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DT-4500 Series C- and Ku-Band Down Converters 

MN/DT4500.IOM 

Front Panel Operation 

Revision 2 

6–20 

Once the number of faults reaches 100, the 100

th

 fault displays as “

ER

.” The 

stored faults remain in memory until you execute the 

CLEAR-ALL

 command.  

 

Press

 ENTER 

or 

CLEAR

 to return to the previous menu.  

6.2.5.2.2

 

(FAULTS:) STORED

CLEAR-ALL 

 Clear All Stored Faults 

 No  Yes 

          

 

Use the 

 

 keys to select 

No

 or 

Yes

. Press 

ENTER

.  

 

When you select 

Yes

, the unit clears the faults log and returns you to the 

previous menu. However, if there are faults present on the unit at this time, the 

unit will re-stamp the faults and generate new log entries.

 

6.2.5.3

 

(FAULTS:) MASK 

 

The MASK selection is 

disabled 

in redundancy systems.  

Ext Ref Lock Detect: 

Fault Masked   

 

Set the fault handling for the External Reference, when applicable. Use the 

 

 

keys to select 

Fault

 or 

Masked.

 Press 

ENTER

6.2.6

 

(SELECT:) PRE-SELECTS Menu Branch 

You may create (program) up to 32 operating configurations and recall them as 

needed via the LOAD submenu. If your unit does not contain any pre-selects, the 

screen initially appears as follows: 

 

 #XX LOAD PROGRAM CLEAR 

 No Pre-Select Programmed 

 

Содержание DT-4500 Series

Страница 1: ...tion regarding this product Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Part Number MN DT4500 IOM CD MNDT4500 Revision 2 DT 4500 Series C and Ku Band Down Converters Installation...

Страница 2: ...Copyright 2016 Comtech EF Data All rights reserved Printed in the USA Comtech EF Data 2114 West 7th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 USA 480 333 2200 FAX 480 333 2161...

Страница 3: ...afety and Compliance xix Electrical Installation xix Operating Environment xix European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC and EN 301 489 1 xx Eu...

Страница 4: ...TER 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 2 1 Physical and Environmental Specifications 2 1 2 1 1 Regulatory Compliance 2 1 2 1 2 Physical Specifications 2 1 2 1 3 Mean Time Between Failures MTBF 2 2 2 1 4 Temperature...

Страница 5: ...g Frequency Ranges 2 6 2 2 1 1 C Band Units 2 6 2 2 1 2 Ku Band Units 2 6 2 2 2 Conversion 2 7 2 2 3 Frequency Selection Step Size 2 7 2 2 4 Preset Channels 2 7 2 2 5 Stability Over Time 2 7 2 2 6 Sta...

Страница 6: ...t into a Rack Enclosure 3 3 3 2 1 Install the Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit 3 5 3 2 2 Install the Optional Rack Slide Set 3 7 3 3 Connect Prime Power Connection 3 8 3 4 Connect External Cables 3...

Страница 7: ...nd Formats 5 2 5 2 Prepare for the Firmware Download 5 3 5 2 1 Required User supplied Items 5 3 5 2 2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program 5 3 5 2 3 Get the DT 4500 Management IP Address and Firmwa...

Страница 8: ...ont Panel Overview 6 1 6 1 1 Power Up the Unit 6 2 6 1 2 LED Indicators 6 3 6 1 3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display VFD 6 4 6 1 4 Keypad 6 5 6 2 Front Panel Operation Menu Matrix 6 6 6 2 1 Opening Screen 6 7...

Страница 9: ...nu 6 23 6 2 7 2 UTILITY DISP VFD Display Submenu 6 23 6 2 7 3 UTILITY FIRMWARE Submenu 6 23 6 2 7 3 1 FIRMWARE INFO 6 24 6 2 7 3 1 1 FIRMWARE INFO BOOTROM 6 24 6 2 7 3 1 2 FIRMWARE INFO IMAGE 1 2 6 24...

Страница 10: ...Lists 7 10 7 4 2 6 Text or Data Entry 7 10 7 5 HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions 7 11 7 5 1 Home Pages 7 11 7 5 1 1 Home Home 7 11 7 5 1 2 Home Contact 7 12 7 5 1 3 Home Support 7 13 7 5 2...

Страница 11: ...8 6 Message Structure 8 7 8 6 1 Start Character 8 7 8 6 2 Device Address 8 7 8 6 3 Commands Queries 8 7 8 6 4 Confirmation Response 8 8 8 6 5 Error Response 8 8 8 6 6 End of Message 8 8 8 6 6 1 Comman...

Страница 12: ...9PNM Part Number 8 17 8 7 2 20FRW Legacy Firmware Information 8 17 8 7 2 21FRM Firmware Information 8 18 8 7 2 22IMG Firmware Image 8 18 8 7 2 23AID Application Identification 8 19 8 7 2 24FRB Force R...

Страница 13: ...Stored Alarms 8 32 8 7 6 2 CAS Clear All Stored Alarms 8 32 8 7 6 3 LAA List All Alarms 8 32 8 8 Error Processing 8 33 8 8 1 1 General Errors 8 33 8 8 1 2 Configuration Errors 8 33 8 8 1 3 Mode Error...

Страница 14: ...3 2 DC Power Supply Module B 3 B 2 3 3 RF Converter Module B 4 B 2 3 4 Synthesizer Sum Loop Module B 4 B 2 3 5 Synthesizer Fine Step Module B 4 B 2 3 6 Reference Oscillator Module B 4 B 2 3 7 Tempera...

Страница 15: ...igure 4 4 USB Connector Examples 4 6 Figure 4 5 DT 4500 Series Rear and Front Panels DT 4503 Current Production Chassis shown 4 7 Figure 4 6 DT 4500 Series Rear Panel Initially Released Chassis OBSOLE...

