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Comtech EF Data DT-4572 Installation And Operation Manual (206 pages)
X-Band Down Converter
Brand:
Comtech EF Data
| Category:
Media Converter
| Size: 3.06 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Preface
19
About this Manual
19
Disclaimer
19
Conventions and References
20
Patents and Trademarks
20
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References
20
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices
20
Recommended Standard Designations
21
Safety and Compliance
21
Electrical Safety and Compliance
21
Electrical Installation
21
Operating Environment
21
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
22
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC)
22
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)
23
European Union Rohs Directive (2002/95/EC)
23
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC)
23
CE Mark
24
Product Support
24
Comtech EF Data Headquarters
24
Warranty Policy
24
Limitations of Warranty
25
Exclusive Remedies
26
Chapter 1. Introduction
27
Overview
27
Functional Description
27
Applications
28
Figure 1-2. DT-4572 Physical Configuration
28
RF Signal Conversion
30
Figure 1-3. Functional Block Diagram
30
Monitor & Control
31
DT-4572 Features
32
Physical Description
32
Dimensional Envelope
33
Figure 1-4. DT-4572 Dimensional Envelope
33
Front Panel
34
Figure 1-5. Front Panel View
34
Rear Panel
36
Figure 1-6. Rear Panel (with IOM) - Current Production Unit
36
Figure 1-7. Rear Panel (with RSM) - Initially Released Chassis (OBSOLETE)
36
Chapter 2. Specifications
39
Physical and Environmental Specifications
39
Physical Specifications
39
Regulatory Compliance
39
Altitude
40
Front Panel Features
40
Sample Test Point Connectors
40
LED Monitoring
40
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
41
Keypad
41
Humidity (Non-Condensing)
40
Mean Time between Failures (MTBF)
40
Temperature Range
40
Rear Panel Features
41
Chassis Power, Fusing, and Grounding
41
Power Supply Input
41
Power Consumption
41
Fusing
41
Grounding
42
External Reference Connectors
42
Ethernet Connector
42
Serial Connectors
42
Removable "Personality" Modules
42
IOM (Input/Output Module) Assemblies
42
PSM (Polarity Switch Module) Assemblies
43
TSM (Transmit Switch Module) Assemblies
43
EQM (Equalizer Module) Assemblies
43
RSM (Receive Switch Module) Assemblies
44
Operational Specifications
44
Operating Frequency Range
44
Conversion
44
Frequency Selection Step Size
44
Preset Channels
45
Stability over Time
45
Stability over Temperature
45
RF Input
45
Input Level
45
Return Loss
45
Impedance
45
Noise Figure
45
IF Output
45
Output Level
45
Range
46
Non-Carrier Spurious
46
Carrier Spurious
46
Intermodulation
46
Impedance
46
Return Loss
46
Transfer
46
Gain
46
Attenuation Adjustment
47
Gain Stability
47
Ripple
47
Slope
47
Image Rejection
47
AM to PM
47
IF Bandwidth
47
Group Delay
48
Linear
48
Parabolic
48
Ripple
48
Phase Noise
48
Chapter 3. Installation and Startup
49
Unpack and Inspect the Shipment
49
Figure 3-1. Unpack and Inspect the Shipment
49
Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure
51
Figure 3-2. Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure
52
Install the Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit
53
Figure 3-3. Install the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit
53
Install the Optional Rack Slide Set
55
Figure 3-4. Install the Optional Rack Slide Set
55
Connect Prime Power Connection
56
Connect External Cables
56
Chapter 4 . Front and Rear Panel Connectors
57
Overview - Cabling Connection Types
57
Coaxial Cable Connections
58
Type 'BNC
59
Type 'TNC
59
