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Comtech EF Data LPOD Series Installation And Operation Manual (238 pages)

Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

Brand: Comtech EF Data | Category: Amplifier | Size: 14.29 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface

13
About this Manual

13
- Related Documents
  13
- Disclaimer
  13
Conventions and References

14
Safety and Compliance

15
- Electrical Safety and Compliance
  15
  - Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality
    15
Product Support

16
Comtech EF Data Headquarters

16
Warranty Policy

16
- Limitations of Warranty
  16
- Exclusive Remedies
  17
Chapter 1. Introduction

19
Overview

19
- Figure 1-1. LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / Bucs
  19
Functional Description

20
Features

20
- The Solid-State Advantage
  20
- Enhanced Standard Features
  20
- Built-In Redundancy Controller
  20
- Smart BUC" Functionality
  21
- Data Logging Capability
  21
- Optional Internal 10 Mhz Reference
  21
- Optional LNB Support
  21
Theory of Operation

22
- SSPA Block Diagrams
  22
- Figure 1-2. LPOD PS 1 and PS 1.5 Block Diagram
  22
- Figure 1-3. LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram
  23
- SSPA Module
  24
- Cooling System
  24
- Power Supply
  24
- LNB Operation
  24
- Block up Converter (BUC) Input
  25
- Monitor and Control (M&C)
  25
- Table 1-1. Low Oscillator (LO) Frequencies
  25
Summary of Specifications

26
- Characteristics
  26
- Optional Internal Reference
  28
- Optional LNB Bias / Reference
  28
- Environmental
  28
- Physical
  29
Dimensional Envelopes

31
Chapter 2. System Connectors, Installation, and Startup

45
Overview

45
Cable Sealing and Wrapping

46
- Water Tight Sealing
  46
  - Customer Cable Water Tight Sealing
    46
  - Figure 2-1. Water Tight Cable End Example
    46
- Cable Wrapping
  47
Connectors and Cables

48
- Figure 2-2. PS 1 Connectors
  48
Figure 2-5. Circular Connector Example

56
LPOD Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations

58
LPOD Power Setting

67
Chapter 3. Firmware Update

69
Firmware Update Overview

69
- Firmware Update Procedure Summary
  69
- About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats
  70
Prepare for the Firmware Download

71
Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files

77
- Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents
  79
- Use Windows Command-Line to View Folder Contents
  79
Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD Unit

80
Overview

83
- Prerequisites
  83
Chapter 4. Ethernet Interface Operation

83
SNMP Interface

84
- MIB Files
  84
  - CEFD Root MIB File
    84
  - LPOD MIB File
    84
  - LPOD Traps MIB File
    84
- SNMP Community Strings
  85
- SNMP Traps
  85
Telnet Interface

88
- Figure 4-1. Telnet Interface Example - Windows Command-Line
  88
  - Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
    89
    
    Figure 4-2. Telnet Interface Example - Hyperterminal
    89
    
    Configure Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
    90
    
    Figure 4-3. Configure Hyperterminal
    90
HTTP (Web Server) Interface

91
- Enable the HTTP Interface
  91
- HTTP Interface User Login
  93
- Figure 4-4. LPOD HTTP Interface "Splash" Page Example
  93
- HTTP Interface Features
  94
  - Menu Tree
    94
  - Page Navigation
    94
  - Page Sections
    94
  - Action Buttons
    94
  - Figure 4-5. LPOD HTTP Interface Menu Tree
    94
  - Drop-Down Lists
    95
  - Text or Data Entry
    95
HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions

96
- Home
  96
- Admin (Administration)
  99
  - Admin | Access
    99
  - Admin | SNMP
    101
- Config
  102
  - Config | Amplifier
    102
  - Config | LNB
    104
  - Config | Utility
    105
  - Config | Redundancy
    107
- Status
  108
  - Status | Summary
    108
  - Status | Status
    109
  - Status | Fets
    110
  - Status | Events
    111
  - Status | Statistics
    113
  - Status | Trending Graphs
    114
Chapter 5. Serial Interface Operation

121
Overview

121
Key Operational Parameters / Common Commands and Queries

121
- RF Input Level
  121
- Attenuator Control
  121
- Mute Control
  122
- Faults
  122
- Power Detector
  123
- Common Queries
  123
- End-Of-Life Commands/Queries
  124
Remote Control Protocol and Structure

124
- Basic Serial Protocol
  125
- Basic Protocol
  126
- Packet Structure
  126
  - Start of Packet
    127
  - Target Address
    127
  - Address Delimiter
    127
  - Instruction Code
    128
  - Instruction Code Qualifier
    128
    
    Controller-To-Target Rules
    128
    
    Target-To-Controller Rules
    128
  - Optional Message Arguments
    129
  - End of Packet
    129
Remote Commands and Queries

131
Appendix A. 1:1 Redundancy

163
LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview

163
1:1 Redundancy Mode

164
1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation

171
- Cable Sealing and Wrapping
  171
1:1 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples

174
Appendix B. Cable Drawings

213
Overview

213
Control and Data Cables

214
- Serial Interface Cable
  215
- Ethernet Interface Cable
  216
- 19-Pin COMMS Cable (100
  217
- 19-Pin COMMS Cable (250
  218
- Redundant Loop Cable - Rx / Tx
  219
- Redundant Loop Cable - Tx Only
  220
RF Cables

221
- RF Cable (Type 'N
  222
Appendix C. Maintenance

223
Overview

223
Clean the LPOD PS 1 Heat Sinks

224
Clean the LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sinks

228
Clean the LPOD PS 2 Heat Sinks

232
Cable Sealing and Wrapping

236

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Comtech EF Data LPOD Series Installation And Operation Manual (238 pages)

Table of Contents

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

Overview

Cable Sealing and Wrapping

Connectors and Cables

Figure 2-5. Circular Connector Example

LPOD Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations

LPOD Power Setting

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

Overview

Chapter 4. Ethernet Interface Operation

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

Cable Sealing and Wrapping

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