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Part Numbe
r
MN/DT4500.IOM / CD
-
MNDT4500
Revision 2
DT
-
4500 Series
C-
and Ku
-
B
and
Down
C
o
nverters
Installa
tion a
nd Opera
tion M
anual
Firmware V
er. 1.3.
4 and Higher
Part Number
MN
/DT45
00
.IOM
/ CD
-
MNDT4500
Revision 2
2
Table of Contents
default chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Tables
14
Figures
15
About this Manual
17
Disclaimer
17
Preface
17
Conventions and References
18
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices
18
Patents and Trademarks
18
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References
18
Electrical Installation
19
Electrical Safety and Compliance
19
Operating Environment
19
Recommended Standard Designations
19
Safety and Compliance
19
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC)
20
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
20
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)
21
European Union Rohs Directive (2002/95/EC)
21
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC)
21
CE Mark
22
Comtech EF Data Headquarters
22
Product Support
22
Warranty Policy
22
Limitations of Warranty
23
Exclusive Remedies
24
Chapter 1. Introduction
25
Overview
25
Figure 1-1. DT-4500 Series down Converters (DT-4503 Shown)
25
Functional Description
26
Figure 1-2. DT-4500 Series down Converter Physical Configuration
26
Applications
27
RF Signal Conversion
28
Figure 1-3. Typical Functional Block Diagram (DT-4512 Shown)
28
Monitor & Control
29
Down Converter Features
30
Physical Description
30
Dimensional Envelope
31
Figure 1-4. DT-4500 Series down Converter Dimensional Envelope
31
Front Panel
32
Figure 1-5. Front Panel View (DT-4503 Shown)
32
Rear Panel
34
Figure 1-6. Rear Panel (with IOM) - Current Production Unit
34
Figure 1-7. Rear Panel (with RSM) - Initially Released Chassis (OBSOLETE)
35
Chapter 2. Specifications
37
Physical and Environmental Specifications
37
Regulatory Compliance
37
Physical Specifications
37
Mean Time between Failures (MTBF)
38
Temperature Range
38
Humidity (Non-Condensing)
38
Altitude
38
Front Panel Features
38
Sample Test Point Connectors
38
LED Monitoring
38
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
39
Keypad
39
Rear Panel Features
39
Chassis Power, Fusing, and Grounding
39
Power Supply Input
39
Power Consumption
39
Fusing
39
Grounding
40
External Reference Connectors
40
Ethernet Connector
40
Serial Connectors
40
Removable "Personality" Modules
40
IOM (Input/Output Module) Assemblies
40
PSM (Polarity Switch Module) Assemblies
41
TSM (Transmit Switch Module) Assemblies
41
EQM (Equalizer Module) Assemblies
41
RSM (Receive Switch Module) Assemblies
42
Operational Specifications
42
Available Models / Operating Frequency Ranges
42
C-Band Units
42
Ku-Band Units
42
Conversion
43
Frequency Selection Step Size
43
Preset Channels
43
Stability over Time
43
Stability over Temperature
43
RF Input
43
Input Level
43
Return Loss
44
Impedance
44
Noise Figure
44
IF Output
44
Level
44
Range
44
Non-Carrier Spurious
44
Carrier Spurious
44
Intermodulation
45
Impedance
45
Return Loss
45
Transfer
45
Gain
45
Attenuation Adjustment
45
Gain Stability
45
Ripple
45
Slope
46
Image Rejection
46
AM to PM
46
IF Bandwidth
46
Group Delay
46
Linear
46
Parabolic
46
Ripple
46
Phase Noise
47
Dt-4503, Dt-4503/C, Dt-4503/D
47
Dt-4510, Dt-4510/D, Dt-4511, Dt-4512, Dt-4512/E
47
Dt-4513, Dt-4513/E
47
Dt-4503/E
47
Chapter 3. Installation and Startup
49
Unpack and Inspect the Shipment
49
Figure 3-1. Unpack and Inspect the Shipment
