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Comtech EF Data LPOD Installation And Operation Manual (250 pages)

Outdoor Amplifier/Block Up Converter BUC, For Firmware Ver. 1.5.6 or Higher

Brand: Comtech EF Data | Category: Amplifier | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
7
Table of Contents

9
Tables

13
Figures

14
Preface

19
About this Manual

19
- Related Documents
  19
- Disclaimer
  19
Conventions and References

20
Safety and Compliance

21
- Electrical Safety and Compliance
  21
  - Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality
    21
Product Support

22
Comtech EF Data Headquarters

22
Warranty Policy

23
- Limitations of Warranty
  23
- Exclusive Remedies
  24
Chapter 1. Introduction

25
Overview

25
- Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / Bucs
  25
Functional Description

26
Features

26
- The Solid-State Advantage
  26
- Enhanced Standard Features
  26
- Built-In Redundancy Controller
  27
- Smart BUC" Functionality
  27
- Data Logging Capability
  27
- Optional Internal 10 Mhz Reference
  28
- Optional LNB Support
  28
Theory of Operation

28
- SSPA Block Diagrams
  28
- Figure 1-2. LPOD PS 1/1.5 Block Diagram
  29
- Figure 1-3. LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram
  30
- SSPA Module
  31
- Cooling System
  31
- Power Supply
  31
- LNB Operation
  32
- Block up Converter (BUC) Input
  32
- Monitor and Control (M&C)
  32
Summary of Specifications

34
- Characteristics
  34
- Optional Internal Reference
  36
- Optional LNB Bias / Reference
  36
- Environmental
  36
- Physical
  37
Dimensional Envelopes

38
Chapter 2. System Connectors, Installation, and Startup

54
Water Tight Sealing

54
- Customer Cable Assemblies
  54
LPOD Interface Connectors

55
- Figure 2-1. LPOD PS 1 Connectors
  55
LPOD Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations

66
Set the LPOD Power on

76
Chapter 3. Firmware Update

77
Firmware Update Overview

77
- LPOD Firmware Update Procedure Summary
  77
- About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats
  78
Prepare for the Firmware Download

78
Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files

86
- Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents
  88
- Use Windows Command-Line to View Folder Contents
  88
Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD Unit

88
Chapter 4. Ethernet Interface Operation

93
Overview

93
- Prerequisites
  93
SNMP Interface

94
- Management Information Base (MIB) Files
  94
  - Comtechefdata Root MIB File
    94
  - LPOD MIB File
    95
  - LPOD Traps MIB File
    95
- SNMP Community Strings
  95
- SNMP Traps
  95
Telnet Interface

98
- Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
  98
  - Configure Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation4-7
    99
  - Figure 4-2. Telnet Interface Example – Hyperterminal
    99
HTTP (Web Server) Interface

100
- Enable the HTTP Interface
  100
- Figure 4-4. Open Windows Command-Line
  100
- Figure 4-5. Telnet Login and Remote Command Execution
  101
- HTTP Interface User Login
  102
- Figure 4-6. LPOD HTTP Interface "Splash" Page Example
  102
- HTTP Interface Features
  103
  - Menu Tree
    103
  - Page Navigation
    103
  - Page Sections
    103
  - Action Buttons
    104
  - Drop-Down Lists
    104
  - Text or Data Entry
    104
HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions

105
- Home
  105
  - Home | Home
    105
  - Home | Contact
    106
  - Home | Support
    107
- Admin (Administration)
  108
  - Admin | Access
    108
  - Admin | SNMP
    110
- Config
  111
  - Config | Amplifier
    111
  - Config | LNB
    113
  - Config | Utility
    115
  - Config | Redundancy
    117
- Status
  118
  - Status | Summary
    118
  - Status | Status
    119
  - Figure 4-19. 'Status | Fets' Page
    120
  - Status | Events
    121
  - Status | Statistics
    123
  - Status | Trending Graphs
    125
Chapter 5. Serial Interface Operation

131
Overview

131
Key Operational Parameters / Common Commands and Queries

131
- RF Input Level
  131
- Attenuator Control
  132
- Mute Control
  132
- Faults
  132
- Power Detector
  133
- Common Queries
  133
- End-Of-Life Commands/Queries
  134
Remote Control Protocol and Structure

134
- Basic Serial Protocol
  135
- Eia-485
  135
- Basic Protocol
  136
- Packet Structure
  136
  - Start of Packet
    137
  - Target Address
    137
  - Address Delimiter
    137
  - Instruction Code
    137
  - Instruction Code Qualifier
    138
    
