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LOSSARY

Glossary of Terms

The following acronyms are used in Terrasat Communications, Inc. documentation:

°C

Degrees Celsius

°K

Degrees Kelvin

1RU

One Rack Unit (1.75 in.)

s

Microsecond

AC

Alternating Current

AGC

Automatic Gain Control

ALC

Automatic Level Control

AWG

American Wire Gauge

ATE

Automated Test Equipment

ATP

Acceptance Test Procedure

BER

Bit Error Rate

BUC

Block Upconverter

CSM

Continuous Signal Mode

CW

Continuous Wave

DAB

Digital Audio Broadcasting

dB

Decibel

dB/oct

Decibel per Octave

dBc

Decibel Below Carrier

dBm

Decibel referenced to 1 milliwatt

Summary of Contents for Rx 1+1

Page 1: ...Receive Redundant Systems Operations Manual 24 Hour Technical Support 1 408 782 2166 ...

Page 2: ...eference purposes only and is subject to change without notice Every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information however Terrasat Communications Inc assumes no responsibility and will not be liable for any errors omissions damage or loss that might result from any use of this manual or the information contained therein even if this information is properly followed and problems...

Page 3: ...Supply 2 7 RF Signal Flow 2 10 LED Indicators 2 10 Emergency Switches 2 10 User Interfaces 2 11 Software 2 11 System Configurations 2 12 Chapter 3 Installation General Requirements 3 1 Unpacking 3 1 Furnished Items 3 2 Accessories 3 2 Installing the Rx 1 1 System 3 3 Tools and Test Equipment 3 3 Site Considerations 3 4 Mounting Considerations 3 4 Power Requirements 3 4 Grounding 3 6 Antenna Recomm...

Page 4: ...ld Alarm 4 3 Chapter 5 Monitor and Control Features and Functions Monitor and Control Interfaces 5 1 RS232 5 1 Hand held Terminal 5 2 Multifunction LEDs 5 4 Frequency Shift Keying FSK 5 6 Ethernet 5 6 Determining the IP Address of Your Rx 1 1 System 5 7 Telnet 5 11 Embedded Web Pages 5 11 SNMP 5 11 RS485 5 13 ASCII Mode 5 14 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Maintenance 6 1 Fault Isolation 6 1 Receive L b...

Page 5: ...HyperTerminal Session C 8 Appendix D ASCII Command Response Structure Command Set D 1 Common Commands D 3 Receive only Commands D 18 Appendix E Web Pages Screen Shots E 1 Login E 5 Information Tab E 6 Alarm Tab E 8 Sensor Tab E 11 Rx Configuration Tab E 12 Interface Configuration Tab E 14 System Configuration Tab E 17 Alarm Configuration Tab E 19 Redundancy Configuration Tab E 23 Alarm Log Tab E 2...

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Page 7: ...Figure 3 8 Front Panel of a Single input AC powered Rx 1 1 System 3 13 Figure 3 9 Front Panel of a Two input AC powered Rx 1 1 System 3 14 Figure 3 10 Information on Top Cover of an AC powered Rx 1 1 System 3 15 Figure 3 11 Back Panel of an Rx 1 1 System 3 15 Figure 3 12 Side Panel of an Rx 1 1 System 3 16 Figure 5 1 Hand held Terminal Illustration 5 3 Figure 5 2 Side Panel of an Rx 1 1 System 5 4...

Page 8: ...oosing the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties E 2 Figure E 3 Typing the IP Address E 3 Figure E 4 Invalid Subnet Mask Error Message E 4 Figure E 5 Login E 5 Figure E 6 Information Tab E 6 Figure E 7 Alarm Status Tab E 8 Figure E 8 Sensor Tab E 11 Figure E 9 Rx Configuration Tab E 12 Figure E 10 Interface Configuration Tab E 14 Figure E 11 System Configuration Tab E 17 Figure E 12 Alarm Configurat...

Page 9: ...hedule 3 17 Table 3 3 Pin Assignments for the J1 User Interface Connector 3 17 Table 3 4 Pin Assignments for the J2 and J3 DC Power Connectors 3 18 Table 3 5 Pin Assignments for the J2 and J3 AC Power Connectors 3 18 Table 3 6 Pin Assignments for the Y cable Connector 3 19 Table 5 1 Default Alarm Configuration 5 5 Table 5 2 Receiver Link Specifications 5 6 Table 5 3 ASCII Mode Command Format 5 14 ...

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Page 11: ...e Description A May 2011 Preliminary Release B May 2013 Initial Release C May 2014 Added information about waveguide switch positions in Chapter 3 and in Appendix F Added information about AC powered redundant systems with two inputs ...

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Page 13: ...ion Description Example Emphasis Used to emphasize the importance of a point The IP Address must be a unique number Internal cross references References to a section in the same document are marked in blue and are hyperlinked See Warranty Information on page 1 4 Product and feature names Named Terrasat products and features are identified on first use line of intelligent block upconverters IBUCs T...

Page 14: ...gh voltage equipment Exercise every precaution to ensure safety of personnel Exercise extreme care when working near high voltages Be familiar with the warnings in this manual CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION might also be used to indicate other unsafe practices or risks of property damage HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH VOLTAGE...

Page 15: ...upconverters IBUCs or via AC mains and performs all the required functions for redundant operation of LNBs This manual provides information about Installation operation and maintenance of Rx 1 1 systems Use of user interface protocols for remote monitor and control Reference Documents Use the satellite operation standards listed in Table 1 1 as reference documents Table 1 1 Satellite Operation Sta...

Page 16: ...erminals for tactical and long haul communications MIL STD 810F Materiel acquisition program planning and engineering direction for considering the influences that environmental stresses have on materiel throughout all phases of its service life ANSI TIA EIA 568 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard Environmental Standards ETS 300 019 1 1 Equipment Engineering EE Environmental Co...

Page 17: ...ted current 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection EN 61000 4 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 4 2 Testing and measurement techniques Electrostatic discharge immunity test EN 61000 4 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Part 4 3 Testing and measurement techniques Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test EN 61000 4 4 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Par...

Page 18: ...ranty does not cover damages or losses incurred in transport 4 The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss or damage resulting from cases beyond the control of Terrasat 5 The warranty does not include the furnishing of any labor involved or connected with the removal and or reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site or any labor required to diagnose the neces...

Page 19: ...y repair and where the cause of failure cannot be identified by Terrasat Note Warranty seals are designed to break upon internal access Access to the internal electronic components without prior written approval will void the warranty For more information about returning a product for repair see the Repair Policy on page 6 4 ...

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Page 21: ...indoor controllers are necessary Typically the Rx switch and LNBs are mounted directly to the antenna feed and a separate mounting bracket for the interface module is available A system diagram is provided in Figure 2 1 The Rx 1 1 system is available in C band X band Ku band and Ka band frequencies with a variety of input power options System Components This section contains descriptions of the va...

Page 22: ...low noise block converter LNB houses the low noise amplifier LNA the Rx conversion circuitry and the L band IF interface as depicted in Figure 2 2 The interface with the LNB consists of a 50 Ω or an optional 75 Ω coaxial cable that carries the L band receive signal 10 MHz reference signal and DC power ...

Page 23: ...ectric resonator oscillator DRO is phase locked to the 10 MHz signal that has been multiplexed onto the L band output connector Typically the 10 MHz input level is between 0 dBm to 10 dBm and meets minimum phase noise requirements DC voltage is also multiplexed onto the L band output connector and is typically between 15 VDC to 24 VDC Current consumption is typically less than 400 mA RF Input De M...

