote computer over a variety of remote control interfaces (see Figure 7-1). Remote control interface stack 10Base-T IP Interface SNMP HTTP Web Serial Interface RS485 Protocols:...

  • Page 72: Remote Control - Parallel

    The SSPA subsystem units can also be accessed directly through a packet wrapping technique described in Section 7.3.1. Serial protocol format is set at no parity, 8 bit with 1 stop bit. Baud rate is selectable through the front panel. If using a Terminal mode protocol, the RCP2 provides remote menu access through a HyperTerminal program or through an actual hardware terminal.

  • Page 73: Control Inputs

    7.1.2 Control Inputs The parallel control inputs are opto-isolated inputs with pull up resistors. To trigger a remote input command, the input should be pulled to ground. The input does not need to be held to ground continuously but it is acceptable to do so. The input only need be pulled low for a minimum of 100 msec.

  • Page 74: Serial Communication

    7.2 Serial Communication This section describes the normal communication protocol between the RCP2 and a host computer over RS232/RS485 serial interface. Serial port settings on host computer must be configured for 8-bit data at no parity, with 1 stop bit. Baud rate should match selected baud rate parameter on RCP2 unit.

  • Page 75: Source Address

    7.2.1.3 Source Address The source address specifies the address of the node that is sending the packet. All unique addresses, except the broadcast address, are equal and can be assigned to individual units. The host computer must also have a unique network address. 7.2.2 Data Packet The data sub-packet is comprised of six to 32 bytes of information.

  • Page 76: Data Tag

    The Response frame from the receiver will contain a Get Response designator in the Command field. If the receiver does not detect any errors in the Get Request frame, the requested data will be attached to the response frame. The length of the Get Response frame varies by the amount of attached data bytes.

  • Page 77: Data Address / Error Status / Local Port Frame Length

    Table 7-2: Data Tag Byte Values Minimum Data valid Tag Name length of Description Byte the Data Value Field This tag allows accessing various system settings on remote unit. Host access status: Full Read/Write System 1 Byte access. Settings can be modified at any time. Some of Settings Tag the settings may require hardware reset of the remote RCP unit.

  • Page 78: Data Length

    Table 7-3: Error Status Byte Values Byte Error Code name Possible Cause Value No Errors Normal Condition, no errors detected Data Frame Too Big Specified Data length is to big for respondent buffer to accept No Such Data Specified Data Address is out off bounds for this tag data Bad Value Specified value not suitable for this particular data type Read Only...

  • Page 79: Trailer Packet

    7.2.3 Trailer Packet The trailer component contains only one byte called the Frame Check Sequence. This field provides a checksum during packet transmission. See Figure 7-7. HEADER DATA TRAILER (4 bytes) (6-32 bytes) (1 byte) Frame Check Checksum (1 byte) Figure 7-7: Trailer Sub-Packet 7.2.3.1 Frame Check Sequence This value is computed as a function of the content of the destination address, source...

  • Page 80: Timing Issues

    7.2.4 Timing issues There is no maximum specification on the inter-character spacing in messages. Bytes in messages to amplifier units may be spaced as far apart as you wish. The amplifier will respond as soon as it has collected enough bytes to determine the message. Generally, there will be no spacing between characters in replies generated by units.

  • Page 81: Table 7-4: Request Frame Structure

    7.3 Access optional SSPA subsystem with Packet Wrapper technique Features introduced in firmware version 4.03 allow send requests directly to a remote SSPA subsystem. In this mode, the RCP redirects requests from its Serial Main or Ethernet port to its Local serial port, connected to the SSPA (see Figure 7-8). Packet wrapper requests are associated with longer response times, which have to be accounted in the host M&C software.

  • Page 82: Table 7-5:. Response Frame Structure

    Table 7-5:. Response Frame Structure Byte Description 0xAA Frame Sync 1 0x55 Frame Sync 2 Destination Address - // - Source Address -// - Protocol Version Protocol Compatibility Byte, must be set 0 Request ID Service Byte Command 2 Set Response; 3 Get Response 0 System Settings;...

  • Page 83: Table 7-6: System Settings Data Values

    Table 7-6: System Settings Data Values Data # Bytes Description Limits and Byte Values Address 1:2 Controller = 0; 1:1 Controller = 1; System Configuration Phase combine 1:1 = 2; Dual 1:1 Controller = 3 Switching mode Auto Mode = 0; Manual Mode =1 Control mode Local = 0;...

  • Page 84: Table 7-7: System Condition Data Values

    Table 7-7: System Condition Data Values Data # Bytes Description Limits and valid values Address Unit 1 Fault state No Fault = 0; Fault = 1; Ignored = 2 Unit 2 Fault state No Fault = 0; Fault = 1; Ignored = 2 Unit 3 Fault state No Fault = 0;...

