LPOD Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
LPOD Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN-LPOD Revision 10 Copyright © 2014 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................III TABLES .................................................................................................................................. VII FIGURES ................................................................................................................................ VIII PREFACE ........................................................................
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Table of Contents MN-LPOD Revision 10 1.4 Theory of Operation............................................................................................................ 1–4 1.4.1 SSPA Block Diagrams ................................................................................................................ 1–4 1.4.2 SSPA Module...........................................................................................................
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Table of Contents CHAPTER 3. MN-LPOD Revision 10 UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................3–1 3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 3–1 3.2 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download .......................................................... 3–2 3.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Table of Contents 4.5.4.4.1 4.5.4.4.2 4.5.4.4.3 4.5.4.4.4 4.5.4.4.5 4.5.4.4.6 CHAPTER 5. 5.1 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Status | Summary ..................................................................................................... 4–24 Status | Status........................................................................................................... 4–25 Status | FETs .............................................................
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Table of Contents A.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation................................................................. A–7 A.5 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples ....................................................................... A–9 A.5.1 Common Kit Examples ............................................................................................................ A–10 A.5.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Table of Contents MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-5. Parts List for KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit ................... A–28 Table A-6. Parts List for KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit....................................... A–32 Table A-7. Parts List for KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ......................................... A–36 Table A-8. Parts List for KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Table of Contents MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure 4-14. Status | Statistics page ....................................................................................................... 4–29 Figure 4-15. Status | Graphs Page .......................................................................................................... 4–31 Figure A-1. Ethernet-based M&C using CEFD Kit KT-0000203......................................................
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Table of Contents MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-27. KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View ........ ........................................................................................................................................................ A–51 Figure A-28. KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View ..... .........................................
PREFACE About this Manual This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converter (BUCs). This document is intended for the persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of the LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5, or PS 2. Related Documents • Comtech EF Data CLC-10 Handheld Terminal M&C Accessory for LPOD or SPOD PS 1, PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Preface MN-LPOD Revision 10 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes A WARNING informs you about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. A CAUTION informs you about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE INJURY or PROPERTY DAMAGE. A NOTE gives you important information about a task or the equipment. A REFERENCE directs you to additional information about a task or the equipment.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Preface • Know how to work around, with, and on high voltage equipment. • Exercise every precaution to ensure personnel safety. • Exercise extreme care when working near high voltages. • Be familiar with the warnings presented in this manual. MN-LPOD Revision 10 Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality Comtech EF Data has become familiar with the varying quality of the AC power grid around the world.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Preface MN-LPOD Revision 10 Comtech EF Data Headquarters http://www.comtechefdata.com Comtech EF Data Corp. 2114 West 7th Street Tempe, Arizona USA 85281 +1.480.333.2200 Warranty Policy Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a specific period from the date of shipment, and this period varies by product. In most cases, the warranty period is two years.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Preface MN-LPOD Revision 10 The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof where the serial number or the serial number of any of its parts has been altered, defaced, or removed. The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product.
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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview Comtech EF Data’s LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters (BUCs) – referred to collectively throughout this manual as the LPOD – deliver their rated power, guaranteed, to the transmit waveguide flange at the 1 dB compression point. The LPOD provides a cost effective, more reliable replacement for Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) amplifiers in satellite communications.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Functional Description The compact size and weight of the LPOD lends itself to any installation with limited available mounting space. These include ship-borne antenna systems, small “flyaway” systems, and Satellite News Gathering (SNG) installations.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.3.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 “Smart BUC” Functionality Comtech EF Data’s unique approach to L-Band/RF frequency conversions eliminates DC and 10 MHz from the input coax. This simplifies redundant and multi-carrier operation. Full 13.75 to 14.5 GHz Ku coverage and 5850 to 6725 MHz C band coverage is offered while supporting industry standard FSK modem/BUC communications, as well as Comtech EF Data proprietary commands.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.4 1.4.1 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Theory of Operation SSPA Block Diagrams See Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 for the LPOD block diagrams. The major components of an LPOD unit are: • • • • SSPA Module Cooling System Monitor and Control (M&C) Power Factor Corrected Power Supply Figure 1-2. LPOD PS 1/1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure 1-3. LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram 1.4.2 SSPA Module The amplifier module performs the core function of the unit. An isolator is at the RF input to ensure good voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR). The RF signal then passes through an electronically controlled attenuator that adjusts the overall attenuation according to the user input.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.4.