Comtech EF Data LPOD-R PS .5, LPOD-R PS 1.5, LPOD-R PS 1, LPOD-R Series Installation And Operation Manual

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LPOD-R

Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

LPOD-R PS .5

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LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5

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Installation and Ope ration Ma nual

Part Number MN-LPODR / CD-LPODR

Revision 3

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Part Number MN-LPODR / CD-LPODR Revision 3

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Chapter 1, Section 1.4.4, Power Supply, 2nd Bullet

Errata Part Number:

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The new information will be included in the next released revision of the manual.

Comtech EF Data Documentation Update

Section 1.4.4 Power Supply

The LPOD-R features a power supply that is power factor corrected. It supplies several voltages necessary for the unit to operate:

• The 10V power supply output state is controlled by circuitry within the RF module. If the RF module does not have the –5.8V supply for any reason, i t will not allow the 10V power supply to turn on. This protects the power transistors within the RF module from failure due to improper power supply sequencing.

• The +24V output powers the cooling fans and is the source of power for waveguide switching when the SSPA is used in redundant configurations.

• The +5.8V, -5.8V, +7.8V and +13.5V outputs are used to operate the M&C board and other overhead functions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

TABLES ................................................................................................. VIII

FIGURES ................................................................................................. IX

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

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

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

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

Conventions and References .......................................................................... xii

Patents and Trademarks ..................................................................................... xii

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

Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices .................................................................... xiii

Recommended Standard Designations ............................................................. xiii

Safety and Compliance ................................................................................. xiii

Electrical Safety and Compliance ...................................................................... xiii

Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality ................................... xiv

Product Support ............................................................................................ xv

Comtech EF Data Headquarters ..................................................................... xv

Warranty Policy ............................................................................................. xv

Limitations of Warranty ..................................................................................... xvi

Exclusive Remedies........................................................................................... xvii

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

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

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

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

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

1.3.2 “Smart BUC” Functionality................................................................... 1–2

1.3.3 Enhanced Standard Features ............................................................... 1–2

1.3.3.1 Advanced FSK ............................................................................ 1–2

1.3.3.2 Data Logging Capability ............................................................. 1–3

1.3.3.3 Hand-Held Controller Devices ................................................... 1–3

1.4 Theory of Operation .......................................................................... 1–3

1.4.1 SSPA Block Diagrams ............................................................................ 1–3

1.4.2 SSPA Module ........................................................................................ 1–4

1.4.3 Cooling System ..................................................................................... 1–5

1.4.4 Power Supply ....................................................................................... 1–5

1.4.5 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input .......................................................... 1–5

1.4.6 Monitor and Control (M&C) ................................................................. 1–6

1.5 Summary of Specifications ................................................................ 1–7

1.5.1 Characteristics ...................................................................................... 1–7

1.5.2 Environmental ...................................................................................... 1–9

1.5.3 Physical ................................................................................................. 1–9

1.6 Dimensional Envelopes ................................................................... 1–10

1.6.1 LPOD-R PS .5 Dimensional Envelopes ................................................ 1–10

1.6.2 LPOD-R PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes ................................................. 1–14

1.6.3 LPOD-R PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes .............................................. 1–17

CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND

STARTUP ....................................................................................... 2–1

2.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 2–1

2.2 Water Tight Sealing ........................................................................... 2–2

2.2.1 Customer Cable Assemblies ................................................................. 2–2

2.3 LPOD-R Interface Connectors ............................................................. 2–3

2.3.1 ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ Signal Input Port ......................................................... 2–4

2.3.2 ‘J2 | RF OUT’ Signal Output Interface .................................................. 2–4

2.3.3 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Main (PS 1, PS 1.5 ONLY) ........................... 2–5

2.3.4 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Standard or Optional DC Power Mains...................... 2–6

2.3.4.1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ – PS .5 Standard DC Power Main .................... 2–6

2.3.4.2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ – PS 1 Optional DC Power Main ...................... 2–7

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2.3.4.3 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ – PS 1.5 Optional DC Power Main ................... 2–7

2.3.5 ‘J6 | COM1’ Ethernet Communications Port ........................................ 2–8

2.3.5.1 Fabricating a Weatherproof Ethernet Cable ............................. 2–9

2.3.6 ‘J6 | COM1’ Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port

(OPTIONAL).................................................................................................... 2–11

2.3.6.1 About Circular Connectors ...................................................... 2–12

2.3.7 Ground Connector ............................................................................. 2–13

2.4 LPOD-R Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations ............................. 2–14

2.4.1 Installation Manpower Recommendation ......................................... 2–14

2.4.2 Typical Required Installation Tools ..................................................... 2–14

2.4.3 Pole Mount Installations (PS 1, PS 1.5) .............................................. 2–15

2.4.3.1 PL/12319 Universal Pole Mounting Kit ................................... 2–16

2.4.3.2 KT-0000095 Single Unit Mounting Kit (PS 1, PS 1.5) ............... 2–19

2.4.4 Spar Mount Installation (PS 1, PS 1.5) ............................................... 2–20

2.4.5 KT-0020987 OMT-Mount Installation (PS .5) ..................................... 2–22

2.5 LPOD-R Startup ............................................................................... 2–23

2.5.1 Set the LPOD-R Power ON.................................................................. 2–23

2.5.2 Monitoring LPOD-R Operation with the LED Indicator (PS .5 ONLY) . 2–23

2.5.3 Recovering the User Interface Access ................................................ 2–24

2.5.3.1 Recovery Steps Using a Windows PC ...................................... 2–24

CHAPTER 3. FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................... 3–1

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

3.1.1 LPOD-R Firmware Update Procedure Summary .................................. 3–1

3.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats ....................... 3–2

3.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download .................................................. 3–3

3.2.1 Required User-supplied Items ............................................................. 3–3

3.2.1.1 LPOD-R Connections for All Current Production Units ............. 3–3

3.2.1.2 LPOD-R Connections for Earlier PS 1 or PS 1.5 Units ................ 3–4

3.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program .......................................... 3–5

3.2.3 Get the LPOD-R Management IP Address and Firmware Information 3–5

3.2.3.1 Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information ....... 3–6

3.2.3.2 Use the Optional Serial Interface to Find the Firmware

Information .................................................................................................. 3–7

3.2.4 Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC ................... 3–7

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3.2.4.1 Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder .................................. 3–8

3.2.4.2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder .................................. 3–8

3.2.4.3 Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder ............... 3–9

3.2.4.4 Use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt to Make a

Folder ................................................................................................... 3–9

3.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files ............................ 3–10

3.3.1.1 Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents..................... 3–12

3.3.1.2 Use Windows Command-line to View Folder Contents .......... 3–13

3.4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD-R Unit .................. 3–13

3.4.1 Important Considerations .................................................................. 3–13

3.4.2 Steps to “CReflash” Upload the Firmware Files (All LPOD-R Models)

............................................................................................................ 3–13

3.4.3 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files ............................................ 3–14

3.4.4 Steps to Update the LPOD-R Unit ...................................................... 3–15

CHAPTER 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION ........................ 4–1

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

4.1.1 Prerequisites ........................................................................................ 4–1

4.2 SNMP Interface ................................................................................. 4–2

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

4.2.1.1 ComtechEFData Root MIB file ................................................... 4–3

4.2.1.2 LPOD-R MIB file ......................................................................... 4–3

4.2.1.3 LPOD-R Traps MIB file ................................................................ 4–3

4.2.2 SNMP Community Strings .................................................................... 4–3

4.3 Telnet Interface ................................................................................. 4–4

4.3.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation ................ 4–4

4.3.1.1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation

................................................................................................... 4–5

4.4 HTTP (Web Server) Interface ............................................................. 4–6

4.4.1 Set Up Access to the HTTP Interface .................................................... 4–6

4.4.2 HTTP Interface User Login .................................................................... 4–7

4.4.3 HTTP Interface Features ....................................................................... 4–8

4.4.3.1 Menu Tree ................................................................................. 4–8

4.4.3.2 Page Navigation ......................................................................... 4–9

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4.4.3.3 Page Sections ............................................................................. 4–9

4.4.3.4 Action Buttons ........................................................................... 4–9

4.4.3.5 Drop-down Lists......................................................................... 4–9

4.4.3.6 Text or Data Entry .................................................................... 4–10

4.5 HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions .............................. 4–11

4.5.1 Home Pages........................................................................................ 4–11

4.5.1.1 Home | Home .......................................................................... 4–11

4.5.1.2 Home | Contact / Home | Support pages ............................... 4–11

4.5.2 Admin Pages ....................................................................................... 4–12

4.5.2.1 Admin | Access ........................................................................ 4–12

4.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP ......................................................................... 4–14

4.5.3 Config Pages ....................................................................................... 4–15

4.5.3.1 Config | Amplifier .................................................................... 4–15

4.5.3.2 Config | Utility ......................................................................... 4–16

4.5.4 Status Pages ....................................................................................... 4–18

4.5.4.1 Status | Summary .................................................................... 4–18

4.5.4.2 Status | Status ......................................................................... 4–19

4.5.4.3 Status | MOP ........................................................................... 4–19

4.5.4.4 Status | Events ......................................................................... 4–20

4.5.4.5 Status | Statistics ..................................................................... 4–21

4.5.4.6 Status | Trending Graphs ......................................................... 4–23

CHAPTER 5. OPTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION (PS 1, PS

1.5 ONLY) ....................................................................................... 5–1

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

5.2 Key Operational Parameters / Common Commands and Queries ....... 5–2

5.2.1 RF Input Level ....................................................................................... 5–2

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 .................................................................................... 5–3

5.2.6 Some Common Queries ....................................................................... 5–3

5.3 Remote Control Protocol and Structure ............................................. 5–3

5.3.1 Basic Protocol ....................................................................................... 5–3

5.3.2 Packet Structure ................................................................................... 5–4

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5.3.2.1 Start of Packet ........................................................................... 5–4

5.3.2.2 Target Address ........................................................................... 5–4

5.3.2.3 Address Delimiter ...................................................................... 5–5

5.3.2.4 Instruction Code ........................................................................ 5–5

5.3.2.5 Instruction Code Qualifier ......................................................... 5–5

5.3.2.6 Controller-to-Target Rules ......................................................... 5–5

5.3.2.7 Target-to-Controller Rules ......................................................... 5–5

5.3.2.8 Optional Message Arguments ................................................... 5–7

5.3.2.9 End of Packet ............................................................................. 5–7

5.4 Remote Commands and Queries ....................................................... 5–8

APPENDIX A . CABLE DRAW INGS .................................................... A-1

A.1 Overview ........................................................................................... A-1

A.2 Control and Data Cables ..................................................................... A-1

A.2.1 Serial Interface Cable – PS 1 or PS 1.5 (OPTIONAL) .............................. A-2

A.2.2 Ethernet Interface Cable – PS 1 or PS 1.5 (OPTIONAL) ......................... A-3

A.2.3 Ethernet Data Cable (CAT5e RJ-45) ....................................................... A-4

A.3 RF Cables ........................................................................................... A-5

A.3.1 RF Cable (Type ‘N’) ................................................................................ A-6

APPENDIX B. MAINTENANCE .......................................................... B–1

B.1 Overview .......................................................................................... B–1

B.2 Clean the LPOD-R PS .5 Heat Sinks ..................................................... B–2

B.3 Clean the LPOD-R PS 1 Heat Sinks ...................................................... B–7

B.4 Clean the LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sinks .................................................... B–10

B.5 Water Tight Sealing ......................................................................... B–14

TABLES

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

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

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Table 2-3. LPOD-R PS .5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ................................. 2–6

Table 2-4. LPOD-R PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments .................................. 2–7

Table 2-5. LPOD-R PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ............................... 2–7

Table 2-6. LPOD-R ‘J6 | COM1’ (OPTIONAL) Pin Assignments .......................... 2–11

Table 2-7. LPOD-R PS .5 LED Operation ............................................................. 2–24

FIGURES

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

Figure 1-2. LPOD-R Typical Block Diagram .......................................................... 1–4