Type 'N
59
Type 'F
59
Type 'SMA
60
D-Subminiature Cable Connections
60
Cable Connections
61
USB Cable Connections
62
Unit Connectors
63
Power Connections
64
Power Interface Module - Standard AC Unit
64
AC Operation - Replace the Fuses
64
AC Operation - Apply AC Power
65
Power Interface Module - Optional -48VDC Unit
66
DC Operation - Replace the Fuses
66
DC Operation - Apply Power
67
Unit Ground Connection
67
Operational Connections
68
Table 4-1. 'Ethernet' M&C Interface Connector Pinout
69
Table 4-4. 'J1 | COM1' EIA-232C Pinout
69
Table 4-5. 'P1 | RELAY' Pinout
70
DT-4572 Series Cable Connections
71
Removable "Personality" Modules
72
Removable Module Connectors
73
Table 4-6. 'J3 | HSB' Data Interface Pinout
73
Module Operation in Non-Redundant (Standalone) Applications
74
Module Operation in Redundant Applications
75
Chapter 5. Firmware Update
77
Firmware Overview
77
DT-4572 Firmware Update Procedure Summary
77
About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats
78
Prepare for the Firmware Download
79
Required User-Supplied Items
79
Configure the Terminal Emulator Program
79
Get the DT-4572 Management IP Address and Firmware Information
79
Use the DT-4572 Front Panel to Get the Management IP Address and Firmware Information
80
Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information
80
Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC
81
Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information
81
Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder
82
Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder
83
Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder
83
Use Windows Command-Line or Command Prompt to Make a Folder
84
Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files
85
Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents
87
Use Windows Command-Line to View Folder Contents
87
Upload the Firmware Files and Update the DT-4572 Unit
87
Important Considerations
87
Steps to "Creflash" Upload the Firmware Files
88
Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files
89
Steps to Complete the Firmware Update Procedure
90
Select the Boot Image
90
Use the Front Panel to Select the Boot Image
90
Use the HTTP Interface to Select the Boot Image
90
Reboot the Unit
91
Hard-Reboot the Unit from the Rear Panel
91
Soft-Reboot the Unit from the HTTP Interface
91
Chapter 6. Front Panel Operation
93
Front Panel Overview
93
Power up the Unit
94
Figure 1-1. DT-4572 X-Band down Converter
94
LED Indicators
95
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
96
Keypad
97
Front Panel Operation - Menu Matrix
98
Opening Screen
99
Main Menu
99
SELECT:) CONFIG (Configuration) Menu Branch
100
CONFIG:) OUTPUT Submenu
100
CONFIG:) OUTPUT Submenu (OPTIONAL DUAL if RACK MOUNT CONVERTERS)
101
CONFIG:) REMOTE (Remote Control) Submenu
102
REMOTE:) Local
102
Remote:) Serial
102
Remote:) Ethernet
103
CONFIG:) REDUNDANCY Submenu
106
Redundancy:) Mode
106
REDUNDANCY:) Auto/Manual
107
Redundancy:) Force
107
Redundancy:) Hsb
108
CONFIG:) FAULTRECOVERY Submenu
109
CONFIG:) COLDSTART Submenu
109
SELECT:) MONITOR Menu Branch
109
SELECT:) FAULTS Menu Branch
110
Faults:) Current
110
Faults:) Stored
111
Faults:) Stored View
111
Faults:) StoredClear-All
112
Faults:) Mask
112
SELECT:) PRE-SELECTS Menu Branch
112
Pre-Selects:) Load
113
Pre-Selects:) Program
113
Pre-Selects:) Clear
114
SELECT:) UTILITY Menu Branch
114
UTILITY:) TIME (Real-Time Clock) Submenu
115
UTILITY:) DISP (VFD Display) Submenu
115
UTILITY:) FIRMWARE Submenu
115
Firmware:) Info
116
Firmware:) Select
117
UTILITY:) AID (Application Identification String) Submenu
117
UTILITY:) REFOSC (Reference Oscillator Adjustment) Submenu
