Comtech EF Data LBC-4000 User manual

LBC-4000
L-Band Up/Down Converter System
Installation and Operation Manual
Firmware Version 1.2.5 and Higher
Includes Model LBC-4000-ST
Part Number MN-LBC-4000
Revision6
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.

LBC-4000
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MN-LBC-4000
Copyright © 2020 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]
Revision History
Rev Date Description
0 - 4 Varies Various updates.
5 Mar 2016 Rewrite manual and FW Update Guide to document Ethernet -ready current production, CDROM part.
6 Dec 2020 Added LBC-4000-ST.
Updated formatting to reflect current company styles.

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Table of Contents
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................................... I
About this Manual........................................................................................................................................i
Disclaimer.....................................................................................................................................................i
Conventions and References......................................................................................................................i
Patents and Trademarks............................................................................................................................ i
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References.............................................................................................ii
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices.............................................................................................................ii
Recommended Standard Designations .....................................................................................................ii
Safety and Compliance..............................................................................................................................iii
Electrical Safety and Compliance .............................................................................................................iii
Electrical Installation .................................................................................................................................iii
Operating Environment.............................................................................................................................iii
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
(1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 ................................................................................................................iii
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC) ................................iv
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)................................................................iv
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC).................................................................................... v
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC) ........................... v
CE Mark v
Product Support..........................................................................................................................................v
Comtech EF Data Headquarters................................................................................................................v
Warranty Policy...........................................................................................................................................v
Limitations of Warranty..............................................................................................................................vi
Exclusive Remedies..................................................................................................................................vi
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1–1
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Functional Description ...............................................................................................................1–1
1.2.1 LBC-4000 System Application..................................................................................................1–2
1.2.2 LBC-4000-ST System Application ............................................................................................1–3
1.3 Converter Features .....................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.1 Physical Description..................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope..............................................................................................................1–5
1.3.2.1 LBC-4000 Dimensional Envelope.................................................................................1–5
1.3.2.2 LBC-4000-ST Dimensional Envelope ...........................................................................1–6
1.3.3 Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................1–6
1.3.4 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................1–6
CHAPTER 2. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................2–1
2.1 Physical and Environmental Specifications.............................................................................2–1
2.1.1 Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................................................2–1
2.1.2 Physical Specifications .............................................................................................................2–1
2.1.3 Temperature Range..................................................................................................................2–1
2.1.4 Humidity (Non-condensing) ......................................................................................................2–1
2.1.5 Operational Altitude...................................................................................................................2–1
2.1.6 Shock........................................................................................................................................2–2
2.1.7 Front Panel Features................................................................................................................2–2
2.1.7.1 LED Monitoring..............................................................................................................2–2
2.1.7.2 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)..............................................................................2–2
2.1.7.3 Keypad ..........................................................................................................................2–2
2.1.7.4 Power Switch.................................................................................................................2–2
2.1.7.5 Modular Design.............................................................................................................2–3

