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Installation, Support, and Maintenance Guide

Evolution

X7 Satellite Router

Figure

E-1. DC-DC Power Supply Assembly at a Glance

DC-DC Power Supply Assembly at a Glance

Table

E-2. Power Module Power Cable Installation Instructions Detail

Step

Instructions

Diagram

Strip approximately 1/4 inch of insulation
from the ends of three appropriately sized
(14-18 AWG) DC input wires.

Loosen the three screws on the terminal
block plug . Insert DC (-), DC (+), and
ground wires into the corresponding
terminals of the DC terminal block plug.
Fasten the three screws securely. Do not
over-tighten.

Insert the cable tie through one of the
holes in the right half of the strain relief
clip.

Summary of Contents for Evolution X7

Page 1: ...Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X7 Satellite Router Router Products September 30 2013 Evolution X7 Satellite Router Installation Support and Maintenance Guide...

Page 2: ...otice 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...

Page 3: ...tion X7 Satellite Router Revision History The following table shows all revisions for this document To determine if this is the latest revision check the TAC Web site at http tac idirect net Revision...

Page 4: ...iv Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X7 Satellite Router Revision History...

Page 5: ...iii Warranty RoHS WEEE Declaration of Conformity xiii 1 Introduction 1 1 1 Features 1 1 2 Power Supply Options 2 2 Specifications 3 2 1 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications 3 2 2 Power Specific...

Page 6: ...uter 18 4 7 Web Interface LED Status Indicators 18 4 8 Configuring the X7 Router 18 5 Maintenance 19 5 1 Safety Guidelines to Observe During Servicing 19 5 1 1 Servicing 19 5 1 2 Conditions Requiring...

Page 7: ...lite Router Contents D 2 1 Ethernet Port Pinouts 37 D 2 2 Straight Through and Crossover RJ 45 Cables 38 D 3 Console Port Connection 38 Appendix E DC Power Supply Installation 41 Appendix F X7 Reset 4...

Page 8: ...e Cutting Technique 34 Figure D 2 Cutting Technique for Removing Foil in the Braid 35 Figure D 3 Folding the Braid 35 Figure D 4 Attaching the Compression fitting F type Connector 36 Figure D 5 Compre...

Page 9: ...Descriptions 9 Table 3 3 X7 Router Rear Panel Connector and LED Descriptions 11 Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Events and Actions to Take 20 Table 5 2 Removing and or Replacing the Power Module 22 Table C...

Page 10: ...x Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X7 Satellite Router Tables...

Page 11: ...irect Network Only qualified service personnel should install the X7 Router Familiarity with cabling and wiring practices is beneficial Manual Contents In addition to the information in this chapter t...

Page 12: ...irect s satellite network software and equipment iDX iBuilder User Guide iDX iMonitor User Guide Web iSite User Guide iDX Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide Convention Description E...

Page 13: ...e users guides installation procedures and guides an FAQ page and other documentation that supports iDirect products are available on the TAC Web site located at http tac idirect net To find answers t...

Page 14: ...xiv Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X7 Satellite Router About...

Page 15: ...the X7 Router enables simple deployments and seamless upgrades This chapter contains the following sections Section 1 1 Features on page 1 Section 1 2 Power Supply Options on page 2 This manual explai...

Page 16: ...ard Option 1 power supply for the X7 Router is standard with a single 24V power support for the X7 s BUC Option 2 100 240V AC 24 V 48 V Power Supply Option 2 AC power module for the X7 Router comes wi...

Page 17: ...r mechanical and environmental specifications The mechanical and environmental specifications are listed in Table 2 1 Table 2 1 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications Category Description Dimensi...

Page 18: ...put to the chassis Altitude Operational Survival 10 000 ft 35 000 ft Shock Operational Survival 20G 40G ISTA 1A Vibration Operational Survival 0 21 Grms 500 Hz 2 09 Grms 500 Hz Table 2 1 Mechanical an...

