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CRS-300 1:10 REDUNDANCY SWITCH

1. DB 9 Female DB 25 Male Figure 1 5 x System Controller Q crc 0 ussera sceveo 5 0377 46 Pass Through IF Switch Contrd AN A A g 5 1 5 C PA SystenAlams CRS 230 DB 9 DB 25 25 Watts 250 mA Figure 1 6 115 volt T1A fuses CRS 240 230 volt operation use 5 fuses Power Supply 35 5 0376 SS CRS 240 Module BNC Male 2 DB 15 Male Figure 1 7 EN Ss CRS 31 0 RMI Redundant Modem Intfc RMI P2 RS 310 G 703 Balanced J1 ontine a gt eee HSSI Negative ECL To Redundant Modem SCSI Female xu Male 5 Traffic Modem Intfc CRS 320 Figure 1 8 CRS 320 TMI 1 9581 1 e User Data Interface To Traffic Modem J1 P1 eoo00000000 0000 D of 0000000000 9 5 232 422 V 35 LVDS Faults Comms DB 25 Female DB 25 Male CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM DB 15 Male DB 25 Male Figure 1 9 gt ERE a0 TMI Traffic Modem TMI Faults Comms gt 6 CRS 330 To P2 PL 9033 1 Tame woos B pss G alance 703 Balanced us
2. x z H H 3 H 8 E H E E z H 8 AS 5 5 a TRO ii Y S t 1 9 gt 485 Pass Through Switch Control 8 58 240 777 olf In 5 2 Power Supply n 2 22 Module Remote Control System Alarms CRS 230 ib 230 System Controller CRS 280 IF Switch Rear View Figure 2 3 Control Cable Connection for CRS 280 2 8 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM Figure 2 4 shows the connection if the system requires both the CRS 280 and the CRS 350 CRS 300 Data Switch 100 240 CRS240 Power Supply Module CRS 350 ESC Switch FF CRS 280 IF Switch Rear View Figure 2 4 Control Cable Connection for CRS 350 and CRS 280 2 9 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 4 5 CRS 350 TO MODEM CABLES Connect the cables from the modems to the back panel of the CRS 350 ESC Switch as shown in Figure 2 5 CRS 350 ESC Switch N A mazs E mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmms a a S CDM 600 Connected to TMI 3 CDM 600 Connected 4 to TMI 5
3. 6 A 5 Remote 5 7 APPENDIX B CABLE DRAWINGS B 1 APPENDIX C ADDRESSING 5 C 1 Introduction C 1 C 2 Switch C 1 Modem amp Transceiver Addresses 2222 2 C 3 1 Setting Up MOGGITIS tote eese tot conie 5 2 Setting Up TratscelVels cc 5 9 99 IMG ZNDBIIEATIDETS E E C 6 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM Figures Figure 1 1 The Comtech EF Data 1 10 Redundancy Switch System 1 1 Figure 1 2 Redundancy System Level Block 1 5 Figure 1 3 CRS 300 Front Panel repere 1 6 Figure 1 4 CRS 300 Rear Panel huh o eee n d be 1 7 Figure 1 5 CRS 230 System Controller 0377 1 8 Figure 1 6 CRS 240 Power Sup
4. Introduction MN CRS300 IOM 1 E tf m 4 000 6 960 10 17 7 o s p t cy B 18 260 1 229 46 3 1 19 000 48 15 800 40 nj nd T 9 o e 1 073 1 en l 16 869 42 8 Figure 1 16 CRS 280 Dimensional Envelope CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM 00 T me 10 10 0 Nr J 9 5 dp i UP ii 5 210 ji m 7 62 J g g J 502 09000000009 8 ay pi 090009 09 5 0 J Jt Figure 1 17 CRS 350 Dimensional Envelope CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM NOTES 1 18 Chapter 2 Installation and Initial Setup 2 1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 1 Inspect shipping containers for damage If shipping containers are damaged keep them until the contents of the shipment have been carefully inspected and checked for normal operation a N Remove the packing list from the outside of the shipping carton Open the carton and remove the contents Check the contents against the packing list to verify completeness of the shipment If da
5. 2 12 Dncccm EL C M 4 Addressing Scheme Information 1 Alarm Masking 2 2 18 Applying Power To The Switch 2 11 Automatic Mode Operation 2 17 B Backup Holdoff 2 17 Basic Protocol ettet ete A 2 CABLE DRAWINGS eem B 1 Gotipaltibillty 2 1 4 EG 3 6 Configuring and Cabling For A Single Transponder 2 13 Configuring and Cabling For Multiple Transponders2 14 Configuring The IF 2 13 Configuring The Switch 2 2 2 12 Connecting The 2 4 Control Cable for optional CRS 280 CRS 350 2 8 00122 3 CRS 300 Connector Pin outs 2 19 CRS 300 Description 1 6 CRS 350 External User 1 2 11 CRS 350 to Modem Cables 2 10 D Description of 1 6 E EIA 232 p HERR SEIL A 2 EIA 485 Vu be eee eet Lebe A 1 End of Packet o eh erue cn eie A 6 External Data Connection
6. 2 7 F Flash Upgrading n 3 24 Front Panel 3 1 Front Panel Keys eterne 3 2 FRONT PANEL 3 1 1 INFO 0 3 12 1 6 2 1 Installation 2 2 Instruction Code A 5 L LED Indicators 22 2 3 2 M 6 Manual Mode Operation 2 17 Menu Tree iicet eei nte 3 3 Message 6 Modem Data 2 5 Modem amp Transceiver 5 C 2 MONITOR 3 14 OPENING SCREEN 3 5 Optional CRS 280 IF Switch Description 1 10 Optional CRS 350 ESC ESC Switch Description 1 11 P Packet Structure 2 A 3 Physical Cable 2 4 Provide 2 2 R Rack Mounting Instructions 2 2 Redundancy System Level Block
7. 1 4 REMOTE CONTROL eee A 1 7 Restore Holdoff Operation 2 18 S Setting Up Modems C 5 Setting Up C 5 SPECICATION Start of Packet STORE LD Store or Load Configuration 3 20 Switch 5 1 System 2 1 0 3 TMI Module 2 26 U Unpacking and Inspection 2 1 UTIL Utility cscs celle eects eects 3 22 V Verify Remote COM To Each Active Modem 2 13 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Index MN CRS300 IOM NOTES METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length fe EE pe um pw l Dm pee pom pm mem pem RD em p pm e meree 5 F 32 0 555 32 Fahrenheit water freezes 100 F 1 8 32 212 Fahrenheit water boils 273 1 459 6 Fahrenheit absolute 0 Units of Weight Ounce Ounce Pound
8. 3 22 3 9 Flash Upgrading 3 24 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM Appendix A REMOTE CONTROL 444 44 4 8 1 A 1 1 A2 EIA 232 lt 2 A3 2 2 A 4 Packet Structure A 3 AA Gontrollereto Largel 3 4 2 0 2 2 22 3 AA 3 OB Packel rrr rrt etc dra e 3 47 o o c t e d ud o o pee 4 4 5 Instruction 000000 5 A 4 6 Instruction Code 5 A 4 7 Message 5 Uno ena dae deeds 6 4 8 End 0 1 6 666
9. CRS 320 and CRS 340 Table 2 6 Data Connector Pin Generic Signal Direction EIA 422 V 35 EIA Circuit description EIA 530 232 No 1 Shield Shield FG AA 101 2 Transmit Data A DTE to Modem SDA SDA BA 103 3 Receive Data A Modem to DTE RDA RDA BB 104 7 Signal Ground 56 56 102 8 Modem to DTE RRA RLSD CF 109 9 Modem to DTE RTB SCRB 115 10 Receiver Ready Modem to DTE RR B 109 11 Transmit Clock B DTE to Modem TT B SCTEB 113 12 Internal Transmit Clock Modem to DTE STB SCTB 114 14 Transmit Data B DTE to Modem SDB SDB 103 15 Internal Transmit Clock Modem to DTE STA SCTA DB 114 16 Receive Data B Modem to DTE RDB RDB 104 17 Receive Clock A Modem to DTE RTA SCRA DD 115 23 External Carrier Off DTE to Modem EIA 232 1 TTL 24 Transmit Clock A DTE to Modem TTA SCTEA DA 113 Notes 1 2 DO NOT connect signals to pins which are not shown these pins are reserved for use by the redundancy system B signal lines are not used for EIA 232 applications 4 For X 21 operation use the EIA 422 pins but ignore Receive Clock if the Modem is DTE and ignore Transmit clocks if the Modem is DCE Receiver Ready is an EIA 232 level control signal on a V 35 interface 2 22 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Introduction and Initial Setup 2 8 1
10. Selection Description CONFIG This menu branch permits the user to fully configure the Switch Configuration INFO This menu branch permits the user to view information on the Switch Information without having to go into configuration screens MONITOR This menu branch permits the user to monitor the status of the Switch and view the log of stored events for both the Switch and its attached modems STORE LD This menu branch permits the user to store and to retrieve up to 10 Store Load different Switch configurations UTIL Utility This menu branch permits the user to perform miscellaneous functions such as setting the Real time clock adjusting the display brightness etc 3 5 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation 3 4 3 CONFIG MN CRS300 IOM CONFIG MANUAL AUTO OFF OPTIONS REMOTE ACTIVE The sub branches available are Branch Function MANUAL This menu sub branch permits the user to select which Traffic Modem the Switch should bridge or backup AUTO ON This menu sub branch permits the user to turn auto mode off or on The AUTO OFF currently selected state is always shown on this menu OPTIONS This menu sub branch permits the user to set several operating parameters of the Switch that pertain to enabling or disabling the availability of Traffic Modems the reporting of faults and time delays for responding to faults REMOTE This menu sub
11. note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes that is ASCII codes between 48 and 57 Response to Command target to controller Query only N A x indicates the TMI RMI type detected in each slot position 0 none present 1 CRS 320 older 2 CRS 330 3 CRS 340 older 4 CRS 340 newer 5 CRS 370 HSSI 6 CRS 320 newer 7 CRS 310 the RMI Example 21000000007 Query only N A Unit returns the current fault and status codes for the Switch itself where r Redundant Modem 0 1 RMI not present 2 RM I O timeout 3 RM not in remote mode 4 RM is in a test mode Power supply information values 0 or 1 only 5V PSU A under over B b 5V PSU B under over 12V PSU A under over Did 12V PSU B under over 12V PSU A under over F f 12V PSU B under over m is interface mismatch 0 no problem 1 9 A for pos 10 indicates the position of a interface mismatch 115 modem communications 0 no problem 1 9 A for pos 10 indicates the position of a modem which has been activated but is not responding A 15 Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM Query Response to query Code target to controller qualifier XMI XMI XXXXXXXXXXX see description of arguments FLT FLT rAaBbCcDdEeFfmi see description of arguments CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Remote Control MN CRS300 IOM NOTES A 16 Appendix
12. o a o o 00000000 00000000 SOAT SEA 22722 258 4 59 Front View Side View 022 540 Figure 2 7 CRS 370 55 to LVDS Module 2 26 Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation 3 1 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Users can fully control and monitor the CRS 300 from the front panel using the display and keypad The display has two lines each of 24 characters COMTECH CRS 300 SWITCH SN 021459243 VER 1 20 On most menu screens users see a flashing solid block cursor This indicates the currently selected item digit or field CONFIG MANUAL BUTOI ON OPTIONS REMOTE Where this solid block cursor would obscure the item being edited for example numeric field the cursor will automatically change to an underline cursor ACTIVE MODEMS ENTER 123 56 8 10 To prevent the display from becoming burnt by a constant image the unit employs a screen saver feature which activates after one hour The top line of the display shows the Switch ID which can be entered by the user and the bottom line shows the current status of the Switch followed by the message Press any key Press any key The message moves across the screen constantly Press any key to restore the previous screen 3 1 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 2 FRONT PANEL KEYS The keypad contains six individual key switches mounted behin
13. Backup Holdoff BKH 2 bytes numerical Time Restore Holdoff RSH 2 bytes numerical Time Modem Alarm MAM 1 byte numerical Mask Switch Alarm SAM 1 byte numerical Mask Audio Alarm AAM 1 byte numerical Mask Description of arguments note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes that is ASCII codes between 48 and 57 Command or Query The backup holdoff time is the delay when auto mode prepares to backup a faulted modem 02 99 of seconds delay after Redundant Modem has acquired Traffic Modem s configuration before online swap actually takes place Command or Query The restore holdoff time is the delay when auto mode prepares to return a modem previously faulted now good back online due to a different Traffic 5 failure 02 99 of seconds after offline Traffic Modem lost its fault before it is put back online so that Redundant Modem can bridge the newly faulted modem Command or Query x indicates the Modem alarm mask 0 no faults masked 1 Tx faults masked 2 Rx faults masked 3 Both Tx and Rx faults masked Command or Query x indicates the Switch alarm mask 0 no faults masked 1 PSU A faults masked 2 PSU B faults masked Command or Query x indicates the Audio alarm mask 0 no faults masked audio enabled in response to any fault 1 Switch faults masked 2 Modem faults masked 3 All faults masked audio never enabled A 10 Response to Command
14. YOUR CONFIGURATION HAS BEEN STORED ENTER Pressing ENTER or CLEAR will take the user back to the previous menu If however the selected location contains a previously stored configuration the following screen is displayed WARNING LOC 10 CONTAINS DATA OVERWRITE YES The user is prompted to select NO or YES using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys then to press ENTER Selecting YES will overwrite the existing configuration at the selected location 3 4 6 2 STORE LD LOAD LOAD CONFIGURATION FROM LOCATION 10 ENTER The user is prompted to select the location to load a configuration from using the UP DOWN arrow keys then to press ENTER Locations 1 through 10 are available If the selected location contains valid data the following screen will be displayed 3 21 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM THE NEW CONFIGURATION HAS BEEN LOADED ENTER Pressing ENTER or CLEAR will take the user back to the previous menu If however the selected location does not contain valid data the following screen will be displayed WARNING LOC 10 CONTAINS NO DATA ENTER Pressing ENTER or CLEAR will take the user back to the previous menu 3 4 7 UTIL UriLiTY UTILITY SET RTC DISPLAY SWITCH ID PRESS ENTER The user is prompted to select SET RTC DISPLAY or SWITCH ID using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys then to press ENTER This sub menu permits the u
15. same to prevent problems resulting from a mismatch IMPORTANT 2 7 1 2 RECEIVE SIDE 1 Attach the output of the down converter with user supplied BNC cables to a single splitter 2 Feed the output of the splitter into the Receive IF ports of the Modems When a Traffic Modem is taken offline its Transmit IF is shut down automatically by the Switch and is replaced by the Redundant Modem IF 2 7 2 CONFIGURING AND CABLING FoR MULTIPLE TRANSPONDERS USING THE CRS 280 IF SWITCH The CRS 280 provides complete isolation of the IF signals The Redundant Modem IF signals are routed to the Traffic Modem IF path when the RMI is online Once connected the CRS 300 automatically senses the presence of the CRS 280 The CRS 300 upon switching leaves the offline modem with its RF on and the CRS 280 Switch relays isolate any undesired signals 1 Refer to Figure 2 6 and Table 2 2 below for a complete listing of the CRS 280 IF connections 2 Connect the Tx and Rx IF of each Modem to the CRS 280 with the correct IF cables 2 14 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Introduction and Initial Setup Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM The same IF connections are used between the CRS 280 and all modems as shown in Table 2 2 Table 2 2 CRS 280 IF Switch Connections From CRS 280 To Other To Modem From CRS 280 Modem Tx IF Ch Bu Rx1 Rx IF Ch1 1 Tx IF Rx2 Rx IF Ch2
