iDirect Evolution X1 User guide

Installation and Safety Manual
Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router
Router Products
July 24, 2012

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Contents
About This Manual
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Manual Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Safety Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Related Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
1 Introduction
2 Safety Information
2.1 Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Physical and Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Safety Guidelines to Observe During Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.1 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.2 Conditions Requiring Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Specifications
3.1 Mechanical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Physical Interfaces
4.1 X1 Outdoor Satellite Router Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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4.2 Power Module Unit Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Ethernet Cable Pinout Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 Installation
5.1 Tools and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.2 Unpacking iDirect Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router Equipment . . . . . . . . 21
5.3 Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.4 Other Components Typically Included in an Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.4.1 Additional Components Normally Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.5 Installing the iDirect Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.5.1 Pre-Installation Guidelines for Mounting Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.5.2 Installation Procedures for the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.6 Mounting the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router to a Wall or to a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.7 Mounting the External Power Module to a Wall or Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.8 Connecting the Ethernet LAN Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.9 Preparing and Connecting the Coax RX and TX cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.10 Connecting the Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.10.1 Connecting the DC power from the Power Module to the X1 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.10.2 Connecting the AC Power to The Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.11 Powering Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.11.1 Checking Conditions before Powering Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.11.2 Powering Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.11.3 Powering Up in Cold Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.12 Configuring the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.13 Maintaining the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.13.1 Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.14 Repacking the iDirect Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Appendix A. Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
A.1 Danger/Warning Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
A.2 Installation Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
A.3 Restricted Area Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
A.4 Service Personnel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
A.5 Qualified Personnel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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A.6 Operating Temperature and Airflow Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
A.7 Lightning Activity Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
A.8 Safety Extra-Low Voltage Port Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
A.9 Ground Conductor Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
A.10 AC Power Supply Circuit Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix B. Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
B.1 FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
B.2 Part 15 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
B.3 Canadian Labeling Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
B.4 CE Compliance (European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
B.5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
B.6 RoHS and WEEE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
B.6.1 Compliance with RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
B.6.2 Compliance with WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
B.7 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Appendix C. Preparing the Coax Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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List of Figures
Figure 1. X1 Outdoor Satellite Router, Left, and the Power Module, Right . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 2. X1 Outdoor Router Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Figure 3. Reset Button within the RJ45 LAN Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Figure 4. Power Module with Connectors Labeled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Figure 5. RJ-45 Cable Connectors, Plug and Receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Figure 6. Recommended Installation Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Figure 7. Packaged Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Figure 8. Typical Antenna with BUC and LNB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Figure 9. Mounting Kit Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Figure 10. Attaching the Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Figure 11. Satellite Router Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Figure 12. Satellite Router Pole Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Figure 13. Mounting the Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Figure 14. Power Module Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Figure 15. Power Module Pole Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Figure 16. AC Power Gland Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Figure 17. iDirect Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router Product Label . . . . . . . . . . .51
Figure 18. iDirect Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router Power Module Label . . . . . .52
Figure 19. Coax Cable Cutting Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Figure 20. Cutting Technique for Removing Foil in the Braid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Figure 21. Folding the Braid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Figure 22. Attaching the Compression fitting F-type Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Figure 23. Compression fitting F-Type Weatherproof Plugs and Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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List of Tables
Table 1. General Safety Warnings and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 2. Electrical Safety Warnings and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table 3. Mechanical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Table 4. Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Table 5. RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Table 6. iDirect Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Table 7. X1 Outdoor Router Connector-Cable Cross-Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Table 8. Pin Assignments for AC Power Module Gland (4 pin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Table 9. Ethernet Port Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Table 10. Tools Included in the order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Table 11. Recommended Installation Tools and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Table 12. RJ 45 LAN Ethernet Cable Installation Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Table 13. Coax RX and TX Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Table 14. Power Module DC Power to X1 Router DC Power Installation Instructions . . .34
Table 15. Power Module AC Power Cable Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Table 16. Coax Trim Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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About This Manual
This manual provides important safety and compliance information, and explains how to
install and maintain the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Intended Audience
•Manual Contents
•Document Conventions
•Safety Definitions
•Related Documents
•Getting Help
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for use by the VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) equipment
installer, System Engineer, and Network Operator responsible for maintaining the iDirect
Network. Only qualified service personnel should install and operate the X1 Outdoor Satellite
Router solutions. Familiarity with cabling and wiring practices is beneficial.
Manual Contents
In addition to the information in this chapter, this manual also includes the following:
•Chapter 1, Introduction provides an overview and description of the X1 Outdoor Satellite
Router.
•Chapter 2, Safety Information describes general cautions.
•Chapter 3, Specifications covers the mechanical, environmental and connector interface
requirements.
•Chapter 4, Physical Interfaces covers connector descriptions.
•Chapter 5, Installation details procedures for installing the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router.

