Teledyne RCP2-1100 User manual

209351 REV B ECO 17314 08/27/2013
Redundant System Controllers
RCP2-1100/RCP2-1200
FPRC-1100/FPRC-1200
Operations Manual
Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC Phone: [phone]
328 Innovation Blvd., Suite 100 Fax: [phone]
State College, PA 16803 USA Web: www.paradisedata.com
Email: [email protected]
RCP2-1100, 1:1 Redundant System Controller
FPRC-1100, 1:1 Phase Combined System Controller
FPRC-1200, 1:2 Phase Combined System Controller
RCP2-1200, 1:2 Redundant System Controller

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Teledyne Paradise Datacom, a Teledyne Telecommunications company, is a single source for high
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Modem products. Operating out of two primary locations, Witham, United Kingdom, and State College,
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Table of Contents .....................................................................................................................3
Section 1: General Information ...............................................................................................9
1.0 Introduction ...............................................................................................................9
1.1 Description ................................................................................................................9
1.2 Equipment Supplied..................................................................................................9
1.3 Specifications.......................................................................................................... 10
1.3.1 Outline Drawings......................................................................................10
1.4 Safety Considerations.............................................................................................11
1.4.1 High Voltage Hazards ..............................................................................11
1.4.2 High Current Hazards ..............................................................................11
1.4.3 Electrical Discharge Hazards ...................................................................12
Section 2: Description............................................................................................................13
2.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................13
2.1 Inspection................................................................................................................ 13
2.2 Mounting .................................................................................................................13
2.3 Storage and Shipment ............................................................................................ 13
2.4 Prime Power Connection (J1, J2) ........................................................................... 13
2.5 Cable Connections..................................................................................................14
2.5.1 Control Cable Connector (J3) - MS3112E16-23S....................................14
2.5.2 Serial Port, Main (J4) - DB9 (F)................................................................14
2.5.3 Serial Port, Local (J5) - DB9 (M) ..............................................................15
2.5.4 Program Port (J6) - DB25 (M) ..................................................................15
2.5.5 Parallel I/O Connector (J7) - DB37 (F).....................................................15
2.5.6 External Alarm Port (J8) - DB9 (F) [IO Board Version 001]......................17
2.5.7 Ethernet Port (J9) - RJ45 (F)....................................................................17
2.6 Removable Power Supply Modules ........................................................................18
2.6.1 24V Power Supply Module.......................................................................18
2.6.2 24V Power Supply Module, High Power option .......................................19
2.6.3 48V Power Supply Module.......................................................................20
Section 3: Front Panel Overview & Operation .....................................................................21
3.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................21
3.0.1 System Identification ...............................................................................21
3.0.2 Fault Indicators ........................................................................................21
3.0.3 Signal Path Mimic Display .......................................................................21
3.0.4 Amplifier Select Keys ..............................................................................22
3.0.5 Vacuum Fluorescent Display ..................................................................22
3.0.6 Main Menu Key .......................................................................................22
3.0.7 Local / Remote Key .................................................................................23
3.0.8 Auto / Manual Key ...................................................................................23
3.0.9 Display Navigation Keys .........................................................................23
3.0.10 Enter Key ..............................................................................................23
3.1 Local / Remote control ............................................................................................24
3.2 Methods of switching .............................................................................................. 24
3.2.1 Manual Mode ..........................................................................................24
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3.2.2 Auto Mode ...............................................................................................24
3.2.3 Physically Rotating Transfer Switch ........................................................24
3.3 Local (Front Panel) Menu Structure........................................................................25
3.3.1 Sys Info ....................................................................................................26
3.3.1.1 Sys Info - Page 1.......................................................................27
3.3.1.2 Sys Info - Page 2 ......................................................................27
3.3.1.3 Sys Info - Page 3 .....................................................................28