Page 24: ...s are routed to a DC DC converter that generates the voltage that supplies all internal circuitry This process is depicted in Figure 2 3 for 48 VDC systems and in Figure 2 4 for 48 VDC systems Table 2 2 Receive Frequency Plans Signal RF Frequency L band Out Frequency Noise Temperature Standard C band 3 625 GHz to 4 200 GHz 950 MHz to 1525 MHz 15 K 20 K 35 K Palapa C band 3 400 GHz to 4 200 GHz 950...

Page 25: ...nd VDC in B VDC 10 MHz L band VDC 10 MHz L band VDC in A M C L band Detector 10 MHz Detector M C M C M C Splitter DC DC DC DC IDC Detector VDC Detector IDC Detector VDC Detector Mux De Mux Mux De Mux DC DC Circuits VDC LNB A VDC LNB B Mux De Mux RF Relay VDC LNB A VDC LNB B Control 10 MHz A 10 MHz B RS485 RS232 TCP IP HHT Alarms L band Detector L band M C M C M C M C 10 MHz B 10 MHz A Position A P...

Page 26: ...10 MHz L band VDC 10 MHz L band VDC in A M C L band Detector 10 MHz Detector M C M C M C Splitter DC DC DC DC IDC Detector VDC Detector IDC Detector VDC Detector Mux De Mux Mux De Mux DC DC Circuits VDC LNB A VDC LNB B Mux De Mux RF Relay VDC LNB A VDC LNB B Control 10 MHz A 10 MHz B RS485 RS232 TCP IP HHT Alarms L band Detector L band M C M C M C M C 10 MHz B 10 MHz A Position A Position B Normal...

Page 27: ...e voltage that supplies all internal circuitry This process is depicted in Figure 2 5 The two input AC powered Rx 1 1 interface module is supplied with AC voltage through connectors J2 and J3 The J2 connector feeds one AC DC converter and the J3 connector feeds another AC DC converter Each converter is then routed to a DC DC converter that generates the voltage that supplies the A side LNB while t...

Page 28: ...band VDC 10 MHz L band M C L band Detector 10 MHz Detector M C M C M C Splitter DC DC DC DC IDC Detector VDC Detector IDC Detector VDC Detector Mux De Mux Mux De Mux DC DC Circuits VDC LNB A VDC LNB B Mux De Mux RF Relay VDC LNB A VDC LNB B Control 10 MHz A 10 MHz B RS485 RS232 TCP IP HHT Alarms L band Detector L band M C M C M C M C 10 MHz B 10 MHz A Position A Position B Normal Emergency LNB A L...

Page 29: ...MHz L band M C L band Detector 10 MHz Detector M C M C M C Splitter DC DC DC DC IDC Detector VDC Detector IDC Detector VDC Detector Mux De Mux Mux De Mux DC DC Circuits VDC LNB A VDC LNB B Mux De Mux RF Relay VDC LNB A VDC LNB B Control 10 MHz A 10 MHz B RS485 RS232 TCP IP HHT Alarms L band Detector L band M C M C M C M C 10 MHz B 10 MHz A Position A Position B Normal Emergency LNB A LNB B Rx 1 1 ...

Page 30: ...itors both waveguide and relay switches The connection to the waveguide switch is through the J7 connector LED Indicators The Rx 1 1 interface module has a bank of LEDs that provide quick visual indicators of system status Indicators include power Ethernet activity system status mode of operation and alarm status LED colors signify the following Flashing green No alarms Flashing Red Minor alarm be...

Page 31: ...232 FSK Software Rx 1 1 systems monitor and control several parameters and have features that simplify installation and usage in addition as well as enhance system performance Some of the key features include Monitor and control Redundant systems can be monitored and controlled through RS232 RS485 Ethernet port an optional hand held terminal or via an FSK link with compatible modems Rx Redundancy ...

Page 32: ... receive redundant systems Figure 2 9 on page 2 14 represents a typical system configuration for AC powered systems For most installations the Rx 1 1 interface is mounted on the boom arm while the LNBs and waveguide switch are mounted on the antenna feed The Rx 1 1 interface and the LNB can interface directly to a satellite modem or to an IFU In addition the indoor equipment will receive the Rx L ...

Page 33: ...re 2 8 Typical System Configuration for DC powered Systems SATELLITE MODEM M C VDC IN A VDC IN B Switches LNB B LNB A L Band VDC 10 MHz optional L Band VDC 10 MHz optional Waveguide C I L Band 10 MHz To Antenna Feed Rx 1 1 INTERFACE ...

Page 34: ...igure 2 9 Typical System Configuration for Single input AC powered Systems SATELLITE MODEM AC Input Switches LNB B LNB A L Band 10 MHz optional L Band 10 MHz optional Waveguide C I L Band 10 MHz Rx 1 1 INTERFACE M C To Antenna Feed ...

Page 35: ...ration for Two input AC powered Systems SATELLITE MODEM Switches AC Input J3 LNB B LNB A L Band 10 MHz optional L Band 10 MHz optional Waveguide C I L Band 10 MHz Rx 1 1 INTERFACE AC Input J2 To Antenna Feed Note More detail can be seen in Figure 3 9 on page 3 14 ...

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Page 37: ...t save the original shipping cartons to facilitate inspection reporting Note Terrasat recommends retaining and re using all shipping cartons and foam forms if the equipment will be stored or reshipped The cartons should be clearly marked to indicate that they contain fragile electronic equipment WARNING For protection of personnel and equipment use care when installing the antenna and whenever wor...

Page 38: ...ting with 48 VDC AC mating connector An AC mating connector is furnished only for AC powered units Waveguide gaskets and hardware Fuses The fuses are intended for 220 VAC operation and are supplied only with units that operate over the range of 100 VAC to 240 VAC Mounting brackets Sealant for coaxial connectors 5 g pouch of Permatex anti seize lubricant The anti seize lubricant is a heavy duty hig...

Page 39: ...ves the factory including the waveguide Figure 3 1 Contents of Shipping Carton Installing the Rx 1 1 System Consider the following when preparing to install the Rx 1 1 system Tools and Test Equipment Have on hand a standard electrician s tool kit that contains at a minimum a voltage and continuity tester wire cutters wire and or cable strippers and a set of screwdrivers as well as any tools listed...

Page 40: ...ed directly to the waveguide switch at the focal point of the antenna The Rx 1 1 system must be mounted such that the system has sufficient support to minimize the effects of antenna sway in strong winds Throughout installation and during any polarization azimuth or elevation adjustment ensure that cables and waveguide are not crimped or pinched Ensure that there is adequate slack in the cable Mou...

Page 41: ...ower cable that meets IEC 60227 requirements such as HAR Cable Designation H03VV F or H03VVH2 F and or others with water resistance for outdoor applications Power cable plugs must also comply with all applicable local and federal standards and regulations You can reduce current and voltage surges in the AC power input by installing surge protectors and AC power line filters Note AC transients and ...

Page 42: ...th ground grounding rod using the most direct or shortest route Antenna Recommendations Most antenna masts are encapsulated in concrete Typically the mast pipe is submerged in a 4 ft to 5 ft 1 22 m to 1 53 m deep augured hole This provides a good Ufer ground A Ufer ground in this case is defined such that concrete absorbs moisture quickly and loses that moisture slowly as much as 15 to 30 days aft...

