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TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. III

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

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

PREFACE ...................................................................................................................... XI

About this Manual ....................................................................................................................... xi

Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................. xi

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual ................................................. xi !

Conventions and References ...................................................................................................... xii

Cautions and Warnings ............................................................................................................. xii

Recommended Standard Designations ..................................................................................... xii !

Trademarks ............................................................................................................................... xii

Metric Conversion .................................................................................................................... xii

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance ............................................................... xii

EN55022 –1998 Compliance ................................................................................................... xiii

EN55082-1 – 1997 Compliance ............................................................................................... xiii

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ......................................................................... xiii

Safety Compliance ..................................................................................................................... xiii !

EN 60950 ................................................................................................................................. xiii

European Low Voltage Directive (LVD) ................................................................................ xiii

Warranty Policy ......................................................................................................................... xiv

Limitations of Warranty ........................................................................................................... xiv

Exclusive Remedies .................................................................................................................. xv

Customer Support ...................................................................................................................... xvi

Online Customer Support ........................................................................................................ xvi

CHAPTER 1.

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

1.1

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

1.2

Features .......................................................................................................................... 1–2 !

1.2.1

Physical Configuration................................................................................................ 1–2

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1.2.2

Dimensional Envelope ................................................................................................ 1–3

1.2.3

Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 1–4

1.2.4

Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 1–4 !

1.3

Theory of Operation ..................................................................................................... 1–5 !

1.3.1

Applications ................................................................................................................ 1–5

1.3.2

RF Signal Conversion ................................................................................................. 1–6

1.3.3

Monitor & Control ...................................................................................................... 1–7 !

1.3.4

Installation, Operation and Maintenance .................................................................... 1–7

1.4

Summary of Specifications ........................................................................................... 1–8

1.4.1

UT-4505-A C-Band Upconverter ............................................................................... 1–8 !

1.4.2

UT-4505/E-A, /F-A /G-A, /H-A, /J-A Upconverters ................................................ 1–10

1.4.3

UT-4505/I-A, /M-A Upconverters ............................................................................ 1–12

1.4.4

UT-4514-A, /C-A, /D-A, /E-A, /F-A Upconverters .................................................. 1–14 !

1.4.5

UT-4518-A, /E-A Upconverters ............................................................................... 1–16

CHAPTER 2.

INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 2–1

2.1

Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................ 2–1

2.2

Installation ..................................................................................................................... 2–2 !

2.2.1

Standard Rack Mount Installation .............................................................................. 2–2

2.2.2

Installation using Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets .................................... 2–3

2.2.3

Installation Using Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Sets ........................................... 2–4 !

2.3

Connect Prime Power Connection .............................................................................. 2–5 !

2.4

Connect External Cables .............................................................................................. 2–5

CHAPTER 3.

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ......................................................... 3–1

3.1

Rear Panel Overview .................................................................................................... 3–1 !

3.2

UT-4500-A External Connectors ................................................................................. 3–2

3.2.1

Chassis-mounted Connectors ...................................................................................... 3–2

3.2.1.1

IEC Line Input (AC Power) Connector .............................................................. 3–2

3.2.1.2

DC Power Connector (Optional) ........................................................................ 3–3

3.2.1.3

J2A | REF IN, External Reference Input Connector (BNC-F) ........................... 3–3

3.2.1.4

J2B | REF OUT, External Reference Output Connector (BNC-F) ..................... 3–3 !

3.2.1.5

100BASE-TX Ethernet M&C Port (RJ-45) ........................................................ 3–4

3.2.1.6

P1 RELAY, Summary Fault Output Connector (DB-9F) ................................... 3–4

3.2.1.7

J1 COM1 EIA-485/232 Interface Connector (DB-9F) ....................................... 3–5 !

3.2.1.8

Chassis Ground Connector ................................................................................. 3–5

3.2.2

Module-mounted Connectors ...................................................................................... 3–6

3.2.2.1

J3 HSB (High Speed Bus) Connector (DB-25F) ................................................ 3–7 !

3.2.2.2

Switch Module IF, RF, and Loop Connectors .................................................... 3–8

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Cable Connections ........................................................................................................ 3–9 !

3.3.1

Cable Connections – Standalone (Non-Redundant) Operation ................................ 3–10

3.3.2

Cable Connections – Redundant System Operation ................................................. 3–10 !

CHAPTER 4.

FLASH UPGRADING ........................................................................ 4–1

4.1

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4–1

4.2

About Firmware Files, Naming, Versions and Formats ........................................... 4–2

4.3

Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure ................................................................................. 4–3 !

CHAPTER 5.

FRONT PANEL OPERATION ........................................................... 5–1

5.1

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5–1

5.1.1

Switch Power On (Rear Panel) ................................................................................... 5–2 !

5.1.2

LED Indicators ............................................................................................................ 5–2

5.1.3

Keypad ........................................................................................................................ 5–3

5.1.4

Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) .......................................................................... 5–3 !

5.2

Opening Screen ............................................................................................................. 5–4 !

5.3

Main Menu .................................................................................................................... 5–4

5.3.1

CONFIG (Configuration)............................................................................................ 5–5

5.3.1.1

CONFIG: OUTPUT ............................................................................................ 5–5 !

5.3.1.2

CONFIG: REMOTE (Remote Control) .............................................................. 5–6

5.3.1.3

CONFIG: REDUNDANCY................................................................................ 5–9

5.3.1.4

CONFIG: FAULTRECOVERY ....................................................................... 5–11 !

5.3.1.5

CONFIG: COLDSTART .................................................................................. 5–11

5.3.2

MONITOR ................................................................................................................ 5–12

5.3.3

FAULTS ................................................................................................................... 5–12 !

5.3.3.1

FAULTS: CURRENT ....................................................................................... 5–12

5.3.3.2

FAULTS: STORED (Stored Faults Log) ......................................................... 5–13

5.3.4

PRE-SELECTS ......................................................................................................... 5–13

5.3.4.1

PRE-SELECTS: LOAD .................................................................................... 5–14

5.3.4.2

PRE-SELECTS: PROGRAM ........................................................................... 5–14

5.3.4.3

PRE-SELECTS: CLEAR .................................................................................. 5–14

5.3.5

UTILITY ................................................................................................................... 5–15 !

5.3.5.1

UTILITY: TIME (Real-Time Clock) ................................................................ 5–15

5.3.5.2

UTILITY : DISP (VFD Display) ...................................................................... 5–16

5.3.5.3

UTILITY: AID (Application Identification String) .......................................... 5–16 !

5.3.5.4

UTILITY: REFOSC (Reference Oscillator Adjustment) ................................. 5–16

5.3.5.5

UTILITY: SLOPE ............................................................................................ 5–16

5.3.5.6

UTILITY: LAMP-TEST ................................................................................... 5–17 !

5.3.5.7

UTILITY: FIRMWARE ................................................................................... 5–17

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ETHERNET MANAGEMENT ............................................................. 6–1

6.1

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 6–1

6.2

Ethernet Management Interface Protocols ................................................................ 6–1

6.3

SNMP Interface ............................................................................................................. 6–1 !

6.3.1

Management Information Base (MIB) Files ............................................................... 6–2

6.3.2

SNMP Community Strings ......................................................................................... 6–2

6.3.3

SNMP Traps................................................................................................................ 6–3 !

6.4

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

6.4.1

HyperTerminal as Telnet Client .................................................................................. 6–4

APPENDIX A.

REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................... A–1 !

A.1

Introduction .................................................................................................................. A–1 !

A.2

Communication Interfaces .......................................................................................... A–1

A.2.1

TIA/EIA-485 (RS-485) .......................................................................................... A–1 !

A.2.2

TIA/EIA-232 (RS-232) .......................................................................................... A–2

A.2.3

Ethernet (100BASE-TX) ....................................................................................... A–2

A.3

Access Methods ............................................................................................................ A–2

A.3.1

Direct Access ......................................................................................................... A–2 !

A.3.2

Indirect Access ....................................................................................................... A–3

A.4

Addresses ...................................................................................................................... A–3

A.4.1

Physical Address .................................................................................................... A–3 !

A.4.2

Virtual Address ...................................................................................................... A–3

A.4.3

IP Address .............................................................................................................. A–4

A.5

Basic Protocol ............................................................................................................... A–4

A.5.1

Transmission Mode ................................................................................................ A–4

A.5.2

Baud Rate ............................................................................................................... A–4

A.5.3

Asynchronous Character Format ........................................................................... A–4

A.5.4

Character Set .......................................................................................................... A–4

A.5.5

Response Timeout .................................................................................................. A–4

A.5.6

Bus Inactivity Requirement ................................................................................... A–5

A.6

Message Structure ........................................................................................................ A–5 !

A.6.1

Start Character ....................................................................................................... A–5

A.6.2

Device Address ...................................................................................................... A–5

A.6.3

Command ............................................................................................................... A–5 !

A.6.4

Confirmation Response .......................................................................................... A–6

A.6.5

Error Response ....................................................................................................... A–6

A.6.6

End of Message ...................................................................................................... A–6 !

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Command Ending .............................................................................................. A–6

A.6.6.2

Response Ending ................................................................................................ A–6

A.7

Command / Response Pairs......................................................................................... A–7

A.7.1

Utility Commands .................................................................................................. A–7

A.7.1.1

Time ................................................................................................................... A–7

A.7.1.2

Date .................................................................................................................... A–7

A.7.1.3

Local / Remote Status ........................................................................................ A–7 !

A.7.1.4

Media Access Control (MAC) Address ............................................................. A–8

A.7.1.5

IP Address .......................................................................................................... A–8

A.7.1.6

IP Gateway ......................................................................................................... A–8 !

A.7.1.7

Physical Address ................................................................................................ A–9

A.7.1.8

Baud Rate ........................................................................................................... A–9

A.7.1.9

LCD Contrast ..................................................................................................... A–9 !

A.7.1.10

LCD Brightness ............................................................................................. A–9

A.7.1.11

Screen Saver Mode ...................................................................................... A–10

A.7.1.12

Screen Saver Timeout .................................................................................. A–10

A.7.1.13

VFD Brightness ........................................................................................... A–10 !

A.7.1.14

Reference Oscillator Tuning ........................................................................ A–10

A.7.1.15

Converter Slope Adjustment ........................................................................ A–11

A.7.1.16

Equipment Type ........................................................................................... A–11 !

A.7.1.17

Part Number ................................................................................................. A–11

A.7.1.18

Legacy Firmware Information ..................................................................... A–11

A.7.1.19

Firmware Information .................................................................................. A–12 !

A.7.1.20

Firmware Image ........................................................................................... A–12

A.7.1.21

Application Identification ............................................................................ A–12

A.7.1.22

Force Reboot ................................................................................................ A–13

A.7.2

Configuration Commands .................................................................................... A–13

A.7.2.1

Frequency ......................................................................................................... A–13

A.7.2.2

Attenuator ........................................................................................................ A–13

A.7.2.3

Cold Start ......................................................................................................... A–14 !

A.7.2.4

Mute ................................................................................................................. A–14

A.7.2.5

Carrier Mute Mode .......................................................................................... A–14

A.7.2.6

Redundant Mute Mode .................................................................................... A–14 !

A.7.2.7

Auto Fault Recovery ........................................................................................ A–15

A.7.2.8

Program Preset ................................................................................................. A–15

A.7.2.9

Display All Presets ........................................................................................... A–15 !

A.7.2.10

Clear Preset Configuration ........................................................................... A–16

A.7.2.11

Select Preset Configuration.......................................................................... A–16

A.7.3

Modes ................................................................................................................... A–16

A.7.3.1

Redundant Mode .............................................................................................. A–16 !

A.7.3.2

Automatic/Manual Mode ................................................................................. A–17

A.7.3.3

Backup Mode ................................................................................................... A–17

A.7.4

Status Commands................................................................................................. A–18 !

A.7.4.1

Configuration Status ........................................................................................ A–18

A.7.4.2

Maintenance Status .......................................................................................... A–18

A.7.4.3

Utility Status .................................................................................................... A–19 !

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Alarm Status..................................................................................................... A–19

A.7.4.5

Summary Alarm Status .................................................................................... A–19

A.7.4.6

Terminal Status Change ................................................................................... A–19 !

A.7.4.7

Packed Configuration Status ............................................................................ A–20

A.7.4.8

Packed Maintenance Status .............................................................................. A–20

A.7.4.9

Packed Utility Status ........................................................................................ A–21

A.7.4.10

Packed Alarm Status .................................................................................... A–21 !

A.7.5

Stored Alarms ...................................................................................................... A–22

A.7.5.1

Total Stored Alarms ......................................................................................... A–22

A.7.5.2

Clear All Stored Alarms ................................................................................... A–22 !

A.7.5.3

List All Alarms ................................................................................................ A–22

A.7.6

Error Processing ................................................................................................... A–23

A.7.6.1

General Errors .................................................................................................. A–23 !

A.7.6.2

Configuration Errors ........................................................................................ A–23

A.7.6.3

Mode Errors ..................................................................................................... A–23

A.7.6.4

Time-Outs ........................................................................................................ A–23

A.7.7

Command Summaries .......................................................................................... A–24 !

A.7.8

User Remote Command Summary ...................................................................... A–24

APPENDIX B.

REDUNDANT SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................ B–1

B.1

Introduction to Redundancy Operation ..................................................................... B–1 !

B.2

Backup Upconverter ..................................................................................................... B–1 !

B.2.1

High Speed Bus (HSB) ........................................................................................... B–1

B.2.2

Detachable Modules ................................................................................................ B–2 !

B.2.2.1

Upconverter Switching ....................................................................................... B–2

B.3

Redundant Configurations ........................................................................................... B–2

B.4

Redundant System Configuration ............................................................................... B–8

B.4.1

Initial Configuration ................................................................................................ B–8

B.4.2

Automatic Configuration Verification .................................................................... B–9

B.4.3

Manual Configuration and Verification ................................................................ B–11

B.4.4

Offset Adjustment ................................................................................................. B–13 !

B.4.5

Redundancy Systems – Upconverter Removal and Replacement ........................ B–13

APPENDIX C.

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ................................. C–1

C.1

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

C.2

Maintenance Testing .................................................................................................... C–2 !

C.2.1

Test Point Samples .................................................................................................. C–2

C.2.2

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... C–2 !

C.2.3

Upconverter Faults .................................................................................................. C–2

C.2.3.1

Prime Power ........................................................................................................ C–2

C.2.3.2

DC Power Supply Module .................................................................................. C–2

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RF Converter Module ......................................................................................... C–3

C.2.3.4

Synthesizer Sum Loop Module ........................................................................... C–3

C.2.3.5

Synthesizer Fine Step Module ............................................................................ C–3 !

C.2.3.6

Reference Oscillator Module .............................................................................. C–3

C.2.3.7

Temperature Fault ............................................................................................... C–3

C.2.4

Converter I/O Modules ........................................................................................... C–4

C.3

Spares ............................................................................................................................ C–4 !

TABLES

Table 3-1. UT-4500-A Rear Panel External Connections ......................................................... 3–2

Table 3-2. Ethernet M&C Interface Connector Pinout ............................................................... 3–4 !

Table 3-3. P1 – Summary Fault Connector Pinout .................................................................... 3–4

Table 3-4. J1 – 2-Wire EIA-485 Pinout ...................................................................................... 3–5

Table 3-5. J1 – 4-Wire EIA-485 Pinout ...................................................................................... 3–5

Table 3-6. J1 – EIA-232C Pinout ............................................................................................... 3–5 !

Table 3-7. J3 HSB Interface Connector Pinout .......................................................................... 3–7

Table 3-8. DT-4500-A and UT-4500-A Available Switch Module Assemblies ........................ 3–8

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FIGURES

Figure 1-1. UT-4500-A Series Upconverters (UT-4505-A shown) ............................................ 1–1

Figure 1-2. UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Physical Configuration ......................................... 1–2

Figure 1-3. UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Dimensional Envelope .......................................... 1–3

Figure 1-4. UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Front Panel ............................................................ 1–4

Figure 1-5. UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Rear Panel ............................................................. 1–4

Figure 1-6. Typical Functional Block Diagram (UT-4512-A shown) ........................................ 1–6

Figure 2-1. Standard Rack Cabinet Installation .......................................................................... 2–2

Figure 2-2. Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Installation .......................................... 2–3

Figure 2-3. Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Installation (FP/SL000X) .................................... 2–4

Figure 3-1. UT-4500-A Rear Panel ............................................................................................ 3–1

Figure 3-2. IOM, RSM, and TSM Switch Modules ................................................................... 3–6

Figure 3-3. UT-4500-A Rear Panel (UT-4505-A with Receive Switch Module [RSM-XX]

Shown) ................................................................................................................................ 3–9

Figure 3-4. Standalone (Non-Redundant) Upconverter Configuration .................................... 3–10

Figure 3-5. Standalone (Non-Redundant) Upconverter Configuration with Transmit Switch

Module (TSM-XX) Installed ............................................................................................ 3–11

Figure 4-1. Flash Upgrade via Internet ....................................................................................... 4–1

Figure 5-1. UT-4500-A Front and Rear Panel Views ................................................................. 5–1

Figure B-1. 1:1 Redundant Configuration –Single Source IF Input with IOM-XX and TSM-XX

Installed ............................................................................................................................... B–3

Figure B-2. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram – Single Source RF Input with IOM-XX and

TSM-XX Installed .............................................................................................................. B–3

Figure B-3. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram – Single Source RF Input with IOM-XX and

TSEQM-XX Installed ........................................................................................................ B–4

Figure B-4. TSEQM Connection Locations ............................................................................... B–4

Figure B-5. 1:1 Redundant Configuration - Dual Source IF Input ............................................. B–5

Figure B-6. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram – Dual Source IF Input with IOM-XX and

TSM-XX Installed .............................................................................................................. B–5

Figure B-7. 1:N Redundant Configuration with IOM-XX and TSM-XX Installed ................... B–6

Figure B-8. 1:N Redundant Configuration Diagram with IOM-XX and TSM-XX Installed .... B–7

Figure B-9. Front Panel Displays................................................................................................ B–8

Figure B-10. System in Auto Redundant Mode .......................................................................... B–9

Figure B-11. Backup of Converter #1....................................................................................... B–10

Figure B-12. Converter #1 in MANUAL, Others in AUTO ..................................................... B–11

Figure B-13. Forced Backup of Converter #1 .......................................................................... B–12

Figure C-1. Upconverter Signal and Interconnecting Cable Diagram (with Transmit Switch

Module [TSM]) ................................................................................................................... C–1 x

PREFACE

About this Manual

This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data’s

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters. This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the

UT-4500-A family of products.

Disclaimer

Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly to provide an easy-to-use guide to your 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.

If you have any questions regarding the equipment or the information in this manual, please contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department.

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual

Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual are appreciated. To submit comments, please contact the Comtech EF Data Technical Publications department:

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IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT or NOTE indicates a statement that is associated with either

information critical for proper equipment function or the task being performed.

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.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

Recommended Standard Designations

The Recommended Standard (RS) designation has been superseded by the new designation of the

Electronic Industries Association (EIA). References to the old designation may be shown only when depicting actual text displayed on the screen of the unit (RS-232, RS-485, etc.). All other references in the manual will be shown with the EIA designation.