3.3.1.4 Sys Info - Page 4 .....................................................................29
3.3.1.5 Sys Info - Page 5 .....................................................................29
3.3.1.6 Sys Info - Page 6 .....................................................................30
3.3.1.7 SSPA Subsystem Information - Pages 1-5...............................31
3.3.1.8 IP Info - Page 1 ........................................................................31
3.3.1.9 IP Info - Page 2 ........................................................................31
3.3.1.10 IP Info - Page 3 ......................................................................32
3.3.1.11 IP Info - Page 4 ......................................................................32
3.3.2 Serial Communication Parameters ..........................................................33
3.3.2.1 Protocol ................................................................................... 33
3.3.2.2 Baud Rate ...............................................................................33
3.3.2.3 Sys. Address ............................................................................34
3.3.2.4 Interface ...................................................................................34
3.3.2.5 IP Setup....................................................................................34
3.3.3 Operations Menu......................................................................................34
3.3.3.1 System ..................................................................................... 34
3.3.3.2 Buzzer ...................................................................................... 34
3.3.3.3 Control ......................................................................................35
3.3.3.4 Switching .................................................................................. 35
3.3.3.5 Priority .....................................................................................35
3.3.3.6 Stby. Select .............................................................................35
3.3.4 Fault Setup...............................................................................................35
3.3.4.1 MjrFaults ..................................................................................36
3.3.4.2 AuxFaults ................................................................................36
3.3.4.3 RFSw.Faults ............................................................................36
3.3.4.4 Fault Logic.................................................................................36
3.3.4.5 Fault Latch................................................................................36
3.3.5 Options Menu...........................................................................................37
3.3.5.1 Backup ....................................................................................37
3.3.5.2 Restore ....................................................................................37
3.3.5.3 Lamp Test ...............................................................................37
3.3.5.4 Password .................................................................................37
3.3.5.5 Reset .......................................................................................38
3.3.5.6 More ........................................................................................38
3.3.5.7 Fault Tolerance .......................................................................38
3.3.5.8 Sys ID ......................................................................................38
3.3.5.9 VFD Light .................................................................................38
3.3.5.10 SSPA .....................................................................................38
3.3.6 Calibration Menu ......................................................................................39
3.3.6.1 Flt. Window ..............................................................................39
3.3.6.2 LNA/LNB PS ............................................................................39
3.3.6.3 Calibrate ..................................................................................39
3.3.6.4 View LNA .................................................................................40

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Section 4: System Setup & Control with RCP......................................................................41
4.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................41
4.1 Operation of 1:1 System with RCP2-1100 ..............................................................41
4.1.1 LNA / LNB 1:1 Redundant System Operation.........................................42
4.1.1.1 LNA/LNB Fault Tracking............................................................43
4.1.1.2 LNA / LNB Current Calibration ..................................................43
4.1.2 SSPA 1:1 Redundant System Operation ................................................. 44
4.1.2.1 External Alarm Tracking ............................................................44
4.2 Operation of 1:2 System with RCP2-1200 ..............................................................45
4.2.1 LNA / LNB 1:2 Redundant System Operation.......................................... 45
4.2.1.1 LNA/LNB Fault Tracking............................................................47
4.2.1.2 LNA / LNB Current Calibration ..................................................47
4.2.2 SSPA 1:2 Redundant System Operation ................................................. 48
4.2.2.1 External Alarm Tracking ............................................................48
4.3 Operation of 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System with FPRC-1100 .......................49
4.4 Operation of 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System with FPRC-1200 .......................50
4.5 RCP Remote Control of System SSPAs .................................................................51
4.5.1 Configuring the RCP for Remote Control Mode.......................................52
4.5.2 Using M&C features of RCP to control a SSPA system...........................54
4.5.2.1 Change Mute State ...................................................................54
4.5.2.2 Change Attenuation Level .........................................................54
4.5.2.3 Change Switch mute option value.............................................55
4.5.2.4 Units ..........................................................................................55
