iDirect 15100 Series Installation, Support, and Maintenance Guide

Installation, Support, and

Maintenance Guide
iDirect 15100 Series
Hub Products

September 30, 2013

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 Contents

List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Contents of This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Related Training Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii
Warranty, RoHS, WEEE, Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xviii

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Mechanical and Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Reference Clock Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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 2.4.1 RCM: iDX 3.1.x and Below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.2 RCM-PPS: iDX 3.2 and Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Before Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Physical Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2.1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Panel Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.2 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rear-Panel Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
IF Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
M&C LAN 10/100 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
M&C Config Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Reference Clock Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 IF Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Timing Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4 Installing the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.1 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1.1 Selecting the Installation Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1.2 Tools and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1.3 Unpacking Chassis Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2 Components Included in an Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2.1 Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2.2 Chassis Modules, Line Cards, and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 Mounting the 15100 Series Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.3.1 General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.3.2 Mounting the Chassis in the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.3 Connecting Chassis Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.4 Repacking the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5 Installing Accessory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

5.1 Power Supply Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2 Fan Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3 Reference Clock Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3.1 RCM-PPS Operational Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3.2 Indicators and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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 Multi-Chassis Operation with RCM-PPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4 Applying AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4.1 Before Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4.2 Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4.3 After Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lock Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.5 Configuring the Chassis IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

6 Installing Hub Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.1.1 Recommended Tools and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.2 HLC Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.2.1 Connecting Receive IF and LAN Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.2.2 Before Applying HLC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.2.3 Applying Power to HLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.2.4 Connecting the Tx Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.2.5 Verifying Hub Line Card Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.2.6 Installing the EMI Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3 Hub Line Card LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

7 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.1 Chassis Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.1.1 Chassis Kit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pay-As-You-Grow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
RCM-PPS Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.2 Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3 FRU Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3.1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3.2 MIDAS Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3.3 Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3.4 Fan Status Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3.5 RCM-PPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.3.6 Hub Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

8 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8.1 Maintaining the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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 8.2 FRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.3 Replacements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.3.1 Fan Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8.3.2 Power Supply Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.3.3 Reference Clock Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Replacing a Failed RCM-PPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Replacing Existing RCMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Replacement: Existing Single-Chassis Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Replacement: Existing Multi-Chassis Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.3.4 Fan Status Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Access Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Verifying Proper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
8.3.5 MIDAS Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Access Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Repositioning Fan Status Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Removing the MIDAS Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.3.6 Hub Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Appendix A Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Appendix B Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
B.1 Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
B.2 Handling Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
B.3 Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
B.4 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
B.5 Physical and Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
B.5.1 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
B.5.2 AC Polarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
B.5.3 Power Cord Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
B.5.4 Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
B.5.5 Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
B.5.6 Water and Moisture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
B.5.7 Lightning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
B.5.8 Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
B.5.9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
B.5.10 Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
B.5.11 Restricted Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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 B.5.12 Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
B.6 Operational and Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
B.7 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
B.7.1 Conditions Requiring Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
B.8 General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
B.8.1 Chassis Lifting Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
B.8.2 Two Person Lifting Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
B.8.3 Chassis Warning—Rack-Mounting and Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
B.8.4 Jewelry Removal Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
B.8.5 Blank Faceplate Requirement Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
B.8.6 Circuit Breaker (10 A) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
B.8.7 Disconnect Device Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
B.8.8 Short-Circuit Protection Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
B.8.9 Ground Conductor Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
B.8.10 Copper Conductor Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
B.8.11 Ground Connection Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
B.8.12 Power Supply Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
B.8.13 Power Supply Disconnection Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
B.8.14 Power Cabling Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Appendix C Cable Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

C.1 Coax Cable Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
C.2 Ethernet Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
C.3 Console Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1. Hub Chassis Fron View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Figure 3-2. Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Figure 3-3. Front Panel Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 3-4. Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Figure 3-5. Rear-Panel Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 3-6. Tx/Rx IF I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 3-7. M&C LAN 10/100 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 3-8. M&C Config Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Figure 3-9. TDMA Network Line Card Groupings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 3-10. Star/Mesh Network SOF Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 4-11. Required Installation Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 4-12. Chassis Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 4-13. Rack Mounting Hardware Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 4-14. Hub Line Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Figure 4-15. Grounding Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Figure 5-16. Power Supply Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 5-17. Fan Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 5-18. RCM vs. RCM-PPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Figure 5-19. Typical Daisy-Chain Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 6-20. Grounding the Anti-static Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 6-21. Rx Patch Panel Terminators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 6-22. Seating the Line Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 8-23. Removing Rear Access Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 8-24. Fan Status Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 8-25. Marking Fan Cable Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Figure 8-26. Removing the Fan Status Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Figure 8-27. Repositioning the Fan Status Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 8-28. Disconnecting the MIDAS Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Figure 8-29. Installing the Replacement Midas Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Figure 8-30. MIDAS Ribbon Cable Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Figure C-1. Coax Cable Cutting Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Figure C-2. Cutting Technique for Removing Foil in the Braid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Figure C-3. Folding the Braid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Figure C-4. Attaching the Compression fitting F-type Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Figure C-5. Compression fitting F-Type Weatherproof Plug and Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Figure C-6. RJ-45 Cable Connectors: Receptacle and Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Figure C-7. RJ-45 to DB-9 Female DTE Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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List of Tables

Table 1-1. iDirect 15100 Series - Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Table 2-2. Mechanical and Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table 2-3. Chassis Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 2-4. Chassis RF Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Table 2-5. RCM Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 2-6. RCM-PPS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 2-7. RCM-PPS Frequency Stability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Table 3-8. Front-Side Interface Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 3-9. Hub Line Card Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 3-10. Rear Panel Interface Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 4-11. Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 4-12. Accessory Item Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table 4-13. Tools and Supplies Needed for Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table 5-14. RCM-PPS LED Definitions and Default States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table 6-15. Tools and Supplies Needed to Install Hub Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Table 6-16. Functional Line Card LED States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 6-17. Hub Line Card LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Table 7-18. 15100 Series Chassis Kits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table 7-19. Chassis Kit K0000084-0004 (Unrestricted). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Table C-1. Coax Trim Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Table C-2. Ethernet Port Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Table C-3. RJ-45 to DB-9 Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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 About

Purpose
This manual provides installation, support, and maintenance information for the iDirect 15100
Series (15100 Series Hub).

Intended Audience
This manual is intended for use by teleport technicians, system engineers, and network
operators responsible for installing and/or maintaining the 15100 Series Hub. Familiarity with
cabling and wiring practices and experience as an electronic or electromechanical technician
is desirable. A basic knowledge of TCP/IP concepts and satellite communications is assumed.
Prior experience with the operation of an iDirect network is desirable but not required.

Contents of This Guide

This document contains the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, Introduction
• Chapter 2, Specifications
• Chapter 4, Installing the Chassis
• Chapter 5, Installing Accessory Modules
• Chapter 6, Installing Hub Line Cards
• Chapter 7, Support
• Chapter 8, Maintenance

NOTE: A basic list of acronyms and abbreviations can be found in Appendix A,

Acronyms and Abbreviations.

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Document Conventions
This section illustrates and describes the conventions used throughout the manual.
Convention Description Example
Blue Used when the user is [SWITCH_PORT_n]
Courie required to enter a command vid = vlan_id
r font at a command line prompt or
in a console)
Courier Used when showing resulting Output similar to the following sample appears:
font output from a command that [SECURITY]
was entered at a command password =
line or on a console.
$idi2$/bFMhf$5H8mYAaP1sTZ0m1Ny/dYyLaS40/
Bold Used when referring to text 1. If you are adding a remote to an inroute group,
Trebuchet that appears on the screen on right-click the Inroute Group and select Add Remote.
font a windows-type Graphical
User Interface (GUI).
Used when specifying names
The Remote dialog box has a number of user-
of commands, menus,
selectable tabs across the top. The Information Tab is
folders, tabs, dialogs, list
visible when the Dialog opens.
boxes, and options.
Blue Used to show all hyperlinked For instructions on adding aline card to the network
Trebuchet text within a document. tree and selecting a Hub RFT for the line card, see
font “Adding a Line Card” on page 108.
Bold italic Used to emphasize Note: Some remote model types can be
Trebuchet information for the user, such configured as mobile remotes.
font as in notes.

WARNING: A Warning highlights an essential operating or maintenance

procedure, practice, condition, or statement which, if not strictly observed,
could result in injury, death, or long term health hazards.

CAUTION: A Caution highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure,

practice, condition, or statement which, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of, equipment or a condition that adversely affects
system operation.

NOTE: A Note is a statement or other notification that adds, emphasizes, or

clarifies essential information of special importance or interest.

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Related Documents
The following iDirect documents are available at http://tac.idirect.net and contain related
information. Please consult these documents for more information about iDirect satellite
network software and equipment.
• iDX Release Notes
• iDirect Software Release Matrix
• iDX Software Installation Guide or Network Upgrade Procedure Guide
• iDirect Hardware Matrix
• iDX iMonitor User Guide
• iDX iBuilder User Guide
• iDX Technical Reference Guide
• iDX Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide
• iDX Features and Chassis Licensing Guide
• iDX Software Installation Checklist/Software Upgrade Survey
• iDX Link Budget Analysis Guide
• Hub Line Card Specification Guide

Getting Help
The iDirect Technical Assistance Center (TAC) is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Software user guides, installation procedures, a FAQ page, and other documentation that
supports iDirect products are available on the TAC Web site. Access the TAC Web site at
http://tac.idirect.net.
If you are unable to find the information that you need, contact the TAC at (703) 648-8151.
To purchase iDirect products, contact iDirect Corporate Sales by telephone or email.
Telephone: (703) 648-8000 or (866) 345-0983
Email: [email protected]
iDirect strives to produce documentation that is technically accurate, easy to use, and helpful
to our customers. Feedback is welcomed. Send comments to [email protected].

Related Training Services

iDirect offers scheduled classroom training at various global training centers, as well as
eLearning, in the installation, operation, maintenance and management of iDirect satellite
networks. For training course descriptions and available training dates visit the iDirect web
site Training and Services at: http://www.idirect.net/Training-and-Services.aspx or call +1
(800) 648-8240 for class registration and information.

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Warranty, RoHS, WEEE, Declaration of Conformity
Complete iDirect hardware product statements for the 15100 Series Hub are available at
these Web sites:
• http://www.idirect.net/warranty, for the hardware warranty
• http://www.idirect.net/rohs, for the RoHS statement of compliance
• http://www.idirect.net/weee, for the WEEE statement of compliance
• http://www.idirect.net/doc, for the Declaration of Conformity

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1 Introduction

iDirect hub solutions offer an expanding portfolio of configurations supporting a broad range
of requirements and applications. The 15100 Series Hub (“the chassis”) is designed for service
on multiple satellites, providing carrier-class redundancy across each. The 15100 Series Hub is
equipped with five discreet intermediate-frequency (IF) combiner/divider networks for
connection to the teleport radio-frequency (RF) equipment, permitting access to five
satellites from a single chassis.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Section 1.1, Description on page 1
• Section 1.2, Features on page 2

1.1 Description
The 15100 Series Hub is an 11-rack unit (RU) PCI card-cage and backplane assembly for
hosting of up to 20 iDirect Hub Line Cards (HLC). Accessory modules provide DC power,
cooling, and system timing. The chassis features integral IF and Ethernet patch panels and
HLC status indicators. The 15100 Series Hub supports automatic fail-over redundancy of the
accessory modules and line cards.
The 15100 Series Hub is scalable, supporting multiple inroute networks within the same
chassis. Multiple 15100 Series Hub in a single location can be interfaced to the same Network
Management System (NMS).
The 15100 Series Hub has four internal compartments:
• 2-bay Power Supply Module compartment
• 3-bay Fan Module compartment
• 20-slot Hub Line Card compartment
• Dual Reference Clock Module compartment
The modular 15100 Series Hub system is designed with serviceability in mind. The Power
Supply Modules, Reference Clock Modules, and Fan Modules are hot-swappable Field
Replaceable Units (FRU). The chassis is shipped with all accessory module compartments
empty.
Follow the recommended procedures for replacing Hub Line Cards (HLC) in Section 8.3.6, Hub
Line Cards on page 67 for maximum reliability.

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 A Hub chassis front view, with four line cards is shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1. Hub Chassis Fron View

1.2 Features
This section describes standard features of the 15100 Series Hub, shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1. iDirect 15100 Series - Features

Feature Description
AC Power Inputs 2 ea. @ 200 VAC, 10 Amps, independently switchable
Input Voltage Range 200-240 VAC
Power Supply Units 2 each @ 1500 Watts, 1+1 redundancy, hot-swappable
Total Heat Dissipation 5118 BTU/hr
Fan Modules 3 each, 140 CFM fans, 2+1 redundancy, hot-swappable

Network Software iDX 2.0 and above with iVantage NMS

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 Table 1-1. iDirect 15100 Series - Features

Feature Description
HLC Power Capacity 1200 Watts, total
Chassis Controller MIDAS Card
Reference Clock 2 RCM or RCM-PPS per chassis, 1+1 redundancy, hot
Module swappable
Internal IF Five 4-input combiners (TX)
Configuration Five 4-output dividers (RX)
IF I/O Panel 5 TX outputs, 5 RX inputs
RJ-45 Patch Panel 2 each, 4 x 5 I/O, for passing signals to rear of chassis
HLC Status Indicators 20 front panel LEDs
Fan Module Status 3 rear panel LEDs
Indicators

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2 Specifications

This chapter lists the mechanical, environmental, and electrical specifications of the 15100
Series Hub and the Reference Clock Modules (RCM).
Hub Line Card specifications can be found in the iDX Hub Line Card Specification Guide.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Section 2.1, Mechanical and Environmental on page 6
• Section 2.2, AC Power on page 7
• Section 2.3, RF on page 7
• Section 2.4, Reference Clock Module on page 8

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2.1 Mechanical and Environmental
Ensure that the installation site can accommodate the mechanical and environmental
specifications of the 15100 Series Hub as defined in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2. Mechanical and Environmental Specifications

Category Description
Dimensions 19.0 (H) × 17.5 (W) × 24.0 (D) inches
48.3 (H) × 44.5 (W) × 61.0 (D) centimeters
Weight
Empty: 94 pounds (42.6 Kg)
Loaded: 110.4 pounds (50.1 Kg)
Heat Dissipation 5118 BTU/hr
Airflow 2+1 Redundancy, 140 cfm fans
Ambient Temperature
Operational: 32F to 113F (0C to 45C)
Storage: -30F to 176F (-34C to 80C)
Rate of Change: ≤ 9F (5C) per 10 minutes; ≤ 32F (20C) per hour.
Altitude: Derate max by 2.7F (1.5C) per 1,000 feet MSL
Relative Humidity
Operational: 0 to 90%, non-condensing
Storage: 5 to 93%
Altitude
Operating: ≤ 10,000 feet (3048m)
Storage: ≤ 30,000 feet (9144m)
Redundancy
Power Supply: 1+1; Hot Swappable
Fan Module: 2+1; Hot Swappable
Operational Vibration The chassis remains operational when exposed to 0.21 gRMS
(10 minutes per axis) with the following profile:

Frequency Slope PSD

5 to 350 Hz 0 0.0001 g2/Hz
350 to 500 Hz -6 dB/octave
500 Hz 0 0.00005 g2/Hz

Operational Shock The chassis remains operational when exposed to 10g, 10ms
half sine on x, y, z axis.

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2.2 AC Power
Ensure that the installation site can accommodate the power specifications of the 15100
Series Hub as defined in Table 2-3:

Table 2-3. Chassis Power Specifications

Category Description
Power Supply Rating 1500 W
Input Voltage Range 200-240 VAC, Single Phase
Frequency 50 Hz — 60 Hz
Current Consumption
@ 240 VAC: ≤ 9.3 A (max)
Inrush Current Limiting -25C, cold start:
73 A peak at 200 VAC
67 A peak at 240 VAC
Power Factor Correction > 0.99 line PFC typical at 200-240 VAC, full load
Efficiency 90% typical at 230 VAC
Input Transient Protection MOV and gas tube protection. Withstands transients as specified
by IEEE C62.41 (1 kV differential and 2 kV common mode)
AC Input Connector IEC-320-C20 receptacle
AC Power Cord 12 AWG, country specific

2.3 RF
Ensure that the installation site can accommodate the RF specifications of the 15100 Series
Hub as defined in Table 2-4. The specifications apply to both the transmit and receive paths.

Table 2-4. Chassis RF Specifications

Category Description
IF Frequency 950 - 2000 MHz
Range
Port to Port ≥ 20 dB
Isolation
Connector F-Type, Female
IF Insertion Loss ≤ 9 dB
IF Power Flatness ± 2 dB
Impedance 75 Ohm

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2.4 Reference Clock Module
Beginning with iDX Release 3.2, a new RCM must be used to provide the 1 PPS timing signals
required for A-TDMA support. The Reference Clock Module-Pulse Per Second (RCM-PPS)
replaces the RCM and provides both a 10 MHz clock and a 1 PPS signal to the chassis
backplane. The RCM-PPS is backward compatible, and may be used in 15100 Series Hub that
operate with iDX Release 3.1 and below. Chassis operating with iDX Release 3.2 or higher must
use the RCM-PPS.
Specifications for both RCM models are tabulated in the following sections.