Page 43: ... is being used attach it to the input waveguide switch Use proper gasketing methods to prevent the entry of water The Rx 1 1 system uses a four port rectangular waveguide switch In the Rx path the received RF signal is directed from the antenna port to one of the two LNBs Any RF from the offline LNB is directed to a termination The switch can either be controlled and tested by using the Rx Configu...

Page 44: ...mbly A 5 g packet of Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant is included with the installation kit for this purpose To apply the anti seize lubricant 1 Wear appropriate personal protection equipment to avoid contact with skin and eyes This includes safety glasses neoprene or nitrile gloves and clothing sufficient to limit skin exposure 2 Ensure that mating surfaces screw holes are clean dry and free of dirt...

Page 45: ... tapes form a tight continuous coating that permits little or no moisture absorption or penetration Terrasat provides water resistant sealing tape for Type F and Type N connectors Apply the mastic tape as follows 1 Ensure that all connectors are firmly tightened dry and free from all grease dust and dirt 2 Cut the mastic tape to the desired size The tape should be long enough to cover the connecto...

Page 46: ...on the antenna type However the LNBs and waveguide switch should always be mounted at the focal point An actual installation configuration is shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Actual Installation of Rx 1 1 System on Antenna Boom Arm Figure F 3 on page F 4 contains a sample installation drawing for mounting on the focal point of an antenna ...

Page 47: ... System 3 11 The Rx 1 1 system has mounting holes on both sides of the unit that can be used to attach it to the antenna These mounting holes are identified in Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Location of Mounting Holes Mounting Holes ...

Page 48: ...ower connectors receiving 24 VDC or 48 VDC from external power supplies The interface connectors are shown in the figures that follow and the connector schedule is listed in Table 3 1 on page 3 16 Figure 3 7 depicts the front panel of a DC powered Rx 1 1 system Figure 3 8 and Figure 3 9 on page 3 14 depict the front panel of an AC powered system Note the location of the access panel behind it are ...

Page 49: ...1 to be able to see the results of activating SW2 Figure 3 7 Front Panel of a DC powered Rx 1 1 System Figure 3 8 depicts the front panel of a single input AC powered Rx 1 1 system with the mounting bracket attached Figure 3 8 Front Panel of a Single input AC powered Rx 1 1 System Access Panel Access Panel ...

Page 50: ...3 14 Installation Figure 3 9 depicts the front panel of a two input AC powered Rx 1 1 system with the mounting bracket attached Figure 3 9 Front Panel of a Two input AC powered Rx 1 1 System ...

Page 51: ...f an AC powered Rx 1 1 system Note The information silk screened on the top cover is the same for both single input and two input AC powered systems Figure 3 10 Information on Top Cover of an AC powered Rx 1 1 System Figure 3 11 depicts the back panel of an Rx 1 1 system Figure 3 11 Back Panel of an Rx 1 1 System Breather Valve ...

Page 52: ...ble 3 1 Table 3 1 DC powered Rx 1 1 Interface Module Connector Schedule Ref Desig Function Connector Connector Mate J1 User Interface Amphenol Cylindrical Box Mtg Rcpt 19S PT3122E14 19S Amphenol Cylindrical Straight plug 19P PT3116F14 19P J2 J3 DC Power MS Circular Connector Box Mtg Rcpt ACS02E10SL 4P 553 MS Circular Connector Straight Plug ACS06E10Sl 4S 553 J4 J5 Rx Input Type N receptacle Type N...

Page 53: ...interface is a 19 pin socket connector used to enable remote monitoring and control of the Rx 1 1 interface module operating parameters Pin assignments are listed in Table 3 3 If the M C port of the Rx 1 1 interface module is used the cable should be a shielded multiconnector cable with at least two twisted pairs The twisted pairs used for TCP IP purposes must have an impedance of 100 Ω See the ca...

Page 54: ...eld Terminal RS232 Common G TCP IP Tx H TCP IP Tx J TCP IP Rx K TCP IP Rx L A side LNB Alarm Output Normally Open M A side LNB Alarm Output Common N A side LNB Alarm Output Normally Closed P B side LNB Alarm Output Normally Open R B side LNB Alarm Output Common S B side LNB Alarm Output Normally Closed T N C U N C V N c Table 3 4 Pin Assignments for the J2 and J3 DC Power Connectors Pin Positive S...

Page 55: ...t to J6 The modem supplies the 10 MHz reference signal for the LNBs through this connector Waveguide Switch Control Indicator J7 This connectors sends commands to physically move the waveguide switch from the A side to the B side and vice versa The indicator then returns a response to the interface module to indicate the position of the switch DC powered Rx 1 1 systems include a Y cable that enabl...

Page 56: ...the M C cable between the Rx 1 1 J1 connector M C and the appropriate M C computer or LAN connection 4 Connect the DC cable between the outdoor PSUI J2 connector DC output as appropriate and the J3 connector DC Input 5 Connect the AC cable between the PSUI J1 connector AC input and the AC power source Other Connections 1 Connect the M C cable between the Rx 1 1 J1 M C and the appropriate M C compu...

Page 57: ...he demodulator Wideband signals such as video carriers are easiest to find and should be used whenever possible Look for a satellite beacon frequency a stable signal used for tracking purposes 6 Tune the antenna and adjust its polarization according to the antenna manufacturer s instructions until the desired satellite is located and the receive signal level is maximized Setting the Rx Frequency A...

Page 58: ...output on the LNB to the Rx L band input port of the demodulator When configured with the IFU connect the IFU Rx output J5 to the demodulator Rx L band input port and connect the LNB to the IFU Rx input by attaching the coaxial cables from the Rx L band output on the LNB to the Rx input port J4 on the IFU WARNING DC power will be present on the cable Terrasat recommends the use of a DC block when ...

Page 59: ...sor Tab shown on page E 11 3 Record the input power supply voltage and current consumption levels for both the A side and B side units Because every band system and satellite is different make a note of the receive level from an empty sky reading You will use these initial readings to determine high and low threshold levels for your specific setup Note Be sure to record the levels twice for each u...

Page 60: ...Voltage alarm 1 Check the levels on the Sensor Tab 2 Compare the levels with the thresholds set by using the Rx Configuration Tab 3 If your levels indicate a lack of supply voltage Check to ensure that the unit is being supplied power via the J2 and J3 connectors Check the power supply to ensure that it is not being overloaded An overloaded power supply can cause the short circuit protection to ac...

Page 61: ...the command CTD 0 and press Enter Note If your system is not operating under revision 0 10 of the firmware you will need to upgrade in order to use the CTD command To upgrade you can download Rx 1 1 revision 0 10 from the Support page of the Terrasat website Visit http www terrasatinc com support htm To perform the upgrade connect a laptop directly to the interface and use the laptop to install th...

Page 62: ...e composite level for example 10 dB lower 3 When the Rx 1 1 system is installed the online LNB is expected to measure a level higher than the unit operating in standby mode because it measures the composite noise plus all of the incoming carriers from the satellite ...

Page 63: ...tifunction LEDs Ethernet RS485 The Rx 1 1 Interface Module also provides status alarm output Form C relay for both LNBs Monitor and Control Interfaces You must first establish communication with the Rx 1 1 system to be able to take advantage of its various M C features RS232 No additional configuration of the Rx 1 1 interface module is required for proper RS232 operation The RS232 port uses ASCII ...

