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LBC-4000

L-Band Up/Down Converter System

Installation and Operation Manual

Firmware Version 1.2.5 and Higher

Includes Model LBC-4000-ST

Part Number MN-LBC-4000

Revision

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published

information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Summary of Contents for LBC-4000

Page 1: ...Version 1 2 5 and Higher Includes Model LBC 4000 ST Part Number MN LBC 4000 Revision 6 IMPORTANT NOTE The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information regard...

Page 2: ...4 West 7th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 USA 480 333 2200 FAX 480 333 2161 Revision History Rev Date Description 0 4 Varies Various updates 5 Mar 2016 Rewrite manual and FW Update Guide to document Ether...

Page 3: ...minal Equipment Directive 91 263 EEC v CE Mark v Product Support v Comtech EF Data Headquarters v Warranty Policy v Limitations of Warranty vi Exclusive Remedies vi CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 1 Over...

Page 4: ...pe F 4 3 4 1 1 5 Type SMA 4 3 4 1 2 D Subminiature Cable Connections 4 3 4 1 3 RJ 45 RJ 48 Cable Connections 4 4 4 2 Unit Connectors 4 5 4 2 1 LBC 4000 Rear Unit Connectors 4 5 4 2 2 LBC 4000 ST Rear...

Page 5: ...2 2 Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD 6 4 6 2 3 Keypad 6 5 6 3 Front Panel Operation Menu Matrix 6 6 6 3 1 Opening Screen 6 7 6 3 2 Main Menu 6 7 6 3 3 SELECT CONFIG Configuration Menu Branch 6 7 6 3 3...

Page 6: ...Page Refresh 7 9 7 4 2 5 Drop down Lists 7 9 7 4 2 6 Text or Data Entry 7 9 7 5 HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions 7 10 7 5 1 Home Pages 7 10 7 5 1 1 Home Home 7 10 7 5 1 2 Home Contact 7...

Page 7: ...VERTER IDU MODULE REMOVAL RE INSTALLATIONA 1 A 1 Overview A 1 A 2 IDU Module Removal Procedure A 2 A 3 IDU Module Re Installation Procedure A 4 APPENDIX B REDUNDANCY OPERATION B 1 B 1 Overview B 1 B 2...

Page 8: ...4 7 LBC 4000 ST Rear Panel 4 8 Figure 4 8 AC Power 4 10 Figure 4 9 LBC 4000 Optional 48 VDC Filter Input Module with User Supplied Power Harness 4 11 Figure 4 10 Chassis Ground Interface 4 12 Figure...

Page 9: ...ct Current 1 1 ESD Electrostatic Discharge 3 1 FTP File Transfer Protocol 5 13 IDU Interface Data Unit 1 2 LED Light Emitting Diode 1 5 M C Monitor and Control 1 2 MIB Management Information Base 7 1...

Page 10: ...ertz dB decibel dBc Decibels relative to the carrier dBm Decibel milliwatts F Fahrenheit degrees Kbps Kilobit per second kg kilogram ksps Kilosymbols per second lbs pounds mA Milli amp Mbps Megabit pe...

Page 11: ...iable but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representations or warranties concerning the product...

Page 12: ...nt A REFERENCE directs you to important operational information or details furnished elsewhere either in the manual or in adjunct Comtech EF Data publications Examples of Multi Hazard Notices Recommen...

Page 13: ...PERATURES LESS THAN 0 C 32 F OR MORE THAN 50 C 122 F PRECIPITATION CONDENSATION OR HUMID ATMOSPHERES OF MORE THAN 95 RELATIVE HUMIDITY UNPRESSURIZED ALTITUDES OF MORE THAN 3048 METRES 10 000 FEET EXCE...

Page 14: ...ARDS OBEY THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operate the unit with its cover on at all times Use Type D connectors that have back shells with continuous metallic shielding Type D cabling must have a continuous outer...

Page 15: ...ata com Comtech EF Data Corp 2114 West 7th Street Tempe Arizona USA 85281 1 480 333 2200 Warranty Policy Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a specif...

Page 16: ...lated events or wartime environments The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site or any labor required to diagnose the n...

