Eastar UHP-1000 SERIES User manual

SATELLITE ROUTER
EASTAR™
UHP-1000 SERIES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Document release 2.3
(for routers with SW version 2.2.9)
JANUARY 2010
ROMANTIS GmbH
WWW.ROMANTIS.COM

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, V. 2.3
(SW VERSION 2.2.9)
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CONTENT
Acronyms and Abbreviations...........................................................................................5
introduction......................................................................................................................7
Required level of qualification..................................................................................................7
Document version and applicability.........................................................................................7
Title.........................................................................................................................................7
Compliance to Standards........................................................................................................7
1. general description................................................................................................8
1.1 System overview ......................................................................................................8
1.1.1 Purpose ...............................................................................................................8
1.1.2 Technical specifications .......................................................................................8
1.1.3 Router composition..............................................................................................9
1.1.4 Principles of operation..........................................................................................9
1.1.5 Measurement equipment, tools and accessories................................................13
1.1.6 Labeling and sealing..........................................................................................13
1.1.7 Packaging and content.......................................................................................14
1.2 Description and principles of operation...................................................................14
1.2.1 Overview............................................................................................................14
1.2.2 Power connector (DC IN)...................................................................................15
1.2.3 LAN interface connector.....................................................................................15
1.2.4 USB CONSOLE.................................................................................................15
1.2.5 RESET button....................................................................................................15
1.2.6 High-speed demodulator IF input (SCPC RX)....................................................15
1.2.7 Burst demodulator IF input (TDMA RX)..............................................................16
1.2.8 Modulator output (TX OUT)................................................................................16
1.2.9 “ERROR” Indicator.............................................................................................17
1.2.10 “STATUS” Indicator............................................................................................17
1.2.11 “LOCK” Indicator ................................................................................................17
1.2.12 “TDMA” Indicator................................................................................................17
1.2.13 “SCPC” Indicator................................................................................................17
1.2.14 “TX” Indicator .....................................................................................................17
2. Operations...........................................................................................................18
2.1 Operational limits....................................................................................................18
2.2 Preparation for use.................................................................................................18
2.2.1 Unpacking..........................................................................................................18
2.2.2 Installation..........................................................................................................18
2.2.3 Connecting to external devices ..........................................................................19
2.2.4 Powering on.......................................................................................................19
2.2.5 Local access to router via HTTP interface..........................................................20
2.2.6 HTTP interface...................................................................................................20
2.2.7 Local access via USB ........................................................................................21
2.2.8 Remote Telnet access .......................................................................................21

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2.2.9 Command interface and command syntax.........................................................22
2.3 Interface management............................................................................................22
2.4 Ethernet Interface...................................................................................................23
2.4.1 ARP Protocol .....................................................................................................24
2.5 High-speed demodulator (SCPC Rx)......................................................................25
2.5.1 Receiving signals from satellite..........................................................................25
2.5.2 Searching the satellite carrier.............................................................................26
2.5.3 SCPC demodulator control commands ..............................................................27
2.5.4 Additional commands.........................................................................................27
2.5.5 Standard sequence for operation with demodulator ...........................................29
2.6 Burst demodulator ..................................................................................................30
2.7 Modulator ...............................................................................................................30
2.8 IP traffic processing and routing..............................................................................32
2.8.1 SVLAN overview................................................................................................32
2.8.2 IP-router.............................................................................................................33
2.8.3 Router control commands..................................................................................34
2.8.4 VLAN support.....................................................................................................35
2.8.5 IP traffic screening .............................................................................................36
2.8.6 Prioritization and DSCP......................................................................................37
2.8.7 Multicast routing.................................................................................................37
2.8.8 Compressing RTP packet headers.....................................................................37
2.9 Traffic Shaper.........................................................................................................38
2.10 Satellite Pointing.....................................................................................................40
2.10.1 Pointing with HTTP assistance...........................................................................41
2.10.2 Pointing via management console......................................................................41
2.10.3 Pointing with analog reference signal.................................................................42
2.10.4 Auto tracking signals during normal operations..................................................43
2.11 Operations..............................................................................................................43
2.11.1 Modes of operations...........................................................................................43
2.11.2 Switching between modes of operations............................................................43
2.11.3 Exploitation ........................................................................................................44
2.11.4 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................44
2.11.5 Configuration management................................................................................46
