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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
ViaLiteHD
and
ViaLite
Classic
compatibility ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1
2
SETTING UP AND UNDERSTANDING THE MODULES ....................................................................................................................... 6
Module operation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1
5HP blindmate plug-in modules ..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1
5HP standard plug-in modules ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2
Blue Link modules ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.3
Yellow Link modules ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.4
Using the support module .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2
Connecting the module .................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.1
Front panel Indicators, plug in modules ......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2
Module summary alarm ................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.3
Connecting to the summary alarm ................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.4
Module analogue monitor ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.2.5
RF connectors ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2.6
RF and optical rear input and output ports ................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.7
Controlling amplifier module ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3
Manual control ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.1
Manual control, DIP switch functions ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.2
2.3.2.1
DIP switches, AMPLIFIER AGC ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2.2
Manual gain control example .......................................................................................................................... 12
Changing modules RF gain ......................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.3
Software control, via SNMP controller ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.4
Susceptibility to DC pulses from
ViaLiteHD
modules ................................................................................................................ 13
2.4
Protection of
ViaLiteHD
equipment from DC pulses ................................................................................................................. 13
2.5
Module Interface ratings .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6
Logic interface, TTL 5V ............................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6.1
Logic interface, RS232 ................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.6.2
Logic interface, RS422/485 ......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6.3
Logic interface, I2C ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6.4
Logic interface, Open Drain, output ............................................................................................................................. 14
2.6.5
Power interface, Vcc, +12V, input ................................................................................................................................ 14
2.6.6
LNB power supply and tone ......................................................................................................................................... 14
2.6.7
Ethernet interface, GE ................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.6.8
Alarm inputs, switch and splitter .................................................................................................................................. 15
2.6.9
RF connectors ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.6.10
Optical connections ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.6.11
3
MODULE TYPES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Splitter, module Type ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1
Splitter, options ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.1
Splitter, DC path .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.2
Splitter with switched DC path, module configuration ................................................................................................... 17
3.1.3
Splitter, DC path protection .......................................................................................................................................... 17
3.1.4
Splitter, fuse replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 18
3.1.5
Splitter, installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.6
Splitter, connecting the module.................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.7
Splitter, front panel indicators ...................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.8
Splitter, system integration .......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.9
Splitter, 3U chassis configurations, four 1:1 redundant receivers ................................................................................. 20
3.1.10
Splitter, 3U chassis configurations, six 1:1 redundant receivers ................................................................................... 21
3.1.11
Using DC switched splitters with GPS transmitters with GPS mode enabled ............................................................... 22
3.1.12
Splitter, associated parts ............................................................................................................................................. 22
3.1.13
Splitter, maintenance and fault finding guide ............................................................................................................... 22
3.1.14
Module Type RF switch 3 port ................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.2
RF switch 3 port, options ............................................................................................................................................. 24
3.2.1
Switch, installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.2
Switch, connecting the module .................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.3
Switch, module configurations ..................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.4
Switch, front panel indicators and alarms .................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.5
Switch, DC path........................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.6
3.2.6.1
No DC path ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.6.2
Unswitched DC path ....................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.6.3
Switched DC path ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Switch, DC path protection .......................................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.7
Switch, fuse replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 26
3.2.8
Switch, connecting the module .................................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.9
Switch, system integration ........................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.10
Switch, 3U chassis configurations, four 1:1 redundant transmitters ............................................................................. 28
3.2.11
Switch, 3U chassis configurations, six 1:1 redundant receivers ................................................................................... 29
3.2.12
