Comtech EF Data LPOD User Manual

LPOD

Outdoor Ampli fier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

Installation and Operation Manual

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-LPOD Revision 10

LPOD

Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN-LPOD

Revision 10

Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161

BLANK PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................III

TABLES .................................................................................................................................. VII

FIGURES ................................................................................................................................ VIII

PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. XI

About this Manual ............................................................................................................................ xi

Related Documents .................................................................................................................................. xi

Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................. xi

Conventions and References ............................................................................................................. xi

Patents and Trademarks .......................................................................................................................... xi

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ............................................................................................................... xii

Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices .......................................................................................................... xii

Recommended Standard Designations ................................................................................................... xii

Electrical Safety Notice ..................................................................................................................... xii

Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality ....................................................................... xiii

Product Support .............................................................................................................................. xiii

Comtech EF Data Headquarters ....................................................................................................... xiv

Warranty Policy .............................................................................................................................. xiv

Limitations of Warranty .......................................................................................................................... xiv

Exclusive Remedies ................................................................................................................................. xv

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 1–1

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1–1

1.2 Functional Description ........................................................................................................ 1–2

1.3 Features ............................................................................................................................. 1–2

1.3.1 The Solid-State Advantage........................................................................................................ 1–2

1.3.2 Enhanced Standard Features .................................................................................................... 1–2

1.3.3 Built-in Redundancy Controller ................................................................................................ 1–2

1.3.4 “Smart BUC” Functionality ....................................................................................................... 1–3

1.3.5 Data Logging Capability ............................................................................................................ 1–3

1.3.6 Optional Internal 10 MHz Reference ........................................................................................ 1–3

1.3.7 Optional LNB Support ............................................................................................................... 1–3

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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................................................................................................ 1–10

1.5.4 Environmental ........................................................................................................................ 1–10

1.5.5 Physical ................................................................................................................................... 1–10

1.6 Dimensional Envelopes ..................................................................................................... 1–12

1.6.1 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes ......................................................................................... 1–13

1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes ...................................................................................... 1–17

1.6.3 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes ......................................................................................... 1–20

CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS, INSTALLATION AND STARTUP ....................... 2–1

2.1 Cabling Connection Types ................................................................................................... 2–1

2.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections ........................................................................................................ 2–1

2.1.2 Circular Cable Connections ....................................................................................................... 2–2

2.2 LPOD Cabling Connections................................................................................................... 2–2

2.3 Interface Connectors ........................................................................................................... 2–4

2.3.1 Connector ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ or ‘J1 | Tx IN’ ................................................................................. 2–4

2.3.2 Connector ‘J2 | RF OUT’ ........................................................................................................... 2–4

2.3.3 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Mains) ......................................................................... 2–5

2.3.3.1 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (A

C Power Main) ....................................................... 2–5

2.3.3.2 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Main) ................................................................... 2–5

2.3.4 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Mains) ......................................................................... 2–6

2.3.4.1 LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) ................................................................... 2–6

2.3.4.2 LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) ................................................................ 2–6

2.3.4.3 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) ................................................................... 2–7

2.3.4.4 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Power Main Option ................................................... 2–7

2.3.5 Connector ‘J6 | COM1’ (Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port) ....................... 2–8

2.3.6 Connector ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ (PS 2 Only) ......................................................................... 2–9

2.3.7 Connectors ‘J10 | MODEM Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’ (Optional Interfaces)...................................... 2–9

2.3.8 Ground Connector .................................................................................................................... 2–9

2.4 Standalone Installation of the LPOD .................................................................................. 2–10

2.5 Power-up the LPOD ........................................................................................................... 2–10

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CHAPTER 3. UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................ 3–1

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 3–1

3.2 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download .......................................................... 3–2

3.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update ....................................................................... 3–7

3.4 Perform the FTP Upload Procedure ..................................................................................... 3–9

CHAPTER 4. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ......................... 4–1

4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 4–1

4.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols .......................................................................... 4–2

4.3 SNMP Interface ................................................................................................................... 4–2

4.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files .............................................................................. 4–2

4.3.2 SNMP Community Strings ......................................................................................................... 4–3

4.3.3 SNMP Traps .............................................................................................................................. 4–3

4.4 Telnet Interface .................................................................................................................. 4–6

4.4.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation ................................................... 4–6

4.5 Web Server (HTTP) Interface ............................................................................................... 4–8

4.5.1 Enabling the Web Server Interface ........................................................................................... 4–8

4.5.2 User Login ................................................................................................................................. 4–9

4.5.3 Web Server Interface – Operational Features ........................................................................ 4–10

4.5.3.1 Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................... 4–10

