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Installation, Support, and
Maintenance Guide

Evolution

X1 Satellite Router

Router Products

June 28, 2013

Evolution

X1 Satellite Router Installation, Support, and Maintenance

Guide

Summary of Contents for Evolution X1

Page 1: ...Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X1 Satellite Router Router Products June 28 2013 Evolution X1 Satellite Router Installation Support and Maintenance Guide ...

Page 2: ...notice All statements information and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate but are presented without warranty of any kind express or implied Users must take full responsibility for their application of any products Trademarks brand names and products mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners All such references are used strictly in an editorial ...

Page 3: ...y The following table shows all revisions for this document Refer to this information to verify the version of this document To verify the latest version access the TAC Web site at http tac idirect net Revision Date Released Reason for Change s Updated by A June 30 2013 Initial release JScott ...

Page 4: ...iv Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X1 Satellite Router Revision History ...

Page 5: ...ction 1 1 1 X1 Router Indoor 1 1 2 X1 Outdoor Router 2 2 Safety 3 2 1 Installation Safety Guidelines 4 2 2 Electrical Safety 5 2 3 Physical and Environmental Considerations 6 3 Specifications 9 3 1 X1 Router Indoor Specifications 10 3 1 1 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications 10 3 1 2 Power Specifications 10 3 1 3 RF Specifications 11 3 2 X1 Outdoor Router Specifications 13 3 2 1 Mechanical ...

Page 6: ...ack Mounting 28 5 5 Installation with AC Option 1 or DC Option 2 Power Supplies 28 5 5 1 Installation with AC Power Supply Option 1 28 5 5 2 Installing with DC Power Supply Option 2 28 5 6 Powering on the X1 Router Indoor 29 5 6 1 Checking Conditions before Powering Up the System 29 5 6 2 Powering Up the System 30 5 7 Preparing the PC Laptop for Connection to the X1 Router Indoor 30 5 8 Monitoring...

Page 7: ...ore Powering Up the System 48 6 10 2 Powering Up the System 49 6 10 3 Powering Up in Cold Temperatures 49 6 11 Preparing the PC Laptop for Connection to the X1 Outdoor Router 50 6 12 Front Panel Power Indicator and Web Interface LED Status Indicators 50 6 12 1 Front Panel Power Indicator 50 6 12 2 Web Interface LED Status Indicators 50 6 13 Configuring the X1 Outdoor Router 51 7 Maintenance 53 7 1...

Page 8: ...pendix B Preparing the Coax Cable 61 Appendix C Ethernet and Console RJ45 Pinouts 65 C 1 Ethernet Port Pinouts 65 C 2 Console Port Pinouts and RJ 45 DB9 Female DTE Adapter Pinouts 66 Appendix D DC Power Supply Installation 69 Appendix E X1 Reset 73 E 1 Level 0 Reset 73 E 2 Level 1 Reset 73 ...

Page 9: ...39 Figure 6 4 X1 Outdoor Router Wall Mount 39 Figure 6 5 X1 Outdoor Router Pole Mount 40 Figure 6 6 Mounting the Power Module 41 Figure 6 7 Power Module Wall Mount 41 Figure 6 8 Power Module Pole Mount 42 Figure 6 9 Power Gland Assembly 46 Figure A 1 Installation Tools 58 Figure B 1 Coax Cable Cutting Technique 62 Figure B 2 Cutting Technique for Removing Foil in the Braid 63 Figure B 3 Folding th...

Page 10: ...nector Descriptions 22 Table 4 4 X1 Outdoor Router Connector Cable Cross Reference 22 Table 4 6 Pin Assignments for AC Power Module Gland 4 pin 23 Table 4 7 Pin Assignments for DC Power Module Gland 4 pin 23 Table 6 1 RJ 45 LAN Ethernet Cable Installation Steps 43 Table 6 2 Coax RX and TX Cable Installation 44 Table 6 3 X1 Outdoor Router Power Module DC to DC Installation Instructions 45 Table 6 4...