Page 64: ... terminal emulation program ensures that the unit is in RS232 mode 4 Type the password command CPE 1234 and then press Enter You can now use the ASCII commands described in Appendix D ASCII Command Response Structure to configure and monitor the Rx 1 1 system Note The password entered in Step 4 is the factory default password If you have changed the password type that value instead The RS232 port ...

Page 65: ...o the HHT 2 When a flashing cursor is seen in the upper left of the HHT screen press the decimal key four times that is 3 The login screen shown in Figure B 2 on page B 3 will appear 4 Type the password The factory default password is 1234 If you have changed the password type that value instead The HHT is now ready to accept commands F1 F2 F3 F4 1 2 3 6 5 4 9 8 7 0 SPACE ENTER BKSP NO YES ...

Page 66: ... the following parameters 1 1 Power Indicates whether power is being supplied to the unit Activity Indicates whether there is any Ethernet activity A Online Indicates that the A side unit is receiving the signal from the antenna A Alarm A red light indicates that a major alarm has occurred on the A side unit A green light indicates that the A side unit is operating within specifications B Alarm A ...

Page 67: ...ded Major alarms will cause switching between the LNAs The factory default alarm configurations are listed in Table 5 1 Table 5 1 Default Alarm Configuration Alarm State Major Minor None Rx Alarms User Configurable Solid Red Flashing Red Log Only A Rx Input Level Low Yes X B Rx Input Level Low Yes X A Rx Simulated No X B Rx Simulated No X 10 MHz Reference Yes X A VDC Low Level Yes X B VDC Low Leve...

Page 68: ...nse time the command should be cyclically repeated Ethernet Using Ethernet you can communicate with the Rx 1 1 system through Telnet ASCII the on board Web server HTTP or through SNMP The Rx 1 1 system uses a static IP addressing structure and does not support DHCP The Rx 1 1 system is factory configured as follows IP Address 192 168 1 254 IP Gateway 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Telnet Po...

Page 69: ...te to the Support page of the Terrasat Communications Inc website at www terrasatinc com support htm 3 Double click the IBUC v1 xx file name as shown in Figure 5 3 Note In Figure 5 3 the version shown is v1 22 your version number may vary Figure 5 3 Location of Downloads on Terrasat Website 4 After you double click the file name a dialog box similar to the one shown in Figure 5 4 appears that asks...

Page 70: ...ad Instructions for zip File 5 The contents of the zip file appear as shown in Figure 5 5 Double click the file named UDPDownload 2004 09 05 Figure 5 5 Contents of the IBUCUpgrade_v122 zip File 6 A dialog box similar to the one shown in Figure 5 6 appears Click Run ...

Page 71: ...to the one shown in Figure 5 7 appears Click Run Figure 5 7 Security Warning Dialog Box 8 The program begins to search for the IP address of any connected IBUC 2 that is on the same subnet as the computer and then displays that information in a window similar to the one shown in Figure 5 8 ...

Page 72: ...t is not on the same subnet as your computer your results window will be blank like the one shown in Figure 5 9 Because there are no matches the message Searching for boards will repeat Figure 5 9 Blank Results Window 9 To stop the program click Abort and then click Exit You can re start the program when the unit and the computer are on the same subnet ...

Page 73: ...omputer 2 Type Telnet 192 168 1 254 3 A cursor should appear on the left of the screen 4 Type the password command CPE 1234 The response will be RX1 1 _ You can now use ASCII commands to access functionality For more information about ASCII commands see Appendix D ASCII Command Response Structure Embedded Web Pages You can access embedded Web pages that contain status and configuration information...

Page 74: ... in dotted decimal notation CIH Retrieves the current trap IP address from the Rx 1 1 system CIC Sets the SNMP passwords for the Rx 1 1 system CIC public private trap where public is the public password private is the private password and trap is the trap password All three passwords are require when issuing this command Each password cannot exceed 16 characters Passwords may not be read for secur...

Page 75: ...chical virtual databases used to manage the devices in a communications network The following MIBs are provided for the SNMP management station TERRASAT RX1PLUS1 MIB MIB TERRASAT SMI MIB TERRASAT TC MIB MIB TERRASAT TRAPDEF MIB MIB RS485 The RS485 interface is intended primarily as a network management system NMS interface accessed by an NMS program You can also access the RS485 interface with the...

Page 76: ...he address of the Rx 1 1 system and 1234 is the default password When the prompt re appears the Rx 1 1 system is ready to accept commands ASCII Mode Command Format Table 5 3 lists the differences between SET and GET commands in ASCII Mode For GET Commands the format is as follows address command CR Example 0001 COI CR Table 5 3 ASCII Mode Command Format SET Commands GET Commands Start of Packet AS...

Page 77: ... Start of Packet ASCII code 62 1 character Target Address 4 characters Address De limiter ASCII code 47 1 character Variable Length Data n characters End of Packet Carriage Return ASCII code 13 1 character Example 0001 Variable Length Data CR Commands and values available in ASCII mode are shown in the command set in Appendix D ...

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Page 79: ...akes and exhausts to ensure that they are clear of debris Fault Isolation Use the information in this section to assist in determining whether a Terrasat unit is faulty The intent is to determine a Go or No Go situation based on alarms indicated thought the M C ports as well as by measuring certain signals using test equipment Receive L band Output Verification If low or no Rx output power is dete...

Page 80: ...ppropriate voltage 24 VDC or 48 VDC are present Check the part number label of the Rx 1 1 system to determine the required voltage AC Power Problems Conditioning In today s electrical environment there are many types of power related problems that can prevent proper operation of sensitive electronic equipment These noise problems or disturbances can caused by such things as voltage induced by ligh...

Page 81: ...s adequate slack M C Checks When troubleshooting the Rx 1 1 system the first level of troubleshooting should be to check the status through the M C port Alarms and an alarm history log are available See Chapter 5 Monitor and Control Features and Functions for specific information about using the RS232 RS485 Ethernet or hand held terminal ports Common Problems The following problems or occurrences ...

Page 82: ...dings to the thresholds 5 Adjust the threshold level to bring the reading within specifications and thus clear the fault When the fault is cleared the LED should be flashing green Repair Policy Terrasat products are not field repairable In the event that a failure has been detected it might be necessary to return the defective unit to the factory or a factory authorized service center The followin...

Page 83: ... of the shipping container Ship the equipment to the following address Terrasat Communications Inc 235 Vineyard Court Morgan Hill CA 95037 U S A After the unit is received at Terrasat an initial evaluation will be performed If the unit is found to be under warranty the unit will be repaired and returned at no charge If the unit is found to be out of warranty Terrasat Customer Service will approach...

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Page 85: ...strate the part numbering schema used for Terrasat Communications Inc products Identifying the Part and Serial Numbers Figure A 1 illustrates the difference between the unit s part number and serial number Figure A 1 Identifying the Part and Serial Numbers Part Number Serial Number ...

Page 86: ... only A AC Input Standard Connector B AC Input MilSpec Connector POWER LEVEL TYPE 004 4 Watt GaAs 005 5 Watt GaAs 008 8 Watt GaAs 010 10 Watt GaAs 012 12 Watt GaAs 015 15 Watt GaAs 016 16 Watt GaAs 020 20 Watt GaAs 025 25 Watt GaAs 030 30 Watt GaAs 040 40 Watt GaAs 050 50 Watt GaAs 060 60 Watt GaAs 080 80 Watt GaAs 081 80 Watt GaN 100 100 Watt GaAs 101 100 Watt GaN 125 125 Watt GaAs 150 150 Watt G...

