RFL Electronics 9508D UCC User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RFL 9508D UCC
DIGITAL POWER LINE CARRIER
MULTIPLEXING SYSTEM
NOTICE
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Publication Number MC9508D
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WARRANTY
The RFL 9508D comes with a one-year warranty from date of shipment for replacement of any part, which fails during
normal operation. RFL will repair or, at its option, replace components that prove to be defective at no cost to the
Customer. All equipment returned to RFL Electronics Inc. must have an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number,
obtained by calling the RFL Customer Service Department. A defective part should be returned to the factory, shipping
charges prepaid, for repair or replacement FOB Boonton, N.J.
RFL Electronics Inc. is not responsible for warranty of peripherals, suchas printers and external computers. The warranty
for such devices is as stated by the original equipment manufacturer. If you have purchased peripheral equipment not
manufactured by RFL, follow the written instructions supplied with that equipment for warranty information and how to
obtain service.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
The RFL9508D is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment. During
the warranty period, RFL will repair or, at its option, replace components that prove to be defective at no cost to the
customer, except the one-way shipping cost of the failed assembly to the RFL Customer Service facility in Boonton, New
Jersey. RFL warrants product repair from one-year from the date of repair or the balance of the original factory warranty,
whichever is longer.
This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been damaged by accident, neglect, misuse, or causes other than
performed or authorized by RFL Electronics Inc.
This warranty specifically excludes damage incurred in shipment to or from RFL. In the event an item is received in
damaged condition, the carrier should be notified immediately. All claims for such damage should be filed with the carrier.
NOTE
If you do not intend to use the product immediately, it is recommended that it be opened immediately after receiving and
inspected for proper operation and signs of impact damage.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall RFL be liable, whether in contract, in
tort, or on any other basis, for any damages sustained by the customer or any other person arising from or related to loss of
use, failure or interruption in the operation of any products, or delay in maintenance or for incidental, consequential,
indirect, or special damages or liabilities, or for loss of revenue, loss of business, or other financial loss arising out of or in
connection with the sale, lease, maintenance, use, performance, failure, or interruption of the products
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WARNING LABELS AND SAFETY SUMMARY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT
SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED
BY QUALIFIED PERSONS.
CAUTION
WARNING:
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The equipment described in this manual
contains high voltage. Exercise due care
during operation and servicing. Read the
safety summary on the reverse of this page.

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SAFETY SUMMARY
The following safety precautions must be observed at all times during operation,
service, and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions, or
with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual, violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of this product. RFL Electronics Inc. assumes no
liability for failure to comply with these requirements.
GROUND THE CHASSIS
The chassis must be grounded to reduce shock
hazard and allow the equipment to perform
properly. Equipment supplied with three-wire ac
power cables must be plugged into an approved
three-contact electric outlet. All other equipment
is provided with a rear-panel ground terminal,
which must be connected to a proper electrical
ground by suitable cabling. Refer to the wiring
diagram for the chassis or cabinet for the location
of the ground terminal.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
OR IN WET OR DAMP AREAS
Do not operate the product in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes, or in any area that is
wet or damp. Operating any electrical equipment
under these conditions can result in a definite
safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM
LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel should never remove
covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be done by qualified service
personnel. Before attempting any work inside the
product, disconnect it from the power source and
discharge the circuit by temporarily grounding it.
This will remove any dangerous voltages that
may still be present after power is removed.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS
OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional
hazards, do not install substitute parts or make
unauthorized modifications to the equipment. The
product may be returned to RFL for service and
repair, to ensure that all safety features are
maintained.
READ THE MANUAL
Operators should read this manual before
attempting to use the equipment, to learn how to
use it properly and safely. Service personnel must
be properly trained and have the proper tools and
equipment before attempting to make adjustments
or repairs.
Service personnel must recognize that whenever
work is being done on the product, there is a
potential electrical shock hazard and appropriate
protection measures must be taken. Electrical
shock can result in serious injury, because it can
cause unconsciousness, cardiac arrest, and brain
damage.
Throughout this manual, warnings appear before
procedures that are potentially dangerous, and
cautions appear before procedures that may result
in equipment damage if not performed properly.
The instructions contained in these warnings and
cautions must be followed exactly.
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WARNING!
POWER MUST BE TURNED OFF BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING ANY RFL
9508D MODULES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE.
WARNING!
ON INITIAL INSTALLATION, ENSURE THAT ALL MODULES ARE FULLY SEATED
INTOCONNECTORS BEFORE POWERING ON UNIT.
CAUTION
THE RFL 9508D CONTAINS STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES. PERSONS WORKING ON
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST OBSERVE ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE WORKING ON THIS EQUIPMENT. AS A MINIMUM YOU
MUST DO THE FOLLOWING: USE ANTI-STATIC DEVICES SUCH AS WRIST STRAPS
AND FLOOR MATS, AND LEAVE MODULES IN THEIR ANTI-STATIC BAGS UNTIL
THEY ARE READY TO BE INSTALLED.
WARNING!
