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1. viii Conventions and References viii Patents and Trademiarks rnnt eee cre noe Dude ele pe le eae eu Ve leue viii Warnings Cautions and NOtes u 1 1 u Su kas awapi aha viii Examples of Multi Hazard Notices U viii Recommended Standard Designations U u ix giae dispu DEP ix Electrical Safety Notifications 5 u oco eee ior aree to nera re oen nee n oa one oo ata Pu eeu ENEEK EE ENNUSTEEN Co a gren Pau ix 5 E Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality x Statement of RoHS Compliance au r Saa Saa aaa aa qp aguas aasan a x Warranty PONCY uy y k hu iW ahua Shu xi Limitations of Warranty I I I U tasa sas asta xi Exclusive Rerriedies emn xii Getting Help ee xiii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION J J 1 1 1 1 eT i ausyN 1 1 1 2 CEC 10 SpecifiCatiOr
2. 777 MITT b e EC P p d RN g A B Ze a ev W W W V Y Pd P 4 P mE yas Qn 2 J y 59 J N M n lt Li LPOD PS 1 LPOD PS 1 5 LPOD PS 2 Figure 2 2 Comtech EF Data s LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers Block Up Converters Sold separately ame a aas zs Y EA AC 6 E G SPOD PS2 SPOD PS 15 SPODPS1 Figure 2 3 Comtech EF Data s SPOD Outdoor Amplifiers Sold separately 2 2 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Setup MN CLC10 2 2 Connecting the CLC 10 to the SSPA Using the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable The Figure 2 4 diagram shows the connections for the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable The cable s RJ 11 end connects to the CLC 10 TechTerm Handheld Terminal The 19 pin circular connector end connects to either the SSPA s J6 COM port in standalone applications or the 1 1 Redundant Loop Cable Assembly s J1 receptacle in 1 1 redundancy applications TECHTERM HANDHELD TERMINAL CEFD P N PP 0020514 SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE CEFD P N CA 0020526 19 PIN RJ 11 es CONN 6 WIRE CONN CONNECT TO J1 CONN ON REDUNDANT LOOP CABLE ASSY CEFD PIN CA 0020655 OR CA 0020657 PURCHASED SEPARATELY 1 1 REDUNDANCY APPLICATIONS TECHTERM HANDHELD TERMINAL CEFD P N PP 0020514 SERIAL INT
3. 2 2 Figure 2 3 Comtech EF Data s SPOD Outdoor Amplifiers 2 2 Figure 2 4 CA 0020526 Cable Connection Schematic 2 3 Figure 2 5 CA 0020526 RJ 11 Connector to CLC 10 Connection 2 3 Figure 2 6 CA 0020526 19 pin Circular Connector 2 4 Figure 2 7 CLC 10 to SSPA Connection Standalone Applications 2 4 Figure 2 8 CA 0020526 Cable Connection for SSPA 1 1 Redundancy System 2 5 Figure 2 9 LPOD 1 1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic 2 6 Figure 2 10 SPOD 1 1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic 2 7 Figure 2 11 CEC 10 Features aser is eene qi niinc hee ene ee ges quie eine et ende a auqa t 2 9 Figure 2 12 CLC 10 Keypad Operation 2 10 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Table of Contents MN CLC10 This page is intentionally blank vi PREFACE About this Docume
4. 3 5 3 4 1 3 5 3 42 Ey 3 6 3 4 3 Basic Protocol MR PE 3 6 3 4 4 Packet Structure 2 eee tied et da dq n a eaa a UNE dne deve S aee aee deae e vede 3 7 BAL Start Of Packet ecce ete S n sn S eu eeepc da eue ea eek eee vere de deae e need e 3 7 3 44 42 TargetAddriess RN ERR RR RT GER TRE 3 7 3 54 3 Address Dellrniter oett eere eerte 3 8 3444 4 Instr ction CODE rre teret eror eter W W S SS ree ene gend 3 8 3 44 5 Instruction Code Qualifier treo aaa tear aee de ede e dete 3 8 3 4 4 6 X Optional Message Arguments I 3 9 SAAT Endaf Packets uere eese inre deae eere seges 3 9 3 5 Remote Commands and Queri s 3 10 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Table of Contents MN CLC10 FIGURES Figure 1 1 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Unit Dimensions 1 3 Figure 2 1 CLC 10 M amp C Accessory Kit CEFD P N KT 0020518 aaa 2 1 Figure 2 2 Comtech EF Data s LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers Block Up Converters
5. F3 Command code qualifier F G H J F4 Query code qualifier 5 period decimal point K L M N gcn HEN 7 45 6 aaa 1 2 3 V CTRL d ESC BACKSP Y Z space ENTER SHIFT Figure 2 12 CLC 10 Keypad Operation CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal amp Accessory Revision 3 Setup 2 6 2 2 6 3 MN CLC10 CLC 10 Display The CLC 10 features a LED backlit supertwist nematic display that affords you an expanded viewing angle optimal readability in low light conditions and realizable operation in extreme temperature environments 4 F to 4 158 F 20 C to 70 C The display provides four content rows at 20 characters per row using the standard U S ASCII character set CLC 10 to SSPA Communication Settings e Sect 3 4 3 Basic Protocol in Chapter 3 SERIAL BASED M amp C USING THE CLC 10 e Sect 4 5 5 3 1 Config Amplifier in Comtech EF Data s LPOD Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC Installation and Operation Manual CEFD P N MN LPOD or SPOD Outdoor Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual CEFD P N MN SPODPSX e Two Technologies Inc TechTerm Technical Reference Manual 2T Document 15776 available from www 2t com SSPA Configuration The CLC 10 ships preconfigured for interoperability with the SSPA The character format should be 8N1 8 data bits no pari
6. l E nable Statistics Logging ESL m Auxiliary Mute AUX n user mute state MUT o RF power amplifier state AMP Example set GAC GAC a b cc cc dd dd e fffff g hh l j k l m n 0 cr Initialize Events IEP None Command only IEP N A N A Pointer Resets internal pointer to allow RNE queries to start at the beginning of the stored events log IEP IEP Example lt 1 cr 20001 E P cr f Software Image IMG 1 byte Command or Query IMG IMG IMG x Sets or returns the current active software image in the form x where IMG See Description of 1 Bulk Image 1 currently active IMG Arguments 2 Bulk Image 2 currently active IMG Note if you send the IMG command and then query the IMG value the numbers may not be equal because the command tells the firmware which image to boot from at the next bootup and the query reports the image that the firmware booted from on the last bootup Examples lt 1 IMG 1 cr instructs the unit to load firmware from image 1 at the next reset power up 1 IMG cr queries the image number that the firmware loaded during bootup CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parse TUE Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction i be Ms Mey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII char
7. lt 1 TNA cr gt 0001 TNA 14 cr lf Retrieve Number N A 2 bytes Query Only TNE TNE TNE xx of Unread Stored numerical Returns the number of stored events that remain unread in the events logs in the form xx See Description of Events Arguments Example lt 1 TNE cr gt 0001 TNE 18 cr lf Time Protocol TPE 1 byte Command or Query TPE TPE TPE x Enable numerical Sets or returns the Time Protocol setting in the form x where TPE See Description of 0 Time protocol disabled Arguments 1 Time protocol enabled Example Time protocol enabled lt 1 TP E 1 cr Time Protocol TPS 15 bytes Command or Query TPS TPS TPS Server alpha numeric Sets or returns the Time Server IP address for the Unit Tx Ethernet management port in the form TPS XXX XXX XXX XXX yy See Description of Arguments Default value 255 255 255 255 Example lt 1 7 5 192 168 001 005 3 35 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Barone TUE Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction iai be hs yery Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and C er Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Terminal Status N A 1 byte Query only TSC TSC TSC x Change Indicates if there has be
8. 1 When enabled the mute control input on the remote com connector must be grounded to UN MUTE the unit Otherwise the unit will be muted and if a mute query is given MUT the response will be MUT 2 to indicate a hardware controlled mute is present 2 Aux mute is one of several hardware mute states that can cause a MUT 2 to be reported See the MUT command for more info on mute states 3 Auxiliary mute supersedes the user mute state so if the command 1 is sent then AUX I is sent and the user shorts Pin K to Pin S on the discrete control connector then the RF mute will be disabled MUT 0 Example AUX Mute Enabled AUX 1 cr Clear All Stored CAA None Command only CAA N A N A Alarms Instructs the SSPA to clear all Stored Alarms This command takes no arguments CAA Example lt 1 0001 CAA cr If Clear All Stored CAE None Command only CAE N A N A Events Instructs the SSPA to clear all Stored Events This command takes no arguments CAE Example lt 1 0001 CAE cr If CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction pais be 2 Bey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and C er Qualifier to Query Controller Q
9. 48 bytes Command or Query CID 1 CID x x Identification Sets or returns a 48 byte user defined string that identifies or names the unit or station The CID is entered as CID See Description of one line but it reads back from the unit as two 24 byte lines of data CID Arguments Default value Examples lt 1 CID Station 001 SSPA 01 cr gt 0001 CID lt L CID cr gt 0001 CID cr Station 4001 cr 55 301 cr If CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction Poire yery Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and C er Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Calibrate LNB CLC none Command or Query CLC CLC CLC xxx x Current Sets or retums as a reference point the value of the LNB Current Supply in mA in the form xxx x CLC See Description of CLC Arguments Default value 000 0 The LNB current alarm pointis then determined by the calibrated LNB reference point and the LNB current window setting See LCW command Note this command will return a mode error if the LNB current source output has not been enabled first see LCS command Example lt 1 CLC cr gt 000
10. 70 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing Dimensions 8 25 109 6 mm H x 4 10 104 1 mm W x 1 00 25 4 mm D with hanger extended Weight 8 oz 227 g CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Introduction MN CLC10 1 3 CLC 10 Dimensions Hanger shown in deployed position S OMTECH CLC 10 COMTECH LPOD CONTROLLER Format unit impen deris jc rE value to command Sample lt 2 MUT 1 mute address 2 5 AMP return AMP status of address 5 CTRL MI NS Z SPACE R 0 95 lt 3 55 1 00 lt Figure 1 1 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Unit Dimensions 1 3 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Introduction MN CLC10 Notes Chapter 2 SETUP 2 1 Getting Started The items shown in Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 or Figure 2 3 show what is minimally required to use this user guide CEFD CLC 10 M amp C Accessory Kit CEFD P N KT 0020518 Two Technologies Inc TechTerm Handheld Terminal pre programmed includes affixed front and back labels CA 0020526 RJ 11 to 19 pin Circular Connector Serial Interface Cable Assembly 1 MN CLC10 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller User Guide this manual Figure 2 1 CLC 10 M amp C Accessory Kit CEFD P N KT 0020518 Revision 3 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Setup MN CLC10
