C-, X- and Ku-Band High-Powered Outdoor Amplifier

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HPOD
C-, X-, Ku-Band High-Power Outdoor Amplifier
Installation and Operation Manual

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published
information regarding these products. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Part Number MN/HPOD.IOM Revision 8

HPOD
C, X-, Ku-Band High-Power Outdoor Amplifier
Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN/HPOD.IOM
Revision 8

Copyright © 2014 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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Errata A for MN/HPOD.IOM Rev 8

Comtech EF Data Documentation Update

Subject: Correct Sect. 5.4 index conversion error
Errata Part Number: ER-HPOD-EA8 Rev - (Errata documents are not revised)
PLM CO Number: C-0033239
Comments: Update PDF ONLY for manual MN/HPOD.IOM REV 8 – Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED
REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT. On page 5-9, replace Sect. 5.4 Remote Commands
and Queries index to correct page numbering (Adobe Acrobat document conversion
error):

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................III
TABLES .................................................................................................................................. VII
FIGURES ................................................................................................................................. VII
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. IX
About this Manual ............................................................................................................................ ix
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................. ix
Conventions and References ............................................................................................................. ix
Patents and Trademarks .......................................................................................................................... ix
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ................................................................................................................ ix
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices ............................................................................................................ x
Recommended Standard Designations ..................................................................................................... x
Electrical Safety Notice ....................................................................................................................... x
Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality ......................................................................... xi
Product Support ................................................................................................................................ xi
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ........................................................................................................ xii
Warranty Policy ............................................................................................................................... xii
Limitations of Warranty .......................................................................................................................... xii
Exclusive Remedies .................................................................................................................................xiii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................1 –1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1–1
1.1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................... 1–2
1.2 Functional Description ........................................................................................................ 1–2
1.2.1 Dimensional Envelope .............................................................................................................. 1–3
1.3 Theory of Operation ............................................................................................................ 1–4
1.3.1 SSPA Module ............................................................................................................................. 1–5
1.3.2 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 1–5
1.3.3 Cooling System ......................................................................................................................... 1–5
1.3.4 Monitor and Control (M&C) ..................................................................................................... 1–5
1.3.5 Block Up Converter Input Option ............................................................................................. 1–6
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1.4 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1–7
CHAPTER 2. EXTERNAL CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS ................................................2 –1
2.1 Cabling Connection Types ................................................................................................... 2–1
2.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections ........................................................................................................ 2–1
2.1.2 Circular Cable Connections ....................................................................................................... 2–1
2.2 HPOD SSPA Cabling Connections ......................................................................................... 2–2
2.3 RF Signal Interface Connector Group ................................................................................... 2–4
2.3.1 ‘J1 | RF IN’ Connector ............................................................................................................... 2–4
2.3.2 ‘J2 | RF OUT’ Connector ........................................................................................................... 2–4
2.4 Ground and Power Connection Group ................................................................................. 2–5
2.4.1 Ground Connection .................................................................................................................. 2–5
2.4.2 ‘J3 | AC IN’ Connector (AC Power Main) .................................................................................. 2–5
2.4.3 ‘J10’ Connector: Optional -48V DC Power Supply .................................................................... 2–6
2.5 Electrical Control Interface Connection Group ..................................................................... 2–7
2.5.1 ‘J4 | REDUNDANT LOOP’ Connector......................................................................................... 2–7
2.5.2 ‘J6 | COM1’ Connector ............................................................................................................. 2–8
2.5.3 ‘J8 | INPUT SAMPLE’ Connector ............................................................................................... 2–8
2.5.4 ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ Connector ............................................................................................ 2–8
2.6 Energize the HPOD SSPA ..................................................................................................... 2–9
CHAPTER 3. UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................3 –1
3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 3–1
3.2 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download .......................................................... 3–2
3.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update ....................................................................... 3–5
3.4 Perform the FTP Upload Procedures .................................................................................... 3–8
3.4.1 Perform the Automated Serial-based FTP Upload Procedure.................................................. 3–8
3.4.2 Perform the Ethernet-based FTP Upload Procedure .............................................................. 3–10
CHAPTER 4. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ......................... 4–1
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 4–1
4.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols .......................................................................... 4–2
4.3 SNMP Interface ................................................................................................................... 4–2
4.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files .............................................................................. 4–2
4.3.2 SNMP Community Strings ......................................................................................................... 4–3
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4.3.3 SNMP Traps .............................................................................................................................. 4–3
4.4 Telnet Interface .................................................................................................................. 4–4
4.4.1 Telnet Operation via HyperTerminal ........................................................................................ 4–5
4.5 HPOD Web Server (HTTP) Interface ..................................................................................... 4–6
4.5.1 Enable the Web Server Interface .............................................................................................. 4–6
4.5.2 User Login ................................................................................................................................. 4–8
