Comtech EF Data MetaCarrier MCDD-100 Installation And Operation Manual

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MCDD-100
MetaCarrier® Detection Device
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.2.1 or Higher
Part Number MN-MCDD100
Revision 3
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Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161
Copyright © 2013 Comtech EF Data. A ll rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ III
TABLES ............................................................................................................................................ VI
FIGURES .......................................................................................................................................... VII
PREFACE .......................................................................................................................................... IX
About this Manual ............................................................................................................................ ix
Conventions and References ............................................................................................................. ix
Patents and Trademarks .......................................................................................................................... ix
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ................................................................................................................ ix
Recommended Standard Designations .................................................................................................... ix
Safety and Compliance ....................................................................................................................... x
Electrical Safety and Compliance .............................................................................................................. x
Electrical Installation ................................................................................................................................. x
Operating Environment ............................................................................................................................ x
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
(1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 ............................................................................................................ xi
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC) ......................... xi
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC) ............................................................... xi
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) ................................................................................... xii
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC) ........................ xii
CE Mark ............................................................................................................................................... xii
Product Support ............................................................................................................................... xii
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ........................................................................................................ xii
Warranty Policy .............................................................................................................................. xiii
Limitations of Warranty ..........................................................................................................................xiii
Exclusive Remedies ................................................................................................................................. xiv
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1–1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1–1
1.2 Functional Description ........................................................................................................ 1–2
1.2.1 About MetaCarrier .................................................................................................................... 1–4
1.2.2 Compatibility ............................................................................................................................ 1–5
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1.3 MCDD-100 Features ............................................................................................................ 1–5
1.3.1 Physical Description .................................................................................................................. 1–5
1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope .............................................................................................................. 1–6
1.3.3 MCDD-100 Physical Features .................................................................................................... 1–7
1.3.3.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 1–7
1.3.3.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 1–8
1.4 MCDD-100 Specifications .................................................................................................... 1–9
1.4.1 Product Feature Specifications ................................................................................................. 1–9
1.4.2 Standard Assemblies............................................................................................................... 1–10
1.4.3 Optional Assemblies ............................................................................................................... 1–10
1.4.4 Regulatory Compliance ........................................................................................................... 1–10
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 2–1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting the Shipment .............................................................................. 2–1
2.2 Installing into a Rack Enclosure ........................................................................................... 2–2
2.2.1 Installing the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit ................................................... 2–4
CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS ............................................................. 3–1
3.1 Cabling Connection Types ................................................................................................... 3–1
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections ........................................................................................................ 3–1
3.1.1.1 Type ‘BNC’ ......................................................................................................................... 3–2
3.1.1.2 Type ‘N’ ............................................................................................................................. 3–2
3.1.1.3 Type ‘SMA’ (Subminiature Version ‘A’) ............................................................................. 3–2
3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections .......................................................................................... 3–3
3.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections ................................................................................................ 3–3
3.2 MCDD-100 Connector Overview .......................................................................................... 3–4
3.3 Rx (IN) IF Connections ......................................................................................................... 3–5
3.4 Utility Connections.............................................................................................................. 3–5
3.4.1 CONSOLE Interface Connector, DB-9M .................................................................................... 3–5
3.4.2 MONITOR Interface Connector, DB-15M ................................................................................. 3–6
3.4.3 ETHERNET MANAGEMENT Port, RJ-45 ..................................................................................... 3–6
3.5 MCDD-100 Ground and Power Connections ......................................................................... 3–7
3.5.1 Chassis Ground Interface .......................................................................................................... 3–7
3.5.2 Alternating Current (AC) Power Interface (Standard) .............................................................. 3–8
3.5.2.1 AC Operation (Standard) – Applying Power ...................................................................... 3–8
3.5.2.2 AC Operation (Standard) – Replacing Fuses ..................................................................... 3–9
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CHAPTER 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE ......................................................................................... 4–1
4.1 Updating Firmware via the Internet ..................................................................................... 4–1
4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download ....................................................... 4–2
4.3 Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update .............................................................. 4–6
4.4 Performing the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure ................................................................... 4–8
CHAPTER 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ................................................ 5–1
5.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2 Remote Commands and Queries Overview .......................................................................... 5–3
5.2.1 Basic Protocol ........................................................................................................................... 5–3
5.2.2 Packet Structure ....................................................................................................................... 5–4
5.2.2.1 Start of Packet ................................................................................................................... 5–5
5.2.2.2 Target Address .................................................................................................................. 5–5
5.2.2.3 Address Delimiter .............................................................................................................. 5–5
5.2.2.4 Instruction Code ................................................................................................................ 5–5
5.2.2.5 Instruction Code Qualifier ................................................................................................. 5–6
5.2.2.6 Optional Message Arguments ........................................................................................... 5–7
5.2.2.7 End of Packet .................................................................................................................... 5–7
5.3 Remote Commands and Queries ......................................................................................... 5–8
CHAPTER 6. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ........................................... 6–1
6.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 6–1
6.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols .......................................................................... 6–2
6.2.1 Ethernet Management Interface Access .................................................................................. 6–2
6.3 SNMP Interface ................................................................................................................... 6–3
6.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files .............................................................................. 6–3
6.3.2 SNMP Community Strings ......................................................................................................... 6–3
6.4 Web Server (HTTP) Interface ............................................................................................... 6–4
6.4.1 User Login ................................................................................................................................. 6–4
6.4.2 Web Server Interface – Operational Features .......................................................................... 6–5
6.4.2.1 Virtual Front Panel ............................................................................................................ 6–5
6.4.2.2 Navigation ......................................................................................................................... 6–5
6.4.2.3 Page Sections .................................................................................................................... 6–5
6.4.2.4 Execution Buttons ............................................................................................................. 6–6
6.4.2.5 Feature Selection .............................................................................................................. 6–6
6.4.2.6 Text or Data Entry ............................................................................................................. 6–6
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6.4.3 Web Server Interface – Menu Tree .......................................................................................... 6–6
6.4.4 Web Server Interface Page Descriptions .................................................................................. 6–7
6.4.4.1 Home Pages ...................................................................................................................... 6–7
6.4.4.1.1 Home | Info ................................................................................................................. 6–7
6.4.4.1.2 Home | Contact ........................................................................................................... 6–8
6.4.4.2 Admin (Administration) Pages .......................................................................................... 6–8
6.4.4.2.1 Admin | Access............................................................................................................ 6–8
6.4.4.2.2 Admin | SNMP ............................................................................................................ 6–9
6.4.4.2.3 Admin | Firmware ..................................................................................................... 6–10
6.4.4.3 Configuration Pages ........................................................................................................ 6–12
6.4.4.3.1 Configuration | Config .............................................................................................. 6–12
6.4.4.3.2 Configuration | Interface .......................................................................................... 6–13
6.4.4.4 Status Pages .................................................................................................................... 6–13
6.4.4.4.2 Status | Alarms .......................................................................................................... 6–15
6.4.4.5 Utility Page ...................................................................................................................... 6–16
APPENDIX A. INTERFERENCE IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................... A–1
A.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... A–1
A.2 Scenario 1: Marginal Interference ....................................................................................... A–2
A.3 Scenario 2: Marginal Interference ....................................................................................... A–3
A.4 Scenario 3: Partial Interference .......................................................................................... A–4
A.5 Scenario 4: Complete Interference ..................................................................................... A–5
A.6 Scenario 5: Complete Interference ..................................................................................... A–6
TABLES
Table 3-1. MCDD-100 Rear Panel Connectors .......................................................................................... 3–4
Table 3-2. CONSOLE Connector Pinouts .................................................................................................. 3–5
Table 3-3. MONITOR Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................. 3–6
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FIGURES
Figure 1-1. MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® Detection Device ............................................................................ 1–1
Figure 1-2. MCDD-100 Connection Example ............................................................................................ 1–2
Figure 1-3. MCDD-100 Dimensional Envelope .......................................................................................... 1–6
Figure 1-4. MCDD-100 – Front Panel View ............................................................................................... 1–7
Figure 1-5. MCDD-100 – Rear Panel View................................................................................................. 1–8
Figure 2-1. Unpacking and Inspecting the Shipment ................................................................................ 2–1
Figure 2-2. Installing into a Rack Enclosure .............................................................................................. 2–3
Figure 2-3. Installing the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit ................................................ 2–4
Figure 3-1. Coaxial Connector Examples ................................................................................................... 3–1
Figure 3-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples ..................................................................................... 3–3
Figure 3-3. MCDD-100 – Rear Panel View................................................................................................. 3–4
Figure 3-4. MCDD Chassis Ground Interface............................................................................................. 3–7
Figure 3-5. MCDD-100 AC Power Interface .............................................................................................. 3–8
Figure 3-6. Applying AC Power .................................................................................................................. 3–8
Figure 3-7. AC Fuse Replacement ............................................................................................................. 3–9
Figure 5-1. MCDD-100 Serial Interface Example....................................................................................... 5–2
Figure 6-1. MCDD-100 Web Server Interface Menu Tree ......................................................................... 6–7
Figure 6-2. MCDD-100 Home | Info page ................................................................................................. 6–7
Figure 6-3. Admin | Access page .............................................................................................................. 6–8
Figure 6-4. Admin | SNMP page ............................................................................................................... 6–9
Figure 6-5. Admin | Firmware page ........................................................................................................ 6–10
Figure 6-6. Configuration | Config Page ................................................................................................. 6–12
Figure 6-7. Configuration | Interface | E1 Page ...................................................................................... 6–13
Figure 6-8. Status | Monitor page .......................................................................................................... 6–14
Figure 6-9. Status | Alarms page............................................................................................................. 6–15
Figure 6-10. Utility page .......................................................................................................................... 6–16
Figure A-1. Scenario 1 (Marginal Interference) ........................................................................................ A–2
Figure A-2. Scenario 2 (Marginal Interference) ........................................................................................ A–3
Figure A-3. Scenario 3 (Partial Interference) ............................................................................................ A–4
Figure A-4. Scenario 4 (Complete Interference) ....................................................................................... A–5
Figure A-5. Scenario 5 (Complete Interference) ....................................................................................... A–6
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About this Manual
directs the user to additional information about a task or the
PREFACE
This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® responsible for the operation and maintenance of the MCDD-100.
Detection Device. This is an informational document intended for the persons
Conventions and References
Patents and Trademarks
See all of Comtech EF Data's Patents and Patents Pending at http://patents.comtechefdata.com.
omtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the trademark owners.
C
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
A WARNING GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE HAZARD THAT MAY CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
ives information about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE INJURY
A CAUTION or PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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NOTE
A
A equipment.
gives important information about a task or the equipment.
