150W/200W C-Band BUC ALB180 Series

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1 150W/200W C-Band BUC ALB180 Series Installation & Operation Manual IM Rev. A

2 Copyright Notice All information contained in this Manual are the property of ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte. Ltd. The Manual in whole or in part, may not be duplicated or reproduced without the written permission of ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte. Ltd. The Manual is intended to be used as a guide only and may be revised, modified or altered at any time by ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte. Ltd. ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte. Ltd. shall not be liable to users of the Manual nor to any other person, firm, company or other body for any loss, direct, indirect or consequential, in contract or in tort or for any negligent mis-statement or omission contained herein, by reason of, arising from or in relation to any such user, other person, company or body relying or acting upon or purporting to rely or act upon any matter contained in this Manual. If you have any enquiry or require further technical assistance, please contact our Customer Service Centre at: ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte. Ltd. No. 29 New Industrial Road, ST Electronics Paya Lebar Building Singapore Hotline: Fax: techsvc_stacoms@stee.stengg.com Website: ST Electronics (Satcom & Sensor Systems) Pte. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview About The BUC BUC Functions BUC Functional Block Diagram Transmit Frequency Bands BUC Driver Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) Module Cooling Sub-System Monitor & Control Power Supply System BUC Interfaces BUC Front View BUC Rear View Product Models and Optional Components...10 Chapter 2 System Configurations Types of System Configurations Standalone Configuration :1 Redundant System Configuration System Components Redundancy Control Unit RCU-R TX WR137 Waveguide Switch WR229 RX Waveguide Switch Transient Protection Box Low Noise Block (LNB) L-Band Splitter...24 Chapter 3 Installation Unpacking the Box Pre-Installation Preparations Environmental Considerations Tools Required Site Preparation Checklist Power Supply Cable Recommendations Pre-Installation Uplink Test Installing the BUC & Other Components...29 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management Monitor & Control Understanding the AMC Connecting the PC to the BUC Installing the AMC Launching the AMC Setting Up AMC to Communicate with the BUC Selecting the Device to Manage Modifying the Operating Parameters of the BUC Viewing Logs Debugging Redundancy Operation...41 Chapter 5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting...45 IM0296XXXXRev.A i

4 5.1 Maintenance Maintenance Procedure Completing the Maintenance Understanding Faults in the BUC Understanding Faults in the Redundancy System...48 Appendix A Customer Service...49 A.1 Warranty Information...49 A.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA)...50 A.3 Additional Technical Support...52 Appendix B Unit Specifications & Outline...53 B.1 System Specification Tables...53 B.2 RF Waveguide Transfer Switches...55 B.3 LNB Specifications...56 B.4 BUC Unit Outline Drawings...57 B.5 Waveguide Switch Outline Drawings...58 B.6 LNB Outline Drawing...59 Appendix C Compliance Standard...61 Appendix D Document Revision Log...63 ii IM Rev.A

5 List of Figures Figure 1.1 BUC functional block diagram... 2 Figure 1.2 Frequency Conversion for C-Band... 3 Figure 1.3 Front panel of the C-Band BUC... 7 Figure 1.4 Rear panel of the C-Band BUC... 8 Figure 2.1 Standalone system configuration...11 Figure 2.2 Stand-Alone LNB Configuration Setup...13 Figure 2.3 BUC Redundancy configuration setup...14 Figure 2.4 BUC Redundancy configuration setup using Gang Switch...14 Figure 2.5 1:1 LNB Configuration Setup...16 Figure 2.7 Front side of LNB 1:1 RCU...17 Figure 2.8 Rear side of LNB 1:1 RCU...19 Figure 2.9 Waveguide switch outline diagrams...21 Figure 2.10 WR229 RX Waveguide switch outline diagrams...22 Figure 2.11 Transient Protection Box...23 Figure 2.12 Low Noise Block (LNB)...23 Figure 2.13 L-Band splitter...24 Figure 3.1 IF levels required for long IF cables...28 Figure 3.2 Connection for uplink test procedure...29 Figure 3.3 Mounting the BUC...30 Figure 3.4 Typical mounting of the 1:1 C-BUC Redundancy Configuration...31 Figure 3.5 Sealing the connectors...32 Figure 4.1 Indirect connection between PC and device...34 Figure 4.2 Windows region and language settings...35 Figure 4.3 Main AMC monitoring window...36 Figure 4.4 Detailed BUC status screen...37 Figure 4.5 Logging In...37 Figure 4.6 Change password dialog box...37 IM Rev.A iii

6 Figure 4.7 Setting up the communication parameters...38 Figure 4.8 Selecting the device...39 Figure 4.9 Log file...40 Figure 4.10 Debugging window...41 Figure 4.11 Connecting 2 BUCs for redundancy...42 Figure B-1 C-Band Outdoor BUC Unit Outline Drawing...57 Figure B-2 WR137 Waveguide Switch outline drawings...58 Figure B-3 WR229 RX Waveguide Switch outline drawings...58 iv IM Rev.A

