RFL 508D 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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September 7, 2012
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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