2.11.6 Events (LOGGING)............................................................................................46
2.11.7 Limitations to access to the router......................................................................47
2.11.8 SNMP protocol...................................................................................................47
2.11.9 Additional commands.........................................................................................48
2.11.10 Controlling router status.....................................................................................48
2.11.11 Traffic diagnostics..............................................................................................48
2.11.12 Powering off.......................................................................................................49
2.11.13 Safety instructions for operations.......................................................................49
2.11.14 Actions in case of fire.........................................................................................49
3. Exploitation..........................................................................................................50
3.1 Technical maintenance...........................................................................................50

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3.2 Router software......................................................................................................50
3.2.1 Software boot management...............................................................................50
3.2.2 Software update.................................................................................................52
4. Maintenance........................................................................................................53
4.1 Replacement of modules........................................................................................53
4.1.1 Common recommendations ...............................................................................53
4.1.2 Safety instructions..............................................................................................53
4.2 Resetting to default settings....................................................................................53
5. STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL.............................................54
FIGURES
Figure 1 Satellite communication terrestrial station layout.........................................................10
Figure 2 Typical network diagram for SCPC dedicated channel................................................10
Figure 3 Typical network diagram for MCPC broadcasting........................................................11
Figure 4 Typical TDM/TDMA network diagram..........................................................................12
Figure 5 Typical Full Mesh network diagram.............................................................................13
Figure 6 Standard labeling of satellite router.............................................................................14
Figure 7 Packaging and content ...............................................................................................14
Figure 8 UHP-1000 series modem –rear view..........................................................................15
Figure 9 Radio equipment power supply control. ......................................................................15
Figure 10 UHP-1000 series modem front view..........................................................................16
Figure 11 Example of router’s connection in SCPC or TDM/TDMA terminal modes..................19
Figure 12 Example of router's connection in TDM/TDMA Half Mesh mode...............................19
Figure 13 TDM/TDMA terminal installations page.....................................................................20
Figure 14 Router statistics page ...............................................................................................21
Figure 15 Graphical example of the entire signal path via satellite and antenna system...........26
Figure 16 Satellite carrier search algorithm...............................................................................26
Figure 17 Routing layout with examples of commands .............................................................33
Figure 18 IP traffic screening....................................................................................................36
Figure 19 Prioritization of traffic on the modulator.....................................................................37
Figure 20 Principle of operation of Traffic Shaper.....................................................................39
Figure 21 Example of Traffic Shaper operation.........................................................................39
Figure 22 HTTP Information about the quality of signal reception.............................................41
Figure 23 Pinout of USB Console interface...............................................................................42
Figure 24 Router reboot procedure...........................................................................................51
Figure 25 Router resetting to default procedure........................................................................53
TABLES
Table 1 UHP-1000 Satellite Router Specificiations .....................................................................8
Table 2 Measurement results for receive base levels..................................................................9
Table 3 Operational limits .........................................................................................................18
Table 4 TDM/TDMA Configuration Web page values................................................................20
Table 5 Modulator parameters..................................................................................................30
Table 6 Troubleshooting guide..................................................................................................44

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
8PSK
Phase-shift keying (PSK) is a digital modulation scheme that conveys data by
changing, or modulating, the phase of a reference signal (the carrier wave).
BCH
BCH code is a multilevel cyclic variable-length digital error-correcting code used for
correcting multiple random error patterns. BCH codes may also be used with
multilevel phase-shift keying whenever the number of levels is a prime number or a
power of a prime number.
BUC
Block Up-Converter (BUC) is used in the transmission (uplink) of satellite signals. It
converts a band (or "block") of frequencies from a lower frequency to a higher
frequency.
C/N
Carrier-to-noise ratio, often written as CNR or C/N, is the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
of a modulated signal.
CRTP
Compressing IP/UDP/RTP Headers for Low-Speed Serial Links
DSCP
Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) is a 6-bit field in the header of IP packets
for packet classification purposes. DSCP replaces the outdated IP precedence, a 3-bit
field in the Type of Service byte of the IP header originally used to classify and
prioritize types of traffic
DVB
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) is a suite of internationally accepted open standards
for digital television.
Eb/No
Eb/N0 (the energy per bit to noise power spectral density ratio) is an important
parameter in digital communication or data transmission. It is a normalized signal-to-
noise ratio (SNR) measure, also known as the "SNR per bit". It is especially useful
when comparing the bit error rate (BER) performance of different digital modulation
schemes without taking bandwidth into account.
EIRP
Effective Isotropically Radiated Power
ETSI
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is an independent,
non-profit, standardization organization in the telecommunications industry
(equipment makers and network operators) in Europe, with worldwide projection.
FEC
In telecommunication and information theory, forward error correction (FEC) is a
system of error control for data transmission, whereby the sender adds redundant
data to its messages, also known as an error-correction code.
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application-level protocol for distributed,
collaborative, hypermedia information systems.
HUB
Central Station of satellite network that is managing all the terminals and resources
HW
Hardware
ICMP
The Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is used by networked devices to send
error messages—indicating, for instance, that a requested service is not available or
that a host or router could not be reached.
IESS
Intelsat Earth Station Standards
IP
IP is the usual abbreviation for Internet Protocol.
LDPC
Low-density parity-check (LDPC) code is a linear error correcting code, a method of
transmitting a message over a noisy transmission channel, and is constructed using a
sparse bipartite graph.