Page 11: ...onsible for maintaining the iDirect Network Only qualified service personnel should install and operate the X1 Router solutions Familiarity with cabling and wiring practices is beneficial Manual Contents In addition to the information in this chapter this manual also includes the following Introduction provides an overview and description of the X1 Router Safety describes general cautions Specific...

Page 12: ...TA CRC 5818 8350 4382 DATA CRC 20 Screen Reference Used when referring to text that appears on the screen on a Graphical User Interface GUI Used when specifying names of commands menus folders tabs dialogs list boxes and options 1 To add a remote to an inroute group right click the Inroute Group and select Add Remote The Remote dialog box has a number of user selectable tabs across the top The Inf...

Page 13: ... various global training centers as well as eLearning for the installation operation maintenance and management of iDirect satellite networks For training course descriptions and available training dates visit the iDirect web site Training and Services at http www idirect net Training and Services aspx or call 1 800 648 8240 for class registration and information Getting Help iDX Software user s g...

Page 14: ...find answers to questions or information contact the iDirect Technical Assistance Center TAC at 703 648 8151 iDirect makes every effor to produce documentation that is technically accurate easy to use and helpful to our customers Feedback is welcomed Send comments to techpubs idirect net ...

Page 15: ...d for large narrowband networks with small inbound channels and single client sites The X1 Router Indoor leverages the bandwidth efficiencies of the DVB S2 ACM standard and incorporates basic routing and VLAN functionality Developed specifically to support large scale broadband access networks the low cost X1 Router Indoor is ideal for demanding broadband applications such as SCADA point of sale a...

Page 16: ... S2 ACM and TDMA basic routing VLAN functionality and Quality of Service QoS and is embedded in a IP67 weatherproof enclosure enabling an extended temperature range and passive cooling The X1 Outdoor Router is shown in Figure 1 2 The router specifications are described in Section 3 2 X1 Outdoor Router Specifications on page 13 The Router and Power Module front panels and Router LED are described i...

Page 17: ...easily referred Read this entire chapter before attempting to install or use the X1 Router Adhere to all warnings listed on the product s warning labels and in the operating instructions Follow all operating and usage instructions carefully This chapter contains the following sections Section 2 1 Installation Safety Guidelines on page 4 Section 2 2 Electrical Safety on page 5 Section 2 3 Physical ...

Page 18: ...mstances create a fire hazard Connection to a cable distribution system must be made through a device providing electrical isolation below a certain frequency range galvanic isolator see EN 60728 11 Review the safety instructions in this chapter before installing configuring or performing maintenance on the system Always remove or disconnect ALL power connections before installing or removing a ch...

Page 19: ...ly examine the work area for possible hazards such as wet floor ungrounded power extension cables and missing safety grounds Table 2 1 General Safety Warnings and Cautions WARNING Before working on the ODU equipment unplug the power cord from the power source CAUTION Only Trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment CAUTION This equipment is to be installe...

Page 20: ...t where they exit the product Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Electrical Safety For electrical safety power line operated equipment accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL NRTL CE listing mark and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features This helps t...

Page 21: ...d conductor Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if it is uncertain that suitable grounding is available Operational and Maintenance Safety As the X1 Router is used the following safety guidelines must be observed Cables Never use any other RF cable than what is supplied or recommended by iDirect Cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a clo...

Page 22: ...8 Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X1 Satellite Router Physical and Environmental Considerations ...

Page 23: ...echanical environmental and RF specifications for the Evolution X1 Satellite Router The installation site must accommodate the mechanical and environmental specifications of the X1 Router This chapter contains the following sections Section 3 1 X1 Router Indoor Specifications on page 10 Section 3 2 X1 Outdoor Router Specifications on page 13 ...