    Controller-To-Target Rules
    138
    
    Target-To-Controller Rules
    138
  - Optional Message Arguments
    139
  - End of Packet
    139
Remote Commands and Queries

140
Appendix A. 1:1 Redundancy

163
LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview

163
1:1 Redundancy Mode

164
1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation

172
- Water Tight Sealing
  172
- Figure A-3. Typical LPOD 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic
  173
1:1 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples

174
Appendix B. Cable Drawings

223
Overview

223
Control and Data Cables

224
- Serial Interface Cable
  225
- Ethernet Interface Cable
  226
- 19-Pin COMMS Cable (100
  227
- 19-Pin COMMS Cable (250
  228
- Redundant Loop Cable - Rx / Tx
  229
- Redundant Loop Cable - Tx Only
  230
RF Cables

232
- B.3 RF Cables
  232
- RF Cable (Type 'N
  233
Appendix C. Maintenance

235
Overview

235
Clean the LPOD PS 1 Heat Sinks

236
Clean the LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sinks

240
Clean the LPOD PS 2 Heat Sinks

244
Water Tight Sealing

248

Comtech EF Data LPOD Installation And Operation Manual (224 pages)

Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

Brand: Comtech EF Data | Category: Amplifier | Size: 8 MB

Installation and Operation Manual
1
Table of Contents
11
Table of Contents

12
Tables

15
Figures

16
Preface

19
Getting Help

24
- Contacting Comtech EF Data
  24
- Returning a Product for Upgrade or Repair
  25
Chapter 1. Introduction

27
Overview

27
- Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / Bucs
  27
Functional Description

28
Features

28
- The Solid-State Advantage
  28
- Enhanced Standard Features
  28
- Built-In Redundancy Controller
  28
- Smart BUC" Functionality
  29
- Data Logging Capability
  29
- Optional Internal 10 Mhz Reference
  29
- Optional LNB Support
  29
Theory of Operation

30
- SSPA Block Diagrams
  30
- Figure 1-2. LPOD PS 1/1.5 Block Diagram
  30
- SSPA Module
  31
- Figure 1-3. LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram
  31
- Cooling System
  32
- Monitor and Control (M&C)
  32
- LNB Operation
  32
- Power Supply
  32
- Block up Converter (BUC) Input
  33
Summary of Specifications

34
- Characteristics
  34
- Optional Internal Reference
  35
- Optional LNB Bias / Reference
  35
- Environmental
  36
- Physical
  36
Dimensional Envelopes

37
Chapter 2. System Connections, Installation and Startup

51
Interface Connectors

51
Standalone Installation of the LPOD

57
Turning on the LPOD

57
Chapter 3. Updating Firmware

63
Introduction

63
Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download

64
Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update

69
Performing the FTP Upload Procedure

71
Chapter 4. Ethernet-Based Remote Product Management

73
- Introduction
  73
- Ethernet Management Interface Protocols
  74
SNMP Interface

74
Telnet Interface

78
- 4.4.1 Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
  78
Web Server (HTTP) Interface

80
- 4.5.1 Enabling the Web Server Interface
  80
- 4.5.2 User Login
  81
- 4.5.3 Web Server Interface - Operational Features
  82
  - Menu Tree
    82
  - Page Navigation
    82
  - Page Sections
    82
  - Action Buttons
    83
  - Drop-Down Lists
    83
  - Text or Data Entry
    83
- Web Server Interface - Web
  84
  - Home
    84
    