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The following appendixes are also provided:
•Appendix A, Warnings describes warnings to be heeded to prevent personal injury or
equipment damage.
•Appendix B, Compliance provides compliance information.
•Appendix C, Preparing the Coax Cable provides instructions for preparing coax cabling.
Document Conventions
This section illustrates and describes the standard conventions used throughout this
document. Review the documentations conventions table prior to using this manual—it
provides information on how to interpret standard conventions used in iDirect documents.
Convention Description Example
Blue
Courier
font
Used when the user is
required to enter a command
at a command line prompt or
in a console)
[SWITCH_PORT_n]
vid = vlan_id
Courier
font Used to show the resultant output from a command
entered at a command line or
on a console.
Output similar to the following sample appears:
[SECURITY]
password =
$idi2$/bFMhf$5H8mYAaP1sTZ0m1Ny/dYyLaS40/
admin_password =
$idi2$146rgm$.KtDb4OH5CEBxzH6Ds2xM.ehHCH
os_password =
$1$UTKh0V$cc/UfNThFmBI7sT.zYptQ0
Bold
Trebuchet
font
Used when the user must
type information or values
into a field in a Windows-
type interface software.
Used when specifying names
of commands, menus,
folders, tabs, dialogs, list
boxes, and options.
1.To add a remote to an inroute group, right-click
the Inroute Group and select Add Remote.
The Remote dialog box has a number of user-
selectable tabs across the top. The Information Tab
is visible when the Dialog opens.
Blue italics
Trebuchet
Used to show hyperlinked
text within a document.
For instructions on performing specific tasks on a
remote, see “Using the Remote Probe” on page 59.
Bold italic
Trebuchet
Used to emphasize
information for the user, such
as in notes.
Note: The Tx Power for a remote cannot be set
outside of the Min/Max range defined in
iBuilder.

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Safety Definitions
The symbols that are used throughout this manual, are warnings or when to use caution, and
are shown here:
Related Documents
The following documents are available at http://tac.idirect.net. Please consult these
documents for information about installing and using iDirect’s satellite network software and
equipment.
• iDX iBuilder User Guide
• iDX iMonitor User Guide
• Web iSite User Guide
• 3.1 Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide
Getting Help
iDX Software user’s guides, installation procedures and guides, an FAQ page, and other
documentation that supports iDirect products, are available on the TAC Web site located at:
http://tac.idirect.net.
To find answers to questions or information, contact the iDirect Technical Assistance Center
(TAC) at [phone].
iDirect strives to produce documentation that is technically accurate, easy to use, and helpful
to our customers. Feedback is welcomed! Send comments to [email protected].
Symbol Warning type Definition
CAUTION When this alert symbol is displayed with the
CAUTION heading, strictly follow the warning
instructions to avoid personal injury,
equipment damage, or loss of data.
WARNING/DANGER Electric shock hazard: When this symbol is
displayed with the DANGER or WARNING
heading, strictly follow the warning
instructions to avoid electric shock injury.