16. 1 EIA 485 For applications where multiple devices are to be monitored and controlled a full duplex or 4 wire plus ground EIA 485 is preferred Half duplex 2 wire plus ground 485 is possible but 15 not preferred In full duplex EIA 485 communication there are two separate isolated independent differential mode twisted pairs each handling serial data in different directions It is assumed that a controller device a PC or dumb terminal transmits data in a broadcast mode via one of the pairs Many target devices are connected to this pair that all simultaneously receive data from the controller The controller is the only device with a line driver connected to this pair the target devices only have line receivers connected In the other direction on the other pair each target has a tri state line driver connected and the controller has a line receiver connected 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 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 A 1 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revisi
17. A 10 A 10 10 9 14 9 AMQ 9 12 9 9 9 9 10 10 RNE 13 RSH 10 CAE 13 RSH 10 CLD 12 5 11 5 A 10 CST n 11 5 10 SGC 11 DAY 14 SGC 11 DAY 14 SID 11 SID 11 EID A 14 SNO A 14 SWR A 14 FLT A 15 14 14 LRS 9 XMI 15 LRS A 9 A 7 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Remote Control MN CRS300 IOM NOTES 5 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Remote Control Parameter Type Local Remote Status Operating Mode Bridged or Backed up Modem Number Active Modems Active Modem Query Command Code and qualifier LRS OPM BBU ACT NIA Arguments for Command or Response to Query 1 byte value of 0 or 1 1 byte numerical 3 bytes numerical 10 bytes numerical 10 bytes numerical Description of arguments note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes that is ASCII codes between 48 and 57 Command or query x indicates the local remote status of the Switch 0 local 1 remote Command or Query x indicates the operating mode where 0 manual mode 1 auto mode Command or Query The bridge back up state followed by the selected TM to be acted on xis 0 bridge 1 back up this can only be set to 1
18. Cable Drawings Figure B 1 shows the cable required for a simple 232 connection between a serial port and the CRS 300 remote control port This cable is needed for Flash upgrading 9PIND FEMALE 9PIND FEMALE 9PIND FEMALE 9PIND FEMALE Figure B 1 PC 9 Pin Serial Port to CRS 300 EIA 232 Remote Control Port 1 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Cable Drawing MN CRS300 IOM Figure B 2 shows the HSSI data cable drawing for connections between the user data and the Switch P1 TABLE A 4 Figure 2 HSSI Data Cable B 2 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Cable Drawing MN CRS300 IOM For these situations Figure B 3 show cable drawings for 530 to EIA 422 449 DCE conversion Note The 530 standard pinout provided on the CRS 300 is becoming more popular in many applications However there are still many occasions when especially for existing EIA 422 449 and V 35 users a conversion must be made RXCLOCKA RXDATAA a RX DATAB E INTTXCLKA INTTXCLKB gt RCVRREADYA 2 a 5 SIGGROUND SIG GROUND PROTGND LINK OVERALLSHIELD TOGETHER NOTES a SHOULD BE eee 5 SCREWLOGKS Y EMCSHIELDIG 2 5 a 2 i 1 7 TWISTED PAIRS PLUS OVERALL FOIL BRAID SCREEN BELDEN 8107 8307 ORNEAR
19. ESA EDMAC Slave Address a modem must be configured for EDMAC as a Slave unit distant end with the address provided The following procedures explain the sequence for setting up the modems and transceivers The addresses are shown using mathematical formulas A full example of 232 and EIA 485 addressing schemes are also shown in the following diagrams C 2 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Addressing Scheme Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM CRS 300 Switch EDMAC addressing example RS 232 RS 232 serial connection LOCAL END lt lt Modem 1 Modem 2 Modem 3 RCA 0 ESAR 0110 MCA 0100 RCA 0 ESAR 0210 MCA 0200 RCA 0 ESAR 0310 MCA 0300 Modem 9 RCA 0 ESAR 0910 MCA 0900 Modem 10 Redundant Modem 11 RCA 0 ESAR 1010 MCA 1000 RCA 0 ESAR 1110 MCA 1100 Switch MCA RCA 0 CSAT 1 0101 CSAT 2 0102 CSAT 1 0201 CSAT 2 0202 gt CSAT addresses are set automatically by the modem when the modem ODU control is enabled so it is important that the modem be configured first EDMAC link DMAC link DISTANT END Modem 1 0111 2 Modem 1 MCA ESA 0211 Modem 2 Modem 1 Modem 2 MCA
20. target to controller message received but invalid arguments BKH message OK but not permitted in current mode RSH message RSH received OK but invalid arguments found RSH message OK not permitted in current mode message received but invalid arguments found message OK but not permitted in current mode SAM message SAM received OK but invalid arguments found SAM message OK but not permitted in current mode message received but invalid arguments found AAM message but not permitted in current mode Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM Query Response to query Code target to controller qualifier BKH see description of arguments RSH RSH xx see description of arguments MAM MAM x see description of arguments SAM SAM x see description of arguments AAM AAM x see description of arguments CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Remote Control Parameter Type Switch ID Switch Global Configuration Config Store Command Arguments for Code and Command or qualifier Response to Query SID 24 bytes ASCII SGC 29 bytes numerical CST 1 byte numerical 0 to 9 Description of arguments note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes that is ASCII codes between 48 and 57 Command or Query A user defined Switch ID
21. 0 to 40 32 to 104 F Table 1 2 CRS 280 Specifications Characteristic Requirement TX Rx Operating Frequency 50 to 180 MHz Return Loss 18 dB return loss into 75 Q 50 optional Tx to Tx Channel Isolation gt 50 dB Rx to Rx Channel Isolation gt 50 dB Tx to Rx Channel Isolation gt 60 dB Number of Uplinks 1 to 10 Traffic Modems Transmit IF Loss lt 1 5 dB over operating frequency Receive IF Loss lt 5 dB over operating frequency Tx Rx Connectors BNC female Number of Downlinks 1 to 10 traffic units Powering of IF Switch From the CRS 300 chassis for 70 140 MHz Table 1 3 CRS 350 Specifications Characteristic Requirement Connector Types 25 pin D type male connector ESC overhead signals 15 pin D type female connector IDR Alarms 9 pin D type female connector Audio Power From CRS 300 Dimensions and Weight 3U chassis 4 0 in deep 27 5 cm 5 Ibs 2 2 kg Environmental Operating temperature range 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 1 14 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM 1 3 1 DIMENSIONAL ENVELOPE Figure 1 15 CRS 300 Dimensional Envelope 1 15 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4
22. 15 Class B Type 1 N redundancy Switch system 10 max bridging architecture C161 control processor Operating Modes Fully automatic or manual Force Traffic Modem to Redundant Modem Force Redundant Modem to bridge Traffic Modem Remove selected Traffic Modem from control Programmable hold off to backup and hold off to restore from 2 to 99 seconds Redundant Modem signal Source Any one of the 10 traffic paths bridge mode both RX IF and TX data Switching conditions Switch to Redundant Modem following a unit fault TX traffic alarm or RX traffic alarm IF Switching CRS 300 without CRS 280 IF Switch IF ON OFF control through the Switch controller CRS 300 with CRS 280 all modem outputs on all the time Switching time 7 seconds max Delay interval set to minimum 2 sec 1 12 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Introduction Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM Characteristic Requirement Modem Interface 25 pin D subminiature type male connector carrying all EIA 422 232 LVDS data alarm and remote control signals 15 pin D subminiature type male connector carrying all G 703 data balanced or unbalanced User Data Interfaces Listed by TMI type CRS 320 EIA 422 232 LVDS Interface 1 25 pin D type female connector EIA 422 530 DCE V 35 Sync EIA 232 LVDS CRS 330 G 703 Balanced Unbalanced Interface 1 15 pi
23. 5 DATA CONNECTOR G 703 BALANCED 15 PIN D TYPE FEMALE Table 2 7 is for the TMI User Data Interface connector Balanced G 703 on the CRS 330 and CRS 340 Table 2 7 Balanced G 703 Interface Connector Pin Assignments Pin Signal Function Name Direction 1 Tx Drop Data Input DDI In 9 Tx Drop Data Input DDI In 2 Ground GND 10 Not Used 3 Rx Insert Data Output IDO Out 11 Rx Insert Data Output IDO Out 4 Ground GND 12 Drop Data Output DDO Out 5 Drop Data Output DDO Out 13 Insert Data Input IDI In 6 Insert Data Input IDI In 14 Not Used 7 Not Used 15 External Carrier Off Tx_IF_Off DTE to EIA 232 1 or TTL Modem 8 Not Used Use for all non Drop and Insert and T2 E2 balanced applications 2 23 MN CRS300 IOM CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 8 1 6 DATA CONNECTOR G 703 UNBALANCED BNC MALE Table 2 8 15 for the TMI User Data Interface BNC connectors Unbalanced G 703 on the CRS 330 and CRS 340 Table 2 8 Data Connector G 703 Unbalanced BNC TMI CRS 330 TMI CRS 340 Connector Reference Reference Description Direction Rx IDO J2 J3 Rx G 703 Out Tx IDI J5 J4 Tx G 703 In IDI J3 Insert data input In DDO J4 Drop data output Out 2 8 1 7 DATA CONNECTOR 55
24. CDM 600 Connected to RMI Figure 2 5 Cabling example for CRS 350 ESC to CDM 600 Modems Connections Shown for RMI and TMIs 3 4 5 Only 2 10 5 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 4 6 CRS 350 EXTERNAL USER INTERFACE When each cable is connected between the modem and the CRS 350 the user s IDR Audio and Overhead connection to the users equipment should be made to the correct corresponding plug in card on the front of the CRS 350 This replaces the direct connection to the Traffic Modem s IDR Audio and Overhead ports 2 5 APPLYING POWER TO THE SWITCH Note Each CRS 300 is shipped with two power supplies and it is recommended that both be used for maximum reliability Complete the cabling as indicated in the previous section Apply power to the modems Configure the modems for remote communications EIA 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 The IF ports may be left unconnected Attach power cord to both of the switch power supplies Apply power to the CRS 300 2 switches The auto sensing AC power supplies do not require any adjustments The Switch should show a green Unit Status If the status LED 15 red go to MONITOR SW ALARM to view the faults If the Redundant Modem is not correctly attached and configured comms EIA 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 the LED will be red The IEC line input connector for each Power Supply Module contains the ON OFF s
25. Data CDM 570L Satellite Modem Installation and Operation Manual Comtech EF Data CDM 600 Satellite Modem Installation and Operation Manual Comtech EF Data CDM 600L Satellite Modem Installation and Operation Manual CONVENTIONS AND REFERENCES CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Indicates information critical for proper equipment function e IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION may also be used to indicate other unsafe practices or m risks of property damage Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury gt gt METRIC CONVERSION Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual This information is provided to assist the operator in cross referencing English to Metric conversions vii CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM RECOMMENDED STANDARD DESIGNATIONS Recommended Standard RS Designations have been superseded by the new designation of the Electronic Industries Association EIA References to the old designations are shown only when depicting actual text displayed on the screen of the unit RS 232 RS 485 etc All other references in the manual will be shown with the designations 232 485 etc only TRADEMARKS All product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their resp
26. ELA 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 CONFIG REMOTE REMOTE INTERFACE ELECT INTERFACE RS232 RS485 2W RS485 4W ENT If INTERFACE was selected the user may select RS 232 RS 485 2 wire or RS 485 4 wire using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys After pressing ENTER the user will be further prompted to enter the bus address In EIA 232 mode the bus address is fixed at 0 and the following screen will be displayed Note RS 15 now in the text of this document IN RS232 MODE THE BUS ADDRESS IS FIXED AT 0000 If in EIA 485 the address may be selected EDIT SWITCH BUS ADDRESS 3000 PRESS ENTER 3 11 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM The value of the address is changed using the UP DOWN arrow keys The user should then press ENTER The valid addresses are 1000 3000 5000 and 7000 only as explained in the Remote section of this manual Note this setting does not affect the internal communications between the Switch and the Modems which 15 fixed at ELA 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 After entering the bus address the following screen is shown SELECT DATA FORMAT 8 N 1 7 E 2 7 0 2 Note this setting does not affect the internal communications between the Switch and the Modems which is fixed at 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 3 4 3 5 CONFIG ACTIVE MODEMS ACTIVE MODEMS ENTER 123 5 6 8 9 10 The user is prompted to select which Traffic Modems
27. Ground 8 Form C Fault Relay Common 9 Switch Unit Fault Normally Closed 10 Modem Summary Unit Fault Normally Closed 11 Modem Summary Tx Traffic Fault Normally Closed 12 Modem Summary Rx Traffic Fault Normally Closed 14 Backup Traffic Modem 10 Normally Open 15 Backup Traffic Modem 8 Normally Open 16 Backup Traffic Modem 6 Normally Open 17 Backup Traffic Modem 4 Normally Open 18 Backup Traffic Modem 2 Normally Open 20 Audio Indicator Gnd Audio Float Audio off 21 Switch Unit Fault Normally Open 22 Modem Summary Unit Fault Normally Open 23 Modem Summary Tx Traffic Fault Normally Open 24 Modem Summary Rx Traffic Fault Normally Open 25 13 19 No Connection Note Normally Open refers to the NON FAIL state 2 19 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 8 1 2 IF SwiTCH CoNTROL CONNECTOR 25 PIN D MALE The IF Switch Control connector should be cabled directly to the corresponding connector on the CRS 280 or CRS 350 Switch if used This supplies power to the CRS 280 350 along with the logic interface to drive the currently selected Traffic Modem and to decide whether the system is in bridged or back up mode The CRS 280 350 must perform the same bridging and backing up functions of the Tx and Rx IF signals to match what the CRS 300 does to the terrestrial data signals Table 2 4 provides the
28. MODEM ALARMS SW ALARMS AUDIO ENTER The Switch logs and reacts to both its own faults and modem faults Either type of faults may be masked using this sub menu In addition an audible buzzer can be enabled as an additional indicator CONFIG OPTIONS MASK MODEM ALARMS MODEM ALARM MASK NONE TX RX TX RX ENTER The user is prompted to mask Transmit or Receive Traffic faults or both from being reacted to by the Switch This not only prevents the Switch from performing Auto mode functions when these modem faults are sensed but also keeps the faults from being logged by the Switch Note that these selections are global to all the modems If masking of individual modem faults is desired it should be done directly on the modem Unmasked modem faults are logged on active modems only CONFIG OPTIONS MASK SWITCH ALARMS SWITCH ALARM MASK NONE LPSU A PSU BN ENTER The user is prompted to select which if either of the plug in power supply units should be ignored in case any of their voltage outputs are monitored by the Switch as being out of range Only one of the units can be masked at a time Normally this would be done if the user wishes to run with only one supply or if a bad supply had been removed for service or replacement 3 9 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM CONFIG OPTIONS MASK AUDIO AUDIO MASK SW ALMS MODEM ALMS BOTH ENTER Fo
