Comtech EF Data LPOD PS 1.5 - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Low Power Outdoor (LPOD) Amplifier/Block Up Converter (BUC)
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Table of Contents
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................................... I
About this Manual ........................................................................................................................................ i
Related Documents .................................................................................................................................... i
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... i
Conventions and References..................................................................................................................... ii
Patents and Trademarks ............................................................................................................................ ii
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References ............................................................................................. ii
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices ............................................................................................................. ii
Recommended Standard Designations ..................................................................................................... ii
Safety and Compliance .............................................................................................................................. iii
Electrical Safety and Compliance ............................................................................................................. iii
Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality .......................................................................... iii
Product Support ......................................................................................................................................... iv
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ............................................................................................................... iv
Warranty Policy .......................................................................................................................................... iv
Limitations of Warranty .............................................................................................................................. iv
Exclusive Remedies .................................................................................................................................. v
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1–1
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 1–1
1.2 Functional Description ............................................................................................................... 1–2
1.3 Features ....................................................................................................................................... 1–2
1.3.1 The Solid-State Advantage ....................................................................................................... 1–2
1.3.2 Enhanced Standard Features ................................................................................................... 1–2
1.3.3 Built-in Redundancy Controller ................................................................................................. 1–2
1.3.4 “Smart BUC” Functionality ........................................................................................................ 1–3
1.3.5 Data Logging Capability ............................................................................................................ 1–3
1.3.6 Optional Internal 10 MHz Reference ........................................................................................ 1–3
1.3.7 Optional LNB Support ............................................................................................................... 1–3
1.4 Theory of Operation .................................................................................................................... 1–4
1.4.1 SSPA Block Diagrams ............................................................................................................... 1–4
1.4.2 SSPA Module ............................................................................................................................ 1–6
1.4.3 Cooling System ......................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.4.4 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 1–6
1.4.5 LNB Operation .......................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.4.6 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input ............................................................................................... 1–7
1.4.7 Monitor and Control (M&C) ....................................................................................................... 1–7
1.5 Summary of Specifications ........................................................................................................ 1–8
1.5.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 1–8
1.5.2 Optional Internal Reference .................................................................................................... 1–10
1.5.3 Optional LNB Bias / Reference ............................................................................................... 1–10
1.5.4 Environmental ......................................................................................................................... 1–10
1.5.5 Physical ................................................................................................................................... 1–11
1.6 Dimensional Envelopes ............................................................................................................ 1–13
1.6.1 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes....................................................................................... 1–14
1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes.................................................................................... 1–20
1.6.3 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes....................................................................................... 1–24
CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND STARTUP ..................................... 2–1
2.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 2–1
2.2 Cable Sealing and Wrapping ...................................................................................................... 2–2
2.2.1 Water Tight Sealing ................................................................................................................... 2–2