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1 Introduction
The iDirect Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router is a cost-effective remote bundle ideal for
large, narrowband networks for SCADA, Point of Sale and ATM applications. The X1 Outdoor
Satellite Router features DVB-S2/ACM and TDMA, basic routing, VLAN functionality and
Quality of Service (QoS), and is embedded in a IP67 weatherproof enclosure enabling an
extended temperature range, and passive cooling. The bundle can run on battery power that
can be recharged by solar sources.
This manual explains how to safely install and maintain the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router, and it
includes important safety information.
The iDirect Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. X1 Outdoor Satellite Router, Left, and the Power Module, Right
The connectors are described in Chapter4, Physical Interfaces.

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2 Safety Information
Follow the safety guidelines in this chapter carefully during installation of the iDirect
Evolution X1 Outdoor Satellite Router. These guidelines help to protect the X1 Outdoor
Satellite Router from potential damage and help to ensure personal safety. These safety
measures have been translated into multiple languages (see AppendixA, Warnings). Keep this
safety information handy to where it is easily referred.
Read this entire chapter before attempting to install or use the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router.
Adhere to all warnings listed on the product’s warning labels and in the operating
instructions. Follow all operating and usage instructions carefully.
Note: See Safety Definitions, page xv for a description of the Warning icons that are
used in this manual.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Section 2.1, Installation Guidelines, page 4
•Section 2.2, Electrical Safety, page 5
•Section 2.3, Physical and Environmental Considerations, page 6
•Section 2.4, Safety Guidelines to Observe During Servicing, page 7

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Installation Guidelines
2.1 Installation Guidelines
When installing the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router, observe all caution and warning statements.
Follow the general warnings and cautions in Table 1 on page 5 to help ensure personal safety
and protect the equipment. However, these guidelines may not cover all of the potentially
hazardous situations that may be encountered during installation.
The installation of the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router must comply with the national and local
electrical codes, as follows:
• In the United States, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, United States
National Electric Code.
• In Canada, the Canadian Electric Code, Part 1, CC22.1.
• In other countries, the International Electromechanical Commission (IEC)
Recommendation 364, part 1 through part 7.
• All cables (IFL, LAN, and other cables) that run from the outdoor equipment to the indoor
equipment must be connected to a surge protector at the point of entry to the building.
Lightning protection should be installed to protect the X1 Outdoor Satellite Router unit as
appropriate for local conditions and per local codes.
• Equipment connected to the protective grounding of the building installation through the
main connection or through other equipment with a connection to protective grounding,
and to a cable distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances create
a fire hazard. Connection to a cable distribution system must be made through a device
providing electrical isolation below a certain frequency range (galvanic isolator, see EN
60728-11).
Review the safety instructions in this chapter, and the safety warnings and compliances
beginning in AppendixA, Warnings, of this manual before installing, configuring, or
performing maintenance on the system:
• Always remove or disconnect ALL power connections before installing or removing a
chassis.
• Keep the staging area clear and free of dust during and after installation.
• Keep tools, X1 Outdoor Satellite Router components, and shipping boxes away from
walkway area.
• The X1 Outdoor Satellite Router operates safely when it is used in accordance with its
marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions.
• In Norway, due to regulation for installations of cable distribution systems, and in
Sweden, a galvanic isolator shall provide electrical insulation below 5 MHz. The insulation
shall withstand a dielectric strength of 1.5 KV rms, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, for 1 minute.
• Utstyr som er koplet til beskyttelsesjord via nettplugg og/eller via annet jordtilkoplet
utstyr – og er tilkoplet et kabel-TV nett, kan forårsake brannfare. For å unngå dette
skal det ved tilkopling av utstyret til kabel-TV nettet installeres en galvanisk isolator
mellom utstyret og kabel- TV nettet.
• Utrustning som är kopplad till skyddsjord via jordat vägguttag och/eller via annan
utrustning och samtidigt är kopplad till kabel-TV nät kan i vissa fall medfőra risk főr
brand. Főr att undvika detta skall vid anslutning av utrustningen till kabel-TV nät
galvanisk isolator finnas mellan utrustningen och kabel-TV nätet.