Страница 16: ...4 Figure A 3 1 1 Redundant Configuration Diagram Single Source RF Input with IOM and EQM A 5 Figure A 4 EQM Panel Connector Locations A 5 Figure A 5 1 1 Redundant Configuration Dual Source IF Output...

Страница 17: ...hnical Publications Department Standards and Practices This manual also replaces the Comtech EF Data publication DT 4500 A Series Downconverters Installation and Operation Manual CEFD P N MN DT4500A D...

Страница 18: ...of the trademark owners Warnings Cautions Notes and References A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION indicates a h...

Страница 19: ...that you review and understand the Safety and Compliance information that follows Safety and Compliance Electrical Safety and Compliance The unit complies with the EN 60950 Safety of Information Techn...

Страница 20: ...radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements and the Declarations of Conformity for the applicable directives standards and practices that follow European Union Electromagnetic Co...

Страница 21: ...ing ACHTUNG Zweipolige bzw Neutralleiter Sicherung International Symbols Symbol Definition Symbol Definition Alternating Current Protective Earth Fuse Chassis Ground For additional symbols refer to Wa...

Страница 22: ...d from the date of shipment and this period varies by product In most cases the warranty period is two years During the warranty period Comtech EF Data will at its option repair or replace products th...

Страница 23: ...roduct or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Comtech EF Data Corporation The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof wh...

Страница 24: ...y and fitness for a particular purpose The buyer shall pass on to any purchaser lessee or other user of Comtech EF Data Corporation s products the aforementioned warranty and shall indemnify and hold...

Страница 25: ...re also used in communications system applications with full transponder HDTV and analog TV The DT 4500 Series Down Converter family of products comprises C Band Units DT 4503 DT 4503 C DT 4503 D DT 4...

Страница 26: ...its top cover removed The major chassis components and module assemblies are Signal Path Module Step Loop Module Monitor Control Assembly Removable Personality Module IOM PSM TSM EQM or RSM installs...

Страница 27: ...or Receive Switch Module RSM The converter RF IF and High Speed Bus HSB connectors are integral to the installed module Non redundant also called standalone or single thread units employ an IOM for sw...

Страница 28: ...Changes in frequency attenuation or polarity are entered into the backup table as they are made as well as information from new online units The HSB does not interfere with the remote control communic...

Страница 29: ...Control The Monitor Control Assembly is designed to monitor the functions of the DT 4500 and provide the local and remote control command inputs to the converter For Local Monitor Control Local opera...

Страница 30: ...s to allow service without removal from the rack The unit may be freestanding if desired For See Rack installation and mounting instructions Chapter 3 INSTALLATION Local control operating instructions...

Страница 31: ...ies C and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Introduction Revision 2 1 7 1 3 2 Dimensional Envelope Dimensions are shown in inches and millimeters Figure 1 4 DT 4500 Series Down Converter Dimension...

Страница 32: ...e Item 2 Sample Points Use these test point connections to monitor the RF input and the IF output The RF Type SMA female connector provides the RF input An optional RF LO monitor is available that rep...

Страница 33: ...ing is possible but unit configuration is possible using only the front panel ON LINE Lights AMBER when the unit is online and carrying traffic FAULT Lights RED when a fault condition exists STORED FA...

Страница 34: ...le feedback Enter data via the keypad Data prompts and messages are displayed on the VFD 1 3 4 Rear Panel External cables are attached to sample point connectors located on the front panel of the unit...

Страница 35: ...PE AND RATING The unit uses two Slo Blo fuses one each for line and neutral fusing The standard AC unit retains two T2 0A 5x20 mm fuses 250VAC time lag in a press fit fuse holder The optional DC unit...

Страница 36: ...IOM Polarity Switch Module PSM Transmit Switch Module TSM Equalizer Module EQM or Receive Switch Module RSM The converter RF IF and High Speed Bus HSB connectors are integral to the installed module...

Страница 37: ...cal for all C and Ku Band versions of this product unless noted 2 1 Physical and Environmental Specifications 2 1 1 Regulatory Compliance CE as follows o EN 50082 1 EMC Generic Immunity o EN 55022 Cla...

Страница 38: ...8 F 20 to 70 C 2 1 5 Humidity Non condensing Operating 0 to 95 Relative maximum Storage 99 maximum 2 1 6 Altitude 10 000 ft Mean Sea Level MSL 2 1 7 Front Panel Features 2 1 7 1 Sample Test Point Conn...

Страница 39: ...Grounding 2 1 8 1 1 Power Supply Input STANDARD AC o 90 250VAC 47 63 Hz frequency 60W dissipation auto ranging o IEC 60320 Type C14 male three prong connector for connection with an IEC 60320 Type C1...

Страница 40: ...the Ethernet remote control interfaces SNMP Telnet HTTP 2 1 8 4 Serial Connectors Summary Alarm 1X DB 9F D Subminiature P1 Relay Utility Connector to access the Form C Alarms relay closures Serial Re...

Страница 41: ...451X w Isolator Type SMA 2 1 8 5 3 TSM Transmit Switch Module Assemblies CEFD P N Impedance Ohms Comments AS 0101 3 75 DT 4503 UT 4505 Switching Up Type SMA AS 0101 5 75 DT 4503 DT 4572 UT 4505 UT 457...

Страница 42: ...4 75 DT 4503 Switching Down Type SMA AS 0101 6 75 DT 4503 DT 4572 UT 4579 Switching Type N AS 0101 7 50 DT 4503 DT 4572 UT 4579 Switching Type N AS 0101 16 50 DT 4503 I O Type SMA AS 0101 20 75 Recei...

Страница 43: ...0 to 12 80 GHz DT 4513 10 95 to 12 75 GHz DT 4513 E 10 70 to 12 75 GHz 2 2 2 Conversion Dual no inversion 2 2 3 Frequency Selection Step Size STANDARD 125 kHz steps OPTIONAL 1 kHz steps 2 2 4 Preset C...