Figure 1-3. LPOD-R PS .5 LED Indicator ............................................................... 1–6

Figure 1-4. LPOD-R PS .5 C-Band 10W Unit ...................................................... 1–10

Figure 1-5. LPOD-R PS .5 C-Band 20W Unit ...................................................... 1–11

Figure 1-6. LPOD-R PS .5 Ku-Band 8W Unit ...................................................... 1–12

Figure 1-7. LPOD-R PS .5 Ku-Band 16W Unit .................................................... 1–13

Figure 1-8. LPOD-R PS 1 C-Band Unit – Coaxial Output .................................... 1–14

Figure 1-9. LPOD-R PS 1 C-Band Unit ................................................................ 1–15

Figure 1-10. LPOD-R PS 1 Ku-Band Unit ............................................................ 1–16

Figure 1-11. LPOD-R PS 1.5 C-Band Unit ........................................................... 1–17

Figure 1-12. LPOD-R PS 1.5 Ku-Band Unit ......................................................... 1–18

Figure 2-1. LPOD-R PS .5 Connectors .................................................................. 2–3

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

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

Figure 2-4. LPOD-R Ethernet Connector Field Termination Kit Assembly ........ 2–10

Figure 2-5. Circular Connector Example ........................................................... 2–12

Figure 2-6. LPOD-R Ground Connector Locations ............................................. 2–13

Figure 2-7. PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit ........................................ 2–16

Figure 2-8. Universal Pole Mounting Kit – Final Assembly ............................... 2–18

Figure 2-9. KT-0000095 LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5 Single Unit Mounting Kit ............ 2–19

Figure 2-10. SSPA Spar Mount Installation Example ......................................... 2–20

Figure 2-11. LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5 Spar Mount Installation Kits ......................... 2–21

Figure 2-12. KT-0020987 LPOD-R PS .5 OMT-Mount Installation Kit ................ 2–22

Figure 2-13. LPOD-R PS .5 LED Indicator ........................................................... 2–23

Figure 3-1. M&C Utilities Available from Comtech EF Data (All Current LPOD-R

Models) ........................................................................................................ 3–3

Figure 3-2. M&C Utilities Available from Comtech EF Data (Earlier LPOD-R PS1 or

PS 1.5 Models) ............................................................................................. 3–4

Figure 4-1. Telnet Interface Example – Windows Command-line ....................... 4–4

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Figure 4-2. Telnet Interface Example – HyperTerminal ....................................... 4–5

Figure 4-3. Configure HyperTerminal .................................................................. 4–5

Figure 4-4. LPOD-R HTTP Interface “Splash” Page (PS .5 Unit Example Shown)

..................................................................................................................... 4–8

Figure 4-5. LPOD-R HTTP Interface Menu Tree ................................................... 4–8

Figure 4-6. LPOD-R Home Page (PS .5 Unit Example Shown) ........................... 4–11

Figure 4-7. Admin | Access Page ....................................................................... 4–12

Figure 4-8. Admin | SNMP Page........................................................................ 4–14

Figure 4-9. Config | Amplifier Page ................................................................... 4–15

Figure 4-10. Config | Utility Page ...................................................................... 4–16

Figure 4-11. Status | Summary Page ................................................................. 4–18

Figure 4-12. Status | Status Page ...................................................................... 4–19

Figure 4-13. Status | MOP Page ........................................................................ 4–19

Figure 4-14. Status | Events Page ..................................................................... 4–20

Figure 4-15. Status | Statistics Page .................................................................. 4–21

Figure 4-16. Status | Trending Graphs Page Example ....................................... 4–23

Figure A-1. Serial Interface Cable (CA-0020526, part of KT-0020518) ................ A-2

Figure A-2. Ethernet Interface Cable (CA-0000352, part of KT-0000203) ........... A-3

Figure A-3. Ethernet Data Cable (PP/CAT5FF7FTGY) ............................................ A-4

Figure A-4. 1/4" Heliax Coaxial Cable (CA/3722-X) .............................................. A-6

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

Figure B-2. LPOD-R HTTP Interface ‘Status | Trending Graphs’ Page – Temperature

Graph Example ............................................................................................. B–2

Figure B-3. LPOD-R PS .5 Cover Plate Screw Locations ....................................... B–3

Figure B-4. Remove the Cover Plate ................................................................... B–4

Figure B-5. Set Aside the Fan Assembly .............................................................. B–5

Figure B-6. LPOD-R PS .5 Heat Sink Locations (Fan Not Shown for Clarity) ........ B–5

Figure B-7. Reseat the Fan Assembly .................................................................. B–6

Figure B-8. Replace the Cover Plate .................................................................... B–6

Figure B-9. LPOD-R PS 1 Shroud Screw Locations ............................................... B–8

Figure B-10. Remove the Fan Shroud .................................................................. B–8

Figure B-11. Disconnect the Fan Power Supply .................................................. B–9

Figure B-12. LPOD-R PS 1 Heat Sink Locations .................................................... B–9

Figure B-13. Reconnect the Fan Power Supply ................................................... B–9

Figure B-14. LPOD-R PS 1.5 Shroud Screw Locations........................................ B–11

Figure B-15. Remove the Fan Shroud ............................................................... B–12

Figure B-16. Disconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies .............................. B–12

Figure B-17. LPOD-R PS 1.5 Heat Sink Location ................................................ B–13

Figure B-18. Reconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies ............................... B–13

PREFACE

The LPOD-R PS .5 running Firmware FW-0020765 is documented in

About this Manual

This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data LPOD-R family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converter (BUCs):

• LPOD-R PS .5 running Firmware FW-0020841;

• LPOD-R PS 1 or PS 1.5 running Firmware FW-0020880.

Revision 0 of this manual.

This document is intended for the persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of the LPOD-R.

Related Documents

• Comtech EF Data CLC-10 Handheld Terminal M&C Accessory for LPOD or

SPOD User’s Guide (CEFD P/N MN-CLC10)

• Comtech EF Data LPODnet M&C Netbook Accessory for LPOD or SPOD

Operation Manual (CEFD P/N MN-LPODNET)

• Comtech EF Data RF Control – Transceiver/Amplifier M&C Utility User’s

Guide (CEFD P/N MN-CRFC)

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

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indicate other unsafe practices or risks of property damage.

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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.

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 REFERENCE directs you to important operational information or details furnished elsewhere, either in the manual or in adjunct Comtech EF Data publications.

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Compliance information that follows.

CAUTION

POWER SUPPLY INPUT.

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Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices

Recommended Standard Designations

Electronic Industries Association (EIA) designations supersede Recommended Standard (RS) designations. Reference to the old RS designations may appear where it might concern actual text (e.g., RS-232) displayed on the product panels and on screens or pages in the Serial Remote or HTTP (Web Server) Interfaces. All other references in the manual refer to EIA designations.

CAUTION

It is important that you review and understand the Safety and

Safety and Compliance

Electrical Safety and Compliance

NEUTRAL FUSING – DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING IS USED ON THE PRIME

This equipment has been designed to minimize exposure of personnel to hazards. For further information, contact Comtech EF Data Product Support. The operators and technicians must:

• Know how to work around, with, and on high voltage equipment.

• Exercise every precaution to ensure personnel safety.

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• Exercise extreme care when working near high voltages.

• Be familiar with the warnings presented in this manual.

Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality

Comtech EF Data has become familiar with the varying quality of the AC power grid around the world. Observing the following installation guidelines should help ensure a reliable installation.

• Surge suppression – High voltage surges can cause failure of the power

supply. These surges are typically caused by circuit switching on the main AC power grid, erratic generator operation, and also by lightning strikes. While the LPOD-Rdoes have built in surge suppression, if the unit is to be installed in a location with questionable power grid quality, Comtech EF Data recommends installation of additional power conditioning/surge suppression at the power junction box.

• Grounding – The LPOD-Rprovides a grounding terminal. This is provided

to allow you to ground the LPOD-R to the antenna’s grounding network. All components installed at the antenna should be grounded to a common grounding point at the antenna.

• Electrical welding – If welding needs to take place at the antenna,

disconnect all cables from the LPOD-Rexcept for the ground wire. Cap all RF connections with terminations. This will prevent damage to the input/output circuitry of the LPOD.

• Lightning – Lightning strikes on or around the antenna will generate

extremely high voltages on all cables connected to the LPOD. Depending on the severity of the strike, the LPOD’s internal surge protection combined with the recommended external suppression may protect the LPOD’s power supply. However, if the installation will be in an area with a high probability of lightning strikes, Comtech EF Data recommends the installation of surge suppression on the RF and IF cables. One source of these suppressors is PolyPhaser (www.polyphaser.com).

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Product Support

For all product support, please call:

+1.240.243.1880

+1.866.472.3963 (toll free USA)

Comtech EF Data Headquarters

http://www.comtechefdata.com

Comtech EF Data Corp. 2114 West 7th Street Tempe, Arizona USA 85281 +1.480.333.2200

Warranty Policy

Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a specific period from the date of shipment, and this period varies by product. In most cases, the warranty period is two years. During the warranty period, Comtech EF Data will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Repairs are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or a 90 day extended warranty, whichever is longer. Contact Comtech EF Data for the warranty period specific to the product purchased.

For equipment under warranty, the owner is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data and all related customs, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the owner. Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same method (i.e., Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF Data.

All equipment returned for warranty repair must have a valid RMA number issued prior to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging. Comtech

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EF Data strongly recommends all equipment be returned in its original packaging.

Comtech EF Data Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or replacement of failed parts, and the return shipment to the buyer of the repaired or replaced parts.

Limitations of Warranty

The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed, altered, repaired, or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Comtech EF Data Corporation, would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the product, or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Comtech EF Data Corporation.

The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof where the serial number or the serial number of any of its parts has been altered, defaced, or removed.

The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product. The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss or damage from any cause beyond the control of Comtech EF Data Corporation, such as lightning or other natural and weather related events or wartime environments.

The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site, or any labor required to diagnose the necessity for repair or replacement.

The warranty excludes any responsibility by Comtech EF Data Corporation for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or products, or for any inability to use them either separate from or in combination with any other equipment or products.

A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all equipment returned for warranty repair where Comtech EF Data Corporation cannot identify the cause of the reported failure.

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Exclusive Remedies

Comtech EF Data Corporation’s warranty, as stated is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, implied, or statutory, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer shall pass on to any purchaser, lessee, or other user of Comtech EF Data Corporation’s products, the aforementioned warranty, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Comtech EF Data Corporation from any claims or liability of such purchaser, lessee, or user based upon allegations that the buyer, its agents, or employees have made additional warranties or representations as to product preference or use.

The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Comtech EF Data shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

Comtech EF Data’s LPOD-R family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters (BUCs) – referred to collectively throughout this manual as the LPOD-R – deliver their rated power, guaranteed, to the transmit waveguide flange at the 1 dB compression point. The LPOD-R provides a cost effective to the LPOD, where the full LPOD-R’s support of internal 10 M Hz and redundancy is not required.

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

1.2 Functional Description

The LPOD-R serves as a more reliable replacement for Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) amplifiers in satellite communications. The compact size and weight of the LPOD-R lends itself to any installation with limited available mounting space. These include ship-borne antenna systems, small “flyaway” systems, and Satellite News Gathering (SNG) installations.

As shown in Figure 1-1, Comtech EF Data’s LPOD-R is available in three models: the PS .5, the PS 1, and the PS 1.5. Each LPOD-R consists of a CEFD SSPA module

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with the Monitor/Control Processor (MCP), a power supply, and a fan assembly. The amplifier features a Comtech EF Data low loss combining technique and MCP-based temperature-versus-gain compensation.

1.3 Features

1.3.1 The Solid-State Advantage

The LPOD-R is constructed with highly reliable gallium arsenide field-effect transistors (GaAs FETs). With third-order intermodulation products that are 4 to 6 dB better than TWT ratings, the CEFD unit replaces TWTs with saturated power levels of up to twice the LPOD-R’s rated output. The LPOD-Rs also provide mean time between failures (MTBF) that is four to five times greater than the typical TWT MTBF.

