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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

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Default Chapter11
- Installation and Operation Manual11
- Table of Contents13
Table of Contents14
- Table of Contents MN/HPOD.IOM18
Preface19
About this Manual19
- Disclaimer19
Conventions and References19
- Patents and Trademarks19
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes19
- Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices20
- Recommended Standard Designations20
- Metric Conversion20
Electrical Safety Notice20
Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality21
Warranty Policy22
- Limitations of Warranty22
- Exclusive Remedies23
Getting Help24
- Contacting Comtech EF Data24
- Returning a Product for Upgrade or Repair25
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION27
Overview27
- Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data HPOD SSPA27
  - Features28
Functional Description28
- Dimensional Envelope29
- Figure 1-2. HPOD SSPA Dimensional Envelope29
Theory of Operation30
- Figure 1-3. Comtech EF Data HPOD SSPA Block Diagram30
Specifications33
Chapter 2. EXTERNAL CONNECTORS and PINOUTS35
Cabling Connection Types35
- Coaxial Cable Connections35
- Circular Cable Connections35
- Figure 2-1. Coaxial Connector Example35
HPOD SSPA Cabling Connections36
- Figure 2-2. Circular Connector Example36
- Table 2-1. HPOD SSPA External Connectors37
- Figure 2-3. HPOD External Connectors37
RF Signal Interface Connector Group38
- J1 | RF in Connector38
- J2 | RF out Connector38
- Table 2-2. J2 | RF out Waveguide Output Flange38
Ground and Power Connection Group39
- Ground Connection39
- J3 | AC in Connector (AC Power Main)39
- Table 2-3. J3 | AC in Connector Pinout39
- J10 Connector: Optional -48V DC Power Supply40
- Table 2-4. J10 Connector Pinout40
Electrical Control Interface Connection Group41
- J4 | REDUNDANT LOOP Connector41
- Table 2-5. J4 | REDUNDANT LOOP Connector Pinout41
- J6 | COM1 Connector42
- J8 | INPUT SAMPLE Connector42
- J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE Connector42
- Table 2-6. J6 | COM1 Connector Pinout42
Energizing the HPOD SSPA43
- Figure 2-4. HPOD Unit43
Chapter 3. UPDATING FIRMWARE45
Introduction45
Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download46
Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update49
Performing the FTP Upload Procedures52
- Performing the Automated Serial-Based FTP Upload Procedure52
- Performing the Ethernet-Based FTP Upload Procedure54
Chapter 4. Ethernet-Based Remote Product Management58
Ethernet Management Interface Protocols58
SNMP Interface58
- Management Information Base (MIB) Files58
- SNMP Community Strings59
- SNMP Traps59
Telnet Interface60
- Telnet Operation Via Hyperterminal61
HPOD Web Server (HTTP) Interface62
- Enabling the Web Server Interface62
- User Login64
- Web Server Interface - Operational Features65
- Web Server Interface - Menu Tree66
Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT81
Overview81
Key Operational Parameters81
- RF Input Level81
- Attenuator Control82
- Mute Control82
- Faults82
- Power Detector83
- Most Common Remote Queries83
Serial Remote Control Introduction83
- Basic Protocol84
- Packet Structure85
Remote Commands and Queries89
Appendix A. Redundancy System Assembly Kits101
Introduction101
- Table A-1. Summary of Available Redundancy System Assembly Kits102
Common Mounting Kits104
- Table A-2. Universal Pole Mounting Kit (CEFD P/N PL/12319-1) Parts List104
- Table A-3. HPOD Unit Mounting Kit (CEFD P/N PL/12300-1) Parts List106
- Table A-4. HPOD 1:1 Redundancy System - Common Unistrut Kit (CEFD P/N KT/12200-1) Parts List108
- Table A-5. HPOD 1:2 Redundancy System - Common Unistrut Kit (CEFD P/N KT-0000017) Parts List110
1:1 Redundancy System Mounting and Switch Kits112
- Table A-6. ODPA C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch/Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT/11799) Parts List118
- Table A-7. ODPA X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch/Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT/11387-1) Parts List120
- Table A-8. HPOD C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch/Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT/12201-1) Parts List123
- Table A-9. HPOD C-Band Offline Unit Termination Bypass Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT-0020523) Parts List125
- Table A-10. Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Assembly Kit (CEFD P/N KT/11936-1) Parts List127
- Table A-11. HPOD Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch/Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT/12337-1) Parts List129
1:2 Redundancy System Mounting and Switch Kit Examples132
Appendix B. 1:1 and 1:2 REDUNDANCY OPERATION137
Introduction137
- B.1.1 1:1 Redundancy Mode137
Redundancy Operation Using the HPOD Web Server Interface141
- B.2.1 HPOD Web Server Interface Overview141
Redundancy Operation Using Serial-Based Remote Commands and Queries144
HPOD Series 1:1 Redundancy Test146
Appendix C. MAINTENANCE149
Introduction149
Replacing the Power Supply150
- C.2.1 Removing the Old Power Supply150
- C.2.2 Installing the New Power Supply151
Replacing the Fan Assembly152
- C.3.1 Removing the Old Fan Assembly152
- C.3.2 Installing the New Fan Assembly153
Scheduled Maintenance154

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