YOUR RFL 9508D TERMINAL MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH FIBER OPTIC INPUT/OUTPUT
MODULES THAT HAVE FIBER OPTIC EMITTER HEADS. FIBER OPTIC EMITTER
HEADS USE A LASER LIGHT SOURCE THAT PRODUCE INVISIBLE RADIATION.
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS ARE INHERENTLY SAFE IN NORMAL
OPERATION BECAUSE ALL RADIATION IS CONTAINED IN THE SYSTEM. IT IS
POSSIBLE DURING MAINTENANCE TO EXPOSE THE RADIATION BY REMOVING OR
BREAKING THE FIBER. STARING DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT BEAM MAY RESULT
IN PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE AND/OR BLINDNESS. NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO
THE LIGHT BEAM AND BE CAREFUL NOT TO SHINE THE LIGHT AGAINST ANY
REFLECTIVE SURFACE.
THE LASER SOURCE IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT WHICH COMPLIES WITH
APPLICABLE FDA, OSHA AND ANSI STANDARDS.
WARNING!
THE 9508D CARRIER OUTPUT CONNECTOR MUST BE TERMINATED PROPERLY
BEFORE BEING ENERGIZED. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT
DAMAGE. SEE SECTION 6 FOR THE CORRECT COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING LABELS AND SAFETY SUMMERY...................................................................................................................... III
TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................................VI
TABLE OF FIGURES.............................................................................................................................................................VIII
TABLE OF TABLES..................................................................................................................................................................X
SECTION 1. PRODUCT INFORMATION..............................................................................................................................1-1
SECTION 2. APPLICATIONS................................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 RFL 9508D APPLICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 F6 TELEPROTECTION..............................................................................................................................................2-5
2.3 FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY......................................................................................................2-8
2.4 SUPERPOSED /SEPARATED CHANNEL OPERATION........................................................................................2-8
2.5 RFL 9508D UCC FILTERING....................................................................................................................................2-9
2.6 RX FILTER PERFORMANCE.................................................................................................................................2-10
2.7 TX FILTER PERFORMANCE.................................................................................................................................2-10
2.8 LINE BOARD...........................................................................................................................................................2-10
2.9 SETTING LEVELS ON THE RFL 9508D UCC.......................................................................................................2-10
SECTION 3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 UNPACKING..............................................................................................................................................................3-1
3.3 MOUNTING ...............................................................................................................................................................3-2
3.4 VENTILATION..........................................................................................................................................................3-5
3.5 CONNECTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................3-6
SECTION 4. RFL NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE................................................................................................4-1
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 CONNECTING YOUR PC TO THE NETWORK ......................................................................................................4-5
4.4 USING THE NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE......................................................................................4-11
SECTION 5. CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 MODULE PLACEMENT AND CABLING................................................................................................................5-3
5.3 JUMPERS AND ADJUSTMENTS...........................................................................................................................5-16
SECTION 6. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................6-1
6.1 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................................................................6-1
6.2 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE............................................................................................................................6-1
SECTION 7. MODULE DESCRIPTIONS, RFL 9508D RF SECTION....................................................................................7-1
7.1 POWER AMPLIFIER .................................................................................................................................................7-5
7.2 POWER AMPLIFIER, POWER SUPPLY..................................................................................................................7-8
7.3 TX FILTER ...............................................................................................................................................................7-10
7.4 BALANCE BOARD .................................................................................................................................................7-11
7.5 EXTERNAL AMP CONNECTION BOARD ...........................................................................................................7-11
7.6 LINE BOARD...........................................................................................................................................................7-12
7.7 RX FILTER...............................................................................................................................................................7-15
7.8 ATTENUATOR BOARD..........................................................................................................................................7-16
7.9 RFL 9508D RF MOTHER BOARD..........................................................................................................................7-17
SECTION 8. MODULE DESCRIPTIONS, RFL 9508 DIGITAL SECTION .............................................................................8-1
8.1 CM4 COMMON MODULE........................................................................................................................................8-3
8.2 CM4 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ADAPTERS......................................................................................................8-21

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8.3 CM4 OPTICAL INTERFACE ADAPTERS .............................................................................................................8-23
8.4 PLC TRANSFER TRIP MODULE ...........................................................................................................................8-26
8.5 PLC TRANSFER TRIP MODULE ADAPTERS......................................................................................................8-30
8.6 TELEPROTECTION ANALOG AND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER.........................................................................8-33
8.7 DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER (DPLC).........................................................................................................................8-34
8.8 TRANSCEIVER MODULE ADAPTER (MA-470)..................................................................................................8-36