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Cooling System The LPOD contains a robust heat sink and thermal design to maintain a low operating temperature. The PS 1 contains one temperature-controlled fan, and the PS 1.5 and PS 2 contain two temperature-controlled fans that are monitored by the M&C board. The fans draw cool outside air in across the power supply and specialized heat sink.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.4.7 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input The LPOD translates an L-Band input carrier to the desired output frequency (C-, X-, or Ku-Band). LO frequencies are as follows: BUC C, Ku, X LO Frequencies Band LO Frequency Inverting 5850 to 6650 MHz 4900 MHz No 5950 to 6700 MHz 5000 MHz No Insat C-Band 6725 to 7025 MHz 5760 MHz No X-Band 7900 to 8400 MHz 6950 MHz No Ku-Band 14.00 to 14.50 GHz 13.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.5 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Summary of Specifications 1.5.1 Characteristics IF Input Frequency Note 1 RF Output Frequency 950 – 1525 MHz 5.850 – 6.425 GHz 950 – 1750 MHz 5.850 – 6.650 GHz (optional) 950 – 1825 MHz 5.850 – 6.725 GHz (optional) 965 – 1265 MHz 6.725 – 7.025 GHz 950 – 1450 MHz 7.900 – 8.400 GHz 950 – 1450 MHz 14.00 – 14.50 GHz 950 – 1750 MHz Model 13.75 – 14.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction MN-LPOD Revision 10 Input Return Loss 15 dB Output Return Loss 19.1 dB (1.25:1 VSWR) Noise Figure 10-15 dB typ, 20 dB max @ min attenuation, (8 dB typ, 15 dB max PS2 configured as SSPA only) RF Mute Isolation -60 dBc min AM/PM Conversion 2° typ, 3.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.5.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Optional LNB Bias / Reference LNB Bias Voltage Software selectable tone on/off, 12/18V, 450 mA max LNB 10 MHz Reference Output Level 0 dBm ±5 dB LNB Input / Output Return Loss 15 dB LNB Input / Output Gain 10 dB ± 2 dB (950-1750 MHz) -1 dB ± 2 dB (optional) LNB Input / Output Gain Flatness ± 1 dB (950-1750 MHz) LNB input / Output Isolation (Mute condition) 55 dB min 1.5.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.6 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Dimensional Envelopes • Typical for all figures in each subsection, all dimensions are in inches. Bracketed dimensions, where shown, are in metric units (mm). • Unless otherwise noted, all figures depict AC Option, Waveguide Output units. Subsection / Product 1.6.1 LPOD PS 1 1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5 1.6.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.6.1 MN-LPOD Revision 10 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes Figure 1-4.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure 1-5.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure 1-6.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure 1-7.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.6.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes Figure 1-8. LPOD PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure 1-9. LPOD PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure 1-10. LPOD PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction 1.6.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes Figure 1-11.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure 1-12.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Introduction MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure 1-13.
Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS, INSTALLATION A ND STARTUP 2.1 Cabling Connection Types 2.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections Coupling Type Connector Type Plug Jack Threaded (Type ‘N’ shown) Figure 2-1. Coaxial Connector Example The SPOD SSPA uses Type ‘N’ coaxial cables. Type ‘N’ Coaxial cables (plugs) and their mating connectors (jacks/sockets) are available in a threaded coupling style (Figure 2-1). The jack for this coupling style features external threads.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 2.1.2 Circular Cable Connections The circular connectors provided on the SPOD SSPA accommodate weatherproof outdoor applications. The connector pairs (Figure 2-2) feature a sleeve lock configuration, with an array of pins (male side) coupled to mating sockets (female side).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup Figure 2-3. LPOD PS 1 Connectors Figure 2-4. LPOD PS 1.5 Connectors Figure 2-5.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup 2.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Interface Connectors 2.3.1 Connector ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ or ‘J1 | Tx IN’ PS 1/PS 1.5 The RF input connector is a Type ‘N’ female connector. Labeled ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ on the LPOD PS 1 and PS 1.5 models or ‘J1 | Tx IN’ on the LPOD PS 2 unit, typical input levels (-30 dBm) depend on desired output power and unit attenuation.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 2.3.3 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Mains) WARNING! FOR SAFETY REASONS, TAKE CARE TO NOTE THAT THE ‘J3’ AC POWER CONNECTION PIN ASSIGNMENTS FOR EACH SPOD UNIT ARE NOT THE SAME. FAILURE TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE SECTIONS THAT FOLLOW MAY RESULT IN PRODUCT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 2.3.4 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Mains) WARNING! FOR SAFETY REASONS, TAKE CARE TO NOTE THAT THE ‘J3’ DC POWER CONNECTION PIN ASSIGNMENTS FOR EACH SPOD UNIT ARE NOT THE SAME. FAILURE TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE SECTIONS THAT FOLLOW MAY RESULT IN PRODUCT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. For all LPOD models, the prime power input requirement is 38-72 VDC.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 2.3.4.3 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) The mating connector specification and the pin assignments (Table 2-6) unique to the LPOD PS 2 DC power interface are as follows: Mating Connector: CEFD P/N CN/CA3106E2222SB (ITT Cannon CA3106E22-22SB). Table 2-6. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments Pin A B C D LPOD PS 2 Assignment V+ NO CONNECT NO CONNECT V- 2.3.4.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 2.3.5 Connector ‘J6 | COM1’ (Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port) The ‘J6 | COM 1’ discrete control connector is the primary input for controlling and monitoring the LPOD. It is a 19-pin circular connector, type MS3112E14-19S. The pinout specification is contained in Table 2-8. PS 1/PS 1.5 Mating connector: ITT: KPT06J14-19P or MS3116J14-19P. PS 2 Table 2-8.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 2.3.6 Connector ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ (PS 2 Only) The ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ port is a Type ‘N’ female connector available only on the PS 2 model. It provides a nominal -40 dB sample of the output signal. A calibration label is provided near the connector that shows the actual coupling values vs. frequency. 2.3.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup 2.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Standalone Installation of the LPOD Several kits are available from Comtech EF Data to mount and install Standalone or 1:1 Redundancy LPODs, depending on the type of unit ordered and its operational frequency. Refer to Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY for the available assembly kit options for 1:1 LPOD redundancy configurations.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 This kit accommodates a pole diameter (OD) of up to 13.00” (33.02 cm) maximum. PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 KT-0000095 LPOD PS 1/PS 1.5 Single Unit Mounting Kit ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 KT-0000125 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Mounting Kit ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 FP-0000677 BRACKET, MOUNTING, SS 2 1 FP/BR0078 BRACKET MODIFICATION POLE MOUNTING KIT 3 2 HW-0000070 SCREW, HEX, SERR FLANGE HEAD, 3/8-16 x 3/4, S.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter System Connections, Installation and Startup MN-LPOD Revision 10 KT-0020524 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Shelf Style Mounting Kit ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO.
