
LPOD C-/Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier/Block Up Converter (BUC) Revision 0
Table of Contents MN-LPOD
1.4.2SSPA Module........................................................................................................................1–5
1.4.3Cooling System.....................................................................................................................1–6
1.4.4Monitor and Control (M&C).................................................................................................1–6
1.4.5LNB Operation......................................................................................................................1–6
1.4.6Power Supply........................................................................................................................1–6
1.4.7Block Up Converter (BUC) Input.........................................................................................1–7
1.5Summary of Specifications.........................................................................................................1–8
1.5.1Characteristics.......................................................................................................................1–8
1.5.2Optional Internal Reference..................................................................................................1–9
1.5.3Optional LNB Bias / Reference............................................................................................1–9
1.5.4Environmental.....................................................................................................................1–10
1.5.5Physical...............................................................................................................................1–10
1.6Dimensional Envelopes.............................................................................................................1–11
CHAPTER 2.SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION ...............................................2–1
2.1Overview......................................................................................................................................2–1
2.2Interface Connectors...................................................................................................................2–2
2.2.1Connector J1 – RF IN ...........................................................................................................2–2
2.2.2Connector J2 – RF OUT .......................................................................................................2–2
2.2.3Connector J3 – AC Power Mains..........................................................................................2–2
2.2.3.1LPOD PS-1 J3 AC Power Main........................................................................................2–3
2.2.3.2LPOD PS-2 J3 AC Power Main........................................................................................2–3
2.2.4ConnectorJ6–COM1(RemoteCommunicationsandDiscreteControlPort).....................................2–4
2.2.5Connector J9 – Output Sample (PS-2 Only).........................................................................2–5
2.2.6Connectors J10 and J11 – Optional Modem Rx and LNB Interfaces...................................2–5
2.2.7Ground Connector.................................................................................................................2–5
2.3Installation of the LPOD............................................................................................................2–6
2.3.1Universal Pole Mounting Kit PL/12319-1............................................................................2–6
2.4Turning on the LPOD.................................................................................................................2–7
CHAPTER 3.REMOTE COMMANDS...................................................................................3–1
3.1Introduction.................................................................................................................................3–1
3.1.1RF Input Level......................................................................................................................3–1
3.1.2Attenuator Control ................................................................................................................3–1
3.1.3Mute Control.............................................................................................................................3–1
3.1.4Faults.....................................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.5Power Detector......................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.6Some Common Commands ..................................................................................................3–2
3.2Remote Control Protocol and Structure...................................................................................3–2
3.2.1RS-485 ..................................................................................................................................3–3
3.2.2RS-232 ..................................................................................................................................3–3
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