  • Page 85: Table 7-8: System Threshold Data Values

    Table 7-8: System Threshold Data Values Data # Bytes Description Limits and valid values Address LNA unit1 cal. Point conversion: 0.57 mA per LNA unit 1 calibration Data 1 value increment, maximum value =1023. LNA unit2 cal. Point conversion: 0.57 mA per LNA unit 2 calibration Data 1 value increment, maximum value =1023.

  • Page 86: Examples

    7.4 Examples This section contains several examples of serial data exchange between a host computer and an RCP2-1200 1:2 Redundant Controller. All byte values are given in hexadecimal format. The following controller and system switch positions are used throughout all examples. •...
  • Page 87 The RCP2-1200 replies with the following response string. Byte Byte Description Position Value (Hex) Frame Sync Byte 1 Frame Sync Byte 2 Destination Address of PC request originator Source address of RCP respondent Protocol Version Compatibility Field must always be 0 Echo of the Originator’s Request ID byte Command field for “Get”...

  • Page 88: Example 2

    7.4.2 Example 2 The host computer requests the RCP2-1200 system thresholds. The PC request string is listed below. Byte Byte Value Description Position (Hex) Frame Sync Byte 1 Frame Sync Byte 2 Destination Address of RCP unit Source address of Request originating PC Host Protocol Version Compatibility Field must always be 0 Request ID byte is set by originator, will be echoed back by respondent Command field for “Get”...

  • Page 89: Example 3

    7.4.3 Example 3 The host computer requests the RCP2-1200 network address. The PC request string is listed below. Byte Byte Value Description Position (Hex) Frame Sync Byte 1 Frame Sync Byte 2 Destination Address is broadcast network address Source address of Request originating PC Host Protocol Version Compatibility Field must always be 0 Request ID byte is set by originator, will be echoed back by respondent Command field for “Get”...

  • Page 90: Example 4

    7.4.4 Example 4 The host computer requests the Priority be set to Polarity #2. The PC request string is listed below. Byte Byte Val- Description Position ue (Hex) Frame Sync Byte 1 Frame Sync Byte 2 Destination Address of RCP unit Source address of Request originating PC Host Protocol Version Compatibility Field must always be 0 Request ID byte is set by originator, will be echoed back by respondent...

  • Page 91: Terminal Mode Serial Protocol

    7.5 Terminal Mode Serial Protocol The Teledyne Paradise Datacom RCP Redundant System Controller utilizes Terminal Mode Serial Protocol (TMSP) as a secondary serial protocol for Management and Control through a Remote Serial Interface. TMSP allows the user to access internal RCP functions via a remote ASCII Terminal or its equivalent (such as HyperTerminal for Windows).

  • Page 92: Figure 7-9: Connection Description

    The following procedure will guide the user through the remote terminal setup, using the Windows 95/98 HyperTerminal software. The RCP must be connected to a PC com port and configured to use TMSP with 9600 Baud rate prior to setting up the PC configurations.

  • Page 93: Figure 7-11: Communication Properties

    • In the next window, select the following as shown in Figure 7-11: Bits per Second: 9600; Data bits: 8; Parity: None; Stop bits: 1; Flow control: none. Click “OK”. Figure 7-11: Communication Properties • Normally, the RCP will not echo back characters typed by the user in a Terminal window.

  • Page 94: Figure 7-13: Terminal Mode Example

    • Your PC is now configured to work with the RCP in Terminal mode. To establish a session with the RCP, type “UNIT#170” Note: When using a RS-485 connection, avoid using the global address (170). Instead, use the unique RCP address. An example of a terminal mode session shown on Figure 7-13.

  • Page 95: Ethernet Interface

    IP protocols. In order to keep data bandwidth as low as possible (which is important when M&C functions are provided through a low-bandwidth service channel) the IP/UDP protocol set is used as the Network/Transport layer protocol on Teledyne Paradise Datacom SSPAs. Operations Manual, Redundant System Controllers 209351 REV B...

  • Page 96: Setting Ipnet Interface

    The number of the retransmissions is user configurable. The Teledyne Paradise Datacom RCP2 Ethernet IP interface can use UDP ports from 0 to 65553 for sending and receiving. The receiving port needs to be specified through the front panel menu.

  • Page 97: Table 7-10: Osi Model For Rm Sspa Ethernet Ip Interface

    Table 7-10: OSI Model for RM SSPA Ethernet IP Interface OSI Layer Protocol Notes Paradise Datacom RCP2 Application Frame structure described in Section 7.2 Normal serial protocol Connectionless transport service. MTU on target PC must be set to accommodate Transport largest SSPA Serial Protocol Frame.

