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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.

Part Number MN-LPODR / CD-LPODR Revision 3

LPOD-R

Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

LPOD-R PS .5

(Running FW-0020841 firmware only – see MN-LPODR Rev. 0 for

LPOD-R PS .5 running FW-0020765 firmware)

LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5

(Running FW-0020880 firmware)

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN-LPODR / CD-LPODR

Revision 3

Summary of Contents for LPOD-R PS .5

Page 1: ...ubject to change without prior notice Part Number MN LPODR CD LPODR Revision 3 LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC LPOD R PS 5 Running FW 0020841 firmware only see MN LPODR Rev 0 for LPOD...

Page 3: ...upplies several voltages necessary for the unit to operate The 10V power supply output state is controlled by circuitry within the RF module If the RF module does not have the 5 8V supply for any reas...

Page 4: ...ER LPODR EA3 Rev 2 Blank Page...

Page 5: ...rences xii Examples of Multi Hazard Notices xiii Recommended Standard Designations xiii Safety and Compliance xiii Electrical Safety and Compliance xiii Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Qu...

Page 6: ...cifications 1 7 1 5 1 Characteristics 1 7 1 5 2 Environmental 1 9 1 5 3 Physical 1 9 1 6 Dimensional Envelopes 1 10 1 6 1 LPOD R PS 5 Dimensional Envelopes 1 10 1 6 2 LPOD R PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes...

Page 7: ...7 OMT Mount Installation PS 5 2 22 2 5 LPOD R Startup 2 23 2 5 1 Set the LPOD R Power ON 2 23 2 5 2 Monitoring LPOD R Operation with the LED Indicator PS 5 ONLY 2 23 2 5 3 Recovering the User Interfac...

Page 8: ...eps to CReflash Upload the Firmware Files All LPOD R Models 3 13 3 4 3 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files 3 14 3 4 4 Steps to Update the LPOD R Unit 3 15 CHAPTER 4 ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION 4 1...

Page 9: ...15 4 5 3 1 Config Amplifier 4 15 4 5 3 2 Config Utility 4 16 4 5 4 Status Pages 4 18 4 5 4 1 Status Summary 4 18 4 5 4 2 Status Status 4 19 4 5 4 3 Status MOP 4 19 4 5 4 4 Status Events 4 20 4 5 4 5 S...

Page 10: ...ommands and Queries 5 8 APPENDIX A CABLE DRAWINGS A 1 A 1 Overview A 1 A 2 Control and Data Cables A 1 A 2 1 Serial Interface Cable PS 1 or PS 1 5 OPTIONAL A 2 A 2 2 Ethernet Interface Cable PS 1 or P...

Page 11: ...Figure 1 11 LPOD R PS 1 5 C Band Unit 1 17 Figure 1 12 LPOD R PS 1 5 Ku Band Unit 1 18 Figure 2 1 LPOD R PS 5 Connectors 2 3 Figure 2 2 LPOD R PS 1 Connectors 2 3 Figure 2 3 LPOD R PS 1 5 Connectors...

Page 12: ...52 part of KT 0000203 A 3 Figure A 3 Ethernet Data Cable PP CAT5FF7FTGY A 4 Figure A 4 1 4 Heliax Coaxial Cable CA 3722 X A 6 Figure B 1 Comtech EF Data LPOD R Outdoor Amplifiers BUCs B 1 Figure B 2 L...

Page 13: ...the LPOD R Related Documents Comtech EF Data CLC 10 Handheld Terminal M C Accessory for LPOD or SPOD User s Guide CEFD P N MN CLC10 Comtech EF Data LPODnet M C Netbook Accessory for LPOD or SPOD Oper...

Page 14: ...References Patents and Trademarks See all of Comtech EF Data s Patents and Patents Pending at http patents comtechefdata com Comtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the t...

Page 15: ...Web Server Interfaces All other references in the manual refer to EIA designations CAUTION It is important that you review and understand the Safety and Compliance information that follows Safety and...

Page 16: ...surge suppression at the power junction box Grounding The LPOD Rprovides a grounding terminal This is provided to allow you to ground the LPOD R to the antenna s grounding network All components insta...