8.9 TEST PANEL............................................................................................................................................................8-37
8.10 POWER SUPPLY MODULE..................................................................................................................................8-38
8.11 POWER SUPPLY ALARM I/O MODULE.............................................................................................................8-40
8.12 MOTHERBOARD ..................................................................................................................................................8-42
SECTION 9. CHANNEL MODULES......................................................................................................................................9-1
SECTION 10. INDEX...........................................................................................................................................................10-1

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1. Typical point-to-point application......................................................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2. Concatenated Point-to-Point Links with incorporated branch exchange............................................................2-4
Figure 2-3. PLC-TT Applications.........................................................................................................................................2-7
Figure 3-1. Mounting dimensions for 50W system, RFL 9508D UCC Digital PLC, lower shelf is the multiplexing unit...3-3
Figure 3-2. Mounting dimensions for 100W system, RFL 9508D UCC digital powerline Carrier.......................................3-4
Figure 3-3. Rear Panel Wiring Of Typical RFL 9508D UCC, 4W System, 50W Chassis..................................................3-11
Figure 3-4. Rear Panel Wiring Of Typical RFL 9508D UCC, 4W System, 100W Chassis................................................3-12
Figure 4-1. RFL 9508D NMS initial installation window.....................................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-2. Program Settings.................................................................................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-3. PC directly connected to a node using an RS-232 cable.....................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-4. PC connected to a node from a remote location.................................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-5. Remote configuration of a PLC terminal............................................................................................................4-7
Figure 4-6. Construction of a typical RS-232 cable between the PC and a MA470 .............................................................4-7
Figure 4-7. PC at a remote location connected to 4 nodes, where each node is a different network.....................................4-8
Figure 4-8. PC at a remote location connected to 2 nodes, where all nodes are in the same network...................................4-9
Figure 4-9. Typical network and communication path........................................................................................................4-10
Figure 4-10. 9508D NMS starting window.........................................................................................................................4-11
Figure 4-11. Terminal Unit selection window.....................................................................................................................4-12
Figure 4-12. RFL9508D UCC NMS presentation window.................................................................................................4-13
Figure 4-13. Digital XCVR Channel Settings Window ......................................................................................................4-15
Figure 4-14. Analog XCVR Channel settings window .......................................................................................................4-17
Figure 4-15. Analog XCVR channel administrator settings window..................................................................................4-19
Figure 4-16. CM4 configuration window............................................................................................................................4-22
Figure 4-17. Configuration parameters for PLC-TT card ...................................................................................................4-24
Figure 4-17. PLC-TT card’s status window........................................................................................................................4-28
Figure 5-1. Front View Of RFL 9508D Chassis Showing Controls And Indicators.............................................................5-1
Figure 5-2. Module Placement in a Typical RFL 9508D Digital Chassis (Top View) .........................................................5-3
Figure 5-3. Digital chassis showing the installation of two PLC-TT Module Adapters........................................................5-6
Figure 5-4. Module Placement in a Typical RFL 9508D RF Chassis (Top View)................................................................5-8
Figure 5-5. Cable connections in the RF Chassis................................................................................................................5-11
Figure 5-6. Module placement in auxiliary 3U RF Chassis for 100W Systems (Top View)..............................................5-12
Figure 5-7. Module placement for 9508RT.........................................................................................................................5-13
Figure 5-8. Packetizing unit rear view ................................................................................................................................5-14
Figure 5-9. Location of jumpers on CM4 common module................................................................................................5-17
Figure 5-10. Location and use of setup jumpers on MA-271 and MA-278 Module Adapters............................................5-19
Figure 5-11. Location of DIP switch SW1 on typical Optical Interface Adapter................................................................5-20
Figure 5-12. Location of jumpers on PLC-TT module........................................................................................................5-21
Figure 5-13. Location and use of voltage control jumpers on a typical I/O adapter module input board ...........................5-22
Figure 5-14. Location of LEDs on Transceiver module......................................................................................................5-23
Figure 5-15. MA-470 Module Adapter, rear panel view and pinouts .................................................................................5-26
Figure 5-16. Power Amp location.......................................................................................................................................5-28
Figure 5-17. Circuit board of the 50W Power Amp showing locations of jumpers, switches, connectors, potentiometers.5-29
Figure 5-18. Location of jumpers on Tx Filter, PC Board 107828-2 ..................................................................................5-35
Figure 5-19. Location of jumpers on Tx Filter, PC Board 107828-1 ..................................................................................5-36
Figure 5-20. Location of Jumpers on Line Board................................................................................................................5-38
Figure 5-21. Location of Jumpers on Rx Filter Board, showing jumper groupings............................................................5-43
Figure 5-22. Location of Jumpers on RF Motherboard.......................................................................................................5-44
Figure 7-1. Front View of RFL 9508 Analog Section...........................................................................................................7-1
Figure 7-2. RF Chassis Diagram...........................................................................................................................................7-3
Figure 7-3. RFL 9508 Power Amplifier................................................................................................................................7-5