2.4.1 RCM: iDX 3.1.x and Below

Specifications of the RCM are defined in Table 2-5:

Table 2-5. RCM Specifications

Category Description
External 10MHz REF CLK Input
Type: BNC
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Input Level: 500 mVp-p min to 5 Vp-p max
Internal Oscillator
Frequency: 10 MHz
Aging Rate: ±1 ppb/day, ±50 ppb/year
Temperature Stability: ±2 × 10-8 over 0C to 50C
Electrical Frequency Adjust: ±2 ppm

2.4.2 RCM-PPS: iDX 3.2 and Above

The RCM-PPS provides a 1PPS signal to the 15100 Series Hub backplane in addition to the 10
MHz clock. The RCM-PPS does not incorporate a GPS receiver, but derives a 1PPS signal from
the internal 10 MHz oscillator. An SMA input jack is provided for synchronization to global
1PPS using an external reference source.
The RCM-PPS is designed to replace the RCM in existing systems. See Section 8.3.3, Reference
Clock Moduleson page 54 for detailed procedures to replace the RCM with the RCM-PPS in
systems running iDX Release 3.1.x and lower.
Specifications of the RCM-PPS are defined in Table 2-6 and Table 2-7:

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 Table 2-6. RCM-PPS Specifications

Category Description
External 10MHz REF CLK
Input: BNC female, 50 Ohm
Input Level: 0 dBm min, +13 dBm max
Return Loss: > 15 dB
GPS-Disciplined Frequency Accuracy: < 1 × 10-11, minimum
External 1PPS
Input: SMA female, 50 Ohm
Input Level: CMOS TTL (3.3V)
Max Jitter: < 50 ps RMS
Pulse Width: 100 ns, minimum
Rise/Fall Time: < 4 ns
Internal Oscillator
Frequency: 10 MHz

Aging Rate: See Table 2-7

Temperature Stability: See Table 2-7

SSB Phase Noise Offset Level

1 Hz -95 dBc/Hz
10 Hz -125 dBc/Hz
100 Hz -140 dBc/Hz
1 kHZ -150 dBc/Hz
>10 kHz -150 dBc/Hz
Short-Term Stability: 3× 10-12, one second tau

Table 2-7. RCM-PPS Frequency Stability

Parameter Min Max Units Condition

Vs. Operating Temperature Range -0.1 +0.1 ppb 0C to +50C
(referenced to +25 C)
-0.2 +0.2 ppb -30C to +75C
Initial Tolerance -25 +25 ppb @ +25 C

vs. Aging/Day -0.5 +0.5 ppb After 72 hours of operation

vs. Aging/Year -20 +20 ppb After 72 hours of operation

vs. Aging/Year (following years) -10 +10 ppb

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3 Interfaces

This chapter describes the physical layout, IF configuration, and timing groups of the hub
chassis. It contains the following sections:
• Section 3.1, Before Beginning on page 11
• Section 3.2, Physical Layout on page 11
• Section 3.3, IF Configuration on page 19
• Section 3.4, Timing Groups on page 19

NOTE: See Document Conventions on page xvi for a description of the Warning
icons that are used in this manual.

3.1 Before Beginning

Read the operational requirements outlined in this section before installation or use of the
iDirect 15100 Series. There are important differences from previous
models that must be considered when installing and using the 15100 Series chassis.

CAUTION: The iDirect 15100 Series Universal Satellite Hub operates with a 200-
240 VAC input only. Do not connect the chassis to any other power source.

NOTE: The iDirect 15100 Series Universal Satellite Hub requires operation with
iDX Release 2.0 or higher.

3.2 Physical Layout

3.2.1 Front
Figure 3-2 on page 12 shows a front view of the 15100 Series Hub with four Hub Line Cards
installed.
possibly corrupted text here

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 Figure 3-2. Front View

The 15100 Series Hub is shipped with all HLC slots covered by blank faceplates. The line cards
and all accessory modules are installed on-site. Blank faceplates must cover empty slots in
order to maintain proper airflow and cooling.
The front door is an important component of overall EMI/EMC protection, and should remain
in place during operation.

3.2.1.1 Front Panel Interfaces

Figure 3-3 shows a front view of the 15100 Series Hub with five line cards installed.

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 Figure 3-3. Front Panel Interfaces
A description of each interface is provided in Table 3-8 and Table 3-9 on page 14.

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 Table 3-8. Front-Side Interface Descriptions

Connector
Label Interface and Purpose
Type
Tx Patch Panel F-Type, When connected to the Tx Out port of the line card, the Tx
Female Intermediate Frequency (IF) signal output is routed to an
internal 4:1 combiner.
Rx Patch Panel F-Type, When connected to the Rx In port of the line card, the Rx
Female Intermediate Frequency (IF) signal input is routed from an
internal 1:4 divider.
LAN A * LAN RJ-45 GigE (100/1000) capable. When the 10/100 port of a line
card is connected to the LAN A port of the patch panel, the
10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection is passed to the rear of
the chassis.
LAN B * LAN RJ-45 GigE (100/1000) capable. When the LAN A port of a line
card is connected to the LAN B port of the patch panel, the
100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (GigE) connection is passed to
the rear of the chassis.
Status LED OFF: Line Card is powered off or is not installed
GREEN: Line Card is booting or is operating normally
RED: Line Card failure or software failed to load

Table 3-9. Hub Line Card Interfaces

Connector
Label Interface and Purpose
Type
TX Out F-Type, Transmit IF output; connects to TX Patch Panel
Female Not applicable to all line cards
RX Out F-Type, Receive signal monitoring port
Female Not applicable to all line cards
RX In F-Type, Receive IF input; connects to Rx Patch Panel
Female Not applicable to all line cards
USB Mini-B Not used
Console RJ-45 Configuration port
10/100 RJ-45 Management LAN data interface (to tunnel switch)
LAN A * RJ-45 User traffic LAN data interface (to upstream switch)
LAN B * RJ-45 Not used

*Table Note: Not all ports are supported in all software versions. Refer to the iBuilder
User Guide for more information.

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 3.2.2 Rear
Figure 3-4 shows a rear panel view of the 15100 Series Hub with Fan Modules installed. The
chassis is shipped with empty Fan Module compartments. The Fan Alarm Status LEDs and Fan
Alarm Reset switch are seen below the IF I/O panel.
Note the dual AC entry and power switches near the bottom of the chassis. There is a size #8-
32 threaded grounding stud next to each AC entry receptacle. Both must be connected to
earth ground.
The RJ-45 panel below the Fan Modules allows Ethernet connections to be routed to the line
cards via the front panel RJ-45 ports. The M&C ports are seen to the right of the IF I/O panel.
Two RCMs are installed where indicated (RCM-A, RCM-B).

Figure 3-4. Rear View

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 3.2.2.1 Rear-Panel Interfaces
Figure 3-5 identifies the 15100 Series Hub rear panel interfaces described in Table 3-10.

Figure 3-5. Rear-Panel Interfaces

Table 3-10. Rear Panel Interface Descriptions

Interface
Label Interface and Purpose
Type
Tx E, D, C, B, and A F-Type, 75 Connects to the RF upconverters (transmit
Ohm, 0 VDC signal outputs to earth station equipment)
max, L-Band
Rx E, D, C, B, and A F-Type, 75 Connects to the L-Band downconverters
Ohm, 0 VDC (receive signal inputs from earth station
max, L-Band equipment)
M&C RJ-45 Connects to NMS for internal monitor and
LAN 10/100 control
M&C Configuration DB-9 Serial Used to configure the internal M&C device
Fan Alarm Status LED Fan alarm status indicators (3)

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 Table 3-10. Rear Panel Interface Descriptions (continued)

Interface
Label Interface and Purpose
Type
Fan Alarm Reset Push-Button To reset fan alarm status
RCM-A BNC Reference Clock Module (RCM) external
RCM-B SMA reference inputs
D-sub mini Daisy-chain cable connection
AC Inputs IEC-320-C14 IEC-320 receptacles (2) with ON/OFF toggle
switches
LAN A/B 1-20, Groups A - E RJ-45 Patch panel provides the means to route
LAN cables from the front side of the
chassis to the rear
#8-32 Grounding stud (2); connect to earth
ground

3.2.2.2 IF Interface
The rear IF input/output (I/O) panel features an L-Band IF input and output for each of five
individual HLC groups. Each group can include up to 4 Hub Line Cards. Typically the line
cards in each group share the same Start-of Frame (SOF) timing. For example, group A
includes Hub Line Cards 1 through 4. The Tx outputs of the line cards in the group are
combined via the front-side Tx patch panel and internal combiner into a single IF output that
appears on the A Tx connector. Signals input to the A Rx connector are distributed via the
internal divider and front-side Rx patch panel to the Rx inputs of each line card in the group.
See Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6. Tx/Rx IF I/O Panel

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 3.2.2.3 M&C LAN 10/100 Port
The M&C LAN 10/100 port uses an RJ-45 connector. See Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7. M&C LAN 10/100 Port

3.2.2.4 M&C Config Port

The M&C Config.Port uses a D-9 connector. See Figure 3-8.

Figure 3-8. M&C Config Port

3.2.2.5 Reference Clock Modules

The chassis is shipped with cover plates installed over the RCM slots, labeled RCM-A and RCM-
B in Figure 3-4 on page 15. Both RCMs are shown installed in Figure 3-5 on page 16.

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3.3 IF Configuration
When using multiple TDMA Line Cards in a single network (e.g., one downstream line card and
multiple upstream line cards), iDirect recommends that the slots be used in modulo 4 groups
(Groups A to E).
Figure 3-9 illustrates the routing of HLC IF signals using the combiners and dividers within the
chassis. Groups A through E support four HLCs each. Each group may be connected to a
separate RF chain, enabling operation on multiple satellites, multiple transponders of the
same satellite, or a combination. Insertion loss of each combiner/divider is approximately 9
dB. Insertion loss must be taken into consideration when computing IF power levels. The
internal combiner/divider network may be bypassed by directly connecting the HLC IF
interfaces to the teleport RF equipment if necessary.

Figure 3-9. TDMA Network Line Card Groupings

3.4 Timing Groups

Line cards share Start of Frame (SOF) synchronization in groups of four. Each contiguous four
slot group can be linked to the adjacent group by choice of the configuration in iBuilder.
Figure 3-10 on page 20 illustrates SOF synchronization and timing groups for a Star/Mesh
network.

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 Figure 3-10. Star/Mesh Network SOF Synchronization

Starting with iDX Release 3.2, synchronization is based upon 1 PPS signals provided by the
RCM-PPS (See Section 5.3, Reference Clock Modules on page 33). The RCM-PPS is required for
operation with iDX 3.2 and above.
The RCM-PPS provides backwards compatibility for systems running iDX Release 3.1.x and
below. The concept of timing groups is still applicable.

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4 Installing the Chassis

This chapter describes procedures for installation of the iDirect 15100 Series in the equipment
rack.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Section 4.1, Site Preparation on page 21
• Section 4.2, Components Included in an Order on page 24
• Section 4.3, Mounting the 15100 Series Hub on page 27
• Section 4.4, Repacking the Chassis on page 30

NOTE: Thoroughly review Appendix B, Safety before performing the procedures

in this chapter.

4.1 Site Preparation

4.1.1 Selecting the Installation Site
Ensure that the site can accommodate the 15100 Series Hub specifications as described in
Chapter 2, Specifications on page 5 of this manual. When selecting and preparing the site,
follow these guidelines:
• Consider accessibility, availability of power, signal, and network cable connections, and
the possibility of future expansion
• Plan for access to both the front and rear of the 15100 Series Hub
• Remove any obstructions, such as power strips, that could interfere with the chassis or
installation personnel during mounting of the chassis in the rack
• Select a suitable installation location away from any area that tends to collect dust

4.1.2 Tools and Supplies

The recommended tools and supplies for a typical 15100 Series Hub installation are listed in
Table 4-11 on page 22, and depicted in Figure 4-11 on page 23.

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 Table 4-11. Recommended Tools

Quantity Description Comments

1 F-connector nut driver Included in Accessory Kit

1 Grounding wrist strap with alligator clip Included in Accessory Kit

1 Number 2 Phillips screwdriver Customer Supplied

1 Medium flat blade screwdriver Customer Supplied

1 Small flat blade screwdriver Customer Supplied

1 5/16 or 8 mm wrench Customer Supplied

1 Wire cutter Customer Supplied

1 Wire stripper Customer Supplied

1 Crimping tool Customer Supplied

1 Box cutter or knife Customer Supplied

1 Indelible marker pen Customer Supplied

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 Figure 4-11. Required Installation Tools

Additional tools and equipment may be needed to install related equipment and cables. Test
equipment may also be required to check signal levels and communication links.

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 4.1.3 Unpacking Chassis Equipment
The 15100 Series Hub is shipped unpopulated in one large cardboard crate. Accessory
Modules, the AC power cords, a Quick Start Guide, and other items are packaged in the same
shipping container. To unpack safely, perform the following:
• Ensure the crate is facing upward. Refer to the box orientation arrows on the shipping
container
• Inspect the shipping container carefully. If damage or other signs of mishandling are
found, inform the carrier and either iDirect or the reseller
• Remove the tape and exterior covering from the crate lid
• Carefully open the plastic shipping bag with a sharp knife; use care to avoid cutting other
surfaces
• A minimum of two people are required to lift the chassis due to its size and weight;
place one hand on the lifting handles at the top rear edges of the chassis, the other hand
in the empty Line Card compartment, and lift
• Remove items from the shipping crate only as needed; verify that items listed in the order
have been received, including Hub Line Cards and optional equipment
NOTE: Do not discard the shipping crate after unpacking the contents. Put
empty accessory boxes and empty Hub Line Card Kit boxes inside the crate.
The boxes will be needed if it becomes necessary to ship the chassis and
accessories to another location.

4.2 Components Included in an Order

Prior to installation, ensure that all of the components necessary for a complete installation
have been received. If items are missing or damaged, contact the Network Operator or
distributor for replacements.

4.2.1 Chassis
The 15100 Series Hub is shipped with cover plates installed over the line card slots and the
power supply compartments in the front. Cover plates are also installed over the RCM slots at
the rear of the chassis. The chassis is shipped without the fan modules installed. The fan
modules must be installed on-site. Figure 4-12 on page 25 depicts a rear view of the chassis
with fan modules installed:

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 Figure 4-12. Chassis Rear View

4.2.2 Chassis Modules, Line Cards, and Accessories

Chassis accessory items are listed in Table 4-12.

Table 4-12. Accessory Item Part Numbers

Quantity Description iDirect Part Number

2 Power Supply Modules E0001253-0100
3 Fan Modules (EFM) 9120-0051-0002
2 Reference Clock Modules (RCM-PPS) 9131-0103-0002
1 Chassis Front Door 9120-0052-0001

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 Table 4-12. Accessory Item Part Numbers

Quantity Description iDirect Part Number

2 LAN Patch Cables (Spares) 2200-0005-0003
2 Tx RF Patch Cables (Spares) 9110-0117-0001
2 Rx RF Patch Cables (Spares) 9110-0117-0002
2 AC Power Cord - Country Specific varies
1 F-Connector Nut Driver (See Figure 4-11 on 4115-0005-0001
page 23)
1 Rack Mounting Hardware Kit (See Figure 4-13) 3200-0005-0001
2 7-foot LAN Cables for Protocol Processor Blades 2200-0005-0002
and NMS Servers
Up to 20 Hub Line Cards Varies according to
type

Rack mounting hardware is shown in Figure 4-13.

Figure 4-13. Rack Mounting Hardware Kit

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 A sample hub line card is shown in Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-14. Hub Line Card

4.3 Mounting the 15100 Series Hub

The 15100 Series Hub can only be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. It can be mounted with
either the front or the rear of the chassis facing the front of the rack.

4.3.1 General Guidelines

When mounting the 15100 Series Hub, follow these guidelines:
• Measure the proposed rack location before mounting the chassis; the chassis requires a
minimum of 11 rack units (18.92 inches or 48.1 cm) vertically and a minimum of 24 inches
in depth, plus additional clearance for cables.
• Do not install the chassis on the floor
• Mount the chassis at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack
• When mounting the chassis in a partially filled rack, mount the heaviest components at
the bottom of the rack
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting
• Ensure that the room where the chassis operates is adequately ventilated; ambient air
circulation may not cool the chassis to acceptable operating temperatures without
adequate room ventilation; operating temperature limits and other environmental
specifications are listed in Chapter 2, "Specifications" on page 5
• If the chassis is mounted in an enclosed rack, ensure that the rack has adequate
ventilation; an enclosed rack should have louvered sides and top with fans to provide
positive air circulation

WARNING: The chassis weight exceeds 110 pounds when fully populated. Install
the chassis in the rack before populating with accessory modules and line cards.

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 WARNING: Install the chassis in a location where access to plug-ins is
unobstructed. The fan air intake or exhaust must not be obstructed at any time.
The louvered openings of the enclosure must not be blocked. Failure to follow this
warning will result in performance degradation or damage due to overheating.

WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing the chassis in a

rack, take special precautions to ensure that the rack remains mechanically
stable. The equipment rack must be solidly secured to the foundation, floor
and/or the adjacent racks.