29. Modems the display will show which TM is currently being bridged by the RM If Auto mode is on it will also show the backup holdoff time should the bridged TM fail If Auto mode is off the second line displays OFF When the Switch has taken the bridged TM offline and replaced it with the RM whether done manually or automatically the screen changes as shown below TM 02 IS BACKED UP BY RM RESTORE HOLDOFF 05 SEC Now the restore holdoff time is shown on the second line if Auto mode is on 3 4 5 2 MONITOR SW ALARM The following screens show the possible display of the current Switch fault status SWITCH ALARM There are no faults The unit status LED should be green The following are examples of the possible faults that the Switch can indicate For these the front panel LED will be red SWITCH ALARM 12V PS B N IS UNDERVOLTAGE 3 15 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM Power supply voltages Bad power supply Remove it to get it repaired Mask the P S Power supply Not powered up Mask the P S SWITCH ALARM RM PROBLEM RM I O TIMEOUT Redundant modem problem e Ensure the Redundant Modem is set for correct comms EIA 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 e Ensure a 25 pin cable is connected between the RMI the Redundant Modem Ensure the 25 pin cable is OK by swapping it for another Ensure an External EIA 232 cable is not connected to the back o
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31. Switch Control Connector 25 2 20 Table 2 5 Remote Control Connector 9 2 21 Table 2 6 Data Cone eret edo 2 22 Table 2 7 Balanced G 703 Interface Connector Pin Assignements 2 23 Table 2 8 Data Connector 6 703 2 24 Table 2 9 HSSI Pinout J1 50 Pin d cose con ro Eph eene peine e epu Eee Enea X Fes pen Pepe ehe reg 2 24 Table 2 10 8 kHz IDR ESC Interface Connector Pin Assignements 2 25 Table 2 11 CRS 370 J2 Jumper 5 2 26 Table 3 1 Switch LED Indicators nein edi ee 3 3 Table 3 2 Transmit and Receive Traffic Modem LED Indicator 3 3 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM NOTES vi 5 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers technicians and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch RELATED DOCUMENTS Comtech EF Data CDM 570 Satellite Modem Installation and Operation Manual Comtech EF
32. accordance with the instruction manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users are required to correct the interference at their own expense Note To ensure compliance properly shielded cables for DATA shall be used More specifically these cables shall be shielded from end to end ensuring a continuous shield CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM SAFETY COMPLIANCE EN 60950 Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN60950 This equipment meets the Safety of Information Technology Equipment specification as defined in EN60950 LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE LVD The following information is applicable for the European Low Voltage Directive EN60950 lt HAR gt Type of power cord required for use in the European Community ZN CAUTION Double pole Neutral Fusing ACHTUNG Zweipolige bzw Neutralleiter Sicherung International Symbols Symbol Definition Symbol Definition Alternating Current E Protective Earth Fuse a Chassis Ground Note For additional symbols refer to Cautions listed earlier in this preface CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM WARRANTY POLICY This Comtech EF Data product is warranted against defects in ma
33. allows for very easy updating of the unit firmware Instead of physically replacing EPROMs the CRS 300 uses flash memory technology internally This makes software upgrading very simple and updates can now be obtained via the Internet E mail or on disk The upgrade can be performed without opening the unit by simply connecting the Switch to the serial port of a computer The cable to connect the PC to the Switch is the same as is used for normal 232 remote control and comprises 3 wires between 9 pin D type female connectors This is shown in Appendix A New firmware can be obtained via the Internet as follows Go to www comtechefdata com Click on downloads flash upgrades flash firmware data files CRS 300 The latest two releases of firmware code and the Uploader are available in a ZIP file The Upload utility is a free software utility that is designed to run under Windows 95 98 2000 or Windows NT The Zip file should be downloaded to the user s computer hard disk and then unzipped The utility program is called CCCFlash exe The firmware file is called for example 300V108 ccc The user should connect an RS 232 serial cable details are in Appendix and are shown in the cable details box on the Uploader screen from the computer to the remote control port of the Switch Run the Upload utility The user should follow the instructions presented on the screen and the upload will take place automatically
34. menu The event log can store up to 98 events When a fault FT condition occurs it is time stamped and put into the log Similarly when the fault condition clears OK this is also recorded as shown below LOG24 26 01 04 10 37 35 OK 06 RX ALARM UP DN Next to the FT OK indicator is a code for the errored unit the TM slot number 1 through 10 RM for Redundant Modem or SW for the Switch 3 4 5 4 MONITOR COMM STATE COMMUNICATIONS STATE This screen indicates that the Switch has good monitoring I O communications with the indicated modems GOOD COMMS WITH MODEMS 123 5 7 8 10 3 4 6 STORE LD STORE OR LOAD CONFIGURATION STORE LOAD CONFIG STORE LOAD PRESS ENTER The user is prompted to select STORE or LOAD using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys then to press ENTER These sub menus permit the user to store or load up to 10 different Switch configurations in its non volatile memory These are configurations for the Switch itself not the modems attached to it 3 20 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 4 6 1 STORE LD STORE STORE CONFIGURATION TO LOCATION 10 ENTER The user is prompted to select the location to store the current configuration to using the UP DOWN arrow keys then to press ENTER Locations 1 through 10 are available If the selected location does not contain a previously stored configuration the following screen is displayed
35. target the destination of the packet When the target responds the address used is the same address to indicate to the controller the source of the packet The controller does not have its own address IMPORTANT 2 CEFD s SatMac software Version 3 6 or higher can monitor and control a CRS 300 Redundancy system The address scheme details are shown in Appendix C There are also address restrictions for distant end modems being accessed by EDMAC and Comtech transceivers connected either locally or at the distant end of a link See Appendix C for detailed addressing information and diagrams 4 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Remote Control MN CRS300 IOM 4 5 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 BKH is for BacKup Hold off time SID is for Switch ID etc This aids in the readability of the message if seen in its raw ASCII form Only upper case alphabetic characters may be used A Z ASCII codes 65 90 A 4 6 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 ASCII code 61 ASCII code 63 They have these meanings The code controller to target is used as the assignment operator and i
36. the Redundant Modem for systems not using the CRS 280 IF Switch 4 Verify that the Bridge LED is lit for only one Traffic Modem Notes 1 For modems Use the INFO and MONITOR menus to view the status of the modems in addition to viewing the LEDs 2 For Switch Use MONITOR COMM STATE to verify the modems that responding via remote control The Switch is now ready for the next procedure configuring the IF Carriers 2 7 CONFIGURING THE IF CARRIERS Configure the IF carriers for all the Modems There are two configuration methods single transponder and multiple transponders a Forasingle transponder all the Modems are connected to the same up down converter b For multiple transponders the Modems may be grouped and connected in various combinations to multiple up down converters The CRS 280 IF Switch is required for multiple transponder operation Proceed with the transponder configuration method applicable to your system 2 13 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 7 1 CONFIGURING AND CABLING FOR A SINGLE TRANSPONDER 2 7 1 1 TRANSMIT SIDE 1 Configure each Modem s transmit settings to the proper data rate IF frequency and output power level 2 Combine the carriers with user supplied BNC cables into a single power combiner 3 Feed the output of the combiner to the up converter Ensure that the impedance for the Modems cables and combiner are the
37. to your equipment All statements technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representations or watranties concerning the products described Further Comtech EF Data reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes If you have any questions regarding the equipment or the information in this manual please contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM NOTES xii Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview description and specifications for the CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Figure 1 1 and optional system components CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Optional CRS 280 IF Switch Optional CRS 350 ESC Engineering Service Channel Switch m 29 q 14 nx 4 3 9 3 5 oC 9 Figure 1 1 The Comtech EF Data 1 10 Redundancy Switch System 1 1 5 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM 1 1 OVERVIEW The CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch provides fully automat
38. turns the carrier off All the Tx outputs of the modems are connected to a passive IF combiner and the IF outputs from a Traffic or Redundant Modem can be enabled or disabled via a hardware command from the CRS 300 They receive IF for all of the Traffic Modems and the Redundant Modem are fed with identical signals from a passive IF distribution system In this way the Redundant Modem can demodulate any of the input carriers going to the Traffic Modems The data and clock signals to and from a Traffic Modem are routed through a Traffic Modem Interface TMI via a set of relays This is arranged so that the de energized un powered state connects the data signals directly through to the Traffic Modem If the power supplies to the system are lost or if a TMI carrying traffic is removed no interruption of the traffic will take place It should also be noted that in normal circumstances where the Redundant Modem is not in service no data is carried through the CRS 300 backplane all data is routed via the TMI A key feature of the CRS 300 architecture is its ability to let the Redundant Modem bridge a Traffic Modem A copy of the data and clock signals feeding a particular Modem can be selectively routed to the Redundant Modem and the RX IF can be tuned to receive any selected carrier This has the advantage that no external test equipment is needed to determine the health of the Redundant Modem live traffic is used at all times to ve
39. 1 50 PIN D TYPE FEMALE Table 2 9 is for the TMI User Data Interface connector HSSI This is a 50 pin SCSI II female connector located on the CRS 370 Table 2 9 HSSI Pinout J1 50 Pin Mini D SCSI 2 Female HSSI EIA 613 Interface Connector Pinout J1 To Modem Signal Function HSSI EIA 613 Pin Circuit Signal Circuit Direction Signal Ground SG 102 1 26 Receive Timing RT 115 2 27 from DCE DCE Available CA 107 3 28 from DCE Receive Data RD 104 4 29 from DCE Loopback Circuit C LC undefined 5 30 from DCE Send Timing ST 114 6 31 from DCE Signal Ground SG 102 7 32 DTE Available TA 108 2 8 33 to DCE Terminal Timing TT 113 9 34 to DCE Loopback Circuit A LA 143 10 35 to DCE Send Data SD 103 11 36 to DCE Loopback Circuit B LB 144 12 37 to DCE Signal Ground SG 102 13 38 Reserved to DCE 14 15 17 not used 18 39 43 Tx Carrier Off L undefined 16 from DTE 2 24 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM HSSI EIA 613 Interface Connector Pinout J1 To Modem Signal Function HSSI EIA 613 Pin Circuit Signal Circuit Direction Signal Ground SG 102 19 44 Carrier Detect lock 7 CD undefined 20 from DCE Reserved to DTE undefined 21 24 not used 46 49 Signal Ground SG 102 25 50 Notes 1 there is no connection to those pins 2 TTL out
40. 6 703 Balanced 0 o User Data Interface DB 15 Female 5 Female 4 BNC Male DB 15 Male DB 25 Male Figure 1 10 gt CRS 340 TMI a a To Traffic Modem CRS 340 PL 9371 1 p User Intfc G 703 Balanced RS422 V 35 RS232 LVDS DB 15 Female DB 25 Female CRS 370 TMI Figure 1 11 CRS 370 TMI PL 9034 1 e User Interface Modem Data Interface D P1 Oi ____ ajo LL HSSI Rs 232 422 V 35 LVDS amp Faults E d SCSI Female DB 25 Male 1 9 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM 1 2 2 OPTIONAL CRS 280 IF SWITCH DESCRIPTION The CRS 280 is constructed as 4U high rack mounting chassis that is intended to be mounted to the back or top of a 19 inch deep rack Figure 1 12 is an illustration of the front panel It contains the connections for all 11 modems receive and transmit IF cables The back of the CRS 280 contains a 25 pin D subminiature type female connector for monitor and control functions from the CRS 300 or CRS 350 TOH E DATA CRS 280 IF SWITCH Figure 1 12 Optional CRS 280 IF Switch CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM 1 2 3 OPTIONAL CRS 350 ESC ENGINEERING SERVICE CHANNEL SWITCH DESCRIPTION The CRS 350 is constructed as a 3U high rack mounting chassis that is for mo
41. 8 The modem accepts the male end of the cable while the TMI or RMI accepts the female end into the port labeled To Traffic Modem or To Redundant Modem Depending upon the location of each modem in the rack a length of from 2 to 5 feet is desirable Appropriate data cables are available from Comtech EF Data consult the factory for ordering information ALWAYS KEEP THE 25 PIN CABLE ATTACHED TO AN OPERATING SWITCH WHILE POWER IS SUPPLIED TO THE MODEM If a modem is to be added to an operating 1 N system first attach these cables and then apply power If a modem is to be removed first de activate the modem from the Switch configuration via menu CONFIG ACTIVE down arrow for the appropriate TMI modem position then turn off modem power and remove its 25 pin cable This allows the Switch to always have control of a modem s Tx carrier and prevent contention in the system The 25 pin cable provides the EIA 232 communication path between the Switch and the modems Each modem must be configured for communication 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 2 4 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 4 2 MODEM DATA CABLES Connect all 25 pin and the 15 pin cables between the modems and their appropriate TMI or RMI cards It is important that all modems have the same software revision and installed options so that the Redundant Modem can properly mimic all Traffic Modems If there are unused positi