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2.1.7.5.1 L-Band Up Converter IDU Module.............................................................................2–3
2.1.7.5.2 L-Band Down Converter IDU Module........................................................................2–4
2.1.8 Rear Panel Features.................................................................................................................2–5
2.1.8.1 External Reference Connector......................................................................................2–5
2.1.8.2 RF Connectors Access..................................................................................................2–5
2.1.8.3 IF Connectors Access ...................................................................................................2–5
2.1.8.4 Ethernet Connector.......................................................................................................2–5
2.1.8.5 Serial Connectors..........................................................................................................2–6
2.1.8.6 Chassis Power and Grounding .....................................................................................2–6
2.1.8.6.1 Power Supply Input....................................................................................................2–6
2.1.8.6.2 Grounding..................................................................................................................2–6
CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION AND STARTUP..................................................................................3–1
3.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment ............................................................................................3–1
3.2 Rack Enclosure Installation .......................................................................................................3–3
3.2.1 Rear Support Brackets Kit (Optional) .......................................................................................3–5
3.2.2 Install the Optional Rack Slide Set ...........................................................................................3–6
3.3 Connect External Cables............................................................................................................3–7
3.4 Connect Prime Power.................................................................................................................3–7
3.5 Converter IDU Modules Management .......................................................................................3–7
CHAPTER 4. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS.....................................................................................4–1
4.1 Overview – Cabling Connection Types.....................................................................................4–1
4.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections ......................................................................................................4–1
4.1.1.1 ‘BNC’ .............................................................................................................................4–2
4.1.1.2 ‘TNC’ .............................................................................................................................4–2
4.1.1.3 Type ‘N’ .........................................................................................................................4–2
4.1.1.4 Type ‘F’..........................................................................................................................4–3
4.1.1.5 Type ‘SMA’ ....................................................................................................................4–3
4.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections .........................................................................................4–3
4.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections.............................................................................................4–4
4.2 Unit Connectors ..........................................................................................................................4–5
4.2.1 LBC-4000 Rear Unit Connectors..............................................................................................4–5
4.2.2 LBC-4000-ST Rear Unit Connectors........................................................................................4–8
4.2.3 Power and Ground Connections.............................................................................................4–10
4.2.3.1 Power Interface Module – Standard AC Unit ..............................................................4–10
4.2.3.2 AC Operation Prime Power Connection .....................................................................4–10
4.2.3.3 LBC-4000 Optional -48 VDC Filter Input Module........................................................ 4–11
4.2.3.5 Chassis Ground Interface ...........................................................................................4–12
4.2.3.6 LBC-4000 ON/OFF Power Switch...............................................................................4–12
CHAPTER 5. FIRMWARE UPDATE...................................................................................................5–1
5.1 Firmware Overview .....................................................................................................................5–1
5.1.1 Firmware Update Procedure Summary....................................................................................5–1
5.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats............................................................5–1
5.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download .........................................................................................5–3
5.2.1 Required User-supplied Items ..................................................................................................5–3
5.2.2 Terminal Emulator Program Configuration ...............................................................................5–3
5.2.3 Front Panel Used for Management IP Address and Firmware Information..............................5–3
5.2.3.1 Front Panel Used for Management IPAddress and Firmware Status ..........................5–4
5.2.3.2 HTTP Interface Used for Firmware Information............................................................5–5
5.2.3.3 Serial Interface Used for Firmware Information............................................................5–5
5.2.4 Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC....................................................................5–6
5.2.4.1 Windows Desktop Folder Creation................................................................................5–6