Page 17: ...p Down Converter Figure 1 2 LBC 4000 ST L Band Up Down Converter 1 2 Functional Description Chapter 2 SPECIFICATIONS Use standard off the shelf coaxial cabling to connect external equipment e g a mode...

Page 18: ...IDU module bays allow for 1 Up Converter Module and 1 Down Converter Module Dual Up Converters Modules or Dual Down Converters Modules 70 MHz 18 MHz IF optional 140 MHz 36 MHz Auto band sensing capabi...

Page 19: ...70 140 MHz IF and L band RF sample ports nominal 20 dBc coupling for either No integrated switching option Rear panel power switch Single power input and supply Single hard mounted converter module i...

Page 20: ...REMOVAL RE INSTALLATION Redundant system operating instructions and procedures Appendix B REDUNDANCY OPERATION The LBC 4000 ST features a 1RU high 1 75 19 inch wide chassis that is designed for rack m...

Page 21: ...p Down Converter System Revision 6 Introduction 1 5 MN LBC 4000 1 3 2 Dimensional Envelope Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters 1 3 2 1 LBC 4000 Dimensional Envelope Figure 1 4 LBC 4000 Dime...

Page 22: ...ST Dimensional Envelope Figure 1 5 LBC 4000 ST Dimensional Envelope 1 3 3 Front Panel Chapter 6 FRONT PANEL OPERATION See Chapter 6 FRONT PANEL OPERATION for front panel figures and details 1 3 4 Rear...

Page 23: ...2 Physical Specifications LBC 4000 Dimensions 1 75 1 RU H x 19 00 W x 22 D inches 44 45 mm H x 482 6 mm W x 558 8 mm D Weight 25 lbs 11 34 kg Maximum LBC 4000 ST Dimensions 1 71 1 RU H x 19 00 W x 24...

Page 24: ...wo sets of five Status LEDs CONV A and CONV B LCB 4000 ST One set of five Status LEDs CONV A Sum Fault Red Mute Amber Online Green Up Green Down Green 2 1 7 2 Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD Two lines...

Page 25: ...Input Return Loss 18 dB minimum Output Return Loss 15 dB minimum Input connector BNC female Output connector Type N female Gain 25 dB 1 dB nominal at minimum attenuation Ripple 5 dB over any 18 MHz fo...

Page 26: ...B minimum Output Return Loss 20 dB minimum Input connector Type N female Output connector BNC female Gain 35 dB nominal at minimum attenuation Ripple 5 dB over any 18 MHz for 70 MHz IF units 5 dB over...

Page 27: ...the Up Converter IDU installed Optional 2X Type SMA female RF Primary A Secondary B connector pairs 4X total provide the RF baseball switch for optional redundant operations 2 1 8 3 IF Connectors Acc...

Page 28: ...rovide the system supply voltages of 12 VDC and 5 VDC 90 to 260 VAC 47 to 63 Hz frequency nominal system power consumption of 35 W total dissipation two up down converter IDU modules An IEC 60320 Type...

Page 29: ...Inspect the shipment Do these steps 1 Keep all shipping materials 2 Check the packing list to make sure the shipment is complete 3 Inspect the equipment for damage If damage exists immediately contac...

Page 30: ...nverter System Revision 6 Installation and Startup 3 2 MN LBC 4000 Item Description 1 Reusable cardboard carton and protective foam spacing 2 Packing Slip 3 Power Cord 4 LBC 4000 ST Modem Figure 3 1 L...

Page 31: ...p of the rack or the presence of a rack blower The air temperature inside the rack must never exceed 50 C 122 F If there is any doubt contact Comtech EF Data Product Support during normal business hou...

Page 32: ...tallation and Startup 3 4 MN LBC 4000 Feature Description 1 Custom Rack Enclosure 2 LBC 4000 ST chassis 3 Standard Rack Shelving 4 Rack Enclosure Threaded Front Rail typical 5 Unit Front Panel 6 User...

Page 33: ...10 Figure 3 3 Install the Optional Rear Mounting Support Brackets Kit Tools needed to install the optional KT 6228 2 4 or KT 6228 3 10 Brackets Kit A medium Phillips screwdriver A 5 32 inch SAE Allen...

