Comtech EF Data LPOD - Manual (Page 42)

LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter MN-LPOD
System Connections, Installation and Startup Revision 10
2–2
2.1.2 Circular Cable Connections
The circular connectors provided on the SPOD SSPA accommodate weatherproof outdoor
applications. The connector pairs (Figure 2-2) 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 2-2. 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:
1) Engage the primary and secondary alignment tabs on the male
connector with the mating cutouts on the female socket.
2) Push the male connector into the female socket.
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.
2.2 LPOD Cabling Connections
The LPOD external connectors provide all necessary connections between the LPOD PS 1 (Figure
2-3), PS 1.5 (Figure 2-4), or PS 2 (Figure 2-5) models and other equipment. Additionally:
• Detailed installation and operational information for using the LPODs in 1:1 redundancy
configurations is provided in Appendix A. 1:1 REDUNDANCY.
• Information on the LPOD’s remote M&C functionality via Ethernet is provided in Chapter 4.
ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.
• Information on the LPOD’s remote M&C functionality via serial-based commands and queries
is provided in CHAPTER 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.