Comtech EF Data UT-4518E Specifications

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UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Table of Contents MN-UT4500A vi CHAPTER 6.! ETHERNET MANAGEMENT ...

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–14 A.7.2.3 Cold Start The cold start function, if enabled, mutes the output s

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–15 Command Details Set CRM: <DEV/CRM_xxx'cr' xxx = ON or OFF Confir

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–16 Note: Only programmed preset numbers are returned. If no preset(s) is programme

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–17 Command Details Initialize Command: <DEV/ICT_xx_yy'cr' Confirmati

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–18 Command Details Initiate a Backup: <DEV/FBU_xx_y'cr' Confirmation

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–19 A.7.4.3 Utility Status Command Details Utility Status: <DEV/RUS_'cr&a

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–20 of the following commands are received: RCS_, RUS_, RAS_, PACRCS_, PAC

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–21 A.7.4.9 Packed Utility Status Packed Utility Status: <DEV/PACRUS_'cr

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–22 A.7.5 Stored Alarms Up to 100 alarms are date/time stamped and stored in memory

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–23 A.7.6 Error Processing A.7.6.1 General Errors The following Error Responses ma

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Table of Contents MN-UT4500A vii A.6.6.1! Command Ending ...

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–24 A.7.7 Command Summaries A.7.8 User Remote Command Summary Utility Commands S

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–25 Status Commands Retrieve Configuration Status <DEV/RCS_'cr' Ret

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–26 Notes:

B–1 Appendix B. REDUNDANT SYSTEM OPERATION B.1 Introduction to Redundancy Operation The Comtech EF Data UT-4500-A Series Upconverters are co

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–2 the faulted upconverter. The HSB interface is also used in the backup

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–3 Figure B-5 depicts the cable connections between the upconverters. Figure B-6 sho

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–4 Figure B-3. 1:1 Redundant Configuration Diagram – Single Source RF Input with I

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–5 Figure B-5. 1:1 Redundant Configuration - Dual Source IF Input

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–6 Figure B-7. 1:N Redundant Config

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–7 Figure B-8. 1:N Redundant Configuration Dia

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Table of Contents MN-UT4500A viii A.7.4.4! Alarm Status...

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–8 B.4 Redundant System Configuration B.4.1 Initial Configuration Redundant syste

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–9 B.4.2 Automatic Configuration Verification The backup upconverter has a menu tha

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–10 Figure B-11 depicts the front panel displays after power has been turned off on

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–11 B.4.3 Manual Configuration and Verification Figure B-12 shows the system with U

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–12 Figure B-13 shows the front panel displays after the backup has force

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–13 B.4.4 Offset Adjustment The offset is used to compensate for cable and switch l

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix B MN-UT4500A B–14 To remove a “Backup” upconverter for repair, the following procedure must be use

C–1 Appendix C. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING C.1 Overview This appendix serves to assist operator and maintenance personnel in the checkout, main

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix C MN-UT4500A C–2 C.2 Maintenance Testing The UT-4500-A Series Upconverters translate the i

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix C MN-UT4500A C–3 Module, check for other module faults, and check all connections. If the fault s

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Table of Contents MN-UT4500A ix C.2.3.3! RF Converter Module ...

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix C MN-UT4500A C–4 C.2.4 Converter I/O Modules The Converter I/O Modules (IOM or TSM) are installed

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UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Table of Contents MN-UT4500A x FIGURES Figure 1-1. UT-4500-A Series Upconverters (UT-4505-A shown) ...

xi PREFACE About this Manual This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data’s UT-4500-A Series U

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Preface MN-UT4500A xii Conventions and References Cautions and Warnings IMPORTANT IMPORTANT or NOTE ind

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Preface MN-UT4500A xiii EN55022 –1998 Compliance This equipment meets the radio disturbance character

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Preface MN-UT4500A xiv International Symbols Symbol Definition Symbol Definition Alternating Current P

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Preface MN-UT4500A xv The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product.

