Comtech EF Data UT-4500 Series User manual

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Part Number MN/UT4500.IOM / CD/UT4500.IOM Revision 3
UT-
4500 Series
C- and Ku-Band Up Converters
Installation and Operation Manual
Firmware Ver. 1.3.4 and Higher

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UT-4500 Series
C- and Ku-Band Up Converters
Installation and Operation Manual
Firmware Ver. 1.3.4 and Higher
Part Number MN/UT4500.IOM / CD/UT4500.IOM
Revision 3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................III
TABLES .................................................................................................XIV
FIGURES ................................................................................................XV
PREFACE..............................................................................................XVII
About this Manual........................................................................................xvii
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................xvii
Conventions and References........................................................................xviii
Patents and Trademarks.................................................................................. xviii
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References ................................................... xviii
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices .................................................................. xviii
Recommended Standard Designations ............................................................. xix
Safety and Compliance ..................................................................................xix
Electrical Safety and Compliance ...................................................................... xix
Electrical Installation ......................................................................................... xix
Operating Environment..................................................................................... xix
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 .......................... xx
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
(2004/108/EC) ................................................................................................ xx
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)......................... xxi
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) ............................................. xxi
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
(91/263/EEC).................................................................................................. xxi
CE Mark ....................................................................................................... xxii
Product Support ...........................................................................................xxii
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ....................................................................xxii
Warranty Policy............................................................................................xxii

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Limitations of Warranty................................................................................... xxiii
Exclusive Remedies.......................................................................................... xxiv
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................1–1
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 1–1
1.2 Functional Description ...................................................................... 1–2
1.2.1 Applications.......................................................................................... 1–3
1.2.2 RF Signal Conversion ............................................................................ 1–4
1.2.3 Monitor & Control................................................................................ 1–5
1.3 Up Converter Features....................................................................... 1–6
1.3.1 Physical Description ............................................................................. 1–6
1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope.......................................................................... 1–7
1.3.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................... 1–8
1.3.4 Rear Panel .......................................................................................... 1–10
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 Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).................................................. 2–2
2.1.4 Temperature Range.............................................................................. 2–2
2.1.5 Humidity (Non-condensing)................................................................. 2–2
2.1.6 Altitude ................................................................................................ 2–2
2.1.7 Front Panel Features ............................................................................ 2–2
2.1.7.1 Sample Point Connectors ............................................................. 2–2
2.1.7.2 LED Monitoring............................................................................. 2–2
2.1.7.3 Keypad .......................................................................................... 2–3
2.1.7.4 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)............................................... 2–3
2.1.8 Rear Panel Features ............................................................................. 2–3
2.1.8.1 Chassis Power, Fusing, and Grounding......................................... 2–3
2.1.8.1.1 Power Supply Input ................................................................ 2–3
2.1.8.1.2 Power Consumption............................................................... 2–3
2.1.8.1.3 Fusing ..................................................................................... 2–3
2.1.8.1.4 Grounding............................................................................... 2–4
2.1.8.2 External Reference Connectors .................................................... 2–4

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2.1.8.3 Ethernet Connector ...................................................................... 2–4
2.1.8.4 Serial Connectors.......................................................................... 2–4
2.1.8.5 Removable “Personality” Modules .............................................. 2–4
2.1.8.5.1 IOM (Input/Output Module) Assemblies............................... 2–4
2.1.8.5.2 PSM (Polarity Switch Module) Assemblies ............................ 2–5
2.1.8.5.3 TSM (Transmit Switch Module) Assemblies........................... 2–5
2.1.8.5.4 EQM (Equalizer Module) Assemblies ..................................... 2–5
2.1.8.5.5 RSM (Receive Switch Module) Assemblies ............................ 2–6
2.2 Operational Specifications................................................................. 2–6
2.2.1 Available Models / Operating Frequency Ranges................................ 2–6
2.2.1.1 C-Band Units................................................................................. 2–6
2.2.1.2 Ku-Band Units............................................................................... 2–7
2.2.2 Conversion ........................................................................................... 2–7
2.2.3 Frequency Selection Step Size ............................................................. 2–7
2.2.4 Preset Channels.................................................................................... 2–7
2.2.5 Stability Over Time............................................................................... 2–7
2.2.6 Stability Over Temperature .................................................................. 2–7
2.2.7 IF Input ................................................................................................. 2–8
2.2.7.1 Noise Figure.................................................................................. 2–8
2.2.7.2 Level.............................................................................................. 2–8
2.2.7.3 Range ............................................................................................ 2–8
2.2.7.4 Impedance.................................................................................... 2–8
2.2.7.5 Return Loss ................................................................................... 2–8
2.2.8 RF Output............................................................................................. 2–8
2.2.8.1 Output Level ................................................................................. 2–8
2.2.8.2 Intermodulation ........................................................................... 2–8
2.2.8.3 Carrier Mute ................................................................................. 2–9
2.2.8.4 Non-carrier Spurious .................................................................... 2–9
2.2.8.5 Carrier Spurious............................................................................ 2–9
2.2.8.6 AM to PM...................................................................................... 2–9
2.2.8.7 Return Loss ................................................................................... 2–9
2.2.8.8 Impedance.................................................................................... 2–9
2.2.9 Transfer ................................................................................................ 2–9
2.2.9.1 Gain............................................................................................... 2–9
2.2.9.2 Attenuation Adjustment............................................................... 2–9
2.2.9.3 Gain Stability............................................................................... 2–10
2.2.9.4 Ripple.......................................................................................... 2–10
2.2.9.5 Slope ........................................................................................... 2–10