Chapter 3. UPDATING FIRMWARE 3.1 Overview Comtech EF Data’s LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters (BUCs) are factoryshipped with the latest version of operating firmware. Firmware updates may be applied to an LPOD system without having to remove it from operation. If you need to update the product firmware, you may download the update from the Comtech EF Data Web site (www.comtechefdata.com).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Updating Firmware 3.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download 1) First, identify the firmware number and its version number. A. User-supplied items needed: • A Microsoft Windows-based PC equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports, a compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), and a terminal emulator program (e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal) if needed.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Updating Firmware o MN-LPOD Revision 10 Your serial connection may use either an user-fabricated adapter cable to connect the User PC serial port to the LPOD, or the optional CLC-10 Handheld Terminal (part of M&C Accessory Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0020518). The following example depicts use of the CLC-10 for 1:1 Redundant or Standalone serial connection: B.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Updating Firmware MN-LPOD Revision 10 D. Obtain the firmware information via one of the following methods: • If using serial remote control, you may use the terminal emulator program or the CLC-10 to execute remote commands and queries with the LPOD.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Updating Firmware MN-LPOD Revision 10 B. Use Windows Explorer to create and rename the temporary folder. • Select File > New > Folder to create the new, temporary folder in the active location. • Right-click the ‘New Folder’ folder name, and then rename this folder to "temp" or some other convenient, unused name. C. Use the ‘Run’ and ‘Browse’ windows to create and rename the temporary folder.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Updating Firmware • MN-LPOD Revision 10 Next, open a Command-line window… o For Windows 95 or Windows 98 – Type “command”. o For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98 – Type “cmd” or “command”. o Alternately, from [Start], select All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. o Finally, from the Command-line ‘c:\>’ prompt, type “mkdir temp” or “md temp” (mkdir and md stand for make directory), and then click [OK].
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Updating Firmware 3.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Download and Extract the Firmware Update 1) First, download the firmware update file from the Comtech EF Data Web site: A. Go online to www.comtechefdata.com. B. On the Main page – Under Support Information or the Support tab, select the Software Downloads hyperlink. C. On the Software Downloads page – Click Download Flash and Software Update Files. D.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Updating Firmware MN-LPOD Revision 10 o Click [Open] to turn over file extraction to the user-supplied utility program. Be sure to extract the firmware files to the ‘temp’ folder created earlier. o Click [Save] to open the ‘Save As’ window. Be sure to select and [Save] the archive *.exe or *.zip file to the ‘temp’ folder created earlier. Otherwise, click [Cancel] to quit and exit the file download process.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Updating Firmware • MN-LPOD Revision 10 Type “dir” to list the files extracted to the temporary directory from the downloaded archive file. The firmware files have been successfully downloaded and are now available for transfer to the LPOD. 3.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Updating Firmware MN-LPOD Revision 10 The response should confirm whether the unit is properly connected and communicating. 2) Use Command-line to transfer (FTP) the files from the user PC to the LPOD: • Type "ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" (where ‘xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx’ denotes the unit IP Address). • Type “bin” to set the binary transfer mode. • Type "prompt" and then type "hash" to facilitate the file transfers. • Type "put FW-0000078x.