Trademarks

Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Metric Conversion

Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual. This information is provided to assist the operator in cross-referencing non-Metric to Metric conversions.

The User should carefully review the information that follows.

IMPORTANT

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance

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EN55022 –1998 Compliance

This equipment meets the radio disturbance characteristic specifications for information technology equipment as defined per EN55022 1998.

EN55082-1 – 1997 Compliance

This equipment meets the EMC/generic immunity standard as defined per EN55082-1 1997.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference; in which case, users are required to correct the interference at their own expense.

To ensure compliance, properly shielded cables for DATA I/O must be used.

More specifically, these cables must be shielded from end to end, ensuring a continuous shield.

Safety Compliance

EN 60950

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverters have been shown to comply with safety standard EN 60950

Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Machines.

Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN 60950.

European Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

The following information is applicable for the European Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC):

Symbol Description

<HAR> Type of power cord required for use in the European Community.

CAUTION: Double-pole/Neutral Fusing

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Symbol

International Symbols

Definition Symbol Definition

Alternating Current Protective Earth

Fuse Chassis Ground

IMPORTANT

For additional symbols, refer to Cautions and Warnings listed earlier in this

Preface.

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. xiv

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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. xv

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Refer to p. xiv in this Preface for information regarding this product’s Warranty Policy.

Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for:

! Product support or training

! Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals

! Information on upgrading or returning a product

A Customer Support representative may be reached during normal business hours at:

Comtech EF Data

Attention: Customer Support Department

2114 West 7th Street

Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA

480.333.2200 (Main Comtech EF Data number)

480.333.4357 (Customer Support Desk)

480.333.2161 FAX

To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement:

! Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department during normal business hours. Be prepared to supply the Customer Support representative with the model number, serial number, and a description of the problem.

Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech EF Data

Customer Support representative.

Pack the product in its original shipping carton/packaging to ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping.

Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data. (Shipping charges should be prepaid.)

Online Customer Support

An RMA number can be requested electronically by accessing Comtech EF Data’s online

Support page (www.comtechefdata.com/support.asp). From this page:

! Click the Service hyperlink, then read the Return Material Authorization section for detailed instructions on Comtech EF Data’s return procedures.

! Click [Send RMA Request] on the Support page or the RMA Request hyperlink provided in the Service | Return Material Authorization section; fill out the Billing Information,

Return Information, and Unit to be Returned sections completely, then click [Send email]

– or –

Send an e-mail providing this same detailed information to the Customer Support

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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

Figure 1-1. UT-4500-A Series Upconverters (UT-4505-A shown)

Comtech EF Data’s UT-4500-A Series Upconverters (Figure 1-1) are designed for the

transmission of SCPC, DAMA and TDMA signals in communication systems or satellite uplink data systems. The Upconverters can also be used in communications system applications with full transponder HDTV and analog TV.

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter family of products comprises:

! UT-4505-A ! UT-4514-A ! UT-4518-A

! UT-4505/E-A

! UT-4505/F-A

! UT-4514/C-A

! UT-4514/D-A

! UT-4518/E-A

! UT-4505/G-A

! UT-4505/H-A

! UT-4514/E-A

! UT-4514/F-A

! UT-4505/I-A

! UT-4505/J-A

! UT-4505/M-A

Individual specifications for each model are included in this chapter.

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1.2.1 Physical Configuration

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter’s 1RU-high (1.75”) 19-inch wide chassis is designed for rack mounting into a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) equipment rack. Handles installed on the front panel facilitate ease of installation into and removal from the equipment rack. The unit may also be mounted into the rack using the provided slide mechanisms to allow service without removal from the rack.

Figure 1-2 depicts the isometric layout of the UT-4500-A with its top cover removed. Major

chassis components are shown here. The major module assemblies are:

! Signal Path Module

! Step Loop Module

! Monitor & Control Assembly

! Transmit Switch Module (not shown – installs into rear chassis slot)

! Reference Oscillator Assembly

! Sum Loop Module

! Power Supply Assembly

Figure 1-2. UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Physical Configuration

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Dimensions are shown in both inches and centimeters.

17.00

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22.00

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1.75”

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SAMPLE

RF IF

POWER ON

TRANSMIT

REMOTE

STATUS

ON LINE

FAULT

STORED FAULT

ENT

CLR

18.25

(46.35)

19.0

(48.3)

Figure 1-3. UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Dimensional Envelope

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Figure 1-4. UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Front Panel

Figure 1-4 shows the typical front panel of the UT-4500-A Series Upconverters. This example

depicts a UT-4505-A Upconverter. All operator controls, indicators and displays for local and remote operation are located on the front panel of the UT-4500-A. The front panel features (from left):

! Two Test Point Sample Ports – The test point connections are used for monitoring the

RF input and the IF output. An SMA connector is provided for the RF output, and a

BNC connector is provided for the IF input. There is also an optional RF LO monitor available.

! Six Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators – The LEDs indicate, in a summary fashion, the status of the unit.

! Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) – The VFD is an active display showing two lines of 24 characters each. Each configuration function, or operating mode, is shown on the display when the operator enters a command using the keypad.

! Six-button Keypad – The keypad comprises six individual keyswitches. They have a positive ‘click’ action, which provides tactile feedback.

1.2.4 Rear Panel

Figure 1-5. UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Rear Panel

Figure 1-5 shows the typical rear panel of the UT-4500-A Series Upconverters. This example

depicts a UT-4505-A Upconverter with Transmit Switch Module (TSM) installled. The rear panel features (from left):

! Prime Power Switch – The on/off prime power switch is located on the rear of the chassis adjacent to the prime power input connector. The power switch contains a filter and dual fuse. The dual fuse is rated for 2 Amps.

The UT-4500-A is provided with a six-foot AC power cord.

! Exhaust Fan – The internally mounted exhaust fan vents through the rear panel for chassis cooling.

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! External Interface Connectors – Connectors are provided for operational communications, connection of external reference, redundant operation, and remote monitor and control of the UT-4500-A.

1.3 Theory of Operation

1.3.1 Applications

The upconverter operates over the RF frequency range with a typical gain of 35 dB. The RF output level is +10 dBm at 1 dB compression allowing the capability for longer cable runs to compensate for splitting networks without adding options such as external line amplifiers.

The phase noise performance exceeds the Intelsat phase noise mask for IBS and IDR services by more than 9 dB. This allows high capacity earth stations to add more demodulators and still meet transmission standards. The close-in phase noise is also very low. This makes the upconverter ideal for low bit rate digital circuits such as used in DAMA hub earth stations.

A selectable EIA-232C or EIA-485 remote control serial communications connector interface is provided on the rear panel of the upconverter. All configuration control, status retrieval and adjustments are available as ASCII commands through the serial interface, or as local operator input command to the upconverter.

A detachable Input/Output Module (IOM) can be mounted in the rear of the upconverter chassis for switching the RF output for single thread operations, or for testing the output of the unit. The connectors for the IOM are located on the rear panel.

In applications where converters are "Daisy Chained" together to provide distributed online protection switching to a backUpconverter, the IOM is replaced with a detachable Transmit

Switch Module (TSM). The TSM contains RF and IF transfer switches. Type N connectors are provided for the RF loop, and 50 or 75 ohms BNC connectors are provided for the IF loop.

The "Daisy Chain" configuration is designed to chain the IF input and RF output of up to twelve

(12) online converters together through TSM's terminating in a backUpconverter. When a fault occurs in an online upconverter, the TSM in the upconverter with the fault is commanded to switch to the backUpconverter.

The backUpconverter performs the fault detection, self-reconfiguration and the logical switching functions. If the backUpconverter has a fault, it will not attempt to perform the protectionswitching task. If the backUpconverter does not have a fault, it will assume the frequency and attenuation of the faulted online upconverter, and compensate for the chain losses.

The backUpconverter in the "Daisy Chain" communicates with the online converters through a high speed (data interface) bus (HSB). When faults are detected, the backUpconverter reconfigures itself to replace the online upconverter with the fault. The backUpconverter also uses the HSB to monitor configuration changes made to the online converters by either remote control or front panel command inputs.

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Changes in frequency, attenuation or polarity are entered into the backup table as they are made, as well as information from new online units. The HSB does not interfere with the remote control communications link for access to any of the converters in the "Daisy Chain".

1.3.2 RF Signal Conversion

As a typical example of the RF signal processing, in the Model UT-4514-A Upconverter, the 70

MHz IF input is mixed in the first mixer with a 1150 MHz IFLO signal. The IFLO is locked to a

5/10 MHz reference oscillator. The first mixer is located in the Signal Path Assembly.

The intermediate IF is 1220 MHz which is mixed in the second stage mixer with 12780 to 13280

MHz synthesizer signal to provide an RF output frequency of 14000 to 1451X MHz in 125 KHz fine tuning steps. The synthesizer is also locked to the 5/10 MHz reference oscillator. The second mixer is located in the upconverter Signal Path Module, and the synthesizer consists of the

Coarse/Fine Step Module and Sum Loop Module.

Figure 1-6 depicts the operational schematic for a typical UT-4500-A Series Upconverter in

single thread (standalone) applications. For more information about the UT-4500-A’s use in redundant applications, refer to Appendix B. REDUNDANT SYSTEM OPERATION.

Figure 1-6. Typical Functional Block Diagram (UT-4512-A shown)

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1.3.3 Monitor & Control

The Monitor & Control Assembly is designed to monitor the functions of the upconverter, and provide the control for remote and local command inputs to the upconverter.

Remote control inputs are provided through the EIA-232C or EIA-485 communications port on the rear of the panel, or by local operator inputs through the keypad on the front panel.

Local operator input commands and the status of the upconverter are displayed on the front panel

Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) on the front panel.

A upconverter fault is indicated by the LED indicator on the front panel. Specific fault conditions are displayed on the VFD through local keypad input commands.

1.3.4 Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Refer to Chapter 2. INSTALLATION for rack installation and mounting instructions.

Refer to Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION for local operating instructions and procedures.

Refer to Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL for remote control operating instructions and procedures.

Refer to Appendix B. REDUNDANT SYSTEM OPERATION for redundant system operating instructions and procedures.

Refer to Appendix C. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING for maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

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*Note: Contact Comtech EF Data with specific requirements.

1.4.1 UT-4505-A C-Band Upconverter

Characteristic Specification

Frequency Range UT-4505-A

Conversion

Step Size

IF Input

RF Output

5845-6425 MHz

Dual, No Inversion

125 kHz standard, 1kHz optional

Preset Channels 32 Frequencies and Gains

Stability over Time ± 1 x 10 -9 /Day

Stability over Step ± 1 x 10 -8 0-50°C (32-122°F)

Noise Figure 12 dB Maximum at 0 dB Attenuation

Level

Range

-35 dBm Typical

+20 dBm at 1 dB Compression

Impedance

Return Loss

Output Level

Intermodulation

Carrier Mute

50 " or 75"

23 dB min. with IO Module or Switch Module

+17 dBm at 1 dB Compression

-50 dBc @ 0 dBm Output SCL

-70 dBc

Non-carrier Spurious -80 dBm

Carrier Spurious -65 dBc @ 0 dBm Output

Transfer

External Reference

Group Delay

Phase Noise

AM to PM

Return Loss

Impedance

Gain

Gain Adjust

Gain Stability

Ripple

Slope

IF Bandwidth

0.1

o . / dB at –5 dBm Out

20 dB Minimum with IO Module

18 dB Minimum with Switch Module

50 "

35 dB ± 2 dB

0-25 in 0.25 dB Steps

0.1 dB Steps Optional

± 0.25 dB/Day

70MHz IFCF: ±0.25 dB (±18 MHz), optional ±20 MHz (see *Note)

140 MHz IFCF: 0.75 dB (±36 MHz), optional ±40 MHz (see *Note)

0.05 dB/MHz

36 or 72 MHz, (optional 40 or 80 MHz – see *Note)

Input 5 or 10 MHz @ +3 dBm

Optional 10 MHz Rear Panel Reference Output

Linear Group Delay 0.03 ns/MHz

Parabolic Delay 0.01 ns/MHz 2

Group Delay Ripple 1.0 ns Peak-to-Peak

Parameter Limit (dBc/Hz)

100 Hz

1 kHz

10 kHz

-80

-89

-95

Typical (dBc/Hz)

-83

-92

-97

100 kHz

1 MHz

Remote Control (Rear Panel)

-105

-120

Comm Port EIA-485 or EIA-232

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LED Indicators

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Test Points

(Front Panel)

Power

Environmental

Physical

MTBF

Summary Alarm Relay Closure

Power On

Transmit

Remote

On Line

Fault

Stored Fault

RF Sample

IF Sample

Green LED

Yellow LED

Red LED

Type ‘SMA’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

Type ‘BNC’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

Optional L.O. Sample

Voltage 90-250 VAC Autoranging

Frequency 47-63 Hz

Dissipation

Power Option

Temperature

60 Watts

-48 VDC

0-50°C (32-122° F)

Altitude

Humidity

Width

10,000 Feet MSL

0-95% Relative

19 Inches (48.26 cm)

Height 1RU 1.75 Inches (4.44 cm)

Depth

Weight

22 Inches (55.88 cm)

15 Pounds (7.00 kg)

49,740 hrs. (calculated)

>100,000 hrs. (field experience)

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1.4.2 UT-4505/E-A, /F-A /G-A, /H-A, /J-A Upconverters

Characteristic

RF Output

Specification

Frequency Range UT-4505-A

UT-4505/E-A

UT-4505/F-A

UT-4505/G-A

UT-4505/H-A

UT-4505/J-A

Conversion

Step Size

IF Input

See Sect. 1.4.1

6725-7025 MHz

6425-6725 MHz

5925-6725 MHz

5850-6650 MHz

7025-7075 MHz

Dual, No Inversion

125 kHz standard, 1kHz optional

Preset Channels 32 Frequencies and Gains

Stability over Time ± 1 x 10 -9 /Day

Stability over Temp ± 1 x 10 -8 0-50°C (32-122°F)

Noise Figure 11 dB Maximum at 0 dB Attenuation

Level

Range

Impedance

-45 dBm Typical

52 to 88 or 104 to 176 MHz (optional 50-80 MHz or 100-180 MHz – see *Note)

50 " or 75"

Return Loss

Output Level

Intermodulation

Carrier Mute

23 dB min. with IO Module of Switch Module

+17 dBm at 1 dB Compression

-60 dBc @ 0 dBm Output SCL

-70 dBc

Non-carrier Spurious -80 dBm

Carrier Spurious -65 dBc @ 0 dBm Output

AM to PM

Return Loss

Impedance

0.1

o . / dB at –5 dBm Out

20 dB Minimum with IO Module

18 dB Minimum with Switch Module

50 "

Transfer

Slope

External Reference

Group Delay

Phase Noise

Gain

Gain Adjust

Gain Stability

Ripple

Slope

IF Bandwidth

35 dB ± 2 dB

0-25 in 0.25 dB Steps

0.1 dB Steps Optional

± 0.25 dB/Day

70MHz IFCF: ±0.25 dB (±18 MHz), optional ±20 MHz (see *Note)

140 MHz IFCF: 0.75 dB (±36 MHz), optional ±40 MHz (see *Note)

0.05 dB/MHz

36 or 72 MHz, optional 40 or 80 MHz (see *Note)

0.05 dB/MHz

Input, either 5 or 10 MHz Option @ +3 dBm

Optional 10 MHz Rear Panel Reference Output

Linear Group Delay 0.03 ns/MHz

Parabolic Delay 0.01 ns/MHz 2

Group Delay Ripple 1.0 ns Peak-to-Peak

Parameter Limit (dBc/Hz)

100 Hz

1 kHz

10 kHz

100 kHz

1 MHz

-69

-79

-89

-99

-109

Typical (dBc/Hz)

-72

-82

-92

-102

-112

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LED Indicators

(Front Panel)

Power On

Transmit

Remote

On Line

Test Points

(Front Panel)

Power

Specification

Comm Port EIA-485 or EIA-232

Green LED

Yellow LED

Fault

Stored Fault

RF Sample

IF Sample

Red LED

Type ‘SMA’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

Type ‘BNC’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

Optional L.O. Sample

Voltage 90-250 VAC, Autoranging

Frequency 47-63 Hz

Dissipation

Environmental

Power Option

Temperature

60 Watts

-48 VDC

0-50°C (32-122° F)

Altitude

Physical

Humidity

Width

10,000 Feet MSL

0-95% Relative

19 Inches (48.26 cm)

Height 1RU 1.75 Inches (4.44 cm)

Depth

MTBF

Summary Alarm Relay Closure

Weight

22 Inches (55.88 cm)

15 Pounds (7.00 kg)

49,740 hrs. (calculated)

>100,000 hrs. (field experience)

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Characteristic

Frequency Range UT-4505/I-A

UT-4505/M-A

Conversion

Specification

5845-6725 MHz

5725-6725 MHz

Dual, No Inversion

Step Size

Preset Channels

125 kHz standard, 1kHz optional

32 Frequencies and Gains

Stability over Time ± 1 x 10 -9 /Day

Stability over Temp ± 1 x 10 -8 0-50°C (32-122°F)

IF Input

RF Output

Noise Figure

Level

Range

Impedance

Return Loss

Output Level

Intermodulation

12 dB Maximum at 0 dB Attenuation

-35 dBm Typical

52-88 or 104-176 MHz

50 " or 75"

23 dB min. with IO Module or Switch Module

+17 dBm at 1 dB Compression

-50 dBc @ 0 dBm Output SCL

Carrier Mute -70 dBc

Non-carrier Spurious -80 dBm

Carrier Spurious

AM to PM

-65 dBc @ 0 dBm Output SCL

0.1

o . / dB for Output up to –5 dBm

Transfer

External Reference

Group Delay

Phase Noise

Return Loss

Impedance

20 dB Minimum with IO Module

50 "

Gain

Ripple

Slope

35 dB ± 2 dB

Attenuation Adjust 0-25 in 0.25 dB Steps

0.1 dB Steps Optional

Gain Stability ± 0.25 dB/Day

70MHz IFCF: ±0.25 dB (±18 MHz)

140 MHz IFCF: 0.75 dB (±36 MHz)

0.05 dB/MHz

Input either 5 or 10 MHz

Option @ +3 dBm

Optional 10 MHz Rear Panel Reference Output

Linear Group Delay 0.03 ns/MHz

Parabolic Delay 0.01 ns/MHz 2

Group Delay Ripple 1.0 ns Peak-to-Peak

Parameter Limit (dBc/Hz)

100 Hz

1 kHz

10 kHz

100 kHz

1 MHz

-69

-79

-89

-99

-109

Typical (dBc/Hz)

-72

-82

-92

-102

-112

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Remote Control (Rear Panel)

LED Indicators

(Front Panel)

Power On

TRANSMIT

Remote

On Line

Fault

Stored Fault

Specification

Comm Port EIA-485 or EIA-232

Green LED

Yellow LED

Red LED

Test Points

(Front Panel)

Power

Environmental

Physical

MTBF

Summary Alarm Relay Closure

RF Sample

IF Sample

Type ‘SMA’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

Type ‘BNC’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

Optional L.O. Sample

Voltage 90-250 VAC Autoranging

Frequency 47-63 Hz

Dissipation

Power Option

Temperature

60 Watts

-48 VDC

0-50°C (32-122° F)