4.3.2 Mounting the Chassis in the Rack

This section describes how to mount the 15100 Series Hub in the equipment rack.
CAUTION: Mounting the chassis requires a minimum of three people: Two people
to hold the unit, and one person to attach the rack mount screws. Follow the safe
lifting practices when handling the chassis. See the safety precautions in
Appendix B, Safety.

To Mount the Chassis in the Rack:

1. Place the 15100 Series Hub on a flat work surface and inspect it thoroughly for damage
before mounting. (The front EMI door should not be installed at this time.)
2. Two people are required to perform this step. Standing on each side of the chassis, place
one hand in the empty Fan Module compartment at the rear of the chassis. With the other
hand, grasp below the exhaust grill in the empty Line Card compartment at the front of
the chassis.
3. Slowly lift the chassis in unison. To prevent injury, avoid sudden twists or moves.
4. Insert the rear of the chassis between the rack rails. Align the chassis mounting flange
holes with the mounting holes in the rack rails.
5. With assistance from a third person, insert the mounting screws through the elongated
holes in the chassis mounting flange and into the threaded holes of the rack rails.
6. Securely tighten the eight rack mounting screws to fasten the chassis to the rack.

4.3.3 Connecting Chassis Ground

This section provides procedures for connecting the 15100 Series Hub to earth ground. This
procedure is required for all DC powered installations, and any AC powered installation where
compliance with Bellcore grounding requirements is necessary.

CAUTION: When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made
first and disconnected last.

CAUTION: Always use appropriately gauged copper conductors for system ground
connections.

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 Be sure that the recommended tools and supplies are on hand as listed in Table 4-13:
Table 4-13. Tools and Supplies Needed for Grounding

Quantity Description
1 11/32 or 9 mm wrench

2 Ground conductors terminated in a #8 ring

terminal

To attach the ground conductors to the grounding studs, perform the following:
1. Ensure that the AC power is off.
2. Locate the #8-32 grounding posts near the AC receptacles at the rear. See Figure 4-15.

Figure 4-15. Grounding Post

3. Remove both nuts from one of the ground posts. Slide the grounding lug onto the post.
Thread the nut and tighten with the 11/32 inch or 9 mm wrench. Then thread on the
second nut and tighten with the 11/32 inch or 9 mm wrench.
4. Connect the other end of the ground wire to a good earth ground.
5. Repeat for the remaining grounding post. Do not operate the chassis without making both
ground connections.

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4.4 Repacking the Chassis
If the chassis requires factory service or is moved to another location, it will be necessary to
repack it in the original shipping box.
To Repack the System:
1. Remove all accessories from the chassis, including Hub Line Cards, Fan Modules, and
Power Supply Modules.
2. Place all Hub Line Cards inside the original antistatic bags and shipping boxes.
3. Place all accessories inside the original foam cutout and shipping box.
4. Place the bottom packing material inside the bottom of the shipping box.
5. Use at least two people to place the empty chassis inside the original environmental
protection bag, and then the shipping box.
6. Thoroughly seal all boxes with packing tape.
For warranty service, obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from your reseller
or iDirect prior to shipping. If you are an iDirect customer, you may contact the Technical
Assistance Center (TAC) to obtain an RMA number and shipping instructions. Follow the
shipping instructions, complete the RMA form, and attach the form to the outside of the
shipping box.

WARNING: Before shipping, label shipping crate, “Do Not Stack” to avoid damage
to the contents.

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5 Installing Accessory
Modules

This chapter describes procedures for installation of the Fan Modules, Power Supply Modules ,
and Reference Clock Modules (RCM) in the iDirect 15100 Series.
This chapter contains the following sections
• Section 5.1, Power Supply Modules on page 31
• Section 5.2, Fan Modules on page 32
• Section 5.3, Reference Clock Modules on page 33
• Section 5.4, Applying AC Power on page 37
• Section 5.5, Configuring the Chassis IP Address on page 38

NOTE: Thoroughly review Appendix B, Safety before performing the procedures

in this chapter.

5.1 Power Supply Modules

The 15100 Series Hub Power Supply Modules function with 1+1 redundancy. The +24 VDC
output from each of the two Power Supply Modules are load sharing. If one of the two power
supply modules fails, the other one is capable of sourcing enough current to power the
chassis. In the event of failure, a “power supply failure” alarm is generated by the chassis
monitor and control subsystem. The chassis registers the failure with the NMS, and the alarm
is displayed in iMonitor.
WARNING: The system includes a redundant power supply. Connect each power
supply to a different, independent AC prime power source. Failure to do so will
result in total power failure of the chassis in the event that prime power is
interrupted.

To Install the Power Supply Modules:

1. Remove the chassis power supply access panel at the bottom front of the chassis.
2. Rotate the lock-down thumb screw of each module counter-clockwise to ensure that the
lock-down mechanism is withdrawn. A drawing of the module is shown in Figure 5-16 on
page 32.

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 Figure 5-16. Power Supply Module

3. Insert a module into the left and right module bays. Ensure that each module is seated
properly by providing a firm but not excessive push on the extraction handle.
4. Secure the modules in the respective bays with the integral thumb screw hold-down by
rotating the thumb screws clockwise.
5. Reinstall the power supply access panel. Be sure that the access panel is flush with the
chassis surface.

5.2 Fan Modules

To Install the Fan Modules:
1. Align the Fan Module connector with the receptacle in the Fan Module bay. Ensure each
module is seated properly by providing a firm, but not excessive, push on or near the
extraction handle. See Figure 5-17.
2. Secure the modules in the respective bays by tightening the four fixing screws on each fan
module with a medium flat-blade screwdriver.

Figure 5-17. Fan Module Installation

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 NOTE: The new high capacity fans for the15100 chassis are somewhat noisier than
previous models. They may also go through a short period of resonance during
turn-on which abates within 5 to 10 seconds.

5.3 Reference Clock Modules

The introduction of Adaptive TDMA as supported in iDX Release 3.2 required development of a
new Reference Clock Module, referred to as the Reference Clock Module-Pulse Per Second
(RCM-PPS). The RCM-PPS provides 1 PPS timing pulses to the chassis backplane in addition to
the 10 MHz clock.
The RCM-PPS functions with 1+1 redundancy. There are slots for two RCM-PPS at the rear of
the chassis, either of which can supply a highly stable and accurate 10 MHz clock and 1 PPS
source to the chassis backplane. All Hub Line Cards are referenced to the primary RCM-PPS
timing source.
RCM-PPS redundancy is achieved using a hot-standby architecture. Timing signals from both
RCM-PPS modules are available to the line cards at all times. This differs from the RCM,
which achieves redundancy using a fail-over architecture, and which requires switching from
the primary to the backup.
The Reference Clock Modules can be installed with power applied to the chassis.

To Install the RCM-PPS:

1. Remove and store the RCM access panels, located on the back of the chassis.
2. Insert each RCM-PPS into its respective slot, gently pressing until the card is fully seated
in the backplane.
3. Tighten the four fixing screws. Do not over tighten.
4. If using external references or daisy-chain cabling, connect them at this time.

5.3.1 RCM-PPS Operational Constraints

The RCM-PPS retains the functionality of the RCM, and is backward-compatible with the
following software releases:
• iDS 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x
• iDX 1.x, 2.x, and 3.x
The RCM-PPS is compatible with all models of hub chassis that use the RCM. However PPS
distribution on the chassis backplane, required for A-TDMA operation, is only supported on
model 12102, 12202, 15052, and 15152 chassis.
The following additional constraints apply when using the RCM-PPS:
• The RCM-PPS must be installed in pairs. Do not mix RCM and RCM-PPS units within the
same chassis.
• If an external PPS reference is connected, an external 10 MHz reference signal must also
be connected.

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 5.3.2 Indicators and Controls
The indicators and controls of the RCM-PPS are different from the RCM. The INT/EXT,
MULTI/SINGLE, and SLAVE/MASTER slide switches on the RCM have been replaced by
illuminated push buttons on the RCM-PPS. Integral LEDs provide visual confirmation of the
selected states. The push buttons on the RCM-PPS are non-latching, momentary contact.
They are operated by inserting the point of a pencil or a similar tool into the dimple atop the
actuator and pressing gently. The internal LEDs are green when the left-side label text is
selected (INT, MULTI, MASTER). See Figure 5-18.

Figure 5-18. RCM vs. RCM-PPS

The RCM-PPS must be installed in a powered RCM slot in order to select the operating state.
The initial power-on defaults are shown in Table 5-14 on page 35.
The RCM-PPS remembers the selected state. If power is lost, the RCM-PPS returns to the
selected operating state when power is restored. Table 5-14 on page 35 defines RCM-PPS
operational states and LED indications:

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 Table 5-14. RCM-PPS LED Definitions and Default States

Label Color Definition

INT/EXT OFF External 10 MHz REF CLK expected (forced)
Green Internal 10 MHz REF CLK (default)
MULTI/SINGLE OFF Single-chassis mode (default)
Green Multiple-chassis mode (forced)
MASTER/SLAVE OFF Slave chassis (forced)
Green Master chassis (default)
PPS OFF External PPS not used (INT mode)
Green External PPS present or phase locked (EXT mode)
Flashing Green PPS is tracking (EXT mode or SLAVE)
Red External PPS missing (EXT mode)
POWER OFF No power
Green Power ON
FAIL Green Operation normal
Red Fault condition detected
REF CLK OFF External 10 MHz not used (INT mode)
Green External 10 MHZ present (EXT mode)
Red External 10 MHz missing (EXT mode)
FLL OFF FLL not running (INT mode)
Flashing Green FLL is tracking (EXT mode or SLAVE)
Green FLL is locked (EXT mode or SLAVE)

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 Multi-Chassis Operation with RCM-PPS
Daisy-chaining of synchronization signals for multi-chassis operation is discontinued starting in
iDX Release 3.2. However, the RCM-PPS provides continued support for daisy-chain operation
in systems using previous releases. See Figure 5-19.

Figure 5-19. Typical Daisy-Chain Configuration

To Connect a Slave Chassis:

1. Connect the 4 daisy-chain cables to the respective D-sub mini INPUT and OUTPUT ports of
the RCM-PPS as depicted in Figure 5-19.
2. If external references are used, connect them at this time.
3. Configure the selector states after applying power, performed later.

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5.4 Applying AC Power
The 15100 Series Hub is powered by the 200-240 VAC mains of the installation facility. iDirect
recommends that each AC input to the chassis originate from independent 10 amp AC circuits.
The practice of using independent prime power sources takes advantage of the power supply
diversity built in to the chassis. If one of the prime power sources is lost, the chassis
continues operating with the second prime power source.

NOTE: Be sure to read the warning regarding input power in Section 3.1, Before
Beginning on page 11.

WARNING: Improper AC power source rating, excessive noise or transients, or an

undersized circuit breaker may result in service interruption.

WARNING: To remove power from the chassis, disconnect the AC power cord.

5.4.1 Before Applying Power

Check the status of the chassis before applying power and installing Hub Line Cards. Verify the
following:
• There are no Hub Line Cards installed
• Both Power Supply Modules are securely seated in their slots
• Both Reference Clock Modules are securely seated in their slots
• All Fan Modules are securely seated in their slots
• The power switch on each AC power connector is in the OFF position (O)
• Both ground studs are connected to a good earth ground

5.4.2 Applying Power

After connecting each AC power cord to its dedicated AC power source and enabling the
circuit breakers, perform the following:
To Apply Power:
1. Connect the AC power cords to the AC entry receptacles, A and B.
2. Move the power switches to the ON position (I).
3. Observe the power supply access panel on the front of the chassis. Verify that the
indicator for each Power Supply Module is green.
4. Verify that the POWER LED on each RCM-PPS is green.
5. Verify that all three Fan Modules are on and that the fans are spinning at approximately
the same speed. Confirm that the Fan Alarm Status LEDs are green.

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 5.4.3 After Applying Power
The operating state of the RCM-PPS must be selected after power has been applied for the
first time. Select INT/EXT, MULTI/SINGLE, and MASTER/SLAVE as appropriate for the
particular configuration used. Confirm that the RCM-PPS status LEDs reflect the current
operating configuration. See Table 5-14 on page 35 for a description of LED states.

5.4.3.1 Lock Time

Upon initialization of the RCM-PPS, a three-minute warm up period must expire before timing
signals appear on the chassis backplane. This is to insure that the RCM-PPS has achieved
steady-state operating stability before presenting signals to the Hub Line Cards.
After the signals appear on the backplane and chassis alarms have cleared, the backup RCM-
PPS begins tracking the primary. The backup RCM-PPS achieves FLL lock within 7 minutes.
The 7-minute FLL lock time also applies in the case where the RCM-PPS is tracking an external
10 MHz source.
In networks running iDX Release 3.2 and above, phase lock of the RCM-PPS to an external
1 PPS source is achieved within 14 minutes after the start of FLL tracking.

5.5 Configuring the Chassis IP Address

Configuration and management of the 15100 Series Hub is performed using the iBuilder
application, which communicates with the chassis over an IP circuit. In order to access the
chassis, the IP address of the chassis MIDAS board must be configured. For the MIDAS IP
address configuration procedure, refer to the appropriate iDX Release of the iBuilder User
Guide.

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6 Installing Hub Line Cards

This chapter describes procedures for installation of Hub Line Cards in the iDirect 15100
Series.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Section 6.1, Overview on page 39
• Section 6.2, HLC Installation on page 40
• Section 6.3, Hub Line Card LEDs on page 45

NOTE: Thoroughly review Appendix B, Safety before performing the procedures

in this chapter.

NOTE: See Appendix C, Cable Preparation for information on the preparation of

cables.

6.1 Overview
The 15100 Series Hub is capable of operating with one Hub Line Card, or up to twenty line
cards. At a minimum, a Hub Line Card Kit contains:
• 1 Hub Line Card
• 2 Coaxial Patch Cables
• 1 LAN Patch Cable

NOTE: Based on the network configuration and service contract, the quantity of
Hub Line Card(s) received may vary.

For the Network Operator using multiple Hub Line Cards for a single network (for example,
configured as one downstream line card and multiple upstream line cards), it is recommended
that the slots are chosen in modulo 4 groupings. The slots in the chassis are designed to share
Start of Frame (SOF) synchronization timing in groups of four slots each. Each group of four
slots can be synchronized to the adjacent group of four under Network Management System
(NMS) control.

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 6.1.1 Recommended Tools and Supplies
Table 6-15 lists the tools needed to install the Hub Line Cards:
Table 6-15. Tools and Supplies Needed to Install Hub Line Cards

Quantity Description Comments

1 Small flat-blade screwdriver At least 6 inches long

1 F-connector nut driver Included in Accessory Kit

1 Grounding wrist strap with alligator clip Connect to the ground post

6.2 HLC Installation

Line card slot power must be OFF when inserting a line card. If replacing an existing HLC in a
configured/powered slot, see Section 8.3.6, Hub Line Cards on page 67.
For a new chassis that has never been configured, power to the 20 HLC slots is disabled by
default. If slot power has never been enabled, perform the following:

To Install a Hub Line Card:

1. Remove the blank panel from the front of the installation slot.

NOTE: To ensure proper airflow and EMI shielding, do not remove more blank
panels than required.

2. Ground the anti-static wrist strap by attaching the alligator clip to the wrist-strap
grounding stud inside the line card compartment as shown in Figure 6-20 on page 41.

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 Figure 6-20. Grounding the Anti-static Wrist Strap

3. Take the Hub Line Card out of the protective anti-static bag.
4. Remove the 75 ohm terminators, shown in Figure 6-21, from the F-Type Female
connectors on the Rx patch panel ports located beneath each slot where a line card is to
be installed.

Figure 6-21. Rx Patch Panel Terminators

5. Using the eject handles on the Hub Line Card, align the card top and bottom edges with
the slot guide rails. Insert the card, but do not push the card all the way into the chassis
backplane connector at this time.
WARNING: Damage to the Hub Line Card may result if the Rx coax patch cable is
NOT connected between the "Rx In” port of the line card and the Rx Patch Panel
prior to seating the line card into the backplane. Connecting the cable provides
additional grounding to the line card to minimize "ground bounce" during the line
card seating process and power-up.

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 6.2.1 Connecting Receive IF and LAN Cables
To Connect the Cables:
1. Connect the Rx coaxial patch cable (Part Number 9110-0117-0002) onto the line card Rx
In port. Finger tighten.
2. Connect the other end of the Rx coaxial patch cable to the corresponding Rx patch panel
port, immediately below the line card slot.
3. Connect a LAN cable (2200-0005-0003) from the 10/100 port of the line card to the LAN A
port of the chassis LAN Patch Panel. This is the management LAN port.
4. Connect a LAN cable from the LAN A port of the line card to the LAN B port of the chassis
LAN Patch Panel. This is the user traffic LAN port.

Note: For Evolution HLCs, the LAN B port is not used.

5. Apply firm pressure on the faceplate of the line card to seat the line card into the
backplane as shown in Figure 6-22.

Figure 6-22. Seating the Line Card

NOTE: Ensure that each module is seated properly by providing firm, but not
excessive, force on the line card. Do not ram the line card into the backplane.

6. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, tighten the small faceplate hold-down screws at the
top and bottom of the line card faceplate. Do not over tighten.

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 7. If external monitoring of the received signal is required, remove the 75 Ohm terminator
from the Rx Out port of the line card. Connect the external monitoring equipment to the
Rx Out port with a good quality 75 Ohm coaxial cable.
8. Slide the F connector nut driver over each of the F-type connectors and tighten gently.
Do not connect the Tx cables now. The Tx cables are connected later.

NOTE: Torque F nuts to no more than 15 in-lbs. Do not over tighten.

WARNING: Do not connect the Tx coaxial patch cable to the Tx patch panel if the
line card has not been configured. Inadvertent transmission to the satellite may
occur.

6.2.2 Before Applying HLC Power

Confirm the following before applying Hub Line Card power:
• Verify that no RF coaxial cables are connected to the Tx, Rx, or Monitor connectors on
the rear of the chassis
•

• Verify that all Accessory Modules are securely inserted in the slots
• Verify that all LAN cables are connected to the appropriate Protocol Processor and the
LAN Switch/Hub
• Verify that the Protocol Processor is booted and the NMS is running
• Confirm that a PC or laptop (with a NIC card) is available, and that the iSite software is
loaded
At this point, the Hub Line Card is ready to be configured using iBuilder. Refer to the
appropriate iDX Release of the iBuilder User Guide at this time for complete details about
configuring and commissioning a new line card.

6.2.3 Applying Power to HLCs

Hub Line Card power is enabled using the iBuilder application.
After power is enabled, the Hub Line Cards begin initializing within 15 seconds. Observe the
HLC status LEDs. During the initialization process each of the three LEDs illuminate
sequentially, but only the STATUS LED remains green, while each of the other LEDs go dark.
Hub Line Cards achieve the operationally ready state approximately 60 seconds after power is
applied. See Table 6-17 on page 45 for a complete description of the LED states of the
operational line card.

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 6.2.4 Connecting the Tx Cables
This section describes how to connect the transmit patch cables. Do not connect the HLC Tx
port until instructed to do so in the hub commissioning procedures outlined in the iBuilder
User Guide.

CAUTION: Before proceeding, confirm that no cables are connected to the Tx, Rx,
or Monitor ports on the rear of the chassis.

To Connect the Tx Patch Cables:

1. Connect the transmit coaxial patch cable (Part Number 9110-0117-0001) onto the line
card Tx Out port.
2. Connect the other end of the patch cable to the corresponding Tx patch panel port above
the line card slot.
3. Slide the F-Connector nut driver over each of the connectors. Tighten to no more than 15
in-lbs.

6.2.5 Verifying Hub Line Card Status

After the Hub Line Card becomes operational, the status is displayed as shown in Table 6-16.
Table 6-16. Functional Line Card LED States

LED Label LED Color

PWR Green
Tx Green or Red
STATUS Green

The initial LED state could be different for each line card if there are multiple line cards with
different configurations. However, the STATUS LED should always be green. A red STATUS LED
indicates a malfunction of the line card.

6.2.6 Installing the EMI Door

Perform the following after all line cards are installed and all cabling has been connected.
To Install the EMI Door:
1. Place the front door on its hinges. Align the door hinge sockets with the two chassis hinge
pins.
2. Slide the door downward over the hinge pins.
3. Close and latch the door by rotating the door knob clockwise.
NOTE: The EMI door must be closed and latched at all times when access to the
line card compartment is not required. This minimizes damage to patch cables
and complies with EMI regulations.

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6.3 Hub Line Card LEDs
Each Hub Line Card features three LED status indicators on the front panel for diagnostics.
HLC operational status may be determined by observing the color and illumination pattern of
the LEDs. Table 6-17 summarizes the possible states and the meaning of the LED indications
NOTE: There is a row of 20 Status LEDs on the front of the chassis below the line
card slots. The LEDs indicate the general status of each line card. See Figure 3-3
on page 13 for the LED locations and Table 3-8 on page 14 for a description of
the LED states.

Table 6-17. Hub Line Card LED Indicators

Label Color Indication

Off Line card power is OFF
Flashing green Line card booting
Green Boot cycle in progress or line card
STATUS
functioning properly
Red Line card has detected a fault or
application software cannot be loaded
Off Line card power is OFF

TX Green Line card transmitter enabled

Red Line card transmitter disabled
Off Line card power is OFF
PWR
Green Line card power is ON

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7 Support

This chapter describes support resources available to the operator of the iDirect 15100 Series,
and provides part numbers for the chassis kits and Field Replaceable Units (FRU).
This chapter contains the following sections
• Section 7.1, Chassis Kits on page 47
• Section 7.2, Spares on page 49
• Section 7.3, FRU Part Numbers on page 49

7.1 Chassis Kits

The iDirect 15100 Series is shipped within a kit of items that are provided with each order.
Table 7-18 lists the chassis kit part numbers:
Table 7-18. 15100 Series Chassis Kits

iDirect Part# Description

K0000084-0004 KIT, HUB, MODEL 15152, 5IF, GIGE, UNRESTRICTED, 220VAC, RCM-PPS
K0000084-0005 KIT, HUB, MODEL 15152, 5IF, GIGE, PAY-AS-YOU-GROW, 220VAC, RCM-PPS
K0000084-0006 KIT, HUB, MODEL 15152, 5IF, GIGE, EXPANSION HUB, 220VAC, RCM-PPS

7.1.1 Chassis Kit Components

Each chassis kit contains a number of items required for installation and operation. If the
chassis is an Unrestricted or Pay-As-You-Grow chassis, the chassis license is an included item
of the kit. The chassis license is delivered electronically.
Table 7-19 lists the items included in the Unrestricted chassis kit:

Table 7-19. Chassis Kit K0000084-0004 (Unrestricted)

Qty. iDirect Part # Description

1 LIC0000035 LICENSE, TIMING GROUP #1 THROUGH #5, 15000 SERIES HUB
(Phantom for license file issued electronically by iDirect)

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 Table 7-19. Chassis Kit K0000084-0004 (Unrestricted)

Qty. iDirect Part # Description

1 E0001219-0001 ASSEMBLY, HUB, MODEL 15152, UNRESTRICTED, ROHS
4 2200-0005-0003 ETHERNET CABLING, CAT 5E, BOOTED PATCH, 1 FT, BLUE, ROHS
2 9110-0117-0001 CABLE, HUB, TX/RX PATCH, ROHS, 6.75IN
2 9110-0117-0002 CABLE, HUB, TX/RX PATCH, ROHS, 11.0IN
2 2200-0005-0002 ETHERNET CABLING, CAT 5E, BOOTED PATCH, 7 FT, BLUE, ROHS
1 2200-0006-0002 CABLE, SERIAL, DB9 F TO DB9 F, NULL MODEM, 10 FT, ROHS
8 3200-0005-0001 CHASSIS HARDWARE, RACK MOUNTING HARDWARE, KIT, ROHS
1 4115-0005-0001 INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT, TRAP TOOL, F-CONNECTOR
2 P0001735-0001 POWER CORD, AC, C19, NORTH AMERICAN PLUG, 20A/250V, 2.5M, BLK, ROHS
1 2203-0012-0004 CABLE ADAPTOR, DB9 TO RJ45, ROHS
1 4115-0017-0001 INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT, ANTI-STATIC, WRIST STRAP
2 K0000114-0001 KIT, RCM-PPS, 10MHZ, DAISY CHAIN, GREY, ROHS:
1 E0001866-0001 SERIES 15100 UNIVERSAL SATELLITE HUB QUICK START GUIDE

7.1.1.1 Pay-As-You-Grow
The K0000084-0005 Pay-As-You-Grow chassis kit contains all of the items listed in Table 7-19,
differing only in the license issued:
• LIC0000034 LICENSE, TIMING GROUP #1, 15000 SERIES HUB

7.1.1.2 Expansion
The K0000084-0006 Expansion chassis kit contains all of the items listed in Table 7-19, but
there is no license issued. Also, the chassis part number is different:
• E0001219-0002 ASSEMBLY, HUB, MODEL 15152, EXPANSION, ROHS

7.1.1.3 RCM-PPS Kit

The chassis kits above include two K0000114-0001 RCM-PPS kits. Each RCM-PPS kit includes:
• E0001618-0001 ASSEMBLY, MODULE, RCM-PPS, 10MHZ, ROHS
• P0000553-0001 CABLE ASSEMBLY, MICRO-D 9 SOCKET, 6 FOOT, ROHS
• E0001835-0001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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7.2 Spares
IDirect recommends keeping spare Accessory Modules available for FRU support. In the event
of a failure, the Network Operator or other on-site maintenance personnel may replace the
failed unit immediately, rather than waiting for delivery of a new module.
iDirect recommends keeping at least one of each of the following items on-hand at the chassis
site:
• Power Supply Module
• Fan Module
• Reference Clock Module - Pulse Per Second
• Hub Line Card
The spares compliment should include at least one of each type of Hub Line Card used in the
chassis. For example, if operating with a single transmit card and several receive cards, keep
at least one spare transmit card and one spare receive card of each type available at all
times.

7.3 FRU Part Numbers

This section lists the Field Replaceable Units of the iDirect 15100 Series, with applicable part
numbers and descriptions.

7.3.1 Power Supply

Use the following information when ordering spare Power Supply Modules for the chassis:
• E0001253-0100 POWER SUPPLY, +24VDC, 1500 W, JASPER, ROHS

7.3.2 MIDAS Board

Use the following information when ordering a spare MIDAS board for the chassis:
• K0000100-0001 KIT, 15100 SERIES CONTROL BOARD, ROHS
The K0000100-0001 kit contains the following items:
• E0001126-0001 ASSEMBLY, 15100 SERIES CONTROL MODULE, ROHS
• 4115-0017-0001 INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT, ANTI-STATIC, WRIST STRAP
• E0001835-0001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

7.3.3 Fan Module

Use the following information when ordering a spare Fan Module for the chassis:
• 9120-0051-0002 ASSEMBLY, MECHANICAL, 15000 SERIES FAN FRU, 32W, BLACK, ROHS

7.3.4 Fan Status Module

Use the following information when ordering a spare Fan Status Module for the chassis:
• K0000099-0001 KIT, FAN ALARM BOARD, ROHS

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 The K0000099-0001 Fan Status Module Kit includes the following items:
• E0000945-0001 ASSEMBLY, PCB, HUB FAN ALARM BOARD, 3 X 30W, ROHS
• 4115-0017-0001 INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT, ANTI-STATIC, WRIST STRAP
• E0001835-0001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

7.3.5 RCM-PPS
Use the following information when ordering a spare RCM-PPS for the chassis:
• K0000114-0001 KIT, RCM-PPS, 10MHZ, DAISY CHAIN, GREY, ROHS
The K0000114-0001 RCM-PPS kit includes the following items:
• E0001618-0001 ASSEMBLY, MODULE, RCM-PPS, 10MHZ, ROHS
• P0000553-0001 CABLE ASSEMBLY, MICRO-D 9 SOCKET, 6 FOOT, ROHS
• E0001835-0001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

7.3.6 Hub Line Cards

Please refer to the iDirect Hub Line Card Specification Guide for model numbers, features,
and part numbers of iDirect Hub Line Cards.

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8 Maintenance

This chapter describes maintenance procedures performed by the user in the field, including
replacement of Field Replaceable Units (FRU).
This chapter contains the following sections
• Section 8.1, Maintaining the Chassis on page 51
• Section 8.2, FRUs on page 52
• Section 8.3, Replacements on page 52

NOTE: Thoroughly review Appendix B, Safety before performing the procedures

in this chapter.

8.1 Maintaining the Chassis

The iDirect 15100 Series is designed to require little or no maintenance. Day to day
preventative maintenance consists of keeping the 15100 Series Hub clean and cool.
The air intakes of the 15100 Series Hub and Power Supply Modules are unfiltered. There are
no filters to change or clean. Ideally, the 15100 Series Hub is installed within an
environmentally controlled and conditioned facility, where dust and other particulate matter
in the air is filtered by a master air handling unit. Even so, it is possible that the chassis and
Accessory Modules may become coated with a layer of dust over time.
Periodically inspect the Fan Module and Power Supply Module intakes. If dust is evident,
remove it with a vacuum cleaner or forced air blower. Do not disassemble the 15100 Series
Hub or Accessory Modules. Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents.
Be sure to keep the air intakes and front panel exhaust grill clean and free of obstructions.
Always install a cover plate over unused HLC slots. Operating without a cover plate over an
empty slot alters the airflow within the chassis, and can lead to overheating.
Monitor the ambient air temperature, periodically checking to be certain that the 15100
Series Hub is being maintained at or below the operating temperature specification. Look for
“hot spots” caused by proximity to other equipment or local airflow irregularities. Be sure to
keep the rack louvers and fans (if so equipped) clean and free of obstructions.
Low levels of vibration ordinarily encountered in normal operation can cause fasteners to
loosen over time. Periodically check that the 15100 Series Hub grounding stud nuts are tight

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 and that the connections to earth ground are sound. Never operate the 15100 Series Hub
without both ground studs connected to a good earth ground.
Likewise, periodically confirm that the retaining nuts, barrels, and ferrules of the many F-
type connectors have not loosened. Tighten F-connector retaining nuts to no more than 15 in-
lbs. Provide adequate cable and connector strain relief to help mitigate connector-related
failure scenarios.

8.2 FRUs
Because the iDirect 15100 Series is designed with modular serviceability in mind, a number of
components are considered to be Field Replaceable Units (FRU). The units may be replaced in
the field by the user without the assistance of specialized service personnel. The FRUs of the
iDirect 15100 Series include the following:
• Fan Modules
• Power Supply Modules
• Reference Clock Modules
• Fan Status Module
• MIDAS Board
• Hub Line Cards
Of these, the fan, power supply, and clock modules are “hot-swappable”, meaning that they
may be replaced without removing power from the 15100 Series Hub.
The Hub Line Cards may be replaced without removing power from the 15100 Series Hub, but
are not considered to be “hot-swappable” in the same sense as the modules above. Power to
a failed HLC slot must be disabled via the iBuilder application before inserting a new line
card. The feature permits replacement of a failed HLC without de-energizing the entire 15100
Series Hub.
Replacement of the Fan Status Module or MIDAS Board requires that the chassis be completely
de-energized.

8.3 Replacements
This section describes replacement procedures for each FRU of the iDirect 15100 Series.

8.3.1 Fan Modules

When a Fan Module fails, the 15100 Series Hub detects the fan failure and reports it to the
NMS.
The chassis contains three Fan Modules. Fan Module failure is defined as a propeller in any of
the Fan Modules spinning below a predetermined rotation rate.
A fully loaded chassis (with 20 line cards) can remain in operation with two functional Fan
Modules. Replace a failed Fan Module immediately. A second failed Fan Module can cause a
fully loaded chassis to become overheated, possibly resulting in damage to individual
components or even complete 15100 Series Hub shut down.
The following procedure assumes that power is applied to the 15100 Series Hub.

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 To Replace a Fan Module:
1. Observe the Fan Alarm Status LEDs on the rear of the chassis to identify the failed fan.
Momentarily press the Fan Alarm Reset button on the panel to double check that the fan
has actually failed. A red LED indicates a failed fan.

NOTE: A failed Fan Module propeller in an operational chassis spins slowly

backwards due to back air pressure.

2. If the unit does not respond to the Fan Alarm Reset button, loosen the four fixing screws
on the failed Fan Module.
3. Slide the failed Fan Module out of its mounting bay by providing a firm but not excessive
pull on the extraction handle.
4. Slide the new Fan Module into the empty module bay. Ensure the module is seated
properly by providing a firm but not excessive push on or near the extraction handle.
5. Momentarily press the Fan Alarm Reset button.
6. Verify that the fan status LED changes from red to green. Also, check for abnormal fan
noise or fan blade rotation.
7. Secure the module in the bay by tightening the four fixing screws with a medium flat-
blade screwdriver.

8.3.2 Power Supply Modules

When a Power Supply Module fails, the 15100 Series Hub detects the failure and reports it to
the NMS.
The chassis contains two Power Supply Modules. A fully loaded chassis (with 20 line cards) can
remain in operation with one functional Power Supply Module. Replace a failed Power Supply
Module immediately. A second failed Power Supply Module will cause the chassis to shut down
completely.
The following procedure assumes that power is applied to the 15100 Series Hub.
To Replace a Power Supply Module:
1. Observe the power supply status indicators on the power supply access panel at the
bottom front of the chassis. The status indicator will be dark for a failed module.
2. Remove the power supply access panel by turning the two hold-down thumb screws
counter clockwise. Set the panel aside.
3. Loosen the hold down thumb screw of the failed Power Supply Module by turning counter
clockwise.
4. Slide the failed Power Supply Module out of its mounting bay by providing a firm but not
excessive pull on the extraction handle.
5. Slide the new module into the empty bay. Ensure that the module is seated properly by
providing a firm but not excessive push on the extraction handle.
6. Verify that the Power Supply Module STATUS LED changes from off to green.
7. Secure the module in the bay by rotating the thumb screws clockwise.

