Comtech EF Data RCS20 User Manual

Comtech EF Data is an

AS9100 Rev B / ISO9001:2000 Registered Company

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information

RCS20

M:N Redundancy Switch

Installation and Operation Manual

regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Comtech EF Data is an

AS9100 Rev B / ISO9001:2000 Registered Company

RCS20

M:N Redundancy Switch

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN-RCS20 and CD-RCS20

Revision 15

Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2013. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................... I

About this Manual .............................................................................................................................................. i

Cautions and Warnings .............................................................................................................................................. i

Patents and Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................ i

Product Support .................................................................................................................................................. i

Regulatory Compliance .......................................................................................................................................ii

International Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... ii

Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive ................................................................................................ ii

CE Mark ..................................................................................................................................................................... ii

RoHS Compliancy ...................................................................................................................................................... ii

European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC) .................................................................................... ii

European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC)

and EN 301 489-1 ...................................................................................................................................................... ii

EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) ...................................................................................................................... iii

Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................................................................ iii

Related Documents .................................................................................................................................................. iii

Comtech EF Data Headquarters .......................................................................................................................... iii

Warranty Policy ................................................................................................................................................. iv

Limitations of Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... iv

Exclusive Remedies .................................................................................................................................................. iv

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

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

1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................. 1–1

1.3 RCS20 Switching System Components ................................................................................................. 1–1

1.3.1 RCU20 Redundancy Control Unit ............................................................................................................. 1–2

1.3.2 Digital Data Switch (DDS20) Configurations ............................................................................................. 1–3

1.3.3 Intermediate Frequency Switch (IFS20) Configurations ........................................................................... 1–8

CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 2–1

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

2.2 Unpacking the Unit ............................................................................................................................. 2–1

2.2.1 Test Data Sheet ........................................................................................................................................ 2–2

2.3 Removal and Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 2–2

2.4 Installation Planning ........................................................................................................................... 2–2

2.4.1 Rack Information ...................................................................................................................................... 2–2

2.4.2 Operating Environment ............................................................................................................................ 2–3

2.4.3 Electrical ................................................................................................................................................... 2–4

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2.5 Connecting the RCS20 ......................................................................................................................... 2–5

2.6 System Cabling Configuration ............................................................................................................. 2–6

2.7 Modem Checkout and Initial Power-Up ............................................................................................... 2–6

2.8 Storage ............................................................................................................................................... 2–6

CHAPTER 3. THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................... 3–1

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

3.2 RCU20 Major Assemblies .................................................................................................................... 3–1

3.2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Board ....................................................................................................... 3–1

3.2.2 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 3–1

3.2.3 Controller Interface Module .................................................................................................................... 3–1

3.2.4 Clock Distribution Module (Optional) ...................................................................................................... 3–2

3.2.5 Redundant Power Supplies ...................................................................................................................... 3–2

3.2.6 Ethernet Module (Optional) ..................................................................................................................... 3–2

3.2.7 Bank Control Module ............................................................................................................................... 3–2

3.2.8 RCU20 Back Panel .................................................................................................................................... 3–2

3.3 IFS20 Major Assemblies ...................................................................................................................... 3–2

3.3.1 IF Switch Relays ........................................................................................................................................ 3–3

3.3.2 IFS20 Back Panel/Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 3–3

3.4 DDS20 Major Assemblies .................................................................................................................... 3–3

3.4.1 Motherboard ............................................................................................................................................ 3–3

3.4.2 Slide-In Data Switch Interface Modules ................................................................................................... 3–3

3.4.3 Housing .................................................................................................................................................... 3–3

3.4.4 DDS20 Back Panel .................................................................................................................................... 3–3

3.5 RCS20 Channel Definitions .................................................................................................................. 3–4

CHAPTER 4. USER INTERFACES ................................................................................................. 4–1

4.1 Operating Procedures ......................................................................................................................... 4–1

4.2 Front Panel Interface .......................................................................................................................... 4–1

4.2.1 Modem Control Keys ................................................................................................................................ 4–2

4.2.2 LCD Front Panel Display ........................................................................................................................... 4–3

4.2.3 Reset Alarms Key ...................................................................................................................................... 4–3

4.2.4 Module Select Key .................................................................................................................................... 4–3