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5.2.4.2 Windows Explorer Folder Creation ...............................................................................5–7
5.2.4.3 Run and Browse Windows Folder Creation..................................................................5–7
5.2.4.4 Windows Command-line or Command Prompt Folder Creation...................................5–8
5.3 Download and Extract Firmware Update Files.........................................................................5–9
5.3.1.1 Windows Desktop Used to View Folder Contents....................................................... 5–11
5.3.1.2 Windows Command-line Used to View Folder Contents............................................ 5–11
5.4 Firmware Files Upload and Unit Update.................................................................................5–11
5.4.1 Important Considerations........................................................................................................ 5–11
5.4.2 “CReflash” Used to Upload the Firmware Files......................................................................5–12
5.4.3 FTP Upload for Firmware Files...............................................................................................5–13
5.4.4 Steps to Complete the Firmware Update Procedure..............................................................5–13
5.4.4.1 Select the Boot Image.................................................................................................5–14
5.4.4.1.1 Front Panel Used to Select the Boot Image............................................................5–14
5.4.4.1.2 Use the HTTP Interface to Select the Boot Image ..................................................5–14
5.4.4.2 Reboot the Unit ...........................................................................................................5–14
5.4.4.2.1 Hard-reboot the Unit from the Rear Panel...............................................................5–14
5.4.4.2.2 Soft-reboot the Unit from the HTTP Interface..........................................................5–15
CHAPTER 6. FRONT PANEL OPERATION.......................................................................................6–1
6.1 Front Panel Overview .................................................................................................................6–1
6.2 LBC-4000 Front Panel.................................................................................................................6–1
6.2.1 LBC-4000-ST Front Panel ........................................................................................................6–3
6.2.2 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)..........................................................................................6–4
6.2.3 Keypad......................................................................................................................................6–5
6.3 Front Panel Operation – Menu Matrix .......................................................................................6–6
6.3.1 Opening Screen........................................................................................................................6–7
6.3.2 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................6–7
6.3.3 (SELECT:) CONFIG (Configuration) Menu Branch ..................................................................6–7
6.3.3.1 (CONFIG:) CONV-A or CONV-B (Converter Unit A or Unit B) ......................................6–8
6.3.3.1.1 (CONFIG:) CnvA or CnvB FREQ/MUTE...............................................................6–8
6.3.3.1.2 CONFIG CnvA or CnvB ATTEN/SLOPE...............................................................6–9
6.3.3.2 (CONFIG:) REMOTE (Remote Control) Submenu.......................................................6–9
6.3.3.2.1 (REMOTE:) Local ....................................................................................................6–10
6.3.3.2.2 (REMOTE:) SERIAL ................................................................................................6–10
6.3.3.2.3 (REMOTE:) ETHERNET..........................................................................................6–10
6.3.3.3 (CONFIG:) REDUND (Redundancy) Submenu ..........................................................6–13
6.3.3.4 (CONFIG): REFADJ (Reference Oscillator Adjustment).............................................6–13
6.3.3.5 (CONFIG): SPECT-INV (Spectrum Inversion) ............................................................6–14
6.3.4 (SELECT:) MONITOR Menu Branch ......................................................................................6–14
6.3.5 (SELECT:) FAULTS Menu Branch..........................................................................................6–15
6.3.5.1 (FAULTS:) CURRENT.................................................................................................6–15
6.3.5.2 (FAULTS:) STORED....................................................................................................6–16
6.3.5.2.1 (FAULTS:) STORED VIEW ..................................................................................6–16
6.3.5.2.2 (FAULTS:) STOREDCLEAR-ALL.........................................................................6–17
6.3.6 (SELECT:) UTILITY Menu Branch..........................................................................................6–17
6.3.6.1 (UTILITY:) TIME (Real-Time Clock) Submenu............................................................6–17
6.3.6.2 (UTILITY:) DISP (VFD Display) Submenu ..................................................................6–18
6.3.6.3 (UTILITY:) FIRMWARE Submenu...............................................................................6–18
6.3.6.3.1 (FIRMWARE:) INFO ................................................................................................6–18
6.3.6.3.2 (FIRMWARE:) SELECT...........................................................................................6–19
6.3.6.4 (UTILITY:) AID (Application Identification String) Submenu........................................6–20
6.3.6.5 (UTILITY:) LAMPTEST Submenu...............................................................................6–20
6.3.6.6 (UTILITY:) RELAY Submenu.......................................................................................6–20
6.3.6.7 (UTILITY:) SCRSAVER Submenu...............................................................................6–21
6.3.6.7.1 (UTILITY:) SCRSAVER Theme...........................................................................6–21