  • Page 98: Using The Rcp2 Web Interface

    With the Ethernet Interface activated as described in Section 7.6.2.2 and an IP Address assigned to the unit, launch a Java- (version 1.5 or higher) and Javascript- enabled web browser. Teledyne Paradise Datacom recommends Internet Explorer version 7). Enter the RCP2 IP address into the Address Bar of your web browser, and the interface screen will load in the browser window, as shown in Figure 7-15.
  • Page 99 The integrated web server loads a web page and a Java Applet. The activity indicator will be visible until the applet is loaded and running. Once the applet is fully loaded, a password dialog window will appear. The default password is paradise. This password may be changed in the Settings section of the web interface, and may comprise up to 15 alpha-numeric characters.

  • Page 100: Snmp Interface

    This approach has become increasingly popular for remote management and control solutions for various SSPA systems. Teledyne Paradise Datacom devices with Ethernet interface support the most popular SNMPv1 format (SMIv1, RFC1155), SNMP Get, SNMP GetNext and SNMP Set commands.

  • Page 101: Snmp Mib Tree

    7.6.4.2 SNMP MIB tree --paradiseDatacom(1.3.6.1.4.1.20712) +--deviceINFO(1) | +-- r-n OctetString deviceID(1) | +-- rwn OctetString deviceLocation(2) | +-- r-n OctetString deviceRevision(3) | +-- r-n Enumeration deviceType(4) +--devices(2) +--paradiseDevice(1) | +--settings(1) | | | | | +--settingsEntry(1) [settingIndex] +-- rwn Integer32 settingIndex(1) +-- rwn Integer32 settingValue(2) +-- r-n OctetString settingTextValue(3) | +--thresholds(2)

  • Page 102: Table 7-11: Detailed Settings

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  • Page 103: Table 7-12: Detailed Thresholds

    Table 7-11: Detailed Settings (continued from previous page) settingIndex/ settingTextValue Value OID Description settingValue 29/INTEGER IPAddressByte1'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.1.1.2.29 Device IP address byte1 (MSB) 30/INTEGER IPAddressByte2'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.1.1.2.30 Device IP address byte2 31/INTEGER IPAddressByte3'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.1.1.2.31 Device IP address byte3 32/INTEGER IPAddressByte4'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.1.1.2.32 Device IP address byte4 (LSB) 33/INTEGER IPGateWayByte1'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.1.1.2.33 Device Gateway address byte1 (MSB)

  • Page 104: Table 7-13: Detailed Conditions

    Table 7-13: Detailed Conditions conditionIndex/ conditionTextValue Value OID conditionValue 1/INTEGER Unit1FaultState'NoFault=0,Fault=1,N/A=2 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.1 2/INTEGER Unit2FaultState'NoFault=0,Fault=1,N/A=2 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.2 3/INTEGER Unit3FaultState'NoFault=0,Fault=1,N/A=2 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.3 4/INTEGER SummaryFaultState'NoFault=0,Fault=1 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.4 5/INTEGER PS1FaultState'NoFault=0,Fault=1 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.5 6/INTEGER PS2FaultState'NoFault=0,Fault=1 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.6 7/INTEGER AuxiliaryFaultState'NoFault=0,Fault=1,N/A=2 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.7 8/INTEGER ExternalPortState'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.8 9/INTEGER LNAFaults'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.9 10/INTEGER SSPAFaults'0..255 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.10 11/INTEGER RFSwitch1State'NoFault=0,Fault=1,N/A=2,Pos1=3,Pos2=4 1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.2.1.3.1.2.11 12/INTEGER...

  • Page 105: Description Of Mib Entities

    7.6.4.3 Description of MIB entities deviceINFO This field includes general device information. deviceID Octet string type; maximum length -60; field specifies device model and serial number; read only access; OID -1.3.6.1.4.1.20712.1.1 deviceLocation Octet string type; maximum length 60; filed allow customer to store information about device physical location or any other textual information related to the device;...

  • Page 106: Configuring Rcp2 Unit To Work With Snmp Protocol

    settings Table contents current device configuration and provides device management. For detailed settings table info for SNMP device see Table 7-11 . Read/write access for settingsValue column. thresholds Table provides information about device internal limits and subsystems info. For detailed table information refer to Table 7-12. Read only access. conditions Table contents device fault status information.

  • Page 107: Connecting To A Mib Browser

    7.6.4.5 Connecting to a MIB browser For a MIB browser application example, we will use the freeware browser GetIf, version 2.3.1. Other browsers are available for download from http://www.snmplink.org/ Tools.html. 1. Copy the provided Paradise Datacom LLC MIB file into the Getif Mibs sub- folder.
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  • Page 109: Figure 8-1: Press Pos1 Key To Direct Signal To System Output

    Section 8: Maintenance Switch Controller 8.0 Introduction Teledyne Paradise Datacom offers the option of utilizing the RCP2-1100 controller as a Maintenance Switch Controller (RCP2-MAINT), which controls the position of a single waveguide switch. A Maintenance Switch Controller is typically connected to the switch drive via a single cable.
  • Page 110 8.2 Application of a Maintenance Switch Controller Figure 8-3 shows a typical schematic for a standalone amplifier (HPA 1) utilizing a maintenance switch (SW1) at its output, and a Maintenance Switch Controller (RCP2- MAINT). Figure 8-3: Schematic, SSPA utilizing Maintenance Switch and Controller 209351 REV B Operations Manual, Redundant System Controllers...