4.5.3.2 Page Navigation .............................................................................................................. 4–10

4.5.3.3 Page Sections .................................................................................................................. 4–10

4.5.3.4 Action Buttons ................................................................................................................ 4–11

4.5.3.5 Drop-down Lists .............................................................................................................. 4–11

4.5.3.6 Text or Data Entry ........................................................................................................... 4–11

4.5.4 Web Server Interface – Web Page Descriptions ..................................................................... 4–12

4.5.4.1 Home Pages .................................................................................................................... 4–12

4.5.4.1.1 Home | Home ........................................................................................................... 4–12

4.5.4.1.2 Home | C

ontact ........................................................................................................ 4–13

4.5.4.1.3 Home | Support ........................................................................................................ 4–14

4.5.4.2 Admin Pages .................................................................................................................... 4–15

4.5.4.2.1 Admin | Access ......................................................................................................... 4–15

4.5.4.2.2 Admin | SNMP .......................................................................................................... 4–17

4.5.4.3 Config Pages .................................................................................................................... 4–18

4.5.4.3.1 Config | Amplifier ..................................................................................................... 4–18

4.5.4.3.2 Config | LNB .............................................................................................................. 4–20

4.5.4.3.3 Config | Utility ........................................................................................................... 4–21

4.5.4.3.4 Config | Redundancy ................................................................................................ 4–23

4.5.4.4 Status Pages .................................................................................................................... 4–24

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4.5.4.4.1 Status | Summary ..................................................................................................... 4–24

4.5.4.4.2 Status | Status ........................................................................................................... 4–25

4.5.4.4.3 Status | FETs ............................................................................................................. 4–26

4.5.4.4.4 Status | Events .......................................................................................................... 4–27

4.5.4.4.5 Status | Statistics ...................................................................................................... 4–29

4.5.4.4.6 Status | Graphs ......................................................................................................... 4–31

CHAPTER 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ............................... 5–1

5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5–1

5.2 Key Operational Parameters ............................................................................................... 5–1

5.2.1 RF Input Level ........................................................................................................................... 5–1

5.2.2 Attenuator Control ................................................................................................................... 5–2

5.2.3 Mute Control ............................................................................................................................ 5–2

5.2.4 Faults ........................................................................................................................................ 5–2

5.2.5 Power Detector ......................................................................................................................... 5–4

5.2.6 Some Common Commands ...................................................................................................... 5–4

5.2.7 End-of-Life Commands ............................................................................................................. 5–4

5.1 Remote Control Protocol and Structure ............................................................................... 5–5

5.1.1 EIA-485 ...................................................................................................................................... 5–5

5.1.2 EIA-232 ...................................................................................................................................... 5–6

5.1.3 Basic Protocol ........................................................................................................................... 5–6

5.1.4 Packet Structure ....................................................................................................................... 5–6

5.1.4.1 Start of Packet ................................................................................................................... 5–7

5.1.4.2 Target Address .................................................................................................................. 5–7

5.1.4.3 Address Delimiter .............................................................................................................. 5–7

5.1.4.4 Instruction Code ................................................................................................................ 5–8

5.1.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier ................................................................................................. 5–8

5.1.4.6 Optional Message Arguments ........................................................................................... 5–

5.1.4.7 End of Packet .................................................................................................................... 5–9

5.2 Remote Commands and Queries ....................................................................................... 5–10

APP E NDIX A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY ..................................................................................... A–1

A.1 LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview .............................................................................. A–1

A.2 1:2 Redundancy Mode ....................................................................................................... A–1

A.3 1:1 Redundancy Mode ....................................................................................................... A–1

A.3.1 Ethernet-based Monitor and Control ....................................................................................... A–1

A.3.1.1 1:1 Redundant System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface) .................................... A–2

A.3.2 Serial-based Monitor and Control ............................................................................................ A–3

A.3.2.1 Applicable Serial-Based Redundancy Commands and Queries ........................................ A–5

A.3.3 Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues ........................................................................................ A–6

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A.4 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation ................................................................. A–7

A.5 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples ....................................................................... A–9

A.5.1 Common Kit Examples ............................................................................................................ A–10

A.5.2 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples ............................................................................... A–24

A.5.3 LPOD PS 1.5 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples ............................................................................ A–40

A.5.4 LPOD PS 2 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples ............................................................................... A–48

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-10

B.3.1 RF Cable (Type ‘N’) ................................................................................................................... B-11

APPENDIX C. MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... C–1

C.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ C–1

C.2 Clean the LPOD PS-1 Heat Sinks ........................................................................................... C–2

C.3 Clean the LPOD PS-1.5 Heat Sinks ........................................................................................ C–5