7 List of Tables Table 1-3 Interfaces present on the front of the BUC unit... 7 Table 1-4 Interfaces present on the rear of the BUC unit... 8 Table 1-5 Pin-out configuration for M&C... 9 Table 1-6 Pin-out configuration for M&C SPT (Status Pin Transmit)... 9 Table 1-7 Pin-out configuration for Switch Control... 9 Table 1-8 AC Pin-out...10 Table 1-9 Product series models...10 Table 2-1 List of accessories and components for standalone system...12 Table 2-2 List of accessories and components for standalone LNB system...13 Table 2-3 List of accessories and components for 1:1 redundant system...15 Table 2-4 List of accessories and components for 1:1 redundant system...16 Table 2-5 Interfaces present on the front of the RCU-R Unit...17 Table 2-6 RS484 Pin-Out and Descriptions...18 Table 2-7 Form C pin outs / status outputs...18 Table 2-8 Interfaces present on the rear side of the RCU-R Unit...19 Table 2-9 RX Switch Pin Descriptions...19 Table 2-10 WR137 Waveguide switch port interfaces...21 Table 2-11 WR229 RX Waveguide switch port interfaces...22 Table 2-12 L-band splitter RF loss/gain specifications...24 Table 3-1 Cable lengths resulting in a 15 db loss...28 Table 4-1 RS485 cable pin-out configuration...34 Table 4-2 Parameters explanation in the Setup > Device tab...39 Table 4-3 Configurable parameters...40 Table 5-1 Troubleshooting faults in the BUC...46 Table B-1 150W/200W C-Band BUC Specifications...53 Table B-2 WR137 RF waveguide transfer switch specifications...55 Table B-3 WR229 waveguide switch specifications...55 Table B-4 Low Noise Block Specifications...56 IM Rev.A v

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9 Chapter 1 Product Overview Agilis, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of quality satellite products for various applications, introduces the 150W/200W C-Band BUC ALB180 Series. The 150W/200W C-Band BUC is a highly reliable and cost effective outdoor RF transmitter for satellite communications. The BUC is easy to install and redundancy ready. The Agilis C-Band BUC also offers a wide range of distinctive advantages and enhanced features for satellite communication systems in remote or challenging geographic regions. Its innovative and robust design makes it very reliable under harsh environment conditions. This user manual provides detailed information to system integrators and end users on how to set-up, operate and maintain the 150W/200W C-Band BUC. 1.1 About The BUC The Agilis C-Band BUC is a low cost solution suitable for broadband applications in satellite IP networks such as DVB-RCS. It is suitable for both data and voice communication operating in different modulation formats including BPSK, QPSK, QAM and FM. The 150W/200W C-Band BUC is designed for the following applications: Single Carrier Per Channel (SCPC) Multi-Carrier Per Channel (MCPC) Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) IM Rev.A 1

10 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.2 BUC Functions BUC Functional Block Diagram This section explains the design and functions of the C-Band BUC. AC IN AC Filter Power Supply Unit (PSU) AC - DC +10V DC Cooling System (Fans) 10MHz Ref (Optional) DC RF MON RF IN BUC AMP RF OUT M&C AC RFL Signal Detector M&C RF Out Signal Detector Status LED Status Link / M&C SPT M&C Switch Control Monitor & Control C-BUC Figure 1.1 BUC functional block diagram 2 IM Rev.A

11 Chapter 1 Product Overview Transmit Frequency Bands The 150W/200W C-Band BUC ALB180 Series is available for all C-Band frequencies. Table 1-1 BUC Transmit Frequency Bands for C-Band Input Transmit (MHz) Local Oscillator (GHz) Output Transmit (GHz) INTELSAT C-Band INSAT C-Band Measat ST-1 / PALAPA-C FULL C C-Band RF FREQUENCY IF FREQUENCY RF FREQUENCY IF FREQUENCY RF FREQUENCY IF FREQUENCY RF FREQUENCY IF FREQUENCY RF FREQUENCY IF FREQUENCY Figure 1.2 Frequency Conversion for C-Band BUC Driver The C-Band BUC accepts an L-band input from any satellite modem and converts it to C-band. The BUC operates with a fixed frequency LO. The L-band is up converted to C-band by mixing with the LO signal. The BUC driver includes a built-in M&C module which connects to the main M&C board for monitoring and control. The optional 10MHz reference module enables the BUC to operate with internal reference. IM Rev.A 3

12 Chapter 1 Product Overview Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) Module The Power Amplifier Module is a linear high-gain power amplifier using GaAs FET devices which amplifies the RF power to the required level according to its wattage specification. This Amplifier Module operates on a +10V DC supply Cooling Sub-System AMPLIFIER DAMAGE PROTECTION The SSPA has a temperature sensor internally connected to the M&C circuit. The M&C circuit monitors the module temperature and cuts-off the DC supply to the RF Module whenever the temperature exceeds the specified value. A temperature fault is indicated if the unit s temperature is < -20 C or > 80 C. This creates a summary fault and will cause the unit to mute itself and switchover to the back up unit. However, the 10V supply to the FET transistors will remain on until the unit reaches the thermal shutdown temperature of 85 C. For protection reasons, the unit will shutdown the 10V supply to the power transistors at temperatures > 85 C. The unit will recover once the temperature returns to 83 C. The cooling system consists of heat sink and fans. It works based on forced-air convection technique in which the system fans provide the air intake while the exhaust is brought out around the outer perimeter of the fans. All RF modules are placed on heat sinks to dissipate heat effectively. Fans are deployed to cool the heat generated by high power devices. The 150W/200W C-Band BUC employs two fans that operate on internally generated power provided by the AC-DC converter. Note: Ensure that the bottom of the BUC box at least 6 off a flat surface to allow the air to circulate from the DC Fans. 4 IM Rev.A

13 Chapter 1 Product Overview Monitor & Control This is a micro-controller based sub-system that monitors and controls the operations of the BUC. The internal AC-DC power supply module supplies the DC voltages required for this module to operate. The monitor & control (M&C) interface can be accessed via serial connection (RS485 cable) or via SNMP and HTTP (Ethernet connection). The monitor and control functions enable the user to: Control the BUC operations. Adjust BUC attenuation (0 ~ 20 db) and configure for redundancy by 0.5dB step. Turn the RF power on/off. Obtain RF parameters (RF output power) and temperature. Check the alarm status. Control the redundancy module. Obtain information about the BUC such as serial number and part number etc. IM Rev.A 5