REFERENCE
Recommended Standard Designations
The new designation of the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) supersedes the Recommended Standard (RS) designations. References to the old designations may be shown when depicting actual text (e.g., RS-232) displayed on Web Server pages, serial remote interfaces, or unit rear panels. All other references in the manual refer to EIA designations.
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 0° C (32° F) OR MORE THAN 50° C
PRECIPITATION, CONDENSATION, OR HUMID ATMOSPHERES OF MORE
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The user should carefully review the following information :.
Safety and Compliance
Electrical Safety and Compliance
The unit complies with the EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment (Including Electrical Business Machines) safety standard.
IF THE UNIT IS OPERATED IN A VEHICLE OR MOVABLE INSTALLATION, MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS STABLE. OTHERWISE, EN 60950 SAFETY IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Electrical Installation
CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SYSTEM THAT HAS SEPARATE GROUND, LINE AND NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS. DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT WITHOUT A DIRECT CONNECTION TO GROUND.
Sect 3.5 MCDD-100 Ground and Power Connections
Operating Environment
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IN ANY OF THESE EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS:
(122° F).
THAN 95% RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
UNPRESSURIZED ALTITUDES OF MORE THAN 2000 METRES (6561.7 FEET).
• EXCESSIVE DUST.
• FLAMMABLE GASES.
• CORROSIVE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.
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European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1
Independent testing verifies that the unit complies with the European Union R&TTE Directive, its reference to EN 301 489-1 (Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters [ERM];
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility [EMC] standard for radio equipment and services, Part 1: Common technical requirements), and the Declarations of Conformity for the applicable
directives, standards, and practices that follow:
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC)
Emissions: EN 55022 Class B – Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio
Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
Immunity: EN 55024 – Information Technology Equipment: Immunity Characteristics,
Limits, and Methods of Measurement.
EN 61000-3-2 – Harmonic Currents Emission
EN 61000-3-3 – Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker.
• Federal Communications Commission Federal Code of Regulation FCC Part 15, Subpart B.
TO ENSURE THAT THE UNIT COMPLIES WITH THESE STANDARDS, OBEY THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Use coaxial cable that is of good quality for connections to the L-Band Type ‘N’ Rx
(receive) female connector.
Use Type 'D' connectors that have back-shells with continuous metallic shielding.
Type ‘D’ cabling must have a continuous outer shield (either foil or braid, or both). The shield must be bonded to the back-shell.
Operate the unit with its cover on at all times.
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)
Symbol Description
<HAR> Type of power cord required for use in the European Community.
CAUTION: Double-pole/Neutral Fusing ACHTUNG: Zweipolige bzw. Neutralleiter-Sicherung
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International Symbols
Symbol Definition Symbol Definition
Alternating Current
Fuse
For additional symbols, refer to Warnings, Cautions and Notes listed earlier in this Preface.
Protective Earth
Chassis Ground
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
This unit satisfies (with exemptions) the requirements specified in the European Union Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EU RoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC).
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC)
In accordance with the European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 91/263/EEC, the unit should not be directly connected to the Public Telecommunications Network.
CE Mark
Comtech EF Data declares that the unit meets the necessary requirements for the CE Mark.
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
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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 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.
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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.
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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1.1 Overview
Comtech EF Data’s MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® Detection Device (Figure 1-1) is a patent pending carrier identification (CID) product that uses spread spectrum technology to decode an embedded unique carrier identification sequence for a transmission carrier.
The MCDD-100 is combined with the MCED-100 MetaCarrier® Embedding Device to provide a complete MetaCarrier embedding and decoding product. In a typical network, there can be as many MCED-100s as there are modulating devices, and a smaller number of MCDD-100s to verify the presence of the MetaCarrier on each carrier. In an interference condition, the MCDD-100 may be used to decode the MetaCarrier of an interfering carrier that may not be part of one’s own transmission network, as long as the interfering carrier has a MetaCarrier embedded.
The MCDD-100 is unique in that it operates in both non-interfered and interfered conditions. By using the MetaCarrier concept, a low-speed data sequence containing information about the transmission carrier is spread using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), and then combined with the transmission “desired” carrier to produce a composite carrier with an embedded CID.
The MCDD-100 supports an L-Band (950 MHz to 2150 MHz) or IF (50 MHz to 180 MHz) input for decoding and demodulating the MetaCarrier sequence for a carrier that contains the Comtech EF Data embedded CID.
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
Figure 1-1. MCDD-100 MetaCarrier
Sect. 1.3 MCDD-100 Features
Sect. 1.4 MCDD-100 Specifications
®
Detection Device
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Host carrier symbol rate (SR) range (ksps ≡ kilo symbols/sec)
CID Signal PSD level relative to host carrier PSD level, dB
128≤ SR < 2048ksps
-27.5
2048ksps≤ SR < 4096ksps
-24.5
4096ksps≤ SR < 8192ksps
-21.5
8192ksps≤ SR < 16384ksps
-18.5
SR ≥ 16384 ksps
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1.2 Functional Description
Figure 1-2. MCDD-100 Connection Example
The MCDD-100 supports both L-Band operation (950 MHz to 2150 MHz) and IF operation (50 MHz to 180 MHz). Note that the MCDD-100 does not provide DC power for a Low-Noise Block Downconverter (LNB) for the L-Band input.
At the monitoring (receive) station, the MCDD-100 may be connected after the downconversion equipment for detection and decoding of the MetaCarrier – an example of this setup is shown in Figure 1-2. Once directed to the desired carrier frequency and symbol rate (area of interference), the MCDD-100 automatically determines whether a MetaCarrier is present.
The carrier’s characteristics may be obtained through the use of a spectrum analyzer or an interference monitoring system. Upon entry of the approximate center frequency and symbol rate, the MCDD-100 then begins to search under the assigned spectrum for the presence of a MetaCarrier. The MetaCarriers, when present, have a power spectral density (PSD) between
27.5 dB and 17.5 dB below the transmission carrier’s spectral density in accordance with the following table:
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Host Carrier
Embedded MetaCarrier
Embedded MetaCarrier
CID Data Rate
Time for Unique ID
112 kcps
27 bps
71.2 seconds
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Detection of the presence of the MetaCarrier is initiated in the MCDD-100 by searching, using digital signal processing techniques, for one of two possible MetaCarrier chip rates. These MetaCarrier chip rates are as follows:
≥512 ksps 224 kcps
128 ksps to < 512 ksps 112 kcps
As shown in this table, the MetaCarrier is sized to be no more than 43.75% of the bandwidth of the transmission carrier. In all configurations of the combined carrier, the MetaCarrier power raises the total transmission power less than 0.01 dB.
The CID message consists of at least the following information:
DVB Carrier ID Global Unique Identifier (read only, fixed by the transmission equipment
manufacturer)
Carrier ID format (code to indicate version information for the Carrier ID format)
Additional user configurable fields may contain other information, for example:
• Latitude and longitude information
• Contact telephone number
• Other user data
The entire CID message is composed of 4 packets containing 244 bits (formatting, Forward Error Correction (FEC), and user information) for a total message length of 976 bits for the transmission of the MetaCarrier. Each packet of the MetaCarrier message carries 32 bits of CID information data. However, the MAC address is sent at a higher rate so that, upon reception of a frame that is comprised of three (3) packets, the MAC address may be determined.
The data rate of messages being carried in the MetaCarrier is shown before spreading is applied. The associated time to send a complete CID message (including the framing and FEC) is as follows:
Embedded MetaCarrier CID Data Rate Time for Complete Message
224 kcps 55 bps 17.8 seconds 112 kcps 27 bps 35.7 seconds
Therefore, the time for the MCDD-100 to extract a complete MAC sequence is as follows:
224 kcps 55 bps 35.6 seconds
The MCDD-100 may be monitored and controlled using its HTTP Web Server Interface (for user-to­device control) or via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (for device-to-device
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control). SNMP may be used for fully automatic control for dynamic searching of the presence of the MetaCarrier under the detected carriers within a spectrum. The presence of a MetaCarrier may be obtained as part of a standard operating procedure or during an interference condition.
Manually entered using the MCED-100 HTTP Web Server Interface:
o Telephone Number o Custom Message
MCED-100 MetaCarrier™ Embedding Device Installation and Operation Manual (CEFD P/N MN-MCED100)
Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Sect. 6.3 (ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT) SNMP (MIB II
and Private MIB)
Sect. 6.4 (ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT) Web Server
(HTTP) Interface
Field update of the operating system firmware is possible through file upload via the rear panel RJ-45 ‘ETHERNET MANAGEMENT’ port.
Chapter 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE
1.2.1 About MetaCarrier
The MetaCarrier operates independent of the modulation, forward error rate, symbol rate, etc. of the transmission carrier. In configurations where the carrier is encrypted or uses cryptographic technologies, the CID contained in the MetaCarrier is not affected.
Traditionally, identification of an interfering carrier may involve using a geo-location system that, in turn, uses the phase offset from an adjacent satellite to triangulate the approximate location on the surface of the earth where the interference is being generated.
While these tools have been proven useful and invaluable to satellite operators and service providers, the geo-location products’ methods are imprecise; for example, in densely populated areas, a helicopter with a feed horn and spectrum analyzer must be used to find the exact location of the transmission source. The time and costs associated with such methods are significant.
By contrast, Comtech EF Data’s CID products provide the operator with the interference source’s identification information within minutes. Once the offending carrier is identified, appropriate action can be taken to shut down or otherwise remove the identified transmission from service.
The MCED-100 MetaCarrier Embedding Device’s combined carrier (transmission carrier and embedded MetaCarrier) creates a composite carrier that results in scalable identification system that requires minimal power (typically less than 0.1 dB) from the transmission carrier.
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1.2.2 Compatibility
The MCDD-100 is compatible with any L-Band or 70/140 MHz carrier supporting up to 64 Msps that is transporting a MetaCarrier.
Sect. 1.4.1 Product Feature Specifications
1.3 MCDD-100 Features
1.3.1 Physical Description
The MCDD-100 is constructed as a 1RU-high rack-mounting chassis. Handles at the front facilitate removal from and placement into a rack. The unit can be free-standing if desired.
Sect. 1.4.1 Product Feature Specifications
Sect . 2.2 Installation into a Rack Enclosure
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1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope
Figure 1-3. MCDD-100 Dimensional Envelope
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1.3.3 MCDD-100 Physical Features
1.3.3.1 Front Panel
Figure 1-4. MCDD-100 – Front Panel View
The MCDD-100 front panel (Figure 1-4) features four Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicators. The LEDs indicate, in a summary fashion, the following information:
LED Condition
Green No Unit Fau lts or Alarms.