4.2.5 Switch Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................... 4–4

4.2.6 Numeric Keypad ....................................................................................................................................... 4–4

4.2.7 Soft Keys (S1 - S4) ..................................................................................................................................... 4–4

4.2.8 Switch Control Keys .................................................................................................................................. 4–5

4.2.9 Basic Front Panel Controls ....................................................................................................................... 4–5

4.3 Front Panel Screens ............................................................................................................................ 4–7

4.3.1 CONFIG SWITCH Menu Tree .................................................................................................................... 4–7

4.3.2 CONFIG SYSTEM Menu Tree................................................................................................................... 4–42

4.3.3 MONITOR/ALARMS Menu Tree ............................................................................................................. 4–87

4.3.4 TEST Menu Tree ..................................................................................................................................... 4–98

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4.4 Remote Interface ............................................................................................................................ 4–108

4.4.1 Host Computer Remote Communications ........................................................................................... 4–108

4.5 Terminal Port Control ..................................................................................................................... 4–109

4.5.1 Terminal Interface ................................................................................................................................ 4–109

CHAPTER 5. ELECTRICAL INTERFACES ................................................................................... 5–1

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

5.2 RCU20 Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................................................. 5–2

5.2.1 Slide-Out Redundant Power Supply/Switch Modules .............................................................................. 5–2

5.2.2 Chassis Ground ......................................................................................................................................... 5–2

5.2.3 Expansion Slots......................................................................................................................................... 5–3

5.3 DDS20 Universal Modem Data Switch ................................................................................................. 5–9

5.3.1 DDS20 – Universal Switch Front Panel Interface...................................................................................... 5–9

5.3.2 DDS20 – Universal Switch Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 5–20

5.4 DDS-20 GigE (10/100/1000 Ethernet) Backup Switch ......................................................................... 5–23

5.4.1 DDS-20 – GigE Switch Front Panel Connectors ...................................................................................... 5–23

5.4.2 DDS-20 – GigE Switch Back Panel Connectors ....................................................................................... 5–23

5.5 IFS20 Intermediate Frequency Switch Units ....................................................................................... 5–25

5.5.1 IFS20 70/140 MHz Unit .......................................................................................................................... 5–25

5.5.2 IFS20L L-Band Unit ................................................................................................................................. 5–30

CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 6–1

6.1 Periodic Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 6–1

6.2 Alarm Masks ....................................................................................................................................... 6–1

6.3 Active Major Alarms ........................................................................................................................... 6–2

6.4 Active Minor Alarms ........................................................................................................................... 6–3

CHAPTER 7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 7–1

7.1 General Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 7–1

7.2 IFS20 (70/140 MHz) ............................................................................................................................ 7–1

7.3 IFS20 (L-Band) ..................................................................................................................................... 7–2

7.4 Terrestrial Interfaces ........................................................................................................................... 7–2

7.5 Options .............................................................................................................................................. 7–3

7.6 Power and Environmental ................................................................................................................... 7–3

7.7 Physical Characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 7–3

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7.8 Complementary Products ................................................................................................................... 7–4

APPENDIX A. REMOTE OPERATIONS ...................................................................................... A–1

A.1 Host Computer Remote Communications ........................................................................................... A–1

A.1.1 Protocol Structure ................................................................................................................................... A–1

A.1.2 Protocol Wrapper .................................................................................................................................... A–2

A.1.3 Frame Description and Bus Handshaking ................................................................................................ A–4

A.1.4 Global Response Operational Codes ....................................................................................................... A–5

A.1.5 Collision Avoidance ................................................................................................................................. A–6

A.1.6 Software Compatibility ........................................................................................................................... A–8

A.1.7 Flow Control and Task Processing ........................................................................................................... A–9

A.1.8 RLLP Summary ....................................................................................................................................... A–10

A.2 Remote Port Packet Structure: ......................................................................................................... A–11

A.2.1 RCS20 Channel Definitions .................................................................................................................... A–12

A.2.2 RCS20 Switch Command Set ................................................................................................................. A–12

A.2.3 RCS20 Opcode Command Set ............................................................................................................... A–13

A.3 DETAILED OPCODE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................................... A–14

A.3.1 Opcode <2001h> Query RCS20 Switch Status ....................................................................................... A–14

A.3.2 Opcode <2002h> Query RCS20 Switch Configuration ........................................................................... A–17

