Low Power X-Band BUC
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1. o 9 STATUS 65 Tp 4 153 M 1 60 T gt gt O O 9 ih li 103 il O O Q 9 o Lj E a wW Y Hou EAN E W Ww WW W IM02960219 Rev A Figure B 1 4W X BUC outline drawing 59 Appendix B Unit Specifications amp Outline This page is intentionally left blank 56 1M02960219 Rev A Jgilis Appendix C Compliance Standards IM02960219 Rev A IEC 609501 2 Edition ETSI EN 301 489 12 ETSI EN 301 489 1 FCC Class A International Safety Standard for Information Technology Equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC Standard for radio equipment and services Part 12 Specific conditions for Very Small Aperture Terminal Satellite Interactive Earth Stations operated in the frequency ranges between 4 GHz and 30 GHz in the fixed Satellite Service FSS Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility Standard for Radio Equipment and Services Two levels of radiation and conducted emissions limits for unintent2. Figure 2 1 Low Power X Band BUC Stand Alone Configuration Setup IM02960219 Rev A 7 Chapter 2 System Configurations The table below lists the accessories and components that can be obtained from Agilis to setup the system This setup diagram and table can also be found at the back of this manual for your convenience Table 2 1 List of accessories and components for standalone system Item Agilis Description Quantity No Part No 2502041169 C A For VSAT SPT to RS485 MNR 6103480008 Converter RS485 to USB Cal i 2502041166 Ethernet Cable DB9 to RJ45 For SNMP config Optional NEME 4203480039 Rx Reject Filter Erw MN RF Cable L Band To be arranged by customer usw xw 35 Note The table above is a typical accessories list for the BUC Depending on your purchase order your BUC package may not include certain optional cables Please contact Agilis if you wish to purchase any of the above accessories 8 1M02960219 Rev A Jgilis Chapter 3 Installation This chapter explains a step by step process to safely mount and install your Agilis products CS WARNING Always handle the X BUC with care Dropping or knocking it may cause damage to the unit Agilis warranty does not extend to defects due to excessive shock or vibration Do not operate the X BUC without a cable or a RF load connected to the RF OUTPUT waveguide port The load should be at least double the BUC wattage 3 1 Unpacki
3. Red Indicates a major alarm Corrective action should be taken immediately Amber Indicates a minor alarm Correction action should be taken if necessary e Grey Indicates that this status is not applicable for the BUC being monitored This screen automatically refreshes every 500ms to provide an updated summary of the BUC s operating parameters You can also click Refresh Status at the bottom of the screen to manually refresh the page IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 3 4 Configuring the BUC You must login to edit any configuration of the BUC via this HTTP interface Click BUC Configuration and the login window will appear Enter the login name and password and click OK to enter the configuration screen The factory default login name and password is admin and admin respectively Note Both the BUC Configuration and SNMP Configuration screens can only be accessed after logging in Access to both screens is maintained after logging in until the browser is closed LOGGING IN gus Connect to 192 168 1 1 The server 192 168 1 1 at Protected requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name E w Password Remember my password Figure 4 11 Logging in The configuration screen includes three sets of c
4. allow you to configure the BUC operating parameters such as Attenuation and RF Operation To modify any parameters enter the desired value into the textboxes or select from the drop down menu and click the corresponding Set button CHANGING THE PASSWORD Password Setting allow you to change your current password To change password click on the Change Password link and fill out the required information 4 3 5 Setting Up SNMP Parameters SNMP Configuration lets you specify how the BUC communicates with the SNMP Manager If you have yet to login to the HTTP interface you will be prompted to do so when clicking the SNMP Configuration menu option The factory default username and password is admin admin respectively Note Both the BUC Configuration and SNMP Configuration screens can only be accessed after logging in Access to both screens is maintained after logging in until the browser is closed SNMP Community Configuration Read Write Community String configuration for SNMPv2c Agent Configure multiple community names if you want the SNMP agent to respond to the NMS SNMP manager with different read and write community names If less than three communities are needed leave extra fields blank to disable them Read Commi public Read Comm2 read Read Comm2 Write Commi private Write Comm2 jurite Write Comm3 public Figure 4 13 SNMP v2c configuration settings IM0
5. assigned is 3 and the Baud Rate is 9600 Under Device Settings For this example the Mode selected is Standalone and the device selected on the Setup list is BUC Feedmount Integrated The Acronyms used in this example is the default BUC 1 Communmcaliom Selimga Pretecal Serial lr 3 scout Port Baud Rate i These models have s engle BUC RF module and MAC i CBLIC Alo and ALES for BO W B KUBUC ALBxZBxea KBC AL oa 5 Click Add Edit button 6 Click Restart Driver for the changes to take effect Device Configuration Port 8 Mode Devices 3 Standalone Restart Driver IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 7 Click Refresh to refresh the display on the Agilis EMS main window The Tree Menu should display the newly configured device along with the port number Refresh 8 The block diagram of the newly configured device will now be displayed on the Agilis EMS main window BE off ne Signal Down Bl Major Alarm B online Signal Up Minor Alarm Information Table Parameter Value Device ID A Model Number ALB150AECA4An Input Sianal Frequency Range 950 1450 MHz Out nal Frequency Rang Serial Number Firmware Version 1060 Family A Band IM02960219 Rev A 23 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 2 7 Modifying Configuration Parameters 24 Click on the Configuration icon from the c
6. other web browser alignments may be different and some functions may not work properly IM02960219 Rev A IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management Step 3 Disable proxy server on the web browser 1 Select Tools Internet Options from your menu bar 2 Click the Connections tab At the bottom of this window click the LAN Settings button 3 In the new dialog window that appears ensure that the Proxy Server checkbox is unchecked nt Connections Hog io To set up an Internet connection click Setup Dial up and Virtual Private Network settings NENNEN Choose Settings if you need to configure a proxy server for a connection Internet Options Local Area Network LAN Settings General Security Privacy Conte Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration Automatically detect settings Use automatic configuration script AAA Proxy server O Use a proxy server For your LAN These settings will not apply En dial up or VPM connections proxy nestee c Port e080 Local Area Network LAN settings LAN Settings do not apply to dial up connections Choose Settings above For dial up settings Figure 4 7 Disabling proxy server 4 Click OK to exit the screen 27 Chap
7. 22 2 EOOIS ROCUIL OU aac sasa a aa iier KA ADE osu em siad a ESQ NEP HI OE 10 3 2 3 Site Preparation GNECKUSE sidsumccecccesteysdacssddcesssespevenyiees bias Vastu ur Erba d 10 JAA POWEr SUDDWY ETT Uem 11 3 2 5 Pre Installation T6Sl sis civssencicsccencats cseeicvcweas ovsesadtageesesvesseedinesncwsunoss 12 3 3 Installing the BUC amp Other Components ceccceecceeccceececeecceeesceeesceeceees 13 BUC Setup and Management cceeccccccceeccceececeeecceeeeeeeeceeeseeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeseteeeeeees 17 4 1 MOBItOI HEC OLI Ol o aaa ae aaa BRA En GE BEN da scan 17 4 2 Using the Agilis EMS Software cccccccccscccescccescecccccessceesccsesseeescesescesesees 17 4 2 1 Connecting the PC to the BUC ooooooccoocccnccccnncconacconccconocconcconoss 17 4 2 2 Installing the Agilis EMS Software ccce hehe 18 4 2 3 Launching the Agilis EMS Software ooooccocoocccrccccnccccncccon crono rconco rones 19 4 2 4 Main User Interface ooooooooccooroccconcccconoccconcccronnocoronorcronnocoranons 19 4 2 5 IVES ERUNT 20 4 2 6 Selecting the Device to Manage ccecceeccceeccceececeesceeeeceesceeceeeaecs 20 4 2 7 Modifying Configuration ParaMeters ccccceecccccccceeccceccceeecceececeeees 24 4 3 Monitor amp Control via HTTP WeD cccccccceccccecccenccceeseeeeeeseeeceeseeeeeceeeecs 25 4 3 1 Connecting the PC to BUC cece cece cece cceecceesccensceeesceeesceeess 25 4 3 2 Connecting to the