LNB
Low-noise block converter is the receiving converter installed at satellite antenna.
MCPC
Multiple Channels per Carrier
NMS
Network Management System
Node
Station
Terminal of satellite network which is able to receive information directly from other
network terminals
ODU
Out-Door Unit
QPSK
Phase-shift keying (PSK) is a digital modulation scheme that conveys data by
changing, or modulating, the phase of a reference signal (the carrier wave).

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RSV
Reed–Solomon error correction is an error-correcting code that works by
oversampling a polynomial constructed from the data.
SCPC
Single Channel Per Carrier
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
SNR
Signal-to-noise ratio is an electrical engineering measurement defined as the ratio of
a signal power to the noise power corrupting the signal.
SR
Symbol Rate
SW
Software
TDM
Time Division Multiplexing
TDMA
Time Division Multiple Access
Telnet
Telecommunication Network (Telnet) is a network protocol used on the Internet or
local area networks to provide a bidirectional interactive communications facility.
Typically, telnet provides access to a command-line interface on a remote host via a
virtual terminal connection.
Terminal
Earth Stations (usually VSAT) operated under management of network HUB
TFTP
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a file transfer protocol, with the functionality of
a very basic form of File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
UDP
The User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is the set of network protocols used for the
Internet. With UDP, computer applications can send messages, in this case referred
to as datagram, to other hosts on an Internet Protocol (IP) network without requiring
prior communications to set up special transmission channels or data paths.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a specification to establish communication between
devices and a host controller (usually personal computers).
VLAN
A virtual LAN, commonly known as a VLAN, is a group of hosts with a common set of
requirements that communicate as if they were attached to the same broadcast
domain, regardless of their physical location.
VoIP
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a general term for a family of transmission
technologies for delivery of voice communications over IP networks such as the
Internet or other packet-switched networks.
VSAT
Very Small Aperture Terminal –satellite earth station with small-size antenna
X-modem
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INTRODUCTION
This document presents a general description of the EASTAR (trade mark) UHP-1000 series
satellite routers and is intended for familiarization with the system capabilities and
specifications. This manual describes all the key modes of the router operations. Some of such
modes of operations are described in the separate manuals –attachments to this document.
Required level of qualification
This manual is intended for engineering personnel operating the EASTAR™ -based satellite
networks. The engineers have to have a basic radio engineering education, experience in
administration of data networks.
Document version and applicability
EASTAR™ UHP-1000 Satellite router is a basic element of network architecture and can be
used at any level of network hierarchy. The functionality of the router and its modes of
operations are determined by the activated software features.
This document version is 2.3 and it’s applicable for all EASTAR™ UHP-1000 series
satellite routers with SW release 2.2.9. When ordering this document please specify its
article: ESD.IOM1.EN2.3.
Title
The content of this document is the intellectual property of Romantis GmbH (referred to
below as Romantis). Copying or quoting this description as a whole or of any part of it
without Romantis written permission is prohibited.
Compliance to Standards
Romantis declares that all manufactured EASTAR™ UHP-1000 series satellite routers comply
with international industrial standards and requirements, namely to:
ETSI EN 301 428 –Earth stations and satellite communication systems.
ETSI EN 301 489-1 & -12 - Electromagnetic compatibility and RF spectrum.
EN 60 950-1 –Telecommunication devices safety.
Requirements to satellite communication earth stations operating in the Eutelsat system
(type approval).
Requirements to satellite communication land stations operating in the Intelsat system
(type approval, IESS-308)).

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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 System overview
1.1.1 Purpose
EASTAR™ satellite routers are essentially a universal solution for geographically distributed
VSAT-class satellite communication networks. EASTAR™ routers can be used to organize
simple point-to-point channels, ―star‖- and ―mesh‖-topology networks with several
hierarchy levels and bandwidth-on-demand capabilities.
EASTAR™ VSAT platform is based on many innovation technologies. It was developed using
long-term experience in satellite service provisioning. Nowadays electronics achievements
made it possible to make VSAT platform compact and assure its efficiency and reach
functionality.