1.3.2 “Smart BUC” Functionality

The LPOD-R offers full 13.75 to 14.5 GHz Ku-Band and 5850 to 6725 MHz C-Band coverage while supporting industry standard FSK modem/BUC communications, as well as Comtech EF Data proprietary commands.

1.3.3 Enhanced Standard Features

The LPOD-R comes equipped with useful features that other manufacturers offer only as options. Included in the base price are temperature compensation, power monitor, power factor corrected supply, and full remote monitor and control (M&C) capabilities (including Ethernet, FSK, and Comtech’s proprietary Advanced FSK).

1.3.3.1 Advanced FSK

The LPOD-R, when used with Comtech EF Data modems, provides enhanced functionality utilizing the industry standard FSK communications channel. Advanced FSK offers full control of single thread and, where applicable, redundant systems from the modem front panel, without additional cabling or cost. Additionally, access the LPOD-R via the Ethernet M&C port of the modem, and control it via Embedded Distant-end Monitor and Control (EDMAC).

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1.3.3.2 Data Logging Capability

To enhance system maintainability, the LPOD-R includes a built-in data logging capability. By recording critical operational parameters such as temperature, output power, mute status, etc. at time stamped intervals, you can quickly gather intelligence about not only the unit itself but also the unit’s operational environment.

1.3.3.3 Hand-Held Controller Devices

The LPOD-R accommodates a variety of hand-held controller devices. These include the LPODnet M&C Accessory Kit and the CLC-10 M&C Accessory Kit. Both are designed to access the monitor and control functionality of the LPOD-R.

1.4 Theory of Operation

1.4.1 SSPA Block Diagrams

See Figure 1-2 for a typical LPOD-R block diagram.

The major components of an LPOD-R unit are:

• The SSPA Module

• The Cooling system

• The Power Factor Corrected Power Supply (PS 1 and PS 1.5 units)

• Monitor & Control (M&C)

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Figure 1-2. LPOD-R Typical Block Diagram

1.4.2 SSPA Module

The amplifier module performs the core function of the unit. An isolator is at the RF input to ensure good voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR). The RF signal then passes through an electronically controlled attenuator that adjusts the overall attenuation according to the user input. After some amplification, a second attenuator is automatically controlled via a look-up table to maintain the amplifier gain at a constant level over temperature variations.

The RF signal is then amplified by a multi-stage design that utilizes proprietary combining techniques to meet the rated power requirements. The output circuitry contains a coupler to provide a sampled signal for monitoring purposes. A power detector circuit also is included and the reading can be accessed via remote communication. A high power circulator and load is located at the output to provide good VSWR and protection from external mismatch.

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5850 to 6650 MHz

4900 MHz

X-Band

7900 to 8400 MHz

6950 MHz

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1.4.3 Cooling System

• The PS .5 contains a single fan that is always enabled.

• The PS 1 contains one temperature-controlled fan.

• The PS 1.5 contains two temperature-controlled fans.

1.4.4 Power Supply

The LPOD-R features a power supply that is power factor corrected. It supplies several voltages necessary for the unit to operate:

• The 10V power supply output state is controlled by circuitry within the RF

module. If the RF module does not have the –5.8V supply for any reason, it will not allow the 10V power supply to turn on. This protects the power transistors within the RF module from failure due to improper power supply sequencing.

• The +24V output powers the cooling fans, is the source of power for

waveguide switching when the SSPA is used in redundant configurations, and is dropped to +22V for LNB bias.

• The +5.8V, -5.8V, +7.8V and +13.5V outputs are used to operate the M&C

board and other overhead functions.

1.4.5 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input

The LPOD-R translates an L-Band input carrier to the desired output frequency (C-, X-, or Ku-Band). LO frequencies are as follows:

BUC C-, X-, Ku-Band LO Frequencies

Band Frequency LO Frequency Inverting

C-Band

Insat C-Band 6725 to 7025 MHz 5760 MHz No

Ku-Band 14.00 to 14.50 GHz 13.050 GHz No

Ku-Band-W 13.75 to 14.50 GHz 12.800 GHz No

5950 to 6700 MHz 5000 MHz No

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1.4.6 Monitor and Control (M&C)

The LPOD-R includes a microprocessor-based system that provides monitoring and control of the essential parameters of the unit. You interface with the unit through the M&C system via the remote control/discrete communications port.

The unit is capable of Ethernet remote communication, while EIA-232/485 is optional on the PS 1 and PS 1.5 packages. A discrete mute control and relay status output is also available on the PS 1 and PS 1.5 packages.

The M&C system monitors the fan speed, unit temperature, all power supply voltages, power transistor currents, output power, etc. Should a critical monitored parameter fail, the unit will mute the RF signal and report a fault. The details of the fault can be accessed via remote communication.

The LPOD-R PS .5 features a Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Indicator. Figure 1-3 shows the location of this feature, on the signal output side of the LPOD-R PS .5 housing, next to the ground lug. This LED provides you with visual cues to the operational, online, and offline status of the system. See Chapter 2 for complete details about interpreting LED operation.

Figure 1-3. LPOD-R PS .5 LED Indicator

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Note 1

950 – 1750 MHz

5.850 – 6.650 GHz (optional)

965 – 1265 MHz

6.725 – 7.025 GHz

950 – 1450 MHz

7.900 – 8.400 GHz

Model

Psat (Typical)

P1dB (Guaranteed)

Note 1

PS.5-10Ku

40 dBm (10 W)

39 dBm (8 W)

PS.5-15Ku

41 dBm (15 W)

40 dBm (10 W)

PS.5-20Ku

43 dBm (20 W)

42 dBm (16 W)

PS1.5-50Ku

47 dBm (50 W)

46 dBm (40 W)

PS1.5-60Ku

48 dBm (60 W)

47 dBm (50 W)

PS.5-15C

41 dBm (15 W)

40 dBm (10 W)

PS1-25C,X

44 dBm (25 W)

43 dBm (20 W)

PS1-32C,X

45 dBm (32 W)

44 dBm (25 W)

PS1-40C,X

46 dBm (40 W)

45 dBm (32 W)

PS1-50C,X

47 dBm (50 W)

46 dBm (40 W)

PS1-60 C,X

48 dBm (60 W)

47 dBm (50 W)

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1.5 Summary of Specifications

1.5.1 Characteristics

IF Input Frequency

950 – 1525 MHz 5.850 – 6.425 GHz

950 – 1825 MHz 5.850 – 6.725 GHz (optional)

950 – 1450 MHz 14.00 – 14.50 GHz 950 – 1750 MHz

Ku-Band Units

C-Band and/or X-Band Units

Notes:

1. Allow 1 dB degradation from 13.75 to 14.0 GHz and 6425 to 6725 MHz.

PS1-20Ku 43 dBm (20 W) 42 dBm (16 W) PS1-32Ku 45 dBm (32 W) 44 dBm (25 W) PS1-40Ku 46 dBm (40 W) 45 dBm (32 W)

PS1.5-75 C,X 48.6 dBm (75 W) 48 dBm (60 W) PS1.5-80 C,X 49 dBm (80 W) 48.5 dBm (70 W) PS1.5-100 C,X 50 dBm (100 W) 49 dBm (80 W) PS1.5-110 C,X 50.4 dBm (110 W) 49.5 dBm (90 W) PS1.5-125 C,X 51 dBm (125 W) 50 dBm (100 W)

RF Output Frequency

13.75 – 14.50 GHz (optional)

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Requirements

only)(48 VDC optional)

Max IF Input level (No Damage)

+10 dBm

+55°C))

RF Mute Isolation

-60 dBc min

In-band

Related In-band

LO Leakage

-25 dBm max

Linear

± 0.03 ns/MHz

Parabolic

±0 .003 ns/MHz2

Ripple

± 1.0 ns pk-pk

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Gain Min (Typical)

Input Power Supply

PS .5 60 (65 dB) PS 1, 1.5 70 (75dB)

90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, Power Factor Corrected, .96 (PS 1, 1.5

Gain Adjust

PS .5 10 dB in 0.25 dB steps PS 1, 1.5 20 dB in 0.25 dB steps

±1.5 dB full band (optional ±2.0 dB full band (-50° to +55°C))

Gain Flatness

Gain Variation Over Temp

±0.40 dB per 40 MHz (optional ±0.50 dB per 40 MHz (-50° to

±1.5 dB max, -40° to +55°C (optional ±2.0 dB max (-50° to +55°C))

Input Return Loss 14 dB (1.5:1 VSWR) Output Return Loss 17.7 dB (1.3:1 VSWR) Noise Figure 15 dB typical, 20 dB max @ min attenuation

AM/PM Conversion 2° typical, 3.5° max @ Rated P1dB output power

Third-order Intermodulation Level (2 tones, @ -3 dB Total Backoff from P1 dB (-6 dBc SCL),

-30 dBc typ., -25 dBc Guaranteed

Δ 1MHz)

Harmonics -50 dBc @ Prated – 3 dB

Spurious Level

Carrier Related

Non-Carrier

-60 dBc min @ P1dB

-60 dBm max (Input Terminated)

Group Delay Variation

Data Logging Parameters

Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) (with optional internal or equivalent performance external reference)

100 Hz -65 -62 1 KHz -75 -72

Offset

10 KHz -85 -82 100 KHz -95 -92 1 MHz -105 -102

Non-Volatile RAM: Capacity 30 days @ 90-minute intervals. Includes:

• RF Output Power

• Mute Status

• Heatsink Temperature

Typical (C/X/Ku) dBc/Hz

Spec (C/X/Ku) dBc/Hz

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Standard

-40° to 131°F (-40° to 55°C)°

60°C)

Storage

-67° to 167°F (-55° to 75°C)

Humidity

100% condensing rain 2” per hour

Altitude

10,000 AMSL

Shock

Normal commercial shipping and handling

PS .5

5 lbs. (2.3 kg) Nominal

PS 1

PS1.5

PS .5

7.21 x 4.65 x 3.34 in. (183.1 x 118.1 x 84.8 mm)

Ku-Band: WR75G (8W unit), WR75 (16W unit)

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1.5.2 Environmental

Temperature

Operating

1.5.3 Physical

Weight

Dimensions excluding connectors (See Section 1.6)

Connectors

PS 1 12.60 x 6.31 x 6.05 in. (320.0 x 160.3 x 153.7 mm) PS 1.5 12.78 x 6.14 x 6.47 in. (324.6 x 155.9 x 164.3 mm) IF/RF Input Type ‘N’ Female

RF Output

M&C (Ethernet)

Optional

-58° to 131°F (-50° to 55°C) or -40° to 140°F (-40° to

17 lbs. (9.1 kg) Nominal

PS .5

PS 1

PS 1.5

PS .5 Weatherized RJ-45 PS 1 PS 1.5

C-Band: CPR137G

C-Band: Type ‘N’ Female (optional CPR137G) X-Band: CPR112G Ku-Band: WR75 C-Band: CPR137G X-Band: CPR112G Ku-Band: WR75

Optional 19-pin MS style (single integrated cable assembly available, dependent upon configuration)

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1.6 Dimensional Envelopes

Typical for all figures in each subsection, all dimensions are in inches. Bracketed dimensions, where shown, are in

metric units (mm). All figures depict a waveguide output unless otherwise noted.