14 Chapter 1 Product Overview Power Supply System WARNING: Please ensure that the power source is turned OFF before connecting the power cable from the power source to the BUC unit. The C-Band BUC is powered via an external 230V AC power source. An internal AC-DC converter converts the AC power received into the DC voltages required by the various modules within the BUC. The pin-out configuration for the BUC s AC connector is given in the table below. Table 1-2 BUC s AC IN pin-out configuration Colour Description PIN Details Blue Neutral PIN C Brown Line PIN B Green/Yellow Ground PIN A The internal AC-DC converter receives AC power and converts it to DC voltages which are then supplied to the various internal modules and cooling fans. This power supply is compact, reliable and is adequately adjusted for safety, EMC and EMI. 6 IM Rev.A

15 Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.3 BUC Interfaces BUC Front View Figure 1.3 Front panel of the C-Band BUC Table 1-3 Interfaces present on the front of the BUC unit Port Reference Connector Type Signal Details RF IN 50-Ω female N-type connector The RF input signal which is the output of the Driver (C-SPT or C- BUC or others) is applied to this port. M&C M&C SPT / STATUS LINK SWITCH CONTROL (KPT02E12-8S) Circular 8-pin Square Flange female connector (KPT02E12-8S) Circular 8-pin Square Flange female connector 6-pin S-Circular connector Monitor & Control interface. Status Control signal interface. This port is used as a status link in the 1:1 Redundancy configuration. Control signal to switch and status of the switch. AC IN (KPT02E12-3P) Circular 3-pin Square Flange male connector Provides AC Power to the C-Band BUC. FUSE Fuse holder AC fuse holder with a 5-Amperes fuse inside to protect the ODU from surge current. FAN DC (KPT06F8-4S) Supplies the DC power (+10V) to the fans. IM Rev.A 7

16 Chapter 1 Product Overview RF MON 50 Ω Female N-Type connector The coupled RF signal can be monitored by this port. Actual coupling factor of the BUC is indicated adjacent to the RF monitor port. Typical coupling factor range is 42dB-47dB. STATUS LED Indicates BUC status and alarms. GREEN BUC is functioning normally. AMBER Minor alarm. RED Major alarm BUC Rear View Figure 1.4 Rear panel of the C-Band BUC Table 1-4 Interfaces present on the rear of the BUC unit Port Reference Connector Type Signal Details RF OUT WR-137 waveguide flange RF signal 8 IM Rev.A

17 Chapter 1 Product Overview The tables below describe the pin and wire connection for the various connectors. Table 1-5 Pin A B Pin-out configuration for M&C Function +12V DC (Common) Ground C Rx link status (Normally close of Rx Form C Relay) D Tx link status (Normally close of Tx Form C Relay) E F G H Rx485 Tx485 RF Out/Voltage (Reserved) Com of Form C Relay (Reserved) Table 1-6 Pin Pin A Pin B Pin C Pin D Pin E Pin F Pin G Pin H Pin-out configuration for M&C SPT (Status Pin Transmit) Function TxA Status TxB Status NC NC NC Ground TxD/RS485+ RxD/RS485- Table 1-7 Pin A B C D E F Pin-out configuration for Switch Control Function AC - Live AC - Neutral NA TXA-Online AC - Ground TXB-Online IM Rev.A 9

18 Chapter 1 Product Overview Table 1-8 AC Pin-out Colour Description PIN Details Blue Neutral PIN C Brown Line PIN B Green/Yellow Ground PIN A 1.4 Product Models and Optional Components This manual is suitable for the following product models: Table 1-9 Product series models Model Type Model # 150W C-Band BUC 200W C-Band BUC ALBX80XXX-XXX-X ALBX80XXX-XXX-X 10 IM Rev.A

19 Chapter 2 System Configurations This chapter explains, in detail, the system in which the BUC is deployed in and its various components. 2.1 Types of System Configurations Each BUC unit can be deployed in different system configurations including: Stand-alone 1:1 Redundant System Standalone Configuration Each of these configurations is explained in details below. If you have purchased a standalone solution (i.e., a single C-Band BUC unit), simply connect your BUC to the other components in the system according to the figure below. Figure 2.1 Standalone system configuration Note: Disable DC voltage from the modem before connecting it to the BUC. Enabling DC voltages may cause damage to the BUC. Note: If you have purchased the EMS software, you can control and monitor the BUCs via either the RJ45 or M&C Remote ports. Note, however, that these two ports cannot be simultaneously connected to a PC. IM Rev.A 11

20 Chapter 2 System Configurations The table below lists the accessories and components Agilis to setup the above system. This setup diagram and table can also be found at the back of this manual for your convenience. Table 2-1 Item No. List of accessories and components for standalone system Agilis Part No. Description Length (m) Quantity Power Supply Cable TPB 220VAC 10A Converter RS485 to USB C/A For VSAT SPT to RS WR137 C-BD TX WG FLEXIBLE 1M GROOVED Ethernet Cable DB9 to RJ45 For SNMP config (Optional) A - RF Cable (L-Band) To be arranged by customer - ALBX80XXXX C-Band BUC Mounting Kit for Highpower - 1 C-BUC BUC Feed Mounting Accessories Software CD for EMS- Lite - 1 Note: The table above is a typical accessories list for the BUC. Depending on your purchase order, your BUC package may not include certain optional cables. Please contact Agilis if you wish to purchase any of the above accessories. 12 IM Rev.A

21 Chapter 2 System Configurations Figure 2.2 Stand-Alone LNB Configuration Setup The table below lists the accessories and components required to setup the Stand Alone LNB system. This setup diagram and table can also be found at the back of this manual for your convenience. Table 2-2 Item No. List of accessories and components for standalone LNB system Agilis Part No. Description 1 - Provided by the customer Length (m) Quantity ACA11XXXXX C-Band LNB - 1 Note: The table above is a typical accessories list for the BUC Stand Alone LNB System. Depending on your purchase order, your BUC package may not include certain optional cables. Please contact Agilis if you wish to purchase any of the above accessories. IM Rev.A 13