1.1.2 Technical specifications
Table 1 UHP-1000 Satellite Router Specificiations
PARAMETER
SPECIFICATION
MODULATOR
Operation mode
Continuous (SCPC, MCPC) or burst (TDMA)
Transmission datarate
Up to 54 Mbps @ 1 Kbps steps
Modulation
QPSK, 8PSK (option)
Forward Error Coding
FEC 1/2 , 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8;
RSV / LDPC&BCH / LDPC
Output spectrum
In compliance with IESS-308
Auto adjustment
Power Level, FEC ACM (option)
HIGH-SPEED DEMODULATOR
Operation mode
Continuous (SCPC, MCPC)
Receive datarate
Up to 54 Mbit/s @ 1 Kbit/s steps
Modulation
QPSK, 8PSK (option)
Forward Error Coding
FEC 1/2 , 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8; RSV / LDPC&BCH (option)
BURST DEMODULATOR
Operation mode
Burst (TDMA)
Receive datarate
Up to 6 Mbps (LDPC) @ 1 Kbit/s steps
Modulation
QPSK, 8PSK (option)
Forward Error Coding
FEC 2/3, 5/6 LDPC
INTERFACES
LAN (User Interface)
Ethernet 10/100Base-T, RJ-45
Control console
USB
IF reception (SCPC Rx and TDMA Rx)
950-2050 MHz
LNB converter power supply 13.5 VDC / 18 V (0.75A)
Reference frequency 10 MHz / +5 dBm (TDMA Rx)
IF transmission (Tx OUT)
950 -1550 MHz1
Output power -35… -5 dBm2@ with 0.1 dBm steps
Reference frequency 10 MHz / +5 dBm
Transmitter power supply 24 VDC (2A), with power-off
capability
ROUTER
Routing
Static routing and route announcement (RIP2 protocol)
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Table 1 UHP-1000 Satellite Router Specificiations
PARAMETER
SPECIFICATION
IP-address support on the device
Up to 1000
Efficiency
96 Mbps (limited by LAN) or 28,000 pps
Up to 1000 routes in the Table without losses in routing
efficiency
Support
IP Multicast / DSCP / VLAN (+port tagging) / CRTP / L2 Bridge
Prioritization levels
3, adaptive
Control and monitoring
WWW, Telnet, SNMP-V2C
SW upgrade
TFTP, X-modem (3 banks for various versions)
HUB MODE TDM/TDMA
Network size
Up to 252 terminals per each return channel (Inroute)
up to 31 Inroutes per Network
Topologies
Point-to-point, Point-to-multipoint, Half Mesh, Full Mesh
ENVIRONMENT (IDU)
Supply voltage
~ 100-240 VAC or 24 VDC
Power consumption, W
11, up to 80W with RF (Outdoor) equipment
Temperature range
0…+400 C
Maximum humidity
Up to 90% @ 250С
Overall dimensions, mm
145 х 30 х 155 (router); 165 х 75 х 45 (power supply unit)
Brutto weight, kg, max
0,53 (router); 0,85 (power supply unit)
Table 2 Measurement results for receive base levels
FEC
C/N+N (Sp. An.)
C/N
Eb/No (data)
QPSK BER
1/2
5.0
3.4
3.7
9.0E-2
2/3
6.1
4.9
4.0
5.4E-2
3/4
7.0
6.0
4.6
3.5E-2
5/6
7.8
7.0
5.1
2.1E-2
7/8
8.5
7.8
5.8
1.3E-2
1.1.3 Router composition
UHP-1000 router consists of:
1. High-speed SCPC/MCPC demodulator
2. Burst demodulator
3. Universal modulator
4. Router
5. Controller
6. PSU - Power supply
PSU is an external device and provides a satellite router with power of 24VDC. UHP-1000
satellite router can be powered from any external DC power circuit with 24VDC and
sufficient current.
1.1.4 Principles of operation
UHP-1000 Satellite Router is an in-door part of Satellite Earth Station. The outdoor part of
the Earth station consists of:
Satellite antenna;
Block Up-Converter (BUC);
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Pair of coaxial cables connecting Outdoor and Indoor units.
Figure 1 Satellite communication terrestrial station layout
HUB and Terminal layout is similar and can differ in the size of the antennas and RF
equipment used, as well as by the satellite router type.
UHP-1000 routers can operate in the different modes depending on activated mode of
operations:
SCPC –a dedicated channel mode when Terminals interact with each other or
with a HUB via fixed dedicated satellite bandwidth with a guaranteed physical
level capacity (see Figure 2). Each terminal transmits one dedicated channel that
will be received by opposite terminal. This mode is appropriate for channels with
high capacity and steady high traffic. Hub is not required in this mode.
Figure 2 Typical network diagram for SCPC dedicated channel.
Broadcasting network with dedicated MCPC channel. There two types of Earth
Stations in such networks:
oUplink station that is continuously broadcasting MCPC carrier that
containing information for a specific network station or for a group of such
stations. When necessary Uplink station may control the quality of its
transmission by receiving its carrier back from the satellite.
oUnlimited number of stations that are receiving the carrier from the
satellite and route any traffic intended for this destination to its LAN port.
Such stations are, normally, receive-only without any transmission path.
