Comtech EF Data LPOD PS 1.5 - Page 6

Low Power Outdoor (LPOD) Amplifier/Block Up Converter (BUC)
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Table of Contents TOC-4 MN-LPOD
5.3.2 EIA-485 ..................................................................................................................................... 5–5
5.3.3 Basic Serial Protocol ................................................................................................................. 5–5
5.3.4 Basic Protocol ........................................................................................................................... 5–6
5.3.5 Packet Structure........................................................................................................................ 5–6
5.3.5.1 Start of Packet ............................................................................................................... 5–7
5.3.5.2 Target Address .............................................................................................................. 5–7
5.3.5.3 Address Delimiter .......................................................................................................... 5–7
5.3.5.4 Instruction Code ............................................................................................................ 5–8
5.3.5.5 Instruction Code Qualifier .............................................................................................. 5–8
5.3.5.5.1 Controller-to-Target Rules .......................................................................................... 5–8
5.3.5.5.2 Target-to-Controller Rules .......................................................................................... 5–8
5.3.5.6 Optional Message Arguments ....................................................................................... 5–9
5.3.5.7 End of Packet ................................................................................................................ 5–9
5.4 Remote Commands and Queries............................................................................................. 5–11
APPENDIX A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY.......................................................................................................A–1
A.1 LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview ................................................................................. A–1
A.2 1:1 Redundancy Mode ............................................................................................................... A–2
A.2.1 Ethernet-based Monitor and Control......................................................................................... A–2
A.2.1.1 1:1 Redundancy System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface) ............................ A–3
A.2.2 Serial-based Monitor and Control ............................................................................................. A–4
A.2.2.1 Applicable Serial-Based Redundancy Commands and Queries .................................. A–7
A.2.3 Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues ........................................................................................ A–8
A.3 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation .................................................................. A–9
A.3.1 Cable Sealing and Wrapping .................................................................................................... A–9
A.4 1:1 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples ................................................................ A–12
A.4.1 Common Kit Examples ........................................................................................................... A–13
A.4.1.1 KT-0020827 1:1 Free Standing Unitstrut Kit................................................................ A–13
A.4.1.2 KT-0000116 LPOD Rx Splitter / Cable Kit ................................................................... A–14
A.4.1.3 KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit .................................................................. A–15
A.4.1.4 PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit ................................................................... A–18
A.4.1.5 KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example, OMT-Mounted, Metric ....................... A–21
A.4.2 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples ............................................................................ A–24
A.4.2.1 KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ............................................... A–24
A.4.2.2 KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit .......................... A–27
A.4.2.3 KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ............................................. A–30
A.4.2.4 KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ............................................... A–33
A.4.3 LPOD PS 1.5 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples ......................................................................... A–36
A.4.3.1 KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit .......................... A–36
A.4.3.2 KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit .......................................... A–40
A.4.4 LPOD PS 2 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples ............................................................................ A–43
A.4.4.1 KT-0020827 PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit .................................. A–43
A.4.4.2 KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ............................................... A–45
A.4.4.3 KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ............................................. A–49
APPENDIX B. CABLE DRAWINGS ..................................................................................................... B-1
B.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... B-1
B.2 Control and Data Cables............................................................................................................. B-2
B.2.1 Serial Interface Cable ................................................................................................................B-3
B.2.2 Ethernet Interface Cable ............................................................................................................B-4
B.2.3 19-Pin COMMS Cable (100’) .....................................................................................................B-5
B.2.4 19-Pin COMMS Cable (250’) .....................................................................................................B-6
B.2.5 Redundant Loop Cable – Rx / Tx ..............................................................................................B-7
B.2.6 Redundant Loop Cable – Tx Only .............................................................................................B-8
B.3 RF Cables ..................................................................................................................................... B-9