Page 17: ...s option repair or replace products that prove to be defective Repairs are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or a 90 day extended warranty whichever is longer Contact Comtech EF Dat...

Page 18: ...serial number of any of its parts has been altered defaced or removed The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product The warranty does not cover replacement or r...

Page 19: ...Data Corporation s products the aforementioned warranty and shall indemnify and hold harmless Comtech EF Data Corporation from any claims or liability of such purchaser lessee or user based upon alleg...

Page 20: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Preface Revision 3 xviii Notes...

Page 21: ...y is not required Figure 1 1 Comtech EF Data LPOD R Outdoor Amplifiers BUCs 1 2 Functional Description The LPOD R serves as a more reliable replacement for Traveling Wave Tube TWT amplifiers in satell...

Page 22: ...full 13 75 to 14 5 GHz Ku Band and 5850 to 6725 MHz C Band coverage while supporting industry standard FSK modem BUC communications as well as Comtech EF Data proprietary commands 1 3 3 Enhanced Stan...

Page 23: ...he unit itself but also the unit s operational environment 1 3 3 3 Hand Held Controller Devices The LPOD R accommodates a variety of hand held controller devices These include the LPODnet M C Accessor...

Page 24: ...After some amplification a second attenuator is automatically controlled via a look up table to maintain the amplifier gain at a constant level over temperature variations The RF signal is then ampli...

Page 25: ...e power transistors within the RF module from failure due to improper power supply sequencing The 24V output powers the cooling fans is the source of power for waveguide switching when the SSPA is use...

Page 26: ...available on the PS 1 and PS 1 5 packages The M C system monitors the fan speed unit temperature all power supply voltages power transistor currents output power etc Should a critical monitored param...

Page 27: ...W 40 dBm 10 W PS 5 20Ku 43 dBm 20 W 42 dBm 16 W PS1 20Ku 43 dBm 20 W 42 dBm 16 W PS1 32Ku 45 dBm 32 W 44 dBm 25 W PS1 40Ku 46 dBm 40 W 45 dBm 32 W PS1 5 50Ku 47 dBm 50 W 46 dBm 40 W PS1 5 60Ku 48 dBm...

Page 28: ...gure 15 dB typical 20 dB max min attenuation RF Mute Isolation 60 dBc min AM PM Conversion 2 typical 3 5 max Rated P1dB output power Third order Intermodulation Level 2 tones 3 dB Total Backoff from P...

Page 29: ...1 17 lbs 9 1 kg Nominal PS1 5 Dimensions excluding connectors See Section 1 6 PS 5 7 21 x 4 65 x 3 34 in 183 1 x 118 1 x 84 8 mm PS 1 12 60 x 6 31 x 6 05 in 320 0 x 160 3 x 153 7 mm PS 1 5 12 78 x 6 1...

Page 30: ...Dimensional Envelopes Typical for all figures in each subsection all dimensions are in inches Bracketed dimensions where shown are in metric units mm All figures depict a waveguide output unless other...

Page 31: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Introduction Revision 3 1 11 Figure 1 5 LPOD R PS 5 C Band 20W Unit...

Page 32: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Introduction Revision 3 1 12 Figure 1 6 LPOD R PS 5 Ku Band 8W Unit...

Page 33: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Introduction Revision 3 1 13 Figure 1 7 LPOD R PS 5 Ku Band 16W Unit...

Page 34: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Introduction Revision 3 1 14 1 6 2 LPOD R PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes Figure 1 8 LPOD R PS 1 C Band Unit Coaxial Output...

Page 35: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Introduction Revision 3 1 15 Figure 1 9 LPOD R PS 1 C Band Unit...

Page 36: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Introduction Revision 3 1 16 Figure 1 10 LPOD R PS 1 Ku Band Unit...

Page 37: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Introduction Revision 3 1 17 1 6 3 LPOD R PS 1 5 Dimensional Envelopes Figure 1 11 LPOD R PS 1 5 C Band Unit...

Page 38: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Introduction Revision 3 1 18 Figure 1 12 LPOD R PS 1 5 Ku Band Unit...

