Comtech EF Data UT-4518E-1 User manual

UT-4500 Series
Up Converter
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN/UT4500.IOM
Rev. 0

Filename: T_ERRATA 1
Errata A
Comtech EFData Documentation Update
Subject: Changes to:
Table 1. UT-4505 C-Band Up Converter Specifications
Table 2. UT-4505/E C-Band Up Converter Specifications
Table 3. UT-4505/X C-Band Up Converter Specifications
Date: January 28, 2003
Document: UT4500 Series Up Converters, Installation and Operation Manual,
Rev. 0, dated Oct. 15, 2002
Part Number: MN/UT4500.EA0
Collating Instructions: Attach this page to page 3. Changes affect pages 3 - 8.
Comments:
The following changes provide updated information for Tables 1, 2, and 3. This information will
be incorporated into the next revision.
Change Specifics:
Pages 3 & 4, Table 1. UT-4505 C-Band Up Converter Specifications
Pages 5 & 6, Table 2. UT-4505/E C-Band Up Converter Specifications
Pages 7 & 8, Table 3. UT-4505/X C-Band Up Converter Specifications
IF Output
Range
+20 dBm at 1 dB Compression
52 to 88 or 104 to 176 MHz, (optional 50 to 80
MHz or 100 to 180 MHz, see Note 1
Transfer
Ripple
IF Bandwidth
± 0.25 dB (± 18 MHz), optional ± 20 MHz, see
Note 1
0.75 dB (± 36 MHz), optional ± 40 MHz, see Note
1
36 or 72 MHz, (optional 40 or 80 MHz, see Note 1
Note 1. Please contact factory with specific requirements.

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UT-4500 Series
Up Converter
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN/UT4500.IOM
Rev. 0
October 15, 2002
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for:
! Product support or training
! Information on upgrading or returning a product
! Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals
A Customer Support representative may be reached at:
Comtech EF Data
Attention: Customer Support Department
2114 West 7th Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA
480.333.2200 (Main Comtech EF Data Number)
480.333.4357 (Customer Support Desk)
480.333.2161 FAX
or, E-Mail can be sent to the Customer Support Department at:
[email protected]
Contact us via the web at www.comtechefdata.com.
To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or
replacement:
1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the
Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department.
2. Be prepared to supply the Customer Support representative with the model
number, serial number, and a description of the problem.
3. To ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping, pack the
product in its original shipping carton/packaging.
4. Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data. (Shipping charges should be
prepaid.)
For more information regarding the warranty policies, see Warranty Policy, p. xii.

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Table of Contents
Customer Support......................................................................................................................... ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................. III
FIGURES ......................................................................................................................VII
TABLES.......................................................................................................................VIII
About this Manual ....................................................................................................................... ix
Conventions and References ....................................................................................................... ix
Metric Conversion ....................................................................................................................... ix
Recommended Standard Designations ...................................................................................... ix
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................. ix
EMC Compliance.......................................................................................................................... x
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ........................................................................... x
Safety Compliance ....................................................................................................................... xi
EN 60950 ....................................................................................................................................... xi
Warranty Policy.......................................................................................................................... xii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Functional Description ........................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Specifications........................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Dimensional Envelope (UT-4500)................................................................................... 13
1.4 Physical Configuration ......................................................................................................... 14
1.5 Front Panel Display .............................................................................................................. 15
1.6 Front Panel Test Point Samples........................................................................................... 15