A.3.3 Opcode <2003h> Query RCS20 Modem Addresses .............................................................................. A–25

A.3.4 Opcode <2004h> Query RCS20 Backup Mode ...................................................................................... A–25

A.3.5 Opcode <2005h> Query RCS20 Expansion Module Information .......................................................... A–25

A.3.6 Opcode <2010h> Query RCS20 Reference Distribution Module Configuration ................................... A–26

A.3.7 Opcode <2200h> Relay Command or Query to Modem ....................................................................... A–27

A.3.8 Opcode <2202h> Set RCS20 Configuration ........................................................................................... A–27

A.3.9 Opcode <2204h> Set RCS20 Backup Mode ........................................................................................... A–31

A.3.10 Opcode <2205h> Clear RCS20 Latched Alarms ................................................................................. A–31

A.3.11 Opcode <2206h> Force RCS20 Manual Backup ................................................................................ A–31

A.3.12 Opcode <2210h> Set RCS20 Frequency Distribution Module Configuration ................................... A–32

A.3.13 Opcode <2216h> Learn Modem Configuration ................................................................................ A–32

A.3.14 Opcode <2217h> Learn All Modem’s Configurations ....................................................................... A–32

A.3.15 Opcode <2218h> Copy Modem Configuration ................................................................................. A–33

A.3.16 Opcode <2219h>* Backup Test Modem Configuration .................................................................... A–33

A.3.17 Opcode <221Ah>* Backup Test All Modem’s Configurations .......................................................... A–33

A.3.18 Opcode <2403h> Query RCS20 Device Identification ....................................................................... A–33

A.3.19 Opcode <2404h> Query RCS20 Switch Control Mode ...................................................................... A–34

A.3.20 Opcode: <240Eh> Query Time .......................................................................................................... A–34

A.3.21 Opcode: <240Fh> Query Date .......................................................................................................... A–34

A.3.22 Opcode: <2410h> Query Time and Date .......................................................................................... A–34

A.3.23 Opcode <2600h> Set RCS20 Switch Control Mode ........................................................................... A–34

A.3.24 Opcode: <2C04h> Command Set Time ............................................................................................. A–35

A.3.25 Opcode: <2C05h> Command Set Date ............................................................................................. A–35

A.3.26 Opcode: <2C06h> Command Set Date and Time ............................................................................. A–35

APPENDIX B. SYSTEM CABLING CONFIGURATION ............................................................. B–1

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

B.2 RCS20 Interconnects ........................................................................................................................... B–2

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APPENDIX C. L-BAND DEMOD SWITCH SETUP AND CONFIGURATION ........................ C–1

FIGURES

Figure 1-1 RCU20 Redundancy Control Unit – Front Panel .................................................................... 1–2

Figure 1-2 RCU20 Redundancy Control Unit – Back Panel (AC Powered) ........................................... 1–2

Figure 1-3 RCU20 Redundancy Control Unit – Back Panel (DC Powered) ............................................ 1–2

Figure 1-4 Universal DDS20 Digital Data Switch – Front Panel .............................................................. 1–4

Figure 1-5 Universal DDS20 Digital Data Switch – Back Panel .............................................................. 1–4

Figure 1-6 DDS20 ASI or G703-M Digital Data Switch – Front Panel ..................................................... 1–5

Figure 1-7 DDS20 ASI or G703-M Digital Data Switch – Back Panel ..................................................... 1–5

Figure 1-8 DDS20-ASI-D or DDS20-G.703-D Digital Data Switch – Front Panel ................................... 1–6

Figure 1-9 DDS20-ASI-D or DDS20-G.703-D Digital Data Switch – Back Panel .................................... 1–6

Figure 1-10 DDS20-GigE Backup Switch – Front Panel ......................................................................... 1–7

Figure 1-11 DDS20-GigE Backup Switch – Back Panel .......................................................................... 1–7

Figure 1-12 70/140 IFS20 Intermediate Frequency Switch – Front Panel .............................................. 1–8

Figure 1-13 70/140 IFS20 Intermediate Frequency Switch – Back Panel ............................................... 1–8

Figure 1-14 L-Band (Transmit Only) IFS20 Intermediate Frequency Switch – Front Panel .................... 1–9