49
Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure
51
Figure 3-2. Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure
52
Install the Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit
53
Figure 3-3. Install the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit
53
Install the Optional Rack Slide Set
55
Figure 3-4. Install the Optional Rack Slide Set
55
Connect Prime Power Connection
56
Connect External Cables
56
Overview - Cabling Connection Types
57
Coaxial Cable Connections
58
Figure 4-1. Coaxial Connector Examples
58
Type 'BNC
59
Type 'TNC
59
Type 'N
59
Type 'F
59
Type 'SMA
60
D-Subminiature Cable Connections
60
Figure 4-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples
60
Cable Connections
61
Figure 4-3. RJ-45/RJ-48 Connector Example
61
USB Cable Connections
62
Figure 4-4. USB Connector Examples
62
Unit Connectors
63
Figure 4-5. DT-4500 Series Rear and Front Panels
63
Figure 4-6. DT-4500 Series Rear Panel - Initially Released Chassis (OBSOLETE)
63
Power Connections
64
Power Interface Module - Standard AC Unit
64
AC Operation - Replace the Fuses
64
Figure 4-7. Standard AC Power Module
64
Figure 4-8. Replace the AC Fuses
64
AC Operation - Apply AC Power
65
Figure 4-9. Apply AC Power to the Unit
65
Power Interface Module - Optional -48VDC Unit
66
DC Operation - Replace the Fuses
66
Figure 4-10. Optional DC Power Module
66
DC Operation - Apply Power
67
Unit Ground Connection
67
Figure 4-11. Apply DC Power to the Unit
67
Figure 4-12. Unit Ground Connection
67
Operational Connections
68
Figure 4-13. Rear Panel Operational Connections (with IOM)
68
Table 4-1. 'Ethernet' M&C Interface Connector Pinout
69
Table 4-4. 'J1 | COM1' EIA-232C Pinout
69
Table 4-5. 'P1 | RELAY' Pinout
70
Figure 4-14. Front Panel Sample Test Point Connections
70
DT-4500 Series Cable Connections
71
Figure 4-15. DT-4500 Series Cabling Example (with RSM)
71
Removable "Personality" Modules
72
Figure 4-16. "Personality" Module Examples
72
Removable Module Connectors
73
Table 4-6. 'J3 | HSB' Data Interface Pinout
73
Removable Module Operation in Non-Redundant (Standalone) Applications
74
Figure 4-17. DT-4500 Standalone Cabling Example to IOM
74
Figure 4-18. DT-4500 Standalone Cabling Example to RSM
74
Removable Module Operation in Redundant Applications
75
Figure 4-19. RSM Switching Schematic
75
Chapter 5. Firmware Update
77
Firmware Overview
77
DT-4500 Firmware Update Procedure Summary
77
About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats
78
Prepare for the Firmware Download
79
Required User-Supplied Items
79
Configure the Terminal Emulator Program
79
Get the DT-4500 Management IP Address and Firmware Information
79
Use the DT-4500 Front Panel to Get the Management IP Address and Firmware Information
80
Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information
80
Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information
81
Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC
81
Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder
82
Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder
83
Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder
83
Use Windows Command-Line or Command Prompt to Make a Folder
84
Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files
85
Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents
87
Use Windows Command-Line to View Folder Contents
87
Upload the Firmware Files and Update the DT-4500 Unit
87
Important Considerations
87
Steps to "Creflash" Upload the Firmware Files
88
Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files
89
Steps to Complete the Firmware Update Procedure
89
Select the Boot Image
90
Use the Front Panel to Select the Boot Image
90
Use the HTTP Interface to Select the Boot Image
90
Reboot the Unit
90
Hard-Reboot the Unit from the Rear Panel
90
Soft-Reboot the Unit from the HTTP Interface
91
Chapter 6. Front Panel Operation
93
Front Panel Overview
93
Figure 6-1. Front Panel View (DT-4503 Shown)
93
Power up the Unit
94
Figure 6-2. Rear Panel - Standard and Optional Power Interfaces
94
LED Indicators
95
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
96
Keypad
97
Front Panel Operation - Menu Matrix
98
Opening Screen
99
Main Menu
99
SELECT:) CONFIG (Configuration) Menu Branch
100
CONFIG:) OUTPUT Submenu
100
CONFIG:) OUTPUT Submenu (OPTIONAL DUAL if RACK MOUNT CONVERTERS)
101
CONFIG:) REMOTE (Remote Control) Submenu
102
REMOTE:) Local
102
Remote:) Serial
102
Remote:) Ethernet
103
Remote:) EthernetAddress
103
Remote:) EthernetGateway
103
Remote:) EthernetSnmp
104
CONFIG:) REDUNDANCY Submenu
106
Redundancy:) Mode
106
REDUNDANCY:) Auto/Manual
107
Redundancy:) Force
107
Redundancy:) Hsb
108
CONFIG:) FAULTRECOVERY Submenu
109
CONFIG:) COLDSTART Submenu
109
SELECT:) MONITOR Menu Branch
109
SELECT:) FAULTS Menu Branch
110
Faults:) Current
110
Faults:) Stored
111
Faults:) Stored View
111
Faults:) StoredClear-All
112
Faults:) Mask
112
SELECT:) PRE-SELECTS Menu Branch
112
Pre-Selects:) Load
113
Pre-Selects:) Program
113
Pre-Selects:) Clear
114
SELECT:) UTILITY Menu Branch
114
UTILITY:) TIME (Real-Time Clock) Submenu
115
UTILITY:) DISP (VFD Display) Submenu
115
UTILITY:) FIRMWARE Submenu
115
Firmware:) Info
116
Firmware Info: BOOTROM
116
Firmware:) InfoImage#1/#2
116
Firmware:) Select
117
UTILITY:) AID (Application Identification String) Submenu
117
UTILITY:) SLOPE Submenu
119
UTILITY:) LAMP-TEST Submenu
119
Chapter 7. Ethernet Interface Operation
121
Overview
121
Prerequisites
122
SNMP Interface
122
Management Information Base (MIB) Files
122
Comtechefdata Root MIB File
122
DT-45Xx Common MIB File
123
DT-45Xx Traps MIB File
123
SNMP Community Strings
123
SNMP Traps
124
Telnet Interface
124
Figure 7-1. Telnet Interface Example - Windows Command-Line
124
Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
125
Figure 7-2. Telnet Interface Example - Hyperterminal
125
Configure Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
126
Figure 7-3. Configure Hyperterminal
126
HTTP (Web Server) Interface
127
HTTP Interface User Login
127
HTTP Interface Features
129
Menu Tree
129
Page Navigation
129
Page Sections
129
Action Buttons
130
Page Refresh
130
Drop-Down Lists
130
Text or Data Entry
130
HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions
131
Home
131
Home | Home
131
Home | Contact
132
Home | Support
133
Admin (Administration)
134
Admin | Access
134
Admin | SNMP
136
Config (Configuration)
137
Config | Converter
137
Config | Ref
139
Config | Pre-Selects
140
Config | Utility
141
Config | Redundancy
143
Status
144
Status | Summary
144
Status | Faults
145
Overview
147
Communication Interfaces
147
Tia/Eia-485 (Rs-485)
147
Tia/Eia-232 (Rs-232)
148
Ethernet (100BASE-TX)
148
Access Methods
149
Direct (Physical) Access
149
Indirect (Virtual) Access
149
Addresses
150
Physical Address
150
Virtual Address
150
IP Address
151
Basic Protocol
151
Transmission Mode
151
Baud Rate
152
Asynchronous Character Format
152
Character Set
152
Response Timeout
152
Bus Inactivity Requirement
152
Message Structure
153
Start Character