Page 39: ...RATION PS 1 PS 1 5 ONLY for information about using the LPOD R s optional serial based remote commands and queries This chapter provides user reference to the following The LPOD R connectors for signa...

Page 40: ...ng must cover the external connector housing and extend beyond the end of the heatshrink that covers the connector termination of the cable assembly Squeeze the self amalgamating tape tightly and make...

Page 41: ...on 3 2 3 2 3 LPOD R Interface Connectors The LPOD R external connectors provide all necessary connections between the LPOD R PS 5 Figure 2 1 PS 1 Figure 2 2 or PS 1 5 Figure 2 3 unit and other equipme...

Page 42: ...RNING FOR SAFETY REASONS NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE WAVEGUIDE OUTPUT The J2 RF OUT connector may be a waveguide or coaxial interface this depends on the LPOD R model and or frequency range of the un...

Page 43: ...onnector specification and pin assignments specific to the LPOD R PS 1 and PS 1 5 standard AC power interfaces are as follows Mating Connector CEFD P N CN MS STPG03F02 ITT Cannon KPT06B 12 35 Table 2...

Page 44: ...n result in product damage or personal injury For all LPOD R models the prime power input requirement is 38 72V DC The total power required from the prime power supply depends on the model in use See...

Page 45: ...CN STPG04F01 Glenair IPT06E 12 4 SSR F7 Table 2 4 LPOD R PS 1 J3 POWER IN Pin Assignments Pin LPOD R PS 1 Assignment A V B GND C V D NO CONNECT 2 3 4 3 J3 POWER IN PS 1 5 Optional DC Power Main The m...

Page 46: ...Connector Type Ref Des Name Direction Weatherproof RJ 45 female modular jack Samtec USA Corp P N RPBE 01 J6 COM 1 In Out CAUTION For permanent Ethernet connections you MUST use the appropriate mating...

Page 47: ...he RJ 45 modular plug Item 2 1 onto Item 1 Be sure to maintain the cable wiring per the Note 3 wiring table 3 Snap Item 2 1 into the Ethernet Shroud Item 2 2 Then snap Item 2 2 into the Latched Housin...

Page 48: ...R not part of kit 6 5mm OD 8 wire CAT5e Ethernet Cable 2 1 RCEF G 01 Samtec Weatherproof Connector Assembly Items 2 1 2 6 1 RCEF G 02 2 1 1 1 SUB MODP 01 8P8C S 01 RJ 45 Modular Ethernet Plug 2 2 1 1...

Page 49: ...ignments Pin Name Description A RS485_ RX B RS485_ RX C RS485_ TX D RS485_ TX E RS232_RD Pin 3 of DB9 female connector F Ethernet TX Pin 3 of RJ 45 female connector G RS232_TD Pin 2 of DB9 female conn...

Page 50: ...eve Lock features Figure 2 5 Circular Connector Example Connection Instructions Engage all of the alignment and lock features between the male connector on the interconnection cable and female socket...

Page 51: ...UC MN LPODR System Connectors Installation and Startup Revision 3 2 13 2 3 7 Ground Connector Use this 10 32 stud available where shown in Figure 2 6 to connect a common chassis ground among equipment...

Page 52: ...ered See Sect 2 4 3 for standalone assembly and installation information for pole mounted LPOD R configurations See Sect 2 4 4 for standalone assembly and installation for spar mounted LPOD R configur...

Page 53: ...unt Kit PL 12319 1 is used in combination with pole mounted standalone installation kits For purpose of brevity all subsequent mention of this kit s usage refers you back to this chapter section CHAPT...

Page 54: ...E BLOCK 4 2 HW M8X1 25X25HEXSS SS HEX HEAD BOLT M8 25MM LG 5 7 HW M8FLATSS SS FLAT WASHER M8 6 7 HW M8LOCKSS SS LOCK WASHER M8 7 1 FP BR0069 FLOATING STRAP BRACKET 8 1 FP BR0071 PIPE STRAP TRIM TO REQ...