Page 24: ... 17 3 cm Weight 1 8 lbs 0 82 kg Heat Dissipation 10 W 34 2 BTU Hour Airflow Natural Convection Cooling Ambient Temperature Operational 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C at Sea Level Altitude Operating Storage 10 000 feet 3048 m 35 000 feet 9144 m NOTE Only use the iDirect approved and provided power supply Table 3 2 X1 Router Indoor Power Specifications Category Description Power Supply Input Voltage Rang...

Page 25: ...enix 1757488 Power Cord Option 1 18 AWG country dependent Option 2 14 18 AWG Efficiency 87 MIN Table 3 3 X1 Router Indoor RF Specifications Category Description Frequency Range Transmit Receive 950 1700 MHz 950 2150 MHz Frequency Tuning Step Size Transmit Receive 0 6 Hz Sub Hertz with Demodulator RF Power Range Transmit Receive 30 dBm to 0 dBm Single Carrier Input Power Minimum 130 10Log Symbol Ra...

Page 26: ...Transmit Carrier Suppression 40 dBc MAX Discrete Spurs harmonics and non harmonics 50 dBc with output 15 dBm Inband 32 dBc Modulator Spectral Shaping DVB S2 ETSI EN302307 Transmitter On Off 50 dBc with output power 15 dBm Frequency Range Transmit Receive 950 1700 MHz 950 2150 MHz Table 3 3 X1 Router Indoor RF Specifications continued Category Description Frequency Phase Noise 1 KHz 75 10 KHz 85 10...

Page 27: ...n 26 04 cm x H 10 in 25 4 cm x D 3 in 7 62 cm Power Module W 5 in 12 7cm x H 8 75 in 22 cm x D 2 25 in 5 7 cm Weight X1 Router 5 lbs 2 27 kg Power Module 2 7 lbs 1 19 kg X1 Router Heat Dissipation 10W 34 2 BTU Hour Power Module Unit Heat Dissipation 5 to 8W 17 to 27 3 BTU Hour Airflow Natural Convection Cooling Ambient Temperature Operational Storage 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C at Sea Level 32 F to...

Page 28: ...requency Option 1 only 50 60 Hz Power Supply Power Consumption Option 1 1 2 A TYP Option 2 9 A MAX Option 3 3 A MAX Router Input Power 24 VDC 2 7 A MAX DC Power Consumption 36 W TYP 65 W MAX DC Power Tx Output 24 VDC 1 5 A MAX 10 MHz Reference DC Power Rx Input 24 VDC 300 mA MAX 22 KHz tone Protection Internal primary current fuse on board fuse protection in the outdoor Power Module Over current p...

Page 29: ...Receive 30 dBm to 0 dBm Single Carrier Input Power Minimum 130 10Log Symbol Rate dBm to 5 dBm Pmax 0 dBm MIN 30 dB attenuation adjustable in 1 dB steps Composite Wideband Input Power 5 dBm MAX RF Power Adjustability Transmit Receive 1 0 dB Nominal Step Size Under AGC for all valid Rx input power range Typical Transmit and Receive Phase Noise dBc Hz at Typical Phase Jitter at 14 KHz to 1 MHz 1 8 rm...

Page 30: ...16 Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X1 Satellite Router X1 Outdoor Router Specifications ...

Page 31: ...erfaces This chapter describes physical interfaces and LEDs on the X1 Router Indoor and the physical interfaces and LED on the X1 Outdoor Router This chapter contains the following sections Section 4 1 X1 Router Indoor Interfaces on page 18 Section 4 2 X1 Outdoor Router Interfaces on page 20 ...

Page 32: ...1 Router and are documented in the iDX Web iSite User Guide iDX Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide and iDX Release Notes The definitions of the states may be software version dependent Table 4 1 X1 Router Indoor Panel LED Indicators LED Label LED Color Indicated X1 Status RX Off Receiver is disabled or not configured Solid Yellow Downstream carrier is configured but the demodula...

Page 33: ...locked on the Downstream carrier 2 Second Flashing Green Demodulator is locked on the Downstream carrier Network acquisition is in progress 1 Second Flashing Green Demodulator and NCR are locked on the Downstream carrier Network acquisition is in progress Solid Green Network is acquired Link Layer is up Flashing Red All LEDs simultaneously flashing red indicates a software exception or bad options...

