LPOD

Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Ver. 1.5.6 or Higher

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.

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 LPOD
Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Ver. 1.5.6 or Higher

Part Number MN-LPOD / CD-LPOD

Revision 14

Copyright © 2016 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................III

TABLES ................................................................................................... IX

FIGURES .................................................................................................. X

PREFACE................................................................................................ XV

About this Manual......................................................................................... xv

Related Documents ............................................................................................ xv
Disclaimer ........................................................................................................... xv

Conventions and References ..........................................................................xvi

Patents and Trademarks .................................................................................... xvi
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References ..................................................... xvi
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices .................................................................... xvi
Recommended Standard Designations ............................................................ xvii

Safety and Compliance ................................................................................. xvii

Electrical Safety and Compliance ..................................................................... xvii
Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality .................................. xvii

Product Support .......................................................................................... xviii

Comtech EF Data Headquarters ................................................................... xviii

Warranty Policy ............................................................................................. xix

Limitations of Warranty..................................................................................... xix
Exclusive Remedies............................................................................................. xx

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................1–1

1.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 1–1

1.2 Functional Description ...................................................................... 1–2

1.3 Features ............................................................................................ 1–2

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1.3.1 The Solid-State Advantage ................................................................... 1–2

1.3.2 Enhanced Standard Features ............................................................... 1–2
1.3.3 Built-in Redundancy Controller ............................................................ 1–3
1.3.4 “Smart BUC” Functionality................................................................... 1–3
1.3.5 Data Logging Capability........................................................................ 1–3
1.3.6 Optional Internal 10 MHz Reference ................................................... 1–4
1.3.7 Optional LNB Support .......................................................................... 1–4

1.4 Theory of Operation .......................................................................... 1–4

1.4.1 SSPA Block Diagrams ............................................................................ 1–4
1.4.2 SSPA Module ........................................................................................ 1–7
1.4.3 Cooling System ..................................................................................... 1–7
1.4.4 Power Supply ....................................................................................... 1–7
1.4.5 LNB Operation ...................................................................................... 1–8
1.4.6 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input ........................................................... 1–8
1.4.7 Monitor and Control (M&C)................................................................. 1–8

1.5 Summary of Specifications .............................................................. 1–10

1.5.1 Characteristics .................................................................................... 1–10
1.5.2 Optional Internal Reference ............................................................... 1–12
1.5.3 Optional LNB Bias / Reference ........................................................... 1–12
1.5.4 Environmental .................................................................................... 1–12
1.5.5 Physical ............................................................................................... 1–13

1.6 Dimensional Envelopes ................................................................... 1–14

1.6.1 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes..................................................... 1–15
1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes.................................................. 1–21
1.6.3 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes..................................................... 1–25

CHAPTER 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND

STARTUP .......................................................................................2–1

2.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 2–1

2.2 Water Tight Sealing ........................................................................... 2–2

2.2.1 Customer Cable Assemblies ................................................................. 2–2

2.3 LPOD Interface Connectors ................................................................ 2–3

2.3.1 Connector ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ or ‘J1 | Tx IN’ ............................................. 2–4
2.3.2 Connector ‘J2 | RF OUT’....................................................................... 2–4

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2.3.3 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Mains ....................................... 2–5

2.3.3.1 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Main .................. 2–6
2.3.3.2 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Main .............................. 2–6
2.3.4 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Mains....................................... 2–7
2.3.4.1 LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Main .............................. 2–7
2.3.4.2 LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Main ........................... 2–8
2.3.4.3 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Main .............................. 2–8
2.3.4.4 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Power Main Option ........... 2–9
2.3.5 Connector ‘J6 | COM1’ (Remote Communications and Discrete Control
Port) ............................................................................................................ 2–10
2.3.5.1 About Circular Connectors ...................................................... 2–11
2.3.6 Connector ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ (PS 2 ONLY) ................................. 2–12
2.3.7 Connectors ‘J10 | MODEM Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’ (Optional Interfaces)
............................................................................................................ 2–12
2.3.8 Ground Connector ............................................................................. 2–13

2.4 LPOD Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations................................. 2–14

2.4.1 Manpower Requirements .................................................................. 2–14
2.4.2 Typical Required Installation Tools ..................................................... 2–14
2.4.3 Pole-Mounted Installations ................................................................ 2–15
2.4.3.1 PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit................................. 2–16
2.4.3.2 KT-0000095 Single Unit Mounting Kit (LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5) ..... 2–19
2.4.3.3 KT-0000125 Single Unit Mounting Kit (LPOD PS 2) ................. 2–20
2.4.4 Spar-Mounted Installations (LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5) ................................ 2–21
2.4.5 Shelf-Mounted Installations (LPOD PS 2) ........................................... 2–23

2.5 Set the LPOD Power ON................................................................... 2–24

CHAPTER 3. FIRMWARE UPDATE ....................................................3–1

3.1 Firmware Update Overview ............................................................... 3–1

3.1.1 LPOD Firmware Update Procedure Summary...................................... 3–1
3.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats ....................... 3–2

3.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download.................................................. 3–2

3.2.1 Required User-supplied Items .............................................................. 3–2
3.2.1.1 LPOD Connections ..................................................................... 3–3
3.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program .......................................... 3–4
3.2.3 Get the LPOD Management IP Address and Firmware Information ... 3–5

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3.2.3.1 Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information ...... 3–5
3.2.3.2 Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information ...... 3–6
3.2.4 Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC ................... 3–7
3.2.4.1 Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder .................................. 3–7
3.2.4.2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder .................................. 3–8
3.2.4.3 Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder ............... 3–8
3.2.4.4 Use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt to Make a
Folder ................................................................................................... 3–9

3.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files ............................ 3–10
3.3.1.1 Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents .................... 3–12
3.3.1.2 Use Windows Command-line to View Folder Contents.......... 3–12

3.4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update the LPOD Unit ..................... 3–12
3.4.1 Important Considerations .................................................................. 3–12
3.4.2 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files ............................................ 3–13
3.4.3 OPTIONAL: Steps to “CReflash” Upload the Firmware Files .............. 3–14
3.4.4 Steps to Update the LPOD Unit .......................................................... 3–15

CHAPTER 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION ........................4–1

4.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 4–1

4.1.1 Prerequisites ........................................................................................ 4–1

4.2 SNMP Interface ................................................................................. 4–2

4.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files ......................................... 4–2
4.2.1.1 ComtechEFData Root MIB file ................................................... 4–2
4.2.1.2 LPOD MIB file ............................................................................ 4–3
4.2.1.3 LPOD Traps MIB file ................................................................... 4–3
4.2.2 SNMP Community Strings .................................................................... 4–3
4.2.3 SNMP Traps .......................................................................................... 4–3

4.3 Telnet Interface ................................................................................. 4–6

4.3.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation ................ 4–6
4.3.1.1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation4–7

4.4 HTTP (Web Server) Interface ............................................................. 4–8

4.4.1 Enable the HTTP Interface ................................................................... 4–8
4.4.2 HTTP Interface User Login .................................................................. 4–10
4.4.3 HTTP Interface Features ..................................................................... 4–11

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4.4.3.1 Menu Tree ............................................................................... 4–11

4.4.3.2 Page Navigation ....................................................................... 4–11
4.4.3.3 Page Sections........................................................................... 4–11
4.4.3.4 Action Buttons ......................................................................... 4–12
4.4.3.5 Drop-down Lists....................................................................... 4–12
4.4.3.6 Text or Data Entry .................................................................... 4–12

4.5 HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions .............................. 4–13

4.5.1 Home Pages........................................................................................ 4–13
4.5.1.1 Home | Home.......................................................................... 4–13
4.5.1.2 Home | Contact ....................................................................... 4–14
4.5.1.3 Home | Support ...................................................................... 4–15
4.5.2 Admin (Administration) Pages ........................................................... 4–16
4.5.2.1 Admin | Access ........................................................................ 4–16
4.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP ......................................................................... 4–18
4.5.3 Config Pages ....................................................................................... 4–19
4.5.3.1 Config | Amplifier .................................................................... 4–19
4.5.3.2 Config | LNB ............................................................................ 4–21
4.5.3.3 Config | Utility ......................................................................... 4–23
4.5.3.4 Config | Redundancy ............................................................... 4–25
4.5.4 Status Pages ....................................................................................... 4–26
4.5.4.1 Status | Summary .................................................................... 4–26
4.5.4.2 Status | Status ..........................................................................4–27
4.5.4.4 Status | Events......................................................................... 4–29
4.5.4.5 Status | Statistics ..................................................................... 4–31
4.5.4.6 Status | Trending Graphs......................................................... 4–33

CHAPTER 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION ...............................5–1

5.1 Overview .......................................................................................... 5–1

5.2 Key Operational Parameters / Common Commands and Queries ....... 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 Common Queries ................................................................................. 5–3
5.2.7 End-of-Life Commands/Queries........................................................... 5–4

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5.3 Remote Control Protocol and Structure ............................................. 5–4

5.3.1 EIA-232 ................................................................................................. 5–4
5.3.2 EIA-485 ................................................................................................. 5–5
5.3.3 Basic Serial Protocol ............................................................................. 5–5
5.3.4 Basic Protocol ....................................................................................... 5–6
5.3.5 Packet Structure ................................................................................... 5–6
5.3.5.1 Start of Packet ........................................................................... 5–7
5.3.5.2 Target Address ........................................................................... 5–7
5.3.5.3 Address Delimiter ...................................................................... 5–7
5.3.5.4 Instruction Code ........................................................................ 5–7
5.3.5.5 Instruction Code Qualifier ......................................................... 5–8
5.3.5.5.1 Controller-to-Target Rules ...................................................... 5–8
5.3.5.5.2 Target-to-Controller Rules ...................................................... 5–8
5.3.5.6 Optional Message Arguments ................................................... 5–9
5.3.5.7 End of Packet ............................................................................. 5–9

5.4 Remote Commands and Queries...................................................... 5–10

APPENDIX A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY ..................................................... A–1

A.1 LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview ............................................. A–1

A.2 1:1 Redundancy Mode....................................................................... A–2

A.2.1 Ethernet-based Monitor and Control .................................................. A–2
A.2.1.1 1:1 Redundancy System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface)
................................................................................................... A–3
A.2.2 Serial-based Monitor and Control........................................................ A–4
A.2.2.1 Applicable Serial-Based Redundancy Commands and Queries
................................................................................................... A–8
A.2.3 Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues ................................................... A–8

A.3 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation .............................. A–10

A.3.1 Water Tight Sealing ............................................................................ A–10

A.4 1:1 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples............................... A–12

A.4.1 Common Kit Examples ....................................................................... A–13
A.4.2 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples .......................................... A–28
A.4.3 LPOD PS 1.5 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples ....................................... A–44
A.4.4 LPOD PS 2 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples .......................................... A–52

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APPENDIX B. CABLE DRAWINGS .................................................... B-1

B.1 Overview ........................................................................................... B-1

B.2 Control and Data Cables ..................................................................... B-2

B.2.1 Serial Interface Cable ............................................................................ B-3
B.2.2 Ethernet Interface Cable ....................................................................... B-4
B.2.3 19-Pin COMMS Cable (100’) ................................................................. B-5
B.2.4 19-Pin COMMS Cable (250’) ................................................................. B-6
B.2.5 Redundant Loop Cable – Rx / Tx ........................................................... B-7
B.2.6 Redundant Loop Cable – Tx Only .......................................................... B-8

B.3 RF Cables ......................................................................................... B-10

B.3.1 RF Cable (Type ‘N’) .............................................................................. B-11

APPENDIX C. MAINTENANCE .......................................................... C–1

C.1 Overview .......................................................................................... C–1

C.2 Clean the LPOD PS 1 Heat Sinks ......................................................... C–2

C.3 Clean the LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sinks ...................................................... C–6

C.4 Clean the LPOD PS 2 Heat Sinks ....................................................... C–10

C.5 Water Tight Sealing ......................................................................... C–14

TABLES
Table 2-1. ‘J2 | RF OUT’ Interface Type ............................................................... 2–4
Table 2-2. LPOD PS 1/PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments .......................... 2–6
Table 2-3. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ..................................... 2–6
Table 2-4. LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ..................................... 2–7
Table 2-5. LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments .................................. 2–8
Table 2-6. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments ..................................... 2–8
Table 2-7. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Pin Assignments.......................... 2–9
Table 2-8. LPOD ‘J6 | COM1’ Pin Assignments .................................................. 2–10
Table A-1. OFM Online-to-Offline Operational Settings Conveyance ................. A–7
Table A-2. Parts List for KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit ..................... A–16
Table A-3. Parts List for PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit ...................... A–20

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Table A-4. Parts List for KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit, OMT-Mounted, Metric
................................................................................................................... A–24
Table A-5. Parts List for KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit ................ A–28
Table A-6. Parts List for KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1
Redundancy Kit .......................................................................................... A–32
Table A-7. Parts List for KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit . A–36
Table A-8. Parts List for KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ... A–40
Table A-9. Parts List for KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1
Redundancy Kit .......................................................................................... A–44
Table A-10. Parts List for KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit ....
................................................................................................................... A–48
Table A-11. Parts List for KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
................................................................................................................... A–54
Table A-12. Parts List for KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit .......
................................................................................................................... A–58

FIGURES
Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / BUCs ......................... 1–1
Figure 1-2. LPOD PS 1/1.5 Block Diagram ............................................................ 1–5
Figure 1-3. LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram ................................................................. 1–6
Figure 1-4. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (Coax Output) .............. 1–15
Figure 1-5. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (Coax Output) – Reduced
Height Unit ................................................................................................. 1–16
Figure 1-6. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope ...................................... 1–17
Figure 1-7. LPOD PS 1 X-Band Dimensional Envelope ...................................... 1–18
Figure 1-8. LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope .................................... 1–19
Figure 1-9. LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope – Reduced Height Unit
................................................................................................................... 1–20
Figure 1-10. LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (DC Option) ............. 1–21
Figure 1-11. LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (AC Option) ............. 1–22
Figure 1-12. LPOD PS 1.5 X-Band Dimensional Envelope ................................. 1–23
Figure 1-13. LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope ............................... 1–24
Figure 1-14. LPOD PS 2 C-Band Dimensional Envelope .................................... 1–25
Figure 1-15. LPOD PS 2 X-Band Dimensional Envelope .................................... 1–26
Figure 1-16. LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope .................................. 1–27
Figure 2-1. LPOD PS 1 Connectors ...................................................................... 2–3
Figure 2-2. LPOD PS 1.5 Connectors ................................................................... 2–3

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Figure 2-3. LPOD PS 2 Connectors ...................................................................... 2–3

Figure 2-4. Circular Connector Example ........................................................... 2–11
Figure 2-5. LPOD ‘J10 | Modem Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’ Connectors ..................... 2–12
Figure 2-6. LPOD Ground Connector Locations ................................................ 2–13
Figure 2-7. PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit ........................................ 2–16
Figure 2-8. Universal Pole Mounting Kit – Final Assembly ............................... 2–18
Figure 2-9. KT-0000095 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 Single Unit Mounting Kit ............... 2–19
Figure 2-10. KT-0000125 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Mounting Kit ......................... 2–20
Figure 2-11. SSPA Spar Mount Installation Example ......................................... 2–21
Figure 2-12. LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 Spar Mount Installation Kits ............................ 2–22
Figure 2-13. KT-0020524 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Shelf Style Mounting Kit ....... 2–23
Figure 3-1. Standalone or Redundant Serial Connection ................................... 3–3
Figure 3-2. Standalone or Redundant Ethernet Connection .............................. 3–4
Figure 4-1. Telnet Interface Example – Windows Command-line ...................... 4–6
Figure 4-2. Telnet Interface Example – HyperTerminal....................................... 4–7
Figure 4-3. Configure HyperTerminal .................................................................. 4–7
Figure 4-4. Open Windows Command-line ........................................................ 4–8
Figure 4-5. Telnet Login and Remote Command Execution ................................ 4–9
Figure 4-6. LPOD HTTP Interface “Splash” Page Example................................. 4–10
Figure 4-7. LPOD HTTP Interface Menu Tree .................................................... 4–11
Figure 4-8. LPOD ‘Home | Home’ Page (PS .5 Unit Example Shown) ............... 4–13
Figure 4-9. ‘Home | Contact’ Page ................................................................... 4–14
Figure 4-10. ‘Home | Support’ Page ................................................................. 4–15
Figure 4-11. ‘Admin | Access’ Page ................................................................... 4–16
Figure 4-12. ‘Admin | SNMP’ Page.................................................................... 4–18
Figure 4-13. ‘Config | Amplifier’ Page .............................................................. 4–19
Figure 4-14. ‘Config | LNB’ Page ....................................................................... 4–21
Figure 4-15. ‘Config | Utility’ Page.................................................................... 4–23
Figure 4-16. ‘Config | Redundancy’ Page ......................................................... 4–25
Figure 4-17. ‘Status | Summary’ Page .............................................................. 4–26
Figure 4-18. ‘Status | Status’ page .................................................................... 4–27
Figure 4-19. ‘Status | FETs’ Page ....................................................................... 4–28
Figure 4-20. ‘Status | Events’ Page ................................................................... 4–29
Figure 4-21. ‘Status | Statistics’ Page................................................................ 4–31
Figure 4-22. ‘Status | Trending Graphs’ Page ................................................... 4–33
Figure A-1. Ethernet-based M&C using CEFD Kit KT-0000203 ............................ A–2
Figure A-2. Serial-based M&C using CEFD Kit KT-0020518 ................................. A–4
Figure A-3. Typical LPOD 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic ............. A–11
Figure A-4. 1:1 Free Standing Unitstrut Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0020827) .................. A–13

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Figure A-5. KT-0000116 LPOD Rx Splitter / Cable Kit Example – Exploded and
Assembled Isometric Views ....................................................................... A–14
Figure A-6. KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit Example – Exploded Isometric
View ........................................................................................................... A–17
Figure A-7. KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit Example – Assembled
Isometric View ........................................................................................... A–18
Figure A-8. PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example – Exploded Isometric
View ........................................................................................................... A–21
Figure A-9. PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit – Assembled Isometric View
................................................................................................................... A–22
Figure A-10. KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example, OMT-Mounted, Metric
– Exploded Isometric View ........................................................................ A–25
Figure A-11. KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example, OMT-Mounted, Metric
– Assembled Isometric View ..................................................................... A–26
Figure A-12. KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Exploded Isometric View ........................................................................... A–29
Figure A-13. KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Assembled Isometric View ........................................................................ A–30
Figure A-14. KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit
Example – Exploded Isometric View ......................................................... A–33
Figure A-15. KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit
Example – Assembled Isometric View ....................................................... A–34
Figure A-16. KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Exploded Isometric View ........................................................................... A–37
Figure A-17. KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Assembled Isometric View ........................................................................ A–38
Figure A-18. KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Exploded Isometric View ........................................................................... A–41
Figure A-19. KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Assembled Isometric View ........................................................................ A–42
Figure A-20. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit
Example – Exploded Isometric Views, Steps 1 & 2 .................................... A–45
Figure A-21. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit
Example – Exploded Isometric View, Step 3 .............................................. A–46
Figure A-22. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit
Example – Assembled Isometric View ....................................................... A–47
Figure A-23. KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Exploded Isometric View ........................................................................... A–49

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Figure A-24. KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Assembled Isometric View ........................................................................ A–50
Figure A-25. PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit Example Using KT-
0020827 – Assembled Isometric View ...................................................... A–52
Figure A-26. PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit Example Using KT-
0020827 – Assembled Views ..................................................................... A–53
Figure A-27. KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Exploded Isometric View ........................................................................... A–55
Figure A-28. KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Assembled Isometric View ........................................................................ A–56
Figure A-29. KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Exploded Isometric View ........................................................................... A–59
Figure A-30. KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example –
Assembled Isometric View ........................................................................ A–60
Figure B-1. Serial Interface Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0020526, part of KT-0020518)
...................................................................................................................... B-3
Figure B-2. Ethernet Interface Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000352, part of KT-0000203)
...................................................................................................................... B-4
Figure B-3. COMMS Cable , 100’ (CEFD P/N CA-0000318) .................................. B-5
Figure B-4. COMMS Cable, 250’ (CEFD P/N CA-0000543) ................................... B-6
Figure B-5. Redundant Loop Cable – Rx / Tx (CEFD P/N CA-0020657)................. B-7
Figure B-6. Redundant Loop Cable –Tx Only (CEFD P/N CA-0020655) ................ B-8
Figure B-7. 1/4" Heliax Coaxial Cable (CEFD P/N CA/3722-X) ............................. B-11
Figure C-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / BUCs ......................... C–1
Figure C-2. LPOD HTTP Interface ‘Status |Trending Graphs’ Page – Temperature
Graph Example............................................................................................. C–2
Figure C-3. LPOD PS 1 Shroud Screw Locations .................................................. C–3
Figure C-4. Remove the Fan Shroud ................................................................... C–4
Figure C-5. Disconnect the Fan Power Supply .................................................... C–4
Figure C-6. LPOD PS 1 Heat Sink Locations ......................................................... C–5
Figure C-7. Reconnect the Fan Power Supply ..................................................... C–5
Figure C-8. LPOD PS 1.5 Shroud Screw Locations ............................................... C–7
Figure C-9. Remove the Fan Shroud ................................................................... C–8
Figure C-10. Disconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies................................. C–8
Figure C-11. LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sink Location...................................................... C–9
Figure C-12. Reconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies ................................. C–9
Figure C-13. LPOD PS 2 Shroud Screw Locations .............................................. C–11
Figure C-14. Remove the Fan Shroud ............................................................... C–11
Figure C-15. Disconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies............................... C–12

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Figure C-16. LPOD PS 2 Heat Sink Locations ..................................................... C–12

Figure C-17. Reconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies ............................... C–13

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 PREFACE

About this Manual

This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF
Data LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converter (BUCs). This
document is intended for the persons responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5, or PS 2.

Related Documents
• Comtech EF Data CLC-10 Handheld Terminal M&C Accessory for LPOD or
SPOD PS 1, PS 1.5, PS 2 User’s Guide (CEFD P/N MN-CLC10)
• Comtech EF Data LPODnet M&C Netbook Accessory for LPOD or SPOD
PS 1, PS 1.5, PS 2 Operation Manual (CEFD P/N MN-LPODNET)
• Comtech EF Data RF Control – Transceiver/Amplifier M&C Utility User
Guide (CEFD P/N MN-CRFC)

Disclaimer
Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order to provide an
easy-to-use guide to this equipment. All statements, technical information, and
recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are
believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed
or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to
be, representations or warranties concerning the products described. Further,
Comtech EF Data reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the
products described in this manual at any time without notice and without
obligation to notify any person of such changes.

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If there are any questions regarding this equipment or the information in this
manual, please contact Comtech EF Data Product Support.

Conventions and References

Patents and Trademarks

See all of Comtech EF Data's Patents and Patents Pending at
http://patents.comtechefdata.com.

Comtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the
trademark owners.

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References

A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used to
indicate other unsafe practices or risks of property damage.
A NOTE: gives you important information about a task or the
equipment.
A REFERENCE directs you to important operational information or
details furnished elsewhere, either in the manual or in adjunct
Comtech EF Data publications.

Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices

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Recommended Standard Designations

Electronic Industries Association (EIA) designations supersede Recommended
Standard (RS) designations. Reference to the old RS designations may appear
where it might concern actual text (e.g., RS-232) displayed on the product panels
and on screens or pages in the Serial Remote or HTTP (Web Server) Interfaces.
All other references in the manual refer to EIA designations.

CAUTION
It is important that you review and understand the Safety and
Compliance information that follows.

Safety and Compliance

Electrical Safety and Compliance

CAUTION
NEUTRAL FUSING – DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING IS USED ON THE PRIME
POWER SUPPLY INPUT.

This equipment has been designed to minimize exposure of personnel to

hazards. For further information, contact Comtech EF Data Product Support. The
operators and technicians must:
• Know how to work around, with, and on high voltage equipment.
• Exercise every precaution to ensure personnel safety.
• Exercise extreme care when working near high voltages.
• Be familiar with the warnings presented in this manual.

Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality

Comtech EF Data has become familiar with the varying quality of the AC power
grid around the world. Observing the following installation guidelines should
help ensure a reliable installation.
• Surge suppression – High voltage surges can cause failure of the power
supply. These surges are typically caused by circuit switching on the main
AC power grid, erratic generator operation, and also by lightning strikes.

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While the LPOD does have built in surge suppression, if the unit is to be
installed in a location with questionable power grid quality, Comtech EF
Data recommends installation of additional power conditioning/surge
suppression at the power junction box.
• Grounding – The LPOD provides a grounding terminal. This is provided to
allow you to ground the LPOD to the antenna’s grounding network. All
components installed at the antenna should be grounded to a common
grounding point at the antenna.
• Electrical welding – If welding needs to take place at the antenna,
disconnect all cables from the LPOD except for the ground wire. Cap all
RF connections with terminations. This will prevent damage to the
input/output circuitry of the LPOD.
• Lightning – Lightning strikes on or around the antenna will generate
extremely high voltages on all cables connected to the LPOD. Depending
on the severity of the strike, the LPOD’s internal surge protection
combined with the recommended external suppression may protect the
LPOD’s power supply. However, if the installation will be in an area with a
high probability of lightning strikes, Comtech EF Data recommends the
installation of surge suppression on the RF and IF cables. One source of
these suppressors is PolyPhaser (www.polyphaser.com).

Product Support
For all product support, please call:

+1.240.243.1880

+1.866.472.3963 (toll free USA)

Comtech EF Data Headquarters

http://www.comtechefdata.com

Comtech EF Data Corp.

2114 West 7th Street
Tempe, Arizona USA 85281
+1.480.333.2200

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Warranty Policy
Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for a specific period from the date of shipment, and this period
varies by product. In most cases, the warranty period is two years. During the
warranty period, Comtech EF Data will, at its option, repair or replace products
that prove to be defective. Repairs are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty or a 90 day extended warranty, whichever is longer. Contact
Comtech EF Data for the warranty period specific to the product purchased.

For equipment under warranty, the owner is responsible for freight to Comtech
EF Data and all related customs, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EF Data is
responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the
factory to the owner. Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same
method (i.e., Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF
Data.

All equipment returned for warranty repair must have a valid RMA number
issued prior to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging. Comtech
EF Data strongly recommends all equipment be returned in its original
packaging.

Comtech EF Data Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to

repair or replacement of failed parts, and the return shipment to the buyer of
the repaired or replaced parts.

Limitations of Warranty
The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed,
altered, repaired, or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Comtech EF Data
Corporation, would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any
part of the product, or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with
equipment that had not been previously approved by Comtech EF Data
Corporation.

The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof where the serial
number or the serial number of any of its parts has been altered, defaced, or
removed.

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The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the
product. The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss
or damage from any cause beyond the control of Comtech EF Data Corporation,
such as lightning or other natural and weather related events or wartime
environments.

The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or
reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site, or any labor required to
diagnose the necessity for repair or replacement.

The warranty excludes any responsibility by Comtech EF Data Corporation for

incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or
products, or for any inability to use them either separate from or in combination
with any other equipment or products.

A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all equipment
returned for warranty repair where Comtech EF Data Corporation cannot
identify the cause of the reported failure.

Exclusive Remedies
Comtech EF Data Corporation’s warranty, as stated is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed, implied, or statutory, including those of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer shall pass on to any purchaser,
lessee, or other user of Comtech EF Data Corporation’s products, the
aforementioned warranty, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Comtech EF
Data Corporation from any claims or liability of such purchaser, lessee, or user
based upon allegations that the buyer, its agents, or employees have made
additional warranties or representations as to product preference or use.

The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
Comtech EF Data shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal
theory.

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1.1 Overview
Comtech EF Data’s LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters
(BUCs) – referred to collectively throughout this manual as the LPOD – deliver
their rated power, guaranteed, to the transmit waveguide flange at the 1 dB
compression point. The LPOD provides a cost effective, more reliable
replacement for Traveling Wave Tube (TWT) amplifiers in satellite
communications.

Comtech EF Data’s extensive experience in the design of outdoor RF transceivers

led to the LPOD family’s efficient thermal and mechanical package. Recognizing
the evolution of L-Band IF systems, the LPOD is designed to eliminate the
traditional requirement for the modem to supply a DC power source and a 10
MHz reference to the BUCs and LNBs.

Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / BUCs

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1.2 Functional Description

The compact size and weight of the LPOD lends itself to any installation with
limited available mounting space. These include ship-borne antenna systems,
small “flyaway” systems, and Satellite News Gathering (SNG) installations. The
addition of the optional internal reference and LNB bias T facilitates multi-carrier
and redundant operations required of small-to medium-sized hub installations.