Page 55: ...washers Item 6 and hex nuts Item 9 7 Do the following a Holding the kit subassembly in place against the mounting pole slide the Fixed Strap Bracket Item 10 into the Unistrut channel until it abuts th...

Page 56: ...ectors Installation and Startup Revision 3 2 18 The assembled kit appears as shown in the top and side view example shown in Figure 2 8 Depending on the application you may proceed to the next phase o...

Page 57: ...h the PL 12319 1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 1 FP 0000534 BRACKET MOUNTING 2 1 FP BR0078 UNISTRUT DUAL CHANNEL 3 2 HW 1 4 20X1 2FH SCREW 82 FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS 1 4 2...

Page 58: ...e configurations in addition to satellite dish support pole mounted installations may be installed on the antenna spar Figure 2 10 shows a typical Comtech EF Data spar mount SSPA installation The kit...

Page 59: ...1 FP 0000547 BRACKET MOUNTING 1 5 x 2 0 38 1 X 50 8 SPAR 1 FP 0000546 BRACKET MOUNTING 1 75 x 4 0 44 4 X 101 6 SPAR 1 FP 0000545 BRACKET MOUNTING 1 0 x 2 5 25 4 X 63 5 SPAR 1 FP 0001330 BRACKET MOUNTI...

Page 60: ...ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 1 FP 0021719 BRACKET LOWER 2 1 FP 0021720 BRACKET UPPER 3 3 HW 8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER SPLIT 8 4 3 HW 832X5 8SHCS SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 8 32 X 5 8 LG 5 2 HW 5 16 18X1...

Page 61: ...g the J3 POWER IN connector to the appropriate prime power source The Mute or Transmit status of the unit automatically comes up in the last stored state factory default Transmit on not muted 2 5 2 Mo...

Page 62: ...ccess credentials i e the username password and SNMP communities prohibits M C of the LPOD R You can reset the access credentials for the LPOD R to the factory default settings To do this issue a ping...

Page 63: ...unning LPOD R a Type ping t 169 254 1 1 to begin repeatedly pinging the LPOD R b Cycle the LPOD R power as the User PC continues to ping the unit c Continue to observe the ping responses in the Window...

Page 64: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR System Connectors Installation and Startup Revision 3 2 26 Notes...

Page 65: ...he archive file by e mail from Comtech EF Data Product Support 3 1 1 LPOD R Firmware Update Procedure Summary 1 Download the firmware update archive file to a user supplied PC The PC must be Microsoft...

Page 66: ...are Downloads LPOD R Software Downloads The LPOD R PS 5 firmware download hyperlink appears as F0020841x_V The LPOD R PS 1 and PS 1 5 firmware download hyperlink appears as F0020880x_V Typical for eit...

Page 67: ...ch EF Data All Current LPOD R Models See Figure 3 1 You can use Comtech s optional LPODnet part of CEFD KT 0000203 M C Netbook Accessory Kit for Ethernet based M C of the LPOD R The LPOD R features a...

Page 68: ...port Figure 3 2 M C Utilities Available from Comtech EF Data Earlier LPOD R PS1 or PS 1 5 Models See Figure 3 2 You can use Comtech EF Data s optional CLC 10 Handheld Terminal part of CEFD M C Access...

Page 69: ...NONE Display New Line Rx Tx CR 1 Read your terminal emulator program user guide or HELP feature for operating and configuration instructions 2 The CLC 10 Handheld Terminal may be used in place of a PC...

Page 70: ...see Section 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information Chapter 4 ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION Do these steps 1 Go to one of these pages to review the firmware information...

Page 71: ...M YY where FW AAAAAAA the firmware part number B B BB the firmware version number DD MM YY the firmware release date Day Month Year 3 2 4 Make a Temporary Folder Subdirectory on the User PC The tempor...

Page 72: ...ct Rename from the popup submenu Rename this folder to temp or some other convenient unused name 3 2 4 2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder Do these steps 1 Left double click the Windows Explorer i...

Page 73: ...r folder name and then Rename this folder to temp or some other convenient unused name 3 2 4 4 Use Windows Command line or Command Prompt to Make a Folder Select Start on the Windows taskbar and then...

