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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

MN-LPOD

System Connectors, Installation, and Startup

Revision 14

2–13

2.3.8

Ground Connector

Use this #10-32 stud, available where shown in

Figure 2-6

, to connect a

common chassis ground among equipment.

Figure 2-6. LPOD Ground Connector Locations

Summary of Contents for LPOD

Page 1: ...information regarding this product Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Part Number MN LPOD CD LPOD Revision 14 LPOD Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC Installation...

Page 3: ...ate Subject Revise Table 1 5 1 to add new model characteristics 950 1450 MHz 12 75 13 25 GHz Errata Part Number ER LPOD EB14 Errata documents are not revised PLM CO Number C 0036842 Comments See attac...

Page 4: ...ER LPOD EB14 Rev PLM C 0036842...

Page 5: ...Chapter 3 Sect 3 4 2 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files Step 3e source and destination filenames Original Manual Part Number Rev MN LPOD Rev 14 Errata Number PLM Document ID ER LPOD EA14 REV PLM...

Page 6: ...for MN LPOD Rev 14 Revise Chapter 3 Sect 3 4 2 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files Step 3e filenames ER LPOD EA14 REV THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO REVISION UPDATE PLM CO C 0035915 Page 2 of 2 BL...

Page 7: ...es xvi Examples of Multi Hazard Notices xvi Recommended Standard Designations xvii Safety and Compliance xvii Electrical Safety and Compliance xvii Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality...

Page 8: ...7 1 4 5 LNB Operation 1 8 1 4 6 Block Up Converter BUC Input 1 8 1 4 7 Monitor and Control M C 1 8 1 5 Summary of Specifications 1 10 1 5 1 Characteristics 1 10 1 5 2 Optional Internal Reference 1 12...

Page 9: ...nterfaces 2 12 2 3 8 Ground Connector 2 13 2 4 LPOD Standalone Single Thread Installations 2 14 2 4 1 Manpower Requirements 2 14 2 4 2 Typical Required Installation Tools 2 14 2 4 3 Pole Mounted Insta...

Page 10: ...View Folder Contents 3 12 3 4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD Unit 3 12 3 4 1 Important Considerations 3 12 3 4 2 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files 3 13 3 4 3 OPTIONAL Steps to CRe...

Page 11: ...16 4 5 2 1 Admin Access 4 16 4 5 2 2 Admin SNMP 4 18 4 5 3 Config Pages 4 19 4 5 3 1 Config Amplifier 4 19 4 5 3 2 Config LNB 4 21 4 5 3 3 Config Utility 4 23 4 5 3 4 Config Redundancy 4 25 4 5 4 Stat...

Page 12: ...5 7 End of Packet 5 9 5 4 Remote Commands and Queries 5 10 APPENDIX A 1 1 REDUNDANCY A 1 A 1 LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview A 1 A 2 1 1 Redundancy Mode A 2 A 2 1 Ethernet based Monitor and Control...

Page 13: ...C 3 Clean the LPOD PS 1 5 Heat Sinks C 6 C 4 Clean the LPOD PS 2 Heat Sinks C 10 C 5 Water Tight Sealing C 14 TABLES Table 2 1 J2 RF OUT Interface Type 2 4 Table 2 2 LPOD PS 1 PS 1 5 J3 POWER IN Pin A...

Page 14: ...8 FIGURES Figure 1 1 Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers BUCs 1 1 Figure 1 2 LPOD PS 1 1 5 Block Diagram 1 5 Figure 1 3 LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram 1 6 Figure 1 4 LPOD PS 1 C Band Dimensional Envelope...

Page 15: ...4 2 Telnet Interface Example HyperTerminal 4 7 Figure 4 3 Configure HyperTerminal 4 7 Figure 4 4 Open Windows Command line 4 8 Figure 4 5 Telnet Login and Remote Command Execution 4 9 Figure 4 6 LPOD...

Page 16: ...dancy Kit Example Assembled Isometric View A 30 Figure A 14 KT 0000090 LPOD PS 1 C Band Coax Output 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric View A 33 Figure A 15 KT 0000090 LPOD PS 1 C Band Coax...

Page 17: ...terface Cable CEFD P N CA 0000352 part of KT 0000203 B 4 Figure B 3 COMMS Cable 100 CEFD P N CA 0000318 B 5 Figure B 4 COMMS Cable 250 CEFD P N CA 0000543 B 6 Figure B 5 Redundant Loop Cable Rx Tx CEF...

Page 18: ...or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD CD LPOD Table of Contents Revision 14 xiv Figure C 16 LPOD PS 2 Heat Sink Locations C 12 Figure C 17 Reconnect the Fan 1 Fan 2 Power Suppli...

Page 19: ...h EF Data RF Control Transceiver Amplifier M C Utility User Guide CEFD P N MN CRFC Disclaimer Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order to provide an easy to use guide to this equip...

Page 20: ...erty of the trademark owners Warnings Cautions Notes and References A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION indicate...

Page 21: ...G IS USED ON THE PRIME POWER SUPPLY INPUT This equipment has been designed to minimize exposure of personnel to hazards For further information contact Comtech EF Data Product Support The operators an...

Page 22: ...the ground wire Cap all RF connections with terminations This will prevent damage to the input output circuitry of the LPOD Lightning Lightning strikes on or around the antenna will generate extremely...

Page 23: ...a will return the equipment by the same method i e Air Express Surface as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF Data All equipment returned for warranty repair must have a valid RMA number issued prior...

Page 24: ...quipment or products A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all equipment returned for warranty repair where Comtech EF Data Corporation cannot identify the cause of the repor...

Page 25: ...effective more reliable replacement for Traveling Wave Tube TWT amplifiers in satellite communications Comtech EF Data s extensive experience in the design of outdoor RF transceivers led to the LPOD...

Page 26: ...echnique and MCP based temperature versus gain compensation The PS 1 and PS 1 5 models are always configured as a BUC SSPA L Band in RF out with available power levels to 100W the PS 2 version can be...

