Comtech EF Data CLC-10 User Manual
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CLC-10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M&C Accessory
Revision 3
Table of Contents
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2.2.1
CA-0020526 RJ-11 Connector .................................................................................................................. 2–3
2.2.2
CA-0020526 19-pin Circular Connector .................................................................................................. 2–4
2.2.2.1 Circular Connector Connection for Standalone Applications .......................................................... 2–4
2.2.2.2 Circular Connector Connection for 1:1 Redundancy Applications ................................................. 2–5
2.3
1:1 Redundancy Applications – Cabling Requirements ......................................................... 2–5
2.4
Energizing the RF Equipment ............................................................................................... 2–8
2.5
CLC-10 –to– SSPA Initial Operation ...................................................................................... 2–8
2.6
CLC-10 Features and Configuration ...................................................................................... 2–9
2.6.1
CLC-10 Keypad Operation ...................................................................................................................... 2–10
2.6.2
CLC-10 Display ......................................................................................................................................... 2–11
2.6.3
CLC-10 –to– SSPA Communication Settings ........................................................................................ 2–11
2.6.3.1 Default CLC-10 Parameter Settings .................................................................................................. 2–12
CHAPTER 3.
SERIAL-BASED M&C USING THE CLC-10 .................................................. 3–1
3.1
Important Disclaimer .......................................................................................................... 3–1
3.2
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 3–1
3.3
Key Operational Parameters ............................................................................................... 3–2
3.3.1
RF Input Level ............................................................................................................................................ 3–2
3.3.2
Attenuator Control ................................................................................................................................... 3–2
3.3.3
Mute Control ............................................................................................................................................. 3–2
3.3.4
Faults .......................................................................................................................................................... 3–3
3.3.5
Power Detector ......................................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.3.6
Some Common Commands ..................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.3.7
End-of-Life Commands ............................................................................................................................. 3–4
3.4
Remote Control Protocol and Structure ............................................................................... 3–5
3.4.1
EIA-485 ....................................................................................................................................................... 3–5
3.4.2
EIA-232 ....................................................................................................................................................... 3–6
3.4.3
Basic Protocol ............................................................................................................................................ 3–6
3.4.4
Packet Structure ........................................................................................................................................ 3–7
3.4.4.1 Start of Packet ....................................................................................................................................... 3–7
3.4.4.2 Target Address ...................................................................................................................................... 3–7
3.4.4.3 Address Delimiter ................................................................................................................................. 3–8
3.4.4.4 Instruction Code ................................................................................................................................... 3–8
3.4.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier ................................................................................................................... 3–8
3.4.4.6 Optional Message Arguments ............................................................................................................ 3–9
3.4.4.7 End of Packet ........................................................................................................................................ 3–9
3.5
Remote Commands and Queries ....................................................................................... 3–10