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1.7 Prime Power Switch.............................................................................................................. 15
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION................................................................................... 17
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection....................................................................................................17
2.2 Rack Mount Installation....................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Prime Power Connection......................................................................................................18
2.4 Cable Connections ................................................................................................................ 18
2.4.1 Rear Panel Connections ................................................................................................... 18
2.4.2 EIA-485/EIA-232C Interface (COM 1), Connector J1.................................................... 19
2.4.3 High Speed Bus (HSB), Connector J3............................................................................. 20
2.4.4 Summary Fault Output (RELAY), Connector P1............................................................ 20
2.4.5 Cable Connections For Non-Redundant System Operation ............................................ 21
2.4.6 Cable Connections For Redundant System Operation..................................................... 21
CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OPERATION ........................................................................ 23
3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 23
3.2 Switching Power ON............................................................................................................. 25
3.3 Operation ............................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.1 Converter Commands ...................................................................................................... 33
3.3.2 Configuration Functions Menu........................................................................................ 34
3.3.3 Pre-select Function Menu ................................................................................................ 34
3.3.4 Monitor Status Function Menu ........................................................................................ 35
3.3.5 Current Faults Function Menu......................................................................................... 35
3.3.6 Stored Faults .................................................................................................................... 36
3.3.7 Utility Function Menu...................................................................................................... 37
APPENDIX A. REDUNDANT SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................... 39
A.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 39
A.2 Backup Converter................................................................................................................ 40
A.2.1 High Speed Bus (HSB) ................................................................................................... 40
A.2.2 Detachable Modules........................................................................................................ 40
A.3 Redundant Configurations.................................................................................................. 41
A.4 Redundant System Configuration ...................................................................................... 47
A.4.1 Initial Configuration........................................................................................................ 47
A.4.2 Automatic Configuration Verification ............................................................................ 48

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A.4.3 Manual Configuration/Verification................................................................................. 50
A.4.4 Offset Adjustment........................................................................................................... 52
A.4.5 Redundancy Systems - Converter Removal.................................................................... 52
APPENDIX B. REMOTE CONTROL.......................................................................... 55
B.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 55
B.2 Protocol ................................................................................................................................. 56
B.2.1 Transmission Mode......................................................................................................... 56
B.2.2 Baud Rate ........................................................................................................................ 56
B.2.3 Format ............................................................................................................................. 56
B.2.4 Character Set ................................................................................................................... 56
B.2.5 Response Timeout........................................................................................................... 56
B.2.6 Bus Inactivity Requirement............................................................................................. 56
B.3 Access Methods..................................................................................................................... 57
B.3.1 Direct Access................................................................................................................... 57
B.3.2 Indirect Access ................................................................................................................ 57
B.4 Addresses............................................................................................................................... 58
B.4.1 Physical Address ............................................................................................................. 58
B.4.2 Virtual Address ............................................................................................................... 58
B.5 Message Structure................................................................................................................ 59
B.5.1 Start Character................................................................................................................. 59
B.5.2 Device Address ............................................................................................................... 59
B.5.3 Command ........................................................................................................................ 59
B.5.4 Confirmation Response................................................................................................... 59
B.5.5 Error Response ................................................................................................................ 60
B.5.6 End Of Message .............................................................................................................. 60
B.6 Command / Response Pairs................................................................................................. 61
B.6.1 Utility Commands ........................................................................................................... 61
B.6.2 Configuration Commands ............................................................................................... 64
B.6.3 Modes.............................................................................................................................. 67
B.6.4 Status Commands............................................................................................................ 69
B.6.5 Stored Alarm ................................................................................................................... 73
B.7 Error Processing................................................................................................................... 75
B.7.1 General Errors ................................................................................................................. 75
B.7.2 Configuration Errors ....................................................................................................... 75
B.7.3 Mode Errors..................................................................................................................... 75
B.7.4 Time-Outs........................................................................................................................ 75
B.8 Converter Remote Command Summary ........................................................................... 76

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APPENDIX C. THEORY OF OPERATION................................................................. 79
C.1 Applications .......................................................................................................................... 79
C.2 RF Signal Conversion .......................................................................................................... 80
C.3 Monitor & Control............................................................................................................... 82
C.4 Installation, Operation and Maintenance.......................................................................... 82
APPENDIX D. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 83
D.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 83
D.2 Maintenance Testing............................................................................................................ 84
D.2.1 Test Point Samples.......................................................................................................... 84
D.2.2 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 85
D.2.3 Converter Faults.............................................................................................................. 85
D.2.4 Converter I/O Modules ................................................................................................... 87
D.3 Spare...................................................................................................................................... 87
INDEX ...........................................................................................................................89