Page 27: ...lted online unit may be disconnected and replaced without affecting the online power amplifier 1 3 4 Smart BUC Functionality Comtech EF Data s unique approach to L Band RF frequency conversions elimin...

Page 28: ...ms in mind L band IF topologies are no longer relegated to low power single carrier installations and are now found in larger multi carrier installations A challenge presented by multi carrier L band...

Page 29: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 5 Figure 1 2 LPOD PS 1 1 5 Block Diagram...

Page 30: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 6 Figure 1 3 LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram...

Page 31: ...m external mismatch 1 4 3 Cooling System The LPOD contains a robust heat sink and thermal design to maintain a low operating temperature The PS 1 contains one temperature controlled fan and the PS 1 5...

Page 32: ...uency LO Frequency Inverting C Band 5850 to 6650 MHz 4900 MHz No 5950 to 6700 MHz 5000 MHz No Insat C Band 6725 to 7025 MHz 5760 MHz No X Band 7900 to 8400 MHz 6950 MHz No Ku Band 14 00 to 14 50 GHz 1...

Page 33: ...d PS 2 only unit temperature all power supply voltages power transistor currents output power etc Should a critical monitored parameter fail the unit will mute the RF signal and report a fault The det...

Page 34: ...S1 5 60Ku 48 dBm 60 W 47 dBm 50 W PS2 100Ku 50 dBm 100 W 49 dBm 80 W PS2 125Ku 51 dBm 125 W 50 dBm 100 W C Band or X Band PS1 25C X 44 dBm 25 W 43 dBm 20 W PS1 32C X 45 dBm 32 W 44 dBm 25 W PS1 40C X...

Page 35: ...Output Return Loss 19 1 dB 1 25 1 VSWR Noise Figure 10 15 dB typ 20 dB max min attenuation 8 dB typ 15 dB max PS2 configured as SSPA only RF Mute Isolation 60 dBc min AM PM Conversion 2 typ 3 5 max Ra...

Page 36: ...over a range of 5 dBm to 5 dBm at IF Input Frequency Stability 5 x 10 10 day 1 x 10 8 40 to 55 C 1 5 3 Optional LNB Bias Reference LNB Bias Voltage Software selectable tone on off 12 18V 450 mA max L...

Page 37: ...187 2 mm PS 1 5 12 78 x 6 14 x 7 05 in 324 6 x 156 x 179 1 mm PS 2 16 18 x 8 80 x 9 78 x in 427 x 223 5 x 248 4 mm Connectors IF RF Input Type N Female RF Output PS 1 C Band X band Type N Female stand...

Page 38: ...ll figures depict AC Option Waveguide Output units Subsection Product FIGURE DIMENSIONAL ENVELOPE DESCRIPTION 1 6 1 LPOD PS 1 1 4 PS 1 C Band Coaxial Output 1 5 PS 1 C Band Coaxial Output Reduced Heig...

Page 39: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 15 1 6 1 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes Figure 1 4 LPOD PS 1 C Band Dimensional Envelope Coax Output...

Page 40: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 16 Figure 1 5 LPOD PS 1 C Band Dimensional Envelope Coax Output Reduced Height Unit...

Page 41: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 17 Figure 1 6 LPOD PS 1 C Band Dimensional Envelope...

Page 42: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 18 Figure 1 7 LPOD PS 1 X Band Dimensional Envelope...

Page 43: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 19 Figure 1 8 LPOD PS 1 Ku Band Dimensional Envelope...

Page 44: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 20 Figure 1 9 LPOD PS 1 Ku Band Dimensional Envelope Reduced Height Unit...

Page 45: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 21 1 6 2 LPOD PS 1 5 Dimensional Envelopes Figure 1 10 LPOD PS 1 5 C Band Dimensional Envelope DC Option...

Page 46: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 22 Figure 1 11 LPOD PS 1 5 C Band Dimensional Envelope AC Option...

Page 47: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 23 Figure 1 12 LPOD PS 1 5 X Band Dimensional Envelope...

Page 48: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 24 Figure 1 13 LPOD PS 1 5 Ku Band Dimensional Envelope...

Page 49: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 25 1 6 3 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes Figure 1 14 LPOD PS 2 C Band Dimensional Envelope...

Page 50: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 26 Figure 1 15 LPOD PS 2 X Band Dimensional Envelope...

Page 51: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 27 Figure 1 16 LPOD PS 2 Ku Band Dimensional Envelope...

Page 52: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Introduction Revision 14 1 28 Notes...

Page 53: ...ing serial based remote commands and queries See Appendix A 1 1 REDUNDANCY for detailed information for installing and using the LPODs in a 1 1 redundancy configuration This chapter provides user refe...

Page 54: ...sealing 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 an...

Page 55: ...tup Revision 14 2 3 2 3 LPOD Interface Connectors The LPOD external connectors provide all necessary connections between the LPOD PS 1 Figure 2 1 PS 1 5 Figure 2 2 or PS 2 Figure 2 3 models and other...

Page 56: ...ls should not exceed 15 dBm 2 3 2 Connector J2 RF OUT WARNING FOR SAFETY REASONS NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE WAVEGUIDE OUTPUT The J2 RF OUT connector may be a waveguide or coaxial interface the type...

Page 57: ...NNECTION PIN ASSIGNMENTS ARE DIFFERENT FOR EACH LPOD UNIT YOU MUST USE THE CORRECT PIN ASSIGNMENTS INCORRECT USE OF PIN ASSIGNMENTS CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY For all LPOD models...

Page 58: ...follows Mating Connector CEFD P N CN MS STPG03F02 ITT Cannon KPT06B 12 35 Table 2 2 LPOD PS 1 PS 1 5 J3 POWER IN Pin Assignments Pin Description A LINE L1 B NEUTRAL L2 C GND 2 3 3 2 LPOD PS 2 J3 POWER...

Page 59: ...SULT IN PRODUCT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY For all LPOD models the prime power input requirement is 38 72V DC The total power required from the prime power supply depends on the model used See Sect 1 5...