Satellite
2
EASTAR Terminal
SCPC
1
2
High-speed
Demodulator
Router
EASTAR Terminal
SCPC
1
UHP-1000
Burst
Demodulator
Universal
Modulator
Net 1
High-speed
Demodulator
Router
UHP-1000
Burst
Demodulator
Universal
Modulator
Net 2
Parabolic antenna
IF coaxial cable (receive)
EASTAR satellite router
LAN User interface
(10/100 BaseT)
220 VAC
or
24 VDC
Power supply
Block-Up-Converter
(BUC)
IF coaxial cable (transmit)
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Figure 3 Typical network diagram for MCPC broadcasting.
TDM/TDMA network –a network mode with dynamic redistribution of satellite
network capacity consisting of Hub and Terminals. The TDM/TDMA network
consists of:
oHub is a central station of the network that is managing operations of all
Network Terminals and distributing the bandwidth accordingly to actual
traffic load and predefined QoS. Hub is also acting as a gateway,
concentrating and routing traffic of all Network Terminals to/from external
networks. Hub consists of one or several UHP-1000 routers depending on
network size. (See Figure 4)
Hub constantly broadcasts common MCPC carrier - Outroute (1) dedicated
to all network Terminals. Hub uses Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) to
deliver data to specific terminal or to some group of terminals. Such data
consists of user traffic and network management commands.
Hub receives its Outroute channel from the satellite for calculation of the
Time To Satellite (TTS) delay that is required for network synchronization.
oTerminal - is network access equipment that interacts with the Hub in
Hub/Spoke (Star) topology. Terminals receive the MCPC Outroute (1)
broadcasted from the Hub and respond to the Hub via Time Divided
Multiple Access (TDMA) carrier - Inroute (2). One or several TDMA
Inroutes are shared between groups of Terminals. Each Terminal
transmits its information as packets (burst) to individually-assigned time-
slot determined by the Hub.
oMesh Terminal –an advanced mode of operation of basic Terminal that
allows simultaneously receiving information from the Hub and other
remotes. Mesh Terminal is also based on UHP-1000 router, but with
enabled burst demodulator (which is software activated option of any
UHP-1000 router). In such advanced mode Terminals may exchange
Satellite
EASTAR Terminal
MCPC
1
High-speed
demodulator
Router
UHP-1000
Burst
demodulator
Universal
Modulator
АС EASTAR
SCPC
1
Users
Users
1
High-speed
demodulator
Router
EASTAR Uplink
MCPC
1
UHP-1000
Burst
demodulator
Universal
modulator
Data source
High-speed
demodulator
Router
UHP-1000
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information in-between each other in one-satellite hop without any transit
via Hub. Mesh Terminals allow creating network of any topology e.g.
"tree", "star of stars", ‖Mesh‖, etc.
Figure 4 Typical TDM/TDMA network diagram.
Full Mesh TDMA Network (see Figure 5) consists of equal Earth Stations (Mesh
Stations) that interact with each other through a common TDMA channel (1). This
channel is used by all Mesh Stations to send and receive information with
dynamic reallocation of the resource on demand. Theoretically, all network
resources can be concentrated just for transmission or receive of one particular
Network Station, if no other traffic in the network.
One of the Network Stations acts as a Master and takes over the functions of
dynamic network resource allocation between other Stations. To ensure Full Mesh
interactions between all the Stations a satellite link budget should be designed in
such a way that all Stations properly receive each other. The minimum criterion
is that all Network Stations properly receive the bursts of Master Station and vice
versa. However, the network designed under such minimal criteria will behave as
Star-topology system with a center at the Master Station.
High-speed demodulator in Full Mesh network is not in use and can be used to
receive some additional traffic via MCPC carrier, such as broadband Internet. It
could be a carrier from the same or from another satellite.
EASTAR Hub
TDM/TDMA HUB
Antenna
Satellite
2
1
1
2
External
networks
UHP-1000
EASTAR Terminal
TDM/TDMA Remote
EASTAR Mesh Terminal
TDM/TDMA Half Mesh
2
UHP-1000
1
High-speed
demodulator
Router
Burst
demodulator
Universal
modulator
High-speed
demodulator
Router
Burst
demodulator
Universal
modulator
2
EASTAR Mesh Terminal
TDM/TDMA Half Mesh
1
Users
UHP-1000
High-speed
demodulator
Router
Burst
demodulator
Universal
modulator
UHP-1000
High-speed
demodulator
Router
Burst
demodulator
Universal
modulator
Users
Users

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Figure 5 Typical Full Mesh network diagram.
1.1.5 Measurement equipment, tools and accessories
Standard computer (notebook) is required to configure and monitor status of EASTAR™
UHP-1000 satellite router. The computer must be equipped with a LAN interface and USB,
and also have the following software installed:
Internet browser (WEB browser)
Telnet Client
The Terminal (e.g.: Hyperterminal, included in the OS Windows) (optional)
The router can be accessed via LAN or USB ports. Standard USB AM/BM cable (not supplied)
is required for connection to USB ―Console‖ port of the satellite router.
Connection of a computer to the router via LAN interface is implemented through the
Ethernet switch or hub via a standard network cable with RJ-45 connectors (not supplied).