42. EQUIVALENT Figure B 3 530 EIA 422 449 DCE Conversion Cable B 3 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Cable Drawing MN CRS300 IOM For these situations Figure B 4 show cable drawings for 530 to V 35 DCE conversion TXCLOCKA TXCLOCKB TXDATAA TXDATAB RXCLOCKA RXCLOCKB RXDATAB INT TXCLKA INTTXCLKS RCVRREADYA 25PINDTYPE MALE PROTGND SIGGROUND 34 PIN WINCHESTER FEMALE LINK TOGETHER INSHELL OVERALL SHIELD ENGTH TBD USE METAL BACKSHELLS L 4 FORD TYPE CONNECTORS ENSURE SHIELDING FOIL AND ORBRAIDIS BONDED METAL BACKSHELL FOR EMC SHIELDING FEMALE id lt rj N 34PIN WINCHESTER 7 TWISTED PAIRS PLUS OVERALL FOIL BRAID SCREENBELDEN8107 OR8307 OR NEAR EQUIVALENT Figure B 4 EIA 530 To V 35 DCE Conversion Cable B 4 5 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Cable Drawing Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM Figure B 5 shows the DB 25 data cable required to connect the TMIs and RMI to the modems TOSWITCH 25PINDTYPE MALE TOMODEM T OVERALL SHIELD TXCLOCKA 24 P TXCLOCKB 11 TWISTEDPAIR TWISTED PAIR TWISTED PAIR W DPAIR TWISTED PAIR a 13 TXFAULT DRAINWIRE NOTES USE METAL BACKSHELLS FORDTYPECONNECTORS ENSURE SHIELDING FOIL AND OR BRAID IS BONDED TOMETAL BACKSHELL FOR EMC SHIELDING 25 PINDMALE LENGTH
43. ESA 0311 5A Distant end offline modem of a 1 1 pair is currently not able be polled The offline modem configuration is controlled by the online modem CSAT 1 0114 CSAT 2 0115 CSAT 1 0214 CSAT 2 0215 CSAT 1 0314 CSAT 2 0315 Modem 1 MCA ESA 0911 CSAT 1 0914 Modem 2 CSAT 2 MCA 0915 Modem 1 MCA ESA 1011 CSAT 1 1014 Modem 2 CSAT 2 1015 Modem 1 1111 CSAT 1 MCA 1114 D Modem 2 CSAT 2 1115 LEGEND MCA Address used for Monitor amp Control applications Set via modem front panel RCA Remote Control Address ESAR EDMAC Slave Address Range on an EDMAC Master modem local end ESA EDMAC Slave Address on an EDMAC Slave modem distant end 5 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Addressing Scheme MN CRS300 IOM CRS 300 Switch EDMAC addressing example RS 485 LOCAL END DISTANT END N A _ CSAT 1 7101 Modem 1 0 SESK link gt CSAT 2 7102 Modem 1 7111 N CSAT 1 7114 Modem 2 0 Csskflink gt CSAT 2 MCA 7202 Modem 1 7211 1 7214 ESAR 7210 Modem 2 P 2 7215 7200 3 5245 _ Modem 1 7311 N CSAT 1 MCA 7314 MCA 7300 EDMAC link Mod
44. FIC MODEM MODEM Figure 1 3 CRS 300 Front Panel 1 6 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM REAR PANEL Figure 1 4 shows a typical configuration for the back panel of the CRS 300 where there is a mix of Traffic Modem Interface TMI cards Depending on the user requirements the CRS 300 can use any or all of the different TMI cards simultaneously This is possible because the RMI has the capability for all of the different TMIs CRS 310 RMI Unused Blanks CRS 370 TMIs CRS 340 TMIs CRS 330 TMIs CRS 320 5 Iss sasn IssH Say n IN o 25 Watts 250 mA 115 volt operation use T1A fuses 230 volt operation use T0 SA fuses Ilo 485 Pass Through IF Switch Control crs za 7 S Power Supply CRS 240 Power Supply 100 240V 50 60 Hz 100 240V 50 60 Hz Module 1 Control ayia ARS 4 851230 24 Module CRS 240 CRS 230 CRS 240 Power Supply Module System Controller Power Supply Module 1 of 2 1 of 2 Figure 1 4 CRS 300 Rear Panel 1 7 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM SUBASSEMBLY PANEL DETAILS Figure 1 5 through Figure 1 11 gives further details of the sub assemblies for the CRS 300
45. Following the successful upload process the Switch will automatically re start running the new version of firmware During this process the non volatile RAM storing the configuration of the Switch will be erased so the user is then required to re enter the desired configuration parameters Full on line help is provided with Flash utility but if users experience a problem or have a question they should contact Comtech EF Data Technical Support 3 24 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 5 3 FLASH UPGRADE HELP Full on line help is provided with CCCFLASH EXE Please contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support if you have questions or for additional assistance 3 25 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM NOTES 3 26 Appendix A Remote Control This appendix describes the protocol and message command set for remote monitor and control of the CRS 300 Redundancy Switch The electrical interface is either an EIA 485 multi drop bus for the control of many devices or an EIA 232 connection for the control of a single device and data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form using ASCII characters Control and status information is transmitted in packets of variable length in accordance with the structure and protocol defined in later sections Note The Remote Control pin out is shown in Section 2 8 1 3 for EIA 232 and EIA 485
46. I PUT Lr E MADE NU 6 PAA Overhead io ams s A BY CORR 7 F ua 2 r M Ts o 0 o PS P3B Interface PAB Remote Control PSB Alarms P7 Balanced 6 703 MBT CDM 600 Connected to CRS 340 TMI 5 ua Umm mum e ME Clo uu Aux Serial JBR PAB Interface D o o PAB Remote Control PSBAlarms CDM 600 Connected to CRS 370 7 P3B interface CDM 600 Connected to CRS 320 TMI 1 C ad PAA Audio PSAIDR Alams p z Ox P4B Remote Control PSBAlams PSB Interface CDM 600 Connected to CRS 310 RMI RF MADE IN USA BY JAD JHADDO COMTECH EF DATA CORP Ox ed 6703 MBR JHBTK Figure 2 2 Cabling example for CRS 300 to CDM 600 Modems Connections shown for amp TMls 1 3 5 and 7 only 2 6 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 4 3 EXTERNAL DATA CONNECTION When each cable i
47. ITF LBO FRM TFQ TFT TMD TCR TDR TSI TSC TPL TCK TDI TXO AUP APP WUD RFQ RFT RMD RCR RDR RSI RDS RDI RSW EBA RBS ERF EFM ESA TST MSK RTS SSI NO ERROR Interface T1 Line Build Out Framing mode Tx Frequency Tx FEC Type Tx Modulation Tx FEC Code Rate Tx Data Rate Tx Spectrum Invert Tx Scrambler state Tx Power Level Tx Clock Tx Data Invert Tx Carrier State AUPC enable AUPC parameters Warm Up Delay Rx Frequency Rx FEC Type Rx Modulation Rx FEC Code Rate Rx Data Rate Rx Spectrum Invert Rx DeScrambler state Rx Data Invert Rx Sweep Width Eb No Alarm point Rx Buffer Size enable External Reference setting EDMAC Framing mode EDMAC Slave Address range Test mode alarm Masks Request To Send control Statistics Sample Interval 3 18 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM SWITCH ALARM MODEM COMMS PROBLEM POSITION 2 Problem with the I O communications with a Traffic modem position indicated e Ensure the Traffic Modem is set for correct comms EIA 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 e Ensure a 25 pin cable is connected between the TMI and the Traffic Modem If a modem has been removed intentionally de activate it on the switch or else the switch will continue to attempt to monitor it e Ensure the 25 pin cable is by swapping it for another e Ensure an External RS 232 cable is not connected to the back of a Traffic Modem e g whe
48. Installation 2 2 2 2 lt 6 lt lt lt 2 2 2 4 Connecting the Cables oM 2 4 2 4 1 Physical Cable 200 00 11 161 2 4 2 4 2 Modem Data GablBs ec odit pt ten oro ep pea 2 5 2 4 3 External Data ores e 2 7 2 4 4 Control Cable for Optional CRS 280 and 5 350 2 8 2 4 5 CRS 350 to Modem 2 10 2 4 6 CRS 350 External User Interface 2 24 2 11 2 5 Applying Power to the Switch eee 2 11 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM 2 6 Configuring the etnia kn Ra RR ReRRRS RR RRRRARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRARXRRNR 2 12 2 6 1 Activate the Desired Traffic Modems 2 12 2 6 2 Verify Remote Communications to Each Active 2 13 2 7 Configuring the IF 1 enn 2 13 2 7 1 Configuring and Cabling for a Single Transponder 2 14 2 7 2 Configuring and Cabling for Multiple 2 14 2 7 3 Manual Mo
49. OFF to any number in the range of 2 to 99 seconds 2 7 7 ALARM MASKING Another way to adjust the Switch s reaction in Auto mode is to mask Modem faults The user may disable modem Rx Tx or both fault types so that the Switch does not react to them This masking prevents the Switch from taking automatic action and prevents the logging of the faults in the stored events list Note These masks are global to all the Modems attached to the Switch 2 7 7 1 SET THE ALARM MASKS 1 Go to CONFIG OPTIONS MASKS and MODEM ALARMS 2 Set the mask parameters as desired Note Read the manual for the modem being used Details of the Modem operation are not covered in the CRS 300 manual Once the Switch has been installed and setup has been completed regular operation may begin Please refer to Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation for more information 2 18 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 8 CRS 300 CONNECTOR PIN OUTS 2 8 1 CRS 230 CONTROLLER CONNECTORS 2 8 1 1 SYSTEM ALARMS CONNECTOR 25 PIN D TYPE FEMALE Table 2 3 System Alarms Connector Pin Description 1 Backup Traffic Modem Common 2 Backup Traffic Modem 9 Normally Open 3 Backup Traffic Modem 7 Normally Open 4 Backup Traffic Modem 5 Normally Open 5 Backup Traffic Modem 3 Normally Open 6 Backup Traffic Modem 1 Normally Open 7
50. RCK EBA RBS RIT RTC RFM RIP EFM ESA TST MSK EFR SSI RTE TTA ODU TBA RBA TVL RVL DTY ITY TET RET ITD IRD NO ERROR Tx Frequency Tx Data Rate Tx FEC Type Tx Reed Solomon type Tx FEC Code Rate Tx Modulation Tx Spectrum Inversion Tx Scrambler state Tx Power Level AUPC enable AUPC parameters Tx Clock source Tx Carrier state Tx Interface Type Tx Ternary Code Tx Framing Mode Tx IF Impedance Rx Frequency Rx Data Rate Rx FEC Type Rx Reed Solomon type Rx FEC Code Rate Rx Modulation Rx Spectrum Inversion Rx DeScrambler state Rx Sweep Width Rx Clock source EbNo Alarm point Rx Buffer Size Rx Interface Type Rx Ternary Code Rx Framing Mode Rx IF Impedance Unit EDMAC Mode EDMAC Slave Address Unit Test Mode Unit Alarm Mask External Frequency Reference Statistics Sampling Interval Rx Terrestrial Alarm Enable Tx Terrestrial Alarm Mask ODU comms Enable Tx Backward Alarms Rx Backward Alarms Tx audio Volume Rx audio Volume Drop Type Insert Type Tx ESC Type 64k or 2 audio Rx ESC Type 64k or 2 audio Invert Tx Data Invert Rx Data 3 17 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Front Panel Operation 00 02 03 04 05 07 08 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM e For the CDM 570 modems the code is the decimal number indicating the parameter within the MGC configuration code
51. S300 IOM Query Response to query Code target to controller qualifier N A N A NUE NUE xx see description of arguments CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Remote Control Parameter Type Command Arguments for Code and Command or qualifier Response to Query Retrieve Next 5 80 bytes unread Stored Events Clear All Stored CAE None Events Description of arguments note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes that is ASCII codes between 48 and 57 Query only Switch returns the oldest 5 Stored Events which have not yet been read over the remote control Reply format cr Sub body cr Sub body cr Sub body cr Sub body cr Sub body where Sub body Kis the fault clear indicator where Fault C Clear Info L is the faulting clearing unit values 1 2 9 A B C D indicating modems 1 2 9 A modem 10 B RM C Switch D Info M being the fault code where the value depends on faulting unit Switch codes 1 to F indicating the position of the fault within the FLT string Modem codes are 1 Unit 2 Rx traffic 3 Tx traffic Info codes are 0 Power off 1 Power on 2 Log cleared ddmmyy is the date of the event international format hhmmss is the time of the event If there are no new events the unit replies with RNE If fewer than 5 events remain the last positions are filled with zeroes Command only Instructs the unit to clear all Stored Events This com
52. T OF PACKET Controller to Target This is the character lt ASCII code 60 Target to Controller This is the 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 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Remote Control MN CRS300 IOM A 4 4 ADDRESS While up to 9 999 devices can be uniquely addressed connection to the 1 N Redundancy Switch imposes some basic limitations In EIA 232 applications the Switch address is fixed at 0000 In EIA 485 applications the Switch may be set to an address of 1000 3000 5000 or 7000 This allows up to 4 Switches to be connected on the same bus The 11 modems that may be connected to the Switch may be accessed for remote monitor amp control through the Switch via virtual addresses The details of this addressing scheme is shown in Appendix C Valid remote commands and queries that can be sent to the modems via the Switch depend upon the Modem protocol and the installed options Please consult the appropriate Modem manual for further information Note that in despite the Switch comms being set up for either 232 or EIA 485 mode the internal link between the Switch and the Modems is always fixed at ELA 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 Each modem must be configured 232 control via its front panel 1 The controller sends a packet with the address of a
53. TBD 12 TWISTED PAIRS PLUS DRAIN WIRE OVERALL FOIL BRAID SHIELD 25 PIN DFEMALE 6 UNITFAULT 25 PIN D TYPE FEMALE Figure B 5 Switch To Modem Cable RS232 422 V 35 LVDS 25 PIN D B 5 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Cable Drawing MN CRS300 IOM Figure B 6 shows the DB 15 data cable required when using G 703 to connect the TMIs and RMI to the modems TO MODEM TO SWITCH 15 PIN D TYPE MALE B 15 PIN D TYPE FEMALE OVERALL SHIELD DRAIN WIRE NOTES USE METAL BACKSHELLS FOR D TYPE CONNECTORS ENSURE SHIELDING FOIL AND OR BRAID IS BONDED TO METAL BACKSHELL FOR EMC SHIELDING 5 E a D TYPE FEMALE 12 TWISTED PAIRS PLUS DRAIN WIRE OVERALL FOIL BRAID SHIELD Figure B 6 Switch To Modem Cable G 703 15 PIN D TYPE B 6 Appendix Addressing Scheme Information C 1 INTRODUCTION A CRS 300 Switch provides 1 10 redundancy It is capable of controlling up to 10 Traffic Modems one Redundant Modem It uses EIA 232 communication via the 25 pin cables that are connected between each TMI Traffic Modem Interface and Traffic modem If the modems are configured for EDMAC framing Monitor amp Control M amp C information may be communicated to the modems and transceivers at the distant end of the link In order for an M amp C application to be able to communicate with the various devices connected to the Switch the cor
54. Tx2 Tx IF Ch2 Rx3 Rx IF Ch3 Tx3 Tx IF Ch3 Rx4 Rx IF Ch4 Tx4 Tx IF Ch4 Rx5 Rx IF Ch5 Tx5 Tx IF Ch5 Rx Bu Rx IF Ch Bu Tx6 Tx IF Ch6 Rx6 Rx IF Ch6 Tx7 Tx IF Ch7 Rx7 Rx IF Ch7 Tx8 Tx IF Ch8 Rx8 Rx IF Ch8 Tx9 Tx IF Ch9 Rx9 Rx IF Ch9 Tx10 Tx IF Ch10 Rx10 Rx IF Ch10 Switch Control ic switch Control Once the applicable transponder configuration and cabling has been completed the Switch is ready for the next procedure Configuring Automatic Operation Mode 2 15 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM CRS 280 IF Switch D CDM 600 Modem Connected to CRS 280 Channel 5 CDM 600 Modem Connected to CRS 280 Channel 1 CDM 600 Modem Connected to CRS 280 RMI Channel Figure 2 6 Cabling example CRS 280 to CDM 600 Modems RMI and Channels 1 amp 5 Only Shown 2 16 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 7 3 MANUAL MODE OPERATION After the IF cabling is finished the system should be completely operational however it is still operating in Manual mode While in the Manual mode the user can manually select which Traffic Modem will be bridged or backed up While in Manual mode the Switch does not automatically react to any Traffic Modem failures it detects Comtech EF Data recommends that an unattended syst