Page 60: ...r CEFD P N CN 0020517 MS3116E 14 5S 476 Amphenol PT06E 14 5S 476 Table 2 5 LPOD PS 1 5 J3 POWER IN Pin Assignments Pin LPOD PS 1 5 Assignment A 48V B 48V C 48V D 48V E GND 2 3 4 3 LPOD PS 2 J3 POWER I...

Page 61: ...ce option are as follows Unit Connector Type CEFD P N CN 0000288 ITT Cannon CA3102E20 15SB F80A232 Supplied Mating Connector CEFD P N CN 0000289 ITT Cannon CA3106E20 15SB F80A232 Table 2 7 LPOD PS 2 J...

Page 62: ...connector F Ethernet TX Pin 3 of RJ45 female connector G RS232_TD Pin 2 of DB9 female connector H Ethernet TX Pin 6 of RJ45 female connector J TX RX Switch Drive 1 Pos Not for customer use K GND Grou...

Page 63: ...Lock features Figure 2 4 Circular Connector Example Connection Instructions Engage all of the alignment and lock features between the male connector on the interconnection cable and female socket To i...

Page 64: ...es a nominal 40 dB sample of the output signal A calibration label is provided near the connector that shows the actual coupling values vs frequency 2 3 7 Connectors J10 MODEM Rx and J11 LNB Optional...

Page 65: ...erter BUC MN LPOD System Connectors Installation and Startup Revision 14 2 13 2 3 8 Ground Connector Use this 10 32 stud available where shown in Figure 2 6 to connect a common chassis ground among eq...

Page 66: ...cy Several kits are available from Comtech EF Data to mount and install standalone or 1 1 Redundancy LPODs depending on the LPOD unit ordered See Sect 2 4 3 for standalone assembly and installation in...

Page 67: ...and 1 1 Redundant LPOD installation kits For the purpose of brevity all further reference to this kit s usage for either standalone or 1 1 redundant applications directs you back to this chapter sect...

Page 68: ...PE2 8 PIPE 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 TR...

Page 69: ...lock 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 abu...

Page 70: ...Connectors Installation and Startup Revision 14 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 p...

Page 71: ...Universal Pole Mounting Kit KT 0000095 LPOD PS 1 PS 1 5 Single Unit 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 2...

Page 72: ...KT 0000125 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Mounting Kit ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 FP 0000677 BRACKET MOUNTING 2 1 FP BR0078 UNISTRUT DUAL CHANNEL 3 2 HW 0000070 SCREW HEX SERRATED FLANGE HEAD 3 8 1...

Page 73: ...nsiderations LPOD PS 1 and PS 1 5 standalone configurations in addition to satellite dish support pole mounted installations may be installed on the antenna spar Figure 2 11 shows a typical Comtech EF...

Page 74: ...0000085 KT 0000289 1 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...

Page 75: ...t ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 1 FP 0020545 BRACKET MOUNTING 2 2 HW 5 16 FLT FLAT WASHER 5 16 3 2 HW 5 16 SPLIT LOCK WASHER SPLIT 5 16 4 2 HW 5 16 18X3 4B BOLT HEX HEAD 5 16 18 X 3 4 LG 5 4 HW...

Page 76: ...WITHOUT PROPER WAVEGUIDE TERMINATION ON THE J2 RF OUT PORT YOU MAY OTHERWISE BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUSLY HIGH ELECTROMAGNETIC LEVELS The LPOD does not have a Power On Off switch You may power ON the uni...

Page 77: ...pdate Procedure Summary 1 Download the firmware update archive file to a user supplied PC The user PC must be Microsoft Windows compatible Comtech EF Data s optional LPODnet is available for Ethernet...

Page 78: ...cting and zip compressed The self extracting exe file does not require use of a third party utility program Some firewalls do not allow the download of self extracting exe files You must instead downl...

Page 79: ...User PC serial port or as this example shows use of the optional CLC 10 Handheld Terminal part of the CEFD KT 0020518 M C Accessory Kit Figure 3 1 Standalone or Redundant Serial Connection For ETHERN...

Page 80: ...re 3 2 Standalone or Redundant Ethernet Connection 3 2 2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program On the User PC Open the terminal emulator program and then configure the program s serial port communic...

Page 81: ...S INSTALLATION AND STARTUP in this manual to identify your specific power connector 2 Identify your default Management IP Address You will not be able to access the LPOD HTTP Web Server Interface with...

Page 82: ...o Find the Firmware Information Chapter 5 SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION Use your terminal emulator program or CLC 10 to execute remote queries with the LPOD Use either of these remote queries to find the...

Page 83: ...nd line or the Command Prompt see Section 3 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 in...

Page 84: ...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 3 2 4 3 Use the Run and Browse Wi...

Page 85: ...dows 95 click 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 Alt...

Page 86: ...t a Product Line Amplifiers hyperlink 5 On the Amplifiers product page Select the LPOD product hyperlink 6 Select the appropriate firmware archive EXE or ZIP file download hyperlink 7 Once you select...

Page 87: ...lder Once the download is complete the dialogue prompts you to either Open the archive file or to open or view the Windows Downloads folder for further action 8 If not already done with File Download...

Page 88: ...folder 3 3 1 2 Use Windows Command line to View Folder Contents Using Command line or Command Prompt 1 Type cd c temp at the Windows Command line prompt to change to the temporary folder directory cr...

Page 89: ...tion 3 2 3 2 Use Windows Command line to send a ping command To ping the unit type ping xxx xxx xxx xxx at the Windows Command line prompt The response should confirm whether the unit is connected and...

Page 90: ...name or icon The CReflash utility opens 3 Enter your upload parameters information into CReflash a Left click in the IP Address text box and enter the default Management IP Address e g 192 168 1 4 b L...

Page 91: ...e a Use the Next Reboot Image drop down list to select Image 1 or 2 b Click Submit 2 Soft reboot the LPOD a In the Perform Soft Reboot section click Reboot Now b Wait while the LPOD reboots with the C...