Page 87: ...tt C Ku band 040 Watt C X Ku Ka band 050 Watt C X Ku band 060 Watt C X Ku band 080 Watt C X Ku band 100 Watt C X Ku band 125 Watt C X band 150 Watt C X band 175 Watt C X band 200 Watt C band FREQUENCY BAND 057064 Low C band 6 058064 Standard C band 058066 Extended C band 058067 Full C band 064067 Palapa C band 067070 Insat C band 079084 X band 127132 Low Ku band 128133 Low Ku band 4 137145 Full Ku...

Page 88: ...D 21027 C band Gen 2 IBUC 21028 Ku band Gen 2 IBUC 21029 X band Gen 2 IBUC 21128 C band HP IBUC 21321 Ku band HP IBUC 21797 X band HP IBUC 21808 Ka band IBUC 2 22074 Ku band IBUC 2 22075 C band IBUC 2 22076 X band IBUC 2 22077 Ka band IBUC 2 22085 DBS band IBUC 2 22191 C band IBUC G TYPE CABLE OPTIONS SWITCH CABLE OPTIONS COLOR OPTIONS 305 ...

Page 89: ...Serial Numbers A 5 Figure A 5 Part Numbering Schema for Receive Redundant Rx 1 1 Systems FREQUENCY BAND 10712 C band 10713 Ku band 10714 X band PLATE OPTIONS L BAND and SWITCH CABLE OPTIONS DC CABLE OPTIONS 305 SPECIAL OPTIONS ...

Page 90: ...ma Figure A 6 Part Numbering Schema for IBUC with PSUI Systems POWER SUPPLY 9 Outdoor 11 600 Watt Indoor 12 1000 Watt Indoor SPECIAL OPTIONS OUTPUT VOLTAGE 2 4 24 VDC Output 4 8 48 VDC Output POWER OPTIONS COLOR OPTIONS PSUI ...

Page 91: ...al M From the Modem 10 MHz REFERENCE SIGNAL Rx X N A I Internal E External M From the Modem EXTERNAL REFERENCE X Plug S SMA f B BNC f SPECIAL OPTIONS INPUT VOLTAGE Rx LNB CONNECTOR X Plug N Type N f S Type SMA f F Type F f Tx CONNECTOR N Plug S SMA f F BNC f LNB POWER SUPPLY X N A 2 Internal 24 VDC M From the Modem Rx MODEM CONNECTOR X Plug N Type N f S Type SMA f F Type F f Tx MODEM CONNECTOR N P...

Page 92: ...15 K C band 20 20 K C band 35 35 K C band 50 50 K Ku band 60 60 K Ku band FREQUENCY BAND 036052 Standard C band 034042 Palapa C band 045048 Insat C band 109117 Low Ku band 117122 Mid Ku band 122127 High Ku band CONNECTOR TYPE F Type F N Type N 10 MHz REFERENCE External i Internal MDC STABILITY ...

Page 93: ...att C X band 125 Watt C X band 150 Watt C X band 175 Watt C X band 200 Watt C band FREQUENCY BAND 058064 Standard C band 058066 Extended C band 058067 Full C band 064067 Palapa C band 067070 Insat C band 079084 X band 137145 Full Ku band 140145 Standard Ku band OPERATING VOLTAGE 47 48 VDC Floating 48 48 VDC 49 48 VDC AC AC Input COLOR OPTIONS SPECIAL OPTIONS INPUT OUTPUT OPTIONS SSPA ...

Page 94: ... Numbering Schema for Redundant SSPA 1 1 Systems 305 TYPE SSPA CABLE OPTIONS SWITCH CABLE OPTIONS COLOR OPTIONS POWER SUPPLY MTG KIT OPTIONS FREQUENCY BAND 21657 C band 21658 X band 21659 Ku band 21660 C band HP 21661 X band HP 21662 Ku band HP ...

Page 95: ...Beginning with firmware version 0 07 the structure of the hand held terminal s menu tree and menu options changed Figure B 1 illustrates the updated menu tree and the options available when using the hand held terminal HHT Those options are described in the pages that follow ...

Page 96: ...A Suppress Faults B Suppress Faults A Simulate Faults B Simulate Faults Configure Alarms B Input Level Low B VDC Low Threshold A VDC High Threshold B VDC High Threshold A IDC Low Threshold B IDC Low Threshold A IDC High Threshold B IDC High Threshold A VDC Low Threshold IP Subnet Mask IP Gateway Telnet Port Web Refresh Rate FSK RS 485 Address RS485 Baud Rate FSK RS485 Delay SNMP Trap Enable Set Tr...

Page 97: ...equests a password as shown in Figure B 2 Figure B 2 Sample Hand held Terminal Initial Display 4 Enter the password by using the number keys on the HHT and then press the ENTER key The default password is 1234 5 The Main Menu window shown in Figure B 3 appears Figure B 3 Sample Main Menu Window 6 The unit is now ready to receive input Note The HHT now offers adaptive learning that is users no long...

Page 98: ...rrent Revisions Displays firmware and hardware revision strings Alarm View Rx Alarms Displays current receiver alarms View Misc Alarms Displays current miscellaneous alarms View Log Displays the unit alarm log Clear Log Clears the unit alarm log A Suppress Faults Displays or sets whether alarms configured for suppression are suppressed B Suppress Faults Displays or sets whether alarms configured f...

Page 99: ...h threshold Output Level High Displays or sets the output power high threshold Output Level Low Displays or sets the output power low threshold Interface IP Address Displays or sets the IP address of the unit IP Subnet Mask Displays or sets the subnet mask of the unit IP Gateway Displays or sets the IP gateway of the unit Telnet Port Displays or sets the TCP port used for Telnet communications Web...

Page 100: ...ts the inactivity time before the unit automatically logs the user off Verbose Messages Displays or sets the format of the replies to commands on all links Echo Displays or sets whether the unit responds to sets commands System Time Displays or sets the current system real time clock F W Reboot Causes the firmware to reboot Redundancy Set Online IBUC Displays or changes the physical position of th...

Page 101: ...ct a cable to a serial port of a PC and the M C connector of the Rx 1 1 system Refer to the fabrication drawing FBD 210121A pdf in Figure F 1 on page F 2 for information about making a 19 in to DB9F cable 2 From the Windows Start menu choose Start All Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal A HyperTerminal window with a New Connection Description window appears as shown in Figure C 1 By ...

Page 102: ...C 2 Using HyperTerminal Figure C 1 New Connection Description Window 3 Type a name for the connection and click an icon to select it and then click OK In this example the connection is named test2 ...

Page 103: ...ct To dialog box appears See Figure C 2 Figure C 2 Connect To Window 5 From the Connect Using drop down menu choose the COM port where RS232 is connected in this example it is COM1 and then click OK The COM1 Properties Window shown in Figure C 3 appears ...

Page 104: ...w active Test the connection by pressing Enter You should receive an error Please enter valid password message and the RX1 1 prompt as shown in Figure C 4 Note The format of the responses will vary according to whether the message response mode is set to verbose the default or terse The figures in this document show verbose mode indicated by the RX1 1 prompt In verbose mode the output is formatted...

Page 105: ...e 9 From the menu bar choose File Properties Settings Click on the Settings tab and then click ASCII Setup See Figure C 5 Figure C 5 ASCII Setup Window 10 In the ASCII Setup window select the following options ASCII Sending Send line ends with line feeds Echo typed character locally ...

