Comtech EF Data LPOD-R - Manual (Page 40)

LPOD-R Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) MN-LPODR
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1.5 Summary of Specifications .................................................................................................... 1–6
1.5.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.5.2 Environmental .......................................................................................................................... 1–8
1.5.3 Physical ..................................................................................................................................... 1–8
1.6 Dimensional Envelopes ......................................................................................................... 1–8
1.6.1 LPOD-R PS .5 Dimensional Envelopes ....................................................................................... 1–9
1.6.2 LPOD-R PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes ...................................................................................... 1–10
1.6.3 LPOD-R PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes ................................................................................... 1–12
CHAPTER 2.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS, INSTALLATION AND STARTUP ....................... 2–1
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 2–1
2.2 Interface Connectors ............................................................................................................ 2–3
2.2.1 Connector J1 | LBAND IN .......................................................................................................... 2–3
2.2.2 Connector J2 | RF OUT ............................................................................................................. 2–3
2.2.3 Connector J3 | POWER IN AC Power Mains ............................................................................. 2–3
2.2.3.1 LPOD-R PS 1, PS 1.5 J3 | POWER IN AC Power Main ........................................................ 2–4
2.2.4 Connector J3 | POWER IN Optional DC Power Mains .............................................................. 2–4
2.2.4.1 LPOD-R PS .5 J3 | POWER IN DC Power Main Option ....................................................... 2–4
2.2.4.2 LPOD-R PS 1 J3 | POWER IN DC Power Main Option ........................................................ 2–5
2.2.4.3 LPOD-R PS 1.5 J3 | POWER IN DC Power Main Option ..................................................... 2–5
2.2.5 Connector J6 | COM1 (Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port – PS 1, PS 1.5 ONLY)
2–6
2.2.6 Connector J6 | COM1 (Ethernet Communications Port – PS .5 ONLY).................................... 2–7
2.2.6.1 Fabricating a Weatherproof Ethernet Cable ..................................................................... 2–7
2.2.7 Ground Connector .................................................................................................................... 2–9
2.3 Single Thread (Standalone) LPOD-R Installation .................................................................. 2–10
2.4 Set the LPOD-R Power On ................................................................................................... 2–12
2.4.1 Monitoring LPOD-R Operation with the LED Indicator (PS .5 ONLY) ...................................... 2–12
CHAPTER 3.
UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................. 3–1
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3–1
3.1.1 LPOD-R Firmware Update Process Summary ........................................................................... 3–1
3.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download ..................................................................................... 3–1
3.2.1 Required User-supplied Items .................................................................................................. 3–1
3.2.1.1 LPOD-R PS .5 connections ................................................................................................ 3–2
3.2.1.2 LPOD-R PS 1 or PS 1.5 connections ................................................................................... 3–2
3.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program, if necessary ......................................................... 3–3
3.2.3 Find the LPOD-R firmware and version numbers ..................................................................... 3–3
3.2.3.1 Use the Web Server Interface to find the firmware version ............................................ 3–3
3.2.3.2 Use the optional serial remote control to find the firmware version .............................. 3–4