Comtech EF Data MetaCarrier MCDD-100 User manual

MCDD-100
MetaCarrier®Detection Device
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.2.1 or Higher
Part Number MN-MCDD100
Revision 3
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published
information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Copyright © 2013 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved.Printed in the USA.
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: [phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................................................ III
TABLES ............................................................................................................................................ VI
FIGURES.......................................................................................................................................... VII
PREFACE .......................................................................................................................................... IX
About this Manual ............................................................................................................................ix
Conventions and References .............................................................................................................ix
Patents and Trademarks .......................................................................................................................... ix
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes................................................................................................................ ix
Recommended Standard Designations.................................................................................................... ix
Safety and Compliance.......................................................................................................................x
Electrical Safety and Compliance.............................................................................................................. x
Electrical Installation................................................................................................................................. x
Operating Environment ............................................................................................................................ x
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
(1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 ............................................................................................................ xi
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC) ......................... xi
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)............................................................... xi
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)................................................................................... xii
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC)........................ xii
CE Mark ............................................................................................................................................... xii
Product Support...............................................................................................................................xii
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ........................................................................................................xii
Warranty Policy ..............................................................................................................................xiii
Limitations of Warranty ..........................................................................................................................xiii
Exclusive Remedies .................................................................................................................................xiv
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1–1
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Functional Description ........................................................................................................1–2
1.2.1 About MetaCarrier.................................................................................................................... 1–4
1.2.2 Compatibility ............................................................................................................................ 1–5

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1.3 MCDD-100 Features ............................................................................................................1–5
1.3.1 Physical Description.................................................................................................................. 1–5
1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope ..............................................................................................................1–6
1.3.3 MCDD-100 Physical Features.................................................................................................... 1–7
1.3.3.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................................ 1–7
1.3.3.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................... 1–8
1.4 MCDD-100 Specifications ....................................................................................................1–9
1.4.1 Product Feature Specifications................................................................................................. 1–9
1.4.2 Standard Assemblies...............................................................................................................1–10
1.4.3 Optional Assemblies ...............................................................................................................1–10
1.4.4 Regulatory Compliance...........................................................................................................1–10
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION......................................................................................................2–1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting the Shipment ..............................................................................2–1
2.2 Installing into a Rack Enclosure ...........................................................................................2–2
2.2.1 Installing the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit ................................................... 2–4
CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS.............................................................3–1
3.1 Cabling Connection Types ...................................................................................................3–1
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections........................................................................................................ 3–1
3.1.1.1 Type ‘BNC’......................................................................................................................... 3–2
3.1.1.2 Type ‘N’ ............................................................................................................................. 3–2
3.1.1.3 Type ‘SMA’ (Subminiature Version ‘A’).............................................................................3–2
3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections..........................................................................................3–3
3.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections ................................................................................................ 3–3
3.2 MCDD-100 Connector Overview ..........................................................................................3–4
3.3 Rx (IN) IF Connections .........................................................................................................3–5
3.4 Utility Connections..............................................................................................................3–5
3.4.1 CONSOLE Interface Connector, DB-9M ....................................................................................3–5
3.4.2 MONITOR Interface Connector, DB-15M .................................................................................3–6
3.4.3 ETHERNET MANAGEMENT Port, RJ-45 .....................................................................................3–6
3.5 MCDD-100 Ground and Power Connections.........................................................................3–7
3.5.1 Chassis Ground Interface.......................................................................................................... 3–7
3.5.2 Alternating Current (AC) Power Interface (Standard) .............................................................. 3–8
3.5.2.1 AC Operation (Standard) – Applying Power...................................................................... 3–8
3.5.2.2 AC Operation (Standard) – Replacing Fuses .....................................................................3–9