Page 106: ...blinking prompt in the HyperTerminal window If you receive an Error invalid value message such as the one in Figure C 6 your login was not successful Check the password value and try again Figure C 6 Invalid Value Error Message 15 The Rx 1 1 system is now ready to accept commands An example session begins with Step 16 16 Type COI and then press Enter This command displays general information about...

Page 107: ... this is correct click Yes If not click No 22 If you clicked Yes to end the session the system will prompt you about saving the session settings you input beginning with Step 3 Click Yes to save the named connection The HyperTerminal session is now complete Using a Saved Connection To begin a new HyperTerminal session using a named connection 1 From the Windows Start menu choose Start All Programs...

Page 108: ...rs 5 Type CPE 1234 and then press Enter to log into the Rx 1 1 system Note If the password has been changed use that value instead of the default 1234 You can now enter ASCII commands at the prompt Note When you create a named connection and then save it that connection name will also appear as an option when you choose Start All Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal Named Connection C...

Page 109: ...y using LF CR where LF indicates line feed 0x0A CR indicates carriage return 0x0D Command responses shown are for Terse mode when C4V 0 Table D 1 shows the alarm mask that is used with the following commands CAS CM1 CM2 CMS AHI Table D 1 Alarm Mask Receive Alarm Mask 0x0001 A side Rx Input Level Low Alarm 0x0002 B side Rx Input Level Low Alarm 0x0004 A side Simulated Alarm 0x0008 B side Simulated ...

Page 110: ...m 0x1000 B side IDC Low Threshold Alarm 0x2000 B side IDC Low Threshold Alarm 0x4000 Emergency Override Switch 0x8000 Not Used Table D 2 Miscellaneous Alarm Flags Miscellaneous Alarm Flags 0x0001 Event Long Corrupted Alarm 0x0002 Configuration Reset to Default Alarm 0x0004 Ethernet Download Alarm 0x0008 Serial Download Alarm 0x0010 Reboot Alarm Table D 3 Error Response Table Code Error Message Des...

Page 111: ...ssword has been entered 8 error Switch Fault The waveguide switch is faulted 9 error ODU Comm Fault Legacy Binary packet checksum is invalid 10 error Timeout waiting for packet UDP has timed out waiting for response packet 11 not used 12 not used 13 not used 14 not used 15 not used 16 not used 17 not used 18 error Invalid IP for subnet The IP subnet selected is invalid for the configured IP addres...

Page 112: ...ween each other when a fault occurs multiple times unless both units are faulted In non reverting operation when the A side unit faults a switch to the B side unit will occur unless the B side unit has faulted Once on the B side unit no additional switches can occur without user intervention This item can be changed only from the Online Master unit Error Responses 1 7 17 Default Value 0 Command Re...

Page 113: ...ault occurs on the online unit unless the standby is also faulted If both units are not faulted you can switch between the A side and the B side by using the BSW command described on page D 6 Error Responses 1 7 17 Default Value 1 Command Response Values BSM Parameter Parameter 0 Manual 1 Automatic BST Description Displays system status for a redundant pair Error Responses 7 17 19 Response Values ...

Page 114: ...s online by physically changing the waveguide switch position Error Responses 1 7 8 17 Command Response Values BSW Parameter Parameter 0 A side 1 B side C10 Description Displays the state of the 10 MHz detector This is a read only command Error Responses 7 19 Response Values C10 Parameter Parameter 0 10 MHz is too low 1 10 MHz is within range ...

Page 115: ...e affected The new address is then used for the response Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 1 Command Response Values C4A Parameter Parameter 1 254 C4D Description Displays or sets the delay in milliseconds before a response is returned on the RS485 and FSK link Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 20 Command Response Values C4D Parameter Parameter 1 255 ...

Page 116: ...escription Displays or sets the message response mode Terse mode is used for computers where the response items are separated by commas and the message is terminated with LF CR Verbose is better suited for use with terminal emulation programs such as Telnet or HyperTerminal Output is formatted for easier viewing by the user This is a global command affecting all interfaces operating in ASCII mode ...

Page 117: ...10 M 0x0010 Rx Only CCM Description Displays the model number and serial number of the IBUC This is a read only command Error Responses 1 7 19 Response Values CCM Model number Serial number where Model number is a variable string of up to 20 characters Serial number is a variable string of up to 10 characters CCS Description Displays the M C firmware version level This is a read only command Error...

Page 118: ...luded Error Responses 1 4 7 18 Default Value 192 168 1 254 Command Response Values CIA Dotted Decimal IP Address CIC Description Sets the SNMP community string Error Responses 1 2 4 5 7 Default public private trap Command Response Values CIC public private trap CID Description Displays the current consumption This is a read only command Error Responses 1 20 Response Values CID Parameter A Paramete...

Page 119: ... on the local LAN segment Error Responses 1 4 7 Default Value 192 168 1 1 Command Response Values CIG DOTTED DECIMAL IP ADDRESS CIM Description Displays or sets the IP netmask Error Responses 1 2 7 18 Default Value 255 255 255 0 Command Response Values CIM netmask CIP Description Displays or sets the TCP port used for Telnet communication Error Responses 1 4 7 Default Value 23 Command Response Val...

Page 120: ...espond to SNMPv1 requests Error Responses 1 4 7 Default Value 1 Command Response Values CIS Parameter Parameter 0 Disable SNMPv1 1 Enable SNMPv1 CIT Description Displays or sets the generation of SNMPv1 traps Error Responses 1 4 7 Default Value 1 Command Response Values CIT Parameter Parameter 0 Disable Traps 1 Enable Traps ...

Page 121: ...00E0 Command Response Values CM1 Hex Value Hex Value See Table D 1 on page D 1 for available hexadecimal values CM2 Description Displays or sets the major alarm mask of the unit This is a hexadecimal value Error Responses 1 4 7 Default Value 0x0018 Command Response Values CM2 Hex Value Hex Value See Table D 1 on page D 1 for available hexadecimal values ...

Page 122: ...ault Value 0x0078 Command Response Values CMS Hex Value Hex Value See Table D 1 on page D 1 for available hexadecimal values COI Description Displays general information about the unit This is a read only command Error Responses 1 7 CPE Description Logs the user into the unit You cannot query this item Error Responses 1 7 20 Command Values CPE Value Value 1 65535 ...

Page 123: ...s 1 7 20 Response Values CPL Value Value Variable string up to 20 characters CPS Description Sets the password for logging into the unit The password does not take effect until the next login You cannot query this item Error Responses 1 7 20 Default Value 1234 Command Values CPS Value Value 1 65535 ...

Page 124: ...7 Default Value 0 Command Response Values CPT Value Value 0 No timeout 1 65535 minutes CTM Description Displays or sets the system time Error Responses 1 2 4 7 Default Value random default value Command Values CTM mm dd yyyy hh mm ss CVD Description Displays the current power supply voltage This is a read only command Error Responses 1 7 20 Response Values CVD Value A Value B Value 0 0 60 0 Volts ...

Page 125: ...esponse Values CWR Seconds Seconds 0 No refresh 1 3600 second CZZ Description Reboots the M C firmware and resets all parameters to their default values Error Responses 1 7 Command Response Values CZZ CZZ 1 Parameter 1 Resets only int_values and reboots DCN Description Disconnects the current Telnet session Error Responses None Command Values No response ...