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6.3.6.7.2 (UTILITY:) SCRSAVER Time ..............................................................................6–22
CHAPTER 7. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION.......................................................................7–1
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................7–1
7.1.1 Prerequisites.............................................................................................................................7–1
7.2 SNMP Interface............................................................................................................................7–2
7.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files..............................................................................7–2
7.2.1.1 Common MIB File..........................................................................................................7–2
7.2.1.2 Traps MIB File...............................................................................................................7–2
7.2.2 SNMP Community Strings ........................................................................................................7–3
7.2.3 SNMP Traps..............................................................................................................................7–3
7.3 Telnet Interface............................................................................................................................7–4
7.3.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation .....................................................7–4
7.3.1.1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation ...................................7–5
7.4 HTTP (Web Server) Interface......................................................................................................7–6
7.4.1 HTTP Interface User Login.......................................................................................................7–6
7.4.2 HTTP Interface Features ..........................................................................................................7–8
7.4.2.1 Menu Tree.....................................................................................................................7–8
7.4.2.2 Page Navigation............................................................................................................7–8
7.4.2.3 Page Sections...............................................................................................................7–8
7.4.2.4 Action Buttons...............................................................................................................7–8
7.4.2.4.1 Page Refresh.............................................................................................................7–9
7.4.2.5 Drop-down Lists ............................................................................................................7–9
7.4.2.6 Text or Data Entry..........................................................................................................7–9
7.5 HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions.................................................................7–10
7.5.1 Home Pages...........................................................................................................................7–10
7.5.1.1 Home | Home ..............................................................................................................7–10
7.5.1.2 Home | Contact ........................................................................................................... 7–11
7.5.1.3 Home | Support ...........................................................................................................7–12
7.5.2 Admin (Administration) Pages................................................................................................7–13
7.5.2.1 Admin | Access............................................................................................................7–13
7.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP.............................................................................................................7–15
7.5.3 Config (Configuration) Pages .................................................................................................7–16
7.5.3.1 Config | Conv A / B Pages...........................................................................................7–16
7.5.3.2 Config | Ref .................................................................................................................7–18
7.5.3.3 Config | Utility..............................................................................................................7–19
7.5.3.4 Config | Redundancy...................................................................................................7–20
7.5.3.5 Config | Serial..............................................................................................................7–21
7.5.4 Status Pages...........................................................................................................................7–22
7.5.4.1 Status | Summary........................................................................................................7–22
7.5.4.2 Status | Faults..............................................................................................................7–24
CHAPTER 8. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION .............................................................................8–1
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................8–1
8.1.1 Prerequisites.............................................................................................................................8–1
8.1.2 EIA-485.....................................................................................................................................8–2
8.1.3 EIA-232.....................................................................................................................................8–2
8.2 Remote Commands and Queries Overview .............................................................................8–3
8.2.1 Packet Structure........................................................................................................................8–3
8.2.1.1 Start of Packet Character..............................................................................................8–3
8.2.1.2 Target (Device) Address................................................................................................8–3
8.2.1.3 Address Delimiter..........................................................................................................8–5
8.2.1.4 Instruction Code............................................................................................................8–5
8.2.1.5 Instruction Code Qualifier..............................................................................................8–5
8.2.1.5.1 Error Response..........................................................................................................8–5

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8.2.1.6 Optional Message Arguments.......................................................................................8–6
8.2.1.7 End of Packet................................................................................................................8–6
8.3 Remote Commands and Queries...............................................................................................8–7
8.3.1 Customer Commands...............................................................................................................8–8
APPENDIX A. LBC-4000 UP/DOWN CONVERTER IDU MODULE REMOVAL/RE-INSTALLATIONA–1
A.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... A–1
A.2 IDU Module Removal Procedure............................................................................................... A–2
A.3 IDU Module Re-Installation Procedure..................................................................................... A–4
APPENDIX B. REDUNDANCY OPERATION.......................................................................................B–1
B.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... B–1
B.2 LBC-4000 Front Panel Operations............................................................................................ B–3
B.2.1 (CONFIG:) REDUND (Redundancy) Submenu........................................................................B–3
B.2.2 Gain Offset for Redundant Operations.....................................................................................B–4
B.3 Redundancy Operations Using the LBC-4000 HTTP Interface.............................................. B–5
B.4 Redundancy Operations Using Serial Remote Control.......................................................... B–6