Altitude

Humidity

Width

10,000 Feet MSL

0-95% Relative

19 Inches (48.26 cm)

Height 1RU 1.75 Inches (4.44 cm)

Depth

Weight

22 Inches (55.88 cm)

15 Pounds (7.00 kg)

49,740 hrs. (calculated)

>100,000 hrs. (field experience)

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Characteristic Specification

Frequency Range UT-4514-A

UT-4514/C-A

UT-4514/D-A

UT-4514/E-A

UT-4514/F-A

Conversion

Step Size

Preset Channels

RF Output

14.00-14.50 GHz

12.75-13.25 GHz

13.75-14.50 GHz

14.70-15.00 GHz

12.75-14.50 GHz

Dual, No Inversion

125 kHz

32 Frequencies and Gains

Stability over Time ± 1 x 10 -9 /Day

Stability over Temp ± 1 x 10 -8 0-50°C (32-122°F)

Output Level +20 dBm at 1 dB Compression

Intermodulation

Carrier Mute

-60 dBc @ 0 dBm Output SCL

-70 dBc

Non-carrier Spurious -80 dBm

Carrier Spurious

AM to PM

Return Loss

IF Input

Transfer

Impedance

Noise Figure

Level

Range

Impedance

Return Loss

Gain

-65 dBc @ 0 dBm Output

0.1

o . / dB at –5 dBm Out

20 dB Minimum with RF/IF Connector Module

18 dB Minimum with Switch Module

50 "

13 dB Maximum at 0 dB Attenuation

-35 dBm Typical

52-88 or 104-176 MHz (optional 50-80 MHz or 100-180 MHz – see *Note)

50 " or 75"

23 dB Minimum with RF/IF Connector Module or Switch Module

35 dB ± 2 dB

External Reference

Group Delay

Phase Noise

Gain Adjust

Gain Stability

Ripple

Slope

Image Rejection

0-25 in 0.25 dB Steps

± 0.25 dB/Day

±0.25 dB

0.05 dB/MHz

-80 dB Inband

5 or 10 MHz, +3 dBm Nominal

Linear Group Delay 0.03 ns/MHz

Parabolic Delay 0.01 ns/MHz 2

Group Delay Ripple 1.0 ns Peak-to-Peak

Parameter Limit (dBc/Hz)

100 Hz

1 kHz

10 kHz

100 kHz

1 MHz

-72

-79

-89

-98

-110

Typical (dBc/Hz)

-79

-82

-92

-101

-114

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LED Indicators

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Power On

Transmit

Remote

On Line

Fault

Stored Fault

Test Points

(Front Panel)

Power

Environmental

RF Sample

IF Sample

Voltage

Frequency

Dissipation

Temperature

Altitude

Humidity

Width Physical

Height

Depth

Weight

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Specification

Comm Port EIA-485 or EIA-232

Green LED

Yellow LED

Red LED

Type ‘SMA’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

Type ‘BNC’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

90-250 VAC Autoranging

47-63 Hz

60 Watts

0-50°C (32-122° F)

10,000 Feet MSL

0-95% Relative

19 Inches (48.26 cm)

1RU 1.75 Inches (4.44 cm)

22 Inches (55.88 cm)

15 Pounds (7.00 kg)

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Transmit Switch Module

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Characteristic

External Reference

Specification

Frequency Range UT-4518-A

UT-4518E-A

Conversion

Step Size

RF Output

17.30-18.10 GHz

17.30-18.40 GHz

Dual, No Inversion

125 kHz

Preset Channels 32 Frequencies and Gains

Stability over Time ± 1 x 10 -9 /Day

Stability over Temp ± 1 x 10 -8 0-50°C (32-122°F)

Output Level +10 dBm at 1 dB Compression

Intermodulation

Carrier Mute

-38 dBc @ 0 dBm Output SCL

-70 dBc

Non-carrier Spurious -80 dBm

Carrier Spurious -65 dBc @ 0 dBm Output

AM to PM

Return Loss

0.1

o . / dB for Output up to –5 dBm

20 dB Minimum with IO Module

18 dB Minimum with Switch Module

Impedance

IF Input

Transfer

Noise Figure

Level

Range

Impedance

Return Loss

Gain

Gain Adjust

Gain Stability

Ripple

50 "

13 dB Maximum at 0 dB Attenuation

35 dBm Typical

52-88 or 104-176 MHz

50 " or 75"

23 dB Minimum with IO Module or Switch Module

35 dB ± 2 dB

0-25 in 0.25 dB Steps

± 0.25 dB/Day

±0.25 dB/MHz

Slope 0.05 dB/MHz

5 or 10 MHz @ +3 dBm Nominal

Group Delay Linear Group Delay

Parabolic Delay

0.03 ns/MHz

0.01 ns/MHz 2

Group Delay Ripple 1.0 ns Peak-to-Peak

Phase Noise Parameter

100 Hz

1 kHz

10 kHz

100 kHz

1 MHz

Remote Control (Rear Panel)

LED Indicators

(Front Panel)

Power On

Transmit

Remote

On Line

Fault

Stored Fault

Limit (dBc/Hz)

-66

-76

-86

-96

-106

Comm Port EIA-485 or EIA-232

Green LED

Yellow LED

Red LED

Typical (dBc/Hz)

-69

-79

-89

-99

-109

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Power

Environmental

Physical

Options

RF Sample

IF Sample

Voltage

Frequency

Dissipation

Temperature

Altitude

Humidity

Width

Height

Depth

Weight

-1

-2

Summary Alarm Relay Closure

Specification

Type ‘SMA’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

Type ‘BNC’ Connector, -20 dBc Nominal

90-250 VAC Autoranging

47-63 Hz

60 Watts

0-50°C (32-122° F)

10,000 Feet MSL

0-95% Relative

19 Inches (48.26 cm)

1RU 1.75 Inches (4.44 cm)

22 Inches (55.88 cm)

15 Pounds (7.00 kg)

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RF/IF Switch

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Chapter 2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter and its Installation and Operation Manual are packaged and shipped in a pre-formed, reusable cardboard carton containing foam spacing for maximum shipping protection.

Inspect shipping containers for damage. If shipping containers are damaged, keep them until the contents of the shipment have been carefully inspected and checked for normal operation.

CAUTION

Do not use any cutting tool that will extend more than 1” into the container

and cause damage to the converter.

Unpack and inspect the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter as follows:

Step Procedure

1 Cut the tape at the top of the carton indicated by OPEN THIS END.

Remove the cardboard/foam space covering the converter.

Remove the upconverter, manual, and power cord from the carton.

Save the packing material for storage or reshipment purposes.

Inspect the equipment for any possible damage incurred during shipment.

Check the equipment against the packing list to ensure the shipment is correct.

7 Refer to the next section (Section 2.2) for installation instructions.

CAUTION

The equipment contains parts and assemblies sensitive to damage by Electrostatic

Discharge (ESD). Use ESD precautionary procedures when touching, removing, or

inserting the up/downconverter modules.

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2.2.1 Standard Rack Mount Installation

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter is designed for installation in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm)

rack cabinet or enclosure. Figure 2-1 provides a “cut-away” side view of a typical converter rack

installation.

The converter chassis requires 1RU (1-3/4 inches) of panel height space. Adequate air ventilation should be provided on both sides of the rack-mounted equipment. In rack systems where there is high heat dissipation, forced air cooling must be provided by top or bottom mounted fans or blowers. Under no circumstance should the highest internal rack temperature be allowed to exceed

50°C (122°F).

Figure 2-1. Standard Rack Cabinet Installation

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2.2.2 Installation using Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets

Install optional rear-mounting support brackets using kits KT/6228-2 or KT/6228-3:

Quantity

KT/6228-2 KT/6228-3

–

Part Number

HW/10-32SHLDR

HW/10-32FLT

HW/10-32SPLIT

HW/10-32HEXNUT

HW/10-32x1/2RK

FP/6138-2

FP/6138-3

Description

Screw, #10 Shoulder

Washer, #10 Flat

Washer, #10 Split

Nut, #10 Hex

Bolt, #10 Rack Bracket

Bracket, Rear Support – 4”

Bracket, Rear Support – 10”

The tools required for this installation are a medium Phillips # screwdriver, a 5/32-inch SAE

Allen # Wrench, and an adjustable Crescent ® wrench.

The kit is installed as illustrated in Figure 2-2 via the following procedure:

Step

Procedure

Secure the #10 shoulder screws to the unit chassis through the rear right and left side mounting slots, using the #10 flat washers, #10 split washers, and #10 hex nuts as shown.

Install the rear support brackets onto the equipment rack threaded rear mounting rails, using the #10 rack bracket bolts.

Mount the unit into the equipment rack, ensuring that the #10 shoulder screws properly engage into the slots of the rear support brackets.

Figure 2-2. Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Installation

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2.2.3 Installation Using Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Sets

If the converter is to be mounted on slides, install an optional bearingless rack slide set into the rack cabinet, and onto the sides of the UT-4500-A using the hardware provided with the slide set determined to be appropriate for installation:

CEFD Part Number

FP/SL0006

FP/SL0008

Description

Bearingless Rack Slide Set – 26”

Bearingless Rack Slide Set – 24”

Per Figure 2-3, install any of these optional bearingless rack slide sets as follows:

Step

Procedure

Using the provided mounting hardware, install one slide onto each side of the UT-

4500-A chassis.

Using the provided mounting hardware, install the slide rail components into each side of the rack cabinet.

Mount the unit into the equipment rack, ensuring that the slides properly engage the cabinet-mounted slide rails.

Slide the converter into the rack cabinet until the front panel’s back surfaces abut the rack cabinet’s front mounting rails.

Secure the converter to the rack cabinet front mounting rails using four userprovided screws installed through the front panel mounting slots.

Figure 2-3. Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Installation (FP/SL000X)

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2.3 Connect Prime Power Connection

The detachable power cord mates with the AC Prime power receptacle on the rear of the converter chassis. A power cord for connection to 90-125 VAC or 205-240 VAC power sources is provided with the converter.

2.4 Connect External Cables

Proceed to connect all external cables to the connectors outlined in the next chapter (Chapter 3.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS). Should difficulties occur, call Comtech EF Data Customer

Support for assistance.

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Chapter 3. REAR PANEL

CONNECTORS

3.1 Rear Panel Overview

Figure 3-1 shows the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter rear panel and its accessible connectors.

This example depicts a UT-4505-A Upconverter with a Transmit Switch Module, or TSM, installed.

Table 3-1 summarizes these connectors, which provide all necessary external connections

between the upconverter and other equipment. Detailed information about each connector follows.

Figure 3-1. UT-4500-A Rear Panel

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3.2 UT-4500-A External Connectors

Location

(Chapter

Sect.)

Ref Des /

Connector Name

MAIN

CHASSIS

(3.2.1)

MODULE

(3.2.2)

Table 3-1. UT-4500-A Rear Panel External Connections

Prime Power

J2A REF IN

J2B REF OUT

Ethernet

P1 RELAY

J1 COM1

J3 HSB

J4 | IF

J6 | LP IN

J8 | LP OUT

J5 | RF

Chapter

Subsect. Description

3.2.1.1 AC Prime Power Input (AC POWER)

3.2.1.2 Optional –48 VDC Prime Power Input (DC POWER)

3.2.1.3 External Reference Oscillator Input

3.2.1.4 Optional External Reference Oscillator Output

3.2.1.5 100BASE-TX Ethernet Management & Control port (Telnet, SNMP)

3.2.1.6 Summary Fault Output

3.2.1.7 Serial Communications Interface for EIA-485/232 COMM links

3.2.2.1 High Speed Bus

3.2.2.2

Converter IF Input

IF TSM Switching Loop Input

IF TSM Switching Loop Output

Converter RF Output

3.2.1 Chassis-mounted Connectors

3.2.1.1 IEC Line Input (AC Power) Connector

The IEC line input connector contains the ON/OFF switch for the unit. It is also fitted with two fuses, one each for line and neutral connections

(or L1, L2, where appropriate). These are provided within the body of the connector, behind a small plastic flap.

A standard, detachable, non-locking, 3-prong power cord (IEC plug) supplies the Alternating

Current (AC) power to the UT-4500-A.

Observe the following:

Input Power

Input Voltage

Connector Type

Fuse Protection

IMPORTANT

AC Power Specifications

75W maximum, less than 65W typical

90-260VAC

IEC-320

Use T2.0A (slow-blow) 20mm fuses.

For continued operator safety, always replace the fuses with the correct type and rating.

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3.2.1.2 DC Power Connector (Optional)

A standard 2-circuit terminal block with switch and fuse holder supplies the optional Direct Current (DC) power to the UT-4500-A.

Observe the following:

Input Power

Input Voltage

Connector Type

Fuse Protection

IMPORTANT

DC Power Specifications

75W maximum, less than 65W typical

36 to 72 VDC

Terminal Block

Use 3.15A (slow-blow) 20mm fuses.

For continued operator safety, always replace the fuses with the correct type and rating.

3.2.1.3 J2A | REF IN, External Reference Input Connector (BNC-F)

The J2A REF IN (External Reference Input) connector is a ‘BNC’ female connector used to supply a master reference to the entire chassis. The input signal supplied here by the user is used for phase-locking the internal 10MHz reference oscillator to a customer-provided 5 or 10 MHz station clock. The impedance is matched for 50/75 ", and requires an input level of 0 ±5 dBm.

3.2.1.4 J2B | REF OUT, External Reference Output Connector (BNC-F)

The optional J2B REF OUT (External Reference Output) connector is a ‘BNC’ female connector that provides a 10 MHz reference for customer use. The impedance is matched for 50/75 ", and provides an output level of 5 ±3 dBm.

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3.2.1.5 100BASE-TX Ethernet M&C Port (RJ-45)

This is a standard RJ-45 female connector used for management via Telnet, SNMP, and HTTP (future). It is also used for upgrading UT-4500-A firmware. This receptacle uses a UTP cable to connect to an Ethernet hub, router, switch, PC, etc.

The pinout specifications are provided in Table 3-2.

Table 3-2. Ethernet M&C Interface Connector Pinout

Pin #

Description

Tx+

TX-

Rx+

N/A

Rx-

Direction

Out

3.2.1.6 P1 RELAY, Summary Fault Output Connector (DB-9F)

The summary fault output connector, P1, is 9-pin Type "D" (DB-9F) connector. The mating connector is a DB-9M connector. The pinout

specifications are provided in Table 3-3.

Pin #

Table 3-3. P1 – Summary Fault Connector Pinout

Description Notes

Summ ary Fault NC 1. Pin 1 to Pin 6: Fault

Summary Fault NO

2. Pin 2 to Pin 6: OK (No Fault)

3. Pin 7 to Pin 5: Forced Fault (typically used with external group delay equalizers)

Ground

Summary Fault COM

EXT_FLT_IN#

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3.2.1.7 J1 COM1 EIA-485/232 Interface Connector (DB-9F)

The J1 COM1 EIA-485/EIA-232 Interface connector is a 9-pin Type "D" female (DB-9F) connector. The mating connector is a DB-9M connector.

The pinout specification for EIA-485 is provided in Table 3-4 (2-wire) and

Table 3-5 (4-wire); the specification for EIA-232 is provided in Table 3-6.

Table 3-4. J1 – 2-Wire EIA-485 Pinout

Pin #

Description

GND; Ground

+RX/TX; Signal

-RX/TX; Signal Complement

8 +RX/TX; Signal

9 -RX/TX; Signal Complement

Note: Pins 8 and 9 are the loop to the next upconverter

Table 3-5. J1 – 4-Wire EIA-485 Pinout

Pin #

Description

GND; Ground

+TX; Signal

-TX; Signal Complement

+RX; Signal

-RX; Signal Complement

Table 3-6. J1 – EIA-232C Pinout

Pin # Description

2 TD; Transmit Data

3 RD; Receive Data

5 GND; Ground

3.2.1.8 Chassis Ground Connector

A #10-32 stud is used for connecting a common chassis ground among equipment.

Note: The AC power connector provides the safety ground.

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3.2.2 Module-mounted Connectors

The information that follows pertains to the connectors provided on the available switch modules

(e.g., I/O Module (IOM), Receive Switch Module (RSM), and Transmit Switch Module (TSM)).

Quick reference tables listing all available modules are provided in Section 3.2.2.2.

Figure 3-2. IOM, RSM, and TSM Switch Modules

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3.2.2.1 J3 HSB (High Speed Bus) Connector (DB-25F)

The J3 HSB connector is a Type “D” 25-pin female (DB-25F) connector is provided on all switch modules. The mating connector is a DB-25M connector. The pinout specifications are

provided in Table 3-7.

Note: This connection does not employ a “straight-through” cable assembly. Contact Comtech

EF Data for detailed wiring drawings when cabling between converters.

Table 3-7. J3 HSB Interface Connector Pinout

Pin #

GND

Cntl_11

Cntl_9

Cntl_7

Cntl_5

Cntl_3

Cntl_1

+14V Out

+14V In

GND

Aux_2

GND

+Rx/Tx

Description

Cntl_12

Cntl_10

Cntl_8

Cntl_6

Cntl_4

Cntl_2

Cntl_In

+14V Out

+14V In

Aux_3

Aux_1

-Rx/Tx

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3.2.2.2 Switch Module IF, RF, and Loop Connectors

The IF and RF input and output connectors, and the Loop input and output connector types vary depend on the band and impedence of the purchase unit. Modules are available for both nonredundant (also referred to as single thread or standalone) and redundanct configurations (see

Appendix B. REDUNDANT SYSTEM OPERATION for the specific use of these various switch module).

The tables that follow provide a quick reference to the available switch modules and their switching type, operating band, connector type, etc. for the UT-4500-A Series of Upconverters as well as the DT-4500-A Series of Down Converters. Contact Comtech EF Data for details and specifications for the specific system module(s).

Table 3-8. DT-4500-A and UT-4500-A Available Switch Module Assemblies

CEFD P/N

AS/0101-1

AS/0101-2

AS/0101-9

AS/0101-15

AS/0101-19

AS/0101-21

AS/0101-23

AS/0101-29

AS/0101-39

AS/0101-40

IOM Assemblies

Impedance

Comments

I/O, Type ‘SMA’

Non-switching, C-Band

I/O, Type ‘SMA’

UT-4518-A w/isolator, Type ‘SMA’

UT-4518-A w/isolator

UT-4514F-A w/isolator, Type ‘SMA’

UT-4514F-A w/isolator, Type ‘SMA’ w/isolator, Type ‘SMA’ w/isolator

CEFD P/N

AS/0101-4

AS/0101-6

AS/0101-7

AS/0101-16

AS/0101-20

AS/0101-26

AS/0101-37

AS/0101-38

RSM Assemblies

Impedance

Comments

Switching, Ku-Band, down

Switching, C-Band, Type ‘N’

I/O, Type ‘SMA’

Receive Switch, C-Band, RSM2

RSM2, Type ‘N’ w/isolator, Type ‘SMA’ w/isolator

CEFD P/N

AS/0101-3

AS/0101-5

AS/0101-8

AS/0101-17

AS/0101-18

AS/0101-22

AS/0101-27

AS/0101-28

AS/0101-42

AS/0101-43

TSM Assemblies

Impedance

Comments

Switching, Ku-Band, up

Switching, C-Band, up, Type ‘N’

Switching, C-Band, up

Switching, IF & RF, Type ‘SMA’

Switching IF & RF w/isolator

UT-4514F-A w/isolator, Type ‘SMA’

UT-4518-A w/isolator, Type ‘SMA’

DT-4513-A w/isolator, Type ‘SMA’

UT-4514F-A w/isolator

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AS/0101-10

AS/0101-11

AS/0101-24

AS/0101-30

AS/0101-35

AS/0101-36

CEFD P/N

AS/0101-13

AS/0101-25

AS/0101-31

AS/0101-32

AS/0101-33

AS/0101-34

AS/0101-41

PSM Assemblies

Impedance

EQM Assemblies

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Comments

Switching, Type ‘N’

Switching, Type ‘SMA’

RF Switching, Type ‘N’

Type ‘SMA’

Type ‘SMA’ w/isolator

Comments

EQM for 1:1, C- and Ku-Bands

1:N IF & RF Switch, Type ‘SMA’

UT-4514F-A w/isolator

UT-4518F-A w/isolator

1:1 Switching

3.3 Cable Connections

Connect the signal cables to the connectors on the rear panel as shown in Figure 3-3. The cable signal

functions are listed in Table 3-1; see Section 3.2 for detailed information about each connector.

