Document Outline

• mn-lpod_10.pdf
  • INSIDE COVER
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • TABLES
  • FIGURES
  • 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
      • Exclusive Remedies
  • Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
    • 1.1 Overview
    • 1.2 Functional Description
    • 1.3 Features
      • 1.3.1 The Solid-State Advantage
      • 1.3.2 Enhanced Standard Features
      • 1.3.3 Built-in Redundancy Controller
      • 1.3.4 “Smart BUC” Functionality
      • 1.3.5 Data Logging Capability
      • 1.3.6 Optional Internal 10 MHz Reference
      • 1.3.7 Optional LNB Support
    • 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 LNB Operation
      • 1.4.6 Power Supply
      • 1.4.7 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input
    • 1.5 Summary of Specifications
      • 1.5.1 Characteristics
      • 1.5.2 Optional Internal Reference
      • 1.5.3 Optional LNB Bias / Reference
      • 1.5.4 Environmental
      • 1.5.5 Physical
    • 1.6 Dimensional Envelopes
      • 1.6.1 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes
      • 1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes
      • 1.6.3 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes
  • Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS, INSTALLATION and STARTUP
    • 2.1 Cabling Connection Types
      • 2.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections
      • 2.1.2 Circular Cable Connections
    • 2.2 LPOD Cabling Connections
    • 2.3 Interface Connectors
      • 2.3.1 Connector ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ or ‘J1 | Tx IN’
      • 2.3.2 Connector ‘J2 | RF OUT’
      • 2.3.3 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Mains)
        • 2.3.3.1 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Main)
        • 2.3.3.2 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Main)
      • 2.3.4 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Mains)
        • 2.3.4.1 LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main)
        • 2.3.4.2 LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main)
        • 2.3.4.3 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main)
        • 2.3.4.4 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Power Main Option
      • 2.3.5 Connector ‘J6 | COM1’ (Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port)
      • 2.3.6 Connector ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ (PS 2 Only)
      • 2.3.7 Connectors ‘J10 | MODEM Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’ (Optional Interfaces)
      • 2.3.8 Ground Connector
    • 2.4 Standalone Installation of the LPOD
    • 2.5 Power-up the LPOD
  • Chapter 3. UPDATING FIRMWARE
    • 3.1 Overview
    • 3.2 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download
    • 3.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update
    • 3.4 Perform the FTP Upload Procedure
  • Chapter 4. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
    • 4.1 Overview
    • 4.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols
    • 4.3 SNMP Interface
      • 4.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files
      • 4.3.2 SNMP Community Strings
      • 4.3.3 SNMP Traps
    • 4.4 Telnet Interface
      • 4.4.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
    • 4.5 Web Server (HTTP) Interface
      • 4.5.1 Enabling the Web Server Interface
      • 4.5.2 User Login
      • 4.5.3 Web Server Interface – Operational Features
        • 4.5.3.1 Menu Tree
        • 4.5.3.2 Page Navigation
        • 4.5.3.3 Page Sections
        • 4.5.3.4 Action Buttons
        • 4.5.3.5 Drop-down Lists
        • 4.5.3.6 Text or Data Entry
      • 4.5.4 Web Server Interface – Web Page Descriptions
        • 4.5.4.1 Home Pages
          • 4.5.4.1.1 Home | Home
          • 4.5.4.1.2 Home | Contact
          • 4.5.4.1.3 Home | Support
        • 4.5.4.2 Admin Pages
          • 4.5.4.2.1 Admin | Access
          • 4.5.4.2.2 Admin | SNMP
        • 4.5.4.3 Config Pages
          • 4.5.4.3.1 Config | Amplifier
          • 4.5.4.3.2 Config | LNB
          • 4.5.4.3.3 Config | Utility
          • 4.5.4.3.4 Config | Redundancy
        • 4.5.4.4 Status Pages
          • 4.5.4.4.1 Status | Summary
          • 4.5.4.4.2 Status | Status
          • 4.5.4.4.3 Status | FETs
          • 4.5.4.4.4 Status | Events
          • 4.5.4.4.5 Status | Statistics
          • 4.5.4.4.6 Status | Graphs
  • Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
    • 5.1 Overview
    • 5.2 Key Operational Parameters
      • 5.2.1 RF Input Level
      • 5.2.2 Attenuator Control
      • 5.2.3 Mute Control
      • 5.2.4 Faults
      • 5.2.5 Power Detector
      • 5.2.6 Some Common Commands
      • 5.2.7 End-of-Life Commands
    • 5.1 Remote Control Protocol and Structure
      • 5.1.1 EIA-485
      • 5.1.2 EIA-232
      • 5.1.3 Basic Protocol
      • 5.1.4 Packet Structure
        • 5.1.4.1 Start of Packet
        • 5.1.4.2 Target Address
        • 5.1.4.3 Address Delimiter
        • 5.1.4.4 Instruction Code
        • 5.1.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier
        • 5.1.4.6 Optional Message Arguments
        • 5.1.4.7 End of Packet
    • 5.2 Remote Commands and Queries
  • Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY
    • A.1 LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview
    • A.2 1:2 Redundancy Mode
    • A.3 1:1 Redundancy Mode
      • A.3.1 Ethernet-based Monitor and Control
        • A.3.1.1 1:1 Redundant System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface)
      • A.3.2 Serial-based Monitor and Control
        • A.3.2.1 Applicable Serial-Based Redundancy Commands and Queries
      • A.3.3 Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
    • A.4 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation
    • A.5 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples
      • A.5.1 Common Kit Examples
      • A.5.2 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples
      • A.5.3 LPOD PS 1.5 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples
      • A.5.4 LPOD PS 2 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples
  • Appendix B. CABLE DRAWINGS
    • B.1 Overview
    • B.2 Control and Data Cables
      • B.2.1 Serial Interface Cable
      • B.2.2 Ethernet Interface Cable
      • B.2.3 19-Pin COMMS Cable (100’)
      • B.2.4 19-Pin COMMS Cable (250’)
      • B.2.5 Redundant Loop Cable – Rx / Tx
      • B.2.6 Redundant Loop Cable – Tx Only
    • B.3 RF Cables
      • B.3.1 RF Cable (Type ‘N’)
  • Appendix C. MAINTENANCE
    • C.1 Overview
    • C.2 Clean the LPOD PS-1 Heat Sinks
    • C.3 Clean the LPOD PS-1.5 Heat Sinks
    • C.4 Clean the LPOD PS-2 Heat Sinks
• BACK COVER