1.6.1 LPOD-R PS .5 Dimensional Envelopes

Figure 1-4. LPOD-R PS .5 C-Band 10W Unit

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Figure 1-5. LPOD-R PS .5 C-Band 20W Unit

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Figure 1-6. LPOD-R PS .5 Ku-Band 8W Unit

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Figure 1-7. LPOD-R PS .5 Ku-Band 16W Unit

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Figure 1-8. LPOD-R PS 1 C-Band Unit – Coaxial Output

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Figure 1-9. LPOD-R PS 1 C-Band Unit

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Figure 1-10. LPOD-R PS 1 Ku-Band Unit

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Figure 1-11. LPOD-R PS 1.5 C-Band Unit

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Figure 1-12. LPOD-R PS 1.5 Ku-Band Unit

Chapter 2. SYSTEM

CONNECTORS,

INSTALLATION,

STARTUP

2.1 Overview

• See Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION for

This chapter provides user reference to the following:

• The LPOD-R connectors for signal input, signal output; monitor and

control (M&C) of the unit; and grounding of the unit to the antenna’s grounding network;

• Available standalone installation kits;

• Instructions for installation, startup, and troubleshooting user M&C

access.

information about using the LPOD-R’s remote Ethernet M&C functionality.

• See Chapter 5. OPTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION (PS 1,

PS 1.5 ONLY) for information about using the LPOD-R’s optional

serial-based remote commands and queries.

AND

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2.2 Water Tight Sealing

CAUTION

All external cable assemblies for the outdoor equipment MUST be properly sealed to prevent water intrusion. Failure to achieve water tight sealing will result in possible performance degradation and even

IMPORTANT: To maintain your product warranty, you must follow these guidelines and recommendations during equipment installation:

• Ensure all external connections to the equipment are hand-tightened and

wrapped with a self-amalgamating tape such as 3M Type 23 Scotch SelfAmalgamating Tape (or equivalent). The sealing must cover the external connector housing and extend beyond the end of the heatshrink that covers the connector termination of the cable assembly.

• Squeeze the self-amalgamating tape tightly and make sure both ends of

the tape have formed around the connector and cable to create a water tight seal.

• ALL unused external connectors MUST be covered with caps and sealed.

Make sure to inspect the connector cap rubber seal for cracks before using.

2.2.1 Customer Cable Assemblies

CAUTION

Should you receive an accessory kit that contains only the mating cable connectors, or if you (the end-user) choose to supply your own cables and connectors, Comtech EF Data strongly recommends that you use an adhesive lined heatshrink such as TE Connectivity #ATUM-24/6-0 (or equivalent) to cover the connector strain-relief area. Your sealed, water tight cable ends should appear as per this example:

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2.3 LPOD-R Interface Connectors

The LPOD-R external connectors provide all necessary connections between the LPOD-R PS .5 (Figure 2-1), PS 1 (Figure 2-2), or PS 1.5 (Figure 2-3) unit and other equipment.

Figure 2-1. LPOD-R PS .5 Connectors

Figure 2-2. LPOD-R PS 1 Connectors

Figure 2-3. LPOD-R PS 1.5 Connectors

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See…

Ku-Band: WR75 (No Groove)

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2.3.1 ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ Signal Input Port

The ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ RF input connector is a Type ‘N’ female connector. Typical input levels (-30 dBm) depend on desired output power and unit attenuation. To prevent damage to the LPOD-R, RF input levels must not exceed +15 dBm.

2.3.2 ‘J2 | RF OUT’ Signal Output Interface

WARNING! FOR SAFETY REASONS, NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE WAVEGUIDE OUTPUT.

The ‘J2 | RF OUT’ connector may be a waveguide or coaxial interface – this depends on the LPOD-R model and/or frequency range of the unit. See Figure 2-1 through Figure 2-3 and Tab le 2-1.

Table 2-1. ‘J2 | RF O UT’ Interface Type

C-Band: CPR137G (Grooved)

PS .5

Ku-Band: WR75G (Grooved) – 8W unit

-OR- WR75 (No Groove) – 16W unit

C-Band: Type ‘N’ Female (optional CPR137G, Grooved)

PS 1

X-Band: CPR112G (Grooved)

C-Band: CPR137G (Grooved)

PS 1.5

X-Band: CPR112G (Grooved) Ku-Band: WR75 (No Groove)

Figure 2-1

Figure 2-2

Figure 2-3

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Description

NEUTRAL (L2)

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2.3.3 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Main (PS 1, PS 1.5 ONLY)

WARNING!

1) The LPOD PS .5 is available only as a DC unit.

2) For safety reasons, you must use the correct pin assignments.

Incorrect use of pin assignments can result in product damage or

The mating connector specification and pin assignments specific to the LPOD-R PS 1 and PS 1.5 standard AC power interfaces are as follows:

Mating Connector: CEFD P/N CN/MS-STPG03F02 (ITT Cannon KPT06B-12-35)

Table 2-2. LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments

A LINE (L1)

C GND

The prime power input requirement for the LPOD-R PS 1 and PS 1.5 is as follows:

• 90-264V AC

• 47-63 Hz

The power supply is power factor corrected. The total power required from the prime power supply depends on the model used. See Sect. 1.5 Summary of Specifications for more information.

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V+

GND

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2.3.4 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Standard or Optional DC Power

Mains

For safety reasons, make sure you know that the ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC power connection pin assignments are DIFFERENT for each LPOD unit. You must use the correct pin assignments. Incorrect use of pin assignments can result in product damage or personal injury.

For all LPOD-R models, the prime power input requirement is 38-72V DC. The total power required from the prime power supply depends on the model in use. See Sect. 1.5 Summary of Specifications for more information.

2.3.4.1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ – PS .5 Standard DC Power Main

The mating connector specification and the pin assignments specific to the LPOD-R PS .5 standard DC power interface are as follows:

Mating Connector: CEFD P/N CN-0020708 (SOURIAU UTS6JC8E33S)

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

Pin LPOD-R PS 1 Assignment

B V-

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V+

V-

+48V

-48V

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2.3.4.2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ – PS 1 Optional DC Power Main

The mating connector specification and the pin assignments specific to the LPOD-R PS 1 optional DC power interface are as follows:

Mating Connector: CEFD P/N CN/STPG04F01 (Glenair IPT06E-12-4-SSR-F7)

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

Pin LPOD-R PS 1 Assignment

B GND

D NO CONNECT

2.3.4.3 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ – PS 1.5 Optional DC Power Main

The mating connector specification and the pin assignments specific to the LPOD-R PS 1.5 optional DC power interface are as follows:

Mating Connector: CEFD P/N CN-0020517 (MS3116E-14-5S(476), Amphenol PT06E-14-5S(476)).

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

Pin LPOD-R PS 1.5 Assignment

C -48V

E GND

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See Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION for information about

CAUTION

weatherproof installation. See Sect. 2.3.5.1 and Figure 2-4.

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2.3.5 ‘J6 | COM1’ Ethernet Communications Port

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

Connector Type Ref Des | Name Direction

Weatherproof RJ-45

female modular jack

(Samtec USA Corp.

P/N RPBE-01)

For permanent Ethernet connections, you MUST use the appropriate mating connector on your supplied Ethernet cable to ensure a

This interface operates at 10/100/1000 Mbps, half and full duplex, autonegotiating.

The maximum Ethernet packet size is 1522 bytes (including Ethernet headers and CRC).

J6 | COM 1 In/Out

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1) Cable end is shown as assembled.

3) Be sure to maintain Item 1-to-Item 2.1 wiring as follows:

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2.3.5.1 Fabricating a Weatherproof Ethernet Cable

Comtech EF Data offers two mating connector kits:

• Use CEFD P/N KT-0020707 for 5.00-5.75 mm jacket OD Ethernet cables.

• Use CEFD P/N KT-0020708 for 5.75-6.50 mm jacket OD Ethernet cables.

Do these steps to assemble a weatherproof cable (see Figure 2-4):

1. Thread the user-supplied RJ-45 CAT5e Ethernet cable (Item 1) through the

Item 2 components (Items 2.3 through 2.6). Be sure to note the order and orientation of all kit items before final assembly of the components.

2. Crimp the RJ-45 modular plug (Item 2.1) onto Item 1. Be sure to maintain

the cable wiring per the Note 3 wiring table.

3. Snap Item 2.1 into the Ethernet Shroud (Item 2.2). Then, snap Item 2.2

into the Latched Housing (Item 2.3).

4. Slide the Sealing Gland (Item 2.4) into its seated position in Item 2.3.

5. Slide the Compression Cage (Item 2.5) onto Item 2.4.

6. Screw the Cable Nut (Item 2.6) into assembled position against Item 2.3.

(Be sure the mating surfaces of the Latched Housing and Cable Nut are touching.) DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Figure 2-4 Assembly Notes

2) Be sure to strip Item 1 to a 15mm length.

POS COLOR WIRE

01 WHITE/ORANGE

02 ORANGE

03 WHITE/GREEN

Connector End View 06 GREEN

04 BLUE

05 WHITE/BLUE

07 WHITE/BROWN

08 BROWN

TWISTING

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CEFD KIT / QTY REQ’D

5.6mm OD 8-wire CAT5e 1

–

RCEF-G-01

2.1 1 1

SUB-MODP-01-8P8C-S-01

RJ-45 Modular Ethernet Plug

2.3 1 1

RCEF-B-01

Latched Housing, Nylon

Sealing Gland, Neoprene (for 5.75-6.5mm OD Cable)

2.6 1 1

SCN-17-02

Cable Nut, Nylon

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Assembly Detail Source: Samtec USA Corporation)

ITEM

2.2 1 1 RCEF-B-02 Ethernet Shroud, Nylon

2.4

2.5 1 1 NCC-17-01 Compression Cage, Nylon

KT-0020707 KT-0020708

LENGTH A/R – N/A – BY USER (not part of kit)

– LENGTH A/R N/A – BY USER (not part of kit)

– 1 RCEF-G-02

1 – SG-17-01

– 1 SG-17-02

SAMTEC PART NO. DESCRIPTION

Ethernet Cable

6.5mm OD 8-wire CAT5e Ethernet Cable Samtec Weatherproof Connector Assembly (Items 2.1-2.6)

Sealing Gland, Neoprene (for 5.0-5.75mm OD Cable)

Figure 2-4. LPOD-R Ethernet Connector Field Termination Kit Assembly

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2.3.6 ‘J6 | COM1’ Remote Communications and Discrete

Control Port (OPTIONAL)

See CHAPTER 5. OPTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION (PS 1, PS 1.5 ONLY ) for information about using the optional serial-based remote

Original versions of the LPOD-R PS 1 and PS 1.5 were shipped with a discrete control connector as the primary input for controlling and monitoring the LPOD-R. ‘J6 | COM 1’ on these units was a 19-pin circular connector, type MS3112E14-19S. This is now an optional configuration.

Mating connector:

MS3116J14-19P or ITT KPT06J14-19P

Table 2-6. LPOD-R ‘J6 | COM1’ (OPTIONAL) Pin Assignments

Pin Name Description

A RS485_+RX

B RS485_-RX

C RS485_+TX

D RS485_-TX

E RS232_RD Pin 3 of DB9 female connector

F Ethernet TX+ Pin 3 of RJ-45 female connector

G RS232_TD Pin 2 of DB9 female connector

H Ethernet TX- Pin 6 of RJ-45 female connector

J TX/RX Switch Drive 1 Pos Not for customer use

K GND Ground (also Pin 5 of DB-9F connector)

L SUMFLT In Open when faulted, else +5VDC

M SUMFLT Out When faulted, tied to Pin K, else open

N TX Switch Pos 1 Ind Online/Offline indication

P RX Switch Pos 1 Ind Not for customer use

R +24V Not for customer use

When AUX=1, unit is muted until this pin is tied to ground (Pin K).

S System Mute Control

When tied to ground, the unit unmutes. See the AUX remote command in Chapter 5. OPTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE

T Switch Common GND reference for Pin N

U Ethernet RX- Pin 2 of RJ-45 female connector

V Ethernet RX+ Pin 1 of RJ-45 female connector

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2.3.6.1 About Circular Connectors

Circular connector pairs (Figure 2-5) feature a sleeve lock configuration, with an array of pins (male side) coupled to mating sockets (female side).

Feature Description

1 Primary Alignment features

2 Secondary Alignment features

3 Sleeve Lock features

Figure 2-5. Circular Connector Example

Connection Instructions – Engage all of the alignment and lock features between the male connector (on the interconnection cable) and female socket. To install the male connector into the female connector, do these steps:

1. Engage the primary and secondary alignment

tabs on the male connector with the mating cutouts on the female socket.