Page 34: ...ware provided with the slide set that is determined to be appropriate for installation Do these steps to install the slide set Figure 3 4 1 Use the provided hardware to install one slide onto each sid...

Page 35: ...rong plug power cord for 90 125VAC or 205 240VAC power sources is provided with the converter This detachable power cord mates with the AC Prime Power Module IEC 60320 Type C14 male connector on the r...

Page 36: ...LBC 4000 L Band Up Down Converter System Revision 6 Installation and Startup 3 8 MN LBC 4000 BLANK PAGE...

Page 37: ...pically dedicated to a specific mode of operation Not all of these operational interface types may be available The European EMC Directive EN55022 EN50082 1 requires using properly shielded cables for...

Page 38: ...surface to permit hand tightening of the connection or hex flats to accommodate torqued installation Connection Instructions Bayonet Coupling Connections Use the plug slots to guide and then slide the...

Page 39: ...d Type D or D Sub connectors The cable plug and chassis receptacle each feature a D shaped profile that interlock to ensure proper pin orientation and connector seating The connector pair features mul...

Page 40: ...g for an RJ 45 or RJ 48 cable features a flexible tab The RJ 45 or RJ 48 receptacle features a mating slot This design configuration ensures a secure installation Connection Instructions As shown in F...

Page 41: ...me Desription 1 J2 EXT REF IN Utility Connector Use this female BNC connector to supply a master reference to the entire chassis The user supplied input signal is used for phase locking the internal 1...

Page 42: ...ct Current Filter Input Module input voltage is 48 VDC nominal 36 VDC minimum 72 VDC maximum 8 Internal Fan Allows airflow to the internal fan 9 J6 RF OUT IN part of IDU Up Down Converter Module Use t...

Page 43: ...configuration and operation Use this 10 32 stud as the command chassis ground Table 4 1 J1 COM1 2 Wire EIA 485 Pinout Pin Description 1 GND Ground 2 3 4 Rx Tx Signal 5 Rx Tx Signal Complement 6 7 8 R...

Page 44: ...CAUTION PROPER GROUNDING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED You must connect the equipment to the protective earth connection at all times Use this ground stud during installation configuration and operation Use...

Page 45: ...Serial Management Utility Connector Use this DB 9F EIA 485 232 connector for operation of the Serial remote control interface The mating connector is a DB 9M connector See Table 4 1 for the EIA 485 2...

Page 46: ...receptacle Item 7 Figure 4 5 and Item 1 Figure 4 7 for connection to 90 125 VAC or 205 240 VAC power sources 4 2 3 2 AC Operation Prime Power Connection Figure 4 7 AC Power Do these steps to apply AC...

Page 47: ...C Input Filter Module Pinouts Pin Signal Name Wire Colors Wiring Options A Negative Black 48 VDC 0 VDC B Ground Green Yellow Earth Ground Earth Ground C Positive Red 0 VDC 48 VDC 4 2 3 4 LBC 4000 Opti...

Page 48: ...for connecting a common chassis ground among equipment 4 2 3 6 LBC 4000 ON OFF Power Switch Figure 4 10 LBC 4000 ON OFF Power Switch For units as equipped an ON OFF power switch is mounted behind the...

Page 49: ...100 ETHERNET 100BaseTX RJ 45 port 3 Connect a user supplied serial cable from the User PC to the J1 COM1 DB 9F port 4 Extract the firmware update files from the archive download file You may then use...

Page 50: ...ewalls do not allow the download of self extracting exe files You must instead download the zip file and extract the firmware files from the download with a user supplied third party file archiver and...

Page 51: ...ram and then configure the program s serial port communication and terminal display operation Baud Rate 38400 bps Data Bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity NO Local Echo ON Port Flow Control NONE Display New Lin...

Page 52: ...nagement IP Address within the CONFIG REMOTE ETHERNET ADDRESS menu branch IP Address Range XXX XXX XXX XXX YY View the current Firmware M C version at the top level menu of the front panel display pre...