1.1.6 Labeling and sealing
The product is marked with the unique Serial Number, as well as Part Number on the
bottom of the router case.
The warranty seals are located on the bottom of the product, at the junction of the two
parts of the case. Product warranty will automatically void if such labels have been
removed, modified or damaged.
EASTAR Master Station
Full Mesh TDMA (Master)
Satellite
1
UHP-1000
EASTAR Station
Full Mesh TDMA
UHP-1000
High-speed
Demodulator
Router
Burst
Demodulator
Universal
modulator
High-speed
Demodulator
Router
Burst
Demodulator
Universal
modulator
Users
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Users
UHP-1000
EASTAR Station
Full Mesh TDMA
High-speed
Demodulator
Router
Burst
Demodulator
Universal
modulator
Users
EASTAR Station
Full Mesh TDMA
Users
High-speed
Demodulator
Burst
Demodulator
Universal
modulator
Router
UHP-1000
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EASTAR UHP-1000 SERIES SATELLITE ROUTER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL, V. 2.3
(SW VERSION 2.2.9)
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Figure 6 Standard labeling of satellite router
1.1.7 Packaging and content
Satellite router comes in a 355x205x55 mm box with gross weight 1,530 grams. It is
recommended to keep original packaging throughout the entire lifetime. Conservation,
storage and transportation of the terminal must be in original packaging.
Standard UHP-1000 package includes:
1. Satellite router UHP-1000
2. PSU
3. AC Power Cord
4. Documentation on CD-ROM
5. Stickers with description of the indicators
Figure 7 Packaging and content
1.2 Description and principles of operation
1.2.1 Overview
Each module of EASTAR™ UHP-1000 satellite router has its own interface to external devices.
All the interfaces are located on the rear panel of the device. The indicators are located on the
front panel. LAN Indicators are integrated into the LAN connector on the back of the router.

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Figure 8 UHP-1000 series modem –rear view
1.2.2 Power connector (DC IN)
UHP-1000 router is powered with 24 VDC. AC Power supply adaptor is supplied with the set.
The router can be powered from a DC power source (batteries, DC-DC converter), but the
specific power supply mode should be agreed upon with the Manufacturer. Power supply
connector features dimensions 5.5 / 2.1 mm (outer and inner diameters). Positive terminal
of the source is on the central contact.
1.2.3 LAN interface connector
LAN connector is purposed for connecting to Ethernet switch using a straight cable. Bit rate
10 or 100 and duplex mode are software selectable. Indicators built into the connector
mean the following: left one (green) –connection (Link) and data transmission (Activity),
the right one –yellow) –activation of half-duplex mode.
1.2.4 USB CONSOLE
The console port provides local control of the device.
1.2.5 RESET button
Router reset is provided using this button. Also, using special combination of pressings this
button allows router reset to factory settings.
Figure 9 Radio equipment power supply control.
1.2.6 High-speed demodulator IF input (SCPC RX)
SCPC-RX is one of the two signal inputs to receive signals from the satellite (LNB). This
input is designed to receive continuous (SCPC/MCPC) carriers in DVB-S and DVB-S2 formats
from the satellite. The input, on the router side, can be fed with 13 or 18 V power supply.
Input 24V
TX Out
modulator power on|off
demod lnb power on|off
DC-DC
10 MHz
modulator reference on|off
13V
18V
TDMA RX
tdma reference on|off
Self-recovery Fuse
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Whether power source in on or off, the input can withstand external voltage up to 50 V
(power supply circuit is provided with a diode). Short circuiting is not welcome since it
creates high load on the device. Power supply circuit is protected with a thermal fuse
operating in case of short circuiting. After short circuiting is removed it may be required to
disconnect load from Rx inputs for several seconds so as to allow the fuse to return to its
initial state.
Cable length and cable quality (losses level) can affect the quality and possibility of
receiving signals.
1.2.7 Burst demodulator IF input (TDMA RX)
TDMA-RX is the second input for the signal from the satellite (LNB). This input is designed
to receive bursts (TDMA) and continuous (SCPC/MCPC) carriers from the satellite in
proprietary format. The input can also provide, from the router side, supply voltage 13 or
18 V, similar voltages being simultaneously fed to both inputs. The router can feed this
input with a reference signal for using PLL LNB requiring external reference signal. When
reference signal is switched off the router will not distort reference signal arriving at the
input from outside. The rest conditions are similar to those across SCPC RX.
The total current consumed by external equipment through both RX inputs
should not be in excess of 750 mA. Normally, current consumption by DRO
LNB - 150 mА, PLL LNB - 500 mА.