2. Push the male connector into the female socket.

3. Turn the male connector sleeve clockwise until

the sleeve lock cutouts engage fully with the female socket tabs and you hear a “click” sound.

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2.3.7 Ground Connector

Use this #10-32 stud, available where shown in Figure 2-6, to connect a common chassis ground among equipment.

Figure 2-6. LPOD-R Ground Connector Locations

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2.4 LPOD-R Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations

• See Section 2.2 Water Tight Sealing in this chapter for important

outdoor installation considerations.

• See Appendix A. CABLE DRAWINGS for information about the

cables that are available for use with the LPOD-R in standalone

The terms “standalone” or “single-thread” refer to applications that use a single (1) LPOD-R unit.

Several kits are available from Comtech EF Data to mount and install standalone LPOD-Rs, depending on the LPOD-R unit ordered:

• See Sect. 2.4.3 for standalone assembly and installation information for

pole-mounted LPOD-R configurations.

• See Sect. 2.4.4 for standalone assembly and installation for spar-mounted

LPOD-R configurations.

• See Sect.2.4.5 for standalone assembly and installation for orthomode

transducer (OMT) mounted LPOD-R configurations.

2.4.1 Installation Manpower Recommendation

Comtech EF Data recommends that, at a minimum, two technicians are employed to install any LPOD-R PS 1 or PS 1.5 Standalone System.

2.4.2 Typical Required Installation Tools

Comtech EF Data recommends that, at a minimum, you use these tools to install any LPOD-R Standalone System:

• Adjustable wrench;

• English and Metric unit box or socket wrenches (hex nuts and hex head

bolts are used);

• Medium Phillips screwdriver (Phillips head screws are used);

• Tin snips.

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SECT.

NO.

Figure 2-8

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2.4.3 Pole Mount Installations (PS 1, PS 1.5)

The Universal Pole Mount Kit PL/12319-1 is used in combination with polemounted standalone installation kits. For purpose of brevity, all subsequent mention of this kit’s usage refers you back to this chapter section.

CHAPTER

CEFD PART

DESCRIPTION See…

2.4.3.1 PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit

2.4.3.2 KT-0000095

LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5 Single Unit Mounting Kit

Figure 2-7

Figure 2-9

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ITEM

QTY

CEFD PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

ONLY – P/O LPOD-R MOUNTING KIT)

4 2 HW/M8X1.25X25HEXSS

SS HEX HEAD BOLT, M8, 25MM LG

7 1 FP/BR0069

FLOATING STRAP BRACKET

8 1 FP/BR0071

PIPE STRAP (TRIM TO REQUIRED LENGTH)

FP/BR0072

STRAP TENSIONER BOLT

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2.4.3.1 PL/12319 Universal Pole Mounting Kit

This kit accommodates a pole diameter of up to 13.00” (33.02 cm) OD maximum.

1 1 N/A DUAL CHANNEL UNISTRUT (SHOWN FOR CLARITY

2 2 HW/M8SPRING NUT SPRING NUT, M8 3 2 HW/BLK-PIPE2-8 PIPE BLOCK

5 7 HW/M8FLATSS SS FLAT WASHER, M8 6 7 HW/M8LOCKSS SS LOCK WASHER, M8

9 5 HW/M8X1.25MMHEXNUTSS SS HEX NUT, M8

10 1 FP/BR0070 FIXED STRAP BRACKET AND STRAP

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

Use this kit in combination with a product-specific LPOD-R mounting kit to secure the LPOD-R standalone configuration to a standard satellite dish support pole. The number of kits used depends on the weight of the unit.

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Do these steps to install each kit:

1. Place the Unistrut (Item 1, part of the LPOD-R Mounting Kit) on a flat

surface.

2. Slide both spring nuts (Item 2) into the Unistrut channel. Make sure to

seat the springs against the interior wall of the channel.

3. Loosely fasten the Pipe Blocks (Item 3) to the spring nuts using (2X each)

M8 hex bolts (Item 4), flat washers (Item 5), and lock washers (Item 6).

4. Position the semi-assembled Unistrut and Pipe Blocks against the

mounting pole, then slide the Pipe Blocks until they contact either side of the mounting pole. Make sure that the Pipe Blocks are centered within the Unistrut. Tighten the mounting hardware.

5. Slide the Floating Strap Bracket (Item 7) into the Unistrut channel. Make

sure that the bracket studs face outward.

6. Loosely assemble the Floating Strap Bracket to the Pipe Strap (Item 8)

with (2X each) M8 flat washers (Item 5), lock washers (Item 6), and hex nuts (Item 9).

7. Do the following: a. Holding the kit subassembly in place against the mounting pole,

slide the Fixed Strap Bracket (Item 10) into the Unistrut channel until it abuts the adjacent Pipe Block.

b. Wrap the Pipe Strap around the pole, fitting the strap onto the

Fixed Strap Bracket studs as snugly as possible. Score or otherwise mark a trim line on the Pipe Strap then, using the tin snips, trim the Pipe Strap to suit as shown in the side view provided in Figure 2-8.

8. Do the following: a. Remove the Fixed Strap Bracket (Item 10) from the Unistrut

channel, and assemble the Strap Tensioner Bolt (Item 11) to the Fixed Strap Bracket (the bolt head will abut the interior wall of the channel).

b. Slide this subassembly back into the Unistrut channel until it abuts

the adjacent Pipe Block.

9. Secure the Pipe Strap (Item 8) using the Fixed Strap Bracket (Item 10),

with (2X each) M8 hex nuts (Item 9), flat washers (Item 5), and lock washers (Item 6).

10. As shown in the side view provided in Figure 2-8, secure the Fixed Strap

Bracket (Item 10) in place using the Strap Tensioner Bolt (Item 11) with (1X each) M8 flat washer (Item5), lock washer (Item 6), and hex nut (Item

9); tighten as needed.

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The assembled kit appears as shown in the top and side view example shown in Figure 2-8. Depending on the application, you may proceed to the next phase of installation.

Figure 2-8. Universal Pole Mounting Kit – Final Assembly

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2.4.3.2 KT-0000095 Single Unit Mounting Kit (PS 1, PS 1.5)

Use this kit in combination with the PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit.

ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 1 FP-0000534 BRACKET, MOUNTING

2 1 FP/BR0078 UNISTRUT, DUAL CHANNEL

3 2 HW/1/4-20X1/2FH SCREW, 82° FLAT HEAD, PHILLIPS, 1/4-20 x 1/2 LG, SS

4 2 HW-0000070 SCREW, HEX, SERRATED FLANGE HEAD, 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG, SS

5 2 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, SHORT SPRING, 3/8-16, SS (P3300)

Figure 2-9. KT-0000095 LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5 Single Unit Mounting Kit

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2.4.4 Spar Mount Installation (PS 1, PS 1.5)

LPOD-R PS 1 and PS 1.5 standalone configurations, in addition to satellite dish support pole mounted installations, may be installed on the antenna spar. Figure 2-10 shows a typical Comtech EF Data spar mount SSPA installation.

The kit that is required for the installation of your LPOD-R system (Figure 2-11) is determined by the spar that is used by the antenna’s manufacturer.

Figure 2-10. SSPA Spar Mount Installation Example

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BRACKET, MOUNTING,

1.75” x 4.0” [44.4 X 101.6] SPA R

1.0” x 2.5” [25.4 X 63.5] SPA R

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CEFD KIT / QTY REQ’D

ITEM

2 2 2 2 2 HW/1/4-FLT FLAT WASHER, 1/4 3 2 2 2 2 HW/1/4-SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SPLIT, 1/4

4 2 2 2 2

KT-

0000083

1 – – – FP-0000547

– 1 – – FP-0000546

– – 1 – FP-0000545

– – – 1 FP-0001330

KT-

0000084

KT-

0000085

KT-

0000289

CEFD PART NO.

HW/1/4-20X11/4HEX

Figure 2-11. LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5 Spar Mount Installation Kits

DESCRIPTION [dims in mm]

1.5” x 2.0” [38.1 X 50.8] SPA R

BRACKET, MOUNTING,

BRACKET, MOUNTING, 72mm x 72mm SPAR

BOLT, HEX HEAD 1/4-20 x 1-1/4” LG

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2.4.5 KT-0020987 OMT-Mount Installation (PS .5)

Use this kit to install your LPOD-R PS .5 standalone configuration on the antenna orthomode transducer (OMT).

ITEM QTY CEFD PA RT NO. DESCRIPTION

1 1 FP-0021719 BRACKET, LOWER

2 1 FP-0021720 BRACKET, UPPER

3 3 HW/8-SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SPLIT, #8

4 3 HW/832X5/8SHCS SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW, 8-32 X 5/8 LG

5 2 HW/5/16-18X1.25 BOLT, HEX HEAD, 5/16-18 X 1.25 LG

6 2 HW/5/16-18HEXNT HEX NUT, 5/16-18

7 2 HW/5/16-F LT FLAT WASHER, 5/16

8 2 HW/5/16-SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SPLIT, 5/16

9 2 HW/8-32HEXNUT HEX NUT, #8-32

10 2 HW/8-FLT FLAT WASHER, #8

Figure 2-12. KT-0020987 LPOD-R PS .5 OMT-Mount Installation Kit

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2.5 LPOD-R Startup

2.5.1 Set the LPOD-R Power ON

WARNING!

FOR SAFETY REASONS, NEVER TURN THE UNIT ON WITHOUT PROPER WAVEGUIDE TERMINATION ON THE ‘J2 | RF OUT’ PORT. INDIVIDUALS

The LPOD-R does not have a ‘Power On/Off’ switch. You may power ON the unit by connecting the ‘J3 | POWER IN’ connector to the appropriate prime power source. The Mute or Transmit status of the unit automatically comes up in the last stored state (factory default = Transmit on, not muted).

2.5.2 Monitoring LPOD-R Operation with the LED

Indicator (PS .5 ONLY)

The LPOD-R PS .5 unit features a multi-color Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Indicator. This LED is located on the signal output side of the LPOD-R PS .5 housing, next to the ground lug. See Figure 2-13.

Upon power-up of the unit, this LED provides visual cues as to the operational status and LO setting for the system. See Table 2-7 for details.

Figure 2-13. LPOD-R PS .5 LED Indicator

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Table 2-7. LPOD-R PS .5 LED Operation

OPERATING STATUS LED COLOR UNIT STATE

Green Unmuted, 13.05 GHz LO

Standard 14.0-14.5 GHz Uplink Frequency

Yellow Muted, 13.05 GHz LO

Red Faulted, 13.05 GHz LO

Green (blinking) Unmuted, 12.8 GHz LO

13.75-14.5 GHz Tx Frequency Operation

Yellow (blinking) Muted, 12.8 GHz LO

Red (blinking) Faulted, 12.8 GHz LO

2.5.3 Recovering the User Interface Access

The ‘J6 | COM1’ RJ-45 Ethernet port is the only means of M&C access for the current production version of the LPOD-R units (i.e., those models having the weatherproof RJ-45 ‘J6 | COM1’ connector). Loss of the unit’s Management IP Address or the interface access credentials (i.e., the username/password and SNMP communities) prohibits M&C of the LPOD-R.

You can reset the access credentials for the LPOD-R to the factory default settings. To do this, issue a ping command to the default Management IP Address (169.254.1.1) within the first 10 seconds of power cycle/reset of the unit.

2.5.3.1 Recovery Steps Using a Windows PC

Do these steps:

1. Change the IP Address of the User PC NIC (the Network Interface Card

that controls the Ethernet port connected to the LPOD-R ) to

169.254.1.10:

a. On the Windows taskbar, Click ‘Start’ and then click ‘Control

Panel’.

b. From the Control Panel window, click the ‘Network and Sharing

Center’ icon.

c. Look for the ‘View your active networks’ section of the ‘Network

and Sharing Center’ window.

d. Click the ‘Local Area Connection’ hyperlink (e.g., ‘Local Area

Connection 2’) to select the targeted NIC.

e. In the ‘Interface Status’ window, click ‘Properties’. f. If necessary, click the ‘Network’ tab.