Page 126: ...s being echoed to the terminal during Telnet sessions Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 1 Command Response Values EKO Parameter Parameter 0 No command response 1 Respond to commands Receive only Commands This section contains information about various commands used only for reception CTD Description Displays or sets the 10 MHz reference alarm enable state Error Responses 1 2 4 5 7 Command Response...

Page 127: ...reshold IAL Description Displays or sets the current alarm low threshold for the A side Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 250 Command Response Values IAL Parameter Parameter 100 600 ma must be less than the high threshold IBH Description Displays or sets the current alarm high threshold for the B side Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 500 Command Response Values IBH Parameter Parameter 100 600 ma ...

Page 128: ... RAL Description Displays or sets the input low power level threshold for the A side Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 40 0 Command Response Values RAL Parameter Parameter 5 0 dBm to 40 0 dBm in 0 1 dBm steps RAS Description Displays or sets the receive alarm simulation for the A side unit Places alarm relay into faulted state and sets bit in alarm byte Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 0 Command ...

Page 129: ...pression by using the CMS command will not cause a major alarm Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 0 Command Response Values RAZ Parameter Parameter 0 Off 1 On RBL Description Displays or sets input low power level threshold for the B side unit Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 0 Command Response Values RBL Parameter Parameter 5 0 dBm to 40 0 dBm in 0 1 dBm steps ...

Page 130: ...Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 0 Command Response Values RBS Parameter Parameter 0 Off 1 On RBZ Description Displays or sets receive alarm suppression for the B side unit If suppression is enabled any alarms configured for suppression by using the CMS command will not cause a major alarm Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 0 Command Response Values RBZ Parameter Parameter 0 Off 1 On ...

Page 131: ...ion Displays or sets the high voltage threshold for the A side Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 24 Command Response Values VAH Parameter Parameter 10 0 to 25 0 VDC Must be greater than the low threshold VAL Description Displays or sets the low voltage threshold for the A side Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 15 Command Response Values VAL Parameter Parameter 10 0 to 25 0 VDC Must be less than Hi...

Page 132: ... 7 Default Value 1 Command Response Values VBH Parameter Parameter 10 0 to 25 0 VDC Must be greater than the low threshold VBL Description Displays or sets the low voltage threshold for the B side Error Responses 1 7 Default Value 1 Command Response Values VBL Parameter Parameter 10 0 to 25 0 VDC Must be less than High Threshold ...

Page 133: ...puter to the Rx 1 1 system When using a receive redundant system connect a TCP IP cable to the 19 pin J1 connector on the Rx 1 1 interface module Figure F 2 on page F 3 contains a drawing for fabricating such a cable 2 Choose Start and then Control Panel 3 Choose Network Connections 4 Choose Local Area Connection The Local Area Connection Status window shown in Figure E 1 appears ...

Page 134: ...E 2 Web Pages Figure E 1 Choosing Network Connections 5 Click Properties The window shown in Figure E 2 appears Figure E 2 Choosing the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties ...

Page 135: ...will become highlighted once you select it 8 Click Properties The window shown in Figure E 3 appears Figure E 3 Typing the IP Address 9 Select Use the following IP address and then type an IP address The IP address cannot be the same IP address as the Rx 1 1 system It must be on the same subnet however 10 Click OK The error message shown in Figure E 4 appears ...

Page 136: ...168 1 254 15 Within a few seconds the Login tab shown in Figure E 5 on page E 5 will appear 16 Type the password in the dialog box and then click Enter The default password is 1234 17 If the login password is accepted the page of the tab that is highlighted appears If the login password is not accepted the screen remains the same so that you can re enter a password 18 Click the tabs at the top of ...

Page 137: ...e your password in the dialog box and then click Login The default password is 1234 If the login password that you entered is accepted the page of the highlighted tab appears In Figure E 5 the Info tab is highlighted thus the Info tab will appear upon successful login If the login password is incorrect the screen remains the same Figure E 5 Login ...

Page 138: ...ber Displays the model number of the Rx 1 1 system More information about the data contained within the part number is found in Appendix A Part Numbering Schema Serial Number Displays the unique serial number of the Rx 1 1 system Firmware Version Displays the version number The firmware version number of the Rx 1 1 system is used mainly by Terrasat Technical Support personnel Hardware Version Disp...

Page 139: ...be updated only when the Rx 1 1 system is returned to the factory Supply Voltage Range Displays the power supply voltage range for which the Rx 1 1 system was designed The supply voltage range is based on the configuration of your particular system ...

Page 140: ... indicates a minor fault and a red background indicates a major fault as shown in Figure E 7 A white background indicates that particular parameter is unavailable The information on this tab is read only Figure E 7 Alarm Status Tab From this page you can view the following alarm statuses Input Low Threshold Indicates whether the Rx Input level is operating below a minimum threshold Options include...

Page 141: ...VDC DC voltage level is operating above a maximum threshold Options include OK Major Minor Note A change in VDC level indicates that the LNA is not amplifying the signal as it should IDC Low Threshold Indicates whether the IDC DC current level is operating below a minimum threshold Options include OK Major Minor IDC High Threshold Indicates whether the IDC DC current level is operating above a max...

Page 142: ...t Indicates whether the waveguide switch is operating properly This alarm is coded into the Rx 1 1 system and is not available for user configuration Options include OK indicates that the switch is functioning properly Major indicates that there is a problem with the waveguide switch Emergency Override Switch Indicates thatyou are manually overriding system software commands Options include OK Maj...

Page 143: ... Tab From this page you can view the following parameters Rx Input Level Indicates the actual Rx input level in dBm of both the A side and B side LNAs Supply Voltage Indicates the actual supply voltage level of both the A side and B side LNAs Current Consumption Indicates the actual current consumption in milliamperes of both the A side and B side LNAs ...

Page 144: ... following parameters You will receive an error message if you the value you enter exceeds the threshold range Click OK to return to the Rx Configuration page to re enter a valid value Input Low Threshold Sets the lowest permitted receive input level down to 40 dBm VDC High Threshold Sets the highest permitted level up to 25 V VDC Low Threshold Sets the lowest permitted level down to 10 V IDC High...

Page 145: ...Screen Shots E 13 IDC Low Threshold Sets the lowest permitted level down to 100 Ma ...

Page 146: ... Configuration Tab From this page you can configure the following parameters IP Address Valid values range from but do not include 1 0 0 0 through 224 0 0 0 When the netmask is applied 0 and 225 in the last byte are excluded IP Subnet Mask Sets the IP netmask Valid values correspond to 255 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 252 Gateway Address Sets the IP gateway address which is the address the unit will send ...

Page 147: ...600 or 115200 RS485 FSK Delay Sets the delay in msec between the end of one transmission and the beginning of reception in half duplex mode Valid values include 1 to 255 and the default value is 20 SNMP Version 1 0 SNMPv1 is a communication protocol used for managing TCP IP networks SNMP is used to monitor network attached devices for conditions that require administrative attention When enabled t...

Page 148: ...1 system The password cannot exceed 16 alphanumeric characters The default password is public SNMP Private Password The SNMP private password or community string is used for making changes to the Rx 1 1 system The password cannot exceed 16 alphanumeric characters The default password is private SNMP Trap Password Sets the password for the trap manager The password cannot exceed 16 alphanumeric cha...