Page 34: ... 75 ohm F Type L band receive signal and DC power to LNB Reset no label Internally recessed push button Factory default reset see Appendix E X1 Reset on page 73 for reset button operation LAN A RJ 45 Category 5 STP or UTP cable 10 100 Base T Ethernet LAN port connects the X1 Router to the customer LAN Hub switch The LAN port is normally assigned to the WAN towards the VPN Its IP address is the nex...

Page 35: ... valve Transmit TX Out 75 ohm F Type L Band Transmit signal to Block Up Converter Receive RX In 75 ohm F Type L Band receive signal Reset Button None Above the RJ 45 port a small square Factory default reset location of the reset button shown in Figure 4 3 on page 21 and description of operation in Appendix E X1 Reset on page 73 LAN LAN RJ 45 Ethernet LAN port connectting the X1 Router to the cust...

Page 36: ... Table 4 4 X1 Outdoor Router Connector Cable Cross Reference Connector Label Connector Type Cable Type 24 VDC 2 7A Supplied with order DC power cable supplied with order TX Out and RX In Either Standard crimp type F connector and wrapping with weatherproof tape Waterproof compression type F connector Coax RG 6 or RG 11 LAN Ethernet RJ45 protected with an M25 Cable Gland gland supplied with order C...

Page 37: ...or to Router Table 4 6 Pin Assignments for AC Power Module Gland 4 pin Pin Definition Diagram Ground Pin 4 1 Option 1 Live L 100 240 VAC 2 Do Not Use 3 Neutral Table 4 7 Pin Assignments for DC Power Module Gland 4 pin Pin Definition Diagram Ground Pin 4 1 Do Not Use 2 Option 2 12 36 VDC Option 3 36 76 VDC 3 DC Return Table 4 5 X1 Outdoor Router Power Module Connector Descriptions Callout Label Des...

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Page 39: ... Indoor Equipment on page 27 Section 5 3 Components Typically Included in an Order on page 27 Section 5 4 X1 Router Indoor Mounting on page 28 Section 5 5 Installation with AC Option 1 or DC Option 2 Power Supplies on page 28 Section 5 6 Powering on the X1 Router Indoor on page 29 Section 5 7 Preparing the PC Laptop for Connection to the X1 Router Indoor on page 30 Section 5 8 Monitoring the LEDs ...

Page 40: ...stallation of the X1 Router Indoor Steps refer to more detailed sections 1 Confirm the recommended tools are available for installation See Appendix A Tools Needed on page 57 2 Unpack the router according to the instructions in Section 5 2 Unpacking X1 Router Indoor Equipment on page 27 3 Check that all components are available see Section 5 3 Components Typically Included in an Order on page 27 4...

Page 41: ...e been received including the optional equipment ordered 5 3 Components Typically Included in an Order Prior to installation account for all necessary components for a complete VSAT installation If any items are missing or damaged contact the Network Operator Distributor for replacement A typical installation includes 1 one X1 Router Indoor One Power Module 24 VDC Power Module with either Option 1...

Page 42: ...installation 5 5 Installation with AC Option 1 or DC Option 2 Power Supplies This section describes installation with either an AC power Supply Option 1 or DC Power supply Option 2 5 5 1 Installation with AC Power Supply Option 1 Perform the steps below with an AC power supply 1 Connect the AC power cord 2 Turn on power 5 5 2 Installing with DC Power Supply Option 2 NOTE The X1 Router Indoor is de...

Page 43: ...wires and terminal block plug locking pieces securely with the provided cable tie Appendix D DC Power Supply Installation on page 69 5 Insert the finished terminal block plug with the cable entry housing into the terminal block header in the power supply 6 Set the X1 Router Indoor power module switch to the ON position 1 5 6 Powering on the X1 Router Indoor This section describes powering on the X...