UNIT STATUS
STORED EVENT
CARRIER DETECT
CARRIER ID
Amber No Unit Faults, but an Alarm exists. Red A Unit Fault exists. Off There are no Stor ed Even ts. Amber There is a Stored Event in the log, which can be viewed from the Web Server Interface Red No carrier is detected . Green A carrier has been detected and analyzed. Amber A carrier has been found and is being analyzed. Green MetaCarrier lock is achieved. Amber MetaCarrier detected, but lock not achieved. Red MetaCarrier is not detected.
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1.3.3.2 Rear Panel
PROPER GROUNDING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. The equipment must be connected
to the protective earth connection at all times. It is therefore imperative that the unit
installation, configuration, and operation.
Sect. 3.2 MCDD-100 Connector Overview
Sect. 3.5 MCDD-100 Grounding and Power Connections
Figure 1-5. MCDD-100 – Rear Panel View
External cables are attached to connectors provided on the rear panel of the unit. The unit provides the following standard interfaces (Figure 1-5, from left):
Power Interface:
100–240 VAC Primary Input Power Supply with Press-fit Fuse Holder.
IF Interfaces:
IF Operation: 50 MHz to 180 MHz via dedicated
50Ω or 75 Type BNC connector (‘Rx
(IN) | 70-140 MHz’ port).
L-Band Operation: 950 MHz to 2150 MHz via dedicated
50 Type ‘N’ connector (‘Rx (IN)
| L-BAND’ port).
Utility Interfaces:
(1X) D-Sub, 9-pin male (DB-9M) EIA-232 connector for serial remote control (‘CONSOLE’
port).
(1X) D-Sub, 15-pin male (DB-15M) connector for provision of the Rx MetaCarrier IQ
constellation for troubleshooting purposes (‘MONITOR port).
(1X) 10/100 BaseT Fast Ethernet RJ-45 Interface for HTTP and SNMP management and
control purposes (Web and SNMP) (‘ETHERNET MANAGEMENTport).
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UNIT STATUS (Green/Amber/Red)
CARRIER DETECTED (Green/Amber)
100V – 240V AC, +6%/-10% autosensing
102 – 10
(symbol rate, desired carrier) dBc, + 10 dBm maximum; within ±10 MHz of the desired
carrier, composite power is ≤ +30 dBc
94 – 10
(symbol rate, desired carrier) dBc, + 10 dBm maximum; within ±10 MHz of the desired
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1.4 MCDD-100 Specifications
1.4.1 Product Feature Specifications
Specification Description Dimensional Envelope 19.0 W x 16.2 D x 1 RU (1.7) H inches (483 W x 411 D x 44 H mm) Weight 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg)
Temperature
Operating 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) Storage -4° to 158°F (–20° to 70°C) Operating
95% maximum, non-condensing
Humidity
Storage 99% maximum, non-condensing
Vibration Per MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5 Category 4a
4 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs):
Front Panel
Rear Panel Connectors
STORED EVENT (Amber)
NO CARRIER DETECTED (Red)
Data Interfaces
1X RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Fast Ethernet
1X DB-9M EIA-232 interface for basic serial configuration
L-Band 50Ω Type ‘N’ female input.
• CARRIER ID (Green/Amber/Red)
70/140 MHz 50Ω or 75Ω Type BNC female input
AC Power Supply Rear Panel-installed Module includes On/Off Switch
AC Operating Voltage
(Total absolute maximum range is 90V – 254V AC)
Power Consumption 30W typical Fuse Protection 2X 120/240VAC T2A 5x20mm slow-blow fuses Frequency 50-180 MHz or 950-2150 MHz (±0.06ppm) in 100 Hz steps
Impedance
L-Band 50Ω, 14dB minimum return loss 70/140 MHz 50Ω or 75Ω, 18dB minimum return loss
Input Power
(1)
Range
Maximum Composite Operating Level
L-Band -130 + 10 70/140 MHz -105 + 10
L-Band
70/140 MHz
carrier, composite power is ≤ +30 dBc
Absolute Maximum, No Damage +20 dBm Acquisition Range
(2)
Programmable up to ±150 kHz Main Carrier Modulation Types BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK Main Carrier Symbol Rates 128 ksps to 64 Msps FEC Mode (111, 69) BCH Code
(symbol rate) to -80 + 10
log
(symbol rate) to -70 + 10
log
log
log
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(Symbol rate) dBm
log
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≥ 128 ksps to <512
Assembly
Description
Where Installed
Assembly
Description
Where Installed
Sides of MCDD-100 chassis / rear See Sect. 2.2.1
EN 30489-1
EN 60950 (Safety)
FCC
FCC Part 15 Subpart B
RoHS Compliance
Yes
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Specification Description Chip Rate 112 kcps, 224 kcps
Parameter Chip Rate Spreading Rati o Data Rate (bps)
Symbol Rate
ksps
≥512 ksps 224 kcps 4096 56.00
112 kcps 4096 28.00
NOTES:
(1) Refers to the power level of the overlaying carrier. (2) Acquisition time increases with acquisition range.
1.4.2 Standard Assemblies
PL-0000972 MCDD-100 Base Chassis Assembly – PL-0000939 MCDD-100 PCB Assembly MCDD-100 chassis
1.4.3 Optional Assemblies
KT-0000168 Rear-Mounting Support Bracket Kit (4”) KT-0000195 Rear-Mounting Support Bracket Kit (10”)
Sect. 2.2.1 Installing the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit
1.4.4 Regulatory Compliance
Specification Description
“CE” as follows:
• EN 55022 Class B (Emissions)
• EN 55024 (Immunity)
of user-provided mounting rack –
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Chapter 2. INSTALLATION
This equipment contains parts and assemblies sensitive to damage by handling the equipment.
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting the Shipment
The MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® Detection Device, its Installation and Operation Manual, and its power cord were packaged and shipped in a reusable cardboard carton containing protective foam spacing.
Figure 2-1. Unpacking and Inspecting the Shipment
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Use ESD precautionary procedures when
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Step
Task
2
Check the packing list to ensure the shipment is complete.
Inspect the equipment for any possible damage incurred during shipment. Contact the carrier and Comtech EF Data immediately to submit a damage report if damage is evident.
When mounting the MCDD-100 into a rack enclosure (Figure 2-4):
PROPER GROUNDING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. The equipment must be
PROPER AIR VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. In a rack system where there is high
Make sure there is adequate clearance inside the enclosure, especially at
°
information about custom rack enclosures, contact Comtech EF Data
Customer Support during normal business hours or visit Comtech EF Data’s Web
impeded. Comtech EF Data recommends that an alternate method of support is
Customer Support during normal business hours.
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Once opened, inspect the shipment:
1 Keep all shipping materials for storage or reshipment.
3
4
5
Review this MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® Detection Device Installation and Operation Manual carefully to become familiar with operation.
Proceed to Sect. 2.2 Installation into a Rack Enclosure.
2.2 Installing into a Rack Enclosure
connected to the protective earth connection at all times. It is therefore imperative that the unit is properly grounded, using the ground stud provided on the unit rear panel, during installation, configuration, and operation.
heat discharge, provide forced-air cooling with top- or bottom-mounted fans or blowers.
o
the side for air ventilation.
o Air temperature inside the rack enclosure should
F).
(122
never exceed 50°C
For
site (www.comtechefdata.com/support.asp).
The MCDD-100 CANNOT have rack slides mounted to the sides of the chassis.
Cooling fans and exhaust vents are provided here – air flow must not be
provided within the rack, such as standard rack shelves or the optional Rear­Mounting Support Bracket Kit. If there is any doubt, contact Comtech EF Data
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Feature Description
1 Custom Rack Enclosure
2
MCDD-100 MetaCarrier®
3 Standard Rack Shelving
4
Mounting Rail (typical)
5 Unit Front Panel
6 User-supplied Screws
Figure 2-2. Installing into a Rack Enclosure
Mount the MCDD-100 in its assigned position in the rack enclosure. Use, as required:
A standard rack-mounted shelf;
User-supplied screws to secure the front panel to the rack enclosure threaded front
mounting rails;
Comtech EF Data’s optional
KT-0000168 (4”) or KT-0000195 (10”) Rear-Mounting
Support Brackets Kit (Figure 2-3).
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2.2.1 Installing the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit
Feature Description
1 Back of Unit
2 Rack Enclosure Threaded Rear Mounting Rail (typical)
KT-0000XXX Primary Rear Support Bracket Kit
Item
CEFD Part Number Description
KT-0000168 KT-0000195
2 2 FP-0000913 Plate, Adapter
Quantity
2
4 4 HW/10-32X3/8FLT Screw, #10 Flat Head
1 KT/6228-2 4” Rear Support Bracket Kit
3
1 KT/6228-3 10” Rear Support Bracket Kit
KT/6228-X Rear Support Bracket Kit
Quantity
Item
CEFD Part Number Description
KT/6228-2 KT/6228-3
A 2 2 HW/10-32SHLDR Screw, #10 Shoulder
B 4 4 HW/10-32FLT Washer, #10 Flat
C 2 2 HW/10-32SPLIT Washer, #10 Split
D 2 2 HW/10-32HEXNUT Nut, #10 Hex
E 4 4 HW/10-32x1/2RK Bolt, #10 Rack Bracket
2 FP/6138-2 Bracket, Rear Support – 4”
F
2 FP/6138-3 Bracket, Rear Support – 10”
Figure 2-3. Installing the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit
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Assemble the Adapter Plates to the back side of the MCDD-100 chassis using the
Mount the Rear Support Brackets to the rack enclosure threaded rear mounting rails using the #10 Rack Bracket Bolts.
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Tools needed to install the KT-0000168 (4”) or KT-0000195 (10”) Bracket Kit (Figure 2-3):
A medium Phillips screwdriver
A 5/32-inch SAE Allen Wrench
An adjustable Crescent wrench.
Follow these steps to install the Radyne-style chassis kit:
Step Description
1
2
#10 Flat Head Screws.
Assemble the #10 Shoulder Screws through the Adapter Plate mounting slots using the #10 Flat Washers, #10 Split Washers, and #10 Hex Nuts.
3
4
Slide the MCDD-100 into the front of the rack enclosure. Make sure that the #10 Shoulder Screws properly engage into the slots of the Rear Support Brackets.
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Chapter 3. REAR PANEL
CONNECTORS
3.1 Cabling Connection Types
The MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® Detection Device uses a number of different cables. Each cable type is typically dedicated to a specific mode of operation.