Page 74: ...page Under Support Information or the Support tab select the Software Downloads hyperlink 3 On the Software Downloads page Click Download Flash and Software Update Files 4 On the Flash Updates Index...

Page 75: ...POD R o Click Save to download the EXE file to your Downloads folder Once the download is complete the dialogue prompts you to either Run the self extracting file or to open or view the Windows Downlo...

Page 76: ...ware revision letter and _ _ or is the firmware version e g FW Ver 1 2 3 1_2_3 or 123 9 Confirm availability of the firmware files in the temporary folder There are several ways you can view the conte...

Page 77: ...PC Ethernet port with a CAT5e Ethernet cable Your PC is running a terminal emulation program for operation of the LPOD R Ethernet Telnet or the optional serial interfaces You have noted your LPOD R Ma...

Page 78: ...correctly entered into CReflash the utility displays an animated progress bar at the bottom of the window along with a series of messages Opening FTP Sending data file to modem Writing FLASH of Succes...

Page 79: ...TP session g Close the Windows Command line window 4 To verify that the PC to unit FTP file transfer was successful find the current firmware information via the HTTP or optional serial interfaces see...

Page 80: ...t has rebooted with the new firmware if the optional serial interface is available you may clear the trending data Use the terminal emulator or CLC 10 Handheld Terminal to enter serial remote command...

Page 81: ...Browser CAUTION Comtech EF Data recommends use of the Ethernet based SNMP interface for advanced users only All other users are strongly encouraged to use the LPOD R HTTP Interface for remote Monitor...

Page 82: ...with the available CA 0000352 Ethernet Interface Cable part of CEFD Kit KT 0000203 You have recorded the LPOD R s Management IP Address 4 2 SNMP Interface SNMP is an Internet standard protocol for ma...

Page 83: ...90x mib Trap MIB file provides SNMPv1 traps common for LPOD R 4 2 2 SNMP Community Strings CAUTION In SNMP v1 v2c the SNMP Community String is sent unencrypted in the SNMP packets Caution must be take...

Page 84: ...d Write level Once logged into the Telnet interface as the Administrator you have access to the optional serial based Remote Control Interface An example of the login process and remote control operat...

Page 85: ...l terminal emulation program configured as a Telnet client An example of the login process and remote control operation when using HyperTerminal as the interface is shown here Figure 4 2 Telnet Interf...

Page 86: ...I Sending section b Check the Append line feeds to incoming line ends option in the ASCII Receiving section c Click OK to save your settings 4 4 HTTP Web Server Interface A user supplied web browser a...

Page 87: ...ss of the unit s Management IP Address or the interface access credentials i e the username password and SNMP communities prohibits M C of the LPOD R Follow the procedures described in Sect 2 4 3 Reco...

Page 88: ...HTTP Interface Splash Page PS 5 Unit Example Shown 4 4 3 HTTP Interface Features 4 4 3 1 Menu Tree Figure 4 5 shows the menus and pages in the LPOD R HTTP Interface This interface has four top level n...

Page 89: ...scribes its operational features Each section can have editable fields action buttons and read only displays for a specific function This manual explains the purpose and operation for each Web page an...

Page 90: ...a Entry Text boxes let you type data into a field An action button can be associated with a single text box or a group of text boxes For any text box left click anywhere inside the box and type the de...

Page 91: ...1 Home Pages 4 5 1 1 Home Home Use this page to identify the product Click the Home navigation tab or the page hyperlink to return to this page from anywhere in the HTTP Interface Figure 4 6 LPOD R Ho...

Page 92: ...istrator pages to set up user access Click Access or SNMP to continue 4 5 2 1 Admin Access Refresh the page to see the latest data Figure 4 7 Admin Access Page Network Maintenance IP Gateway IP Addres...

Page 93: ...se names passwords are o Admin comtech comtech o Read Write opcenter 1234 o Read Only monitor 1234 Click Submit Access to save any changes Webpage Timeout The Webpage Timeout sets the time period that...