Page 92: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Firmware Update Revision 14 3 16 Notes...

Page 93: ...ile 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 HTTP Interface for remote Monito...

Page 94: ...Agent This software runs on the LPOD The LPOD SNMP Agent supports both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c The user supplied Network Management System NMS This software runs on the User PC 4 2 1 Management Information...

Page 95: ...to the router agent s MIBs They are used to authenticate users and determine access privileges to the SNMP agent The LPOD defines three Community Strings for SNMP access Read Community default public...

Page 96: ...erSupplyLNBStatusV1 62474803 lpodPowerSupply13VStatusV1 62474804 lpodPowerSupply10VStatusV1 62474805 lpodRFPowerSupply10V1StatusV1 62474806 lpodRFPowerSupply10V2StatusV1 62474807 lpodPowerSupply7V8TSt...

Page 97: ...6247 48 1 3 1 8 lpodPowerSupply5V8TStatus 1 3 6 1 4 1 6247 48 1 3 1 9 lpodPowerSupply2V5TStatus 1 3 6 1 4 1 6247 48 1 3 1 10 lpodPowerSupply1V2TStatus 1 3 6 1 4 1 6247 48 1 3 1 11 lpodPowerSupplyNeg5...

Page 98: ...gure 4 1 Telnet Interface Example Windows Command line 4 3 1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation There is a disadvantage when using Windows Command line as a Telnet client with the...

Page 99: ...mple HyperTerminal 4 3 1 1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation Figure 4 3 Configure HyperTerminal See Figure 4 3 Do these steps 1 Make sure to define the Connect To Telnet conn...

Page 100: ...settings 4 4 HTTP Web Server Interface A user supplied web browser allows the full M C of the LPOD through its HTTP Interface This embedded web application is designed for use with Microsoft s Intern...

Page 101: ...Ethernet remote control Figure 4 5 Telnet Login and Remote Command Execution You must assign a unique IP Address for each unit on the network before connecting to an existing network As the IP addres...

Page 102: ...the LPOD i e http 192 168 1 4 into the Address area of the browser 2 In the Login window type the User name and Password and then click OK The default User Name and Password are both comtech Once the...

Page 103: ...d Web pages 4 4 3 2 Page Navigation The HTTP Interface has four navigation tabs at the top of each page Click a navigation tab to see its page hyperlinks Click a page hyperlink to open a page This man...

Page 104: ...re you leave the page If you go to another page without first clicking the action button your changes are not saved 4 4 3 5 Drop down Lists A drop down list lets you choose from a list of selections L...

Page 105: ...onfiguration and monitoring features available throughout this interface The page figures provided in this section are intended for reference only Your setup will differ 4 5 1 Home Pages Click Home Co...

Page 106: ...tdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Ethernet Interface Operation Revision 14 4 14 4 5 1 2 Home Contact For all product support please call 1 240 243 1880 1 866 472 3963 toll free USA Figure...

Page 107: ...ct 4 5 2 2 Figure 4 10 Home Support Page Use this page to compose an e mail message for questions or problems with the LPOD The Problem Report area of the display allows up to 256 characters maximum T...

Page 108: ...se administrator pages to set up user access Click Access or SNMP to continue 4 5 2 1 Admin Access Click Refresh to see the latest page data Figure 4 11 Admin Access Page Network Maintenance IP Gatewa...

Page 109: ...m where you want to send the e mail SMTP Domain Name Destination The Administrator can assign the SMTP Domain Name and Destination This is required if you wish to use the e mail feature of the Home Su...

Page 110: ...ng factory default is public o Write Community String factory default is private SNMP Contact Enter the contact data SNMP Name Enter the name SNMP Location Enter the location Enable Authentication Tra...

Page 111: ...r Redundancy to continue 4 5 3 1 Config Amplifier Click Refresh to see the latest page data Figure 4 13 Config Amplifier Page Serial Remote Address Enter a valid physical remote address from 0001 to 9...

Page 112: ...ust Enter a valid reference oscillator tuning voltage value from 0 to 255 The default value is set to 87 Ext Ref Mute Use the drop down list to select the External Reference Not Present Mute Mode as e...

Page 113: ...se the drop down list to select this feature as either Enabled or Disabled LNB Current Window This field defines the size of the LNB Current Window and determines the fault thresholds for the LNB curr...

Page 114: ...rate LNB Current Calibrate the LNB only when it is running at nominal operating conditions The value provided here in mA is intended as a reference point The alarm upper and lower thresholds are deter...

Page 115: ...Figure 4 15 Config Utility Page Date and Time Enter a date using international format in the form DD MM YY where DD day 01 to 31 MM month 01 to 12 and YY year 00 to 99 Enter a time using HH MM SS form...

Page 116: ...ot 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 reboot the LPOD using the Current Active Firmwar...

Page 117: ...dancy Switch Mode Use the drop down list to select the Switch Mode as follows Off disables redundancy 1 1 Red TX enables 1 1 redundancy with transmit switch control 1 1 Red TX RX enables 1 1 redundanc...

Page 118: ...mmary Page Summary The Summary Fault line indicates that no faults are present with OK on green background If a fault exists the Summary Fault message changes to FAULT on a red background Should this...

Page 119: ...perational value is executed successfully o A fault condition is triggered o A redundant switchover occurs 4 5 4 2 Status Status Use this read only page see general status data for the LPOD Unlike the...

Page 120: ...Ethernet Interface Operation Revision 14 4 28 4 5 4 3 Status FETs Use this read only page to monitor the current operating status of the LPOD s Q01 through Q09 RF Power Field Effect Transistors FETs...

Page 121: ...log in sequential date stamped format A running tally of the number of unread stored events is displayed in the window header The unit returns and displays the five oldest stored events in the alarm l...

Page 122: ...Revision 14 4 30 Alarm Mask Use the drop down lists to select each alarm as Fault Alarm or Masked for Low Forward RF Power Fan Speed LNB 22V Power Supply External Reference Lock Detected LNB Current D...

