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LPO
D
Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
Installation and Operation Manual
Part No.
MN
-
LPOD
Revisi
on
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IMPORTANT NOTE
: The inform
ation con
tained in t
his docume
nt supersede
s all prev
iously publis
hed
informati
on regardin
g this product. P
roduct spec
ifica
tions are subj
ect to chang
e without pr
ior notice.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Preface
13
About this Manual
13
Related Documents
13
Disclaimer
13
Conventions and References
14
Patents and Trademarks
14
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References
14
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices
14
Recommended Standard Designations
14
Safety and Compliance
15
Electrical Safety and Compliance
15
Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality
15
Product Support
16
Comtech EF Data Headquarters
16
Warranty Policy
16
Limitations of Warranty
16
Exclusive Remedies
17
Chapter 1. Introduction
19
Overview
19
Figure 1-1. LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / Bucs
19
Functional Description
20
Features
20
The Solid-State Advantage
20
Enhanced Standard Features
20
Built-In Redundancy Controller
20
Smart BUC" Functionality
21
Data Logging Capability
21
Optional Internal 10 Mhz Reference
21
Optional LNB Support
21
Theory of Operation
22
SSPA Block Diagrams
22
Figure 1-2. LPOD PS 1 and PS 1.5 Block Diagram
22
Figure 1-3. LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram
23
SSPA Module
24
Cooling System
24
Power Supply
24
LNB Operation
24
Block up Converter (BUC) Input
25
Monitor and Control (M&C)
25
Table 1-1. Low Oscillator (LO) Frequencies
25
Summary of Specifications
26
Characteristics
26
Optional Internal Reference
28
Optional LNB Bias / Reference
28
Environmental
28
Physical
29
Dimensional Envelopes
31
LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes
32
Figure 1-4. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (Coax Output)
32
Figure 1-5. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (Coax Output) - Reduced Height Unit
33
Figure 1-6. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope
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Figure 1-7. LPOD PS 1 X-Band Dimensional Envelope
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Figure 1-8. LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope
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Figure 1-9. LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope - Reduced Height Unit
37
LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes
38
Figure 1-10. LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (DC Option)
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Figure 1-11. LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (AC Option)
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Figure 1-12. LPOD PS 1.5 X-Band Dimensional Envelope
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Figure 1-13. LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope
41
LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes
42
Figure 1-14. LPOD PS 2 C-Band Dimensional Envelope
42
Figure 1-15. LPOD PS 2 X-Band Dimensional Envelope
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Figure 1-16. LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope
44
Chapter 2. System Connectors, Installation, and Startup
45
Overview
45
Cable Sealing and Wrapping
46
Water Tight Sealing
46
Customer Cable Water Tight Sealing
46
Figure 2-1. Water Tight Cable End Example
46
Cable Wrapping
47
Connectors and Cables
48
Figure 2-2. PS 1 Connectors
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Figure 2-3. PS 1.5 Connectors
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Figure 2-4. PS 2 Connectors
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Connector 'J1 | LBAND IN' or 'J1 | Tx in
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Connector 'J2 | RF out
49
Table 2-1. 'J2 | RF OUT' Interface Type
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Connector 'J3 | POWER IN' AC Power Mains
50
PS 1, PS 1.5 'J3 | POWER IN' AC Power Main
50
Table 2-2. PS 1/PS 1.5 'J3 | POWER IN' Pin Assignments
50
PS 2 'J3 | POWER IN' AC Power Main
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Table 2-3. PS 2 'J3 | POWER IN' Pin Assignments
51
Connector 'J3 | POWER IN' DC Power Mains
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PS 1 'J3 | POWER IN' DC Power Main
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Table 2-4. PS 1 'J3 | POWER IN' Pin Assignments
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PS 1.5 'J3 | POWER IN' DC Power Main
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PS 2 'J3 | POWER IN' DC Power Main
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Table 2-5. PS 1.5 'J3 | POWER IN' Pin Assignments
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Table 2-6. PS 2 'J3 | POWER IN' Pin Assignments
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PS 2 'J3 | POWER IN' 48 VDC Power Main Option
54
Table 2-7. PS 2 'J3 | POWER IN' 48 VDC Pin Assignments
54
Connector 'J6 | COM1' (Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port)
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Table 2-8. 'J6 | COM1' Pin Assignments
55
Circular Connectors
56
Connector 'J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE' (PS 2 Only)
57
Connectors 'J10 | MODEM Rx' and 'J11 | LNB' (Optional Interfaces)
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Figure 2-6. 'J10 | Modem Rx' and 'J11 | LNB' Connectors
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Figure 2-7. Ground Connector Locations
57
Ground Connector
57
Figure 2-5. Circular Connector Example
56
LPOD Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations
58
Manpower Requirements
58
Typical Required Installation Tools
58
Pole-Mounted Installations
58
Universal Pole Mounting Kit (PL/12319-1)
59
Figure 2-8. Universal Pole Mounting Kit (PL/12319-1)
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Figure 2-9. Universal Pole Mounting Kit - Final Assembly
61
Single Unit Mounting Kit (KT-0000095) for PS 1, PS 1.5
62
Single Unit Mounting Kit (KT-0000125) for PS 2