Страница 44: ...50 2 2 7 4 Noise Figure 11 dB Maximum 0 dB Attenuation 2 2 8 IF Output 2 2 8 1 Level 20 dBm 1 dB Compression 2 2 8 2 Range Contact Comtech EF Data Product Support for your specific requirements STAND...

Страница 45: ...ss 23 dB minimum with RF IF Connector or Switch Module 2 2 9 Transfer 2 2 9 1 Gain 45 dB 2 dB 2 2 9 2 Attenuation Adjustment STANDARD 0 to 20 dB in 0 25 dB Steps OPTIONAL 0 to 20 dB in 0 1 dB Steps 2...

Страница 46: ...Image Rejection 80 dB Inband 2 2 9 7 AM to PM 0 1 dB for Output up to 5 dBm 2 2 9 8 IF Bandwidth Contact Comtech EF Data Product Support for your specific requirements STANDARD 36 or 72 MHz OPTIONAL 4...

Страница 47: ...109 1 MHz 120 124 2 2 11 2 DT 4510 DT 4510 D DT 4511 DT 4512 DT 4512 E Parameter Limit dBc Hz Typical dBc Hz 100 Hz 72 79 1 KHz 79 82 10 KHz 89 97 100 KHz 98 109 1 MHz 110 124 2 2 11 3 DT 4513 DT 451...

Страница 48: ...DT 4500 Series C and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Specifications Revision 2 2 12 Notes...

Страница 49: ...STARTUP 3 1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment Figure 3 1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment The DT 4500 Series C or Ku Band Down Converter its optional Installation and Operation Manual available online at...

Страница 50: ...1 CAUTION THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SENSITIVE TO DAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ESD USE ESD PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURES WHEN HANDLING THE EQUIPMENT Inspect the shipment Do these st...

Страница 51: ...ed Bearingless Rack Slide Set Figure 3 4 For information about custom rack enclosures contact Comtech EF Data Product Support CAUTION CORRECT GROUNDING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED Connect the ground stud l...

Страница 52: ...stallation and Startup Revision 2 3 4 Feature Description 1 Custom Rack Enclosure 2 DT 45XX chassis 3 Standard Rack Shelving 4 Rack Enclosure Threaded Front Rail typical 5 Unit Front Panel 6 User supp...

Страница 53: ...Rear Mounting Rail typical Item Kit Quantity CEFD P N Description KT 6228 2 KT 6228 3 1 2 2 HW 10 32SHLDR Shoulder Screw 10 2 4 4 HW 10 32FLT Flat Washer 10 3 2 2 HW 10 32SPLIT Lock Washer 10 4 2 2 HW...

Страница 54: ...install the brackets kit Figure 3 3 1 Use the 10 flat washers 10 split washers and 10 hex nut to secure the 10 shoulder screws to the unit chassis through the rear right and left side mounting slots a...

Страница 55: ...ropriate for installation CEFD Part Number Description FP SL0006 Bearingless Rack Slide Set 26 FP SL0008 Bearingless Rack Slide Set 24 Figure 3 4 Install the Optional Rack Slide Set Do these steps to...

Страница 56: ...el slots 3 3 Connect Prime Power Connection An IEC 60320 Type C13 female three prong plug power cord for 90 to 125VAC or 205 to 240VAC power sources is provided with the converter This detachable powe...

Страница 57: ...number of different cables Each cable type is typically dedicated to a specific mode of operation 1 Not all of these operational interface types may be available 2 The European EMC Directive EN55022...

Страница 58: ...mmodate the plug s lockdown slots This lockdown design provides secure assembly without over tightening the connection Threaded Coupling Style The jack features external threads The plug shell feature...

Страница 59: ...onnectors feature a Threaded Coupling design similar to Type TNC Type F and Type SMA connectors Type F connectors feature a Threaded Coupling design similar to Type TNC Type N and Type SMA connectors...

Страница 60: ...ssis receptacle each feature a D shaped profile that interlock to ensure proper pin orientation and connector seating The connector pair features multiple rows of pins male side coupled to mating sock...

Страница 61: ...The plug for an RJ 45 or RJ 48 cable features a flexible tab The RJ 45 or RJ 48 receptacle features a mating slot This design configuration ensures a secure installation Connection Instructions As sh...

Страница 62: ...mmunications or power interface between peripheral devices The connector pair Figure 4 4 features a plug male side coupled to its mating receptacle female side Connection Instructions Type A Connectio...

Страница 63: ...assis as initially released Figure 4 6 does not provide an Ethernet RJ 45 port Ethernet interface operation is not available on these legacy products TOP Rear Panel with Optional 48VDC Unit Power Inte...

Страница 64: ...m 1 AC Power Connector This connector is an IEC 60320 Type C14 male three prong connector for connection with an IEC 60320 Type C13 female three prong plug power cord Note the following Input power 75...

Страница 65: ...Figure 4 8 1 Unseat the fuse holder from the IEC power module a Use the slot to pry the fuse holder outward from the IEC power supply module b Pull the holder straight out and then swing the holder a...

Страница 66: ...e 36 72VDC Item 2 Press fit Fuse Holder Install two 3 15A 20mm Slo Blo type fuses into this fuse holder one each for line and neutral fusing Item 3 Power Switch Use this switch to apply power to the u...

Страница 67: ...user supplied DC power leads to the user power source 3 Energize the power source 4 Switch the unit ON 4 2 2 Unit Ground Connection Figure 4 12 Unit Ground Connection CAUTION PROPER GROUNDING PROTECT...

Страница 68: ...or 10 MHz station clock The impedance is matched for 50 or 75 and requires an input level of 0 5 dBm Item 5 J2B REF OUT Utility Connector OPTIONAL Use this optional female BNC connector to provide a...