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections
Coupling Type
Bayonet
(Type ‘BNC’ shown)
AND PINOUTS
Connector Type
Plug Jack
Threaded
(Type ‘N’ shown)
The types of coaxial cables used with the MCDD-100 by Comtech EF Data are ‘BNC’, ‘N’, and ‘SMA’. Coaxial cables (plugs) and their mating connectors (jacks/sockets) are available in two coupling styles: Bayonet or Threaded.
Bayonet Coupling Style: The jack has a pair of guide posts that accommodate the plug’s
lockdown slots. This lockdown design provides secure assembly without over-tightening the connection.
Figure 3-1. Coaxial Connector Examples
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Threaded Coupling Style: The jack features external threads. The plug shell features
internal threads, and has either a knurled outer surface to permit hand-tightening of the connection, or hex flats to accommodate torqued installation.
Connection Instructions:
Bayonet Coupling Connections: Use the plug slots to guide, then slide the plug onto the
jack posts. Then, turn the plug clockwise until the jack posts are fully seated within the plug slot.
Threaded Coupling Connections: Engage the plug onto the jack threads, and then turn
the plug clockwise until it is fully threaded onto the jack. Do not over-tighten the connection.
3.1.1.1 Type ‘BNC’
BNC plugs and jacks feature a Bayonet Coupling design.
3.1.1.2 Type ‘N’
Type ‘N’ connectors feature a Threaded Coupling design similar to Type ‘SMA’ connectors.
3.1.1.3 Type ‘SMA’ (Subminiature Version ‘A’)
Type ‘SMA’ connectors feature a Threaded Coupling design similar to Type ‘N’ connectors.
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3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections
Type ‘D’ Connection Type Example
Chassis Receptacles:
Female (top)
Male (bottom)
Type ‘D’ Cable with Jack Screws
(female shown)
Figure 3-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples
D-Subminiature connectors are also called Type ‘D’ or ‘D-Sub’ connectors. The connector pair features multiple rows of pins (male side) coupled to mating sockets (female side). The cable plug and chassis receptacle each feature a D-shaped profile that interlock to ensure proper pin orientation and connector seating.
Either chassis receptacle gender features two jack nuts for secure assembly of the cable plug to the chassis receptacle.
Whether its gender is male or female, the cable plug features two jack screws for secure connection to the jack nuts provided on the mating chassis receptacle. The jack screws may be hand tightened or tightened with a standard flat-blade screwdriver.
Connection Instructions: Orient the plug to the receptacle in the proper position. Press firmly into place. Use the jack screws to secure the plug to the receptacle jack nuts. Do not over­tighten.
3.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections
The plug for an RJ-45 or RJ-48 cable features a flexible tab. The RJ-45 or RJ-48 jack features a mating slot. This design configuration assures proper installation and pin orientation.
Connection Instructions: Press down the tab on the cable plug, and then insert the plug into the RJ-4x jack. The connection is complete when the tab ‘clicks’ into position inside the jack.
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3.2 MCDD-100 Connector Overview
The rear panel connectors for the MCDD-100 MetaCarrier Detection Device, shown here in
Figure 3-1, provide all necessary external connections between the unit and other equipment. Table 3-1 summarizes the connectors provided on the rear panel interface, grouped according
to service function.
Figure 3-3. MCDD-100 – Rear Panel View
Table 3-1. MCDD-100 Rear Panel Connectors
Connector Group Name Connector Type Function
IF Sect. 3.3
Utility Sect. 3.4
Ground/Power Sect. 3.5
Rx (IN)
CONSOLE 9-Pin Type ‘D’ male Serial Remote Interface (EIA-232) MONITOR 15-Pin Type ‘D’ male MetaCarrier I&Q Constellation Monitor Output
Ground #10-32 stud Common Chassis ground AC See Sect. 3.5.2 Chassis power
70-140MHz 50/75Ω female BNC 70/140MHz Rx Input L-BAND 50 Type ‘N’ female L-Band Rx Input
RJ-45 female 10/100 BaseT Fast Ethernet management and data
The European EMC Directive (EN55022, EN50082-1) requires using properly shielded cables for DATA I/O. These cables must be double-shielded from end-to-end, ensuring a continuous ground shield.
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Pin #
Description
Direction
1
Ground – 2
EIA-232 Transmit Data
Out
3
EIA-232 Receive Data
In
4
Reserved - do not connect to this pin
5
Ground – 6
Reserved - do not connect to this pin
7
Reserved - do not connect to this pin
8
Reserved - do not connect to this pin
9
Reserved - do not connect to this pin
Rx Connector Name
Connector Type
Description
Direction
MHz
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3.3 Rx (IN) IF Connections
THERE MAY BE DC VOLTAGES PRESENT ON THE TYPE ‘N’ RX IF CONNECTORS, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 48 VOLTS.
Rx (IN) | 70-140MHz BNC 50Ω/75Ω Female Rx (IN) | L-BAND Type ‘N’ 50Ω Female Rx IF Signal, L-Band
Rx (IN) | L-BAND Connector Notes:
1. Return loss on the L-Band port is typically better than 14 dB.
2. If connection to an L-Band 75Ω system is required, a Type ‘N’ to Type ‘F’ adapter can be
used and is available from Comtech EF Data as an optional accessory. While a reduction in return loss will occur when adapting from 50Ω to 75Ω operation, the effect in most systems will be imperceptible.
Rx IF Signal, 70/140
Input
3.4 Utility Connections
3.4.1 CONSOLE Interface Connector, DB-9M
The CONSOLE interface is a 9-pin Type ‘D’ male connector. It is intended for connection to an M&C computer or terminal device, and is used for EIA-232 communications. The settings for this serial interface are fixed at 38400 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit(8-N-1). See Table 3-2 for pinouts.
Table 3-2. CONSOLE Connector Pinouts
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Pin #
Description
Direction
1
Ground – 2
Reserved – 3
Constellation Q Channel
Out
4
Reserved – 5
Reserved
6
Reserved – 7
Reserved
8
Reserved – 9
Reserved
10
Reserved
11
Constellation I Channel
Out
12
Reserved
13
Reserved
14
Reserved
15
Reserved
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3.4.2 MONITOR Interface Connector, DB-15M
The MONITOR interface is a 15-pin Type ‘D’ male connector. It provides the Rx MetaCarrier I&Q constellation for troubleshooting purposes. See Table 3-3 for pinouts.
Table 3-3. MONITOR Connector Pinouts
3.4.3 ETHERNET MANAGEMENT Port, RJ-45
The ETHERNET MANAGEMENT interface is a standard 8-pin RJ-45 port, operating at 10/100 Mbps, half and full duplex, auto-negotiating. It is used for Ethernet-based remote management and control (M&C) of MCDD-100 functions via HTTP/SNMP.
The ETHERNET MANAGEMENT port features two operational LED indicators:
LED 1 (to left) – Comms Link detected (glows amber)
LED 2 (to right) – Activity detected (flashes green)
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3.5 MCDD-100 Ground and Power Connections
3.5.1 Chassis Ground Interface
PROPER GROUNDING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED. The equipment must be connected to the protective earth connection at all times. It is therefore imperative that the unit is properly grounded, using the ground stud provided on the unit rear panel, during installation, configuration, and operation.
The AC power interface provides the safety ground.
Figure 3-4. MCDD Chassis Ground Interface
Use the #10-32 stud, located adjacent to the power interface, for connecting a common chassis ground among equipment.
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Feature
Description
1
On / Off Switch
2
Press-fit Fuse Holder
3
IEC Three-prong Connector
AC Power Specifications
Input Power
40W maximum, 20W typical
100V to 240V AC, +6%/-10%, autosensing (Total absolute max. range is 90V to 254V AC)
Connector Type
IEC
Line and neutral fusing : (2X) 120/240VAC T2A 5x20mm slow-blow type fuses
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3.5.2 Alternating Current (AC) Power Interface (Standard)
Input Voltage
Fuse Protection
Figure 3-5. MCDD-100 AC Power Interface
3.5.2.1 AC Operation (Standard) – Applying Power
Figure 3-6. Applying AC Power
To apply AC power to the MCDD-100:
First, plug the provided AC power cord female end into the unit.
Then, plug the AC power cord male end into the user-supplied power source.
• Finally, switch the unit ON.
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3.5.2.2 AC Operation (Standard) – Replacing Fuses
FOR CONTINUED OPERATOR SAFETY, ALWAYS REPLACE THE FUSES WITH THE CORRECT TYPE AND RATING.
The MCDD-100 uses two 20mm Slow-blow fuses – one each for line and neutral connections. The fuses are contained within a fuse holder that is press-fit into the body of the IEC power module (Figure 3-7).
To replace the fuses:
DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!
First, unseat the fuse holder from the IEC power module.
o Use the slot to pry the holder outward from the IEC power module. o Pull the holder straight out, and then swing the holder away from the module.
• Then, remove and replace the fuses as needed.
o Use T2A fuses for standard operation.
Finally, re-seat the fuse holder in the IEC power module.
Figure 3-7. AC Fuse Replacement
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Chapter 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE
4.1 Updating Firmware via the Internet
TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO OPERATE THE MCDD-100 WITH ITS LATEST AVAILABLE FIRMWARE.
Comtech EF Data ships the MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® Detection Device with its latest version of operating firmware. If you need a firmware update, you can obtain it by download from Comtech EF Data’s Web site ( Support via e-mail or on CD by standard mail delivery.
The MCDD-100 Firmware Update process is as follows:
Perform the update without opening the MCDD-100 by connecting the ‘ETHERNET
MANAGEMENT’ port on the MCDD-100 rear panel to the Ethernet port of a user-
supplied PC.
Download the firmware update archive file from the Internet to the user PC.
Transfer the extracted firmware update via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) from the user PC
to the MCDD-100 by directing the FTP client (using the MCDD-100 Management IP Address) to connect to an FTP server.
www.comtechefdata.com) or from Comtech EF Data Product
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Refer to your terminal emulator program’s HELP feature or user guide for operating
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4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download
1. First, identify the MCDD-100’s assigned Management IP address, and the firmware number,
revision letter, and revision number.
User-supplied items needed:
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).
A 9-pin serial cable to connect the PC to the MCDD-100.
A. Connect the 9-pin serial cable from the MCDD-100 ‘CONSOLE’ port to a serial port on the
user PC.
B. On the PC: Open the terminal emulator program.
and configuration instructions.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation as follows:
38400 bps (Baud Rate) 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit
Parity = NO Port Flow Control = NONE • Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
Local Echo = ON
C. On the MCDD-100: Turn on the power.
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D. On the PC: Review and record the information displayed on the MCDD-100 Serial
Interface:
Management IP Address (factory default is 192.168.1.5/24)
Firmware Number (FW-0000420) and its Release Version (e.g., 1.2.1)
See Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for information and instructions on using the MCDD-100 Serial Interface.