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 8. Reinstall the power supply access panel. Ensure that the panel is flush with the chassis
surface.

8.3.3 Reference Clock Modules

This section describes two scenarios for replacement of the RCM or RCM-PPS. The first
scenario describes replacement of a failed RCM-PPS with another RCM-PPS. The second
scenario describes replacement of functional RCMs with the RCM-PPS in an existing
operational system, whether for continued operation in a pre-adaptive environment (iDX
Release 3.1 and earlier), or as part of an upgrade.

8.3.3.1 Replacing a Failed RCM-PPS

When an RCM-PPS fails, the 15100 Series Hub detects the failure and reports it to the NMS.
The chassis contains two RCM-PPS units. A chassis can remain in continuous operation with
one functional unit. Replace a failed unit immediately. A second failed RCM-PPS will cause
subordinate oscillators to go into hold-over or “flywheel” mode. The subordinate oscillators
will be undisciplined, resulting in a gradual divergence of synchronization over time.
The following procedure assumes that power is applied to the 15100 Series Hub.
To Replace an RCM-PPS:
1. Identify the failed unit by observing the status LEDs. A failed RCM-PPS displays a red FAIL
LED.
2. Loosen the four fastening screws at the corners of the failed unit using a small flat-blade
screwdriver.
3. Unplug the failed unit from the backplane by providing a firm but not excessive pull on
the extraction handle. Do not entirely remove the unit from the chassis at this time.
4. Disconnect the external reference(s) and daisy-chain cabling, if used.
5. Fully remove the failed unit from the chassis.
6. Insert the new RCM-PPS into the empty RCM bay, but do not fully insert into the backplane
connector.
7. Re-connect the external reference(s) and the daisy-chain cabling, if used.
8. Seat the RCM-PPS fully into the backplane connector by providing a firm but not excessive
push on or near the extraction handle.
9. Verify that the POWER LED is green. Select INT/EXT, MULTI/SINGLE, and MASTER/SLAVE
as appropriate.
10. Confirm that the REF CLK and FLL LED indications are correct for the particular
configuration. See Table 5-14 on page 35 for a complete description of LED states.

8.3.3.2 Replacing Existing RCMs

Replacement of RCMs with the RCM-PPS must be performed in pairs. The units may not be
mixed within the same chassis. Unlike the RCM, which employs fail-over switching to achieve
redundancy, the RCM-PPS employs hot-standby redundancy architecture. Timing signals from
both the Primary and the Back-up RCM-PPS are available to the Hub Line Cards at all times. In
the event of a failure, redundant back-up is seamless, without switching transient effects.

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 Because of the hot-standby architecture, the concept of a “primary” and a “backup” unit (as
viewed by the Hub Line Cards) is not applicable when using the RCM-PPS. If two RCM-PPS units
are energized at the same time, the unit in slot RCM B of a 20-slot chassis tends to become
the primary. For a 4-slot chassis, slot RCM A is biased to become the primary. However,
reversal of the roles in both chassis is transparent to the Hub Line Cards. A backup RCM-PPS
may be identified in operation by the blinking FLL and PPS LEDs. The blinking LEDs represent
tracking of the external reference inputs, or tracking of another RCM-PPS in the same chassis.
The failover roles of the original RCM remain unchanged. A primary RCM ON/STBY LED is
green, while a backup RCM ON/STBY LED is yellow. The roles are negotiated by the RCMs at
startup, and are slot independent.
The RCM-PPS provides accurate system timing without external references. However, iDirect
recommends synchronizing the primary RCM-PPS to the master station clock. If an external 1
PPS reference is used, an external 10 MHz reference must also be provided. The RCM-PPS
locks to the external 10 MHz reference regardless of the state of the 1 PPS input. Table 2-6 on
page 9 specifies requirements for the 10 MHz and PPS external inputs. If the external
reference signals do not meet the specified minimums, operate the RCM-PPS in internal
reference mode (INT).
Because the RCM, RCM-PPS, and hub line cards all employ a Frequency-Locked Loop (FLL)
oscillator architecture, temporary removal of both clock modules does not cause immediate
loss of system synchronization. When the RCMs are removed, the line card clocks go into hold-
over mode. After the primary RCM-PPS initialization and warm-up period (~ 3 minutes), timing
signals are enabled on the chassis backplane. At that point all other system clocks begin FLL
tracking, and gradually move into FLL lock. Additionally, PPS tracking time will be 8-13
minutes and is contingent on FLL lock.The FLL tracking process may require up to 7 minutes.
This also applies to the primary RCM-PPS when tracking an external reference, and to the
backup RCM-PPS when tracking the primary.
For the majority of existing networks, RCM replacement with the RCM-PPS can be performed
without adverse impact to network operations. In some instances, a particular remote may
drift beyond the tracking capability of the upstream demodulator, necessitating re-
acquisition. This is more likely to occur with narrowband carriers using earlier hardware and
software releases, and is consistent with existing fail-over behavior. For this reason iDirect
recommends performing RCM replacement during a scheduled maintenance window.
iDirect has identified specific network configurations for which link availability is impacted.
The following scenarios apply to DVB-S2 and iNFINITI networks:
• For all releases up to and including iDX Release 3.1.x, 8PSK upstream carriers with symbol
rates lower than 512 ksps may be unavailable for between 3 and 5 minutes following
primary RCM-PPS initialization
• For all releases earlier than iDX Release 2.0, upstream carriers with symbol rates lower
than 512 ksps may be unavailable for between 3 and 5 minutes following primary RCM-PPS
initialization

8.3.3.3 Replacement: Existing Single-Chassis Network

To Replace the RCM:
1. Remove the backup RCM (ON/STBY LED is yellow).
2. Remove the primary RCM (ON/STBY LED is green).

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 3. Install an RCM-PPS in slot RCM B.
4. Select INT/EXT as appropriate (reconnect external 10 MHz if used).
5. Install an RCM-PPS in slot RCM A.
6. Select INT/EXT as appropriate (reconnect external 10 MHz if used).
7. Confirm that the MULTI/SINGLE push-button LEDs are OFF.
8. Verify FLL tracking and subsequent lock.

8.3.3.4 Replacement: Existing Multi-Chassis Network

Multi-chassis replacement procedures are divided into three categories: Master chassis only,
Slave chassis only, or Slave and Master. Before proceeding, loosen the fastening hardware for
all the modules that are to be replaced. Read each step in the procedure before executing.
Refer to Figure 5-19 on page 36. In the following procedures, the instruction to “connect the
daisy-chain cables” means to connect the OUTPUT of the Master chassis modules to the
INPUT of the Slave chassis modules, and to connect the OUTPUT of the Slave chassis modules
to the INPUT of the Master chassis modules. INPUT and OUTPUT refer to the 9-pin D-sub
micro ports.

To Replace RCMs in the Master Chassis Only:

1. Disconnect the daisy-chain cables from the primary RCM (ON/STBY LED is green).
2. Remove the primary RCM from the chassis.
3. Install an RCM-PPS in the empty slot, but do not fully insert it into the backplane.
4. Connect the daisy-chain cables to the RCM-PPS.
5. Un-seat the backup RCM (ON/STBY LED is yellow) from the backplane connector, but do
not remove it from the slot. (The Slave chassis RCMs go into the alarm state)
6. Immediately seat the RCM-PPS of Step (3) fully into the backplane.
7. Select MULTI and MASTER. If an external reference is used, select EXT and connect the
source.
8. Confirm POWER and FAIL LEDs are green and FLL LED is flashing green (if EXT is used).
9. Confirm Slave chassis RCM alarms have cleared and iMonitor indicates nominal network
status.
10. Disconnect the daisy-chain cables from backup RCM un-seated in Step (5).
11. Completely remove the backup RCM from the chassis.
12. Install an RCM-PPS in the empty slot, but do not fully insert it into the backplane.
13. Connect the remaining daisy-chain cables to the RCM-PPS.
14. Seat the RCM-PPS fully into the backplane.
15. Select MULTI and MASTER. If an external reference is used, select EXT and connect the
source.
16. Confirm all alarms have cleared.

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 To Replace RCMs in the Slave Chassis Only:
1. Disconnect the daisy-chain cables from the primary RCM (ON/STBY LED is green).
2. Remove the primary RCM from the Slave chassis.
3. Install an RCM-PPS in the empty slot, but do not fully insert it into the backplane.
4. Connect the daisy-chain cables to the RCM-PPS.
5. Un-seat the Slave chassis backup RCM from the backplane connector, but do not remove it
from the slot. (The Master chassis RCMs go into the alarm state)
6. Immediately seat the RCM-PPS of Step (3) fully into the backplane.
7. Select MULTI, SLAVE, and EXT.
8. Confirm that the POWER and FAIL LEDs are green and the FLL LED is flashing green.
9. Wait until the FLL LED turns green; confirm that the Master chassis RCM alarms have
cleared and iMonitor indicates nominal network status.
10. Initiate a fail-over from the Master chassis primary RCM to the backup by selecting an
invalid external reference condition, e.g., by selecting EXT if no external reference is
used, or removing the external reference.
11. Disconnect the daisy-chain cables from Slave chassis backup RCM un-seated in Step (5).
12. Completely remove the Slave chassis backup RCM.
13. Install an RCM-PPS in the empty slot, but do not fully insert it into the backplane.
14. Connect the remaining daisy-chain cables to the Slave chassis RCM-PPS.
15. Seat the Slave chassis RCM-PPS fully into the backplane. Select MULTI, SLAVE, and EXT.
16. Remove the fail-over condition created in Step (10).
17. Confirm that the POWER and FAIL LEDs are green and the FLL LED is flashing green.
18. Confirm that all alarms have cleared.

To Replace RCMs in the Master and Slave Chassis:

1. Un-seat the Master chassis primary RCM (ON/STBY LED is green) from the backplane.
2. Disconnect the daisy-chain cables from the Master chassis primary RCM.
3. Disconnect the daisy-chain cables from the Slave chassis primary RCM.
4. Completely remove the primary RCMs from the Master and Slave chassis.
5. Install an RCM-PPS in each empty slot, but do not fully insert them into the backplane.
6. Connect the daisy-chain cables to the RCM-PPS units in both chassis.
7. Un-seat the Master chassis backup RCM from the backplane.
8. Immediately seat the Master chassis RCM-PPS fully into the backplane.
9. Select MULTI and MASTER. If an external reference is used, select EXT and connect the
source.
10. Un-seat the Slave chassis backup RCM from the backplane.

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 11. Immediately seat the Slave chassis RCM-PPS fully into the backplane.
12. Select MULTI, SLAVE and EXT.
13. Confirm no alarm states of the RCM-PPS units. Confirm that the Slave chassis RCM-PPS FLL
LEDs are flashing green.
14. Wait until the Slave chassis RCM-PPS FLL LEDs turns green; confirm that iMonitor indicates
nominal network status.
15. Disconnect daisy-chain cables from the backup RCMs un-seated in Steps (7) and (10).
16. Completely remove the backup RCMs from the chassis.
17. Install an RCM-PPS in each empty slot, but do not fully insert them into the backplane.
18. Connect the remaining daisy-chain cables to the RCM-PPS units.
19. Seat the Master chassis RCM-PPS fully into the backplane.
20. Select MULTI and MASTER. If an external reference is used, select EXT and connect the
source.
21. Seat the Slave chassis RCM-PPS fully into the backplane.
22. Select MULTI, SLAVE and EXT.
23. Confirm no alarm states of all RCM-PPS units, and that iMonitor indicates nominal network
status.
NOTE: The iMonitor Board Presence status updates within 30 seconds of RCM-PPS
replacement. However, it may take up to 3 minutes for Hub Line Card “BP 10 MHz
Lost” alarms to clear.

8.3.4 Fan Status Module

This section describes how to replace a failed Fan Status Module in the iDirect 15100 Series.

8.3.4.1 Access Cover

The Fan Status Module is located beneath the rear access cover, through which the status
LEDs and Fan Alarm Reset button are seen.
To Remove the Rear Access Cover:
1. Remove power from the chassis by unplugging both AC main power cords.
2. Place the electrostatic-discharge strap around your wrist and connect the alligator clip to
ground.
3. Using a #2 Phillips screw driver, remove the six retaining screws. Remove the cover and
set aside with the fasteners. See Figure 8-23 on page 59.

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 Figure 8-23. Removing Rear Access Cover

The Fan Status Module is seen immediately under the rear access cover. A depiction of the
Fan Status Module is shown in Figure 8-24.

Figure 8-24. Fan Status Module

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 8.3.4.2 Replacement
To Replace the Fan Status Module:
1. Note the three connectors on the right edge of the board labeled Fan 3, Fan 2, and Fan 1
from top to bottom.
2. Using a permanent marker, label each of the cable connectors with its corresponding fan
number. Do this before disconnecting any cables. See Figure 8-25.

Figure 8-25. Marking Fan Cable Connectors

3. Use a #2 Phillips screw driver to remove the four retaining screws. See Figure 8-26 on
page 61.

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 Figure 8-26. Removing the Fan Status Module

4. Holding the card by its edges, disconnect the three cables on the right edge of the board
and the two cables on the left edge of the board and remove the board from the chassis.
5. Connect all five cables to the new fan status module. Install the new Fan Status Module
into the chassis and secure with the four retaining screws.
6. Do not reinstall the rear access cover at this time.

8.3.4.3 Verifying Proper Operation

To Verify Operation:
1. Re-connect AC power and energize the chassis.
2. Verify that all three fans status LEDs illuminate green after the fans reach operating
speed (this can take 30-60 seconds).
3. Unscrew the four captive thumb screws on the left fan module (Fan 1).
4. While observing the green fan status LEDs, remove the fan module by pulling the handle
at the top of the module.

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 5. Verify that the left fan status LED (Fan 1) changes to red.
6. If the middle or the right LED changes, the fan cables are not connected to the
corresponding fan modules. Reconnect the cables in the proper order.
7. Reinstall the left fan module.
8. Repeat Steps (3) through (6) for the middle and right fan modules.
9. Press the Reset button and verify that all three fan status LEDs are green.
10. Re-install the rear access cover.

8.3.5 MIDAS Board

This section describes how to replace a failed MIDAS board in the iDirect 15100 Series.

8.3.5.1 Access Cover

The MIDAS board is located beneath the rear access cover, through which the fan status LEDs
and Fan Alarm Reset button are seen.
To Remove the Rear Access Cover:
1. Remove power from the chassis by unplugging both AC main power cords.
2. Place the electrostatic-discharge strap around your wrist and connect the alligator clip to
ground.
3. Using a #2 Phillips screw driver, remove the six retaining screws. Remove the cover and
set aside with the fasteners. See Figure 8-23 on page 59.

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 8.3.5.2 Repositioning Fan Status Module
The Fan Status Module may optionally be repositioned to ease MIDAS board removal.
To Reposition the FSM:
1. Using a #2 Phillips screw driver, remove the 4 screws attaching the fan alarm board and
set them aside.
2. Leaving all cables attached, withdraw the board from the chassis and reposition as shown
in Figure 8-27.

Figure 8-27. Repositioning the Fan Status Module

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 8.3.5.3 Removing the MIDAS Board
To Remove the Midas Board:
1. Disconnect the four cables attached to the front connectors of the MIDAS board. See
Figure 8-28.

Figure 8-28. Disconnecting the MIDAS Board

2. Using a flat head screw driver, loosen the two captive retaining screws.
3. Holding the board by its edges, pull it from the chassis, leaving the rear cables attached
to the chassis backplane. See Section 8-29, on page 65 (ribbon cables not shown).

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 Figure 8-29. Installing the Replacement Midas Board

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 To ensure the correct ribbon cable connections, carefully follow the directions in this section.
To install the MIDAS board:
1. Holding the replacement MIDAS board by its edges, position it parallel to and directly
above the old board. See Figure 8-30.

Figure 8-30. MIDAS Ribbon Cable Exchange

2. Disconnect the left-most ribbon cable from the existing board and immediately reconnect
the cable to the same port on the replacement board.
3. For each remaining ribbon cable, disconnect the cable from the existing board and
immediately reconnect it to the same port on the replacement board.
4. Insert the replacement MIDAS board into the hub chassis and secure it with the two
captive retaining screws.
5. Reconnect the four cables to the front of the replacement MIDAS board.
6. If the Fan Status Module was disconnected or repositioned, reconnect the cables and re-
install the FSM. See Section 8.3.4, "Fan Status Module" on page 58.
7. Configure the IP address of the new MIDAS board. See the appropriate iDX Release of the
iBuilder User Guide.
8. Confirm that chassis operation is normal and communications are restored.
9. Re-install the rear access cover.

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 8.3.6 Hub Line Cards
This section describes how to replace a Hub Line Card in the event of a failure.
To replace a Hub Line Card:
1. Remove the EMI-Screened Front Door from its hinges and temporarily store it in a safe
location.
2. Using iBuilder, disable the power to the affected line card slot.

WARNING: Failure to disable slot power before installing the Hub Line Card may
result in damage to the line card.