Page 44: ...factory default option file is loaded 5 7 Preparing the PC Laptop for Connection to the X1 Router Indoor Connect the laptop to the LAN port see Section 4 1 2 X1 Router Indoor Rear Panel on page 19 location The LAN port is normally assigned to the WAN towards the VPN Its IP address is the next hop for the VPN The IP address of the X1 Router 192 168 0 1 is important to have to be able to use the Web...

Page 45: ...in the Web Interface software see iDX Web iSite User Guide RX LED indicates the receive status TX LED indicates the transmit status NET LED indicates the network acquisition status POWER LED indicates whether the unit is powered on or off NOTE The LED displayed colors red yellow green indicate the state of the X1 Router and are documented in the iDX Web iSite User Guide iDX Satellite Router Instal...

Page 46: ...g the X1 Router Indoor When the X1 Router Indoor has been installed next step is installing the firmware and configuring the satellite router For instructions on how to do this refer to the iDX Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide To download the guide go to http tac idirect net and click Satellite Routers ...

Page 47: ...n page 36 Section 6 5 X1 Outdoor Router Mounting on page 37 Section 6 6 External Power Module Mounting Instructions on page 40 Section 6 7 Connecting the Ethernet LAN Cable on page 42 Section 6 8 Preparing and Connecting the Coax RX and TX cables on page 44 Section 6 9 Connecting the DC Power Module on page 45 Section 6 10 Powering Up the System on page 48 Section 6 11 Preparing the PC Laptop for ...

Page 48: ...6 2 Unpacking X1 Outdoor Router Equipment on page 35 3 Check that all items have been received see Section 6 3 Components Typically Included in an Order on page 35 4 Mount the router as directed in Section 6 5 X1 Outdoor Router Mounting on page 37 5 Mount the external power module as directed in Section 6 6 External Power Module Mounting Instructions on page 40 6 Prepare the coax cables as directe...

Page 49: ...x lid Remove items from the box only as needed Confirm the X1 Outdoor Router components and accessory items listed on the order form have been received including the optional equipment ordered See Section 6 3 Components Typically Included in an Order on page 35 for the packing list 6 3 Components Typically Included in an Order Prior to installation account for all necessary components for a comple...

Page 50: ... Noise Block Converter Figure 6 1 Packaged Items 6 4 Installation with AC Option 1 or DC Options 2 and 3 Power Supplies This section describes installation with either an AC power Supply Option 1 or a DC Power supply Option 2 or 3 6 4 1 Installation with AC Power Supply to the Power Module Option 1 AC For an X1 Outdoor Router with an AC power supply 1 Assemble the AC power gland as described in Se...

Page 51: ...stall the X1 Outdoor Router in a location where access is unobstructed The X1 Outdoor Router operation area must have adequate ventilation Do not install the X1 Outdoor Router on the floor install only on a wall or pole 6 5 2 Mounting the Router on a Wall or Pole The X1 Outdoor Router may be mounted to a wall or a pole by using the GLBAC WALLMOU SCC M mounting kit The kit includes CAUTION If negat...

Page 52: ...ting 1 mounting plate 2 stainless steel tie back straps 4 wood screws 4 wood gyprock plugs anchors 4 M6x20 screws 4 flat washers for M6 screws 4 spring lock washers for the M6 screws 1 spacer For easy identification the mounting kit parts are shown in Figure 6 2 Figure 6 2 Router Mounting Kit Parts ...

Page 53: ...washers spring washers and M6x20 screws as shown in Figure 6 3 horizontal and vertical mounting options are shown Figure 6 3 Attaching the Mounting Plate 6 5 3 1 Router Wall Mount After attaching the mounting plate to the router mount the X1 Outdoor Router to a wall mount the assembly to the wall using the four wood screws and wood gyprock plugs as shown in Figure 6 4 Figure 6 4 X1 Outdoor Router ...

