LPOD-R Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
MN-LPODR / CD-LPODR
Table of Contents
Revision 3
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2.3.4.3
‘J3 | POWER IN’ – PS 1.5 Optional DC Power Main ................... 2–7
2.3.5
‘J6 | COM1’ Ethernet Communications Port ........................................ 2–8
2.3.5.1
Fabricating a Weatherproof Ethernet Cable ............................. 2–9
2.3.6
‘J6 | COM1’ Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port
(OPTIONAL).................................................................................................... 2–11
2.3.6.1
About Circular Connectors ...................................................... 2–12
2.3.7
Ground Connector ............................................................................. 2–13
2.4
LPOD-R Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations ............................. 2–14
2.4.1
Installation Manpower Recommendation ......................................... 2–14
2.4.2
Typical Required Installation Tools ..................................................... 2–14
2.4.3
Pole Mount Installations (PS 1, PS 1.5) .............................................. 2–15
2.4.3.1
PL/12319 Universal Pole Mounting Kit ................................... 2–16
2.4.3.2
KT-0000095 Single Unit Mounting Kit (PS 1, PS 1.5) ............... 2–19
2.4.4
Spar Mount Installation (PS 1, PS 1.5) ............................................... 2–20
2.4.5
KT-0020987 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 Interface Access ................................................ 2–24
2.5.3.1
Recovery Steps Using a Windows PC ...................................... 2–24
CHAPTER 3.
FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................... 3–1
3.1
Firmware Overview ........................................................................... 3–1
3.1.1
LPOD-R Firmware Update Procedure Summary .................................. 3–1
3.1.2
About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats ....................... 3–2
3.2
Prepare for the Firmware Download .................................................. 3–3
3.2.1
Required User-supplied Items ............................................................. 3–3
3.2.1.1
LPOD-R Connections for All Current Production Units ............. 3–3
3.2.1.2
LPOD-R Connections for Earlier PS 1 or PS 1.5 Units ................ 3–4
3.2.2
Configure the Terminal Emulator Program .......................................... 3–5
3.2.3
Get the LPOD-R Management IP Address and Firmware Information 3–5
3.2.3.1
Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information ....... 3–6
3.2.3.2
Use the Optional Serial Interface to Find the Firmware
Information .................................................................................................. 3–7
3.2.4
Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC ................... 3–7