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Preface MN-UT4500A xvi Customer Support Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for: ! Pro

1–1 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 U

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–2 1.2 Features 1.2.1 Physical Configuration The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter’s

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–3 1.2.2 Dimensional Envelope Dimensions are shown in both inches and centimeters

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–4 1.2.3 Front Panel Figure 1-4. UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Front Panel Fig

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–5 ! External Interface Connectors – Connectors are provided for operatio

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–6 Changes in frequency, attenuation or polarity are entered into the backup table

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–7 1.3.3 Monitor & Control The Monitor & Control Assembly is designed

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–8 1.4 Summary of Specifications *Note: Contact Comtech EF Data with specific req

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–9 Characteristic Specification LED Indicators (Front Panel) Power On Green LED

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UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–10 1.4.2 UT-4505/E-A, /F-A /G-A, /H-A, /J-A Upconverters Characteristic Specifi

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–11 Characteristic Specification Remote Control (Rear Panel) Comm Port EIA-485 o

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–12 1.4.3 UT-4505/I-A, /M-A Upconverters Characteristic Specification Frequency

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–13 Characteristic Specification Remote Control (Rear Panel) Comm Port EIA-485 o

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–14 1.4.4 UT-4514-A, /C-A, /D-A, /E-A, /F-A Upconverters Characteristic Specific

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–15 Characteristic Specification Remote Control (Rear Panel) Comm Port EIA-485 o

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–16 1.4.5 UT-4518-A, /E-A Upconverters Characteristic Specification Frequency Ra

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–17 Characteristic Specification Test Points (Front Panel) RF Sample Type ‘SMA’

UT-4500A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Introduction MN-UT4500A 1–18 Notes:

2–1 Chapter 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection The UT-4500-A Series Upconverter and its Installation and Operation Manual are packaged an

Errata!A!for!MN"UT4500A!Rev!0! Add!TPE!and!TPS!Utility!Commands!to!Appendix!A! ER-UT4500-EA0 THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO REVISION/UPDATE!

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Installation MN-UT4500A 2–2 2.2 Installation 2.2.1 Standard Rack Mount Installation The UT-4500-A Ser

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Installation MN-UT4500A 2–3 2.2.2 Installation using Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Install opt

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Installation MN-UT4500A 2–4 2.2.3 Installation Using Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Sets If the convert

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Installation MN-UT4500A 2–5 2.3 Connect Prime Power Connection The detachable power cord mates with

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Installation MN-UT4500A 2–6 Notes:

3–1 Chapter 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 3.1 Rear Panel Overview Figure 3-1 shows the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter rear panel and its accessibl

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–2 3.2 UT-4500-A External Connectors Location (Chapter Sect.) Ref Des /

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–3 3.2.1.2 DC Power Connector (Optional) A standard 2-circuit termina

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–4 3.2.1.5 100BASE-TX Ethernet M&C Port (RJ-45) This is a standard R

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–5 3.2.1.7 J1 COM1 EIA-485/232 Interface Connector (DB-9F) The J1 COM1 E

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UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–6 3.2.2 Module-mounted Connectors The information that follows pertains

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–7 3.2.2.1 J3 HSB (High Speed Bus) Connector (DB-25F) The J3 HSB conn

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–8 3.2.2.2 Switch Module IF, RF, and Loop Connectors The IF and RF input

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–9 PSM Assemblies CEFD P/N Impedance Comments AS/0101-10 75 Switchin

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–10 3.3.1 Cable Connections – Standalone (Non-Redundant) Operation In no

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–11 Figure 3-5. Standalone (Non-Redundant) Upconv

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Rear Panel Connectors MN-UT4500A 3–12 Notes:

4–1 Chapter 4. FLASH UPGRADING 4.1 Introduction The UT-4500-A Series Upconverters use ‘Flash memory’ technology internally. This makes sof

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Flash Upgrading MN-UT4500A 4–2 4.2 About Firmware Files, Naming, Versions and Formats All CEFD products ar

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Flash Upgrading MN-UT4500A 4–3 4.3 Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure Step Procedure 1 Identify the reflashabl

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UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Flash Upgrading MN-UT4500A 4–4 Step Procedure 3 Download the correct firmware file to this temporary fold