8. 2960219 Rev A 33 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 4 Monitor amp Control via SNMP 34 Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP provides a framework for the definition of management information and the exchange of that information A SNMP manager is a software module that manages part or all of the system configurations while an agent is a software module in the unit that is being managed Transfer of information can be initiated by both the manager via polling and the agent via SNMP Trap By default the manager initiates requests and receives responses via port 161 The agent sends SNMP Trap messages via port 162 A database describing the unit s application parameters is stored in the SNMP agent This SNMP Management Information Base MIB database is used to interpret the signals requested and received between the manager and agent The database includes both a standard set of values common to hardware nodes on a network and a private set of values that is unique to the specific unit Object Identifiers OID are a series of numbers that uniquely identify variable to an SNMP agent OIDs are arranged in a hierarchical tree structure The figure below shows the categorization of BUC parameters that are used in defining the MIBs for SNMP enabled Agilis products These categories help define various device parameters very distinctly and help for easy access and navigation when using any manager LL Note This figure show
9. 5 Pre Installation Test Step 1 Step 2 Performing a pre installation test prior to the actual field installation helps you to e Confirm that the unit has not been damaged during shipment Check that the unit is in working order before performing a tiring and costly mounting procedure on your antenna Following are the test procedures for the ODU system Note Ensure that no alarm or fault appears on the Low Power Compact X BUC before performing any test Note To avoid damaging the X BUC accidentally connect a 30 dB gt 20W power attenuator to the RF output UPLINK TEST PROCEDURE Connect the X BUC as shown in the figure below and power up the system a oo Spectrum Analyser Ou 0000 09 30 Power Attenuator 30 dB RF OUT Low Power X BUC IF IN JF OUT 10MHz DC Indicates equipment provided by user L Band Satellite Modem Connection for uplink test procedure Note represents equipment not provided by Agilis Use the modem to input an L Band pure carrier by turning on the transmit carrier and set the pure carrier feature to ON Adjust the modem output power so that the IF level input to X BUC is 25 dBm IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 3 Installation Step 3 Measure the RF OUT of the X BUC using a spectrum analyzer at X Band 1 Calculate the total transmit gain based on this formula Output power Input power Amount of attenuation 2 C
10. C ooi kaa Ka aaa aaa kaa KAE BRA Ka s Pdpri Ir PIA d Een ANNEE D Product senes Models yanar deniers an PM Mua RUP E ngakeh aana EE M RUIT UM S MEDIUM DES 5 List of accessories and components for standalone system ecce 8 Cable pin out COn Igel aL lOr csscesussase xeu or hair e EY RRREPE EATEN Tr KA KA BA aa C ER EFE US ee 17 IVPESOL US T TP H 20 AC DOWGPEOlGrdHEO erstes 44 Troubleshooting faults in the BUC oooocooocconcccnocccnocccnoc cono hehe hh enn 46 Pre RMA Request CNeckliSt ccecccceccccccceecceescceesceeesceeesceessseescesescesescesecceeess 50 BUC specification tabl65 hid toners vat oue diae pU sio PON EDEN EE Ve iR paisa 53 IM02960219 Rev A Jgilis Chapter 1 Product Overview Agilis a global leader in the design development and manufacturing of quality satellite products for various applications introduces the Low Power X Band Block Up Converter BUC The Agilis Low Power X Band Block Up Converter BUC offers a wide range of distinctive advantages and enhanced features for satellite communication systems in remote or challenging geographic regions Its innovative and robust design makes it very reliable under harsh environment conditions This user manual provides detailed information to system integrators and end users on how to set up operate and maintain the Low Power X Band Block Up Converter BUC 1 1 About The BUC IM02960219 R
11. Ctrl 5 Ciri Wu Ctrl T Figure 4 17 MIB tree Each item in the tree is called a node A parent or root node can be expanded into branches You can view each branch by clicking the icons in the tree Each branch eventually terminates at leaf nodes To search for a specific node within a branch right click on the parent node of that branch and select Search and type the name of the node to search for You can expand or collapse the entire tree or branch by right clicking on the parent node and selecting the Expand subtree or Collapse subtree option 37 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management UNDERSTANDING SNMP OPERATIONS The full set of SNMP commands that can be initiated from the SNMP manager is explained in the table below To execute a command on any node in the tree simply select the node and right click From the menu that appears select the command to execute Note that not all commands are available for every object in the tree SNMP Command Explanation GET Used to obtain a single piece of information from the BUC such as the BUC ID etc GET NEXT Used to obtain two pieces of information from the selected object and the next object GET BULK Used to obtain multiple pieces of information from the BUC at once GET SUBTREE Used to poll for information corresponding to all objects within the subtree SET Used to configure a specific parameter in the BUC Note that this command w
12. ES MIB iso org dod internet mgmt mib 2 host G E AGILIS PROD BLOCK CONVERTERS MIB iso org dod internet private e B ird system ZEE C sysDescr Hd eT sysUpTime f sysContact Bd Ei sysName F4 sysLocation Ga devicelnfo H O deviceStatus H O deviceAlarm F ree Operation OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 18210 2 1 5 1 IM02960219 Rev A 41 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management This page is intentionally left blank 42 1M02960219 Rev A Jgilis Chapter 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting This chapter details various system maintenance operations to help ensure that your system works under optimal conditions A WARNING Disconnect all power sources before performing any system maintenance and repair 5 1 Preventive Maintenance IM02960219 Rev A This section explains the various maintenance checks that should be routinely carried out to ensure that the system is working correctly and in optimal condition Ideally you should perform a complete maintenance on the system at least twice a year and record all updates and changes made to each ODU SETUP RECORD Notify all users that may be affected of a system down time of roughly two hours prior to maintenance A WARNING Disconnect and re connect cables during maintenance properly to avoid causing any damage to the cables that may result in intermittent problems in the future Connect the output interface of the equipment to a proper load 43 Chapter 5 Maintenan
