Comtech EF Data CPA - Manual (Page 48)

CPA C-Band Indoor Solid State Power Amplifier Revision 1
Updating Firmware MN/CPA-IN.IOM
4–2
4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download
1. First, identify the CPA’s assigned Management IP Address, and the firmware number, revision
letter, and version number.
User-supplied items needed:
• 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).
• A 9-pin serial cable to connect the PC serial port to the CPA ISSPA.
• A CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the PC Ethernet port to the CPA ISSPA.
A. Use the 9-pin serial cable to
connect the CPA ‘J6 | COM 1’ port
to a serial port on the user PC.
B. Use the CAT5 Ethernet cable to
connect the CPA ‘J8 | 10/100
ETHERNET’ port with a user-
supplied hub, switch, or a direct
connection to an Ethernet port on
the user PC.
C. On the PC – Open the terminal emulator program.
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide for
operating and configuration instructions.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation:
• 38400 bps (Baud Rate) • 8 Data Bits • 1 Stop Bit
• Parity = NO • Port Flow Control = NONE • Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
• Local Echo = ON
D. On the CPA – Power up the unit.
BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO THE UNIT:
1. READ SECT. 3.4 Power/Ground Connections TO
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR UNIT’S CORRECT
POWER CONFIGURATION.
2. MAKE SURE THAT THE J2 WAVEGUIDE OUTPUT OF THE ISSPA IS
PROPERLY LOADED OR TERMINATED. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD LEAD TO
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND EXCESSIVE RF RADIATION LEVELS.