Figure 7-4. Chassis configurations for RFL 9508D with 50W Amp and with 100W Amp ..................................................7-7
Figure 7-5. Front View of Additional 3U Chassis for 100W Systems..................................................................................7-7

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Figure 7-6. RFL 9508D Power Amplifier, Power Supply.....................................................................................................7-8
Figure 7-7. 9508 Power Amplifier Power Supply, Block Diagram.......................................................................................7-9
Figure 7-8. Tx Filter, Top View..........................................................................................................................................7-10
Figure 7-9. Balance Board...................................................................................................................................................7-11
Figure 7-10. Line Board......................................................................................................................................................7-12
Figure 7-11. Block diagram, RFL 9508D Line Board.........................................................................................................7-14
Figure 7-12. RFL 9508D Rx Filter Board...........................................................................................................................7-15
Figure 7-13. RFL 9508D Attenuator Board ........................................................................................................................7-16
Figure 7-14. RFL 9508D RF Motherboard, rear view.........................................................................................................7-17
Figure 8-1. Front View of RFL Digital Section ....................................................................................................................8-1
Figure 8-2. Typical 9508D Digital Chassis Block Diagram..................................................................................................8-2
Figure 8-3. The meaning of Bus A and Bus B channel module settings...............................................................................8-5
Figure 8-4. Side view of 9508D Digital Chassis, showing insertion of modules and module adapters................................8-6
Figure 8-5. RFL 9508D Digital Chassis showing Power Supply and CM4 front panel switches, indicators and jacks........8-7
Figure 8-6. Front view of 9508D chassis with door closed, showing the system status indicators.......................................8-8
Figure 8-7. Overview of CM4 Groups and Functions.........................................................................................................8-15
Figure 8-8. MA-271 panel view and pinouts.......................................................................................................................8-21
Figure 8-9. MA-278 panel view and pinouts.......................................................................................................................8-22
Figure 8-10. Typical CM4 Optical Interface Adapter (OIA), showing panel view and pinouts .........................................8-24
Figure 8-11. Edge View of PLC Transfer Trip Module Showing Functions of Switches and LEDs..................................8-26
Figure 8-12. Rear panel view of typical 2-function and 4-function PLC-TT Module Adapters .........................................8-31
Figure 8-13. Digital chassis showing the installation of two, 4-function, PLC-TT Module Adapters................................8-32
Figure 8-14. Physical Arrangement of the Analog and Digital Transceiver .......................................................................8-33
Figure 8-15. Rear panel view of Transceiver Module Adapter (MA-470)..........................................................................8-36
Figure 8-16. RFL 9508D Test Panel ...................................................................................................................................8-37
Figure 8-17. Power Supply Alarm I/O, rear panel view......................................................................................................8-40
Figure 8-18. RFL 9508D Motherboard, Digital Chassis.....................................................................................................8-42

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TABLE OF TABLES
Table 2-1. Input Command Priority Table for “2+2” Mode..................................................................................................2-5
Table 2-2. Input Command Priority Table for “3+1” Mode..................................................................................................2-6
Table 2-3. Preset Frequencies ...............................................................................................................................................2-6
Table 3-1. Digital Chassis Terminal assignments, input power terminal strip....................................................................3-10
Table 3-2. Digital Chassis Terminal assignments, Alert and Alarm contacts terminal strip...............................................3-10
Table 3-3. RF Chassis Terminal assignments, power connections and Alarm contacts......................................................3-10
Table 3-4. RFL 9508D modules, general information ........................................................................................................3-14
Table 4-1. List of cards that can be configured through NMS............................................................................................4-11
Table 5-1. Description of RFL 9508D Front Panel Controls and Indicators.........................................................................5-2
Table 5-2. Module Placement in Digital Chassis..................................................................................................................5-3
Table 5-3. Placement of PLC-TT Module Adapters. ............................................................................................................5-5
Table 5-4. Module Placement In RF Chassis (50W System)................................................................................................5-8
Table 5-5. 9508 RF Chassis Cables.....................................................................................................................................5-10
Table 5-6. List of the packetizing multiplexer interface cards............................................................................................5-14
Table 5-7. Digital Chassis Jumper Configurations..............................................................................................................5-16
Table 5-8. Setting CM4 jumpers.........................................................................................................................................5-18
Table 5-9. Switch settings, DIP switch SW1 on typical Optical Interface Adapter............................................................5-20
Table 5-10. Setting Jumpers on the PLC-TT module..........................................................................................................5-21
Table 5-11. Voltage control jumper settings on module adapter Input Board.....................................................................5-23
Table 5-12. Function of LEDs on the Transceiver module.................................................................................................5-24
Table 5-13. Function of LEDs on the Transceiver module.................................................................................................5-25
Table 5-14. Analog Chassis Jumper Configurations And Other Settings ...........................................................................5-28
Table 5-15. Function of jumpers, connectors and potentiometers on Power Amp..............................................................5-30
Table 5-16. Function of DIP Switches SW1 and SW2 on Power Amp Board....................................................................5-31
Table 5-17. Tx Filter Setup Jumpers...................................................................................................................................5-32