11. Note If not configured it returns empty string lt 1 SSC SNMP Trap STA 15 bytes Command or Query STA STA S TA XXX XXX XXX XXX Destination IP Numerical Sets or returns the IP address of the first SNMP Trap destination IP Address 1 where traps will be sent in the STA see Description of Address 1 form XXX XXX XXX XXX Arguments Example lt 1 STA 010 006 030 001 Note When not configured returns gt 0001 STA 0 0 0 0 SNMP Trap STB 15 bytes Command or Query STB STB STB XXX XXX XXX XXX Destination IP Numerical Sets or returns the IP address of the first SNMP Trap destination IP Address 2 where traps will be sent in the STB see Description of Address 2 form XXX XXX XXX XXX Arguments Example lt 1 STB 010 006 030 001 Note When not configured returns gt 0001 STB 0 0 0 0 SNMP STV 1 byte Command or Query STV STV STV x Trap Version Sets or returns the SNMP Trap Version that will be used to send traps STV see Description of 1 SNMP Trap Version 1 Arguments 2 SNMP Trap Version 2 Example 1 STV 20 SNMP SWC 16bytes Command or Query SWC SWC SWC x Write characters Sets or returns the SNMP write community string Empty string is not allowed SWC see Description of Community Spaces Arguments Example lt 1 SWC private Software Revision N A 34 37 bytes Query only SWR SWR SWR Bootx y zz Returns the value of the internal software revision installed in the unit in the form Bulk1 x y zz Boot x y z Bulk1 x y z Bulk
12. OMTECH EF DATA gt gt Comtech LPOD Controller User Guide Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory for the LPODorSPOD PS 1 PS 1 5 PS 2 IMPORTANT NOTE The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information regarding this product Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Part Number MN CLC10 Revision 3 EF DATA ACCREDITED SGS o am Comtech LPOD Controller User Guide Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory for the LPOD or SPOD PS 1 PS 1 5 PS 2 Part Number MN CLC10 Revision 3 Copyright 2013 Comtech EF Data All rights reserved Printed in the USA Comtech EF Data 2114 West 7th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 USA 480 333 2200 FAX 480 333 2161 This page is intentionally blank TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF 2 2 SUT u uy iS II FIGURESZ Sua nun u e V ened ays VII About this Documient 2 5 11 11e Lie Dore reet rusa a oo eua apu Do aa I EEAS REED SERE RESO EDS vii Related DOocUtmients S akaw waywanaqawawawayawaqwawaqawwqakawqkiwaqusaaywqip reu a regc rere regne vii Disclaimer OR Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Document
13. P24V2 24V switch power supply LNBVT 13 18V LNB power supply see Note P13VT 13 5V power supply P10V1 10V1 power supply A10V1 10V1 on RF Module A10V2 10V2 on RF Module see Note P7V8T 7 8V power supply P5V8T 45 8V power supply P2V5T 42 5V power supply P1V2T 1 2V power supply N5V8T 5 8V power supply FANR1 Fan 1 speed in percent FANR2 Fan 2 speed in percent see Note BUCVT BUC tuning voltage see Note FWPWR F orward power i REFVT Reference osc tu LNBCS LNB current supp ATEMP Heatsink tempera dBm ing voltage see Note y in mA see Note ture in Celsius OTEMP Outdoor tempera ure in Celsius see Note otherwise the values will report XXXX Example 1 RMS cr gt 0001 RMS cr P24V1 024 1 cr P24V2 024 1 cr LNBVT 018 2 cr P13VT 013 4 cr P10V1 010 1 cr A10V1 010 1 cr A10V2 010 1 cr P7V8T 007 8 cr P5V8T 005 8 cr P2V5T 002 5 cr P1V2T 001 2 cr N5V8T 05 7 cr FANR1 100 0 cr FANR2 100 0 cr BUCVT 008 3 cr FWP WR 453 2 cr REFVT 001 8 cr LNBCS 380 2 cr ATEMP 40 0 cr OTEMP 425 0 cr Note LNBVT FANR2 A10V2 BUCVT REFVT LNBCS and OTEMP will appear if the appropriate options are installed 3 29 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruc
14. CEFD or any other compatible desktop portable or handheld computing device used to access the SSPA operational firmware Comtech EF Data strongly recommends that you first become familiar with the LPOD or SPOD Installation and Operation Manual before proceeding Then applicable for both Standalone and 1 1 Redundancy System applications the CLC 10 permits you to access the SSPA Serial Remote Interface to monitor SSPA operations and execute remote commands and queries 1 1 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Introduction MN CLC10 1 2 CLC 10 Specifications Feature CEFD Part No Two Technologies Inc Manufacturer s Part No Display Keypad Power CPU Interface Environmental Physical Specification PP 0020514 TTINELR4 H BK LED Supertwist Extended Temperature Backlit 4 rows 20 characters row display format Membrane type keypad with 45 keys 9 rows x 5 columns F1 through F5 programmable Tactile and audible feedback Voltage 9 5 28 VDC Switching Regulator Current 65 70 mA Nominal EIA 422 Type Atmel AT89C55WD Speed 11 059 MHz EIA 422 Data Rate 300 to 9600 bps Parity Range Even Odd Mark Space Ignore Control Bits 1 Start and 1 Stop Standard Interface Connector RJ 11 6 pin female modular jack Storage Temperature 4 F to 4158 F 20 C to 70 C Operating Temperature Extended 4 F to 4158 F 20 C to
15. CEFD P N CA 3722 X Loop User M amp C Interface Cables able Ass CEFD PN Tx CEFD P N Description Used For Comments Splitter CA 0020655 Splitter 19 pin circular connector to bare User specified M amp C OR CA 0000318 leads 100 connection WA CA 0020657 19 pin circular connector to bare User specified M amp C m CA 0000543 leads 250 connection N A CA 0020526 Topa connector to RJ 11 a Serial PIO GEFD KIT KT 0020518 To User pin ci From User GA0000352 i pin NON connector to 2X Pride Ethemet P O CEFD KIT KT 0000203 User M amp C Figure 2 9 LPOD 1 1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Setup Type N Heliax Coaxial Cable CEFD P N CA 3722 X m RF SIDE J9 OUTPUT SAMPLE NA J2 RF OUT PS 1 N X Band PS 1 PS 1 5 Waveguide Ku Band PS 2 Waveguide IF M amp C SIDE SPOD UNIT 1 4 Port T mm WAVEGUIDE Tx SWITCH Port 1 J5 Port Red Loop Cable Assy Tx only CEFD P N CA 0020655 Ta User M amp C From User Type N Heliax Coaxial Cable CEFD P N CA 3722 X RF SIDE Waveguide J9 OUTPUT SAMPLE N NDA J2 RF OUT PS 1 Type N C X Band PS 1 PS 1 5 Waveguide Ku Band PS 2 Waveguide IF M amp C SIDE SPOD
16. Comtech EF Data Customer amp Technical Support by phone or fax 3 Pack the product in its original shipping carton and protective packaging 4 Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data Shipping charges should be prepaid xiv 1 1 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Overview 5 Comtech EF Data s CLC 10 M amp C Accessory Kit CEFD Kit KT 0020518 is used to access the monitor and control functionality of the SSPA Serial communication between the unit and the CLC 10 is accomplished by connecting the provided RJ 11 to 19 pin adapter cable CEFD P N CA 0020526 between the RJ 11 interface jack on the Two Technologies Inc TechTerm Handheld Terminal CEFD P N PP 0020514 and the SSPA s 19 pin circular COMM connection either the J6 COM1 remote communications port on the standalone unit or the J1 receptacle on the 1 1 Redundant Loop Cable Assembly This User Guide is intended for the persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of Comtech EF Data s LPOD Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC systems and SPOD Outdoor Amplifier systems the LPOD and SPOD are referred to collectively as the SSPAs throughout the remainder of this document This guide is prepared with the assumption that you are familiar with the functionality and operability of the products with which this product is designed to interface as well as the portable device whether it is the Two Technologies Inc TechTerm Handheld terminal supplied by
17. Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction iure E Mey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Retrieve Next 5 N A 75 bytes Query only RNS RNS RNS CR Sub Unread Stored Returns the oldest 5 unread stored statistics entries in the reply format CR 5 ub body CR JS ub body CR JS ub body CR ub Statistics body CR JS ub body CR JS ub body where body cR 5 ub Sub body ddmmyyhhmmssaaa abbb bccc cdd ddefghhh hiii i body cR JS ub ddmmyy day month year body CR JS ub body hhmmss hour minute second aaa a O perating Temperature I E 40 0 See Description of bbb b Amp Temperature I E 40 0 Arguments ccc c R F Power output dd dd Attenuation Setting e Amp On Off f Mute On Off g Online Offline S tatus hhh hzLNB Current mA iii i BUC Tuning Voltage If there are less than 5 entries to be retrieved the remaining positions are padded with zeros If there are no new entries the response is RNS Serial NumberE N A 9 bytes Query only RSN RSN RS N XXXXXXXXX Returns the unit s 9 digit serial number in the form of XXXXXXXXX See Description of Arguments Example lt 1 5 gt 0001 RSN 072282040 cr lf Ret
18. 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 The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product Xi CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Preface MN CLC10 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 c
19. Enable Statistics ESL 1 byte Command or Query ESL ESL ESL x Logging Sets or returns the statistics logging function in the form x where ESL See Description of 0 Disable default value ESL Arguments 1 nable Example lt 1 ES L 1 cr 0001 ESL cr If CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction iure E Mey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Enable ESW 1 byte Command or Query ESW ESW ESW x Redundancy Sets or returns the redundancy state in the form x where ESW Switch Mode 0 0ff default value ESW 1211 Redundancy TX Only TX switch installed 2 1 1 Redundancy TX TX and switch installed 5 1 1 Manual redundancy mode used for debugging or redundant system setup see Note Note Manual redundancy does not support automatic switching and the offline unit will not poll the online unit to update its configuration Example lt 1 ESW 1 cr gt 0001 ESW cr f Retrieve Firmware N A Query only FRW FRW FRW CR Boot CR Number Returns the firmware type s loaded into the unit in the form FW AAAAAAA B B BB DD MM Y Y where FW AAAAAAA the firmware pa
20. Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction iure be Ms Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Maximum N A 272 bytes Query only N A See Description of Operating point Returns the maximum operating point of the unitalong with its timestamp Arguments Reply format MAXFET sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss cr MINFET sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss cr MAXPFT sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss cr MAXDTP sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss cr MAXHTS sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss cr MINHTS sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss cr MAXOST sYYYC mmddyy hhmmss cr MAXRFP SZZ ZZ mmddyy hhmmss cr MINRFP sZZ ZZ mmddyy hhmmss cr Where sYYYC is the temperature SZZ ZZ is the power Note not all SSPAs have outside temperature monitor XXXXXX XXXXXX Example 1 MOP cr 0001 mop cr AXFET 4000C 010208 180729 cr INFET 000C 010208 180729 cr AXPFT 000C 010208 180659 cr 000 010208 180729 cr AXHTS 050 010208 180729 cr INHTS 050 010208 180729 cr AXOST XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX cr INOST XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX cr AXRFP 2400 00 010208 180659 cr INRFP 00 00 010208 180659 cr In that case MAXOST and MINOST will report XXXXX 3 23 CLC 10 C