13. RF interference from motors and electronic equipment A clear line of sight from the antenna to the satellite is essential To ensure safety and protection of personnel and equipment lightning arresters should also be used at the site Size 3 0 or 4 0 stranded copper wire should be used to bond the X BUC and LNB to the antenna frame and to the lightning protection ground rod The grounding resistance of the antenna should not be more than 10 Q Before proceeding with the mounting process please ensure that the environmental conditions in the area where the BUC is to be mounted is appropriate for its optimal operation These include e Temperature 40 C to 60 C e Relative Humidity Up to 100 Weather protection sealed to IP65 We highly recommend having the following tools on hand before starting the installation e 1 complete set of socket wrench e 1 Philips head screwdriver 1 cutter e 1 bag of cable ties long and medium length e 1 multi meter 3 2 3 Site Preparation Checklist The following table provides a checklist to help you ensure that your site is adequately equipped to perform the installation Checklist Item Equipment required for site survey _ Inclinometer Compass DataScope 1 meter rectangular bar Scientific calculator 100 meter measuring tape Site location map _ GPS receiver _ Road distance wheel Vernier calliper 1M02960219 Rev A Chapter 3 Installation Ch
14. Web Interface cc cece cece ccc eeecceeeeceecceeeeeteesceaees 25 4 3 3 Monitoring BUC SEtatlls siiosoess ees Eau ese ness ina Ba Ka AE KAN A A 29 4 3 4 Contisurins the BUG aka baa ga aa a sd di 31 4 3 5 Setting Up SNMP Parameters ooooooccooccorcrorcconoconocononoccooccoscconcconss 33 4 4 Monitor amp Control via SNMP oii sura ii 34 4 4 2 Connecting the PC to BUC cece cece cc ceescceccceesceeesceeesceeecceeess 35 4 4 3 Connecting to the SNMP Interface cece eee cece ce ceeeceeeeceeesceeecceeees 35 4 4 4 Managing the BUC via an SNMP Manager ccccceeccccecccccceesceeccceeess 37 Maintenance TroublesnooLlnlg s ssewsensddcuswedwssedeeesiecsdecstendiesddeusteciseutiesteedseceuven des 43 5 1 Preventive Maintenance esseseecesoesescesesoesesceseesescecesoesescesesseseecescesesces 43 Shr Gals Testo EIU TTE 44 5 1 2 Completing the Maintenance cccccccescccccccescceeccceesceeesceeesceeesees 45 5 2 Understanding Faults in the BUC ccc cece cece cece cc eeeeceeecceeeeteeeceeeeceeesees 46 IM02960219 Rev A i Appendix A CUSTOMER iaa 49 A 1 Warranty Informations ais 49 A 2 Return Material Authorization RMA cccccccescccceeeccceeescceeeecceeeseeeesseeeeaes 50 A 3 Additional Technical SUDDO saa baa a a a A ag Ear Pu eO a eU OR E PN Desa Y Vas e n ERES 52 Appendix B Unmt Specifications a OULUFIGua eos daos aa Wat QET Pr EFFI E eR br PU md tUe UE Ed ta 53 B 1 Syst
15. a LJ hoice orld s widest range of REF products Innovation Jag i S Woridis leader in RE design ana engineering Reliability WOLA SANE yuepent ldeble RE brand Low Power X Band BUC Installation and Operation Manual IM02960219 Rev A Jgius Reliability e Choice e Innovation Copyright Notice All information contained in this Manual are the property of ST Electronics Satcom amp Sensor Systems Pte Ltd The Manual in whole or in part may not be duplicated or reproduced without the written permission of ST Electronics Satcom amp Sensor Systems Pte Ltd The Manual is intended to be used as a guide only and may be revised modified or altered at any time by ST Electronics Satcom amp Sensor Systems Pte Ltd ST Electronics Satcom amp Sensor Systems Pte Ltd shall not be liable to users of the Manual nor to any other person firm company or other body for any loss direct indirect or consequential in contract or in tort of for any negligent mis statement or omission contained herein by reason of arising from or in relation to any such user other person company or body relying or acting upon or purporting to rely or act upon any matter contained in this Manual If you have any enquiry or require further technical assistance please contact our Customer Service Centre at ST Electronics Satcom amp Sensor Systems Pte Ltd No 29 New Industrial Road ST Electronics Paya Lebar Building Sing
16. access IP address The following show the default configuration Agent IP 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 SNMP Manager 192 168 1 10 35 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management Step 3 Insert the CD included in your package into your PC s disc drive and load the MIB definition file AGILIS PROD XXX MIB mib into your SNMP manager You can also download the MIB definition file from our website at www agilissatcom com Once the file has been loaded a tree structure should be displayed in your manager as shown below MIB tree jy MIB Tree 3 46 iso 240 internet 3 5 private 3 5 enterprises 25 agilis 659 products bleckUpConverters ee BH system Qe sysDescr Qe sysUpTime sysContact p sysName sysLocation devicelnfo Mp managerlP gt devicelP Mp devicelD gt modelNo M serialNo ME fimwareWersion Ti L snmp amp gentVersion EE deviceStatus gt iflnPower 4 ifOutputPower 4 temperature 2 73 deviceAlarm loLock Asan Figure 4 16 Example MIB tree 36 IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 4 4 Managing the BUC via an SNMP Manager IM02960219 Rev A NAVIGATING THE MIB TREE SNMP MIBs MIB Tree CS RFC1213 MIB iso org dod internet mgmt mib 2 E HOST RESOURCES MIE iso org dod internet mgmt mib 2 host EC AGILIS PROD INTEGRATED BUC MIB iso org dod internet private enterprises a Col Peas 1 Cirl 4E
17. and sealed e Cover all unused connectors with a cap and seal e Update the SETUP RECORD 45 Chapter 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 5 2 Understanding Faults in the BUC The table below lists the faults that may arise in the BUC The following information can be found in this table e Fault Indication How do you tell that a fault has occurred e Possible Causes What may have caused the fault and how do you check e Solution How do you resolve the fault Table 5 2 Troubleshooting faults in the BUC Fault Indication Possible Causes LED is off BUC is not on Turn on the DC power source connected to the unit Cables are loose Hand tighten all cable connections to the BUC Cables are faulty Replace any faulty cables LO unlock Circuit failure Please contact Agilis for further support 10MHz reference Check 10MHz reference signal power level signal level from modem from modem might be It should be 5 dBm at L low Band input of the BUC LED is red LO unlock 10MHz reference signal power level from modem might be low SSPA is off Check the software option to power on the SSPA Temperature Alarm Allow the unit to cool down before powering it back on FET Bias Alarm Please contact Agilis for further support Reference 10MHz Check 10MHz reference Alarm signal level from modem It should be 5 dBm at L Band input of the BUC Input DC Alarm BUC Input DC power supply is 16V Please check power sup
18. apore 536213 Hotline 65 65217959 Fax 65 65217333 E mail techsvc stacomsGstee stengg com Website www agilissatcom com O 2011 ST Electronics Satcom amp Sensor Systems Pte Ltd All Rights Reserved Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Produc OEI s P 1 1 1 lee agii CET E GENG Ba WO EN Ta JG ES 1 1 2 BUE FUNCIONS create GENG NK AN a NK aa 2 1 2 1 BUC Functional Block Diagram cc cece cece ence ceeeceeecceeeeeeeecceeeeeeesees 2 1 2 2 Frequency Band Options cccceccceccccevccceccceesceecsccesseeesccsescesesces 3 1 3 A A ose a BG aa a Aan 4 Laos PUC FION VIE Winnie BAE Bg AD a ni a E a HE 4 iZ BUC ISE SIE VOW aaa raaa a agak aa baia aben e Ka a Ana IB naga akal ak a ap aa KA aa a a ga ai a aa 4 1 4 dis ls Sarak ek aa ranie aa a RO A EAEN D System Configurations esssexeeisoses urs vas eseat dul eborsda as 7 2 1 Types of System Configurations cccccccesccccccccescceccceeesceecsceessceevcesesseeescs 7 2 1 1 Stand Alone System Configuration cece cceecceeecceeeeceeccceneeeeecceeens 7 HWS CW ON crepas ora rta E a EE 9 3 1 Unpacking the BOX sawangan kag Waa naa aa aa ba aaa NAN teed A BEN to pred a a ag aa a 9 3 2 Pre Installation Preparations ccccceecccceccceecceeecceeeeceecceeeeeeeesceeeseteesees 10 3 2 1 Environmental Considerations eesceeeeeeeeeeeeeee eene 10 38