  • Page 111: Appendix A: Ethernet Interface Quick Set-Up

    Appendix A: Ethernet Interface Quick Set-Up This section describes the procedure for setting up the Ethernet IP interface through the RCP front panel interface. It also describes basic network setup of a Windows based host PC for a peer-to-peer network connection with the RCP unit. Important! Do not use a crossover cable to connect to the network hub, use crossover only for direct PC-to-RCP connection! 1.
  • Page 112 2.4 After optional reboot, open the Command Prompt console window and enter: C:\>IPCONFIG This will display the IP settings: 0 Ethernet Adapter: IP Address: 192.168.0.3 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 2.5 You can now try to Ping your PC: In Command Prompt window enter the following: C:\>ping 192.168.0.3 This will display: Pinging 192.168.0.3 with 32 bytes of data:...
  • Page 113 Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum=0ms, Maximum=0ms, Average=0ms 5. Run the Teledyne Paradise Datacom Universal M&C package on the host PC to check all M&C functions. Refer to Appendix E for details. When prompted, select an Internet connection to the unit using IP Address 192.168.0.0, local port address to 1039 and remote port address to 1038.
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  • Page 115: Appendix B: Proper 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Cable Wiring

    Appendix B: Proper 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Cable Wiring This section briefly describes the basic theory related to the physical layer of 10/100 Base-T networking, as well as proper wiring techniques. There are several classifications of cable used for twisted-pair networks. Recommend- ed cable for all new installations is Category 5 (or CAT 5).

  • Page 116: Figure B-3: Ethernet Cable Pin-Outs

    The main concern is the transient magnetic fields which surrounds the wires and the magnetic fields generated externally by the other transmission lines in the cable, other network cables, electric motors, fluorescent lights, telephone and electric lines, light- ning, etc. This is known as noise. Magnetic fields induce their own pulses in a trans- mission line, which may literally bury the Ethernet pulses.

  • Page 117: Figure B-4: Ethernet Wire Color Code Standards

    Figure B-4: Ethernet Wire Color Code Standards Figure B-5: Wiring Using 568A Color Codes There are only two unique cable ends in the preceding diagrams, they correspond to the 568A and 568B RJ-45 jacks and are shown in Figure B-6. 568A CABLE END 568B CABLE END Figure B-6: Wiring Using 568A and 568B Color Codes...
  • Page 118 Again, the wires with colored backgrounds may have white stripes and may be denoted that way in diagrams found elsewhere. For example, the green wire may be labeled Green-White. The background color is always specified first. Now, all you need to remember, to properly configure the cables, are the diagrams for the two cable ends and the following rules: •...

  • Page 119: Appendix C: Rcp Control With Paradise Datacom Universal M&C

    Appendix C: RCP Control with Paradise Datacom Universal M&C C.1 Adding a New RCP Unit to the Universal M&C To add a new unit, choose "Action->Add Unit" from the Main Menu. Then choose "RCP2 Redundancy Controller". When a unit type is chosen a "New RCP2" dialog win- dow will appear for the particular unit you are adding, as shown in Figure C-1.

  • Page 120: Figure C-2: Status Window

    Choose a log file location by clicking the Browse... button. The default is the "My Docu- ments" folder. The log file name will be the UnitID and the extension ".log" appended to it. i.e. "Unit1.log". C.2 RCP2 overview for the Universal M&C Each RCP in the M&C has four screens.

  • Page 121: Figure C-4: Settings Window

    If the Amplifier Local Port is changed the RCP unit must be reset. The Gateway Address and Subnet Mask are standard settings for TCPI/IP communications. If either of these settings is changed the RCP unit must be reset for the new settings to take effect.
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  • Page 123: Appendix D: Firmware Revision History

    Appendix D: Firmware Revision History Table D-1: Firmware revision history Version Feature description 1.20 Dual 1:1 mode introduced (RCPD-1100 controller). 2.00 Terminal mode added to protocol stack; Improved management for LNA/ LNB power supplies. 2.20 Support for remote control of SSPA system added. Remote group muting and attenuation control;...
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  • Page 125: Appendix E: Documentation

    Appendix E: Documentation The following pages consist of the Redundant System Controller menu structure and specification sheet (document number 209352). Specifications shown on the following pages are subject to change. The most recent revision of the specification sheet can be viewed on the Paradise Datacom web site: http://www.paradisedata.com.
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