C.4 Clean the LPOD PS-2 Heat Sinks ........................................................................................... C–9

TABLES

Table 2-1. ‘J2 | RF OUT’ Interface Type .................................................................................................... 2–4

Table 2-2. LPOD PS 1/PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ................................................................ 2–5

Table 2-3. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ........................................................................... 2–5

Table 2-4. LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ........................................................................... 2–6

Table 2-5. LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ........................................................................ 2–6

Table 2-6. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ........................................................................... 2–

Table 2-7. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Pin Assignments ............................................................... 2–7

Table 2-8. LPOD ‘J6 | COM1’ Pin Assignments ......................................................................................... 2–8

Table A-1. Parts List for KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit ........................................................... A–12

Table A-2. Parts List for PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit ............................................................ A–16

Table A-3. Parts List for KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit, OMT-Mounted, Metric ............................ A–20

Table A-4. Parts List for KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit ..................................................... A–24

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Table A-5. Parts List for KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit ................... A–28

Table A-6. Parts List for KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ....................................... A–32

Table A-7. Parts List for KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ......................................... A–36

Table A-8. Parts List for KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit .................... A–40

Table A-9. Parts List for KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit .................................... A–44

Table A-10. Parts List for KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ....................................... A–50

Table A-11. Parts List for KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit..................................... A–54

FIGURES

Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / BUCs ............................................................... 1–1

Figure 1-2. LPOD PS 1/1.5 Block Diagram ................................................................................................. 1–4

Figure 1-3. LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram ........................................................................................................ 1–5

Figure 1-4. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (Coax Output) ..................................................... 1–13

Figure 1-5. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (Waveguide Output) .......................................... 1–14

Figure 1-6. LPOD PS 1 X-Band Dimensional Envelope ............................................................................ 1–15

Figure 1-7. LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope .......................................................................... 1–16

Figure 1-8. LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (DC Option) ..................................................... 1–17

Figure 1-9. LPOD PS 1.5 X-Band Dimensional Envelope ......................................................................... 1–18

Figure 1-10. LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope ..................................................................... 1–19

Figure 1-11. LPOD PS 2 C-Band Dimensional Envelope .......................................................................... 1–20

Figure 1-12. LPOD PS 2 X-Band Dimensional Envelope .......................................................................... 1–21

Figure 1-13. LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope ........................................................................ 1–22

Figure 2-1. Coaxial Connector Example .................................................................................................... 2–1

Figure 2-2. Circular Connector Example ................................................................................................... 2–2

Figure 2-3. LPOD PS 1 Connectors ............................................................................................................ 2–3

Figure 2-4. LPOD PS 1.5 Connectors ......................................................................................................... 2–3

Figure 2-5. LPOD PS 2 Connectors ............................................................................................................ 2–

Figure 2-6. LPOD Ground Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2–9

Figure 2-7. PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit .............................................................................. 2–11

Figure 2-8. KT-0000095 LPOD PS 1/PS 1.5 Single Unit Mounting Kit ...................................................... 2–12

Figure 2-9. KT-0000125 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Mounting Kit ................................................................. 2–13

Figure 2-10. KT-0020524 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Shelf Style Mounting Ki ............................................... 2–14

Figure 4-1. LPOD Home | Home Page ..................................................................................................... 4–12

Figure 4-2. Home | Contact Page ............................................................................................................ 4–13

Figure 4-3. Home | Support Page ........................................................................................................... 4–14

Figure 4-4. Admin | Access Page............................................................................................................. 4–15

Figure 4-5. Admin | SNMP Page ............................................................................................................. 4–17

Figure 4-6. Config | Amplifier Page ......................................................................................................... 4–18

Figure 4-7. Config | LNB Page ................................................................................................................. 4–20

Figure 4-8. Config | Utility Page .............................................................................................................. 4–21

Figure 4-9. Config | Redundancy Page .................................................................................................... 4–23

Figure 4-10. Status | Summary Page ...................................................................................................... 4–24

Figure 4-11. Status | Status page ............................................................................................................ 4–25

Figure 4-12. Status | FETs page .............................................................................................................. 4–26

Figure 4-13. Status | Events Page ........................................................................................................... 4–27

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Figure 4-14. Status | Statistics page ....................................................................................................... 4–29

Figure 4-15. Status | Graphs Page .......................................................................................................... 4–31

Figure A-1. Ethernet-based M&C using CEFD Kit KT-0000203 .................................................................. A–2

Figure A-2. Serial-based M&C using CEFD Kit KT-0020518 ....................................................................... A–3

Figure A-3. Typical LPOD 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic ..................................................... A–8