22 Chapter 2 System Configurations :1 Redundant System Configuration The C-Band BUC system can be deployed in a 1:1 redundancy system configuration, with two identical C-Band BUCs mounted and connected via a waveguide switch and a M&C cable. The system configurations are shown in the figures below. Figure 2.3 BUC Redundancy configuration setup Note: Disable DC voltage from the modem before connecting it to the BUC. Enabling the DC voltage may cause damage to the BUC. Note: If you have purchased the EMS software, you can control and monitor the BUCs via either the RJ45 or M&C Remote ports. Note, however, that these two ports cannot be simultaneously connected to a PC. Figure 2.4 BUC Redundancy configuration setup using Gang Switch Note: The advantage of the 1+1 Redundancy configuration setup using a gang switch is that it consumes less power compared to the 1:1 Redundancy configuration setup. 14 IM Rev.A

23 Chapter 2 System Configurations Table 2-3 Item No. List of accessories and components for 1:1 redundant system Agilis Part No. Description Length (m) Quantity AC Power Cable with TPB (220 VAC 10A) C/A FOR RCU IF IN/OUT TO SPT IF IN/OUT Ethernet Cable DB9 to RJ45 for SNMP config (Optional) SSPA Status Link Cable C/A TXSW TO WR137 SW 3M WR137 C-BD TX WG FLEXIBLE 1M GROOVED TERMINATION N-TYPE COAXIAL Converter RS485 to USB C/A For VSAT SPT to RS485-2 A RF Cable (L-Band) To be arranged by customer - ALBX80XXXX C-BUC Mounting Frame For 200W & Below BUC Feed Mounting Accessories Mounting Kit for Highpower C-BUC WR W Load Outdoor Accessories VSAT C-BD BUC Fasteners Software CD for EMS Lite L-Band Splitter SW Coax Dual WR137 C- - or BD TX W-Type 230VAC 59XXXXXXXX Gang Switch - 1 Note: The table above is a typical accessories list for the BUC. Depending on your purchase order, your BUC package may not include certain optional cables. Please contact Agilis if you wish to purchase any of the above accessories. IM Rev.A 15

24 Chapter 2 System Configurations Figure 2.5 1:1 LNB Configuration Setup Figure 2.6 Note: The 1:1 LNB system is an optional item. The table below lists the accessories and components required to setup the C-Band LNB system. This setup diagram and table can also be found at the back of this manual for your convenience. Table 2-4 Item No. List of accessories and components for 1:1 redundant system Agilis Part No. Description AC Power Cable with Transient Protection Box Length (m) Quantity Converter RS485 to USB C/A For VSAT SPT to RS C/A RF RFT TO LNA 3M C/A RXSW RCU TO WR229 SW 3M Accessories VSAT RS WR229 SW WR229 Waveguide H- Bend 100mm Outdoor (Optional) set - 2 A - RF Cable (L-Band) To be arranged by customer - ACA11XXXXX C-BAND LNB AAV610XXXX AAV-610 RX Only Mounting Kit For RCU - 1 Note: The table above is a typical accessories list for the C-Band LNB System. Depending on your purchase order, your BUC package may not include certain optional cables. Please contact Agilis if you wish to purchase any of the above accessories. 16 IM Rev.A

25 Chapter 2 System Configurations 2.2 System Components Redundancy Control Unit RCU-R This section explains the various system components, aside from the BUC unit, that are required to setup the entire system. LNB 1:1 RCU FRONT SIDE Figure 2.7 Front side of LNB 1:1 RCU Table 2-5 Interfaces present on the front of the RCU-R Unit Port Reference Connector Type Signal Details AC1 IN AC2 IN 3-pin, plug KPT02E12-3P 3-pin, plug KPT02E12-3P AC1 IN is the primary AC power supply input. It provides an AC supply for built-in power supply A (250W AC-DC converter) from this connector. Connect to an AC power source through Agilis AC power cord (with transient protection box, part no ) to 230VAC or 110VAC. Note: AC1 IN must be connected to an AC power source for redundancy operation. Backup AC power supply input. It provides an AC supply to the waveguide switch and to built-in power supply B (250W AC-DC converter) from this connector. Connect to an AC power source through Agilis AC power cord (with transient protection box, part no ) to 230VAC or 110VAC. IM Rev.A 17

26 Chapter 2 System Configurations Port Reference Connector Type Signal Details FUSE 1-5A AC~250V fuse inside for the AC1 IN power supply. FUSE 2-5A AC~250V fuse inside for the AC2 IN power supply. IF OUT 50 Ω female N- type connector Connect the IF OUT port to the RF input of a modem or an L-Band converter (Indoor Unit). An L-Band signal from the 1:1 LNBs via a 1:1 switch in the RCU is fed from this connector to the indoor unit. M&C 8-pin square flange KPT02E12-8S Provides an RS485/RS232 interface for an indoor DTE (usually a PC) to monitor and control the LNB RCU operation. FORM C KPT02E12-8P Provides potential free Form C status outputs of the LNB RCU. The following tables provide the pin-out details of the M&C and FORM C connectors. Table 2-6 Pin # Pin A Pin B Pin C Pin D Pin E Pin F Pin G Pin H RS484 Pin-Out and Descriptions Function Reserved Common RS232 Rx RS232 Rx RS485- RS485+ Reserved Reserved Table 2-7 Form C pin outs / status outputs Function PIN Normal Fault LNB-A Normally Close Status LNB-A Normally Open Status LNB-B Normally Close Status LNB-B Normally Open Status A, F Close Open B, F Open Close D, F Close Open E, F Open Close 18 IM Rev.A

