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Comtech EF Data MN/LBC4000.IOM Installation And Operation Manual (166 pages)

L-Band Up/Down Converter System

Brand: Comtech EF Data | Category: Media Converter | Size: 2.45 MB

Table of Contents
3
Tables

11
Figures

12
Preface

15
- Revision
  15
About this Manual

15
Disclaimer

15
Conventions and References

16
Safety and Compliance

17
Product Support

20
Comtech EF Data Headquarters

20
Warranty Policy

20
- Limitations of Warranty
  21
- Exclusive Remedies
  22
Chapter 1. Introduction

23
Overview

23
Functional Description

23
- Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter
  23
- Figure 1-2. LBC-4000 Typical Application Block Diagram
  24
Converter Features

25
Chapter 2. Specifications

31
Physical and Environmental Specifications

31
- Regulatory Compliance
  31
- Physical Specifications
  31
- Temperature Range
  31
- Humidity (Non-Condensing)
  31
- Operational Altitude
  32
- Shock
  32
- Front Panel Features
  32
  - LED Monitoring
    32
  - Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
    32
  - Keypad
    32
  - Power Switch
    32
  - Modular Design
    33
    
    LBC-4000 L-Band up Converter IDU Module
    33
    
    LBC-4000 L-Band down Converter IDU Module
    34
- Rear Panel Features
  34
  - External Reference Connector
    34
  - RF Connectors Access
    35
  - IF Connectors Access
    35
  - Ethernet Connector
    35
  - Serial Connectors
    36
  - Chassis Power and Grounding
    36
    
    Grounding
    36
    
    Power Supply Input
    36
Chapter 3. Installation and Startup

37
Unpack and Inspect the Shipment

37
- Figure 3-1. Unpack and Inspect the Shipment
  37
Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure

39
- Figure 3-2. Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure
  40
Connect External Cables

44
Connect Prime Power

44
Converter IDU Modules Management

44
Chapter 4. Rear Panel Connectors

45
Overview - Cabling Connection Types

45
- Coaxial Cable Connections
  46
  - Figure 4-1. Coaxial Connector Examples
    46
  - Bnc
    47
  - Tnc
    47
  - Type 'F
    47
  - Type 'N
    47
  - Type 'SMA
    47
- D-Subminiature Cable Connections
  48
- Cable Connections
  48
- Figure 4-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples
  48
- Figure 4-3. RJ-45/RJ-48 Connector Example
  48
- USB Cable Connections
  49
- Figure 4-4. USB Connector Examples
  49
Unit Connectors

50
Chapter 5. Firmware Update

57
Firmware Overview

57
- LBC-4000 Firmware Update Procedure Summary
  57
- About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats
  58
Prepare for the Firmware Download

59
Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files

65
- Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents
  67
- Use Windows Command-Line to View Folder Contents
  67
Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LBC-4000 Unit

67
Chapter 6. Front Panel Operation

73
Front Panel Overview

73
- Power up the LBC-4000
  73
- Figure 6-1. Front Panel View
  73
- Figure 6-2. Available Power Switch
  73
- LED Indicators
  74
- Figure 6-3. Front Panel Leds
  74
- Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
  75
- Keypad
  76
Front Panel Operation - Menu Matrix

77
Chapter 7. Ethernet Interface Operation

97
Overview

97
- Prerequisites
  98
SNMP Interface

98
- Management Information Base (MIB) Files
  98
- SNMP Community Strings
  99
- SNMP Traps
  100
Telnet Interface

100
- Figure 7-1. Telnet Interface Example - Windows Command-Line
  100
  - Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
    101
    
    Figure 7-2. Telnet Interface Example - Hyperterminal
    101
    
    Configure Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
    102
    
    Figure 7-3. Configure Hyperterminal
    102
HTTP (Web Server) Interface

103
- HTTP Interface User Login
  103
- Figure 7-4. HTTP Interface "Splash" Page Example
  104
- HTTP Interface Features
  105
  - Menu Tree
    105
  - Page Navigation
    105
  - Page Sections
    105
  - Figure 7-5. HTTP Interface Menu Tree (FW Ver. 1.2.5)
    105
  - Action Buttons
    106
    
    Page Refresh
    106
  - Drop-Down Lists
    106
  - Text or Data Entry
    106
HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions

107
- Home
  107
  - Home | Home
    107
  - Figure 7-6. 'Home | Home' Page
    107
  - Home | Contact
    108
  - Figure 7-7. 'Home | Contact' Page
    108
  - Home | Support
    109
  - Figure 7-8. 'Home | Support' Page
    109
- Admin (Administration)
  110
  - Admin | Access
    110
  - Figure 7-9. 'Admin | Access' Page
    110
  - Admin | SNMP
    112
  - Figure 7-10. 'Admin | SNMP' Page
    112
- Config (Configuration)
  113
  - Config | Conv a / B
    113
  - Config | Ref
    115
  - Config | Utility
    116
  - Config | Redundancy
    118
  - Config | Serial
    119
- Status
  120
  - Status | Summary
    120
  - Status | Faults
    122
Chapter 8 . Serial Interface Operation

123
Overview

123
- Prerequisites
  123
- Eia-485
  124
Remote Commands and Queries Overview

125
- Packet Structure
  125
  - Start of Packet Character
    125
  - Target (Device) Address
    125
- Eia-232
  125
  - Address Delimiter
    126
  - Instruction Code
    126
  - Instruction Code Qualifier
    126
    
    Error Response
    127
  - Optional Message Arguments
    127
  - End of Packet
    128
Serial Remote Commands and Queries

128
- AID (Application Identification)
  130
- ATO (Attenuation Offset)
  130
- ATT (Attenuation Level)
  131
- CAA (Clear All Alarms)
  131
- CAS (Concise Alarm Status)
  132
- CCS (Concise Configuration Status)
  132
- CMM (Configure Mute Mode)
  133
- CMS (Concise Maintenance Status)
  133
- CUS (Concise Utility Status)
  134
- DAT (Set RTC [Real-Time Clock] Date)
  134
- FBU (Force Backup Unit)
  134
- FRE (Operating Frequency)
  135
- FRL (Fault Relay Logic)
  135
- FRM (Retrieve Firmware Number)
  136
- FRW (Retrieve Legacy Firmware Number)
  136
- IMG (Select Boot Image)
  137
- IPG (Gateway IP Address)
  137
- LAA (List All Alarms)
  138
- LRS (Local or Remote State)
  138
- MAC (Retrieve Unit MAC Address)
  138
- MUT (Mute State)
  139
- ONL (Online State)
  139
- PNM (Retrieve Part Number)
  139
- RAS (Retrieve Alarm Status)
  140
- RCS (Retrieve Configuration Status)
  140
- RED (Redundancy Mode)
  141
- REM (Remote Mode)
  141
- RET (Retrieve Equipment Type)
  141
- Ret_Y_ (Retrieve Module Type)
  142
- RMS (Retrieve Maintenance Status)
  142
- RUS (Retrieve Utility Status)
  143
- SAM (Set Auto/Manual Switching Mode)
  143
- SAS (Summary Alarm Status)
  143
- SBR (Remote Baud Rate)
  144
- SPA (Set Physical Address)
  144
- SPI (Spectral Inversion)
  144
- SRO (Reference Oscillator Adjustment)
  145
- SSA (Slope Adjustment Level)
  145
- SSN (Retrieve Serial Number)
  145
- TIM (Set RTC [Real-Time Clock] Time)
  146
- VFD (Set Vacuum Fluorescent Display Brightness)
  146
Appendix A. UP/DOWN CONVERTER IDU MODULE REMOVAL/RE-INSTALLATION

147
Overview

147
IDU Module Removal Procedure

148
IDU Module Re-Installation Procedure

151
Appendix B. Redundancy Operation

155
Overview

155
- B.1 Overview
  155
LBC-4000 Front Panel Operations

156
- Figure B-3. LBC-4000 Front Panel
  157
  - Using the Front Panel Menus
    158
    
    CONFIG (Configuration) Menu
    158
    
    Main Menu
    158
    
    CONFIG:) REDUND (Redundancy
    159
    
    Gain Offset for Redundant Operations
    160
Redundancy Operations Using the LBC-4000 HTTP Interface

161
Redundancy Operations Using Serial Remote Control

162
- FBU (Force Backup Unit
  162
- RED (Redundancy Mode
  162
- SAM (Set Auto/Manual Switching Mode
  163

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Comtech EF Data MN/LBC4000.IOM Installation And Operation Manual (166 pages)

Table of Contents

Tables

Figures

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

Converter Features

Chapter 2. Specifications

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Chapter 3. Installation and Startup

Unpack and Inspect the Shipment

Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure

Connect External Cables

Connect Prime Power

Converter IDU Modules Management

Chapter 4. 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 LBC-4000 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

Remote Commands and Queries Overview

Serial Remote Commands and Queries

Appendix A. UP/DOWN CONVERTER IDU MODULE REMOVAL/RE-INSTALLATION

Overview

IDU Module Removal Procedure

IDU Module Re-Installation Procedure

Appendix B. Redundancy Operation

Overview

LBC-4000 Front Panel Operations

Redundancy Operations Using the LBC-4000 HTTP Interface

Redundancy Operations Using Serial Remote Control

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