Page 94: ...haracters and a length of 0 to 20 characters o Read Community String factory default is public o Write Community String factory default is private SNMP Contact Enter the contact data SNMP Name Enter t...

Page 95: ...ier Attenuation dB Enter a valid attenuation level 00 00 to 20 00 dB in 0 25 dB steps Fault Recovery Use the drop down list to select Automatic or Manual User Mute Use the drop down list to select Ena...

Page 96: ...y Use this page to configure additional LPOD R operating parameters Refresh the page to see the latest data Figure 4 10 Config Utility Page Date and Time Enter a date using international format in the...

Page 97: ...the Current Active Firmware Image Next Reboot Image Use the drop down list to select the Next Reboot Image as Image 1 or 2 Click Submit to save the change Perform Soft Reboot Click Reboot Now to reboo...

Page 98: ...mmary Page Summary read only The Summary Fault message shows OK on a green background if no faults are present If a fault exists the message changes to FAULT on a red background Should this occur look...

Page 99: ...ee general status data for the LPOD R Unlike the pages that you must refresh manually the Status Status page updates automatically once every 10 seconds You can still refresh the page manually if desi...

Page 100: ...sequential date stamped format The unit shows the five oldest stored events in the alarm log A running tally of the number of unread stored events shows in the window header All events that are read f...

Page 101: ...tatistics Page Unread Stored Statistics This window shows the unread stored statistics log in sequential date stamped format This page shows a running tally of the number of unread stored statistics i...

Page 102: ...tion Statistics Configuration Statistics Interval Enter the interval at which statistics are logged The interval is set in minutes Minimum resolution is 1 minute 001 maximum is 99 minutes 099 Default...

Page 103: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter MN LPODR Ethernet Interface Operation Revision 3 4 23 4 5 4 6 Status Trending Graphs Figure 4 16 Status Trending Graphs Page Example...

Page 104: ...sh the page to see the latest data Trending Graph Time Settings Use these controls to define the refresh intervals for the graphs Start Date mm dd yy Use the drop down list to select present or a spec...

Page 105: ...eir associated remote commands and queries and provides detailed instructions for use of the optional serial remote control commands and queries interface Optional serial based remote management of Co...

Page 106: ...2 Attenuator Control The SSPA BUC gain can be attenuated over its specified range by exercising the ATT command The details for the format of this command are found later in this section 5 2 3 Mute Co...

Page 107: ...ys current alarm or fault status 5 3 Remote Control Protocol and Structure The LPOD R SSPA BUC supports the command protocol over a Telnet session through the use of a 10 100Base T Ethernet connection...

Page 108: ...xample 0123 MUT 1 CR Target to Controller Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet ASCII code 62 1 character 0 9 ASCII codes 48...

Page 109: ...lifies the preceding instruction code Instruction Code Qualifiers obey specific rules 5 3 2 6 Controller to Target Rules From Controller to Target the permitted qualifiers are or ASCII codes 61 or 63...

Page 110: ...oing the invalid instruction followed by this character For example 0001 XYZ CR LF ASCII code 42 displays when the Controller sends a command to set a parameter s value and the value is valid but the...

Page 111: ...messages Arguments include these ASCII codes Characters 0 through 9 ASCII codes 48 through 57 Period ASCII code 46 Comma ASCII code 44 5 3 2 9 End of Packet Controller to Target This is the Carriage R...

Page 112: ...r Threshold 5 16 MAC Address 5 16 Management IP Address 5 15 Mute State 5 16 Number of Unread Events 5 16 Number of Unread Statistics 5 17 Part Number 5 17 Reboot Command 5 18 Remote Address 5 23 Retr...

Page 113: ...isabled the output will remain muted even if all faults are cleared COMMAND EXAMPLE 0001 AFR 1 CR AFR AFR AFR AFR x RF Power Amplifier State AMP AMP 1 byte Command or Query Sets turns ON or OFF or ret...

Page 114: ...f g h i j k I m n o p q r s t u v w x y z where a thru z 0 1 2 3 4 or 5 0 FT 1 OK 2 AL 3 NO 4 YS 5 MS a 24V Power Supply b 24V Power Supply NOT USED c 13 18V LNB Power Supply NOT USED d 13 5V Power S...