Figure 3-3. UT-4500-A Rear Panel (UT-4505-A with Receive Switch Module [RSM-XX] Shown)

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3.3.1 Cable Connections – Standalone (Non-Redundant) Operation

In non-redundant (also referred to as standalone or single thread) upconverter configurations the upconverter has an Input/Output Module (IOM-XX) for the RF Input and the IF Output. An upconverter with a Transmit Switch Module (TSM-XX) may be operated in a non-redundant configuration if an IOM is unavailable.

Figure 3-4 shows a non-redundant configuration using with an IOM installed; Figure 3-5 shows

cabling accomplished with a TSM installed.

3.3.2 Cable Connections – Redundant System Operation

In subsystems where a redundant upconverter configuration is used, the backup upconverter has an Input/Output Module (IOM-XX) and the online converters have Transmit Switch Modules

(TSM-XX), which switch to the backup upconverter when a fault is detected. See Appendix B.

REDUNDANT SYSTEM OPERATION for a discussion of the upconverter’s use in redundant applications.

Figure 3-4. Standalone (Non-Redundant) Upconverter Configuration

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Figure 3-5. Standalone (Non-Redundant) Upconverter Configuration with Transmit Switch

Module (TSM-XX) Installed

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Chapter 4. FLASH UPGRADING

4.1 Introduction

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverters use ‘Flash memory’ technology internally. This makes

software upgrading very simple, and updates can now be sent over satellite, via the Internet (Figure

4-1); via e-mail; or on CD.

The complete upgrading process is as follows:

! New firmware can be downloaded via the Internet to an external PC.

! The upgrade can be performed without opening the UT-4500-A by simply connecting the unit to the Ethernet or serial port of the external PC.

! The firmware update is transferred, via File Transfer Protocol (FTP), from the external

PC to the UT-4500-A.

Figure 4-1. Flash Upgrade via Internet

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4.2 About Firmware Files, Naming, Versions and Formats

All CEFD products are shipped configured with the current version firmware release. Firmware upgrades may be obtained from Comtech EF Data via download from the Internet to an external

PC, via e-mail, or on CD.

Comtech EF Data’s Web site catalogues its firmware upgrade files by product type (e.g., modem, converter, etc.) and specific model/optional configuration. For the purpose of example, the F0000202x_V### firmware download is specified in the procedural that follows, where ‘x’ denotes the revision letter, and V### represents the firmware version.

The firmware download files are available from Comtech EF Data in two file formats: *.exe (self extracting) and *.zip (compressed). Some firewalls will not allow the downloading of *.exe files; in this case, download the *.zip file instead. If applicable, one version prior to the current release is also available for download.

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4.3 Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure

Step Procedure

Identify the reflashable product, firmware number, and version for download.

The current unit M&C version can be viewed at the top-level menu of the front panel display

(press the [CLR] key several times to view). The firmware information can also be found within the UTILITY ! FIRMWARE! INFO ! IMAGE#1 or IMAGE#2 menu branches.

Using serial remote control, the firmware revision levels may be obtained with the <1/FRM? query. For more information, refer to Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL.

Create a temporary folder (directory) on an external PC:

! For Windows Explorer: Select File > New > Folder to create a new folder, then rename it from “New Folder” to "temp" or another convenient, unused name. Assuming

"temp" works, a "c:\temp" folder should now be created.

Note: The drive letter c: is used in this example. Any valid writable drive letter can be used.

! For Windows Command-line: Click [Start] on the Windows taskbar, then click the

“Run...” icon (or, depending on Windows OS versions prior to Windows 95, click the

“MS-DOS Prompt” icon from the Main Menu). Then, to open a Command-line window… o For Windows 95 or Windows 98 – Type “command”. o For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98 – Type “cmd” or

“command”. o Alternately, from [Start], select All Programs > Accessories > Command

Prompt.

At the Command-line prompt (c:\>), type “mkdir temp” or “md temp” (without quotes – mkdir and md stand for make directory). This is the same as creating a new folder from Windows

Explorer. There should now be a "c:\temp" subdirectory created (where c: is the drive letter used in this example).

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Step Procedure

Download the correct firmware file to this temporary folder. As shown in Figure 4-1: a) Go online to: www.comtechefdata.com; b) Click on: Support tab; c) Click on: Software Downloads drop-down or hyperlink from Support page; d) Click on: Download Flash and Software Update Files icon; e) Click on: (Select a Product Line) Converters hyperlink; f) Click on: The UT-4500-A Series product hyperlink; g) Select the appropriate UT-4500-A Series Product firmware hyperlink.

About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats: The flashable files on the download server are organized by product prefix; firmware number (verify that the correct firmware number is known – see Step 1) and, where applicable, revision letter and release version.

The UT-4500-A firmware archive file hyperlink is F0000202x_V### (where ‘x’ denotes the revision letter, and V### denotes the firmware version number).

The downloadable files are stored in two formats: *.exe (self-extracting) and *.zip

(compressed). Some firewalls will not allow the downloading of *.exe files. In this case, download the *.zip file instead.

For additional help with "zipped" file types, refer to PKZIP for Windows, WinZip, or ZipCentral help files. PKZIP for DOS is not supported due to file naming conventions.

Extract the files to the temporary folder on the PC. A minimum of two files should be extracted: a) FW-0000202x.bin – the bulk firmware file; b) ReleaseNotes_DT4500A_V###.pdf, or a similarly-titled file, where ‘V###’ denotes the firmware version number.

Confirm that the files have been extracted to the specified temporary folder on the PC. In

Command-line, use “cd c:\temp” to change to the temporary directory created in Step 2, then use the “dir” command to list the files extracted from the downloaded archive file.

Connect the client PC to the UT-4500-A’s 10/100 Ethernet M&C via a hub or a switch, or directly to the PC with a crossover cable.

7 Send a “ping” command to the unit to verify the connection and communication:

First, determine the IP address of the unit remotely or by using the UT-4500-A Front Panel:

! Via Remote Control – Use the <1/IPA? command

! Via Front Panel – Use the CONFIG ! REMOTE ! ETHERNET ! ADDRESS !

IP Address/ Range menu.

Then, using Command-line to PING: At the Command-line prompt, type “ping

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” (where ‘xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx’ is the Management IP address of the unit).

The results should confirm whether or not the unit is connected and communicating.

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Step Procedure

Initiate an FTP session with the unit (this example uses Command-line): a) From the PC, type "ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" where ‘xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx’ is the IP address of the UT-4500-A. b) Enter the Admin User Name (there will be no prompt for a password) to complete login. c) Verify the FTP transfer is binary by typing "bin". d) Type "prompt", then type "hash" to facilitate the file transfers.

Transfer the files from the temporary folder on the PC:

Type "put FW-0000202x.bin bulk:” to begin the file transfers. The destination “bulk:” must be all lower-case. Approximately one minute is required to transfer the file.

10 Verify the file transfer: a) The PC should report that the file transfer has occurred, and the display on the unit will start reporting “Programming App Flash … Please wait”. After a few minutes, the unit will display “Programming main FPGA … Please wait”. b) Terminate the FTP session by typing "bye" and close the Command-line window. c) Confirm that the new file was loaded by using the procedure in Step 1.

11 Change the desired image to boot.

From the UT-4500-A front panel menu: UTILITY ! FIRMWARE! SELECT.

Use the ! " arrow keys to change to the other image, then cycle power to reboot the unit.

12 Verify the new firmware version has booted by observing the firmware version displayed on the UT-4500-A front panel, for example:

DT_4500- 2

SW VER #.## SN#########

Note: To load the second image, repeat Steps 8 through 11.

The Flash Upgrade Procedure is now complete.

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Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL

OPERATION

5.1 Introduction

Figure 5-1. UT-4500-A Front and Rear Panel Views

Figure 5-1 identifies the key operational features of the front and rear panels of the UT-4500-A

Series Upconverter. This example depicts a UT-4505-A equipped with a Transmit Switch

Module, or TSM.

The front panel features (from left): Two Test Point Sample Ports, Six Light-Emitting Diode

(LED) Indicators, a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD); and a six-button keypad.

The Prime Power Switch, located on the rear panel, is an integral component of the IEC Line

Input (AC Power) Connector.

The function and behavior of the LED indicators, keypad, and VFD is described in detail in this chapter. The keypad comprises six individual keyswitches. The user can use the keypad and display to fully control and monitor the operation of the UT-4500-A from the front panel. The user enters data via the keypad, and messages are displayed on the VFD. Nested menus display

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MN-UT4500A all available options and prompt the user to carry out a required action. The LEDs indicate, in a summary fashion, the status of the unit.

5.1.1 Switch Power On (Rear Panel)

UT-4500-A AC Power Switch UT-4500-A DC Power Switch

(Standard) (Optional)

Prior to turning on power to the unit, check to ensure that installation is complete, and verify that the UT-4500-A is connected to the proper prime power source, RF Input, and IF Output.

For more information, refer to Chapter 2. INSTALLATION and Chapter 3. REAR PANEL

CONNECTORS.

Switch on the unit and verify the cooling fan is operational, the LED indicators illuminate as expected, and the Vacuum Fluorescent Display is readable.

5.1.2 LED Indicators

The following table defines the operational condition, when lit, of the six front panel LED indicators:

LED

POWER ON

Color Operational Condition (When Lit)

Green Prime power is applied when the light is on.

OUTPUT ENABLE Yellow Transmit function operating when the light is on.

REMOTE Yellow In Remote Control Mode when the light is on.

ON LINE

FAULT

Yellow Operating on-line to transmit data when the light is on.

Red Fault condition exists when the light is on.

STORED FAULT Red Faults stored and logged when the light is on.

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5.1.3 Keypad

The keypad comprises six individual keyswitches. They have a positive ‘click’ action, which provides tactile feedback. The function of the front panel keypad is as follows:

The ENTER key is used to select a displayed function or to execute a modem configuration change.

The CLEAR key is used to back out of a selection or to cancel a configuration change which has not been executed since ENTER was last pressed. Pressing

CLEAR generally returns the display to the previous selection.

(Up, Down)

(Left, Right)

IMPORTANT

These arrows are used to move to the next selection or to move the cursor position. Most of the menus (space permitting) include arrow key hints to guide the user.

These arrows are used primarily to change configuration data (numbers), at the current cursor position. Occasionally, they may be used to scroll through a number of choices at the current cursor position. Most of the menus (space permitting) include arrow key hints to guide the user.

The keypad has an auto-repeat feature. If a key is held down for more than 1 second, the key action will repeat, automatically, at the rate of 15 keystrokes per second. This is particularly useful when editing numeric fields, with many digits, such as frequency or data rate.

5.1.4 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)

The UT-4500-A features a Vacuum Fluorescent

Display (VFD). The VFD is an active display showing two lines of 24 characters each. It produces a blue light, the brightness of which can be controlled by the user. Compared to a Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD), it has greatly superior viewing characteristics and does not suffer problems of viewing angle or contrast.

On most menu screens, the user will observe a flashing solid block cursor, which blinks at a onceper-second rate. This indicates the currently selected item, digit, or field. Where this solid block cursor would obscure the item being edited (e.g., a numeric field) the cursor will automatically change to an underline cursor.

If the user were to display the same screen for weeks at a time, the display could become ‘burnt’ with this image. To prevent this, the unit has a ‘screen saver’ feature, which will activate after 1 hour. The top line of the display will display the circuit ID, and the bottom line will display

‘Press any key...’ The message moves from right to left across the screen, then wraps around. Pressing any key will restore the previous screen.

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5.2 Opening Screen

UT_45XX –X

SW VER X.X.X SNXXXXXXXXX

This screen is displayed whenever power is first applied to the unit. When the prime power is turned on, this VFD ‘splash’ display indicates the upconverter model number – e.g., ‘UT_4505 -

2’ – along with the version number of the firmware installed, and the serial number assigned for the unit in use.

The opening screen may be accessed from any location within the UT-4500-A menu structure by pressing the CLEAR key repeatedly. Otherwise, press any key to access the main menu.

5.3 Main Menu

CONFIG MONITOR FAULTS

PRE-SELECTS UTILITY

The upconverter command menus are provided in a structured tree format designed for logical access and execution of all control functions, and to prevent the execution of an invalid entry by the operator.

The following table identifies each menu branch available from the main menu, its content section in this chapter, and the functional description of each branch:

Menu Branch Sect Description

CONFIG

MONITOR

FAULTS

5.3.1 (Configuration) Allows full configuration of the UT-4500-A.

5.3.2

Allows the real-time monitoring of system voltages, unit temperature, IFLO tuning, and Synth tuning,

5.3.3

The upconverter displays a total of one hundred (100) faults, which are date and time stamped and stored in memory as they occur. The stored faults remain in memory until a clear command is entered. When the number of faults reaches

100, the 100 th fault will display ER.

5.3.4 Allows configuration and recall of up to 32 pre-set operating selections. PRE-SELECTS

UTILITY 5.3.5

Allows configuration of such system functions as the Real-Time Clock, VFD brightness, unit ID, and firmware loading preferences.

Use the ! " arrow keys to select CONFIG, MONITOR, FAULTS, PRE-SELECTS, or

UTILITY, and then press ENTER.

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5.3.1 CONFIG (Configuration)

OUTPUT REMOTE REDUNDANCY

FAULTRECOVERY COLDSTART

Use the ! " arrow keys to select from the submenu choices shown, and then press ENTER. Note the following:

Submenu Sect Functional Description

OUTPUT

REMOTE

REDUNDANCY

5.3.1.1

5.3.1.2

5.2.1.3

Allows user to define output frequency, attenuation, and set Rx operations as on or off.

(Remote Control) Allows definition of whether the unit is being controlled locally or remotely, and identifies the unit address, interface type, and rate and format of the baud parameters.

(Redundancy) Permits the user to identify the redundancy state and mode

(refer to Appendix B. UT-4500-A REDUNDANCY OPERATION for further information).

FAULTRECOVER

5.3.1.4 Allows configuration of Fault Recovery in Auto or Manual mode.

COLDSTART 5.3.1.5

Allows user to mute the upconverter output signal for a pre-determined time after power is applied to the upconverter to ensure that the reference oscillator is stable.

5.3.1.1 CONFIG: OUTPUT

Frq=14500.000 MHz

Atten=00.00 dB Tx = Off

Typical for each parameter, use the ! " arrow keys to first navigate to a parameter to edit, and then use the # $ arrow keys to edit the value of that digit or setting.

Freq (Frequency): Displays the current upconverter frequency in MHz, and allows the selection of a new frequency channel between RF

Low

to RF

High

MHz in 125 KHz steps.

Atten (Attenuation): Displays the upconverter attenuation setting, and allows the selection of a new setting from 0.00 to 25.00 dB in 0.25 dB steps. The default setting is 10.00 dB.

Tx: Use the # $ arrow keys to set upconverter operation as On or Off. The default mode is Off.

Press ENTER when done.

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5.3.1.2 CONFIG: REMOTE (Remote Control)

Remote Control: Local

SERIAL ETHERNET

Use the ! " arrow keys to select Local, SERIAL, or ETHERNET, and then press ENTER.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! Local

When Remote Control: Local is selected, then remote control will be disabled. Remote monitoring is still possible.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! SERIAL

Serial Mode = RS-232

Addr=001 Baud=9600 8-N-1

On the top line: To set the Serial Mode, use the # $ arrow keys to select RS-232 or

RS-485, and then press ENTER.

On the bottom line: To edit the Serial address, first use the ! " arrow keys to navigate to the digit to edit, and then use the # $ arrow keys to edit the value of that digit. The valid range of addresses is from 001 (default) to 255.

To edit the Baud Rate, first use the ! " arrow keys to navigate to the parameter, and then use the # $ arrow keys to select a different baud rate. Available choices are 1200, 2400,

4800, 9600 (default), 19K2, and 38K4.

To edit the asynchronous character format, first use the ! " arrow keys to navigate to the parameter, and then use the # $ arrow keys to select a different format. Available choices

(i.e., number of data bits; odd, even, or no parity; number of stop bits) are 8-N-1, 7-E-2, or

7-O-2.

Press ENTER when done.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET

ADDRESS GATEWAY SNMP

MAC = 00-06-B0-00-00-0F

On the bottom line: The unit MAC address is displayed here. This read-only menu shows the. Once the MAC address has been noted, exit this menu by pressing ENTER or CLEAR.

On the top line: Use the ! " arrow keys to select the parameter to configure – ADDRESS,

GATEWAY, or SNMP – and then press ENTER to continue.

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CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! ADDRESS

IP Address/Range:

192.168.001.002/24

To edit the IP Address and Range for the Ethernet M&C port for this unit: First, use the

! " arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the # $ arrow keys to edit the value of that digit. Press ENTER when done.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! GATEWAY

Ethernet IP Gateway:

192.168.001.002

To edit the IP Gateway Address for the Ethernet M&C port for this unit: First, use the !

" arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the # $ arrow keys to edit the value of that digit. Press ENTER when done.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! SNMP

COMMUNITIES TRAPS

Use the ! " arrow keys to select the parameter to configure: COMMUNITIES or

TRAPS.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! SNMP ! COMMUNITIES

SNMP Communities:

READ WRITE TRAP

Use the ! "arrow keys to select READ, WRITE, or TRAP, and then press

ENTER.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! SNMP !

COMMUNITIES !READ

Read Community:

public

The user may view or edit the SNMP Read Community string. To edit, first use the

! "arrows keys to select the character to edit, and then use the # $ arrows keys to edit that character. Press ENTER when done.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! SNMP !

COMMUNITIES !WRITE

Write Community:

private

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The user may view or edit the SNMP Write Community string. To edit, first use the ! "arrows keys to select the character to edit, and then use the # $ arrows keys to edit that character. Press ENTER when done.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! SNMP !

COMMUNITIES !TRAP

Trap Community:

comtech

The user may view or edit the SNMP Trap Community string. To edit, first use the

! "arrows keys to select the character to edit, and then use the # $ arrows keys to edit that character. Press ENTER when done.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! SNMP ! TRAPS

TRAPIP1 TRAPIP2 VERSION

IP1 IP2 Version

Use the ! " arrow keys to select TRAPIP1, TRAPIP2, or VERSION, and then press ENTER.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! SNMP ! TRAPS !