3. Use the on-site spares to replace the failed line card. In some instances, spare line cards
are already online in a different card slot as hot-standbys.
4. Disconnect transmit and receive coax cables and LAN patch cables from the failed line
card. Use the F-connector nut driver to loosen the coaxial fittings.
5. Un-seat the failed line card from the backplane by operating the card eject handles.
Remove the line card from the chassis.
6. Insert the replacement line card (refer to the Hub Line Card installation instructions
beginning on page 40).
7. Connect the LAN patch cable. Do not install the transmit coaxial patch cable at this time.
WARNING: Damage to the Hub Line Card may result if the Rx coaxial patch cable
is NOT connected between the "Rx In" port of the line card and the Rx Patch Panel
prior to seating the line card into the backplane. Connecting the cable provides
additional grounding to the line card to minimize "ground bounce" during the line
card seating process and power up.

8. After the line card is properly seated, enable power to the line card via iBuilder.
WARNING: Do not connect the Tx coaxial patch cable to the Tx Patch Panel if the
Hub Line Card is not configured properly. Inadvertent transmission to the satellite
may occur.

9. Configure the new line card. Perform a reset.

10. After the card initializes, confirm that the new line card has the same configuration as
the failed line card.
11. After checking for the correct transmit IF signal level and modulated spectrum at the Tx
IF port, disable the transmitter using iBuilder.
12. Connect the transmit and receive coaxial patch cables to the respective patch panels.
13. Use the F-connector nut driver to properly torque the coaxial patch cable retaining nuts.
14. Re-enable the transmitter and confirm correct downstream RF levels.
15. Re-install the EMI-screened front door.

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Appendix A Acronyms and
Abbreviations

The list in this appendix is meant to be generic and may contain acronyms and abbreviations not found
in this manual and some terms may not be defined based on industry standards of knowledge.

0…9 BSN BUC Serial Number

16APSK Sixteen Amplitude and Phase Shift BTP Burst Time Plan
Keying BUC Block Up Converter
8PSK Eight Phase Shift Keying

C
A C/N Carrier to Noise ratio
A-TDMA Adaptive Time Division Multiple CBIT Continuous Built In Test
Access
CDR Critical Design Review
ABS Automatic Beam Switching
CIR Committed Information Rate
AC Alternating Current
CPE Customer Premise Equipment
ACM Adaptive Coding and Modulation
CPU Central Processing Unit
ACS Antenna Control System
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
CSA Canadian Space Agency
APSK Amplitude and Phase-shift keying
AZ Azimuth
D
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
B
dB deciBel
BB BaseBand
dBi deciBel isotropic
BIM Below-Decks Interface Module
dBm deciBel milli-Watt
BIST Built-In Self-Test
dBW deciBel Watt
BITE Built-In Test Equipment
DC Direct Current
BPN BUC Part Number
DDR Double Data Rate
BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying

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DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol I
DNS Domain Name Service IBIT Initiated Built In Test
DVB-S2 ICD Interface Control Document
Digital Video Broadcasting over ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
Satellite, Second Generation
iDX Evolution Software System
IEC International Electrotechnical
E Commission
EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power IFL Inter-Facility Link
Eb/N0 Bit Energy to Noise Power Spectral IF Intermediate-frequency
Density ratio
IP Ingress Protection
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable
Read-Only Memory IP Internet Protocol
EL Elevation IR Information Rate
EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
EMI ElectroMagnetic Interference J
ETSI European Telecommunications
Standards Institute K
kbps kilobit per second
F kHz kilohertz
FCC Federal Communication Commission KRFU Ku/Ka-band Radio Frequency Unit
FEC Forward Error Correction ksps kilosymbol per second
FID Functional ID
FMECA Failure Mode Effects Criticality L
Analysis
LAN Local Area Network
FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
LDPC Low-Density Parity Coding
FS Functional Specification
LED Light Emitting Diode
LNB Low Noise Block Converter
G
LOS Loss of Signal
G/T Gain over Temperature
LRU Line-Replaceable Unit
GHz GigaHertz
GPIO General-Purpose Input/Output
M
GPS Global Positioning System
Mbps Megabits per second
Mcps Megachips per second
H
MES Mobile Earth Station
HCP High-Capacity Payload
MF-TDMA Multi-Frequency TDMA

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MHz Megahertz Q
MID Manufacturer ID QEF Quasi Error Free
MIL-STD US Military Standard QoS Quality of Service
MODCOD Modulation and Coding QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
Msps Mega Symbols per Second
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures R
MTBUR Mean Time Between Unscheduled RF Radio Frequency
Removals
RGMII Reduced Gigabit Media Independent
Interface
N RMS Root Mean Square
NAND Not AND RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances
NF Noise Figure ROM Read-Only Memory
NOR Not OR RSSI Receive Signal Strength Indication
NMS Network Management System RTP Real-Time Protocol
Rx or RX Receive
O
OAE Outside Antenna Equipment S
ODU Outdoor Unit SAS Satellite Access Station
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer SCPC Single Channel Per Carrier
OMT Orthogonal-Mode Transducer SGMII Serial Gigabit Media Independent
OpenAMIP Open Antenna-Modem Interface Interface
Protocol SIM Subscriber Identity Module
OTA Over The Air SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
OTP One Time Programmable SRS Systems Requirement Specification
SRU Shop Replaceable Unit
P SSB Single Side Band
PA Power Amplifier
PAST Person-Activated Self-Test T
PCB Printed Circuit Board TBD To Be Defined
PC Personal Computer TCP Transmission Control Protocol
PDR Preliminary Design Review TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
PLL Phased Locked Loop TFI Terminal Functional ID
PSK Phase Shift Keying TMI Terminal Manufacturer ID
PSU Power Supply Unit TPCFEC Turbo Product Code FEC
TPN Terminal Part Number

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TSN Terminal Serial Number
TTC Terminal Transmit Control
Tx or TX Transmit

U
UDP Universal Data Protocol
UL Underwriters Laboratories

V
VAC Volts Alternating Current
VDC Volts Direct Current
VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal

W
WFQ Weighted Fair Queuing
WGS Wideband Global SATCOM

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Appendix B Safety

Carefully follow the safety guidelines in this appendix during installation of the 15100 Series
Hub. Following the guidelines protects the chassis from potential damage, and also helps to
ensure personal safety. The safety measures have been translated into multiple languages.
Keep the safety information handy so that it may be referred to quickly.
Read the entire appendixbefore installing or using the 15100 Series Hub. Adhere to all
warnings listed on the product’s warning labels and in the operating instructions. Follow all
operating and usage instructions carefully.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Section B.1, Installation Guidelines on page 73
• Section B.2, Handling Safety on page 74
• Section B.3, Electrical Safety on page 75
• Section B.4, Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage on page 75
• Section B.5, Physical and Environmental Considerations on page 76
• Section B.6, Operational and Maintenance Safety on page 77
• Section B.7, Service on page 78
• Section B.8, General Warnings on page 78

NOTE: See Document Conventions on page xvi for a description of the Warning
icons that are used in this manual.

B.1 Installation Guidelines

When installing the 15100 Series Hub, observe all caution and warning statements. Follow the
general warnings and cautions in this section to help ensure the safety of personnel and
protect the equipment. Keep in mind that the guidelines cannot cover all of the potentially
hazardous situations that may be encountered during installation or operation.
The installation of the 15100 Series Hub must comply with national and local electrical codes,
as follows:
• In the United States, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, United States
National Electric Code
• In Canada, the Canadian Electric Code, Part 1, CC22.1

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 • In other countries, the International Electromechanical Commission (IEC)
Recommendation 364, part 1 through part 7
Review the safety instructions in this chapter, and the safety warnings and compliances in the
Quick Start Guide, before installing, configuring, or performing maintenance:
• Always disconnect ALL power connections before installing or moving the chassis
• Keep the staging area clear and free of dust during and after installation
• Keep tools, chassis components, and shipping boxes away from walkway areas
• The 15100 Series Hub operates safely when used in accordance with marked electrical
ratings and product usage instructions

CAUTION: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this
equipment.

CAUTION: Never lift the chassis by the Power Supply Module or Fan Module handles.

CAUTION: This equipment is to be installed and maintained by service personnel only as

defined by AS/NZS 3260 Clause 1.2.14.4, Service Personnel.

WARNING: Before working on the chassis equipment, unplug the power cords from the AC
power source.

B.2 Handling Safety

This section contains warnings to be heeded to ensure the safe handling of the 15100 Series
Hub.

CAUTION: The chassis is designed for mounting in a 19-inch equipment rack. Prior to
installing accessory modules and Hub Line Cards, it is highly recommended that the empty
chassis be installed in the rack.

CAUTION: A minimum of two people are required to lift the chassis due to its size and
weight.

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 CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt
the chassis using the Fan Module handles. The Fan Module handles are not designed to
support the weight of the chassis. Lift the chassis only by using the major structure of the
chassis itself.

B.3 Electrical Safety

The 15100 Series Hub accessory modules and Hub Line Cards are designed to be removed and
replaced while power is applied to the system without presenting an electrical hazard to the
user.
Follow the warnings and cautions shown here to protect personnel and equipment from
electrical hazards.

WARNING: Do not work on the system, or connect or disconnect cables, during periods of
lightning activity.

WARNING: Do not remove any chassis panel other than the hot plug-in access panels. Do
not touch internal power supplies when the power cord is connected.

Observe the following basic guidelines when working with any electrical equipment:
• Before beginning any procedures requiring access to the chassis interior, locate the
emergency power off switch for the room or service circuits.
• Disconnect all power and external cables before installing or removing the chassis.
• Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.
• Never assume that power has been disconnected; always check.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to personnel or makes the
equipment unsafe. Never install equipment that appears damaged.
• Carefully examine the work area for possible hazards, such as a wet floor, ungrounded
power extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
• Never work on energized circuits while wearing an ESD protection strap.

B.4 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage, which occurs when electronic cards or components are
improperly handled, can result in complete or intermittent failure. Always use an antistatic
strap when handling a Hub Line Card.
Observe the following guidelines for preventing ESD damage:
• Handle the chassis only by the metal enclosure

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 • Handle the Hub Line Card by the faceplates or board edges only. Avoid touching the
circuit traces or any card edge connector pins
• Avoid contact between the connector pins and clothing, ESD voltages on clothing can
cause damage
• Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it makes good skin
contact
• Before installing or removing the line card from the chassis, connect the alligator
grounding clip of the wrist strap to the grounding stud inside the Hub Line Card
compartment (see <CrossReference>Figure 6-20 <CrossReference>on page 41)
• Avoid contact between the modules and clothing. The wrist strap protects the modules
from ESD voltages on the body only; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage.
• When removing a Hub Line Card, place the removed card (component side facing up) into
an antistatic surface or static shielding bag

B.5 Physical and Environmental Considerations

To protect the equipment and to avoid personal injury, observe the physical and
environmental considerations below when installing the 15100 Series Hub:

B.5.1 Ventilation
Slots and openings on the chassis provide ventilation for cooling. To protect the chassis from
overheating, the openings must not be blocked or covered at any time. Do not place the
chassis in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or enclosed rack, unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been followed. If there is any dust build
up on the vent openings of the chassis, vacuuming is recommended to remove the particulate
matter and ensure proper airflow.

B.5.2 AC Polarization
The chassis is equipped with AC power cords that fit into the power outlets only one way. Do
not modify the plugs by defeating this feature. If the plug does not fit, contact an electrician
to replace the outlet, or obtain the proper power cord. To prevent electric shock or impaired
performance, do not use the plug with an extension cord or extension outlet.

B.5.3 Power Cord Protection

Route the AC power cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them; pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and at the point where they exit the chassis.

B.5.4 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

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 B.5.5 Electrical Safety
For electrical safety, power line-operated accessories connected to the chassis should bear
the UL, NRTL, and CE listing marks. They must not be modified so as to defeat the safety
features. This helps to avoid any potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.

B.5.6 Water and Moisture

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture.

B.5.7 Lightning
For added protection, unplug the product from the wall outlet (and disconnect the antenna
and cable system) during a lightning storm, or when left unattended and unused for long
periods. Doing so prevents damage to the product from lightning and power-line surges.

B.5.8 Heat
Do not place the chassis near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

B.5.9 Accessories
To avoid personal injury or damage to the chassis, do not place the unit on any unstable rack,
cart, stand, table, or bracket. Mounting of the product must be performed according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

B.5.10 Attachments
Do not use attachments unless recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards
or damage to equipment.

B.5.11 Restricted Access

The product is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area is
one where access can only be gained by service personnel through the use of a special tool,
lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the
location.

B.5.12 Grounding
Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably
installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an
electrician if uncertain that suitable grounding is available.

B.6 Operational and Maintenance Safety

When operating the 15100 Series Hub, observe the following safety guidelines:

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 • Cables — Only use cables supplied or recommended by iDirect.
• Cleaning — Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry hand towel or a
vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
• Object and Liquid Entry — Never push foreign objects of any kind into the openings of the
15100 Series Hub. Doing so may “short out” circuits, possibly resulting in fire, electric
shock, or equipment damage. Avoid exposure of the chassis to liquids.

B.7 Service
Do not attempt to service the internal assemblies. Opening and removing service covers may
expose dangerous voltages or other hazards. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Opening the service covers voids the warranty. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

B.7.1 Conditions Requiring Service

Unplug the 15100 Series Hub from the AC power outlets and contact qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
• If the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into the chassis, or the chassis has
been exposed to water.
• If the chassis does not operate normally while following the operating instructions.
• If the chassis has been dropped or damaged.
• If the chassis exhibits a distinct change in performance.

B.8 General Warnings

This section addresses warnings specific to chassis installations.

B.8.1 Chassis Lifting Warning

WARNING: To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never

attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the handles on modules (such as
power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed
to support the weight of the unit. Lift the unit only by using handles that
are an integral part of the chassis, or by grasping the chassis underneath
its lower edge.
Waarschuwing Om persoonlijk letsel of schade aan het chassis te voorkomen, dient u
het chassis nooit aan de handvatten op de modules (zoals
stroomvoorzieningen, ventilators of kaarten) op te tillen of te kantelen;
deze handvatten zijn niet ontworpen om het gewicht van de eenheid te
dragen. Til de eenheid alleen op aan de handvatten die een integraal
deel uitmaken van het chassis of door het chassis bij zijn onderste rand
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 Varoitus Henkilövaurioiden ja asennuspohjan vahingoittumisen estämiseksi ei
asennuspohjaa saa nostaa tai kallistaa moduulien kahvoista (esim.
virtalähteiden, tuulettimien tai korttien kahvoista). Nämä kahvat eivät
kestä koko laitteen painoa. Nosta laite ainoastaan asennuspohjan
kahvoista tai tarttumalla kiinni asennuspohjan alalaidasta.
Attention Pour éviter tout risque d'accident corporel et/ou de dommage matériel,
n'essayez jamais de soulever ou de faire pivoter le châssis par les
poignées des différents modules (blocs d'alimentation, ventilateurs ou
cartes). Celles-ci ne sont pas conçues pour supporter le poids de l'unité.
Soulevez l'unité uniquement par les poignées du châssis lui-même ou en
portant celui-ci par le bord inférieur.
Warnung Um Verletzungen und Beschädigung des Chassis zu vermeiden, sollten Sie
das Chassis nicht an den Henkeln auf den Elementen (wie z.B.
Stromanschlüsse, Kühlungen oder Karten) heben oder kippen; diese
Henkel sind nicht dazu eingerichtet, das Gewicht der Einheit zu halten.
Heben Sie das Chassis nur unter Verwendung von Griffen, die integraler
Bestandteil des Chassis sind, oder indem Sie es unterhalb der Unterkante
packen.
Avvertenza Onde evitare il rischio di lesioni personali o danni al chassis, non tentare
mai di sollevare o inclinare il chassis usando le maniglie dei vari moduli
(alimentazioni, ventole o schede); tali maniglie infatti non supportano
tutto il peso dell'unità. Sollevare l'unità servendosi eclusivamente delle
apposite maniglie del chassis o prendendo il chassis da sotto la sua
estremità inferiore.
Advarsel Unngå personskade eller skade på kabinettet. Prøv aldri å løfte eller
vippe kabinettet etter håndtakene på modulene (som f.eks.
strømforsyninger, vifter eller kort). Disse håndtakene er ikke beregnet på
å tåle vekten av enheten. Løft bare enheten etter håndtakene som er en
del av kabinettet, eller ved å ta tak under den nederste kanten på
kabinettet.
Aviso Para evitar lesões pessoais ou danos ao chassis, nunca tente levantar ou
inclinar o chassis utilizando as asas nos módulos (tais como fontes
abastecedoras de energia, ventiladores, ou placas); estes tipos de asas
não são concebidas para sustentar o peso da unidade. Levante a unidade
utilizando apenas as asas que fazem parte integral do chassis, ou agarre
o chassis por debaixo da sua borda inferior.
¡Advertencia! Para prevenir cualquier tipo de lesión o dañar el chasis, no intente nunca
levantar o ladear el chasis usando las manillas en los módulos (tales
como fuentes de energía, ventiladores o tarjetas); estos tipos de
manillas no fueron diseñadas para aguantar el peso de la unidad. Levante
la unidad solamente usando las manillas que forman parte integral del
chasis, o agarrando el chasis por debajo de su canto inferior.
Varning! För att förhindra personskada eller skada på chassit får du aldrig försöka
att lyfta eller luta chassit med användning av modulhandtag (t ex
tillbehör, fläktar eller kort); sådana handtag är inte avsedda att bära upp
enhetens vikt. Lyft enheten endast med användning av handtag som
utgör en del av chassit, eller genom att gripa i chassit under dess nedre
kant.