27 Chapter 2 System Configurations Function PIN Normal Fault GND Reserve Reserve C G H LNB 1:1 RCU REAR SIDE Figure 2.8 Rear side of LNB 1:1 RCU Table 2-8 Interfaces present on the rear side of the RCU-R Unit Port Reference Connector Type Signal Details RX SW 6-pin, socket KPT02E10-6S Connects to the control interface of the waveguide switch using accessory cable with part number LNB A 50 Ω female N- type connector LNB B 50 Ω female N- type connector The LNB-A port connects to the L-Band output from LNB- A, which is connected to Port 2 of the waveguide switch The LNB-B port connects to the L-Band output from LNB-B which is connected to Port 4 of the waveguide switch Table 2-9 Pin # Pin A Pin B Pin C Pin D Pin E Pin F RX Switch Pin Descriptions Function Position 1 (Command) Common (Command) Position 2 (Command) Position 1 (Indicator) Common (Indicator) Position 2 (Indicator) IM Rev.A 19

28 Chapter 2 System Configurations STATUS INDICATIONS FOR LNB-A AND LNB-B Alarm Condition LNB A Alarm Condition LNB A No Alarm Condition LNB B Alarm Condition LNB B No Alarm Condition LED Color LNB A LED - RED LNB A LED - GREEN LNB B LED - RED LNB B LED - GREEN TX WR137 Waveguide Switch The outdoor RF waveguide transfer switches are electromechanical switches with manual override feature. They are actuated by 230VAC 50/60Hz from the AC mains during switch over. The switches do not consume any power while idling. The RF waveguide transfer switch is a four ports waveguide switch. Two ports are connected to the two BUCs. A third port connects to the dummy load while the last connects to the antenna feed. The switch over can be automatically or manually controlled by the operator. In Auto mode, the built-in redundancy system of the BUC initiates a switching operation at the waveguide switch when a fault is detected at either streams of the transmitter, switching the streams to the offline BUC. This allows the link to be maintained while performing fault diagnosis on the faulty BUC. You can also manually initiate this switch for maintenance or diagnosis purposes. 20 IM Rev.A

29 Chapter 2 System Configurations The figure below shows the outline dimensions of the waveguide switch. The time for each switch operation is 50ms. Figure 2.9 Waveguide switch outline diagrams The following table details the connectors located on the switch. Table 2-10 WR137 Waveguide switch port interfaces Port Reference Connector Type Description Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 CPR137-G Connects to the antenna feed to send RF signals Connects to a BUC Connects to a dummy load for output protection Connects to a BUC Control MS3112E-10-6P Connects to the Switch Control port of the BUC. This connection allows the BUC to initiate a switching operation and monitor the status of the waveguide switch position IM Rev.A 21

30 Chapter 2 System Configurations WR229 RX Waveguide Switch The figure below shows the outline dimensions of the WR229 RX waveguide switch. PORT 4 PORT 3 PORT 1 PORT 1 MANUAL OVERRIDE & PATH INDICATOR PORT 2 CONNECTOR MS3102A-14S-6P (STD CKT) LOCATION MAY VARY WITH SWITCH SIZE PORT MARKING Figure 2.10 WR229 RX Waveguide switch outline diagrams The following table details the connectors located on the switch. Table 2-11 WR229 RX Waveguide switch port interfaces Port Reference Connector Type Description Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 WR229-G Connects to the antenna feed to send RF signals Connects to a LNB Connects to a dummy load for output protection Connects to a LNB Control MS3112E-10-6P Connects to the Switch Control port of the LNB. This connection allows the LNB to initiate a switching operation and monitor the status of the waveguide switch position 22 IM Rev.A

31 Chapter 2 System Configurations Transient Protection Box Transient protection prevents spikes in electrical discharges that may cause damage to the RCU or other connected components. A TPB is connected to both AC input ports of the RCU. AC IN Agilis Transient Protection Box AC OUT M6 Earth Stud Low Noise Block (LNB) Figure 2.11 Transient Protection Box For the TPB to work effectively, please keep clean outgoing lines away from the incoming or earth leads. Note: Ground the TPB by connecting the M6 Earth Stud to a grounding rod. Note that this is vital to the proper operation of the TPB. LNBs are mounted near the reflector dish. Wide bands of frequency signals are fed into the LNB which then amplifies and converts these signals to minimize signal loss. Agilis LNB devices are specially designed for satellite earth station receiver front ends and other applications. Figure 2.12 Low Noise Block (LNB) IM Rev.A 23

32 Chapter 2 System Configurations L-Band Splitter The L-band splitter splits the incoming L-band signal coming from the modem into 2 streams fed into BUC A and BUC B. The splitter includes 3 interfaces: RFC receives L-band signals from the modem while RFA and RFB sends the split signal to the two BUCs. Each RF interface is a N- type connector. The RF loss/gain specifications for the L-band splitter are given in the table below. Table 2-12 L-band splitter RF loss/gain specifications Characteristic Path MHz Insertion Loss Full Band Gain Flatness 36 MHz Gain Flatness 10 MHz Reference Insertion Loss RFC to RFA RFC to RFB RFC to RFA RFC to RFB RFC to RFA RFC to RFB RFC to RFA RFC to RFB 5 db max 1.0 db max 0.3 db max 5 db max Isolation RFA to RFB 15 db min The L-band splitter is shown in the figure below. SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW BOTTOM VIEW SIDE VIEW Figure 2.13 L-Band splitter 24 IM Rev.A