19. ce amp Troubleshooting 9 1 1 Gains Testing The test procedure is as follows Step 1 Look at the demodulator status DEMODULATOR LOCK indicator on the modem and check that is LOCKED to the receive signal Step 2 Check that the transmit and receive configurations on both the modem and the X BUC complies with the SETUP RECORD If there are any discrepancies contact the personnel responsible for the previous record for clarifications before proceeding Step 3 Turn on the pure carrier of the modem and measure the power level using a spectrum analyzer Step 4 If your modem is connected to an AC power supply measure the indoor AC power supply to the modem to check that the voltages are within the tolerance limits You are recommended to use an Automatic Voltage Regulator if your power source falls outside of these limitations Note The limit range will differ according to your modem s AC voltage requirements Please use the table as a guideline only Table 5 1 AC power tolerance Tolerance X VAC 50 Hz where X is the AC requirement of the device Neutral Earth 5 VAC Step 5 Check that all IFL and RF cables are labelled Step 6 Ensure that all cables are in good working condition by performing the following procedure 1 Remove cables at both ends of the connection before taking measurements 2 Using a mega ohm meter measure both ends of the cables Step 7 Again using a mega ohm meter measure the ground resi
20. d input signal with connector 10MHz reference 8 pin square M amp C port to be connected to flange female the PC laptop connector STATUS LED 1 3 2 BUC Right Side View Figure 1 3 Right side view of the Low Power X BUC Table 1 3 Interfaces present on the right side of the BUC unit Port Reference Connector Type Signal Details RF OUT WR112G RF signal waveguide flange 4 IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1 4 Pin out configuration for M amp C Doo mt fmm me Ethernet L me as 1 4 Product Models This manual is suitable for the following Low Power Compact X BUC models Table 1 5 Product series models Model Type Model Z 4W X Band BUC ALBX50XXX4X 5W X Band BUC ALBX50XXX5X 10W X Band BUC ALBX50XXX10X IM02960219 Rev A 5 Chapter 1 Product Overview This page is intentionally left blank 6 1M02960219 Rev A Jgilis Chapter 2 System Configurations This chapter explains in detail the system in which the BUC is deployed in and its various components 2 1 Types of System Configurations The X BUC unit can be deployed in a standalone system configuration The Standalone system configuration is explained below 2 1 1 Stand Alone System Configuration 4W 5W 10W X BUC Stand Alone System Configuration RF OUT To Feed
21. ding to the Ethernet port that the BUC is connected to and open the Properties window Scroll to the Internet Protocol TCP IP option and click the Properties button This will open the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog window Here select Use the following IP address and configure as follows IP Address 192 168 1 10 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 This connection uses the following items General 237 054 NdisFilter Protocol 4 Acer NetMonitar Protocol this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for M 5 Intemet Protocol TCP IP the appropriate IP settings C Show icon in notification area when d Notify me when this connection has li ou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Description IP address 1 d 168 TS E 10 Transmission Control Pratecal Interne CU NA Ka SES 555 255 25H o Wide area network protocol that provid E across diverse interconnected networ Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Figure 4 6 Configuring static IP 5 Click OK and exit the both properties windows Step 2 Activate your Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser Note The BUC s HTTP module is designed to work in Internet Explorer If you are using any
22. ecklist Item Y N _ Location markers flags Is site in the satellite footprint Yes _ No Approximate length of cables between ODU and IDU IF cable routing method Underground Surface Is there a clear path for cables from Yes _ No ODU to IDU Proposed mounting location Antenna structure Near the antenna Inside the shelter _ Other Does the mounting location provide Yes _ No the best route for cables from IDU to ODU to antenna Is there an unobstructed view from Yes _ No the satellite s of interest Are there any hazards near the site Yes _ No location that may damage Or f yes please specify obstruct the ODU old buildings trees planned future construction Are there possible RF interference from other nearby telecommunication towers Will your installation cause Yes _ No interference to other nearby setup Is sufficient power supply available Yes No Is grounding available Yes _ No Is the site prone to the following _ Heavy wind _ Heavy rainfall _ Ice snow accumulation _ Extreme temperatures _ Sand Dust storms _ Others 3 2 4 Power Supply POWER SUPPLY LOW POWER COMPACT X BUC The Low Power Compact X BUC derives its voltage supply through the centre conductor of input connector The Low Power X BUC works on a 24N DC 18 60V DC range supply IM02960219 Rev A 11 Chapter 3 Installation 3 2
23. ed monitoring and control functions The unit can be connected to a remote PC via serial communication using RS485 interface or through Ethernet SNMP and WebUl Using the M amp C module you can Control the BUC BUC temperature LO unlocked alarm Monitor RF RF output power and temperature and electrical readings Check alarm status LED status indicator Power Supply The unit works with a 24V DC 18 60V DC range supply derived from the IFL cable The X BUC has built in DC DC converters which convert the power supplied from the IFL cable to the required voltages of the internal X BUC modules Cooling sub system All RF modules are placed on a heat sink for effective heat dissipation An over temperature switch monitors the internal temperature of the unit When the temperature exceeds acceptable operating limits the SSPA module is automatically disabled minimizing damage to the power devices 1 2 2 Frequency Band Options IM02960219 Rev A Table 1 1 BUC Transmit Frequency Bands for Compact Low X BUC Input Transmit Local Oscillator Output Transmit MHz GHz GHz 950 1450 7 900 8 400 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 3 BUC Interfaces 1 3 1 BUC Front View STATUS Figure 1 2 Front view of the Low Power X BUC Table 1 2 Interfaces present on the front of the BUC unit Port Reference Connector Type Signal Details IF IN RF IN 500 N type L ban
24. em Specification Tables oves esti eeu dee rOdp S Rv PPSDIMS Inu HERPES PEAK NU ENCRIUS 53 B 2 Unit Out neiDErawIlHl9S ccs Sars nisin eno tute tutte Aa 55 Appendix C Compliance Standards sas ss ue vea ARA AAA AAA 57 Appendix D Document REVISION Lo8 arsaa aaa aaa Es Ne FOE A es e AREE 99 ii IM02960219 Rev A List of Figures Figure 1 1 BUC functional block diagram cece cece cece cece eee e eee e eee eene hehe eme ehe 2 Figure 1 2 Front view of the Low Power X BUC ccscccccnccccceseeceeneecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeceeseseeseeeees 4 Figure 1 3 Right side view of the Low Power X BUC ccc cc cceeecccceecccceeeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseencs 4 Figure 2 1 Low Power X Band BUC Stand Alone Configuration Setup cee ee ccceecccceesecceeseeceeees 7 Figure 3 1 Mounting the X BUC and LNB on the OMT of the antenna cc ccc ee eee cceeeccceeeeeceees 13 Figure 3 2 SEALING the CON e CO IS saciar tion 15 Figure 4 1 Connecting PC to BUC via the USB RS485 converter cece eee cee cece eeeecceeeecceeeseceeaes 17 Figure 4 2 AgilisEMS exe icon ase cece cece cece cece eee hehehe esee ses es esee esee ess 18 Figure 4 3 Agilis EMS Main User Interface eroe ee epao Ro er s pE A OR ee 19 Figure 4 4 Configuration button sisi 24 Figure 4 5 Connecting via RIAD ecc 25 Fisure 4 6 Configuring statie Pus cassette 26 Figure 4 7 Disabling proxy server ccc cece cece ence cece cono rcono rro ro cor