TRAPIP1/TRAPIP2

TRAP IP ADDRESS #1:

000.000.000.000

TRAP IP ADDRESS #2:

000.000.000.000

The user may view or edit the Trap Destination’s IP Addresses. To edit, first use the ! " arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the # $ arrow keys to edit the value of that digit. Press ENTER when done.

Note: If both Trap IP Addresses are 000.000.000.000, it means Traps are disabled.

CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! SNMP ! TRAPS !

VERSION

Trap Version:

SNMPv1 SNMPv2

Use the # $ arrow keys to select the trap version – SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 – and then press ENTER.

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5.3.1.3 CONFIG: REDUNDANCY

1:1 Redundancy is an optional feature for the UT-4500-A. If the user attempts to select any feature from this menu branch, and either Redundancy Configuration is off or the upconverter is the primary operating unit, the Redundancy menu branch appears as follows:

Redundancy: MODE

Otherwise:

Redundancy: MODE

Auto/Manual FORCE HSB

Use the ! " arrow keys to select MODE, Auto/Manual, FORCE, or HSB (High Speed Bus), and then press ENTER.

Note: If any submenu is selected from this menu branch when the unit is not in Local Mode (i.e., the unit is in either Serial or Ethernet Remote Mode), the system prompts the user to switch or

Local Mode as follows:

Remote Mode: press ENTER

for local mode, or CLEAR

Operations may continue once Local Mode is established.

CONFIG: REDUNDANCY ! MODE

Redundancy Config = On

CONVERTER = #BU 1:01

On the top line: First, use the ! " arrow keys to navigate to the Redundancy Config setting, and then use the # $ arrow keys to set operation as On or Off.

On the bottom line: First, use the ! " arrow keys to navigate to the Converter Selection setting, and then use the # $ arrow keys to toggle the upconverter operational preference as

#BU or #01. Note the following:

! With CONVERTER = #BU, the unit is set as the standby, or backup unit. This mode of operation is indicated on the right-hand side of the bottom line as 1:01.

! With CONVERTER = #01, the unit is set as the primary operating unit. The mode of operation is indicated on the right-hand side of the bottom line as POL=1.

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CONFIG: REDUNDANCY !Auto/Manual

CONVERTER 123456789ABC

AUTO/MAN A-----------

Use this submenu to define backup as Automatic or Manual. This command provides for automatic switching by the backup upconverter if both units are in the Redundancy Mode.

This command is only accepted by the backup upconverter. If a chain upconverter is set in

Manual Mode, the backup upconverter will log the occurrence and not act upon further information from the upconverter until put into Automatic Mode.

On the top line: The unit in use and its Application ID (identification label) are displayed here.

On the bottom line: First, use the ! " arrow keys to navigate to the AUTO/MAN setting, and then use the # $ arrow keys to set toggle switchover as A (Automatic) or M (Manual).

CONFIG: REDUNDANCY !FORCE

CONV 01 OFFSET=+00.00 DB

ACTIVATE BACKUP = NO

On the top line: First, use the ! " arrow keys to navigate to the OFFSET operational threshold setting (i.e., the limit defined to automatically trigger switchover to the backup unit), and then use the # $ arrow keys to set that value in 0.25 dB increments.

On the bottom line: First, use the ! " arrow keys to navigate to the ACTIVATE

BACKUP setting, and then use the # $ arrow keys to set toggle switchover as NO (i.e., no backup will occur at the defined operational threshold), or FORCE (i.e., switchover will take place automatically if operation exceeds the predefined operational threshold.

Note that this submenu is operational only with a backup unit assigned, and with the switchover set as Automatic. In the absence of a designated backup unit and/or switchover set as Manual, the following message displays:

NO UNITS CURRENTLY

BACKED UP OR IN MANUAL

Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the previous menus, and then reconfigure the system to operate as intended.

CONFIG: REDUNDANCY !HSB

CONV# 01 FRQ= 3625.000

ATTN=00.00 AUTO OK

In the "Daisy Chain" configuration, the backup upconverter communicates with the online units through the high-speed interface bus (HSB). The backup upconverter is able to detect faults and reconfigure itself to replace the faulted upconverter. The HSB interface is also

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The HSB (High Speed Bus) submenu is used to configure operation of the J3 HSB connector provided on the optional Receive Switch Module (RSM) and Transmit Switch Module

(TSM). When an RSM or TSM is not configured for operation, the following message displays:

CONV #01 – NO DATA

HSB NO RESPONSE

Press ENTER or CLEAR to continue.

See Appendix B. REDUNDANT SYSTEM OPERATION for detailed information about use of the front panel menus for redundancy configuration and operation.

5.3.1.4 CONFIG: FAULTRECOVERY

Fault Recovery: Auto

Use the # $ arrow keys to select Fault Recovery as Manual or Automatic, and then press

ENTER. The default operation is Auto.

5.3.1.5 CONFIG: COLDSTART

Cold Start = Disabled.

When redundancy is not active, use the # $ arrow keys to select Cold Start as Enabled or

Disabled, and then press ENTER. The default operation is Disabled.

Cold Start Mode, if enabled, mutes the upconverter output signal for a pre-determined time after power is applied to the upconverter – 15 minutes – to ensure that the reference oscillator is stable.

Note the following:

! The user must be in Local or Remote Mode to use this command. (Default is Remote.)

! This function is disabled in redundant systems.

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5.3.2 MONITOR

Three read-only information screens are provided to monitor a number of operating voltage, temperature and tuning parameters. Use the # $ arrow keys to page between screens.

The following examples are provided for informational purposes only – the data displayed here for each parameter will vary depending on the operating conditions for the system in use:

15VDC=15.6V 14VDC=14.0V !

VCC=0.5V 5VDis=0.50V "

Converter Temp = +30.0C !

IFLO Tuning = 0.38V "

Synth Tuning: Sum=0.32V !

Coarse=06.0V Fine=03.5V "

Press ENTER or CLEAR to continue.

5.3.3 FAULTS

CURRENT STORED

Use the ! " arrow keys to select CURRENT or STORED, and then press ENTER.

5.3.3.1 FAULTS: CURRENT

Four read-only information screens are provided to monitor a number of operating parameters and return back whether the parameters are OK – i.e., operating within normal ranges, or FT – i.e., currently faulted. Use the # $ arrow keys to page between screens.

The following examples are provided for information purposes only – the data displayed here will vary depending on the operating conditions for the system in use:

Power Faults: 15VDC=OK !

14VDC=OK VCC=OK !

IFLO Lock Detect = OK !

Synth Faults: SumLD=OK !

FineLD=OK CoarseLD=OK !

Conv Temperature = OK !

High Speed Bus = OK !

Press ENTER or CLEAR to continue.

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5.3.3.2 FAULTS: STORED (Stored Faults Log)

VIEW CLEAR-ALL

Use the ! " arrow keys to select View or Clear-All, and then press ENTER.

FAULTS: STORED !VIEW

If View is selected and no faults exist, the system displays the following message:

No Stored Faults.

The faults log can store up to 100 faults. When a fault condition occurs, it is date- and timestamped, and stored in the faults log with a number assigned in the order received. The fault information displays as per the following example:

Log05 01/23/11 09:27:15!

Fault – HSB !

When the fault condition clears, this is also recorded in the same fashion as the fault was originally recorded, as shown per the following example:

Log09 01/23/11 10:45:35!

Clear – HSB !

The stored faults remain in memory until the CLEAR-ALL command is entered. When the number of faults reaches 100, the 100 th fault will display ER.

The user may use the # $ arrow key to scroll backwards or forwards through the faults log.

Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the previous menu.

FAULTS: STORED !CLEAR-ALL

Clear All Stored Faults

No Yes

Use the ! " arrow keys to choose No or Yes as prompted, and then press ENTER.

If Yes is selected, the faults log is cleared and the user is returned to the previous menu.

However, if there are faults present on the unit at this time, they will be re-stamped and new log entries will be generated.

5.3.4 PRE-SELECTS

#03 LOAD PROGRAM CLEAR !

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The user may create (program) up to 32 operating configurations, and recall them as needed. If any pre-selects exist, use the # $ arrow keys browse through the available pre-selects (i.e., #01 through #32), and then press ENTER.

Note: Upon initial selection – i.e., prior to the creation of any pre-selects – this menu branch appears as follows:

#XX LOAD PROGRAM CLEAR

No Pre-Select Programmed

Use the ! " arrow keys to select one of the following actions, and then press ENTER.

Selection Functional Description

LOAD

PROGRAM

CLEAR

Recalls a previously defined pre-select from memory.

Stores a defined set of operating parameters into memory for future recall.

Clears a previously defined pre-select from memory.

5.3.4.1 PRE-SELECTS: LOAD

Load this pre-select

Into converter? No Yes

LOAD is operable when pre-selects have previously been programmed into the unit via the

PROGRAM submenu. Use the ! " arrow keys to select No or Yes, and then press ENTER.

5.3.4.2 PRE-SELECTS: PROGRAM

Program pre-select? #XX

04200.000 MHz 01.25 dB

Select PROGRAM when it is desired to save an operational configuration for recall at a later date.

On the top line, first use the ! " arrow keys to navigate to the pre-select designator (#XX), and then use the # $ arrow keys to select a number from 01 to 32.

The read-only bottom line displays the operating parameters that will be stored into the designated slot (via this submenu), and then recalled via the LOAD submenu.

5.3.4.3 PRE-SELECTS: CLEAR

Clear this pre-select?

No Yes

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Use the ! " arrow keys to select No or Yes to clear a previously saved parameter from memory. This will free up the slot for future pre-select programming needs. Press ENTER when done.

5.3.5 UTILITY

TIME DISP FIRMWARE AID

REFOSC SLOPE LAMP-TEST

Use the ! " arrow keys to select from the submenu choices shown, and then press ENTER. Note the following:

Submenu Sect Functional Description

TIME

DISP

AID

5.3.5.1 Allows configuration of the Real-Time Clock.

5.3.5.2

(Display) Allows adjustment of the Video Fluorescent Display (VFD) brightness level.

5.2.5.3 Allows definition of a unit identifier (label).

REFOSC

SLOPE

LAMP-TEST

5.3.5.4

(External Reference Oscillator) Allows adjustment of the upconverter reference frequency.

5.3.5.5 Allows adjustment of the upconverter slope settings.

5.3.5.6 Performs a diagnostic test of the front panel LEDs and VFD.

5.3.5.1 UTILITY: TIME (Real-Time Clock)

Edit Real-Time Clock:

12:00:00 01/23/11

To edit the time and date settings of the real-time clock, first use the ! " arrow keys to select the digit to be edited, and then use the # $ arrow keys to change the value of that digit. Press

ENTER when done.

Note: 24-hour Military time format is used.

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5.3.5.2 UTILITY : DISP (VFD Display)

VFD Display Brightness:

100%

To edit the display brightness: Use the # $ arrow keys to select a brightness value of 25%,

50%, 75%, or 100%. Press ENTER when the brightness is suitable.

5.3.5.3 UTILITY: AID (Application Identification String)

Edit AID Message?

No Yes

The Application Identification (AID) command allows a free form message to be created. It is intended to identify the satellite, either transponder, beam, destination or other aspects of the application that may be significant to operations. The AID display alternates with the Equipment type display by use of the CLEAR key. The default is "AID MESSAGE".

To edit the AID message: First, use the ! " arrow keys to select No or Yes, and then press

ENTER. Then, to edit the Application ID string: For both the top and bottom lines of the display, first use the ! " arrow keys to select the character to edit, and then use the # $ arrow keys to edit that character.

A maximum of 24 characters are available on each line (48 characters in all), as follows:

[Space] ( ) * + - , . / 0-9 and A-Z.

UT-4500-A SERIES

48 CHAR MAX TST MESSAGE

Once the Application ID string is composed as per the above example, press ENTER.

5.3.5.4 UTILITY: REFOSC (Reference Oscillator Adjustment)

Reference frequency

adjustment = 087

The reference oscillator adjustment may be manipulated with this submenu. Use the ! " arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the # $ arrow keys to edit the value of that digit. Press

ENTER when done.

The default Reference Frequency tuning adjustment is 087, with allowable values from 0 to 255.

5.3.5.5 UTILITY: SLOPE

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The upconverter slope adjustment may be manipulated with this submenu. Use the ! " arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the # $ arrow keys to edit the value of that digit. Press

ENTER when done.

The default upconverter slope adjustment is 0.0, with allowable values from 0.0 to 1.0.

5.3.5.6 UTILITY: LAMP-TEST

Start Lamp Test?

No Yes

To start the lamp test, use the ! " arrow keys to select No or Yes, and then press ENTER. The test begins with the following message:

Lamp Test in Progress

Please Wait

The front panel will then run through a series of diagnostics: the LED array will cycle, and then the

VFD will generate a series of test patterns. The VFD will return to the previous menu upon successful completion of the test.

Once the test has run, press CLEAR to return to the main menu. .

5.3.5.7 UTILITY: FIRMWARE

IMPORTANT

THESE MENUS ARE INTENDED FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT

CHANGE AN IMAGE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED BY COMTECH EF

DATA CUSTOMER SUPPORT.

This series of submenus permits the user to view information about the UT-4500-A internal firmware. The upconverter can store two complete firmware images, and the user can select which image will be loaded the next time the unit reboots.

Firmware Images:

INFO SELECT

Use the ! " arrow keys to select INFO or SELECT, and then press ENTER.

UTILITY: FIRMWARE ! INFO

Firmware Info: BOOTROM

IMAGE#1 IMAGE#2

Use the ! " arrow keys to select BOOTROM, IMAGE#1 or IMAGE#2, and then press ENTER to view the information.

The BOOTROM screen displays information similar to the example that follows:

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X.X.X MM/DD/YY

For IMAGE#1 and IMAGE#2, each image is further broken down as follows (where IMAGE#X

denotes IMAGE#1 or IMAGE#2):

IMAGE#X: Bulk APP FPGA

Use the ! " arrow keys to select Bulk, App, or FPGA, and then press ENTER. The screens display information in a format similar to the examples that follow:

Bulk#X: FW-0000202

X.X.X MM/DD/YY

App#X: FW-0000203

X.X.X MM/DD/YY

FPGA#X: FW-0000204

X.X.X MM/DD/YY

UTILITY: Firmware ! SELECT

Current Active Image: #1

Next Reboot Image: #1 #2

The top line shows the Current Active Image. From the bottom line, use the ! " arrow keys to select the Next Reboot Image (i.e., the image that will be active the next time the unit is rebooted) as #1 or #2. Press ENTER when done.

If the image selected is already designated as the Next Reboot Image, the following message displays:

THAT IMAGE IS ALREADY

CURRENT. NO CHANGE MADE.

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MANAGEMENT

6.1 Overview

This chapter describes the functionality of the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Ethernet Interface.

Refer to the Remote Commands Specifications tables found in Appendix A. REMOTE

CONTROL for detailed descriptions of the configuration parameters available through these interfaces.

6.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols

The UT-4500-A’s 100BASE-TX Ethernet Management Interface supports two management protocols:

! SNMP with public and private MIB

! Telnet interface for remote product M&C

IMPORTANT

For SNMP or Telnet operation, the UT-4500-A must be configured with the

Ethernet control option. Via the front panel, select CONFIG: REMOTE !

ETHERNET. See Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION for further information.

6.3 SNMP Interface

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application-layer protocol designed to facilitate the exchange of management information between network devices. The UT-4500-A

SNMP agent supports both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c.

IMPORTANT

For proper SNMP operation, the UT-4500-A MIB files must be used with the associated version of the UT-4500-A M&C. Refer to the UT-4500-A FW Release

Notes for information on the required FW/SW compatibility.

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6.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files

MIB files are used for SNMP remote management and consist of Object Identifiers (OID’s). Each

OID is a node that provides remote management of a particular function. A MIB file is a tree of nodes that is unique to a particular device.

The following MIB files are associated with the UT-4500-A:

MIB File/Name Description

FW-0000235-.mib

ComtechEFData

Root MIB file

ComtechEFData MIB file gives the root tree for ALL Comtech EF Data products and consists of only the following OID:

Name: comtechEFData

Type: MODULE-IDENTITY

OID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247

Full path: iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).enterprises(1).comtechEFData(6247)

Module: ComtechEFData

FW-0000205- .mib

UT-4500-A MIB file

MIB file consists of all of the OID’s for management of the amplifier functions

FW-0000206- .mib

UT-4500-A Traps

MIB file

Trap MIB file is provided for SNMPv1 traps common for UT-4500-A.

These MIB files should be compiled in a MIB Browser or SNMP Network Monitoring System server.

Note: As noted previously, the SNMP agent supports both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c. The

“Traps” file only needs to be compiled if SNMPv1 traps are to be used.

6.3.2 SNMP Community Strings

The UT-4500-A uses community strings as a password scheme that provides authentication before gaining access to the UT-4500-A agent’s MIBs.

In SNMP v1/v2c, the 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. A packet sniffer can easily obtain the community string by viewing the SNMP traffic on the network.

The community string is entered into the MIB Browser or Network Node Management software and is used to authenticate users and determine access privileges to the SNMP agent.

The user defines three Community Strings for SNMP access:

! Read Community default = public

! Write Community default = private

! Trap Community default = comtech

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The UT-4500-A has the ability to send out SNMP traps when certain events occur in the unit. The

UT-4500-A sends out traps when a fault occurs in the unit. A trap is sent both when a fault occurs and is cleared.

The UT-4500-A supports both SNMPv1 traps and SNMPv2 notifications. Which style of traps the UT-4500-A sends can be configured by the user using the conv4500ASNMPTrapVersion

OID.

The following are the MIB2 v1traps / v2 notifications that the UT-4500-A supports:

MIB2 SNMPv1 trap: Authentication Failure 5

MIB2 SNMPv2 notifications: Authentication Failure 1.3.6.1.6.3.1.1.5.5

The following tables are the Faults v1 traps / v2 notifications that the UT-4500-A supports.

Faults SNMPv1 traps: conv4500APowerSupply15VFaultEventV1 62476401 conv4500APowerSupply14VFaultEventV1 conv4500AVccFaultEventV1 conv4500ATemperatureFaultEventV1

62476402

62476403

62476404 conv4500AIFLOLockFaultEventV1 conv4500ASumLockFaultEventV1 conv4500ACoarseLockFaultEventV1 conv4500AFineLockFaultEventV1 conv4500AHSBFaultEventV1 conv4500AEqualizerFaultEventV1 conv4500AExtRefOscFaultEventV1 conv4500ASummaryFaultV1

Faults SNMPv2 notifications: conv4500APowerSupply15VFaultEvent conv4500APowerSupply14VFaultEvent conv4500AVccFaultEvent conv4500ATemperatureFaultEvent conv4500AIFLOLockFaultEvent

62476405

62476406

62476407

62476408

62476409

62476410

62476411

62476412

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.1

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.2

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.3

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.4

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.5

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1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.6

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.7

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.8

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.9

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.10

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.11

1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.12

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The UT-4500-A provides a Telnet interface for the purpose of Equipment M&C via the standard equipment Remote Control protocol.

