LBC-4000
L-Band Up/Down Converter System
Installation and Ope ration Manu al
Firmware Ver. 1.2.5 and Higher
Part Number MN/LBC4000.IOM / CD-MNLBC4000
Revision 5
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published
information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Part Number MN/LBC4000.IOM / CD-MNLBC4000 Revision 5
Copyright © 2016 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Comtech EF Data, 2114
West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ III
TABLES ................................................................................................... XI
FIGURES ................................................................................................ XII
PREFACE ............................................................................................... XV
About this Manual .......................................................................................... xv
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................... xv
Conventions and References .......................................................................... xvi
Patents and Trademarks .................................................................................... xvi
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References ..................................................... xvi
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices .................................................................... xvi
Recommended Standard Designations ............................................................ xvii
Safety and Compliance .................................................................................. xvii
Electrical Safety and Compliance ..................................................................... xvii
Electrical Installation ........................................................................................ xvii
Operating Environment .................................................................................... xvii
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 ....................... xviii
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
(2004/108/EC) ............................................................................................. xviii
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC) ......................... xix
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) ............................................. xix
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
(91/263/EEC).................................................................................................. xix
CE Mark ........................................................................................................... xx
Product Support .............................................................................................. xx
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ....................................................................... xx
Warranty Policy ............................................................................................... xx
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Limitations of Warranty ..................................................................................... xxi
Exclusive Remedies ........................................................................................... xxii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 1–1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................ 1–1
1.2 Functional Description ........................................................................ 1–1
1.3 Converter Features ............................................................................. 1–3
1.3.1 Physical Description ............................................................................. 1–3
1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope .......................................................................... 1–4
1.3.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................... 1–5
1.3.4 Rear Panel ............................................................................................ 1–6
CHAPTER 2. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 2–1
2.1 Physical and Environmental Specifications .......................................... 2–1
2.1.1 Regulatory Compliance ........................................................................ 2–1
2.1.2 Physical Specifications.......................................................................... 2–1
2.1.3 Temperature Range .............................................................................. 2–1
2.1.4 Humidity (Non-condensing) ................................................................. 2–1
2.1.5 Operational Altitude ............................................................................ 2–2
2.1.6 Shock .................................................................................................... 2–2
2.1.7 Front Panel Features ............................................................................ 2–2
2.1.7.1 LED Monitoring .............................................................................. 2–2
2.1.7.2 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) ................................................ 2–2
2.1.7.3 Keypad ............................................................................................ 2–2
2.1.7.4 Power Switch .................................................................................. 2–2
2.1.7.5 Modular Design .............................................................................. 2–3
2.1.7.5.1 LBC- 4000 L-Band Up Converter IDU Module ........................... 2–3
2.1.7.5.2 LBC- 4000 L-Band Down Converter IDU Module ...................... 2–4
2.1.8 Rear Panel Features ............................................................................. 2–4
2.1.8.1 External Reference Connector ....................................................... 2–4
2.1.8.2 RF Connectors Access .................................................................... 2–5
