Document Outline

• MN-LPODR REV 1
• Errata A, Updates to Section 2.3
• Errata B, Added Appendix C
• Table of Contents
• PREFACE
  • About this Manual
    • Related Documents
    • Disclaimer
  • Conventions and References
    • Patents and Trademarks
    • Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
    • Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices
    • Recommended Standard Designations
  • Electrical Safety Notice
  • Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality
  • Product Support
  • Comtech EF Data Headquarters
  • Warranty Policy
    • Limitations of Warranty
    • 13B13BExclusive Remedies
• Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 Overview
  • 1.2 Functional Description
  • 1.3 Features
    • 1.3.1 The Solid-State Advantage
    • 1.3.2 “Smart BUC” Functionality
    • 1.3.3 Enhanced Standard Features
      • 1.3.3.1 Advanced FSK
      • 1.3.3.2 Data Logging Capability
      • 1.3.3.3 Hand-Held Controller Devices
  • 1.4 Theory of Operation
    • 1.4.1 SSPA Block Diagrams
    • 1.4.2 SSPA Module
    • 1.4.3 Cooling System
    • 1.4.4 Monitor and Control (M&C)
    • 1.4.5 Power Supply
    • 1.4.6 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input
  • 1.5 Summary of Specifications
    • 1.5.1 Characteristics
    • 1.5.2 Environmental
    • 1.5.3 Physical
  • 1.6 Dimensional Envelopes
    • 1.6.1 LPOD-R PS .5 Dimensional Envelopes
    • 1.6.2 LPOD-R PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes
    • 1.6.3 LPOD-R PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes
• Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS, INSTALLATION and STARTUP
  • 2.1 Overview
  • 2.2 Interface Connectors
    • 2.2.1 Connector J1 | LBAND IN
    • 2.2.2 Connector J2 | RF OUT
    • 2.2.3 Connector J3 | POWER IN AC Power Mains
      • 2.2.3.1 LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5 J3 | POWER IN AC Power Main
    • 2.2.4 Connector J3 | POWER IN Optional DC Power Mains
      • 2.2.4.1 LPOD-R PS .5 J3 | POWER IN DC Power Main Option
      • 2.2.4.2 LPOD-R PS 1 J3 | POWER IN DC Power Main Option
      • 2.2.4.3 LPOD-R PS 1.5 J3 | POWER IN DC Power Main Option
    • 2.2.5 Connector J6 | COM1 (Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port – PS 1, PS 1.5 ONLY)
    • 2.2.6 Connector J6 | COM1 (Ethernet Communications Port – PS .5 ONLY)
      • 2.2.6.1 Fabricating a Weatherproof Ethernet Cable
    • 2.2.7 Ground Connector
  • 2.3 Single Thread (Standalone) LPOD-R Installation
  • 2.4 Set the LPOD-R Power On
    • 2.4.1 Monitoring LPOD-R Operation with the LED Indicator (PS .5 ONLY)
• Chapter 3. UPDATING FIRMWARE
  • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.1.1 LPOD-R Firmware Update Process Summary
  • 3.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download
    • 3.2.1 Required User-supplied Items
      • 3.2.1.1 LPOD-R PS .5 connections
      • 3.2.1.2 LPODR PS 1 or PS 1.5 connections
    • 3.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program, if necessary
    • 3.2.3 Find the LPOD-R firmware and version numbers
      • 3.2.3.1 Use the Web Server Interface to find the firmware version
      • 3.2.3.2 Use the optional serial remote control to find the firmware version
    • 3.2.4 Make a temporary folder (subdirectory) on the User PC
    • 3.2.5 Use the Windows Desktop to make a temporary folder
    • 3.2.6 Use Windows Explorer to make a temporary folder
    • 3.2.7 Use the Run and Browse windows to make a temporary folder
    • 3.2.8 Use Windows Command line to make a temporary folder
  • 3.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files
    • 3.3.1 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats
    • 3.3.2 Steps to Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files
      • 3.3.2.1 Use the Windows Desktop to see the folder contents
      • 3.3.2.2 Use the Windows Command line to see the folder contents
  • 3.4 FTP Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD-R Unit
    • 3.4.1 Important Considerations
    • 3.4.2 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files
    • 3.4.3 Steps to Update the LPOD-R Unit
  • 3.5 Recover the User Interface Access
    • 3.5.1 Recovery Steps Using a Windows PC.
• Chapter 4. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
  • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.1.1 Prerequisites
  • 4.2 SNMP Interface
    • 4.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files
      • 4.2.1.1 ComtechEFData Root MIB file
      • 4.2.1.2 LPODR MIB file
      • 4.2.1.3 LPODR Traps MIB file
    • 4.2.2 SNMP Community Strings
  • 4.3 Telnet Interface
    • 4.3.1 Using the Telnet Interface for Remote Control Operation
    • 4.3.2 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
  • 4.4 Web Server (HTTP) Interface
    • 4.4.1 Enable the Web Server Interface
    • 4.4.2 User Login
    • 4.4.3 Web Server Interface Operation
      • 4.4.3.1 Menu Tree
      • 4.4.3.2 Page Navigation
      • 4.4.3.3 Page Sections
      • 4.4.3.4 Action Buttons
      • 4.4.3.5 Drop-down Lists
      • 4.4.3.6 Text or Data Entry
    • 4.4.4 Home Pages
      • 4.4.4.1 Home | Home
      • 4.4.4.2 Home | Contact / Home | Support pages
    • 4.4.5 Admin Pages
      • 4.4.5.1 Admin | Access
      • 4.4.5.2 Admin | SNMP
    • 4.4.6 Config Pages
      • 4.4.6.1 Config | Amplifier
      • 4.4.6.2 Config | Utility
    • 4.4.7 Status Pages
      • 4.4.7.1 Status | Summary
      • 4.4.7.2 Status | Status
      • 4.4.7.3 Status | MOP
      • 4.4.7.4 Status | Events
      • 4.4.7.5 Status | Statistics
      • 4.4.7.6 Status | Trending Graphs
• Chapter 5. OPTIONAL SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
  • 5.1 Overview
  • 5.2 Key Operational Parameters / Common Commands and Queries)
    • 5.2.1 End-of-Life Commands
  • 5.3 Remote Control Protocol and Structure
    • 5.3.1 EIA-485
    • 5.3.2 EIA-232
    • 5.3.3 Basic Protocol
    • 5.3.4 Packet Structure
      • 5.3.4.1 Start of Packet
      • 5.3.4.2 Target Address
      • 5.3.4.3 Address Delimiter
      • 5.3.4.4 Instruction Code
      • 5.3.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier
      • 5.3.4.6 Optional Message Arguments
      • 5.3.4.7 End of Packet
  • 5.4 Remote Commands and Queries
• Appendix A: CABLES
  • A.1 Overview
  • A.2 Control and Data Cables
    • A.2.1 Serial Interface Cable
    • A.2.2 Ethernet Interface Cable
    • A.2.3 Ethernet Data Cable (CAT5 RJ-45)
  • A.3 RF Cables
    • A.3.1 RF Cable (Type N)
• Appendix B. MAINTENANCE
  • B.1 Introduction
  • B.2 Cleaning the LPOD-R PS .5 Heat Sinks
  • B.3 Cleaning the LPOD-R PS 1 Heat Sinks (FUTURE)
  • B.4 Cleaning the LPOD-R PS 1.5 Heat Sinks (FUTURE)