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List of Tables
Table 4-1. ‘J1 | COM1’ 2-Wire EIA-485 Pinout..........................................................................................4–7
Table 4-2. ‘J1 | COM1’ 4-Wire EIA-485 Pinout..........................................................................................4–7
Table 4-3. ‘J1 | COM1’ EIA-232C Pinout...................................................................................................4–7
Table 4-4. DC Input Filter Module Pinouts ..............................................................................................4–11
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter..................................................................................1–1
Figure 1-2. LBC-4000-ST L-Band Up/Down Converter ............................................................................1–1
Figure 1-3. LBC-4000 Typical Application Block Diagram........................................................................1–2
Figure 1-4. LBC-4000 Dimensional Envelope...........................................................................................1–5
Figure 1-5. LBC-4000-ST Dimensional Envelope.....................................................................................1–6
Figure 3-1. LBC-4000/-ST Package Content............................................................................................3–2
Figure 3-2. Rack Enclosure Installation ....................................................................................................3–4
Figure 3-3. Install the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit.......................................................3–5
Figure 3-4. Optional Rack Slide Set Installation .......................................................................................3–6
Figure 4-1. Coaxial Connector Examples .................................................................................................4–1
Figure 4-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples....................................................................................4–3
Figure 4-3. RJ-45/RJ-48 Connector Example...........................................................................................4–4
Figure 4-5. LBC-4000 Rear Panel View (Optional Redundant Chassis)..................................................4–5
Figure 4-6. LBC-4000 Rear Panel – OBSOLETE.....................................................................................4–5
Figure 4-7. LBC-4000-ST Rear Panel.......................................................................................................4–8
Figure 4-8. AC Power..............................................................................................................................4–10
Figure 4-9. LBC-4000 Optional -48 VDC Filter Input Module with User-Supplied Power Harness.......4–11
Figure 4-10. Chassis Ground Interface...................................................................................................4–12
Figure 4-11. LBC-4000 ON/OFF Power Switch......................................................................................4–12
Figure 6-1. LBC-4000 Front Panel............................................................................................................6–1
Figure 6-2. LBC-4000-ST Front Panel......................................................................................................6–3
Figure 7-1. Telnet Interface Example – Windows Command-line.............................................................7–4
Figure 7-2. Telnet Interface Example – HyperTerminal.............................................................................7–4
Figure 7-3. Configure HyperTerminal........................................................................................................7–5
Figure 7-4. HTTP Interface “Splash” Page Example ................................................................................7–7
Figure 7-5. HTTP Interface Menu Tree (FW Ver. 1.2.5)............................................................................7–8
Figure 7-6. ‘Home | Home’ Page.............................................................................................................7–10
Figure 7-7. ‘Home | Contact’ Page..........................................................................................................7–11
Figure 7-8. ‘Home | Support’ Page..........................................................................................................7–12
Figure 7-9. ‘Admin | Access’ Page ..........................................................................................................7–13
Figure 7-10. ‘Admin | SNMP’ Page .........................................................................................................7–15
Figure 7-11. ‘Config | Converter A/ B’ Pages ..........................................................................................7–16
Figure 7-12. ‘Config | Ref’ Page..............................................................................................................7–18
Figure 7-13. ‘Config | Utility’ Page...........................................................................................................7–19
Figure 7-14. ‘Config | Redundancy’ Page...............................................................................................7–20
Figure 7-15. Config | Serial page............................................................................................................7–21
Figure 7-16. ‘Status | Summary’ Page ....................................................................................................7–22
Figure 7-17. ‘Status | Faults’ Page..........................................................................................................7–24
Figure A-1. LBC-4000 Chassis – IDU Module Bays .................................................................................A–1
Figure B-1. LBC-4000 Redundancy – Functional Schematic...................................................................B–1
Figure B-2. LBC-4000 Rear Panel – Redundancy Cabling Schematic ....................................................B–2
Figure B-4. ‘Config | Redundancy’ Page...............................................................................................B–5

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Acronym List
Acronym Description
First Use
Page Numbe
AID Application Identification 6-20
BDC Block Down Converter 7-23
BUC Block Up Converter 7-23
CEFD Comtech EF Data 1-1
DC Direct Current 1-1
ESD Electrostatic Discharge 3-1
FTP File Transfer Protocol 5-13
IDU Interface Data Unit 1-2
LED Light Emitting Diode 1-5
M&C Monitor and Control 1-2
MIB Management Information Base 7-1
NMS Network Management System 7-1
OID Object Identifier 7-2
OS Open System Interconnection 5-6
PC Personal Computer 5-1
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol 7-12
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol 7-1
USB Universal Serial Bus 4-4
VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display 1-5

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Units of Measurement
Unit / Symbol
Definition
Ω
Ohm
A
Ampere
bps
bits per second
˚C
Celsius (degrees)
Hz
Hertz
kHz
kiloHertz
dB
decibel
dBc
Decibels relative to the carrier
dBm
Decibel-milliwatts
˚F
Fahrenheit (degrees)
Kbps
Kilobit per second
kg
kilogram
ksps
Kilosymbols per second
lbs.
pounds
mA
Milli-amp
Mbps
Megabit per second
MHz
Megahertz
mm
millimeter
ms
millisecond
Msps
Megasymbols per second
mW
milliwatt
in.
inch
Ppm
Packets per minute
Pps
Packets per second
SR
Symbols per second
ųF
100 micro-farads
W
Watt
V
Volt