33 Chapter 3 Installation This chapter explains a step-by-step process to safely mount and install your Agilis product. WARNING: Always handle the C-BUC with care. Dropping or knocking it may cause damage to the unit. Agilis warranty does not extend to defects due to excessive shock or vibration. Do not operate the C-BUC without a cable or a RF load connected to the RF OUT waveguide port. The load should be at least double the BUC wattage. 3.1 Unpacking the Box Before unpacking the box, check if it had been damaged or opened. If the shipment may have been tempered with, open the box in front of a representative from the shipping company. Upon opening the box, carefully remove the items in the package and check them against the packing list. If any of the items are damaged or missing, please contact Agilis or your local Agilis representative before proceeding. We recommend that you keep the original packing materials until you have completed the checks and confirmed that the unit is in working order. If you need to repack the product for shipping, please use the original shipping container and packing materials whenever possible. Alternatively, you may also use high quality commercial packing materials to repack the unit. Please seal the container firmly and clearly mark FRAGILE Electronic Equipment on the exterior. 3.2 Pre-Installation Preparations Environmental Considerations The 150W/200W C-Band BUC is a weatherproof outdoor unit. The unit s aluminium chassis is coated with white, enamelled epoxy for environmental protection. All interface connectors are sealed to prevent air and moisture from entering the unit. IM Rev.A 25

34 Chapter 3 Installation Before proceeding with the mounting process, please ensure that the environmental conditions in the area where the BUC is to be mounted is appropriate for its optimal operation. These include: Temperature: -40ºC to +60ºC Relative Humidity: 0 to 100% condensing (rain, snow, ice etc.) Altitude: Up to 15,000 feet ASL Solar Radiation: 360 BTU/hr/ft 2 (1135 W/m 2 50ºC Shock and Vibration: As encountered in a typical outdoor earth station environment not in an earthquake zone Tools Required We highly recommend having the following tools on hand before starting the installation: 1 complete set of socket wrench 1 Philips head screwdriver 1 cutter 1 bag of cable ties (long and medium length) 1 multimeter Site Preparation Checklist The following table provides a checklist to help you ensure that your site is adequately equipped to perform the installation. Checklist Item Equipment required for site survey Y/N Inclinometer Compass / DataScope 1-meter rectangular bar Scientific calculator 100-meter measuring tape Site location map GPS receiver Road distance wheel Vernier calliper Location markers / flags Is site in the satellite footprint? Yes No Approximate length of cables between ODU and IDU IF cable routing method Underground Surface Is there a clear path for cables from ODU to IDU? Yes No 26 IM Rev.A

35 Chapter 3 Installation Checklist Item Proposed mounting location Y/N Antenna structure Near the antenna Inside the shelter Other: Does the mounting location provide the best route for cables from IDU to ODU to antenna? Is there an unobstructed view from the satellite(s) of interest? Yes Yes No No Are there any hazards near the site location that may damage or obstruct the ODU? (old buildings, trees, planned future construction) Yes No If yes, please specify: Are there possible RF interference from other nearby telecommunication towers? Will your installation cause interference to other nearby setup? Yes Yes No No Is sufficient power supply available? Yes No Is grounding available? Yes No Is the site prone to the following? Heavy wind Heavy rainfall Ice/snow accumulation Extreme temperatures Sand/Dust storms Others: Power Supply The C-Band BUC requires a 230V AC power source on site. Please check that the Live and Neutral pins on your power source are in the correct position. Interchanging these two pins may affect the switching operation. When selecting the AC power source to connect your unit to, please ensure that the voltages are within the limits specified below. You are recommended to use an Automatic Voltage Regulator or UPS if your power source is unstable or falls outside of these limitations. Tolerance Live Neutral Live Earth Neutral Earth 230 VAC, 50Hz 100 VAC 240 VAC 100 VAC 240 VAC < 5 VAC Note: The equipment may be damaged if the Neutral Earth exceeds 5VAC. Please check your grounding setup if this occurs. IM Rev.A 27

36 Chapter 3 Installation Cable Recommendations Note: Please note that you may interchange the wiring connection between the live and neutral pins. Interchanging these two pins will still power up the BUC but may affect the switching operation of the setup. CABLE LENGTH AND LOSS The following table lists various manufacturers of coaxial cables and the maximum lengths for a loss of no more than 15 db. Frequency / Cable Times Microwave LMR-400 (m(ft)) 113 (375) 90 (298) 83 (274) 82 (270) RG223 (m(ft)) (115) (91) (83) (82) Belden 9913F (m(ft)) (345) (270) (246) (242) Table 3-1 Cable lengths resulting in a 15 db loss IF LEVELS The figure below shows the IF levels required if long IF cables, such as LMR-400 or Belden 9913F are used. Modem IF Cable (Cable Loss: 15dB) (BUC Gain: ~ +80dB) C-BUC Modem Output: -15dBm BUC Input: -30dBm BUC Output: +50dBm Pre-Installation Uplink Test Figure 3.1 IF levels required for long IF cables Performing a pre-installation test prior to the actual field installation helps you to: Confirm that the unit has not been damaged during shipment. Check that the unit is in working order before performing a tiring and costly mounting procedure on your antenna. Hence, we strongly recommend that you perform the following test procedure. Note: Ensure that no alarm or fault appears on the C-BUC before performing any test. Note: To avoid damaging the C-BUC, please connect a power attenuator of greater than 100W to the RF output. 28 IM Rev.A