As shown in Figure 1-1, Comtech EF Data’s LPOD is available in three models: the
PS 1, PS 1.5 and PS 2. Each LPOD consists of a CEFD SSPA module with the
Monitor/Control Processor (MCP), a power supply, and a fan assembly. The
amplifier features a Comtech EF Data low loss combining technique and MCP-
based temperature-versus-gain compensation.

The PS 1 and PS 1.5 models are always configured as a BUC/SSPA (L-Band in, RF
out) with available power levels to 100W; the PS 2 version can be configured as
an integrated BUC/SSPA or solely as an SSPA (RF in, RF out) at power levels to
250W.

1.3 Features

1.3.1 The Solid-State Advantage

The LPOD is constructed with highly reliable gallium arsenide field-effect
transistors (GaAs FETs). With third-order intermodulation products that are 4 to 6
dB better than TWT ratings, the CEFD unit replaces TWTs with saturated power
levels of up to twice the LPOD’s rated output. The LPODs also provide mean time
between failures (MTBF) that is four to five times greater than the typical TWT
MTBF.

1.3.2 Enhanced Standard Features

The LPOD comes equipped with useful features that other manufacturers offer
only as options. Included in the base price are temperature compensation,
sample ports (on the PS 2 only), power monitor, power factor corrected supply,

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and full remote monitor and control (M&C) capabilities (including Ethernet and
serial).

1.3.3 Built-in Redundancy Controller

The LPOD has the ability to function as a 1:1 (one backup for one primary)
redundant controller in a redundant mode without the use of an external device.
The optional redundancy configuration is implemented by attaching a ganged
waveguide/coax transfer switch(es) to the input and output connectors of the
amplifiers, using a combination coaxial cable and waveguide kit.

When the backup LPOD is commanded into redundant mode, it monitors the
online LPOD for faults and status, and automatically maintains a configuration
based on the online unit.

A faulted online unit may be disconnected and replaced without affecting the online
power amplifier.

1.3.4 “Smart BUC” Functionality

Comtech EF Data’s unique approach to L-Band/RF frequency conversions
eliminates DC and 10 MHz from the input coax. This simplifies redundant and
multi-carrier operation. Full 13.75 to 14.5 GHz Ku coverage and 5850 to 6725
MHz C band coverage is offered while supporting industry standard FSK
modem/BUC communications, as well as Comtech EF Data proprietary
commands.

Both LPOD models have a self-contained power supply, eliminating the

requirement for the modem to supply the BUC voltage on the center conductor
of the RF cable, simplifying multi-carrier operation and modem spares
maintenance.

1.3.5 Data Logging Capability

To greatly enhance system maintainability, the LPOD includes a built-in data
logging capability. By recording critical operational parameters (such as
temperature, output power, mute status, etc.) at time stamped intervals, the

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user can quickly gather intelligence not only about the unit itself, but also the
unit’s operational environment.

1.3.6 Optional Internal 10 MHz Reference

With the optional high stability, oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO)
installed, one more signal is removed from the TX IF cable. This ensures optimum
RF performance of the BUC by eliminating any reference degradation caused by
IF combiners, interconnections, or rotary joints.

1.3.7 Optional LNB Support

The LPOD was designed with the evolution of L-band systems in mind. L-band IF
topologies are no longer relegated to low power single carrier installations, and
are now found in larger multi-carrier installations. A challenge presented by
multi-carrier L-band systems is the presence of DC and reference components on
the Tx/Rx L-band interfaces. The LPOD design, by default, eliminates the DC
component from the Tx IF and can eliminate the reference requirement with the
optional internal OCXO. The LNB bias/reference option completes the solution by
eliminating DC and reference signal requirements from the Rx L-band interface.

1.4 Theory of Operation

1.4.1 SSPA Block Diagrams

See Figure 1-2 and Figure 1-3 for the LPOD block diagrams.

The major components of an LPOD unit are:

• The SSPA Module
• The Cooling system
• The Power Factor Corrected Power Supply
• Monitor & Control (M&C)

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Figure 1-2. LPOD PS 1/1.5 Block Diagram

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Figure 1-3. LPOD PS 2 Block Diagram

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1.4.2 SSPA Module

The amplifier module performs the core function of the unit. An isolator is at the
RF input to ensure good voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR). The RF signal then
passes through an electronically controlled attenuator that adjusts the overall
attenuation according to the user input. After some amplification, a second
attenuator is automatically controlled via a look-up table to maintain the
amplifier gain at a constant level over temperature variations.

The RF signal is then amplified by a multi-stage design that utilizes proprietary

combining techniques to meet the rated power requirements. The output
circuitry contains a coupler to provide a sampled signal for monitoring purposes.
A power detector circuit also is included and the reading can be accessed via
remote communication. A high power circulator and load is located at the output
to provide good VSWR and protection from external mismatch.

1.4.3 Cooling System

The LPOD contains a robust heat sink and thermal design to maintain a low
operating temperature. The PS 1 contains one temperature-controlled fan, and
the PS 1.5 and PS 2 contain two temperature-controlled fans that are monitored
by the M&C board. The fans draw cool outside air in across the power supply and
specialized heat sink. The amplifier module temperature is monitored and, if for
any reason the amplifier temperature exceeds a safe preset limit, the amplifier
module supply is shut down to protect the unit from thermal failure.

1.4.4 Power Supply

The LPOD features a power supply that is power factor corrected. It supplies
several voltages necessary for the unit to operate:
• The 10V power supply output state is controlled by circuitry within the RF
module. If the RF module does not have the –5.8V supply for any reason,
it will not allow the 10V power supply to turn on. This protects the power
transistors within the RF module from failure due to improper power
supply sequencing.
• The +24V output powers the cooling fans, is the source of power for
waveguide switching when the SSPA is used in redundant configurations,
and is dropped to +22V for LNB bias.

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• The +5.8V, -5.8V, +7.8V and +13.5V outputs are used to operate the M&C
board and other overhead functions.

1.4.5 LNB Operation

Either LPOD package style may be ordered with an optional internal 10MHz
reference and Low Noise Block (LNB) converter bias tee. With these options
installed, the user has control of the bias tee enable (LNB On/Off) as well as the
DC bias voltage (On/Off).

1.4.6 Block Up Converter (BUC) Input

The LPOD translates an L-Band input carrier to the desired output frequency (C-,
X-, or Ku-Band). LO frequencies are as follows:

BUC C, Ku, X LO Frequencies

Band Frequency LO Frequency Inverting
5850 to 6650 MHz 4900 MHz No
C-Band
5950 to 6700 MHz 5000 MHz No
Insat C-Band 6725 to 7025 MHz 5760 MHz No
X-Band 7900 to 8400 MHz 6950 MHz No
Ku-Band 14.00 to 14.50 GHz 13.050 GHz No
Ku-Band-W 13.75 to 14.50 GHz 12.800 GHz No

Unlike most BUCs, no DC bias voltage should be provided on the center

conductor of the L-Band coax. In addition, the LPOD is available with an internal
10 MHz reference. As, such, no 10 MHz reference is required on the center
conductor of the L-Band coax. If a reference is provided on the coax, the internal
reference will detect and lock to it.

1.4.7 Monitor and Control (M&C)

The LPOD includes a microprocessor-based system that provides monitoring and
control of the essential parameters of the unit. The user interfaces with the unit
through the M&C system via the remote control/discrete communications port.

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The unit is capable of EIA-232, EIA-485, or Ethernet remote communication. A

discrete mute control and relay status output is also available.

The M&C system monitors the fan speed (PS 2 only), unit temperature, all power
supply voltages, power transistor currents, output power, etc. Should a critical
monitored parameter fail, the unit will mute the RF signal and report a fault. The
details of the fault can be accessed via remote communication.

The M&C is also capable of acting as a controller in a 1:1 redundant system.

When configured as the back-up SSPA in such a system, it communicates with the
other SSPA and toggles the waveguide switches as necessary.

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1.5 Summary of Specifications

1.5.1 Characteristics
Note 1
IF Input Frequency RF Output Frequency
950 – 1525 MHz 5.850 – 6.425 GHz
950 – 1750 MHz 5.850 – 6.650 GHz (optional)
950 – 1825 MHz 5.850 – 6.725 GHz (optional)
965 – 1265 MHz 6.725 – 7.025 GHz
950 – 1450 MHz 7.900 – 8.400 GHz
950 – 1450 MHz 14.00 – 14.50 GHz
950 – 1750 MHz 13.75 – 14.50 GHz (optional)
Note 2
Model Psat (Typical) P1dB (Guaranteed)
Ku-Band PS1-20Ku 43 dBm (20 W) 42 dBm (16 W)
PS1-32Ku 45 dBm (32 W) 44 dBm (25 W)
PS1-40Ku 46 dBm (40 W) 45 dBm (32 W)
PS1.5-50Ku 47 dBm (50 W) 46 dBm (40 W)
PS1.5-60Ku 48 dBm (60 W) 47 dBm (50 W)
PS2-100Ku 50 dBm (100 W) 49 dBm (80 W)
PS2-125Ku 51 dBm (125 W) 50 dBm (100 W)
C-Band PS1-25C,X 44 dBm (25 W) 43 dBm (20 W)
or PS1-32C,X 45 dBm (32 W) 44 dBm (25 W)
X-Band PS1-40C,X 46 dBm (40 W) 45 dBm (32 W)
PS1-50C,X 47 dBm (50 W) 46 dBm (40 W)
PS1-60C,X 48 dBm (60 W) 47 dBm (50 W)
PS1.5-75C,X 48.6 dBm (75 W) 48 dBm (60 W)
PS1.5-80C,X 49 dBm (80 W) 48.5 dBm (70 W)
PS1.5-100C,X 50 dBm (100 W) 49 dBm (80 W)
PS1.5-110C,X 50.4 dBm (110 W) 49.5 dBm (90 W)
PS1.5 or PS2-125C,X 51 dBm (125 W) 50 dBm (100 W)
PS2-150C,X 51.8 dBm (150 W) 51 dBm (125 W)
PS2-200C,X 53 dBm (200 W) 52.5 dBm (175 W)
PS2-250C,X 54 dBm (250 W) 53 dBm (200 W)
PS2-300C 55 dBm (300 W) 54 dBm (250 W)
Notes:
1) PS 2 Models are available as SSPAs only, without internal L-Band BUC (Freq RF in = Freq
RF out).
2) Allow 1 dB degradation from 13.75 to 14.0 GHz and 6425 to 6725 MHz

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Gain Min (Typical) 70 (75 dB)

90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, Power Factor Corrected,
Input Power Supply Requirements .96 (typical)
(48 VDC optional)
Max IF Input level (no damage) +10 dBm
Gain Adjust 20 dB in 0.25 dB steps
± 1.5 dB full band (optional ± 2.0 dB full band (-50°
to +55°C))
Gain Flatness
± 0.30 dB per 40 MHz (optional ± 0.50 dB per 40
MHz (-50° to +55°C)
±1.5 dB max, -40° to +55°C (optional ± 2.0 dB max (-
Gain variation over temp
50° to +55°C))
Input Return Loss 15 dB
Output Return Loss 19.1 dB (1.25:1 VSWR)
10-15 dB typ, 20 dB max @ min attenuation, (8 dB
Noise Figure
typ, 15 dB max PS2 configured as SSPA only)
RF Mute Isolation -60 dBc min
AM/PM Conversion 2° typ, 3.5° max @ Rated P1dB
Third-order Intermodulation Level
(2 tones, @ -3 dB Total Backoff from P1 dB -30 dBc typ, -25 dBc Guaranteed
(-6 dBc SCL), Δ 1MHz)
Harmonics -50 dBc @ Prated – 3 dB
Carrier Related In
-60 dBc min @ P1dB
Band
Spurious Level
Non-Carrier
-60 dBm max (Input Terminated)
Related In Band
LO Leakage -25 dBm max
Linear ± 0.03 ns/MHz
2
Group delay variation Parabolic ±0 .003 ns/MHz
Ripple ± 1.0 ns pk-pk
Non-Volatile RAM: Capacity 30 days @ 90 minute
intervals. Includes:
• RF Output Power
Data Logging Parameters
• Mute Status
• Heatsink Temperature
• LNB Bias Current

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Phase Noise (dBc/Hz) (with optional

internal or equivalent performance Typical (C/X/Ku) dBc/Hz Spec (C/X/Ku) dBc/Hz
external reference)
100 Hz -79/-78/-76 -72/-72/-69
1 KHz -91/-87/-85 -84/-84/-82
Offset 10 KHz -105/-104/-98 -97/-97/-90
100 KHz -120/-114/-114 -107/-107/-102
1 MHz -132/-132/-132 -115/-115/-115

1.5.2 Optional Internal Reference

10 MHz (can lock to modem supplied reference over
Internal Reference Oscillator Frequency
a range of -5 dBm to +5 dBm at IF Input)
–10
±5 x 10 /day
Frequency Stability -8
±1 x 10 (-40° to 55°C)

1.5.3 Optional LNB Bias / Reference

Software selectable tone on/off, 12/18V, 450 mA
LNB Bias Voltage
max
LNB 10 MHz Reference Output Level 0 dBm ±5 dB
LNB Input / Output Return Loss 15 dB
10 dB ± 2 dB (950-1750 MHz)
LNB Input / Output Gain
-1 dB ± 2 dB (optional)
LNB Input / Output Gain Flatness ± 1 dB (950-1750 MHz)
LNB input / Output Isolation (Mute
55 dB min
condition)

1.5.4 Environmental
Standard -40° to 131°F (-40° to 55°C)
Operating
Temperature Optional -40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C)
Storage -67° to 167°F (-55° to 75°C)
Humidity 100% condensing rain 2” per hour
Altitude 10,000 AMSL
Shock Normal commercial shipping and handling

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1.5.5 Physical
PS 1, 1.5 17 lbs. (9.1 kg) Nominal
Weight
PS 2 47 lbs (21.32 kg) Nominal
Dimensions 12.65 x 6.26 x 7.37 in.
PS 1
(excluding (321.3 x 159 x 187.2 mm)
connectors) 12.78 x 6.14 x 7.05 in.
PS 1.5
See Sect. 1.6 for all (324.6 x 156 x 179.1 mm)
dimensional 16.18 x 8.80 x 9.78 x in.
envelope figures PS 2
(427 x 223.5 x 248.4 mm)
IF/RF Input Type ‘N’ Female
C-Band / X-band: Type ‘N’ Female (standard),
PS 1 CPR137G (optional)
Ku-Band: WR75 (No groove)
C-Band: CPR137G
RF Output PS 1.5 X-Band: CPR112G
Ku-Band: WR75 (No groove)
Connectors
C-Band: CPR137G
PS 2 X-Band: CPR112G
Ku-Band: WR75 (No groove)
LNB Bias Type ‘N’ Female
M&C/Ethernet/
19-pin MS style (single integrated cable assembly
Redundancy
available, dependent upon configuration)
Switches

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1.6 Dimensional Envelopes

• Typical for all figures in each subsection, all dimensions are in inches. Bracketed dimensions, where shown,
are in metric units (mm).

• Unless otherwise noted, all figures depict AC Option, Waveguide Output units.

Subsection / Product FIGURE DIMENSIONAL ENVELOPE DESCRIPTION

1-4 PS 1 C-Band (Coaxial Output)

1-5 PS 1 C-Band (Coaxial Output) – Reduced Height Unit

1-6 PS 1 C-Band
1.6.1 LPOD PS 1
1-7 PS 1 X-Band

1-8 PS 1 Ku-Band

1-9 PS 1 Ku-Band – Reduced Height Unit

1-10 PS 1.5 C-Band (DC Option)

1-11 PS 1.5 C-Band (AC Option)

1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5
1-12 PS 1.5 X-Band

1-13 PS 1.5 Ku-Band

1-14 PS 2 C-Band

1.6.1 LPOD PS 2 1-15 PS 2 X-Band

1-16 PS 2 Ku-Band

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1.6.1 LPOD PS 1 Dimensional Envelopes

Figure 1-4. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (Coax Output)

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Figure 1-5. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (Coax Output) – Reduced Height Unit

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Figure 1-6. LPOD PS 1 C-Band Dimensional Envelope

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Figure 1-7. LPOD PS 1 X-Band Dimensional Envelope

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Figure 1-8. LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope

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Figure 1-9. LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope – Reduced Height Unit

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1.6.2 LPOD PS 1.5 Dimensional Envelopes

Figure 1-10. LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (DC Option)

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Figure 1-11. LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band Dimensional Envelope (AC Option)

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Figure 1-12. LPOD PS 1.5 X-Band Dimensional Envelope

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Figure 1-13. LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope

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1.6.3 LPOD PS 2 Dimensional Envelopes

Figure 1-14. LPOD PS 2 C-Band Dimensional Envelope

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Figure 1-15. LPOD PS 2 X-Band Dimensional Envelope

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Figure 1-16. LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band Dimensional Envelope

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CONNECTORS,
INSTALLATION, A ND
STARTUP

2.1 Overview
• See Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION for information
about using the LPOD’s remote Ethernet M&C functionality.
• See Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION for information
about using serial-based remote commands and queries.
• See Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY for detailed information for
installing and using the LPODs in a 1:1 redundancy configuration.
This chapter provides user reference to the following:
• The LPOD connectors for signal input, signal output; monitor and control
(M&C) of the unit; and grounding of the unit to the antenna’s grounding
network.
• Available standalone installation kits.
• Instructions for installation and startup.

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2.2 Water Tight Sealing

CAUTION
All external cable assemblies for the outdoor equipment MUST be
properly sealed to prevent water intrusion. Failure to achieve water
tight sealing will result in possible performance degradation and even
product failure.

IMPORTANT: To maintain your product warranty, you must follow these

guidelines and recommendations during equipment installation:
• Ensure all external connections to the equipment are hand-tightened and
wrapped with a self-amalgamating tape such as 3M Type 23 Scotch Self-
Amalgamating Tape (or equivalent). The sealing must cover the external
connector housing and extend beyond the end of the heatshrink that
covers the connector termination of the cable assembly.
• Squeeze the self-amalgamating tape tightly and make sure both ends of
the tape have formed around the connector and cable to create a water
tight seal.
• ALL unused external connectors MUST be covered with caps and sealed.
Make sure to inspect the connector cap rubber seal for cracks before
using.

2.2.1 Customer Cable Assemblies

CAUTION
Should you receive an accessory kit that contains only the mating cable
connectors, or if you (the end-user) choose to supply your own cables
and connectors, Comtech EF Data strongly recommends that you use
an adhesive lined heatshrink such as TE Connectivity #ATUM-24/6-0
(or equivalent) to cover the connector strain-relief area. Your sealed,
water tight cable ends should appear as per this example:

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2.3 LPOD Interface Connectors

The LPOD external connectors provide all necessary connections between the
LPOD PS 1 (Figure 2-1), PS 1.5 (Figure 2-2), or PS 2 (Figure 2-3) models and other
equipment.

Figure 2-1. LPOD PS 1 Connectors

Figure 2-2. LPOD PS 1.5 Connectors

Figure 2-3. LPOD PS 2 Connectors

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2.3.1 Connector ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ or ‘J1 | Tx IN’

The RF input connector is a Type ‘N’ female
connector. Labeled ‘J1 | LBAND IN’ on the
LPOD PS 1 and PS 1.5 models or ‘J1 | Tx IN’
on the LPOD PS 2 unit, typical input levels (-
30 dBm) depend on desired output power
and unit attenuation. To prevent damage to
the LPOD, RF input levels should not exceed
+15 dBm.

2.3.2 Connector ‘J2 | RF OUT’

WARNING!
FOR SAFETY REASONS, NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE WAVEGUIDE
OUTPUT.

The ‘J2 | RF OUT’ connector may be a waveguide or coaxial interface – the type
of interface used depends on the LPOD model and/or frequency range of the
unit. See Table 2-1 and Figure 2-1, Figure 2-2, or Figure 2-3.
Table 2-1. ‘J2 | RF OUT’ Interface Type
Unit Frequency Band Output Type FIGURE
Type ‘N’ Female (Standard)
C
CPR137G (Optional)
PS 1 2-3
X CPR112G (Waveguide)
Ku WR75 (Waveguide)
C CPR137G (Waveguide)
PS 1.5 X CPR112G (Waveguide) 2-4
Ku WR75 (Waveguide)
C CPR137G (Waveguide)
PS 2 X CPR112G (Waveguide) 2-5
Ku WR75 (Waveguide)

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2.3.3 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Mains

WARNING!
FOR SAFETY REASONS, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THAT THE ‘J3 |
POWER IN’ AC POWER CONNECTION PIN ASSIGNMENTS ARE
DIFFERENT FOR EACH LPOD UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE CORRECT PIN
ASSIGNMENTS.

INCORRECT USE OF PIN ASSIGNMENTS CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT

DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

For all LPOD models, the prime power input requirement is as follows:
• 90-264V AC
• 47-63 Hz

The power supply is power factor corrected. The total power required from the
prime power supply depends on the model used. See Sect. 1.5 Summary of
Specifications for more information.

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2.3.3.1 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Main

The mating connector specification and pin assignments specific to
the LPOD PS 1 and PS 1.5 AC power interfaces are as follows:

Mating Connector:
CEFD P/N CN/MS-STPG03F02 (ITT Cannon KPT06B-12-35)

Table 2-2. LPOD PS 1/PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments
Pin Description
A LINE (L1)
B NEUTRAL (L2)
C GND

2.3.3.2 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ AC Power Main

The mating connector specification and the pin assignments
specific to the LPOD PS 2 AC power interface are as follows:

Mating Connector:
CEFD P/N CN/MS-STPG03F07 (Glenair ITS-3106F20-19SF7)

Table 2-3. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments

Pin Description
A GND
B NEUTRAL (L2)
C LINE (L1)

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2.3.4 Connector ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Mains

WARNING!
FOR SAFETY REASONS, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THAT THE ‘J3 |
POWER IN’ DC POWER CONNECTION PIN ASSIGNMENTS ARE
DIFFERENT FOR EACH LPOD UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE CORRECT PIN
ASSIGNMENTS.

INCORRECT USE OF PIN ASSIGNMENTS CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT

DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

For all LPOD models, the prime power input requirement is 38-72V DC. The total
power required from the prime power supply depends on the model used. See
Sect. 1.5 Summary of Specifications for more information.

2.3.4.1 LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Main

The mating connector specification and the pin assignments (Table
2-4) specific to the LPOD PS 1 DC power interface are as follows:

Mating Connector:
CEFD P/N CN/STPG04F01 (Glenair IPT06E-12-4-SSR-F7)

Table 2-4. LPOD PS 1 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments

Pin LPOD PS 1 Assignment
A V+
B GND
C V-
D NO CONNECT

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2.3.4.2 LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Main

The mating connector specification and the pin assignments
specific to the LPOD PS 1.5 DC power interface are as follows:

Mating Connector:
CEFD P/N CN-0020517 (MS3116E-14-5S(476), Amphenol PT06E-14-
5S(476))

Table 2-5. LPOD PS 1.5 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments

Pin LPOD PS 1.5 Assignment
A +48V
B +48V
C -48V
D -48V
E GND

2.3.4.3 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ DC Power Main

The mating connector specification and the pin assignments
specific to the LPOD PS 2 DC power interface are as follows:

Mating Connector:
CEFD P/N CN/CA3106E2222SB (ITT Cannon CA3106E22-22SB)

Table 2-6. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ Pin Assignments

Pin LPOD PS 2 Assignment
A V+
B NO CONNECT
C NO CONNECT
D V-

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2.3.4.4 LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Power Main

Option
The connector type and mating connector specification and the pin assignments
specific to the LPOD PS 2 48VDC power interface option are as follows:

Unit Connector Type:

CEFD P/N CN-0000288 (ITT Cannon CA3102E20-15SB-F80A232)

Supplied Mating Connector:

CEFD P/N CN-0000289 (ITT Cannon CA3106E20-15SB-F80A232)

Table 2-7. LPOD PS 2 ‘J3 | POWER IN’ 48VDC Pin Assignments

Pin LPOD PS 2 Assignment
A V+
B V+
C NO CONNECT
D NO CONNECT
E V-
F V-
G GROUND (Note 2)

Notes:
1) Use 12 AWG wire to each of the appropriate pins, according to the
individual pin assignments.
2) As an alternative, the ground connection can be made to the unit's external
ground stud.

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2.3.5 Connector ‘J6 | COM1’ (Remote Communications

and Discrete Control Port)
The ‘J6 | COM 1’ discrete control
connector is the primary input for
controlling and monitoring the
LPOD. It is a 19-pin circular
connector, type MS3112E14-19S.

PS 1/PS 1.5 PS 2

Mating connector:
MS3116J14-19P or ITT KPT06J14-19P
Table 2-8. LPOD ‘J6 | COM1’ Pin Assignments
Pin Name Description
A RS485_+RX
B RS485_-RX
C RS485_+TX
D RS485_-TX
E RS232_RD Pin 3 of DB9 female connector
F Ethernet TX+ Pin 3 of RJ45 female connector
G RS232_TD Pin 2 of DB9 female connector
H Ethernet TX- Pin 6 of RJ45 female connector
J TX/RX Switch Drive 1 Pos Not for customer use
K GND Ground (also Pin 5 of DB-9F connector)
L SUMFLT In Open when faulted, else +5VDC
M SUMFLT Out When faulted, tied to Pin K, else open
N TX Switch Pos 1 Ind Online/Offline indication
P RX Switch Pos 1 Ind Not for customer use
R +24V Not for customer use
When AUX=1, unit is muted until this pin is tied to ground
(Pin K). When tied to ground, the unit unmutes. See the
S System Mute Control
AUX remote command in Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE
OPERATION.
T Switch Common GND reference for Pin N
U Ethernet RX- Pin 2 of RJ45 female connector
V Ethernet RX+ Pin 1 of RJ45 female connector

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2.3.5.1 About Circular Connectors

The connector pairs (Figure 2-4) feature a sleeve lock configuration, with an
array of pins (male side) coupled to mating sockets (female side).

Feature Description

1 Primary Alignment features

2 Secondary Alignment features

3 Sleeve Lock features

Figure 2-4. Circular Connector Example

Connection Instructions – Engage all of the alignment and
lock features between the male connector (on the
interconnection cable) and female socket. To install the
male connector into the female connector, do these steps:

Step 1 – Engage the primary and secondary alignment tabs

on the male connector with the mating cutouts on the
female socket.

Step 2 – Push the male connector into the female socket.

Step 3 – Turn the male connector sleeve clockwise until the

sleeve lock cutouts engage fully with the female socket
tabs and you hear a “click” sound.

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2.3.6 Connector ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ (PS 2 ONLY)

The ‘J9 | OUTPUT SAMPLE’ port is a Type ‘N’
female connector available only on the PS 2 model.
It provides a nominal -40 dB sample of the output
signal. A calibration label is provided near the
connector that shows the actual coupling values vs.
frequency.

2.3.7 Connectors ‘J10 | MODEM Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’

(Optional Interfaces)
The ‘J10 | MODEM Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’ ports are both Type ‘N’ female
connectors, providing both bias and a reference signal to a Low Noise Block
Converter (LNB), and passing the LNB’s L-Band output to the modem’s Rx input.

Figure 2-5. LPOD ‘J10 | Modem Rx’ and ‘J11 | LNB’ Connectors

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2.3.8 Ground Connector

Use this #10-32 stud, available where shown in Figure 2-6, to connect a
common chassis ground among equipment.

Figure 2-6. LPOD Ground Connector Locations

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2.4 LPOD Standalone (Single-Thread) Installations

• See Section 2.2 Water Tight Sealing in this chapter for important
outdoor installation considerations.
• See Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY for the available assembly kit
options for 1:1 LPOD redundancy configurations.
• See Appendix B. CABLE DRAWINGS for information about the
cables that are available for use with the LPOD in Standalone or
1:1 Redundancy operation.
The terms “standalone” or “single-thread” refer to applications that use a single
(1) LPOD unit, whereas a 1:1 Redundancy System employs two (2) LPODs
operating in redundancy.

Several kits are available from Comtech EF Data to mount and install standalone
or 1:1 Redundancy LPODs, depending on the LPOD unit ordered:
• See Sect. 2.4.3 for standalone assembly and installation information for
pole-mounted LPOD configurations.
• See Sect. 2.4.4 for standalone assembly and installation for spar-mounted
LPOD configurations.
• See Sect. 2.4.5 for standalone assembly and installation for shelf-mounted
LPOD configurations.

