LPOD C-/Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier/Block Up Converter(BUC)

222 Pages·2013·8.57 MB·English

LPOD

Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

Installation and Operation Manual

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published
information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Part Number MN-LPOD Revision 9

Errata A for MN-LPOD Rev 9

Comtech EF Data Documentation Update

Subject: Update Section1.5.1, power specifications, to match data sheet
Errata Part Number: ER-LPOD-EA9 (Errata documents are not revised)
PLM CO Number: C-0029955
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LPOD
Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN-LPOD
Revision 9

Copyright © 2013 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: [phone]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................III
TABLES .................................................................................................................................. VII
FIGURES ................................................................................................................................ VIII
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. XI
1B1B
About this Manual ............................................................................................................................ xi
Related Documents .................................................................................................................................. xi
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................. xi
Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual ............................................................... xi
2B2B
Conventions and References ............................................................................................................ xii
Patents and Trademarks ......................................................................................................................... xii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ............................................................................................................... xii
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices .......................................................................................................... xii
Recommended Standard Designations ................................................................................................... xii
Metric Conversion ...................................................................................................................................xiii
3B3B
Electrical Safety Notice .................................................................................................................... xiii
4B4B
Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality ....................................................................... xiii
5B5B
Warranty Policy .............................................................................................................................. xiv
12B12B
Limitations of Warranty .......................................................................................................................... xiv
13B13B
Exclusive Remedies ................................................................................................................................. xv
Getting Help ................................................................................................................................... xvi
Contacting Comtech EF Data .................................................................................................................. xvi
Returning a Product for Upgrade or Repair ........................................................................................... xvii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................1 –1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1–1
1.2 Functional Description ........................................................................................................ 1–2
1.3 Features ............................................................................................................................. 1–2
1.3.1 The Solid-State Advantage........................................................................................................ 1–2
1.3.2 Enhanced Standard Features .................................................................................................... 1–2
1.3.3 Built-in Redundancy Controller ................................................................................................ 1–2
1.3.4 “Smart BUC” Functionality ....................................................................................................... 1–3
1.3.5 Data Logging Capability ............................................................................................................ 1–3
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LPOD Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Revision 9
Table of Contents MN-LPOD
1.3.6 Optional Internal 10 MHz Reference ........................................................................................ 1–3
1.3.7 Optional LNB Support ............................................................................................................... 1–3
1.4 Theory of Operation ............................................................................................................ 1–4
1.4.1 SSPA Block Diagrams ................................................................................................................ 1–4
1.4.2 SSPA Module ............................................................................................................................. 1–5
1.4.3 Cooling System ......................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.4.4 Monitor and Control (M&C) ..................................................................................................... 1–6
1.4.5 LNB Operation .......................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.4.6 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 1–6
1.4.7 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input ............................................................................................... 1–7
1.5 Summary of Specifications .................................................................................................. 1–8
1.5.1 Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 1–8
1.5.2 Optional Internal Reference ..................................................................................................... 1–9
1.5.3 Optional LNB Bias / Reference.................................................................................................. 1–9
1.5.4 Environmental ........................................................................................................................ 1–10
1.5.5 Physical ................................................................................................................................... 1–10
1.6 Dimensional Envelopes ..................................................................................................... 1–11
1.6.1 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes ......................................................................................... 1–12
1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes ...................................................................................... 1–16
1.6.3 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes ......................................................................................... 1–19
CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS, INSTALLATION AND STARTUP ....................... 2–1
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 2–1
2.2 Interface Connectors ........................................................................................................... 2–3
2.2.1 Connector ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ or ‘J1 | Tx IN’ ................................................................................. 2–3
2.2.2 Connector ‘J2 | RF OUT’ ........................................................................................................... 2–3
2.2.3 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Mains) ......................................................................... 2–4
2.2.3.1 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Main) ....................................................... 2–4
2.2.3.2 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (AC Power Main) ................................................................... 2–4
2.2.4 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Mains) ......................................................................... 2–5
2.2.4.1 LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) ................................................................... 2–5
2.2.4.2 LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) ................................................................ 2–5
2.2.4.3 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ (DC Power Main) ................................................................... 2–6
2.2.4.4 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Power Main Option ................................................... 2–6
2.2.5 Connector ‘J6 | COM1’ (Remote Communications and Discrete Control Port) ...................................... 2–7
2.2.6 Connector ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ (PS 2 Only) ......................................................................... 2–8
2.2.7 Connectors ‘J10 | MODEM Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’ (Optional Interfaces)...................................... 2–8
2.2.8 Ground Connector .................................................................................................................... 2–8
2.3 Standalone Installation of the LPOD .................................................................................... 2–9
2.4 Turning on the LPOD ........................................................................................................... 2–9
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