37 Power On Tx On Pure Carrier Fault Carrier Detect Lock Fault Fault Chapter 3 Installation Step 1 Connect the C-BUC as in the figure below and power up the system. *Spectrum Analyzer BUC RF OUT *Power Attenuator *L-Band Satellite Modem AMM100 Modulator Demodulator Multiplexer IF OUT L-BD-IN 10 MHz DC M&C Agilis Communication Technologies *Computer Figure 3.2 Connection for uplink test procedure Note: * represents equipment not provided by Agilis Step 2 Using the M&C software (Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management), set up the desired channel. Step 3 Use the L-band satellite modem to input an L-band pure carrier Turn on the transmit carrier and set the pure carrier feature to ON. Step 4 Adjust the modem s output power until the IF level input to C-BUC is -25 dbm. Step 5 Measure the RF OUT of the C-BUC using a spectrum analyzer at C-band. 1. Calculate the total transmit gain based on this formula: Output power Input power + Attenuation. 2. Compare the result against the specifications. If there is no signal, check that the channel setting is correct. 3.3 Installing the BUC & Other Components All Agilis components in this system are outdoor mounted and are designed to withstand most weather conditions. The BUCs are pole or frame mounted nearer to the OMT. IM Rev.A 29

38 Chapter 3 Installation Step 1 Mount the BUC onto the mounting pole as shown in the diagram below. Figure 3.3 Mounting the BUC Step 2 Connecting the BUC FOR STANDALONE CONFIGURATION If you are setting up the BUC in a standalone system configuration, connect the BUC to the other system components as follows: 1. Connect the L-BD-IN port of the BUC to an indoor modem using a standard IF coaxial cable. 2. Connect the M&C port of the BUC to an indoor terminal (such as a PC) using the M&C cable provided. 3. Connect the RF OUT port of the BUC to the antenna feed using the RF waveguide cable provided. 4. Connect the BUC to a 230V AC power supply using the AC power cable (P/N: ). 30 IM Rev.A

39 Chapter 3 Installation FOR 1:1 REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION If you are setting up the BUC in a 1:1 redundancy system configuration, connect the system components according to the diagram shown below: Figure 3.4 Typical mounting of the 1:1 C-BUC Redundancy Configuration Step 3 Grounding the installation This process provides a conductive path for static electrical charges to be discharged safely from the equipment to the ground. This prevents a build up of static charges that may cause the equipment to spark. 1. Locate an appropriate grounding spot. Most soil has sufficient conductivity to allow for an efficient grounding connection. Soils that are mainly rock may need to be treated with additional minerals like rock salt, copper sulphate or magnesium sulphate to increase their conductivity. 2. Drive a 3m lightning rod into the ground about 30cm from the antenna pole. Bolt an aluminium wire, minimum 9mm in diameter, to the ground pole. A tight clamp is used to make contact at the top end. Avoid sharp bends when routing the wire as these may impede current flow. 3. Bond the power supplies of the BUC to the antenna frame and the ground rod using size 3/0 or 4/0 stranded copper wire. WARNING: Please ensure that the wire is tightly connected between the rod and the equipment to prevent sparks. IM Rev.A 31

40 Chapter 3 Installation Step 4 Switch on the unit Turn on the AC power sources. The BUC should power on and the respective LED indicators should be lighted. Step 5 Sealing the cables To complete the physical installation, all connectors and important joints in the system must be sealed. Note that the sealing must begin from the chassis of the ODUs up to the heatshrink of the cable. All unused connections must be sealed to prevent water ingress. Please ensure that all connectors are tightened before sealing. WAY TO TIGHTEN CONNECTORS TIGHTEN CONNECTOR DO NOT TURN CABLE WAY TO SEAL ALL CONNECTORS WITH SEALANT TAPE HEAT SHRINK ONE HAND TURN HERE HOUSING CONNECTOR CABLE ONE HAND HOLD HERE TAPE HERE TIGHTEN WELL BEFORE TAPING Figure 3.5 Sealing the connectors 32 IM Rev.A

41 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management 4.1 Monitor & Control Agilis devices can be monitored and controlled remotely using an elaborate serial protocol command set. The AMC300, Agilis developed M&C software, can be used for control. This chapter looks at how you can set up and manage your BUC system using the AMC Understanding the AMC300 AMC300 must be installed into a PC terminal to be used to monitor the BUC unit. The software operates in two modes, Monitor and Command. In Monitor mode, you can monitor changes in operating status of the BUC including alarms etc. No configurations can be modified under this mode. Entering Command mode requires you to login to the system. In this mode, you will be able to modify BUC configurations in addition to monitoring the BUC s operating status. IM Rev.A 33

42 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management Connecting the PC to the BUC Serial connection between PC and the C-Band BUC can be established using the RS485 cable. In a redundancy system or if you wish to manage more than one device via the same PC, connect your PC to the devices using the provided RS485 M&C cable and the USB to RS485 connector. The connection diagram is shown in the figure below. Figure 4.1 Indirect connection between PC and device Table Installing the AMC300 The table below details the pin-out configuration of the RS485 cable. RS485 cable pin-out configuration RS485 cable USB-RS485 converter Male Circular Female DB-9 Signal Male DB-9 Signal Pin E Pin 2 Data+ Pin 2 Data+ Pin F Pin 1 Data- Pin 1 Data- Pin B Pin 5 Ground Pin 5 Ground AMC300 must be installed into a PC terminal to be used to monitor your Agilis devices. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your PC must meet the following minimum requirements in order to install the AMC301 software: Windows 9x/2000/XP and Windows 7 operating system 8MB of hard disk space 1GB RAM A M&C serial interface 34 IM Rev.A

43 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Here we provide a step-by-step installation guide to help you install the AMC300 into your PC. Step 1 If you are connected via RS485, first install the USB-RS485 converter driver into your PC. Please insert the CD that was included in your package into your disc drive and run the driver installation. Step 2 Save the setup file AMC300_vXXX.zip into your local hard disk You can download the software setup file, AMC300_vXXX.zip from Note: Always download the latest available version of the software. Unzip the file when download completes to obtain the setup file AMC300 Setup.exe. If an installation CD was included in your package, please insert the CD into your PC s disc drive and unzip the setup file as indicated above. Step 3 Ensure that your Windows operating system is working in English. The AMC300 software will only launch in an English operating system environment. From your system s Control Panel, check your language settings. A dialog window similar to the figure below will appear. Figure 4.2 Windows region and language settings Select an English region (Format). Click [OK] to save the settings. You may need to restart your PC for the change to take effect. Note: The figure above may differ according to your Windows operating system version. IM Rev.A 35