21. If you have any questions regarding this equipment or the information in this document please contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department vii CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Preface MN CLC10 Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Document Comtech EF Data welcomes comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual Contact the Comtech EF Data Technical Publications Department TechnicalPublications comtechefdata com Conventions and References Patents and Trademarks See all of Comtech EF Data s Patents and Patents Pending at http patents comtechefdata com Comtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the trademark owners Warnings Cautions and Notes A A WARNING informs you about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY A CAUTION informs you about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE INJURY or PROPERTY DAMAGE A REFERENCE directs you to important additional information about a task or the equipment n A NOTE gives you important information about a task or the equipment Examples of Multi Hazard Notices A DANGER AA A DANGER Electrocution hazard Lockout tagout before cleaning or servicing X Ray radiation inside Do NOT bypass interlocks Refer to manuals for additional safety information viii CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Access
22. as the BUC lock detect the LNB current draw if enabled by the user or the LNB voltage if enabled by the user If MUT returns an unexpected value of 2 then checks the active faults and the status of the auxiliary mute Example lt 1 M UT 1 cr gt 0001 MUT 1 cr if NumberofUnread N A 3 bytes Query only NUE NUE NUE xxx Stored Events Returns the number in the form xxx of unread stored events Example lt 1 NUE cr 20001 NUE 126 cr If NumberofUnread N A 3 bytes Query only NUS NUS NUS xxx Stored Statistics Returns the number in the form xxx of unread stored statistics Example NUS 126 3 24 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction es Code or Response Note that all arguments are printable AS CII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Offline Mute OFM 1 byte Command or Query OFM OFM OFM x Sets or returns offline mute in the form x where OFM 0 Disable Not Muted 1 nable Muted 2 Mute RX 3 Mute Tx 4 Mute Rx LNB 5 Mute Tx LNB Note LNB Voltage of Online unit shows on Status page of Offline unit when Offline Mute is setto 4 or 5 This is caused by voltage feedback from Online unit to Offline unit via RF splitter Ex
23. e 2C internal bus communications fault e Thermal Shutdown A temperature fault is indicated if the unit is gt 90 C This creates a summary fault and will cause the unit to mute itself and switch to the back up unit if in a redundant system However the 10V supply to the FET transistors will remain on until the unit reaches the thermal shutdown temperature of gt gt 95 C For protection reasons the unit will shut down the 10V supply to the power transistors at temperatures gt 95 C e Firmware checksum error at power e FPGA done indicator error at power e Block upconverter BUC unlocked e Redundant waveguide switch position fault applies to redundant mode operation only e Redundant inter unit link fault applies to redundant mode operation only e Low noise block converter LNB current over limit The following parameters can be user defined to report an alarm condition a fault condition or the parameter can be ignored completely by masking it e RF amplifier low output power user adjustable value e Internal reference oscillator unlocked e LNB converter current outside specified window e LNB voltage out of tolerance NOTE If this parameter generates a fault condition the RF output will be muted CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 3 3 5 3 3 6 3 3 7 Power Detector A power detector is provided to
24. monitor the output power It has a useful range of over 20 dB referenced to the unit s rated P1dB point and its value can be read by exercising the RMS command The test data supplied with each unit gives an indication of the excellent accuracy and flatness of the power monitor over the frequency band of operation Some Common Commands A few of the most common commands and queries are listed below Full details for each of these are listed in Sect 3 5 of this chapter e RMS Retrieve Maintenance Status Displays voltages fan speeds heat sink temperature output power monitor reading etc e RCS Retrieve Configuration Status Displays current attenuation mute amplifier online etc status e RAS Retrieve Alarm Status Displays current alarm or fault status End of Life Commands Certain commands queries are being marked as End of Life EOL As noted in the format lt description gt in the Parameter Type field in the Remote Commands and Queries tables in Sect 3 5 while these commands are fully supported in this product it is highly recommended that the equivalent new commands be used for new implementations The new commands will generally follow the outdated commands EOL designated Command Query Page New Command Query Page Comment CAA 3 12 CAE 3 12 CUS 3 15 Functionality not included in any other remote command query DAT 3 17 DAY 3 17 LNA 3 22 RNE 3 30 RET 3 28 PNM 3
25. the Target devices only have line receivers connected In the other direction on the other pair each Target has a Tri Stateable line driver connected and 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 and each time the Controller transmits in a framed packet of data the address of the intended recipient Target is included All of the Targets receive the packet but only one the intended will reply The Target enables its output line driver and transmits its return data packet back to the Controller in the other direction on the physically separate pair EIA 485 Full Duplex Summary Two differential pairs One pair for Controller to Target one pair for Target to Controller Controller to Target pair Pair has one line driver Controller and all Targets have line receivers Target to Controller pair Pair has one line receiver Controller and all Targets have Tri State drivers CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 3 4 2 3 4 3 EIA 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
26. 1 C LC The CLC query will return the value that was stored during the LNB current calibration Example lt 1 CLC cr gt 0001 C LC xxx x where xxx x is the calibrated LNB current value in mA Clear Statistics CSL 1 byte Command only CSL N A CSL Log Clears the statistics log entries This command takes no arguments CSL CSE Example lt I CSL l cr gt 0001 CSL cr lf Concise Utility N A 15 bytes Query only CUS CUS CUS x X Status Returns the Maintenance status of the unit response is semicolon delimited in the form aaaa bbbbb ccc where See Description of aaaa R emote Unit Address Arguments bbbbb R emote Baud Rate ccc Reference oscillator tuning voltage DAC value see Note Note ccc is only present if a reference oscillator is installed Example lt 1 CUS cr gt 0001 CUS aaaa bbbbb ccc cr lf CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 Revision 3 MN CLC10 Parameter Type Command Instruction Code and Qualifier Arguments for Command or Response to Query Description of Arguments Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Response to Command Target to Controller Query Instruction Code and Qualifier Response to Query Target to Controller Concise Maintenance Status N A 95 bytes Query only This is the concise version of the RMS command Returns the Maintenanc
27. 2 2 2 Connect the applicable prime power source to the SSPA J 3 POWER IN port 3 Energize all components in the system 2 5 CLC 10 to SSPA Initial Operation The properly connected and configured CLC 10 initiates communication with the SSPA serial interface upon power up of the unit Proceed to Sect 2 6 for an overview on the configuration and operation of the CLC 10 and its features Chapter 3 SERIAL BASED M amp C USING THE CLC 10 provides complete information on using the CLC 10 for serial remote monitor and control of the SSPA 2 8 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Setup 2 6 CLC 10 Features and Configuration Revision 3 MN CLC10 Before the CLC 10 can be used for serial remote monitor and control operations it first must be configured with the correct communication settings This section familiarizes you with the CLC 10 features and functionality and its initial configuration requirements t n lt LI a a x t 7 n 5 4 s rie x V x 4a amp tO PCO CONTROLLER F1 F2 F4 F5 i OoN lak CLC 10 PP 0020514 TechTerm Handheld Terminal Features Detail Description Comments RJ 11 communications and power jack Bottom of unit feature 45 key membrane keypad Backlit LED Display 4 rows 20 characters row Front of unit
28. 2 x y z Bulk2 x y zz 01 See Description of Bootx y zz Bulkl x y zz Bulk2 x y zz Arguments 3 34 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction iren Bey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier SetRTC Time TIM 6 bytes Command or Query TIM TIM XXXXXX Sets or returns the real time clock time from midnight in the form hhmmss where TIM See Description of hh hours from 00 to 23 TIM Arguments mm minutes from 00 to 59 ss seconds from 00 to 59 Example time 23 hours 12 minutes and 59 seconds since midnight lt 1 1 231259 gt 0001 TIM cr f Temperature N A 5 bytes Query only TMP TMP TMP sxxxx Returns the temperatures of the Heatsink in the form of sxxxx where See Description of s sign or Arguments xxxx temperature Example lt 1 26 0 Retrieve Number N A 2 bytes Query only TNA TNA TNA xx of Unread Stored Returns the number of stored alarms that remain unread in the alarm log in the form xx A maximum of 255 See Description of Alarms events may be stored in the alarm log Numbers over 99 are reported as 99 Arguments Example reply
29. 25 New query provides more exact unit hardware information RSN 3 31 SNO 3 33 SFS 3 33 Functionality not included in any other remote command query TNA 3 35 TNE 3 35 3 4 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 3 4 3 4 1 Remote Control Protocol and Structure 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 EIA 485 For applications where multiple devices are to be monitored and controlled full duplex or 4 wire EIA 485 is preferred Half duplex 2 wire 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 there is a Controller device i e the CLC 10 which transmits data in a broadcast mode via one of the pairs Many Target devices i e the SSPA are connected to this pair which all simultaneously receive data from the Controller The Controller is the only device with a line driver connected to this pair
30. 8 0 0109 0 01 1x10 6 214 x 106 linch 25 4 2 54 1 0 0833 0 0278 0 0254 254x10 1578x10 1 foot 304 8 30 48 12 1 0 3333 0 3048 3 048 x 104 1894x104 1 yard 914 4 91 44 36 3 1 0 9144 9 144 x10 5 682 x 104 1 meter 1000 100 39 37 3 2808 1 0936 1 0 001 6 214 x 104 1 kilometer 1x 106 1x105 3 938 x 104 3281 1093 1000 1 0 6214 lmile 1 609 106 1609x105 636x104 5280 1760 1609 1 609 1 Temperature Conversions Temperature Fahrenheit Centigrade Formulas Water freezes 32 0 C F 32 0 555 Water boils 212 100 Fz C 18 32 Absolute zero 459 69 273 16 Units of Weight prem E nue eus 1 gram 0 03527 0 03215 0 002205 0 002679 0 001 1 oz avoir 28 35 0 9115 0 0625 0 07595 0 02835 1 oz troy 31 10 1 097 0 06857 0 08333 0 03110 1 lb avoir 453 6 16 0 14 58 1 215 0 4536 llb Troy 373 2 13 17 12 0 0 8229 0 3732 1 kilogram 1 0 x 103 35 27 32 15 2 205 2 679 EF DATA 2114 WEST 7TH STREET TEMPE ARIZONA 85281 USA 480 333 2200 PHONE 480 333 2161 FAX
31. Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction E Bey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Local R emote LRS 1 byte Command or Query LRS LRS LRS State Sets or returns Local or Remote state for Indoor SSPA always in remote mode for Outdoor SSPA in the form x LRS See Description of where x 0 1 2 or 3 Arguments 0 Local 1 Serial 2 E 3 S erial E thernet default value Note The user will always have query access in any mode The LRS command is also available in all modes as a means of acquiring control The intent of this command is to limit changes from being made on multiple interfaces at the same time Units without a front panel will treat an entry of 0 as reserved and will refuse the command by returning a mode error The web page GUI will refuse connections unless LRS is set to enable Ethernet remote control Example lt 1 LRS 3 cr gt 0001 LRS cr lf UnitMAC Address N A 17 bytes Query only MAC N A XX XX XX XX Returns the MAC address of the unit in hexadecimal format Example 1 MAC cr 20001 M AC 00 06 B0 00 D2 A7 cr lf 3 22 XX XX See Description of Arguments CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller
32. Comtech EF Data has become familiar with the varying quality of the AC power should help ensure a reliable installation e Surge suppression High voltage surges can cause failure of the power supply These surges are typically caused by circuit switching on the main AC power grid erratic generator operation and also by lightning strikes While the transceiver does have built in surge suppression if the unit will be installed in a location with questionable power grid quality Comtech EF Data recommends installation of additional power conditioning surge suppression at the power junction box e Grounding The SSPA rovides a grounding terminal This is provided to allow you to ground the transceiver to the antenna s grounding network All components installed at the antenna should be grounded to a common grounding point at the antenna e Electrical welding If welding needs to take place at the antenna disconnect all cables from the transceiver except for the ground wire Cap all RF connections with terminations This will prevent damage to the input output circuitry of the transceiver e Lightning Lightning strikes on or around the antenna will generate extremely high voltages on all cables connected to the transceiver Depending on the severity of the strike the transceiver s internal surge protection combined with the recommended external suppression may protect the transceiver s power supply However if the installation will be in an area w
33. ERFACE CABLE CEFD P N CA 0020526 19 PIN RJ 11 CIRCULAR CONN 6 WIRE CONN SSPA V CONNECT TO J6 COM1 PORT ON SSPA TANDALONE APPLICATION Figure 2 4 CA 0020526 Cable Connections Diagram 2 2 1 CA 0020526 RJ 11 Connector Figure 2 5 CA 0020526 RJ 11 Connector to CLC 10 Connection Typical for standalone or 1 1 redundancy configurations Follow these steps to connect the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable to the CLC 10 Step Task 1 Press down the tab on the CA 0020526 cable RJ 11 plug and then insert the plug into the CLC 10 s R 11 jack 2 The connection is complete when the tab clicks into position inside the jack Figure 2 5 2 3 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Setup MN CLC10 2 2 2 CA 0020526 19 pin Circular Connector The CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable s 19 pin circular connector features a keyed configuration Figure 2 6 shows the mating relationship between this connector and the J6 COM socket on the SSPA or the JT socket on the Redundant Loop Cable Assembly CEFD P N CA 0020655 for Rx Tx applications or CA 0020657 for Tx only applications Figure 2 6 CA 0020526 19 pin Circular Connector Follow these steps to install the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable s male 19 pin circular connector into the SSPA s J6 COM1 port or the 1 1 Redundant Loop Cable s J1 receptacle Step Task 1 Engage the primary and
34. For example In a message from Controller to Target MUT 1 would mean enable the Mute function This character is used as the query operator and is used to indicate that the Target should return the current value of the parameter ASCII code 63 defined by the preceding byte For example In a message from Controller to Target SWR would mean returns the value of the internal software revision installed in the unit 2 From Target to Controller the only permitted values are CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 ASCII code 61 ASCII code 63 ASCII code 33 ASCII code 42 ASCII code 35 Revision 3 MN CLC10 This character is used in two ways First if the Controller has sent a query code to a Target for example MUT meaning is the Mute enabled or disabled the Target would respond with MUT x where x represents the state in question 1 being enable and 0 being disable Second if the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value and if the value sent in the argument is valid then the Target will acknowledge the message by replying with MUT with no message arguments This character is used only if the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value then if the value sent in the argument is not valid the Target will acknowledge the message by replying fo
35. OD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory MN CLC10 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 3 4 4 Packet Structure Controller to Target Start of Packet Targ et Address Address Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet A Z 2 0 Carriage Return ASCII m 60 ASCII b 48 57 ASCII 47 ASCII codes 65 90 ASCII codes ASCII code 13 97 122 61 or 63 1 character 4 characters 1 character 3 characters 1 character n characters 1 character Example lt 0412 MUT 1 CR Target to Controller Start on Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier Optional Arguments End of Packet A Z a z or Carriage Return ASCII 62 0 9 ASCII ae 47 ASCII codes 65 90 ASCII codes Line Feed ASCII codes 48 57 97 122 61 63 33 or 42 ASCII codes From 0 to n 13 10 1 character 4 characters 1 character 3 characters 1 character characters 2 characters Example gt 0412 MUT 1 CR LF 3 4 4 1 Start of Packet gt Controller to Target This is less than the character ASCII code 60 gt Target to Controller This is the greater than character gt ASCII code 62 Because this is used to provide a reliable indication of the start of packet these two characters may not appear anywhere else within the body of the message 3 4 4 2 Target Address Up to 9 999 devices can be uniquely addressed In EIA 232 applications this value is s
36. TzYS cr If Terminal Status Note LNBVT A10V1 A10V2 FANR1 FANR2 BUCLD REFLD LNBCS SWITC and RDLNK will only appear in the list if the appropriate model options have been selected installed 3 26 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 Revision 3 MN CLC10 Parameter Type Command Instruction Code and Qualifier Arguments for Command or Response to Query Description of Arguments Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Response to Command Target to Controller Query Instruction Code and Qualifier Response to Query Target to Controller Reboot RBT 1 byte Command only Performs a soft reboot in the form x where 1 Reboot System RBT RBT RBT N A RBT See Description of Arguments Retrieve Configuration Status N A 45 bytes Query only Returns the configuration status of the unit Examples RCS cr ATT 12 75 cr AMP l cr MUT l cr ONL l cr ESW 1 cr AOF 00 00 cr AFR l cr XRF N A cr lf see Note Where ATT attenuation in dB AMP RF power amplifier state 0 0F F 1 ON MUT RF mute state 0 un muted 1 muted RED Online status for redundancy ESW Redundancy state and mode States 0 OFF 1 ON Tx only 2 ON Tx amp Rx AOF Attenuator Offset in dB auto fault recovery 0 manual 1 auto XRF External reference status N A no
37. UNIT 2 Type N Heliax Coaxial Cables CEFD P N CA 3722 X Revision 3 MN CLC10 Tx Splitter CA 0000318 leads 100 CEFDPIN 19 pin circular connector to bare User M amp C Interface Cables User specified M amp C connection N A Comments CA 0000543 leads 250 19 pin circular connector to bare User specified M amp C N A connection CA 0020526 connector 19 pin circular connector to RJ 11 CEFD CLC 10 Serial M amp C Accessory P O CEFD KIT KT 0020518 CA 0000352 RJ 45 connectors 19 pin circular connector to 2X CEFD LPODnet Ethernet M amp C Accessory P O CEFD KIT KT 0000203 Figure 2 10 SPOD 1 1 Redundancy System Cabling Schematic 2 7 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Setup MN CLC10 2 4 Energizing the RF Equipment electromagnetic radiation THIS CAN CAUSE INJURY Before you energize or operate any SSPA waveguide unit make sure to correctly terminate the waveguide on the J2 RF OUT port If the waveguide is not terminated correctly it transmits dangerous levels of The LPOD Outdoor Amplifiers Block Up Converters BUCs and the SPOD Outdoor Amplifiers do not have Power On Off switches Use the J3 POWER IN connector to energize the system Step Task 1 Make sure the SSPA is connected correctly to the CLC 10 as defined in Sect
38. acters Target to Code and C I er Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier IP Address IPA 18 bytes Command or Query IPA Sets or returns the IP address and network prefix for the 10 100 BaseT Ethernet management port in the form IPA XX XXX XXX XXX yy XXX XXX XXX XXX yy where IPA XXX XXX XXX XXX is the IP address and IPA See Description of yy is the network prefix 8 30 Arguments Default value 192 168 001 004 24 Note Changing the IP address through the Telnet interface requires the user to power cycle the unit and then restart a new Telnet session with the new IP address The IP address that you type into the Telnet client software does not include the range parameter so it would be 192 168 1 4 Example lt 1 IPA 192 168 001 004 24 cr 20001 IP A cr If Gateway Address IPG 15 bytes Command or Query IPG IPG P XXX XXX XXX XXX Sets or returns the Gateway IP address for the 10 100 Base Tx Ethernet management port in the form IPG XXX XXX XXX XXX IPG Default value 192 168 001 005 Example lt 1 IP G 192 168 001 005 cr gt 0001 IPG cr lf Initialize Statistics ISP None Command only ISP N A N A Pointer Resets internal pointer to allow RNS queries to start at the beginning of the stored statistics log ISP ISP Example lt 1 15 cr gt 0001 IS P cr lf LNB Current LCS 1 byte Command or Query LCS LCS LCS x Source Sets or returns the LNB current source in the form x where LCS See De
39. al Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction B be hs Mey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable AS CII characters Target to Code and C I er Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Auto Fault AFR 1 byte Command or Query AFR AFR AFR Recovery Sets or returns auto fault recovery in the form x where AFR See Description of 0 Disabled AFR Arguments 1 Enabled Default value If auto fault recovery is enabled it will cause the output return to its pre fault mute condition if all faults are cleared If disabled the output will remain muted even if all faults are cleared The SSPA output will automatically be muted if one of the following fault conditions occurs BUC lock detect fault LNB current fault see Note LNB voltage fault see Note Note These faults can be user defined as faults alarms or masked see MSK command for more info Example lt 1 AF R 1 cr gt 0001 AFR cr f RF Power AMP 1 byte Command or Query AMP AMP AMP x Amplifier State Sets or returns the RF power amplifier state in the form x where AMP See Description of 0 0ff Default value AMP Arguments 1 0n Note turning the amplifier off will disable the 10V supply and mask it during fault checking Example lt 1 1 cr 20001 AMP Attenuation Offset AOF 5 bytes Command or Query AOF AOF AOF