    Figure 4-1. LPOD Home | Home Page
    84
    
    Home Pages
    84
    
    Home | Home
    84
    
    Figure 4-2. Home | Contact Page
    85
    
    Home | Contact
    85
    
    Figure 4-3. Home | Support Page
    86
    
    Home | Support
    86
  - Admin
    87
    
    Admin Pages
    87
    
    Admin | Access
    87
    
    Figure 4-4. Admin | Access Page
    87
    
    Admin | SNMP
    89
    
    Figure 4-5. Admin | SNMP Page
    89
  - Config
    90
    
    Config Pages
    90
    
    Config | Amplifier
    90
    
    Figure 4-6. Config | Amplifier Page
    90
    
    Config | LNB
    92
    
    Figure 4-7. Config | LNB Page
    92
    
    Config | Utility
    93
    
    Figure 4-8. Config | Utility Page
    93
    
    Config | Redundancy
    95
    
    Figure 4-9. Config | Redundancy Page
    95
    
    Status Pages
    96
    
    Status | Summary
    96
    
    Status | Status
    97
    
    Figure 4-12. Status | Status Page
    98
    
    Status | Fets
    98
    
    Figure 4-13. Status | Fets Page
    99
    
    Status | Events
    99
    
    Figure 4-14. Status | Graphs Page
    101
    
    Status | Statistics
    101
    
    Status | Graphs
    103
Chapter 5. Serial-Based Remote Product Management

109
Overview

109
Key Operational Parameters

109
- RF Input Level
  109
- Attenuator Control
  110
- Mute Control
  110
- Faults
  110
- Power Detector
  112
- Some Common Commands
  112
- End-Of-Life Commands
  112
Remote Control Protocol and Structure

113
- Eia-485
  113
- Basic Protocol
  114
- Eia-232
  114
- Packet Structure
  114
  - 5.1.4.1 Start of Packet
    115
  - 5.1.4.2 Target Address
    115
  - 5.1.4.3 Address Delimiter
    115
  - 5.1.4.4 Instruction Code
    116
  - 5.1.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier
    116
  - 5.1.4.6 Optional Message Arguments
    117
  - 5.1.4.7 End of Packet
    117
Remote Commands and Queries

118
Appendix A. 1:1 Redundancy

145
LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview

145
1:2 Redundancy Mode

145
1:1 Redundancy Mode

145
Serial-Based Monitor and Control

150
- Figure A-1. Serial-Based M&C Using CEFD Kit KT-0020518
  150
Ethernet-Based Monitor and Control

151
- Figure A-2. Ethernet-Based M&C Using CEFD Kit KT-0000203
  151
1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation

152
- Figure A-3. Typical LPOD 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic-
  153
Redundancy System Assembly Kits

154
Appendix B. Cable Drawings

201
B.1 Overview

201
B.2 Control and Data Cables

201
B.3 RF Cables

208
- RF Cable (Type 'N
  209
- Figure B-7. 1/4" Heliax Coaxial Cable (CA/3722-X)
  209
Appendix C. Maintenance

211
Introduction

211
- C.1 Introduction
  211
- Figure C-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / Bucs
  211
Cleaning the LPOD PS-1 Heat Sinks

212
Cleaning the LPOD PS-1.5 Heat Sinks

215
Cleaning the LPOD PS-2 Heat Sinks

219

Comtech EF Data LPOD Hardware Installation And Operation Manual (152 pages)

C-/Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier/Block Up Converter (BUC)

Brand: Comtech EF Data | Category: Amplifier | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents
27
Table of Contents

28
Tables

30
Figures

31
Preface

33
About this Manual

33
- Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual
  33
Conventions and References

34
- Cautions and Warnings
  34
- Recommended Standard Designations
  34
- Trademarks
  34
- Metric Conversion
  34
Electrical Safety Notice

34
Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality

35
Warranty Policy

36
- Limitations of Warranty
  36
- Exclusive Remedies
  37
Customer Support

38
- Online Customer Support
  38
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

39
Overview

39
- Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD C-/Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / BUC
  39
Functional Description

40
Features

40
- The Solid-State Advantage
  40
- Enhanced Standard Features
  40
- Built-In Redundancy Controller
  40
- Smart BUC" Functionality
  41
- Data Logging Capability
  41
- Optional Internal 10 Mhz Reference
  41
- Optional LNB Support
  41
Theory of Operation

42
- SSPA Block Diagrams
  42
- Figure 1-2. LPOD PS-1 Block Diagram
  42
- SSPA Module
  43
- Figure 1-3. LPOD PS-2 Block Diagram
  43
- Cooling System
  44
- Monitor and Control (M&C)
  44
- LNB Operation
  44
- Power Supply
  44
- Block up Converter (BUC) Input
  45
Summary of Specifications

46
- Characteristics
  46
- Optional Internal Reference
  47
- Optional LNB Bias / Reference
  47
- Environmental
  48
- Physical
  48
Dimensional Envelopes

49
Chapter 2. System Connections, Installation and Operation

54
Interface Connectors

54
Standalone Installation of the LPOD

60
Turning on the LPOD

60
Chapter 3. FLASH UPGRADING

65
Introduction

65
- Figure 3-1. Flash Upgrade Via Internet
  65
Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure

