Terrasat Rx 1+1 User manual
Receive Redundant Systems
Operations Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Conventions and References .....................................................................................................P-1
Cautions and Warnings ......................................................................................................P-2
Trademarks.........................................................................................................................P-2
Electrical Safety Notice .....................................................................................................P-2
Chapter 1, Introduction
Receive Redundant Systems .....................................................................................................1-1
Reference Documents ...............................................................................................................1-1
Warranty Information................................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2, Functional Description
System Components..................................................................................................................2-1
Low-Noise Block Converter .................................................................................................2-2
DC Supply.............................................................................................................................2-4
AC Supply.............................................................................................................................2-7
RF Signal Flow .....................................................................................................................2-10
LED Indicators......................................................................................................................2-10
Emergency Switches .............................................................................................................2-10
User Interfaces ......................................................................................................................2-11
Software ................................................................................................................................2-11
System Configurations ..............................................................................................................2-12
Chapter 3, Installation
General Requirements ...............................................................................................................3-1
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................3-1
Furnished Items..................................................................................................................3-2
Accessories.........................................................................................................................3-2
Installing the Rx 1+1 System ....................................................................................................3-3
Tools and Test Equipment ....................................................................................................3-3
Site Considerations ...............................................................................................................3-4
Mounting Considerations......................................................................................................3-4
Power Requirements .............................................................................................................3-4
Grounding .............................................................................................................................3-6
Antenna Recommendations ...............................................................................................3-6
Cable and Waveguide Connections ......................................................................................3-7
Applying the Anti-Seize Lubricant ....................................................................................3-8
Water-Resistant Wrap ........................................................................................................3-9
Antenna Mounting .............................................................................................................3-10
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System Cabling Requirements ..............................................................................................3-12
Physical Connections .........................................................................................................3-16
Waveguide Connections.....................................................................................................3-19
Antenna Alignment ...............................................................................................................3-21
Setting the Rx Frequency......................................................................................................3-21
Receive L-band Output Measurements..............................................................................3-21
Chapter 4, Operations
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................4-1
Initial Readings .....................................................................................................................4-1
Possible Alarms.....................................................................................................................4-2
Input Low Threshold..........................................................................................................4-2
Supply Voltage...................................................................................................................4-2
Current Consumption.........................................................................................................4-2
Setting Threshold Levels....................................................................................................4-3
10 MHz Low Alarm ...........................................................................................................4-3
Rx Input Level Low Threshold Alarm...............................................................................4-3
Chapter 5, Monitor and Control Features and Functions
Monitor and Control Interfaces .................................................................................................5-1
RS232....................................................................................................................................5-1
Hand-held Terminal ..............................................................................................................5-2
Multifunction LEDs ..............................................................................................................5-4
Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) .............................................................................................5-6
Ethernet .................................................................................................................................5-6
Determining the IP Address of Your Rx 1+1 System........................................................5-7
Telnet..................................................................................................................................5-11
Embedded Web Pages........................................................................................................5-11
SNMP.................................................................................................................................5-11
RS485....................................................................................................................................5-13
ASCII Mode .......................................................................................................................5-14
Chapter 6, Troubleshooting
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................6-1
Fault Isolation............................................................................................................................6-1
Receive L-band Output Verification..................................................................................6-1
Power Supply Checks ........................................................................................................6-2
AC Power Problems/Conditioning.....................................................................................6-2
Site-Related Problems........................................................................................................6-3
M&C Checks......................................................................................................................6-3
Common Problems................................................................................................................6-3
Repair Policy .............................................................................................................................6-4
Returned Material Authorization (RMA)..............................................................................6-4
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Appendix A, Part Numbering Schema
Identifying the Part and Serial Numbers................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B, Rx 1+1 Hand-held Terminal Menu Tree
Menu Options ........................................................................................................................... B-1
Info & Sensors ................................................................................................................... B-4
Alarm ................................................................................................................................. B-4
Thresholds ......................................................................................................................... B-4
Interface ............................................................................................................................. B-5
SNMP ................................................................................................................................ B-6
System ............................................................................................................................... B-6
Redundancy ....................................................................................................................... B-6
Appendix C, Using HyperTerminal
Establishing a HyperTerminal Session ..................................................................................... C-1
Using a Saved Connection........................................................................................................C-7
Ending a HyperTerminal Session ............................................................................................. C-8
Appendix D, ASCII Command/Response Structure
Command Set............................................................................................................................ D-1
Common Commands ............................................................................................................ D-3
Receive-only Commands...................................................................................................... D-18
Appendix E, Web Pages
Screen Shots.............................................................................................................................. E-1
Login.................................................................................................................................. E-5
Information Tab.................................................................................................................E-6
Alarm Tab.......................................................................................................................... E-8
Sensor Tab ......................................................................................................................... E-11
Rx Configuration Tab........................................................................................................ E-12
Interface Configuration Tab .............................................................................................. E-14
System Configuration Tab................................................................................................. E-17
Alarm Configuration Tab .................................................................................................. E-19
Redundancy Configuration Tab......................................................................................... E-23
Alarm Log Tab .................................................................................................................. E-25
Appendix F, Reference Drawings and Component Specifications
Reference Drawings.................................................................................................................. F-1
Data Sheets ............................................................................................................................... F-7
Appendix G, Glossary
Glossary of Terms..................................................................................................................... G-1
Index
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