Page 53: ...r further reference or to provide to Comtech EF Data Product support 5 2 3 3 Serial Interface Used for Firmware Information Chapter 8 SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION Use your terminal emulator program to e...

Page 54: ...ommand Prompt see Section 5 2 4 4 1 These examples specify drive letter c You can use any valid writable drive letter 2 Typical for many of the tasks that follow type the command as instructed and the...

Page 55: ...o make the new temporary folder in the active location 3 Right click the New Folder folder name and then Rename this folder to temp or some other convenient unused name 5 2 4 3 Run and Browse Windows...

Page 56: ...ck the MS DOS Prompt icon from the Main Menu 2 Open a Command line window For Windows 95 or Windows 98 type command For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98 type cmd or command Alternately fr...

Page 57: ...ters hyperlink 5 On the Converters product page Select the LBC 4000 or LBC 4000 ST product hyperlink 6 Select the appropriate firmware archive EXE or ZIP file download hyperlink 7 Once you select the...

Page 58: ...e Windows Downloads folder for further action 8 If not already done with File Download Open you must extract at a minimum these files filenames are subject to change FW 0020503x_LBC4000_Ethernet_ bin...

Page 59: ...porary folder directory created earlier using Command line 2 Type dir to list the files extracted to the temporary folder from the downloaded archive file 5 4 Firmware Files Upload and Unit Update 5 4...

Page 60: ...in the IP Address text box and enter the default Management IP Address b Left click in the Local Filename text box Then click Browse and navigate to the temporary folder created earlier Click on the f...

Page 61: ...pe bin to set the binary transfer mode c Type prompt d Type hash e To begin the file transfer type f put FW 0020503x_LBC4000_ Ethernet_ _ _ bin bulk or put FW 0020503x_LBC4000 ST_ Ethernet_ _ _ bin bu...

Page 62: ...t you to take an action before continuing 3 Cycle power to hard reboot the unit 5 4 4 1 2 Use the HTTP Interface to Select the Boot Image Do these steps from the HTTP Interface Config Utility page 1 U...

Page 63: ...teps from the HTTP Interface Config Utility page 1 In the Perform Soft Reboot section click Reboot Now 2 Wait while the LBC 4000 reboots with the Current Active Firmware Image 3 To load a second image...

Page 64: ...LBC 4000 L Band Up Down Converter System Revision 6 Firmware Update 5 16 MN LBC 4000 BLANK PAGE...

Page 65: ...EL OPERATION 6 1 Front Panel Overview You may fully control and monitor the LBC 4000 ST L Band Up Down Converter System from the front panel 6 2 LBC 4000 Front Panel Appendix A UP DOWN CONVERTER IDU M...

Page 66: ...sets of five front panel Light Emitting Diode LED indicators one set each for CONV A and CONV B Each set of LEDs convey operational states as follows Sum Fault Lights RED when a fault condition has b...

Page 67: ...d action 3 Light Emitting Diode LED Indicators The operational state of the LBC 4000 is represented by two sets of five front panel Light Emitting Diode LED indicators one set each for CONV A and CONV...

Page 68: ...tly selected item digit or field CONFIG MONITOR FAULTS UTILITY Where this solid block cursor obscures the item under edit e g a numeric field the cursor automatically changes to an underline cursor IP...

Page 69: ...of a selection or to cancel a configuration change that has not been executed using ENT Pressing CLR generally returns the display to the previous selection Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to move to the...

Page 70: ...S 6 3 3 3 CONFIG REDUND ANCY MODE STATE FrcBkup 6 3 3 4 CONFIG REFADJ 6 3 3 5 CONFIG SPECT INV ConvA ConvB 6 3 4 MONITOR ConvA ConvB RefOsc PS A PS B 6 3 5 FAULTS CURRENT STORED 6 3 5 1 FAULTS CURRENT...

Page 71: ...ve the cursor to the desired choice Press ENT The function of each menu branch is as follows CONFIG Configuration Menu Branch These screens provide selections for the full LBC 4000 ST operations MONIT...

Page 72: ...ectral inversion to INVERTED or NORMAL 6 3 3 1 CONFIG CONV A or CONV B Converter Unit A or Unit B CONFIG CnvX IF YYYMHz FREQ MUTE ATTN SLOPE LBC 4000 Where X is the selected converter CnvA Converter U...

