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Section 8: Remote Control Interface
8.0 Serial Protocol Overview
The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA can be managed and controlled over a variety of remote
control interfaces (see Figure 8-1).
Serial interface can be selected between RS232/RS485, Ethernet 10Base-T or FSK over IFL
input (FSK interface is available only on units with an optional L-Band block up converter).
RS232/485 interface can be used in conjunction with Paradise CO SSPA serial protocol (aka
Normal protocol) or Legacy Paradise VSAT BUC serial protocol (aka VSAT protocol). Serial
protocol format is set at no parity, 8 bit with 1 stop bit. Baud rate is selectable.
Note: Binary and Terminal protocols used on previous generation units
are no longer supported.
The Ethernet interface provides access to the SSPA unit over SNMP V1 protocol or a combi-
nation of HTTP web page access and Normal serial protocol encapsulated in the UDP frame
(aka IPNet). The Ethernet interface is fixed to the 10Base-T standard. Normally, straight-
through Cat5 cable is used to connect the unit to a network hub, and crossover Cat5 is used
to connect directly to a computer’s Ethernet port.
Note: The supplied Quick Start cable is a crossover cable designed to
connect the unit directly to a PC’s NIC card. Some network hubs and
switches are not equipped with an auto cable sense feature and may not
work with this cable!
Figure 8-1: Compact Outdoor remote control interface stack
Remote control interface stack
SNMP
HTTP Web
10Base-T IP Interface
UDP
Alarm Contact
Protocols:
1. Normal
2. VSAT
Si e rraC om
RS485
RS232
Serial Interface
SSPA unit
FSK (L-band only)