Figure 1-15 L-Band (Transmit Only) IFS20 Intermediate Frequency Switch – Back Panel .................... 1–9

Figure 1-16 L-Band (Transmit & Receive) IFS20 Intermediate Frequency Switch – Front Panel ......... 1–10

Figure 1-17 L-Band (Transmit & Receive) IFS20 Intermediate Frequency Switch – Back Panel ......... 1–10

Figure 4-1. Front Panel Interface .............................................................................................................. 4–1

Figure 4-2. Terminal Main Menu ........................................................................................................... 4–110

Figure 4-3. Terminal Submenu 1 .......................................................................................................... 4–111

Figure 4-4. Terminal Submenu 2 .......................................................................................................... 4–112

Figure 4-5. Terminal Submenu 3 .......................................................................................................... 4–113

Figure 4-6. Terminal Submenu 4 .......................................................................................................... 4–114

Figure 5-1 Complete System Interconnection and Cabling Information for System Configuration ......... 5–1

Figure 5-2 RCS20 Connectors ................................................................................................................. 5–2

Figure 5-3 Reference Distribution Module ............................................................................................... 5–3

Figure 5-4 Reference Distribution Module Jumper Settings .................................................................... 5–4

Figure 5-5 CPU Terrestrial I/O Card ........................................................................................................ 5–6

Figure 5-6 Bank Control I/O Card ............................................................................................................ 5–7

Figure 5-7 DDS20 Universal Switch – Front Panel Data Switch Modules ............................................... 5–9

Figure 5-8 Front Panel Interface – DDS20 Data Switch Module ............................................................ 5–10

Figure 5-9 AS/3356 Data Switch Module ............................................................................................... 5–11

Figure 5-10 AS/3478 Data Switch Module ............................................................................................. 5–13

Figure 5-11 AS/3478 Data Switch Module (for A2 Forward Only) ......................................................... 5–14

Figure 5-12 DDS20 Universal Switch – Back Panel Connectors........................................................... 5–20

Figure 5-13 DDS GigE Switch – Front Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 5–23

Figure 5-14 DDS GigE Switch – Back Panel Connectors ...................................................................... 5–23

Figure 5-15 IFS20 Front Panel Connectors ........................................................................................... 5–25

Figure 5-16 IFS20 Back Panel Connectors ........................................................................................... 5–27

Figure 5-17 IFS20L Front Panel Connectors ......................................................................................... 5–30

Figure 5-18 IFS20L Back Panel Connectors ......................................................................................... 5–32

Figure 6-1. Major Alarm Matrix ................................................................................................................. 6–2

Figure 6-2. Minor Alarm Matrix ................................................................................................................. 6–3

Figure B-1. Modems using SCSI Interface with DDS20 and 70/140 Cable Chart .................................... B–2

Figure B-2. RCS20 interconnect with DDS20 and IFS-20 70/140 ............................................................ B–2

Figure B-3. Modems using EIA530 Interface w/DDS20 and 70/140 Cable Chart .................................... B–3

Figure B-4. RCS20 interconnect with DDS20 and IFS-20 70/140 ............................................................ B–3

Figure B-5. Modems using Universal SCSI Interface with DDS20 and IFS20 L-Band TX Cable Chart ... B–4

Figure B-6. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20 Ethernet and ISF20 L-Band TX ........................................ B–4

Figure B-7. Modems using EIA530 Interface with DDS20 and IFS20 L-Band TX Cable Chart ............... B–5

Figure B-8. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20 and IFS20 L-Band TX ....................................................... B–5

Figure B-9. Modems using SCSI Interface with DDS20 & IFS20 L-Band TX/RX Cable Chart ................ B–6

Figure B-10. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20 and IFS20 L-Band TX/RX ............................................... B–6

Figure B-11. Modems using EIA530 Interface with DDS20 and IFS20 L-Band TX/RX Cable Chart ....... B–7

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Figure B-12. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20 and IFS20 L-Band TX/RX ............................................... B–7

Figure B-13. Modems using SCSI Interface with DDS20 TX-Combiner and RX-Divider Cable Chart ..... B–8

Figure B-14. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20 and TX-Combiner & RX-Divider ..................................... B–8

Figure B-15. Modems using EIA530 Interface with DDS20 L-Band TX-Combiner and RX-Divider Cable

Chart .................................................................................................................................................. B–9