25. ent grounding connection Soils that are mainly rock may need to be treated with additional minerals like rock salt copper sulphate or magnesium sulphate to increase their conductivity Ze Drive a 3m lightning rod into the ground about 30cm from the antenna pole Bolt an aluminium wire minimum 9mm in diameter to the ground pole A tight clamp is used to make contact at the top end Avoid sharp bends when routing the wire as these may impede current flow 3 Using size 3 0 or 4 0 stranded wires bond the Compact Low Power X BUC and other components to the antenna frame and lightning protection ground rod Note Grounding resistance of the antenna should be no more than 100 A WARNING Please ensure that the wire is tightly connected between the rod and the equipment to prevent sparks Switch on the power to the unit A WARNING Please ensure that the DC power source is off from the modem before connecting the IFL cable to BUC FOR STAND ALONE SYSTEMS Connect the DC power source to the BUC using modem or external multiplexer Ensure that all connections have been completed before turning on the power supply 1M02960219 Rev A Chapter 3 Installation The BUC will automatically power on when an appropriate DC current is fed into the unit The LED indicator should light on indicating that the device is turned on The following table explains the LED colors BUC is operating normally BUC has an alarm condition BUC is
26. ermittent Duration of operation before the failure Are fans working normally Yes _ No Is the airflow path blocked Yes _ No 10 MHz Ref level at failure Output power at failure LED status Is the device and setup Yes properly grounded No Weather conditions just Air Temperature before failure Heavy rain snowfall storms AC Potential Live Neutral Neutral Ground AC DC converter working status Is the primary power source Yes working and free of power C No spikes Was there any recent power Yes outages that affected the C No device 1M02960219 Rev A Appendix A Customer Service Please check Are connectors properly sealed and free from debris water Replace the device with a Works with the new device working one if available and 7 Does not work with the new device check if the system works Detail the diagnosis performed that localized the fault to the unit as the point of failure If you need to return the devices or any components to Agilis for repair please contact Agilis to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number by filling in our RMA Request form You can obtain this form via our website at www agilissatcom com Once you receive a RMA number carefully repack the unit and attach this number to the unit to be shipped to Agilis Agilis provides repair services for products under or out of warranty IM02960219 Rev A 51 Append
27. ev A The Low Power X Band Block Up Converter BUC is a high performance cost effective RF transmitter designed for satellite communication with high speed transmission capability suitable for both telephony and high speed data communication The X Band BUC can be operated with different modulation formats such as BPSK QPSK and FM Due to stringent performance specifications it is suitable for the following applications e Single Carrier Per Channel SCPC e Multi Carrier Per Channel MCPC Demand Assigned Multiple Access DAMA Time Division Multiple Access TDMA Baseband signals are modulated onto L band frequency and multiplexed with 10 MHz reference It is then up converted and amplified in the Low Power X Band BUC for transmission to the satellite via an antenna dish The Low Power X Band Block Up Converter BUC is an outdoor unit mounted directly onto the orthogonal mount transceiver OMT of the antenna The transmit output waveguide is WR112G A yellow transparent tape is laminated onto the waveguide to prevent water ingress through the waveguide Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 2 BUC Functions 1 2 1 BUC Functional Block Diagram Mixer Driver Amplifier WY aT S WL RF OUT L Band DC and 10MHz Haz Attenuator CN CG Power Distribution Board ES Monitor STATUS Control Output Power Detector Low Power X BUC Figure 1 1 BUC functional block diagram The main function of the X Band Block Up C
28. ference Phase Noise 10kHz offset 155dBc Hz Requirement 100kHz offset 160dBc Hz Frequency Offset Monitor and Control Monitor BUC Temperature LO unlocked alarm Status alarm RF Input and RF Output Power LED Status Indicator RF Output mute RS485 Standard SNMP HTTP Optional Power Supply Operating 24VDC range 18 to 60VDC Voltage Mechanical Dimensions 4W 153 Lx 103 W x 65 H mm LxWxH White Powder Coat 94 IM02960219 Rev A Appendix B Unit Specifications amp Outline B 2 Unit Outline Drawings
29. icelnfo ai deviceStatus H deviceAlarm H E deviceOperation tC deviceTraps 4 Execute a command on any node in the tree Right click on the node and select a command you want to execute In this example Walk is selected 39 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 40 1 3 6 1 4 1 18210 2 1 1 1 0 SNMP MIBs r MIB Tree H E RFC1213 MIE iso org dod internet mgmt mib 2 H HOST RESOURCES MIB iso org dod internet mgmt mib 2 host Ear AGILIS PROD BLOCK CONVERTERS MIB iso org dod internet private en 5 SNMP values will be retrieved once a command is selected Below is an example once Walk is selected Once Walk is selected all nodes information in the tree will be retrieved IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management The figure below shows an example of the parameters retrieved by the WALK command Value Type eri i e e e pa iSting sysUpTime 0 1 jimmuted0seods sysContact 0 as er Service 65 65217959 ctetString MBKSRESRUC ag OctetString dewcero 106771251 IpAd res ctetString a String ctetString C String ctetString ES LJ DEI C3 EI L2 DI L2 DUI path 1 Status 0 te Figure 4 18 SNMP WALK 6 To configure and update the SNMP values right click on the nodes in deviceOperation folder and select Set SNMP MIBs fa RFC1213 MIB iso org dod internet mgmt mib 2 H A HOST RESOURC
30. ill only be available for configurable parameters WALK Used to poll for all data from the objects within the tree TABLE VIEW Used to poll for and view data table of an object Note that this is only available if the selected object stores tabulated data UsiNG THE MIB BROWSER 1 Open the MIB Browser In this example we use iReasoning MIB Browser to configure SNMP Click File and select Load MIBs Tools Bookmarks Help v Advanced OW 13 Unload MIE Result Table MIE Modules Name 01D emet mgmt mib 2 Open Session educando elias ERTERS MIB is0 org dod internet prrvate en Save Session Exit 2 Once done locate the MIB file in your system 38 IM02960219 Rev A IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management iReasoning MIB Browsers EE ON 3 Documents C9 manual issue C3 My Shapes 3 Outlook B AGILIS PROD INTEGRATED BUC MIB 1 5 MIB AGILIS PROD INTEGRATED BUC MIB 1 5 MIB 3 Once the MIB file is loaded the SNMP MIB details will appear Click on the folders to view more information Address 127 0 0 1 Advanced OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 18210 2 1 SNMP MIB r MIB Tree H E RFC1213 MIB iso org dod internet mgmt mib 2 H E HOST RESOURCES MIB iso org dod internet mgmt mib 2 host em AGILIS PROD BLOCK CONVERTERS MIB iso org dod internet private err pe sysDeser iu sysUpTime Ed sysContact zd f ysName 3 Zr sysLocation af dev
31. ional radiators FCC Mark 2 Appendix C Compliance Standards This page is intentionally left blank 38 1M02960219 Rev A Hgilis Appendix D Document Revision Log August 2013 Initial Release IM02960219 Rev A 59 System Configuration Diagrams 4W 5W 10W X BUC Stand Alone System Configuration Item No Agilis Part No Description Length m Quantity 1 2502041169 C A FOR M amp C VSAT ETH RS485 2 1 2 6103480008 CONVERTER USB TO RS485 1 A RF Cable L Band from Indoor to To be arranged by Outdoor N M to N M the customer 3 2502041166 C A FOR VSAT EHT DB9 TO RJ 45 1 1 CONVERTER optional 4 4203480039 Rx Reject Filter 1 IM02960219 Rev A RF OUT To Feed LIST OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS Agilis Part No Description Quantity ALBX5OXXXX X Band Block Up Converter 1 Note The table above is a typical accessories list for the BUC Depending on your purchase order your BUC package may not include certain optional cables Please contact Agilis if you wish to purchase any of the above accessories 60