4.6 View SSPA System Info..........................................................................................56
4.7 Advanced system level troubleshooting with RCP..................................................57
4.7.1 Scenario 1 ................................................................................................ 57
4.7.2 Scenario 2 ................................................................................................ 58
Section 5: Theory of Operation.............................................................................................59
5.0 Design Philosophy ..................................................................................................59
5.0.1 Redundant Power Supplies......................................................................59
5.0.2 Digital Core Board....................................................................................60
5.0.3 I/O Board Assembly .................................................................................61
5.0.4 Vacuum Fluorescent Display ...................................................................61
5.0.5 Front Panel Mimic Display .......................................................................62
5.1 Control Cable Considerations ................................................................................. 62
Section 6: Maintenance & Troubleshooting.........................................................................65
6.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................65
6.1 Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................. 65
6.2 Firmware Programming ..........................................................................................66
6.2.1 Hardware Interface...................................................................................66
6.2.2 RCP Flash Upgrade .................................................................................66
6.3 Restoring Factory Pre-set Settings on RCP2/FPRC...............................................68
6.3.1 Automatic restore ..................................................................................... 68
6.3.2 Manual restore .........................................................................................68
6.4 Identifying and Replacing a Failed Power Supply...................................................69
6.4.1 Removing a Faulted Power Supply Module .............................................70
6.4.2 Installing a New Power Supply Module....................................................70

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Section 7: Remote Control Interface.....................................................................................71
7.0 Overview .................................................................................................................71
7.1 Remote Control - Parallel .......................................................................................72
7.1.1 Control Outputs .......................................................................................72
7.1.2 Control Inputs ..........................................................................................73
7.2 Serial Communication.............................................................................................74
7.2.1 Header Packet .........................................................................................74
7.2.1.1 Frame Sync Word .....................................................................74
7.2.1.2 Destination Address ..................................................................74
7.2.1.3 Source Address.........................................................................75
7.2.2 Data Packet..............................................................................................75
7.2.2.1 Protocol ID.................................................................................75
7.2.2.2 Request ID ................................................................................75
7.2.2.3 Command..................................................................................75
7.2.2.4 Data Tag....................................................................................76
7.2.2.5 Data Address / Error Status / Local Port Frame Length............ 77
7.2.2.6 Data Length...............................................................................78
7.2.2.7 Data Field ..................................................................................78
7.2.3 Trailer Packet ........................................................................................... 79
7.2.3.1 Frame Check Sequence............................................................79
7.2.4 Timing issues ...........................................................................................80
7.3 Accessing optional SSPA subsystem through Packet Wrapper technique.............81
7.4 Examples ................................................................................................................86
7.4.1 Example 1 ................................................................................................86
7.4.2 Example 2 ................................................................................................88
7.4.3 Example 3 ................................................................................................89
7.4.4 Example 4 ................................................................................................90
7.5 Terminal Mode Serial Protocol................................................................................91
7.6 Ethernet Interface ................................................................................................... 95
7.6.1 Overview ..................................................................................................95
7.6.2 IPNet Interface .........................................................................................95
7.6.2.1 General Concept .......................................................................95
7.6.2.2 Setting IPNet interface ..............................................................96
7.6.3 Using the RCP2 Web Interface ................................................................98
7.6.4 SNMP interface ......................................................................................100
7.6.4.1 Introduction..............................................................................100
7.6.4.2 SNMP MIB tree .......................................................................101