Page 54: ...t 6 6 External Power Module Mounting Instructions The Power Module may be mounted to a wall or to a pole by using the GTT MNT LP22 GTT GLBAC WALLMOU SCC mounting kit The kit includes 1 mounting plate 2 stainless steel tie back straps 4 wood screws 4 wood gyprock plugs anchors 4 M5x20 screws 4 flat washers for M5 screws 4 spring lock washers for M5 screws 1 spacer CAUTION The Power Module must be w...

Page 55: ...the Power Module Before mounting the Power Module first attach the mounting plate to the Power Module using the M6x20 screws as shown in Figure 6 6 Figure 6 6 Mounting the Power Module 6 6 1 1 Wall Mount After attaching the mounting plate to the Power Module mount the Power Module assembly to the wall as shown in Figure 6 7 Figure 6 7 Power Module Wall Mount ...

Page 56: ...pendix C Ethernet and Console RJ45 Pinouts on page 65 lists the pinout details Table C 1 on page 65 shows the pin order and Table 6 1 shows the X1 Outdoor Router Ethernet cable installation steps CAUTION Failure to follow the steps in Table 6 1 on page 43 in the order they are listed can cause damage to the Ethernet LAN cable CAUTION After tightening the power connectors wrap with weatherproofing ...

Page 57: ...ng nut onto the cable with the threads facing the RJ45 end of the cable towards the router 3 The compression nut B has a slit so it can be placed on the cable 3 1 Clip the RJ45 connector and cable into the RJ45 receptacle 2 Screw the sealing nut A into the X1 Outdoor Unit 3 Push the compression ring B into the sealing nut A 4 Pass the lock nut body C over the compression ring B 5 Twist the lock nu...

Page 58: ...nnectors wrap with weatherproofing self amalgamate tape if necessary following manufacturer s guidelines CAUTION All cables should be installed with a drip loop or service loop NOTE The X1 Outdoor Router connectors and cables for power TX RX and Ethernet may be attached before or after mounting on a wall or pole Table 6 2 Coax RX and TX Cable Installation Step Instructions Diagram 1 Prepare the en...

Page 59: ...ctor and cable as waterproof function as per manufacturer s instructions 4 Repeat step 1 and step 2 for TX out interface Table 6 2 Coax RX and TX Cable Installation continued Step Instructions Diagram CAUTION After tightening the power connectors wrap with weatherproofing tape if necessary following manufacturer s guidelines CAUTION All cables should be installed with a drip loop or service loop T...

Page 60: ...6 9 shows a blow up of the gland assembly parts Figure 6 9 Power Gland Assembly 2 Final X1 Outdoor Router DC power connection completed proceed to step 3 3 Lock the opposite end of the DC power cord into the Power Module CAUTION Install power on a GFI Ground Fault Interrupter protected circuit CAUTION All cables should be installed with a drip loop or service loop Table 6 3 X1 Outdoor Router Power...

Page 61: ...amp Ring 7 Sealing Nut 2 Select a cable seal size item 4 or 5 in Step 1 providing the best fit for the diameter of cable to be used 3 Table 4 6 Pin Assignments for AC Power Module Gland 4 pin on page 23 and Table 4 7 Pin Assignments for DC Power Module Gland 4 pin on page 23 shows the pin assignments for the AC and DC respectively power wires in the Female Housing Assembly 1 Connect the AC or DC w...

Page 62: ...the circuit 2 Connect the DC power cable into to the Power Module The connector is keyed and can only be inserted one way Hand tighten the screw nut Weather tape the assembly as needed following the manufacturer s instructions 3 Tighten and inspect the cable for final assembly Table 6 4 Power Module Power Cable Installation Instructions continued Step Instructions Diagram CAUTION Install power on ...

Page 63: ... warm up before it will become operational The warm up period for the X1 Outdoor Router depends on the internal modem temperature measured at the time it is powered on Table 6 5 provides the warm up periods During the long warm up or short warm up the Web interface Web iSite will show the POWER LED as GREEN and the other LEDS will be yellow The satellite Rx state on the dashboard shows Waiting for...