2.4.1 Manpower Requirements

Comtech EF Data recommends that, at a minimum, two technicians are
employed to install any LPOD Standalone System.

2.4.2 Typical Required Installation Tools

Comtech EF Data recommends that, at a minimum, you use the following tools
to install any LPOD Standalone System:
• Adjustable wrench;
• English and Metric unit box or socket wrenches (hex nuts and hex head
bolts are used);
• Medium Phillips screwdriver (Phillips head screws are used);
• Tin snips.

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2.4.3 Pole-Mounted Installations

The Universal Pole Mount Kit PL/12319-1 is used in combination with pole-
mounted standalone and 1:1 Redundant LPOD installation kits. For the purpose
of brevity, all further reference to this kit’s usage – for either standalone or 1:1
redundant applications – directs you back to this chapter section.

CHAPTER CEFD PART

DESCRIPTION SEE…
SECT. NO.
Figure 2-8
2.4.3.1 PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit
Figure 2-9
2.4.3.2 KT-0000095 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 Single Unit Mounting Kit Figure 2-10
2.4.3.3 KT-0000125 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Mounting Kit Figure 2-11

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2.4.3.1 PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit

This kit accommodates a pole diameter of up to 13.00” (33.02 cm)
OD maximum.

ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 1 N/A DUAL CHANNEL UNISTRUT (SHOWN FOR CLARITY
ONLY – P/O LPOD MOUNTING KIT)
2 2 HW/M8SPRING NUT SPRING NUT, M8
3 2 HW/BLK-PIPE2-8 PIPE BLOCK
4 2 HW/M8X1.25X25HEXSS SS HEX HEAD BOLT, M8, 25MM LG
5 7 HW/M8FLATSS SS FLAT WASHER, M8
6 7 HW/M8LOCKSS SS LOCK WASHER, M8
7 1 FP/BR0069 FLOATING STRAP BRACKET
8 1 FP/BR0071 PIPE STRAP (TRIM TO REQUIRED LENGTH)
9 5 HW/M8X1.25MMHEXNUTSS SS HEX NUT, M8
10 1 FP/BR0070 FIXED STRAP BRACKET AND STRAP
11 1 FP/BR0072 STRAP TENSIONER BOLT

Figure 2-7. PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit

Use this kit in combination with a product-specific LPOD mounting kit to secure
the LPOD standalone configuration to a standard satellite dish support pole. The
number of kits used depends on the weight of the unit.

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Do these steps to install each kit:

1. Place the Unistrut (Item 1, part of the LPOD Mounting Kit) on a flat
surface.
2. Slide both spring nuts (Item 2) into the Unistrut channel. Make sure to
seat the springs against the interior wall of the channel.
3. Loosely fasten the Pipe Blocks (Item 3) to the spring nuts using (2X each)
M8 hex bolts (Item 4), flat washers (Item 5), and lock washers (Item 6).
4. Position the semi-assembled Unistrut and Pipe Blocks against the
mounting pole, then slide the Pipe Blocks until they contact either side of
the mounting pole. Make sure that the Pipe Blocks are centered within
the Unistrut. Tighten the mounting hardware.
5. Slide the Floating Strap Bracket (Item 7) into the Unistrut channel. Make
sure that the bracket studs face outward.
6. Loosely assemble the Floating Strap Bracket to the Pipe Strap (Item 8)
with (2X each) M8 flat washers (Item 5), lock washers (Item 6), and hex
nuts (Item 9).
7. Do the following:
a. Holding the kit subassembly in place against the mounting pole,
slide the Fixed Strap Bracket (Item 10) into the Unistrut channel
until it abuts the adjacent Pipe Block.
b. Wrap the Pipe Strap around the pole, fitting the strap onto the
Fixed Strap Bracket studs as snugly as possible. Score or otherwise
mark a trim line on the Pipe Strap then, using the tin snips, trim
the Pipe Strap to suit as shown in the side view provided in Figure
2-8.
8. Do the following:
a. Remove the Fixed Strap Bracket (Item 10) from the Unistrut
channel, and assemble the Strap Tensioner Bolt (Item 11) to the
Fixed Strap Bracket (the bolt head will abut the interior wall of the
channel).
b. Slide this subassembly back into the Unistrut channel until it abuts
the adjacent Pipe Block.
9. Secure the Pipe Strap (Item 8) using the Fixed Strap Bracket (Item 10),
with (2X each) M8 hex nuts (Item 9), flat washers (Item 5), and lock
washers (Item 6).
10. As shown in the side view provided in Figure 2-8, secure the Fixed Strap
Bracket (Item 10) in place using the Strap Tensioner Bolt (Item 11) with
(1X each) M8 flat washer (Item5), lock washer (Item 6), and hex nut (Item
9); tighten as needed.

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The assembled kit appears as shown in the top and side view example shown
in Figure 2-8. Depending on the application, you may proceed to the next
phase of installation.

Figure 2-8. Universal Pole Mounting Kit – Final Assembly

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2.4.3.2 KT-0000095 Single Unit Mounting Kit (LPOD PS 1,

PS 1.5)
Use this kit in combination with the PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit.

KT-0000095 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 Single Unit Mounting Kit

ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 FP-0000534 BRACKET, MOUNTING
2 1 FP/BR0078 UNISTRUT, DUAL CHANNEL
3 2 HW/1/4-20X1/2FH SCREW, 82° FLAT HEAD, PHILLIPS, 1/4-20 x 1/2 LG, SS
4 2 HW-0000070 SCREW, HEX, SERRATED FLANGE HEAD, 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG, SS
5 2 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, SHORT SPRING, 3/8-16, SS (P3300)

Figure 2-9. KT-0000095 LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 Single Unit Mounting Kit

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2.4.3.3 KT-0000125 Single Unit Mounting Kit (LPOD PS 2)

Use this kit in combination with the PL/12319-1 Universal Pole Mounting Kit.

KT-0000125 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Mounting Kit

ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 2 FP-0000677 BRACKET, MOUNTING
2 1 FP/BR0078 UNISTRUT, DUAL CHANNEL
3 2 HW-0000070 SCREW, HEX, SERRATED FLANGE HEAD, 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG, SS
4 2 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, SHORT SPRING, 3/8-16, SS (P3300)
5 4 HW/5/16-18X3/4B BOLT, HEX HEAD, 5/16-18 X 3/4 LG, SS
6 4 HW/5/16-SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SPLIT, 5/16
7 4 HW/5/16-FLT WASHER, FLAT, 5/16

Figure 2-10. KT-0000125 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Mounting Kit

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2.4.4 Spar-Mounted Installations (LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5)

PS 2 units may not be spar-mounted due to weight considerations.

LPOD PS 1 and PS 1.5 standalone configurations, in addition to satellite dish

support pole mounted installations, may be installed on the antenna spar. Figure
2-11 shows a typical Comtech EF Data spar mount SSPA installation.

The kit that is required for the installation of your LPOD system (Figure 2-12) is
determined by the spar that is used by the antenna’s manufacturer.

Figure 2-11. SSPA Spar Mount Installation Example

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LPOD SPAR MOUNT INSTALLATION KITS

CEFD KIT / QTY REQ’D
DESCRIPTION
ITEM KT- KT- KT- KT- CEFD P/N
[dim in mm]
0000083 0000084 0000085 0000289
BRACKET, MOUNTING,
1 – – – FP-0000547
1.5” x 2.0” [38.1 x 50.8] SPAR
BRACKET, MOUNTING,
– 1 – – FP-0000546 1.75” x 4.0” [44.4 x 101.6]
1 SPAR
BRACKET, MOUNTING,
– – 1 – FP-0000545
1.0” x 2.5” [25.4 x 63.5] SPAR
BRACKET, MOUNTING,
– – – 1 FP-0001330
72MM x 72MM SPAR
2 2 2 2 2 HW/1/4-FLT FLAT WASHER, 1/4
3 2 2 2 2 HW/1/4-SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SPLIT, 1/4
HW/1/4-20X1- BOLT, HEX HEAD,
4 2 2 2 2
1/4HEX 1/4-20 x 1-1/4” LG

Figure 2-12. LPOD PS 1, PS 1.5 Spar Mount Installation Kits

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2.4.5 Shelf-Mounted Installations (LPOD PS 2)

KT-0020524 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Shelf Style Mounting Kit

ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 FP-0020545 BRACKET, MOUNTING
2 2 HW/5/16-FLT FLAT WASHER, 5/16
3 2 HW/5/16-SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SPLIT 5/16
4 2 HW/5/16-18X3/4B BOLT, HEX HEAD, 5/16-18 X 3/4 LG
5 4 HW/3/8-FLT FLAT WASHER, 3/8
6 4 HW/3/8-SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SPLIT 3/8
7 2 HW/3/8-16X1B BOLT, HEX HEAD, 3/8-16 X 1 LG
8 2 HW/3/8-16X1.25B BOLT, HEX HEAD, 3/8-18 X 1.25 LG

Figure 2-13. KT-0020524 LPOD PS 2 Single Unit Shelf Style Mounting Kit

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2.5 Set the LPOD Power ON

WARNING!
FOR SAFETY REASONS, NEVER TURN THE UNIT ON WITHOUT PROPER
WAVEGUIDE TERMINATION ON THE ‘J2 | RF OUT’ PORT. YOU MAY
OTHERWISE BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUSLY HIGH ELECTROMAGNETIC
LEVELS.

The LPOD does not have a ‘Power On/Off’ switch. You may power ON the unit by
connecting the ‘J3 | POWER IN’ connector to the appropriate prime power
source. The Mute or Transmit status of the SSPA automatically comes up in the
last stored state (factory default = Transmit on, not muted).

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UPDATE

3.1 Firmware Update Overview

Make sure to operate the LPOD with its latest available firmware.

Comtech EF Data’s LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters

(BUCs) are factory-shipped with the latest version of operating firmware. If you
need to update the firmware, you can apply the update to the LPOD without
having to remove it from operation. You may directly acquire the download from
Comtech EF Data’s web site (www.comtechefdata.com), or receive the archive
file by e-mail from Comtech EF Data Product Support.

3.1.1 LPOD Firmware Update Procedure Summary

1. Download the firmware update archive file to a user-supplied PC. The
user PC must be Microsoft Windows® compatible. Comtech EF Data’s
optional LPODnet is available for Ethernet-based remote monitor and
control (M&C) of the LPOD.
2. Use an adapter cable to directly connect the LPOD ‘J6 | COM1’ receptacle
to the serial port of the User PC. You may also use Comtech EF Data’s
optional CLC-10 Handheld Terminal (left) for Remote Monitor and Control
(M&C) over the Serial Interface.
3. Extract the firmware update files from the archive download file. Then,
use the LPOD Management IP Address to connect the FTP (File Transfer
Protocol) client to an FTP server, and FTP transfer the files from the User
PC to the LPOD. You may also use Comtech’s optional “CReflash” utility.

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3.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and

Formats
The Comtech EF Data Web site catalogues its firmware update archive
files by product type (e.g., router, modem, etc.), the specific model, and
optional hardware configurations. The LPOD files are provided under
“Home | Support | Software Downloads | Amplifier Software
Downloads | LPOD Software Downloads”. The LPOD firmware
download hyperlink appears as F0000078X_V###, where ‘X’ is the
revision letter, and ‘###’ represents the firmware version number (e.g.,
V155 = Version 1.5.5).

Comtech EF Data provides its archive download files in two compressed

formats – *.exe (self-extracting) and *.zip (compressed):
• The self-extracting *.exe file does not require use of a third-
party utility program.
• Some firewalls do not allow the download of self-extracting
*.exe files. You must instead download the *.zip file, and extract
the firmware files from the download with a user-supplied
third-party file archiver and compression utility program such as
PKZIP for Windows, WinZip, ZipCentral, etc. (PKZIP for DOS is
not supported due to file naming conventions). Comtech EF
Data does not provide this utility program.

For detailed information on handling archived files, read your archive

utility program’s Help documentation.

3.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download

3.2.1 Required User-supplied Items

You will need a Microsoft Windows-based PC equipped with available serial and
Ethernet ports, a compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), and a
terminal emulator program (e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal).

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3.2.1.1 LPOD Connections

For SERIAL connections, see Figure 3-1. Your connection may consist of either a
user-fabricated adapter cable connecting the LPOD to the User PC serial port or,
as this example shows, use of the optional CLC-10 Handheld Terminal (part of the
CEFD KT-0020518 M&C Accessory Kit).

Figure 3-1. Standalone or Redundant Serial Connection

For ETHERNET connections, see Figure 3-2. Your connection may consist of the
CAT5e Ethernet adapter cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000352) connecting the LPOD to
the User PC Ethernet port – the example here uses the optional LPODnet (part of
the CEFD KT-0000203 M&C Netbook Accessory Kit).

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Figure 3-2. Standalone or Redundant Ethernet Connection

3.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program

On the User PC – Open the terminal emulator program, and then configure the
program’s serial port communication and terminal display operation:
• Baud Rate = 38400 bps
• Data Bits = 8
• Stop bits = 1
• Parity = NO
• Local Echo = ON

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• Port Flow Control = NONE

• Display New Line Rx/Tx = CR

Read your terminal emulator program user guide or HELP feature for
operating and configuration instructions.

3.2.3 Get the LPOD Management IP Address and

Firmware Information
Do these steps:
1. On the LPOD – Apply power to the unit. Your power connection varies
depending on your ordered unit.
See Section 2.2.3 or Section 2.2.4 in Chapter 2. SYSTEM
CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND STARTUP in this manual to
identify your specific power connector.
2. Identify your default Management IP Address. You will not be able to
access the LPOD HTTP (Web Server) Interface without this information.
3. Get the firmware information using either of these methods:
• To use the HTTP Interface, see Section 3.2.3.1.
• To use the Serial Remote Interface, see Section 3.2.3.2.

3.2.3.1 Use the HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information

Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION

Do these steps:
1. Go to one of these pages to review the firmware information:
• The ‘Firmware Information’ section of the ‘Config | Utility’ page
provides the firmware details as Boot, Bulk1, and Bulk2, as shown
in this example:

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• The ‘Summary’ section of the ‘Status | Summary’ page provides

the firmware details as “FW Revision”, “Active Software Image”,
and “Next Reboot Image”, as shown in this example:

2. Write down your firmware information for further reference or to provide

to Comtech EF Data Product support.

3.2.3.2 Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information

Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION

Use your terminal emulator program or CLC-10 to execute remote queries with
the LPOD. Use either of these remote queries to find the firmware information:
• Condensed : <0/SWR?{CR}
(returns the firmware version numbers running under Boot, Bulk1, and
Bulk2, in the form B.B.BB)
• Detailed : <0/FRW?{CR}
(returns the complete information of the firmwares running under Boot,
Bulk1, and Bulk2 in the form FW-AAAAAAA B.B.BB DD/MM/YY,
where:
o FW-AAAAAAA = the firmware part number
o B.B.BB = the firmware version number
o DD/MM/YY = the firmware release date (Day/Month/Year)

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3.2.4 Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the

User PC
The temporary folder is where you store the firmware archive download. There
are several ways you can make a temporary folder on a Windows PC:
• To use the Windows Desktop, see Section 3.2.4.1.
• To use Windows Explorer, see Section 3.2.4.2.
• To use the Run and Browse windows, see Section 3.2.4.3.
• To use Windows Command-line or the Command Prompt, see Section
3.2.4.4.
1) These examples specify drive letter “c:”. You can use any valid,
writable drive letter.
2) Typical for many of the tasks that follow, type the command as
instructed and then press Enter.
After you make the temporary folder, proceed to Section 3.3 to download and
extract the firmware files.

3.2.4.1 Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder

Do these steps:
1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop to open the popup submenu.
2. Select New > Folder to make the new, temporary folder on the desktop.
3. Right-click on the new folder and then select Rename from the popup
submenu. Rename this folder to “temp” or some other convenient,
unused name.

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3.2.4.2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder

Do these steps:
1. Left-double-click the Windows Explorer icon on the Windows Desktop.
2. Depending in your Windows OS version: select File > New > Folder, or
click your Folder Destination (e.g., Windows (C:) and then New Folder to
make the new, temporary folder in the active location.
3. Right-click the New Folder folder name, and then Rename this folder to
“temp” or some other convenient, unused name.

3.2.4.3 Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder

Select Start on the Windows taskbar and then do these steps:

1. Click Run… to open the Run window.
2. Click Browse… to open the Browse window.
3. Click New Folder. This can be an icon or a text label, depending on the
Windows OS version.
4. Right-click the New Folder folder name, and then Rename this folder to
“temp” or some other convenient, unused name.

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3.2.4.4 Use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt to

Make a Folder

Select Start on the Windows taskbar and then do these steps:

1. Click Run... to open the Run window (or, depending on Windows OS
version prior to Windows 95, click the MS-DOS Prompt icon from the
Main Menu).
2. Open a Command-line window:
• For Windows 95 or Windows 98 – type “command”.
• For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98 – type “cmd” or
“command”.
• Alternately, from Start, select the All Programs > Accessories popup
submenu, and then select Command Prompt:

3. From the c:\> prompt, type either “mkdir temp” or “md temp” (both
“mkdir” and “md” mean “make directory”), and then press Enter.

There will now be a “temp” folder created and available for placement of the
firmware file download.

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3.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update

Files
Do these steps:
1. Go online to www.comtechefdata.com.
2. On the Main page – Under Support Information or the Support tab,
select the Software Downloads hyperlink.
3. On the Software Downloads page – Click Download Flash and Software
Update Files.
4. On the Flash Updates Index page – Select the (Select a Product Line)
Amplifiers hyperlink.
5. On the Amplifiers product page – Select the LPOD product hyperlink;
6. Select the appropriate firmware archive EXE or ZIP file download
hyperlink.
7. Once you select the EXE or ZIP hyperlink, the File Download dialogue
opens on your browser and prompts an action. You may otherwise click
[Cancel] to quit the file download process. Note the following:
• For EXE files:

o Click [Run] to open the self-extractor dialogue window. Use

[Browse] to select your destination folder. Click [Unzip] to
extract the files. Your results display as per this example –
click[OK] to close. Your files are now available for transfer to
the LPOD.

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o Click [Save] to download the EXE file to your Downloads

folder. Once the download is complete the dialogue prompts
you to either [Run] the self-extracting file, or to open or view
the Windows Downloads folder for further action.

• For ZIP files:

o Click [Open] to open the archive file. Use the WinZip features
to select the files for extraction to your destination folder.
o Click [Save] to download the ZIP file to your Windows
Downloads folder. Once the download is complete the
dialogue prompts you to either [Open] the archive file, or to
open or view the Windows Downloads folder for further
action.
8. If not already done with File Download > Open, you must extract, at a
minimum, these files (filenames are subject to change):
• FW-0000078X_LPOD_Bulk_V###.bin – The Firmware Bulk Image file
• FW-0000078X_LPOD_Bulk_V###_Release Notes.pdf – The Firmware
Release Notes PDF file
WHERE: ‘X’ is the firmware revision letter, and ‘#_#_#’ or
‘###’ is the firmware version (e.g., FW Ver. 1.5.5 = “1_5_5”
or “155”)
9. Confirm availability of the firmware files in the temporary folder. There
are several ways you can view the contents of the temporary folder on a
Windows-based PC:
• To use the Windows Desktop, see Section 3.3.1.1.

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• To use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt, see Section

3.3.1.2.
After you confirm the firmware files are in the folder, proceed to Section
3.4 to upload the firmware update to the LPOD.

3.3.1.1 Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents

From the Windows Desktop:
1. Double-left-click the Windows Explorer icon, and then double-left-click as
needed to locate, and then open, the “temp” folder (directory) created
earlier on the Windows Desktop.
2. Use the Browse window (Start > ...Run > Browse) to locate, and then
double-click to open, the “temp” folder.

3.3.1.2 Use Windows Command-line to View Folder Contents

Using Command-line or Command Prompt:
1. Type “cd c:\temp” at the Windows Command-line prompt to change to
the temporary folder (directory) created earlier using Command-line.
2. Type “dir” to list the files extracted to the temporary folder from the
downloaded archive file.

3.4 Upload the Firmware Files and Update the

LPOD Unit

3.4.1 Important Considerations

Before you proceed with the firmware update, make sure that:
• You connect the LPOD ‘J6 | COM1’ receptacle to the user PC using one of
the methods described in Section 3.2.1.1.
• Your PC is running a terminal emulation program for operation of the
LPOD Serial or Ethernet Telnet interfaces.
• You have noted your LPOD Management IP Address.
• Your PC is running a compatible Web browser for operation of the LPOD
HTTP Interface.

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• You download or otherwise have Comtech’s latest firmware files available

on the User PC in an accessible temporary folder.
• OPTIONAL: You download or otherwise have Comtech’s “CReflash” utility
available on the User PC in an accessible temporary folder.

3.4.2 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files

1) Typical for all steps: “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” represents the assigned unit
Management IP Address.
2) Type all commands without quotes, and press Enter to execute.
1. To proceed, you should already have noted the Management IP Address for
the LPOD as instructed in Section 3.2.3.
2. Use Windows Command-line to send a ping command. To ping the unit, type
“ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” at the Windows Command-line prompt. The response
should confirm whether the unit is connected and communicating correctly
with the User PC.
3. Use Windows Command-line to transfer the files from the User PC to the
LPOD unit via FTP:
a. Type “ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” to open the FTP session.
b. Type “bin” to set the binary transfer mode.
c. Type “prompt”.
d. Type “hash”.
e. To begin the file transfer, type
“put FW-0000078X_LPOD_Bulk_V###.bin a:\bulk.bin:”

The destination “a:\bulk.bin:” must be all lower-case.

Wait for the file transfer to end.

f. Type “bye” to close the FTP session.
g. Close the Command-line window.
4. To verify that the PC-to-unit FTP file transfer was successful, find the current
firmware information via the HTTP or Serial interface (see Sections 3.3.1.1 or
3.3.1.2).

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3.4.3 OPTIONAL: Steps to “CReflash” Upload the

Firmware Files
The “CReflash” utility is available on request from Comtech EF Data
Product Support.

Do these steps:
1. You must obtain the CReflash utility (CReflash.exe) from Comtech EF Data.
Make sure to place the application into the temporary folder that you
created for the firmware update process (or some other easy-to-
remember location, e.g., the Windows Desktop).
2. From the temporary folder – Locate, and then double-click, the
“CReflash.exe” filename or icon. The CReflash utility opens:

3. Enter your upload parameters information into CReflash:

a. Left-click in the “IP Address:” text box, and enter the default
Management IP Address (e.g., 192.168.1.4).
b. Left-click in the “Local Filename:” text box. Then, click [Browse]
and navigate to the temporary folder created earlier. Click on the
firmware “BIN” filename, and then click [Open]. The filename will
appear in the “Local Filename:” text box.
c. Make sure the drop-down list remains set to “bulk:”.
d. Click [Start] to begin the upload process. If the information was
correctly entered into CReflash, the utility displays an animated
progress bar at the bottom of the window, along with a series of
messages:
• “Opening FTP”
• “Sending data file to modem:”
• “Writing FLASH: # of #”
• “Success!”
4. When done, click [Cancel] to exit CReflash.

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3.4.4 Steps to Update the LPOD Unit

Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION

Use the LPOD HTTP Interface to select the new firmware and soft-reboot the
unit. Go to the ‘Config | Utility’ page and do these steps:
1. Select the preferred Current Active Firmware Image:
a. Use the ‘Next Reboot Image’ drop-down list to select Image 1 or 2.
b. Click [Submit].

2. Soft-reboot the LPOD:

a. In the ‘Perform Soft Reboot’ section, click [Reboot Now].

b. Wait while the LPOD reboots with the Current Active Firmware Image.
3. To load a second image, repeat Steps 1 and 2.
4. After the unit has rebooted with the new firmware, you must clear the
trending data. To do this, use the terminal emulator or CLC-10 Handheld
Terminal to enter serial remote command “<0/CTD=1{CR}”.

The LPOD is now operating with its latest firmware. The firmware update process
is complete.

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INTERFACE OPERATION

4.1 Overview
Operation of the LPOD Ethernet Interface is available when you connect a user-
supplied, windows-based PC to the 19-pin ‘J6 | COM1’ communications port on
the LPOD using the appropriate adapter cable.

Three protocols are available to use for Ethernet remote M&C. Operate these
protocols separately.
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This requires a user-
supplied Network Monitoring System (NMS) and a user-supplied
Management Information Base (MIB) File Browser.
CAUTION
Comtech EF Data recommends use of the Ethernet-based SNMP
interface for advanced users only. All other users are strongly
encouraged to use the LPOD HTTP Interface for remote Monitor
and Control (M&C) of the LPOD.
• Telnet Interface. You may use the serial remote control protocol via this
interface. This requires use of Windows Command-line, or a user-
supplied terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal.
• HTTP (Web Server) Interface. This requires a compatible user-supplied
web browser such as Internet Explorer.

4.1.1 Prerequisites
Before you proceed with Ethernet remote product management, make sure the
following is true:
• The LPOD is operating with the latest version firmware files.

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• The User PC is running a terminal emulation program for operation of the

LPOD Telnet Interface.
• The User PC is running a compatible web browser for operation of the
LPOD HTTP Interface.
• The User PC is connected to the LPOD 19-pin ‘J6 | COM1’ port. You may
connect the User PC Ethernet port to the LPOD with the available
CA-0000352 Ethernet Interface Cable (part of CEFD Kit KT-0000203).
• You have recorded the LPOD’s Management IP Address.

4.2 SNMP Interface

SNMP is an Internet-standard protocol for managing devices over IP networks. An
SNMP-managed network has three key components:
• The managed device. This includes the LPOD.
• The SNMP Agent. This software runs on the LPOD. The LPOD SNMP Agent
supports both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c.
• The user-supplied Network Management System (NMS). This software
runs on the User PC.

4.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files

An MIB file is used for SNMP remote management of a unique device, and
consist of a tree of nodes called Object Identifiers (OIDs). Each OID provides
remote management of a particular function. These MIB files should be compiled
in a user-supplied MIB Browser or SNMP Network Monitoring System server.

In these LPOD MIB file names, the letter x represents the revision of the file.

4.2.1.1 ComtechEFData Root MIB file

• FW-0000291x.mib
• ComtechEFData MIB file gives the root tree for all Comtech EF Data LPOD
products (PSx) and consists of only the following OID:
o Name: comtechEFData
o Type: MODULE-IDENTITY
o OID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247
o Full path:
iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).enterprises(1).comtechEFD
ata(6247) Module: ComtechEFData

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4.2.1.2 LPOD MIB file

• FW-0000289x.mib
• MIB file consists of all of the OID’s for management of the LPOD functions

4.2.1.3 LPOD Traps MIB file

• FW-0000290x.mib
• Trap MIB file provides SNMPv1 traps common for LPOD.

4.2.2 SNMP Community Strings

CAUTION
In SNMP v1/v2c, the SNMP Community String is sent unencrypted in the
SNMP packets. Caution must be taken by the network administrator to
ensure that SNMP packets travel only over a secure and private network
if security is a concern.
The LPOD uses Community Strings as a password scheme that provides
authentication before gaining access to the router agent’s MIBs. They are used
to authenticate users and determine access privileges to the SNMP agent. The
LPOD defines three Community Strings for SNMP access:
• Read Community default = public
• Write Community default = private
• Trap Community default = comtech

Type the SNMP Community String into the user-supplied MIB Browser or
Network Node Management software.

For correct SNMP operation, the LPOD MIB files must be used with the
associated version of the LPOD M&C. See the LPOD FW Release Notes for
information on the required FW/SW compatibility.

4.2.3 SNMP Traps

The LPOD SNMP agent supports both SNMPv1 and v2c. The LPOD
Traps file needs to be compiled only if SNMPv1 traps are to be used.
The LPOD has the ability to send out SNMP traps both when a fault occurs and
when a fault clears in the unit. You may configure which style of traps the LPOD
sends by using the lpodSNMPTrapVersion OID.