7.6.4.3 Description of MIB entities.......................................................105
7.6.4.4 Configuring RCP2 unit to work with SNMP protocol................106
7.6.4.5 Connecting to a MIB browser ..................................................107
Section 8: Maintenance Switch Controller.........................................................................109
8.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................109
8.1 Operation Modes .................................................................................................109
8.1.1 Directing the Output Signal to the System Output .................................109
8.1.2 Directing the Output Signal to the Dummy Load ..................................109

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Appendix A: Ethernet Interface Quick Set-Up ...................................................................111
Appendix B: Proper 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Cable Wiring ..............................................115
Appendix C: RCP Control with Paradise Datacom Universal M&C..................................119
Appendix D: Firmware Revision History ............................................................................123
Appendix E: Documentation................................................................................................125
Figures
Figure 1-1: Outline Drawing, RCP2-1100 Redundant System Controller ..................... 10
Figure 2-1: RCP2/FPRC-1100/1200 Rear Panel ..........................................................14
Figure 2-2: Rear panel view of J3, MS3112E16-23S....................................................14
Figure 2-3: Removable Power Supply Module .............................................................18
Figure 2-3: Removable Power Supply Module, High Power Option .............................19
Figure 2-5: 48V Removable Power Supply Module ......................................................20
Figure 3-1: RCP2/FPRC Front Panel, showing RCP2-1200 Mimic Display..................21
Figure 3-2: Fault Indicators ...........................................................................................21
Figure 3-3: Signal Path Mimic Display .......................................................................... 22
Figure 3-4: Main Menu Initial Menu Selection...............................................................25
Figure 3-5: System Information Menu Structure ...........................................................26
Figure 3-6: Serial Communication Parameters Menu...................................................33
Figure 3-7: Operation Parameters Menu ......................................................................34
Figure 3-8: Fault Setup Parameters Menu....................................................................35
Figure 3-9: Options Parameters Menu..........................................................................37
Figure 3-10: Calibration Parameters Menu...................................................................39
Figure 4-1: Block Diagram, 1:1 Redundant System......................................................41
Figure 4-2: Indoor/Outdoor Components, 1:1 Redundant System ...............................42
Figure 4-3: Typical Schematic, 1:1 Redundant LNA System........................................43
Figure 4-4: Schematic, Typical 1:1 Redundant SSPA System .....................................44
Figure 4-5: Block Diagram, 1:2 Redundant System......................................................45
Figure 4-6: System Components, 1:2 Redundant LNA System.................................... 46
Figure 4-7: Schematic, Typical 1:2 Redundant LNA System........................................47
Figure 4-8: Block Diagram, 1:2 SSPA Redundant System ...........................................48
Figure 4-9: Block Diagram, 1:1 Fixed Phase Combined System..................................49
Figure 4-10: Block Diagram, 1:2 Fixed Phase Combined System................................50
Figure 5-1: Block Diagram, Power Supply Configuration..............................................60
Figure 5-2: Block Diagram, RCP Digital Core Board ....................................................61
Figure 5-3: Cable Losses to Transfer Switch................................................................63
Figure 6-1: Controller Internal Part Identification and Rear Panel Fuse Location.........65
Figure 6-2: Firmware Upgrade Terminal Window .........................................................67
Figure 7-1: RCP2 Remote Control Interface Stack.......................................................71
Figure 7-2: Parallel I/O Form C Relay ..........................................................................72
Figure 7-3: Opto-Isolated Parallel I/O Input .................................................................. 73
Figure 7-4: Basic Communication Packet.....................................................................74
Figure 7-5: Header Sub-Packet .................................................................................... 74
Figure 7-6: Data Sub-Packet ........................................................................................ 75
Figure 7-7: Trailer Sub-Packet...................................................................................... 79
Figure 7-8: Packet Wrapper access to SSPA subsystem.............................................80
Figure 7-9: Connection Description ..............................................................................93
Figure 7-10: Communication Port Selection ................................................................. 93
Figure 7-11: Communication Properties .......................................................................93
Figure 7-12: ASCII Setup..............................................................................................93

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Figure 7-13: Terminal Mode Example...........................................................................94
Figure 7-14: UDP Redirect Frame Example .................................................................96
Figure 7-15: Web interface screen................................................................................98
Figure 7-16: GetIF Application Parameters Tab .........................................................107
Figure 7-17: Getif MBrowser window, with update data in output data box................107