Page 73: ...rrow keys to select a digit to edit and then use the arrow keys to change its value Set the slope value Use the arrow keys to select in 0 1 increments a value between 0 0 and 1 0 For the CONFIG Conv A...

Page 74: ...hen the arrow keys to change its value The valid range of addresses is from 001 default to 255 Next set the Baud rate Use the arrow keys to select the parameter and then the arrow keys to select the d...

Page 75: ...s for the rear panel 10 100 ETHERNET port Use the arrow keys to select a digit and then the arrow keys to change its value Press ENT 6 3 3 2 3 3 REMOTE ETHERNET SNMP COMMUNITIES TRAPS Use the arrow ke...

Page 76: ...acter Press ENT REMOTE ETHERNET SNMP TRAPS TRAPIP1 TRAPIP2 VERSION Use the arrow to select TRAPIP1 TRAPIP2 or VERSION Press ENT REMOTE ETHERNET SNMP TRAPS TRAPIP1 TRAPIP2 If both Trap IP Addresses are...

Page 77: ...ow keys to select a digit to edit and then the arrow keys to change its value Press ENT when done The default Reference Frequency tuning adjustment is 087 with allowable values from 000 to 255 When an...

Page 78: ...hat displays on your system will vary depending on your actual operating conditions Five read only information screens provide monitoring of a number of operating voltage temperature and tuning parame...

Page 79: ...Menu Branch CURRENT STORED Use the arrow keys to select CURRENT or STORED Press ENT 6 3 5 1 FAULTS CURRENT These examples are provided for reference only the data that displays on your system will var...

Page 80: ...ference oscillator fault state Press ENT or CLR to continue 6 3 5 2 FAULTS STORED VIEW CLEAR ALL Use the arrow keys to select VIEW or CLEAR ALL Press ENT 6 3 5 2 1 FAULTS STORED VIEW If you select Vie...

Page 81: ...e cursor to the desired choice Press ENT The function of each UTILITY submenu is as follows TIME Submenu This allows configuration of the Real Time Clock DISP Submenu This allows adjustment of the VFD...

Page 82: ...bout the DT 4500 internal firmware The converter can store two complete firmware images and you can select which image will be loaded the next time the unit reboots Firmware Images INFO SELECT Use the...

Page 83: ...4 X X X MM DD YY FIRMWARE INFO IMAGE 1 2 FPGA FPGA X FW 0020505 X X X MM DD YY 6 3 6 3 2 FIRMWARE SELECT Current Active Image 1 Next Reboot Image 1 2 Use this submenu to select the Current Active Firm...

Page 84: ...s are Space 0 9 and A Z An example of an AID message is as follows LBC 4000 SERIES 48 CHARS MAX TST MESSAGE Press ENT once you have composed your message At the top level splash screen which identifie...

Page 85: ...d Cycling B Board or S Wiper Press ENT The behavior of each theme is as follows The Classic theme The top line of the display shows the user defined Application ID and the bottom line shows Press any...

Page 86: ...ipe from left to right Marquee 2 then performs a slow reveal wipe from right to left Press any key to de activate the screen saver and restore the previous screen 6 3 6 7 2 UTILITY SCRSAVER Time To pr...

Page 87: ...ent Information Base MIB File Browser CEFD recommends use of the Ethernet based SNMP interface for advanced users only All other users are strongly encouraged to use the HTTP Web Server Interface for...

Page 88: ...User PC 7 2 1 Management Information Base MIB Files An MIB file is used for SNMP remote management of a unique device and consist of a tree of nodes called Object Identifiers OIDs Each OID provides re...

Page 89: ...ess to the router agent s MIBs They are used to authenticate users and determine access privileges to the SNMP agent The LBC 4000 ST defines three Community Strings for SNMP access Read Community defa...

Page 90: ...nterface as the Administrator you have access to the optional serial based Remote Control Interface Figure 7 1 shows an example of the login process for remote control operation Figure 7 1 Telnet Inte...