118
UTILITY:) SLOPE Submenu
119
UTILITY:) LAMP-TEST Submenu
119
Chapter 7. Ethernet Interface Operation
121
Overview
121
Prerequisites
122
SNMP Interface
122
Management Information Base (MIB) Files
122
Comtechefdata Root MIB File
122
DT-45Xx Common MIB File
123
DT-45Xx Traps MIB File
123
SNMP Community Strings
123
SNMP Traps
124
Telnet Interface
124
Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
125
Configure Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
126
HTTP (Web Server) Interface
127
HTTP Interface User Login
127
Figure 7-4. HTTP Interface "Splash" Page Example
128
HTTP Interface Features
129
Menu Tree
129
Page Navigation
129
Page Sections
129
Action Buttons
130
Page Refresh
130
Drop-Down Lists
130
Text or Data Entry
130
HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions
131
Home
131
Home | Home
131
Home | Contact
132
Home | Support
133
Admin (Administration)
134
Admin | Access
134
Admin | SNMP
136
Config (Configuration)
137
Config | Converter
137
Config | Ref
139
Config | Pre-Selects
140
Config | Utility
141
Config | Redundancy
143
Status
144
Status | Summary
144
Status | Faults
145
Chapter 8 . Serial Interface Operation
147
Overview
147
Communication Interfaces
147
Tia/Eia-485 (Rs-485)
147
Tia/Eia-232C (Rs-232C)
148
Ethernet (100BASE-TX)
148
Access Methods
149
Direct (Physical) Access
149
Indirect (Virtual) Access
149
Addresses
150
Physical Address
150
Virtual Address
150
IP Address
151
Basic Protocol
151
Transmission Mode
151
Baud Rate
152
Asynchronous Character Format
152
Character Set
152
Response Timeout
152
Bus Inactivity Requirement
152
Message Structure
153
Start Character
153
Device Address
153
Commands/Queries
153
Confirmation Response
154
Error Response
154
End of Message
154
Command Ending
154
Response Ending
154
Remote Operation - Commands/Queries
155
Command/Query Quick References
155
Utility Commands/Queries Quick Reference
155
Configuration Commands/Queries Quick Reference
156
Redundancy Commands/Queries Quick Reference
156
Status Commands/Queries Quick Reference
156
Stored Alarm Queries Quick Reference
157
Utility Commands/Queries
157
TIM (Time)
157
DAT (Date)
157
TPE (Time Protocol Enable)
158
TPS (Time Protocol Server)
158
LRS (Local / Remote Status)
158
MAC (Media Access Control Address)
159
IPA (IP Address)
159
IPG (IP Gateway)
159
SPA (Set Physical Address)
160
SBR (Set Baud Rate)
160
CON (Set LCD Contrast)
160
LCD (Set LCD Brightness)
161
SSM (Screen Saver Mode)
161
SST (Screen Saver Timeout)
161
VFD (VFD Brightness)
162
SRO (Set Reference Oscillator Tuning)
162
SSA (Converter Slope Adjustment)
162
RET (Equipment Type)
163
PNM (Part Number)
163
FRW (Legacy Firmware Information)
163
FRM (Firmware Information)
164
IMG (Firmware Image)
164
AID (Application Identification)
165
FRB (Force Reboot)
165
Configuration Commands / Queries
166
FRE (Frequency)
166
IFF (if Frequency)
166
ATT (Attenuation)
167
CLD (Cold Start)
167
MUT (RF Mute)
167
CMM (Configure Mute Mode)
168
CRM (Redundancy Mute Mode)
168
AFR (Auto Fault Recovery)
168
PGM (Program Pre-Select)
169
DPS (Display All Pre-Selects)
169
CLR (Clear Pre-Select Configuration)
170
SEL (Select Pre-Select Configuration)
170
Operating Modes
170
RED (Redundant Mode)
170
ICT (Initialize Chain Command)
171
SAM (Switching Automatic/Manual Mode)
171
FBU (Force Backup)
172
Status Queries
173
RCS (Configuration Status)
173
RMS (Maintenance Status)
173
RUS (Utility Status)
174
RAS (Alarm Status)
174
SAS (Summary Alarm Status)
174
TSC (Terminal Status Change)
175
PACRCS (Packed Configuration Status)
175
PACRMS (Packed Maintenance Status)
176
PACRAS (Packed Alarm Status)
176