40. ample lt 1 0F M 1 cr gt 0001 0F M 1 cr lf Online Status ONL 1 byte Command or Query ONL ONL ONL x Sets or returns the Redundancy Online status in the form x where ONL 0 Offline Query only see Note 2 ONL 1 Online Notes 1 The ONL query always returns an online response if the unitis not running in redundant mode If redundancy is enabled then the query will indicate the position of the Tx waveguide switch that enables one ofthe units to be connected to the antenna 2 Sending ONL 0 will not generate a syntax error however setting ONL to zero will not cause the unit to go offline The online status is determined by the TX waveguide redundant switch position and only the offline unit may drive the switches Instead of sending ONL 0 to the online unit the ONL 1 command should be sent to the offline unit to generate a redundant switchover Example 1 0 1 20001 0NL cr I Part Number N A Various 1 96 Query only PNM PNM PNMx X bytes Returns the Comtech EF Data part number ofthe unit This part number is the units DOTCODE at the time of See Description of manufacture The DOTCODE may be up to 96 printable ASCII characters long Arguments Example 1 P NM cr 20001 P NM HPODCO 350WRS WO0 cr I 3 25 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parit TUE Instruction for C
41. ause 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 xii CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Preface Getting Help MN CLC10 Review the Warranty Policy before contacting Comtech EF Data Technical Support or Customer Service Contacting Comtech EF Data Contact Comtech EF Data for e Technical Support Product support or training e Customer Service Information on returning an in warranty or out of warranty product for upgrade or repair Be prepared to provide the product model number and its serial number Contact Comtech EF Data Customer am
42. cription of Arguments Retrieve next 5 unread Stored Alarms E N A 145 bytes Query only Returns the five oldest stored events in the alarm log If there are no events in the log the unit will reply with LNA All events that are read from the log are also automatically removed from the log Reply format YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss cr YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss cr YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss cr YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss cr YYYYYYYYYY ZZ mmddyy hhmmss cr If Where YYYYYYYYYY fault description ZZ one of the following event types FT Fault OK Clear IF Information mmddyy hhmmss date time stamp Example 1 LNA cr gt 0001 LNA cr LOG CLR IF 175503 052307 cr FAN 1 FT 175504 052307 cr OVR TMP FT 175504 052307 cr FAN 1 OK 175504 052307 cr IIC BUS FT 175504 052307 cr If LNA LNA LNA YY ss See Description of Arguments Low Power Forward Threshold LPT 5 bytes Command or Query Sets or returns the threshold for the low forward power alarm fault in the form xx xx If the forward power drops below the specified value the alarm fault will be indicated Setting this parameter to the default value of 00 00 effectively disables the threshold Example lt 1 LPT 00 00 cr 0001LPT cr If LPT LPT LPT LPT LPT xX XX See Description of Arguments 3 21 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial
43. e status of the unit response is semicolon delimited in the form aaa a bbb b ccc c ddd d eee e fff f ggg o hhh h iii i jjj jskkk k lll mmm m nnn n 000 0 ppp p qqq q rrr r sss s tttt where aaa a P 24V1 bbb b P 24V2 ccc c LNBVT see Note ddd d P 13VT eee e P 10V1 fff f A10V1 ggg g A10V2 see Note hhh h P 7V8T iii P 5V8T jij j P 2V5T kkk k P 1V2T Ill IzN5V8T mmm m FANR1 see Note nnn n F ANR2 see Note 000 0 BUCVT see Note ppp p F WPWR qqq q REFVT see Note rrr r LNBCS see Note SSS S ATEMP ttt t 0TEMP see Note Note ccc c 090 0 mmm m nnn n 000 0 000 0 rrr r and tttt will appear if the appropriate model options have been selected installed Otherwise the unused fields will display XXXXX Example lt 1 CMS 20001 CMS aaa a bbb b ccc c ddd d eee e fff f ggg g hhh hiiii i jj j kkk Klll immm m nnn n 000 0 ppp p qdq q rrr sss s ttt tcr lf CMS CMS CMSz x See Description of Arguments LNB Current Window Enable CWE 1 bytes Command or Query Sets or returns the LNB current window alarm in the form x where 0 Disabled default value 1 E nabled see Note Note If disabled the LCW value will be retained but unused Example lt 1 CWE 0 cr 20001 CWE cr lf CWE CWE CWE CWE CWE x See Description of Arguments CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C
44. en a change in the configuration since the last time a command was issued in the form See Description of where Arguments 0 status change 1 there has been a status change A status change is defined as any time a parameter is changed such as when command that changes a value is Successfully executed A status change also results when there is a redundant switchover or a fault condition A query does not set the status change flag The status change flag is cleared after being read Example 1 TS C cr gt 0001 TSC 0 cr lf External XRM 1 byte Command or Query XRM XRM XRM x Reference Mute numeric Sets or returns the external reference mute state in the form x where XRM See Description of 0 Disable MSK Arguments 1 nable see Note Note To enable this command the internal reference oscillator option must be installed otherwise a mode error will result A hardware mute condition generated by the XRM mute is one ofthe conditions that can cause the MUT command to return MUT 2 When enabled the unit will mute if an external reference oscillator is not detected Example lt 1 XR M z1 cr 3 36 METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Millimeter Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Meter Kilometer Mile 1 millimeter 1 01 0 0394 0 0033 0 0011 0 001 1 106 6214x107 1 centimeter 10 1 0 3937 0 032
45. et to O In EIA 485 applications the permissible range of values is 1 to 9999 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 responds the address used is the same address to indicate to the Controller the source of the packet The The Controller sends a packet with the address of a Target the destination of the packet When the Target n Controller does not have its own address 3 4 4 3 Address Delimiter This is the forward slash character ASCII code 47 3 4 4 4 Instruction Code This is a three character alphabetic sequence that identifies the subject of the message Wherever possible the instruction codes have been chosen to have some significance For example GAC for Global Amplifier Configuration IPA for IP Address etc This aids in the readability of the message should it be displayed in its raw ASCII form Both upper case and lower case alphabetic characters may be used A Z and a z ASCII codes 65 90 and 97 122 3 4 4 5 Instruction Code Qualifier This single character further qualifies the preceding instruction code Code Qualifiers obey the following rules 1 From Controller to Target the only permitted values are z This character is used as the assignment operator and is used to indicate that the parameter defined by the preceding byte should be ASCII code 61 set to the value of the argument s that follow it
46. external reference 05M for 5 MHz and 10M for a 10 MHz Note XRF will always be N A ifthe internal reference oscillator option is not installed 5 RCS RCS x x See Description of Arguments Online Status RED 1 byte Command or Query Sets or returns Redundancy Online status in the form x where 0 Offline 1 Online Note this command is functionally identical to the ONL command Example lt 1 RED 1 cr gt 0001 RED cr lf RED RED RED RED RED x 3 27 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction iure be Ms Bey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Reference REF 3 bytes Command or Query REF REF REF xxx Oscillator Tuning Sets or returns the reference oscillator tuning voltage adjustment by sending a DAC value in the form xxx REF See Description of where REF Arguments a numeric value from 0 to 255 Default value 087 Note This command sets the DAC value butthe actual Reference Oscillator tuning voltage can be monitored using the RMS command Example lt 1 R EF 087 cr gt 0001 R EF Retrieve N A 22 bytes Query onl
47. features Full back view with hanger stored thumb slide down Back of unit feature Qi Rm Ww Partial back view with hanger deployed thumb slide up Top of unit feature Figure 2 11 CLC 10 Features 2 9 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Setup MN CLC10 2 6 1 CLC 10 Keypad Operation The CLC 10 ships pre programmed and ready for plug and play interoperation with the SSPA Refer to Figure 2 12 and its accompanying table for review of keys that have been customized for CLC 10 SSPA serial communications e When composing any Controller to Target command query packet Use the pre programmed function keys F1 through F5 in combination with the pertinent alphanumeric keys comprising the pertinent Target Address Instruction Coding and Optional Arguments Use the ENTER key to invoke End of Packet transmission cr Sect 3 4 4 Packet Structure in Chapter 3 SERIAL BASED M amp C USING THE CLC 10 e For alphabetical keys Use of keys A Z without the CTRL or SHIFT keys invokes uppercase characters ASCII Codes 65 90 A Z Press CTRL SHIFT key to invoke the desired lowercase characters ASCII Codes 97 122 a z e Use the shaded SHIFT key to invoke any shaded item e g SHIFT BACKSP Key Functional Description F1 F2 F3 ES F5 F1 lt Start of Packet gt F2 J Address Delimiter ao
48. ion for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction igiene E Bey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier SNMP SNA 1 byte Command or Query SNA SNA SNA x Authentication Sets or returns the SNMP Authentication in the form x where SNA See Description of Trap 0 Disabled Arguments Enable 1 Enabled Example lt 1 SNA 0 SNMP SNM 1 byte Command or Query SNM SNM SNM x Enable Sets or returns SNMP in the form x where SNM See Description of 0 Disabled Arguments 1 Enabled Example lt 1 SNM 0 Serial Number N A 9 bytes Query only SNO SNO SNO XXXXXXXXX Returns the unit s nine digit serial number in the form x 00000XXX See Description of Arguments Note this command is functionally identical to RSN Example 1 5SNO cr gt 0001 S NO 072282040 cr lf Remote Address SPA 4 bytes Command or Query SPA SPA SP A Xxxx Sets or returns the Physical Address in the form xxxx where SPA See Description of 0001 to 9999 resolution 0001 SPA Arguments Default value 0001 Example lt 1 SPA 0412 cr gt 0001 S PA cr lf SNMP Read SRC 16 bytes Command or Query SRC SRC SRC x Community characters Sets or returns the SNMP Read Community string Empty string is not allowed SRC see Description of Spaces Arguments Example lt 1 SR C public SNMP SSC 255 bytes Command or Query SSC SSC SSC
49. ion 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction b E Mey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Concise N A 26 bytes Query only CCS CCS CCS aa aa b c d e Configuration This is the concise version of the RCS query Returns the configuration status of the unit in the form ff ffig hhh Status aa aa b c d e ff ffig hhh where See Description of aa aa attenuation in dB ATT Arguments b RF power amplifier state 0 Off 1 0 c mute state 0 un muted 1 muted MUT d online status ONL e redundancy state and mode ESW ff ff Attenuator offset in dB AOF g auto fault recovery mode AFR hhh E xternal reference status N A no external reference 05M for 5 MHz and 10M for a 10 MHz See Note Note hhh will always be N A if the internal reference oscillator option is not installed Example CCS aa aa b c d e ff ff g hhh Concise RF Power N A Length varies Query only CFS CFS CFSzx X FET Current depending on This is the concise version of the RFS query Returns the RF Power FET Current status See description of Status number of RFS Note that each FETs installed Example 5 argument is in the amplifier Separated by a comma Circuit CID