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The LPOD supports the following MIB2 SNMPv1 traps and v2 notifications:

MIB2 SNMPv1 trap: Authentication Failure 5

MIB2 SNMPv2 notifications: Authentication Failure 1.3.6.1.6.3.1.1.5.5

The LPOD supports the following Faults SNMPv1 traps and v2 notifications:

Faults SNMPv1 traps:

lpodPowerSupply24V1StatusV1 62474801
lpodPowerSupply24V2StatusV1 62474802
lpodPowerSupplyLNBStatusV1 62474803
lpodPowerSupply13VStatusV1 62474804
lpodPowerSupply10VStatusV1 62474805
lpodRFPowerSupply10V1StatusV1 62474806
lpodRFPowerSupply10V2StatusV1 62474807
lpodPowerSupply7V8TStatusV1 62474808
lpodPowerSupply5V8TStatusV1 62474809
lpodPowerSupply2V5TStatusV1 62474810
lpodPowerSupply1V2TStatusV1 62474811
lpodPowerSupplyNeg5V8TStatusV1 62474812
lpodFan1StatusV1 62474813
lpodFan2StatusV1 62474814
lpodTemperatureStatusV1 62474815
lpodShutdownStatusV1 62474816
lpodI2CStatusV1 62474817
lpodForwardPowerStatusV1 62474818
lpodChecksumStatusV1 62474819
lpodFPGADoneStatusV1 62474820
lpodBUCLockDetectStatusV1 62474821
lpodRefLockDetectStatusV1 62474822

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lpodLNBCSStatusV1 62474823
lpodSwitchStatusV1 62474824
Faults SNMPv2 notifications:
lpodPowerSupply24V1Status 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.1
lpodPowerSupply24V2Status 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.2
lpodPowerSupplyLNBStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.3
lpodPowerSupply13VStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.4
lpodPowerSupply10VStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.5
lpodRFPowerSupply10V1Status 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.6
lpodRFPowerSupply10V2Status 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.7
lpodPowerSupply7V8TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.8
lpodPowerSupply5V8TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.9
lpodPowerSupply2V5TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.10
lpodPowerSupply1V2TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.11
lpodPowerSupplyNeg5V8TStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.12
lpodFan1Status 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.13
lpodFan2Status 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.14
lpodTemperatureStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.15
lpodShutdownStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.16
lpodI2CStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.17
lpodForwardPowerStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.18
lpodChecksumStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.19
lpodFPGADoneStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.20
lpodBUCLockDetectStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.21
lpodRefLockDetectStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.22
lpodLNBCSStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.23
lpodSwitchStatus 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.48.1.3.1.24

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4.3 Telnet Interface

Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION

The LPOD has a Telnet interface for the purpose of equipment M&C via the
optional Serial Remote Control protocol. The Telnet interface requires user login
at the Administrator level and Read/Write level. Once logged into the Telnet
interface as the Administrator, you have access to the optional serial-based
Remote Control Interface. An example of the login process and remote control
operation is shown here:

Figure 4-1. Telnet Interface Example – Windows Command-line

4.3.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation

There is a disadvantage when using Windows Command line as a Telnet client
with the optional Remote Control protocol. For the messages coming from the
Telnet Server, Command line cannot translate a carriage return command (\r) to
a carriage return + line feed command (\r\n). Therefore, any multi-line Target-
to-Controller response (e.g., the response to the FRW? query) shows as one line,
with the latter lines overwriting the previous lines.

To see the full response messages, you can use the HyperTerminal terminal
emulation program configured as a Telnet client. An example of the login process
and remote control operation, when using HyperTerminal as the interface, is
shown here:

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Figure 4-2. Telnet Interface Example – HyperTerminal

4.3.1.1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control

Operation

Figure 4-3. Configure HyperTerminal

See Figure 4-3. Do these steps:
1. Make sure to define the Connect To Telnet connection properties
correctly (File  Properties) (Figure 4-3, left):
a. Enter the LPOD’s Traffic/Management IP Address as the “Host
address” (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

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b. Enter TCP Port 23 as the “Port number”.

c. Set “Connect using” to TCP/IP (Winsock) instead of COM1 or
COM2.
d. Click [OK] to save your settings.
2. For ASCII Setup (File  Properties  Settings  ASCII Setup) (Figure
4-3, right):
a. Check the “Send line ends with line feeds” option in the ‘ASCII
Sending’ section.
b. Check the “Append line feeds to incoming line ends” option in
the ‘ASCII Receiving’ section.
c. Click [OK] to save your settings.

4.4 HTTP (Web Server) Interface

A user-supplied web browser allows the full M&C of the LPOD through its HTTP
Interface. This embedded web application is designed for use with Microsoft’s
Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or higher. It is a non-secure web application.

4.4.1 Enable the HTTP Interface

Figure 4-4. Open Windows Command-line

Follow these steps to enable the HTTP Interface in the LPOD using only a
100BaseTx remote interface (this assumes that you are running a Microsoft
Windows OS):

See Figure 4-4 and do these steps:

1. Select Start, then Run, then type “cmd” to open the Windows Command-
line window.
2. Type “Telnet 192.68.1.4” to start a Telnet session with the unit using the
default Management IP address.

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See Figure 4-5 and do these steps:

3. Enter the Telnet username and password (the default for both
parameters is comtech):
4. The LRS remote command sets or returns Local or Remote state in the
form x, where x=0, 1, 2, or 3:
• LRS=0 (Local)
• LRS=1 (Serial)
• LRS=2 (Ethernet)
• LRS=3 (Serial+Ethernet) (default value)
Use the LRS=2 remote command to set the remote access parameter for
Ethernet remote control.

Figure 4-5. Telnet Login and Remote Command Execution

You must assign a unique IP Address for each unit on the network
before connecting to an existing network. As the IP address may
need to be changed to something other than the factory default
setting, use the remote command IPA=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.yy, where:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is a valid IP address on the network where the unit is
to be installed, and yy is the range (typically, yy = 24).

Changing the IPA value requires that you cycle power on the unit,
and then start a new Telnet session using the new IP address.

See Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION for more information

about the LRS and IPA commands.

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4.4.2 HTTP Interface User Login

Do these steps:
1. From the PC, enter the default Management IP Address for the LPOD (i.e.,
http://192.168.1.4) into the Address area of the browser.

2. In the Login window, type the User name and Password, and then click
OK. The default User Name and Password are both comtech.

Once the valid User Name and Password is accepted, the LPOD HTTP
Interface splash page shows (Figure 4-6). The unit and firmware version
in this example will differ from your setup.

Figure 4-6. LPOD HTTP Interface “Splash” Page Example

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4.4.3 HTTP Interface Features

4.4.3.1 Menu Tree

Home Admin Config Status

Home Access Amplifier Summary

Contact SNMP LNB Status

Support Utility FETs

Redundancy Events

Statistics

Trending Graphs

Figure 4-7. LPOD HTTP Interface Menu Tree

Figure 4-7 shows the menus and pages in the LPOD HTTP Interface. This interface
has four top level navigation tabs, shown in blue. Each top level tab has page
hyperlinks (grey). These hyperlinks open individual nested Web pages.

4.4.3.2 Page Navigation

The HTTP Interface has four navigation tabs at the top of each page. Click a
navigation tab to see its page hyperlinks. Click a page hyperlink to open a page.

This manual uses a convention for all web pages to show

you how to navigate to the featured page: Navigation
Tab | Page Hyperlink. For example, “Home | Home”
instructs you to click the ‘Home’ navigation tab, and
then click the ‘Home’ page hyperlink.

4.4.3.3 Page Sections

This manual explains the purpose and operation for each Web page and its
sections.

Each page has one or more sections. The title at the

upper-left corner of each page or section describes its
operational features. Each section can have editable
fields, action buttons and read-only displays for a
specific function.

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4.4.3.4 Action Buttons

Action buttons are important in the LPOD HTTP Interface.
Click an action button to do one of these tasks:
• Click [Refresh] to see the latest page data.
• Reset changed parameters to remove unsaved changes.
• Submit (save) changes.

If you change any parameters, make sure to click the related action
button before you leave the page. If you go to another page without
first clicking the action button, your changes are not saved.

4.4.3.5 Drop-down Lists

A drop-down list lets you choose from a list of selections.
Left-click the drop-down button to open the list. Then, left-
click on an item to select that choice.

4.4.3.6 Text or Data Entry

Text boxes let you type data into a field. An action
button can be associated with a single text box, or a
group of text boxes. For any text box, left-click anywhere
inside the box and type the desired data into that field.
Make sure to press ENTER when done typing.

Click the related action button to save the data.

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4.5 HTTP Interface Page Examples and Descriptions

See Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION for detailed operating
information for the configuration and monitoring features available
throughout this interface.
The page figures provided in this section are intended for reference
only. Your setup will differ.

4.5.1 Home Pages

Click Home, Contact, or Support to continue.

4.5.1.1 Home | Home

Use this page to identify the product. Click the Home navigation tab or the page
hyperlink to return to this page from anywhere in the HTTP Interface.

Figure 4-8. LPOD ‘Home | Home’ Page (PS .5 Unit Example Shown)

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4.5.1.2 Home | Contact

For all product support, please call:

+1.240.243.1880

+1.866.472.3963 (toll free USA)

Figure 4-9. ‘Home | Contact’ Page

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4.5.1.3 Home | Support

For this page to operate correctly, the LPOD administrator must
identify the SMTP server, domain name, and destination on the ‘Admin
| SNMP’ page (Sect. 4.5.2.2).

Figure 4-10. ‘Home | Support’ Page

Use this page to compose an e-mail message for questions or problems with the
LPOD.

The Problem Report area of the display allows up to 256 characters maximum.

The ‘Home | Support’ page uses Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP) to send
E-mail to Comtech EF Data Product Support: [email protected]

Once you enter the Contact Information and compose a message in the Problem
Report text window, click [Submit E-mail] to send the message.

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4.5.2 Admin (Administration) Pages

These pages are available only to users who have logged in using the
Administrator Name and Password.

Use these administrator pages to set up user access. Click Access or SNMP to
continue.

4.5.2.1 Admin | Access

Click [Refresh] to see the latest page data.

Figure 4-11. ‘Admin | Access’ Page

Network Maintenance
• IP Gateway, IP Address/Range – Enter the desired IP Gateway Address
and IP Address/Range in these text boxes.
• MAC Address (read-only) – The MAC is set at the factory to a guaranteed
unique address that you cannot modify.

Click [Reset] to restore the previously saved settings.

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Click [Change IP Address] to save any changes.

System Account Access Information

Name fields can be any alphanumeric combination with a maximum length of 10
characters.

Password fields can be any alphanumeric combination with a maximum length

of 10 characters.

• Admin, Read/Write, and Read Only Names and Passwords – The factory
defaults for these names/passwords are:
o Admin comtech/comtech
o Read/Write opcenter/1234
o Read Only monitor/1234
• SMTP Server: Enter the mail server IP address from where you want to
send the e-mail.
• SMTP Domain Name / Destination: The Administrator can assign the
SMTP Domain Name and Destination. This is required if you wish to use
the e-mail feature of the ‘Home | Support’ Page (Sect. 4.5.1.3).
o For SMTP Domain Name, enter the domain of the e-mail server
(usually found to the right of the @ symbol in an e-mail address).
o For SMTP Domain Destination, enter the e-mail recipient name
(usually found to the left of the @ symbol in an e-mail address).

Click Submit Access to save any changes.

Webpage Timeout
The Webpage Timeout sets the time period that can pass before the HTTP
Interface pages time out.
• Use the drop-down list to select 5 minutes (default) or 8 hours.
• Click Submit.

The Status | Status page automatically refreshes once every ten

seconds, and resets the timeout counter.

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4.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP

Click [Refresh] to see the latest page data.

Figure 4-12. ‘Admin | SNMP’ Page

• Simple Network Management – Use the drop-down list to select Enabled
or Disabled.
• The Read Community String and Write Community String fields can be
any combination of characters and a length of 0 to 20 characters.
o Read Community String factory default is “public”.
o Write Community String factory default is “private”.
• SNMP Contact – Enter the contact data.
• SNMP Name – Enter the name.
• SNMP Location – Enter the location.
• Enable Authentication Trap – Use the drop-down list to select Enabled or
Disabled.
• The Administrator can assign up to two SNMP Trap IP Addresses.
• Trap Version – Use the drop-down list to select the version.
• The Trap Community String field can be any combination of characters
and a length of 0 to 20 characters. The factory default for the SNMP Trap
Community String is “comtech”.

Click [Reset] to restore the previously saved settings.

Click [Submit SNMP] to save any changes.

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4.5.3 Config Pages

Use the Configuration pages to configure all operating parameters for the LPOD.
Click Amplifier, LNB, Utility, or Redundancy to continue.

4.5.3.1 Config | Amplifier

Click [Refresh] to see the latest page data.

Figure 4-13. ‘Config | Amplifier’ Page

Serial
• Remote Address – Enter a valid physical remote address from 0001 to
9999.
• Baud Rate – Use the drop-down list to select the operating baud rate as
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400 baud.

Click [Change Serial Configuration] to save.

Amplifier

• Attenuation (dB) – Enter a valid attenuation level (00.00 to 20.00 dB) in

0.25 dB steps.

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• Attenuation Offset – Enter a valid offset value, in dB.

• Fault Recovery – Use the drop-down list to select Automatic or Manual.
• Mute – Use the drop-down list to select Enabled or Disabled.
• Aux Mute – Use the drop-down list to select Enabled or Disabled.
• Offline Mute – Use the drop-down list to select Enabled, Disabled,
MuteRx, MuteTx, MuteRx+LNB, MuteTx+LNB, Mute Tx+Amp, or Mute
Tx+LNB+Amp.

Click [Reset] to restore the previously saved settings.

Click [Change Configuration] to save any changes.

Reference

• Ref Freq Adjust – Enter a valid reference oscillator tuning voltage value
from 0 to 255. The default value is set to 87.
• Ext Ref Mute – Use the drop-down list to select the External Reference
Not Present Mute Mode as either Enabled or Disabled.

Click [Reset] to restore the previously saved settings.

Click [Change Configuration] to save any changes.

Low Power Forward Threshold (dBm)

When the forward power monitor is set to Alarm or Fault instead of the factory
default of Mask, and the forward power drops below the specified value, the
alarm/fault occurs.

Set the threshold value, in dBm, for the low forward power alarm/fault.

To disable the threshold, set this parameter to the default value of 00.00.

Click [Change] to save any changes.

FSK Address
Set the FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) Address from 01 to 15.

Click [Change] to save any changes.

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4.5.3.2 Config | LNB

Click [Refresh] to see the latest page data.

Figure 4-14. ‘Config | LNB’ Page

LNB Config

• LNB Current Source – Use the drop-down list to select Disable or 18V,
tone off, band 3.
These are the only valid selections when using LPOD LNB bias
functionality with standard single-band LNBs.
• Switch Bias Tee – Use the drop-down list to select Through State (unmute
LNB) or Off State (mute LNB).
• LNB Current Window – Use the drop-down list to select this feature as
either Enabled or Disabled.
• LNB Current Window (%) – This field defines the size of the LNB Current
Window, and determines the fault thresholds for the LNB current draw.

Any LNB current reading that is outside the window may generate an
alarm, a fault, or may be masked entirely depending on the state of the
user-configured fault mask (see the MSK command syntax in Chapter 5.
SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION for more information).

For example: If the LNB draws 100mA, and the LNB current fault window
is set to the default value of 30(%), then the allowable current draw for
the LNB will be from 70 mA minimum to 130 mA maximum because the
window is ±30% centered on the calibrated LNB current draw.

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Click [Submit] to save.

Calibrate LNB Current

Calibrate the LNB only when it is running at nominal operating conditions.

The value provided here (in mA) is intended as a reference point. The alarm upper
and lower thresholds are determined by this value and the LNB current window
setting.

Click [Calibrate] to perform an LNB calibration and display the updated read-only
value.

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4.5.3.3 Config | Utility

Use this page to configure additional LPOD operating parameters. Click [Refresh]
to see the latest page data.

Figure 4-15. ‘Config | Utility’ Page

Date and Time

• Enter a date using international format in the form DD/MM/YY (where

DD = day [01 to 31], MM = month [01 to 12], and YY = year [00 to 99]).
• Enter a time using HH:MM:SS format (where HH = hour [00 to 23],
MM = minutes [00 to 59], and SS = seconds [00 to 59]).

Click [Change Date/Time] to save the changes.

Circuit ID

Enter a Circuit ID (unit identification label) string of up to 48 characters. This is

the identification label for the unit.

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Click Change CID to save the change.

Current Active Firmware Image: # (read-only)

This read-only window shows the Current Active Firmware Image. In this
example, Image 1 is the Current Active Firmware Image.

Next Reboot Image

Use the drop-down list to select the Next Reboot Image as Image 1 or 2.

Click [Submit] to save the change.

Perform Soft Reboot

Click [Reboot Now] to reboot the LPOD using the Current Active Firmware
Image.

Firmware Information (read-only)

This read-only window shows information about the currently loaded Bootrom.
For the complete Bulk1 and Bulk2 information, scroll through all the constituent
firmware blocks that make up the bulk.

Part Number (read-only)

This read-only window shows factory assigned part number for the unit.

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4.5.3.4 Config | Redundancy

Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY

Click [Refresh] to see the latest page data.

Figure 4-16. ‘Config | Redundancy’ Page

Enable Redundancy Switch Mode

Use the drop-down list to select the Switch Mode as follows:

• Off disables redundancy.
• 1:1 Red TX enables 1:1 redundancy with transmit switch control.
• 1:1 Red TX+RX enables 1:1 redundancy with transmit and receive switch
control.
• Manual enables manual redundancy mode.

Click [Change] to save.

Online Status (read-only)

The active status for the unit displays here Online or Offline.

Force Online

Click [Force Online] to force a unit to go active (online).

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4.5.4 Status Pages

Use these pages to access to event logging, operational statistics, status, FET
windows, and operational trending graphs. Click the Status tab, and then click the
Summary, Status, FETs, Events, Statistics, or Trending Graphs hyperlink to
continue.

4.5.4.1 Status | Summary

Click [Refresh] to see the latest page data.

Figure 4-17. ‘Status | Summary’ Page

Summary

The Summary Fault line indicates that no faults are present with “OK” on green
background. If a fault exists, the Summary Fault message changes to “FAULT” on
a red background. Should this occur, review the logged faults and alarms on the
Status | Events page (see Sect. 4.5.4.4).

Terminal Status Change

This section alerts you to any configuration changes that were made to the unit
since the last time the Terminal Status Change flag was reset (i.e., you click
[Clear] to reset the message):
• If the status displays NO, no changes have been made to the unit.
• If the status displays YES, then a status change has occurred for one or
more of the following reasons:

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o An operating parameter is changed, e.g., when a command that

changes an operational value is executed successfully;
o A fault condition is triggered;
o A redundant switchover occurs.

4.5.4.2 Status | Status

Use this read-only page see general status data for the LPOD.

Unlike the pages that you must refresh manually, the Status | Status
page updates automatically once every 10 seconds. You can still refresh
the page manually, if desired.

Figure 4-18. ‘Status | Status’ page

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4.5.4.3 Status | FETs

Use this read-only page to monitor the current operating status of the LPOD’s
Q01 through Q09 RF Power Field Effect Transistors (FETs) that are installed in the
RF amplifier.

Figure 4-19. ‘Status | FETs’ Page

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4.5.4.4 Status | Events

Use this page to see stored events data. Additionally, use it to set the
parameters for how the LPOD triggers events and alarms. Click [Refresh] to see
the latest page data.

Figure 4-20. ‘Status | Events’ Page

Unread Stored Events

This read-only scrollable window displays the unread stored events log in
sequential, date-stamped format. A running tally of the number of unread stored
events is displayed in the window header. The unit returns and displays the five
oldest stored events in the alarm log. All events that are read from the log are
also automatically removed from the log.

• Select Read Next Five Events to show the next five unread stored events
in the log.
• Select Clear Events Log to clear all stored events from the log.
• Select Initialize Events Pointer to reset the internal pointer to allow
queries to start at the beginning of the stored events log.

Click [Submit] to update the window according to your selection.

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Alarm Mask

Use the drop-down lists to select each alarm as Fault, Alarm, or Masked for:
• Low Forward RF Power
• Fan Speed
• LNB 22V Power Supply
• External Reference Lock Detected
• LNB Current Detect

Click [Reset] to restore your previous settings.

Click [Change Alarm Mask] to save these settings.

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4.5.4.5 Status | Statistics

This page shows all unread, stored statistics. Use it to configure how the LPOD
handles and shows statistics. Click [Refresh] to see the latest page data.

Figure 4-21. ‘Status | Statistics’ Page

Unread Stored Statistics: ###

This window shows the unread stored statistics log in sequential, date-stamped
format. This page shows a running tally of the number of unread stored statistics
in the window header. The unit shows the five oldest stored statistics. All events
that are read from the log are removed from the log automatically.

• Select Read Next Five Statistics to cause the unit to return the oldest five
unread stored statistics that remain unread in the log. If fewer than five
events are available for retrieval, the remaining positions are padded
with zeros. If there are no new events, the counter in the header reads
000.
• Select Initialize Statistics Pointer to reset the internal pointer to allow
queries to start at the beginning of the statistics log.

Click Submit to update the window according to your selection.

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Statistics Configuration
• Statistics Interval – Enter the interval at which statistics are logged.
The interval is set in minutes. Minimum resolution is 1 minute (001);
maximum is 99 minutes (099). Default is 90 minutes (090).
• Statistics Averaging – Select Enable or Disable to set the Statistics
Averaging function:
o If Enabled, statistics data is averaged at a rate of once per second
for 10 seconds.
o If Disabled, burst values are logged instead of averaged values.

Click Submit to save the changes.

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4.5.4.6 Status | Trending Graphs

Click [Refresh] to see the latest graph data.

Figure 4-22. ‘Status | Trending Graphs’ Page

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This scrolling page provides graphs that show trends over time for the following
operating parameters:
• Amplifier Temperature
• Amplifier Output Power
• LNB Current
• Operating Status
• Rx Mute Status
• Online Status
• Minimum Fan Speed

Trending Graph Time Settings

Choose the time, date, and duration of the trending information displayed on the
graphs.
• Start Date (mm/dd/yy): Once a unit has been in operation for 24 hours
or more, use the drop-down list to select a date – up to a maximum of 28
days, including the present date – from which to compile data. If a unit
has not been in operation for 24 hours, only present will be available.
• Time: Once a unit has been in
operation for 24 hours or more,
use this drop-down list to select the time on the hour – 24 hours, from 12
am to 11 pm, are available. Note that, for the first 24 hours of operation
(or beyond if the time has accrued), if you select present as the Start
Date, then the Time drop-down list becomes unavailable for selection
and dims as shown here.
• Duration: Use the drop-down list to select the block of time in which data
is compiled for the graphs. Select 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6
hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, or 48 hours.

The LPOD stores the trending data to flash memory once per hour. If
you power down the unit before the data can be written to memory,
the last 60 minutes of data will be lost.

Click [Submit] to execute your settings choices.

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Graphs
The graphs are all tied to the same ‘x’ scale so that you can more easily correlate
data between the graphs.

Temperature Graph

As per the legend:

• The blue line graphs the unit's Amplifier (heat sink) temperature
• When you install the available sensor in the unit, the red line graphs the
Ambient (outdoor) temperature.

Check or uncheck a checkbox to control the graphing of either temperature. The

graph will update dynamically after the next polling cycle (every five seconds).

Power Graph

This graph displays the unit's output power with 1dB resolution. You may set this
information to display as dBm (the default setting) or watts. The graph will
update dynamically after the next polling cycle (every five seconds).

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When you click the [Refresh] tab, the graph reverts to the default display
(Unit in dBm).

LNB Current Graph

This graph displays the LNB current only if an LNB is connected to the system and
is drawing current from the LNB current source.

Amplifier Status Graph

This graph displays the state of the RF amplifier (On/Off). As per this example:
• On is represented by a 1 (one)
• Off is represented by a 0 (zero)
• If no data is available, then the graph displays -1 (negative one)

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Mute State Graph

This graph displays the mute state (i.e., bias tee switch state as open = muted, or
through path = unmuted) for the Tx Mute (red line) and the Rx Mute (blue line).
Note that:
• A logic high on the graph equals a muted condition;
• A logic at 0 (zero) indicates an unmuted condition;
• A logic at -1 (negative one) displays when data is unavailable.

Check or uncheck a checkbox to control the graphing of either muting function.

The graph will update dynamically after the next polling cycle (every five
seconds).

Online Status Graph

This graph displays the unit's online state. Note that:

• A logic of 1 (one) indicates the unit is online;
• A logic of 0 (zero) indicates the unit is offline;
• A logic of -1 (negative one) displays when data is unavailable.

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Minimum Fan Speed Graph

This graph displays the slowest fan speed of any of the fans installed in the
system. This example demonstrates the fan running at minimum, proportional,
and maximum speeds. Note that:
• The fan speed is proportional to the unit's heat sink temperature from
-5°C to +15°C.
• At temperatures at or below -5°C, the LPOD minimizes its fan speed
• At temperatures at or above +15°C, the LPOD maximizes its fan speed.

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To achieve optimal performance and to access the most current remote control commands and queries, make sure to
operate the LPOD with its latest available firmware.

5.1 Overview
Serial-based remote management of Comtech EF Data’s LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters (BUCs) is
available using the ‘J6 | COM1’ port. This chapter summarizes key parameters and procedures and their associated remote
commands and queries, and provides detailed instructions for use of the optional serial remote control commands and queries
interface.

5.2 Key Operational Parameters / Common Commands and Queries

5.2.1 RF Input Level
The required RF input level to reach the full rated output power of the SSPA is determined by the individual amplifier temperature
compensated gain and specified power rating. For example, if the test data of an SSPA rated for 250W (54 dBm) indicated a
temperature compensated gain of 75 dB, then a signal of 54 dBm – 75 dB = -21 dBm would yield the approximate rated output
power. Increasing input power beyond this level would result in an output signal with increasingly higher levels of distortion. When
you use LPOD attenuation control, the LPOD may accommodate a higher-level input signal level. The maximum input level should
never exceed 15 dBm, or permanent damage to the unit may occur.

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5.2.2 Attenuator Control

You may use the ATT command to attenuate the LPOD gain over its specified range. Full details are available in Section 5.4.

5.2.3 Mute Control

You may mute the LPOD via software or discrete control:
• Software – Using the MUT=1 command will “software” mute the unit.
• Discrete Control – When using the AUX=1 command, the LPOD will be muted until Pin ‘S’ (on the ‘J6 | COM1’ Discrete
Control Connector) is pulled to ground (Pin ‘K’). At that time, the unit unmutes.

The Mute command provides over 60 dB of RF on/off isolation. However, the Mute command only turns off the first few low power
stages of the amplifier while the high power stages remain on. By allowing the higher power transistors to stay on, the LPOD remains
in more thermally stable state should the mute condition be removed.

If you wish to completely turn off the bias to the entire amplifier (perhaps to conserve energy in a redundancy system), both the
MUT=1 and AMP=0 commands should be executed. For normal transmit operation, MUT=0 and AMP=1 are required.

5.2.4 Faults
The M&C system monitors certain key functions of the LPOD for proper operation. Should any of these parameters exceed
predetermined limits, the M&C system will declare a fault. The conditions that trigger a fault are:
• Any power supply more than ± 10% outside its nominal value.
• Fan less than 25% of maximum speed.
• I2C internal bus communications fault.
• Thermal Shutdown – A temperature fault is indicated if the unit is +>90°C. This creates a summary fault and will cause the
unit to mute itself and switch to the back-up unit (if in a redundancy system). However, the 10V supply to the FET transistors
will remain on until the unit reaches the thermal shutdown temperature of ≥ >95°C. For protection reasons, the unit will shut
down the 10V supply to the power transistors at temperatures >95°C.
• Firmware checksum error at power up.
• FPGA done indicator error at power up.
• *Block Up Converter (BUC) unlocked.

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• Redundancy waveguide switch position fault (applies to redundancy mode operation only).
• Redundancy inter-unit link fault (applies to redundancy mode operation only).
• Low Noise Block Down Converter (LNB) current over limit.

The following parameters can be user defined to report an alarm condition, a fault condition, or the parameter can be ignored
completely by masking it:
• RF amplifier low output power (user adjustable value).
• Internal reference oscillator unlocked.
• *LNB current outside specified window.
• *LNB voltage out of tolerance.

*If this parameter generates a fault condition, the RF output will be muted.

5.2.5 Power Detector

A power detector is provided to monitor the output power. It has a useful range of over 20 dB, referenced to the unit’s rated P1dB
point. Its value can be read by executing the RMS query. The test data supplied with each unit gives an indication of the accuracy
and flatness of the power monitor over the frequency band of operation.

5.2.6 Common Queries

The most common queries are:
• RMS (Retrieve Maintenance Status) – Returns voltages, fan speeds, heatsink temperature, output power monitor reading,
etc.
• RCS (Retrieve Configuration Status) – Returns current attenuation, mute, amplifier, online, etc. status.
• RAS (Retrieve Alarm Status) – Returns current alarm or fault status.

Full details are available in Section 5.4.

