Comtech EF Data LPOD PS 1.5 User manual

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Part Number MN-LPOD / CD-LPOD Revision 14
LPOD
OutdoorAmplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Ver. 1.5.6 or Higher
Part Number MN-LPOD / CD-LPOD
Revision 14

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................III
TABLES ...................................................................................................IX
FIGURES ..................................................................................................X
PREFACE................................................................................................XV
About this Manual......................................................................................... xv
Related Documents ............................................................................................ xv
Disclaimer........................................................................................................... xv
Conventions and References..........................................................................xvi
Patents and Trademarks .................................................................................... xvi
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References ..................................................... xvi
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices .................................................................... xvi
Recommended Standard Designations ............................................................ xvii
Safety and Compliance .................................................................................xvii
Electrical Safety and Compliance ..................................................................... xvii
Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality.................................. xvii
Product Support ..........................................................................................xviii
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ...................................................................xviii
Warranty Policy.............................................................................................xix
Limitations of Warranty..................................................................................... xix
Exclusive Remedies............................................................................................. xx
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................1–1
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 1–1
1.2 Functional Description ...................................................................... 1–2
1.3 Features ............................................................................................ 1–2

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1.3.1 The Solid-State Advantage ................................................................... 1–2
1.3.2 Enhanced Standard Features ............................................................... 1–2
1.3.3 Built-in Redundancy Controller............................................................ 1–3
1.3.4 “Smart BUC” Functionality................................................................... 1–3
1.3.5 Data Logging Capability........................................................................ 1–3
1.3.6 Optional Internal 10 MHz Reference ................................................... 1–4
1.3.7 Optional LNB Support .......................................................................... 1–4
1.4 Theory of Operation.......................................................................... 1–4
1.4.1 SSPA Block Diagrams ............................................................................ 1–4
1.4.2 SSPA Module ........................................................................................ 1–7
1.4.3 Cooling System ..................................................................................... 1–7
1.4.4 Power Supply ....................................................................................... 1–7
1.4.5 LNB Operation...................................................................................... 1–8
1.4.6 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input........................................................... 1–8
1.4.7 Monitor and Control (M&C)................................................................. 1–8
1.5 Summary of Specifications .............................................................. 1–10
1.5.1 Characteristics.................................................................................... 1–10
1.5.2 Optional Internal Reference............................................................... 1–12
1.5.3 Optional LNB Bias / Reference ........................................................... 1–12
1.5.4 Environmental.................................................................................... 1–12
1.5.5 Physical............................................................................................... 1–13
1.6 Dimensional Envelopes ................................................................... 1–14
1.6.1 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes..................................................... 1–15
1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes.................................................. 1–21
1.6.3 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes..................................................... 1–25
CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND
STARTUP .......................................................................................2–1
2.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 2–1
2.2 Water Tight Sealing........................................................................... 2–2
2.2.1 Customer Cable Assemblies................................................................. 2–2
2.3 LPOD Interface Connectors................................................................ 2–3
2.3.1 Connector ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ or ‘J1 | Tx IN’ ............................................. 2–4
2.3.2 Connector ‘J2 | RF OUT’....................................................................... 2–4

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2.3.3 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Mains....................................... 2–5
2.3.3.1 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Main .................. 2–6
2.3.3.2 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Main.............................. 2–6
2.3.4 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Mains....................................... 2–7
2.3.4.1 LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Main.............................. 2–7
2.3.4.2 LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Main........................... 2–8
2.3.4.3 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Main.............................. 2–8
2.3.4.4 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Power Main Option ........... 2–9
2.3.5 Connector ‘J6 | COM1’ (Remote Communications and Discrete Control
Port) ............................................................................................................ 2–10
2.3.5.1 About Circular Connectors ...................................................... 2–11
2.3.6 Connector ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ (PS 2 ONLY) ................................. 2–12
2.3.7 Connectors ‘J10 | MODEM Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’ (Optional Interfaces)
............................................................................................................ 2–12
2.3.8 Ground Connector ............................................................................. 2–13
2.4 LPOD Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations................................. 2–14
2.4.1 Manpower Requirements .................................................................. 2–14
2.4.2 Typical Required Installation Tools..................................................... 2–14
2.4.3 Pole-Mounted Installations................................................................ 2–15
2.4.3.1 PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit................................. 2–16
2.4.3.2 KT-0000095 Single Unit Mounting Kit (LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5) ..... 2–19
2.4.3.3 KT-0000125 Single Unit Mounting Kit (LPOD PS 2) ................. 2–20
2.4.4 Spar-Mounted Installations (LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5)................................ 2–21
2.4.5 Shelf-Mounted Installations (LPOD PS 2)........................................... 2–23
2.5 Set the LPOD Power ON................................................................... 2–24
CHAPTER 3. FIRMWARE UPDATE....................................................3–1
3.1 Firmware Update Overview............................................................... 3–1
3.1.1 LPOD Firmware Update Procedure Summary...................................... 3–1
3.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats....................... 3–2
3.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download.................................................. 3–2
3.2.1 Required User-supplied Items.............................................................. 3–2
3.2.1.1 LPOD Connections..................................................................... 3–3
3.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program .......................................... 3–4
3.2.3 Get the LPOD Management IP Address and Firmware Information ... 3–5

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3.2.3.1 Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information ...... 3–5
3.2.3.2 Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information...... 3–6
3.2.4 Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC ................... 3–7
3.2.4.1 Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder .................................. 3–7
3.2.4.2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder.................................. 3–8
3.2.4.3 Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder............... 3–8
3.2.4.4 Use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt to Make a
Folder ................................................................................................... 3–9
3.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files............................ 3–10
3.3.1.1 Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents .................... 3–12
3.3.1.2 Use Windows Command-line to View Folder Contents.......... 3–12
3.4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD Unit ..................... 3–12
3.4.1 Important Considerations .................................................................. 3–12
3.4.2 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files ............................................ 3–13
3.4.3 OPTIONAL: Steps to “CReflash” Upload the Firmware Files.............. 3–14
3.4.4 Steps to Update the LPOD Unit.......................................................... 3–15
CHAPTER 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION ........................4–1
4.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 4–1
4.1.1 Prerequisites ........................................................................................ 4–1
4.2 SNMP Interface ................................................................................. 4–2
4.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files......................................... 4–2
4.2.1.1 ComtechEFData Root MIB file ................................................... 4–2
4.2.1.2 LPOD MIB file ............................................................................ 4–3
4.2.1.3 LPOD Traps MIB file ................................................................... 4–3
4.2.2 SNMP Community Strings.................................................................... 4–3
4.2.3 SNMP Traps .......................................................................................... 4–3
4.3 Telnet Interface ................................................................................. 4–6
4.3.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation................ 4–6
4.3.1.1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation4–7
4.4 HTTP (Web Server) Interface ............................................................. 4–8
4.4.1 Enable the HTTP Interface ................................................................... 4–8
4.4.2 HTTP Interface User Login.................................................................. 4–10
4.4.3 HTTP Interface Features..................................................................... 4–11