50. is carried in the other direction on the other conductor 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 The character format should be 8N1 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit In general the baud rate may vary between 2400 and 38400 baud For proper communication with the CLC 10 the SSPA baud rate should be set to 9600 bps see the SBR command query for configuration details 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 Revision 3 CLC 10 Comtech LP
51. ith a high probability of lightning strikes Comtech EF Data recommends the installation of surge suppression on the RF and IF cables For further information contact Comtech EF Data s Customer Support Department Statement of RoHS Compliance The RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive 2002 95 EC restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products Restricted materials are hazardous to the environment and pollute landfills and are dangerous in terms of occupational exposure during manufacturing and recycling The Two Technologies Inc TechTerm Handheld Terminal used as a serial M amp C accessory for CEFD s LPOD and SPOD families of products has been certified to be free of the following substances mandated under RoHS lead Pb mercury Hg cadmium Cd hexavalent chromium Cr6 polybrominated biphenyls PBB and polybrominated disphenyl ethers PBDE CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Preface MN CLC10 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 wa
52. mand 3 4 4 6 Optional Message Arguments Arguments are not required for all messages Arguments are ASCII codes for any printable character 3 4 4 7 End of Packet gt Controller to Target gt Target to Controller This is the carriage return character ASCII code 13 This is the two character sequence carriage return ASCII code 13 and line feed ASCII code 10 Both indicate the valid termination of a packet CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 3 5 Remote Commands and Queries Column C Command Column Q Query columns marked X designate instruction code as Command only Query only or Command Query e Where an Instruction Code is noted XXX this denotes a command query designated as End of Life EOL See Sect 3 3 7 for more information Where an Instruction Code is noted XXX this denotes a command query that is available only when a reference oscillator is installed CODE C IQ PAGE CODE C IQ PAGE CODE C IQ PAGE CODE C IQ PAGE Note The following codes are used in the AFR X X 3 11 GAC X X 3 19 PNM X 3 25 SRC X X 3 33 Response to Command column AMP X X 3 11 55 X X 3 33 CODE MEANING AOF X X 3 11 IEP X 3 19 SSI X X 3 33 Message OK ATT 3 12 IMG X X 3 19 RAS 3 26 551 X X 3 34 5 Received OK but invalid a
53. n setting of 8 stop bits and no parity the CLC 10 must be configured for 7 DATA BITS and SPACE parity 4 Press F5 to save any changes made and exit the Parameter configuration menu The display will briefly flash the message DATA SAVED to reflect acceptance of the update 2 6 3 1 Default CLC 10 Parameter Settings Use these parameters to establish the equivalent correct communication setting for 8 stop bits no parity m o m SOS 3 1 3 2 Chapter 3 SERIAL BASED M amp C USING THE CLC 10 Important Disclaimer This guide assumes user familiarity with operation of the LPOD or SPOD referred collectively as the SSPA through the remainder of this chapter The bulk of content in this chapter is taken directly from Chapter 5 SERIAL BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT in Comtech EF Data s LPOD Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC Installation and Operation Manual CEFD P N MN LPOD and the SPOD Outdoor Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual CEFD P N MN SPODPSX The information provided in this chapter is intended for reference only You should refer primarily to the latest revision of the pertinent SSPA manual for the most current Remote Commands and Queries available to the SSPA via serial remote control Introduction This chapter describes the SSPA s serial based monitor and control M amp C functions accessible when the SSPA is connected to the CLC 10 in either Standalone or 1 1 Redundancy operation This cha
54. n the form x where SBT See Description of 0 0ff State mute LNB default value SBT Arguments 1 Through State unmute LNB Notes 1 The bias tee provides a means of muting the LNB The SBT state will be controlled by the amplifier mute state while running in redundant mode but while the unit is not in redundant mode the bias tee may be set independently of the amplifier mute state 2 To send this command the unit must have the bias tee option installed otherwise a mode error will result A mode error will also result if this command is sent while the unit is running in redundant mode Example lt 1 SBT 1 SetFSK Address SFA 2 bytes Command or Query SFA SFA SFA xx numeric Sets or returns the FSK Address in the form xx where SFA See Description of xx 01 15 SFA Arguments Default value 01 Example lt 1 SFA 01 cr gt 0001 SFA cr lf Summary Fault N A 1 byte Query only SFS SFS SFS x Status Returns the condition of the summary fault relay in the form x where See Description of O Not Faulted SumFLT COM J6 pin K is not connected to SumFLT NC J 6 pin M Arguments 1 Faulted SumFLT COM J 6 pin K is connected to SumFLT NC J 6 pin M Example lt 1 5 5 gt 0001 S F S 0 cr lf 3 32 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruct
55. nt This User Guide provides operation information for Comtech EF Data s CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller a handheld terminal Monitor and Control M amp C accessory used with CEFD s LPOD PS 1 PS 1 5 and PS 2 Outdoor Amplifiers Block Up Converters BUCs and SPOD PS 1 PS 1 5 and PS 2 Outdoor Amplifiers This guide is intended for use by the persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of the CLC 10 and these SSPAs Related Documents e Comtech EF Data LPOD Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC Installation and Operation Manual CEFD P N MN LPOD e Comtech EF Data SPOD Outdoor Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual CEFD P N MN SPODPSX e Two Technologies Inc TechTerm Technical Reference Manual 2T Document 15776 available from www 2t com Disclaimer Comtech EF Data has reviewed this document thoroughly in order to provide an easy to use guide to your equipment All statements technical information and recommendations in this document 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 document at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes
56. ommand Description of Arguments Command Instruction ia 2 Mey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable AS CII characters Target to Code and C er Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Retrieve Alarm N A 168 bytes Query only RAS RAS RAS X Status Returns the alarm status of the unit where See Description of OK no fault condition Arguments FT faulted AL alarm YS Yes NO No MS masked invalid due to hardware failure NA not applicable because hardware options not installed Example Xl RAS cr gt 0001 RAS cr P24V1 0K cr P24V2 0K cr LNBVT OK cr P13VT OK cr P10V1 0K cr A10V1 0K cr A10V2 0K cr P7V8T OK cr P5V8T OK cr P2V5T OK cr P1V2T 0K cr N5V8T OK cr FANR1 0K cr FANR220K cr ATEMP 0 SHTDN OK cr IICST 0K cr 24V power supply 24V switch pwr supply 13 18V LNB power supply 13 5V power supply 10V power supply 10V1 RF supply 10V2 RF supply 7 8V power supply 5 8V power supply 2 5V power supply 1 2V power supply 5 8V power supply Fan 1 speed Fan 2 speed Amplifier temperature Over temp shutdown I2C bus status FWPWR OK cr Forward power in dBm CHKSM OK cr FPGAD OK cr BUCLD OK cr REFLD OK cr LNBCS OK cr SWITCzOK cr RDLNK OK cr Flash checksum FPGA done status BUC lock detect Reference lock detect LNB current status Waveguide switch position status Redundant link status TRMS
57. omtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction ire Bey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Unit Alarm Mask 5 5 bytes Command or Query 5 5 MSK abcde Sets or returns alarm mask conditions in the form abcde where MSK See Description of O F ault 1 Alarm 2 Masked MSK Arguments a Low Forward RF Power b E xternal R eference Lock detect c Fan Speed d LNB Current Detect e LNB 22V Power Supply Default value 22111 Example lt 1 MSK 22111 cr 20001 M SK z1ccr If Mute State MUT 1 byte Command or Query MUT MUT MUT x Sets or return the unit mute state in the form x where MUT See Description of 0 Disable Not Muted MUT Arguments 1 Enable Muted default value 2 Unit muted due to AUX mute signal see Note Note This value is only shown in the response to a query and cannot be given as a command When MUT returns a 2 it indicates that one of the hardware mute conditions is present For example an auxiliary mute could be present if the auxiliary mute has been enabled and the signal to unmute the unit is not provided Additionally certain faults can generate a hardware mute such
58. on 2 9 2 6 1 GEC 10 Keypad Operation ret E EE RUE E PERPE ERE 2 10 2 6 2 CEC 10 Display teer e ee Bd dde edu ed eq dire ES 2 11 2 6 3 CLC 10 to SSPA Communication Settings eese eerte een tnnt 2 11 2 6 3 1 Default CLC 10 Parameter Settings eese eene 2 12 CHAPTER 3 SERIAL BASED M amp C USING THE CLC 10 esee 3 1 3 1 Important Disclaimer 3 1 3 2 Iis ieipnm 3 1 3 3 Key Operational Parameters 3 2 3 3 1 RF IBB EEeVel l N 3 2 3 32 Attenuator Jio ertt tet ot eo et ete Dean eo 3 2 3 3 3 MULE Contf u c H 3 2 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 5 Power D t ctory s a su M M 3 4 3 3 6 Some Common Command Sonia i e A e Da e a uya 3 4 3 3 7 End of Eife Commnarids 1 3 4 3 4 Remote Control Protocol and Structure
59. on for SSPA 1 1 Redundancy System Connect the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable s 19 pin circular connector to the Redundant Loop Cable Assembly J1 receptacle as shown in Figure 2 8 23 1 1 Redundancy Applications Cabling Requirements Figure 2 9 and Figure 2 10 show the SSPA 1 1 Redundancy System cabling requirements See Figure 2 8 for an example of the CA 0020526 to Redundant Loop Cable Assembly User M amp C JT connection CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Setup MN CLC10 WAVEGUIDE Type N Tx SWITCH Type N Heliax Coaxial Cable 1 i Heliax Coaxial Cabl CEFD P N CA 3722 X Waveguide Port 4 C Port 2 Waveguide CEFO P IN CA 3722 X E AT ANTENNA Rx SWITCH G Ep er Ld Port 4 Port 2 RF SIDE RF SIDE J9 Port 3 OUTPUT SAMPLE LNB UNIT 1 UNIT 2 O LNB v a w J2 RF OUT PS 1 Type N C X Band PS 1 PS 1 5 Waveguide Ku Band PS 2 Waveguide J2 RF OUT PS 1 Type N C X Band PS 1 PS 1 5 Waveguide Ku Band PS 2 Waveguide Type N Heliax Coaxial Cable CEFD P N CA 3722 X Type N Heliax Coaxial Cable CEFD P N CA 3722 X GND amp J3 J6 POWERIN COM1 POWERIN COM1 IF M amp C SIDE LPOD UNIT 2 IF M amp C SIDE LPOD UNIT 1 Type N Heliax Coaxial Cables CEFD P N CA 3722 X Type N Heliax Coaxial Cables