Page 91: ...t s Traffic Management IP Address as the Host address e g 192 168 1 1 b Enter TCP Port 23 as the Port number c Set Connect using to TCP IP Winsock instead of COM1 or COM2 d Click OK to save your setti...

Page 92: ...se the Login dialogue box to return you to a blank web page 2 You must retrieve the assigned Management IP Address from the LBC 4000 ST Front Panel menu SELECT CONFIG Remote Ethernet Address You may n...

Page 93: ...C 4000 Otherwise upon entry of the valid IP address and login information LBC 4000 ST Web Server Interface splash page displays similar to the example shown in Figure 7 4 The unit and firmware version...

Page 94: ...e to the featured page Navigation Tab Page Hyperlink For example Home Home instructs you to click the Home navigation tab and then select the Home page hyperlink 7 4 2 3 Page Sections This manual expl...

Page 95: ...igured settings 7 4 2 5 Drop down Lists A drop down list lets you choose from a list of selections Left click the drop down button to open the list Then left click on an item to select that choice 7 4...

Page 96: ...figures provided in this section are intended for reference only Your setup will differ 7 5 1 Home Pages Click the Home tab and then select the Home Contact or Support hyperlink to continue 7 5 1 1 H...

Page 97: ...d Up Down Converter System Revision 6 Ethernet Interface Operation 7 11 MN LBC 4000 7 5 1 2 Home Contact For all product support please call 1 240 243 1880 1 866 472 3963 toll free USA Figure 7 7 Home...

Page 98: ...Use this page to compose an e mail message when you have questions about or problems with the unit Figure 7 8 Home Support Page The Home Support page Figure 7 8 uses Simple Mail Transport Protocol SMT...

Page 99: ...s page as the means to set up user names passwords the E mail server and the host IP addresses as needed to facilitate communication with the HTTP Interface Figure 7 9 Admin Access Page Network Mainte...

Page 100: ...stination This is required if the e mail feature of the Home Support page Sect 7 5 1 3 is to be used Specify the domain of the e mail server usually found to the right of the symbol in an e mail addre...

Page 101: ...s SNMP Name Enter this identity information in any alphanumeric combination with a length of 0 to 20 characters SNMP Location Enter this identity information in any alphanumeric combination with a len...

Page 102: ...tion Pages Click the Config tab and then select the Conv A Conv B Ref Utility Redundancy or Serial hyperlink to continue 7 5 3 1 Config Conv A B Pages Use this page to configure the communications ope...

Page 103: ...an operating RF Frequency if the converter is a Ku Band down converter in the range of 10950 to 12750 MHz otherwise this field displays as N A Attenuation dB Enter a valid attenuation level 00 00 to...

Page 104: ...Freq This read only item displays the operational value of the external reference oscillator i e 5 MHz or 10 MHz is displayed here Reference Tuning VDC This read only item displays the currently defi...

Page 105: ...ettings Circuit ID Enter a Circuit ID string of up to 48 characters 24 characters per line Click Change CID to update settings Current Active Firmware Image This read only section identifies the selec...

Page 106: ...undancy Click Refresh to update screen Name Description Redundancy State Use the drop down menu to select Enable or Disable Click Change to update settings Redundancy Mode Use the drop down menu to se...

Page 107: ...rop down menu to select the operating serial mode as RS 485 or RS 232 Remote Address Enter a valid remote control address from 0001 to 9999 Baud Rate Use the drop down menu to select the operating bau...

Page 108: ...tistics status windows and the stored faults table Click the Status tab and then select the Summary or Faults hyperlink to continue 7 5 4 1 Status Summary Use this read only page to review pertinent i...

Page 109: ...ue mute status and online offline status Converter A B PS Power Supply A B Monitor and Status This section provides the current monitored value for each module BUC or BDC including the RF IF lockout s...

Page 110: ...he running tally of unread stored faults The event log displays the five oldest stored faults in the event log The tally decrements as events are transferred from the stored events log for display in...

Page 111: ...ial based remote product management make sure that Your LBC 4000 ST is operating with the latest version firmware files Your LBC 4000 ST is connected to a user supplied Windows based PC as follows The...