Figure 8-1: Press POS1 key to direct signal to system output....................................109
Figure 8-2: Press POS2 key to direct signal to dummy load ......................................109
Figure A-1: TCP/IP Properties Window ......................................................................111
Figure B-1: Modular Plug Crimping Tool.....................................................................115
Figure B-2: Transmission Line ....................................................................................115
Figure B-3: Ethernet Cable Pin-Outs ..........................................................................116
Figure B-4: Ethernet Wire Color Code Standards.......................................................117
Figure B-5: Wiring Using 568A Color Codes ..............................................................117
Figure B-6: Wiring Using 568A and 568B Color Codes ..............................................117
Figure C-1: New RCP2 Dialog Window ......................................................................119
Figure C-2: Status Window ......................................................................................... 120
Figure C-3: Faults Window .........................................................................................120
Figure C-4: Settings Window ......................................................................................121
Figure C-5: IP Setup Window .....................................................................................121
TablesTable 2-1: J3 Switch Connector, MS3112E16-23S ......................................................14
Table 2-2: Main Serial Port Pin Out ..............................................................................15
Table 2-3: Local Serial Port Pin Out .............................................................................15
Table 2-4: Parallel I/O Signals ......................................................................................16
Table 2-5: External Alarm Port Pin Out.........................................................................17
Table 2-6: Ethernet Port (J9) pin outs...........................................................................17
Table 4-1: Compact Outdoor SSPA Wiring................................................................... 52
Table 4-2: Rack Mount SSPA Wiring............................................................................53
Table 4-3: vBUC Wiring ................................................................................................53
Table 5-1: Commonly Used Waveguide Transfer Switches .........................................62
Table 5-2: Maximum Cable Length for Selected Switches (Single Switch Systems)....63
Table 7-1: Command Byte Values ................................................................................76
Table 7-2: Data Tag Byte Values..................................................................................77
Table 7-3: Error Status Byte Values .............................................................................78
Table 7-4: Request Frame Structure ............................................................................81
Table 7-5:. Response Frame Structure.........................................................................82
Table 7-6: System Settings Data Values ......................................................................83
Table 7-7: System Condition Data Values ....................................................................84
Table 7-8: System Threshold Data Values ...................................................................85
Table 7-9: ADC (Analog-Digital Converter) Addressing................................................85
Table 7-10: OSI Model for RM SSPA Ethernet IP Interface .........................................97
Table 7-11: Detailed Settings......................................................................................102
Table 7-12: Detailed Thresholds................................................................................. 103
Table 7-13: Detailed Conditions..................................................................................104
Table D-1: Firmware revision history ..........................................................................123

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Section 1: General Information
1.0 Introduction
This section provides the general information for the Teledyne Paradise Datacom LLC
line of Redundant Control Panels. The RCP2-1100 and RCP2-1200 are used for 1:1
and 1:2 redundant systems, respectively. The FPRC-1100 and FPRC-1200 are used
for Phase Combined Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) systems.
This section describes the supplied equipment and safety precautions.
1.1 Description
The RCP2/FPRC controller is used to monitor and control amplifiers configured in 1:1
and 1:2 redundant systems. The RCP2-1100 and FPRC-1100 controllers provide
control of two amplifiers and their corresponding transfer switch. The RCP2-1200 and
FPRC-1200 controllers monitor and control three amplifiers and two switches.
The RCP/FPRC Series of redundant controller can be used in LNA, LNB, and SSPA
systems as well as frequency converter systems. A mimic display on the front panel
indicates the RF path and the fault status of the equipment. User interface and control
is provided in three forms:
• Front Panel, Local Control
• 37 pin Parallel Control Port with Contact Closures and Opto-Isolated Inputs
• Serial Data Control via RS232 or RS485 (4-wire)
Additional features include:
• Universal Input, Power Factor Corrected Power Supply
• User Friendly Front Panel LCD Display for Local Monitor & Control
• Dual AC Mains Entries with removable power supplies.
1.2 Equipment Supplied
The following equipment is supplied with each unit:
• The RCP2/FPRC Redundant Controller
• (2) IEC Line Cord Sets
• Redundant Controller Operations Manual

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Optional Equipment includes:
• Rack Slides
• 100 ft. (30 m ) Control Cable
• Switch Plate Mating Connector
• DC Operation
1.3 Specifications
Refer to the specification sheets in Appendix E for complete specifications on the
RCP2/FPRC Redundant System Controllers.
1.3.1 Outline Drawings
Figure 1-1 shows an outline drawing of an RCP2-1100 redundant controller. The
outline drawings for the RCP2-1200 and FPRC units are the same in dimension, with
differences only in the signal path mimic display and the number of fault indicators.
Figure 1-1: Outline Drawing, RCP2-1100 Redundant System Controller