Page 19: ...Input Connector Self capturing terminal block 14 16 AWG Efficiency 87 Min Table 2 2 Power Specifications continued Category Description Table 2 3 RF Specifications Category Description IFInterface Imp...

Page 20: ...outer RF Specifications Transmit Carrier Suppression 40 dBc Spurious Harmonic Content 60 dBc with output 20 dBm In band 32 dBc Transmitter Muting 50 dB min residual carrier 90 dBm with baseband BB and...

Page 21: ...Evolution X7 Satellite Router 3 Interfaces This chapter describes the X7 Router physical interfaces and LEDs and contains the following sections Section 3 1 X7 Router Front LEDs on page 8 Section 3 3...

Page 22: ...s 2 STATUS Indicates basic operational state and problems with core hardware 3 FAN Provides fan status 4 TEMP Indicates any problems with the current operating temperature 5 and 6 RX1 and 7 TX 3 2 X7...

Page 23: ...tion is normal all self tests passed Red Fault hardware software one or more self test failures or configuration error FAN Provides fan status Green All fans working Red Failure of one or more fans TE...

Page 24: ...mute OFF NET Indicates the state of the satellite network connection Off Router off or in sleep mode if TX LED is yellow mute ON Yellow Demodulator is not locked on the primary downstream carrier 1 se...

Page 25: ...onnector IEC 320 C13 Option 3 DC input terminals Negative Positive and Ground 14 16 AWG 5 LAN 1 8 Ethernet Communications Ports RJ 45 6 BUC I O BUC Communications Port RJ 45 7 Console Console Communic...

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Page 27: ...e 18 NOTE See Document Conventions on page xii for a description of the warning icons that are used in this manual NOTE Thoroughly review all the information in Appendix B Safety before attempting any...

Page 28: ...Section D 2 Ethernet Port Pinouts on page 37 For connection to Web iSite use LAN 1 port with an RJ 45 cable as described in Section D 2 2 on page 38 6 If using the Console port for servicing prepare...

Page 29: ...formation Remove items from the box only as needed Verify all of the proper X7 Router components and accessory items listed in the order have been received including the optional equipment ordered See...

Page 30: ...llow installation procedures for power supply options Option 1 or Option 2 Section 4 5 1 on page 16 for AC power supply Or Option 3 Section 4 5 2 on page 17 for DC power supply 4 5 1 Installing With a...

Page 31: ...ltages are used such as Telecom 48VDC the negative most voltage is always connected to ve terminal in the Telecom case this would be 48V and the positive most voltage is always connected to the ve ter...

Page 32: ...dicators The X7 Router has eight LEDs on the front panel see Table 3 1 on page 8 For diagnostic purposes the X7 Router displays eight LEDs in the Web Interface software Web iSite The eight software in...

Page 33: ...vicing When an X7 Router requires service observe the safety guidelines in this section 5 1 1 Servicing Do not attempt to service the X7 Router internal assembly Opening and removing covers exposes da...

Page 34: ...Day Regular Maintenance 5 2 2 90 day maintenance Typically the only maintenance needed to be performed on the unit is to maintain the temperature of the X7 Router and keep its external areas free from...

Page 35: ...or movement POWER LED ON and not functioning Test power Check other status LEDs Compare LEDs to Table 3 1 on page 8 48 V BUC not working Is the installer expecting 48V BUC power If so The correct BUC...

Page 36: ...em is damaged or if the chassis needs to be moved to another location the unit needs to be repacked in the original shipping boxes To repack the system 1 Disconnect all cables 2 Place the X7 Router in...

Page 37: ...Modulation ACS Antenna Control System AES Advanced Encryption Standard APSK Amplitude and Phase shift keying AZ Azimuth B BB BaseBand BIM Below Decks Interface Module BIST Built In Self Test BITE Buil...

Page 38: ...rogrammable Gate Array FS Functional Specification G G T Gain over Temperature GHz GigaHertz GPIO General Purpose Input Output GPS Global Positioning System H HCP High Capacity Payload I IBIT Initiate...