Страница 69: ...nector is a DB 9M connector See Table 4 2 for the EIA 485 2 Wire pinout specification see Table 4 3 for the EIA 485 4 Wire pinout and Table 4 4 for the EIA 232C pinout Table 4 2 J1 COM1 2 Wire EIA 485...

Страница 70: ...ummary Fault NO 3 4 5 Ground 6 Summary Fault COM 7 EXT_FLT_IN 8 9 Item 9 Removable Module See Sect 4 2 4 for information about these removable personality modules Item 11 Front Panel RF Sample Test Po...

Страница 71: ...15 provides a cabling connection example for the DT 4500 Series Down Converters This example depicts use of a Receive Switch Module RSM in a standalone configuration the module cabling requirements w...

Страница 72: ...ies Up Converters TOP Input Output Switch Module IOM CENTER Receive Switch Module RSM BOTTOM Transmit Switch Module TSM Figure 4 16 Personality Module Examples Depending on the application the convert...

Страница 73: ...nectors may be female Type N or female Type SMA connectors depending on the application All switch modules feature a J3 HSB High Speed Bus connector Table 4 6 provides the pinout specifications for th...

Страница 74: ...ion in Non Redundant Standalone Applications A converter may use a Transmit Switch Module TSM or a Receive Switch Module RSM in standalone configurations if an IOM Figure 4 17 is unavailable Note that...

Страница 75: ...ns of the specific use of these various switch modules in redundant applications In subsystems where a redundant converter configuration is used the backup converter BU has an Input Output Module IOM...

Страница 76: ...DT 4500 Series C and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Front and Rear Panel Connectors Revision 2 4 20 Notes...

Страница 77: ...e file by e mail from Comtech EF Data Product Support 5 1 1 DT 4500 Firmware Update Procedure Summary 1 Download the firmware update archive file to a user supplied PC The PC must be Microsoft Windows...

Страница 78: ...Units 125 kHz Step Size Units F1610 1x_v Ver4x Units 1 kHz Step Size Units F1604 1x_v Ver4x Units 125 kHz Step Size Units F1603 1x_v Note that x is the firmware revision letter and represents the fir...

Страница 79: ...igure the program s serial port communication and terminal display operation Baud Rate 38400 bps Data Bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity NO Local Echo ON Port Flow Control NONE Display New Line Rx Tx CR 5 2 3...

Страница 80: ...mware M C version at the top level menu of the front panel display press the CLEAR key several times DT_45XX X SW VER X X X SN You may view the detailed firmware information within the UTILITY FIRMWAR...

Страница 81: ...TION Use your terminal emulator program to execute remote queries with the DT 4500 Use the FRM remote query to find the firmware information DEV FRM_ cr returns the complete information of the firmwar...

Страница 82: ...tter 2 Typical for many of the tasks that follow type the command as instructed and then press Enter After you make the temporary folder proceed to Section 5 3 to download and extract the firmware fil...

Страница 83: ...he new temporary folder in the active location 3 Right click the New Folder folder name and then Rename this folder to temp or some other convenient unused name 5 2 4 3 Use the Run and Browse Windows...

Страница 84: ...5 click the MS DOS Prompt icon from the Main Menu 2 Open a Command line window For Windows 95 or Windows 98 type command For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98 type cmd or command Alternate...

Страница 85: ...page Select the DT 4500 product hyperlink 6 Select the appropriate firmware archive EXE or ZIP file download hyperlink 7 Once you select the EXE or ZIP hyperlink the File Download dialogue opens on yo...

Страница 86: ...f not already done with File Download Open you must extract at a minimum these files filenames are subject to change FW 0000202X_45xxA_ bin The Firmware Bulk image file ReleaseNotes_ 45xxA v pdf The F...

Страница 87: ...temporary folder directory created earlier using Command line 2 Type dir to list the files extracted to the temporary folder from the downloaded archive file 5 4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update...

Страница 88: ...a Left click in the IP Address text box and enter the default Management IP Address b Left click in the Local Filename text box Then click Browse and navigate to the temporary folder created earlier C...

Страница 89: ...Type ftp xxx xxx xxx xxx to open the FTP session b Type bin to set the binary transfer mode c Type prompt d Type hash e To begin the file transfer type put FW 0000202X bin bulk The destination bulk m...

Страница 90: ...MOTE menu branch the unit will prompt you to take an action before continuing Remote Mode press ENTER For local mode or CLEAR 3 You must cycle power to hard reboot the unit 5 4 4 1 2 Use the HTTP Inte...

Страница 91: ...VER X X X SN 5 4 4 2 2 Soft reboot the Unit from the HTTP Interface Do these steps from the HTTP Interface Config Utility page 1 In the Perform Soft Reboot section click Reboot Now 2 Wait while the D...

Страница 92: ...DT 4500 Series C and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Firmware Update Revision 2 5 16 Notes...

Страница 93: ...Front Panel Overview You may fully control and monitor the DT 4500 Series C or Ku Band Down Converter from the front panel Figure 6 1 TOP Initially Released Chassis BOTTOM Current Production Unit Fig...

Страница 94: ...n is complete Verify that the converter is connected to the proper prime power source RF Input and IF Output LEFT Standard AC Chassis RIGHT Optional 48VDC Chassis Figure 6 2 Rear Panel Standard and Op...

Страница 95: ...s GREEN when prime power is applied to the unit RECEIVE INITIALLY RELEASED CHASSIS OUTPUT ENABLE CURRENT PRODUCTION UNIT Lights AMBER when the transmit function is operational REMOTE Lights AMBER when...

Страница 96: ...you will see a flashing solid block cursor that blinks at a once per second rate This indicates the currently selected item digit or field CONFIG MONITOR FAULTS PRE SELECTS UTILITY Where this solid b...