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CHAPTER 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE .........................................................................................4–1
4.1 Updating Firmware via the Internet.....................................................................................4–1
4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download .......................................................4–2
4.3 Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update ..............................................................4–6
4.4 Performing the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure...................................................................4–8
CHAPTER 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ................................................5–1
5.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................5–1
5.2 Remote Commands and Queries Overview ..........................................................................5–3
5.2.1 Basic Protocol ........................................................................................................................... 5–3
5.2.2 Packet Structure .......................................................................................................................5–4
5.2.2.1 Start of Packet...................................................................................................................5–5
5.2.2.2 Target Address ..................................................................................................................5–5
5.2.2.3 Address Delimiter..............................................................................................................5–5
5.2.2.4 Instruction Code................................................................................................................ 5–5
5.2.2.5 Instruction Code Qualifier.................................................................................................5–6
5.2.2.6 Optional Message Arguments........................................................................................... 5–7
5.2.2.7 End of Packet .................................................................................................................... 5–7
5.3 Remote Commands and Queries .........................................................................................5–8
CHAPTER 6. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT...........................................6–1
6.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................6–1
6.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols ..........................................................................6–2
6.2.1 Ethernet Management Interface Access ..................................................................................6–2
6.3 SNMP Interface...................................................................................................................6–3
6.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files.............................................................................. 6–3
6.3.2 SNMP Community Strings.........................................................................................................6–3
6.4 Web Server (HTTP) Interface ...............................................................................................6–4
6.4.1 User Login .................................................................................................................................6–4
6.4.2 Web Server Interface – Operational Features.......................................................................... 6–5
6.4.2.1 Virtual Front Panel ............................................................................................................ 6–5
6.4.2.2 Navigation .........................................................................................................................6–5
6.4.2.3 Page Sections ....................................................................................................................6–5
6.4.2.4 Execution Buttons .............................................................................................................6–6
6.4.2.5 Feature Selection ..............................................................................................................6–6
6.4.2.6 Text or Data Entry .............................................................................................................6–6

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6.4.3 Web Server Interface – Menu Tree ..........................................................................................6–6
6.4.4 Web Server Interface Page Descriptions .................................................................................. 6–7
6.4.4.1 Home Pages ...................................................................................................................... 6–7
6.4.4.1.1 Home | Info................................................................................................................. 6–7
6.4.4.1.2 Home | Contact........................................................................................................... 6–8
6.4.4.2 Admin (Administration) Pages .......................................................................................... 6–8
6.4.4.2.1 Admin | Access............................................................................................................ 6–8
6.4.4.2.2 Admin | SNMP ............................................................................................................6–9
6.4.4.2.3 Admin | Firmware.....................................................................................................6–10
6.4.4.3 Configuration Pages ........................................................................................................6–12
6.4.4.3.1 Configuration | Config ..............................................................................................6–12
6.4.4.3.2 Configuration | Interface ..........................................................................................6–13
6.4.4.4 Status Pages ....................................................................................................................6–13
6.4.4.4.2 Status | Alarms..........................................................................................................6–15
6.4.4.5 Utility Page ...................................................................................................................... 6–16
APPENDIX A. INTERFERENCE IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................... A–1
A.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... A–1
A.2 Scenario 1: Marginal Interference....................................................................................... A–2
A.3 Scenario 2: Marginal Interference....................................................................................... A–3
A.4 Scenario 3: Partial Interference .......................................................................................... A–4
A.5 Scenario 4: Complete Interference ..................................................................................... A–5
A.6 Scenario 5: Complete Interference ..................................................................................... A–6
TABLES
Table 3-1. MCDD-100 Rear Panel Connectors .......................................................................................... 3–4
Table 3-2. CONSOLE Connector Pinouts .................................................................................................. 3–5
Table 3-3. MONITOR Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................. 3–6