60. ory Revision 3 Preface MN CLC10 Recommended Standard Designations The new designation of the Electronic Industries Association EIA supersedes the Recommended Standard RS designations References to the old designations may be shown when depicting actual text e g RS 232 displayed on the SSPA Web Server pages or serial remote interface All other references in the manual refer to EIA designations Metric Conversion This manual provides Metric conversion information on the inside back cover of this manual as a means to assist the operator in cross referencing non Metric to Metric conversions Electrical Safety Notifications n You should carefully review the information that follows Safety Notice The CLC 10 and LPOD SPOD products are used with equipment that has been designed to minimize exposure of personnel to hazards The operators and technicians must e Know how to work around with and on high voltage equipment e Exercise every precaution to ensure personnel safety e Exercise extreme care when working near high voltages e familiar with the warnings presented in this document The LPOD and SPOD prime power supply inputs use Neutral Fusing Double pole neutral fusing CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal amp Accessory Revision 3 Preface MN CLC10 Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality grid around the world The following offers some installation guidelines that n
61. p Technical Support during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8 A M to 5 P M Mountain Standard Time MST For Contact LPOD SPOD Telephone 1 480 333 4357 Technical Email techsupport comtechefdata com Support and Service Fax 1 480 333 2500 Main Page http www comtechefdata com Cust d Comtech EF UN http www comtechefdata com support asp Data Web Site RMA Return Material http www comtechefdata com rmaform asp Authorization Comtech EF Data Main Number 1 480 333 2200 Mailing Address 2114 West 7th Street Tempe Arizona 85281 USA xiii CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Preface MN CLC10 Returning a Product for Upgrade or Repair Step Task 1 Go to the Comtech EF Data Service page http www comtechefdata com service asp and read the Return Material Authorization section in its entirety 2 Request a Return Material Authorization Number e Onthe Comtech EF Data Home page From the SUPPORT column at the bottom of the page select the RMA Request hyperlink OR e Onthe Comtech EF Data Support page Click Send RMA Request OR e Onthe Comtech EF Data Service page Select the Return Material Authorization hyperlink e Fill out the RMA form completely e Click Send Email Alternately e Sendan e mail providing this same detailed information to Comtech EF Data Customer Service service comtechefdata com e Contact
62. pter summarizes key parameters and procedures and their associated remote commands and queries Detailed instructions for use of the serial remote control communication command and query interface are also provided 3 1 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 3 3 Key Operational Parameters 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 The back of the CLC 10 is labeled with a quick reference that lists frequently used remote commands and queries Detailed information about the remote commands and queries mentioned on the back label of the CLC 10 and in this section is provided in Sect 3 5 Remote Commands and Queries found later in this chapter RF Input Level The required RF input level to reach the full rated output power of the SSPA is determined by the individual amplifier maximum gain and power rating For example if the test data of an SSPA rated for 250W 54 dBm indicated a gain of 75 dB then a signal of 54 dBm 75 dB 21 dBm would approximately give the rated output power Increasing input power beyond this level would result in an output signal with increasingly higher levels of distortion Of course if the SSPA attenuation control is utilized a higher level input signal can be accommodated The maximum input level should never exceed 15dBm or permanent damage to the unit may occur Attenuator Control The SSPA gain can be attenuated over its specified range b
63. r example with MUT with no message arguments This indicates that there was an error in the message sent by the Controller This character is used only if the Controller sends an instruction code which the Target does not recognize the Target will acknowledge the message by echoing the invalid instruction followed by the character Example XYZ This character is used only if the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value then if the value sent in the argument is valid BUT the Target is in the wrong mode e g standby mode in redundancy configuration and will not permit that particular parameter to be changed at that time the Target will acknowledge the message by replying for example with MUT with no message arguments This character is used only if the Controller sends an instruction code that the Target cannot currently perform because of hardware resource issues then the Target will acknowledge the message by echoing the invalid instruction followed by the character This response can only occur if the operator sends two or more hardware configuration type commands without allowing adequate time between commands for the hardware to be configured For example if the operator issued commands to change both the frequency and the attenuation with less than 100 milliseconds between commands and if this response is returned then the command has not been accepted and the operator must resend the com
64. rguments AUX X X 3 12 IPA X X 3 20 RBT X 327 SSN X X 3 34 i found IPG X X 3 20 RCS X 3 27 STA X X 3 34 Message OK but not permitted in CAAE X 3 12 ISP X 3 20 RED X X 327 STB X X 3 34 Current mode CAE X 3 12 REF X X 3 28 STV X X 3 34 Message but only permitted in CAS X 3 13 LCS X X 3 20 RETE X 3 28 SWC X X 3 34 Remote mode ccs X 3 14 LCW X X 3 21 RFS X 3 28 SWR X 3 34 Unknown command CFS X 3 14 LNAE X 321 RMS X 3 29 CID X X 3 14 LPT X X 3 21 RNE X 3 30 CLC X X 3 15 LRS X X 3 22 RNS X 3 31 CMS X 3 16 RSNE X 3 31 TIM X X 3 35 CSL X 3 15 MAC X 3 22 RUS X 3 31 X 3 35 CUSE X 3 15 MOP X 3 23 TNAE X 3 35 CWE X X 3 16 MSK X X 3 24 TNE X 3 35 MUT X X 3 24 SBR X X 3 32 TPE X 3 35 DATE X X 3 17 SBT X X 3 32 TPS X X 3 35 DAY X X 3 17 NUE X 3 24 SFA X X 3 32 TSC X X 3 36 NUS X 3 24 SFSE X 3 32 ESA X X 3 17 SNA X X 3 33 ESL X X 3 17 OFM X X 3 25 SNM X X 3 33 ESW X X 3 18 ONL X X 3 25 SNO X X 3 33 XRM X X 3 36 FRW X 3 18 SPA X X 3 33 Note Where Parameter Type is in the format lt description gt while the underlying command will remain the specific functionality will be obsolete and should not be used for new implementations There generally will be a different command elsewhere that encapsulates the marked functionality CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Seri
65. rieve Utility N A 23 bytes Query only RUS RUS RUS x X Status alpha numeric Returns the utility status of the unit See Description of Arguments Example lt 1 RUS cr gt 0001 RUS cr ADR 0001 cr BDR 09600 cr REF 087 cr lf see Note Note REF will only appear if a reference oscillator is installed 3 31 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction Ce Mey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Remote Baud SBR 4 bytes Command or Query SBR SBR SBR Rate Sets or returns the remote baud rate in the form xxxx where SBR See Description of 2400 2400 baud SBR Arguments 4800 4800 baud 9600 9600 baud default value 19K2 19200 baud 38K 4 38400 baud Note When changing baud rates remotely the response to the command will be returned using the same baud rate as that used to send the command Examples lt 1 SBR 9600 cr gt 0001 S BR 9600 cr If lt 1 SBR cr gt 0001 S BR 09600 cr l Switch Bias Tee SBT 1 byte Command or Query SBT SBT SBT x numeric Sets or returns switching of the bias tee into the through state or into the off state i
66. rranty 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 the Two Technologies Inc TechTerm Handheld Terminal CEFD P N PP 0020514 provided in Comtech EF Data Kit KT 0020518 In this instance Two Technologies Inc s manufacturer s warranty and policies supercede any such warranties otherwise afforded Comtech EF Data products e g the CA 0020526 cable provided in Kit KT 0020518 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
67. rt number B B BB the version number DD MM YY Day Month Y ear firmware released Example UFRW cr gt 0001 FRW Boot FW 0000082 0 0 1a 04 09 08 Bulk1 FW 0000078 0 0 1a 04 09 08 FW 0000080 0 0 1a 04 09 08 FW 0000081 0 0 1a 04 09 08 Bulk2 FW 0000078 0 0 1a 04 09 08 FW 0000080 0 0 1a 04 09 08 FW 0000081 0 0 1a 04 09 08 abc CR JBulki 4CR Jab C CR bc See Description of Arguments CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction iure be hs Code or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Global Amplifier GAC 43 bytes Command or Query GAC GAC Configuration Sets or returns the global status of the BUC SSPA with a semicolon delimited string in the form a b cc cc dd dd GAC See Description of e fffffig hh l j k l m n o where GAC Arguments a redundancy mode ESW GAC b online status ONL cc cc Attenuation Offset AOF dd dd C ustomer Attenuation ATT e Auto Fault Recovery AFR fffff U nit Alarm Mask MSK g LNB Current Source LCS hh LNB Current Window LCW i LNB Current Window Enable CWE j Enable Statistics Averaging ESA k S et Statistics Interval 551
68. s 1 ceceetsiccvecsiecdestcecccucssccctesscecdescsssccdesssecsedssscdeaevesseassscaceess 1 2 1 3 CLC 10 DimensiOns 3 06 roo co oo sano aeu raodo SE pua a o Ra RD USER Ea DOSE Rad evan 1 3 CHAPTER 2 SETUP E 2 1 2 1 Getting Started uuu mm 2 1 2 2 Connecting the CLC 10 to the SSPA Using the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable 2 3 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Table of Contents MN CLC10 2 2 1 CA 0020526 RJ 11 Corinector retener rete decree Supa aaa kaqa apaq 2 3 2 2 2 CA 0020526 19 pin Circular Connector eese eene rettet tette 2 4 2 2 21 Circular Connector Connection for Standalone Applications 2 4 2 2 2 2 Circular Connector Connection for 1 1 Redundancy Applications 2 5 2 3 1 1 Redundancy Applications Cabling Requirements 2 5 2 4 Energizing the RF Equipment 2 8 2 5 CLC 10 to SSPA Initial Operation 2 8 2 6 CLC 10 Features and Configurati
69. scription of x 0 1 2 3 or 4 LCS Arguments 0 Disable default value l Enable 18V 22kHz Disabled Note 2 2 18V 22kHz Enabled Note 2 3 13V 22kHz Disabled Note 2 4 13V 22kHz Enabled Note 2 Notes 1 LCS must be enabled before the LNB current can be calibrated 2 This feature is available on multi band units only Example 1 LCS 1 gt 0001 LCS cr lf 3 20 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 Revision 3 MN CLC10 Parameter Type Command Instruction Code and Qualifier Arguments for Command or Response to Query Description of Arguments Note that all arguments are printable AS CII characters Response to Command Target to Controller Query Instruction Code and Qualifier Response to Query Target to Controller LNB Current Window LCW 2 bytes Command or Query Sets or returns the alarm window in of the calibrated LNB Current in the form xx where 20 to 50 in increments of 1 99 disables the alarm function see Note Default value 30 Note When queried a return value of 99 indicates that the current window is disabled This method is due to become obsolete Use of the CWE command query is recommended instead of specifying 99 here Example sets the alarm window to 30 lt 1 LCW 30 cr gt 0001 LCW cr lf LCW LCW LCW LCW LCW xx See Des