Chapter 4. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT 4.1 Overview Ethernet-based remote management and control of the LPOD is available when the appropriate adapter cable, connected to the LPOD ‘J6 | COM1’ 19-pin communications port. 1) TO PROCEED WITH ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, ASSUMPTIONS ARE MADE THAT: • The LPOD is operating with the latest version firmware files.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols The user PC facilitates access to Ethernet-based remote monitor and control (M&C) of the LPOD 100BaseT/10BaseTx Ethernet Management Interface through three separately operated protocols: 4.3 • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 MIB File/Name (where ‘x’ is revision letter) Description FW-0000289x.mib LPOD MIB file MIB file consists of all of the OID’s for management of the LPOD functions FW-0000290x.mib LPOD Traps MIB file Trap MIB file provides SNMPv1 traps common for LPOD. 4.3.2 SNMP Community Strings In SNMP v1/v2c, the SNMP Community String is sent unencrypted in the SNMP packets.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 The LPOD supports the following Faults v1 traps and v2 notifications: Faults SNMPv1 traps: lpodPowerSupply24V1StatusV1 62474801 lpodPowerSupply24V2StatusV1 62474802 lpodPowerSupplyLNBStatusV1 62474803 lpodPowerSupply13VStatusV1 62474804 lpodPowerSupply10VStatusV1 62474805 lpodRFPowerSupply10V1StatusV1 62474806 lpodRFPowerSupply10V2StatusV1 62474807 lpodPowerSupply7V8TSt
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 lpodRFPowerSupply10V2Status 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.7 lpodPowerSupply7V8TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.8 lpodPowerSupply5V8TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.9 lpodPowerSupply2V5TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.10 lpodPowerSupply1V2TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.11 lpodPowerSupplyNeg5V8TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.12 lpodFan1Status 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Telnet Interface The LPOD provides a Telnet interface for the purpose of equipment M&C via the standard Remote Control protocol. The Telnet interface requires user login at the Administrator level and Read/Write level.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Configure HyperTerminal as follows: 1) Be sure to properly define the “Connect To” Telnet connection properties (File Properties), as shown below at the near right: Enter the LPOD’s Management IP Address as the Host Address (e.g., 192.168.1.1). Enter TCP Port 23 as the Port number. Set Connect using to TCP/IP (Winsock) instead of COM1 or COM2.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Web Server (HTTP) Interface A user-supplied web browser allows the full monitor and control (M&C) of the LPOD through its Web Server Interface. This non-secure embedded web application is designed for, and works best with, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or higher. See the Remote Commands and Queries specifications tables found in Chapter 5.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Note: You must assign a unique IP Address for each unit on the network before connecting to an existing network. As the IP address may need to be changed to something other than the factory default setting, use the command IPA=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.yy, where: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is a valid IP address on the network where the unit is to be installed, and yy is the range (typically, yy = 24).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 4.5.3 Web Server Interface – Operational Features 4.5.3.1 Menu Tree This menu tree diagram lists the features available through the LPOD Web Server Interface. This interface features four navigation tabs (shown in blue). The nested page hyperlinks (grey) provide access to individual Web pages.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.3.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Action Buttons Action buttons are important in the LPOD Web Server Interface. Click an action button to do one of these tasks: • Refresh the page with current data. • Reset changed parameters to remove unsaved changes. • Submit (permanently save) changes. If you edit a field, make sure to click the action button before you leave the page.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 4.5.4 Web Server Interface – Web Page Descriptions The LPOD Web Server Interface pages, as depicted in the figures featured through the end of this chapter, show operational examples that will vary from your actual implemented network. These figures are provided for reference purposes only. 4.5.4.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.1.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Home | Contact Use this page to see the contact information (phone, fax, or Web/e-mail hyperlinks) for Comtech EF Data Product Support. Figure 4-2.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.1.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Home | Support For this page to operate correctly, the Administrator must define the SMTP server, domain name, and destination on the Admin | Access page (see Sect.4.5.4.2.1). This page uses SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) to compose and send an e-mail message to Comtech EF Data Product Customer (techsupport@comtechefdata.com).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Admin Pages The Admin pages are available only to users who have logged in using the Administrator Name and Password. Click the Admin tab, and then select the Access or SNMP hyperlink to continue. 4.5.4.2.1 Admin | Access The Administrator must use this page to manage the Web Server Interface user access settings. Figure 4-4.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 System Account Access Information • Admin, Read/Write, and Read Only Names and Passwords: The factory defaults for these names/passwords are: o Admin o Read/Write opcenter/1234 o Read Only monitor/1234 comtech/comtech Note the following: o These Name fields can be any alphanumeric combination with a maximum length of 10 characters.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.2.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Admin | SNMP Sect. 4.3 SNMP INTERFACE The Administrator must use this page to manage the LPOD SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings. Figure 4-5. Admin | SNMP Page Click [Refresh] (at the top of the page) to update the page appearance to the current operating configuration.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Click [Submit SNMP] to save any changes. Otherwise, click [Reset] to revert to the previously assigned SNMP designations. 4.5.4.3 Config Pages Click the Config tab, and then click the Amplifier, LNB, Utility, or Redundancy hyperlink to continue. 4.5.4.3.1 Config | Amplifier Use this page to configure the communications, operations, and alarms/faults handling for the amplifier.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Amplifier • Amplifier – Use the drop-down list to select the amplifier as either On or Off. • • Attenuation (dB) – Enter a valid attenuation level (00.00 to 20.00 dB) in 0.25 dB steps. Attenuation Offset – Enter a valid value, in dB, for the attenuation offset. • Fault Recovery – Use the drop-down list to select Fault Recovery as either Automatic or Manual.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.3.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Config | LNB Use this page to configure Low-Noise Block Downconverter parameters, and display the LNB status for L-Band operation. Figure 4-7. Config | LNB Page Click [Refresh] (at the top of the page) to update the page appearance to the current operating configuration.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Calibrate LNB Current The LNB should be calibrated only when it is running at nominal operating conditions. The value of the LNB Current Supply (in mA) is provided here as a reference point. The LNB current alarm upper and lower thresholds are determined by this calibrated LNB reference point and the LNB current window setting.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Click [Change Date/Time] once you enter the desired date and time. Circuit ID Enter a Circuit ID (unit identification label) string of up to 48 characters. Click [Change CID] once you compose the desired unit identification label. Current Active Firmware Image # (read-only) The selected Current Active Firmware Image is identified here.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.3.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Config | Redundancy Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY Use this page to configure the LPOD’s Redundancy Switch Mode. Figure 4-9. Config | Redundancy Page Click [Refresh] (at the top of the page) to update the page appearance to the current operating configuration. Redundancy To update the page to the current redundancy configuration: Click [Refresh].