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 B.8.2 Two Person Lifting Warning

WARNING: Two people are required to lift the chassis. To prevent injury,
keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back.

Waarschuwing Er zijn twee personen nodig om het chassis op te tillen. Om letsel te

voorkomen dient u uw rug recht te houden en met uw benen te tillen in
plaats van met uw rug.
Varoitus Asennuspohjan nostamiseen tarvitaan kaksi henkilöä. Nosta jalkojen (ei
selän) avulla pitäen selkäsi suorana, jotta välttäisit loukkaantumista.
Attention Le châssis doit être soulevé par au minimum deux personnes. Pour éviter
tout risque d'accident, maintenez le dos droit et poussez sur vos jambes.
Ne soulevez pas l'unité avec votre dos.
Warnung Um das Chassis anzuheben, sind zwei Leute erforderlich. Um
Verletzungsgefahr auszuschalten, halten Sie den Rücken gerade und
heben Sie mit den Beinen, nicht dem Rücken.
Avvertenza Per sollevare il chassis occorre l'intervento di due persone. Onde evitare
il rischio di lesioni personali, tenere sempre ben dritta la schiena e
piegare solo le gambe durante il sollevamento in modo da scaricare il
peso sulle gambe e non sulla schiena.
Advarsel Det er nødvendig at to personer løfter kabinettet. Hold ryggen rett og
løft med beina - ikke ryggen - for å unngå personskade.
Aviso São necessárias duas pessoas para levantar o chassis. Para evitar lesões,
mantenha as costas direitas e levante o peso com ambas as pernas, sem
forçar as costas.
¡Advertencia! Se requieren dos personas para elevar el chasis. Para evitar lesiones,
mantenga su espalda en posición recta y levante con sus piernas, no con
su espalda.
Varning! Det krävs två personer för att lyfta chassit. För att undvika skador ska du
hålla ryggen rak och lyfta med benen, inte ryggen.

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 B.8.3 Chassis Warning—Rack-Mounting and Servicing

WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit

in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system
remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your
safety:
• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only
unit in the rack.
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from
the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of
the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers
before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
Waarschuwing Om lichamelijk letsel te voorkomen wanneer u dit toestel in een rek
monteert of het daar een servicebeurt geeft, moet u speciale
voorzorgsmaatregelen nemen om ervoor te zorgen dat het toestel stabiel
blijft. De onderstaande richtlijnen worden verstrekt om uw veiligheid te
verzekeren:
• Dit toestel dient onderaan in het rek gemonteerd te worden als het
toestel het enige in het rek is.
• Wanneer u dit toestel in een gedeeltelijk gevuld rek monteert, dient u
het rek van onderen naar boven te laden met het zwaarste onderdeel
onderaan in het rek.
• Als het rek voorzien is van stabiliseringshulpmiddelen, dient u de
stabilisatoren te monteren voordat u het toestel in het rek monteert of
het daar een servicebeurt geeft.
Varoitus Kun laite asetetaan telineeseen tai huolletaan sen ollessa telineessä, on
noudatettava erityisiä varotoimia järjestelmän vakavuuden
säilyttämiseksi, jotta vältytään loukkaantumiselta. Noudata seuraavia
turvallisuusohjeita:
• Jos telineessä ei ole muita laitteita, aseta laite telineen alaosaan.
• Jos laite asetetaan osaksi täytettyyn telineeseen, aloita
kuormittaminen sen alaosasta kaikkein raskaimmalla esineellä ja siirry
sitten sen yläosaan.
• Jos telinettä varten on vakaimet, asenna ne ennen laitteen asettamista
telineeseen tai sen huoltamista siinä.
Attention Pour éviter toute blessure corporelle pendant les opérations de montage
ou de réparation de cette unité en casier, il convient de prendre des
précautions spéciales afin de maintenir la stabilité du système. Les
directives ci-dessous sont destinées à assurer la protection du personnel:
• Si cette unité constitue la seule unité montée en casier, elle doit être
placée dans le bas.
• Si cette unité est montée dans un casier partiellement rempli, charger
le casier de bas en haut en plaçant l'élément le plus lourd dans le bas.
• Si le casier est équipé de dispositifs stabilisateurs, installer les
stabilisateurs avant de monter ou de réparer l'unité en casier.

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 Warnung Zur Vermeidung von Körperverletzung beim Anbringen oder Warten
dieser Einheit in einem Gestell müssen Sie besondere Vorkehrungen
treffen, um sicherzustellen, daß das System stabil bleibt. Die folgenden
Richtlinien sollen zur Gewährleistung Ihrer Sicherheit dienen:
• Wenn diese Einheit die einzige im Gestell ist, sollte sie unten im
Gestell angebracht werden.
• Bei Anbringung dieser Einheit in einem zum Teil gefüllten Gestell ist
das Gestell von unten nach oben zu laden, wobei das schwerste Bauteil
unten im Gestell anzubringen ist.
• Wird das Gestell mit Stabilisierungszubehör geliefert, sind zuerst die
Stabilisatoren zu installieren, bevor Sie die Einheit im Gestell
anbringen oder sie warten.
Avvertenza Per evitare infortuni fisici durante il montaggio o la manutenzione di
questa unità in un supporto, occorre osservare speciali precauzioni per
garantire che il sistema rimanga stabile. Le seguenti direttive vengono
fornite per garantire la sicurezza personale:
• Questa unità deve venire montata sul fondo del supporto, se si tratta
dell'unica unità da montare nel supporto.
• Quando questa unità viene montata in un supporto parzialmente pieno,
caricare il supporto dal basso all'alto, con il componente più pesante
sistemato sul fondo del supporto.
• Se il supporto è dotato di dispositivi stabilizzanti, installare tali
dispositivi prima di montare o di procedere alla manutenzione
dell'unità nel supporto.
Advarsel Unngå fysiske skader under montering eller reparasjonsarbeid på denne
enheten når den befinner seg i et kabinett. Vær nøye med at systemet er
stabilt. Følgende retningslinjer er gitt for å verne om sikkerheten:
• Denne enheten bør monteres nederst i kabinettet hvis dette er den
eneste enheten i kabinettet.
• Ved montering av denne enheten i et kabinett som er delvis fylt, skal
kabinettet lastes fra bunnen og opp med den tyngste komponenten
nederst i kabinettet.
• Hvis kabinettet er utstyrt med stabiliseringsutstyr, skal stabilisatorene
installeres før montering eller utføring av reparasjonsarbeid på
enheten i kabinettet.
Aviso Para se prevenir contra danos corporais ao montar ou reparar esta
unidade numa estante, deverá tomar precauções especiais para se
certificar de que o sistema possui um suporte estável. As seguintes
directrizes ajudá-lo-ão a efectuar o seu trabalho com segurança:
• Esta unidade deverá ser montada na parte inferior da estante, caso
seja esta a única unidade a ser montada.
• Ao montar esta unidade numa estante parcialmente ocupada, coloque
os itens mais pesados na parte inferior da estante, arrumando-os de
baixo para cima.
• Se a estante possuir um dispositivo de estabilização, instale-o antes de
montar ou reparar a unidade.

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 ¡Advertencia! Para evitar lesiones durante el montaje de este equipo sobre un bastidor,
o posteriormente durante su mantenimiento, se debe poner mucho
cuidado en que el sistema quede bien estable. Para garantizar su
seguridad, proceda según las siguientes instrucciones:
• Colocar el equipo en la parte inferior del bastidor, cuando sea la única
unidad en el mismo.
• Cuando este equipo se vaya a instalar en un bastidor parcialmente
ocupado, comenzar la instalación desde la parte inferior hacia la
superior colocando el equipo más pesado en la parte inferior.
• Si el bastidor dispone de dispositivos estabilizadores, instalar éstos
antes de montar o proceder al mantenimiento del equipo instalado en
el bastidor.
Varning! För att undvika kroppsskada när du installerar eller utför
underhållsarbete på denna enhet på en ställning måste du vidta särskilda
försiktighetsåtgärder för att försäkra dig om att systemet står stadigt.
Följande riktlinjer ges för att trygga din säkerhet:
• Om denna enhet är den enda enheten på ställningen skall den
installeras längst ned på ställningen.
• Om denna enhet installeras på en delvis fylld ställning skall ställningen
fyllas nedifrån och upp, med de tyngsta enheterna längst ned på
ställningen.
• Om ställningen är försedd med stabiliseringsdon skall dessa monteras
fast innan enheten installeras eller underhålls på ställningen.

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 B.8.4 Jewelry Removal Warning

WARNING: Before working on equipment that is connected to power

lines, remove jewelry (including rings, necklaces, and watches). Metal
objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause
serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals.

Waarschuwing Alvorens aan apparatuur te werken die met elektrische leidingen is

verbonden, sieraden (inclusief ringen, kettingen en horloges)
verwijderen. Metalen voorwerpen worden warm wanneer ze met stroom
en aarde zijn verbonden, en kunnen ernstige brandwonden veroorzaken
of het metalen voorwerp aan de aansluitklemmen lassen.
Varoitus Ennen kuin työskentelet voimavirtajohtoihin kytkettyjen laitteiden
parissa, ota pois kaikki korut (sormukset, kaulakorut ja kellot mukaan
lukien). Metalliesineet kuumenevat, kun ne ovat yhteydessä sähkövirran
ja maan kanssa, ja ne voivat aiheuttaa vakavia palovammoja tai hitsata
metalliesineet kiinni liitäntänapoihin.
Attention Avant d'accéder à cet équipement connecté aux lignes électriques, ôter
tout bijou (anneaux, colliers et montres compris). Lorsqu'ils sont
branchés à l'alimentation et reliés à la terre, les objets métalliques
chauffent, ce qui peut provoquer des blessures graves ou souder l'objet
métallique aux bornes.
Warnung Vor der Arbeit an Geräten, die an das Netz angeschlossen sind, jeglichen
Schmuck (einschließlich Ringe, Ketten und Uhren) abnehmen.
Metallgegenstände erhitzen sich, wenn sie an das Netz und die Erde
angeschlossen werden, und können schwere Verbrennungen verursachen
oder an die Anschlußklemmen angeschweißt werden.
Avvertenza Prima di intervenire su apparecchiature collegate alle linee di
alimentazione, togliersi qualsiasi monile (inclusi anelli, collane,
braccialetti ed orologi). Gli oggetti metallici si riscaldano quando sono
collegati tra punti di alimentazione e massa: possono causare ustioni
gravi oppure il metallo può saldarsi ai terminali.
Advarsel Fjern alle smykker (inkludert ringer, halskjeder og klokker) før du skal
arbeide på utstyr som er koblet til kraftledninger. Metallgjenstander som
er koblet til kraftledninger og jord blir svært varme og kan forårsake
alvorlige brannskader eller smelte fast til polene.
Aviso Antes de trabalhar em equipamento que esteja ligado a linhas de
corrente, retire todas as jóias que estiver a usar (incluindo anéis, fios e
relógios). Os objectos metálicos aquecerão em contacto com a corrente
e em contacto com a ligação à terra, podendo causar queimaduras
graves ou ficarem soldados aos terminais.
¡Advertencia! Antes de operar sobre equipos conectados a líneas de alimentación,
quitarse las joyas (incluidos anillos, collares y relojes). Los objetos de
metal se calientan cuando se conectan a la alimentación y a tierra, lo
que puede ocasionar quemaduras graves o que los objetos metálicos
queden soldados a los bornes.

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 Varning! Tag av alla smycken (inklusive ringar, halsband och armbandsur) innan du
arbetar på utrustning som är kopplad till kraftledningar. Metallobjekt
hettas upp när de kopplas ihop med ström och jord och kan förorsaka
allvarliga brännskador; metallobjekt kan också sammansvetsas med
kontakterna.

B.8.5 Blank Faceplate Requirement Warning

WARNING: Blank faceplates (filler panels) serve three important

functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents
inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that
might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air
through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards and
faceplates are in place.
Waarschuwing Lege vlakplaten (vulpanelen) vervullen drie belangrijke functies: ze
voorkomen blootstelling aan gevaarlijke voltages en elektrische stroom
binnenin het chassis; ze beperken elektromagnetische storing hetgeen
andere apparaten kan storen en ze leiden een stroom van koellucht door
het chassis. Bedien het systeem niet tenzij alle kaarten en vlakplaten
zich op hun plaats bevinden.
Varoitus Tyhjillä kansilaatoilla (peitelevyillä) on kolme tehtävää: ne suojaavat
vaarallisilta asennuspohjan sisäisiltä jännitteiltä ja virroilta; suojaavat
sähkömagneettiselta häiriöltä (EMI), joka voi haitata muiden laitteiden
toimintaa; ja ohjaavat jäähdytysilmavirran asennuspohjan läpi. Laitetta
ei saa käyttää, jos kaikki kortit ja peitelevyt eivät ole paikoillaan.
Attention Les caches blancs remplissent trois fonctions importantes :ils évitent
tout risque de choc électrique à l'intérieur du châssis, ils font barrage
aux interférences électromagnétiques susceptibles d'altérer le
fonctionnement des autres équipements et ils dirigent le flux d'air de
refroidissement dans le châssis. Il est vivement recommandé de vérifier
que tous les caches et plaques de protection sont en place avant
d'utiliser le système.
Warnung Unbeschriftete Aufspannplatten (Füllpaneelen) erfüllen drei wichtige
Funktionen:sie schützen vor gefährlichen Spannungen und Elektrizität im
Innern der Chassis; sie halten elektromagnetische Interferenzen (EMI)
zurück, die andere Geräte stören könnten; und sie lenken die Kühlluft
durch das Chassis. Nehmen Sie das System nur in Betrieb, wenn alle
Karten und Aufspannplatten an vorgesehener Stelle odnungsgemäß
installiert sind.
Avvertenza Le piastre di protezione (panelli di riempimento) hanno tre funzioni
molto importanti:Impediscono di esporvi ai voltaggi e le tensioni
elettriche pericolose del chassis; trattengono le interferenze
elettromagnetiche (EMI) che possono scombussolare altri apparati; e
avviano il flusso d'aria di raffreddamento attraverso il chassis. Non
operate il sistema se le schede e i pannelli non sono in posizione.

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 Advarsel Blanke ytterplater (deksler) har tre viktige funksjoner: De forhindrer
utsettelse for farlig spenning og strøm inni kabinettet; de inneholder
elektromagnetisk forstyrrelse (EMI) som kan avbryte annet utstyr, og de
dirigerer luftavkjølingsstrømmen gjennom kabinettet. Betjen ikke
systemet med mindre alle kort og ytterplater sitter på plass.
Aviso As placas em bruto (painéis de enchimento) desempenham três funções
importantes: evitam a exposição a voltagens e correntes perigosas no
interior do chassi; protegem de interferências electromagnéticas (IEM)
passíveis de afectar outro equipamento; e orientam o fluxo do ar de
refrigeração através do chassi. Não pôr o sistema a funcionar sem que
todos os cartões e placas estejam no devido lugar.
¡Advertencia! Los platos en blanco (paneles de relleno) ofrecen tres funciones
importantes: previenen la exposición a voltajes peligrosos y corrientes
dentro del chasis; contienen interferencias electromagnéticas (EMI) que
pueden interrumpir otros equipos; y dirigen el flujo de aire refrigerante
a través del chasis. No opere el sistema a menos que todas las tarjetas y
platos estén en su lugar.
Varning! Tomma planskivor (fyllnadspaneler) fyller tre viktiga funktioner: de
förhindrar utsättning för farliga spänningar och elströmmar inuti chassit;
de förhindrar elektromagnetisk störning (EMI) som skulle kunna rubba
annan utrustning; samt de riktar flödet av kylluft genom chassit. Använd
inte systemet om inte alla kort och planskivor finns på plats.

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 B.8.6 Circuit Breaker (10 A) Warning

WARNING: This product relies on the building's installation for short-

circuit (overcurrent). To ensure protection, a fuse or circuit breaker no
larger than 200-240 VAC, 10 A is used on the phase conductors (all
current-carrying conductors).