Page 64: ...ribe the functions and display indicators for the physical front panel LED and the four virtual LEDs displayed in the Web Interface software respectively 6 12 1 Front Panel Power Indicator A single LED on the front panel of the X1 Outdoor Router displays power status as described in table Table 4 3 on page 21 6 12 2 Web Interface LED Status Indicators For diagnostic purposes the X1 Outdoor Router ...

Page 65: ...he X1 Outdoor Router When the X1 Outdoor Router is physically installed the firmware and configuration of the satellite router need to be completed For instructions on how to do this refer to the iDX Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide To download the guide go to http tac idirect net and click Satellite Routers ...

Page 66: ...52 Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X1 Satellite Router Configuring the X1 Outdoor Router ...

Page 67: ...pt to service the X1 Router internal assemblies as opening and removing covers may expose personnel to dangerous voltages or other hazards There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening the X1 Router or Power Module will void the warranty Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 7 1 2 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug the X1 Router from the power source and refer servicing to quali...

Page 68: ...h the excess moisture wrung out not a saturated dripping wet cloth to wipe away the dust that collects on the outside of the enclosure 7 2 3 90 Day Regular Maintenance The X1 Router Indoor should have the following procedures performed every 90 days Make sure that no objects are blocking the core protective vents If there are objects blocking the core protective vents remove them safely so there i...

Page 69: ...ery 90 days Walk around the area where the router and power supply are installed and make sure nothing is impeding the units Make sure weatherproofing on the cabling tape is in good condition Make sure that the ambient temperature remains within the specified limits 7 4 Repacking the X1 Router If the X1 Router system is damaged or if the chassis needs to be moved to another location the unit needs...

Page 70: ...56 Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X1 Satellite Router Repacking the X1 Router ...

Page 71: ... shows the tools NOTE The tools intended for use in this section are intended to be generic Equipment should be installed per manufacturer s requirements specific to the brands preferred Table A 1 Recommended Installation Tools and Equipment for Indoor Coax Quantity Tool 1 Number 2 Phillips screwdriver Figure A 1 1 F Connector crimper or Compression Tool Figure A 1 1 RG 6 Coax Stripper see Figure ...

Page 72: ...eeded Figure A 1 Installation Tools A 2 Outdoor ODU Coax Installation Tools Needed Table A 2 specifies the tools that are included with the order and Figure A 1 and Table A 3 specify recommended tools and supplies for a typical installation Table A 2 Tools Included in the order Quantity Tool 1 1 5 mm Allen wrench ...

Page 73: ...t resistant jacket and wet location rated conductors 18AWG 18 American Wire Gauge Reference http en wikipedia org wiki American_wire_gauge 2 F type weatherproof outdoor connectors with weatherproofing gasket O ring such as Holland SLCU6 Q0 see labeled figures A and B in Figure B 5 Compression fitting F Type Weatherproof Plugs and Tool on page 64 1 RG 6 or RG 11 solid copper conductor coax outdoor ...

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Page 75: ...coaxial cable are used other than the recommended quad shield RG 6 the following problems can occur Co channel Interference If signals at the same frequency are carried on long parallel runs of coaxial cable for example in cable trays or riser interference can occur between the signals Higher quality cable helps to prevent this with better shielding Co channel interference causes degradation and h...

Page 76: ... Coax Stripper such as the LC CST 1257 from Paladin Tools 3 Remove any foil in the braid as shown in Figure B 2 NOTE Appendix A Tools Needed on page 57 lists all of the recommended tools for terminating coax cables WARNING Wear protective eye wear while cutting cables and terminating connectors The center conductor must be straight and cylindrical without any burrs Failure to do so can damage the ...

Page 77: ... page 62 Remove any dielectric residue 7 If the conductive foil is burred then smooth out the burr so that the edge area where the dielectric material was removed is smooth and provides a lead in for the connector mandrel 8 Install the RG 6 connector compression sleeve or mandrel top left A in Figure B 4 on page 64 over foil and underneath the braid A good weatherproof outdoor connector mandrel sh...