Figure A-4. 1:1 or 1:2 Free Standing Unitstrut Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0020827) ............................................. A–10

Figure A-5. KT-0000116 LPOD Rx Splitter / Cable Kit Example – Exploded and Assembled Isometric Views

........................................................................................................................................................ A–11

Figure A-6. KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View .................... A–13

Figure A-7. KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View .................. A–14

Figure A-8. PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View ..................... A–17

Figure A-9. PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit – Assembled Isometric View ................................. A–18

Figure A-10. KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example, OMT-Mounted, Metric – Exploded Isometric

View ................................................................................................................................................ A–21

Figure A-11. KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example, OMT-Mounted, Metric – Assembled Isometric

View ................................................................................................................................................ A–22

Figure A-12. KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View ........

........................................................................................................................................................ A–25

Figure A-13. KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View .....

........................................................................................................................................................ A–26

Figure A-14. KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded

Isometric View ................................................................................................................................ A–29

Figure A-15. KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled

Isometric View ................................................................................................................................ A–30

Figure A-16. KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View ......

........................................................................................................................................................ A–33

Figure A-17. KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View ...

........................................................................................................................................................ A–34

Figure A-18. KT-0000170

LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View ........

........................................................................................................................................................ A–37

Figure A-19. KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View .....

........................................................................................................................................................ A–38

Figure A-20. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded

Isometric Views, Steps 1 & 2 ........................................................................................................... A–41

Figure A-21. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded

Isometric View, Step 3 .................................................................................................................... A–42

Figure A-22. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled

Isometric View ................................................................................................................................ A–43

Figure A-23. KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

........................................................................................................................................................ A–45

Figure A-24. KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

........................................................................................................................................................ A–46

Figure A-25. PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit Example Using KT-0020827 – Assembled

Isometric View ................................................................................................................................ A–48

Figure A-26. PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit Example Using KT-0020827 – Assembled

Views ............................................................................................................................................... A–49

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Figure A-27. KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View ........

........................................................................................................................................................ A–51

Figure A-28. KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View .....

........................................................................................................................................................ A–52

Figure A-29. KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View ......

........................................................................................................................................................ A–55

Figure A-30. KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View ...

........................................................................................................................................................ A–56

Figure B-1. Serial Interface Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0020526, part of KT-0020518) ...................................... B-3

Figure B-2. Ethernet Interface Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000352, part of KT-0000203) ................................. B-4

Figure B-3. COMMS Cable , 100’ (CEFD P/N CA-0000318)......................................................................... B-5

Figure B-4. COMMS Cable, 250’ (CEFD P/N CA-0000543) ......................................................................... B-6

Figure B-5. Redundant Loop Cable – Rx / Tx (CEFD P/N CA-0020657) ...................................................... B-7

Figure B-6. Redundant Loop Cable –Tx Only (CEFD P/N CA-0020655) ...................................................... B-8

Figure B-7. 1/4" Heliax Coaxial Cable (CEFD P/N CA/3722-X) .................................................................. B-11

Figure C-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / BUCs ............................................................... C–1

Figure C-2. LPOD Web Server Interface ‘Status |Graphs’ Page – Temperature Graph ............................ C–2

Figure C-3. LPOD PS-1 Shroud Screw Locations ........................................................................................ C–3

Figure C-4. Remove the Fan Shroud ......................................................................................................... C–3

Figure C-5. Disconnect the Fan Power Supply .......................................................................................... C–4

Figure C-6. LPOD PS-1 Heat Sink Locations ............................................................................................... C–4

Figure C-7. Reconnect the Fan Power Supply ........................................................................................... C–4

Figure C-8. LPOD PS-1.5 Shroud Screw Locations ..................................................................................... C–6

Figure C-9. Remove the Fan Shroud ......................................................................................................... C–7

Figure C-10. Disconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies ...................................................................... C–7

Figure C-11. LPOD PS-1.5 Heat Sink Location ........................................................................................... C–8

Figure C-12. Reconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies ....................................................................... C–8

Figure C-13. LPOD PS-2 Shr

oud Screw Locations .................................................................................... C–10

Figure C-14. Remove the Fan Shroud ..................................................................................................... C–10

Figure C-15. Disconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies .................................................................... C–11

Figure C-16. LPOD PS-2 Heat Sink Locations ........................................................................................... C–11

Figure C-17. Reconnect the Fan1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies ...................................................................... C–12

About this Manual

This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converter (BUCs). This document is intended for the persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of the LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5, or PS 2.

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PREFACE

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If there are any questions regarding this equipment or the information in this manual, please contact Comtech EF Data Product S

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