Page 123: ...e number of unread stored statistics in the window header The unit shows the five oldest stored statistics All events that are read from the log are removed from the log automatically Select Read Next...

Page 124: ...are logged The interval is set in minutes Minimum resolution is 1 minute 001 maximum is 99 minutes 099 Default is 90 minutes 090 Statistics Averaging Select Enable or Disable to set the Statistics Ave...

Page 125: ...Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Ethernet Interface Operation Revision 14 4 33 4 5 4 6 Status Trending Graphs Click Refresh to see the latest graph data Figure 4 22 Status Trendi...

Page 126: ...f a unit has not been in operation for 24 hours only present will be available Time Once a unit has been in operation for 24 hours or more use this drop down list to select the time on the hour 24 hou...

Page 127: ...sink temperature When you install the available sensor in the unit the red line graphs the Ambient outdoor temperature Check or uncheck a checkbox to control the graphing of either temperature The gr...

Page 128: ...ay Unit in dBm LNB Current Graph This graph displays the LNB current only if an LNB is connected to the system and is drawing current from the LNB current source Amplifier Status Graph This graph disp...

Page 129: ...uals a muted condition A logic at 0 zero indicates an unmuted condition A logic at 1 negative one displays when data is unavailable Check or uncheck a checkbox to control the graphing of either muting...

Page 130: ...west fan speed of any of the fans installed in the system This example demonstrates the fan running at minimum proportional and maximum speeds Note that The fan speed is proportional to the unit s hea...

Page 131: ...nterface 5 2 Key Operational Parameters Common Commands and Queries 5 2 1 RF Input Level The required RF input level to reach the full rated output power of the SSPA is determined by the individual am...

Page 132: ...to completely turn off the bias to the entire amplifier perhaps to conserve energy in a redundancy system both the MUT 1 and AMP 0 commands should be executed For normal transmit operation MUT 0 and...

Page 133: ...tage out of tolerance If this parameter generates a fault condition the RF output will be muted 5 2 5 Power Detector A power detector is provided to monitor the output power It has a useful range of o...

Page 134: ...ery provides more exact unit hardware information RSN 5 29 SNO 5 30 SFS 5 30 Functionality not included in any other remote command query TNA 5 32 TNE 5 32 5 3 Remote Control Protocol and Structure Th...

Page 135: ...ts back to the Controller Each Target has a unique address and each time the Controller transmits in a framed packet of data the address of the intended recipient Target is included All of the Targets...

Page 136: ...e only device that is permitted to initiate at will the transmission of data Targets are only permitted to transmit when they have been specifically instructed to do so by the controller All bytes wit...

Page 137: ...ller to Target This is the character ASCII code 60 It is also known as the less than character Target to Controller This is the character ASCII code 62 It is also known as the greater than character 5...

Page 138: ...g byte For example SWR means return the firmwares installed in the Active and Standby images 5 3 5 5 2 Target to Controller Rules From Target to Controller the Target transmits the symbol or ASCII cod...

Page 139: ...cifically if you issue two or more hardware configuration type commands without allowing adequate time between commands for the hardware to be configured If this happens the Target rejects the instruc...

Page 140: ...Events 5 22 Number of Unread Statistics 5 22 Offline Mute 5 23 Online Status 5 23 5 25 Part Number 5 23 Reboot Command 5 24 Reference Oscillator Tuning 5 25 Remote Baud Rate 5 29 Retrieve Alarm Statu...

Page 141: ...These faults can be user defined as faults alarms or masked see MSK command for more info COMMAND EXAMPLE 0001 AFR 1 CR AFR AFR AFR AFR x RF Power Amplifier State AMP AMP 1 byte Command or Query Sets...

Page 142: ...command MUT 1 is sent then AUX 1 is sent and the user shorts Pin K to Pin S on the discrete control connector the RF mute will then be disabled MUT 0 COMMAND EXAMPLE 0001 AUX 1 CR enables Aux Mute AUX...

Page 143: ...port for this parameter 4 c g n u v w x and y appear if the appropriate model options have been selected installed Concise Configuration Status N A CCS 26 bytes Query only Returns the configuration st...

Page 144: ...r Query Sets or returns as a reference point the value of the LNB Current Supply in mA in the form xxx x Default value 000 0 NOTES 1 This command returns a mode error if the LNB current source output...

Page 145: ...ics Log CSL N A 1 byte Command only Clears the statistics log entries in the form x where x 1 EXAMPLE 0001 CSL 1 CR CSL CSL CSL CSL Clear Trending Data CTD N A 1 byte Command only Clears the trending...

Page 146: ...nables or Disables averaging of statistics data at a rate of once per second every 10 seconds in the form x where 0 Disable DEFAULT SEE NOTE 1 Enable NOTE If Disabled burst values will be logged inste...

Page 147: ...Bulk2 CR FW 0000078 0 0 1a 04 09 08 CR FW 0000080 0 0 1a 04 09 08 CR FW 0000081 0 0 1a 04 09 08 CR LF FRW FRW Boot a CR Bulk1 CR a CR b CR c CR Bulk2 CR a CR b CR c CR LF Global Amplifier Configurati...

Page 148: ...e form xxx xxx xxx xxx yy where xxx xxx xxx xxx the IP Address yy the network prefix 8 to 30 Default value 192 168 001 004 24 COMMAND EXAMPLE 0001 IPA 192 168 001 004 24 CR CAUTION Changing the Manage...

Page 149: ...unread Stored Alarms N A LNA 145 bytes Query only Returns the five oldest stored events in the alarm log in the reply format YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss CR YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss CR YYYYYYYYYY ZZ...

Page 150: ...ons unless you set LRS to accept Ethernet remote control COMMAND EXAMPLE 0001 LRS 3 CR LRS LRS LRS x Unit MAC Address N A MAC 17 bytes Query only Returns the read only MAC address of the unit in hexad...

Page 151: ...K 1 then the fault condition will only log as an alarm 4 If the mask value is set to Masked MSK 2 then the fault condition will not be reported to the user COMMAND EXAMPLE 0001 MSK 22111 CR MSK MSK MS...