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5.2.7 End-of-Life Commands/Queries

Certain commands/queries are marked by Comtech EF Data as End-of-Life (EOL). Noted with an asterisk (*) in the Parameter Type
column (full details are available in Section 5.4), these commands are fully supported in this product, although Comtech
EF Data strongly recommends that you use the equivalent new commands for new implementations:

EOL-designated Command/Query (Page #) New Command/Query (Page #) / Comment

CAA (5-12) CAE (5-12)
CUS (5-15) Functionality not included in any other remote command/query
DAT (5-15) DAY (5-16)
LNA (5-19) RNE (5-27)
RET (5-24) PNM (5-22) New query provides more exact unit hardware information
RSN (5-29) SNO (5-30)
SFS (5-30) Functionality not included in any other remote command/query
TNA (5-32) TNE (5-32)

5.3 Remote Control Protocol and Structure

The electrical interface is either an EIA-232 connection (for the control of a single device) or an EIA-485 multi-drop bus (for the control of
many devices). Data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form using ASCII characters. Control and status information is transmitted in
packets of variable length in accordance with the structure and protocol defined in this chapter.

5.3.1 EIA-232
This is a simple configuration in which the Controller device is connected directly to the Target via a two-wire-plus-ground
connection. Controller-to-Target data is carried, via EIA-232 electrical levels, on one conductor, and Target-to-Controller data is
carried in the other direction on the other conductor.

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5.3.2 EIA-485
For applications where multiple devices are to be monitored and controlled, full-duplex (or 4-wire) EIA-485 is preferred. Half-duplex
(2-wire) EIA-485 is possible, but is not preferred.

In full-duplex EIA-485 communication, there are two separate, isolated, independent, differential-mode twisted pairs, each handling
serial data in different directions. It is assumed that there is a ‘Controller’ device (a PC or dumb terminal), which transmits data, in a
broadcast mode, via one of the pairs. Many ‘Target’ devices are connected to this pair, which all simultaneously receive data from
the Controller. The Controller is the only device with a line-driver connected to this pair – the Target devices only have line-receivers
connected. In the other direction, on the other pair, each Target has a Tri-Stateable line driver connected, and the Controller has a
line-receiver connected. All the line drivers are held in high-impedance mode until one (and only one) Target transmits back to the
Controller.

Each Target has a unique address, and each time the Controller transmits, in a framed ‘packet’ of data, the address of the intended
recipient Target is included. All of the Targets receive the packet, but only one (the intended) will reply. The Target enables its
output line driver, and transmits its return data packet back to the Controller, in the other direction, on the physically separate pair.

EIA-485 (Full Duplex) operation is summarized by its two differential pairs – one pair for Controller-to-Target, one pair for Target-to-
Controller:
• Controller-to-target pair – Pair has one line driver (Controller), and all Targets have line-receivers.
• Target-to-Controller pair – Pair has one line receiver (Controller), and all Targets have Tri-State drivers.

5.3.3 Basic Serial Protocol

Serial data can be transmitted and received by a Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART).

Serial data is transmitted as asynchronous serial characters:

• Asynchronous character format is 8-N-1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)
• Baud rate can vary from 1200 through 57600 baud.

Serial data is transmitted in framed packets. All bytes within a packet are printable ASCII characters less than ASCII code 127
(DELETE). The Carriage Return and Line Feed characters are considered printable.

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The Controller device manages the monitor and control processes. It is the only device that can start data transmission at will.
Messages sent from the Controller to the Target require responses, except in these cases:
• Acknowledging receipt of a “command” – an instruction message issued by the Controller – to change the configuration of
the Target.
• Returning data that was requested by the Controller – response to a “query” message – that requests information from the
Target.

Target devices can transmit data only when the Controller tells them to.

5.3.4 Basic Protocol

All data is transmitted in framed packets. The host controller is assumed to be a PC or ASCII dumb terminal, which is in charge of the
process of monitor and control. The controller is the only device that is permitted to initiate, at will, the transmission of data. Targets
are only permitted to transmit when they have been specifically instructed to do so by the controller.

All bytes within a packet are printable ASCII characters, less than ASCII code 127. In this context, the Carriage Return and Line Feed
characters are considered printable.
All messages from controller to target require a response (with one exception). This will be either to return data that has been
requested by the controller, or to acknowledge reception of an instruction to change the configuration of the target.

5.3.5 Packet Structure

Controller-to-Target
Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet
< 0-9 / A-Z, a-z = or ? Carriage Return {CR}
ASCII code 60 ASCII codes 48-57 ASCII code 47 ASCII codes 65-90, ASCII codes ASCII code 13
97-122 61 or 63
(1 character) (4 characters) (1 character) (3 characters) (1 character) (n characters) (1 character)

Controller-to-Target examples: (COMMAND) <0135/MUT=1{CR}

(QUERY) <0135/MUT?{CR}

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Target-to-Controller
Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet
> 0-9 / A-Z, a-z =, ?, !, or * Carriage Return {CR},
ASCII code 62 ASCII codes 48-57 ASCII code 47 ASCII codes 65-90, ASCII codes Line Feed {LF}
97-122 61,63,33, or 42 (From 0 to n ASCII codes 13,10
(1 character) (4 characters) (1 character) (3 characters) (1 character) characters) (2 characters)

Target-to-Controller example: (QUERY RESPONSE) >0135/MUT=1{CR}{LF}

5.3.5.1 Start of Packet

These characters are used to provide a reliable indication of the start of packet. They must not appear anywhere else in the body of
the message:
• Controller-to-Target: This is the “<” character (ASCII code 60). It is also known as the “less than” character.
• Target-to-Controller: This is the “>” character (ASCII code 62). It is also known as the “greater than” character.

5.3.5.2 Target Address

The Controller sends a packet with the address of a Target – the destination of the packet. When the Target responds,
the address used is the same address, to indicate to the Controller the source of the packet. The Controller does not
have its own address.

5.3.5.3 Address Delimiter

This is the forward slash character: / (ASCII code 47)

5.3.5.4 Instruction Code

This three-character alphabetic sequence is intended to be a mnemonic of its operational function. This aids in the readability of the
message, should you display it in its raw ASCII form. For example, “GAC” means “Global Amplifier Configuration”; “IPA” means “IP
Address”, etc. Both upper case and lower case alphabetic characters may be used (A-Z and a-z, ASCII codes 65-90 and 97-122).

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5.3.5.5 Instruction Code Qualifier

This single character further qualifies the preceding instruction code. Instruction Code Qualifiers obey specific rules.

5.3.5.5.1 Controller-to-Target Rules

From Controller-to-Target, the permitted qualifiers are = or ? (ASCII codes 61 or 63):

= (ASCII code 61)

This qualifier is the Assignment Operator (AO). It means that the parameter defined by the preceding byte should be set to the value
of the argument(s) that follow it. For example: MUT=1 means “set the Mute function to Enabled”.

? (ASCII code 63)

This qualifier is the Query Operator (QO). It means that the Target should return the value of the parameter(s) defined by the
preceding byte. For example: SWR? means “return the firmwares installed in the Active and Standby images”.

5.3.5.5.2 Target-to-Controller Rules

From Target-to-Controller, the Target transmits the symbol =, ?, !, *, or # (ASCII codes 61, 63, 33, 42, or 35) to the Controller:

= (ASCII code 61)

“=” displays in two ways:
1. If the Controller sends a command to set a parameter’s value, and the value is valid, the Target accepts the command by
replying with no message arguments. For example: >0001/MUT={CR}{LF}
2. If the Controller sends a query to a Target, the Target responds with the configured setting. For example, the query MUT?
means “is Muting enabled or disabled?”); the Target responds with >0001/MUT=x{CR}{LF} (where ‘x’ represents the
configured state – ‘1’ being ‘enabled’ and ‘0’ being ‘disabled’).

? (ASCII code 63)

“?” displays when the Controller sends a command to set a parameter’s value, and the value is not valid. The Target rejects the
message by echoing the valid instruction, followed by this character. For example: >0001/MUT=?{CR}{LF}

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! (ASCII code 33)

“!” displays when the Controller sends an instruction code that the Target does not recognize. The Target rejects the message by
echoing the invalid instruction, followed by this character. For example: >0001/XYZ!{CR}{LF}

* (ASCII code 42)

“*” displays when the Controller sends a command to set a parameter’s value, and the value is valid but the Target cannot permit
that parameter to be changed at that time. The Target rejects the command by echoing the prohibited instruction, followed by this
character with no message arguments. For example: >0001/MUT*{CR}{LF} (with message arguments).

# (ASCII code 35)

“#” displays only if the Controller sends an instruction code that the Target cannot currently perform due to hardware resource
issues – specifically, if you issue two or more ‘hardware configuration’ type commands without allowing adequate time, between
commands, for the hardware to be configured. If this happens, the Target rejects the instruction code and responds to the error by
echoing the invalid instruction, followed by the # character. For example, if you issue commands to change both the frequency
(FRQ=) and the attenuation (ATT=) with less than 100 milliseconds between the commands, and the Target responds with
>0001/ATT#{CR}{LF}, this means that the attenuation command was rejected and you must resend that command.

5.3.5.6 Optional Message Arguments

Arguments are not required for all messages. Arguments include these ASCII codes:
• Characters “0” through “9” (ASCII codes 48 through 57)
• Period “.” (ASCII code 46)
• Comma “,” (ASCII code 44)

5.3.5.7 End of Packet

• Controller-to-Target: This is the Carriage Return character {CR} (ASCII code 13).
• Target-to-Controller: This is the two-character sequence of Carriage Return and Line Feed {CR}{LF} (ASCII codes 13 and 10).
This pairing shows the valid end of a packet.

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5.4 Remote Commands and Queries

Attenuation, 5–12 Low Forward Power Threshold, 5–20 RF Power FET Current status, 5–26
Attenuation Offset, 5–12 MAC Address, 5–21 Serial Number, 5–29
Auto Fault Recovery, 5–12 Management IP Address, 5–19 Serial Number*, 5–30
Auxiliary Mute Enable, 5–13 Maximum Operating Point, 5–21 Set Physical (remote) Address, 5–30
Calibrate LNB Current, 5–15 Mute State, 5–22 Set RTC Date (by Day), 5–17
Circuit Identification, 5–15 Number of Unread Events, 5–22 Set RTC Date (by Month)*, 5–16
Clear All Stored Alarms, 5–13 Number of Unread Statistics, 5–22 Set RTC Time, 5–32
Clear All Stored Events, 5–13 Offline Mute, 5–23 SNMP Authentication Trap Enable, 5–30
Clear Statistics Log, 5–16 Online Status, 5–23, 5–25 SNMP Enable, 5–30
Clear Trending Data, 5–16 Part Number, 5–23 SNMP Read Community, 5–31
Concise Alarm Status, 5–13, 5–14 Reboot Command, 5–24 SNMP System Contact, 5–31
Concise Configuration Status, 5–14 Reference Oscillator Tuning, 5–25 SNMP System Location, 5–31
Concise Maintenance Status, 5–15 Remote Baud Rate, 5–29 SNMP Trap Destination IP Address 1, 5–31
Concise RF Power FET Current Status, 5–14 Retrieve Alarm Status, 5–24 SNMP Trap Destination IP Address 2, 5–31
Concise Utility Status, 5–16 Retrieve Configuration Status, 5–25 SNMP Trap Version, 5–31
Enable Redundancy Switch Mode, 5–17 Retrieve Equipment Type, 5–25 SNMP Unit Name, 5–31
Enable Statistics Averaging, 5–17 Retrieve Firmware Number, 5–18 SNMP Write Community, 5–31
Enable Statistics Logging, 5–17 Retrieve Maintenance Status, 5–27 Software Image Selection, 5–19
External Reference Mute, 5–33 Retrieve Next 5 Events, 5–28 Software Revision, 5–32
FSK Address, 5–30 Retrieve Next 5 Statistics, 5–29 Statistics Interval, 5–31
Gateway IP Address, 5–19 Retrieve next 5 unread Stored Alarms, 5– Summary Fault Status, 5–30
Global Amplifier Configuration, 5–18 20 Switch Bias Tee, 5–30
Initialize Events Pointer, 5–18 Retrieve Number of unread Stored Temperature, 5–32
Initialize Statistics Pointer, 5–19 Alarms*, 5–32 Terminal Status Change, 5–33
LNB Current Source, 5–19 Retrieve Number of Unread Stored Events, Time Protocol Enable, 5–32
LNB Current Window, 5–20 5–32 Time Protocol Serve, 5–32
LNB Current Window Enable, 5–16 Retrieve Utility Status, 5–29 Unit Alarm Mask, 5–22
Local/Remote State, 5–21 RF Power Amplifier State, 5–12

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Controller-to-Target
Target-to-Controller
Instruction Code and
Parameter Type Arguments for (see Description of Arguments)
Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Auto Fault AFR= AFR? 1 byte Command or Query. AFR= AFR=x

Recovery Sets or returns automatic fault recovery in the form x, where: AFR?
0=Disabled AFR*
1=Enabled (DEFAULT)
NOTES:
1) If auto fault recovery is enabled, it causes the output to return to its pre-fault mute condition if all faults are
cleared. If disabled, the output remains muted even if all faults are cleared. The LPOD output automatically
mutes if one of the following fault conditions occur:
• BUC lock detect fault
• LNB current fault
• LNB voltage fault
2) These faults can be user defined as faults, alarms, or masked (see MSK command for more info).
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/AFR=1{CR}
RF Power AMP= AMP? 1 byte Command or Query. AMP= AMP=x
Amplifier State Sets or returns the RF power amplifiers status in the form x, where: AMP?
0=Off (DEFAULT) AMP*
1=On
NOTE: Turning the amplifier off disables the +10V supply, and masks it during fault checking.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/AMP=1{CR}
Attenuation AOF= AOF? 5 bytes Command or Query. AOF= AOF=xx.xx
Offset Sets or returns the attenuation offset level in the form xx.xx, where: AOF?
xx.xx=00.00 (DEFAULT) to 20.00, in dB, in 0.25 dB steps AOF*
NOTE: This value is not copied to the offline unit in a redundancy system, but is added to the attenuation value upon
a switchover. This provides a unit-specific fine-tune to maintain power levels appropriately in a redundancy system.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/AOF=12.25{CR}
Attenuation ATT= ATT? 5 bytes Command or Query. ATT= ATT=xx.xx
Sets or returns the attenuation level in the form xx.xx, where: ATT?
xx.xx=00.00 to 20.00, in dB, in 0.25 dB steps ATT*
Default value: 10.00
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/ATT=12.25{CR}

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Controller-to-Target
Target-to-Controller
Instruction Code and
Parameter Type Arguments for (see Description of Arguments)
Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Auxiliary Mute AUX= AUX? 1 byte Command or Query. AUX= AUX=x

Enable Sets or returns the auxiliary mute mode in the form x, where: AUX?
0=Disabled (DEFAULT) AUX*
1=Enabled
NOTES:
1) When enabled, the mute control input on the remote com connector must be grounded to UN-MUTE the unit.
Otherwise, the unit will be muted, and if a mute query is given (MUT?) the response will be MUT=2 to indicate a
hardware controlled mute is present.
2) Aux mute is one of several hardware mute states that can cause a MUT=2 to be reported. See the MUT
command for more info on mute states.
3) Aux mute supersedes the user mute state so if the command MUT=1 is sent, then AUX=1 is sent, and the user
shorts Pin K to Pin S on the discrete control connector; the RF mute will then be disabled (MUT=0).
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/AUX=1{CR} (enables Aux Mute)
Clear All Stored CAA= N/A None Command only. CAA= N/A
Alarms* Instructs the LPOD to Clear All stored Alarms. This command takes no arguments. CAA*
EXAMPLE: <0001/CAA={CR}
Clear All Stored CAE= N/A None Command only. CAE= N/A
Events Instructs the LPOD to Clear All stored Events. This command takes no arguments. CAE*
EXAMPLE: <0001/CAE={CR}
Concise Alarm N/A CAS? 44 bytes Query only. CAS= CAS=a;...z
Status Returns the alarm status of the unit, response is semicolon-delimited.
EXAMPLE: <1/CAS?{CR}
>0001/CAS=a;b;c;d;e;f;g;h;i;j;k;I;m;n;o;p;q;r;s;t;u;v;w;x;y;{CR}{LF} where:
a thru z where 0=FT, 1=OK, 2=AL, 3=NO, 4=YS, 5=MS, 6=??, or 7=NA (SEE NOTES 2 AND 3)
a=+24V Power Supply
b=+24V Switch Power Supply
c=+13/18V LNB Power Supply (SEE NOTE 4)
d=+13.5V Power Supply
e=+10V Power Supply
f=+10V1 Amplifier Power Supply
g=+10V2 Amplifier Power Supply (SEE NOTE 4)
h=+7.8V Power Supply
i=+5.8V Power Supply
j=+2.5V Power Supply
k=+1.2V Power Supply
l=-5.8V Power Supply
m=Fan#1 State
n=Fan#2 State (SEE NOTE 4)
o=Heatsink Temp
p=Overtemp Shutdown
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(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Concise Alarm r=Forward Power Alarm

Status (continued) s=Flash Checksum
t=FPGA Done
u=BUC Lock Detect (SEE NOTE 4)
v=External Ref Lock Detect (SEE NOTE 4)
w=LNB Current (SEE NOTE 4)
x=Redundancy Switch Condition (SEE NOTE 4)
y=Redundancy Link Status (SEE NOTE 4)
z=Terminal Status Change
NOTES:
1) This is the condensed version of the RAS query.
2) ?? is an invalid fault condition because hardware failed to respond to query (this value is accompanied by an I2C
fault).
3) NA=not applicable. The unit does not include hardware support for this parameter.
4) c, g, n, u, v, w, x, and y appear if the appropriate model/options have been selected/installed.
Concise N/A CCS? 26 bytes Query only. CCS= CCS=aa.aa;...hh
Configuration Returns the configuration status of the unit, in the form aa.aa;b;c;d;e;ff.ff;g;hhh, where: h
Status aa.aa=attenuation in dB (ATT)
b=RF power amplifier state where 0=Off, 1=On (AMP)
c=mute state where 0=unmuted, 1=muted (MUT)
d=online status (ONL)
e=redundancy state and mode (ESW)
ff.ff=Attenuator offset in dB (AOF)
g=auto fault recovery mode (AFR)
hhh=External reference status where N/A=no external reference, 05M=5 MHz, 10M=10 MHz (SEE NOTE 2)
NOTES:
1) This is the condensed version of the RCS query.
2) hhh will always be N/A (not applicable) if the internal reference oscillator option is not installed.
EXAMPLE: <1/CCS?{CR}
>0001/CCS=aa.aa;b;c;d;e;ff.ff;g;hhh; {CR}{LF}
Concise RF Power N/A CFS? Length varies Query only. CFS= CFS=x;…..x
FET Current Status depending on Returns the power values of installed FETs, comma-delimited, in concise format.
the number of NOTE: This is the condensed version of the RFS query.
installed FETs EXAMPLE: <0001/CFS?{CR}
>0001/CFS=xxx,xxx,x.x,x.x,……….,x.x,{CR}{LF}

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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Circuit CID= CID? 48 bytes Command or Query. CID= CID=x;…x

Identification Sets or returns the user-defined label for the unit or station. CID?
NOTE: The 48-character string is entered as one line, but it is read back from the unit as two 24-byte lines of CID*
information.
Default Setting: ------CID MESSAGE-------
------------------------
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/CID= Station #001--SSPA #01--{CR}
>0001/CID={CR}{LF}
QUERY EXAMPLE: <0001/CID?{CR}
>0001/CID={CR}
Station #001{CR}
--SSPA #01--{CR}{LF}
Calibrate LNB CLC= CLC? none Command or Query. CLC= CLC=xxx.x
Current Sets or returns, as a reference point, the value of the LNB Current Supply (in mA) in the form xxx.x. CLC?
Default value: 000.0 CLC*
NOTES:
1) This command returns a mode error if the LNB current source output has not been enabled first (see LCS
command).
2) The LNB current alarm point is then determined by the calibrated LNB reference point, and the LNB current
window setting (see LCW command).
3) The CLC query returns the value that was stored during the LNB current calibration.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <1/CLC=xxx.x{CR} (where xxx.x is the calibrated LNB current value in mA)
QUERY EXAMPLE: <1/CLC?{CR}
>0001/CLC=xxx.x{CR}{LF}
Concise N/A CMS? 95 bytes Query only. CMS= CMS=x….x
Maintenance Returns the Maintenance status of the unit, response is semicolon-delimited, in the form
Status aaa.a;bbb.b;ccc.c;ddd.d;eee.e;fff.f;ggg.g;hhh.h;iii.i;jjj.j;kkk.k;lll.l;mmm.m;nnn.n; ooo.o;ppp.p;qqq.q;rrr.r;sss.s;ttt.t
where:
aaa.a=P24V1
bbb.b=P24V2
ccc.c=LNBVT (SEE NOTE 2)
ddd.d=P13VT
eee.e=P10V1
fff.f=A10V1
ggg.g=A10V2 (SEE NOTE 2)
hhh.h=P7V8T
iii.i=P5V8T
jjj.j=P2V5T
kkk.k=P1V2T
lll.l=N5V8T
mmm.m=FANR1 (SEE NOTE 2)

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End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Concise nnn.n=FANR2 (SEE NOTE 2)

Maintenance ooo.o=BUCVT (SEE NOTE 2)
Status (continued) ppp.p=FWPWR
qqq.q=REFVT (SEE NOTE 2)
rrr.r=LNBCS (SEE NOTE 2)
sss.s=ATEMP
ttt.t=OTEMP (SEE NOTE 2)
NOTES:
1) This is the concise version of the RMS command.
2) ccc.c, ggg.g, mmm.m, nnn.n, ooo.o, qqq.q, rrr.r, and ttt.t will appear if the appropriate model/options have been
selected/installed. Otherwise, the unused fields will display XXXXX.
EXAMPLE: <1/CMS?{CR}
>0001/CMS=aaa.a;bbb.b;ccc.c;ddd.d;eee.e;fff.f;ggg.g;hhh.h;iii.i;jjj.j;kkk.k;lll.l;mmm.m;nnn.n;ooo.o;ppp.p;
qqq.q; rrr.r;sss.s;ttt.t{CR}{LF}
Clear Statistics Log CSL= N/A 1 byte Command only. CSL= CSL=
Clears the statistics log entries in the form x, where x=1. CSL?
EXAMPLE: <0001/CSL=1{CR} CSL*
Clear Trending CTD= N/A 1 byte Command only. CTD= CTD=
Data Clears the trending data in the form x, where: CTD?
x=1 CTD*
EXAMPLE: <0001/CTD=1{cr}
Concise Utility N/A CUS? 15 bytes Query only. CUS= CUS=x….x
Status* Returns the Maintenance status of the unit, in the form aaaa;bbbbb;ccc, response is semicolon-delimited, where:
aaaa=Remote Unit Address
bbbbb=Remote Baud Rate
ccc=Reference oscillator tuning voltage DAC value (present only if a reference oscillator is installed)
EXAMPLE: <0001/CUS?{CR}
>0001/CUS=aaaa;bbbbb;ccc{CR}{LF}
LNB Current CWE= CWE? 1 bytes Command or Query. CWE = CWE =x
Window Enable Sets or returns the LNB current window alarm in the form x, where: CWE?
0=Disabled (DEFAULT) CWE *
1=Enabled (SEE NOTE)
NOTE: If disabled, the LCW value will be retained, but unused.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/CWE=0{CR}
Set RTC Date (by DAT= DAT? 6 bytes Command or Query. DAT= DAT=mmddyy
Month)* Sets or returns the Real-Time-Clock date in the form mmddyy, where: DAT?
mm=month of the year (01 to 12) DAT*
dd=day of the month (01 to 31)
yy=year (00 to 96) (2000 to 2096)
COMMAND EXAMPLE (date=April 25, 2016): <0001/DAT=042516{CR}

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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Set RTC Date (by DAY= DAY? 6 bytes Command or Query. DAY= DAY=ddmmyy
Day) Sets or returns the Reasl-Time-Clock date in the form ddmmyy, where: DAY?
dd=day of the month (01 to 31) DAY*
mm=month of the year (01 to 12)
yy=year (00 to 99) (2000 to 2099)
COMMAND EXAMPLE (date=April 25, 2016): <0001/DAY=250416{CR}
Enable Statistics ESA= ESA? 1 byte Command or Query. ESA= ESA=x
Averaging Enables or Disables averaging of statistics data, at a rate of once per second every 10 seconds, in the form x, ESA?
where: ESA*
0=Disable (DEFAULT – SEE NOTE)
1=Enable
NOTE: If Disabled, burst values will be logged instead of averaged values.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/ESA=0{CR}
Enable Statistics ESL= ESL? 1 byte Command or Query. ESL= ESL=x
Logging Sets or returns the statistics logging function in the form x, where: ESL?
0=Disable (DEFAULT) ESL*
1=Enable
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/ESL=1{CR}
Enable ESW= ESW? 1 byte Command or Query. ESW= ESW=x
Redundancy Sets or returns the redundancy state in the form x, where: ESW?
Switch Mode 0=Off (DEFAULT) ESW *
1=1:1 Redundancy Tx (Only Tx switch installed)
2=1:1 Redundancy Tx + RX (Tx and RX switch installed)
5=1:1 Manual redundancy mode (used for debugging, or redundancy system setup) (SEE NOTE)
NOTE: Manual redundancy does not support automatic switching, and the offline unit will not poll the online unit
to update its configuration.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/ESW=1{CR}

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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Retrieve Firmware N/A FRW? Query only. FRW= FRW=Boot:[a]:{

Number Returns the Boot, Bulk1, and Bulk2 firmwares loaded into the unit, each firmware load [a,b,c] is in the form FW- CR}Bulk1:{CR}[a
AAAAAAA B.B.BB DD/MM/YY where: ]{CR}[b]{CR}[c]{
FW-AAAAAAA=the firmware part number CR}Bulk2:{CR}[a
B.B.BB=the version number ]{CR}[b]{CR}[c]{
DD/MM/YY=Day/Month/Year firmware released CR}{LF}
EXAMPLE: <0001/FRW?{CR}
>0001/FRW={CR}
Boot: {CR}
FW-0000082 0.0.1a 04/09/08{CR}
Bulk1: {CR}
FW-0000078 0.0.1a 04/09/08{CR}
FW-0000080 0.0.1a 04/09/08{CR}
FW-0000081 0.0.1a 04/09/08{CR}
Bulk2: {CR}
FW-0000078 0.0.1a 04/09/08{CR}
FW-0000080 0.0.1a 04/09/08{CR}
FW-0000081 0.0.1a 04/09/08{CR}{LF}
Global Amplifier GAC= GAC? 43 bytes Command or Query. GAC= GAC=x….x
Configuration Sets or returns the global status of the LPOD, semicolon delimited, in the form aa.aa;b;ccccc;d;e;f;g;h;j;k;l;m;n;o GAC*
where: GAC?
a=redundancy mode (ESW) GAC#
b=online status (ONL)
cc.cc=Attenuation Offset (AOF)
dd.dd=Customer Attenuation(ATT)
e=Auto Fault Recovery (AFR)
fffff=Unit Alarm Mask (MSK)
g=LNB Current Source (LCS)
hh=LNB Current Window (LCW)
i=LNB Current Window Enable (CWE)
j=Enable Statistics Averaging (ESA)
k=Set Statistics Interval (SSI)
l=Enable Statistics Logging (ESL)
m=Auxiliary Mute (AUX)
n=user mute state (MUT)
o=RF power amplifier state (AMP)
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/GAC=a;b;cc.cc;dd.dd;e;fffff;g;hh;I;j;k;l;m;n;o;{CR}
Initialize Events IEP= N/A None Command only. IEP= N/A
Pointer Resets internal pointer to allow RNE? queries to start at the beginning of the stored events log. This command IEP?
takes no arguments. IEP*
EXAMPLE: <0001/IEP={CR}

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Qualifier Description of Arguments
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(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Software Image IMG= IMG? 1 byte Command or Query. IMG= IMG=x