66
- Home | Home .............................................................................................................. 4–9
  67
Ethernet Management Interface Protocols

69
SNMP Interface

69
Chapter 4. LPOD ETHERNET MANAGEMENT

69
Overview

69
Telnet Interface

73
Web Server (HTTP) Interface

74
- Web Server
  74
- 4.5.2 Enabling the Web Server Interface
  74
- 4.5.3 Web Server Interface Access
  75
- 4.5.4 Web Server Interface "Splash" Page
  76
- Status | Events ........................................................................................................... 4–21
  76
- Web Server
  77
  - Home
    77
    
    Home | Home
    77
    
    Figure 4-1. LPOD Home | Home Page
    77
    
    Home | Contact
    78
    
    Figure 4-2. Home | Contact Page
    78
    
    Home | Support
    79
    
    Figure 4-3. Home | Support Page
    79
  - Admin
    80
    
    Admin | Access
    80
    
    Figure 4-4. Admin | Access Page
    80
    
    Admin | SNMP
    82
    
    Figure 4-5. Admin | SNMP Page
    82
  - Config
    83
    
    Config | Amplifier
    83
    
    Figure 4-6. Config | Amplifier Page
    83
    
    Config | LNB
    85
    
    Figure 4-7. Config | LNB Page
    85
    
    Config | Utility
    86
    
    Figure 4-8. Config | Utility Page
    86
    
    Config | Redundancy
    88
    
    Figure 4-9. Config | Redundancy Page
    88
  - Status
    89
    
    Status | Events
    89
    
    Figure 4-10. Status | Events Page
    89
    
    Status | Statistics
    91
    
    Figure 4-11. Status | Statistics Page
    91
    
    Status | Status
    92
    
    Figure 4-12. Status | Status Page
    92
    
    Status | Fets
    93
    
    Figure 4-13. Status | Fets Page
    93
Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY

95
Introduction to Redundancy Operation

95
1:2 Redundancy Mode

95
1:1 Redundancy Mode

95
Applicable Redundancy Commands

97
Redundancy System Assembly Kits

97
Appendix B. REMOTE CONTROL

119
Introduction

119
- B.1.5 Power Detector
  120
- B.1.6 some Common Commands
  120
Remote Control Protocol and Structure

121
- B.2.4 Packet Structure
  122
  - B.2.4.2 Target Address
    123
  - B.2.4.3 Address Delimiter
    123
  - B.2.4.4 Instruction Code
    123
  - B.2.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier
    124
Remote Commands and Queries

126

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Comtech EF Data LPOD Installation And Operation Manual (250 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Tables

Figures

Preface

About this Manual

Conventions and References

Safety and Compliance

Product Support

Comtech EF Data Headquarters

Warranty Policy

Chapter 1. Introduction

Overview

Functional Description

Features

Theory of Operation

Summary of Specifications

Dimensional Envelopes

Chapter 2. System Connectors, Installation, and Startup

Water Tight Sealing

LPOD Interface Connectors

LPOD Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations

Set the LPOD Power on

Chapter 3. Firmware Update

Firmware Update Overview

Prepare for the Firmware Download

Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files

Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD Unit

Chapter 4. Ethernet Interface Operation

Overview

SNMP Interface

Telnet Interface

HTTP (Web Server) Interface

HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions

Chapter 5. Serial Interface Operation

Overview

Key Operational Parameters / Common Commands and Queries

Remote Control Protocol and Structure

Remote Commands and Queries

Appendix A. 1:1 Redundancy

LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview

1:1 Redundancy Mode

1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation

1:1 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples

Appendix B. Cable Drawings

Overview

Control and Data Cables

RF Cables

Appendix C. Maintenance

Overview

Clean the LPOD PS 1 Heat Sinks

Clean the LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sinks

Clean the LPOD PS 2 Heat Sinks

Water Tight Sealing

Comtech EF Data LPOD Installation And Operation Manual (224 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Tables

Figures

Preface

Getting Help

Chapter 1. Introduction

Overview

Functional Description

Features

Theory of Operation

Summary of Specifications

Dimensional Envelopes

Chapter 2. System Connections, Installation and Startup

Interface Connectors

Standalone Installation of the LPOD

Turning on the LPOD

Chapter 3. Updating Firmware

Introduction

Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download

Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update

Performing the FTP Upload Procedure

Chapter 4. Ethernet-Based Remote Product Management