Table 5-18. Setting Jumpers On Balance Board..................................................................................................................5-37
Table 5-19. Line Board Setup Jumpers and Switch Setting ................................................................................................5-39
Table 5-20 Filter Parameters...............................................................................................................................................5-41
Table 7-1. Modules included in 9508 RF Section.................................................................................................................7-1
Table 7-2. Input Voltage Ranges of Power Amplifier Power Supplies.................................................................................7-8
Table 7-3. Motherboard Rear Panel Connector Assignments.............................................................................................7-17
Table 7-4. TB1 Terminal Assignments...............................................................................................................................7-18
Table 7-5. RF Mother Board Jumpers.................................................................................................................................7-18
Table 8-1. Modules included in a typical 9508 Digital Section ............................................................................................8-1
Table 8-2. System status indicators and the ACO switch.....................................................................................................8-9
Table 8-3. T1 test and monitor bantam jacks .....................................................................................................................8-10
Table 8-4. Indicators and toggle switches used to display and set T1 Common Module functions...................................8-11
Table 8-5. T1 Common Module Standard groups and functions .......................................................................................8-12
Table 8-6. T1 Common Module Supplementary groups and functions..............................................................................8-13
Table 8-7. T1 receive status functions................................................................................................................................8-14
Table 8-8. T1 timing status functions.................................................................................................................................8-14
Table 8-9. Loop, Internal and External Indicators..............................................................................................................8-16
Table 8-10. TX, LPBK and ERR Indicators.......................................................................................................................8-17
Table 8-11. Loop, Internal and External Indicators............................................................................................................8-18
Table 8-12. TX, LPBK and ERR Indicators.......................................................................................................................8-19
Table 8-13. RX, BPV and FRM Indicators........................................................................................................................8-20
Table 8-14. Characteristics Of Optical Interface Adapters.................................................................................................8-25
Table 8-15. PLC-TT Module Adapters...............................................................................................................................8-30
Table 8-16. RFL 9508 Power Supply Modules, General Information ................................................................................8-38
Table 8-17. IMUX 2000 Power Supply Specifications......................................................................................................8-39
Table 8-18. Types Of Power Supply Alarm I/O Modules..................................................................................................8-41
Table 8-19. Power Supply Alarm I/O Application Information.........................................................................................8-41

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
When revisions are made to the RFL 9508D UCC Instruction Manual, the entire section where revisions were
made is replaced. For the edition of this manual dated September 7, 2012, the sections are dated as follows:
Front Matter September 7, 2012
Section 1 September, 2007
Section 2 July 1, 2007
Section 3 June 14, 2011
Section 4 September 7, 2012
Section 5 May 27, 2011
Section 6 October 14, 2010
Section 7 December 1, 2010
Section 8 March 11, 2010
Section 9 September 7, 2012
Section 10 July 1, 2007

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REVISION RECORD
Rev. Description Date Approval
7-1-07 New Document Release 7-1-07 TG
3-11-10
Updates to Section 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8
Ref. CAR 9508-0210
3-11-10 TG
10-18-10
Sections 5, 6 and 7 updated in accordance with
ECO9508-113. 10-28-10
TG
12-1-10
Additional minor changes to Section 5 and 7. 12-17-10
TG
6-14-11
Changes to Section 5 as per ECO9508-129 RF Chassis
Power Amp Settings Changes. 6-14-11
TG
9-7-12 Zone extension added to PLC-TT NMS in section 4. 9-10-12
TG

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Product Information
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Section 1. PRODUCT INFORMATION

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RFL 9508
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RFL 9508D UCC
Digital Power Line Carrier
Multiplexing System
•Integrate high quality voice and multiple channels of
variable rate data traffic across a reliable narrow band
power line carrier link
•Use as a digital link between a power line and any
existing or new digital network of any protocol
Features
•50 or 100 Watt PEP output power
•Programmable from 20kHz – 500 kHz frequency range
with no components to change in the field
•Use to extend a WAN to a remote location over the power
line
System Overview
The RFL 9508D UCC comprises two integrated subsystems that consist of a highly integrated fully digital PLC terminals
that incorporates the latest Digital Signal Processing technology (DSP) along with a unique digital packetizing multiplexer
that integrates voice, data, multiple T1 or E1 data ports, and IP traffic over the digital power line carrier link.
The RFL 9508D UCC offers a choice of two power output levels, and a wide range of options that also include plug-in teleprotection
modules to complete an integrated communication system design.
The system is capable of Drop and Insert operation at the T1/E1 level. These features make for a unique product that integrates
power line carrier sub-networks into large corporate WANs.
The equipment is designed to operate in the harsh environment of electric utility substations and is based on the successful
and proven RFL IMUX 2000 T1/E1 multiplexer where thousands are in use around the world.
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Digital Link Characteristics
The RFL 9508D UCC provides a digital data stream that when
combined with the UCC packetizing multiplexer with voice,
data and IP interfaces provides the user with flexibility not yet
seen with power line carrier systems.
The transmission channel occupies a total bandwidth of 8
kHz making it suitable to replace analog systems using their
existing frequency assignments. The system can also oper-
ate in a bandwidth of 4 kHz at a reduced rate with better
performance and interface options than any available analog
system. The system is programmable via the user interfaces
to allow frequency ranges from 20 – 500 kHz
The RFL 9508D UCC uses algorithms for error detection and
correction in order to achieve better performance in the pres-
ence of channel noise.
The RFL 9508 uses QAM modulation which has been proven
to be the most robust and reliable method for digital power
line carrier systems.
A versatile Windows®GUI (Graphical User Interface), allows
the user to configure the system requirements. SNMP alarm
reporting traps are also supported if required. The RFL 9508D
UCC can be accessed via RS-232 interface or remotely with
an optional Ethernet access port.