Sets or returns the Current Active Software Image in the form x, where: IMG?
1=Bulk Image # 1 currently active IMG*
2=Bulk Image # 2 currently active IMG#
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/IMG=1{CR} (instructs the unit to load firmware from image #1 at the next reset /
power up).
QUERY EXAMPLE: <0001/IMG?{CR} (queries the image number that the firmware loaded during bootup)
NOTE: If you send the IMG command and then query the IMG value, the numbers may not be equal because the
command tells the firmware which image to boot from at the next bootup, while the query reports the image that
the firmware booted from on the previous bootup.
Management IP IPA= IPA? 18 bytes Command or Query. IPA= IPA=xx.xxx.xxx.
Address Sets or returns the Management IP Address and network prefix for the ‘J6 | COM1’ 10/100 BaseT Ethernet IPA? xxx.yy
management port, in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.yy, where: IPA*
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx=the IP Address IPA#
yy=the network prefix (8 to 30)
Default value: 192.168.001.004.24
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/IPA=192.168.001.004.24{CR}
CAUTION: Changing the Management IP Address through the Telnet interface requires you to power cycle the
unit, and then restart a new Telnet session with the new IP Address. The IP Address that you type into the Telnet
client software does not include the range parameter so it would be: 192.168.1.4
Gateway IP IPG= IPG? 15 bytes Command or Query. IPG= IPG=xxx.xxx.xxx
Address Sets or returns the Gateway IP address for the 10/100 Base Tx Ethernet management port, in the form IPG? .xxx
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. IPG*
Default value: 192.168.001.005
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/IPG=192.168.001.005{CR}
Initialize Statistics ISP= N/A None Command only. ISP= N/A
Pointer Resets the internal pointer to allow RNS? queries to start at the beginning of the stored statistics log. This ISP?
command takes no arguments. ISP*
EXAMPLE: <0001/ISP={CR}
LNB Current LCS= LCS? 1 byte Command or Query. LCS= LCS=x
Source Sets or returns the LNB current source in the form x, where: LCS?
x=0,1,2,3, or 4: LCS*
0=Disable (DEFAULT)
1=Enable (18V 22kHz Disabled – SEE NOTE 2)
2=18V 22kHz Enabled (SEE NOTE 2)
3=13V 22kHz Disabled (SEE NOTE 2)
4=13V 22kHz Enabled (SEE NOTE 2)
SEE NOTES:
1) LCS must be enabled before the LNB current can be calibrated
2) This feature is available on multi-band units only.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/LCS=1{CR}

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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

LNB Current LCW= LCW? 2 bytes Command or Query. LCW= LCW=xx

Window Sets or returns the alarm window in ±% of the calibrated LNB Current in the form xx, where: LCW?
xx=20 to 50, in increments of 1(%); set to 99 to disable (SEE NOTE). LCW*
Default value: 30
NOTE: A query return value of 99 indicates that the current window is disabled. This method is due to become
obsolete. Comtech recommends that you use the CWE command/query instead of specifying 99 here.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/LCW=30{CR} (sets the alarm window to ±30%)
Retrieve next 5 N/A LNA? 145 bytes Query only. LNA= LNA=YY..ss
unread Stored Returns the five oldest stored events in the alarm log, in the reply format:
Alarms* YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss{CR}{LF}
Where:
YYYYYYYYYY is the fault description.
ZZ is the event type FT=Fault; OK=Clear; or IF=Information
mmddyy hhmmss=date / time stamp.
NOTE: If there are no events in the log the unit will reply with LNA*. All events that are read from the log are also
automatically removed from the log.
EXAMPLE: <0001/LNA?{CR}
>0001/LNA={CR}
LOG CLR IF 175503 052307{CR}
FAN #1 FT 175504 052307{CR}
OVR TMP FT 175504 052307{CR}
FAN #1 OK 175504 052307{CR}
IIC BUS FT 175504 052307{CR}{LF}
Low Power LPT= LPT? 5 bytes Command or Query. LPT = LPT=xx.x
forward Threshold Sets or returns the threshold for the low forward power alarm/fault in the form xx.xx: LPT?
Default value: 00.00 LPT *
NOTES:
1) If the forward power drops below the specified value, the alarm/fault will be indicated.
2) Setting this parameter to 00.00 effectively disables the threshold.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/LPT=00.00{CR}

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(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Local/Remote LRS= LRS? 1 byte Command or Query. LRS= LRS=x

State Sets or returns Local or Remote state for Indoor SSPA (always in remote mode for Outdoor SSPA) in the form x, LRS?
where x=0, 1, 2, or 3::
0=Local
1=Serial
2=Ethernet
3=Serial+Ethernet (DEFAULT)
NOTE: You will always have LRS query access in any mode. The LRS command is available in all modes as a means
of acquiring control so as to limit changes from being made on multiple interfaces at the same time. Units without
a front panel (e.g., the LPOD) treat an entry of 0 as “reserved” and refuse the command by returning a mode
error. The HTTP Interface prohibits connections unless you set LRS to accept Ethernet remote control.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/LRS=3{CR}
Unit MAC Address N/A MAC? 17 bytes Query only. MAC= MAC=xx-xx-xx-
Returns the read-only MAC address of the unit, in hexadecimal format xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx xx-xx-xx
EXAMPLE: <0001/MAC?{CR}
>0001/MAC=00-06-B0-00-D2-A7{CR}{LF}
Maximum N/A N/A 272 bytes Query only. MOP=
Operating Point Returns the maximum operating point of the unit along with its timestamp in the reply format:
MAXFET=sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
MINFET=sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
MAXPFT=sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
MAXDTP=sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
MAXHTS=sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
MINHTS=sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
MAXOST=sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
MAXRFP=sZZ.ZZ mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
MINRFP=sZZ.ZZ mmddyy hhmmss{CR}
Where:
sYYYC is the temperature
sZZ.ZZ is the power
NOTE: Not all LPODs have outside temperature monitor. In which case MAXOST and MINOST report XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
EXAMPLE: <0001/MOP?{CR}
>0001/mop={CR}
MAXFET=+000C 010208 180729{CR}
MINFET=+000C 010208 180729{CR}
MAXPFT=+000C 010208 180659{CR}
MAXDTP=+000C 010208 180729{CR}
MAXHTS=+050C 010208 180729{CR}
MINHTS=+050C 010208 180729{CR}
MAXOST=XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX{CR}
MINOST=XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX{CR}
MAXRFP=+00.00 010208 180659{CR}
MINRFP=+00.00 010208 180659{CR}

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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Unit Alarm Mask MSK= MSK? 5 bytes Command or Query. MSK= MSK=abcde
Sets or returns the alarm mask conditions in the form abcde where: MSK?
a=Low Forward RF Power MSK*
b=External Reference Lock detect
c=Fan Speed
d=LNB Current Detect
e=LNB 22V Power Supply
TYPICAL FOR EACH PARAMETER: 0=Fault, 1=Alarm, 2=Masked
NOTES:
1) Default value: 22111
2) If the value is set to ‘Fault’ (MSK=0) for a parameter, then the fault condition will be logged as a fault if
specified hardware conditions are not met.
3) If the mask value is set to ‘Alarm’ (MSK=1), then the fault condition will only log as an alarm.
4) If the mask value is set to ‘Masked’ (MSK=2), then the fault condition will not be reported to the user.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/MSK=22111{CR}
Mute State MUT= MUT? 1 byte Command or Query. MUT= MUT=x
Sets or returns the unit muting in the form x, where: MUT?
0=Disable (Not Muted) MUT*
1=Enable (Muted) (DEFAULT)
2=Unit muted due to HW mute signal (SEE NOTE)
NOTE: This value is only shown in the response to a query, and cannot be issued as a command. When MUT=2
this means that one of the “hardware” mute conditions is present. Additionally, certain faults can generate a
hardware mute, e.g., BUC Lock Detect. If MUT=2, you must check the active faults and the status of the auxiliary
mute.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/MUT=1{CR}
Number of N/A NUE? 3 bytes Query only. NUE= NUE=xxx
Unread stored Unit returns the Number of Unread stored Events in the form xxx.
Events EXAMPLE: <0001/NUE?{CR}
>0001/NUE=126{CR}{LF}
Number of N/A NUS? 3 bytes Query only. NUS= NUS=xxx
Unread stored Unit returns the Number of Unread stored Statistics in the form xxx.
Statistics EXAMPLE: <0001/NUS?{CR}
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(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Offline Mute OFM= OFM? 1 byte Command or Query. OFM= OFM=x

Sets or returns offline mute in the form x, where: OFM?
0=Disable (Not Muted)
1=Enable (Muted)
2=Mute RX
3=Mute Tx
4=Mute Rx+LNB
5= Mute Tx+LNB
6=Mute Tx+AMP
7=Mute Tx+LNB+AMP
NOTE: LNB Voltage of Online unit shows on Status page of Offline unit when Offline Mute is set to 4 or 5. This is
caused by voltage feedback from Online unit to Offline unit via RF splitter.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/OFM=1{CR}
Online Status ONL= ONL? 1 byte Command or Query. ONL= ONL=x
Sets or returns the Redundancy Online status in the form x, where: ONL?
0=Offline (Query only) (SEE NOTE 2) ONL*
1=Online
NOTES:
1) The ONL query always returns an online response if the unit is not running in redundancy mode. If redundancy is
enabled then the query will indicate the position of the Tx waveguide switch that enables one of the units to be
connected to the antenna.
2) Sending ONL=0 will not generate a syntax error; however setting ONL to zero will not cause the unit to go offline.
The online status is determined by the Tx waveguide redundancy switch position, and only the offline unit may
drive the switches. Instead of sending ONL=0 to the online unit the ONL=1 command should be sent to the offline
unit to generate a redundancy switchover.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/ONL=1{CR}
Part Number N/A PNM? 96 bytes Query only. PNM= PNM=x….x
alphanumeric Returns the Comtech EF Data part number of the unit. This part number is the unit’s DOTCODE at the time of PNM?
manufacture. The DOTCODE may be up to 96 printable ASCII characters long. PNM *
EXAMPLE: <0001/PNM?{CR}
>0001/PNM=HPODC0.350WRSW00{CR}{LF}

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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Retrieve Alarm N/A RAS? 168 bytes Query only. RAS= RAS=x….x
Status Returns the Alarm status of the unit, where:
OK=No fault condition; FT=Faulted; AL=Alarm; YS=Yes; NO=No; MS=Masked.
EXAMPLE:
<0001/RAS?{CR}
>0001/RAS={CR}
P24V1=OK{CR} (+24V power supply)
P24V2=NA{CR} (+24V switch power supply)
LNBVT=XXXXX{CR} (+13/18V LNB power supply) (SEE NOTE)
P13VT=OK{CR} (+13.5V power supply)
P10V1=OK{CR} (+10V power supply)
A10V1=OK{CR} (+10V1 RF supply) (SEE NOTE)
A10V2=NA{CR} (+10V2 RF supply) (SEE NOTE)
P7V8T=OK{CR} (+7.8V power supply)
P5V8T=OK{CR} (+5.8V power supply)
P2V5T=OK{CR} (+2.5V power supply)
P1V2T=OK{CR} (-1.2V power supply)
N5V8T=OK{CR} (-5.8V power supply)
FANR1=OK{CR} (Fan 1 speed) (SEE NOTE)
FANR2=OK{CR} (Fan 2 speed) (SEE NOTE)
ATEMP=OK{CR} (Amplifier temperature)
SHTDN=OK{CR} (Over-temp shutdown)
IICST=OK{CR} (I2C bus status)
FWPWR=OK{CR} (Forward power in dBm)
CHKSM=OK{CR} (Flash checksum)
FPGAD=NA{CR} (FPGA done status)
BUCLD=OK{CR} (BUC lock detect) (SEE NOTE)
REFLD=NA{CR} (Reference lock detect) (SEE NOTE)
LNBCS=XXXXX{CR} (LNB current status) (SEE NOTE)
SWITC=NA{CR} (Waveguide switch position status) (SEE NOTE)
RDLNK=NA{CR} (Redundancy link status) (SEE NOTE)
TRMST=YS{CR}{LF} (Terminal Status)
NOTE: LNBVT, A10V1, A10V2, FANR1, FANR2, BUCLD, REFLD, LNBCS, SWITC and RDLNK only appear in the list if
the appropriate model/options have been selected/installed.
Reboot RBT= N/A 1 byte Command only. RBT = RBT=x
Soft Reboots the unit in the form x where: RBT?
1=Reboot System RBT*

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Instruction Code and
Parameter Type Arguments for (see Description of Arguments)
Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Retrieve N/A RCS? 45 bytes Query only. RCS= RCS=x….x

Configuration Returns the configuration status of the unit.
Status EXAMPLES:
<0001/RCS?{CR}
ATT=12.75{CR}
AMP=1{CR}
MUT=1{CR}
ONL=1{CR}
ESW=1{CR}
AOF=00.00{CR}
AFR=1{CR}
XRF=NA{CR}{LF} (SEE NOTE)
Where:
ATT= attenuation in dB
AMP= RF power amplifier state where 0=OFF, 1=ON
MUT=RF mute state where 0=unmuted, 1=muted
RED=Online status for redundancy
ESW=Redundancy and mode states where 0=OFF, 1=ON Tx only, 2=ON Tx & Rx
AOF=Attenuator Offset in dB
AFR= auto fault recovery where 0=manual, 1=auto
XRF=External reference status where NA=no external reference, 05M=5 MHz, and 10M=10 MHz
NOTE: XRF will always be NA if the internal reference oscillator option is not installed.
Online Status RED= RED? 1 byte Command or Query. RED= RED=x
Sets or returns Redundancy Online status in the form x, where: RED?
0=Offline RED*
1=Online
NOTE: this command is functionally identical to the ONL command.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/RED=1{CR}
Reference REF= REF? 3 bytes Command or Query. REF= REF=xxx
Oscillator Tuning Sets or returns the reference oscillator tuning voltage adjustment by sending a DAC value in the form xxx, where: REF?
xxx=is a numeric value from 0 to 255. REF*
Default value: 087
NOTE: This command sets the DAC value, but the actual Reference Oscillator tuning voltage can be monitored
using the RMS command.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/REF=087{CR}
Retrieve N/A RET? 22 bytes Query only. RET= RET=x….x
Equipment Type* Returns the Model Number and the installed M&C firmware version.
EXAMPLE: <0001/RET?{CR}
>0001/RET=CPA-300 VER: 1.0.3{CR}{LF}

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Instruction Code and
Parameter Type Arguments for (see Description of Arguments)
Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

RF Power FET N/A RFS? Length varies Query only. RFS= RFS=x….x
current Status depending on Returns currents, in amps, for all installed FETs.
the number of EXAMPLE: <0001/RFS? {CR}
installed FETs >0001/RFS={CR}
Q01=.xxx{CR}
Q02=.xxx{CR}
Q03=xx.x{CR}
Q04=xx.x{CR}
Q05=xx.x{CR}
Q06=xx.x{CR}
Q07=xx.x{CR}
Q08=xx.x{CR}
Q09=xx.x{CR}
Q10=xx.x{CR}
Q11=xx.x{CR}
Q12=xx.x{CR}
Q13=xx.x{CR}
Q14=xx.x{CR}
Q15=xx.x{CR}
Q16=xx.x{CR}{LF}
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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Retrieve N/A RMS? 213 bytes, Query only. RMS= RMS=x….x

Maintenance alphanumeric Returns maintenance status as per the following example:
Status <0001/RMS?{CR}
>0001/RMS={CR}
P24V1=024.1{CR} +24V power supply
P24V2=024.1{CR} +24V switch power supply
LNBVT=018.2{CR} +13/18V LNB power supply (SEE NOTE)
P13VT=013.4{CR} +13.5V power supply
P10V1=010.1{CR} +10V1 power supply
A10V1=010.1{CR} 10V1 on RF Module
A10V2=010.1{CR} 10V2 on RF Module (SEE NOTE)
P7V8T=007.8{CR} +7.8V power supply
P5V8T=005.8{CR} +5.8V power supply
P2V5T=002.5{CR} +2.5V power supply
P1V2T=001.2{CR} +1.2V power supply
N5V8T=-05.7{CR} -5.8V power supply
FANR1=100.0{CR} Fan 1 speed in percent
FANR2=100.0{CR} Fan 2 speed in percent (SEE NOTE)
BUCVT=008.3{CR} BUC tuning voltage (SEE NOTE)
FWPWR=+53.2{CR} Forward power in dBm
REFVT=001.8{CR} Reference osc. tuning voltage (SEE NOTE)
LNBCS=380.2{CR} LNB current supply in mA (SEE NOTE)
ATEMP=+40.0{CR} Heatsink temperature in Celsius
OTEMP=+25.0{CR}{LF} Outdoor temperature in Celsius (SEE NOTE)
NOTE: LNBVT, FANR2, A10V2, BUCVT, REFVT, LNBCS, and OTEMP appear if the appropriate options are installed;
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Parameter Type Arguments for (see Description of Arguments)
Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Retrieve Next 5 N/A RNE? 75 bytes Query only. RNE= RNE={CR}ABCC

unread stored Returns the oldest 5 Stored Events that have not yet been read over the remote interface, in the form {CR}Sub- ddmmyyhhmm
Events body{CR}Sub-body{CR}Sub-body{CR}Sub-body{CR}Sub-body, where Sub-body is in the form ABCCddmmyyhhmmss: ss{CR}ABCCdd
A=Fault/clear indicator where F=Fault, C=Clear, I=Info mmyyhhmmss{
B=Fault type where 1=Unit, 2=RF, 3=Log CR}ABCCddmm
CC=Fault Code numbers, as in RAS? or Info Codes: yyhhmmss{CR}
RAS FAULT CODES MAP AS FOLLOWS:
ABCCddmmyyh
1) P24V1
hmmss{CR}ABC
2) P13VT
3) A10V1 Cddmmyyhhm
4) A10VPS mss
5) P5V8T
6) P2V5T
7) P1V2T
8) N5V8T
9) P7V8T
10) FANR1
11) FANR2
12) ATEMP
13) SHTDN
14) IICST
15) FWPWR
16) CHKSM
17) FPGAD
18) BUCLD
19) CHKSUM
20) FPGAD
21) BUCLD
22) REFLD
23) LNBCS
24) SWIT
INFO CODES REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
0=Power Off; 1=Power On; 2=Log Cleared; 3=Global Config Change; 4=Redundancy Config Change
ddmmyy=Date in day/month/year format
hhmmss=Time in hour:minutes:seconds format
NOTES:
1) If less than 5 events are retrieved, the remaining positions are padded with zeros.
2) If there are no new events, the response is RNE*.
3) A Global Config Change is defined as any time a command is successfully executed.
4) A query does not set the status change flag. The status change flag is cleared after being read. No other events
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Instruction Code and
Parameter Type Arguments for (see Description of Arguments)
Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Retrieve Next 5 N/A RNS? 75 bytes Query only. RNS= RNS={CR}Sub-

unread stored Returns the oldest 5 unread stored statistics entries in the reply format: {CR}Sub-body{CR}Sub-body{CR}Sub- body{CR}Sub-
Statistics body{CR}Sub-body{CR}Sub-body, where: body{CR}Sub-
Sub-body= ddmmyyhhmmssaaa.abbb.bccc.cdd.ddefghhh.hiii.i body{CR}Sub-
ddmmyy=day/month/year body{CR}Sub-
hhmmss=hour:minute:second body
aaa.a=Operating Temperature (e.g., +40.0)
bbb.b=Amp Temperature (e.g., +40.0)
ccc.c=RF Power output
dd.dd=Attenuation Setting
e=Amp On/Off
f =Mute On/Off
g=Online/Offline Status
hhh.h=LNB Current (mA)
iii.i=BUC Tuning Voltage
NOTE: If there are less than 5 entries to be retrieved, the remaining positions are padded with zeros. If there are
no new entries, the response is RNS*.
Serial Number* N/A RSN? 9 bytes Query only. RSN= RSN=xxxxxxxxx
Returns the unit’s nine-digit serial number in the form xxxxxxxxx.
EXAMPLE: <0001/RSN?{CR}
>0001/RSN=0123445678{CR}{LF}
Retrieve Utility N/A RUS? 23 bytes, Query only. RUS= RUS=x….x
Status alphanumeric Returns the utility status of the unit.
EXAMPLE: <0001/RUS?{CR}
>0001/RUS={CR}
ADR=0001{CR}
BDR=9600{CR}
REF=087{CR}{LF} (REF displays only if a reference oscillator is installed)
Remote Baud Rate SBR= SBR? 4 bytes Command or Query. SBR= SBR=xxxx
Sets or returns the remote baud rate in the form xxxx, where: SBR?
2400=2400 baud SBR*
4800=4800 baud
9600=9600 baud (DEFAULT)
19K2=19200 baud
38K4=38400 baud
NOTE: When changing baud rates remotely the response to the command will be returned using the same baud
rate as that used to send the command.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SBR=19K2{CR}
QUERY EXAMPLE: <0001/SBR?{CR}
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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Switch Bias Tee SBT= SBT? 1 byte Command or Query. SBT= SBT=x
numeric Sets or returns switching of the bias tee into the through state or into the off state, in the form x, where: SBT?
0=Off State (mute LNB) (DEFAULT) SBT*
1=Through State (unmute LNB)
NOTES:
1) The bias tee provides a means of muting the LNB. The SBT state will be controlled by the amplifier mute state
while running in redundancy mode, but while the unit is not in redundancy mode the bias tee may be set
independently of the amplifier mute state.
2) To send this command the unit must have the bias tee option installed; otherwise, a mode error will result. A
mode error will also result if this command is sent while the unit is running in redundancy mode.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SBT=1{CR}
Set FSK Address SFA= SFA? 2 bytes, Command or Query. SFA = SFA=xx
numeric Sets or returns the FSK Address in the form xx, where: SFA?
xx=Address value from 01 (DEFAULT) to 15. SFA*
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SFA=01{CR}
Summary Fault N/A SFS? 1 byte Query only. SFS= SFS=x
Status* Returns the summary fault state in the form x, where:
0=Not Faulted (SumFLT_COM J6 pin K is not connected to SumFLT_NC J6 pin M)
1=Faulted (SumFLT_COM J6 pin K is connected to SumFLT_NC J6 pin M)
EXAMPLE: <0001/SFS?{CR}
>0001/SFS=0{CR}{LF}
SNMP SNA= SNA? 1 byte Command or Query. SNA= SNA=x
Authentication Sets or returns the SNMP Authentication Trap in the form x, where: SNA?
Trap Enable 0=Disabled
1=Enabled
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SNA=0{CR}
SNMP Enable SNM= SNM? 1 byte Command or Query. SNM= SNM=x
Sets or returns SNMP in the form x, where: SNM?
0=Disabled
1=Enabled
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SNM=0{CR}
Serial Number N/A SNO? 9 bytes Query only. SNO= SNO=xxxxxxxxx
Returns the unit’s nine-digit serial number in the form xxxxxxxxx.
NOTE: This query is functionally identical to RSN.
EXAMPLE: <0001/SNO?{CR}
>0001/SNO=012345678{CR}{LF}
Set Physical SPA= SPA? 4 bytes Command or Query. SPA= SPA=xxxx
remote Address Sets or returns the Physical Address in the form xxxx where: SPA?
xxxx=Address value from 0001 (DEFAULT) to 9999. SPA*
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SPA=0412{CR}

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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

SNMP Read SRC= SRC? 16 bytes, Command or Query. SRC = SRC=x

Community characters, no Sets or returns the SNMP Read Community string. SRC!
spaces NOTE: An empty string is not allowed.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SRC=public{CR}
SNMP System SSC= SSC? 255 bytes, Command or Query. SSC = SSC=x [1..128]
Contact characters, Sets or returns the SNMP System Contact string. SSC!
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SSC=Joe Net Admin{CR}
NOTE: When not configured, the Target returns an empty string: <0001/SSC={CR}{LF}
Set Statistics SSI= SSI? 2 bytes Command or Query. SSI= SSI=xx
Interval Sets or returns the time interval, in minutes, at which statistics are logged in the form xx, where: SSI?
xx=interval, from 01 to 99 minutes (SEE NOTE)
Default value: 90 minutes.
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SSI=90{CR}
SNMP System SSL= SSL? 255 bytes, Command or Query. SSL = SSL=x[1..128]
Location characters Sets or returns the SNMP System Location string. SSL!
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SSL=Upstairs back right.
NOTE: When not configured, the Target returns an empty string. <0001/SSL={CR}{LF}
SNMP Unit Name SSN= SSN? 16 bytes, Command or Query. SSN = SSN=x[1..128]
characters Sets or returns the SNMP Unit Name string. SSN!
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SSN=Remote1{CR}
NOTE: When not configured, the Target returns an empty string. <0001/SSC={CR}{LF}
SNMP Trap STA= STA? 15 bytes, Command or Query. STA = STA=xxx.xxx.xx
Destination IP Numerical Sets or returns the IP Address of the SNMP Trap Destination IP Address 1 (where STA! x.xxx
Address 1 traps will be sent first) in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where:
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx=IP Address
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/STA=010.006.030.001{CR}
NOTE: When not configured, the Target returns >0001/STA=0.0.0.0{CR}{LF}
SNMP Trap STB= STB? 15 bytes, Command or Query. STB = STB=xxx.xxx.xxx
Destination IP Numerical Sets or returns the IP Address of the SNMP Trap Destination IP Address 2 in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where: STB! .xxx
Address 2 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx=IP Address
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/STB=010.006.030.002{CR}
NOTE: When not configured, the Target returns >0001/STB=0.0.0.0{CR}{LF}
SNMP Trap STV= STV? 1 byte Command or Query. STV = STV=x
Version Sets or returns the SNMP Trap Version that will be used to send traps in the form x, where: STV!
1=SNMP Trap Version 1
2=SNMP Trap Version 2
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/STV=0{CR}
SNMP Write SWC= SWC? 16 bytes, Command or Query. SWC = SWC=x
Community characters, no Sets or returns the SNMP Write Community string. SWC!
spaces COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/SWC=private{CR}
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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Software Revision N/A SWR? 34-37 bytes Query only. SWR= SWR=Boot:x.y.z
Returns the value of the internal software revision installed in the unit, in the form: z Bulk1:x.y.zz
Boot:x.y.z Bulk1:x.y.z Bulk2:x.y.z Bulk2:x.y.z
-or-
Boot:x.y.zz Bulk1:x.y.zz Bulk2:x.y.zz
Set RTC Time TIM= TIM? 6 bytes Command or Query. TIM = TIM=xxxxxx
Sets or returns the Real-Time-Clock time in the form hhmmss, where: TIM?
hh=hours, from 00 to 23; TIM *
mm=minutes, from 00 to 59,
ss=seconds, from 00 to 59
COMMAND EXAMPLE (time=23 hours, 12 minutes and 59 seconds since midnight – i.e., 11:12:59 PM):
<0001/TIM=231259{CR}
Temperature N/A TMP? 5 bytes Query only. TMP= TMP=sxxxx
Returns the temperature of the Heatsink in the form sxxxx, where:
s=sign byte, positive or negative (+ or –)
xxxx=temperature (including decimal point)
EXAMPLE: <0001/TMP?{CR}
<0001/TMP=+26.0{CR}{LF}
Retrieve Number N/A TNA? 2 bytes Query only. TNA= TNA=xx
of unread stored Returns the number of stored events that remain unread in the alarm log in the form xx, where:
Alarms* xx=number from 00 to 99.
NOTE: Although a maximum of 255 events may be stored in the alarm log, event tallies greater than 99 are
reported as 99.
EXAMPLE: <0001/TNA?{CR}
>0001/TNA=14{CR}{LF}
Retrieve Number N/A TNE? 2 bytes, Query Only. TNE= TNE=xx
of Unread Stored numerical Returns the number of stored events that remain unread in the events logs, in the form xx.
Events EXAMPLE: <1/TNE?{CR}
>0001/TNE=18{CR}{LF}
Time Protocol TPE= TPE? 1 byte, Command or Query. TPE= TPE=x
Enable numerical Sets or returns Time Protocol in the form x, where: TPE?
0=Disable
1=Enable
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/TPE=1{CR} (Enables Time protocol)
Time Protocol TPS= TPS? 15 bytes, Command or Query. TPS= TPS=xx.xxx.xxx.
Server alphanumeric Sets or returns the Time Server IP Address for the unit’s Tx Ethernet management port, in the form TPS? xxx
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
Default value: 255.255.255.255
COMMAND EXAMPLE: <0001/TPS=192.168.001.005{CR}

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Qualifier Description of Arguments
(* indicates Command or
(Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes from 48 to 57)
End-of-Life) Query Response to Response to
Command Query
Command Query

Terminal Status N/A TSC? 1 byte Query only. TSC= TSC=x

Change Indicates if there has been a change in the configuration since the last time the command was given, in the form
x, where:
0=No status change.
1=Status change has occurred.
NOTES:
1) A “status change” is defined as any time a parameter is changed, e.g., when a command is successfully
executed that changes a value. A status change also results when there is a fault condition.
2) A query does not set the status change flag. The status change flag is cleared after being read.
EXAMPLE: <0001/TSC?{CR}
>0001/TSC=0{CR}{LF}
External XRM= XRM? 1 byte Command or Query. XRM= XRM=x
Reference Mute numeric Sets or returns the external reference mute state in the form x, where: XRM?
0=Disable MSK*
1=Enable (SEE NOTE)
NOTE: To enable this command, the internal reference oscillator option must be installed; otherwise, a mode
error will result. A hardware mute condition generated by the XRM mute is one of the conditions that can cause
the MUT command to return MUT=2. When enabled, the unit mutes when an external reference oscillator is not
detected.
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REDUNDANCY

A.1 LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview

The LPOD Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter can configured for 1:1
redundancy by connecting the appropriate 1:1 Redundancy Cable to the ‘J6 |
COM1’ connector (see Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION AND
STARTUP).