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Status Pages Use these pages to access to event logging, operational statistics, status, FET windows, and operational trending graphs. Click the Status tab, and then click the Summary, Status, FETs, Events, Statistics, or Trending Graphs hyperlink to continue. 4.5.4.4.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 • An operating parameter is changed, e.g., when a command that changes an operational value is executed successfully; • A fault condition is triggered; • A redundant switchover occurs. 4.5.4.4.2 Status | Status Use this read-only page to review all pertinent information about the LPOD.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.4.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Status | FETs Use this read-only page to monitor the current operating status of the LPOD’s Q01 through Q09 RF Power Field Effect Transistors (FETs) that are installed in the RF amplifier. Figure 4-12. Status | FETs page Click [Refresh] (at the top of the page) to update the page appearance to the current polled configuration and operating conditions.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.4.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Status | Events Use this page to view with all pertinent information about stored events, and to define the alarm parameters that determine how ongoing LPOD operations shall trigger events and alarms. Figure 4-13. Status | Events Page Click [Refresh] (at the top of the page) to update the page appearance to the current polled configuration and operation conditions.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Alarm Mask Use the drop-down lists to select each alarm as Fault, Alarm, or Masked for: • Low Forward RF Power • Fan Speed • LNB 22V Power Supply • External Reference Lock Detected • LNB Current Detect. Click [Change Alarm Mask] to save these settings. Otherwise, click [Reset] if you wish to revert to the previously assigned Alarm Mask settings.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.4.5 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Status | Statistics Use this page to review all unread (stored) statistics, and to configure how the LPOD handles and displays statistics. Figure 4-14. Status | Statistics page Click [Refresh] (at the top of the page) to update the page appearance to the current polled operating conditions.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Statistics Configuration • Statistics Logging – Use the drop-down list to select either Enable or Disable to set the Statistics Logging function. • Statistics Interval – Enter the interval, in minutes, at which statistics are logged. Minimum resolution is 1 minute (001); maximum is 99 minutes (099). Default is 90 minutes (090).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management 4.5.4.4.6 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Status | Graphs This scrollable page features a universal page controls bar plus seven trending and operations graphs that provide statistics for the following parameters: • Temperature • Power • LNB Current • Amplifier Status • Mute Status • Online Status • Minimum Fan Speed Figure 4-15.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Control Bar and Refresh Tab Use the Control Bar to choose the time, date, and duration of the trending information displayed on the graphs. The graphs are all tied to the same ‘x’ scale so that you can more easily correlate data between the graphs.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Temperature Graph As noted by the graph legend, the blue line displays the unit's Amplifier (heat sink) temperature; the red line displays the Ambient (outdoor) temperature, if the required sensor has been installed in the unit. You may control the appearance of either temperature by deselecting the pertinent checkbox provided at the bottom of the graph.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 LNB Current Graph This graph displays the LNB current only if an LNB is connected to the system and is drawing current from the LNB current source. Amplifier Status Graph This graph displays the state of the RF amplifier (On/Off).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 This graph displays the mute state (i.e., bias tee switch state as open = muted, or through path = unmuted) for the Tx Mute (red line) and the Rx Mute (blue line). Note that a logic high on the graph equals a muted condition; a logic 0 (zero) indicates an unmuted condition; a -1 (negative one) is displayed if the data is unavailable.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Notes: ` 4–36 MN-LPOD Revision 10
Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT 5.1 Overview Serial-based remote product management of Comtech EF Data’s LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters (BUCs) is available using the LPOD’s ‘J6 | COM 1’ port. Some key parameters and procedures and their associated remote commands and queries are summarized, followed by detailed instructions for use of the serial remote control communication command and query interface. 5.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Increasing input power beyond this level would result in an output signal with increasingly higher levels of distortion. Of course, if the LPOD attenuation control is utilized, a higher-level input signal level can be accommodated. The maximum input level should never exceed 15dBm, or permanent damage to the unit may occur. 5.2.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 • I2C internal bus communications fault. • Thermal Shutdown – A temperature fault is indicated if the unit is +>90°C. This creates a summary fault and will cause the unit to mute itself and switch to the back-up unit (if in a redundant system). However, the 10V supply to the FET transistors will remain on until the unit reaches the thermal shutdown temperature of ≥ >95°C.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management 5.2.5 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Power Detector A power detector is provided to monitor the output power. It has a useful range of over 20 dB, referenced to the unit’s rated P1dB point, and its value can be read by exercising the RMS command. The test data supplied with each unit gives an indication of the excellent accuracy and flatness of the power monitor over the frequency band of operation. 5.2.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management 5.1 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Remote Control Protocol and Structure The electrical interface is either an EIA-485 multi-drop bus (for the control of many devices) or an EIA-232 connection (for the control of a single device), and data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form, using ASCII characters.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management 5.1.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 EIA-232 This is a much simpler configuration in which the Controller device is connected directly to the Target via a two-wire-plus-ground connection. Controller-to-Target data is carried, via EIA-232 electrical levels, on one conductor, and Target-to-Controller data is carried in the other direction on the other conductor. 5.1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 Target-to-Controller Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier > ASCII code 62 0-9 ASCII codes 48-57 / ASCII code 47 A-Z, a-z ASCII codes 65-90, 97-122 =, ?, !, or * ASCII codes 61,63,33 or 42 (1 character) (4 characters) (1 character) (3 characters) (1 character) Optional Arguments (From 0 to n characters) End of Packet Carr