Page 39: ...liminary Design Review PLL Phased Locked Loop PSK Phase Shift Keying PSU Power Supply Unit Q QEF Quasi Error Free QoS Quality of Service QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying R RF Radio Frequency RGMII R...

Page 40: ...erminal Serial Number TTC Terminal Transmit Control Tx or TX Transmit U UDP Universal Data Protocol UL Underwriters Laboratories V VAC Volts Alternating Current VDC Volts Direct Current VSAT Very Smal...

Page 41: ...statements Follow all the warnings and cautions in this section for personal safety and to protect the equipment These guidelines are not intended to cover all of the hazardous situations that may be...

Page 42: ...dust during and after installation Keep tools X7 Router components and shipping boxes away from walkway area The X7 Router operates safely when it is used in accordance with its marked electrical rat...

Page 43: ...ure equalization and allows reliable operation of the product To protect the chassis from overheating do not place this product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or enclosed rack unless pr...

Page 44: ...by the authority responsible for the location Grounding Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment without a suitably installed ground conductor Contact the appropriate electrical ins...

Page 45: ...be required to install related equipment and cables Test equipment may be required to check signal power levels and communication links Figure C 1 Recommended Installation Tools Table C 1 Recommended...

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Page 47: ...ct the equipment such as RG 6 0 04 inch 1 mm outdoor rated Quad Shielded solid bare copper center conductor for cable lengths less than or equal to 225 feet 68 5 meters RG 11 0 064 inch 1 6 mm outdoor...

Page 48: ...les To terminate the cables with F Type connectors 1 Cut off each end of the coax cable squarely using the proper cable cutter as shown in Figure D 1 Figure D 1 Coax Cable Cutting Technique WARNING We...

Page 49: ...inner outer braids and the outer foil shield only Do not flare the inner foil shield last foil around dielectric 6 If using a coax stripper skip this step Being careful not to cut into the copper of t...

Page 50: ...d be flush with the inner rear surface of the connector Refer to the picture on the right C in Figure D 4 for an RG 6 RG 11 termination NOTE Since the RG 11 connector has a built in center pin ensure...

Page 51: ...the order is typically a straight through cable typically used for connection to a PC The X7 Router is capable of Universal Cable Recognition or auto MIDX auto sensing and will connect to a PC with t...

Page 52: ...ble to connect the X7 Router to the LAN hub or switch If additional cables or different lengths are needed they may be bought commercially D 2 2 Straight Through and Crossover RJ 45 Cables To confirm...

Page 53: ...s should be asynchronous mode 9600 baud eight 8 data bits no N parity bit and one 1 stop bit 9600 8 N 1 The signal and pinouts for the asynchronous serial Console port RS 232 of the X7 Router and an R...

Page 54: ...40 Installation Support and Maintenance Guide Evolution X7 Satellite Router Console Port Connection Figure D 8 RJ 45 to DB 9 Female DTE Adapter...

Page 55: ...ons are in Figure E 1 on page 42 with corresponding detailed steps in Table E 2 on page 42 Table E 1 X7 Router DC Power Module Connector Parts red positive black negative blue ground Name Description...

Page 56: ...il Step Instructions Diagram 1 Strip approximately 1 4 inch of insulation from the ends of three appropriately sized 14 18 AWG DC input wires 2 Loosen the three screws on the terminal block plug Inser...

Page 57: ...clip Be sure the two end screw holes fit securely into the two small protruding screw holders 5 1 Clip the other half of the strain relief clip around the cable entry housing and tighten the cable ti...

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Page 59: ...cation In Web iSite select the File Management menu Restart Device Restart Used to boot to a newly loaded software image and configuration Recovery initiate a Level 0 reset Router rear LEDs RX1 PWR LE...

Page 60: ...initiated Level 2 reset features Initiated by Pressing the reset button and keeping it pressed for more than 15 seconds see Section 3 3 X7 Router Rear Panel Description on page 10 for the reset butto...

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