32. isition of information to be displayed in the regular interface possibly a web service and possibly using XML as the data format HTTP is a well studied cross platform protocol and there are mature implementations freely available It is seldom blocked by firewalls and intranet routers HTTP clients e g web browsers are readily available with all modern computers 4 3 1 Connecting the PC to BUC To monitor and control the BUC using the WEB interface via an Ethernet connection connect your PC LAN port to the BUC RJ45 port using either a cross LAN cable or an Ethernet hub A DB9 to RJ45 converter may be provided by Agilis for this connection P N 2502041166 N RJ45 N DB9 to RJ45 Converter Figure 4 5 Connecting via RJ45 RS485 Cable 4 3 2 Connecting to the Web Interface IM02960219 Rev A Once your BUC is physically connected to the PC follow the procedure below to view the monitoring interface Step 1 Setup a static IP address for your LAN connection 1 Navigate to your LAN connection properties If you are using Windows 7 this is located in the Network and Sharing Center window If you are using any other Windows system please navigate 25 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 26 General Authentication Advanced Connect using to the Network Connections window Both windows can be accessed via your PC s Control Panel Click the network connection correspon
33. ix A Customer Service A 3 Additional Technical Support If you require further technical support please contact Agilis using the contact information below Address ST Electronics Satcom amp Sensor Systems Pte Ltd No 29 New Industrial Road ST Electronics Paya Lebar Building Singapore 536213 Service Hotline 65 6521 7959 Fax 65 6521 7333 Email techsvc_satcoms stee stengg com You can also visit www agilissatcom com for the addresses and contact information of our regional service centres 22 IM02960219 Rev A Jgilis Appendix B Unit Specifications amp Outline B 1 System Specification Tables Table B 1 BUC specification tables Frequency Range MHz S HN pa toto 950 to 1450 7900 to 8400 6950 Transmit Rated Output 36dBm Power Small Signal 56dB min Gain Power 48W 24VDC input Consumption typ 2 0 dB over the O P frequency band Gain Variation 2 0 dB over the operating temperature range Phase Noise 1kHz offset 73 dBc Hz 10kHz offset 83 dBc Hz 100kHz offset 93 dBc Hz Input VSWR 2 0 1 max Input Interface 500 N type Female 75Q F type Female Optional Output Interface WR112G Environmental Operating 40 C to 60 C Temperature Relative Up to 100 Humidity Weather Protection sealed to IP65 IM02960219 Rev A 53 Appendix B Unit Specifications amp Outline External Reference Frequency 10MHz Power 5 to 5 dBm External 1kHz offset 150dBc Hz Re
34. lis EMS Software The Agilis EMS Software is a lightweight network management software that allows the user to monitor and control the X Band BUC remotely through a PC 4 2 1 Connecting the PC to the BUC USB N USB to RS485 Converter RS485 Cable Figure 4 1 Connecting PC to BUC via the USB RS485 converter Table 4 1 Cable pin out configuration RS485 cable USB RS485 converter Male Circular Female DB 9 Male DB 9 Pms Pins Gud IM02960219 Rev A 17 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 2 2 Installing the Agilis EMS Software The Agilis EMS software must be installed into a PC terminal to be used to monitor your Agilis devices MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS E Windows XP Windows 7 operating system At least 1GB Hard Disk free space 2GB RAM Recommended e A M amp C serial interface SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Note For detailed information on the Agilis EMS Software refer to IM02960173 Agilis EMS Software Installation and Operation Manual Step 1 Install the USB RS485 converter driver into your PC Please insert the CD that was included in your package into your disc drive and run the driver installation Step 2 If an installation CD was included in your package please insert the CD into your PC s disc drive and unzip the setup file as indicated above Step 3 Launch the setup file Locate the setup file and double click the file to start the setup Figure 4 2 AgilisEMS exe icon Step 4 Fol
35. low the step by step installation instructions to install the software Note You must have administrator permission on your Windows PC to install the software 18 IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 2 3 Launching the Agilis EMS Software To Launch the Agilis EMS Software click on Start gt All Programs gt Agilis EMS click on the Launch Agilis EMS to start Agilis EMS n de Agilis EMS JA Launch Agilis EMS JA Purge Agilis EMS Historical DB 2 Uninstall Agilis EMS Once all the required services are started an Agilis icon would be displayed in the notification area usually found in the bottom right hand corner This would indicate that the startup of services has been initiated AS PM F Br Aw Y Id RE NEP An IE Internet Explorer window will automatically pop up upon successful startup 4 2 4 Main User Interface MENU BAR LOGIN Agilis EMS i CONTROL PANEL 5 o O Porti3 gy offtine signal noc n Bl major alarm amp Refresh TREE VIEW TABLE DISPLAY Figure 4 3 Agilis EMS Main User Interface IM02960219 Rev A 19 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 2 5 Types of Users Table 4 2 Types of Users User Password Options Available Operator Guest NA e Analog Charts e Device Configuration admin admin e Analog Charts e Device Configuration e User Management Note It is recommended to l
36. ng the Box IM02960219 Rev A Before unpacking the box check if it had been damaged or opened If the shipment may have been tempered with open the box in front of a representative from the shipping company Upon opening the box carefully remove the items in the package and check them against the packing list If any of the items are damaged or missing please contact Agilis or your local Agilis representative before proceeding We recommend that you keep the original packing materials until you have completed the checks and confirmed that the unit is in working order If you need to repack the product for shipping please use the original shipping container and packing materials whenever possible Alternatively you may also use high quality commercial packing materials to repack the unit Please seal the container firmly and clearly mark FRAGILE Electronic Equipment on the exterior Chapter 3 Installation 3 2 Pre Installation Preparations 3 2 1 Environmental Considerations 3 2 2 Tools Required The Low Power Compact X BUC is an outdoor unit mounted directly onto the orthogonal mount transducer OMT of the antenna The unit s aluminium chassis is coated with white enamelled epoxy for environmental protection All interface connectors are sealed to prevent air and moisture from entering the unit According to the instructions supplied by the antenna manufacturer locate and install the antenna in an area that is free from
37. offline or power is low No Light This can mean either 1 BUC is not receiving power 2 LED failure Step 5 Sealing the cables To complete the physical installation all connectors and important joints in the system must be sealed Note that the sealing must begin from the chassis of the ODUs up to the heatshrink of the cable All unused connections must be sealed to prevent water ingress Waveguide joints must be equipped with an appropriate gasket Please ensure that all connectors are hand tightened before sealing a a 2 p me ka Sealing B a b P Tighten Connectors Connectors y I TIGHTEN CONNECTOR muc cem HEAT SHRINK V NA DO NOT TURN CABLE g 2 tere Z m Turn here with one hand Sk I In m um xc A al N TOT b A x APE HERE y A TIGHTEN WELL N NJ Hoki here BEFORE TAPING A N alar E c E with one hand T Y Figure 3 2 Sealing the connectors IM02960219 Rev A 15 Chapter 3 Installation This page is intentionally left blank 16 1M02960219 Rev A Jgilis Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 1 Monitor amp Control Agilis devices can be monitored and controlled remotely via various methods including Agilis EMS Software Optional web browser HTTP and SNMP protocol This chapter looks at how you can set up and manage your BUC system using the various tools above 4 2 Using the Agi