Once you set up a 1:1 Redundancy System, use the proper serial remote
commands or HTTP Interface page controls to place the units into Redundancy
Mode. The system automatically configures the backup (offline) unit by copying
the configuration from the active (online) unit.

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A.2 1:1 Redundancy Mode

In 1:1 Redundancy Mode, the unit that is currently not the active (online) unit (as
determined by the switch position) becomes the controlling backup (offline)
unit.

A.2.1 Ethernet-based Monitor and Control

See Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION for detailed
information about using this interface.

Figure A-1. Ethernet-based M&C using CEFD Kit KT-0000203

Ethernet-based Remote Monitor and Control (M&C) of any LPOD Standalone or
1:1 Redundancy application is available through use of the optional LPODnet
M&C Netbook Accessory Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0000203). This kit provides you with
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interfaces. For detailed information about this optional accessory, see the
LPODnet M&C Accessory for LPOD/SPOD PS 1, PS 1.5, PS 2 Operation Manual
(CEFD P/N MN-LPODNET).

A.2.1.1 1:1 Redundancy System Setup (Using a Single

Ethernet Interface)
See Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION for detailed information
about the remote commands and queries cited in this section. See
Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION for the HTTP (Web
Server) Interface M&C counterparts for these operands.
Do these steps to set up a 1:1 Redundancy System using a single Ethernet
interface:

Step Description
1 Turn both units off, and then connect them to the 1:1 Redundancy System
hardware using the proper cables.
2 Turn on Unit #2, and change its serial remote address from 1 (factory
default) to a valid unique value (typically 2) so that it does not conflict with
any other unit in the system.
3 Change Unit #2’s IP address from the factory default (192.168.1.4/24) to a
valid unique value (typically 192.168.1.3/24) so that it does not conflict
with any other unit in the system.
4 Enable redundancy mode by setting the ESW serial remote command
(typically ESW=1 or ESW=2). You may hear the waveguide switch(es) throw
once you enable redundancy mode. Unit #2 is now the online unit.
5 Turn on Unit #1.
6 Change Unit #1’s serial remote address / IP address if necessary (typically
the factory default values are correct).
7 Enable redundancy mode by setting the ESW serial remote command
(typically ESW=1 or ESW=2). You may hear the waveguide switch(es) throw
once you enable redundancy mode. Unit #1 is now the online unit.
8 Set up all parameters for Unit #1 so that the configuration can be copied to
Unit #2 (AMP, MUT, ATT, etc.).

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A.2.2 Serial-based Monitor and Control

The EIA-232 Interface is not available for 1:1 Redundancy.

See Chapter 5. SERIAL INTERFACE OPERATION for detailed information

about the remote commands and queries cited in this section. See
Chapter 4. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION for the HTTP (Web
Server) Interface M&C counterparts for the operands as referenced in
the sections that follow.

Figure A-2. Serial-based M&C using CEFD Kit KT-0020518

Serial-based Remote Monitor and Control (M&C) of any LPOD Standalone or 1:1
Redundancy application is available through use of the optional CLC-10
Handheld Terminal M&C Accessory Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0020518). This kit provides
you with on-site access to the LPOD’s serial remote control interface. For

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detailed information about this optional accessory, see the CLC-10 Comtech
LPOD Controller User’s Guide (CEFD P/N MN-CLC10).

Serial command ESW determines system operation. Currently, 1:1 redundancy is

supported with either transmit switching (Tx only) or transmit+receive switching
(Tx+Rx). If ESW=1 (Tx Only) or ESW=2 (Tx+Rx) is executed in both units, the
system will be in Automatic Redundancy mode. In this mode, if a fault is
detected with the active (online) unit – either by loss of communications
between the backup (offline) and active units, or via the summary fault – the
backup unit will trigger the waveguide switch and, assuming the backup unit is
not faulted, will become the active unit. The backup unit will also poll the active
unit at regular intervals in an attempt to maintain configuration compatibility
with the active unit; this ensures that, should a fault occur, the backup unit is
configured exactly the same as the active unit.

Redundancy Mode allows the backup (offline) unit to take control of the 1:1
Redundancy System and force a redundant switchover when there is a problem
with the active (online) unit. The backup unit controls the waveguide switches
and polls the active unit through the inter-unit redundancy link, so that it will be
ready to take over for the active unit if necessary.

LPOD Redundancy Mode does not specify which unit must be the backup
(offline) unit. Instead, the status of the backup (offline) and active (online) units
are determined by the waveguide switch position. The advantage to using this
redundancy method is that, after a failure is detected and the backup unit causes
a redundant switchover to occur, the failed unit can be replaced without forcing
a second switchover to occur. This is because the backup unit becomes the
active unit, and when another unit is installed in the system it automatically
becomes the new backup unit.

Because the inter-unit redundancy link uses the EIA-232 interface to

communicate, the user remote commands to the 1:1 Redundancy System must
instead be sent through one of the other remote communications interfaces
(i.e., EIA-485, Telnet, HTTP, or SNMP). The inter-unit redundancy link is not used
when the units are in Manual redundancy mode or when they are in Standalone
(redundancy disabled).

The following parameters are updated via the inter-unit redundancy link (the
equivalent remote command is shown in parentheses):

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• Auto Fault Recovery (AFR) • Low Power Threshold (LPT)

• Amplifier state (AMP) • Local / Remote Setting (LRS)
• Attenuation (ATT) • User fault mask (MSK)
• Auxiliary Mute (AUX) • RF mute (MUT)
• LNB Current Window Enable (CWE) • Offline Mute (OFM)
• *Date (DAY) • Remote LNB Control (RLC)
• Enable Statistics Averaging (ESA) • Set Baud Rate (SBR)
• Enable Statistics Logging (ESL) • Set Statistics Interval (SSI)
• LNB Current Source enable (LCS) • *Time (TIM)
• LNB Current Window (LCW) • External Reference Mute (XRM)
* Day and Time are updated only when the inter-unit redundancy
link is either established or re-established.

The position of the Tx Waveguide Switch determines the online status of a unit
in a 1:1 Redundancy System. When the switch is oriented to allow a unit to send
RF power to the antenna (as determined by the switch's failsafe indicator), the
unit is considered to be online. Otherwise, the unit is considered to be offline.

When redundancy mode is disabled (ESW=0), the unit always reports that it is
online. This is because, in standalone mode, there are no waveguide switches
monitored and controlled by the unit. Standalone mode does not use the Tx
waveguide switch position to determine online status.

Only the offline unit is allowed to initiate a redundant switchover by throwing

the waveguide switches. The offline unit will initiate a redundant switchover if
any of the following conditions are met:
• Online unit faulted, and offline unit is not faulted.
• Inter-unit redundancy link established, and then timed out.
• Mismatched waveguide switch condition is detected.
• Unit is forced online through a remote command.

If you enable Offline Mute (OFM), then the unit will mute the RF Output when it
is offline. The OFM state also affects the LNB Bias Tee Switch position, because
the switch serves as the unit’s Rx path mute, so it is therefore tied to the Mute
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MUT=1 then SBT=0, and if MUT=0 then SBT=1). If you try to change the LNB Bias
Tee switch position while redundancy mode is enabled, a mode error will result.
See Table A-1 for a matrix of how OFM use affects operations.
Table A-1. OFM Online-to-Offline Operational Settings Conveyance
Control: Online Unit Settings Control: Offline Unit Settings
OFM=
AMP= MUT= AUX= SBT= LCS= AMP= MUT= AUX= SBT= LCS=
0/1
0 Disable 0/1 0/1 0/1 DRIVEN 0/1-4 FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW
BY MUT
1 Enable 0/1 0/1 0/1 1 0/1-4 FOLLOW 1 FOLLOW 0 FOLLOW
2 Mute Rx 0/1 0/1 0/1 0 0/1-4 FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW 0 FOLLOW
3 Mute Tx 0/1 0/1 0/1 1 0/1-4 FOLLOW 1 FOLLOW 1 FOLLOW
4 Mute Rx+LNB 0/1 0/1 0/1 1 0/1-4 FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW 0 0
5 Mute Tx+LNB 0/1 0/1 0/1 1 0/1-4 FOLLOW 1 FOLLOW 1 0
6 Mute Tx+AMP 0/1 0/1 0/1 1 0/1-4 0 1 FOLLOW 1 FOLLOW
7 Mute Tx+LNB+
0/1 0/1 0/1 1 0/1-4 0 1 FOLLOW 1 0
AMP

Table A-1 Notes:

This table applies to LPOD 1:1 Redundancy System operation when the
Redundancy State is set to Tx+Rx (ESW=2).

The operational settings in this table – i.e., “0-7 (for the OFM command), and
“0/1” or “0/1-4” for the Online Unit entries, and “0” or “1” for the Offline Unit
entries – conform to the “Description of Arguments” format for remote
command and query operations as they are tabulated in Chapter 5. SERIAL
INTERFACE OPERATION.

The available operational settings for the Online Unit or Offline Unit serial
remote commands are as follows:
• AMP=0 (the Rx power amplifier is turned OFF), or 1 (the Rx power
amplifier is turned ON)
• MUT=0 (disabled, i.e., the Tx is NOT MUTED), or 1 (enabled, i.e., the Tx is
MUTED – no data is transmitted). Note that, in the Online Unit, the Tx
Mute setting (MUT) drives that unit’s LNB Bias Tee setting (SBT) – if
MUT=0, then SBT=1; if MUT=1, then SBT=0.
• AUX=0 (disabled, meaning that the Auxiliary Mute Mode is turned OFF, or
NOT MUTED), or 1 (enabled, i.e., the Auxiliary Mute Mode is turned ON,
or MUTED)
• SBT=0 (LNB Bias Tee in Off State, i.e., MUTED – no data is received), or 1
(LNB Bias Tee is in Through State, i.e., NOT MUTED). Note that, in the

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Online Unit, the LNB Bias Tee setting is driven by that unit’s Tx Mute
setting (MUT) – If MUT=0, then SBT=1; if MUT=1, then SBT=0.
• LCS=0 (the LNB Current Source is DISABLED – no voltage transmitted), or,
if so equipped, 1-4 (where the selected LNB Current Source is 1=18V 22
kHz Disabled; 2=18V 22 kHz Enabled; 3=13V 22 kHz Disabled; or 4=13V 22
kHz Enabled).

For the Offline Unit tabulation: The Offline Unit monitors the Online Unit
control settings and updates its settings every few seconds. As tabulated,
“FOLLOW” means that this Offline Mute control setting “follows” the Online
Unit’s corresponding Offline Mute control. However, when an Offline Unit
control setting is listed as either “0” (disabled/OFF) or “1” (enabled/ON), this
means the Offline Mute selection “forces” this value and does not follow the
Online Unit’s configuration.

A.2.2.1 Applicable Serial-Based Redundancy Commands

and Queries
These serial remote commands and queries apply to redundancy operations:
Remote
Meaning Functional Description
Command
Redundancy Reports the appropriate unit’s online/offline status.
RED
Online/Offline Also used to force a unit to go active (online).
Enable Switch Puts the unit into redundancy or standalone (manual)
ESW
Mode mode.
Auto Fault Sets the latching state of faults. Either they will latch
AFR
Recovery to the faulted state or they will recover automatically.
Individual attenuation command, used to adjust out
AOF Attenuation Offset
small differences in power levels of different amplifier.

A.2.3 Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues

Each network is unique, and network configuration and management
are outside the scope of this manual. This information is provided as a
helpful troubleshooting tool, but trained network specialists may be
required to make an Ethernet-enabled product work in a specific
network. This section offers common solutions to network

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connectivity issues experienced by Comtech EF Data technical support

personnel while developing or testing Ethernet-enabled products
using the Windows XP operating system.
The most common connectivity issue is neglecting to properly connect the LPOD
to the external PC Ethernet interface.

Check for link and activity LEDs to light up on the NIC or network switch where the
LPOD is connected to the Ethernet network. If the link LED is lit, validate the
Ethernet connection by pinging the LPOD at its IP address using the Windows
Command-line interface:
• To access the Command-line interface, click Start  Run… from the
external PC’s Taskbar.
• Type "CMD" (without the quotes) into the Run dialog box, and then click
OK.
• At the Command-line prompt (typically C:\> ), type "ping 192.168.1.4"
(without the quotes).

If the IP address of the unit is not set to factory default (192.168.1.4), then use the
unit's user-assigned IP address. If the ping command responds with the "Request
timed out." error message, then the LPOD cannot be seen by the computer.
Otherwise, if there is a time listed in milliseconds, then the LPOD properly
responded to the ping command and it is visible to the computer at the IP address
that was pinged.

Another common connection problem is due to conflicts in the Address

Resolution Protocol (ARP) table caused when a user connects two different
pieces of hardware (with unique MAC addresses) to a single Ethernet port while
both pieces of hardware are configured with the same Ethernet address.

This often happens when configuring new units set to the factory default IP
address with a laptop that has a single Ethernet port (e.g., Comtech’s LPODnet
M&C Netbook Accessory product). If there are multiple units to be configured that
are all set to the factory default IP address, then turn on one unit at a time, and
reinitialize the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table each time a new unit is
connected to the network as follows:
• First, check the values in the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table on
the computer. This can be accomplished using the Windows Command-
line interface:

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o To access the Command-line interface, click Start  Run… from

the external PC’s Taskbar.
o Type "CMD" (without the quotes) into the Run dialog box, and
then click OK.
• From the Command-line interface window, type "ARP -a" (without the
quotes), and then press the Enter key.
• If the LPOD IP address is not displayed in the ARP table, then re-initialize
the ARP table by typing "ARP -d" at the Command-line window prompt.
The LPOD IP address should now be displayed when the ARP table is
queried again.
• If the unit's IP address is still not shown and the ping test has failed, then
verify the Ethernet settings of the unit using another remote control
interface that is not dependant on the Ethernet port (e.g., EIA-485,
EIA-232, or FSK).

A.3 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling and Installation

Figure A-3 shows the schematic diagram for cabling 1:1 Redundancy
applications. For any 1:1 Redundancy System setup, care should be exercised in
cable installation:
• Install the cables using the most direct route – avoid all sharp bends.
• Secure all cables with clamps and ties.
For details about the cables used in both Standalone and 1:1 Redundancy
applications, see Appendix B. CABLE DRAWINGS.

A.3.1 Water Tight Sealing

CAUTION
Before you operate your equipment, you MUST make sure that all
external cable assemblies for the outdoor equipment are properly
sealed to prevent water intrusion. Failure to achieve water tight sealing
will result in possible performance degradation and even product
failure.
To maintain your product warranty, you must follow the guidelines
and recommendations provided in Section 2.2 Water Tight Sealing
(Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND STARTUP).

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Figure A-3. Typical LPOD 1:1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic

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A.4 1:1 Redundancy System Assembly Kit Examples

Several kits are available from Comtech EF Data to mount and install standalone or redundant LPODs, depending on the type of unit
ordered and its operational frequency.

The illustrations provided in this appendix are intended as reference examples only. The dimensions shown in these
example figures are subject to change and may not reflect your installed configuration.

The figures and tables provided in the subsections that follow illustrate the CEFD kits currently available for assembling LPOD PS 1, PS
1.5 or PS 2 1:1 Redundancy Systems. Unless otherwise noted, all 1:1 Redundancy Kit figures depict use of AC Option, Waveguide
Output LPODs. Refer to Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION AND STARTUP for the available assembly kit options for
LPOD Standalone configurations.

Sect. / TABLE
FIGURE(S) CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
Product (Parts List)
N/A A-4 KT-0020827 FREE STANDING 1:1 UNISTRUT KIT
N/A A-5 KT-0000116 Rx SPLITTER & CABLES KIT
A.5.1
A-1 A-6, A-7 KT-0000098 Rx SWITCH, LPOD C-BAND KIT
Common Kits
A-2 A-8, A-9 PL/7596-1 Rx SWITCH, LPOD Ku-BAND KIT
A-3 A-10, A-11 KT-0000191 Rx SWITCH, Ku-BAND, METRIC KIT
A-4 A-12, A-13 KT-0000104 PS 1 C-BAND 1:1 KIT, MTG & CABLE, Tx SWITCH
A.5.2 A-5 A-14, A-15 KT-0000090 PS 1 C-BAND COAX OUTPUT1:1 KIT, MTG & CABLE, Tx SWITCH
LPOD PS 1 A-6 A-16, A-17 KT-0000089 PS 1 Ku-BAND 1:1 KIT, MTG & CABLE, Tx SWITCH
A-7 A-18 , A-19 KT-0000170 PS 1 X-BAND 1:1 KIT, MTG & CABLE, Tx SWITCH
A.5.3 A-8 A-20 – A-22 KT-0020526 PS 1.5 C-BAND DC OPTION 1:1 KIT, MTG & CABLE, Tx SWITCH
LPOD PS 1.5 A-9 A-23, A-24 KT-0000060 PS 1.5 Ku-BAND 1:1 KIT, MTG & CABLE, Tx SWITCH
N/A A-25, A-26 KT-0020827 PS 2 C-BAND 1:1 FREE STANDING MOUNTING KIT
A.5.4
A-10 A-27, A-28 KT-0000091 PS 2 C-BAND 1:1 KIT, MTG & CABLE, Tx SWITCH
LPOD PS 2
A-11 A-29, A-30 KT-0000254 PS 2 Ku-BAND 1:1 KIT, MTG & CABLE, Tx SWITCH

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A.4.1 Common Kit Examples

KT-0020827 FREE STANDING UNISTRUT KIT

ITEM QTY CEFD P/N DESCRIPTION
1 2 FP/BR11931-1 Bracket, Unistrut
2 20 HW-0000070 Screw, Hex, Flanged Head 0.3
3 6 HW-0020764 Bracket, Unistrut, 90°
4 2 HW-0020765 Bracket, Flat, Unistrut
5 20 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT Springnut

Figure A-4. 1:1 Free Standing Unitstrut Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0020827)

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KT-0000116 LPOD RX SPLITTER / CABLE KIT

ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
10 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER
20 2 HW/4-FLT #4 FLAT WASHER, SS
30 1 RF-0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER/COMBINER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ
40 2 HW/4-40X1.25PH #4-40 x 1.25 LG PAN HD PHILLIPS SCREW, SS
50 2 CA/RF0097 CABLE ASSY, CONNECTOR, CSAT-7075 OUTPUT RF, ROHS
60 2 HW/4-SPLIT #4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
70 6 HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.5", HEAVY DUTY, BLACK

Figure A-5. KT-0000116 LPOD Rx Splitter / Cable Kit Example – Exploded and Assembled Isometric Views

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Table A-2. Parts List for KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit
KT-0000098 LPOD C-BAND RX SWITCH KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-6)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 28P1084 QP RF ADAPTER, N (FEM) TO CPRG229 W/G GROOVED FOR 1/2 GASKET
2 1 CN/CX50NMALE CONNECTOR, CN-50-OHM,N, MALE TERMINATION
3 1 SW/WGS28V-229SM SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE, CPR229 GROOVED, +28V SEALED (MS3116F10-6S MATING CONN)
4 4 GA/GSKTCPR229FULL GASKET, CPR229, FULL THK
5 12 03P1078 1/4-20 x 3/4 LG HEX BOLT, SS
6 32 HW/1/4-20X5/8HEX 1/4-20 x 5/8 LG HEX HD SCREW, SS
7 42 HW/1/4-FLT 1/4" FLAT WASHER
8 42 HW/1/4-SPLIT 1/4" SPLIT WASHER

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Figure A-6. KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-7. KT-0000098 LPOD C-Band Rx Switch Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

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Table A-3. Parts List for PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit
PL/7596-1 LPOD KU-BAND RX SWITCH KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-8)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 SW/WGS28V-75SB SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE, WR75, +28VDC, SEALED, SIDE & BOTTOM MNT
2 1 RF/TRF-KU-WR75G RF TRANSMIT REJECT, WR75, GROOVED
3 7 GA/GSKTWR75HALF GASKET, WR75, HALF THK
4 1 FP/6072 PLATE, SHORTING, WR75G
5 2 99D1483 ASSY, WAVEGUIDE WR75
6 24 HW/6-32X1/2SHCS #6-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
7 12 HW/6-32X7/8SHCS #6-32 x 7/8 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
8 28 HW/6-SPLIT #6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
9 40 HW/6-FLT #6 FLAT WASHER, SS
10 12 HW/6-32HEXNUT #6-32 HEX NUT, SS
11 3 HW-0000313 GASKET, WR75, FLAT, CONDUCTIVE

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Figure A-8. PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-9. PL/7596-1 LPOD Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit – Assembled Isometric View

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Table A-4. Parts List for KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit, OMT-Mounted, Metric
KT-0000191 KU-BAND RX SWITCH KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-10)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 SW/WGS28V-75SB SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE, WR75, +28VDC, SEALED, SIDE & BOTTOM MNT
2 1 RF/TRF-KU-WR75G RF TRANSMIT REJECT, WR75, GROOVED
3 7 GA/GSKTWR75HALF GASKET, WR75, HALF THK
4 1 FP/6072 PLATE, SHORTING, WR75G
5 2 FP-0001006 WAVEGUIDE, WR-75, 90-DEG ELB, #6/M4 FLANGE CLEARANCES
6 16 HW/6-32X1/2SHCS #6-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
7 4 HW/6-32X7/8SHCS #6-32 x 7/8 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
8 20 HW/6-SPLIT #6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
9 24 HW/6-FLT #6 FLAT WASHER, SS
10 4 HW/6-32HEXNUT #6-32 HEX NUT, SS
11 3 HW-0000313 GASKET, WR75, FLAT, CONDUCTIVE
12 8 HW/M4LOCK M4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
13 16 HW/M4FLAT M4 FLAT WASHER, SS
14 8 HW/M4X.07HEX M4 x .07 HEX HUT, SS
15 8 HW/M4X12SHCS M4 x 12 LG SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW, SS
16 8 HW/M4X25SHCS M4 x 25 LG SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW, SS

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Figure A-10. KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example, OMT-Mounted, Metric – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-11. KT-0000191 Ku-Band Rx Switch Kit Example, OMT-Mounted, Metric – Assembled Isometric View

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A.4.2 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples

Table A-5. Parts List for KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 1:1 Redundancy Kit
KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-12)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 4 FP-0000534 BRACKET, MOUNTING, LPOD PS 1
2 2 FP-0000542 CHANNEL, DUAL, UNISTRUT, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
3 1 FP-0000537 BRACKET, UNIVERSAL, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
5 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER
6 1 FP-0000645 BRACKET, SUPPORT, 1:1 RED., LPOD PS 1
10 2 CA/RF0097 CABLE ASSY, ROHS CONNECTOR, CSAT-7075 OUTPUT RF
11 1 HW/CAP-SS14 DUST COVER, RECEPTACLE W/CHAIN & RING, NON-SHORTING, SIZE 14, SS
12 2 CA/6357-2 CABLE, ROHS TX (2FT)
20 1 SW/WGS28V-137S SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE, CPR137, +28V SEALED
21 1 FP/WG0034 PNQ, WAVEGUIDE TERMINATION, SMALL FINS
22 1 RF-0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER/COMBINER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ
23 4 GA/CPR-137-R-H-C GASKET, D SHAPE, CPR-137, HALF THICKNESS, CONDUCTIVE
24 2 FP/5683 WELDMENT, WAVEGUIDE ADAPTER CPRG137 TO N
30 8 HW/1/4-20X1/2FH 1/4-20 x 1/2 LG FH PHILLIPS SCREW, 82°, UCUT, SS
31 10 HW-0000070 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG SERR HD FLNG HEX SCREW
32 10 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, 3/8-16, SHORT SPRING, SS (P3300)
33 2 HW/4-40X1.38PH #4-40 x 1-3/8 LG PHILLIPS HD SCREW, SS
34 2 HW/4-SPLIT #4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
35 2 HW/4-FLT #4 FLAT WASHER, SS
37 4 HW/6-32X5/16P.H #6-32 x 5/16 LG PHILLIPS HD SCREW, SS
38 4 HW/6-SPLIT #6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS S
39 4 HW/6-FLT #6 FLAT WASHER, SS
40 26 HW/#10-32X1/2SH #10-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW
41 14 HW/#10-32X5/8SHC #10-32 x 5/8 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW
42 32 HW/10-SPLIT #10 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
43 32 HW/10-FLT #10 FLAT WASHER, SS
49 12 HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.5", HEAVY DUTY, BLACK
50 2 HW/8-32X1/2SHCS #8-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
51 4 HW/8-FLT #8 FLAT WASHER, SS
52 2 HW/8-SPLIT #8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
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Figure A-12. KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-13. KT-0000104 LPOD PS 1 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

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Table A-6. Parts List for KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit
KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-BAND COAX OUTPUT 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-14)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 4 FP-0000534 BRACKET, MOUNTING, LPOD PS 1
2 2 FP-0000542 CHANNEL, DUAL, UNISTRUT, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
3 1 FP-0000537 BRACKET, UNIVERSAL, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
5 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER
10 4 CA/6357-2 CABLE, ROHS, TX, 2FT
11 1 HW/CAP-SS14 DUST COVER,RECEPTACLE,NON-SHORTING,SIZE 14,SS,W/CHAIN & RING
20 1 SW/COAX-N-F-SEALED SWITCH COAX N-FEMALE, 25VDC 5.9-6.5 SEALED
21 1 RF-0000104 TERMINATION, MOD, TYPE N, M, 50 W, DC-8.5 GHz
22 1 RF-0000105 SPLITTER/COMBINER, RF POWER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ
30 8 HW/1/4-20X1/2FH 1/4-20 x 1/2 LG FH PHILLIPS SCREW, 82, UCUT, SS
31 10 HW-0000070 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG HEX, FLNG, SERR SCREW, SS
32 10 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, 3/8-16, SHORT SPRING, SS (P3300)
33 2 HW/4-FLT #4 FLAT WASHER, SS
34 2 HW/4-SPLIT #4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
35 2 HW/4-40X1.38PH #4-40 x 1/38 P.H. PHIILIPS SCREW, SS
37 4 HW/6-FLT #6 FLAT WASHER, SS
38 4 HW/6-SPLIT #6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
39 4 HW/6-32X5/16P.H #6-32 x 5/16 LG PHILLIPS SCREW
40 2 HW-0000170 M4X0.7 x 8 LG PAN HD PHILLIPS SCREW, SS
41 2 HW/M4LOCK M4 LOCK WASHER, SS
42 2 HW/M4FLAT M4 FLAT WASHER, SS
43 12 HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.5", HEAVY DUTY, BLACK

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Figure A-14. KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-15. KT-0000090 LPOD PS 1 C-Band Coax Output 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

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Table A-7. Parts List for KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 KU-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-16)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 4 FP-0000534 BRACKET, MOUNTING, LPOD PS 1
2 2 FP-0000542 CHANNEL, DUAL, UNISTRUT, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
3 1 FP-0000537 BRACKET, UNIVERSAL, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
4 1 FP-0000548 WAVEGUIDE, Ku, WR-75, GRVD FLGS, E TO H TO FLEX, LH, 1:1, PS 1
5 1 FP-0000549 WAVEGUIDE, Ku, WR-75, GRVD FLGS, E TO H TO FLEX, RH, 1:1, PS 1
7 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER
8 1 FP-0000645 BRACKET, SUPPORT, 1:1 RED., LPOD PS 1
11 2 CA/RF0097 CABLE ASSY, ROHS CONNECTOR, CSAT-7075 OUTPUT RF, ROHS
12 1 HW/CAP-SS14 DUST COVER,RECEPTACLE,NON-SHORTING,SIZE 14,SS,W/CHAIN & RING
20 1 SW/WGS28V-75SB SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE, WR75, +28VDC, SEALED, SIDE & BOTTOM MNT
21 1 RF/TERM-11923-5 RF TERMINATION, WR75G, 14-14.5GHz, 1.05:1 VSWR, 150W
22 1 RF-0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER/COMBINER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ
23 6 GA/WR75-R-H-C GASKET, O RING, WR-75, HALF THICKNESS, CONDUCTIVE
24 12 HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.5", HEAVY DUTY, BLACK
30 8 HW/1/4-20X1/2FH 1/4-20 x 1/2 FLAT HD PHILLIPS SCREW, 82°, UCUT, SS
33 10 HW-0000070 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG SCREW, HEX, FLNG, SERR, SS
34 10 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, 3/8-16, SHORT SPRING, SS (P3300)
35 2 HW/4-FLT #4 FLAT WASHER, SS
36 2 HW/4-SPLIT #4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
37 2 HW/4-40X1.38PH #4-40 x 1-3/8 LG PAN HD PHILLIPS SCREW, SS
39 28 HW/6-FLT #6 FLAT WASHER, SS
40 28 HW/6-SPLIT #6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
41 4 HW/6-32X5/16P.H #6-32 x 5/16 LG PHILLIPS SCREW
42 20 HW/6-32X1/2SHCS #6-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
43 4 03P1111 #6-32 x 9/16 LG SOCKET HD SCREW, SS
44 2 HW/8-32X1/2SHCS #8-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
45 4 HW/8-FLT #8 FLAT WASHER, SS
46 2 HW/8-SPLIT #8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
47 2 HW/8-32HEXNUT #8-32 HEX NUT, SS