55. When an IF Switch is present the second line will indicate PRESENT and any offline modem TM or RM will not have its Tx IF muted by the CRS 300 3 13 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 4 4 4 INFO REMCONT REMOTE CONTROL INFO REM CNTL ON RS232 ADDR 0000 9600 BAUD 8N1 This screen shows if the unit is in LOCAL or REMOTE mode and gives details of the electrical interface type the unit address the baud rate and data format Pressing ENTER takes the user back to the previous menu 3 4 4 5 INFO MASK ALARM MASK INFO ALARMS MASKED MODEM TX MODEM RX LPSU A PSU BN This screen shows the alarms that are currently masked If an alarm is not masked a blank is displayed in the relevant screen position Power Supplies A and B cannot be masked at the same time but are shown together here to indicate their relative positions on the screen 3 4 5 MONITOR MONITOR STATUS SW ALARM STORED EVENTS COMM STATE The user is prompted to select STATUS SW ALARM STORED EVENTS or COMM STATE state of I O communications with the modems using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys then to press ENTER 3 14 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 4 5 1 MONITOR STATUS TM 02 IS BRIDGED BY RM BACKUP HOLDOFF 05 SEC This screen shows the status of the Switch When the Redundant Modem is not backing up any of the Traffic
56. _ OMTECH DATA CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN CRS300 IOM Revision 4 DATA CRS 300 Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001 1 10 Redundancy Switch m Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN CRS300 IOM Revision 4 December 14 2004 Copyright Comtech EF Data 2000 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 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for gt Product support or training gt Information on upgrading returning a product gt Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals Contact Customer Support using any of the following methods Mail Comtech EF Data Email service comtechefdata com Customer Support Department 2114 West 7th Street Internet www comtechefdata com Tempe Arizona 85281 USA Phone 480 333 2200 Main Comtech EF Data Number 480 333 4357 Customer Support Desk Fax 480 333 2161 To return a Comtech EF Data product in warranty and out of warranty for repair or replacement 1 Request a Return Material Authorization RMA number from the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department 2 Be prepared to supply the Customer Support representative with the model number seria
57. acket are printable ASCII characters less than ASCII code 127 In this context the Carriage Return and Line Feed characters are considered printable messages from controller to target require a response with one exception This will be either to return data that has been requested by the controller or to acknowledge reception of an instruction to change the configuration of the target The exception to this is when the controller broadcasts a message such as Set time date using Address 0 when the target is set to EIA 485 mode A 2 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Remote Control MN CRS300 IOM A 4 PACKET STRUCTURE 4 1 CONTROLLER TO TARGET Start of Target Address Instruction Code Optional End of Packet Address De limiter Code Qualifier Arguments Packet lt Carriage Return ASCII code 60 ASCII code 47 ASCII codes ASCII code 13 61 or 63 1 character 4 characters 1 character 3 characters 1 character n characters 1 character Example lt 0000 RSH 30 cr 4 2 TARGET TO CONTROLLER Start of Target Address Instruction Code Optional End of Packet Address De limiter Code Qualifier Arguments Packet 2 I l Carriage Return ASCII code 62 ASCII code 47 ASCII codes Line Feed 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 0000 BBU 107 cr If A 4 3 STAR
58. branch permits the user to define the remote control settings ACTIVE Permits the user to activate modems if a TMI is present The Switch may be monitored over the remote control bus at any time When in Local mode however configuration parameters may only be changed through the front panel Conversely when in Remote mode the unit may be monitored from the important front panel but configuration parameters via may only be changed remote control us 3 4 3 1 CONFIG MANUAL MANUAL SELECT BRIDGE 02 BACKUP 02 The user may manually select which Traffic Modem is to be bridged or backed up When the Switch is in Manual mode Auto is OFF both of these selections are available Use the LEFT RIGHT keys to select between Bridge and Backup Use the UP DOWN keys to scroll through all active Traffic Modems skipping inactive modem slots Press ENTER to configure When in Auto mode the Switch has control and will automatically back up any active Traffic Modem based on its fault relay activity In this case the Manual Select screen would appear as shown below 3 6 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM MANUAL SELECT BRIDGE 02 BACKUP AUTO In Auto mode the BACKUP selection is unavailable for manual selection but the Modem being bridged may be changed Use the UP DOWN keys to scroll through all active Traffic Modems skipping inactive modem slots Press ENTER to configure When
59. d a sealed membrane overlay The keys have a positive click action for tactile feedback These six switches are identified as follows A Symbol Function UP Edits the value at the current cursor position if appropriate ARROW Increments the value of a numeric field DOWN Edits the value at current cursor position if appropriate ARROW Decrements the value of a numeric field RIGHT gt Moves the cursor to the right when it is displayed ARROW LEFT Moves the cursor to the left when it is displayed ARROW ENTER ENT Accepts an edited entry Most menus prompt users to press this key by displaying the text PRESS ENTER ENTER or ENT Press ENT to accept the entry and display the previous menu CLEAR CLR Exits the current operation and displays the previous menu without accepting any configuration changes The keypad has an auto repeat feature If a key is held down for more than 1 second the key action will repeat automatically at the rate of 15 keystrokes per second This important 5 Particularly useful when editing numeric fields 3 3 LED INDICATORS Table 3 1 describes the three LEDs at the top left of the front panel These LEDs reflect the condition of the Switch itself CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Front Panel Operation LED Color Red Green Off UNIT STATUS STORED EVENT Orange Orange Flashing Off REMOTE Orang
60. de Operations ioo ee a 2 17 2 7 4 Automatic Mode Operation 2 17 2 7 5 Backup Holdoff 2 17 2 7 6 Restore Holdolt ODSrallOfl sce tete 2 18 205 Alam Masking lt 5 2 18 2 8 CRS 300 Connector 6 2 19 2 9 TMI Module Configurations een 2 26 CHAPTER 3 FRONT PANEL OPERATION 3 1 Front Panel 5n ern eere eh inta rete EE Rep cheesiesatacauercdetsseteissains estan 3 1 3 2 Front Panel Keys 3 2 9 9 CIE t 3 2 92 4 Menu TI6B3 3 3 947 Opening Screen sananen Dine DI nau nied Dad ami d 3 5 32522 SOC m 3 5 34 3 CONFIG 3 6 3 44 INFO Information eer 3 12 SAO E OEE REEE 3 14 3 4 6 Store LD Store or Load Configuration 3 20 UTE e a
61. e The front panel contains Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM Table 3 1 Switch LED Indicators Condition A Switch Fault exists Example PSU fault or COMMS failure No Switch Faults No Stored Events Stored Events exist for the Switch CAUTION Switch is in Manual mode Switch is in Local Mode Remote monitoring is possible remote configuration control is not allowed Switch is in Remote Mode Configuration changes are disabled via the front panel keypad six LEDs Status Transmit Prompt Receive Prompt Deferred On Line Bridge for each Traffic Modem connected to the rear of the Switch and two LEDs Fault On Line each for the Redundant Modem of these LEDs are described in Table 3 2 Table 3 2 Transmit and Receive Traffic Modem LED Indicators LED Color Condition Red A Unit Fault exists UNIT STATUS Orange No Unit Faults but a Traffic Fault exists or the TMI is not plugged in Green No Unit Faults or Traffic Faults TRANSMIT Green No Tx Traffic Faults PROMPT OFF A Tx Traffic Fault exists or the TMI is not plugged in RECEIVE Green No Rx Traffic Fault exists PROMPT OFF A Rx Traffic Fault exists or the TMI is not plugged in Orange Deferred Maintenance Alarm exists on this modem DEFERRED OFF Green The Unit is Online and carrying traffic ONLINE The Unit is Offline Standby forced by the Switch Orange Modem is currently being Bridged by Redundant Mode
62. e configured and to lock onto the signal 2 17 5 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 7 5 1 SET THE BACKUP HOLDOFF PERIOD 1 Go to the CONFIG OPTIONS HOLDOFFS menu 2 Change the BACKUP HOLDOFF to any number in the range of 2 to 99 seconds 2 7 6 REsTORE HOLDOFF OPERATION The Restore Holdoff setting which is also programmable from 2 to 99 seconds determines the Switch s ability to automatically put a backed up Traffic Modem online again if its fault goes away Normally a failed Modem that was taken offline will remain offline indefinitely If the fault goes away traffic will be returned to the unit in Auto mode only if another Traffic Modem then fails If the fault on the originally failed Modem has been clear for the full programmed Restore Holdoff time the Switch places that Modem back online and bridges the newly faulted Modem If the new fault is sustained the Redundant Modem can then be used to backup the newly faulted Modem The Switch deals with Traffic Modem failures on a first come first serve basis If the user sets the Switch to bridge the highest priority circuit switching time will be minimized in the event of a failure If two faults occur simultaneously and are both sustained for the holdoff time the lower number circuit will be backed up 2 7 6 1 SET THE RESTORE HOLDOFF PERIOD 1 Go to the CONFIG OPTIONS HOLDOFFS menu 2 Change the RESTORE HOLD
63. ective companies and are hereby acknowledged REPORTING COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING THIS MANUAL Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual will be appreciated To submit comments please contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department OVERVIEW OF CHANGES TO REVISION 4 Appendix C Added Addressing Scheme Information Added information for the CDM 570 and CDM 570L Satellite Modems EMC COMPLIANCE This is a Class A product In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference that requires the user to take adequate protection measures EN55022 1997 COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the radio disturbance characteristic specifications for information technology equipment as defined in EN55022 EN55024 1998 COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the electromagnetic compatibility Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement per 55024 1998 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment viii CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in
64. em 2 CSAT 482 7315 2 5 CSAT addresses set Distant end offline modem of 8 automatically by the modem a 1 1 pair is currently not able g when the modem ODU to be polled The offline modem s 3 control is enabled so it is configuration is controlled by g important that the modem the online modem be configured first Modem 9 0 e Modem 1 7911 CSAT 1 MCA 7914 ESAR 7910 MCA 7900 Modem 2 CSAT 2 7915 Modem 10 RCA 0 Modem 1 MCA ESA 8011 A CSAT 1 MCA 8014 ESAR 8010 Modem 2 CSAT 2 8015 MCA 8000 M iar 5 Modem 1 8111 CSAT 1 MCA 81 14 gt ESAR BIN Modem 2 CSAT 2 8115 2 RS 485 serial connection Switch MCA RCA 7000 LEGEND MCA Address used for Monitor amp Control applications Set via modem front panel RCA Remote Control address ESAR EDMAC Slave Address Range on an EDMAC Master modem local end ESA EDMAC Slave Address on an EDMAC Slave modem distant end 4 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Addressing Scheme MN CRS300 IOM C 3 1 SETTING UP MODEMS Local Modem m where m is modem position number 1 through 10 on Switch MCA Switch RCA 100 x m Set EDMAC Framing on Set as EDMAC master Set with EDMAC Slave Address Range ESAR RCA 10 Distant Modem attached to the Distant end
65. em be configured to operate in Auto mode 2 7 4 AUTOMATIC MODE OPERATION When Auto mode is enabled the first active Modem that fails 15 first bridged by the Redundant Modem and then backed up To enable AUTO mode 1 Go to the CONFIG AUTO menu and turn on AUTO mode 2 Verify that the Stored Event LED stops blinking Additional configuration settings are useful for fine tuning the Switch s Auto mode These settings Backup Holdoff Restore Holdoff and Alarm Mask are described next 2 7 5 BACKUP HOLDOFF OPERATION When in Auto mode additional delays may be introduced to the backup procedure by setting the number of seconds for a backup holdoff The default backup holdoff period is 10 seconds a minimum of 2 seconds is allowed If a Traffic Modem fails the Switch waits for the backup holdoff time to determine two things 1 does the Traffic Modem remain faulted and 2 is the Redundant Modem not exhibiting the same fault If the answer is yes to both questions for the entire backup holdoff time then the Switch first bridges the faulted modem with the Redundant Modem If the fault is sustained then the switchover to the Redundant Modem 15 completed and the traffic is carried by the Redundant Modem A Holdoff time prevents unwarranted backups due to an intermittent fault Note There will be no switchover if the Redundant Modem is faulted Ensure that the Holdoff times are long enough default 10 seconds for the Redundant Modem to b
66. f the Redundant Modem e g when just completed a firmware upload This cable loads the bus and the Switch comms will fail An external comms cable may only be connected to the Switch Communication to the Modems must be achieved via the Switch using the addressing scheme detailed in Appendix C SWITCH ALARM RM PROBLEM MGC refused code 12 TFT Example of Redundant Modem Configuration problem Comms are good to the Redundant Modem but something within the configuration of the bridged Traffic Modem cannot be configured into the Redundant Modem Ensure the most capable modem is used for the Redundant with regard to FAST options and installed options e g Turbo card and firmware version The code indicates the parameter within the MGC configuration string that is causing the Redundant modem to refuse it The three letter instruction code is indicated also to assist decoding the problem parameter 3 16 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Front Panel Operation 00 01 09 12 13 15 16 18 1 1D 23 25 26 28 29 31 3B 3C 3E 3F 40 42 47 4 4E 4F 50 55 56 5D 5E 5F 60 65 69 71 72 73 74 76 Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM e For the CDM 600 modems the code is the hex value of the position of the problem parameter within the MGC configuration code TFQ TDR TFT TRS TCR TMD TSI TSC TPL AUP APP TCK TXO TIT TTC TFM TIP RFQ RDR RFT RRS RCR RMD RSI RDS RSW
67. figured Local Transceiver 1 linked to Modem m on the Switch Set up the Modem Remote Control Address RCA first as shown above On the Modem key to Enable ODU Transceiver MCA Modem RCA 1 Local Transceivers 1 amp 2 1 1 configuration attached to Modem m on the Switch Set up the Modem RC Address RCA first as shown above On the online Modem key to Enable ODU The Modem automatically sets the Transceiver addresses MCA of Transceiver 1 Modem RCA 1 MCA of Transceiver 2 Modem RCA 2 Distant Transceiver stand alone Set up the Modems first as shown above On the Modem key to Enable ODU The Modem automatically sets the Transceiver address Transceiver 4 3 Distant Transceivers 1 amp 2 1 1 configuration Set up the Modem first as shown above On the Modem key to Enable ODU The Modem automatically sets the Transceiver addresses MCA of Transceiver 1 ESAR 4 MCA of Transceiver 2 ESAR 5 C 6 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Addressing Scheme MN CRS300 IOM C 3 3 M amp C APPLICATION The system is set up such that it may communicated to by an M amp C application e g SatMac or CMCS In the SatMac program enter the Monitor amp Control Addresses MCA into the Link Edit Mode screen C 7 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Addressing Scheme MN CRS300 IOM NOTES C 8 Activate The Desired Traffic Modems