System Architecture
The modularity of the RFL 9508D UCC allows high flexibility
to comply with different requirements; the main modules are:
•Transceiver: Communications Unit, digital process-
ing and converting the frequency signals either to SSB
or T1/E1. One Transceiver is required to establish
the QAM data link, and another is required for the F6
Teleprotection if required
•Power Amplifier, 50 or 100 Watts Peak Envelope
Power (PEP.)
•Coupling: RF Filters, Hybrid, Dummy Load
Detailed Functionality
Transceiver:
The Power Line Carrier Transmitter and Receiver module, in-
cludes the Modulator and Demodulator, Digital Filtering, Nu-
merical Control Oscillator (NCO), Analog and Digital Channel
Mapping and RS232 interface for configuration. This module
has many functions as follows:
•Provides QAM modulation for the digital link
•Translate and convert the digital baseband source
from the digital frame into the frequency range from
20 to 500 kHz
•Translate and convert the Line Frequencies into digi-
tal baseband or the digital frame
•Perform line frequency programming, configuration,
RS232 Network Management System (NMS) Inter-
face, diagnostics, impedance matching and level
adjustment for Transmission and Reception.
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Figure 1. RFL 9508 System Architecture
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DIGITAL Interface Modules
MA-470 is interfaced to the transceiver and provides the digi-
tal interface for the UCC Packetizing Multiplexer.
The RFL optional MA-490, is an RS232/Telnet I/O adapter
module used in RFL 9508D UCC for Telnet link capability.
This module contains one Ethernet port and two RS-232 ports.
The basic function of this module is to provide connectivity to
the RFL 9508D UCC via an Ethernet network.
Man Machine Interface
•Automatic Gain Control (AGC) to compensate for
variations in signal level caused by line attenuation
changes. If the teleprotection received signal level
varies more than 40 dB from normal in the regulation
range of -20 to +20 dB or -26 to +14 dB, a relay and
LED will indicate an alarm. Additionally the AGC func-
tions to perform the signal-to-noise squelch which
disables the system and initiates an alarm under
excessive noise conditions.
Architecture of Digital Chassis
The Transceiver and the IMUX Common Module are mounted
in a 19" wide chassis. The connection between the two is an
E1 or T1 link with shared RS232 port and power. The CM4
common card, MTS, and digital link card are in the IMUX side
of the chassis while the transceiver is on the PLC side of the
chassis.
Programmable RF Test
Generator
The Transceiver can generate an RF test tone between 20
and 500 kHz to be transmitted over the power line carrier
path.
The RF chassis comprises the RF Hybrid, RF Impedance
Adapter, Loop Back Test Module, RX Filter, TX Filter, Dummy
Load, Power Monitor and 50W power amp.
The RF Interface is located at the top in the RF chassis. Test
points are found inside the front panel: Line TX (after transmit
filter), Line RX (before front-end filter) and Line (after the Hy-
brid). These signals facilitate equipment testing and com-
missioning.
The Skewed Hybrid efficiently separates the send and re-
ceive frequencies. Use of a skewed hybrid keeps losses in
the send direction very low (0.5 to 1 dB).
RF Chassis
to the NCO, adjust output power level, as well as to measure
the SNR, alarms, etc. See figure 2 for typical setup screen.
Packetizing Multiplexer - Utility
Communications Center
The RFL 9508D UCC can be used as a Utility Communica-
tions Center (UCC) because of it’s unique ability to integrate
voice and data traffic across a single, converged network uti-
lizing a multi-service access gateway that uses data packets
switched for distributed substation utility applications.
The versatility of the RFL 9508D UCC helps to take advan-
tage of the narrow bandwidth available over the Power Lines
without sacrificing quality of service for voice and data appli-
cations.
Analog and digital telephony channels as well as data inter-
faces and serial data ports are supported by the RFL 9508D
UCC. These are optimized specifically for distributed enter-
prise networks that have needs for multiple WAN connectiv-
ity requirements and differing needs for functionality, density,
performance and connectivity.
The product is extremely flexible and easy to configure and
manage. As a modular voice and data solution, the RFL 9508D
UCC platform delivers ease of use and scalability in a fully
integrated, stand-alone form factor.
Figure 2. Typical Setup Screen
A Windows® (W95, W98, ME, W2000, NT and XP) program
allows the user to configure all RFL 9508D UCC parameters;
the channel mapping for the SSB/E1/T1, load the carrier fre-
quency
Delivers High Quality Over
Narrow Bandwidth
The RFL 9508D UCC offers state of the art prioritization and
voice/data compression technology that provides superior qual-
ity of service with minimal bandwidth utilization, providing high
compression voice and data transport over the Power Lines.