Page 152: ...or Query Sets or returns the Redundancy Online status in the form x where 0 Offline Query only SEE NOTE 2 1 Online NOTES 1 The ONL query always returns an online response if the unit is not running i...

Page 153: ...OK CR 10V1 RF supply SEE NOTE A10V2 NA CR 10V2 RF supply SEE NOTE P7V8T OK CR 7 8V power supply P5V8T OK CR 5 8V power supply P2V5T OK CR 2 5V power supply P1V2T OK CR 1 2V power supply N5V8T OK CR 5...

Page 154: ...Offset in dB AFR auto fault recovery where 0 manual 1 auto XRF External reference status where NA no external reference 05M 5 MHz and 10M 10 MHz NOTE XRF will always be NA if the internal reference os...

Page 155: ...ription 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 in amps...

Page 156: ...13 18V LNB power supply SEE NOTE P13VT 013 4 CR 13 5V power supply P10V1 010 1 CR 10V1 power supply A10V1 010 1 CR 10V1 on RF Module A10V2 010 1 CR 10V2 on RF Module SEE NOTE P7V8T 007 8 CR 7 8V powe...

Page 157: ...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 12 ATEMP 13 SHTD...

Page 158: ...LNB Current mA iii i BUC Tuning Voltage NOTE If there are less than 5 entries to be retrieved the remaining positions are padded with zeros If there are no new entries the response is RNS RNS RNS CR S...

Page 159: ...MAND EXAMPLE 0001 SBT 1 CR SBT SBT SBT SBT x Set FSK Address SFA SFA 2 bytes numeric Command or Query Sets or returns the FSK Address in the form xx where xx Address value from 01 DEFAULT to 15 COMMAN...

Page 160: ...ht NOTE When not configured the Target returns an empty string 0001 SSL CR LF SSL SSL SSL x 1 128 SNMP Unit Name SSN SSN 16 bytes characters Command or Query Sets or returns the SNMP Unit Name string...

Page 161: ...urns the temperature of the Heatsink in the form sxxxx where s sign byte positive or negative or xxxx temperature including decimal point EXAMPLE 0001 TMP CR 0001 TMP 26 0 CR LF TMP TMP sxxxx Retrieve...

Page 162: ...s 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 fault condition 2 A query does not...

Page 163: ...iate 1 1 Redundancy Cable to the J6 COM1 connector see Chapter 2 SYSTEM CONNECTORS INSTALLATION AND STARTUP Once you set up a 1 1 Redundancy System use the proper serial remote commands or HTTP Interf...

Page 164: ...2 1 Ethernet based Monitor and Control See Chapter 4 ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION for detailed information about using this interface Figure A 1 Ethernet based M C using CEFD Kit KT 0000203 Ethernet...

Page 165: ...Turn on Unit 2 and change its serial remote address from 1 factory default to a valid unique value typically 2 so that it does not conflict with any other unit in the system 3 Change Unit 2 s IP addre...

Page 166: ...s section See Chapter 4 ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION for the HTTP Web Server Interface M C counterparts for the operands as referenced in the sections that follow Figure A 2 Serial based M C using CEF...

Page 167: ...undant switchover when there is a problem with the active online unit The backup unit controls the waveguide switches and polls the active unit through the inter unit redundancy link so that it will b...

Page 168: ...e unit is considered to be online Otherwise the unit is considered to be offline When redundancy mode is disabled ESW 0 the unit always reports that it is online This is because in standalone mode the...

Page 169: ...1 FOLLOW 1 0 Table A 1 Notes This table applies to LPOD 1 1 Redundancy System operation when the Redundancy State is set to Tx Rx ESW 2 The operational settings in this table i e 0 7 for the OFM comma...

Page 170: ...2 2 1 Applicable Serial Based Redundancy Commands and Queries follow the Online Unit s configuration These serial remote commands and queries apply to redundancy operations Remote Command Meaning Fun...

Page 171: ...assigned IP address If the ping command responds with the Request timed out error message then the LPOD cannot be seen by the computer Otherwise if there is a time listed in milliseconds then the LPOD...

Page 172: ...ernet port e g EIA 485 EIA 232 or FSK A 3 1 1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation Figure A 3 shows the schematic diagram for cabling 1 1 Redundancy applications For any 1 1 Redundancy System se...

Page 173: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 11 Figure A 3 Typical LPOD 1 1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic...

Page 174: ...ailable assembly kit options for LPOD Standalone configurations Sect Product TABLE Parts List FIGURE S CEFD PART NO DESCRIPTION A 5 1 Common Kits N A A 4 KT 0020827 FREE STANDING 1 1 UNISTRUT KIT N A...

Page 175: ...mples KT 0020827 FREE STANDING UNISTRUT KIT ITEM QTY CEFD P N DESCRIPTION 1 2 FP BR11931 1 Bracket Unistrut 2 20 HW 0000070 Screw Hex Flanged Head 0 3 3 6 HW 0020764 Bracket Unistrut 90 4 2 HW 0020765...

Page 176: ...MBINER 20 2 HW 4 FLT 4 FLAT WASHER SS 30 1 RF 0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER COMBINER 2 WAY 0 DEGREES 1 2GHZ 40 2 HW 4 40X1 25PH 4 40 x 1 25 LG PAN HD PHILLIPS SCREW SS 50 2 CA RF0097 CABLE ASSY CONNECTOR...

Page 177: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 15 BLANK PAGE...

Page 178: ...O DESCRIPTION 1 1 28P1084 QP RF ADAPTER N FEM TO CPRG229 W G GROOVED FOR 1 2 GASKET 2 1 CN CX50NMALE CONNECTOR CN 50 OHM N MALE TERMINATION 3 1 SW WGS28V 229SM SWITCH WAVEGUIDE CPR229 GROOVED 28V SEAL...

Page 179: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 17 Figure A 6 KT 0000098 LPOD C Band Rx Switch Kit Example Exploded Isometric View...