Page 149: ...have completed entering data to ensure that your changes are saved Figure E 11 System Configuration Tab From this page you can configure the following parameters System Password To change the system password type a numerical value between 1 and 65535 Note The default password is 1234 Password Timeout Use to change the time period during which you can log in to the system Options include 0 No passw...

Page 150: ...commands or remains silent Options include Enabled Disabled System Time Use to set the system time of the Rx 1 1 system in a mm dd yyyy format The system default is 01 01 1970 Custom Title Use this 32 character alphanumeric field to create a customized label for the Rx 1 1 system Use information that will help you to identify the system for example office name or location of the Rx 1 1 system Syst...

Page 151: ...rms as suppressible Suppressible alarms will be suppressed only when the Suppress Faults option is enabled Click Save Settings when you have completed entering data to ensure that your changes are saved Figure E 12 Alarm Configuration Tab From this page you can configure the following alarms Input Low Threshold Sets the type of alarm produced when the lower input threshold level has been exceeded ...

Page 152: ...r Major IDC High Threshold Sets the type of alarm produced when the upper IDC threshold level has been exceeded Options include Disable Minor Major IDC Low Threshold Sets the type of alarm produced when the lower IDC threshold level has been exceeded Options include Disable Minor Major Input Threshold Low Suppressible Sets whether the input low alarm is suppressible When suppressed enabled an inpu...

Page 153: ...Suppressible Sets whether the IDC high threshold alarm is suppressible When suppressed enabled an input low alarm will not appear as an event in the Alarm Log Options include Disable Enable IDC Low Threshold Suppressible Sets whether the IDC low threshold alarm is suppressible When suppressed enabled an input low alarm will not appear as an event in the Alarm Log Options include Disable Enable Sup...

Page 154: ...E 22 Web Pages 10 MHz Alarm Sets whether an alarm will be issued if the external 10 Mhz signal Options include Disable Enable ...

Page 155: ...sition of the waveguide switch Options include A Places A side online B Places B side online Redundancy Mode Sets the redundancy switching mode of operation When configured for reverting the units can switch between each other multiple times when a fault occurs unless both units are faulted In nonreverting mode when the A side unit faults a switch to the B side unit will still occur However once o...

Page 156: ...erting Redundancy Switching Type Sets the switching type Options include Automatic Manual Note In Automatic mode if the standby unit is faulty the online unit will not switch to the standby unit However you can force this switch when in Manual mode ...

Page 157: ...to help determine cause during system troubleshooting A total of 40 events are stored by the Rx 1 1 system An event can consist of multiple alarms In Figure E 14 the events recorded consist of miscellaneous M and receive R alarms To clear the alarm history click Clear Figure E 14 Alarm Log Tab Note The Alarm Log updates every minute but the information displayed updates only when there is a change...

Page 158: ...E 26 Web Pages This page intentionally left blank for double sided printing ...

Page 159: ... chapter contains outline drawings and component specifications for the Terrasat Communications Inc line of receive redundant systems Reference Drawings Outline drawings are subject to change without notice To ensure you are using the latest information available contact Terrasat ...

Page 160: ...F 2 Reference Drawings and Component Specifications Figure F 1 Fabrication Drawing FBD 21012 XXXX Rev A ...

Page 161: ...Reference Drawings F 3 Figure F 2 Fabrication Drawing FBD 20786 XXXX Rev A ...

Page 162: ...F 4 Reference Drawings and Component Specifications Figure F 3 Assembly Drawing ASD 10713 0010 Rev A ...

Page 163: ...Reference Drawings F 5 Figure F 4 Top View of Rx 1 1 System Showing Connector Locations ...

Page 164: ...F 6 Reference Drawings and Component Specifications Figure F 5 Outline Drawing OLD 10801 0005 Rev A ...

Page 165: ...Data Sheets Refer to the datasheets in this section for detailed product information Product specifications are subject to change without notice To ensure you are using the latest information available contact Terrasat ...

Page 166: ...F 8 Reference Drawings and Component Specifications This page intentionally left blank for double sided printing ...

Page 167: ...erface box receives DC power from the IBUC power supplies and performs all required functions for 1 1 operation of LNB s An AC powered model is available No indoor controller is necessary Monitoring and control is via TCP IP port on the interface box The interface box fits the Terrasat univer sal mounting bracket and the system comes with cables and waveguide switch Advantages 1 1 switching logic ...

Page 168: ... 10 IBUC A L band TX 10 MHz FSK RS232 Handheld terminal A side RS232 Handheld terminal B side Modem Divider Ethernet Switch IBUC 1 1 Interface User I O TCP IP RS485 L band TX 10 MHz FSK BUC M C L band TX 10 MHz FSK BUC M C TX Switch M C AC Mains AC Mains IBUC B LNB A LNB B TX RF Out RX RF In RX 1 1 Interface L band 10 MHz DC L band 10 MHz DC RX Switch M C User I O TCP IP RS485 HHT L band RX 10 MHz...

Page 169: ...s Microsecond AC Alternating Current AGC Automatic Gain Control ALC Automatic Level Control AWG American Wire Gauge ATE Automated Test Equipment ATP Acceptance Test Procedure BER Bit Error Rate BUC Block Upconverter CSM Continuous Signal Mode CW Continuous Wave DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting dB Decibel dB oct Decibel per Octave dBc Decibel Below Carrier dBm Decibel referenced to 1 milliwatt ...

Page 170: ...rs fr Frequency FSK Frequency Shift Keying FSS Fixed Satellite Services F W Firmware g Gravity GHz Gigahertz GUI Graphical User Interface HHT Hand held Terminal HPA High Power Amplifier HPC High Power Converter HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol Hz Hertz I O Input Output IBUC Intelligent Block Upconverter IDU Indoor Unit IF Intermediate Frequency IFL Interfacility Link IFU Interface Unit IP Internet...

Page 171: ...t the 1dB Compression Point PFC Power Factor Corrected PLDRO Phase Locked Dielectric Resonator Oscillator PLL Phase Locked Loop PLLNBC Phase Locked Low Noise Block Converter PLO Phase Locked Oscillator ppb Parts Per Billion ppm Parts Per Million PSUI Power Supply Unit Pwr Power QTP Qualification Test Procedure QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying RF Radio Frequency RFT Radio Frequency Transceiver RH...

Page 172: ...ower Amplifier TCP IP Transfer Control Protocol Internet Protocol TRF Transmit Reject Filter Tx Transmit UDP User Datagram Protocol UPC Upconverter UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply VAC Volts Alternating Current VDC Volts Direct Current VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VVA Variable Voltage Attenuator W Watt WG Waveguide ...

Page 173: ...nections waveguide 3 19 current consumption 2 3 D data transmission rate RS485 5 13 disconnect device 3 5 dummy load 3 20 E electromagnetic interference sources 3 4 emergency mode 2 10 F furnished items Rx 1 1 system 3 2 G grounding protection 3 6 grounding rod 3 6 H HyperTerminal establishing a session C 1 I IEC protection class 3 5 IP address determining 5 7 L LED alarm state 2 10 3 16 LNB frequ...

Page 174: ...ormat 5 15 configuring 5 14 data transmission rate 5 13 Rx 1 1 systems accessories 3 2 Rx reject filter 3 20 S serial number identification A 1 shield currents eliminating 3 6 site considerations 3 4 SNMP polling 2 12 sources electronmagnetic interference 3 4 standards satellite operation 1 1 U Ufer ground 3 6 W warranty policy 1 4 warranty seals breaking 1 5 water resistant wrap See mastic tape w...

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