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2.2.9.6 IF Bandwidth............................................................................... 2–10
2.2.10 Group Delay ....................................................................................... 2–10
2.2.10.1 Linear.......................................................................................... 2–10
2.2.10.2 Parabolic ..................................................................................... 2–10
2.2.10.3 Ripple.......................................................................................... 2–10
2.2.11 Phase Noise........................................................................................ 2–11
2.2.11.1 UT-4505 ...................................................................................... 2–11
2.2.11.2 UT-4505/E, UT-4505/F, UT-4505/G, UT-4505/H, UT-4505/I,
UT-4505/J, UT-4505/K, UT-4505/M, UT-4505/N ....................... 2–11
2.2.11.3 UT-4514 ...................................................................................... 2–11
2.2.11.4 UT-4514/F, UT-4518, UT-4518/E ................................................ 2–11
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 Prime Power Connection ..................................................... 3–8
3.4 Connect External Cables .................................................................... 3–8
CHAPTER 4. FRONT AND 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 Type ‘BNC’ .................................................................................... 4–3
4.1.1.2 Type ‘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’ .................................................................................... 4–4
4.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections..................................................... 4–4
4.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections ........................................................... 4–5
4.1.4 USB Cable Connections........................................................................ 4–6
4.2 Unit Connectors ................................................................................ 4–7
4.2.1 Power Connections .............................................................................. 4–8
4.2.1.1 Power Interface Module – Standard AC Unit ............................... 4–8

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4.2.1.1.1 AC Operation – Replace the Fuses ......................................... 4–8
4.2.1.1.2 AC Operation – Apply AC Power ............................................ 4–9
4.2.1.2 Power Interface Module – Optional -48VDC Unit ...................... 4–10
4.2.1.2.1 DC Operation – Replace the Fuses....................................... 4–10
4.2.1.2.2 DC Operation – Apply Power................................................ 4–11
4.2.2 Unit Ground Connection.................................................................... 4–11
4.2.3 Operational Connections ................................................................... 4–12
4.2.3.1 UT-4500 Series Cable Connections............................................. 4–15
4.2.4 Removable “Personality” Modules.................................................... 4–16
4.2.4.1 Removable Module Connectors ................................................. 4–17
4.2.4.2 Removable Module Operation in Non-Redundant (Standalone)
Applications ............................................................................................... 4–18
4.2.4.3 Removable Module Operation in Redundant Applications........ 4–19
CHAPTER 5. FIRMWARE UPDATE ....................................................5–1
5.1 Firmware Overview........................................................................... 5–1
5.1.1 UT-4500 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 UT-4500 Management IP Address and Firmware Information... 5–3
5.2.3.1 Use the UT-4500 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.......... 5–5
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

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5.4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update the UT-4500 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......................... 5–13
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 .......................................................................... 5–14
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
6.1.1 Power Up the Unit ............................................................................... 6–2
6.1.2 LED Indicators....................................................................................... 6–3
6.1.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) ...................................................... 6–4
6.1.4 Keypad.................................................................................................. 6–5
6.2 Front Panel Operation – Menu Matrix ............................................... 6–6
6.2.1 Opening Screen.................................................................................... 6–7
6.2.2 Main Menu........................................................................................... 6–7
6.2.3 (SELECT:) CONFIG (Configuration) Menu Branch ................................. 6–8
6.2.3.1 (CONFIG:) OUTPUT Submenu....................................................... 6–8
6.2.3.1.1 (CONFIG:) OUTPUT Submenu (OPTIONAL DUAL IF RACK
MOUNT CONVERTERS)............................................................................. 6–9
6.2.3.2 (CONFIG:) REMOTE (Remote Control) Submenu........................ 6–10
6.2.3.2.1 (REMOTE:) Local ................................................................... 6–10
6.2.3.2.2 (REMOTE:) SERIAL ................................................................ 6–10
6.2.3.2.3 (REMOTE:) ETHERNET .......................................................... 6–11
6.2.3.2.3.1 (REMOTE:) ETHERNETADDRESS................................. 6–11
6.2.3.2.3.2 (REMOTE:) ETHERNETGATEWAY ................................ 6–11
6.2.3.2.3.3 (REMOTE:) ETHERNETSNMP...................................... 6–12
6.2.3.3 (CONFIG:) REDUNDANCY Submenu ........................................... 6–14
6.2.3.3.1 (REDUNDANCY:) MODE........................................................ 6–14
6.2.3.3.2 (REDUNDANCY:) Auto/Manual............................................. 6–15
6.2.3.3.3 (REDUNDANCY:) FORCE........................................................ 6–15
6.2.3.3.4 (REDUNDANCY:) HSB............................................................ 6–16