Page 180: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 18 Figure A 7 KT 0000098 LPOD C Band Rx Switch Kit Example Assembled Isometric View...

Page 181: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 19 BLANK PAGE...

Page 182: ...CH WAVEGUIDE WR75 28VDC SEALED SIDE BOTTOM MNT 2 1 RF TRF KU WR75G RF TRANSMIT REJECT WR75 GROOVED 3 7 GA GSKTWR75HALF GASKET WR75 HALF THK 4 1 FP 6072 PLATE SHORTING WR75G 5 2 99D1483 ASSY WAVEGUIDE...

Page 183: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 21 Figure A 8 PL 7596 1 LPOD Ku Band Rx Switch Kit Example Exploded Isometric View...

Page 184: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 22 Figure A 9 PL 7596 1 LPOD Ku Band Rx Switch Kit Assembled Isometric View...

Page 185: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 23 BLANK PAGE...

Page 186: ...GASKET WR75 HALF THK 4 1 FP 6072 PLATE SHORTING WR75G 5 2 FP 0001006 WAVEGUIDE WR 75 90 DEG ELB 6 M4 FLANGE CLEARANCES 6 16 HW 6 32X1 2SHCS 6 32 x 1 2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW SS 7 4 HW 6 32X7 8SHCS 6...

Page 187: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 25 Figure A 10 KT 0000191 Ku Band Rx Switch Kit Example OMT Mounted Metric Exploded Isometric View...

Page 188: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 26 Figure A 11 KT 0000191 Ku Band Rx Switch Kit Example OMT Mounted Metric Assembled Isometric View...

Page 189: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 27 BLANK PAGE...

Page 190: ...2 1 RF 0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER COMBINER 2 WAY 0 DEGREES 1 2GHZ 23 4 GA CPR 137 R H C GASKET D SHAPE CPR 137 HALF THICKNESS CONDUCTIVE 24 2 FP 5683 WELDMENT WAVEGUIDE ADAPTER CPRG137 TO N 30 8 HW 1 4...

Page 191: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 29 Figure A 12 KT 0000104 LPOD PS 1 C Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric View...

Page 192: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 30 Figure A 13 KT 0000104 LPOD PS 1 C Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Assembled Isometric View...

Page 193: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 31 BLANK PAGE...

Page 194: ...RING 20 1 SW COAX N F SEALED SWITCH COAX N FEMALE 25VDC 5 9 6 5 SEALED 21 1 RF 0000104 TERMINATION MOD TYPE N M 50 W DC 8 5 GHz 22 1 RF 0000105 SPLITTER COMBINER RF POWER 2 WAY 0 DEGREES 1 2GHZ 30 8 H...

Page 195: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 33 Figure A 14 KT 0000090 LPOD PS 1 C Band Coax Output 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric View...

Page 196: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 34 Figure A 15 KT 0000090 LPOD PS 1 C Band Coax Output 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Assembled Isometric View...

Page 197: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 35 BLANK PAGE...

Page 198: ...75SB SWITCH WAVEGUIDE WR75 28VDC SEALED SIDE BOTTOM MNT 21 1 RF TERM 11923 5 RF TERMINATION WR75G 14 14 5GHz 1 05 1 VSWR 150W 22 1 RF 0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER COMBINER 2 WAY 0 DEGREES 1 2GHZ 23 6 GA...

Page 199: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 37 Figure A 16 KT 0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric View...

Page 200: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 38 Figure A 17 KT 0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Assembled Isometric View...

Page 201: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 39 BLANK PAGE...

Page 202: ...COVER RECEPTACLE NON SHORTING SIZE 14 SS W CHAIN RING 20 1 SW WG HAGS SWITCH WR112G 24V SEALED STANDARD THREAD COLD TEMP RATING 21 1 FP WG0039 CNTRC WAVEGUIDE FP WAVEGUIDE TERMINATION 250W CPR 112 22...

Page 203: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 41 Figure A 18 KT 0000170 LPOD PS 1 X Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric View...

Page 204: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 42 Figure A 19 KT 0000170 LPOD PS 1 X Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Assembled Isometric View...

Page 205: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 43 BLANK PAGE...

Page 206: ...8V 137S SWITCH WAVEGUIDE CPR137 100 1 FP WG0034 MPS BLANKET FP TERM 110 1 RF 0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER COMBINER 2 WAY 0 DEGREES 1 2GHZ 130 2 FP 0000580 SPACER PLATE RF SPLITTER COMBINER 140 1 FP 00205...

Page 207: ...C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 45 Figure A 20 KT 0020526 LPOD PS 1 5 C Band DC Option 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric Views Step...

Page 208: ...D C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 46 Figure A 21 KT 0020526 LPOD PS 1 5 C Band DC Option 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric View Ste...

Page 209: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 47 Figure A 22 KT 0020526 LPOD PS 1 5 C Band DC Option 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Assembled Isometric View...

Page 210: ...14 SS W CHAIN RING RE 20 1 SW WGS28V 75SB SWITCH WAVEGUIDE WR75 28VDC SEALED SIDE BOTTOM MNT 21 1 RF TERM 11923 5 RF TERMINATION WR75G 14 14 5GHz 1 05 1 VSWR 150W FLAT BLACK G 22 1 RF 0000105 RF POWE...

Page 211: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 49 Figure A 23 KT 0000060 LPOD PS 1 5 Ku Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric View...

Page 212: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 50 Figure A 24 KT 0000060 LPOD PS 1 5 Ku Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Assembled Isometric View...

Page 213: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 51 BLANK PAGE...

Page 214: ...oor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 52 A 4 4 LPOD PS 2 1 1 Redundancy Kit Examples Figure A 25 PS 2 C Band 1 1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit Example Using KT 0020827 A...

Page 215: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 53 Figure A 26 PS 2 C Band 1 1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit Example Using KT 0020827 Assembled Views...

Page 216: ...SEALED 21 1 FP WG0034 PNQ WAVEGUIDE TERMINATION SMALL FINS 22 1 RF 0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER COMBINER 2 WAY 0 DEGREES 1 2GHZ 23 4 GA CPR 137 R H C GASKET D SHAPE CPR 137 HALF THICKNESS CONDUCTIVE 24 2...