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g. In the ‘This connection uses the following items:’ window, select

‘Internet Protocol Version TCP/IPv4’.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that you do not uncheck the checkbox.

h. Click ‘Properties’. i. Enter the IP address into the address fields: 169 | 254 | 1 | 10

IMPORTANT: Make sure that you do not deselect the ‘Use the following IP address:’ radio button.

j. Click 'OK’ to save the change.

2. If you have not already done so, connect a user-supplied Ethernet cable

from the ‘J6 | COM1’ RJ-45 Ethernet port on the LPOD-R directly to the Ethernet port of the User PC.

3. Use Windows Command-line to ping the actively running LPOD-R: a. Type “ping -t 169.254.1.1” to begin repeatedly pinging the

LPOD-R.

b. Cycle the LPOD-R power as the User PC continues to ping the unit. c. Continue to observe the ping responses in the Windows

Command-line window.

4. Wait for one successful ping reply, followed by an unsuccessful ping –

once the LPOD-R receives a ping on IP address 169.254.1.1 within the first 10 seconds of the unit’s power-up or reset, it restores the interface access factory default values:

• DEFAULT MANAGEMENT IP ADDRESS/RANGE – 192.168.1.4/24

• DEFAULT HTTP INTERFACE USERNAME – comtech

• DEFAULT HTTP INTERFACE PASSWORD – comtech

5. As per Step 1, change the IP address of the User PC’s assigned Ethernet

port to an address within the 192.168.1.XXX subnet (i.e., assign a Management IP Address to the LPOD-R from 192.168.1.001 through

192.168.1.255).

The LPOD-R management interface is now accessible and ready for M&C of the unit.

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Chapter 3. FIRMWARE

The original versions of the LPOD-R PS 1 and PS 1.5 were

UPDATE

3.1 Firmware Overview

Make sure to operate the LPOD-R with its latest available firmware.

Comtech EF Data’s LPOD-R family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters (BUCs) are factory-shipped with the latest version of operating firmware. If you need to update the firmware, you can apply the update to the LPOD-R without having to remove it from operation. You may directly acquire the download from Comtech EF Data’s web site (www.comtechefdata.com), or receive the archive file by e-mail from Comtech EF Data Product Support.

3.1.1 LPOD-R Firmware Update Procedure Summary

1. Download the firmware update archive file to a user-supplied PC. The PC

must be Microsoft Windows® compatible. Comtech EF Data’s opti o nal LPODnet is available for Ethernet-based remote monitor and control (M&C) of the LPOD-R.

2. Connect a user-supplied Ethernet cable from the User PC to the ‘J6 |

COM1’ RJ-45 Ethernet port.

shipped with a 19-pin ‘J6 | COM1’ port. This allowed use of Comtech EF Data’s optional CLC-10 Handheld Terminal M&C Accessory Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0020518) for optional serial-based M&C of the LPOD-R PS 1 or PS 1.5.

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3. Extract the firmware update files from the archive download file. You may

then use Comtech’s “CReflash” utility. (This utility is only provided in the LPOD-R PS .5 firmware archive download, but it may also be used for the PS1 and PS1.5 firmware update procedures.) Otherwise, you must use the LPOD-R Management IP Address to connect the FTP client to an FTP server, and then FTP-transfer the files from the User PC to the LPOD-R.

3.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and

Formats

The Comtech EF Data Web site catalogues its firmware update archive files by product type (e.g., router, modem, etc.), the specific model, and optional hardware configurations. The LPOD-R files are provided under “Home | Support | Software Downloads | Amplifier Software Downloads | LPOD-R Software Downloads”:

• The LPOD-R PS .5 firmware download hyperlink appears as

F0020841x_V###.

• The LPOD-R PS 1 and PS 1.5 firmware download hyperlink

appears as F0020880x_V###.

Typical for either hyperlink, ‘x’ is the firmware revision letter, and ‘###’ represents the firmware version number (e.g., V123 = Version 1.2.3).

Comtech EF Data provides its archive download files in two compressed formats – *.exe (self-extracting) and *.zip (compressed):

• The self-extracting *.exe file does not require use of a third-

party utility program.

• Some firewalls do not allow the download of self-extracting

*.exe files. You must instead download the *.zip file, and extract the firmware files from the download with a user-supplied third-party file archiver and compression utility program such as PKZIP for Windows, WinZip, ZipCentral, etc. (PKZIP for DOS is not supported due to file naming conventions). Comtech EF Data does not provide this utility program.

For detailed information on handling archived files, read your utility program’s Help documentation.

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3.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download

3.2.1 Required User-supplied Items

You will need a Microsoft Windows-based PC equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports, a compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), and a terminal emulator program (e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal).

3.2.1.1 LPOD-R Connections for All Current Production Units

Figure 3-1. M&C Utilities Available from Comtech EF Data (All Current

LPOD-R Models)

See Figure 3-1: You can use Comtech’s optional LPODnet (part of CEFD KT-0000203 M&C Netbook Accessory Kit) for Ethernet-based M&C of the LPOD-R. The LPOD-R features a weatherproof ‘J6 | COM1’ RJ-45 modular port for the M&C interface. Use a CAT5e Ethernet cable to connect the LPOD-R directly to the Ethernet port of the User PC.

CAUTION

For permanent Ethernet connections, you MUST use the appropriate mating connector on your supplied Ethernet cable to ensure a weatherproof installation. You may fabricate this cable using CEFD connector kit KT-0020707 or KT-0020708. See Figure 3-1, and Section

2.2.5.1 and Figure 2-4 in Chapter 2 for details.

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3.2.1.2 LPOD-R Connections for Earlier PS 1 or PS 1.5 Units

If you are using a user-supplied terminal emulator program – you can use a userfabricated 9 pin-to-19 pin adapter cable to directly connect the PC serial port to the LPOD-R PS 1 or PS 1.5 19-pin ‘J6 | COM1’ port.

Figure 3-2. M&C Utilities Available from Comtech EF Data (Earlier

LPOD-R PS1 or PS 1.5 Models)

See Figure 3-2:

• You can u se Comtech EF Data’s optional CLC-10 Handheld Terminal (part

of CEFD M&C Accessory Kit KT-0020518) for serial-based monitor and control of the LPOD-R PS 1 or PS 1.5 (when the optional EIA-232/485 serial interface is available).

This kit provides an adapter cable (CEFD P/N CA-0020526) to connect the CLC-10 to the LPOD-R PS 1 or PS 1.5 19-pin ‘J6 | COM1’ port.

The CLC-10 is not supported for use with the current LPOD-R production models.

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• Use the 19 pin-to-RJ-45 adapter cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000352) that is part

of the KT-0000203 LPODnet Netbook Accessory Kit to connect the LPODnet or the User PC to the LPOD-R PS 1 or PS 1.5 19-pin ‘J6 | COM1’ port.

3.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program

On the User PC – Open the terminal emulator program, and then configure the program’s serial port communication and terminal display operation:

• Baud Rate = 38400 bps

• Data Bits = 8

• Stop bits = 1

• Parity = NO

• Local Echo = ON

• Port Flow Control = NONE

• Display New Line Rx/Tx = CR

1) Read your terminal emulator program user guide or HELP feature

for operating and configuration instructions.

2) The CLC-10 Handheld Terminal may be used in place of a PC-based

Terminal Emulator for LPOD-R PS 1 or PS 1.5 units that were

3.2.3 Get the LPOD-R Management IP Address and

Firmware Information

1. On the LPOD-R – Apply power to the unit. Your power connection varies

depending on your ordered unit.

See Section 2.2.3 or Section 2.2.4 in Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND STARTUP in this manual to identify your specific power connector.

2. Identify your default Management IP Address. You will not be able to

access the LPOD-R HTTP Interface without this information.

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CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND STARTUP in this manual to execute the LPOD-R User Interface Access recovery procedure.

3. Get the firmware information using either of these methods:

• To use the HTTP (Web Server) Interface, see Section 3.2.3.1.

• To use the optional serial remote control, see Section 3.2.3.2.

3.2.3.1 Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information

Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION

Do these steps:

1. Go to one of these pages to review the firmware information:

• The ‘Firmware Information’ section of the ‘Config | Utility’ page

provides the firmware details as Boot, Bulk1, and Bulk2, as shown in this example:

• The ‘Summary’ section of the ‘Status | Summary’ page provides

the firmware details as “FW Revision”, “Active Software Image”, and “Next Reboot Image”, as shown in this example:

2. Write down your firmware information for further reference or to provide

to Comtech EF Data Product support.

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3.2.3.2 Use the Optional Serial Interface to Find the Firmware

Information

Chapter 5. OPTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION (PS 1, PS 1.5 ONLY )

Use your terminal emulator program or CLC-10 to execute remote queries with the LPOD-R. Use either of these remote queries to find the firmware information:

• Condensed : <0/SWR?[cr]

(returns the firmware version numbers running under Boot, Bulk1, and Bulk2, in the form B.B.BB)

• Detailed : <0/FRW?[cr]

(returns the complete information of the firmwares running under Boot, Bulk1, and Bulk2 in the form FW-AAAAAAA B.B.BB DD/MM/YY, where:

• FW-AAAAAAA = the firmware part number

• B.B.BB = the firmware version number

• DD/MM/YY = the firmware release date (Day/Month/Year)

3.2.4 Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the

User PC

The temporary folder is where you store the firmware archive download. There are several ways you can make a temporary folder on a Windows PC:

• To use the Windows Desktop, see Section 3.2.4.1.

• To use Windows Explorer, see Section 3.2.4.2.

• To use the Run and Browse windows, see Section 3.2.4.3.

• To use Windows Command-line or the Command Prompt, see Section

3.2.4.4.

1) These examples specify drive letter “c:”. You can use any valid,

After you make the temporary folder, proceed to Section 3.3 to download and extract the firmware files.

writable drive letter.

2) Typical for many of the tasks that follow, type the command as

instructed and then press Enter.

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3.2.4.1 Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder

Do these steps:

1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop to open the popup submenu.

2. Select New > Folder to make the new, temporary folder on the desktop.

3. Right-click on the new folder and then select Rename from the popup

submenu. Rename this folder to “temp” or some other convenient, unused name.

3.2.4.2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder

Do these steps:

1. Left-double-click the Windows Explorer icon on the Windows Desktop.

2. Depending in your Windows OS version: select File > New > Folder, or

click your Folder Destination (e.g., Windows (C:) and then New Folder to make the new, temporary folder in the active location.

3. Right-click the New Folder folder name, and then Rename this folder to

“temp” or some other convenient, unused name.

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3.2.4.3 Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder

Select Start on the Windows taskbar and then do these steps:

1. Click Run… to open the Run window.

2. Click Browse… to open the Browse window.

3. Click New Folder. This can be an icon or a text label, depending on the

Windows OS version.

4. Right-click the New Folder folder name, and then Rename this folder to

“temp” or some other convenient, unused name.

3.2.4.4 Use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt to

Make a Folder

Select Start on the Windows taskbar and then do these steps:

1. Click Run... to open the Run window (o r, depending on Windows OS

version prior to Windows 95, click the MS-DOS Prompt icon from the Main Menu).

2. Open a Command-line window:

• For Windows 95 or Windows 98 – type “command”.

• For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98 – type “cmd” or

“command”.

• Alternately, from Start, select the All Programs > Accessories popup

submenu, and then select Command Prompt:

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3. From the c:\> prompt, type either “mkdir temp” or “md temp” (both

“mkdir” and “md” mean “make directory”), and then press Enter.

There will now be a “temp” folder created and available for placement of the firmware file download.

3.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update

Files

Do these steps:

1. Go online to www.comtechefdata.com.

2. On the Main page – Under Support Information or the Support tab,

select the Software Downloads hyperlink.