2.1.8.3 IF Connectors Access ...................................................................... 2–5
2.1.8.4 Ethernet Connector ........................................................................ 2–5
2.1.8.5 Serial Connectors ........................................................................... 2–6
2.1.8.6 Chassis Power and Grounding ....................................................... 2–6
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2.1.8.6.1 Power Supply Input .................................................................. 2–6
2.1.8.6.2 Grounding ................................................................................ 2–6
CHAPTER 3. INST ALLATION AND STARTUP ................................... 3–1
3.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment ...................................................... 3–1
3.2 Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure .................................................. 3–3
3.2.1 Install the Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit ..................................... 3–5
3.2.2 Install the Optional Rack Slide Set ....................................................... 3–7
3.3 Connect External Cables ..................................................................... 3–8
3.4 Connect Prime Power ......................................................................... 3–8
3.5 Converter IDU Modules Management ................................................. 3–8
CHAPTER 4. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ...................................... 4–1
4.1 Overview – Cabling Connection Types ................................................. 4–1
4.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections ................................................................... 4–2
4.1.1.1 ‘BNC’ .............................................................................................. 4–3
4.1.1.2 ‘TNC’ .............................................................................................. 4–3
4.1.1.3 Type ‘N’ .......................................................................................... 4–3
4.1.1.4 Type ‘F’ ........................................................................................... 4–3
4.1.1.5 Type ‘SMA’ ...................................................................................... 4–3
4.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections ..................................................... 4–4
4.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections ........................................................... 4–4
4.1.4 USB Cable Connections ........................................................................ 4–5
4.2 Unit Connectors .................................................................................. 4–6
4.2.1 Operational Connections ..................................................................... 4–6
4.2.2 Power and Ground Connections .......................................................... 4–9
4.2.2.1 Power Interface Module – Standard AC Unit ................................. 4–9
4.2.2.2 AC Operation – Connecting Prime Power .................................... 4–10
4.2.2.3 Optional -48VDC Filter Input Module .......................................... 4–10
4.2.2.5 Chassis Ground Interface ............................................................. 4–11
4.2.2.6 Applying Power to the LBC- 4000 ................................................. 4–12
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CHAPTER 5. FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................... 5–1
5.1 Firmware Overview ............................................................................ 5–1
5.1.1 LBC-4000 Firmware Update Procedure Summary ............................... 5–1
5.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats ....................... 5–2
5.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download ................................................... 5–3
5.2.1 Required User-supplied Items ............................................................. 5–3
5.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program .......................................... 5–3
5.2.3 Get the LBC-4000 Management IP Address and Firmware Information
.............................................................................................................. 5–3
5.2.3.1 Use the LBC-4000 Front Panel to Get the Management IP Address
and Firmware information ........................................................................... 5–4
5.2.3.2 Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information ........... 5–4
5.2.3.3 Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information ........... 5–5
5.2.4 Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC ................... 5–6
5.2.4.1 Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder ....................................... 5–6
5.2.4.2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder ....................................... 5–7
5.2.4.3 Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder .................... 5–7
5.2.4.4 Use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt to Make a Folder
........................................................................................................ 5–8
5.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files ............................... 5–9
5.3.1.1 Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents ......................... 5–11
5.3.1.2 Use Windows Command-line to View Folder Contents ............... 5–11
5.4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LBC-4000 Unit ................ 5–11
5.4.1 Important Considerations .................................................................. 5–11
5.4.2 Steps to “CReflash” Upload the Firmware Files ................................. 5–12
5.4.3 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files ............................................ 5–13
5.4.4 Steps to Complete the Firmware Update Procedure ......................... 5–14