Страница 97: ...ayed function or to execute a unit configuration change Use the CLEAR key to back out of a selection or to cancel a configuration change that has not been executed using ENTER Pressing CLEAR generally...

Страница 98: ...UNDANCY FORCE Offset dB Activate BU Yes No 6 2 3 3 4 REDUNDANCY HSB 6 2 3 4 CONFIG FAULTRECOVERY Manual Auto 6 2 3 5 CONFIG COLDSTART 6 2 4 MONITOR 6 2 5 FAULTS CURRENT STORED VIEW 6 2 5 1 FAULTS CURR...

Страница 99: ...Menu CONFIG MONITOR FAULTS PRE SELECTS UTILITY Use the keys to move the cursor to the desired choice Press ENTER The function of each menu branch is as follows CONFIG Configuration Menu Branch These s...

Страница 100: ...ndancy operations FAULTRECOVERY Submenu The selections here allow you to set the Fault Recovery operation as AUTO or MANUAL COLDSTART Submenu The selections here allow you to mute the converter output...

Страница 101: ...MHz for Model DT 4513 in 125 kHz steps 1 kHz steps optional Use the keys to select a digit and then use the keys to change that digit Next set the converter IF Frequency Use the keys to jump to this...

Страница 102: ...his remote state Remote Mode press ENTER for local mode or CLEAR Press ENTER to switch to Local Mode to continue with your task or press CLEAR to exit the task and remain in the active mode 6 2 3 2 2...

Страница 103: ...Interface operation See Chapter 4 FRONT AND REAR PANEL CONNECTORS for more information ADDRESS GATEWAY SNMP MAC 00 06 B0 00 00 0F On the top line use the keys to select ADDRESS GATEWAY or SNMP The bot...

Страница 104: ...ITE or TRAP Press ENTER REMOTE ETHERNET SNMP COMMUNITIES READ Read Community public View or edit the SNMP Read Community string To edit use the keys to select a character and then use the keys to chan...

Страница 105: ...IP1 TRAPIP2 or VERSION Press ENTER REMOTE ETHERNET SNMP TRAPS TRAPIP1 TRAPIP2 If both Trap IP Addresses are 000 000 000 000 it means that Traps are disabled TRAP IP ADDRESS 1 000 000 000 000 TRAP IP A...

Страница 106: ...n is off or the converter is the primary operating unit the Redundancy menu branch appears as follows Redundancy MODE Otherwise Redundancy MODE Auto Manual FORCE HSB Use the keys to select MODE Auto M...

Страница 107: ...itching by the BU if both units are in Redundancy Mode This command is only accepted by the BU If a chain converter is set to Manual Mode the BU logs the occurrence and does not act upon further infor...

Страница 108: ...stem to operate as intended 6 2 3 3 4 REDUNDANCY HSB CONV 01 FRQ 3625 000 ATTN 00 00 AUTO OK In the Daisy Chain configuration the BU communicates with the online units through the HSB high speed bus d...

Страница 109: ...converter to ensure that the reference oscillator is stable This function is disabled in redundant systems Cold Start Disabled When redundancy is not active use the keys to select Cold Start as Enable...

Страница 110: ...TORED MASK Use the keys to select CURRENT STORED or MASK Press ENTER 6 2 5 1 FAULTS CURRENT Four read only information screens are provided to monitor a number of operating parameters and return back...

Страница 111: ...stored faults log the system displays this message No Stored Faults Otherwise stored faults log entries display as per this example Log05 01 23 11 09 27 15 Fault HSB Use the keys to page between scree...

Страница 112: ...d returns you to the previous menu However if there are faults present on the unit at this time the unit will re stamp the faults and generate new log entries 6 2 5 3 FAULTS MASK The MASK selection is...

Страница 113: ...memory slot It is functional when pre selects have previously been programmed into the unit using the PROGRAM submenu Use the keys s to select No or Yes Press ENTER 6 2 6 2 PRE SELECTS PROGRAM Progra...

Страница 114: ...urning you to the PRE SELECTS menu branch This Pre Select has Never Been Programmed 6 2 7 SELECT UTILITY Menu Branch TIME DISP FIRMWARE AID REFOSC SLOPE LAMP TEST Use the keys to move the cursor to th...

Страница 115: ...D Display Brightness 100 Edit the display brightness Use the keys to select a brightness value of 25 50 75 or 100 Press ENTER when the brightness is suitable 6 2 7 3 UTILITY FIRMWARE Submenu THESE MEN...

Страница 116: ...icable x denotes the firmware revision letter The bottom line identifies the Firmware Version Number e g 1 2 3 and the firmware build date in month day year format 6 2 7 3 1 1 FIRMWARE INFO BOOTROM Bo...

Страница 117: ...On the bottom line use the keys to select 1 or 2 as the Next Reboot Image i e the image that will be active the next time the unit is rebooted Press ENTER If the image that you select is already set a...

Страница 118: ...e on each line 48 characters in all Permissible characters are Space 0 9 and A Z An example of an AID message is as follows DT 4500 SERIES 48 CHARS MAX TST MESSAGE Press ENTER once you have composed y...

Страница 119: ...om 0 0 to 1 0 Press ENTER 6 2 7 7 UTILITY LAMP TEST Submenu Start Lamp Test No Yes Use the keys to select No or press CLEAR to exit this submenu Otherwise select Yes and press ENTER to continue The te...

Страница 120: ...DT 4500 Series C and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Front Panel Operation Revision 2 6 28 Notes...

Страница 121: ...Operate these protocols separately Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP This requires a user supplied Network Monitoring System NMS and a user supplied Management Information Base MIB File Browser...

Страница 122: ...has three key components The managed device This includes this unit The SNMP Agent This software runs on the converter The unit SNMP Agent supports both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 The user supplied Network Ma...