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Channel Density
Maximum telephony channels:
•Up to 8 FXS, FXO or E&M
Maximum data channels:
•Up to 4 serial data ports with optional serial port
extender chassis
Telephony Features
Voice compression algorithms (5 channels per DSP):
•ACELP-CN (8K/6K with fallback), G.711 (PCM
64K), G.723.1 (Low 5.3K/High 6.3K), G.726,
(ADPCM 16K/24K/32K/40K), G.729 and
G.729a (8K)
•FAX Relay: Group III FAX 4.8, 7.2, 9.6,12.0, 14.4 Kbps
Modem Relay:
•V.32bis demodulation up to 14.4Kbps, modem pass
through (G.711)
•Any-to-any switching, using PowerCell over PVC or
Frame Relay SVC, or SIP (Session Initiated Proto-
col) VoIP, including end-to-end QSIG/ISDN support
for supplementary services
Analog telephony channels:
•FXS: loop and ground start, forward disconnect, caller
ID and billing tone generation
•FXO: loop start, forward disconnect and caller ID de-
tection
•E&M: immediate and wink start, custom
Digital telephony channels:
•Digital CAS Signaling types: Immediate, Wink, FXO,
FXS, FXO ground, FXS ground, E1/R2, PLAR, cus-
tom
•Pulse and tone dialing
•Voice traffic routing with alternates destinations and
digits manipulation using local mapping tables, lo-
cally switched TDM calls (hairpin)
•VoIP peer-to peer calling with ingress and egress di-
aling plan, centralized dialing plan using SIP Redi-
rect, and registration to optional SIP proxy
LAN Support
•Two independent fully routed 10/100BaseT ports, two
IP address per port
•Ethernet interfaces: Ethernet II and IEEE 802.2, 802.3,
SNAP
Network Management
•SNMP management via Network Management Sys-
tem (NMS).
•Menu driven async console port (VT-100) via DB9
male connector, auto-sensing DTE/DCE
•Remote Telnet access to command port
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UCC System Details
Standalone base unit with 19" rack mount
•One V.35 universal serial port (link)
•Two 10/100BaseT Ethernet (RJ45 connectors)
•3 expansion slots for interface cards
Available Interface Modules
Analog telephony interface cards:
•2 and 4-port FXS modules with on-board DSP, (RJ11
connector)
•2 and 4-port FXO modules with on-board DSP (RJ11
connector)
•4-port E&M module with on-board DSP (2 or 4 wire,
types I, II, or V, 600 ohms, RJ48 connectors)
Data interface cards:
•2-port universal serial WAN interface, DTE or DCE,
compatible with RS-232/V.24, V.35, X.21/V.11, RS-
449/V.36, RS-530, internal/external clocking
Link Port Protocols
Power Lines:
•Serial synchronous full duplex , Frame Relay, HDLC
and PPP, PowerCell
•IP WAN
Any-to-Any Voice Switching
The RFL 9508D UCC integrates the disparate phone sys-
tems of individual sites, eliminating the need for consistency
increasing flexibility. With support for both analog and digital
voice, and legacy and packet data, the RFL 9508D UCC sup-
ports all the networking needs of the Distributed Power Net-
works.
Simplified Network
Management
Utilizing versatile software the RFL 9508D UCC is easy to
configure and manage, integrating with multi-vendor network
management systems via SNMP-compliant MIBs and user-
friendly Windows graphical management.
Supports Industry Standards
Seamless interconnectivity is not limited to voice, however,
the RFL 9508D UCC also offers flexible data protocol support
and interfaces with a wide range of network services and user
requirements.
Network Connections
•Network Topology: mesh, hierarchical, star, point-to
point,
•Automatic node discovery and rerouting with least
cost metric routing
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UCC Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 3.5" H x 16.8 “ W x 12.2” D
(8.9 cm H x 42.7 cm W x 31 cm D)
Typical weight: 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
Environmental Tolerances
•Operating Temperature: 0° to 45° Celsius
•Relative Humidity: 10% to 90%, non – condensing
Tested Under the Following
Standards
IEC 60834-1, IEC 60068-1-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-3,
IEC 60255-1, IEC 60255-21-2, IEC 60255-21-3
Integrated or External
Teleprotection
The RFL 9508D UCC is available with either integrated
teleprotection or with an external distant teleprotection sys-
tem known as RFL 9508 RT. Both systems use a four func-
tion plug-in Modular Transfer Trip System (MTS) based on
the proven F6 protection scheme.
The system is suitable for Direct Transfer Trip (DTT), Permis-
sive Transfer Trip (PTT), Blocking and Unblocking applica-
tions. The RFL 9508D UCC and RFL 9508 RT comply to the
IEC-60834 teleprotection standard.
The MTS system is comprised of two parts, the MTS module
and the I/O modules. Together these modules work with the
balance of the RFL 9508D UCC system to provide four-func-
tion teleprotection. Up to two MTS modules can be used in
each system to provide up to eight functions of teleprotection.
The MTS module senses the inputs, de-bounces them, ap-
plies a small amount of logic, and passes them in a timeslot
on the E1/T1 link to the transceiver. The MTS limits com-
mands to 2 seconds, returning to the guard states after that
time, even if the inputs remain keyed. The MTS user interface
is in the IMUX NMS. Two and four function relay and solid-
state I/O’s are available. Additional I/O for providing parallel
contacts is also supported.
The PLC transceiver DSP decodes the message from the MTS
and creates the necessary tones to transfer the command to
the other end. The other end receives the tones, performs the
necessary actions to generate the needed security and depend-
ability, and sends the information to the MTS via the E1/T1 link.