Figure B-16. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20 and TX-Combiner & RX-Divider ..................................... B–9

Figure B-17. Modems using DDS20 Ethernet and IFS20 70/140Cable Chart ....................................... B–10

Figure B-18. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20 Ethernet and IFS20 70/140 .......................................... B–10

Figure B-19. Modems using DDS20 Ethernet and IFS20 L-Band Cable Chart ...................................... B–11

Figure B-20. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20 Ethernet and IFS20 L-Band TX .................................... B–11

Figure B-21. Modems using DDS20 Ethernet and IFS20 L-Band TX/RX Cable Chart .......................... B–12

Figure B-22. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20 Ethernet and IFS20 L-Band TX/RX .............................. B–12

Figure B-23. RCS20 Interconnect with DMD20-50 Units to TX-Combiner and RX-Divider ................... B–13

Figure B-24. Modems using DM240 PIIC 70/140 Modulators Cable Chart ............................................ B–14

Figure B-25. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20-ASI-M and IFS20 70/140 .............................................. B–14

Figure B-26. Modems using DM240 PIIC L-Band Modulators Cable Chart ........................................... B–15

Figure B-27. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20-ASI-M and IFS20 L-Band ............................................. B–15

Figure B-28. Modems using DD240 XR 70/140 Demodulator Cable Chart ........................................... B–16

Figure B-29. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20-ASI-D and IFS20 70/140 .............................................. B–16

Figure B-30. Modems using DD240XR L-Band Demodulator Cable Chart ............................................ B–17

Figure B-31. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20-ASI-M and IFS20 L-Band TX ....................................... B–17

Figure B-32. Modems using DM240XR L-Band Modulators Cable Chart .............................................. B–18

Figure B-33. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20-GIGE-M and IFS20 L-Band .......................................... B–18

Figure B-34. Modems using DM240XR 70/140 Modulators Cable Chart ............................................... B–19

Figure B-35. RCS20 Interconnect with DDS20-GIGE-M and IFS20 70/140 .......................................... B–19

Figure C-1. RCS20 L-Band Rx 4-Port Switch to Accommodate Polarity ................................................. C–1

Figure C-2. RCS20 L-Band Demodulator IFS Combined Configuration ................................................. C–2

TABLES

Table 4-1. Front Panel Interface Feature Descriptions ............................................................................. 4–1

Table 4-2. Switch Status LED Function .................................................................................................... 4–4

Table 4-3. Numeric Keypad Function ....................................................................................................... 4–4

Table 4-4. Soft Key Function .................................................................................................................... 4–5

Table 5-1. AS/3356 G.703 Unbalanced DIP Switch Settings ............................................................................... 5–11

Table 5-2 AS/3356 G.703 Balanced DIP Switch Settings .................................................................................... 5–11

Table 5-3 AS/3356 ALL SYNC (EIA-422/V.35) DIP Switch Settings ...................................................................... 5–12

Table 5-4. AS/3478 G.703 Balanced DIP Switch Settings ................................................................................... 5–13

Table 5-5. AS/3478 G.703 Balanced DIP Switch Settings ................................................................................... 5–13

Table 5-6. AS/3356 G.703 Unbalanced DIP Switch Settings ............................................................................... 5–14

Table 5-7. AS/3356 G.703 Balanced DIP Switch Settings ................................................................................... 5–14

Table 5-8. AS/3356 EIA-422/V.35 DIP Switch Settings ...................................................................................... 5–15

Table 5-9. J6 | ES/ES 9-Pin Type D Female Connector (For use with DMD20/DMD50) ....................... 5–16

Table 6-1. RCS20 Major Alarms ............................................................................................................... 6–2

Table 6-2. RCS20 Minor Alarms ............................................................................................................... 6–3

Table 7-1. RCS20 M:N Redundant Switch System – Physical Characteristics ........................................ 7–3

Table A-1. Checksum Calculation Example .............................................................................................. A–3

Table A-2. Response OPCODES ............................................................................................................. A–5

Table A-3. RCS20 Response Error Codes ............................................................................................... A–6

Table A-4. Broadcast lDs .......................................................................................................................... A–7

Table A-5. Link Level Protocol Message Block ...................................................................................... A–11

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CAUTION

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NOTE

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PREFACE

About this Manual

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