Страница 123: ...by the network administrator to ensure that SNMP packets travel only over a secure and private network if security is a concern For correct SNMP operation the converter MIB files must be used with th...

Страница 124: ...Pv1 traps and SNMPv2 notifications 7 3 Telnet Interface See Chapter 8 SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION for detailed information about using remote command and queries Figure 7 1 Telnet Interface Example Win...

Страница 125: ...t Interface Example HyperTerminal There is a disadvantage when using Windows Command line as a Telnet client with the optional Remote Control protocol For the messages coming from the Telnet Server Co...

Страница 126: ...roperties Figure 7 3 left a Enter the unit s Traffic Management IP Address as the Host address e g 192 168 1 1 b Enter TCP Port 23 c Set Connect using to TCP IP Winsock instead of COM1 or COM2 as the...

Страница 127: ...e of operation prior to login Failure to configure the unit accordingly will cause the Login dialogue box to return you to a blank web page 2 You must retrieve the assigned Management IP Address from...

Страница 128: ...or Password the message You do not have security privilege to access this area displays Otherwise upon entry of the valid IP address and login information DT 4500 Web Server Interface splash page disp...

Страница 129: ...e HTTP Interface has four navigation tabs at the top of each page Click a navigation tab to see its page hyperlinks Click a page hyperlink to open a page This manual uses a convention for all web page...

Страница 130: ...Refresh Many of the pages feature a Refresh action button located adjacent to the uppermost Page Section label You may click Refresh at any time to update the page with its latest reported operationa...

Страница 131: ...ng features available throughout this interface The page figures provided in this section are intended for reference only Your setup will differ 7 5 1 Home Pages Click the Home tab and then select the...

Страница 132: ...and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Ethernet Interface Operation Revision 2 7 12 7 5 1 2 Home Contact For all product support please call 1 240 243 1880 1 866 472 3963 toll free USA Figure 7 7 H...

Страница 133: ...e this page to compose an e mail message when you have questions about or problems with the unit Figure 7 8 Home Support Page The Home Support page Figure 7 8 uses Simple Mail Transport Protocol SMTP...

Страница 134: ...k to continue 7 5 2 1 Admin Access The Administrator must use this page as the means to set up user names passwords the E mail server and the host IP addresses as needed to facilitate communication wi...

Страница 135: ...SMTP Domain Name and Destination This is required if the e mail feature of the Home Support page Sect 7 5 1 3 is to be used For SMTP Domain Name specify the domain of the e mail server usually found t...

Страница 136: ...Trap Community Strings can be any combination of characters and a length of 0 to 20 characters The factory default Read Community String is public The factory default Write Community String is private...

Страница 137: ...rter Use this page to configure the communications operations and alarms faults handling for the unit Figure 7 11 Config Converter Page Converter Frequency in MHz Enter an operating RF Frequency in MH...

Страница 138: ...y function as MANUAL or AUTOMATIC Click Change Channel Slope Adjustment Enter a slope value 0 0 to 1 0 in 0 1 steps Click Change Serial Interface Type Use the drop down list to set the operating seria...

Страница 139: ...lator i e 5 MHz or 10 MHz is displayed here Reference Tuning VDC This read only item displays the currently defined Reference Frequency tuning adjustment value External Reference Lock This read only i...

Страница 140: ...eded Prior to the creation of any pre selects the Frequency and Attenuation columns are populated with null values To program any pre select Numbers 01 through 32 enter an operating RF frequency in MH...

Страница 141: ...erating parameters Figure 7 14 Config Utility Page Date Enter a date in the form MM DD YY where MM month 01 to 12 DD day 01 to 31 and YY year 00 to 99 Time Enter a time in the form HH MM SS where HH h...

Страница 142: ...ple Image 2 is the Current Active Firmware Image Next Reboot Image Use the drop down list to select Image 1 or 2 Click Submit Perform Soft Reboot Click Reboot Now to reboot the unit using the Current...

Страница 143: ...sion 2 7 23 7 5 3 5 Config Redundancy See Appendix A REDUNDANT SYSTEM OPERATION for the functional description of this page Use this page to configure the DT 4500 s Redundancy Switch Mode TOP Page wit...

Страница 144: ...about the configured setup of the converter its current operating parameters and the operational status of the unit Figure 7 16 Status Summary Page Typical for all sections when operating parameters a...

Страница 145: ...nning tally of unread stored faults The event log displays the five oldest stored faults in the event log The tally decrements as events are transferred from the stored events log for display in this...

Страница 146: ...DT 4500 Series C and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Ethernet Interface Operation Revision 2 7 26 Notes...

Страница 147: ...ort to the serial port of a Windows based User PC 8 2 Communication Interfaces The electrical interface is either an EIA 485 multi drop bus for the control of many devices or an EIA 232 connection for...

Страница 148: ...he intended recipient Target is included in a framed packet of data All of the Targets receive the packet but only one the intended replies The Target enables its output line driver and transmits its...

Страница 149: ...stem s M C PC If you directly execute a configuration change to a converter in a redundant system the backup converter detects the change via the High Speed Bus and updates its backup tables For EIA 2...

Страница 150: ...s plus a virtual address 8 4 1 Physical Address Each converter in the system must have a unique physical address regardless of the access method used The physical address consists of a string of 1 2 o...

Страница 151: ...argets are only permitted to transmit when they have been specifically instructed to do so by the Controller All bytes within a packet are printable ASCII characters less than ASCII code 127 In this c...

Страница 152: ...8 N 1 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit 8 5 4 Character Set The command syntax uses the printable ASCII character set 8 5 5 Response Timeout A minimum of 500 milliseconds is provided before declaring...

Страница 153: ...r a Physical Address and an appended Virtual Address This chapter uses DEV for the generic case examples EXAMPLE DEV 8 6 3 Commands Queries A Command or Query is a variable length character string beg...