Page 115: ...NOT USED e Redundancy state and mode NOT USED ff ff Attenuator offset in dB NOT USED g auto fault recovery mode AFR hhh External reference status NOT USED NOTE This is the condensed version of the RCS...

Page 116: ...e P10V1 fff f A10V1 ggg g A10V2 NOT USED hhh h P7V8T iii i P5V8T jjj j P2V5T kkk k P1V2T lll l N5V8T mmm m FANR1 nnn n FANR2 PS 1 5 ONLY ooo o BUCVT ONLY WHEN BUC OPTION INSTALLED ppp p FWPWR qqq q R...

Page 117: ...s in the form x where 0 Disable DEFAULT 1 Enable NOTE If Disabled burst values will be logged instead of averaged values COMMAND EXAMPLE 0001 ESA 0 CR ESA ESA ESA ESA x Retrieve Firmware Number N A FR...

Page 118: ...le NOT USED j Enable Statistics Averaging ESA k Set Statistics Interval SSI l Enable Statistics Logging NOT USED m Auxiliary Mute NOT USED n user mute state MUT o RF power amplifier state AMP GAC GAC...

Page 119: ...xx xxx yy Gateway IP Address IPG IPG 15 bytes Command or Query Sets or returns the Gateway IP Address for the J6 COM1 10 100 Base Tx Ethernet management port in the form xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx...

Page 120: ...itions in the form abcde where 0 Fault 1 Alarm 2 Masked a Low Forward RF Power b External Reference Lock detect c Fan Speed d LNB Current Detect NOT USED e LNB 22V Power Supply NOT USED NOTES 1 Defaul...

Page 121: ...only Returns the Alarm status of the unit where OK No fault condition FT Faulted AL Alarm YS Yes NO No MS Masked EXAMPLE 0001 RAS CR 0001 RAS CR P24V1 OK CR 24V power supply P24V2 NA CR 24V switch po...

Page 122: ...s the configuration status of the unit in detailed format where ATT attenuation in dB AMP RF power amplifier state where 0 OFF 1 ON MUT RF mute state where 0 Unmuted 1 Muted ONL Online status for redu...

Page 123: ...cription of Arguments Command Query Response to Command Response to Query RF Power FET current Status N A RFS Length varies depending on the number of installed FETs Query only Returns currents for al...

Page 124: ...pply A10V1 10V1 on RF Module A10V2 10V2 on RF Module NOT USED P7V8T 7 8V power supply P5V8T 5 8V power supply P2V5T 2 5V power supply N1V2T 1 2V power supply N5V8T 5 8V power supply FANR1 Fan 1 speed...

Page 125: ...ault type 1 Unit 2 RF 3 Log CC Fault Code numbers as in RAS or Info Codes RAS FAULT CODES MAP AS FOLLOWS 1 P24V1 2 P13VT 3 A10V1 4 A10VPS 5 P5V8T 6 P2V5T 7 P1V2T 8 N5V8T 9 P7V8T 10 FANR1 11 FANR2 PS 1...

Page 126: ...Off g Online Offline Status NOT USED hhh h LNB Current mA NOT USED iii i BUC Tuning Voltage VALID ONLY WHEN OPTIONAL BUC IS INSTALLED NOTES 1 If less than 5 entries are retrieved the remaining positi...

Page 127: ...blic CR SRC SRC SRC x SNMP System Contact SSC SSC 255 bytes characters Command or Query Sets or returns the SNMP System Contact string COMMAND EXAMPLE 0001 SSC Joe Net Admin CR NOTE When not configure...

Page 128: ...y Sets or returns the SNMP Write Community string COMMAND EXAMPLE 0001 SWC private CR NOTE An empty string is not allowed SWC SWC SWC x Software Revision N A SWR 34 37 bytes Query only Returns the val...

Page 129: ...hange has occurred NOTES 1 A status change is defined as any time a parameter is changed e g when a command is successfully executed that changes a value A status change also results when there is a f...