38. ogin as an admin when configuring a device Configuring a device using an operator account has limitations such as the need to exit then re launch the EMS software for the changes to take effect 4 2 6 Selecting the Device to Manage The Agilis EMS Software can be used to monitor and control a wide range of Agilis products BUC MBUC iBUC SSPA LNB RCU AUC SPT and OHT The Low Power X Band BUC is under the BUC category Before configuring a device the user must first identify the COM Port assigned to the Agilis device To identify the COM Port follow these steps Step 1 Right click Computer and select Properties Step 2 Click Device Manager Step 3 Double click Ports COM LPT and take note of the Port number assigned to the device 4 2 5 1 Configuring a standalone BUC 1 Login as an admin m B8 Login Current User Operator Username admin Password LOK Cancel i CL 4 Init Address Path Selection C 20 IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 2 Click Device Configuration under the Administration option in the Menu Bar Device Configuration 3 Click on the Add device configuration option in the Device Configuration window Device Configuration IM02960219 Rev A 21 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 22 4 Under Communication Settings For this example the Protocol used is Serial the COM Port
39. ompare the result against the specifications Appendix B Unit Specifications amp Outline If there is no signal check that the channel setting is correct Example Transmit gain RF OUT power IF IN power Attenuation 8 25 30 63 dB 3 3 Installing the BUC Other Components Step 1 All Agilis components in this system are outdoor mounted equipments designed to withstand most weather conditions Mount the BUC onto the antenna OMT A set of mounting accessories is provided to mount the X BUC to the OMT of the antenna ANTENNA M FEED SUPPORT PLLNB Yep rar ar Figure 3 1 Mounting the X BUC and LNB on the OMT of the antenna IM02960219 Rev A 13 Chapter 3 Installation Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connecting the BUC The following connections need to be performed if you are setting up the BUC in a standalone system configuration 1 Connect the IF IN RF IN port of the BUC to an indoor modem using a standard IF coaxial cable 2 Connect the M amp C port of the BUC to an indoor terminal such as a PC for monitoring purposes using the M amp C cable provided Grounding the installation This process provides a conductive path for static electrical charges to be discharged safely from the equipment to the ground This prevents a build up of static charges that may cause the equipment to spark 1 Locate an appropriate grounding spot Most soil has sufficient conductivity to allow for an effici
40. onfigurations Network Configuration RF Operation and Password Setting IM02960219 Rev A 31 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 32 Network Configuration Device ID CS Device IP 1192 168 1 1 Device Gateway 192 168 1 1 Device Subnet Mask 2552552550 SNMP Manager IP 1932168 110 Serial Communication E Caution Setting a wrong IP here may cause the Device not accessible RF Operation Attenuation 0 20dB 0 5dB 7 5tep i S Set RF Operation E N v Password Setting Click the link below to change password Change Password Refresh 5tatus Figure 4 12 Device Configuration Screen The configuration screen includes four sets of configurations Network Configuration BUC Operation Redundancy Operation and Password Setting MODIFYING BUC NETWORK SETTINGS Network Configuration allow you to configure the BUC network information including the Device ID IP and Gateway addresses and Subnet Mask You can also specify the IP address of the SNMP Manager that communicates with this BUC and select the Serial Communication Mode used to connect to the PC To modify any parameters enter the desired value into the textboxes and click the corresponding Set button IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management A WARNING Setting a wrong IP in Network Configuration may cause the Device not accessible MODIFYING THE BUC OPERATION PARAMETERS RF Operation
41. ontrol panel to SET device configuration parameters To change the values of the device simply click on the boxes where the present values are being displayed A new window would pop up for the user to enter select the desired value Configuration parameters are subjective to equipment type For the BUC the configurable parameters are the RF Output and Attenuation gt Parameters configuration page Windows Inter Parameters Configuration Figure 4 4 Configuration button IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 3 Monitor amp Control via HTTP Web If you have purchased the optional Ethernet M amp C component you can monitor and manage the BUC from your PC by simply using a standard web browser The new generation of devices from Agilis provides the capability to monitor and control the device through a ubiquitous web browser available on any PC This simple interface offers a very user friendly mechanism to maintain and configure a device for any system configuration and settings At the heart of the device is an embedded http web server It is a software component that implements the HTTP protocol and allows any web browser to access information from the device This architecture provides the following benefits t provides a thin client interface for a traditional application and any application running the http protocol t provides support for http protocol for the distribution and acqu
42. onverter X BUC is to up convert L band transmit signal to the X Band transmit frequency range and amplifies it by an integrated SSPA The X BUC is a single stage up conversion from L band to X Band frequencies using a 10 MHz external referenced phase locked oscillator The BUC includes the following function modules Demultiplexer The DEMUX module splits the external 10 MHz reference L band and DC power supply that are carried to the BUC by the input coaxial cable Up Converter The L band transmit signals received from an indoor modem is passed through a high pass filter to reject interference and harmonics and then up converted by the U C with a LO signal achieving the desired RF transmit X band frequency Synthesized local oscillator LO signals used by the U C are derived from a frequency synthesizer This synthesizer is externally referenced to a 10 MHz sine wave oscillator Solid state power amplifier Each BUC has an internal SSPA module The BUC feeds up converted signals into an internal SSPA module to be amplified for transmission to the satellite via the antenna The SSPA uses high power FETs to generate the required output power The SSPA operates on DC power internally generated by the internal power supply unit IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 1 Product Overview Monitor and control The M amp C module is the central processing hub of the X BUC It is developed on an embedded microcontroller to perform the requir
43. ormation are displayed in this screen This includes Device Information This displays the BUC hardware information including the part number serial number and firmware version Network Information This displays the internal network settings of the BUC including device ID web IP address and gateway subnet mask SNMP IP and the serial communication mode Device Status This displays the detailed operating information and parameters of the BUC such as the current unit temperature attenuation value redundancy modes and state input and output power level etc This screen automatically refreshes every 500ms to provide an updated summary of the BUC s operating parameters You can also click Refresh Status at the bottom of the screen to manually refresh the page 29 Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 30 To view BUC Alarms click BUC Alarm menu button Jgilis Block Up Converter MEC BUC Status LO Alarm FET Bias Alarm Reference 10MHz Alarm RF Low Alarm RF On Off Alarm Temperature Alarm Fan Alarm Input DC Alarm 9 0x 9 Major Alarm 9 mM Refresh Status Figure 4 10 BUC alarm status information The BUC alarm information is displayed in this screen e BUC Alarms A list of alarms and their corresponding status related to the BUC operation are displayed here Each alarm can display one of four colour states e Green Indicates that there is no alarm for the corresponding status
