Comtech EF Data MN/LBC4000.IOM User manual

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Part Number MN/LBC4000.IOM / CD-MNLBC4000 Revision 5
LBC-4000
L-Band Up/Down Converter System
Installation and Operation Manual
FirmwareVer.1.2.5andHigher
Part Number MN/LBC4000.IOM / CD-MNLBC4000
Revision 5

Copyright © 2016 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Comtech EF Data, 2114
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................III
TABLES ...................................................................................................XI
FIGURES ................................................................................................XII
PREFACE ...............................................................................................XV
About this Manual .......................................................................................... 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
Electrical Installation ........................................................................................ xvii
Operating Environment.................................................................................... xvii
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 ....................... xviii
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
(2004/108/EC) ............................................................................................. xviii
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)......................... xix
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) ............................................. xix
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
(91/263/EEC).................................................................................................. xix
CE Mark........................................................................................................... xx
Product Support .............................................................................................. xx
Comtech EF Data Headquarters....................................................................... xx
Warranty Policy............................................................................................... xx

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Limitations of Warranty..................................................................................... xxi
Exclusive Remedies........................................................................................... xxii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................1–1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................ 1–1
1.2 Functional Description ........................................................................ 1–1
1.3 Converter Features ............................................................................. 1–3
1.3.1 Physical Description ............................................................................. 1–3
1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope.......................................................................... 1–4
1.3.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................... 1–5
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 ............................................................................ 2–2
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
2.1.7.5.1 LBC-4000 L-Band Up Converter IDU Module ........................... 2–3
2.1.7.5.2 LBC-4000 L-Band Down Converter IDU Module ...................... 2–4
2.1.8 Rear Panel Features ............................................................................. 2–4
2.1.8.1 External Reference Connector ....................................................... 2–4
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

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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 Install the Unit into a Rack Enclosure .................................................. 3–3
3.2.1 Install the Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit..................................... 3–5
3.2.2 Install the Optional Rack Slide Set ....................................................... 3–7
3.3 Connect External Cables ..................................................................... 3–8
3.4 Connect Prime Power ......................................................................... 3–8
3.5Converter IDU Modules Management................................................. 3–8
CHAPTER 4. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS......................................4–1
4.1 Overview – Cabling Connection Types................................................. 4–1
4.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections................................................................... 4–2
4.1.1.1 ‘BNC’ .............................................................................................. 4–3
4.1.1.2 ‘TNC’ .............................................................................................. 4–3
4.1.1.3 Type ‘N’ .......................................................................................... 4–3
4.1.1.4 Type ‘F’ ........................................................................................... 4–3
4.1.1.5 Type ‘SMA’...................................................................................... 4–3
4.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections..................................................... 4–4
4.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections ........................................................... 4–4
4.1.4 USB Cable Connections........................................................................ 4–5
4.2 Unit Connectors.................................................................................. 4–6
4.2.1 Operational Connections ..................................................................... 4–6
4.2.2 Power and Ground Connections.......................................................... 4–9
4.2.2.1 Power Interface Module – Standard AC Unit................................. 4–9
4.2.2.2 AC Operation – Connecting Prime Power.................................... 4–10
4.2.2.3 Optional -48VDC Filter Input Module .......................................... 4–10
4.2.2.5 Chassis Ground Interface ............................................................. 4–11
4.2.2.6 Applying Power to the LBC-4000 ................................................. 4–12

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CHAPTER 5. FIRMWARE UPDATE....................................................5–1
5.1 Firmware Overview ............................................................................ 5–1
5.1.1 LBC-4000 Firmware Update Procedure Summary ............................... 5–1
5.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats ....................... 5–2
5.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download................................................... 5–3
5.2.1 Required User-supplied Items ............................................................. 5–3
5.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program .......................................... 5–3
5.2.3 Get the LBC-4000 Management IP Address and Firmware Information
.............................................................................................................. 5–3
5.2.3.1 Use the LBC-4000 Front Panel to Get the Management IP Address
and Firmware information........................................................................... 5–4
5.2.3.2 Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information ........... 5–4
5.2.3.3 Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information........... 5–5
5.2.4 Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC ................... 5–6
5.2.4.1 Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder....................................... 5–6
5.2.4.2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder....................................... 5–7
5.2.4.3 Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder.................... 5–7
5.2.4.4 Use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt to Make a Folder
........................................................................................................ 5–8
5.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files............................... 5–9
5.3.1.1 Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents ......................... 5–11
5.3.1.2 Use Windows Command-line to View Folder Contents............... 5–11
5.4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LBC-4000 Unit ................ 5–11
5.4.1 Important Considerations .................................................................. 5–11
5.4.2 Steps to “CReflash” Upload the Firmware Files................................. 5–12
5.4.3 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files ............................................ 5–13
5.4.4 Steps to Complete the Firmware Update Procedure......................... 5–14
5.4.4.1 Select the Boot Image.................................................................. 5–14
5.4.4.1.1 Use the Front Panel 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............................................................................ 5–15
5.4.4.2.1 Hard-reboot the Unit from the Rear Panel ............................ 5–15
5.4.4.2.2 Soft-reboot the Unit from the HTTP Interface....................... 5–15