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 5.1.4.4 Instruction Code This is a three-character alphabetic sequence that identifies the subject of the message. Wherever possible, the instruction codes have been chosen to have some significance. For Example: GAC for Global Amplifier Configuration; IPA for IP Address, etc. This aids in the readability of the message, should it be displayed in its raw ASCII form.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management MN-LPOD Revision 10 ! (ASCII code 33) This character is used only if the Controller sends an instruction code which the Target does not recognize, the Target will acknowledge the message by echoing the invalid instruction, followed by the ! character.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management 5.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Remote Commands and Queries Column ‘C’ = Command; Column ‘Q’ = Query; columns marked ‘X’ designate instruction code as Command only, Query only, or Command/Query. • Where an Instruction Code is noted XXXE this designates a command/query as End of Life (EOL).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Auto Fault Recovery Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) AFR= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 1 byte MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Attenuation Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) ATT= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 5 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Response to Command (Target to Controller) ATT= ATT? ATT* Query (Instruction Code and Qualifier) ATT? AUX= AUX? AUX* AUX? AUX=x (See Description of Arguments) Example (AUX Mute Enabled): AUX=1’cr’ Command only.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Concise Alarm Status Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) N/A Arguments for Command or Response to Query 44 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Query only. This is the concise version of the RAS query. Returns the alarm status of the unit, response is semicolon delimited.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Concise Configuration Status Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) N/A Arguments for Command or Response to Query 26 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Query only. This is the concise version of the RCS query. Returns the configuration status of the unit, in the form aa.aa;b;c;d;e;ff.ff;g;hhh, where: aa.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Calibrate LNB Current Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) CLC= Arguments for Command or Response to Query none MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query. Sets or returns, as a reference point, the value of the LNB Current Supply (in mA) in the form xxx.x. Default value: 000.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Concise Maintenance Status Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) N/A Arguments for Command or Response to Query 95 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Query only. This is the concise version of the RMS command. Returns the Maintenance status of the unit, response is semicolon delimited, in the form aaa.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Set RTC (RealTime-Clock) Date E Set RTC (RealTime-Clock) Date Enable Statistics Averaging Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) DAT= DAY= ESA= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 6 bytes 6 bytes 1 byte MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Enable Redundancy Switch Mode Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) ESW= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 1 byte MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Global Amplifier Configuration Initialize Events Pointer Software Image Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) GAC= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 43 bytes IEP= None IMG= 1 byte MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type IP Address Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) IPA= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 18 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query. Sets or returns the IP address and network prefix for the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet management port, in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.yy, where: xxx.xxx.xxx.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type LNB Current Window Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) LCW= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 2 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Local/Remote State Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) LRS= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 1 byte MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Maximum Operating point Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) N/A Arguments for Command or Response to Query 272 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Query only.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Unit Alarm Mask Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) MSK= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 5 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Offline Mute Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) OFM= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 1 byte MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Retrieve Alarm Status Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) N/A Arguments for Command or Response to Query 168 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Query only.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Reboot Retrieve Configuration Status Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) RBT= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 1 byte N/A 45 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command only. Performs a soft reboot in the form x, where: 1 = Reboot System Query only. Returns the configuration status of the unit.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Reference Oscillator Tuning Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) REF= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 3 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Retrieve Maintenance Status Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) N/A Arguments for Command or Response to Query 213 bytes, alpha- numeric MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Query only.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Retrieve Next 5 Unread Stored Events Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) N/A Arguments for Command or Response to Query 75 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Query only.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Retrieve Next 5 Unread Stored Statistics Serial Number E Retrieve Utility Status Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) N/A N/A N/A Arguments for Command or Response to Query 75 bytes 9 bytes 23 bytes, alpha- numeric MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Query only.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Remote Baud Rate Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) SBR= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 4 bytes MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) SNA= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 1 byte SNMP Enable SNM= 1 byte Serial Number N/A 9 bytes Parameter Type SNMP Authentication Trap Enable MN-LPOD Revision 10 Response to Command (Target to Controller) SNA= SNA? Query (Instruction Code and Qualifier) SNA? SNM= SNM? SNM? SNM=x (See Description of Arguments) SNO= SNO? SNO=xxxxxxxxx (S
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type SNMP System Location Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) SSL= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 255 bytes, characters, MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Set RTC Time Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) TIM= Arguments for Command or Response to Query 6 bytes Temperature N/A 5 bytes Retrieve Number of Unread Stored AlarmsE N/A 2 bytes 2 bytes, numerical MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Command or Query.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Serial-based Remote Product Management Parameter Type Terminal Status Change Command (Instruction Code and Qualifier) N/A Arguments for Command or Response to Query 1 byte MN-LPOD Revision 10 Description of Arguments (Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters) Query only.
Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY A.1 LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview The LPOD Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter can be used in a redundancy configuration by connecting the appropriate 1:1 Redundancy cable to the ‘J6 | COM1’ Connector (see Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS, INSTALLATION AND STARTUP).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-1. Ethernet-based M&C using CEFD Kit KT-0000203 A.3.1.1 1:1 Redundant System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface) See Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for detailed information about the remote commands and queries specified in this section.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A A.3.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Serial-based Monitor and Control The EIA-232 Interface is not available for 1:1 Redundancy. See Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for detailed information about the remote commands and queries specified in this section.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 The LPOD redundant mode does not specify which unit must be the backup (offline) unit. Instead, the status of the backup (offline) and active (online) units are determined by the waveguide switch position.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 since there are no waveguide switches monitored and controlled by the unit in standalone mode. Only the offline unit is allowed to initiate a redundant switchover by throwing the waveguide switches. The offline unit will initiate a redundant switchover if any of the following conditions are met: • Online unit faulted, and offline unit is not faulted.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A A.3.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues Each network is unique, and network configuration and management are outside the scope of this manual. This information is provided as a helpful troubleshooting tool, but trained network specialists may be required to make an Ethernetenabled product work in a specific network.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A A.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 • From the Command-line interface window, type "ARP -a" (without the quotes), and then press the Enter key. • If the LPOD IP address is not displayed in the ARP table, then re-initialize the ARP table by typing "ARP -d" at the Command-line window prompt. The LPOD IP address should now be displayed when the ARP table is queried again.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-3.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A A.5 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples Several kits are available from Comtech EF Data to mount and install standalone or redundant LPODs, depending on the type of unit ordered and its operational frequency. The illustrations provided in this appendix are intended as reference examples only.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A A.5.1 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Common Kit Examples KT-0020827 FREE STANDING UNISTRUT KIT ITEM QTY CEFD P/N DESCRIPTION 1 2 FP/BR11931-1 Bracket, Unistrut 2 20 HW-0000070 Screw, Hex, Flanged Head 0.3 3 6 HW-0020764 Bracket, Unistrut, 90° 4 2 HW-0020765 Bracket, Flat, Unistrut 5 20 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT Springnut Figure A-4.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 KT-0000116 LPOD RX SPLITTER / CABLE KIT ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION 10 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER 20 2 HW/4-FLT #4 FLAT WASHER, SS 30 1 RF-0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER/COMBINER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ 40 2 HW/4-40X1.25PH #4-40 x 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-1. Parts List for KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit KT-0000098 LPOD C-BAND RX SWITCH KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-6) ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-6.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-7.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-2. Parts List for PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit PL/7596-1 LPOD KU-BAND RX SWITCH KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-8) ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-8.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-9.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-3. Parts List for KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit, OMT-Mounted, Metric KT-0000191 KU-BAND RX SWITCH KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-10) ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-10.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-11.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A A.5.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples Table A-4. Parts List for KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit ITEM 1 2 3 5 6 10 11 12 20 21 22 23 24 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 49 50 51 52 53 QTY 4 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 4 2 8 10 10 2 2 2 4 4 4 26 14 32 32 12 2 4 2 2 KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-12) CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-12.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-13.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-5. Parts List for KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit ITEM 1 2 3 5 10 11 20 21 22 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 QTY 4 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 8 10 10 2 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 2 12 KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-BAND COAX OUTPUT 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-14) CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-14.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-15.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-6. Parts List for KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 11 12 20 21 22 23 24 30 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 QTY 4 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 6 12 8 10 10 2 2 2 28 28 4 20 4 2 4 2 2 KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 KU-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-16) CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-16.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-17.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-7. Parts List for KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ITEM 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 12 20 21 22 23 30 33 34 35 36 37 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 QTY 2 12 4 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 6 8 10 10 2 2 2 44 42 36 6 2 4 4 4 KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-18) CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION CA-0000348 CABLE ASSY, RF, 2 FT HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-18.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-19.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A A.5.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 LPOD PS 1.5 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples Table A-8. Parts List for KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit ITEM 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 QTY 2 10 10 4 4 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 5 40 40 40 4 1 8 8 12 2 5 KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-20. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-21. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-22. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-9. Parts List for KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ITEM 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 12 20 21 22 23 30 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 QTY 2 12 4 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 5 8 10 10 2 2 2 24 24 4 16 4 2 4 2 2 KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 KU-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-23) CEFD PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION CA-0000348 CABLE ASSY, RF, 2 FT HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-23. KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-24. KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A A.5.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 LPOD PS 2 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples Figure A-25.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-26.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-10. Parts List for KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 20 21 22 23 24 25 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 QTY 1 1 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 4 2 12 10 10 2 2 2 4 4 4 26 30 48 48 8 8 8 KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-27) CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-27.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-28.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Table A-11. Parts List for KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 12 20 21 22 23 30 31 33 34 35 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 QTY 1 1 4 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 5 10 10 2 2 2 24 24 4 16 4 2 2 2 8 8 8 KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 KU-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-29) CEFD PART NO.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-29.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix A MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure A-30.