Figure 10 UHP-1000 series modem front view
1.2.8 Modulator output (TX OUT)
TX OUT output can feature 24 VDC with a high short-circuit current. Short
circuiting can cause sparkle spread and burns. This voltage can damage
measurement equipment if it is not protected at its inputs. Supplying
external voltage to this connector is objectionable and supplying more than
24 V is prohibited.
UHP-1000 modulator is compatible with most satellite transmitters/converters (BUC). Those
incompatible are only transmitters that require to explicit ―TX On‖ FSK command but such
transmitters are extremely rare and are not widely employed.
Modulator is connected directly to the transmitter IF connector. Router provides 24 VDC
power supply to the transmitter and 10 MHz reference signal. UHP-1000 is not provided
with a separate protection on the transmitter power supply circuitry. Use is made of current
protection for the power supply adapter. In case of a short circuit the router is de-energized

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and then gets restarted. If power supply is switched on in the configuration, restarts
continue at 5 seconds interval until short circuiting is removed.
Any operations with IF TX cable should be performed with 24 V supply
voltage turned off. Otherwise, self-induction across a long cable can damage
the transmitter and/or router.
1.2.9 “ERROR” Indicator
―ERROR‖ red indicator makes it possible to infer about problems in the router functioning.
The type of the generated problem can be judged by the number of indicator flashes:
1 –Demodulator cannot receive MCPC channel from the Hub (other Terminal). Please check
AGC value in the demodulator statistics to determine whether there is a signal from antenna
(see description of reception problems) to separate LNB and cable faults.
2 –Router cannot receive TDMA configuration from the HUB (TDM/TDMA network mode).
The reason can be in the non-availability of receive channel from the HUB, CRC errors
during reception, wrong configuration of the Terminal.
3 - Router cannot calculate time shift with respect to the HUB. The reason can be in the
non-availability of reception or a large number of CRC errors during reception.
4 –HUB cannot receive signal from this terminal. Please check transmit signal level of the
terminal, whether power supply and the reference signal for the transmitter are switched on
(or off if required), whether DTTS is set correctly in the TDMA settings.
1.2.10 “STATUS” Indicator
―STATUS‖ green indicator indicates the router operation mode. This indicator is always
flashing. If it does not flash it means that the router is not functioning (please check power
supply). Slow flashing (once every second) means router normal operation. Faster flashing
(3 times every second) means that a Telnet remote control session is established (in this
case USB console does not operate until session is over).
Fast (6 times every second), simultaneous flashing of ―ERROR‖ and ―STATUS‖ indicators
means that the router is functioning with the factory default configuration. Access to the
router in this mode is possible either via USB of via IP-address 192.168.222.222 (mask
255.255.255.248 or /29).
1.2.11 “LOCK” Indicator
―LOCK‖ green indicator indicates whether the router receives a channel from the central
station. If there are CRC errors during reception of information from the channel (e.g. with
weak signal from the antenna), the indicator extinguishes for a fraction of a second at every
error. If there are too many errors the indicator may not glow at all in spite of the fact that
the router receives the channel (in this case please check the router demodulator statistics).
1.2.12 “TDMA” Indicator
―TDMA‖ yellow indicator flashes every time a data placket is received via TDMA RX interface.
1.2.13“SCPC” Indicator
―SCPC‖ yellow indicator flashes every time a data placket is received via SCPC RX interface.
1.2.14“TX” Indicator
―TX‖ yellow indicator flashes every time a data placket is transmitted in the MCPC mode,
and also a blank packet –in the TDMA mode (if no data is available for transmission).

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2. OPERATIONS
2.1 Operational limits
Table 3 Operational limits
#
Parameter
Limits
Minimum
Maximum
1
PSU Input voltage
100 VAC
240 VAC
2
Router DC Input voltage
23 VDC
25 VDC
3
Output current at Tx Out interface
-
2 A
4
Input voltage on the Tx Out interface
-
24 V
5
Output current at Rх SCPC or RX TDMA
-
0,75 А
6
Input voltage on other interfaces
18 V
7
Operational temperature
0С
+40 0C
8
Relative humidity (@ 250С)
0%
90%
9
Atmospheric pressure (mm Hg)
720
770
10
Mechanical impacts (acceleration with an
amplitude not exceeding 1,25 mm):
- in a range 0,5 –15 Hz:
- in a range 15-40 Hz:
- in a range 40-300 Hz:
2,45 m/s
5,88 m/s
14,7 m/s
2.2 Preparation for use
2.2.1 Unpacking
Before opening the packaging please check a safety of transport container. If there is any
visible damage of packaging you should keep it as long as the delivered equipment will be
properly tested.
DO NOT OPEN THE PACKAGING BY ANY INSTRUMENTS WITH CUTTING EDGES
EXCEEDING 2.5 CM.THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO HARDWARE OR CABLES.
Unpack the router in the following order:
1. Cut the tape on the front bottom of the cartons;
2. Extract from a cardboard box the router, power supply, power cord and a CD with
documentation.