E. Alternately, use the MCDD-100 Web Server Interface to obtain the firmare information.
Connect the MCDD-100 ‘ETHERNET MANAGEMENT’ port to an Ethernet port on the
user PC using a hub, a switch, or a direct Ethernet cable connection:
On the user PC: Use a Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) to open the MCDD-100
Web server Interface’s ‘Admin | Firmware’ page, and then view the Slot1 and Slot2 firmware loads:
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See Chapter 6. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for information and instructions on using the MCDD-100 Web Server Interface.
2. Next, create a temporary folder (subdirectory) on the user PC for the firmware archive
download.
Drive letter c:
be used.
Typical for all tasks: Type the command without quotes, and then press
Enter to execute.
There are several ways the user may use create a temporary folder on a Windows-based PC:
A. Use the Windows Desktop to create and rename the temporary folder.
Right-click anywhere on the desktop to open the popup submenu, and then select
New > Folder to create the temporary folder. The new folder will be created on the desktop.
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.
B. Use Windows Explorer to create and rename the temporary folder.
Select File > New > Folder to create the temporary folder. The new folder will be
created in the active folder.
Right-click the “New Folder” folder name, and then rename this folder to "temp" or
some other convenient, unused name.
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C. Use the “Run” and “Browse” windows to create and rename the temporary folder.
Select [Start] on the Windows taskbar, and then click the “Run...” icon. The “Run
window will open.
Click [Browse] in the “Run” window. The “Browse” window will open.
Click the “Create New Folder” icon in the “Browse” window. The new folder will be
created.
Right-click the “New Folder” folder name, and then rename this folder to “temp” or
some other convenient, unused name.
D. Use Windows Command-line to create the temporary folder.
First, click [Start] on the Windows taskbar, and then click the “Run...” icon (or,
depending on Windows OS versions prior to Windows 95, click the “MS-DOS Prompt” icon from the Main Menu).
Next, open a Command-line window
o For Windows 95 or Windows 98 – Type “command”. o For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98 – Type “cmd” or “command”.
o Alternately, from [Start], select All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. o Finally, from the Command-line prompt (c:\>), type “mkdir temp” or “md temp
(mkdir and md stand for make directory), and then click [OK].
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file instead, and extract the firmware files from the archive
on handling archived files, refer to the utility program’s Help
firmware download hyperlink appears as
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There should now be a "temp" folder created and available for placement of the firmware file download.
4.3 Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update
1. First, download the firmware update file from Comtech EF Data’s Web site:
A. Go online to
B. On the Main page – select the Support tab and then the Software Downloads
hyperlink – or
C. On the Software Downloads page – click Download Flash and Software Update Files.
D. On the Flash Updates Index page – select the (Select a Product Line) MetaCarrier
Products hyperlink.
E. On the MetaCarrier Products page – select the MCDD-100 product hyperlink;
F. Select the appropriate firmware EXE or ZIP download hyperlink.
www.comtechefdata.com.
– under Support Information, click Software Downloads.
About File Archive Formats: Comtech EF Data provides its downloadable
files in two compressed archive formats: *.exe (self-extracting) and *.zip (compressed).
The *.exe file does not require a 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.
Some firewalls do not allow the download of *.exe files. Download the *.zip
download with a user-supplied utility program. For detailed information
documentation.
About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats: Comtech EF
Data’s Web site catalogues its firmware update files by product type (e.g., router, modem, etc.), the specific model, and optional hardware configurations.
The MCDD-100 F0000420X_V###, where ‘X’ denotes the revision letter, and ‘### represents the firmware version (e.g., V121 = Version 1.2.1).
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G. Download the archive file to the temporary folder.
Once the EXE or ZIP hyperlink is selected the “File Download” window opens and
prompts selection of [Open] or [Save]:
o Click [Open] to turn over file extraction to the user-supplied utility program. Be
sure to extract the firmware files to the “temp” folder created earlier.
o Click [Save] to open the “Save As” window. Be sure to select and [Save] the
archive *.exe or *.zip file to the “temp” folder created earlier.
o Otherwise, click [Cancel] to quit and exit the file download process.
2. Next, extract the firmware files from the archive file.
(If not already done with File Download > [Open]) Extract the firmware files from the
downloaded *.exe or *.zip archive file with the user-supplied utility program:
o Double-click on the archive file name, and then follow the prompts provided by the
user-supplied utility program. Extract, at a minimum, two files:
FW0000420x_MCDD100.bin – the Firmware Bulk image file (‘x’ denotes the
revision letter), and
MCDD-100ReleaseNotes_v#-#-#.pdf – the Firmware Release Notes PDF file (‘#-
#-#’ denotes the firmware version number).
3. Confirm availability of the firmware files in the temporary folder.
There are several ways the user may view the contents of the temporary folder on a Windows­based PC:
A. From the Windows Desktop:
Double-left-click the “temp” folder saved to the Windows Desktop.
Use Windows Explorer to locate, and then double-left-click the “temp” folder.
• Use the Browse Window ([Start] > ...Run > [Browse]) to locate, and then double-
click the “c:/temp” folder.
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To proceed with the firmware update procedure, assumptions are made that:
The PC is running a terminal emulation program (for operation of the
’s Management IP address has been recorded using the
The latest firmware files have been downloaded or otherwise received from Comtech EF Data and are available on the user PC in an accessible temporary
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B. Using Command-line:
Type “cd c:\temp” at the Command-line prompt to change to the temporary
directory created earlier using Command-line.
Type “dir” to list the files extracted to the temporary directory from the
downloaded archive file.
The firmware files have been successfully downloaded and are now available for transfer to the MCDD-100.
4.4 Performing the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure
The MCDD-100 is connected to a user-supplied, Windows-based PC, and:
o The PC’s serial port is connected to the MCDD-100 ‘CONSOLE’ port. o The PC’s Ethernet port is connected to the MCDD-100 ‘ETHERNET
MANAGEMENT’ 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port with a user-supplied hub, switch, or direct Ethernet cable connection.
o
MCDD-100 Serial Interface) and a compatible Web browser (for operation of the MCDD-100 Web Server Interface).
The MCDD-100
MCDD-100 Serial Interface, and the firmware has been identified using either the CLI or the MCDD-100 Web Server Interface ‘Admin | Firmware’ page.
folder.
1. Use Command-Line to send a “PING” command to confirm proper connection and
communication between the user PC and the MCDD-100:
If the Management IP Address of the unit is still not known, type “info” at the CLI
MCDD-100> command prompt and record the displayed information. Alternately, use
Serial Remote Control or the Web Server Interface:
o Serial Remote Control – Type the “<0/IPA?” remote query (without quotes) at the
CLI MCDD-100> command prompt. The unit returns the configured Management IP Address:
>0000/IPA=192.168.1.38/24 (default)
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o Web Server Interface – View the ‘Configuration | Interface’ page:
Once the Management IP address is known – use Command-line to PING: Type “ping
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” at the Command-line prompt (where ‘xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx’ is the unit
Management IP Address).
The response should confirm whether or not the unit is properly connected and communicating.
2. Use Command-line to transfer (FTP) the files from the user pc to the MCDD-100:
Type "put FW-0000420x_MCDD100.bin" (where ‘x’ denotes the revision letter) at the
Command-line prompt, without quotes, to begin the file transfer. The process sequences through several blocks – this may take several minutes for the transfer to occur. Once the upgrade file is received, the image is written to Flash memory and the unit transmits the message “UPLOAD COMPLETE.
Type "bye" to terminate the FTP session, and then close the Command-line window.
3. Use the CLI or the Web Server Interface ‘
Admin | Firmware’ page to verify that the PC-to-
Router FTP file transfer was successful.
4. Use the MCDD-100 Web Server Interface to select the firmware and reboot the unit:
A. Select the desired Boot Slot (Image):
Go to the Web Server Interface ‘Admin | Firmware’ page.
Use the ‘Boot From:’ drop-down menu to
select Latest, Slot 1, or Slot 2 (in the Firmware Configuration section).
By default, the unit will boot from the Slot that stores the firmware version having the latest date (Boot From: Latest). ‘Boot From:’ may also be set to force the unit to boot up using either firmware image loaded in Slot 1 or Slot 2.
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Click [Submit] to save the setting.
B. Reboot the MCDD-100:
Go to the Web Server Interface ‘Admin | Firmware’ page.
Click [Reboot] (in the System Reboot section) and [OK] when prompted, and then
wait while the MCDD-100 reboots.
The MCDD-100 is now operating with its latest firmware. The firmware update process is now complete.
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MANAGEMENT
5.1 Introduction
1. To proceed with the MCDD-100 Meta-Carrier® Detection Device’s Serial-based Remote Product Management,
assumptions are made that:
The MCDD-100 is operating with the latest version firmware files.
The MCDD-100 is connected to a user-supplied, Windows-based PC, and:
o The PC’s serial port is connected to the MCDD-100’s serial ‘CONSOLE’ port with a user-supplied serial cable. o The PC’s Ethernet port is connected to the MCDD-100’s ‘ETHERNET MANAGEMENT’ RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Fast
Ethernet port with a user-supplied hub, switch, or direct Ethernet cable connection.
o The PC is running a terminal emulation program (for operation of the MCDD-100 Serial Interface) and a
compatible Web browser (for operation of the MCDD-100 Web Server Interface).
The MCDD-100’s Management IP Address has been noted using the MCDD-100 Serial Interface.
Note that, while use of the serial port connection/Serial Interface is required only for initial configuration of the
‘ETHERNET MANAGEMENT’ port, it is also useful for firmware updating operations.
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2. USE OF THE SERIAL-
BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT INTERFACE IS RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR ADVANCED
USERS. ALL OTHER USERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE THE MCDD-100 WEB SERVER INTERFACE FOR MONITOR
AND CONTROL (M&C) OF THE MCDD-100.
Figure 5-1. MCDD-100 Serial Interface Example
Serial Remote Product Management for the MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® Detection Device is available through the EIA-232 operational interface, where the ‘Controller’ device (the user PC or an ASCII dumb terminal) is connected directly to the ‘Target’ device (the MCDD-100 Remote Router, via its DB-9M ‘CONSOLE’ port). This connection makes possible serial remote monitor and control (M&C) of the MCDD-100 through its Serial Interface.
Through this EIA-232 connection (for the control of a single device), data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form, using ASCII characters. Control and status information is transmitted in packets of variable length in accordance with the structure and protocol defined later in this chapter.