63
Spar-Mounted Installations for PS 1, PS 1.5
64
Figure 2-12. SSPA Spar Mount Installation Example
64
Shelf-Mounted Single Unit Kit (KT-0020524) for PS 2
66
LPOD Power Setting
67
Chapter 3. Firmware Update
69
Firmware Update Overview
69
Firmware Update Procedure Summary
69
About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats
70
Prepare for the Firmware Download
71
Required User-Supplied Items
71
LPOD Connections
71
Figure 3-1. Standalone or Redundant Serial Connectio
71
Figure 3-2. Standalone or Redundant Ethernet Connection
72
Configure the Terminal Emulator Program
73
Get the LPOD Management IP Address and Firmware Information
73
Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information
73
Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information
74
Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC
75
Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder
75
Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder
76
Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder
76
Use Windows Command-Line or Command Prompt to Make a Folder
77
Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files
77
Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents
79
Use Windows Command-Line to View Folder Contents
79
Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD Unit
80
Important Considerations
80
Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files
80
Creflash" Utility Upload (Optional)
81
LPOD Unit Firmware Updates
82
Overview
83
Prerequisites
83
Chapter 4. Ethernet Interface Operation
83
SNMP Interface
84
MIB Files
84
CEFD Root MIB File
84
LPOD MIB File
84
LPOD Traps MIB File
84
SNMP Community Strings
85
SNMP Traps
85
Telnet Interface
88
Figure 4-1. Telnet Interface Example - Windows Command-Line
88
Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
89
Figure 4-2. Telnet Interface Example - Hyperterminal
89
Configure Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
90
Figure 4-3. Configure Hyperterminal
90
HTTP (Web Server) Interface
91
Enable the HTTP Interface
91
HTTP Interface User Login
93
Figure 4-4. LPOD HTTP Interface "Splash" Page Example
93
HTTP Interface Features
94
Menu Tree
94
Page Navigation
94
Page Sections
94
Action Buttons
94
Figure 4-5. LPOD HTTP Interface Menu Tree
94
Drop-Down Lists
95
Text or Data Entry
95
HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions
96
Home
96
Home | Home
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Figure 4-6. LPOD 'Home | Home' Page (PS .5 Unit Example Shown)
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Home | Contact
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Figure 4-7. 'Home | Contact' Page
97
Home | Support
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Figure 4-8. 'Home | Support' Page
98
Admin (Administration)
99
Admin | Access
99
Admin | SNMP
101
Config
102
Config | Amplifier
102
Config | LNB
104
Config | Utility
105
Config | Redundancy
107
Status
108
Status | Summary
108
Status | Status
109
Status | Fets
110
Status | Events
111
Status | Statistics
113
Status | Trending Graphs
114
Chapter 5. Serial Interface Operation
121
Overview
121
Key Operational Parameters / Common Commands and Queries
121
RF Input Level
121
Attenuator Control
121
Mute Control
122
Faults
122
Power Detector
123
Common Queries
123
End-Of-Life Commands/Queries
124
Remote Control Protocol and Structure
124
Basic Serial Protocol
125
Basic Protocol
126
Packet Structure
126
Start of Packet
127
Target Address
127
Address Delimiter
127
Instruction Code
128
Instruction Code Qualifier
128
Controller-To-Target Rules
128
Target-To-Controller Rules
128
Optional Message Arguments
129
End of Packet
129
Remote Commands and Queries
131
Appendix A. 1:1 Redundancy
163
LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview
163
1:1 Redundancy Mode
164
Ethernet-Based Monitor and Control
164
1:1 Redundancy System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface
165
Serial-Based Monitor and Control
166
Table A-1. OFM Online-To-Offline Operational Settings Conveyance
168
Applicable Serial-Based Redundancy Commands and Queries
169
Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
170
1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation
171
Cable Sealing and Wrapping
171
1:1 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples
174
Common Kit Examples
175
KT-0020827 1:1 Free Standing Unitstrut Kit
175
KT-0000116 LPOD Rx Splitter / Cable Kit
176
KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit
177
7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit
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KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example, OMT-Mounted, Metric
183
LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples
186
KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
186
KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit
189
KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
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KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
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LPOD PS 1.5 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples
198
KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit
198
KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
202
LPOD PS 2 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples
205
KT-0020827 PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit
205
KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
207
KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
210
Appendix B. Cable Drawings
213
Overview
213
Control and Data Cables
214
Serial Interface Cable
215
Ethernet Interface Cable
216
19-Pin COMMS Cable (100
217
19-Pin COMMS Cable (250
218
Redundant Loop Cable - Rx / Tx
219
Redundant Loop Cable - Tx Only
220
RF Cables
221
RF Cable (Type 'N
222
Appendix C. Maintenance
223
Overview
223
Clean the LPOD PS 1 Heat Sinks
224
Clean the LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sinks
228
Clean the LPOD PS 2 Heat Sinks
232
Cable Sealing and Wrapping
236
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Brand
Comtech EF Data
Model
LPOD Series
Category
Amplifier
Language
English
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