Comtech EF Data UB-54 User Manual

UB-5

Breakout Panel

Installation and O

eration Manual

Part Number MN/UB54.IOM Revision 1

Comtech EFData is an ISO 9001

Registered Company.

UB-54

Breakout Panel

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN/UB54.IOM

Revision 1

November 11, 1997

Comtech EFData, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, (480) 333-2200, FAX: (480) 333-2161.

Customer Support

Contact the Comtech EFData Customer Support Department for:

• Product support or training

• Information on upgrading or returning a product

• Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals

A Customer Support representative may be reached at:

Comtech EFData Attention: Customer Support Department 2114 West 7th Street Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA

(480) 333-2200 (Main Comtech EFData Number) (480) 333-4357 (Customer Support Desk) (480) 333-2161 FAX

or, E-Mail can be sent to the Customer Support Department at:

service@comtechefdata.com

1. To return a Comtech EFData product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement:

2. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech EFData Customer Support Department.

3. Be prepared to supply the Customer Support representative with the model number, serial number, and a description of the problem.

4. To ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping, pack the product in its original shipping carton/ packaging.

5. Ship the product back to Comtech EFData. (Shipping charges should be prepaid.)

For more information regarding the warranty policies, see Warranty Policy, p. vi.

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

CHAPTER 1.

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

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

CHAPTER 2.

2.1 Unpacking.........................................................................................................................................................2–1

2.2 Installation........................................................................................................................................................2–2

2.3 External Connections and Circuit Assignments............................................................................................ 2–4

2.3.1 Front Panel Connectors...............................................................................................................................2–4

2.3.2 Circuit Assignments for Front Panel Connectors ....................................................................................... 2–5

2.3.3 Rear Panel Connectors................................................................................................................................2–9

2.3.4 Circuit Assignments for Rear Panel Connectors......................................................................................... 2–9

Overview of Changes to Previous Edition................................................................................................................iv

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

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

About this Manual .....................................................................................................................................................iv

Conventions and References....................................................................................................................................iv

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual................................................................................ v

Low Voltage Directive (LVD).................................................................................................................................. v

Warranty Policy.........................................................................................................................................................vi

Limitations of Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................vi

Exclusive Remedies................................................................................................................................................. vi

Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................vi

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Overview of Changes to Previous Edition

A summary of the changes made to Rev. 0 includes:

• Incorporated various (non-technical) changes (e.g. formatting).

• Updated table 2-2, (Tributary #1 Circuit Assignment) (J1).

• Updated table 2-4, (Tributary #3 Circuit Assignment) (J3).

• Updated table 2-10, (Auxiliary Circuit Pin Assignments) (J9).

Updated table 2-13, (Receive Aggregate Pin Assignments) (J11).

About this Manual

This manual provides installation and operation information for the EFData UB-54 breakout panel. This is a technical document int ended for ear th station engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the UB-54.

Conventions and References

Cautions and Warnings

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used to indicate other

CAUTION

unsafe practices or risks of property damage.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Metric Conversion

Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual. This information is provided to assi st the oper ato r in cross-referencing English to Met ric conversions.

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Recommended Standard Designations

Recommended Standard (RS) Designations have been superseded by the new designation of the Electronic Industries Association (EIA). References to the old designations are shown only when depicting actual text displayed on the screen of the unit (RS-232, RS485, etc.). All other references in the manual will be shown with the EIA designations (EIA-232, EIA-485, etc.) only.

Trademarks

Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual

Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual will be appreciated. To submit comments, please contact the Comtech EFData Customer Support Department.

Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

The following information is applicable for the European Low Voltage Directive (EN60950):

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International Symbols:

Symbol Definition Symbol Definition

Note:

For additional symbols, refer to “Cautions” listed earlier in this preface. Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN60950.

Type of power cord required for use in the European Community .

CAUTION: Double-pole/Neutral Fusing.

ACHTUNG: Zweipolige bzw. Neutralleiter-Sicherung.

Alternating Current.

Fuse.

Protective Earth.

Chassis Ground.

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Warranty Policy

This Comtech EFData product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Comtech EFData will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective.

For equipment under warranty, the customer is responsible for freight to Comtech EFData and all related custom, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EFData is responsible for the freight charges the customer. Comtech EFData will return the equipment by the same method (i.e., Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EFData.

only

for return of the equipment from the factory to

Limitations of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper installation or maintenance, abuse, unauthorized modification, or operation outside of environmental specifications for the product, or, for damages that occur due to improper repackaging of equipment for return to Comtech EFData.

No other warranty is expressed or implied. Comtech EFData specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.

Exclusive Remedies

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

Disclaimer

Comtech EFData has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-touse guide to your equipment. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described. Further, Comtech EFData reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

If you have any questions regarding your equipment or the information in this manual, please contact the Comtech EFData Customer Support Department.

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Chapter 1.

INTRODUCTION

The UB-54 (Figure 1- 1) functions as an 8-channel multiplexer (MUX) or 8-channel demultiplexer (DEMUX) data breakout panel in one sm all, rack -mountable unit.

TRIB 1 DATA

1.1 Overview

The breakout panel is used to provide a convenient access to tributary data when an 8-channel MUX or 8-channel DEMUX is used.

Major UB-54 features include:

TRIB 2 DAT A TRIB 3 DAT A TRIB 4 DA T A TRIB 5 DA TA TRIB 6 DAT A

Figure 1-1. UB-54 Breakout Panel

Breakout of the 100-pin, 8-channel MUX interface connector through nine

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standard 15-pin D connectors (8 tributary connectors plus 1 auxiliary circuit connector). Refer to the SDM-300 Satellite Modem Installation and Operation manual for more information.

Breakout of the three rear panel 25-pin D 8 channel DEMUX interface

•

connectors through nine standard 15-pin D connectors (8 tributary connectors plus 1 auxiliary circuit connector). Refer to the SDR-54 Satellite Demodulator Installation and Operation manual for more information.

J5 J6

TRIB 7 DATA

TRIB 8 DATA AUX

UB-54

BREAKOUT

MUX / DEMUX

J9J8J7J4J1 J2

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