PACRUS (Packed Utility Status)
177
Stored Alarms
178
TSA (Total Stored Alarms)
178
CAS (Clear All Stored Alarms)
178
LAA (List All Alarms)
178
Error Processing
179
Configuration Errors
179
Mode Errors
179
Time-Outs
179
Appendix A. Redundant System Operation
181
Redundancy Overview
181
Backup Converter (BU
182
High Speed Bus (HSB
182
Removable "Personality" Modules
182
Converter Switching
182
Redundant Configurations
183
1:1 Redundant Systems
183
A.3 Redundant Configurations
183
Figure A-1. 1:1 Redundant Configuration –Single Source if Output (with IOM and RSM)
184
Figure A-3. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram – Single Source RF Input (with IOM and EQM)
185
Figure A-6. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram – Dual Source if Output (with IOM and RSM)
186
1:N Redundant Systems
187
Figure A-8. Dual Source 1:N Redundant Configuration Diagram (with PSM and RSM)
188
Redundant System Configuration
189
Redundant System Configuration Using the Front Panel
189
Initial Configuration
189
Automatic Configuration Verification
190
Figure A-11. Front Panel Example – down Converter #01 Backup
191
Manual Configuration and Verification
192
Redundant System Configuration Using the DT-4572 HTTP Interface
194
Offset Adjustment
196
Redundancy Systems - Converter Management
196
Appendix B. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
197
Overview
197
B.1 Overview
197
Maintenance Testing
198
Sample Test Points
198
Troubleshooting
198
B.2 Maintenance Testing
198
Down Converter Faults
199
Prime Power
199
DC Power Supply Module
199
RF Converter Module
200
Synthesizer Sum Loop Module
200
Synthesizer Fine Step Module
200
Reference Oscillator Module
200
Temperature Fault
200
Removable "Personality" Modules
201
Spares
202
Redundancy Systems - Converter Management
202
Remove a Faulted Converter
202
Install a Replacement Converter
202
B.3 Spares
202
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Comtech EF Data DT-4572 Installation And Operation Manual (102 pages)
X-Band Down Converter
Brand:
Comtech EF Data
| Category:
Media Converter
| Size: 1.27 MB
Table of Contents
Customer Support
8
Table of Contents
9
Figures
13
About this Manual
15
Conventions and References
15
Metric Conversion
15
Trademarks
15
EMC Compliance
16
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
16
Safety Compliance
17
En 60950
17
Warranty Policy
18
Chapter 1. Introduction
19
Overview
19
Functional Description
19
Figure 1. Front Panel (Model DT-4572 Shown)
20
Figure 2. Rear Panel (Shown with RSM Module)
20
Figure 3. Typical Functional Block Diagram (DT-4572 Shown)
20
Specifications
21
Table 1. DT-4572 X-Band down Converter Specifications
21
Dimensional Envelope (DT-4572)
24
Figure 4. DT-4572 Dimensional Envelope
24
Physical Configuration
25
Figure 5. Physical Configuration - down Converter
25
Front Panel Display
26
Front Panel Test Point Samples
26
Prime Power Switch
26
Chapter 2. Installation
27
Unpacking and Inspection
27
Rack Mount Installation
27
Prime Power Connection
28
Cable Connections
28
Rear Panel Connections
28
Table 2. Rear Panel Connectors
28
EIA-485/EIA-232C Interface (COM 1), Connector J1
29
Table 3. J1, 2 Wire EIA-485 Interface Pin-Out
29
Table 4. J1, 4 Wire EIA-485 Interface Pin-Out
29
Table 5. J1, EIA-232C Interface Pin-Out
29
High Speed Bus (HSB), Connector J3
30
Summary Fault Output (RELAY), Connector P1
30
Table 6. J3, High Speed Bus Connector Pin-Out
30
Table 7. P1, Summary Fault Connector Pin-Out
30
Cable Connections for Non-Redundant System Operation
31
Cable Connections for Redundant System Operation
31
Figure 6. Converter Signal and Interconnecting Cable Diagram (with TSM Switching Module)