Access to the Serial Interface is accomplished with a user-supplied terminal emulator program such as Tera Term or HyperTerminal (Figure 5-1). Use this utility program to first configure serial port communication and terminal display operation:
38400 bps (Baud Rate) 8 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit Parity = NO
Port Flow Control = NONE • Display New line Rx/Tx: CR • Local Echo = ON
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When the user-supplied terminal emulator program is configured correctly, upon power-up of the MCDD-100, the Serial Interface Info Screen appears, followed by the Serial Interface command prompt MCDD-100>. From here, type “help[cr]” or “?[cr]” (without the quotes) to display the MCDD-100’s available commands and queries, and to review instructions for using the interface.
5.2 Remote Commands and Queries Overview
5.2.1 Basic Protocol
In an EIA-232 configuration, the Controller device is connected directly to the Target device via a two wire-plus-ground connection. All data is transmitted in framed packets as asynchronous serial characters, suitable for transmission and reception to the Controller using a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART). Controller-to-Target data is carried via EIA-232 electrical levels on one conductor, and Target-to-Controller data is carried in the other direction on the other conductor:
Controller-to-Target: The Controller device (e.g., the user PC/Serial Interface) is used to transmit instructions (commands) to –
or to request information from (queries) – the Target device (i.e., the MCDD-100).
Target-to-Controller: The Target, in return, only transmits response information to the Controller when specifically directed by
the Controller.
For Serial Remote Control, all issued commands (Controller-to-Target) require a response (Target-to-Controller). This response is either to return data that has been queried by the Controller, or to confirm the Target’s receipt of a command to change the Target’s configuration.
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5.2.2 Packet Structure
The exchange of information is transmitted, Controller-to-Target and Target-to-Controller, in ‘packets’. Each packet contains a finite number of bytes consisting of printable ASCII characters, excluding ASCII code 127 (DELETE).
In this context, the Carriage Return and Line Feed characters are considered printable. With one exception, all messages from Controller­to-Target require a response – this will be either to return data that has been requested by the Controller, or to acknowledge reception of an instruction to change the configuration of the Target.
Controller-to-Target (Issued Command or Query)
Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet
<
ASCII code 60
(1 character)
0000 (default)
(4 characters)
/
ASCII code 47
(1 character)
(3 characters)
= or ?
ASCII codes 61 or 63
(1 character)
(n characters)
Carriage Return
ASCII code 13
(1 character)
Packet Example: <0000/IPA=010.006.030.001/24 [cr]
Target-to-Controller (Response t o Command or Query)
Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet
>
ASCII code 62
(1 character)
0000 (default)
(4 characters)
/
ASCII code 47
(1 character)
(3 characters)
= or ?
ASCII codes 61 or 63
(1 character)
(n characters)
Carriage Return
ASCII code 13
(1 character)
Packet Example: >0000/IPA=010.006.030.001/24 [cr][lf]
Detailed description of the packet components follow.
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5.2.2.1 Start of Packet
Controller-to-Target: This is the character ‘<’ (ASCII code 60).
Target-to-Controller: This is the character ‘>’ (ASCII code 62).
The ‘<’ and ‘>’ characters indicate the start of packet. They may not appear anywhere else within the body of the message.
5.2.2.2 Targe t Address
In EIA-232 applications, this value is set to 0000.
The Target Address designates the packet
destination. The Controller does not have its own address. After the
Controller sends a packet with the designated Target Address, the Target responds to the Controller, using this
same address, to indicate the source of the packet.
5.2.2.3 Address Delimiter
This is the “forward slash” character '/ ' (ASCII code 47).
5.2.2.4 Instruction Code
This is a three-character alphabetic sequence that identifies the message subject.
Wherever possible, the instruction codes have been chosen to have some significance – e.g., IPA for Management IP Address, IPG for IP Gateway Address, etc. This aids in the readability of the message, should it be displayed in its raw ASCII form.
Only upper case alphabetic characters may be used (‘A’ to ‘Z’, ASCII codes 65 - 90).
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5.2.2.5 Instruction Code Qualifier
This is a single character that further qualifies the preceding instruction code. Code Qualifiers obey the following rules:
From Controller-to-Target, the only permitted characters are:
Character
Definition
=
(ASCII code 61)
This character is used as the Assignment Operator (AO). It establishes that the Instruction Code that precedes it is to
be used as a command to assign or configure operation. The instruction set that follows serves to assign the Target’s new parameter setting or operational value.
Example: In a message from Controller-to-Target, IPA=aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd/yy means “set the IP Address and network
prefix for the Management | FE port to aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd/yy”
?
(ASCII code 63)
This character is used as the Query Operator (QO). It establishes that the Instruction Code that precedes it is to be used
as a query that returns the Target’s current configured parameter setting or operational value. Example: From Controller-to-Target, IPA? means “what’s the current Management | FE port’s IP Address and network
prefix?”
From Target-to-Controller, the only permitted characters are:
Character
Definition
=
(ASCII code 61)
This character is used in two ways:
a. If the Controller sends a query to the Target – for example, IPG? (meaning “what’s the Management | FE port’s current
IP Gateway Address?”) – the Target responds with IPG= aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd, the value for that queried parameter.
b. If the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value, and the value sent is valid, the Target
acknowledges the message and responds with IPG= (with no message arguments).
?
(ASCII code 63)
If the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value, and the value sent is not valid, the Target then
acknowledges the message and responds with, for example, SRC? (with no message arguments). This indicates that there
was an error in the message sent by the Controller.
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Character
Definition
!
(ASCII code 33)
If the Controller sends an instruction code that the Target does not recognize, the Target responds by echoing the invalid instruction, followed by !
Example: SRC!
*
(ASCII code 42)
If the Controller sends the command to set a parameter to a particular value, and the value sent is valid BUT the router will
not permit that particular parameter to be changed at present, the Target acknowledges the message and responds with,
for example, IPG* (with message arguments).
# (ASCII code 35)
If the Controller sends a correctly formatted command, BUT the unit is not in Remote Mode, it does not allow
reconfiguration and responds, for example, with IPG#.
5.2.2.6 Optional Message Arguments
Arguments are not required for all messages. Arguments are ASCII codes for the characters ‘0’ to ‘9’ (ASCII codes 48 to 57), period ‘.’ (ASCII code 46), and comma ‘,’ (ASCII code 44).
5.2.2.7 End of Packet
Controller-to-Target: This is the ‘Carriage Return’ ([CR]) character (ASCII code 13).
Target-to-Controller: This is the two-character sequence ‘Carriage Return’, ‘Line Feed’ ([cr][lf]) (ASCII codes 13 and 10). Both indicate
the valid termination of a packet.
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5.3 Remote Commands and Queries
The Serial Interface (the Controller), shown previously in Figure 5-1, is used to issue remote commands and queries to the MCDD-100 (the Target). From the Serial Interface command prompt MCDD-100> type in the command or query packet, using the format explained previously, for transmission to the MCDD-100.
For example: MCDD-100><0000/IPA=010.006.030.001/24 [cr]
The table that follows provides a ‘quick reference‘ to the Instruction Codes available at present for M&C of the MCDD-100. The ‘C’ and ‘Q’ columns, when marked with an ‘X’, denote whether that Instruction Code is Command Only, Query Only, or Command and Query.
INSTRUCTION CODE USED TO... C Q Page
DPW Resets the admin username/password to the factory defaults X 5-9
IPA Set or query the IP Address and network prefix for the Management | FE port X X 5-9
IPG Set or query the IP Gateway Address for the Management | FE port X X 5-9
These Instruction Codes are explained in complete detail in the tables that follow. Note that the Target-to-Controller Instruction Code Qualifiers, described earlier, that appear in the “Response to Command” column carry the following meanings:
= Message OK. ? Received OK, but invalid arguments were found. * Message OK, but not permitted in current mode. # Message OK, but unit is not in Remote mode. ! Invalid instruction.
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Parameter
Type
Command
(Instruction
& Qualifier)
Number of Arguments
Description of Arguments
Response to
Command
Query
(Instruction &
Qualifier)
Response to Query
Reset Password
DPW=
None
Command only.
Resets the username/password to the factory defaults, where:
Username = “comtech” Password = “comtech”
Note: This command takes no arguments.
Example: DPW=
DPW=
N/A
N/A
Management IP
Address
IPA=
18 bytes numerical
Command or Query.
Sets the IP Address and network prefix for the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Management | FE port, in the form aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd/yy, where: (Permitted ranges – cannot all be zero) aaa = 0-223 bbb = 0-255 ccc = 0-255 ddd = 0-255 yy = network prefix (range: 8 to 31)
Example: IPA=010.006.030.001/24
IPA=
IPA? IPA* IPA#
IPA?
IPA=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/yy
(see Description of Arguments)
Gateway IP
Address
IPG=
15 bytes numerical
Command or Query.
Sets the IP Gateway Address for the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Management | FE port, in the form aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd, where: (Permitted ranges – cannot all be zero) aaa = 0-223 bbb = 0-255 ccc = 0-255 ddd = 0-255 Example: IPG=010.006.030.002
IPG=
IPG? IPG* IPG#
IPG?
IPG=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (see
Description of Arguments)
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ning a terminal emulation program (for operation of the
) and a compatible Web browser (for
ess has been noted using the
required only for initial configuration of the ‘ETHERNET MANAGEMENT’
ADVANCED USERS. ALL OTHER USERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE
6.1 Introduction
Ethernet-based Remote Product Management is available through the MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® Detection Device’s ‘ETHERNET MANAGEMENT’ RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Fast Ethernet port.
1. TO PROCEED WITH ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (SNMP OR WEB SERVER), ASSUMPTIONS ARE MADE THAT:
The MCDD-100 is operating with the latest version firmware files.
The MCDD-100 is connected to a user-supplied, Windows-based PC, and:
The MCDD-100’s Management IP Addr
REMOTE PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT
o The PC serial port is connected to the MCDD-100’s serial ‘CONSOLE’
port with a user-supplied serial cable.
o The PC Ethernet port is connected to the MCDD-100’s RJ-45 ‘ETHERNET
MANAGEMENT’ port with a user-supplied hub, switch, or direct Ethernet cable connection.
o The PC is run
MCDD-100’s Serial Interface operation of the MCDD-100 Web Server Interface).
MCDD-100 Serial Interface.
Note that, while use of the serial port connection/Serial Interface is
port, it is also useful for firmware updating operations.