44 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management Step 4 Launch the setup file Locate the setup file on your local hard disk and double click the file to start the setup. Note: The AMC300 software will only launch in an English operating system environment. You may encounter errors during the installation if your operating system is operating in a non-english environment. Step 5 Follow the step-by-step installation instructions to install the software. Note: You must have administrator permission on your Windows PC to install the software Launching the AMC You can launch the AMC in two ways: Click Start > All Programs > AMC300. Double-click the short-cut icon of the AMC300 software on your desktop. Note: This short-cut icon should be automatically created at the end of the installation. You may also create a short-cut icon and move it to the desktop or quick launch bar manually. By default, the AMC300 software displays the Monitor screen as shown in the figure below when launched. In this screen, the status of the BUC currently being monitored is shown. You may not modify any BUC settings under this mode. Figure 4.3 Main AMC monitoring window VIEWING DETAILED ALARM STATUS Click the [Status Details] button at the bottom of the monitoring window to view detailed unit status. The figure below shows an example of this screen. 36 IM Rev.A

45 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management Figure 4.4 Detailed BUC status screen LOGGING IN If you wish to monitor any configurations or BUC parameters, you will need to login to switch to Command mode on AMC300. To login, click Login on the top menu bar as shown below: Figure 4.5 Logging In Enter the Password and click [OK] to enter Command mode. The default login password is PASSWORD. CHANGING THE LOGIN PASSWORD For security purposes, we recommend that you change the default password. To change the login password, click Setup from the top menu bar. In the dialog box that displays, click the Password tab. Figure 4.6 Change password dialog box IM Rev.A 37

46 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management Enter the new desired password and click [OK] to save the changes Setting Up AMC to Communicate with the BUC To configure the software such that the PC is able to correctly communicate with the BUC, set up the communication settings according to the procedure below: Step 1 Click Setup > Configuration from the top menu bar. In the dialog box that appears, click the Communication tab. Note: To view the port number of the PC port used in the connection, please check the corresponding port number by going to the Control Panel > System > Device Manager dialog box on your Windows PC. Step 2 Configure the parameters as follows: PC COM Port: Port number of the serial/usb port connected to the unit. Baud Rate: 9600 bps Device Mode: Select RS-232 if connected directly to the PC via a RS232 cable. If your setup connects to the PC via a RS485 converter (such as in a redundancy setup), please select RS-485 instead. Figure 4.7 Setting up the communication parameters Step 3 Click [OK] to save the settings Selecting the Device to Manage As the software is only able to display one device at each time, you will need to select the device to be managed if multiple devices are connected to the PC. To select a device, click Setup > Configuration from the top menu bar and click the Device tab in the dialog box that appears. 38 IM Rev.A

47 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management Figure 4.8 Selecting the device Table 4-2 Parameters explanation in the Setup > Device tab Parameter Description Unit ID Driver Model Boostr Model Asymmetric Redundancy System ID of the device used by the M&C module to broadcast commands. During the initial setup, you may wish to set the device ID to 000. Note that this is a global address for all supported devices. Hence, any device connected to the PC will respond to this command regardless of their ID. This address can be assigned only if you are using the BUC in a standalone configuration. If you are operating under a redundancy system, the Device ID of BUC-A and BUC-B will be 001 and 002 respectively by default. The default ID cannot be modified in this case. Select your BUC model Select your booster model (if applicable) This option is not available for the low power C-BUC models. Enables redundancy mode. Click [OK] to execute the selection. IM Rev.A 39

48 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management Modifying the Operating Parameters of the BUC In Command mode, you can modify the operating parameters of the BUC to adjust its operation according to your requirements. The values shown in the textboxes are the current operating parameters of the unit. To modify any of these parameters, click the button corresponding to the parameter to be modified. The parameters are described in the table below. Table 4-3 Parameter Attn RF Out Set ID Configurable parameters Description Attenuation value used for conversion. Enable or disable SSPA. The available options include: On Enable SSPA. Off Disable SSPA. Select the ID of this BUC as configured in the Configuration > Device screen Viewing Logs For example, to enable SSPA, click the [RF Out] button and select On from the drop down menu. Click {OK] to save the settings. You can view history logs by selecting File > View Log File from the top menu bar. The logs will be extracted and displayed on the Notepad application. These logs display the operating status of the ODU and commands. An example of the log file is shown in the figure below. Figure 4.9 Log file 40 IM Rev.A

49 Chapter 4 BUC Set Up and Management You can configure the number of days logs are to be retained after creation. From the top menu bar, select Setup > Log retaining. In the dialog box that displays, enter the number of days to retain the log file created by the system. Click [OK] to save the settings. For example, to delete log files every two days, click Setup > Log retaining. In the dialog box that appears, enter 2. Click [OK]. The system will replace the existing file with a new log file every two days. Note: To minimize the usage of disk space, a two-day duration is recommended Debugging The AMC300 includes a debug function that automatically displays when logging in using the test password. Figure 4.10 Debugging window 4.3 Redundancy Operation This section explains how to set up and operate your BUCs under a 1:1 redundancy system. Each BUC has an inbuilt redundancy controller, removing the need for an external controller. STEP 1: CABLE CONNECTIONS A status link cable must be connected between the two BUCs via the respective Redundancy Control interfaces. You must also connect the two-port waveguide switch to each of the BUC via a RF switch control cable. The figure below shows these connections. IM Rev.A 41