153
Device Address
153
Commands/Queries
153
Confirmation Response
154
Error Response
154
End of Message
154
Command Ending
154
Response Ending
154
Remote Operation - Commands/Queries
155
Command/Query Quick References
155
Utility Commands/Queries Quick Reference
155
Configuration Commands/Queries Quick Reference
156
Redundancy Commands/Queries Quick Reference
156
Status Commands/Queries Quick Reference
156
Stored Alarm Queries Quick Reference
157
Utility Commands/Queries
157
TIM (Time)
157
DAT (Date)
157
TPE (Time Protocol Enable)
158
TPS (Time Protocol Server)
158
LRS (Local / Remote Status)
158
MAC (Media Access Control Address)
159
IPA (IP Address)
159
IPG (IP Gateway)
159
SPA (Set Physical Address)
160
SBR (Set Baud Rate)
160
CON (Set LCD Contrast)
160
LCD (Set LCD Brightness)
161
SSM (Screen Saver Mode)
161
SST (Screen Saver Timeout)
161
VFD (VFD Brightness)
162
SRO (Set Reference Oscillator Tuning)
162
SSA (Converter Slope Adjustment)
162
RET (Equipment Type)
163
PNM (Part Number)
163
FRW (Legacy Firmware Information)
163
FRM (Firmware Information)
164
IMG (Firmware Image)
164
AID (Application Identification)
165
FRB (Force Reboot)
165
Configuration Commands / Queries
166
FRE (Frequency)
166
IFF (if Frequency)
166
ATT (Attenuation)
167
CLD (Cold Start)
167
MUT (RF Mute)
167
CMM (Configure Mute Mode)
168
CRM (Redundancy Mute Mode)
168
AFR (Auto Fault Recovery)
168
PGM (Program Pre-Select)
169
DPS (Display All Pre-Selects)
169
CLR (Clear Pre-Select Configuration)
170
SEL (Select Pre-Select Configuration)
170
Operating Modes
170
RED (Redundant Mode)
170
ICT (Initialize Chain Command)
171
SAM (Switching Automatic/Manual Mode)
171
FBU (Force Backup)
172
Status Queries
173
RCS (Configuration Status)
173
RMS (Maintenance Status)
173
RUS (Utility Status)
174
RAS (Alarm Status)
174
SAS (Summary Alarm Status)
174
TSC (Terminal Status Change)
175
PACRCS (Packed Configuration Status)
175
PACRMS (Packed Maintenance Status)
176
PACRAS (Packed Alarm Status)
176
PACRUS (Packed Utility Status)
177
Stored Alarms
178
TSA (Total Stored Alarms)
178
CAS (Clear All Stored Alarms)
178
LAA (List All Alarms)
178
Error Processing
179
General Errors
179
Configuration Errors
179
Mode Errors
179
Time-Outs
179
Appendix A. Redundant System Operation
181
Redundancy Overview
181
Backup Converter (BU
182
High Speed Bus (HSB
182
Removable "Personality" Modules
182
Converter Switching
182
Redundant Configurations
183
1:1 Redundant Systems
183
1:N Redundant Systems
187
Redundant System Configuration
189
Redundant System Configuration Using the Front Panel
189
Initial Configuration
189
Automatic Configuration Verification
190
Manual Configuration and Verification
192
Redundant System Configuration Using the DT-4500 HTTP Interface
194
Offset Adjustment
196
Redundancy Systems - Converter Management
196
Appendix B. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
197
Overview
197
Maintenance Testing
198
Sample Test Points
198
Troubleshooting
198
Down Converter Faults
199
Prime Power
199
DC Power Supply Module
199
RF Converter Module
200
Synthesizer Sum Loop Module
200
Synthesizer Fine Step Module
200
Reference Oscillator Module
200
Temperature Fault
200
Removable "Personality" Modules
201
Spares
202
Redundancy Systems - Converter Management
202
Remove a Faulted Converter
202
Install a Replacement Converter
203
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Model
DT-4500 Series
Category
Media Converter
Language
English
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