68. here nis invalid arguments found 0109 CST message OK but not permitted in current mode Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM Response to query target to controller SID XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX see description of arguments SGC OaaaaaaaaaaBNN bbrrMSAssssssss see description of arguments Returns the same format as the SGC with the form CSTzxxx xxx for a valid config and CST where no valid config is found CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Remote Control Parameter Type Command Arguments for Code and Command or qualifier Response to Query Config Load CLD 1 byte numerical 0 to 9 Number of 2 bytes numerical Unread Stored Events Description of arguments note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes that is ASCII codes between 48 and 57 Command only Forces the Switch to retrieve the Configuration Memory location defined by the argument 0 to 9 and to re program the Switch with that stored configuration Query only Switch returns the number of Stored Events which remain unread Note This means unread over the remote control Viewing the stored events from the front panel of the modem does not affect this value Example NUE 98 A 12 Response to Command target to controller CLD message CLD received OK but invalid arguments found CLD message OK but the memory location does not contain configuration info 4 MN CR
69. ic protection of traffic circuits in the case of equipment failure and is intended for hub applications It was developed for use with the Comtech EF Data CDM 600 and CDM 600L modems and has been further developed to provide control for the CDM 570 and CDM 570L modems It is an extension of the Comtech EF Data CRS 200 Redundancy Switch which was developed for the CDM 500 series modems The Switch is capable of controlling four different modem models but it is important to note that only one model type may be connected as a switch system In simple terms the redundant modem has to be capable on doing everything that a traffic modem might be set up to do This is important also when considering options that may be installed in the modems Where protection of the IDR overhead signals backward alarms audio ESC data ESC etc is desired the CRS 350 module may be added If all Modems within a group are connected to the same up down converter no external IF switching is required However where operation with more than one up down converter is required the user may add the CRS 280 IF Switch which permits connection to as many converters as there are Traffic Modems The CRS 300 incorporates the following key reliability features e Twin independent AC power supplies e Primary traffic paths are maintained error free when AC power is removed e A Traffic Modem Interface can be completely removed from the CRS 300 with its cables still a
70. itch and CRS 350 ESC Switch CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Introduction 1 or User Terrestrial 1 or 5 240 Power Supply CRS 240 Power Supply CRS 300 Data Switch Control Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM User Alarms 3 Audio Overhead CRS 350 ESC Switch Optional Control CRS 280 IF Switch Modem 1 Optional Converters Modem 10 From Down Modem 11 Converters CRS 230 CRS 300 System Controller Front Panel Keypad LCD and LED Display System Alarms Figure 1 2 Redundancy System Level Block Diagram 1 5 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM 1 2 DESCRIPTION OF ASSEMBLIES 1 2 1 CRS 300 DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL Figure 1 3 is an illustration of the front panel The CRS 300 is constructed as 40 high rack mounting chassis that can be freestanding if desired It is provided with rack handles at the front for easy removal from and placement into a rack LED INDICATORS KEYPAD VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY CRS 300 SWITCH storep event S N 021459243 SW VER 1 08 REDUNDANCY SWITCH REMOTE UNIT STATUS nr status TRANSMIT PROMPT TRANSMIT TRAFFIC RECEIVE PROMPT RECEIVE TRAFFIC DEFERRED DEFERRED ON LINE onune BRIDGED 1 000000 000000 000000 REDUNDANT TRAF
71. l number and a description of the problem 3 To ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping pack the product in its original shipping carton packaging 4 Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data Shipping charges should be prepaid For more information regarding the warranty policies see Warranty Policy p xi Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 2 2 2 42 2 2 2 2 1 1 A E 1 2 1 1 1 Compatibility 1 4 1 1 2 Redundancy System Level Block 1 4 1 2 Description of Assemblies 1 6 1 2 1 CRS 300 DBSCHDLOL e 1 6 1 2 2 Optional CRS 280 IF Switch Description 1 10 1 2 3 Optional CRS 350 ESC Engineering Service Channel Switch 1 11 1 3 nnn eae a eee 1 12 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 5 ooa oorr oS ndo orna on aUe 2 1 2 1 Unpacking and 2 1 2 2 System 2 1 2 21 AOW RE SECO Satta IR DIRMI S ES 2 2 2 2 22 Rack Mounting Instruellofis uode 2 2 2 3
72. m BRIDGED Modem is not being Bridged 3 4 MENU TREE Figure 3 1 shows the menu structure of the CRS 300 The detailed screens and menus are described individually 3 3 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM CRS 300 Menu Tree SELECT CONFIGURE CONFIGURE INFORMATION MANUAL _________________ MANUAL SELECT MONITOR AUTO BRIDGE MODEM NUMBER STORE LOAD OPTIONS BACKUP MODEM NUMBER UTILITY REMOTE CONTROL ACTIVE OPERATING MODE AUTO ON AUTO OFF INFORMATION SWITCH ID OPTIONS SETUP HOLDOFFS IF SWITCH ALARM MASKS HOLDOFFS 22 BACKUP HOLDOFF RESTORE HOLDOFF ALARM MASKS MODEM ALARMS SWITCH ALARMS AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL LOCAL MONITOR REMOTE gt REMOTE CONTROL STATUS BAUD RATE INTERFACE SWITCH ALARMS SELECT ACTIVE STORED EVENTS MODEMS COMM STATE STORED EVENTS VIEW CLEAR ALL STORE LOAD STORE LOAD UTILITY REAL TIME CLOCK DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS EDIT SWITCH ID Figure 3 1 Menu Trees 3 4 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 4 1 OPENING SCREEN COMTECH CRS 300 SWITCH SN 021459243 VER 1 20 This screen is displayed whenever power is first applied to the unit Pressing any key will take the user to the top level selection screen 3 4 2 SELECT SELECT CONFIG INFO MONITOR STORE LD UTIL The user is presented with the following choices
73. mage is evident contact the carrier and Comtech EF Data immediately and submit a damage report 6 If the unit needs to be returned to Comtech EF Data use the original shipping container Note Be sure to keep all shipping materials for the carrier s inspection 2 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT For the CRS 300 to operate correctly all Traffic Modems and the Redundant Modem must be of the same model Permitted modem models are CDM 600 Firmware Version 1 1 5 or later CDM 600L Firmware Version 1 1 1 or later CDM 570 Firmware version 1 4 1 or later CDM 570L Firmware Version 1 3 1 or later If the modems do not meet this requirement proceed as follows Go to www comtechefdata com Click on downloads flash upgrades flash firmware data files appropriate modem Note The Switch communicates with the attached modems via the 25 pin cable that provides the EIA 232 communication path Each modem must be configured for communication EIA 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 address 0 default 2 1 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 3 INSTALLATION 2 3 1 PROVIDE AIRFLOW Typically the CRS 300 is mounted in a rack along with all the Modems with which it is to operate so it is important to ensure that there is adequate clearance for ventilation Since the Switch itself is relatively passive no additional clearance is needed between it and the nearest Modem In rack systems whe
74. mand takes no arguments A 13 Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM Response to Command Query Response to query target to controller Code target to controller qualifier N A RNE RNE cr JKLMddmmyyhh mmss cr KLMddmmyyhh mmss cr KLMddmmyyhh mmss cr KLMddmmyyhh mmss cr KLMddmmyyhh mmss see description of arguments CAE message OK N A N A CAE message OK but not permitted in current mode CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Remote Control Parameter Type Command Arguments for Code and Command or qualifier Response to Query Date DAY 6 bytes numerical Time TIM 6 bytes numerical Serial Number 9 bytes numerical Software Revision 4 bytes numerical Equipment ID N A 4 bytes alpha numeric Modem type 3 bytes alpha numeric Description of arguments note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes that is ASCII codes between 48 and 57 Command or query The date in the form ddmmyy international date convention where dd day of the month between 01 and 31 mm month of the year between 01 and 12 and yy year between 97 and 96 1997 to 2000 then 2000 to 2096 Example DAY 240457 would be April 24 2057 Command or query The time from midnight in the form hhmmss where hh hours between 00 and 23 mm minutes between 00 and 59 and ss seconds between 00 and 59 Example TIM 231259 would be 23 hours 12 minutes and 59 seconds from midnight Quer
75. ment is not valid the target will acknowledge the message by replying for example with BKH without message arguments This indicates that there was an error in the argument of the message sent by the controller The code target to controller is only used as follows 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 modem will not permit that particular parameter to be changed at that time the target will acknowledge the message by replying for example with BKH with no message arguments The code target to controller is only used as follows If the controller sends an instruction code that the target does not recognize the target will acknowledge the message by echoing the invalid instruction followed by the character with Example XYZ A 4 7 MESSAGE ARGUMENTS Arguments are not required for all messages Arguments are ASCII codes for the characters 0 to 9 ASCII 48 to 57 A to Z ASCII 65 to 90 period ASCII 46 and comma ASCII 44 A 4 8 END OF PACKET Controller to Target This 15 the Carriage Return character ASCII code 13 Target to Controller This is the two character sequence Carriage Return Line Feed ASCII code 13 and code 10 Both indicate the valid termination of a packet A 6 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Remote Control MN CRS300 IOM A 5 REMOTE COMMANDS A 10
76. ms 2 10 Figure 2 6 Cabling Example CRS 280 to CDM 600 Modems 2 16 Figure 2 7 CRS 370 HSSI to LVDS Module ernannt ctr tr cnini 2 26 Figure 3 1 Principle Menu Trees acce 2 3 4 Figure B 1 PC 9 Pin Serial Port to CRS 300 EIA 232 Remote Control Port B 1 Figure B 2 HSSl Data e rint roro ier 2 Figure B 3 530 to EIA 422 449 DCE Conversion B 3 Figure 4 EIA 530 to V 35 DCE Conversion Cable B 4 Figure B 5 Switch to Modem Cable RS232 422 V 35 LVDS 25 Pin B 5 Figure B 6 Switch to Modem Cable G 703 15 Pin 10 5 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Preface MN CRS300 IOM Tables Table 1 1 CRS 300 Specifications et eoe br Ene ERE eS FEE PE Ehe FERE Ene E EP ERE FERRE 1 12 Table 1 2 CRS 280 Specifications 1 14 Table 1 3 CRS 350 Specifications teet run ico aa de eta taa iate etes to dnte 1 14 Table 2 1 CRS 300 to Modem Data Connections 2 5 Table 2 2 CRS 280 IF Switch 000000000 2 15 Table 2 3 System Alarms 2 19 Table 2 4 IF
77. n D type female connector G 703 balanced DDI DDO IDI IDO 4 BNC type female connectors G 703 unbalanced DDI DDO IDI IDO CRS 340 EIA 422 232 LVDS G 703 Mixed Interface 1 25 pin D type female connector EIA 422 530 DCE V 35 Sync EIA 232 LVDS 1 15 pin D type female connector G 703 balanced DDI DDO IDI IDO 2 BNC type female connectors G 703 unbalanced DDI IDO CRS 370 HSSI Interface 1 SCSI 2 type female connector HSSI Interface types may be mixed in a redundancy group Front Panel Vacuum fluorescent display 2 lines 24 characters tactile keypad LED system status display showing for all modems Unit fault RX traffic alarm TX traffic alarm on line off line status Bridge status Audible Alarm Can be programmed to activate following various changes of state Common Faults Dry relay contacts Power Supply Two independent inputs 100 to 250 volts AC Auto sensing Fused IEC connectors 25 Watts maximum Dimensions and weight AU chassis 10 8 in deep 27 5 cm 18 5 16 8 4 kg Compatible modems CDM 600 1 13 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Introduction Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM Characteristic Requirement EMC and Safety Standards EN 55022 CLASS B Emissions EN 50082 1 Immunity EN 60950 Safety FCC Part 15 Class B Environmental Operating temperature range
78. n Manual mode to alert the user that the Switch is effectively not in use 3 4 3 3 CONFIG OPTIONS OPTIONS HOLDOFFS ALARM MASK The user is prompted to select various options concerning how the Switch will react to various faults 3 4 3 3 1 CONFIG OPTIONS HOLDOFFS BACKUP HOLDOFF SEC 05 RESTORE HOLDOFF SEC 10 The user is prompted to set the holdoffs or delay times between the Switch s modem alarm detection and its reaction to the event These holdoffs are only applicable when the Switch is in Auto mode When an active modem exhibits an unmasked fault the Switch bridges it with the Redundant Modem and checks that the latter is not also faulted If there is no fault the backup holdoff determines how long the Switch will wait before performing the actual backup or switchover of traffic to the Redundant Modem When the Switch is currently backing up a Traffic Modem and that offline modem s fault clears the Switch will continue to back it up unless another active modem becomes faulted In this case the restore holdoff is the length of time that the originally faulted modem must stay unfaulted before the Switch will automatically put it back online so that the Redundant Modem is available to bridge the newly faulted modem Both holdoffs can be set from 2 to 99 seconds 3 8 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 4 3 3 2 OPTIONS ALARM MASK ALARM MASK
79. n just completed a firmware upload This cable loads the bus and the Switch comms will fail An external comms cable may only be connected to the Switch Communication to the modems must be achieved via the Switch using the addressing scheme detailed in Appendix C SWITCH ALARM MISMATCH POSITION 2 TMI modem interface type mismatch e Ensure the modem interface type is compatible with the TMI being used The CDM 600s have both TX and RX interface types The CDM 570s just have one unit interface type Either edit the modem interface setting s or swap the TMI 3 4 5 3 MONITOR STORED EVENTS STORED EVENTS VIEW CLEAR ALL PRESS ENTER The user is prompted to select VIEW or CLEAR ALL using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys then to press ENTER If the user selects CLEAR ALL the event log is cleared and the user is taken directly back to the previous menu However if there are faults present on the unit at this time new log entries will be generated for those faults Note that in accordance with international convention the date is shown in DAY MONTH YEAR format 3 19 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 4 5 3 1 MONITOR EVENTS VIEW LOG23 26 01 00 10 37 32 FT 06 RX ALARM UP DN The user may scroll backwards or forwards through the entries in the event log using the UP DOWN arrow keys Pressing ENTER or CLEAR will take the user back to the previous