3. On the Software Downloads page – Click Download Flash and Software

Update Files.

4. On the Flash Updates Index page – Select the (Select a Product Line)

Amplifiers hyperlink.

5. On the Amplifiers product page – Select the LPOD-R product hyperlink;

6. Select the appropriate firmware archive EXE or ZIP file download

hyperlink.

7. Once you select the EXE or ZIP hyperlink, the File Download dialogue

opens on your browser and prompts an action. You may otherwise click [Cancel] to quit the file download process. Note the following:

• For EXE files:

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o Click [Run] to open the self-extractor dialogue window. Use

[Browse] to select your destination folder. Click [Unzip] to

extract the files. Your results display as per this example – click[OK] to close. Your files are now available for transfer to the LPOD-R.

o Click [Save] to download the EXE file to your Downloads

folder. Once the download is complete the dialogue prompts you to either [Run] the self-extracting file, or to open or view the Windows Downloads folder for further action.

• For ZIP files:

o Click [Open] to open the archive file. Use the WinZip features

to select the files for extraction to your destination folder.

o Click [Save] to download the ZIP file to your Windows

Downloads folder. Once the download is complete the dialogue prompts you to either [Open] the archive file, or to

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open or view the Windows Downloads folder for further action.

8. If not already done with File Download > Open, you must extract, at a

minimum, these files (filenames are subject to change):

• FOR THE LPOD-R PS .5:

o FW-0020841X_###.bin – The Firmware Bulk image file o ReleaseNotes_ FW-0020841x_v#_#_#.pdf – The Firmware

Release Notes PDF file

o CReflash.exe –The Firmware Update Utility program

• FOR THE LPOD-R PS 1 OR PS 1.5:

o FW-0020880X_V###.bin – The Firmware Bulk image file o ReleaseNotes_FW-0020880X_V###.pdf – The Firmware

Release Notes PDF file

WHERE: ‘X’ is the firmware revision letter, and ‘#_#_#’ or ‘###’ is the firmware version (e.g., FW Ver. 1.2.3 = “1_2_3” or “123”)

9. Confirm availability of the firmware files in the temporary folder. There

are several ways you can view the contents of the temporary folder on a Windows-based PC:

• To use the Windows Desktop, see Section 3.3.1.1.

• To use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt, see Section

3.3.1.2.

After you confirm the firmware files are in the folder, proceed to Section

3.4 to upload the firmware update to the LPOD-R.

3.3.1.1 Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents

From the Windows Desktop:

1. Double-left-click the Windows Explorer icon, and then double-left-click as

needed to locate, and then open, the “temp” folder (directory) created earlier on the Windows Desktop.

2. Use the Browse window (Start > ...Run > Browse) to locate, and then

double-click to open, the “temp” fo ld er.

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3.3.1.2 Use Windows Command-line to View Folder Contents

Using Command-line or Command Prompt:

1. Type “cd c:\temp” at the Windows Command-line prompt to change to

the temporary folder (directory) created earlier using Command-line.

2. Type “dir” to list the files extracted to the temporary folder from the

downloaded archive file.

3.4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update the

LPOD-R Unit

3.4.1 Important Considerations

Before you proceed with the firmware update, make sure that:

• You connect the LPOD-R ‘J6 | COM1’ port to a Windows-based PC

Ethernet port with a CAT5e Ethernet cable.

• Your PC is running a terminal emulation program for operation of the

LPOD-R Ethernet Telnet or the optional serial interfaces.

• You have noted your LPOD-R Management IP Address.

• Your PC is running a compatible Web browser for operation of the LPOD-R

HTTP Interface.

• You download or otherwise have Comtech’s latest firmware files and the

“CReflash” utility available on the User PC in an accessible temporary fo ld e r.

3.4.2 Steps to “CReflash” Upload the Firmware Files (All

LPOD-R Models)

The “CReflash” utility is provided with the LPD-R PS .5 firmware download. This application may also be used for the LPOD-R PS 1 or PS

1.5 firmware update procedures.

Do these steps:

1. From the temporary folder – Locate, and then double-click, the

“CReflash” filename or icon. The CReflash utility opens:

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1) Typical for all steps: “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” represents the assigned unit

2) Type all commands without quotes, and press Enter to execute.

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2. Enter your upload parameters information into CReflash: a. Left-click in the “IP Address:” text box, and enter the default

Management IP Address (e.g., 192.168.1.4).

b. Left-click in the “Local Filename:” text box. Then, click [Browse]

and navigate to the temporary folder created earlier. Click on the firmware “BIN” filename, and then click [Open]. The filename will appear in the “Local Filename:” text box.

c. Make sure the drop-down list remains set to “bulk:”. d. Click [Start] to begin the upload process. If the information was

correctly entered into CReflash, the utility displays an animated progress bar at the bottom of the window, along with a series of messages:

• “Opening FTP”

• “Sending data file to modem:”

• “Writing FLASH: # of #”

• “Success!”

3. When done, click [Cancel] to exit CReflash.

3.4.3 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files

1. To proceed, you should already have noted the Management IP Address for

the LPOD-R as instructed in Section 3.2.3.

2. Use Windows Command-line to send a ping command. To ping the unit, type

“ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” at the Windows Command-line prompt. The response should confirm whether the unit is connected and communicating correctly with the User PC.

Management IP Address.

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3. Use Windows Command-line to transfer the files from the User PC to the

LPOD-R unit via FTP:

a. Type “ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” to open the FTP session. b. Type “bin” to set the binary transfer mode. c. Type “prompt”. d. Type “hash”. e. To begin the file transfer:

• For the LPOD-R PS .5 only, type “put FW-0020841X.bin a:\bulk.bin:”

• For the LPOD-R PS 1 or 1.5, type “put FW-0020880X.bin a:\bulk.bin:”

The destination “a:\bulk.bin:” must be all lower-case.

Wait for the file transfer to end.

f. Type “bye” to close the FTP session. g. Close the Windows Command-line window.

4. To verify that the PC-to-unit FTP file transfer was successful, find the current

firmware information via the HTTP or optional serial interfaces (see Sections

3.3.1.1 or 3.3.1.2).

3.4.4 Steps to Update the LPOD-R Unit

Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION

Use the LPOD-R HTTP Interface to select the new firmware and soft-reboot the unit. Go to the ‘Config | Utility’ page and do these steps:

1. Select the preferred Current Active Firmware Image: a. Use the ‘Next Reboot Image’ drop-down list to select Image 1 or 2. b. Click [Submit].

2. Soft-reboot the LPOD-R: a. In the ‘Perform Soft Reboot’ section, click [Reboot Now].

b. Wait while the LPOD-R reboots with the Current Active Firmware Image.

3. To load a second image, repeat Steps 1 and 2.

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4. After the unit has rebooted with the new firmware, if the optional serial

interface is available you may clear the trending data. Use the terminal emulator or CLC-10 Handheld Terminal to enter serial remote command <0/CTD=1[cr].

The LPOD-R is now operating with its latest firmware. The firmware update process is complete.

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Monitor and Control (M&C) of the LPOD-R.

INTERFACE OPE RATION

4.1 Overview

Ethernet remote monitor and control (M&C) of the LPOD-R is available through its 100BaseT/10BaseTx Ethernet Management Interface by connecting the User PC Ethernet port to the ‘J6 | COM1’ RJ-45 port on the LPOD-R.

Three protocols are available to use for Ethernet remote M&C. Operate these protocols separately.

• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This requires a user-

supplied Network Monitoring System (NMS) and a user-supplied Management Information Base (MIB) File Browser.

CAUTION

Comtech EF Data recommends use of the Ethernet-based SNMP interface for advanced users only. All other users are strongly encouraged to use the LPOD-R HTTP Interface for remote

• Telnet Interface. When the optional EIA-232/485 serial interface is

available, you may use the serial remote control protocol via this interface. This requires use of the User PC’s Command line interface, or a user-supplied terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.

• HTTP (Web Server) Interface. This requires a compatible user-supplied

web browser such as Internet Explorer.

4.1.1 Prerequisites

Before you proceed with Ethernet remote product management, make sure the following is true:

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• The LPOD-R is operating with the latest version firmware files.

• The User PC is running a terminal emulation program for operation of the

LPOD-R Telnet Interface.

• The User PC is running a compatible web browser for operation of the

LPOD-R HTTP Interface.

• The user-supplied Windows PC is connected to the LPOD-R as applicable:

o The ‘J6 | COM1’ port on the unit connects to the User PC Ethernet

port with a user-provided Ethernet cable that has the available weatherproof connector kit (CEFD P/N KT-0020707 or KT-

0020708).

o Older versions of the LPOD-R PS 1 and PS 1.5 feature a 19-pin ‘J6 |

COM1’ port. The unit connects to the User PC Ethernet port with

the available CA-0000352 Ethernet Interface Cable (part of CEFD Kit KT-0000203).

• You have recorded the LPOD-R’s Management IP Address.

4.2 SNMP Interface

SNMP is an Internet-standard protocol for managing devices over IP networks. An SNMP-managed network has three key components:

• The managed device. This includes the LPOD-R.

• The SNMP Agent. This software runs on the LPOD-R. The LPOD-R SNMP

Agent supports both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c.

• The user-supplied Network Management System (NMS). This software

runs on the User PC.

4.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files

An MIB file is used for SNMP remote management of a unique device, and consist of a tree of nodes called Object Identifiers (OIDs). Each OID provides remote management of a particular function. These MIB files should be compiled in a user-supplied MIB Browser or SNMP Network Monitoring System server.

In these LPOD-R MIB file names, the letter x represents the revision of the file.

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4.2.1.1 ComtechEFData Root MIB file

• FW-0000291x.mib

• ComtechEFData MIB file gives the root tree for all Comtech EF Data

LPOD-R products (PSx) and consists of only the following OID:

o Name: comtechEFData o Type: MODULE-IDENTITY o OID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247 o Full path:

iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).enterprises(1).comtechEFD ata(6247) Module: ComtechEFData

4.2.1.2 LPOD-R MIB file

• FW-0000289x.mib

• MIB file consists of all of the OID’s for management of the LPOD-R

functions

4.2.1.3 LPOD-R Traps MIB file

• FW-0000290x.mib

• Trap MIB file provides SNMPv1 traps common for LPOD-R.

4.2.2 SNMP Community Strings

CAUTION

In SNMP v1/v2c, the SNMP Community String is sent unencrypted in the SNMP packets. Caution must be taken by the network administrator to ensure that SNMP packets travel only over a secure and private network if security is a concern.

The LPOD-R uses Community Strings as a password scheme that provides authentication before gaining access to the router agent’s MIBs. They are used to authenticate users and determine access privileges to the SNMP agent. The LPOD-R defines three Community Strings for SNMP access:

• Read Community default = public

• Write Community default = private

• Trap Community default = comtech

Type the SNMP Community String into the user-supplied MIB Browser or Network Node Management software.

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For correct SNMP operation, the LPOD-R MIB files must be used with the

Notes for information on the required FW/SW compatibility.

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associated version of the LPOD-R M&C. See the LPOD-R FW Release

4.3 Telnet Interface

Chapter 5. OPTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION (PS 1, PS

1.5 ONLY)

The LPOD-R has a Telnet interface for the purpose of equipment M&C via the optional Serial Remote Control protocol. The Telnet interface requires user login at the Administrator level and Read/Write level. Once logged into the Telnet interface as the Administrator, you have access to the optional serial-based Remote Control Interface. An example of the login process and remote control operation is shown here:

Figure 4-1. Telnet Interface Example – Windows Command-line

4.3.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation

There is a disadvantage when using Windows Command line as a Telnet client with the optional Remote Control protocol. For the messages coming from the Telnet Server, Command line cannot translate a carriage return command (\r) to a carriage return + line feed command (\r\n). Therefore, any multi-line Targetto-Controller response (e.g., the response to the FRW? query) shows as one line, with the latter lines overwriting the previous lines.