5.4.4.1 Select the Boot Image .................................................................. 5–14
5.4.4.1.1 Use the Front Panel to Select the Boot Image ....................... 5–14
5.4.4.1.2 Use the HTTP Interface to Select the Boot Image ................. 5–14
5.4.4.2 Reboot the Unit ............................................................................ 5–15
5.4.4.2.1 Hard-reboot the Unit from the Rear Panel ............................ 5–15
5.4.4.2.2 Soft-reboot the Unit from the HTTP Interface ....................... 5–15
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CHAPTER 6. FRONT PANEL OPERATION ........................................ 6–1
6.1 Front Panel Overview ......................................................................... 6–1
6.1.1 Power Up the LBC- 4000 ....................................................................... 6–1
6.1.2 LED Indicators ....................................................................................... 6–2
6.1.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) ...................................................... 6–3
6.1.4 Keypad .................................................................................................. 6–4
6.2 Front Panel Operation – Menu Matrix ................................................ 6–5
6.2.1 Opening Screen .................................................................................... 6–6
6.2.2 Main Menu ........................................................................................... 6–6
6.2.3 (SELECT:) CONFIG (Configuration) Menu Branch ................................. 6–6
6.2.3.1 (CONFIG:) CONV-A or CONV-B (Converter Unit A or Unit B) ......... 6–7
6.2.3.1.1 (CONFIG:) CnvA or CnvB FREQ/MUTE ................................. 6–7
6.2.3.1.2 CONFIG CnvA or CnvB ATTEN/SLOPE .................................. 6–8
6.2.3.2 (CONFIG:) REMOTE (Remote Control) Submenu ........................... 6–9
6.2.3.2.1 (REMOTE:) Local ....................................................................... 6–9
6.2.3.2.2 (REMOTE:) SERIAL .................................................................... 6–9
6.2.3.2.3 (REMOTE:) ETHERNET ............................................................ 6–10
6.2.3.2.3.1 (REMOTE:) ETHERNETADDRESS ................................. 6–10
6.2.3.2.3.2 (REMOTE:) ETHERNETG ATEWAY ................................ 6–10
6.2.3.2.3.3 (REMOTE:) ETHERNETSNMP ...................................... 6–11
6.2.3.3 (CONFIG:) REDUND (Redundancy) Submenu ............................... 6–13
6.2.3.4 CONFIG: REFADJ (Reference Oscillator Adjustment) ................... 6–13
6.2.3.5 CONFIG: SPECT-INV (Spectrum Inversion) ................................... 6–14
6.2.4 (SELECT:) MONITOR Menu Branch ..................................................... 6–14
6.2.5 (SELECT:) FAULTS Menu Branch .......................................................... 6–15
6.2.5.1 (FAULTS:) CURRENT ...................................................................... 6–15
6.2.5.2 (FAULTS:) STORED ......................................................................... 6–16
6.2.5.2.1 (FAULTS:) STORED VIEW ..................................................... 6–17
6.2.5.2.2 (FAULTS:) STORED CLEAR-ALL .............................................. 6–17
6.2.6 (SELECT:) UTILITY Menu Branch ......................................................... 6–18
6.2.6.1 (UTILITY:) TIME (Real-Time Clock) Submenu ................................ 6–18
6.2.6.2 (UTILITY:) DISP (VFD Display) Submenu ....................................... 6–18
6.2.6.3 (UTILITY:) FIRMWARE Submenu ................................................... 6–19
6.2.6.3.1 (FIRMWARE:) INFO ................................................................. 6–19
6.2.6.3.1.1 (FIRMWARE:) INFO BOOTROM ................................... 6–19
6.2.6.3.1.2 (FIRMWARE:) INFO IMAGE#1/#2 ................................ 6–20
6.2.6.3.2 (FIRMWARE:) SELECT ............................................................. 6–20
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6.2.6.4 (UTILITY:) AID (Application Identification String) Submenu ......... 6–21
6.2.6.5 (UTILITY:) LAMPTEST Submenu .................................................... 6–22
6.2.6.6 (UTILITY:) RELAY Submenu ........................................................... 6–22
6.2.6.7 (UTILITY:) SCRSAVER Submenu ..................................................... 6–22
6.2.6.7.1 (UTILITY:) SCRSAVER Theme .............................................. 6–23
6.2.6.7.2 (UTILITY:) SCRSAVER Time ................................................. 6–24
CHAPTER 7. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION ........................ 7–1
7.1 Overview ............................................................................................ 7–1
7.1.1 Prerequisites ........................................................................................ 7–2
7.2 SNMP Interface ................................................................................... 7–2
7.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files ......................................... 7–2
7.2.1.1 ComtechEFData Root MIB File ....................................................... 7–2
7.2.1.2 LBC- 4000 Common MIB File .......................................................... 7–3
7.2.1.3 LBC- 4000 Traps MIB File ................................................................. 7–3
7.2.2 SNMP Community Strings .................................................................... 7–3
7.2.3 SNMP Traps .......................................................................................... 7–4
7.3 Telnet Interface ................................................................................... 7–4
7.3.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation ................ 7–5
7.3.1.1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation ... 7–6
7.4 HTTP (Web Server) Interface ............................................................... 7–7
7.4.1 HTTP Interface User Login .................................................................... 7–7