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Flash Upgrading MN-UT4500A 4–5 Step Procedure 8 Initiate an FTP session with the unit (this example uses C

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Flash Upgrading MN-UT4500A 4–6 Notes:

5–1 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

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–2 all available options and prompt the user to carry out a required ac

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–3 5.1.3 Keypad The keypad comprises six individual keyswitches. They

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–4 5.2 Opening Screen UT_45XX –X SW VER X.X.X SNXXXXXXXXX

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–5 5.3.1 CONFIG (Configuration) OUTPUT REMOTE REDUNDANCY FAULTRECO

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–6 5.3.1.2 CONFIG: REMOTE (Remote Control) Remote Control: Local SER

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–7 CONFIG: Remote Control ! ETHERNET ! ADDRESS IP Address/Range: 19

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UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–8 The user may view or edit the SNMP Write Community string. To edit,

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–9 5.3.1.3 CONFIG: REDUNDANCY 1:1 Redundancy is an optional feature fo

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–10 CONFIG: REDUNDANCY !Auto/Manual CONVERTER 123456789ABC AUTO/MAN

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–11 used in the backup Upconverter to monitor configuration cha

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–12 5.3.2 MONITOR Three read-only information screens are provide

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–13 5.3.3.2 FAULTS: STORED (Stored Faults Log) VIEW CLEAR-ALL

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–14 03625.125 MHz 01.25 dB ! The user may create (program) up to 32

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–15 Use the ! " arrow keys to select No or Yes to clea

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–16 5.3.5.2 UTILITY : DISP (VFD Display) VFD Display Brightness:

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–17 adjustment = 0.0 The upconverter slope adjustment may be manipula

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Table of Contents MN-UT4500A iv 1.2.2! Dimensional Envelope ...

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Front Panel Operation MN-UT4500A 5–18 Bootrom: FW-0000200 X.X.X MM/DD/YY For IMAGE#1 and IMAGE#2,

6–1 Chapter 6. ETHERNET MANAGEMENT 6.1 Overview This chapter describes the functionality of the UT-4500-A Series Upconverter Ethernet Interface. Ref

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Ethernet Management MN-UT4500A 6–2 6.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files MIB files are used for S

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Ethernet Management MN-UT4500A 6–3 6.3.3 SNMP Traps The UT-4500-A has the ability to send out SNMP traps w

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Ethernet Management MN-UT4500A 6–4 conv4500ASumLockFaultEvent 1.3.6.1.4.1.6247.64.2.1.6 conv4500ACoarseLock

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Ethernet Management MN-UT4500A 6–5 2. ASCII Setup (File! Properties !Settings!ASCII Setup): Check the &

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Ethernet Management MN-UT4500A 6–6 Notes:

A–1 Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL A.1 Introduction This appendix describes the protocol and message command set for remote monitor and control of Comte

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–2 intended) will reply. The Target enables its output line driver and transmits its

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–3 A.3.2 Indirect Access Converters in Redundancy Mode may be addressed indirectly

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Table of Contents MN-UT4500A v 3.3! Cable Connections ...

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–4 A.4.3 IP Address The IP address is a unique address on a network that supports I

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–5 A.5.6 Bus Inactivity Requirement Comtech EF Data recommends that a minimum of 50

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–6 A.6.4 Confirmation Response A confirmation will change the start character, and

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–7 A.7 Command / Response Pairs A.7.1 Utility Commands A.7.1.1 Time Command Deta

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–8 A.7.1.4 Media Access Control (MAC) Address The MAC command is used to query the

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–9 A.7.1.7 Physical Address The default physical address is 001. Command Details

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–10 A.7.1.11 Screen Saver Mode This legacy command does not control any hardware, b

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–11 A.7.1.15 Converter Slope Adjustment The default slope adjustment value is 0.3.

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–12 A.7.1.19 Firmware Information This command returns information about the firmwa

UT-4500-A Series Upconverters Revision 0 Appendix A MN-UT4500A A–13 Command Details Application ID: <DEV/AID_xxxxxxx ... xxxxx'cr' C