Document Outline

• RCS20 REV 15
• Table of Contents
• Preface
  • About this Manual
    • Cautions and Warnings
    • Patents and Trademarks
  • Product Support
  • Regulatory Compliance
    • International Symbols
    • Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
    • CE Mark
    • RoHS Compliancy
    • European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)
    • European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1
    • EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
    • Electrical Safety
    • Related Documents
  • Comtech EF Data Headquarters
  • Warranty Policy
    • Limitations of Warranty
    • Exclusive Remedies
• Chapter 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Overview
  • 1.2 Features
  • 1.3 RCS20 Switching System Components
    • 1.3.1 RCU20 Redundancy Control Unit
    • 1.3.2 Digital Data Switch (DDS20) Configurations
    • 1.3.3 Intermediate Frequency Switch (IFS20) Configurations
• Chapter 2. Installation
  • 2.1 Overview
  • 2.2 Unpacking the Unit
    • 2.2.1 Test Data Sheet
  • 2.3 Removal and Assembly
  • 2.4 Installation Planning
    • 2.4.1 Rack Information
    • 2.4.2 Operating Environment
    • 2.4.3 Electrical
  • 2.5 Connecting the RCS20
  • 2.6 System Cabling Configuration
  • 2.7 Modem Checkout and Initial Power-Up
  • 2.8 Storage
• Chapter 3. Theory of Operation
  • 3.1 Overview
  • 3.2 RCU20 Major Assemblies
    • 3.2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Board
    • 3.2.2 Front Panel
    • 3.2.3 Controller Interface Module
    • 3.2.4 Clock Distribution Module (Optional)
    • 3.2.5 Redundant Power Supplies
    • 3.2.6 Ethernet Module (Optional)
    • 3.2.7 Bank Control Module
    • 3.2.8 RCU20 Back Panel
  • 3.3 IFS20 Major Assemblies
    • 3.3.1 IF Switch Relays
    • 3.3.2 IFS20 Back Panel/Front Panel
  • 3.4 DDS20 Major Assemblies
    • 3.4.1 Motherboard
    • 3.4.2 Slide-In Data Switch Interface Modules
    • 3.4.3 Housing
    • 3.4.4 DDS20 Back Panel
  • 3.5 RCS20 Channel Definitions
• Chapter 4. User Interfaces
  • 4.1 Operating Procedures
  • 4.2 Front Panel Interface
    • 4.2.1 Modem Control Keys
    • 4.2.2 LCD Front Panel Display
    • 4.2.3 Reset Alarms Key
    • 4.2.4 Module Select Key
    • 4.2.5 Switch Status LEDs
    • 4.2.6 Numeric Keypad
    • 4.2.7 Soft Keys (S1 - S4)
    • 4.2.8 Switch Control Keys
    • 4.2.9 Basic Front Panel Controls
  • 4.3 Front Panel Screens
    • 4.3.1 CONFIG SWITCH Menu Tree
    • 4.3.2 CONFIG SYSTEM Menu Tree
    • 4.3.3 MONITOR/ALARMS Menu Tree
    • 4.3.4 TEST Menu Tree
  • 4.4 Remote Interface
    • 4.4.1 Host Computer Remote Communications
  • 4.5 Terminal Port Control
    • 4.5.1 Terminal Interface
• Chapter 5. Electrical Interfaces
  • 5.1 Overview
  • 5.2 RCU20 Back Panel Connectors
    • 5.2.1 Slide-Out Redundant Power Supply/Switch Modules
    • 5.2.2 Chassis Ground
    • 5.2.3 Expansion Slots
  • 5.3 DDS20 Universal Modem Data Switch
    • 5.3.1 DDS20 – Universal Switch Front Panel Interface
    • 5.3.2 DDS20 – Universal Switch Back Panel Connectors
  • 5.4 DDS-20 GigE (10/100/1000 Ethernet) Backup Switch
    • 5.4.1 DDS-20 – GigE Switch Front Panel Connectors
    • 5.4.2 DDS-20 – GigE Switch Back Panel Connectors
  • 5.5 IFS20 Intermediate Frequency Switch Units
    • 5.5.1 IFS20 70/140 MHz Unit
    • 5.5.2 IFS20L L-Band Unit
• Chapter 6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • 6.1 Periodic Maintenance
  • 6.2 Alarm Masks
  • 6.3 Active Major Alarms
  • 6.4 Active Minor Alarms
• Chapter 7. Technical Specifications
  • 7.1 General Specifications
  • 7.2 IFS20 (70/140 MHz)
  • 7.3 IFS20 (L-Band)
  • 7.4 Terrestrial Interfaces
  • 7.5 Options
  • 7.6 Power and Environmental
  • 7.7 Physical Characteristics
  • 7.8 Complementary Products
• Appendix A. Remote Operations
  • A.1 Host Computer Remote Communications
    • A.1.1 Protocol Structure
    • A.1.2 Protocol Wrapper
    • A.1.3 Frame Description and Bus Handshaking
    • A.1.4 Global Response Operational Codes
    • A.1.5 Collision Avoidance
    • A.1.6 Software Compatibility
    • A.1.7 Flow Control and Task Processing
    • A.1.8 RLLP Summary
  • A.2 Remote Port Packet Structure:
    • A.2.1 RCS20 Channel Definitions
    • A.2.2 RCS20 Switch Command Set
    • A.2.3 RCS20 Opcode Command Set
  • A.3 DETAILED OPCODE DESCRIPTIONS
    • A.3.1 Opcode <2001h> Query RCS20 Switch Status
    • A.3.2 Opcode <2002h> Query RCS20 Switch Configuration
    • A.3.3 Opcode <2003h> Query RCS20 Modem Addresses
    • A.3.4 Opcode <2004h> Query RCS20 Backup Mode
    • A.3.5 Opcode <2005h> Query RCS20 Expansion Module Information
    • A.3.6 Opcode <2010h> Query RCS20 Reference Distribution Module Configuration
    • A.3.7 Opcode <2200h> Relay Command or Query to Modem
    • A.3.8 Opcode <2202h> Set RCS20 Configuration
    • A.3.9 Opcode <2204h> Set RCS20 Backup Mode
    • A.3.10 Opcode <2205h> Clear RCS20 Latched Alarms
    • A.3.11 Opcode <2206h> Force RCS20 Manual Backup
    • A.3.12 Opcode <2210h> Set RCS20 Frequency Distribution Module Configuration
    • A.3.13 Opcode <2216h> Learn Modem Configuration
    • A.3.14 Opcode <2217h> Learn All Modem’s Configurations
    • A.3.15 Opcode <2218h> Copy Modem Configuration
    • A.3.16 Opcode <2219h>* Backup Test Modem Configuration
    • A.3.17 Opcode <221Ah>* Backup Test All Modem’s Configurations
    • A.3.18 Opcode <2403h> Query RCS20 Device Identification
    • A.3.19 Opcode <2404h> Query RCS20 Switch Control Mode
    • A.3.20 Opcode: <240Eh> Query Time
    • A.3.21 Opcode: <240Fh> Query Date
    • A.3.22 Opcode: <2410h> Query Time and Date
    • A.3.23 Opcode <2600h> Set RCS20 Switch Control Mode
    • A.3.24 Opcode: <2C04h> Command Set Time
    • A.3.25 Opcode: <2C05h> Command Set Date
    • A.3.26 Opcode: <2C06h> Command Set Date and Time
• Appendix B. System Cabling Configuration
  • B.1 Overview
  • B.2 RCS20 Interconnects
• Appendix C. L-Band Demod Switch Setup and Configuration