7.4.2 HTTP Interface Features ....................................................................... 7–9
7.4.2.1 Menu Tree ...................................................................................... 7–9
7.4.2.2 Page Navigation .............................................................................. 7–9
7.4.2.3 Page Sections ................................................................................. 7–9
7.4.2.4 Action Buttons .............................................................................. 7–10
7.4.2.4.1 Page Refresh ........................................................................... 7–10
7.4.2.5 Drop-down Lists ........................................................................... 7–10
7.4.2.6 Text or Data Entry ......................................................................... 7–10
7.5 HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions ............................... 7–11
7.5.1 Home Pages........................................................................................ 7–11
7.5.1.1 Home | Home .............................................................................. 7–11
7.5.1.2 Home | Contact ............................................................................ 7–12
7.5.1.3 Home | Support ........................................................................... 7–13
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7.5.2 Admin (Administration) Pages ........................................................... 7–14
7.5.2.1 Admin | Access ............................................................................ 7–14
7.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP ............................................................................. 7–16
7.5.3 Config (Configuration) Pages .............................................................. 7–17
7.5.3.1 Config | Conv A / B Pages ............................................................ 7–17
7.5.3.2 Config | Ref .................................................................................. 7–19
7.5.3.3 Config | Utility .............................................................................. 7–20
7.5.3.4 Config | Redundancy .................................................................... 7–22
7.5.3.5 Config | Serial ............................................................................... 7–23
7.5.4 Status Pages ....................................................................................... 7–24
7.5.4.1 Status | Summary ........................................................................ 7–24
7.5.4.2 Status | Faults .............................................................................. 7–26
CHAPTER 8. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION ............................... 8–1
8.1 Overview ............................................................................................ 8–1
8.1.1 Prerequisites ........................................................................................ 8–1
8.1.2 EIA-485 ................................................................................................. 8–2
8.1.3 EIA-232 ................................................................................................. 8–3
8.2 Remote Commands and Queries Overview ......................................... 8–3
8.2.1 Packet Structure ................................................................................... 8–3
8.2.1.1 Start of Packet Character ............................................................... 8–3
8.2.1.2 Target (Device) Address ................................................................. 8–3
8.2.1.3 Address Delimiter ........................................................................... 8–4
8.2.1.4 Instruction Code ............................................................................. 8–4
8.2.1.5 Instruction Code Qualifier .............................................................. 8–4
8.2.1.5.1 Error Response ......................................................................... 8–5
8.2.1.6 Optional Message Arguments ........................................................ 8–5
8.2.1.7 End of Packet .................................................................................. 8–6
8.3 Serial Remote Commands and Queries ............................................... 8–6
8.3.1 AID (Application Identification) ............................................................ 8–8
8.3.2 ATO (Attenuation Offset) ...................................................................... 8–8
8.3.3 ATT (Attenuation Level) ........................................................................ 8–9
8.3.4 CAA (Clear All Alarms) .......................................................................... 8–9
8.3.5 CAS (Concise Alarm Status) ................................................................ 8–10
8.3.6 CCS (Concise Configuration Status) .................................................... 8–10
8.3.7 CMM (Configure Mute Mode) ........................................................... 8–11
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8.3.8 CMS (Concise Maintenance Status) ................................................... 8–11
8.3.9 CUS (Concise Utility Status) ............................................................... 8–12
8.3.10 DAT (Set RTC [Real-Time Clock] Date) ................................................ 8–12
8.3.11 FBU (Force Backup Unit) .................................................................... 8–12
8.3.12 FRE (Operating Frequency) ................................................................ 8–13
8.3.13 FRL (Fault Relay Logic) ........................................................................ 8–13
8.3.14 FRM (Retrieve Firmware Number) ..................................................... 8–14
8.3.15 FRW (Retrieve Legacy Firmware Number) ......................................... 8–14
8.3.16 IMG (Select Boot Image) .................................................................... 8–15
8.3.17 IPA (Management IP Address) ........................................................... 8–15
