Comtech EF Data LPOD - Table of Contents

LPOD Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Revision 9
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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 ............................................................................................................................. 1–5
1.4.3 Cooling System ......................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.4.4 Monitor and Control (M&C) ..................................................................................................... 1–6
1.4.5 LNB Operation .......................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.4.6 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 1–6
1.4.7 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input ............................................................................................... 1–7
1.5 Summary of Specifications .................................................................................................. 1–8
1.5.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 1–8
1.5.2 Optional Internal Reference ..................................................................................................... 1–9
1.5.3 Optional LNB Bias / Reference.................................................................................................. 1–9
1.5.4 Environmental ........................................................................................................................ 1–10
1.5.5 Physical ................................................................................................................................... 1–10
1.6 Dimensional Envelopes ..................................................................................................... 1–11
1.6.1 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes ......................................................................................... 1–12
1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes ...................................................................................... 1–16
1.6.3 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes ......................................................................................... 1–19
CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS, INSTALLATION AND STARTUP ....................... 2–1
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 2–1
2.2 Interface Connectors ........................................................................................................... 2–3
2.2.1 Connector ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ or ‘J1 | Tx IN’ ................................................................................. 2–3
2.2.2 Connector ‘J2 | RF OUT’ ........................................................................................................... 2–3
2.2.3 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Mains) ......................................................................... 2–4
2.2.3.1 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Main) ....................................................... 2–4
2.2.3.2 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Main) ...................................................................
2–4
2.2.4 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Mains) ......................................................................... 2–5
2.2.4.1 LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) ................................................................... 2–5
2.2.4.2 LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) ................................................................ 2–5
2.2.4.3 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) ................................................................... 2–6
2.2.4.4 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Power Main Option ................................................... 2–6
2.2.5 Connector ‘J6 | COM1’ (Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port) ...................................... 2–7
2.2.6 Connector ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ (PS 2 Only) ......................................................................... 2–8
2.2.7 Connectors ‘J10 | MODEM Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’ (Optional Interfaces)...................................... 2–8
2.2.8 Ground Connector .................................................................................................................... 2–8
2.3 Standalone Installation of the LPOD .................................................................................... 2–9
2.4 Turning on the LPOD ........................................................................................................... 2–9