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Low Power Outdoor (LPOD) Amplifier/Block Up Converter (BUC)

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System Connectors, Installation, and Startup 2–1 MN-LPOD

Chapter 2. SYSTEM

CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION,

AND STARTUP

2.1 Overview

•

See Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION for information about

using the LPOD’s remote Ethernet M&C functionality.

• See Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION for information about using

serial-based remote commands and queries.

• See Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY for detailed information for installing and

using the LPODs in a 1:1 redundancy configuration.

This chapter provides user reference to the following:

• The LPOD connectors for signal input, signal output; M&C of the unit; and grounding of

the unit to the antenna’s grounding network.

• Available standalone installation kits.

• Instructions for installation and startup.

Main Page

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Preface13
About this Manual13
- Related Documents13
- Disclaimer13
Conventions and References14
- Patents and Trademarks14
- Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References14
- Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices14
- Recommended Standard Designations14
Safety and Compliance15
- Electrical Safety and Compliance15
  - Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality15
Product Support16
Comtech EF Data Headquarters16
Warranty Policy16
- Limitations of Warranty16
- Exclusive Remedies17
Chapter 1. Introduction19
Overview19
- Figure 1-1. LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / Bucs19
Functional Description20
Features20
- The Solid-State Advantage20
- Enhanced Standard Features20
- Built-In Redundancy Controller20
- Smart BUC" Functionality21
- Data Logging Capability21
- Optional Internal 10 Mhz Reference21
- Optional LNB Support21
Theory of Operation22
- SSPA Block Diagrams22
- Figure 1-2. LPOD PS 1 and PS 1.5 Block Diagram22
- Figure 1-3. LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram23
- SSPA Module24
- Cooling System24
- Power Supply24
- LNB Operation24
- Block up Converter (BUC) Input25
- Monitor and Control (M&C)25
- Table 1-1. Low Oscillator (LO) Frequencies25
Summary of Specifications26
- Characteristics26
- Optional Internal Reference28
- Optional LNB Bias / Reference28
- Environmental28
- Physical29
Dimensional Envelopes31
- LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes32
- 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 Unit33
- Figure 1-6. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope34
- Figure 1-7. LPOD PS 1 X-Band Dimensional Envelope35
- Figure 1-8. LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope36
- Figure 1-9. LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope - Reduced Height Unit37
- LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes38
- Figure 1-10. LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (DC Option)38
- Figure 1-11. LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (AC Option)39
- Figure 1-12. LPOD PS 1.5 X-Band Dimensional Envelope40
- Figure 1-13. LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope41
- LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes42
- Figure 1-14. LPOD PS 2 C-Band Dimensional Envelope42
- Figure 1-15. LPOD PS 2 X-Band Dimensional Envelope43
- Figure 1-16. LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope44
Chapter 2. System Connectors, Installation, and Startup45
Overview45
Cable Sealing and Wrapping46
- Water Tight Sealing46
  - Customer Cable Water Tight Sealing46
  - Figure 2-1. Water Tight Cable End Example46
- Cable Wrapping47
Connectors and Cables48
- Figure 2-2. PS 1 Connectors48
Figure 2-5. Circular Connector Example56
LPOD Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations58
- Manpower Requirements58
- Typical Required Installation Tools58
- Pole-Mounted Installations58
- Spar-Mounted Installations for PS 1, PS 1.564
- Figure 2-12. SSPA Spar Mount Installation Example64
- Shelf-Mounted Single Unit Kit (KT-0020524) for PS 266
LPOD Power Setting67
Chapter 3. Firmware Update69
Firmware Update Overview69
- Firmware Update Procedure Summary69
- About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats70
Prepare for the Firmware Download71
- Required User-Supplied Items71
- Configure the Terminal Emulator Program73
- Get the LPOD Management IP Address and Firmware Information73
  - Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information73
  - Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information74
- Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC75
Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files77
- Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents79
- Use Windows Command-Line to View Folder Contents79
Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD Unit80
- Important Considerations80
- Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files80
- Creflash" Utility Upload (Optional)81
- LPOD Unit Firmware Updates82
Overview83
- Prerequisites83
Chapter 4. Ethernet Interface Operation83
SNMP Interface84
- MIB Files84
- SNMP Community Strings85
- SNMP Traps85
Telnet Interface88
- Figure 4-1. Telnet Interface Example - Windows Command-Line88
  - Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation89
HTTP (Web Server) Interface91
- Enable the HTTP Interface91
- HTTP Interface User Login93
- Figure 4-4. LPOD HTTP Interface "Splash" Page Example93
- HTTP Interface Features94
HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions96
- Home96
- Admin (Administration)99
  - Admin | Access99
  - Admin | SNMP101
- Config102
- Status108
Chapter 5. Serial Interface Operation121
Overview121
Key Operational Parameters / Common Commands and Queries121
- RF Input Level121
- Attenuator Control121
- Mute Control122
- Faults122
- Power Detector123
- Common Queries123
- End-Of-Life Commands/Queries124
Remote Control Protocol and Structure124
- Basic Serial Protocol125
- Basic Protocol126
- Packet Structure126
Remote Commands and Queries131
Appendix A. 1:1 Redundancy163
LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview163
1:1 Redundancy Mode164
- Ethernet-Based Monitor and Control164
  - 1:1 Redundancy System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface165
- Serial-Based Monitor and Control166
- Table A-1. OFM Online-To-Offline Operational Settings Conveyance168
  - Applicable Serial-Based Redundancy Commands and Queries169
  - Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues170
1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation171
- Cable Sealing and Wrapping171
1:1 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples174
- Common Kit Examples175
- LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples186
- LPOD PS 1.5 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples198
  - KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit198
  - KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit202
- LPOD PS 2 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples205
Appendix B. Cable Drawings213
Overview213
Control and Data Cables214
- Serial Interface Cable215
- Ethernet Interface Cable216
- 19-Pin COMMS Cable (100217
- 19-Pin COMMS Cable (250218
- Redundant Loop Cable - Rx / Tx219
- Redundant Loop Cable - Tx Only220
RF Cables221
- RF Cable (Type 'N222
Appendix C. Maintenance223
Overview223
Clean the LPOD PS 1 Heat Sinks224
Clean the LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sinks228
Clean the LPOD PS 2 Heat Sinks232
Cable Sealing and Wrapping236

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