8.3.18 IPG (Gateway IP Address) ................................................................... 8–15
8.3.19 LAA (List All Alarms) ........................................................................... 8–16
8.3.20 LRS (Local or Remote State) ............................................................... 8–16
8.3.21 MAC (Retrieve Unit MAC Address) .................................................... 8–16
8.3.22 MUT (Mute State) .............................................................................. 8–17
8.3.23 ONL (Online State) ............................................................................. 8–17
8.3.24 PNM (Retrieve Part Number) ............................................................. 8–17
8.3.25 RAS (Retrieve Alarm Status) ............................................................... 8–18
8.3.26 RCS (Retrieve Configuration Status) ................................................... 8–18
8.3.27 RED (Redundancy Mode) ................................................................... 8–19
8.3.28 REM (Remote Mode) ......................................................................... 8–19
8.3.29 RET (Retrieve Equipment Type) ......................................................... 8–19
8.3.30 RET_y_ (Retrieve Module Type) ......................................................... 8–20
8.3.31 RMS (Retrieve Maintenance Status) .................................................. 8–20
8.3.32 RUS (Retrieve Utility Status)............................................................... 8–21
8.3.33 SAM (Set Auto/Manual Switching Mode) .......................................... 8–21
8.3.34 SAS (Summary Alarm Status) ............................................................. 8–21
8.3.35 SBR (Remote Baud Rate) .................................................................... 8–22
8.3.36 SPA (Set Physical Address) ................................................................. 8–22
8.3.37 SPI (Spectral Inversion) ...................................................................... 8–22
8.3.38 SRO (Reference Oscillator Adjustment) ............................................. 8–23
8.3.39 SSA (Slope Adjustment Level) ............................................................ 8–23
8.3.40 SSN (Retrieve Serial Number) ............................................................ 8–23
8.3.41 TIM (Set RTC [Real-Time Clock] Time) ................................................ 8–24
8.3.42 VFD (Set Vacuum Fluorescent Display Brightness) ............................ 8–24
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APPENDIX A. UP/DOWN CONVERTER IDU MODULE REMOVAL/RE-
INSTALLATION .................................................................................... A–1
A.1 Overview ............................................................................................ A–1
A.2 IDU Module Removal Procedure ......................................................... A–2
A.3 IDU Module Re-Installation Procedure ................................................ A–5
APPENDIX B. REDUNDANCY OPERATION ..................................... B–1
B.1 Overview ............................................................................................ B–1
B.2 LBC-4000 Front Panel Operations ........................................................ B–2
B.2.1 Using the Front Panel Menus .............................................................. B–4
B.2.1.1 Main Menu ..................................................................................... B–4
B.2.1.2 CONFIG (Configuration) Menu ....................................................... B–4
B.2.1.3 (CONFIG:) REDUND (Redundancy) ................................................. B–5
B.2.1.4 Gain Offset for Redundant Operations .......................................... B–6
B.3 Redundancy Operations Using the LBC-4000 HTTP Interface ............... B–7
B.4 Redundancy Operations Using Serial Remote Control ......................... B–8
B.4.1 FBU (Force Backup Unit) ...................................................................... B–8
B.4.2 RED (Redundancy Mode) ..................................................................... B–8
B.4.3 SAM (Set Auto/Manual Switching Mode) ............................................ B–9
TABLES
Table 4-1. ‘10/100 ETHERNET’ M&C Interface Connector Pinout ...................... 4–7
Table 4-2. ‘P1 | RELAY’ Pinout ............................................................................. 4–8
Table 4-3. ‘J1 | COM1’ 2-Wire EIA-485 Pinout .................................................... 4–8
Table 4-4. ‘J1 | COM1’ 4-Wire EIA-485 Pinout .................................................... 4–8
Table 4-5. ‘J1 | COM1’ EIA-232C Pinout .............................................................. 4–9
Table 4-6. DC Input Filter Module Pinouts ........................................................ 4–11
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FIGURES
Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter ................. 1–1
Figure 1-2. LBC-4000 Typical Application Block Diagram ................................... 1–2
Figure 1-3. LBC-4000 Dimensional Envelope ...................................................... 1–4
Figure 1-4. Front Panel View ............................................................................... 1–5
Figure 1-5. Rear Panel View (Optional Redundant Chassis) ............................... 1–6
Figure 1-6. Rear Panel – Initially Released Chassis (OBSOLETE) ......................... 1–7
Figure 3-1. Unpack and Inspect the Shipment .................................................... 3–1
Figure 3-2. Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure ............................................... 3–4
Figure 3-3. Install the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit ................ 3–5
Figure 3-4. Install the Optional Rack Slide Set .................................................... 3–7
Figure 4-1. Coaxial Connector Examples ............................................................. 4–2
Figure 4-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples ............................................... 4–4