The Telnet interface requires user login at the

Administrator level and

Read/Write level. The screen capture to the right shows the login process:

Once logged into the Telnet interface as Administrator, the user can access the standard remote control interface defined in Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL.

6.4.1 HyperTerminal as Telnet Client

There is a disadvantage when using Windows Command-line as Telnet Client. Since Command-line cannot translate a ‘\r’ to a ‘\r\n’ for the messages coming from Telnet Server, the multi-line command response (for example, FRW? response) will be displayed as one line, with the latter lines overwriting the previous lines. In order to view the full response messages, CEFD recommends using

HyperTerminal configured as Telnet Client.

Configure HyperTerminal as follows:

1. Use TCP/IP (Winsock) instead of COM1 or COM2 for the connection, as per the example at right.

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2. ASCII Setup (File! Properties !Settings!ASCII Setup):

Check the "Send line ends with line feeds" option in the

ASCII Sending section and the “Append line feeds to

incoming line ends" option in the ASCII Receiving section, as per the example at right.

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Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL

A.1 Introduction

This appendix describes the protocol and message command set for remote monitor and control of Comtech EF Data’s UT-4500-A Series Upconverters.

The electrical interface is either an EIA-485 multi-drop bus (for the control of many devices) or an EIA-232 connection (for the control of a single device), and 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 later sections.

NOTE

The Remote Control connector pinout is shown in Chapter 3.2.1.7 J1 COM1 EIA-

485/232 Interface Connector (DB-9F)

A.2 Communication Interfaces

A.2.1 TIA/EIA-485 (RS-485)

For applications where multiple devices are to be monitored and controlled, a full-duplex (4-wire plus ground) EIA-485 is preferred. Half-duplex (2-wire plus ground) 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 a 'Controller' device (a PC or dumb terminal) transmits data in a broadcast mode via one of the pairs. Many 'Target' devices are connected to this pair, and all simultaneously receive data from the Controller. The Controller is the only device with a line-driver connected to this pair; the Target devices have only line-receivers connected.

In the other direction: On the other pair, each Target has a tri-state line driver connected; 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; each time the Controller transmits, the address of the intended recipient Target is included in a framed 'packet' of data. All of the Targets receive the packet, but only one (the

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EIA-485 (Full Duplex) summary:

! Two differential pairs - one pair for Controller-to-Target, one pair for Target-to-Controller.

! Controller-to-Target pair has one line driver (Controller), and all Targets have line-receivers.

! Target-to-Controller pair has one line receiver (Controller), and all Targets have tri-state drivers.

A.2.2 TIA/EIA-232 (RS-232)

This is a much simpler 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.

A.2.3 Ethernet (100BASE-TX)

The unit implements a Telnet server that will accept Telnet terminal connections using

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) on port 23. After entering the username (default: comtech), and the password (default: comtech) the Telnet server will accept the same syntax used by the serial interfaces.

A.3 Access Methods

Downconverters may be accessed directly by using a physical address or indirectly through a backup downconverter by using a virtual address.

A.3.1 Direct Access

Converters may be directly accessed by the EIA-232 interface or by the EIA-485 interface in a bus configuration.

In this control network, all converters including the backup converter are paralleled on a common

EIA-485 cable. Both up and down converters can be mixed on the cable as long as each converter has a unique physical address. Only one EIA-485 port is required on the system's monitor and control computer. If a change is initiated directly to a converter in a redundancy subsystem, the backup converter will detect the change via the High Speed Bus and update its backup tables.

For EIA-232 control, a direct EIA-232 cable connection is made to each converter to be accessed.

If an external Monitor and Control Computer is used, one EIA-232 port per converter is required.

This mode is commonly used with an ASCII terminal for bench testing.

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A.3.2 Indirect Access

Converters in Redundancy Mode may be addressed indirectly by adding a virtual address to the backup converter's physical address. The virtual address corresponds to the converter's position in the redundant subsystem. The backup converter recognizes the virtual address and executes the command via the high speed bus.

To control by using the EIA-485 interface, one or more backup converters are connected to a system's monitor and control computer or ASCII terminal with a common EIA-485 bus cable.

Both up and down backup converters may be mixed on the cable as long as each has a unique device address. In order to indirectly address an online converter in the subsystem, a virtual address must be provided. The virtual address corresponds to the converter's position in the chain beginning with number 1. Virtual addressing is only recognized by a backup converter. Only one

EIA-485 port is required on the monitor and control computer.

To control by using the EIA-232 interface, one EIA-232 port on the monitor and control computer is required for each backup converter. Virtual addressing must be established by command. All converters including the backup converter must be in the Redundancy Mode.

A.4 Addresses

All converters are addressed in a command by the Device Address. The Device Address consists of a physical address or a physical address plus a virtual address.

A.4.1 Physical Address

Each converter in the system must have a unique physical address regardless of the access method used. The physical address consists of a string of 1, 2 or 3 numbers from 1 to 255. The physical address is entered into a converter via the front panel. For Direct Access, the physical address is the only address required to command a converter. A backup converter or a standalone converter can only be accessed with a physical address.

Example: 10 (Addresses converter whose physical address is 10.)

A.4.2 Virtual Address

In order to access a converter controlled by a backup converter indirectly, a virtual address is required. A virtual address is appended to the physical address of the backup converter with a

"V". The virtual address is a number from 1 to 12 and corresponds to the position of the active converter from the backup converter and is assigned by a configuration command.

Example: 10V3 (Addresses the third converter controlled by the backup converter whose physical address is 10.)

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A.4.3 IP Address

The IP address is a unique address on a network that supports Internet Protocol (i.e., IPv4). An example of a network address using IPv4 is 192.168.1.4 (factory default IP address). This value must be configured correctly to allow a Telnet session to control the unit.

A.5 Basic Protocol

Whether in EIA-232 or EIA-485 mode, all data is transmitted as asynchronous serial characters, suitable for transmission and reception by a UART.

All data is transmitted in framed packets. The Controller is assumed to be a PC or ASCII dumb terminal that 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. The exception to this is when the Controller broadcasts a message (such as Set Time/Date) using Address 0, when the Target is set to EIA-485 mode.

A.5.1 Transmission Mode

The transmission mode is half duplex implemented in Command/Response convention. This method requires the external system monitor and control unit to initiate all communications by command and all converters to respond with either confirmation or an error message. The confirmation may contain status information.

A.5.2 Baud Rate

The supported baud rates are 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, and 38400 baud.

A.5.3 Asynchronous Character Format

The asynchronous character format is 8-N-1 (i.e., 8 data bits; no parity; 1 stop bit).

A.5.4 Character Set

The command syntax uses the printable ASCII character set.

A.5.5 Response Timeout

A minimum of 500 milliseconds is provided before declaring a “no response” instance, at which time the command is re-transmitted.

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A.5.6 Bus Inactivity Requirement

Comtech EF Data recommends that a minimum of 50 milliseconds bus inactivity be provided by the user between the receipt of a response from an addressed converter and issuing the next command on the serial bus.

A.6 Message Structure

The structure of a Command, Response, or Error Message is as follows:

! Start Character

! Device Address

! Command or Response

! End of Message String

A.6.1 Start Character

The Start Character begins each message:

Example: < Start of a user Command.

> Start of a converter response.

A.6.2 Device Address

The Device Address consists of a Physical Address or a Physical Address and an appended

Virtual Address. For this document DEV is used for the generic case examples.

Example: <3V12

A.6.3 Command

A Command is a variable length character string beginning with a forward slash “/”’ and containing either an instruction or an instruction and data for a converter to act upon. If data is passed by command it is appended to the instruction by an underscore “_”. If data is retrieved by command underscore follows the instruction flagging the converter to supply data in a response.

Note: In this appendix, “/COM” is used for the generic case examples.

Example:

<DEV/COM_xxx'cr'

<DEV/COM_'cr'

(Sends data to a converter.)

(Requests information from a converter.)

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A.6.4 Confirmation Response

A confirmation will change the start character, and echo the Device Address and Command. Any requested data will be appended to the Command.

Example: >DEV/COM_xxx'cr''lf']

A.6.5 Error Response

If a converter cannot execute a Command or detects a protocol violation, an error response is generated. An error is flagged by changing the “/” command designator in the response to a "?".

Following the "?" error symbol are two characters which are unique error symbols useful for computer analysis. The two error symbols are followed by a text string explaining the error for the convenience of a human operator. For this appendix, “ER” is used for the generic case examples response.

Example: >DEV?COM ER Error Message 'cr''lf']

A.6.6 End of Message

End of message strings were devised in such a way that an orderly screen presentation would result when converters are controlled by simple ASCII terminals.

A.6.6.1 Command Ending

The end of message for a command is a carriage return. For this appendix, “cr” is used for the carriage return.

Example: <DEV/COM_'cr'

A.6.6.2 Response Ending

End of message for a response is a carriage return, line feed and a bracket: “'cr''lf']”.

Example: >DEV/COM_'cr''lf']

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A.7.1 Utility Commands

A.7.1.1 Time

Command

Set Time:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Time:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/TIM_hh:mm:ss'cr'

Where: hh=Hour mm=Minutes ss=Seconds

>DEV/TIM_hh:mm:ss'cr''lf']

<DEV/TIM_'cr'

>DEV/TIM_hh:mm:ss'cr''lf']

A.7.1.2 Date

Command

Set Date:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Date:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/DAT_mm/dd/yy'cr’

Where: mm=Month dd=Day yy=Year

>DEV/DAT_mm/dd/yy'cr'lf']

<DEV/DAT_'cr'

>DEV/DAT_mm/dd/yy'cr''lf']

A.7.1.3 Local / Remote Status

The LRS command is used to enable or disable remote communications interfaces. The factory default setting is 3 (Ethernet and Serial remote control enabled).

Command Details

Set Local / Remote

Status:

Confirmation:

Retrieve LRS:

Confirmation:

<DEV/LRS_x'cr’

Where: x=

0 for front panel control only (remote control disabled)

1 for serial remote control

2 for Ethernet control

3 for Ethernet and serial remote control

>DEV/LRS_x'cr'lf']

<DEV/LRS_'cr'

>DEV/LRS_x'cr''lf']

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A.7.1.4 Media Access Control (MAC) Address

The MAC command is used to query the unique MAC address of the unit’s Ethernet management port.

Command

Retrieve MAC:

Details

<DEV/MAC_'cr'

Confirmation: >DEV/MAC_xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx'cr''lf']

Where: xx=MAC address byte in hexadecimal

A.7.1.5 IP Address

The IPA command is used to set the IP address and network prefix for the 100BASE-TX Ethernet management port. The factory default value is 192.168.1.4.24.

Command Details

Set IP Address:

Confirmation:

Retrieve IP Address:

Confirmation:

<DEV/IPA_aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd.yy'cr’

Where: aaa = 0-223 bbb = 0-255 ccc = 0-255 ddd = 0-255, but they cannot all be zero. yy is the Subnet Mask Length (range: 8 to 30)

>DEV/IPA_ aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd.yy'cr'lf']

<DEV/IPA_'cr'

>DEV/IPA_ aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd.yy'cr''lf']

A.7.1.6 IP Gateway

The IPG command is used to set the IP gateway address for the Ethernet management port. The factory default value is 192.168.1.5.

Command Details

Set IP Gateway:

Confirmation:

Retrieve IP Gateway:

Confirmation:

<DEV/IPG_aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd'cr’

Where: aaa = 0-223 bbb = 0-255 ccc = 0-255 ddd = 0-255, but they cannot all be zero.

>DEV/IPG_ aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd'cr'lf']

<DEV/IPG_'cr'

>DEV/IPG_ aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd'cr''lf']

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A.7.1.7 Physical Address

The default physical address is 001.

Command Details

Set Physical Address:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Phys. Addr:

Confirmation:

<DEV/SPA_xxx'cr' xxx = 1 to 255

>DEV/SPA_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/SPA_'cr'

>DEV/SPA_xxx'cr''lf']

A.7.1.8 Baud Rate

The default baud rate is 9600.

Command Details

Set Baud Rate:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Baud Rate:

Confirmation:

<DEV/SBR_xxxx'cr' xxxx = 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19K2, or 38K4

>DEV/SBR_xxxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/SBR_xxxx'cr'

>DEV/SBR_xxxx'cr''lf']

A.7.1.9 LCD Contrast

This legacy command does not control any hardware, but its syntax is still supported to allow backwards compatibility with existing monitor and control applications. The default LCD contrast is 15.

Command

Set Contrast:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Contrast:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/CON_xx'cr' xx = 0 to 30

>DEV/CON_xx'cr''lf']

<DEV/CON_'cr'

>DEV/CON_xx'cr''lf']

A.7.1.10 LCD Brightness

This legacy command does not control any hardware, but its syntax is still supported to allow backwards compatibility with existing monitor and control applications. The default LCD brightness is 15.

Command

Set Brightness

Confirmation:

Retrieve Brightness:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/LCD_xx'cr' xx = 0 to 30

>DEV/LCD_xx'cr''lf']

<DEV/LCD_'cr'

>DEV/LCD_xx'cr''lf']

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A.7.1.11 Screen Saver Mode

This legacy command does not control any hardware, but its syntax is still supported to allow backwards compatibility with existing monitor and control applications. The default screen saver mode is 0.

Command

Set SSM:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/SSM_x'cr'

Where: x=0 to 5

>DEV/SSM_x'cr''lf']

Retrieve SSM:

Confirmation:

<DEV/SSM_'cr'

>DEV/SSM_x'cr''lf']

A.7.1.12 Screen Saver Timeout

Command

Set SST:

Confirmation:

Retrieve SST:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/SST_xx'cr' xx = 00 to 99

>DEV/SST_xx'cr''lf']

<DEV/SST_'cr'

>DEV/SST_xx'cr''lf']

A.7.1.13 VFD Brightness

The VFD command allows the front panel brightness to be adjusted from 0% to 100% in 25% steps. The default VFD brightness is 100.

Command Details

Set VFD:

Confirmation:

Retrieve VFD:

Confirmation:

<DEV/VFD_xxx'cr' xx = 000 to 100 (in 025 steps)

>DEV/VFD_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/LCD_'cr'

>DEV/VFD_xxx'cr''lf']

A.7.1.14 Reference Oscillator Tuning

The default reference oscillator tuning value is 087.

Command

Set Oscillator:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Tuning:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/SRO_xxx'cr' xxx = 0 to 255

>DEV/SRO_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/SRO_'cr'

>DEV/SRO_xxx'cr''lf']

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A.7.1.15 Converter Slope Adjustment

The default slope adjustment value is 0.3.

Command

Set Slope Adjust:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Slope Adjust:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/SSA_xxx'cr' xxx = 0.0 to 1.0

>DEV/SSA_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/SSA_'cr'

>DEV/SSA_xxx'cr''lf']

A.7.1.16 Equipment Type

Equipment type is a query that retrieves the model number and the software revision of the unit.

This data is read-only.

Command Details

Retrieve Equipment Type:

Confirmation:

<DEV/RET_'cr'

>DEV/RET_xxxxxxxxxx yyyyyyy'cr’’lf'] xxxxxxxxxx = Model Number yyyyyyy = Software Version.

A.7.1.17 Part Number

The PNM command retrieves the unit’s part number information. This data is read-only.

Command

Retrieve Part Number:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/PNM_'cr'

>DEV/PNM_xx…xx'cr’’lf']

Where: xx…xx = up to 96 bytes of part number information

A.7.1.18 Legacy Firmware Information

This legacy firmware command no longer provides information about the unit’s firmware type. It is included only to provide backwards compatibility with existing monitor and control software applications. To query the unit’s firmware information refer to the FRM command.

Command

Retrieve Firmware Information:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/FRW_’cr’

>DEV/FRW_’cr’

BULK= FWnnnn-nr Ver=x.xx’cr’

M&C = FWnnnn-nr Ver=x.xx’cr’

FPGA= FWnnnn-nr Ver=x.xx’cr’’lf’]

Where: nnnn-n firmware number r firmware revision x.xx firmware version

Note: BULK, M&C, and FPGA have different firmware numbers, revisions, and versions among each other.

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A.7.1.19 Firmware Information

This command returns information about the firmware loaded in the unit including firmware numbers, versions, and release dates. This command replaces the legacy FRW command.

Command

Retrieve Firmware Information:

Details

<DEV/FRM_’cr’

Confirmation: >DEV/FRM_’cr’

Boot: ’cr’

FW-AAAAAAA B.B.BB DD/MM/YY’cr’

Bulk1: ’cr’

FW-AAAAAAA B.B.BB DD/MM/YY’cr’

Bulk2: ’cr’

FW-AAAAAAA B.B.BB DD/MM/YY’cr’

FW-AAAAAAA B.B.BB DD/MM/YY’cr’’lf’]

Where:

FW-AAAAAAA = the firmware part number

B.B.BB = the version number

DD/MM/YY = Day/Month/Year firmware released

A.7.1.20 Firmware Image

This command allows a valid bulk image to be selected as the next active image during boot-up.

Command

Set Next FW Image:

Details

<DEV/IMG_x'cr' x = 1 to 2

Confirmation:

Retrieve Active FW

Image:

Confirmation:

>DEV/IMG_x'cr''lf']

<DEV/IMG_'cr'

>DEV/IMG_x'cr''lf']

A.7.1.21 Application Identification

The Application Identification (AID) command allows a free form message to be created. It is intended to identify either the satellite, transponder, beam, destination or other aspects of the application that may be significant to operations.

The message length corresponds to capability of the LCD and is 48 characters in total. The second line begins at character 25, therefore, blanks must be used after line 1 information in order to space to line 2. A carriage return ends the command. Trailing blanks will be generated to fill the LCD field. The AID display will alternate with the Equipment type display by use of the clear function key on the front panel. The default is "AID MESSAGE".

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Command

Application ID:

Confirmation:

Retrieve ID:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/AID_xxxxxxx ... xxxxx'cr'

>DEV/AID_'cr' xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'cr' xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/AID_'cr'

>DEV/AID_'cr' xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'cr' xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'cr''lf']

Note: xxxxxxx ... xxxxx = Your message, maximum 48 characters.

A.7.1.22 Force Reboot

The FRB command allows the unit to be forced to reboot after five seconds. This value is writeonly.

Command

Force Reboot:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/FRB_YES'cr'

>DEV/FRB_YES'cr''lf']

A.7.2 Configuration Commands

A.7.2.1 Frequency

The default RF frequency of the unit is equal to its minimum operating frequency (RF

Low

Command Details

Set Frequency:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Frequency:

Confirmation:

<DEV/FRE_xxxxx.xxx'cr'

>DEV/FRE_xxxxx.xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/FRE_'cr'

>DEV/FRE_xxxxx.xxx'cr''lf']

Note: For example, xxxx.xxx = 14000.000 to 14500.000 MHZ in 125 KHz steps for Model

UT 4514-A

A.7.2.2 Attenuator

The default attenuation value is 10.00 dB.

Command

Set Attenuator:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Attenuator:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/ATT_ yy.yy'cr'

>DEV/ATT_yy.yy'cr'lf']

<DEV/ATT_'cr'

>DEV/ATT_ yy.yy'cr''lf']

Note: yy.yy = 00.00 to 25.00 dB in 0.25 dB steps.