Страница 154: ...which are unique error symbols useful for computer analysis The two error symbols are followed by a text string explaining the error for the convenience of a human operator This document uses ER for...

Страница 155: ...ay DEV IPG_ cr 8 7 2 9 SPA Set Physical Address DEV SPA_xxx cr 8 7 2 10 SBR Set Baud Rate DEV SBR_xxxx cr 8 7 2 11 CON Set LCD Contrast DEV CON_xx cr 8 7 2 12 LCD Set LCD Brightness DEV LCD_xx cr 8 7...

Страница 156: ...3 12 SEL Select a Preset DEV SEL_nn cr 8 7 1 3 Redundancy Commands Queries Quick Reference Sect Item Description Syntax 8 7 4 1 RED Set Redundancy Mode ON OFF DEV RED_xxx cr 8 7 4 2 ICT Configure Red...

Страница 157: ...larms DEV LAA_ cr 8 7 2 Utility Commands Queries 8 7 2 1 TIM Time Use TIM to set or return the time Description Details Set Time DEV TIM_hh mm ss cr where hh Hour mm Minutes ss Seconds Confirmation DE...

Страница 158: ...rt Description Details Set Time Protocol Server DEV TPS_xxx xxx xxx xxx cr where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the Time server IP address Confirmation DEV TPS_xxx xxx xxx xxx cr lf Return TPS DEV TPS_ cr Confirm...

Страница 159: ...4 Description Details Set IP Address DEV IPA_aaa bbb ccc ddd yy cr where aaa 0 to 223 bbb 0 to 255 ccc 0 to 255 ddd 0 to 255 Values cannot all be zeroes yy Subnet Mask Length 8 to 30 Confirmation DEV...

Страница 160: ...aud rate The default baud rate is 9600 Description Details Set Baud Rate DEV SBR_xxxx cr where xxxx 1200 2400 4800 9600 19K2 or 38K4 Confirmation DEV SBR_xxxx cr lf Return Baud Rate DEV SBR_xxxx cr Co...

Страница 161: ...nd does not control any current production unit hardware Its syntax is still supported to allow backwards compatibility with initially released chassis existing monitor and control applications he def...

Страница 162: ...DEV VFD_xxx cr lf 8 7 2 16 SRO Set Reference Oscillator Tuning Use SRO to set or return the reference oscillator tuning The default value is 087 Description Details Set Oscillator DEV SRO_xxx cr where...

Страница 163: ...DEV PNM_xx xx cr lf where xx xx up to 96 bytes of part number information 8 7 2 20 FRW Legacy Firmware Information The FRW legacy query no longer provides information about the unit s firmware type It...

Страница 164: ...A B B BB DD MM YY cr Bulk1 cr FW AAAAAAA B B BB DD MM YY cr FW AAAAAAA B B BB DD MM YY cr FW AAAAAAA B B BB DD MM YY cr Bulk2 cr FW AAAAAAA B B BB DD MM YY cr FW AAAAAAA B B BB DD MM YY cr FW AAAAAAA...

Страница 165: ...ne begins at character 25 A carriage return ends the command Trailing blanks will be generated to fill the display field The AID display will alternate with the Equipment type display by use of the cl...

Страница 166: ...DEV FRE_xxxxx xxx cr lf 8 7 3 2 IFF IF Frequency For units featuring the DUAL IF hardware option Use IFF to switch the output IF frequency from 70 MHz to 140 MHz or from 140 MHz to 70 MHz Description...

Страница 167: ...ld Start This command is NOT AVAILABLE in redundant systems Use CLD to mute the output signal for a predetermined time 15 minutes following Power Up to ensure a stable reference oscillator The default...

Страница 168: ...t s mute state is the same as that of the primary unit that it is backing up Otherwise if CRM OFF the backup unit unmutes its output any time a redundant switchover occurs The default state is OFF bac...

Страница 169: ...H in 125 kHz steps 1 kHz steps optional EXAMPLE 4500 to 4800 MHz for Model DT 4503 E see Chapter 2 SPECIFICATIONS for product specific frequency ranges yy yy Attenuation value in dB from 00 00 to 25 0...

Страница 170: ...ly programmed pre select numbers are available Confirmation DEV SEL_nn_Selected cr lf 8 7 4 Operating Modes There are two modes of operation that may intersect Redundant Mode and Automatic Mode 8 7 4...

Страница 171: ...2 DEV ICT_BU_08 cr DEV ICT_BU_08 cr lf Description assigns the receiving converter as the backup converter in a 1 8 system IMPORTANT It should be reiterated that only the converter physically located...

Страница 172: ...ommand is only accepted by the backup converter i e BU When activated this command forces the chain converter offline and forces the backup converter to assume the state of the specified chain convert...

Страница 173: ...F EXT_xxx cr lf Ext Ref YES NO If Redundancy OFF then xx_yy_z OFF otherwise if Redundancy ON and you select a converter as a backup controller xx_yy_z BU_yy where yy is the number of converters in the...

Страница 174: ...ightness 0 to 30 8 7 5 4 RAS Alarm Status Description Details Alarm Status DEV RAS_ cr Confirmation DEV RAS_ cr where xx OK or FT P15_xx cr 15V DC Fault P14_xx cr 14V DC Fault VCC_xx cr VCC Fault 5VD_...

Страница 175: ...CRUS or PACRAS Description Details Configuration Status DEV TSC_ cr Confirmation DEV TSC_nnn cr lf where nnn YES NO 8 7 5 7 PACRCS Packed Configuration Status Description Details Configuration Status...

Страница 176: ...CRMS_aabbccddeeeffgghhii cr lf where aa V15 scaled 123mV per count 0x00 0xFF bb V14 scaled 123mV per count 0x00 0xFF bc VCC scaled 39mV per count 0x00 0xFF dd V5D scaled 39mV per count 0x00 0xFF eee s...

