Comtech EF Data LPOD User Manual
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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
MN-LPOD
Table of Contents
Revision 10
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4.5.4.4.1 Status | Summary ..................................................................................................... 4–24
4.5.4.4.2 Status | Status ........................................................................................................... 4–25
4.5.4.4.3 Status | FETs ............................................................................................................. 4–26
4.5.4.4.4 Status | Events .......................................................................................................... 4–27
4.5.4.4.5 Status | Statistics ...................................................................................................... 4–29
4.5.4.4.6 Status | Graphs ......................................................................................................... 4–31
CHAPTER 5.
SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ............................... 5–1
5.1
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5–1
5.2
Key Operational Parameters ............................................................................................... 5–1
5.2.1 RF Input Level ........................................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2.2 Attenuator Control ................................................................................................................... 5–2
5.2.3 Mute Control ............................................................................................................................ 5–2
5.2.4 Faults ........................................................................................................................................ 5–2
5.2.5 Power Detector ......................................................................................................................... 5–4
5.2.6 Some Common Commands ...................................................................................................... 5–4
5.2.7 End-of-Life Commands ............................................................................................................. 5–4
5.1
Remote Control Protocol and Structure ............................................................................... 5–5
5.1.1 EIA-485 ...................................................................................................................................... 5–5
5.1.2 EIA-232 ...................................................................................................................................... 5–6
5.1.3 Basic Protocol ........................................................................................................................... 5–6
5.1.4 Packet Structure ....................................................................................................................... 5–6
5.1.4.1 Start of Packet ................................................................................................................... 5–7
5.1.4.2 Target Address .................................................................................................................. 5–7
5.1.4.3 Address Delimiter .............................................................................................................. 5–7
5.1.4.4 Instruction Code ................................................................................................................ 5–8
5.1.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier ................................................................................................. 5–8
5.1.4.6 Optional Message Arguments ........................................................................................... 5–9
5.1.4.7 End of Packet .................................................................................................................... 5–9
5.2
Remote Commands and Queries ....................................................................................... 5–10
APPENDIX A.
1:1 REDUNDANCY ..................................................................................... A–1
A.1
LPOD Redundancy Operation Overview .............................................................................. A–1
A.2
1:2 Redundancy Mode ....................................................................................................... A–1
A.3
1:1 Redundancy Mode ....................................................................................................... A–1
A.3.1 Ethernet-based Monitor and Control ....................................................................................... A–1
A.3.1.1 1:1 Redundant System Setup (Using a Single Ethernet Interface) .................................... A–2
A.3.2 Serial-based Monitor and Control ............................................................................................ A–3
A.3.2.1 Applicable Serial-Based Redundancy Commands and Queries ........................................ A–5
A.3.3 Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues ........................................................................................ A–6