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•FTP upload and download of software and configura-
tion
•Username/password security control, Radius Authen-
tication for console and Telnet access
•Administrative filtering
RFL 9508 RT Distant Teleprotection via Optic Link
Many times the protective relays are not located in the same
building as the communications systems that are used to
transmit the relaying signals. A unique feature of the RFL
9508D UCC is that the teleprotection modules can be housed
in a separate chassis and communicate with the RFL 9508D
UCC via fiber optic cable The teleprotection chassis can be
located up to 113km (70 miles) from the RFL 9508D UCC
depending on the type of fiber optic transceiver selected. This
chassis is known as the RFL 9508 RT.
General Specification
F6 teleprotection is a single tone system that sends only one
tone at a time, making it ideal for PLC. Different combina-
tions of inputs use a priority scheme to generate the correct
tone and the correct output on the receiving side. This sys-
tem can have two, four or eight inputs and outputs, which are
programmable. Each input can be optionally inverted or not
and if 8 inputs are employed, paired inputs can be AND’ed or
OR’ed to form each of the 4 command inputs.
Once the input commands have been determined, the trans-
mitted command is determined according to the priority chart.
Two charts are available, based on the mode setting, “2+2”
or “3+1” each provides up to four prioritized commands. The
2+2 mode is typically used for parallel line applications, while
the 3+1 mode is typically used for single pole trip applica-
tions. The transmitted command is sent to the PLC trans-
ceiver after an appropriate de-bounce period.
Integrated Test Switch
The MTS module supports the connection of an internal test
panel. The test panel can be mounted inside the door of the
chassis and connect to the MTS via an 8 wire cable.
The test panel has a 10 position rotary switch, a push-button,
and two-toggle switches. The rotary switch has Normal, In-
put #1, Input #2, Input #3, and Input #4 positions. The test
switch can accommodate 2 MTS cards.
Selecting input 1 through 4 positions will not do anything until
the push-button is pressed. Pressing the push-button will send
the command corresponding to the selected position.
The toggle switch disables the local outputs.
Depending on the mode and the command, the transceiver sends
one frequency for the entire time or switches back and forth
between two frequencies. The single frequency is considered
un-coded operation. Un-coded is less secure and is used for
permissive or blocking applications. Coded transmission con-
sists of two frequencies sent one after the other for a specified
time. The receiver must receive each tone for a specified time
period before declaring a valid trip reception.
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Once the receiving DSP has determined that a valid trip has
been received, the RX trip command is sent to the MTS where
it is decoded into output contacts according to a user setup
similar to that for the inputs.
Figure 3. Distant Teleprotection via Optic Link
RFL9508D UCC
RFBand
Frequency range 20 to 500 kHz
Full duplex Channels 1 RF Channel
Channel Bandwidth 2.5, 4, 8 or 16 kHz
Selectivity
Overall (4 kHz from Bandedge) <= -75 dBmO
Channel (0.3 kHz from Bandedge) <= -65 dBmO
Impedance 50, 75, 100 or 150 Ohms
unbalanced or balanced
AF Band
AGC dynamic range +14 to -26 dB, or + 20dB
Background Noise <= -55 dBmOp (IEC 495 recomm)
Harmonic Distortion <= -40 dBmO F=400 Hz (IEC 495
recomm)
Group Delay (IEC 495 recomm)
Frequency Stability ± 0.5 Hz at 250 kHz (±2 ppm)
Tx Line Filters Adjustable from 20 to 500 kHz
Rx Line Filters Adjustable from 20 to 500 kHz
Minimum sensitivity -30 dBm
Guard
Frequency 3825, 3600, 2385 or 7825 Hz
Type of modulation FSK
Frequency shift ± 30 Hz from channel center frequency
Technical Specifications
Additional Features
Selectable Unblock Logic
In the event that the receiver enters an alarm state, the out-
puts programmed for unblocking will go active after 20 ms
and will remain active for 150 ms.
Integrated SOE
The MTS stores up to 100 events including; Time/Date, and
Input/Output contact status.
TripCounters
Trip counters record how many times each command is sent
or received. The counters roll over after 255 counts.
Teleprotection Electrical Specifications
Optically Isolated Inputs:
OperatingVoltage Range:
48 Vdc 38-60 Vdc
125 Vdc 88-150 Vdc
250 Vdc 200-280 Vdc
Input threshold 1/2 normal station battery.
Solid-StateOutputs:
Maximum continuous output current 1 A
Minimum output current 20 mA
Maximum open circuit voltage 280 Vdc
Maximum turn on delay 100 μs
OptionalRelay Outputs:
Maximum continuous output current 2 A (inductive)
Maximum surge current (100ms) 30 A
Maximum breaking current 1 A (resistive)
Maximum open circuit voltage 280Vdc
Maximum operate time 5 ms
ESD Withstand IEC-610004-2, ANSI C37.90.3
RFl Withstand IEC-60834, ANSI C37.90.2
SWC Withstand IEC-801-4, ANSI C37.90.1
Dielectric Withstand 2500 Vdc per IEC-60255-22-1
and IEC-60834-1
AlarmRelay
Output Form “C” (spdt)
Open Circuit Voltage 300Vdc
Current (continuous) 1 A
Breaking Current 1 A, Non-inductive
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