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CHAPTER 6. FRONT PANEL OPERATION........................................6–1
6.1 Front Panel Overview ......................................................................... 6–1
6.1.1 Power Up the LBC-4000 ....................................................................... 6–1
6.1.2 LED Indicators....................................................................................... 6–2
6.1.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) ...................................................... 6–3
6.1.4 Keypad.................................................................................................. 6–4
6.2 Front Panel Operation – Menu Matrix ................................................ 6–5
6.2.1 Opening Screen.................................................................................... 6–6
6.2.2 Main Menu........................................................................................... 6–6
6.2.3 (SELECT:) CONFIG (Configuration) Menu Branch ................................. 6–6
6.2.3.1 (CONFIG:) CONV-A or CONV-B (Converter Unit A or Unit B) ......... 6–7
6.2.3.1.1 (CONFIG:) CnvA or CnvB FREQ/MUTE................................. 6–7
6.2.3.1.2 CONFIG CnvA or CnvB ATTEN/SLOPE .................................. 6–8
6.2.3.2 (CONFIG:) REMOTE (Remote Control) Submenu ........................... 6–9
6.2.3.2.1 (REMOTE:) Local....................................................................... 6–9
6.2.3.2.2 (REMOTE:) SERIAL .................................................................... 6–9
6.2.3.2.3 (REMOTE:) ETHERNET ............................................................ 6–10
6.2.3.2.3.1 (REMOTE:) ETHERNETADDRESS................................. 6–10
6.2.3.2.3.2 (REMOTE:) ETHERNETGATEWAY ................................ 6–10
6.2.3.2.3.3 (REMOTE:) ETHERNETSNMP...................................... 6–11
6.2.3.3 (CONFIG:) REDUND (Redundancy) Submenu............................... 6–13
6.2.3.4 CONFIG: REFADJ (Reference Oscillator Adjustment) ................... 6–13
6.2.3.5 CONFIG: SPECT-INV (Spectrum Inversion) ................................... 6–14
6.2.4 (SELECT:) MONITOR Menu Branch..................................................... 6–14
6.2.5 (SELECT:) FAULTS Menu Branch.......................................................... 6–15
6.2.5.1 (FAULTS:) CURRENT ...................................................................... 6–15
6.2.5.2 (FAULTS:) STORED......................................................................... 6–16
6.2.5.2.1 (FAULTS:) STORED VIEW ..................................................... 6–17
6.2.5.2.2 (FAULTS:) STOREDCLEAR-ALL.............................................. 6–17
6.2.6 (SELECT:) UTILITY Menu Branch ......................................................... 6–18
6.2.6.1 (UTILITY:) TIME (Real-Time Clock) Submenu................................ 6–18
6.2.6.2 (UTILITY:) DISP (VFD Display) Submenu ....................................... 6–18
6.2.6.3 (UTILITY:) FIRMWARE Submenu................................................... 6–19
6.2.6.3.1 (FIRMWARE:) INFO................................................................. 6–19
6.2.6.3.1.1 (FIRMWARE:) INFOBOOTROM................................... 6–19
6.2.6.3.1.2 (FIRMWARE:) INFOIMAGE#1/#2................................ 6–20
6.2.6.3.2 (FIRMWARE:) SELECT ............................................................. 6–20

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6.2.6.4 (UTILITY:) AID (Application Identification String) Submenu......... 6–21
6.2.6.5 (UTILITY:) LAMPTEST Submenu.................................................... 6–22
6.2.6.6 (UTILITY:) RELAY Submenu ........................................................... 6–22
6.2.6.7 (UTILITY:) SCRSAVER Submenu..................................................... 6–22
6.2.6.7.1 (UTILITY:) SCRSAVER Theme.............................................. 6–23
6.2.6.7.2 (UTILITY:) SCRSAVER Time ................................................. 6–24
CHAPTER 7. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION ........................7–1
7.1 Overview ............................................................................................ 7–1
7.1.1 Prerequisites ........................................................................................ 7–2
7.2 SNMP Interface................................................................................... 7–2
7.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files......................................... 7–2
7.2.1.1 ComtechEFData Root MIB File ....................................................... 7–2
7.2.1.2 LBC-4000 Common MIB File .......................................................... 7–3
7.2.1.3 LBC-4000 Traps MIB File................................................................. 7–3
7.2.2 SNMP Community Strings.................................................................... 7–3
7.2.3 SNMP Traps .......................................................................................... 7–4
7.3 Telnet Interface................................................................................... 7–4
7.3.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation................ 7–5
7.3.1.1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation... 7–6
7.4 HTTP (Web Server) Interface............................................................... 7–7
7.4.1 HTTP Interface User Login.................................................................... 7–7
7.4.2 HTTP Interface Features....................................................................... 7–9
7.4.2.1 Menu Tree ...................................................................................... 7–9
7.4.2.2 Page Navigation.............................................................................. 7–9
7.4.2.3 Page Sections ................................................................................. 7–9
7.4.2.4 Action Buttons.............................................................................. 7–10
7.4.2.4.1 Page Refresh........................................................................... 7–10
7.4.2.5 Drop-down Lists ........................................................................... 7–10
7.4.2.6 Text or Data Entry......................................................................... 7–10
7.5 HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions ............................... 7–11
7.5.1 Home Pages........................................................................................ 7–11
7.5.1.1 Home | Home .............................................................................. 7–11
7.5.1.2 Home | Contact............................................................................ 7–12
7.5.1.3 Home | Support ........................................................................... 7–13