Figure 4-3. RJ-45/RJ-48 Connector Example ....................................................... 4–4
Figure 4-4. USB Connector Examples .................................................................. 4–5
Figure 4-5. LBC-4000 Rear Panel – Current Ethernet-ready Chassis with Optional
Redundancy ................................................................................................. 4–6
Figure 4-6. LBC-4000 Rear Panel – Original Serial-only Chassis with Optional
Redundancy ................................................................................................. 4–6
Figure 4-7. Standard AC Power Module .............................................................. 4–9
Figure 4-8. Apply AC Power to the Unit ............................................................ 4–10
Figure 4-9. Optional -48VDC Filter Input Module with User-Supplied Power
Harness ...................................................................................................... 4–10
Figure 4-10. Chassis Ground Interface .............................................................. 4–12
Figure 4-11. Available Power Switch ................................................................. 4–12
Figure 6-1. Front Panel View ............................................................................... 6–1
Figure 6-2. Available Power Switch ..................................................................... 6–1
Figure 6-3. Front Panel LEDs ............................................................................... 6–2
Figure 7-1. Telnet Interface Example – Windows Command-line ....................... 7–4
Figure 7-2. Telnet Interface Example – HyperTerminal ....................................... 7–5
Figure 7-3. Configure HyperTerminal .................................................................. 7–6
Figure 7-4. HTTP Interface “Splash” Page Example ............................................ 7–8
Figure 7-5. HTTP Interface Menu Tree (FW Ver. 1.2.5) ....................................... 7–9
Figure 7-6. ‘Home | Home’ Page ...................................................................... 7–11
Figure 7-7. ‘Home | Contact’ Page .................................................................... 7–12
Figure 7-8. ‘Home | Support’ Page ................................................................... 7–13
Figure 7-9. ‘Admin | Access’ Page ..................................................................... 7–14
Figure 7-10. ‘Admin | SNMP’ Page .................................................................... 7–16
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Figure 7-11. ‘Config | Converter A/ B’ Pages .................................................... 7–17
Figure 7-12. ‘Config | Ref’ Page ........................................................................ 7–19
Figure 7-13. ‘Config | Utility’ Page .................................................................... 7–20
Figure 7-14. ‘Config | Redundancy’ Page .......................................................... 7–22
Figure 7-15. Config | Serial page ....................................................................... 7–23
Figure 7-16. ‘Status | Summary’ Page .............................................................. 7–24
Figure 7-17. ‘Status | Faults’ Page .................................................................... 7–26
Figure A-1. LBC-4000 Chassis – IDU Module Bays .............................................. A–1
Figure B-1. LBC-4000 Redundancy – Functional Schematic ............................... B–1
Figure B-2. LBC-4000 Rear Panel – Redundancy Cabling Schematic .................. B–2
Figure B-3. LBC-4000 Front Panel ....................................................................... B–3
Figure B-4. ‘Config | Redundancy’ page ............................................................. B–7
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PREFACE
About this Manual
This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF
Data LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System. This document is intended
for the persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of the LBC-4000.
Revision 5 of this manual represents a rewrite from Revision 4, in order to
document the current production models for the LBC-4000 and to update the
manual to the current Comtech EF Data Technical Publications Department
Standards and Practices. This manual also replaces the Comtech EF Data
publication LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System with Ethernet
Installation and Operation Manual (CEFD P/N MN-LBC4000A).
Disclaimer
Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order to provide an
easy-to-use guide to this equipment. All statements, technical information, and
recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are
believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed
or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to
be, representations or warranties concerning the products described. Further,
Comtech EF Data reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the
products described in this manual at any time without notice and without
obligation to notify any person of such changes.
If there are any questions regarding this equipment or the information in this
manual, please contact Comtech EF Data Product Support.
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Conventions and References
Patents and Trademarks
See all of Comtech EF Data's Patents and Patents Pending at
http://patents.comtechefdata.com.
Comtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the
trademark owners.
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References
A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used to
A NOTE gives you important information about a task or the
equipment.
A
details furnished elsewhere, either in the manual or in adjunct
Comtech EF Data publications.
directs you to important operational information or
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices
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