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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 MB

Table of Contents
5
Preface

19
About this Manual

19
Disclaimer

19
Conventions and References

20
Safety and Compliance

21
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
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
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
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
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
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:) StoredClear-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
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
  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
Redundant System Configuration

189
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

Comtech EF Data DT-4572 Installation And Operation Manual (102 pages)

X-Band Down Converter

Brand: Comtech EF Data | Category: Media Converter | Size: 1 MB

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
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
Chapter 3. System Operation

33
Overview

33
Switching Power on

35
Operation

35
- Figure 11. Keypad
  35
Appendix A. Redundant System Operation

49
Overview

49
Backup Converter

50
- High Speed Bus (HSB)
  50
- Detachable Modules
  50
Redundant Configurations

51
Redundant System Configuration

57
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
Spares

97
Index

99

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Table of Contents

Preface

About this Manual

Disclaimer

Conventions and References

Safety and Compliance

Product Support

Comtech EF Data Headquarters

Warranty Policy

Chapter 1. Introduction

Overview

Functional Description

DT-4572 Features

Chapter 2. Specifications

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Operational Specifications

Chapter 3. Installation and Startup

Unpack and Inspect the Shipment

Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure

Connect Prime Power Connection

Connect External Cables

Chapter 4 . Front and Rear Panel Connectors

Overview - Cabling Connection Types

Unit Connectors

Chapter 5. Firmware Update

Firmware Overview

Prepare for the Firmware Download

Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files

Upload the Firmware Files and Update the DT-4572 Unit

Chapter 6. Front Panel Operation

Front Panel Overview

Front Panel Operation - Menu Matrix

Chapter 7. Ethernet Interface Operation

Overview

SNMP Interface

Telnet Interface

HTTP (Web Server) Interface

HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions

Chapter 8 . Serial Interface Operation

Overview

Communication Interfaces

Access Methods

Addresses

Basic Protocol

Message Structure

Remote Operation - Commands/Queries

Error Processing

Appendix A. Redundant System Operation

Redundancy Overview

Backup Converter (BU

Redundant Configurations

Redundant System Configuration

Redundancy Systems - Converter Management

Appendix B. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Overview

Maintenance Testing

Spares

Redundancy Systems - Converter Management

Comtech EF Data DT-4572 Installation And Operation Manual (102 pages)

Table of Contents

Customer Support

Figures

About this Manual

Conventions and References

Metric Conversion

Trademarks

EMC Compliance

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Safety Compliance

En 60950

Warranty Policy

Chapter 1. Introduction

Overview

Functional Description

Specifications

Physical Configuration

Front Panel Display

Front Panel Test Point Samples