70. secondary alignment tabs on the male connector with the mating cutouts on the female socket 2 Push the male connector into the female socket 3 Turn the male connector sleeve clockwise until the sleeve lock cutouts engage fully with the female Socket tabs and you hear a click sound 2 2 21 Circular Connector Connection for Standalone Applications For standalone configurations the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable connects directly between the CLC 10 and the SSPA Connect the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable s 19 pin circular connector to the SSPA s J6 COM1 port as per the steps described in Sect 2 2 2 and as shown in Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 CLC 10 to SSPA Connection Standalone Applications 2 4 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Setup MN CLC10 2 2 2 2 Circular Connector Connection for 1 1 Redundancy Applications Data s LPOD Outdoor Amplifier Block Up Converter BUC Installation and Operation Manual CEFD P N MN LPOD or the SPOD Outdoor Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual CEFD P N MN SPODPSX Q Before proceeding you should review Appendix A 1 1 REDUNDANCY in Comtech EF CA 0020526 RJ 11 TO 19 PIN CIRCULAR CONNECTOR SERIAL INTERFACE CABLE ASSEMBLY SSPA 1 1 REDUNDANT SYSTEM PS1 5 SHOWN LOCATION OF REDUNDANT LOOP CABLE ASSEMBLY CEFD CA 0020655 OR CA 0020657 PURCHASED SEPARATELY Figure 2 8 CA 0020526 Cable Connecti
71. tion piis A E Mey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and C er Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Retrieve Next 5 N A 75 bytes Query only RNE RNE ABCCdd Unread Stored Returns the oldest 5 Stored Events which have not yet been read over the remote control in the format CR JS ub body CR JS ub mmyyhhmmss CR A Events body CR Sub body C R Sub body CR 5 ub body where BCCddmmyyhhmms Sub bodyz ABC Cddmmyyhhmmss s CR ABCCddmm A being the fault clear indicator yy F Fault hhmmss4CR JABCCd C Clear dmmyyhhmmss CR l Info ABCCddmmyyhhm B being the fault type where mss 1 Unit 2 See Description of CC is Fault Code numbers as in RAS or Info Code which is Arguments 0 P ower Off 1 Power On 2 Log Cleared 3 Global Config Change 4 R edundancy Config Change RAS fault codes map as follows 1 P24V1 2 P24V2 3 LNBVT 4 P13VT 5 A10V1 6 A102 7 10VPS 8 P5V8T 9 P2V5T 10 P1V2T 11 N5V8T 12 P7V8T 13 FANR1 14 FANR2 15 16 SHTD 17 ICST 18 FWPWR 19 CHKS 20 FPGAD 21 BUCLD 22 REFLD 23 LNBCS 24 SWITC If there are less than 5 events to be retrieved the remaining positions are padded with zeros If there are no new events the response is RNE A Global Config Change is defined as any time a command is successfully executed A query does not set the status change 3 30 CLC 10
72. ty 1 stop bit The maximum allowable serial baud rate for the CLC 10 is 9600 bps In order for the SSPA to properly communicate with the CLC 10 its serial baud rate must be preset to 9600 baud using the SBR command via the remote serial interface or in the Serial section on the SSPA Web Server Interface Config Amplifier page CLC 10 Configuration Should there be any reason to reconfigure the CLC 10 for proper communication with the SSPA follow these steps Step Task 1 Hold CTRL and SHIFT and press F1 to access the CLC 10 Parameter menu Alternately disconnect the CA 0020526 Serial Interface Cable from the CLC 10 while simultaneously holding the CTRL SHIFT and F3 keys and then reconnectthe cable to the CLC 10 2 The CLC 10 Parameter menu appears its first configurable parameter appears on the top row of the display and action prompts are provided on the next three rows To navigate between parameter settings e Press F2 to move to the NEXT parameter e Press F3 to return to the PREVISION parameter Press F1 to CHANGE edit the currently selected parameter CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Setup MN CLC10 Step Task 3 Verify the baud rate setting If the baud rate is not at the default selection of 9600 use the function keys as displayed to navigate to F1 browse and select F2 or F3 and then save F5 the correct setting To establish the equivalent correct communicatio
73. ualifier Concise Alarm N A 44 bytes Query only CAS CAS CAS x X Status This is the concise version of the RAS query Returns the alarm status of the unit response is semicolon See Description of delimited Arguments Example CAS a b c d e f g h i j kl m n o p q rs tu v w xy cr lf where a thru z 0 FT 1 OK 2 AL 3 NO 4 YS 5 MS 6 or 7 NA a 24V Power Supply b 24V S witch Power Supply c 13 18V LNB Power Supply see Note d 13 5V Power Supply e 10V Power Supply f 10V1 Amplifier Power Supply g 10V2 Amplifier Power Supply see Note 7 8 Power Supply i 5 8V Power Supply j 2 5V Power Supply k 1 2V Power Supply l 5 8V Power Supply m F an l State n F an 2 State see Note o Heatsink Temp p Overtemp Shutdown 9 1 Status r F orward Power Alarm s Flash Checksum t FPGA Done u BUC Lock Detect see Note v External Ref Lock Detect see Note w LNB Current see Note x Redundant S witch Condition see Note y R edundant Link Status see Note z Terminal Status Change Notes 1 c g n u v w x and y appear if the appropriate model options have been selected installed fault 3 NA not applicable The unit does not include hardware support for this parameter 2 is an invalid fault condition because hardware failed to respond to query this value is accompanied by an 12C CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revis
74. using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction ire be Ms yery Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier SetRTC Real DAT 6 bytes Command or Query DAT DAT DAT mmddyy Time Clock Date E Sets or returns the real time clock date in the form mmddyy where DAT See Description of dd day of the month from 01 to 31 DAT Arguments mm month of the year from 01 to 12 yy year from 00 to 96 2000 to 2096 Example date April 24 2003 lt 1 DAT 042403 cr gt 0001 DAT cr lf SetRTC Real DAY 6 bytes Command or Query DAY DAY DAY ddmmyy See Time Clock Date Sets or returns the real time clock date in the form ddmmyy where DAY Description of dd day of the month from 01 and 31 DAY Arguments mm month of the year from 01 to 12 yy year from 00 to 99 2000 to 2099 Example date April 24 2003 lt 1 DAY 2240403 cr gt 0001 DAY cr if Enable Statistics ESA 1 byte Command or Query ESA ESA ESA Averaging Enables or Disables averaging of statistics data at a rate of once per second for 10 seconds in the form x ESA See Description of where ESA Arguments 0 Disable default value see Note 1 Enable Note If Disabled burst values will be logged instead of averaged values Example lt 1 5 0 0001 ESA cr If
75. x 1 128 System Contact characters Sets or returns the SNMP System Contact string SSC see Description of Arguments Example lt 1 SSC oe Net Admin If not configured it returns empty string lt 1 55 SetStatistics SSI 2 bytes Command or Query SSI SSI SS xx Interval Sets or returns the interval at which statistics are logged in the form xx where SSI See Description of Xx 01 to 99 minutes resolution is in 01 minute increments Arguments Default value 90 Example lt 1 5 51 90 0001 S 51 3 33 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction iude Bey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier SNMP SSL 255 bytes Command or Query SSL SSL SSL x 1 128 System Location characters Sets or returns the SNMP System Location string SSL see Description of Arguments Example lt 1 SSL Upstairs back right Note If not configured it returns empty string lt 1 SSL SNMP SSN 16 bytes Command or Query SSN SSN SSN x 1 128 UnitName characters Sets or returns the SNMP System Name string SSN see Description of Arguments Example lt 1 SSN Remotel
76. xx xx Sets or retums the attenuation offset level in the form xx xx where AOF See Description of 00 00 to 20 00 in dB in 0 25 dB steps as factory default AOF Arguments Default value 00 00 This value is not copied to the offline unit in a redundant system but is added to the attenuation value upon a Switchover This provides a unit specific fine tune to maintain power levels appropriately in a redundant system Example 1 AOF 212 25 cr 0001 AOF cr lf CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Parameter Type Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction iare Bey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable AS CII characters Target to Code and Controller Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Attenuation 5 bytes Command or Query ATT XX XX Sets or returns attenuation level in the form xx xx where ATT xx xx 00 00 to 20 00 in dB in 0 25 dB steps as factory default ATT See Description of Arguments Default value 10 00 Example lt 1 ATT 12 25 cr 0001 ATT 2cr If Auxiliary M ute AUX 1 byte Command or Query AUX AUX AUX x Enable Sets or returns the auxiliary mute mode in the form x where AUX See Description of 0 Disabled default value AUX Arguments 1 Enabled Notes
77. y RET RET RET X Equipment Type E Returns a string indicating the Model Number and the version of the M amp C firmware installed in the unit See Description of Arguments Example lt 1 RET cr gt 0001 RET PS2053 5967 C REF BUC VER 1 5 2 cr If RF Power FET N A variable length Query only RFS RFS RFS x X Current Status depending on Returns all FET currents in the form xx x when the value is gt 1 Amp or xxx when the value is lt 1 AMP See Description of the number of Arguments FETs installed in RF amplifier Example lt 1 5 cr gt 0001 RFS cr Q012oxxcr Q022oxx cr Q03 xx x cr Q04 xx x cr Q05 xx x cr Q06 xx x cr Q07 xx x cr Q08 xx x cr Q09 xx x cr Q10 xx x cr Q112 xcr Q12 xx x cr Q13 xx x cr Q14 xx x cr Q15 xx x cr Q162o x cr If 3 28 CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 Command Arguments Response to Query Instruction for Command Description of Arguments Command Instruction pode hs Mey Code and or Response Note that all arguments are printable ASCII characters Target to Code and C er Qualifier to Query Controller Qualifier Retrieve N A 213 bytes Query only RMS RMS RMSzx x Maintenance alpha numeric Returns maintenance status where See Description of Status P24V1 24V power supply Arguments
78. y exercising the ATT command The details for the format of this command are found later in this chapter Mute Control The SSPA may be muted via software or discrete control Exercising the MUT 1 command will software mute the unit The SSPA also may be hardware muted by pulling Pin S on the J6 COMI Discrete control connector to ground see Chapter 2 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION in the SSPA manual The Mute command provides over 60 dB of RF on off isolation However the Mute command only turns off the first few low power stages of the amplifier the high power stages remain on By allowing the higher powered transistors to stay on the SSPA remains in more thermally stable state should the mute condition be removed Should you choose 7to completely turn off the bias to the entire amplifier perhaps to conserve energy in a redundant system both the MUT 1 and AMP 0 commands should be executed For normal transmit operation MUT 0 and AMP 1 are required CLC 10 Comtech LPOD Controller Handheld Terminal M amp C Accessory Revision 3 Serial Based M amp C using the CLC 10 MN CLC10 3 3 4 Faults The M amp C system monitors certain key functions of the SSPA for proper operation Should any of these parameters exceed predetermined limits the M amp C system will declare a fault The conditions that trigger a fault are e Any power supply more than 10 outside its nominal value e Fan less than 2596 of maximum speed

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