3. Store all packing materials for further storage or shipment of equipment.
4. Check equipment for the presence of any possible damage resulting from
transportation.
5. Check the completeness of supply in accordance with the packing slip.
2.2.2 Installation
UHP-1000 Router is designed for installation on any flat, stable surface or on a shelf in the
rack with the equipment or for installation in 5'' bay of standard computer/server.
When installing in a rack or on a flat surface, make sure you have enough free space for
ventilation of the power supply and the router (not less than 2 cm). When installing the
router inside the computer or other systems we recommend using forced cooling to
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2.2.3 Connecting to external devices
All wire connections must be performed before powering up the router. IF cable connectors
should be screwed to the router without use of any mechanical instruments. Please, avoid
excessive force when connecting IF cables.
WARNING! Do not connect or disconnect any connecting cables to the
router with the power on. This can lead to a failure of the router and
connected devices.
Figure 11 Example of router’s connection in SCPC or TDM/TDMA terminal modes
Typically, the router UHP-1000 is connected to individual RF frequency equipment (ODU). In
such configuration IF output of the modulator is connected to the power amplifier BUC, and the
input of high-speed demodulator to LNB (Figure 11). The router will supply the BUC with 24V
power and 10MHz reference signal. Also, the router may provide LNB with 18V DC power. The
user’s equipment should be connected to the router via Ethernet switch or hub, if you plan to
connect only one device, it can be connected directly with Ethernet cross-over cable.
Figure 12 Example of router's connection in TDM/TDMA Half Mesh mode
In the Half Mesh mode the inputs of high-speed and burst demodulators should be
connected to LNB via IF splitter (Figure 12). Such splitter has to ensure by-pass of DC for
powering of the LNB and 10 MHz reference signal (required for PLL LNB normally used with
Half Mesh terminals).
2.2.4 Powering on
In a few seconds after powering the router it is ready for use. Readiness of the router will
be confirmed by "STATUS" LED indicator (blinking with a period of 1 second), as well as by
single flashes of "ERROR" indicator, meaning a lack of reception of the receiving carrier.
With factory setting the router is configured as TDM/TDMA terminal. The router requires
change of mode of operation (if necessary) and/or configuration of respective network
parameters before login into satellite networks.
UHP-1000
Tx
TDMA Rx
MCPC Rx
LAN
ETHERNET SWITCH
IF splitter
BUC
LNB
(24V, 10MHz)
(18V, 10MHz)
User’s equipment
LNB
UHP-1000
Tx
TDMA Rx
MCPC Rx
LAN
ETHERNET SWITCH
BUC
(24V, 10MHz)
(18V)
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The easiest way to configure the router is using its HTTP access via its LAN port.
2.2.5 Local access to router via HTTP interface
HTTP (WWW) interface allows configuration key parameters and monitoring its actual status
of the router. Local Web page of the router can be accessed from any Internet browser.
By default, UHP-1000 router is configured with IP-address 192.168.222.222 with mask
255.255.255.248 (/29). Respectively, the computer should be configured with an address,
e.g. 192.168.222.217 with the same mask.
In case the satellite routers have been preconfigured at the factory on customer’s request
such routers may have different default IP address. In such case the respective IP
addresses will be listed in the passport of the router. If it’s impossible connecting the router
with any of specified addressed please reset the router to factory settings (see Section
Ошибка! Источник ссылки не найден.).
2.2.6 HTTP interface
HTTP (WWW) interface is intended for the initial configuration of the router to operate in a
TDM/TDMA terminal mode (main mode of operation), as well as for monitoring key
parameters in the process of satellite pointing and its further exploitation. Configuration of
the router to work in other modes of operations is described hereafter and in respective
Addendums to this Manual
Figure 13 TDM/TDMA terminal installations page
Parameters entered on this page, must be provided by Satellite Network administrator
before installing the terminal.
Table 4 TDM/TDMA Configuration Web page values
Item
Value
Description
LNB power
Off / V-13V / H-18V
LNB powering modes
Freg. (KHz)
950 000-2 150 000
Outroute IF frequency in kHz (L-band)
Symbol Rate
250-39 000
Outroute Symbol Rate, ksps
TDMA
ON/OFF
Activation of normal TDMA transmission (Inroute)
CW
950 000-1 550 000
Frequency of unmodulated carrier (maintenance)
Network (1-7)
1-7
Network number
Inroute (1-31)
1-31
Number of return channel (Inroute)
Station (1-252)
1-252
Unique terminal ID
DTTS (us)
-10 000…10 000
Difference of time to satellite (acc to Hub), in us
TX 10M signal
ON/OFF
Activation of 10 MHz reference for BUC
TX 24V power
ON/OFF
BUC powering (24VDC) modes
Transmit enable
ON/OFF
Activation of transmission
Level (0-360)
0-360
Transmit power level