80. nect the cables to the modems Mount all modems in the rack 2 2 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM Rack Side View CRS 280 CRS 350 N CRS 300 2 7 Eleven WZ gt Modems 0222222222222 12222222222 _ FERE rp ED GP SEP GP SP GP exe GP exe exe Figure 2 1 Typical Rack Mounting Configuration 2 3 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 4 CONNECTING THE CABLES Once the Switch and all the modems have been mounted the user must properly attach all required cabling and configure the system for correct operation What follows is a step by step description of this process Please leave the Switch and all modems powered off until all connections are ready 2 4 1 PHYSICAL CABLE REQUIREMENTS The 25 and 15 pin for G 703 cables required between each modem and its plug in card TMI or RMI should be of shielded twisted pair construction with the grounded shield bonded to the back shell pins should be wired to the same pin number at either connector pin to pin with a male connector at one end and female at the other see CRS 300 Connector Pin outs section 2
81. nel CONFIGURATION REMOTE b Select REMOTE EIA 232 9600 baud 8 N 1 c Press the CLEAR key to exit the lower menus If the unit is a Traffic Modem it may then be configured to LOCAL mode It is possible to operate the Switch without all 10 TMI slots filled A TMI may only be made active if it is present 1 Go to the CONFIG ACTIVE menu 2 Activate all desired Traffic Modems using the up arrows After ENTER is pressed the Switch Status LED will turn red until the Switch has polled each of the activated Modems and correctly programmed the bridged Modem configuration into the Redundant Modem Once the programming is completed successfully the red LED will turn green Note The Redundant Modem takes several seconds to configure If the LED remains red check the communication status using the menus MONITOR COMM STATE or MONITOR SW ALARMS to investigate the problem 2 12 5 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 6 2 VERIFY REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS EACH AcTIVE MODEM The LEDs are arranged in columns corresponding to each modem and should accurately reflect the status of each 1 Verify that the Status LED for each modem shows a green light indicating no faults The 3 alarm LEDs will reflect the LEDs on the front panel of each modem Verify that the Online LED is lit for all connected TMIs with the modems attached Verify that the Online LED is not lit for
82. of link to Modem m Remote control address no setting required Remote control not used Set EDMAC Framing on Set as an EDMAC slave Set Slave Address ESA ESAR 1 MCA ESA Two Distant Modems in a 1 1 configuration Set up the On line Modem as for Distant Modem 1 above The Offline Modem is automatically configured to match the On line Modem can only be achieved to the Online Modem Notes 1 Itis not possible for the Offline Modem of a 1 1 pair to respond to EDMAC messages directly as it is not transmitting Using the internal 1 1 link the Online Modem polls and retains the Offline Unit Status OUS This information can be obtained from the Online Modem using the command OUS 2 This new command is available in firmware versions CDM 570 Firmware version 1 4 1 or subsequent b CDM 570L Firmware Version 1 3 1 or subsequent c CDM 600 Firmware Version 1 6 1 or subsequent d CDM 600L Firmware Version 1 3 0 or subsequent Refer to the appropriate Modem manual for additional information C 5 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Addressing Scheme MN CRS300 IOM C 3 2 SETTING UP TRANSCEIVERS Important Configure the modems first for EDMAC operation setting up the RCA Remote Control Address for local units and ESAR ESA EDMAC addresses for a EDMAC Modems A Transceiver s address will be set automatically by its controlling Modem if connected via the FSK link when the ODU enable is con
83. on 4 Remote Control MN CRS300 IOM EIA 485 full duplex summary e Two differential pairs one pair for controller to target one pair for target to controller e Controller to target pair has one line driver controller and all targets have line receivers Target to controller pair has one line receiver controller and all targets have tri state drivers A 2 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 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 asynchronous character format may be selected from 8 N 1 8 data bits no parity one stop bit 7 E 2 even parity or 7 O 2 odd parity The baud rate may vary between 300 baud and 19 200 baud data is transmitted in framed packets The controller is assumed 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 p
84. ons on the Switch ensure these are de activated in the CONFIG ACTIVE menu Table 2 1 provides added clarity on where cable ends connected Table 2 1 CRS 300 to Modem Data Connections Module CRS 300 I O Connection to modem CRS 310 RMI 1 Data Interface P2 Balanced G 703 P7 J2 n a J3 n a 1 CRS 320 TMI 1 Data Interface J1 User Data CRS 330 TMI 1 Data Interface P2 Balanced G 703 P7 J1 6 User Data CRS 340 TMI P1 Data Interface P3B P2 Balanced G 703 P7 J1 4 User Data CRS 370 TMI 1 Data Interface J1 User Data Figure 2 2 shows typical cable connection between the switch and the modems Traffic Modem 1 3 5 7 and Redundant Modem only shown FOR G 703 ALWAYS USE THE 15 PIN CONNECTION BETWEEN THE MODEM AND THE SWITCH FOR BALANCED OR UNBALANCED DATA IMPORTANT 4 ENSURE THAT ALL POWER THE EQUIPMENT IS OFF CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM CRS 310 Unused Blanks CRS 370 5 CRS 340 5 CRS 330 5 CRS 320 5 pe CRS 240 Power Supply Module System Alarms CRS 240 CRS 230 CRS 240 Power Supply System Controller Power Supply 1 of 2 2 of 2 CDM 600 Connected toj CRS 330 TM
85. pinout information Table 2 4 IF Switch Control Connector 25 Pin D Type Male Pin Condition 16 Enable 5 Clock 17 Serial Data 4 Modem Backup 8 N A 3 Rev for PCA hardware revision control 18 Rev Bit1 6 Rev Bit2 19 Rev Bit3 7 Product ID BitO for IF Switch identification 20 Product ID Bit1 21 IF Switch Present 10 22 5V input 12 24 12V input 11 13 Ground 1 2 9 14 15 No Connection 2 20 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 8 1 3 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR 9 PIN D TYPE MALE The Remote Control connector provides access to the remote control ports of the Switch both EIA 232 and EIA 485 Table 2 5 provides the pinout information Table 2 5 Remote Control Connector 9 Pin D Type Male Pin Description Direction 1 Ground 2 EIA 232 Transmit Data Out 3 EIA 232 Receive Data In 4 Reserved do not connect to this pin 5 Ground 6 EIA 485 Receive DataB In 7 EIA 485 Receive Data A In 8 EIA 485 Transmit Data B Out 9 EIA 485 Transmit Data A Out Use for 2 wire EIA 485 operation 2 21 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Introduction and Initial Setup Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM 2 8 1 4 DATA CONNECTOR RS232 422 V 35 LVDS 25 PIN D TYPE FEMALE Table 2 6 is for the TMI User Data Interface connector RS232 422 V 35 LVDS P2
86. ply 5 0376 1 8 Figure 1 7 CRS 310 RMI 0579 1 8 Figure 1 8 CRS 320 TMI PL 958 1 1 2 222 1 8 Figure 1 9 CRS 330 TMI PL 9033 1 2 Pr erecb S 1 9 Figure 1 10 RS S40TMIAELJ997 1 1 oH eo evaded 1 9 Figure 1 11 CRS 370 TMI PL 9034 1 11 1 9 Figure 1 12 Optional CRS 280 IF 1 10 Figure 1 13 CRS 350 ESC Switch ER e XH PEE 1 11 Figure 14 CRS 355 UDI QI pU ea es 1 11 Figure 1 15 CRS 300 Dimensional 1 15 Figure 1 16 CRS 280 Dimensional 1 16 Figure 1 17 CRS 350 Dimensional 1 17 Figure 2 1 Typical Rack Mounting Configuration 2 3 Figure 2 2 Cabling Example for CRS 300 to CDM 600 Modems 2 6 Figure 2 3 Control Cable Connection for 5 280 2 8 Figure 2 4 Control Cable Connection for CRS 350 and CRS 280 2 9 Figure 2 5 Cabling Example for CRS 350 ESC to CDM 600 Mode
87. put TTL or RS232 active low input 2 8 1 8 8 kHz IDR CONNECTOR RJ 45 The RJ 45 connector on the CRS 330 TMI is the user interface to the RS 422 clock and data for the 8 kHz IDR Engineering Service Channel Noted signal function names non HSSI defined signals On Cisco routers Table 2 10 8 kHz IDR ESC Interface Connector Pin Assignments Pin Signal Function Name Direction 1 Tx Data SD In 2 Tx Data SD In 3 Rx Data RD Out 4 Tx Clock ST Out 5 Tx Clock ST Out 6 Rx Data RD Out 7 Rx Clock RT Out 8 Rx Clock RT Out 2 25 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 9 TMI MODULE CONFIGURATIONS The following paragraphs describe settings for any of the individual TMI modules that may require jumper or other installation settings on the module 2 9 1 CRS 370 TMI HSSI INTERFACE The jumper J2 on the CRS 370 TMI module selects the functionality of the control signals CA and TA An outline drawing of the module is shown in Figure 2 7 Table 2 11explains the jumper settings of J2 The factory ships the module with J2 not installed Table 2 11 CRS 370 J2 Jumper Settings J2 Jumper Settings Not Installed TA to CA loop connected default Installed TA controls Tx carrier RR controls CA ISSH il Hl a o 5 n m
88. r all Switch or modem alarms that are unmasked the user may select which alarm types should force the Switch to react with an audible buzzer located behind the front panel In addition a relay closure to ground activates on pin 20 of the System Alarms connector so that the user may attach other indicators 3 4 3 4 CONFIG REMOTE SELECT REMOTE CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE PRESS ENT The user is prompted to select LOCAL or REMOTE using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys then to press ENTER 3 4 3 41 CONFIG REMOTE LOCAL If LOCAL was selected remote control will be disabled Remote monitoring is always possible 3 4 3 4 CONFIG REMOTE REMOTE If REMOTE was selected the following sub menus will be displayed REMOTE CONTROL BAUDRATE INTERFACE PRESS ENTER The user is prompted to select BAUDRATE or INTERFACE using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys then to press ENTER 3 10 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM CONFIG REMOTE REMOTE BAUDRATE EDIT SWITCH BAUDRATE 19200 BAUD PRESS ENT If BAUD RATE is selected the user may select the baud rate of the remote control bus connected locally to the M amp C computer The value is changed using the UPIDOWN arrow keys The user should then press ENTER Values of 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19200 baud are possible Note this setting does not affect the internal communications between the Switch and the Modems which is fixed at
89. re there is high heat dissipation provide forced air cooling by installing top or bottom mounted fans or blowers DO NOT ALLOW THE INTERNAL RACK TEMPERATURE EXCEED 50 C 122 2 3 2 RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Mount the Switch using front panel screws only Do not install rack slides to the side of the CRS 300 chassis Contact the factory if there are questions about rack supports Typically the CRS 300 is mounted in a rack along with all the Modems with which it is to operate so it is important to ensure that there is adequate clearance for ventilation Since the Switch itself is relatively passive no additional clearance is needed between it and the nearest Modem In rack systems where there is high heat dissipation provide forced air cooling by installing top or bottom mounted fans or blowers 2 3 3 INSTALLATION DETAILS The CRS 300 is constructed as a 4U high rack mounting chassis Rack handles at the front of the unit facilitate removal from and placement into a rack Mount the Switch in the rack using the mounting holes on the front panel Figure 2 1 is a side cut away view of a typical rack configuration for modems combined with the CRS 300 CRS 280 and CRS 350 The CRS 280 can be mounted on the back of the rack or on top The CRS 350 is intended to mount to the back of the rack The mounting hardware allows the user to hinge the unit down to access the data cables in the rear of the unit to con
90. rect addresses must be used This section provides details of the address requirements to allow M amp C of the Switch and the various modems and transceivers that may be included in a CRS 300 Redundancy Switch system C 2 SWITCH ADDRESS The permitted Switch remote control addresses are limited e For EIA 485 connections the only permitted addresses are 1000 3000 5000 and 7000 For EIA 232 the only permitted address is 0000 Note Even if the Switch is connected for communications via 485 the connection between Switch and traffic modems remains EIA 232 9600 baud and 8N1 C 1 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Addressing Scheme MN CRS300 IOM C 3 MODEM amp TRANSCEIVER ADDRESSES To monitor and control modems and transceivers at the distant end of the communication link EDMAC must be enabled via the modem front panel in local mode Set the Tx and Rx parameters to establish the link on the modems on each end of the link Only then may an M amp C application be used Several abbreviations are going to be used in the following sections and the two diagrams These are Note MCA Monitor amp Control Address to be entered as the address of a unit into an M amp C application e g SatMac RCA Remote Control Address to be configured via the unit front panel CONFIG REMOTE ESAR EDMAC Slave Address Range a modem must be configured for EDMAC as a Master unit local end with the address provided
91. rify performance The CRS 300 is modular in construction All replaceable modules insert into slots in the rear This includes the Controller PSUs TMIs and the RMI Power consumption is below 30 watts for a fully populated Switch and hence no fan cooling is required Connection to the Traffic Modems and the Redundant Modem is remarkably simple In the case of the multi protocol interface a single cable is required for each modem which carries all data signals alarm information and remote control interface 232 If the G 703 interfaces are used one additional cable is required This simplifies rack cabling and reduces the number of potential failure points CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM 1 1 1 COMPATIBILITY The Switch is designed to operate with the CDM 600 Satellite Modem e CDM 600L Satellite Modem e CDM 570 when available e CDM 570L firmware version 1 3 1 and subsequent Note The Switch is capable of controlling four different modem models but only one model type may be connected as a switch system Example the redundant modem has to be capable of doing everything that a traffic modem might be set up to do This is important also when considering hardware or FAST options that may be installed in the traffic modems 1 1 2 REDUNDANCY SYSTEM LEVEL BLOCK Figure 1 2 shows the system level block diagram of the CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch including the optional CRS 280 IF Sw