Страница 177: ...Confirmation DEV PACRUS_ abbcdeeffghhii cr lf where a 0 EIA 232 1 EIA 485 bb Address in hex 01 to FF c 0 if Baud Rate 38400 1 if Baud rate 19200 2 if Baud rate 9600 3 if Baud rate 4800 4 if Baud rate...

Страница 178: ...arms DEV TSA_ cr Confirmation DEV TSA_TOTAL nn cr LAST hh mm ss mm dd yy cr lf where nn 0 to 99 the 100th alarm will be ER hh mm ss time in hour minutes seconds mm dd yy date in month day year 8 7 6 2...

Страница 179: ...R cr lf 8 8 1 2 Configuration Errors A Configuration command may generate the following Error Response DEV COM LO DEVICE IN LOCAL MODE cr lf 8 8 1 3 Mode Errors A Mode selection may generate the follo...

Страница 180: ...DT 4500 Series C and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Serial Interface Operation Revision 2 8 34 Notes...

Страница 181: ...lity to back up from 1 to 12 online converters A High Speed Bus HSB provides the communications interface between the backup and online converters The HSB detects faults and reconfigures the subsystem...

Страница 182: ...line units are immediately entered into the backup table The HSB does not interfere with the remote serial communication link access to any of the converters in the chain A 2 2 Removable Personality M...

Страница 183: ...urce IF Output Configuration Figure A 1 shows the cable connections between the converters Figure A 2 shows the diagram for this 1 1 redundant converter configuration The online converter uses an IF t...

Страница 184: ...nd Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Appendix A Revision 2 A 4 Figure A 1 1 1 Redundant Configuration Single Source IF Output with IOM and RSM Figure A 2 1 1 Redundant Configuration Diagram Single Source...

Страница 185: ...verters MN DT4500 IOM Appendix A Revision 2 A 5 Figure A 3 1 1 Redundant Configuration Diagram Single Source RF Input with IOM and EQM Figure A 4 EQM Panel Connector Locations Figure A 5 1 1 Redundant...

Страница 186: ...DT 4500 Series C and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Appendix A Revision 2 A 6 Figure A 6 1 1 Redundant Configuration Diagram Dual Source IF Output with IOM and RSM...

Страница 187: ...he RSM contains an IF switch that switches the IF output of a faulted online converter to the BU Figure A 7 shows the cable connections between the converters Figure A 8 shows the diagram for this 1 N...

Страница 188: ...DT 4500 Series C and Ku Band Down Converters MN DT4500 IOM Appendix A Revision 2 A 8 Figure A 8 Dual Source 1 N Redundant Configuration Diagram with PSM and RSM...

Страница 189: ...nel CONFIG REDUNDANCY menu branch to configure your redundant system Assign a redundancy configuration address 01 to 12 to each online unit Make sure that you assign the online converter address relat...

Страница 190: ...as a Polarity Switch Module PSM installed configure each unit to represent the RF feed as it is connected to POL 1 or POL 2 See Figure A 7 A 4 1 2 Automatic Configuration Verification Use the DT 4500...

Страница 191: ...el displays after power has been turned off on Converter 01 Note the ON LINE LED is lit on the BU This indicates that the BU is now providing the frequency translation in place of the faulted unit Con...

Страница 192: ...switchover of an online unit This mode also overrides fault status detection of the online units as performed by the BU If an online unit is configured to manual mode and this unit faults no switchov...

Страница 193: ...ision 2 A 13 Figure A 13 shows the front panel displays after the BU forces Converter 01 offline Note the ON LINE LED allows you to tell whether the BU is currently active and which converter is being...

Страница 194: ...e to configure and monitor redundancy operations Log onto the HTTP Interface Click the Config navigation tab and then select the Redundancy hyperlink Figure A 14 Config Redundancy Page Click Refresh t...

Страница 195: ...down list to set the Forced Backup as NONE or Unit 01 through Unit 12 Click Change Redundancy Mute Mode Use the drop down list to set the Redundancy Mute Mode as OFF or ON Click Change Primary Unit St...

Страница 196: ...in the backup unit Do these steps to configure the offset adjustment 1 Connect a signal source to the input and a power meter or spectrum analyzer to the output of the first online converter 2 Record...

Страница 197: ...of the DT 4500 Series C or Ku Band Down Converters Troubleshooting procedures are provided for fault isolation to the switch module level Figure B 1 DT 4500 Signal and Interconnecting Diagram 1 N Redu...

Страница 198: ...or checkout Item 2 Sample Test Points See Sect B 2 1 for details Front panel operations See Chapter 6 FRONT PANEL OPERATION for details about using the LEDs Item 3 VFD Item 4 and its menu system and t...

Страница 199: ...t output level is 3 0 amps Check all connections to make sure they are secure If the voltage exceeds 10 or the power supply module current is not approximately 3 0 amps or the fault still exists remov...

Страница 200: ...ocked Check all connections to the converter module to make sure they are secure If the fault still exists remove the Fine Step Module and return it to Comtech EF Data for repair Fine Loop Detect A fa...

Страница 201: ...odule EQM or Receive Switch Module RSM The converter RF IF and High Speed Bus HSB connectors are integral to the installed module These personality modules Figure B 3 are available for both non redund...

Страница 202: ...wer switch and disconnect the power cord DO NOT disconnect the RF and IF cables from the Receive Switch Module RSM 3 Unscrew the faulted unit RSM thumbscrews Then remove the rack mounting screws at th...

Страница 203: ...settings a Set Redundant Mode ON b Set the Address Chain Position to match the faulted unit c Set the correct frequency and attenuation 3 Turn OFF the replacement unit power and disconnect the power c...

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