44. plied by the modem 46 1M02960219 Rev A Chapter 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Fault Indication Possible Causes No RF output BUC is overheated RF output is automatically power disabled if the BUC is overheated Allow the unit to cool to a safe operating temperature before enabling RF RF ON OFF Enabled Check the BUC settings using the M amp C software and enable RF On Internal modules One or more of the failure internal modules such as the power module driver and internal RF circuit have may have failed Please contact Agilis for further support LO unlock 10MHz signal power level from modem might be low FET Bias alarm Please contact Agilis for further support RF output power Attenuation setting is Check the attenuation is low too high setting using the MEC software and adjust accordingly L Band power level Please contact Agilis for might be very low to further support Check the get rated power from L Band signal level BUC 30dBm from the modem IM02960219 Rev A 47 Chapter 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting This page is intentionally left blank 48 1M02960219 Rev A Jgilis Appendix A Customer Service Agilis provides a variety of after sales services This chapter explains some of the services offered including warranty information the Return Material Authorization process parts replacement etc A 1 Warranty Information IM02960219 Rev A If the uni
45. ro rro rro rra th eher rene 27 Figure 4 8 BUC s web Nie aCe secre ccc cocaleros TENE D ERREN 28 Figure 4 9 BUC and network status information ooocoooooccccoccccccnccccnnccconnocccn hehe 29 Figure 4 10 BUC alarm status information cccccnccccccccccccneccccnssccesssccasesccesescccessccceescccenes 30 Fire ot UOC ONS Msn irrita ia 31 Figure 4 12 Device Configuration SCreen oooocooocccconccccnnocccnncc corn noc oro nono rr sheer 32 Figure 4 13 SNMP v2c configuration settings oooooocccocccnocccnccconocconoccnno crono hehehe es 33 Figure d T4 SNM MIB Cave SONS sports pois 34 Figure 4 15 Connecting via the RJAD a 35 Figure 4 16 Example MIB Wesss aaa indios vous p aad ras 36 iude cyst eiasane as 37 PICUre 4518 SNMP WALK rosana 41 Figure B 1 4W X BUC outline drawing eesceeeeeeeeee enero 55 IM02960219 Rev A iii List of Tables Table 1 1 Table 1 2 Table 1 3 Table 1 4 Table 1 5 Table 2 1 Table 4 1 Table 4 2 Table 5 1 Table 5 2 Table A 1 Table B 1 BUC Transmit Frequency Bands for Compact Low X BUC ooooooccococconccccncccnacccanocono oo 3 Interfaces present on the front of the BUC UnNit ooocooocccocccnncccnocccnccconocconccconoconos 4 Interfaces present on the right side of the BUC unit ooooooccoocccnccconccconcccnncccnnoconoso 4 Pinsout contiedratiom Tor MI
46. s the full set of categories and does not apply to all Agilis products These categories are closely used in defining the product MIBS for all the SNMP enabled devices The set of parameters that are available in each Agilis product will differ Model Number User Set Atten wi tte y A T T U Frequency Figure 4 14 SNMP MIB categories IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 4 2 Connecting the PC to BUC If you have purchased the optional Ethernet M amp C component you can monitor and control the BUC using an SNMP manager via an Ethernet connection Connect your PC LAN port to the BUC RJ45 port using either a cross LAN cable or an Ethernet hub A DB9 to RJ45 converter may be provided by Agilis for this connection P N 2502041166 RS485 Cable DB9 to RJ45 Converter Figure 4 15 Connecting via the RJ45 4 4 3 Connecting to the SNMP Interface IM02960219 Rev A Step 1 Step 2 Once your BUC is physically connected to the PC follow the procedure below to connect the SNMP agent module to a SNMP manager in your PC Activate your SNMP manager Agilis products will work with most standard SNMP managers available in the market Note For the purpose of this manual all screenshots in this section are made using the SNMP Manager from iReasoning You can download or purchase any standard third party SNMP Manager software and install it into your PC In the SNMP manager enter the BUC s
47. stance of the antenna This value should not be greater than 100 II 1MO2960219 Rev A Chapter 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting Step 8 Reconnect the transmit cable to the modem and measure the power level of the pure carrier transmitted into the X BUC s input port Calculate the IFL loss and check that it is similar to the value recorded in the SETUP RECORD AN D WARNING Turn off the X BUC and connect a power attenuator 30dB 30W to the RF OUT port of the BUC before step 8 below Step 9 Turn on the BUC and connect the IF IN cable Record the RF OUT power level and calculate the uplink gain Check that the resultant gain complies with both the SETUP RECORD and the gain setting on the BUC Step 10 Measure the power level and C N of the receive carrier under consideration at the BUC s RF OUT port Check the readings against the SETUP RECORD If there is a significant variation in the two contact the transmit site for confirmation Step 11 Measure the level at the modem s IF input to determine the Rx IFL loss Match this value against the SETUP RECORD 5 1 2 Completing the Maintenance IM02960219 Rev A Completing each maintenance service requires the following actions e Check the sealing on existing connections and re seal if necessary e Tighten and re seal all connections and important joints that were disconnected for maintenance e Check and ensure that all waveguide joints are properly equipped with a gasket
48. t fails due to defects in materials or workmanship Agilis will at its sole discretion repair or replace the defective parts free of charge within two years from the date of its shipment from the Agilis production factory Note that shipping cost to Agilis will not be covered under this warranty guarantee This warranty will be voided freeing Agilis from any liability or obligation to the Purchaser with respect to the product in the following situations e The product has been damaged during shipment e Failure caused by products not supplied by Agilis or its authorized contractors and agents Failure caused by operation of the product outside of its published electrical and environmental specifications or any causes other than ordinary use Water ingress due to improper installation 49 Appendix A Customer Service A 2 Return Material Authorization RMA 50 PRE RMA CHECKLIST Shipping the unit to and from your supplier or the factory for repair is a costly and time consuming procedure that may cause disruption in your system for a prolonged period of time Hence please inspect your system thoroughly using the checklist below to help us determine if return shipping is necessary Table A 1 Pre RMA Request Checklist Product model serial no When did the unit fail Initial startup _ Unit worked normally before failure Initial Fault Symptom Consistent or intermittent Consistent fault Int
49. ter 4 BUC Setup and Management Step 4 In the address bar enter the BUC s access IP address The BUC s default IP address is 192 168 1 1 A Welcome page similar to the one below should display Jagilis OO ovendew Information alarm configure Conguration Welcome Version v106 Input 35dBm Attn 0dB Output 22dBm Figure 4 8 BUC s web interface This screen displays the Web Page Version and a pictorial representation of the BUC operating status You can use the menu on the top of the screen to navigate to the various other functions This page is automatically refreshed every 500ms and provides a summary of the operating parameters of the connected BUC 28 IM02960219 Rev A Chapter 4 BUC Setup and Management 4 3 3 Monitoring BUC Status IM02960219 Rev A To view basic information on the BUC such as device serial number ID IP address and operating status click BUC Information on the left menu Jgilis inch Up Converter MAC Lm VIS Device Information Part Number ALB150AECAA 1 Serial Number 930003278E Firmware Version w106 Network Information Device ID 001 Device IP 192 168 1 1 Device Gateway 192 168 1 1 Device Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 SNMP Manager IP 192 168 1 10 Del Communication RS485 Device Status Input Power Level 35 dBm Output Power Level 23 dam Temperature 45 C Userset attenuation 0 dB RF On Off ON Figure 4 9 BUC and network status information Three sets of inf
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