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A.7.2.3 Cold Start

The cold start function, if enabled, mutes the output signal for a predetermined time following

Power-Up to ensure a stable reference oscillator (15 minutes). The default is OFF. This command is disabled in redundant systems (i.e., COMMAND NOT AVAILABLE).

Command

Set Cold Start:

Details

<DEV/CLD_xxx'cr' xxx = ON or OFF

Confirmation:

Retrieve Status:

Confirmation:

>DEV/CLD_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/CLD_'cr'

>DEV/CLD_xxx'cr''lf']

A.7.2.4 Mute

The default RF mute state is ON (output is muted).

Command Details

Mute Output:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Mute Status:

Confirmation:

<DEV/MUT_xxx'cr' xxx = ON or OFF

>DEV/MUT_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/MUT_'cr'

>DEV/MUT_yyy'cr''lf'] yyy = ON/OFF/COLD

A.7.2.5 Carrier Mute Mode

The carrier mute mode determines the mute state of the unit during frequency changes. The default carrier mute mode state is OFF (output is muted during frequency changes).

Command

Mute Mode:

Confirmation:

Retrieve CMM Status:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/CMM_xxx'cr' xxx = ON or OFF

>DEV/CMM_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/CMM_'cr'

>DEV/CMM_xxx'cr''lf']

A.7.2.6 Redundant Mute Mode

The redundant mute mode determines how the backup unit handles the mute state during a redundant switchover condition. If the redundant mute mode is ON then the backup unit’s mute state will be the same as the primary unit that it is backing up. Otherwise, if the redundant mute mode is off the backup unit will unmute its output any time a redundant switchover occurs.

The default redundant mute mode state is OFF (backup unit’s output automatically unmutes when a redundant switchover occurs).

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Command

Set CRM:

Confirmation:

Retrieve CRM:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/CRM_xxx'cr' xxx = ON or OFF

>DEV/CRM_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/CRM_'cr'

>DEV/CRM_xxx'cr''lf']

A.7.2.7 Auto Fault Recovery

The converter output is automatically muted in the event of a detected fault. Auto Fault

Recovery, if enabled, will cause the output signal to go active (unmuted) if all faults clear. If disabled, the output will remain muted even after all faults clear until a MUT_OFF command is received (see 4.8.2.4). If Auto Fault Recovery is enabled and the converter detects the same fault more than five times in a five minute interval (ex: multiple IFLO lock detect faults) the function reverts to DISABLED and the converter remains muted. The default is ON.

Command

Set Fault Recovery:

Confirmation:

Retrieve Status:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/AFR_xxx'cr' xxx = ON or 0FF

>DEV/AFR_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/AFR_'cr'

>DEV/AFR_xxx'cr''lf']

A.7.2.8 Program Preset

This command Is used to store up to 32 preset frequency and attenuation settings.

Command

Program Preset:

Details

<DEV/PGM_nn_xxxxx.xxx_yy.yy'cr'

Confirmation: >DEV/PGM_nn_xxxxx.xxx_yy.yy'cr''lf']

Note: nn = Preset Number = 01 to 32. xxxx.xxx = Frequency = RFLow to RFHigh (for example, 14000.000 to 14500.000 MHZ for Model UT-4514). yy.yy = Attenuator = 00.00 to 25.00.

A.7.2.9 Display All Presets

This command is used to display all of the programmed preset values.

Command

Display Presets:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/DPS_'cr'

>DEV/DPS_'cr'

P01 xxxxx.xxx yy.yy'cr'

P32 xxxxx.xxx yy.yy'cr''lf']

Where: xxxxx.xxx = Frequency

yy.yy= Attenuator

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Note: Only programmed preset numbers are returned. If no preset(s) is programmed, “No Pre-

Selects Programmed” is returned.

A.7.2.10 Clear Preset Configuration

This command is used to clear a single preset value.

Command

Clear a Preset:

Details

<DEV/CLR_nn'cr'

Confirmation: >DEV/CLR_nn_Cleared'cr''lf']

Note: nn = Preset Number = 01 to 32.

A.7.2.11 Select Preset Configuration

This command is used to configure the converter to the frequency and attenuation data assigned to a given preset number.

Command

Select Preset:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/SEL_nn'cr'

>DEV/SEL_nn_Selected'cr''lf']

Note: nn = Preset Number = 01 to 32.

Only programmed preset numbers are available.

A.7.3 Modes

There are two modes of operation that may intersect: Redundant Mode and Automatic Mode.

A.7.3.1 Redundant Mode

Since the default mode is OFF, each converter including the backup converter must be commanded into the Redundant Mode.

Polling on the high speed bus will not begin until the position assignments are made.

Command

Redundant Mode:

Details

<DEV/RED_xxx'cr' xxx = ON or OFF

Confirmation:

Redundant Status:

Confirmation:

>DEV/RED_xxx'cr''lf']

<DEV/RED_'cr'

>DEV/RED_xxx'cr''lf']

Note: The primary units must all be configured properly in redundant mode before redundant mode is enabled on the backup unit.

Each converter's chain position must be initialized including the backup converter. The following redundancy initialization command is only allowed if Redundancy Mode has been selected.

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Command

Initialize Command:

Confirmation:

Initialize Status:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/ICT_xx_yy'cr'

>DEV/ICT_xx_yy'cr''lf']

<DEV/ICT_'cr'

>DEV/ICT_xx_yy'cr''lf'] xx = chain position = 01 to 12, or BU. Where BUselects the converter as the backup. yy = chain length for xx = BU (i.e. Backup converter) 01 to 12. yy = unused if xx = 01 to 12 (i.e. chain converter)

Example 1: The following command assigns the converter chain position "1".

<DEV/ICT_01'cr'

>DEV/ICT_01'cr''lf']

Example 2: The following command assigns the receiving converter as the backup converter in a 1:8 system.

<DEV/ICT_BU_08'cr'

>DEV/ICT_BU_08'cr''lf']

Important: It should be reiterated that only the converter physically located at the top of a redundant rack should be assigned as the Backup unit. Likewise, assignment of chain positions in a redundant rack should be made according to the physical allocation of each converter in the rack (i.e. The top converter should be the Backup, the second converter should be assigned chain position 1, the third converter position 2, etc.).

A.7.3.2 Automatic/Manual Mode

This command provides for automatic switching by the backup converter if both units are in the

Redundancy Mode. This command is only accepted by the backup converter. If a chain converter is set in Manual Mode, the backup converter will log the occurrence and not act upon further information from the converter until put into Automatic Mode. The default is off.

Command

Automatic Mode:

Confirmation:

Automatic Status:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/SAM_xx_y'cr'

>DEV/SAM_xx_y'cr''lf']

<DEV/SAM_xx_'cr'

>DEV/SAM_xx_y'cr''lf']

Where: xx = 01 to 12, converter number y = A for Auto; M for Manual

A.7.3.3 Backup Mode

This command allows the user to force a backup condition for maintenance and test purposes.

This command must be sent to the converter designated as the backup converter (i.e., “BU”).

When activated this command forces the backup converter to assume the state of the specified chain converter and forces the chain converter offline.

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Initiate a Backup:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/FBU_xx_y'cr'

>DEV/FBU_xx_y'cr''lf']

Where: xx = 01 to 12, converter number y = ‘F’ to force a backup ‘N’ to remove a backup

Retrieve Backup Status: <DEV/FBU_'cr'

Confirmation: >DEV/FBU_xx_zzzzz'cr''lf']

Where: xx = 01 to 12, converter number. If zzzzz = NONE, converter number is not displayed. zzzzz = ‘NONE’ if no backup active

= ‘ACTIVE’ if an automatic backup has occurred

= ‘FORCED’ if a forced backup is active

A.7.4 Status Commands

Status commands retrieve configuration, maintenance and alarm status in summary form.

A.7.4.1 Configuration Status

Command

Configuration Status:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/RCS_'cr'

>DEV/RCS_'cr'

FRE_xxxxx.xxx'cr' Frequency

ATT_yy.yy'cr'

TX_nnn'cr'

CLD_nnn'cr'

AFR_nnn'cr'

EXT_xxx'cr''lf']

Attenuator

Transmitter - ON/OFF/COLD

ONL_nnn'cr'

RED_xx_yy_z'cr' See Note

Online - ON/OFF

Cold Start - ON/OFF

Auto Flt Recovery-ON/OFF

Ext. Ref. - YES/NO

Note: If Redundancy OFF xx_yy_z = OFF, else if Redundancy ON and converter selected as backup controller xx_yy_z = BU_yy where yy is the number of converters in the chain (i.e. 01 to

12), else if Redundancy ON and converter selected as a chain unit xx is the converter number (01 to 12), and z = A if Auto Mode or M if Manual Mode.

A.7.4.2 Maintenance Status

Command

Maintenance Status:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/RMS_'cr'

>DEV/RMS_'cr'

P15_xx.x'cr'

P14_xx.x'cr'

VCC_x.x'cr'

5VD_x.x'cr'

TEM_xx'cr'

IFL_xx.x'cr'

SUM_xx.x'cr'

COR_xx.x'cr'

15 Vdc Supply

14 Vdc Supply

VCC Supply

Display 5 Vdc

Temperature

IFLO Tuning

Sum Loop Tuning

Coarse Loop Tune

FIN_xx.x'cr''lf'] Fine Loop Tuning.

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A.7.4.3 Utility Status

Command

Utility Status:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/RUS_'cr'

>DEV/RUS_'cr'

COMM_aaaaaa'cr' RS-232 or RS-485

ADD_xxx'cr'

BR_nnnn'cr'

FMT_x-y-z’cr’

REF_xxx'cr'

SLP_x.x'cr'

CON_xx'cr'

LCD_xx'cr''lf']

Address (001 to 255)

Baud Rate (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,

19K2, or 38K4)

Data Format x=data, y=parity, z=stop bit (8-N-1, 7-E-2, 7-O-2)

Osc. Adjust (000 to 255)

Slope Adjust (0.0 to 1.0)

LCD Contrast (0 to 30)

LCD Brightness (0 to 30).

A.7.4.4 Alarm Status

Command

Alarm Status:

Details

<DEV/RAS_'cr'

Confirmation: >DEV/RAS_'cr'

P15_xx'cr'

P14_xx'cr'

15 Vdc Fault

14 Vdc Fault

VCC_xx'cr'

5VD_xx'cr'

VCC Fault

5VD Fault

TEM_xx'cr' Temperature Fault

IFL_xx'cr' IFLO Lock Fault

SUM_xx'cr' Sum Lock Fault

COR_xx'cr' Coarse Lock Fault

FIN_xx'cr' Fine lock Fault

HSB_xx’cr’ High Speed Bus Fault

*REF_xx'cr''lf'] Ref. Lock Fault xx = OK or FT

Note: REF_xx is only returned if an external reference is present.

A.7.4.5 Summary Alarm Status

Summary alarm is set to Fault (FT) if any items in Sect. A.7.4.4 are faulted.

Command Details

Summary Alarm:

Confirmation:

<DEV/SAS_'cr' xx = OK or FT

>DEV/SAS_xx'cr''lf']

A.7.4.6 Terminal Status Change

The TSC_ command can be used to determine if the status of the terminal has changed since it was last polled. If any of the parameters listed in the RCS or RUS commands have changed as a result of user front panel operations or remote operations or if any new fault condition occur the

TSC_ command will return YES. The TSC_ command will then continue to return YES until any

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PACRAS.

Command

Configuration Status:

Confirmation:

Details

<DEV/TSC_'cr’

>DEV/TSC_nnn'cr''lf'] nnn=YES/NO

A.7.4.7 Packed Configuration Status

Configuration Status:

Confirmation:

<DEV/PACRCS_'cr'

>DEV/PACRCS_aaaabbbcdeffgghijkl'cr''lf'] where: aaaa = # of 125kHz steps above base frequency 1 bbb = # of 0.25 dB steps above 0.00 dB 2 c d e ff

= 1 if Transmitter ON, 0 if OFF, 2 if Cold

= 1 if unit ONLINE, 0 if OFFLINE

= 1 if Redundancy ON, else 0

= converter # (01-12,BU or 00 if e = 0) gg gg gg h

I j k l

= 00 if 'ff' is 00 (redundancy OFF)

= chain length (01-12) if 'ff' is BU

= XX if 'ff' = 01 - 12

= A if Auto Mode, M if Manual

= 1 if Cold Start Enabled, else 0

= 1 if Auto recovery enabled, else 0

= 1 if an Ext. Ref is present, else 0

= 1 if Remote Mode, 0 if Local Mode

Notes:

1. If the converter is 1 kHz step size, this will be the number of 1 kHz steps above the base frequency

2. If the converter is 0.1 -dB step size, this will be the number of 0.1 -dB steps above the base frequency

3. If it is a backup converter, it is always ‘A’

A.7.4.8 Packed Maintenance Status

Packed Maintenance Status: <DEV/PACRMS_'cr'

Confirmation: >DEV/PACRMS_aabbccddeeeffgghhii'cr''lf'] where: aa bb bc

= V15 scaled 123mV per count (0x00 - 0xFF)

= V14 scaled 123mV per count (0x00 - 0xFF)

= VCC scaled 39mV per count (0x00 - 0xFF) dd eee ff gg hh ii

= V5D scaled 39mV per count (0x00 - 0xFF)

= signed Temperature in degrees C (-10 to +60)

= IFLO tune scaled 67mV per count (0x00 - 0xFF)

= SUM tune scaled 54mV per count (0x00 - 0xFF)

= COARSE tune scaled 78mV per count(0x00 - 0xFF)

= FINE tune scaled 89mV per count (0x00 - 0xFF)

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A.7.4.9 Packed Utility Status

Packed Utility Status:

Confirmation: where: a

<DEV/PACRUS_'cr'

>DEV/PACRUS_abbcdeeffghhii'cr''lf']

= 0=EIA-232, 1=EIA-485 bb c

= Address in hex (01 to FF)

= 0 if Baud Rate 38400

= 1 if Baud rate 19200

= 2 if Baud rate 9600 d ee ff g hh ii

= 3 if Baud rate 4800

= 4 if Baud rate 2400

= 5 if Baud rate 1200

= 0 if Data Format 8-N-1

= 1 if Data Format 7-E-2

= 2 if Data Format 7-O-2

= Osc. Adjust in hex (00 to FF)

= Slope Adjust times by 10 (00 to 10)

= Always 0, unused

= LCD Contrast (0 to 30)

= LCD Brightness (0 to 30)

A.7.4.10 Packed Alarm Status

Packed Alarm Status:

Confirmation: where: a b c d e

<DEV/PACRAS_'cr'

>DEV/PACRAS_abcdefghijk'cr''lf']

= 1 if V15 Fault, else 0

= 1 if V14 Fault, else 0

= 1 if VCC Fault, else 0

= 1 if V5D Fault, else 0

= 1 if TEMP Fault, else 0 f g h

I j k

= 1 if IFLO Fault, else 0

= 1 if SUM Fault, else 0

= 1 if COARSE Fault, else 0

= 1 if FINE Fault, else 0

= 1 if HSB Fault, else 0

= 1 if EXT REF Fault, else 0

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A.7.5 Stored Alarms

Up to 100 alarms are date/time stamped and stored in memory as they occur. The alarm entry is also updated with its date/time of clearance. The entry remains in memory until it is cleared by command.

A.7.5.1 Total Stored Alarms

This command retrieves the total number of stored alarms and the time and date of the most recent alarm.

Retrieve Total Alarms:

Confirmation:

<DEV/TSA_'cr'

>DEV/TSA_TOTAL:nn'cr'

LAST:hh:mm:ss mm/dd/yy'cr''lf'] where: nn = 0 to 99; the 100th alarm will be ER hh.mm.ss mm/dd/yy

= time in hour:minute:second

= date in month/day/year

A.7.5.2 Clear All Stored Alarms

Clear Alarms:

Confirmation:

<DEV/CAA_YES'cr'

>DEV/CAA_CLEARED'cr''lf']

A.7.5.3 List All Alarms

This command retrieves a list of the stored alarms. This command is currently unavailable when using virtual addressing mode.

List All Alarms:

Confirmation:

<DEV/LAA_'cr'

>DEV/LAA_'cr' xx yyyyyyyyyyy hh:mm:ss mm/dd/yy'cr'

" xxx yyyyyyyyyyy hh:mm:ss mm/dd/yy'cr''lf']

Where: xx = stored fault number yyyyyyyyyyy = fault description hh:mm:ss mm/dd/yy

= fault time

= fault date

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A.7.6.1 General Errors

The following Error Responses may be generated by any command instead of a confirmation:

>DEV?COM CU CMD UNRECOGNIZED'cr''lf']

>DEV?COM IP INVALID PARAM'cr''lf']

>DEV?COM PE PARITY ERROR'cr''lf']

A.7.6.2 Configuration Errors

The following Error Responses may be generated by configuration commands:

>DEV?COM LO DEVICE IN LOCAL MODE'cr''lf']

A.7.6.3 Mode Errors

The following Error Responses may be generated by Mode selection:

>DEV?COM AE ONLY VALID WHEN BACKUP'cr''lf']

>DEV?COM OE OFFLINE NOT AVAILABLE'cr''lf']

>DEV?COM CN COMMAND NOT AVAILABLE'cr''lf']

A.7.6.4 Time-Outs

A time-out should be assumed if there is no response in 500 milliseconds. The station monitor and control computer should try at least three times.

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A.7.8 User Remote Command Summary

Utility

Set Time

Set Date

Set Local / Remote Status

Get MAC Address

Get IP Address

Get IP Gateway

Set Physical Address

Set Baud Rate

Set LCD Contrast

Set LCD Brightness

Set Screen Saver Mode

Set Screen Saver Timeout

Set VFD Brightness

Set Reference Oscillator

Set Converter Slope Adj.