Page 112: ...ine receiver connected All the line drivers are held in high impedance mode until one and only one Target transmits back to the Controller Each Target has a unique address each time the Controller tra...

Page 113: ...r Query Response Example Target to Controller 0412 MUT_A_ON CR LF 8 2 1 1 Start of Packet Character The Start of Packet Character begins each message Controller to Target ASCII code 60 designates the...

Page 114: ...the LBC 4000 requires three addresses and the device numbering should be spaced accordingly The Controller sends a packet with the address of a Target the destination of the packet When the Target re...

Page 115: ...re issued to the Target For example the Controller to Target command 0001 MUT_A_ON cr means turn ON the mute function of Converter A 2 The _ underscore when submitted Controller to Target without para...

Page 116: ...nts include these ASCII codes Characters 0 through 9 ASCII codes 48 through 57 Period ASCII code 46 Comma ASCII code 44 8 2 1 7 End of Packet Controller to Target This is the Carriage Return character...

Page 117: ...L X X 8 13 PNM X 8 16 SBR X X 8 21 ATT X X 8 9 FRM X 8 13 RAS X 8 17 SPA X X 8 21 CAA X 8 9 FRW X 8 13 RCS X 8 18 SPI X X 8 22 CAS X 8 9 IMG X X 8 14 RED X X 8 18 SRO X X 8 22 CCS X 8 10 IPA X X 8 14...

Page 118: ...24 characters y y Second line limited to next 24 characters Do not issue carriage return between first line and second line Command Example 0001 AID_ Earth Station 1 Converter 1 cr AID_ AID_ AID_x y...

Page 119: ...r B Conv B xx xx Valid attenuation level in dB 0 1 dB step size is factory default Command Example 0001 ATT_A_ 12 20 cr ATT_y_xx xx ATT_y_ ATT_y_ xx xx Clear All Alarms CAA_xxx cr 3 bytes alphabetic C...

Page 120: ...bcd defffff fffgg gghi ijklmnnnopqqqqrs cr lf where aaaaa aaa Conv A frequency in MHz bb bb Conv A attenuation in dB c Conv A mute state 0 unmuted 1 muted d d Conv A slope adjustment level e Conv A on...

Page 121: ...ly Use CMS to return a summarized version of the maintenance status Returns status info in the form CMS_aaa abbb bccc cddd deee efff fggg ghhh hiii ijjj jkkk klll lmmm mnnn nooo oppp pqqq q cr lf wher...

Page 122: ...minutes fffffff BULK firmware ggggggg M C firmware hhhhhhh FPGA firmware N A CUS_ CUS_t h Set RTC Real Time Clock Date DAT_ 8 bytes numeric Command or Query Use DAT to set or return the calendar date...

Page 123: ...0 bytes Query only For use with current Ethernet ready versions of the LBC 4000 ST Returns the firmware information for the unit Returns the current unit firmware info in the form Boot cr FW 0020506 X...

Page 124: ...from at startup Set or return in the form IMG_x where x 1 Bulk Image 1 or x 2 Bulk Image 2 IMG_ IMG_ IMG_x Management IP Address IPA_ 18 bytes numeric Command or Query Set or return the Management IP...

Page 125: ...cr xx yyyyyyyyyyy hh mm ss mm dd yy cr lf where xx stored fault number yyyyyyyyyyy fault description hh mm ss fault time mm dd yy fault date N A LAA_ LAA_ xx y y h s m y Local or Remote State LRS_ 1...

Page 126: ...where y A Conv A y B Conv B xxx ON mute xxx OFF unmute MUT_ MUT_y_ MUT_y_xxx Online State N A 1 byte alphabetic Query only Use ONL to return which converter slot is ONLINE Return in the form ONL_y wh...

Page 127: ...y only Use RAS to return the alarm status for the unit Return the detailed alarm status where xx OK NO FAULT 12VDC1_xx cr 08VDC1_xx cr 05VDC1_xx cr 12VDC2_xx cr 08VDC2_xx cr 05VDC2_xx cr REFLD_xx cr I...