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FIGURES
Figure 1-1. MCDD-100 MetaCarrier®Detection Device ............................................................................1–1
Figure 1-2. MCDD-100 Connection Example ............................................................................................ 1–2
Figure 1-3. MCDD-100 Dimensional Envelope.......................................................................................... 1–6
Figure 1-4. MCDD-100 – Front Panel View ...............................................................................................1–7
Figure 1-5. MCDD-100 – Rear Panel View................................................................................................. 1–8
Figure 2-1. Unpacking and Inspecting the Shipment ................................................................................2–1
Figure 2-2. Installing into a Rack Enclosure .............................................................................................. 2–3
Figure 2-3. Installing the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit ................................................ 2–4
Figure 3-1. Coaxial Connector Examples................................................................................................... 3–1
Figure 3-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples.....................................................................................3–3
Figure 3-3. MCDD-100 – Rear Panel View.................................................................................................3–4
Figure 3-4. MCDD Chassis Ground Interface.............................................................................................3–7
Figure 3-5. MCDD-100 AC Power Interface ..............................................................................................3–8
Figure 3-6. Applying AC Power.................................................................................................................. 3–8
Figure 3-7. AC Fuse Replacement .............................................................................................................3–9
Figure 5-1. MCDD-100 Serial Interface Example.......................................................................................5–2
Figure 6-1. MCDD-100 Web Server Interface Menu Tree.........................................................................6–7
Figure 6-2. MCDD-100 Home | Info page ................................................................................................. 6–7
Figure 6-3. Admin | Access page ..............................................................................................................6–8
Figure 6-4. Admin | SNMP page ...............................................................................................................6–9
Figure 6-5. Admin | Firmware page........................................................................................................6–10
Figure 6-6. Configuration | Config Page .................................................................................................6–12
Figure 6-7. Configuration | Interface | E1 Page...................................................................................... 6–13
Figure 6-8. Status | Monitor page .......................................................................................................... 6–14
Figure 6-9. Status | Alarms page............................................................................................................. 6–15
Figure 6-10. Utility page.......................................................................................................................... 6–16
Figure A-1. Scenario 1 (Marginal Interference) ........................................................................................A–2
Figure A-2. Scenario 2 (Marginal Interference) ........................................................................................A–3
Figure A-3. Scenario 3 (Partial Interference) ............................................................................................A–4
Figure A-4. Scenario 4 (Complete Interference) .......................................................................................A–5
Figure A-5. Scenario 5 (Complete Interference) .......................................................................................A–6

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PREFACE
About this Manual
This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data MCDD-100
MetaCarrier®Detection Device. This is an informational document intended for the persons
responsible for the operation and maintenance of the MCDD-100.
Conventions and References
Patents and Trademarks
See all of Comtech EF Data's Patents and Patents Pending at http://patents.comtechefdata.com.
Comtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the trademark owners.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
A WARNING GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE HAZARD THAT MAY
CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
A CAUTION gives information about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE INJURY
or PROPERTY DAMAGE.
A NOTE gives important information about a task or the equipment.
A REFERENCE
Recommended Standard Designations
directs the user to additional information about a task or the
equipment.
The new designation of the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) supersedes the Recommended
Standard (RS) designations. References to the old designations may be shown when depicting
actual text (e.g., RS-232) displayed on Web Server pages, serial remote interfaces, or unit rear
panels. All other references in the manual refer to EIA designations.

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The user should carefully review the following information:.
Safety and Compliance
Electrical Safety and Compliance
The unit complies with the EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment (Including
Electrical Business Machines) safety standard.
IF THE UNIT IS OPERATED IN A VEHICLE OR MOVABLE INSTALLATION, MAKE SURE
THE UNIT IS STABLE. OTHERWISE, EN 60950 SAFETY IS NOT GUARANTEED.
Electrical Installation
CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SYSTEM THAT HAS SEPARATE GROUND, LINE AND
NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS. DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT WITHOUT A DIRECT
CONNECTION TO GROUND.
Sect 3.5 MCDD-100 Ground and Power Connections
Operating Environment
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IN ANY OF THESE EXTREME OPERATING CONDITIONS:
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 0° C (32° F) OR MORE THAN 50° C
(122° F).
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PRECIPITATION, CONDENSATION, OR HUMID ATMOSPHERES OF MORE
THAN 95% RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
•UNPRESSURIZED ALTITUDES OF MORE THAN 2000 METRES (6561.7 FEET).
•EXCESSIVE DUST.
•FLAMMABLE GASES.
•CORROSIVE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.