Page 130: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Optional Serial Interface Operation PS 1 PS 1 5 ONLY Revision 3 5 26 Notes...

Page 131: ...cle to the CLC 10 RJ 11 comms jack Cable and CLC 10 are furnished as part of optional CEFD KIT KT 0020518 A 2 CA 0000352 Ethernet Interface Cable 19 pin circular connector to 2X RJ 45 Connecting a sta...

Page 132: ...The optional Comtech EF Data CLC 10 Serial M C Accessory Kit CEFD P N KT 0020518 includes the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable This kit is available to provide optional serial based M C of standalone...

Page 133: ...a weatherproof RJ 45 Ethernet receptacle providing Ethernet based M C The optional Comtech EF Data Ethernet Utility Kit CEFD P N KT 0000203 includes the LPODnet a Samsung NB30 Plus Netbook and the CA...

Page 134: ...or a user PC It is recommended for use only in temporary applications CAUTION For permanent Ethernet data connections you MUST use the appropriate mating connector on your supplied Ethernet cable to e...

Page 135: ...onverter BUC MN LPODR Appendix A Revision 3 A 5 A 3 RF Cables Figure CEFD CABLE P N DESCRIPTION USED FOR A 4 CA 3722 X Type N to Type N 1 4 Heliax Coaxial Cable lengths vary LPOD R Rx or Tx connection...

Page 136: ...R standalone or future 1 1 Redundancy applications For all LPOD R standalone applications This cable connects directly from the Tx signal source to the J1 L BAND IN LPOD interface For LPOD R PS 1 C Ba...

Page 137: ...re designed for long life even in harsh environments Still they are mechanical devices subject to wear and may need replacement after several years In most environments Comtech EF Data recommends clea...

Page 138: ...the cover plate to access the fan assembly see Figure B 4 4 CAUTION Carefully set aside the fan assembly Make sure not to crimp or otherwise damage the fan s power supply wiring see Figure B 5 5 Visua...

Page 139: ...cover plate onto the chassis see Figure B 8 make sure to keep the fan power supply wiring clear of the cover plate surfaces Then re install the four cover screws as described in Step 2 Torque the scre...

Page 140: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Appendix B Revision 3 B 4 Figure B 4 Remove the Cover Plate...

Page 141: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Appendix B Revision 3 B 5 Figure B 5 Set Aside the Fan Assembly Figure B 6 LPOD R PS 5 Heat Sink Locations Fan Not Shown for Clarity...

Page 142: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Appendix B Revision 3 B 6 Figure B 7 Reseat the Fan Assembly Figure B 8 Replace the Cover Plate...

Page 143: ...hen pull apart the mated components see Figure B 11 5 Visually inspect the exposed LPOD R heat sinks located on the top and either side of the chassis for any accumulated debris or blockage that may b...

Page 144: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Appendix B Revision 3 B 8 Figure B 9 LPOD R PS 1 Shroud Screw Locations Figure B 10 Remove the Fan Shroud...

Page 145: ...Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Appendix B Revision 3 B 9 Figure B 11 Disconnect the Fan Power Supply Figure B 12 LPOD R PS 1 Heat Sink Locations Figure B 13 Reconnect the Fan Power...

Page 146: ...ctions see Figure B 15 4 Disconnect each fan power supply by carefully pulling the mated connector components straight apart see Figure B 16 Do not twist the mated cable connection when disconnecting...

Page 147: ...s Make sure to keep the fan power supply cables clear of the fan and heat sink surfaces Then re install all screws as described in Step 2 making sure to re install the four longer screws at their same...

Page 148: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Appendix B Revision 3 B 12 Figure B 15 Remove the Fan Shroud Figure B 16 Disconnect the Fan 1 Fan 2 Power Supplies...

Page 149: ...LPOD R Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPODR Appendix B Revision 3 B 13 Figure B 17 LPOD R PS 1 5 Heat Sink Location Figure B 18 Reconnect the Fan 1 Fan 2 Power Supplies...

Page 150: ...xternal cable assemblies for the outdoor equipment are properly sealed to prevent water intrusion Failure to achieve water tight sealing will result in possible performance degradation and even produc...

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