Page 128: ...cy ATT_A_xx xx Conv A attenuation TX_A_yyy Conv A mute state SLP_A_x x Conv A slope adjustment ONL_A_yyy Conv A ONline OFFline FRE_B_xxxxx xxx Conv B frequency ATT_B_xx xx Conv B attenuation TX_B_yyy...

Page 129: ...ion to Remote Mode REM_ REM_ REM_x Retrieve Equipment Type N A 22 bytes alphanumeric Query only Use RET without an argument to return the model number and firmware version of the unit Query when used...

Page 130: ...lts 05VT2 xxx x cr 5VDC Supply 2 in volts VTREF xxx x cr Ref Osc tuning in volts IFLOA xxx x cr Conv A IFLO tuning in volts RFLOA xxx x cr Conv A RFLO tuning in volts PIN_A xxx x cr Conv A Input power...

Page 131: ...SAM_ SAM_x Summary Alarm Status N A 2 bytes alphabetic Query only Use SAS to return the status of the Summary Fault Relay Returns Summary Fault Relay status in the form SAS_xx where xx OK xx FT N A S...

Page 132: ...ectrum xxx INV Inverted spectrum Command Example 0001 SPI_A_INV cr Set Conv A to Inverted spectrum SPI_ SPI_ SPI_y_xxx Reference Oscillator Adjustment SRO_ 3 bytes numeric Command or Query Use SRO to...

Page 133: ...xxxxx 9 digit serial number Query Example 0001 SSN_U cr 0001 SSN_U_012345678 cr lf N A SSN_y_ SSN_y_xxxxx xxxx Set RTC Real Time Clock Time TIM_ 8 bytes numeric Command or Query Use TIM to set or retu...

Page 134: ...LBC 4000 L Band Up Down Converter System Revision 6 Serial Interface Operation 8 24 MN LBC 4000 BLANK PAGE...

Page 135: ...Down Converter System into any LBC 4000 chassis Figure A 1 shows a legacy serial only chassis with the top cover removed for clarity This procedure is typical for removing or installing a module into...

Page 136: ...edure Perform the following steps to remove the IDU Module Step Task 1 Loosen the front panel thumbscrews and drop the front panel to access the IDU modules 2 Loosen the captive machine screws holding...

Page 137: ...LBC 4000 Step Task 4 Remove the Ribbon Data Cable Unlock and then remove the ribbon cable connector from its socket 5 Remove the IDU module from the chassis Use the module front handle to slide it st...

Page 138: ...nt IDU module Make sure to engage the module guide rails within the chassis Then use the module front handle to slide the module into a position that allows you to connect the Reference Cable and the...

Page 139: ...gaged inside its internal housing 5 Tighten the captive machine screws to secure the module in place 6 Swing the front panel back into operating position and finger tighten the three thumbscrews The I...

Page 140: ...LBC 4000 L Band Up Down Converter System Revision 6 Appendix A A 6 MN LBC 4000 Notes...

Page 141: ...BC 4000 L Band Up Down Converter System in 1 1 redundant operations You may optionally configure the LBC 4000 for redundant system operation This appendix provides detailed information for cabling and...

Page 142: ...ccomplished using a Type N male to Type SMA female adapter then using Type SMA female to female cables Figure B 2 LBC 4000 Rear Panel Redundancy Cabling Schematic See Sect B 2 for LBC 4000 Redundancy...

Page 143: ...rrow keys to select Mode State or F up Press ENT CONFIG Redundancy Mode Redundancy Control Mode Manual Use the arrow keys to select Manual or Auto Press ENT Note that if you attempt to access this men...

Page 144: ...redundant operation do these steps 1 Monitor the output signal level on power meter spectrum analyzer 2 Enable Redundancy on the converter SELECT CONFIG REDUND STATE Enable 3 Put the converter into Ma...

Page 145: ...pdate screen Name Description Redundancy State Use the drop down menu to select Enable or Disable Click Change to set LBC 4000 Redundancy operation to this select status Redundancy Mode Use the drop d...

Page 146: ...MN LBC 4000 B 4 Redundancy Operations Using Serial Remote Control Chapter 8 SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION The FBU RED and SAM remote commands and queries are provided for LBC 4000 redundancy operation S...

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