4.5.3 Web Server Interface – Operational Features .......................................................................... 4–9
4.5.3.1 Navigation ......................................................................................................................... 4–9
4.5.3.2 Page Sections .................................................................................................................... 4–9
4.5.3.3 Action Buttons .................................................................................................................. 4–9
4.5.3.4 Drop-down Lists ................................................................................................................ 4–9
4.5.3.5 Text or Data Entry ........................................................................................................... 4–10
4.5.4 Web Server Interface – Menu Tree ........................................................................................ 4–10
4.5.5 Web Server Page Descriptions................................................................................................ 4–10
4.5.5.1 Home Page ...................................................................................................................... 4–11
4.5.5.1.1 Home | Home Page .................................................................................................. 4–11
4.5.5.1.2 Home | Contact and Home | Support Pages ............................................................ 4–11
4.5.5.2 Admin Pages .................................................................................................................... 4–12
4.5.5.2.1 Admin | Access Page ................................................................................................. 4–12
4.5.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP Page.................................................................................................. 4–14
4.5.5.3 Config Pages .................................................................................................................... 4–15
4.5.5.3.1 Config | Amplifier Page ............................................................................................. 4–15
4.5.5.3.2 Config | Utility Page .................................................................................................. 4–17
4.5.5.3.3 Config | Redundancy Page ........................................................................................ 4–18
4.5.5.4 Status Pages .................................................................................................................... 4–19
4.5.5.4.1 Status | Monitor Page ............................................................................................... 4–19
4.5.5.4.2 Status | Alarms Page ................................................................................................. 4–20
4.5.5.4.3 Status | FETs Page ..................................................................................................... 4–21
CHAPTER 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ...............................5 –1
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5–1
5.2 Key Operational Parameters ............................................................................................... 5–1
5.2.1 RF Input Level ........................................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2.2 Attenuator Control ................................................................................................................... 5–2
5.2.3 Mute Control ............................................................................................................................ 5–2
5.2.4 Faults ........................................................................................................................................ 5–2
5.2.5 Power Detector ......................................................................................................................... 5–3
5.2.6 Most Common Remote Queries ............................................................................................... 5–3
5.3 Serial Remote Control Introduction ..................................................................................... 5–3
5.3.1 EIA-485 ...................................................................................................................................... 5–3
5.3.2 EIA-232 ...................................................................................................................................... 5–4
5.3.3 Basic Protocol ........................................................................................................................... 5–4
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5.3.4 Packet Structure ....................................................................................................................... 5–5
5.3.4.1 Start of Packet ................................................................................................................... 5–6
5.3.4.2 Target Address .................................................................................................................. 5–6
5.3.4.3 Address Delimiter .............................................................................................................. 5–6
5.3.4.4 Instruction Code ................................................................................................................ 5–6
5.3.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier ................................................................................................. 5–6
5.3.4.6 Optional Message Arguments ........................................................................................... 5–8
5.3.4.7 End of Packet .................................................................................................................... 5–8
5.4 Remote Commands and Queries ......................................................................................... 5–9
APPENDIX A. REDUNDANCY SYSTEM ASSEMBLY KITS .............................................. A–1
A.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... A–1
A.2 Common Mounting Kits ..................................................................................................... A–4
A.2.1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit (CEFD P/N PL/12319-1) ............................................................... A–4
A.2.2 Unit Mounting Kit (CEFD P/N PL/12300-1) ............................................................................... A–6
A.2.3 1:1 Unistrut Kit (CEFD P/N KT/12200-1) ................................................................................... A–8
A.2.4 1:2 Unistrut Kit (CEFD P/N KT-0000017) ................................................................................. A–10
A.2.5 1:1 or 1:2 Free Standing Unistrut Kit (CEFD P/N KT-0020827) ............................................... A–12
A.3 HPOD 1:1 Redundancy System Mounting and Switch Kit Examples ..................................... A–14
A.3.1 1:1 Redundancy System Mounting and Switch Kit Examples ................................................. A–14
A.3.2 Ku-Band 1:1 Free Standing Redundancy System Mounting and Switch Kit Example ............ A–18
A.3.3 ODPA C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch/Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT/11799) ....................... A–20
A.3.4 ODPA X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch/Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT/11387-1) .................... A–22
A.3.5 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy System – Switch and Unistrut Assembly (CEFD P/N KT/12240-1) .. A–24
A.3.6 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch/Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT/12201-1) .............................. A–26
A.3.7 C-Band Offline Unit Termination Bypass Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT-0020523) ................. A–28
A.3.8 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Assembly Kit (CEFD P/N KT/11936-1) ........................................... A–30
A.3.9 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch/Waveguide Kit (CEFD P/N KT/12337-1) ............................ A–32
A.4 HPOD 1:2 Redundancy System Mounting and Switch Kit Examples ..................................... A–34
A.4.1 C-Band 1:2 Redundancy System Example .............................................................................. A–34
A.4.2 C-Band 1:2 Redundancy System Free Standing Example Using Kit KT-0020827 .................... A–36
A.4.3 Ku-Band 1:2 Redundancy System Example (CEFD P/N KT-0020685) ..................................... A–38
APPENDIX B. 1:1 AND 1:2 REDUNDANCY OPERATION ................................................. B–1
B.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................B –1
B.1.1 1:1 Redundancy Mode .............................................................................................................. B–1
B.1.2 1:2 Redundancy Mode .............................................................................................................. B–2
B.2 Redundancy Operation Using the SSPA (HPOD) Web Server Interface .................................. B–4
B.2.1 Web Server Interface Overview ............................................................................................... B–4
B.2.2 Config | Redundancy Page ....................................................................................................... B–5
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