Appendix B. CABLE DRAWINGS B.1 Overview This appendix provides line details for the cables available for use with the LPOD in Standalone or 1:1 Redundancy applications. Each figure illustrates the cable’s technical specifications – e.g., connector types used, cable labeling, wiring lists, etc. The European EMC Directive (EN55022, EN50082-1) requires that you use properly shielded cables for DATA I/O. These cables must be double-shielded from end-to-end, ensuring a continuous ground shield.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B B.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B B.2.1 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Serial Interface Cable The Comtech EF Data CLC-10 Serial M&C Accessory Kit (CEFD P/N KT-0020518) includes the CA-0020526 Serial Interface Cable. This kit is optionally available to provide serial-based monitor and control of 1:1 Redundancy or Standalone LPOD applications using the CLC-10 Comtech LPOD Controller (a preconfigured Two Technologies, Inc. TechTerm Handheld Terminal).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B B.2.2 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Ethernet Interface Cable The Comtech EF Data Ethernet Utility Kit (CEFD P/N KT-0000203) includes the CA-0000352 Ethernet Interface Cable. This kit is optionally available to provide Ethernet-based M&C of 1:1 Redundancy or Standalone LPOD applications using a Samsung NB30 Plus Netbook (LPODnet).
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B B.2.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 19-Pin COMMS Cable (100’) This cable connects between your designated data interface and the Redundant Loop Cable’s ‘J1’ connector in 1:1 Redundancy applications, or the ‘J6 | COM 1’ port on a Standalone LPOD. Figure B-3.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B B.2.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 19-Pin COMMS Cable (250’) This cable connects between your designated data interface and the Redundant Loop Cable’s ‘J1’ connector in 1:1 Redundancy applications, or the ‘J6 | COM 1’ port on a Standalone LPOD. Figure B-4.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B B.2.5 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Redundant Loop Cable – Rx / Tx Use the CA-0020657 Redundant Loop Cable for interconnection of 1:1 Redundancy Rx / Tx applications. Use the ‘J1’ connector to connect to your M&C interface. See the CONNECTOR LIST table in Figure B-5 for routing the remaining connectors. Figure B-5.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B B.2.6 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Redundant Loop Cable – Tx Only Use the CA-0020655 Redundant Loop Cable for interconnection of 1:1 Redundancy Tx-only applications. Use the ‘J1’ connector to connect to your M&C interface. See the CONNECTOR LIST table in Figure B-6 for routing the remaining connectors. Figure B-6.
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B B.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B B.3.1 MN-LPOD Revision 10 RF Cable (Type ‘N’) Use this Type ‘N’ cable for the Rx or Tx connections in LPOD Standalone or 1:1 Redundancy applications: • For LPOD PS-1 C-Band and X-Band applications – For Standalone use, the cable connects the unit’s ‘J2 | RF OUT’ port directly to the your Rx signal destination.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Appendix B MN-LPOD Revision 10 Notes: B-12
Appendix C. MAINTENANCE C.1 Overview LPOD PS 1 LPOD PS-1 5 LPOD PS 2 Figure C-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / BUCs The fans used by Comtech EF Data’s LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters (BUCs) (Figure C-1) are designed for long life, even in harsh environments. Still, they are mechanical devices, subject to wear, and may need replacement after several years.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C MN-LPOD Revision 10 Figure C-2. LPOD Web Server Interface ‘Status |Graphs’ Page – Temperature Graph C.2 Clean the LPOD PS-1 Heat Sinks To clean the LPOD PS-1 Heat Sinks, do these steps: Step Task 1 Disconnect power from the LPOD. 2 Remove the eight screws – four on either side of the fan shroud – see Figure C-3.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C Figure C-3. LPOD PS-1 Shroud Screw Locations Figure C-4.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C Figure C-5. Disconnect the Fan Power Supply Figure C-6. LPOD PS-1 Heat Sink Locations Figure C-7.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C C.3 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Clean the LPOD PS-1.5 Heat Sinks To clean the LPOD PS-1.5 Heat Sinks, do these steps: Step Task 1 Disconnect power from the LPOD. 2 Remove the screws from all four sides of the LPOD as needed – see Figure C-8. • Make sure that you use an appropriate screwdriver, such as the one provided with the LPOD, to avoid damaging the screws.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C Figure C-8. LPOD PS-1.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C Figure C-9. Remove the Fan Shroud Figure C-10.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C Figure C-11. LPOD PS-1.5 Heat Sink Location Figure C-12.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C C.4 MN-LPOD Revision 10 Clean the LPOD PS-2 Heat Sinks To clean the LPOD PS-2 Heat Sinks, do these steps: Step Task 1 Disconnect the power source from the LPOD. 2 Remove the screws from the sides and end of the LPOD as needed – see Figure C-13.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C Figure C-13. LPOD PS-2 Shroud Screw Locations Figure C-14.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C Figure C-15. Disconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies Figure C-16.
LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter Appendix C Figure C-17.
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