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To see the full response messages, you can use the HyperTerminal terminal emulation program configured as a Telnet client. An example of the login process and remote control operation, when using HyperTerminal as the interface, is shown here:

Figure 4-2. Telnet Interface Example – HyperTerminal

4.3.1.1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control

Operation

Figure 4-3. Configure HyperTerminal

See Figure 4-3. Do these steps:

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1. Make sure to define the Connect To Telnet connection properties

correctly (File  Properties)(Figure 4-3, left):

a. Enter the LPOD-R’s Traffic/Management IP Address as the “Host

address” (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

b. Enter TCP Port 23

as the “Port number”.

c. Set “Connect using” to TCP/IP (Winsock) instead of COM1 or

COM2.

d. Click [OK] to save your settings.

2. For ASCII Setup (File  Properties  Settings  ASCII Setup)(Figure 4-3,

right):

a. Check the “Send line ends with line feeds” option in the ‘ASCII

Sending’ section.

b. Check the “Append line feeds to incoming line ends” option in

the ‘ASCII Receiving’ section.

c. Click [OK] to save your settings.

4.4 HTTP (Web Server) Interface

A user-supplied web browser allows the full M&C of the LPOD-R through its HTTP Interface. This embedded web application is designed for use with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or higher. It is a non-secure web application.

4.4.1 Set Up Access to the HTTP Interface

Do these steps to set up access the HTTP Interface:

1. Use Windows Command-line: Select Start, then Run, then type cmd.

2. Click OK to open the Command-line window.

3. Start a Telnet session with the unit at the default IP Address (e.g.,

192.168.1.4).

4. Enter the username and password. The default for both parameters is

“comtech”.

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5. Use the command IPA=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.yy, where “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” is a

valid IP Address on the network where the unit is to be installed, and “yy” is the subnet range (typically, yy = 24).

1) You must assign a unique IP Address for each unit on the network before connecting to an existing network. The IP Address may need to be changed from the factory default setting.

2) Changing the IPA value requires that you cycle power on the unit,

and then start a new Telnet session using the new IP Address.

3) Loss of the unit’s Management IP Address or the interface access

credentials (i.e., the username/password and SNMP communities) prohibits M&C of the LPOD-R. Follow the procedures described in Sect. 2.4.3 Recovering the User Interface Access (in Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND STARTUP) to restore the factory default M&C interface access settings.

See the table of Remote Commands and Queries in Chapter 5. OPTIONAL SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION (PS 1, PS 1.5 ONLY) for detailed operational information.

4.4.2 HTTP Interface User Login

Do these steps:

1. From the PC, enter the default IP Address for the LPOD-R (e.g.,

http://192.168.1.4) into the Address area of the browser.

2. In the Login window, type the User name and Password, and then click

OK. The default User Name and Password are both comtech.

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Once the valid User Name and Password is accepted, the LPOD-R HTTP Interface splash page shows (Figure 4-4). The unit and firmware version in this example will differ from your setup.

Figure 4-4. LPOD-R HTTP Interface “Splash” Page (PS .5 Unit

Example Shown)

4.4.3 HTTP Interface Features

4.4.3.1 Menu Tree

Figure 4-5 shows the menus and pages in the LPOD-R HTTP Interface. This interface has four top level navigation tabs, shown in blue. Each top level tab has page hyperlinks (grey). These hyperlinks open individual nested Web pages.

Home Admin Config Status Home Access Amplifier Summary

Contact SNMP Utility Status

Support MOP

Events Statistics Trending Graphs

Figure 4-5. LPOD-R HTTP Interface Menu Tree

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4.4.3.2 Page Navigation

The HTTP Interface has four navigation tabs at the top of each page. Click a navigation tab to see its page hyperlinks. Click a page hyperlink to open a page.

This manual uses a convention for all web pages to show you how to navigate to the featured page: Navigation Tab | Page Hyperlink. For example, “Home | Home” instructs you to click the ‘Home’ navigation tab, and then click the ‘Home’ page hyperlink.

4.4.3.3 Page Sections

Each page has one or more sections. The title at the upper-left corner of each page or section describes its operational features. Each section can have editable fields, action buttons and read-only displays for a specific function.

This manual explains the purpose and operation for each Web page and its sections.

4.4.3.4 Action Buttons

Action buttons are important in the LPOD-R HTTP Interface. Click an action button to do one of these tasks:

• Refresh the page to see the latest data.

• Reset changed parameters to remove unsaved changes.

• Submit (save) changes.

If you change any parameters, make sure to click the related action button before you leave the page. If you go to another page without

4.4.3.5 Drop-down Lists

A drop-down list lets you choose from a list of selections. Left-click the drop-down button to open the list. Then, leftclick on an item to select that choice.

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4.4.3.6 Text or Data Entry

Text boxes let you type data into a field. An action button can be associated with a single text box, or a group of text boxes. For any text box, left-click anywhere inside the box and type the desired data into that field. Make sure to press ENTER when done typing.

Click the related action button to save the data.

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4.5 HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions

4.5.1 Home Pages

4.5.1.1 Home | Home

Use this page to identify the product. Click the Home navigation tab or the page hyperlink to return to this page from anywhere in the HTTP Interface.

Figure 4-6. LPOD-R Home Page (PS .5 Unit Example Shown)

4.5.1.2 Home | Contact / Home | Support pages

For all product support, please call:

+1.240.243.1880

+1.866.472.3963 (toll free USA)

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4.5.2 Admin Pages

The Admin pages are available only to users who have logged in using the Administrator Name and Password.

Use these administrator pages to set up user access. Click Access or SNMP to continue.

4.5.2.1 Admin | Access

Refresh the page to see the latest data.

Figure 4-7. Admin | Access Page

Network Maintenance

• IP Gateway, IP Address/Range – Enter the desired IP Gateway Address

and IP Address/ Range in these text boxes.

• MAC Address (read-only) – The MAC is set at the factory to a guaranteed

unique address that you cannot modify.

Click Change IP Address to save any changes.

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System Account Access Information

Name fields can be any alphanumeric combination with a maximum length of 10 characters. Password fields can be any alphanumeric combination with a maximum length of 10 characters.

• Admin, Read/Write, and Read Only Names and Passwords – The factory

defaults for these names/passwords are:

o Admin comtech/comtech o Read/Write opcenter/1234 o Read Only monitor/1234

Click Submit Access to save any changes.

Webpage Timeout

The Webpage Timeout sets the time period that can pass before the HTTP Interface pages time out.

• Use the drop-down list to select 5 minutes (default) or 8 hours.

• Click Submit.

The Status | Status page automatically refreshes once every ten seconds, and resets the timeout counter.

SNTP

• Server IP Address – Specify the SNTP server IP Address.

• State - Use the drop-down list to select Enable or Disable.

Click Change SNTP Params to save these settings.

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4.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP

The Administrator must use this page to manage LPOD-R SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings. Refresh the page to see the latest data.

Figure 4-8. Admin | SNMP Page

• Simple Network Management – Use the drop-down list to select Enabled

or Disabled.

• The Read Community String and Write Community String fields can be

any combination of characters and a length of 0 to 20 characters.

o Read Community String factory default is “public”. o Write Community String factory default is “private”.

• SNMP Contact – Enter the contact data.

• SNMP Name – Enter the name.

• SNMP Location – Enter the location.

• Enable Authentication Trap – Use the drop-down list to select Enabled or

Disabled.

• The Administrator can assign up to two SNMP Trap IP Addresses.

• Trap Version – Use the drop-down list to select the version.

• The SNMP Trap Community String field can be any combination of

characters and a length of 0 to 20 characters. The factory default for the SNMP Trap Community String is “comtech”.

Click Submit SNMP to save any changes.

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4.5.3 Config Pages

Use the Configuration pages to configure all operating parameters for the LPOD-R. Click Amplifier or Utility to continue,

4.5.3.1 Config | Amplifier

Use this page to configure the communications, operations and alarms/faults handling for the amplifier. Refresh the page to see the latest data.

Figure 4-9. Config | Amplifier Page

Amplifier

• Attenuation (dB) – Enter a valid attenuation level (00.00 to 20.00 dB) in

0.25 dB steps.

• Fault Recovery – Use the drop-down list to select Automatic or Manual.

• User Mute – Use the drop-down list to select Enabled or Disabled.

Click Change Configuration to save any changes.

Low Forward Power Threshold (dBm)

Set the threshold value, in dBm, for the low forward power alarm/fault.

When the forward power monitor is set to Alarm or Fault instead of the factory default of Mask, and the forward power drops below the specified value, the alarm/fault occurs.

To disable the threshold, set this parameter to the default value of 00.00.

Click Change to save any changes.

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FSK Address

Set the FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) Address from 01 to 15.

Click Change to save any changes.

4.5.3.2 Config | Utility

Use this page to configure additional LPOD-R operating parameters. Refresh the page to see the latest data.

Figure 4-10. Config | Utility Page

Date and Time

• Enter a date using international format in the form DD/MM/YY (where

DD = day [01 to 31], MM = month [01 to 12], and YY = year [00 to 99]).

• Enter a time using HH:MM:SS format (where HH = hour [00 to 23],

MM = minutes [00 to 59], and SS = seconds [00 to 59]).

Click Change Date/Time to save the changes.

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Circuit ID

Enter a Circuit ID string of up to 48 characters. This is the identification label for the unit.

Click Change CID to save the change.

Current Active Firmware Image # (read-only)

The selected Current Active Firmware Image is shown here. In this example, Image 1 is the Current Active Firmware Image.

Next Reboot Image

Use the drop-down list to select the Next Reboot Image as Image 1 or 2. Click Submit to save the change.

Perform Soft Reboot

Click Reboot Now to reboot the LPOD-R using the Current Active Firmware Image.

Firmware Information (read-only)

This read-only window shows information about the currently loaded Bootrom. For the complete Bulk1 and Bulk2 information, scroll through all the constituent firmware blocks that make up the bulk.

Part Number (read-only)

This read-only window shows part number information for the unit.

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4.5.4 Status Pages

Use these pages to see the unit’s operational status, logged alarm and statistics windows. Click Summary, Status, MOP, Events, Statistics, or Trending Graphs to continue.

4.5.4.1 Status | Summary

This read-only page shows a summary of information about the LPOD-R unit and its current operating state. Refresh the page to see the latest data.

Figure 4-11. Status | Summary Page

Summary (read only)

The Summary Fault message shows OK on a green background if no faults are present. If a fault exists, the message changes to FAULT on a red background. Should this occur, look at the logged faults and alarms on the Status | Events page.

Terminal Status Change

If Terminal Status Change shows NO, there have been no changes in the unit’s configuration since the last time the Terminal Status Change status was cleared.

If Terminal Status Change shows YES, a status change had occured for one or more of these reasons:

• An operating parameter changed, (e.g., when a command changes an

operational value)

• A fault condition occurs

• A redundant switchover occurs

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To reset the Terminal Status Change from YES to NO, click Clear.

4.5.4.2 Status | Status

Use this read-only page see general status data for the LPOD-R.

Unlike the pages that you must refresh manually, the Status | Status page updates automatically once every 10 seconds. You can still refresh

Figure 4-12. Status | Status Page

4.5.4.3 Status | MOP

Use this read-only page to see details of the unit’s Maximum Operating Point (MOP) data. Refresh the page to see the latest data.

Figure 4-13. Status | MOP Page

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4.5.4.4 Status | Events

Use this page to see stored events data. Additionally, use it to set the parameters for how the LPOD-R triggers events and alarms. Refresh the page to see the latest data.

Figure 4-14. Status | Events Page

Unread Stored Events

This window shows the unread stored events log in sequential, date-stamped format. The unit shows the five oldest stored events in the alarm log. A running tally of the number of unread stored events shows in the window header. All events that are read from the log are removed from the log automatically.

• Select Read Next Five Events to show the next five unread stored events

in the log.

• Select Clear Events Log to clear all stored events from the log.

• Select Initialize Events Pointer to reset the internal pointer to allow

queries to start at the beginning of the stored events log.

Click Submit to update the window according to your selection.

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