92. s connected between the modem and its plug in card the user s terrestrial data connection to the external router multiplexing equipment or test data generator should be made to any of the connectors on the TMI labeled User Data Interface These replace the direct connection to the Traffic Modem s Data Interface port If the data type is G 703 and the CRS 330 or CRS 340 TMI is being used the user can connect to either the female DB 15 or the BNC connectors on the TMI Pie Am for balanced or unbalanced data just as he would as if he was connecting directly to the modem Ensure that the correct G 703 balanced or unbalanced selection is made on the modem Note The RMI does not have this connector as the Redundant Modem s function 1s to replace a faulted Traffic Modem Even with the Switch turned off this should complete the terrestrial data paths between each Traffic Modem and its external equipment so that the modems may now be switched on 2 7 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 4 4 CONTROL CABLE FOR OPTIONAL CRS 280 AND CRS 350 If the user s redundancy system requires the Comtech CRS 280 IF Switch and or CRS ESC Switch a control cable will need to be connected between them Figure 2 3 shows the connection if the system requires only the CRS 280 CRS 300 Data Switch
93. s used to indicate that the parameter defined by the preceding byte should be set to the value of the argument s that follow it For example in a message from controller to target BKH 12 would mean set the BacK up Hold Off time to 12 seconds The code controller to target is used as the query operator and is used to indicate that the target should return the current value of the parameter defined by the preceding byte For example in a message from controller to target BKH means what is the current value of BacK up Hold Off time 2 From Target to Controller the only permitted values are ASCII code 61 ASCII code 63 ASCII code 33 ASCII code 42 A 5 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Remote Control MN CRS300 IOM They have these meanings The code target to controller is used in two ways First if the controller has sent a query code to a target for example BKH meaning what is the BacK up Hold Off time the target would respond with BKH xx where xx represents the time in question Second if the controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value then providing the value sent in the argument is valid the target will acknowledge the message by replying with BKH with no message arguments The code target to controller is only used as follows If the controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value then if the value sent in the argu
94. ser to select from a number of different utility functions which are described below 3 4 7 1 UTILITY SET RTC SET REAL TIME CLOCK EDIT REAL TIME CLOCK 12 00 00 24 04 00 ENT The user is prompted to edit the time and date settings of the real time clock This is accomplished by selecting the digit to be edited using the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys The value of the digit is then changed using the UP DOWN arrow keys Note that in accordance with international convention the date is shown in DAY MONTH YEAR format The user should then press ENTER 3 22 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 4 7 2 UTILITY DISPLAY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS EDIT DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 100 PRESS ENTER The user is prompted to edit the display brightness using the UP DOWN arrow keys The user should then press ENTER 3 4 7 3 UTILITY SWITCH ID EDIT SWITCH ID ENTER THIS IS A TEST The user is prompted to edit the Switch ID string using the LEFT RIGHT and UP DOWN arrow keys Only the bottom line is available 24 characters The cursor selects the position on the bottom line LEFT RIGHT and the character is then edited UP DOWN The following characters are available Space 0 9 and 7 When the user has composed the string press ENTER 3 23 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 5 FLASH UPGRADING The CRS 300
95. should be activated A hyphen will appear in place of the modem number if it is de activated If a Traffic Modem interface is not plugged into a slot that position cannot be activated A modem must be active in order for it to be manually or automatically bridged or backed up Once activated the Switch will expect a Modem to be attached and will poll the Modem for status information 3 4 4 INFO INFORMATION INFO SWITCH ID SETUP IF SWITCH REMCONT 5 The user is prompted to select SWITCH ID SETUP IF SWITCH REMCONT or MASK using the LEFT RIGHT keys then press ENTER These screens display information on the current configuration of the Switch without risking inadvertent alterations 3 12 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 4 4 1 INFO SWITCH ID SWITCH ID This displays the user defined Switch ID string which is entered via the UTILITY SWITCH ID screen To return to the previous menu press ENTER or CLEAR 3 4 4 2 INFO SETUP TM 12345 7 910 AUTO OFF BKUP 05 REST 20 The information on this screen reflects some of the settings configured in the CONFIG OPTIONS menu Active Traffic Modems are listed on the top line with Auto mode and the two holdoff times listed on the bottom 3 4 4 3 INFO IF SWITCH TRANSPONDER SWITCH IS ABSENT This screen shows whether a CRS 280 IF Transponder Switch is connected to the CRS 300 1 N Redundancy Switch
96. terial and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment During the warranty period Comtech EF Data will at its option repair or replace products that prove to be defective For equipment under warranty the customer is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data and all related custom taxes tariffs insurance etc Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the customer 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 LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper installation or maintenance abuse unauthorized modification or operation outside of environmental specifications for the product or for damages that occur due to improper repackaging of equipment for return to Comtech EF Data No other warranty is expressed or implied Comtech EF Data specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES 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 DISCLAIMER Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide
97. the Switch is in Back up mode the Redundant Modem is online In this event the user may not alter the bridge back up state and a message is shown instead of the menu MANUAL SELECT SWITCH IS IN AUTO MODE Press CLEAR or ENTER to return to the previous menu The Switch learns and retains the configuration of all of the active modems in the set up This configuration information is used to program the Redundant Modem to match the configuration of the Modem being bridged If the Switch is in Back up and the user selects to come out of Back up mode bringing a new modem online the screen will display SET MDM USING BU CONFIG NO YES ENTER Perhaps a new modem is replacing a failed unit The replacement modem configuration may not be correct The user can opt for the Switch to use the known link configuration active in the Redundant Modem to configure the new Modem Use the LEFT RIGHT keys to select YES and ENTER If the modem does not need configuring then select NO and press ENTER 3 7 CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Front Panel Operation MN CRS300 IOM 3 4 3 2 CONFIG AUTO OFF ON OPERATING MODE AUTO OFF AUTO ON ENTER The user is prompted to turn Auto to OFF or ON When OFF Manual mode the Switch does not respond automatically to any Modem faults and simply performs whatever manual setting the user performs via the Manual select previous menu The STORED EVENT indicator blinks when i
98. ttached and traffic is not interrupted e Traffic Modem Interfaces TMI and the Redundant Modem Interface RMI can be replaced without disturbing other traffic circuits The CRS 300 supports all of the interface types available on the modems which include EIA422 530 V 35 Sync EIA 232 G 703 balanced or unbalanced LVDS and HSSI Note Unlike many other products of this type electrical interface types may be mixed within the same redundancy group CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction MN CRS300 IOM When operating with a single up down converter the system comprises a maximum of 10 Traffic Modems a Redundant Modem and the CRS 300 Redundancy Switch All IF inputs and outputs are passively split and combined The Redundant Modem is in remote control mode and the Traffic Modems may be in local or remote mode All of the modems are connected to the CRS 300 Protection Switch via a single 25 pin cable which connects data alarms and an 232 link The EIA 232 link provides the connection whereby the CRS 300 communicates with each modem The Switch reads and stores each modem s configuration One modem is bridged by the Redundant The Switch sends the bridged modem configuration to the Redundant Modem IF switching is distributed each Modem has an internal RF relay which is normally under the control of the Modem s internal software However a direct hardware connection over rides the processor setting and
99. unting to the back of a 19 inch rack Figure 1 13 shows the user interface side of the CRS 350 ESC Switch Here the user has access to the Audio Overhead and IRD connectors The back of the CRS 350 contains the same three connectors that would connect to each of the three connectors on each of the modems Figure 1 13 CRS 350 ESC Switch SUBASSEMBLY PANEL DETAILS 1 14 gives further details of the subassembly for the CRS 350 DB 15 Female Figure 1 14 CRS 355 User Data Intfc UDI CRS 355 UDI Open Network Overhead 0 J1 IDR Alarms O oo0o00000000000 O1 o00000000000 OnLine Overhead J2 Audio DB 25 Male DB 9 Female 1 11 Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Introduction 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 1 CRS 300 Specifications Characteristic Requirement AC Prime Power Two independent inputs 90 to 264 VAC 50 60 Hz at 25 Watts Size Weight Data Switch Control Unit IF Switch Unit 4U 19W x 20 1D Rack Mount 40 48 26 W x 51 054D 20 pounds 9 07 kg 4U 19 W x 4 50 inch Rack Mount 40 48 26 W x 11 43 D cm lt 10 lbs 4 54 kg Environmental Temperature Humidity 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating 50 to 100 C 122 to 212 F Storage 95 at 40 104 F Non condensing EMC And Safety EN 55022 Class B emissions EN 50082 1 immunity EN 60950 Safety FCC Part
100. when in manual mode yy is 01 10 for selected TM Command or Query The active state of all 10 Traffic Modems 0 de activate Traffic Modem 1 activate Traffic Modem Query only Indicates the state of all 10 Traffic Modems 0 TMI not present Modem cannot be activated 1 TMI present but modem not activated 2 TMI present modem activated and responding 3 TMI present modem activated but not responding A 9 Response to Command target to controller LRS message OK LRS received OK but invalid arguments found message OPM received OK but invalid arguments message OK but not permitted in current mode BBU message OK BBU received OK but invalid arguments BBU message OK but not permitted in current mode ACT message ACT received OK but invalid arguments ACT message OK but not permitted in current mode qualifier LRS OPM BBU ACT AMQ Revision 4 MN CRS300 IOM Response to query target to controller LRS x see description of arguments see description of arguments BBU xyy see description of arguments AC T XXXXXXXXXX see description of arguments AMQ2 XXXXXXXXXX see description of arguments CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Remote Control Parameter Type Command Arguments for Code and Command or qualifier Response to Query
101. which is a fixed length of 24 characters Valid characters include Space 0 9 and AZ Command or Query Global configuration of the Switch in the form OaaaaaaaaaaBNNbbrrMSAssssssss where Operating Mode same as 1 bytes Active Modems same as ACT 10 bytes B Bridge Backup State same as BBU 1 byte N Selected TM Number same as BBU 2 bytes b Backup Holdoff Time same as BKH 2 byte r Restore Holdoff Time same as RSH 2 byte M Modem Alarm Mask same as MAM 1 byte 5 Switch Alarm Mask same as SAM 1 byte Audio Alarm Mask same as 1 bytes S 8 spare bytes Command or query The command forces the Switch to store the its current configuration in Configuration Memory location defined by the argument 0 to 9 Example CST 4 Store current configuration in location 4 WARNING Use with caution If the location already contains data it will be automatically overwritten If in doubt query the location first The query returns the contents of the location Response to Command Query target to controller Code and qualifier SID message SID SID received OK but invalid arguments found SID message OK but not permitted in current mode SGC message OK SGC SGC received OK but invalid arguments found SGC message OK but not permitted in current mode CST message Ok CST n CST received OK but w
102. witch for that module It is also fitted with two fuses one each for line and neutral connections or L1 L2 where appropriate These are contained within the body of the connector behind a small plastic flap For 115 230 volt AC operation use T1A fuses slow blow 20 mm fuses FOR CONTINUED OPERATOR SAFETY ALWAYS REPLACE THE FUSES WITH THE CORRECT TYPE AND RATING 2 5 1 SiNGLE POWER SUPPLY OPERATION TEST If only one power supply module is used mask the fault for the unused power supply as follows 1 Go to the CONFIG OPTIONS MASKS and SW ALARMS menu 2 Select to mask the unused power supply The Switch is now ready for the next procedure configuring the Switch 2 11 5 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Revision 4 Introduction and Initial Setup MN CRS300 IOM 2 6 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH The unit was shipped with the following default configuration Nounits modems are active The Switch was set to Manual operating mode This Manual setting causes the Stored Event LED to blink Use the front panel keypad and display to configure the Switch as described in the following paragraphs 2 6 1 ACTIVATE THE DESIRED TRAFFIC MODEMS Ensure that the Redundant Modem installation is complete and that it is operating correctly prior to activating any Traffic Modems An active Traffic Modem is going to be polled regularly by the Switch a Configure each Modem for correct communications via the modem front pa
103. y only Unit returns its 9 digit serial number Example SNO 176512523 Query only Unit returns the value of internal software revision installed in the unit in the form x xx Example SWR 1 03 Ver 1 03 Query only Unit returns information concerning the equipment identification Only a base Switch S300 is currently in use Query only Unit returns information concerning the model of the Redundant Modem attached 600 or 570 A 14 Response to Command target to controller DAY message OK DAY received OK but invalid arguments DAY message OK but not permitted in current mode TIM message OK TIM received OK but invalid arguments TIM message OK but not permitted in current mode 4 MN CRS300 IOM Query Response to query Code target to controller qualifier DAY DAY ddmmyy see description of arguments TIM TIM hhmmss see description of arguments SNO see description of arguments SWR SWR Xx xx see description of arguments EID see description of arguments MOD MOD xxx see description of arguments CRS 300 1 10 Redundancy Switch Remote Control Parameter Type Command Arguments for Code and Command or qualifier Response to Query TMI RMI types N A 11 Bytes Faults and Status N A numeric 15 bytes alpha Description of arguments

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