31
Figure 7. Non-Redundant Converter Configuration
32
Figure 8. Non-Redundant Converter Configuration with Receive Switch Module (RSM-XX) Installed
32
Chapter 3. System Operation
33
Overview
33
Figure 9. Front Panel (Model DT-4572 Shown)
33
Figure 10. Rear Panel (with RSM Module)
33
Table 8. Operating Functions - Front Panel
34
Switching Power on
35
Operation
35
Figure 11. Keypad
35
Figure 12. Converter Operating Command Functions
36
Figure 13. Configuration Menu Commands - Redundancy off
37
Figure 14. Configuration Menu Commands - Redundancy ON, Backup Unit Not Selected
38
Figure 15. Configuration Menu Commands - Redundancy on and Backup Unit Selected
39
Figure 16. Pre-Select Menu Commands
40
Figure 17. Monitor Status Menu Commands
40
Figure 18. Current Faults Menu Commands
41
Figure 19. Stored Faults Menu Commands
41
Figure 20. Utility Function Menu Commands
42
Converter Commands
43
Configuration Functions Menu
44
Pre-Select Function Menu
44
Current Faults Function Menu
45
Monitor Status Function Menu
45
Stored Faults
46
Utility Function Menu
47
DT4572 X-Band down Converter Rev
48
Appendix A. Redundant System Operation
49
Overview
49
Backup Converter
50
High Speed Bus (HSB)
50
Detachable Modules
50
Redundant Configurations
51
Table 9. 4572 Series down Converter Configurations
51
Figure 21. 1:1 Redundant Configuration - Single Source if Output W/Iom and RSM-XX
52
Figure 22. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram - Single Source if Output W/Iom and RSM
52
Figure 23. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram - Single Source RF Input with IOM-XX and
53
Figure 24. 1:1 Redundant Configuration - Dual Source if Input
53
Figure 25 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram Dual Source if Output with IOM-XX and
54
Figure 26. Dual Source1:N Redundant Configuration with PSM-XX and RSM-XX Installed
55
Figure 27. Dual Source 1:N Redundant Configuration Diagram with PSM-XX and RSM-XX Installed
56
Redundant System Configuration
57
Initial Configuration
57
Figure 28. 1:3 Front Panel Displays
57
Automatic Configuration Verification
58
Figure 29. 1:3 System in AUTO Redundant Mode
58
Figure 30. Converter #1 Being Backed up
59
Manual Configuration/Verification
60
Figure 31. Converter #1 in MANUAL, Others in AUTO
60
Figure 32. Forced BU of Converter #1
61
Offset Adjustment
62
Redundancy Systems - Converter Removal
62
Appendix B. Remote Control
65
General
65
Protocol
66
Transmission Mode
66
Baud Rate
66
Format
66
Character Set
66
Response Timeout
66
Bus Inactivity Requirement
66
Access Methods
67
Direct Access
67
Indirect Access
67
Addresses
68
Physical Address
68
Virtual Address
68
Message Structure
69
Start Character
69
Device Address
69
Command
69
Confirmation Response
69
Error Response
70
End of Message
70
Command/Response Pairs
71
Utility Commands
71
Configuration Commands
74
Modes
77
Status Commands
79
Stored Alarm
83
Error Processing
85
General Errors
85
Configuration Errors
85
Mode Errors
85
Time-Outs
85
Converter Remote Command Summary
86
Table 10. Remote Command Summary
86
Applications
89
Appendix C. Theory of Operation
89
RF Signal Conversion
90
Figure 33. Typical Converter Functional Block Diagram (Model DT-4572 Shown)
91
Monitor & Control
92
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
92
Appendix D. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
93
Overview
93
Maintenance Testing
94
Test Point Samples
94
Figure 34. Converter Signal and Interconnecting Cable Diagram (with TSM Switching Module)
94
Troubleshooting
95
Converter Faults
95
Converter I/O Modules
97
Spares
97
Index
99
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