2. USE OF THE ETHERNET-BASED SNMP INTERFACE IS RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR
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6.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols
The user PC facilitates access to Ethernet-based remote monitor and control (M&C) of the MCDD-100 through two separately-operated protocols:
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This requires a user-supplied Network
Management System (NMS) and a user-supplied Management Information Base (MIB) File Browser.
The MCDD-100 Web Server (HTTP) Interface. This requires a compatible user-supplied Web
browser such as Internet Explorer.
6.2.1 Ethernet Management Interface Access
Access to the MCDD-100 Ethernet Management Interface requires the user to specify the unit’s Management IP Address. This address may be obtained from the MCDD-100 Serial Interface, upon power-up of the unit, via use of a terminal emulator connected to the 9-pin serial ‘CONSOLE port.
As shown, a number of operational parameters (including the unit’s factory-default IP addresses) are displayed. The default (factory-assigned) IP addresses are provided in the table that follows (if otherwise assigned, the user may use the last column to write down the IP Addresses for future reference):
Description Query Default Address User-assigned Address
Management IP Address IPA? 192.168.1.5/24 ________________________________
IP Gateway Address IPG? 192.168.1.1 ________________________________
See Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for information and instructions on using the MCDD-100 Serial Interface.
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MIB File/Name
ComtechEFData.mib
Module: ComtechEFData
FW-0000420x_MCDD100.mib
MCDD-100 MIB file
unencrypted in the SNMP
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6.3 SNMP Interface
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. An SNMP-managed network consists of three key components:
The managed device – this includes the MCDD-100 MetaCarrier Detection Device.
The SNMP Agent — the software (i.e., MIB file) that runs on the MCDD-100. The MCDD-
100 SNMP Agent supports both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c.
The user-supplied Network Management System (NMS) — the software that runs on the
manager.
6.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files
MIB files are used for SNMP remote management of a unique device. A MIB file consists 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. The following MIB files are associated with the MCDD-100:
6.3.2 SNMP Community Strings
(where ‘x’ is revision letter)
ComtechEFData Root MIB file
In SNMP v1/v2c, the SNMP Community String is sent
Description
ComtechEFData MIB file gives the root tree for ALL Comtech EF Data products and consists of only the following OID:
Name: comtechEFData Type: MODULE-IDENTITY OID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247 Full path:
iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).enterprises(1).comtechEFData(6247)
MIB file consists of all of the OID’s for management of The MCDD-100 functions
packets travel only over a secure and private network if security is a concern.
The MCDD-100 uses Community Strings as a password scheme that provides authentication before gaining access to the MCDD-100 agent’s MIBs. They are used to authenticate users and determine access privileges to the SNMP agent.
Type the SNMP Community String into the user-supplied MIB Browser or Network Node Management software.
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The user defines two Community Strings for SNMP access:
• Read Community default = public
• Write Community default = private
associated version of the MCDD-100 M&C. Please refer to the MCDD-100 FW Release Notes for information on the required FW/SW compatibility.
6.4 Web Server (HTTP) Interface
A user-supplied Web browser allows the full monitoring and control (M&C) of the MCDD-100 from its Web Server Interface. The MCDD-100’s embedded Web application is designed for, and works best with, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Version 7.0 or higher.
6.4.1 User Login
Type the MCDD-100’s Management IP Address (shown here as http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) into the Address area of the user PC’s Web browser:
The login page opens.
Enter the assigned User Name and
Password – the default for both is comtech. Click [Log On].
If the User Name and Password are accepted: The MCDD-100’s Web
Server Interface Home (Info) page, similar to the example shown here, appears:
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6.4.2.1 Virtual Front Panel
The MCDD-100 Web Server Interface features a read-only ‘Virtual Front Panel’ display at the top of every page. This section emulates the MCDD-100 front panel’s real-time LED operation. This provides the Web Server Interface user with ‘heads-up’ operational status indicators that react to any changes made to device operation.
RSSI indicates the signal strength, ranging from 0 to 50, of the energy detected by the MCDD-100.
6.4.2.2 Navigation
Each page features a row of top-level navigation tabs located just below the Virtual Front Panel. To navigate between pages, first roll the cursor over and select a navigation tab. Then, select an available primary page tab. In turn, any nested tabs will appear for further selection.
This manual uses a naming format for all Web pages to indicate to the user the depth of navigation needed to view the referenced page: “Top Level Tab | Primary Page Tab”.
For example: Configuration | Interface” is interpreted to mean “first click the top-level Configuration’ navigation tab; then, click the ‘Interface’ primary page tab. Where applicable, nested tabs may exist to direct the user to more specific functionality.
6.4.2.3 Page Sections
Each page is divided into operational content sections. Whether there is one section to a page, or there are multiple sections, the title at the upper-left corner of each page section provides the user with a reference to its operational features.
This manual explains the purpose and operation for each Web page on a per-page, per-section basis.
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6.4.2.4 Execution Buttons
Configuration changes generally do not take effect until a selection has been saved to Flash memory. There may be anywhere from one execution button per page up to multiple execution buttons within a page section. The label for each of these buttons is generally self­explanatory, e.g., [Submit], [Clear], [Refresh], etc.
All execution buttons serve the same purpose – to save the configuration changes to Flash memory, or to execute an update of the active page display.
page. Any changes made on that previous page will not
be saved if the execution
6.4.2.5 Feature Selection
Drop-down menus provide access to multiple setting selections, where available for a specific function.
Move the cursor to the drop-down tab, and then left-click the tab. The drop-down will open and list the available selections. Move the cursor to the desired choice and then left-click once again to select that choice.
6.4.2.6 Text or Data Entry
Text boxes are provided any time an alphanumeric entry is required for access or configuration.
Move the cursor to the text box, and then left-click anywhere inside the box. Then, use the keyboard to type in the desired alphanumeric string. Press Enter when done.
6.4.3 Web Server Interface – Menu Tree
The MCDD-100 Web Server Interface features five (5) navigation tabs (shown in blue):
Home
Beyond this top-level row of navigation tabs, primary page tabs (green) direct the user to further in-depth M&C functionality. Click any tab to continue.
Admin
Configuration
Status
Utility
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Figure 6-1. MCDD-100 Web Server Interface Menu Tree
6.4.4 Web Server Interface Page Descriptions
6.4.4.1 Home Pages
Click the Info tab to continue.
6.4.4.1.1 Home | Info
Click the Home top-level navigation tab and/or the Info nested page tab from any location within the Web Server Interface to view this informational page.
Figure 6-2. MCDD-100 Home | Inf o page
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6.4.4.1.2 Home | Contact
For all product support, please call:
+1.240.243.1880
+1.866.472.3963 (toll free USA)
6.4.4.2 Admin (Administration) Pages
Use these pages to set up user access, manage the firmware load preferences, and activate FAST features.
The Admin pages are available only to users who have logged in using the
Click the Access, SNMP, or Firmware tab to continue.
Administrator Name and Password.
6.4.4.2.1 Admin | Access
Use this page to assign the user names and passwords required to access the MCDD-100 Web Server Interface.
User Access
Enter a User Name. The User Name can be any alphanumeric combination with a maximum
length of 15 characters. The factory default is comtech.
Figure 6-3. Admin | Access page
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Enter a Password. The Password can be any alphanumeric combination with a maximum
length of 15 characters. The factory default is comtech.
Re-enter the new Password in the Confirm Password text box.
Click [Submit] to save these settings.
6.4.4.2.2 Admin | SNMP
Sect. 6.3 SNMP Interface
Use this page to set up and return administration information for the MCDD-100 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) feature.
Figure 6-4. Admin | SNMP page
SNMP Configuration
Enter an SNMP Read Community string. The SNMP Read Community string can be any
combination of characters and a length of 4 to 15 characters. The factory default SNMP Read Community string is public.
Click [Submit] to save this entry.
Enter an SNMP Write Community string. The SNMP Write Community string can be any
combination of characters and a length of 4 to 15 characters. The factory default SNMP Write Community string is private.
Click [Submit] to save this entry.
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6.4.4.2.3 Admin | Firmware
Chapter 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE
Use this page to select which image (boot Slot #) is to be designated as the active running firmware image – i.e., the version loaded for operation upon power-up or soft reboot.
Figure 6-5. Admin | Firmware page
Firmware Information
This read-only status section displays operating status for the firmware versions loaded into Slot #1 and Slot #2.
Firmware Configuration
Use the Boot From: drop-down menu to select Latest, Slot 1, or Slot 2. The default selection is Latest, in which the unit will automatically select the image that contains the most current
firmware.
Click [Submit] to execute the desired firmware boot preference.
(Note that the Slot Information section, which in the above example displays Slot #2 as the designated active running firmware image, will not update until after the unit is rebooted.)
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System Reboot
Click [Reboot] to reboot the unit. A dialogue box appears to prompt continuation or cancellation of the reboot process:
Click [OK] to continue the reboot process, or [Cancel] to abort the process and return to the ‘Admin | Firmware’ page.
Once the reboot process resumes, the ‘Utility | Reboot’ page is replaced with the dynamic message “Please wait...System is rebooting, page will refresh in XX seconds” – the time count decrements to 0 seconds before the unit reboots. After the reboot, login is required once again to resume use of the Web Server Interface.
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6.4.4.3 Configuration Pages
Use the nested ‘Configuration’ pages to configure all unit parameters. Click the Config or Interface tab to continue.
6.4.4.3.1 Configuration | Config
Figure 6-6. Configuration | Config Page
Demod Config
Rx Frequency – Use this box to enter the center Rx Frequency, in MHz, of the signal for
identification.
Rx Symbol Rate – Use this box to enter the Rx Symbol rate, in ksps, of the signal for
identification.
Rx Sweep Width – Use this box to enter the range, in kHz, that the MCDD-100 will sweep,
based on the Rx Frequency, when searching for a carrier.
Max Sweep Time (read-only) – The value displayed here is calculated based on the user-
defined symbol rate and the sweep width.
Click [Submit] to save these settings.
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6.4.4.3.2 Configuration | Interface
Use this page to configure the ‘ETHERNET MANAGEMENT’ RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Fast Ethernet Management Interface port.
Figure 6-7. Configuration | Interface | E1 Page
Management Interface
MAC Address – The MAC Address is read-only and cannot be changed.
IP Address / Subnet – Use this box to enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask in CIDR format.
The valid range for the Subnet Mask is from 8 to 30.
Gateway – Use this box to enter the IP Gateway Address.
Click [Submit] to save these settings.
6.4.4.4 Status Pages
The Status pages provide status, event logging, and operational statistics windows.
Click the Monitor or Alarms tab to continue.