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Figure A-16. KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-17. KT-0000089 LPOD PS 1 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

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Table A-8. Parts List for KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-18)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
0 2 CA-0000348 CABLE ASSY, RF, 2 FT
0 12 HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.5", HEAVY DUTY, BLACK
1 4 FP-0000534 BRACKET, MOUNTING, LPOD PS 1
2 2 FP-0000542 CHANNEL, DUAL, UNISTRUT, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
3 1 FP-0000537 BRACKET, UNIVERSAL, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
4 1 FP-0000948 WAVEGUIDE, PREFORMED SEAMLESS FLEX, X, CPRG-112, LH, 1:1, PS 1
5 1 FP-0000949 WAVEGUIDE, PREFORMED SEAMLESS FLEX, X, CPRG-112, RH, 1:1, PS 1
7 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER
8 1 FP-0000645 BRACKET, SUPPORT, 1:1 RED., LPOD PS 1
12 1 HW/CAP-SS14 DUST COVER,RECEPTACLE,NON-SHORTING,SIZE 14,SS,W/CHAIN & RING
20 1 SW/WG-HAGS SWITCH, WR112G, +24V, SEALED, STANDARD THREAD, COLD TEMP RATING
21 1 FP/WG0039 CNTRC, WAVEGUIDE FP - WAVEGUIDE, TERMINATION, 250W, CPR-112
22 1 RF-0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER/COMBINER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ
23 6 GA/CPR112-R-F-C GASKET, ROUND, CPR112, FULL THICKNESS, CONDUCTIVE
30 8 HW/1/4-20X1/2FH 1/4-20 x 1/2 LG FLAT HD PHILLIPS SCREW, 82°, UCUT, SS
33 10 HW-0000070 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG SCREW, HEX, FLNG, SERR, SS
34 10 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, 3/8-16, SHORT SPRING, SS (P3300)
35 2 HW/4-FLT #4 FLAT WASHER, SS
36 2 HW/4-SPLIT #4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
37 2 HW/4-40X1.38PH #4-40 x 1-3/8 LG PAN HD PHILLIPS SCREW, SS
40 44 HW/8-FLT #8 FLAT WASHER, SS
41 42 HW/8-SPLIT #8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
42 36 HW-0000325 #8-32 x 1/2 LG SCREW, HEX HD, SS
43 6 HW-0000326 #8-32 x 5/8 LG SCREW, HEX HD, SS
44 2 HW/8-32HEXNUT #8-32 HEX NUT, SS
45 4 HW/6-FLT #6 FLAT WASHER, SS
46 4 HW/6-SPLIT #6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
47 4 HW/6-32X5/16P.H #6-32 x 5/16 LG PHILLIPS SCREW

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Figure A-18. KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-19. KT-0000170 LPOD PS 1 X-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

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A.4.3 LPOD PS 1.5 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples

Table A-9. Parts List for KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit
KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-BAND DC OPTION 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURES A-20 AND A-21)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
30 2 FP-0000542 CHANNEL, DUAL, UNISTRUT
40 10 HW-0000070 SCREW, HEX, FLNG, 0.375-16 x 0.750, SS, SERR
50 10 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, 3/8-16, SHORT SPRING, SS (P3300)
60 4 FP-0020593 BRACKET, MOUNTING, DC LPOD
70 4 CA-0000348 CABLE ASSY, RF, 2 FT
80 1 HW/CAP-SS14 DUST COVER,RECEPTACLE,NON-SHORTING,SIZE 14,SS,W/CHAIN & RING
90 1 SW/WGS28V-137S SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE, CPR137
100 1 FP/WG0034 MPS, BLANKET FP TERM
110 1 RF-0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER/COMBINER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ
130 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER
140 1 FP-0020594 SUPPORT BRACKET
150 1 FP-0020595 OUTPUT WAVEGUIDE, UNIT 1 TO PORT 4
160 1 FP-0020596 OUTPUT WAVEGUIDE UNIT 2 TO PORT 2
170 1 FP-0020592 BRACKET, MOUNTING, LPOD PS 1.5
180 5 GA/GSKTCP137HLF GASKET, CP137, HALF THK
190 40 HW/10-FLT #10 FLAT WASHER, SS
200 40 HW/10-SPLIT #10 SPLIT WASHER, SS
210 40 HW/#10-32X5/8SHC #10-32 x 5/8 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
220 4 HW/SEM632X5/16PH #6-32 x 5/16 LG PHILLIPS HD SCREW, SS
230 1 PP-0020512 BALL DRIVER
240 8 HW/1/4-SPLIT 1/4" SPLIT WASHER., SS
250 8 HW/1/4-20X3/4BT 1/4-20 x 3/4 LG BOLT
260 12 HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.5", HEAVY DUTY, BLACK
270 2 HW/SEM440X3/8PH #4-40 x 3/8 LG PAN HD SCREW
280 5 HW/632X5/16FHMS #6-32 x 5/16 FLAT HD MACHINE SCREW

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Figure A-20. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric Views, Steps 1
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Figure A-21. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View, Step 3

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Figure A-22. KT-0020526 LPOD PS 1.5 C-Band DC Option 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

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Table A-10. Parts List for KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 KU-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-23)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
0 2 CA-0000348 CABLE ASSY, RF, 2 FT
0 12 HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.5", HEAVY DUTY, BLACK
1 4 FP-0000534 BRACKET, MOUNTING, LPOD PS 1
2 2 FP-0000542 CHANNEL, DUAL, UNISTRUT, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
3 1 FP-0000537 BRACKET, UNIVERSAL, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 1
4 1 FP-0000939 WAVEGUIDE, FORMED BENDS, Ku, WR-75, LH, 1:1, PS 1.5
5 1 FP-0000940 WAVEGUIDE, FORMED BENDS, Ku, WR-75, RH, 1:1, PS 1.5
7 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER
8 1 FP-0000645 BRACKET, SUPPORT, 1:1 RED., LPOD PS 1
12 1 HW/CAP-SS14 DUST COVER,RECEPTACLE,NON-SHORTING,SIZE 14,SS,W/CHAIN & RING//(RE
20 1 SW/WGS28V-75SB SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE, WR75, +28VDC, SEALED SIDE & BOTTOM MNT
21 1 RF/TERM-11923-5 RF TERMINATION, WR75G, 14-14.5GHz, 1.05:1 VSWR, 150W, FLAT BLACK, G
22 1 RF-0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER/COMBINER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ
23 5 GA/GSKTWR75HALF GASKET, WR75, HALF THK
30 8 HW/1/4-20X1/2FH 1/4-20 x 1/2 LG FLAT HD PHILLIPS SCREW,, 82°, UCUT, SS
33 10 HW-0000070 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG SCREW, HEX, FLNG,, SS, SERR
34 10 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, 3/8-16, SHORT SPRING, SS (P3300)
35 2 HW/4-FLT #4 FLAT WASHER, SS
36 2 HW/4-SPLIT #4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
37 2 HW/4-40X1.38PH #4-40 x 1/38 P.H. PHIILIPS SCREW, SS
39 24 HW/6-FLT #6 FLAT WASHER, SS
40 24 HW/6-SPLIT #6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
41 4 HW/6-32X5/16P.H #6-32 x 5/16 LG PHILLIPS SCREW
42 16 HW/6-32X1/2SHCS #6-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
43 4 03P1111 #6-32 x 9/16 LG, SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
44 2 HW/8-32X1/2SHCS #8-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
45 4 HW/8-FLT #8 FLAT WASHER, SS
46 2 HW/8-SPLIT #8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
47 2 HW/8-32HEXNUT #8-32 HEX NUT, SS

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Figure A-23. KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-24. KT-0000060 LPOD PS 1.5 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

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A.4.4 LPOD PS 2 1:1 Redundancy Kit Examples

Figure A-25. PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit Example Using KT-0020827 – Assembled Isometric View

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Figure A-26. PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Free Standing Kit Example Using KT-0020827 – Assembled Views

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Table A-11. Parts List for KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-27)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 FP-0000552 WAVEGUIDE, C-BAND, CPR-137 G, E TO H TO FLEX, LH, 1:1, PS 2
2 1 FP-0000553 WAVEGUIDE, C-BAND, CPR-137 G, E TO H TO FLEX, RH, 1:1, PS 2
3 4 FP-0000442 BRACK, MOUNTING, HPOD-LPOD PS 2
4 2 FP-0000543 CHANNEL, DUAL, UNISTRUT, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 2
5 1 FP-0000626 BRACKET, RF SW, UNIVERSAL, 1:1 RED., LPOD PS 2
6 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER
11 2 CA/RF0097 ASSY CABLE, ROHS CONNECTOR, CSAT-7075 OUTPUT RF, ROHS
12 1 HW/CAP-SS14 DUST COVER,RECEPTACLE,NON-SHORTING,SIZE 14,SS,W/CHAIN & RING
20 1 SW/WGS28V-137S SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE, CPR137, +28V SEALED
21 1 FP/WG0034 PNQ, WAVEGUIDE TERMINATION, SMALL FINS
22 1 RF-0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER/COMBINER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ
23 4 GA/CPR-137-R-H-C GASKET, D SHAPE, CPR-137, HALF THICKNESS, CONDUCTIVE
24 2 GA/CPR137-R-F-C GASKET, ROUND, CPR137, FULL THICKNESS, CONDUCTIVE
25 12 HW/TW14.5HDBLK CABLE TIE, 14.5", HEAVY DUTY, BLACK
30 10 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, 3/8-16, SHORT SPRING, SS (P3300)
31 10 HW-0000070 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG SCREW, HEX, FLNG, SERR, SS
33 2 HW/4-40X1.38PH #4-40 x 1-3/8 LG PAN HD PHIILIPS SCREW, SS
34 2 HW/4-SPLIT #4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
35 2 HW/4-FLT #4 FLAT WASHER, SS
36 4 HW/6-32X5/16P.H #6-32 x 5/16 PHILLIPS SCREW
37 4 HW/6-SPLIT #6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
38 4 HW/6-FLT #6 FLAT WASHER, SS
39 26 HW/#10-32X1/2SH #10-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
40 30 HW/#10-32X5/8SHC #10-32 x 5/8 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
41 48 HW/10-SPLIT #10 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
42 48 HW/10-FLT #10 FLAT WASHER, SS
43 8 HW/5/16-18X3/4B 5/16-18 x 3/4 LG HEX HD BOLT, SS
44 8 HW/5/16-SPLIT 5/16” SPLIT LOCK WASHER
45 8 HW/5/16-FLT 5/16” FLAT WASHER

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Figure A-27. KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-28. KT-0000091 LPOD PS 2 C-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

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Table A-12. Parts List for KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit
KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 KU-BAND 1:1 REDUNDANCY KIT (AS PER FIGURE A-29)
ITEM QTY CEFD PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 FP-0001170 WAVEGUIDE, Ku-BAND, WR-75, LH, 1:1, LPOD PS 2
2 1 FP-0001171 WAVEGUIDE, Ku-BAND, WR-75, RH, 1:1. LPOD PS 2
3 4 FP-0000442 BRACK, MOUNTING, HPOD & LPOD PS 2
4 2 FP-0000543 CHANNEL, DUAL, UNISTRUT, 1:1 RDNT, LPOD PS 2
5 1 FP-0000626 BRACKET, RF SW, UNIVERSAL, 1:1 RED., LPOD PS 2
6 2 FP-0000580 SPACER PLATE, RF SPLITTER / COMBINER
8 1 FP-0000762 SUPPORT BRACKET, 1:1 REDUNDANCY, LPOD PS 2
12 1 HW/CAP-SS14 DUST COVER,RECEPTACLE,NON-SHORTING, SIZE 14, SS,W/CHAIN & RING
20 1 SW/WGS28V-75SB SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE, WR75, +28VDC, SEALED, SIDE & BOTTOM MOUNT
21 1 RF/TERM-11923-5 RF TERMINATION, WR75G, 14-14.5GHz, 1.05:1 VSWR, 150W, FLAT BLACK, G
22 1 RF-0000105 RF POWER SPLITTER / COMBINER, 2-WAY, 0 DEGREES, 1-2GHZ
23 5 GA/GSKTWR75HALF GASKET, WR75, HALF THICK
30 10 HW/3/8SPRINGNUT SPRINGNUT, 3/8-16, SHORT SPRING, SS (P3300)
31 10 HW-0000070 3/8-16 x 3/4 LG SCREW, HEX, SERR FLNG HD, SS
33 2 HW/4-40X1.38PH SCREW #4-40 x 1-3/8 LG PHILLIPS HD, SS
34 2 HW/4-SPLIT #4 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
35 2 HW/4-FLT #4 FLAT WASHER, SS
39 24 HW/6-FLT #6 FLAT WASHER, SS
40 24 HW/6-SPLIT #6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
41 4 HW/6-32X5/16P.H #6-32 x 5/16 LG PHILLIPS SCREW
42 16 HW/6-32X1/2SHCS #6-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
43 4 03P1111 #6-32 x 9/16 LG SCREW, SOCKET HD, SS
44 2 HW/#10-32X1/2SH #10-32 x 1/2 LG SOCKET HD CAP SCREW, SS
45 2 HW/10-SPLIT #10 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, SS
46 2 HW/10-FLT #10 FLAT WASHER, SS
47 8 HW/5/16-18X3/4B 5/16-18 x 3/4 LG HEX HD BOLT, SS
48 8 HW/5/16-SPLIT 5/16” SPLIT LOCK WASHER
49 8 HW/5/16-FLT 5/16” FLAT WASHER

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Figure A-29. KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Exploded Isometric View

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Figure A-30. KT-0000254 LPOD PS 2 Ku-Band 1:1 Redundancy Kit Example – Assembled Isometric View

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B.1 Overview
This appendix provides line details for the cables available for use with the LPOD in Standalone or 1:1 Redundancy applications. Each
figure illustrates the cable’s technical specifications – e.g., connector types used, cable labeling, wiring lists, etc.
The European EMC Directive (EN55022, EN50082-1) requires that you use properly shielded cables for DATA I/O. These
cables must be double-shielded from end-to-end, ensuring a continuous ground shield.
The tables in this appendix cross-reference cable use in LPOD Standalone applications as well as the various 1:1
Redundancy application examples provided in Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY.

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B.2 Control and Data Cables

CEFD
App B
CABLE DESCRIPTION USED FOR: REF App A FIG
FIG
P/N
Connecting 1:1 Redundant Loop Cable ‘J1’ receptacle or Standalone LPOD ‘J6
CA- Serial Interface Cable A-1, A-3, A-12
B-1 | COM1’ receptacle to CLC-10 RJ-11 communications jack
0020526 (19-pin circular connector to RJ-11) through A-30
(Cable and CLC-10 are furnished as part of optional CEFD KIT KT-0020518 )
Connecting 1:1 Redundant Loop Cable ‘J1’ receptacle or Standalone LPOD ‘J6
CA- Ethernet Interface Cable A-2, A-3, A-12
B-2 | COM1’ receptacle to LPODnet Ethernet jack
0000352 (19-pin circular connector to <2X> RJ-45) through A-30
(Cable and LPODnet are furnished as part of optional CEFD KIT KT-0000203 )
CA- 100’ COMMS Cable A-3, A-12
B-3
0000318 (19-pin circular connector to bare end) Connecting 1:1 Redundant Loop Cable ‘J1’ receptacle or Standalone LPOD ‘J6 through A-30
CA- 250’ COMMS Cable | COM1’ receptacle to user-specified M&C interface A-3, A-12
B-4
0000543 (19-pin circular connector to bare end) through A-30
Rx / Tx Redundant Loop Cable
CA- (19-pin circular receptacle to <2X> Type Interconnecting 1:1 Redundancy System LPOD units, Rx / Tx switches, and A-3, A-12
B-5
0020655 ‘N’ connectors, <2X> 19-pin circular user M&C interface through A-30
connectors)
Tx-only Redundant Loop Cable
CA- (19-pin circular receptacle to <1X> Type Interconnecting 1:1 Redundancy System LPOD units, Tx switch, and user A-3, A-12
B-6
0020657 ‘N’ connector, <2X> 19-pin circular M&C interface through A-30
connectors)

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B.2.1 Serial Interface Cable

The Comtech EF Data CLC-10 Serial M&C Accessory Kit (CEFD P/N KT-0020518) includes the CA-0020526 Serial Interface Cable. This kit
is optionally available to provide serial-based monitor and control of 1:1 Redundancy or Standalone LPOD applications using the CLC-10
Comtech LPOD Controller (a preconfigured Two Technologies, Inc. TechTerm Handheld Terminal). The circular connector installs onto
the Redundant Loop Cable ‘J1’ connector in 1:1 LPOD Redundant applications, or the ‘J6 | COM 1’ connector on a Standalone LPOD.
The RJ-11 connector plugs directly into the CLC-10.

Figure B-1. Serial Interface Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0020526, part of KT-0020518)

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B.2.2 Ethernet Interface Cable

The Comtech EF Data Ethernet Utility Kit (CEFD P/N KT-0000203) includes the CA-0000352 Ethernet Interface Cable. This kit is
optionally available to provide Ethernet-based M&C of 1:1 Redundancy or Standalone LPOD applications using a Samsung NB30 Plus
Netbook (LPODnet). The ‘P1’ circular connector installs onto the Redundant Loop Cable ‘J1’ connector in 1:1 LPOD Redundant
applications, or the ‘J6 | COM 1’ connector on a Standalone LPOD. Use the ‘J2’ and ‘J3’ RJ-45 connectors to either connect directly to
the LPODnet’s Ethernet network jack (for Standalone use) or via a user-provided Ethernet switch or hub (for 1:1 Redundancy use).

Figure B-2. Ethernet Interface Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000352, part of KT-0000203)

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B.2.3 19-Pin COMMS Cable (100’)

This cable connects between your designated data interface and the Redundant Loop Cable’s ‘J1’ connector in 1:1 Redundancy
applications, or the ‘J6 | COM 1’ port on a Standalone LPOD.

Figure B-3. COMMS Cable, 100’ (CEFD P/N CA-0000318)

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B.2.4 19-Pin COMMS Cable (250’)

This cable connects between your designated data interface and the Redundant Loop Cable’s ‘J1’ connector in 1:1 Redundancy
applications, or the ‘J6 | COM 1’ port on a Standalone LPOD.

Figure B-4. COMMS Cable, 250’ (CEFD P/N CA-0000543)

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B.2.5 Redundant Loop Cable – Rx / Tx

Use the CA-0020657 Redundant Loop Cable for interconnection of 1:1 Redundancy Rx / Tx applications. Use the ‘J1’ connector to
connect to your M&C interface. See the CONNECTOR LIST table in Figure B-5 for routing the remaining connectors.

Figure B-5. Redundant Loop Cable – Rx / Tx (CEFD P/N CA-0020657)

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B.2.6 Redundant Loop Cable – Tx Only

Use the CA-0020655 Redundant Loop Cable for interconnection of 1:1 Redundancy Tx-only applications. Use the ‘J1’ connector to
connect to your M&C interface. See the CONNECTOR LIST table in Figure B-6 for routing the remaining connectors.

Figure B-6. Redundant Loop Cable –Tx Only (CEFD P/N CA-0020655)

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B.3 RF Cables
App B CEFD REF App A
DESCRIPTION USED FOR:
FIG CABLE P/N FIG
Type ‘N’ to Type ‘N’ 1/4" Heliax Coaxial LPOD Rx or Tx connections in 1:1 Redundancy or Standalone LPOD
B-7 CA/3722-X A-3
Cable (lengths vary) applications

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B.3.1 RF Cable (Type ‘N’)

Use this Type ‘N’ cable for the Rx or Tx connections in LPOD Standalone or 1:1 Redundancy applications:
• For LPOD PS 1 C-Band and X-Band applications – For Standalone use, the cable connects the unit’s ‘J2 | RF OUT’ port directly
to your Rx signal destination. For 1:1 Redundancy applications, use the cable to connect each LPOD’s ‘J2 | RF OUT’ port to
the Tx Waveguide switch.
• For all LPOD applications – For Standalone use, the cable connects directly from these LPOD interfaces to your Rx signal
destination or Tx signal source. For 1:1 Redundancy applications, use the cable to connect the ‘J1 | LBAND IN / Tx IN’ or ‘J10
| MODEM Rx’ ports in 1:1 Redundancy applications to the system’s respective signal splitters.

Figure B-7. 1/4" Heliax Coaxial Cable (CEFD P/N CA/3722-X)

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C.1 Overview

Figure C-1. Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers / BUCs

The fans used by Comtech EF Data’s LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block
Up Converters (BUCs) (Figure C-1) are designed for long life, even in harsh
environments. Still, they are mechanical devices, subject to wear, and may need
replacement after several years.

In most environments, Comtech EF Data recommends clearing the heat sinks of

dust and debris approximately once per year to ensure optimal fan life. This
appendix outlines the procedures for uninstalling the LPOD PD 1, PS 1.5, or PS 2
fan shroud, inspecting and cleaning the heat sinks, and then re-installing the fan
shroud.

You can use the temperature trending data, available from the LPOD HTTP
Interface ‘Status | Trending Graphs’ page (Figure C-2 ) as a guide to determine if
more or less frequent preventative maintenance is required.

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Sect. 4.5.4.6 Status | Trending Graphs (Chapter 4. ETHERNET

INTERFACE OPERATION)

Figure C-2. LPOD HTTP Interface ‘Status |Trending Graphs’ Page –

Temperature Graph Example

C.2 Clean the LPOD PS 1 Heat Sinks

To clean the LPOD PS 1 Heatsinks, do these steps:
Step Task
1 Disconnect power from the LPOD.
2 Remove the eight screws – four on either side of the fan shroud – see
Figure C-3.
Make sure that you use the correct screwdriver to avoid
damaging the screws.
3 Lift the fan shroud assembly far enough off the chassis to expose the
heat sinks and access the fan’s power supply connection – see Figure
C-4.
4 Disconnect the fan power supply. First, depress the connector’s locking
mechanism, and then pull apart the mated components – see Figure
C-5.
5 Visually inspect the exposed LPOD heat sinks, located on the top and
either side of the chassis, for any accumulated debris or blockage that
may be obstructing airflow. Use compressed air to clear and clean the
heat sinks as needed – see Figure C-6.
Make sure that you blow between the heat sink fins to remove
any foreign object accumulation.

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Step Task
6 Reconnect the fan power supply by pressing the male and female
connectors together until the locking mechanism snaps and locks – see
Figure C-7.
7 Re-install the fan shroud onto the chassis – make sure that you keep
the fan power supply cable clear of the fan and heat sink surfaces.
Then, re-install the eight screws as described in Step 2.
Torque the screws to 11 ±2 inch lbs.
8 Reconnect the power source to the LPOD.

Figure C-3. LPOD PS 1 Shroud Screw Locations

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Figure C-4. Remove the Fan Shroud

Figure C-5. Disconnect the Fan Power Supply

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Figure C-6. LPOD PS 1 Heat Sink Locations

Figure C-7. Reconnect the Fan Power Supply

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C.3 Clean the LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sinks

To clean the LPOD PS 1.5 Heatsinks, do these steps:
Step Task
1 Disconnect power from the LPOD.
2 Remove the screws from all four sides of the LPOD as needed – see
Figure C-8.
A. Make sure that you use the correct screwdriver to avoid
damaging the screws.
B. The length of the four screws indicated in green are longer
than those indicated elsewhere. Make sure that you re-
install these longer screws at the same locations.
C. The two screws located behind the waveguide may be
difficult to remove without first removing the waveguide
from the chassis.
3 Lift the fan shroud assembly far enough off the chassis to expose the
heat sink and access the fan power supply connections – see Figure C-9.
4 Disconnect each fan power supply by carefully pulling the mated
connector components straight apart – see Figure C-10.
Do not twist the mated cable connection when disconnecting
the cable assemblies.
5 Visually inspect the exposed LPOD heat sink, located on the top of the
chassis, for any accumulated debris or blockage that may be obstructing
airflow. Use compressed air to clear and clean the heat sink as needed –
see Figure C-11.
Make sure that you blow between the heat sink fins to remove
any foreign object accumulation.
6 Reconnect each fan power supply. First, align the male and female
connector’s tabs. Then, push the connectors together until the
connection locks – see Figure C-12.
D. Do not twist the mated cable connections when
reconnecting the fan power supplies.
E. The fan power supply cables are labeled Fan 1 and Fan 2.
Make sure that you connect the chassis Fan 1 cable to the
fan shroud Fan 1 cable, and the chassis Fan 2 cable to the
fan shroud Fan 2 cable.

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Step Task
7 Re-install the fan shroud onto the chassis – take care to keep the fan
power supply cables clear of the fan and heat sink surfaces. Then, re-
install all screws as described in Step 2 – make sure that you re-install
the four longer screws at their same locations.
Torque the screws to 8 ±1 inch lbs.
8 Reconnect the power source to the LPOD.

Figure C-8. LPOD PS 1.5 Shroud Screw Locations

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Figure C-9. Remove the Fan Shroud

Figure C-10. Disconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies

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Figure C-11. LPOD PS 1.5 Heat Sink Location

Figure C-12. Reconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies

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C.4 Clean the LPOD PS 2 Heat Sinks

To clean the LPOD PS 2 Heatsinks, do these steps:
Step Task
1 Disconnect the power source from the LPOD.
2 Remove the screws from the sides and end of the LPOD as needed – see
Figure C-13.
Make sure that you use the correct screwdriver to avoid
damaging the screws
3 Lift the fan shroud assembly far enough off the chassis to expose the
heat sink and access the fan power supply connections – see Figure C-14.
4 Disconnect each fan power supply by carefully pulling the mated
connector components straight apart – see Figure C-15.
Do not twist the mated cable connection when disconnecting
the cable assemblies.
5 Visually inspect the exposed LPOD heat sinks, located on the top of the
chassis, for any accumulated debris or blockage that may be obstructing
airflow. Use compressed air to clear and clean the heat sink as needed –
see Figure C-16.
Make sure that you blow between the heat sink fins to remove
any foreign object accumulation.
6 Reconnect each fan power supply. First, align the male and female
connector’s tabs. Then, push the connectors together until the
connection locks – see Figure C-17.
• Do not twist the mated cable connections when
reconnecting the fan power supplies.
• The fan power supply cables are labeled Fan 1 and Fan 2.
Make sure that you connect the chassis Fan 1 cable to the
fan shroud Fan 1 cable, and the chassis Fan 2 cable to the
fan shroud Fan 2 cable.
7 Re-install the fan shroud onto the chassis – take care to keep the fan
power supply cables clear of the fan and heat sink surfaces. Then, re-
install all screws as described in Step 2.
Torque the screws to 8 ±1 inch lbs.
8 Reconnect the power source to the LPOD.

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Figure C-13. LPOD PS 2 Shroud Screw Locations

Figure C-14. Remove the Fan Shroud

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Figure C-15. Disconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies

Figure C-16. LPOD PS 2 Heat Sink Locations

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Figure C-17. Reconnect the Fan 1 / Fan 2 Power Supplies

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C.5 Water Tight Sealing

CAUTION
Before you resume operation of your equipment, you MUST make sure
that all external cable assemblies for the outdoor equipment are
properly sealed to prevent water intrusion. Failure to achieve water
tight sealing will result in possible performance degradation and even
product failure.
To maintain your product warranty, you must follow the guidelines
and recommendations provided in Section 2.2 Water Tight Sealing
(Chapter 2. SYSTEM CONNECTORS, INSTALLATION, AND STARTUP).

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