Page 78: ...erproof Plugs and Tool 11 Inspect and ensure that the copper center conductor only protrudes 1 8 inch 3 2 mm nominally beyond the rim of the F connector Trim if necessary CAUTION The center conductor length must be a minimum of 1 16 inch 1 6 mm to a maximum of 1 8 inch 3 2 mm protrusion beyond the rim of the F type connector It must be straight and cylindrical without any burrs at the end Failure ...

Page 79: ...able Connectors Plug and Receptacle The LAN A port is normally assigned to the WAN towards the VPN Its IP address is the next hop for the VPN The 10 Base T 100 Base T Fast Ethernet ports support IEEE 802 3 and IEEE 802 3u specifications for the 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps transmission over Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP cables Use Category 3 or Category 5 UTP cable with RJ 45 connectors to attach the 10 100...

Page 80: ...Console Port Pinouts and RJ 45 DB9 Female DTE Adapter Pinouts The Console port may use the Ethernet net port NET described it the above section or if a PC is running terminal emulation software then an RJ 45 to RJ 45 straight cable and RJ 45 to DB 9 female DTE adapter may be used to connect the console port to the PC running terminal emulation software The signal and pinouts for the asynchronous s...

Page 81: ...dapter Pinouts A picture of the RJ 45 to DB 9 Female DTE adapter is shown in Figure C 3 Figure C 3 RJ 45 to DB 9 Female DTE Adapter RxD 6 Yellow 3 TxD DSR 7 Brown 4 DTR Rx RF Power 8 White Grey 9 Not Connected Table C 2 RJ 45 to DB 9 Pinouts Console Port DTE RJ 45 Pin Color Code RJ 45 to DB 9 Terminal Adapter Console Device ...

Page 82: ...68 Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X1 Satellite Router Console Port Pinouts and RJ 45 DB9 Female DTE Adapter Pinouts ...

Page 83: ...nected to ve terminal in the Telecom case this would be 48V and the positive most voltage is always connected to the ve terminal in the Telecom case this would be 0VR The Chassis can be referenced to ve ve or left floating i e not connected to either ve or ve as required because the power module is fully isolated input to chassis Table D 1 X1 Router Indoor DC Power Module Connector Parts Name Desc...

Page 84: ...elief and Cable Tie Cable Entry Housing Strain Relief and Cable Tie included in kit P N 1803947 and cable tie Table D 1 X1 Router Indoor DC Power Module Connector Parts Name Description Diagram or Reference Table D 2 Power Module Power Cable Installation Instructions Detail Step Instructions Diagram 1 Strip approximately 1 4 inch of insulation from the ends of three appropriately sized 14 18 AWG D...

Page 85: ... of the holes in the right half of the strain relief clip 4 1 Wrap the cable tie around the wires and tighten 2 Insert the three screw end of the terminal block plug into the half of the strain relief clip Be sure the two end screw holes fit securely into the two small protruding screw holders 5 Clip the other half of the strain relief clip around the cable entry housing and tighten the cable tie ...

Page 86: ... Evolution X1 Satellite Router 6 Insert the finished terminal block plug with the cable entry housing into the terminal block header in the power supply Table D 2 Power Module Power Cable Installation Instructions Detail Step Instructions Diagram ...

Page 87: ...loaded software image and configuration Recovery recover by briefly pressing the reset button again for not more than 1 second or cycle the power off then on E 2 Level 1 Reset Level 1 reset provides a means of returning the router to factory default settings Level 1 reset features Initiated by Pressing the reset button and keeping it pressed for more than 8 seconds see Figure 4 2 X1 Router Indoor ...

Page 88: ...ntended for recovery of modem only new options file configuration and software must be loaded Router boots with factory default image default options file software and passwords access to Web iSite is available at 192 168 0 1 Recovery none software options file configuration must be reloaded ...

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