Page 217: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 55 Figure A 27 KT 0000091 LPOD PS 2 C Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric View...

Page 218: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 56 Figure A 28 KT 0000091 LPOD PS 2 C Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Assembled Isometric View...

Page 219: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 57 BLANK PAGE...

Page 220: ...5 28VDC SEALED SIDE BOTTOM MOUNT 21 1 RF TERM 11923 5 RF TERMINATION WR75G 14 14 5GHz 1 05 1 VSWR 150W FLAT BLACK G 22 1 RF 0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER COMBINER 2 WAY 0 DEGREES 1 2GHZ 23 5 GA GSKTWR75HA...

Page 221: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 59 Figure A 29 KT 0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Exploded Isometric View...

Page 222: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix A Revision 14 A 60 Figure A 30 KT 0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku Band 1 1 Redundancy Kit Example Assembled Isometric View...

Page 223: ...g connector types used cable labeling wiring lists etc The European EMC Directive EN55022 EN50082 1 requires that you use properly shielded cables for DATA I O These cables must be double shielded fr...

Page 224: ...jack Cable and LPODnet are furnished as part of optional CEFD KIT KT 0000203 A 2 A 3 A 12 through A 30 B 3 CA 0000318 100 COMMS Cable 19 pin circular connector to bare end Connecting 1 1 Redundant Loo...

Page 225: ...o provide serial based monitor and control of 1 1 Redundancy or Standalone LPOD applications using the CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller a preconfigured Two Technologies Inc TechTerm Handheld Terminal Th...

Page 226: ...edundancy or Standalone LPOD applications using a Samsung NB30 Plus Netbook LPODnet The P1 circular connector installs onto the Redundant Loop Cable J1 connector in 1 1 LPOD Redundant applications or...

Page 227: ...dix B Revision 14 B 5 B 2 3 19 Pin COMMS Cable 100 This cable connects between your designated data interface and the Redundant Loop Cable s J1 connector in 1 1 Redundancy applications or the J6 COM 1...

Page 228: ...dix B Revision 14 B 6 B 2 4 19 Pin COMMS Cable 250 This cable connects between your designated data interface and the Redundant Loop Cable s J1 connector in 1 1 Redundancy applications or the J6 COM 1...

Page 229: ...nt Loop Cable Rx Tx Use the CA 0020657 Redundant Loop Cable for interconnection of 1 1 Redundancy Rx Tx applications Use the J1 connector to connect to your M C interface See the CONNECTOR LIST table...

Page 230: ...Loop Cable Tx Only Use the CA 0020655 Redundant Loop Cable for interconnection of 1 1 Redundancy Tx only applications Use the J1 connector to connect to your M C interface See the CONNECTOR LIST table...

Page 231: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix B Revision 14 B 9 BLANK PAGE...

Page 232: ...MN LPOD Appendix B Revision 14 B 10 B 3 RF Cables App B FIG CEFD CABLE P N DESCRIPTION USED FOR REF App A FIG B 7 CA 3722 X Type N to Type N 1 4 Heliax Coaxial Cable lengths vary LPOD Rx or Tx connec...

Page 233: ...irectly to your Rx signal destination For 1 1 Redundancy applications use the cable to connect each LPOD s J2 RF OUT port to the Tx Waveguide switch For all LPOD applications For Standalone use the ca...

Page 234: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC MN LPOD Appendix B Revision 14 B 12 Notes...

Page 235: ...everal years In most environments Comtech EF Data recommends clearing the heat sinks of dust and debris approximately once per year to ensure optimal fan life This appendix outlines the procedures for...

Page 236: ...use the correct screwdriver to avoid damaging the screws 3 Lift the fan shroud assembly far enough off the chassis to expose the heat sinks and access the fan s power supply connection see Figure C 4...

Page 237: ...ogether until the locking mechanism snaps and locks see Figure C 7 7 Re install the fan shroud onto the chassis make sure that you keep the fan power supply cable clear of the fan and heat sink surfac...

Page 238: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter MN LPOD Appendix C Revision 14 C 4 Figure C 4 Remove the Fan Shroud Figure C 5 Disconnect the Fan Power Supply...

Page 239: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter MN LPOD Appendix C Revision 14 C 5 Figure C 6 LPOD PS 1 Heat Sink Locations Figure C 7 Reconnect the Fan Power Supply...

Page 240: ...nnections see Figure C 9 4 Disconnect each fan power supply by carefully pulling the mated connector components straight apart see Figure C 10 Do not twist the mated cable connection when disconnectin...

Page 241: ...hassis take care 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 make sure that you re install the four longer screws at t...

Page 242: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter MN LPOD Appendix C Revision 14 C 8 Figure C 9 Remove the Fan Shroud Figure C 10 Disconnect the Fan 1 Fan 2 Power Supplies...

Page 243: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter MN LPOD Appendix C Revision 14 C 9 Figure C 11 LPOD PS 1 5 Heat Sink Location Figure C 12 Reconnect the Fan 1 Fan 2 Power Supplies...

Page 244: ...ks located on the top of the chassis for any accumulated debris or blockage that may be obstructing airflow Use compressed air to clear and clean the heat sink as needed see Figure C 16 Make sure that...

Page 245: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter MN LPOD Appendix C Revision 14 C 11 Figure C 13 LPOD PS 2 Shroud Screw Locations Figure C 14 Remove the Fan Shroud...

Page 246: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter MN LPOD Appendix C Revision 14 C 12 Figure C 15 Disconnect the Fan 1 Fan 2 Power Supplies Figure C 16 LPOD PS 2 Heat Sink Locations...

Page 247: ...LPOD C X or Ku Band Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter MN LPOD Appendix C Revision 14 C 13 Figure C 17 Reconnect the Fan 1 Fan 2 Power Supplies...

Page 248: ...ll external 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 pr...

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