Get Equipment Type

Get Part Number

Get Legacy Firmware Information

Get Firmware Information

Set Firmware Image

Set Application ID Message

Set Force Reboot

Configuration

Set Frequency

Set Attenuation

Select Cold Start Mode

Mute/Unmute Converter

Set Carrier Mute Mode

Set Redundant Mute Mode

Set Fault Recovery Mode

Set a Preset

Get All Presets

Clear a Preset

Select a Preset

Redundancy Mode

Select Redundancy ON/OFF

Configure Redundant Converter

Select Auto/Manual Mode

Forced Backup Mode

Commands

<DEV/TIM_hh:mm:ss'cr'

<DEV/DAT_mm/dd/yy'cr'

<DEV/LRS_x'cr'

<DEV/MAC_ 'cr'

<DEV/IPA_'cr'

<DEV/IPG_'cr'

<DEV/SPA_xxx'cr'

<DEV/SBR_xxxx'cr'

<DEV/CON_xx'cr'

<DEV/LCD_xx'cr'

<DEV/SSM_x'cr'

<DEV/SST_xx'cr'

<DEV/VFD_xxx'cr'

<DEV/SRO_xxx'cr'

<DEV/SSA_xxx'cr'

<DEV/RET_'cr'

<DEV/PNM_'cr'

<DEV/FRW_'cr'

<DEV/FRM_'cr'

<DEV/IMG_x'cr'

<DEV/AID_xxxxx...xxxxx'cr'

<DEV/FRB_YES'cr'

Commands

<DEV/FRE_xxxxx.xxx'cr'

<DEV/ATT_xx.xx'cr'

<DEV/CLD_xxx'cr'

<DEV/MUT_xxx'cr'

<DEV/CMM_xxx'cr'

<DEV/CRM_xxx'cr'

<DEV/AFR_xxx'cr'

<DEV/PGM_nn_xxxxx.xxx_yy.yy'cr'

<DEV/DPS_'cr'

<DEV/CLR_nn'cr'

<DEV/SEL_nn'cr'

Commands

<DEV/RED_xxx’cr’

<DEV/ICT_xx_yy’cr’

<DEV/SAM_xx_y'cr'

<DEV/FBU_xx_y'cr'

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Status

Retrieve Configuration Status

Retrieve Maintenance Status

Retrieve Utility Status

Retrieve Alarm Status

Summary Alarm Status

Terminal Status Change

Packed Configuration Status

Packed Maintenance Status

Packed Utility Status

Packed Alarm Status

Stored Alarm

Retrieve Total Stored Alarms

Clear All Stored Alarms

List All Stored Alarms

Commands

<DEV/RCS_'cr'

<DEV/RMS_'cr'

<DEV/RUS_'cr'

<DEV/RAS_'cr'

<DEV/SAS_'cr'

<DEV/TSC_'cr'

<DEV/PACRCS_'cr'

<DEV/PACRMS_'cr'

<DEV/PACRUS_'cr'

<DEV/PACRAS_'cr'

Commands

<DEV/TSA_'cr'

<DEV/CAA_YES'cr'

<DEV/LAA_'cr'

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SYSTEM OPERATION

B.1 Introduction to Redundancy Operation

The Comtech EF Data UT-4500-A Series Upconverters are configured for redundant system operation using distributed protection switching in an active "Daisy Chain" configuration.

Comtech EF Data's proprietary "Daisy Chain" configuration distributes the upconverter protection switching functions in the upconverters. This provides a system capability to backup from 1 to 12 online upconverters.

A High Speed Bus (HSB) provides the communications interface between the backup and online upconverters to detect faults and reconfigure the subsystem to replace the failed upconverter.

When a faulted upconverter is removed from active operation, it is detached from the active upconverter chain by separating the upconverter from its switch module, leaving the active online upconverter chain intact through the switch module. The chain can be extended without affecting the online upconverter operation.

The active "chained" upconverters in a redundancy subsystem can also be indirectly controlled through the backup upconverter using the remote serial communication link – this capability is discussed in Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL.

B.2 Backup Upconverter

The "Daisy Chain" terminates in the backup upconverter. The backup upconverter has a microprocessor, which performs fault detection, self-reconfiguration and the logical switching functions. If the backup upconverter does not have a fault, it will assume the frequency and attenuation of the faulted upconverter and compensate for the chain losses. This capability is accomplished through the operation of the HSB and the online upconverter detachable switch modules.

B.2.1 High Speed Bus (HSB)

In the "Daisy Chain" configuration, the backup upconverter communicates with the online units through the HSB. The backup upconverter is able to detect faults and reconfigure itself to replace

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B.2.2 Detachable Modules

Comtech EF Data's upconverters are designed with a detachable Input/Output Module (IOM) which contains the signal path connectors. The IOM is utilized for single thread operation, or for testing of the unit.

For redundant "Daisy Chain" operations, the online upconverters are provided with a detachable

Transmit Switch Module (TSM) replacing the IOM.

Refer to Chapter 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS, Sect. 3.2.2.2 for quick reference tables for the modules available to both the UT-4500-A Series Upconverters and the DT-4500-A Series

Downconverters.

B.2.2.1 Upconverter Switching

Upconverter switching is implemented with a detachable TSM. The TSM contains IF and RF transfer switches for input/output looping of the signal. Options for the TSM include Type ‘SMA’ connectors for the RF output signal, and 50 or 75 " BNC connectors for the IF.

B.3 Redundant Configurations

Comtech EF Data UT-4500-A Series Upconverters can be configured in several different redundant subsystem "Daisy Chain" configurations to meet the reliability requirements of a communication system. These configurations include:

! 1:1 Redundant Systems o Single Source IF Input Configuration: The online upconverter uses an IF & RF transfer switch to switch the IF input and RF output signals. A single switched IF input and RF output is provided to and from the online upconverter. The transfer switches are contained in the TSM installed in the online upconverter. When a fault occurs in the online upconverter, the TSM is de-activated to switch out the online upconverter, and switch the IF input and RF output to the backup

upconverter. Figure B-1 depicts the cable connections between the upconverters.

Figure B-2 shows the block diagram of this 1:1 redundant upconverter

configuration. o Dual Source IF Input Configuration: Two IF inputs – IF Input #1 (priority) and IF Input #2 – are switched in the TSM to provide redundant operation of the upconverters. The upconverters provide two switched RF outputs – RF Output #1

(priority) and RF Output #2. If Upconverter #1 faults, Upconverter #2 backs up the priority channel when IF Signal #2 and RF Signal #2 are not operational.

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Figure B-5 depicts the cable connections between the upconverters. Figure B-6

shows the block diagram of the 1:1 redundant, dual source RF input, upconverter configuration.

! 1:N Redundant Systems o IF and RF switches in the TSM are used to switch the IF input and RF output of a faulted online upconverter to the backup upconverter. The IF input and RF output to the redundant upconverter subsystem is connected to online upconverter #N.

Figure B-7 depicts the cable connections between the upconverters. Figure B-8

shows the block diagram for this 1:N redundant "Daisy Chain" upconverter configuration.

Figure B-1. 1:1 Redundant Configuration –Single Source IF Input with IOM-XX and TSM-XX

Installed

Figure B-2. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram – Single Source RF Input with IOM-XX

and TSM-XX Installed

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Figure B-3. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram – Single Source RF Input with IOM-XX and

TSEQM-XX Installed

Figure B-4. TSEQM Connection Locations

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Figure B-6. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram – Dual Source IF Input with IOM-XX and

TSM-XX Installed

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Figure B-7. 1:N Redundant Configuration with IOM-XX and TSM-XX Installed

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Figure B-8. 1:N Redundant Configuration Diagram with IOM-XX and TSM-XX Installed

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B.4 Redundant System Configuration

B.4.1 Initial Configuration

Redundant system configuration is controlled from the upconverter’s front panel configuration menu. Each online unit is assigned a redundancy configuration address. This address is dependent on the location of the online upconverter with reference to the backup. The unit closest to the

backup must be Upconverter # 1. The next unit down must be Upconverter # 2. Figure B-9

shows the appropriate entries for a 1:3 system.

POWER ON

STATUS

TRANSMIT

REMOTE

ON LINE

FAULT

STORED FAULT

REDUNDANCY-CONFIG?-ON---

-CONVERTER-#-BU---1:03--

POWER ON

STATUS

TRANSMIT

REMOTE

ON LINE

FAULT

STORED FAULT

REDUNDANCY-CONFIG?-ON---

-CONVERTER-#-01----POL-1

POWER ON

STATUS

TRANSMIT

REMOTE

ON LINE

FAULT

STORED FAULT

REDUNDANCY-CONFIG?-ON---

-CONVERTER-#-02----POL-1

POWER ON

STATUS

TRANSMIT

REMOTE

ON LINE

FAULT

STORED FAULT

REDUNDANCY-CONFIG?-ON---

-CONVERTER-#-03----POL-1

Figure B-9. Front Panel Displays

Configure the online units first, and then configure the backup unit. Redundant polling starts when the backup is configured. If this polling starts before the online units are configured, a highspeed bus fault will result. This fault should clear when configuration is completed. At this point, control of the redundant system is performed from the backup upconverter.

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B.4.2 Automatic Configuration Verification

The backup upconverter has a menu that allows the operator to choose, on a unit-by-unit basis, manual (M) or automatic (A) operating mode.

Figure B-10 shows the system configured for automatic (A) operation. In this mode, failure of an

online upconverter will automatically cause a switchover to the redundant unit to occur. In the field, the simplest way to test this mode is to turn off an online unit. The AUTO/MANUAL

selection is made in the upconverter. The online units will report their status as shown in Figure

B-10.

Figure B-10. System in Auto Redundant Mode

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Figure B-11 depicts the front panel displays after power has been turned off on Upconverter #1.

Note the ON LINE LED is illuminated on the backup upconverter. This indicates that the backup is now providing the frequency translation in place of the online unit. As soon as power is restored, Upconverter #1 will come back online.

Figure B-11. Backup of Converter #1

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B.4.3 Manual Configuration and Verification

Figure B-12 shows the system with Upconverter #1 configured for manual (M) operation. In this

mode, the backup upconverter can force switchover of an online unit. This mode also overrides fault status detection of the online units performed by the backup upconverter. If an online unit is configured to manual mode and this unit faults, no switchover will occur.

Figure B-12. Converter #1 in MANUAL, Others in AUTO

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Figure B-13 shows the front panel displays after the backup has forced upconverter 1 offline.

Note that the ON LINE LED allows the user to tell whether the backup is currently active and which upconverter is being bypassed.

Figure B-13. Forced Backup of Converter #1

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B.4.4 Offset Adjustment

The offset is used to compensate for cable and switch losses. When the system is initially set up and tested, each upconverter needs to be forced to backup and the offset adjusted to minimize gain mismatch between the normal and bypassed mode. This offset will be different for each upconverter and is stored in a table in the backup unit. Follow these steps to set the offset:

Step Description

Connect a signal source to the input and a power meter or spectrum analyzer to the output of the first online upconverter.

Record the output power.

Force a backup of the first online unit and adjust the offset until the output power matches what was recorded in Step 2.

Restore the online unit and repeat for the other online units.

B.4.5 Redundancy Systems – Upconverter Removal and Replacement

In a redundancy system, to remove an “inline” upconverter for repair, the following procedure must be used:

Step Description

Force backup of faulted unit.

Turn the power switch on the inline upconverter rear panel to OFF, and remove the power cord from the upconverter. DO NOT disconnect the RF and IF cables from the TSM.

Unscrew the mounting screws on the TSM first, and then unscrew the rack mounting screws on the front panel of the upconverter.

From the rear of the inline upconverter, hold the TSM and push the upconverter to the front of the rack until

TSM is free of the upconverter chassis.

Remove the inline upconverter from the front of the rack.

To install the replacement unit, the following procedure must be used.

Step Description

1 Power up the new unit on the bench.

Configure the new unit for the correct redundancy settings (Redundant = ON, Address = match old unit).

Power off the new unit.

Remove existing personality module from the new unit.

Carefully install the new unit into the rack. The existing module in the rack will be plugged into the new unit.

Power up the new unit and un-force the backup.

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To remove a “Backup” upconverter for repair, the following procedure must be used:

Step Description

Turn the power switch on the backup upconverter rear panel to OFF, and remove the power cord from the upconverter. Disconnect the RF and IF cables from the IOM.

Unscrew the rack mounting screws on the front panel of the backup upconverter.

Remove the backup upconverter from the front of the rack.

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C.1 Overview

This appendix serves to assist operator and maintenance personnel in the checkout, maintenance and troubleshooting of the UT-4500-A Series Upconverters.

Comtech EF Data recommends that spare replacement converters be used to replace converters removed from the system for maintenance. Troubleshooting procedures are provided for fault isolation to the module level.

The input and output signals, the interconnecting cables and the location of the modules are as

shown in Figure C-1.

Figure C-1. Upconverter Signal and Interconnecting Cable Diagram (with Transmit Switch

Module [TSM])

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C.2 Maintenance Testing

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverters translate the input IF frequency from 52 to 88 MHz (or optional 104 to 176 MHz) to an output RF frequency. For example, the RF output frequency of the Model UT-4514-A is 14000 to 14500 MHz. The IF input level is -35 dBm (typical), and the

RF output level is +10 dBm at 1 dB compression.

To prepare for checkout, review the rack mounting information provided in Chapter 2.

INSTALLATION. Operations via the front panel (i.e., use of the menu system, keypad, and

VFD) are explained in detail in Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION.

C.2.1 Test Point Samples

The IF output and RF input can be monitored at the RF Sample Test Points on the front panel. A

BNC female connector is provided for the IF sample and a Type ‘SMA’ female connector is provided for the RF output. The RF sample output level is -20 dBc nominal, and the IF sample input level is -20 dBc nominal.

C.2.2 Troubleshooting

Upconverter operating problems can be identified by first observing the LED status indicators on the front panel. When a fault condition is indicated, or and marginal performance tolerance condition exists, the specific fault or faults can be identified via the FAULTS menu branch, accessible via front panel operation. See Sect. 5.3.3 FAULTS in Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL

OPERATION for more information about viewing current or stored faults.

Upconverter operational status screens are available via the MONITOR menu branch. See Sect.

5.3.2 MONITOR in Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION for more information.

C.2.3 Upconverter Faults

C.2.3.1 Prime Power

Check the dual fuses on the rear panel. The required prime power is 100 to 125 VAC, or 205 to

240 VAC @ 1 Amp. The optional DC prime power is -48 VDC.

C.2.3.2 DC Power Supply Module

15 VDC: A fault ("FT") indicates a voltage level exceeding $ 10% of the power supply voltage.

Check the output of the DC Power Supply Module. The typical current output level is 3.0 amps.

Check all connections to make sure they are secure. If the voltage exceeds ± 10%, or the power supply module current is not approximately 3.0 amps, or the fault still exists, remove the power supply and return it to Comtech EF Data for repair.

14 VDC: A fault ("FT") indicates a voltage level exceeding ± 10% of the power supply voltage.

The 14 VDC is developed in the modules. Check the output of the 15 VDC Power Supply

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Module, check for other module faults, and check all connections. If the fault still exists, remove the converter and return it to Comtech EF Data for repair.

VCC (+5 VDC): A fault ("FT") indicates a voltage level exceeding ± 10% of the power supply voltage. The 5 VDC is developed in the modules. Check the output of the 15 VDC Power

Supply Module, check for other module faults, and check all connections. If the fault still exists, remove the converter and return it to Comtech EF Data for repair.

C.2.3.3 RF Converter Module

IFLO Lock Detect: A fault (“FT”) indicates that the IFLO is not locked. Check all connections to the converter module to make sure they are secure. If the fault still exists, remove the Converter

Module and return it to Comtech EF Data for repair.

C.2.3.4 Synthesizer Sum Loop Module

Sum Loop Detect: A fault (“FT”) indicates that the sum loop is not locked. Check all connections to the converter module to make sure they are secure. If the fault still exists, remove the Sum Loop Module and return it to Comtech EF Data for repair.

C.2.3.5 Synthesizer Fine Step Module

Coarse Loop Detect: A fault (“FT”) indicates that the coarse loop is not locked. Check all connections to the converter module to make sure they are secure. If the fault still exists, remove the Fine Step Module and return it to Comtech EF Data for repair.

Fine Loop Detect: A fault (“FT”) indicates that the fine loop is not locked. Check all connections to the converter module to make sure they are secure. If the fault still exists, remove the Fine Step

Module and return it to Comtech EF Data for repair.

C.2.3.6 Reference Oscillator Module

Reference Lock Detect: A fault ("FT") indicates that the reference oscillator detected an external reference, but could not lock to it. Disconnect the external reference. If the fault still exists, remove the Reference Module and return it to Comtech EF Data for repair.

C.2.3.7 Temperature Fault

Upconverter Over Temperature Fault: A fault ("FT") indicates that the converter is over temperature. Turn the prime power switch off and return the converter to Comtech EF Data for repair.

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C.2.4 Converter I/O Modules

The Converter I/O Modules (IOM or TSM) are installed into the rear panel of the converter.

IMPORTANT

The thumbscrews used for installing the modules into the converter rear panel are designed to be hand-tightened only. When installing an I/O Module DO

NOT use a screwdriver to tighten the module mounting screws – install screws “hand tight” only.

C.3 Spares

Comtech EF Data recommends field maintenance replacement at the RF converter level, and that the converter is returned to Comtech EF Data for repairs. However, for field replacement of the converter modules, contact Comtech EF Data for the correct spares for and particular converter.

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METRIC CONVERSIONS

Units of Length

Foot Yard Mile Unit

1 centimeter

Centimeter

—

1 inch

1 foot

1 yard

1 meter

1 mile

1 mm

1 kilometer

Inch

0.3937

Meter

0.01 0.03281

0.08333

0.01094

0.2778

6.214 x 10 -6

1.578 x 10 -5 2.540

30.480

—

12.0

0.254

0.3048 — 0.3333 1.893 x 10 -4

91.44

100.0

36.0

39.37

3.0

3.281

—

1.094

1.609 x 10 5 6.336 x 10 4 5.280 x 10 3 1.760 x 10 3

5.679 x 10 -4

6.214 x 10 -4

—

0.9144

—

1.609 x 10 3

— 0.03937

—

0.621

—

— —

Temperature Conversions

% Fahrenheit % Centigrade

Water freezes

Water boils

Absolute 0

212

-459.69

100

-273.16

Kilometer Millimeter

— —

—

1.609

—

Formulas

% C = (F - 32) * 0.555

% F = (C * 1.8) + 32

25.4

—

Unit

1 gram

Gram

—

Ounce

Avoirdupois

Units of Weight

Ounce

Troy

Pound

Avoirdupois

0.03527 0.03215 0.002205

Pound

Troy

0.002679

Kilogram

0.001

1 oz. avoir. 28.35 — 0.9115 0.0625 0.07595 0.02835

1 oz. troy

1 lb. avoir.

1 lb. Troy

1 kilogram

31.10

453.6

373.2

1.0 x 10 3

1.097

16.0

13.17

35.27

—

14.58

12.0

32.15

0.06857

—

0.8229

2.205

0.08333

1.215

—

2.679

0.03110

0.4536

0.3732

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Key features

RF signal conversion
Monitor and control
Redundant system operation
Ethernet management
Flash upgrading
Front panel operation
Remote control
Maintenance and troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter is a high-performance, compact device that converts lower frequency RF signals to higher frequency RF signals, such as those used in satellite communication.

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter is offered in various models, including the UT-4505-A C-Band Upconverter, the UT-4505/E-A, /F-A /G-A, /H-A, /J-A Upconverters, the UT-4505/I-A, /M-A Upconverters, the UT-4514-A, /C-A, /D-A, /E-A, /F-A Upconverters, and the UT-4518-A, /E-A Upconverters.

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter can be installed in a standard rack cabinet using optional rear-mounting support brackets or bearingless rack slide sets.

The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter can be configured via the front panel, Ethernet management, or remotely.

You can update the firmware of the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter using the Ethernet FTP upload procedure.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLES

FIGURES

PREFACE

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

Chapter 2. INSTALLATION

Chapter 3. REAR PANEL

CONNECTORS

Chapter 4. FLASH UPGRADING

Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL

OPERATION

Chapter 6. ETHERNET

MANAGEMENT

Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL

Appendix B. REDUNDANT

SYSTEM OPERATION

REDUNDANCY-CONFIG?-ON---

-CONVERTER-#-BU---1:03--

REDUNDANCY-CONFIG?-ON---

-CONVERTER-#-01----POL-1

REDUNDANCY-CONFIG?-ON---

-CONVERTER-#-02----POL-1

REDUNDANCY-CONFIG?-ON---

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What is the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter?

What are the different models available in the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter?

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How do I configure the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter?

How do I upgrade the firmware of the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter?

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