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7.5.2 Admin (Administration) Pages ........................................................... 7–14
7.5.2.1 Admin | Access ............................................................................ 7–14
7.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP ............................................................................. 7–16
7.5.3 Config (Configuration) Pages.............................................................. 7–17
7.5.3.1 Config | Conv A / B Pages ............................................................ 7–17
7.5.3.2 Config | Ref .................................................................................. 7–19
7.5.3.3 Config | Utility.............................................................................. 7–20
7.5.3.4 Config | Redundancy.................................................................... 7–22
7.5.3.5 Config | Serial............................................................................... 7–23
7.5.4 Status Pages ....................................................................................... 7–24
7.5.4.1 Status | Summary ........................................................................ 7–24
7.5.4.2 Status | Faults .............................................................................. 7–26
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 ................................................................................................. 8–3
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........................................................................... 8–4
8.2.1.4 Instruction Code............................................................................. 8–4
8.2.1.5 Instruction Code Qualifier.............................................................. 8–4
8.2.1.5.1 Error Response......................................................................... 8–5
8.2.1.6 Optional Message Arguments........................................................ 8–5
8.2.1.7 End of Packet.................................................................................. 8–6
8.3 Serial Remote Commands and Queries ............................................... 8–6
8.3.1 AID (Application Identification)............................................................ 8–8
8.3.2 ATO (Attenuation Offset)...................................................................... 8–8
8.3.3 ATT (Attenuation Level)........................................................................ 8–9
8.3.4 CAA (Clear All Alarms).......................................................................... 8–9
8.3.5 CAS (Concise Alarm Status)................................................................ 8–10
8.3.6 CCS (Concise Configuration Status).................................................... 8–10
8.3.7 CMM (Configure Mute Mode) ........................................................... 8–11

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8.3.8 CMS (Concise Maintenance Status) ................................................... 8–11
8.3.9 CUS (Concise Utility Status) ............................................................... 8–12
8.3.10 DAT (Set RTC [Real-Time Clock] Date) ................................................ 8–12
8.3.11 FBU (Force Backup Unit) .................................................................... 8–12
8.3.12 FRE (Operating Frequency) ................................................................ 8–13
8.3.13 FRL (Fault Relay Logic)........................................................................ 8–13
8.3.14 FRM (Retrieve Firmware Number)..................................................... 8–14
8.3.15 FRW (Retrieve Legacy Firmware Number)......................................... 8–14
8.3.16 IMG (Select Boot Image) .................................................................... 8–15
8.3.17 IPA (Management IP Address) ........................................................... 8–15
8.3.18 IPG (Gateway IP Address)................................................................... 8–15
8.3.19 LAA (List All Alarms) ........................................................................... 8–16
8.3.20 LRS (Local or Remote State) ............................................................... 8–16
8.3.21 MAC (Retrieve Unit MAC Address) .................................................... 8–16
8.3.22 MUT (Mute State) .............................................................................. 8–17
8.3.23 ONL (Online State) ............................................................................. 8–17
8.3.24 PNM (Retrieve Part Number)............................................................. 8–17
8.3.25 RAS (Retrieve Alarm Status)............................................................... 8–18
8.3.26 RCS (Retrieve Configuration Status)................................................... 8–18
8.3.27 RED (Redundancy Mode) ................................................................... 8–19
8.3.28 REM (Remote Mode) ......................................................................... 8–19
8.3.29 RET (Retrieve Equipment Type) ......................................................... 8–19
8.3.30 RET_y_ (Retrieve Module Type)......................................................... 8–20
8.3.31 RMS (Retrieve Maintenance Status) .................................................. 8–20
8.3.32 RUS (Retrieve Utility Status)............................................................... 8–21
8.3.33 SAM (Set Auto/Manual Switching Mode).......................................... 8–21
8.3.34 SAS (Summary Alarm Status) ............................................................. 8–21
8.3.35 SBR (Remote Baud Rate).................................................................... 8–22
8.3.36 SPA (Set Physical Address) ................................................................. 8–22
8.3.37 SPI (Spectral Inversion) ...................................................................... 8–22
8.3.38 SRO (Reference Oscillator Adjustment) ............................................. 8–23
8.3.39 SSA (Slope Adjustment Level) ............................................................ 8–23
8.3.40 SSN (Retrieve Serial Number) ............................................................ 8–23
8.3.41 TIM (Set RTC [Real-Time Clock] Time)................................................ 8–24
8.3.42 VFD (Set Vacuum Fluorescent Display Brightness) ............................ 8–24