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6.4.4.4.1 Status | Monitor
Figure 6-8. Status | Monitor page
Demod Status
This section provides estimates for the Center Frequency (in MHz), Symbol Rate (in ksps), and the status of the MCDD acquisition circuit.
Carrier ID Info
This section provides information decoded from the received MetaCarrier:
GUI Type – This is the Global Unique Identifier Type received. The types can be SDA-48,
MAC-48, EUI-48, or CUSTOM.
GUI – This is the Global Unique Identifier of the MetaCarrier. The first byte contains the CRC
of the GUI; the fifth and sixth bytes are the GUI type.
• Latitude – This is the latitude coordinate of the MetaCarrier source.
• Longitude – This is the longitude coordinate of the MetaCarrier source.
• Telephone Number – The telephone number is shown only if the transmitter operator has
provided this number.
Custom Message – This is the optional text field embedded in the MetaCarrier.
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6.4.4.4.2 Status | Alarms
Use this page to view cumulative alarms and stored events information.
Figure 6-9. Status | Alarms page
Alarms
Use the associated drop-down menu to define a designated alarm as Alarm, Fault or Masked, and then click [Change] to initiate. Note the following:
Select Alarm so that the condition triggers a ‘yellow’ alarm.
Select Fault so that the condition triggers a unit fault indication.
Select Masked so that the condition triggers no alarm.
Click [Refresh] to save any changes and to update the reporting status for all info entries in this section.
Events
Note that in accordance with European convention, the Events Log shows the date in DAY-MONTH-YEAR format.
When a fault condition occurs, it is date- and time-stamped and entered into the Stored Events Log. This log can store up to 255 events. The log also records when the fault condition clears.
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Click [Clear Event Table] to clear the event log. Note that, if there already are faults present on the unit at this time, they will be re-stamped and new log entries will be generated.
6.4.4.5 Utility Page
Use this page to access top-level system information and monitoring utilities.
MCDD-100
Serial Number – The unique identifier for this specific product is provided here. Refer to this
number when contacting Comtech EF Data Customer Support for upgrade or service issues.
• Unit Name – The product (e.g., MCDD-100) is identified here.
• System Contact / System Location – E-mail and telephone contact information for Comtech
EF Data Product Support are provided here.
Click [Submit] to save these settings.
Set Time (hh:mm:ss) – Use HH:MM:SS format (where HH = hour [00 to 23], MM = minutes
[00 to 59], and SS = seconds [00 to 59]) to enter a time.
Figure 6-10. Utility page
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Set Date (dd/mm/yy) – Use the European time format DD/MM/YY (where DD = day [01 to
31], MM = month [01 to 12], and YY = year [00 to 99]) to enter a date.
Click [Submit] to save these settings.
BER/PER Monitor
The MetaCarrier is a low errors under normal operating conditions.
This read-only section displays the ongoing BER (Bit Error Rate) of the MetaCarrier packets that have been rerouted correctly by FEC decoding, and the ongoing PER (Packet Error Rate) of the MetaCarrier.
Click [Reset] to restart the BER/PER Monitor. Otherwise, the statistics will continuously and automatically update.
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Appendix A. INTERFERENCE
Appendix
256 ksps Data Carrier Interfering with a 3.5 Msps Data
256 ksps Data Carrier Interfering due to Cross Polarization with a 3.5 Msps Data Carrier
5.0 Msps Video Carrier Interfering with a 3.5 Msps Data
3.5 Msps Data Carrier Interfering with a 256 ksps Data Carrier
Two 5.0 Msps Carriers with Identical Center Frequency and Symbol Rate
A.1 Introduction
Without Carrier ID technology, the ability to identify carriers is a complex task even for the most seasoned operator, technician, or engineer. The ability to identify an interference condition, in and of itself, is simple – the carrier that is assigned to the given spectrum may either experience marginally degraded communications (resulting in poor communications or periodic error), or it may be rendered completely unusable (resulting in no usable communications).
The purpose of this appendix is to present a number of scenarios that address marginal, partial, and complete interference, and to provide explanations of how Comtech EF Data’s MCDD-100 MetaCarrier® Detecting Device or MCED-100 MetaCarrier® Embedding Device (referred to collectively as the MCxD-100), using Carrier ID technology, may be used to extract the source of the interference.
The scenarios presented in this appendix are as follows:
IDENTIFICATION
Section
A.2 Scenario 1: Marginal Interference
A.3 Scenario 2: Marginal Interference
A.4 Scenario 3: Partial Interference
A.5 Scenario 4: Complete Interference
A.6 Scenario 5: Complete Interference
Title Scenario Description
Carrier
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Item Description
“Interfering” 256 ksps Data Carrier
B “Desired” 3.5 Msps Data Carrier
Figure A-1. Scenario 1 (Marginal Interference)
Figure A-1 shows a marginal interference scenario where a 256 ksps Data Carrier is interfering with a 3.5 Msps Data Carrier.
In this situation, the energy of the interfering carrier is not significant. As shown, the 256 ksps carrier does not have enough energy to completely interfere with the 3.5 Msps carrier. In most cases, a carrier as small as this would not be detectable, and the only discernable problem would be where the Forward Error Correction (FEC) does not compensate for the reduction in Es/No due to the minor interference.
When both carriers have Carrier ID technology enabled, the MCxD-100 may be instructed to look in the spectrum below the composite envelope of the 3.5 Msps carrier to determine if Carrier IDs are present. Optimally, only a single carrier would be present, but in such interference conditions, multiple Carrier IDs may be found.
Once an interfering carrier is found, the uplinking station may be contacted and a request made to disable the identified transmission service.
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A.3 Scenario 2: Marginal Interference
Item Description
“Interfering” 256 ksps Data Carrier
B “Desired” 3.5 Msps Data Carrier
Figure A-2. Scenario 2 (Marginal Interference)
In the marginal interference scenario shown here in Figure A-2, the energy of the interfering carrier is due to cross polarization and is not significant – the 256 ksps (cross polarization) carrier, as shown, does not have enough energy to completely interfere with the 3.5 Msps carrier. In most cases, a carrier as small as this would not be detectable, and the only discernable problem would be where FEC does not compensate for the reduction in Es/No due to the minor interference.
When the carriers have Carrier ID technology enabled, the MCxD -100 may be instructed to look in the spectrum below the composite envelope of the 3.5 Msps carrier to determine if Carrier IDs are present. Optimally, only a single carrier would be present, but in such interference conditions, multiple Carrier IDs may be found.
Once an interfering carrier is found, the uplinking station may be contacted and a request made to disable the identified transmission service.
In a cross polarization scenario, the energy of the cross polarization carrier may be extremely small, and the desired 3.5 Msps data carrier may be much larger than the cross polarization component. In this situation, the monitoring station may simply move to the cross polarization and look directly under the interfering carrier to determine the transmission source.
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Once an interfering carrier is found, the uplinking station can be contacted and a request may be made to either disable or re-peak the identified transmission service.
A.4 Scenario 3: Partial Interference
In the partial interference scenario shown here in Figure A-3, the energy of the interfering carrier is significant. As shown here, the 5.0 Msps carrier partially interferes with the 3.5 Msps carrier, and the resultant interference is significant enough that neither carrier results in usable communication.
When the carriers have Carrier ID technology enabled, the MCxD-100 may be instructed to look in the spectrum below the composite envelope to determine if Carrier IDs are present.
Once an interfering carrier is found, the uplinking station may be contacted and a request made to disable the identified transmission service.
A “Interfering” 5.0 Msps DVB-2 Video Carrier
“Desired” 3.5 Msps Data Carrier
Figure A-3. Scenario 3 (Partial Interference)
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Item Description
A “Desired” 256 ksps Data Carrier B “Interfering” 3.5 Msps Data Carrier
Figure A-4. Scenario 4 (Complete Interference)
In this complete interference scenario (Figure A-4), the energy of the interfering carrier is significant. As shown here, the 3.5 Msps carrier completely interferes with the 256 ksps carrier: the interference is total.
When the carriers have Carrier ID technology enabled, the MCxD-100 may be instructed to look in the spectrum below the composite envelope to determine if Carrier IDs are present.
Once an interfering carrier is found, the uplinking station may be contacted and a request made to disable the identified transmission service.
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A.6 Scenario 5: Complete Interference
A “Desired” 5.0 Msps DVB-2 Video Carrier B “Interfering” 5.0 Msps DVB-2 Video Carrier
Figure A-5. Scenario 5 (Complete Interference)
In this scenario (Figure A-5), two 5.0 Msps carriers contain an identical center frequency and symbol rate. If the carriers have Carrier ID technology enabled, situations such as this require special consideration because, while the MCxD-100 may be instructed to look in the spectrum below the composite envelope of both 5.0 Msps carriers to determine if carrier IDs are present, the MetaCarriers may be at the same MetaCarrier center frequency and chip rate. Therefore, multiple approaches may need to be undertaken to obtain the MetaCarrier information from the interfering carrier:
Step 1: The simplest step to take is to allow the MCxD-100 to look under the carriers. If
both carriers’ properties are approximately the same, there is a 50% probability that the MCxD-100 will lock to the desired carrier or the interfering transmission carrier.
If the MCxD-100 locks to the desired carrier and not the interfering carrier, the user may instruct the MCxD-100 to reacquire. This will cause the MCxD-100 to again look for the MetaCarrier.
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As before, 50% probability is assumed, since the MCxD-100 must achieve code phase­lock to obtain the Carrier ID from the MetaCarrier. Therefore, each time the MCxD-100 is instructed to reacquire, the probability remains that it will achieve code phase-lock to the interfering carrier.
If the MetaCarrier is obtained and the interfering carrier is identified, the uplinking station may be contacted and a request made to disable the transmission service.
If the MetaCarrier is not obtained, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Disable the MetaCarrier on the desired carrier to allow the MCxD-100 to look for
the MetaCarrier under the interfering carrier.
If the MetaCarrier is obtained, the uplinking station may be contacted and a request made to disable the transmission service.
If the MetaCarrier is not obtained, proceed to Step 3.
Step 3: Many receiving devices may tolerate the center frequency being offset from the
transmission station if it is kept within the carrier tracking loop of the receiver. Move the center frequency of the desired carrier up or down to allow the MCxD-100 to look for the MetaCarrier under the interfering carrier.
If the MetaCarrier is obtained, the uplinking station may be contacted and a request made to disable the transmission service.
If the MetaCarrier is not obtained, proceed to Step 4.
Step 4:
This is the most drastic step
– disable the desired carrier to allow the MCxD-100
to look for the MetaCarrier under the interfering carrier
If the MetaCarrier is obtained, the uplinking station may be contacted and a request made to disable the transmission service.
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