Waarschuwing Dit produkt is afhankelijk van de installatie van het gebouw voor
kortsluit- (overstroom) beveiliging. Controleer of er een zekering of
stroomverbreker van niet meer dan 200-240 Volt wisselstroom, 10 A voor
de V.S. gebruikt wordt op de fasegeleiders (alle geleiders die stroom
voeren).
Varoitus Tämä tuote on riippuvainen rakennukseen asennetusta
oikosulkusuojauksesta (ylivirtasuojauksesta). Varmista, että
vaihevirtajohtimissa (kaikissa virroitetuissa johtimissa) käytetään
Yhdysvalloissa alle 200-240 voltin, 10 ampeerin ja monissa muissa
maissa.
Attention Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce
produit dépend de l'installation électrique du local. Vérifier qu'un fusible
ou qu'un disjoncteur de 200-240 V alt., 10 A U.S. maximum est utilisé sur
les conducteurs de phase (conducteurs de charge).
Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, daß im Gebäude ein Kurzschluß-
bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, daß eine
Sicherung oder ein Unterbrecher von nicht mehr als 200-240 V
Wechselstrom, 10 A an den Phasenleitern (allen stromführenden Leitern)
verwendet wird.
Avvertenza Questo prodotto dipende dall'installazione dell'edificio per quanto
riguarda la protezione contro cortocircuiti (sovracorrente). Verificare
che un fusibile o interruttore automatico, non superiore a 200-240 VCA,
10 A sia stato usato nei fili di fase (tutti i conduttori portatori di
corrente).
Advarsel Dette produktet er avhengig av bygningens installasjoner av
kortslutningsbeskyttelse (overstrøm). Kontroller at det brukes en sikring
eller strømbryter som ikke er større enn 200-240 VAC, 10 A.
Aviso Este produto depende das instalações existentes para protecção contra
curto-circuito (sobrecarga). Assegure-se de que um fusível ou disjuntor
não superior a 200-240 VAC, 10 A é utilizado.
¡Advertencia! Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o
sobrecorrientes) deló propio edificio. Asegurarse de que se utiliza un
fusible o interruptor automático de no más de 200-240 voltios en
corriente alterna (VAC), 10 amperios del estándar internacional en los
hilos de fase (todos aquéllos portadores de corriente).
Varning! Denna produkt är beroende av i byggnaden installerat kortslutningsskydd
(överströmsskydd). Kontrollera att säkring eller överspänningsskydd
används på fasledarna (samtliga strömförande ledare) för internationellt
bruk max. 200-240 V växelström.

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 B.8.7 Disconnect Device Warning

WARNING: A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be

incorporated in the fixed wiring.

Waarschuwing Er moet een gemakkelijk toegankelijke, tweepolige stroomverbreker

opgenomen zijn in de vaste bedrading.
Varoitus Kiinteään johdotukseen on liitettävä kaksinapainen kytkinlaite, johon on
helppo päästä käsiksi.
Attention Un disjoncteur bipolaire facile d'accès doit être intégré dans le câblage
fixe.
Warnung Die feste Verdrahtung muß eine leicht zugängliche, zweipolige
Trennvorrichtung enthalten.
Avvertenza Nei cablaggi fissi va incorporato un sezionatore a due poli facilmente
accessibile.
Advarsel En lett tilgjengelig, topolet frakoblingsenhet må være innebygd i det
faste ledningsnettet.
Aviso Deverá incorporar-se um dispositivo de desconexão de dois pólos de
acesso fácil, na instalação eléctrica fixa.
¡Advertencia! El cableado fijo debe incorporar un dispositivo de desconexión de dos
polos y de acceso fácil.
Varning! En lättillgänglig tvåpolig frånkopplingsenhet måste ingå i den fasta
kopplingen.

B.8.8 Short-Circuit Protection Warning

WARNING: This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection,

to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in
accordance with national and local wiring regulations.

Waarschuwing Voor dit product moet kortsluitbeveiliging (overstroombeveiliging) deel

uitmaken van de installatie in het gebouw. De installatie moet voldoen
aan de nationale en lokale bedradingvoorschriften.
Varoitus Tämä tuote vaatii suojauksen oikosulkuja (ylivirtaa) vastaan osana
asennusta rakennukseen. Asenna ainoastaan kansallisten ja paikallisten
johdotussäännösten mukaisesti.

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 Attention La protection de ce produit contre les courts-circuits (surtensions) doit
être assurée par la configuration électrique du bâtiment. Vérifiez que
l'installation a lieu uniquement en conformité avec les normes de
câblage en vigueur au niveau national et local.
Warnung Für dieses Produkt ist eine Kurzschlußsicherung (Überstromsicherung)
erforderlich, die als Teil der Gebäudeinstallation zur Verfügung gestellt
wird. Die Installation sollte nur in Übereinstimmung mit den nationalen
und regionalen Vorschriften zur Verkabelung erfolgen.
Avvertenza Questo prodotto richiede una protezione contro i cortocircuiti, da
fornirsi come parte integrante delle dotazioni presenti nell'edificio.
Effettuare l'installazione rispettando le Norme CEI pertinenti.
Advarsel Dette produktet krever beskyttelse mot kortslutninger (overspenninger)
som en del av installasjonen. Bare installer utstyret i henhold til
nasjonale og lokale krav til ledningsnett.
Aviso Este produto requer proteção contra curto-circuitos (sobreintensidade
de corrente), que deve estar instalada nos edifícios. Instale apenas de
acordo com as normas de instalação elétrica nacionais e locais.
¡Advertencia! Este producto necesita estar conectado a la protección frente a
cortacircuitos (sobretensiones) que exista en el edificio. Instálelo
únicamente en conformidad con las regulaciones sobre cableado, tanto
locales como nacionales, a las que se tenga que atener.
Varning! Denna produkt kräver att kortslutningsskydd (överström) tillhandahålles
som en del av byggnadsinstallationen. Installera bara i enlighet med
nationella och lokala kabeldragningsbestämmelser.

B.8.9 Ground Conductor Warning

WARNING: Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment

in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the
appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are
uncertain that suitable grounding is available.

Waarschuwing De aardingsleiding mag nooit buiten werking gesteld worden en de

apparatuur mag nooit bediend worden zonder dat er een op de juiste
wijze geïnstalleerde aardingsleiding aanwezig is. Neem contact op met
de bevoegde instantie voor elektrische inspecties of met een elektricien
als u er niet zeker van bent dat er voor passende aarding gezorgd is.
Varoitus Älä koskaan ohita maajohdinta tai käytä laitteita ilman oikein asennettua
maajohdinta. Ota yhteyttä asianmukaiseen sähkötarkastusviranomaiseen
tai sähköasentajaan, jos olet epävarma maadoituksen sopivuudesta.
Attention Ne jamais rendre inopérant le conducteur de masse ni utiliser
l'équipement sans un conducteur de masse adéquatement installé. En cas
de doute sur la mise à la masse appropriée disponible, s'adresser à
l'organisme responsable de la sécurité électrique ou à un électricien.

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 Warnung Auf keinen Fall den Erdungsleiter unwirksam machen oder das Gerät
ohne einen sachgerecht installierten Erdungsleiter verwenden. Wenn Sie
sich nicht sicher sind, ob eine sachgerechte Erdung vorhanden ist,
wenden Sie sich an den zuständigen elektrischen Fachmann oder einen
Elektriker.
Avvertenza Non escludere mai il conduttore di protezione né usare l'apparecchiatura
in assenza di un conduttore di protezione installato in modo corretto. Se
non si sa con certezza che è disponibile un collegamento di messa a terra
adeguato, esaminare le Norme CEI pertinenti o rivolgersi a un elettricista
qualificato.
Advarsel Omgå aldri jordingslederen og bruk aldri utstyret uten riktig montert
jordingsleder. Ta kontakt med det riktige organet for elektrisk inspeksjon
eller en elektriker hvis du er usikker på om det finnes velegnet jording.
Aviso Nunca anule o condutor à terra nem opere o equipamento sem ter um
condutor à terra adequadamente instalado. Em caso de dúvida em
relação ao sistema de ligação à terra, contacte os serviços locais de
inspecção eléctrica ou um electricista qualificado.
¡Advertencia! No inhabilitar nunca el conductor de tierra ni hacer funcionar el equipo
si no existe un conductor de tierra instalado correctamente. Póngase en
contacto con una autoridad apropiada de inspección eléctrica o con un
electricista competente si no está seguro de que hay una conexión a
tierra adecuada.
Varning! Koppla aldrig från jordledningen och använd aldrig utrustningen utan en
på lämpligt sätt installerad jordledning. Om det föreligger osäkerhet
huruvida lämplig jordning finns skall elektrisk besiktningsauktoritet eller
elektriker kontaktas.

B.8.10 Copper Conductor Warning

WARNING: Use copper conductors only.

Waarschuwing Gebruik alleen koperen geleiders.

Varoitus Käytä vain kuparijohtimia.
Attention Utilisez uniquement des conducteurs en cuivre.
Warnung Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Kupferleiter.
Avvertenza Usate unicamente dei conduttori di rame.
Advarsel Bruk bare kobberledninger.
Aviso Utilize apenas fios condutores de cobre.
¡Advertencia! Emplee sólo conductores de cobre.
Varning! Använd endast ledare av koppar.

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 B.8.11 Ground Connection Warning

WARNING: When installing the unit, the ground connection must always
be made first and disconnected last.

Waarschuwing Bij de installatie van het toestel moet de aardverbinding altijd het
eerste worden gemaakt en het laatste worden losgemaakt.
Varoitus Laitetta asennettaessa on maahan yhdistäminen aina tehtävä ensiksi ja
maadoituksen irti kytkeminen viimeiseksi.
Attention Lors de l'installation de l'appareil, la mise à la terre doit toujours être
connectée en premier et déconnectée en dernier.
Warnung Der Erdanschluß muß bei der Installation der Einheit immer zuerst
hergestellt und zuletzt abgetrennt werden.
Avvertenza In fase di installazione dell'unità, eseguire sempre per primo il
collegamento a massa e disconnetterlo per ultimo.
Advarsel Når enheten installeres, må jordledningen alltid tilkobles først og
frakobles sist.
Aviso Ao instalar a unidade, a ligação à terra deverá ser sempre a primeira a
ser ligada, e a última a ser desligada.
¡Advertencia! Al instalar el equipo, conectar la tierra la primera y desconectarla la
última.
Varning! Vid installation av enheten måste jordledningen alltid anslutas först och
kopplas bort sist.

B.8.12 Power Supply Warning

WARNING: Do not touch the power supply when the power cord is
connected. For systems with a power switch, line voltages are present
within the power supply even when the power switch is off and the
power cord is connected. For systems without a power switch, line
voltages are present within the power supply when the power cord is
connected.
Waarschuwing U dient de voeding niet aan te raken zolang het netsnoer aangesloten is.
Bij systemen met een stroomschakelaar zijn er lijnspanningen aanwezig
in de voeding, zelfs wanneer de stroomschakelaar uitgeschakeld is en het
netsnoer aangesloten is. Bij systemen zonder een stroomschakelaar zijn
er lijnspanningen aanwezig in de voeding wanneer het netsnoer
aangesloten is.

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 Varoitus Älä kosketa virtalähdettä virtajohdon ollessa kytkettynä.
Virrankatkaisimella varustetuissa järjestelmissä on virtalähteen sisällä
jäljellä verkkojännite, vaikka virrankatkaisin on katkaistu-asennossa
virtajohdon ollessa kytkettynä. Järjestelmissä, joissa ei ole
virrankatkaisinta, on virtalähteen sisällä verkkojännite, kun virtajohto on
kytkettynä.
Attention Ne pas toucher le bloc d'alimentation quand le cordon d'alimentation est
branché. Avec les systèmes munis d'un commutateur marche-arrêt, des
tensions de ligne sont présentes dans l'alimentation quand le cordon est
branché, même si le commutateur est à l'arrêt. Avec les systèmes sans
commutateur marche-arrêt, l'alimentation est sous tension quand le
cordon d'alimentation est branché.
Warnung Berühren Sie das Netzgerät nicht, wenn das Netzkabel angeschlossen ist.
Bei Systemen mit Netzschalter liegen Leitungsspannungen im Netzgerät
vor, wenn das Netzkabel angeschlossen ist, auch wenn das System
ausgeschaltet ist. Bei Systemen ohne Netzschalter liegen
Leitungsspannungen im Netzgerät vor, wenn das Netzkabel angeschlossen
ist.
Avvertenza Non toccare l'alimentatore se il cavo dell'alimentazione è collegato. Per i
sistemi con un interruttore di alimentazione, tensioni di linea sono
presenti all'interno dell'alimentatore anche quando l'interruttore di
alimentazione è en posizione di disattivazione (off), se il cavo
dell'alimentazione è collegato. Per i sistemi senza un interruttore,
tensioni di linea sono presenti all'interno dell'alimentatore quando il
cavo di alimentazione è collegato.
Advarsel Berør ikke strømforsyningsenheten når strømledningen er tilkoblet. I
systemer som har en strømbryter, er det spenning i
strømforsyningsenheten selv om strømbryteren er slått av og
strømledningen er tilkoblet. Når det gjelder systemer uten en
strømbryter, er det spenning i strømforsyningsenheten når strømledingen
er tilkoblet.
Aviso Não toque na unidade abastecedora de energia quando o cabo de
alimentação estiver ligado. Em sistemas com interruptor, a corrente
eléctrica estará presente na unidade abastecedora, sempre que o cabo
de alimentação de energia estiver ligado, mesmo quando o interruptor se
encontrar desligado. Para sistemas sem interruptor, a tensão eléctrica
dentro da unidade abastecedora só estará presente quando o cabo de
alimentação estiver ligado.
¡Advertencia! No tocar la fuente de alimentación mientras el cable esté enchufado. En
sistemas con interruptor de alimentación, hay voltajes de línea dentro
de la fuente, incluso cuando el interruptor esté en Apagado (OFF) y el
cable de alimentación enchufado. En sistemas sin interruptor de
alimentación, hay voltajes de línea en la fuente cuando el cable está
enchufado.
Varning! Vidrör inte strömförsörjningsenheten när nätsladden är ansluten. För
system med strömbrytare finns det nätspänning i
strömförsörjningsenheten även när strömmen har slagits av men
nätsladden är ansluten. För system utan strömbrytare finns det
nätspänning i strömförsörjningsenheten när nätsladden är ansluten.

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 B.8.13 Power Supply Disconnection Warning

WARNING: Before working on a chassis or working near power supplies,

unplug the power cord on AC units; disconnect the power at the circuit
breaker on DC units.

Waarschuwing Voordat u aan een frame of in de nabijheid van voedingen werkt, dient u
bij wisselstroom toestellen de stekker van het netsnoer uit het
stopcontact te halen; voor gelijkstroom toestellen dient u de stroom uit
te schakelen bij de stroomverbreker.
Varoitus Kytke irti vaihtovirtalaitteiden virtajohto ja katkaise tasavirtalaitteiden
virta suojakytkimellä, ennen kuin teet mitään asennuspohjalle tai
työskentelet virtalähteiden läheisyydessä.
Attention Avant de travailler sur un châssis ou à proximité d'une alimentation
électrique, débrancher le cordon d'alimentation des unités en courant
alternatif ; couper l'alimentation des unités en courant continu au niveau
du disjoncteur.
Warnung Bevor Sie an einem chassis oder in der Nähe von Netzgeräten arbeiten,
ziehen Sie bei Wechselstromeinheiten das Netzkabel ab bzw. schalten Sie
bei Gleichstromeinheiten den Strom am Unterbrecher ab.
Avvertenza Prima di lavorare su un telaio o intorno ad alimentatori, scollegare il
cavo di alimentazione sulle unità CA; scollegare l'alimentazione
all'interruttore automatico sulle unità CC.
Advarsel Før det utføres arbeid på kabinettet eller det arbeides i nærheten av
str¿mforsyningsenheter, skal str¿mledningen trekkes ut pÅ
vekselstrømsenheter og strømmen kobles fra ved strømbryteren på
likestrømsenheter.
Aviso Antes de trabalhar num chassis, ou antes de trabalhar perto de unidades
de fornecimento de energia, desligue o cabo de alimentação nas
unidades de corrente alternada; desligue a corrente no disjuntor nas
unidades de corrente contínua.
¡Advertencia! Antes de manipular el chasis de un equipo o trabajar cerca de una fuente
de alimentación, desenchufar el cable de alimentación en los equipos de
corriente alterna (CA); cortar la alimentación desde el interruptor
automático en los equipos de corriente continua (CC).
Varning! Innan du arbetar med ett chassi eller nära strömförsörjningsenheter skall
du för växelströmsenheter dra ur nätsladden och för likströmsenheter
bryta strömmen vid överspänningsskyddet.

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 B.8.14 Power Cabling Warning

WARNING: Secure all power cabling when installing this unit to avoid
disturbing field-wiring connections.

Waarschuwing Zet alle stroomkabels vast wanneer dit toestel wordt geïnstalleerd om te
voorkomen dat de verbindingen van de veldbedrading worden verstoord.
Varoitus Kiinnitä kaikki voimakaapelit tiukkaan tätä laitetta asentaessasi, jotta
vältät kentän johdinkytkentöjen vioittumista.
Attention Lors de l'installation de cet appareil, fixer tous les câbles d'alimentation
pour éviter de provoquer des perturbations aux raccordements des
câblages propres au site.
Warnung Bei der Installation dieser Einheit die Netzverkabelung befestigen, um
die Störung von Feldkabelanschlüssen zu vermeiden.
Avvertenza In fase di installazione dell'unità, assicurare tutti i cablaggi di
alimentazione per evitare di alterare i collegamenti degli avvolgimenti di
campo.
Advarsel Når denne enheten installeres, må alle kraftledninger sikres for å unngå
at feltkabelkoblingene forstyrres.
Aviso Para evitar problemas com as ligações de rede de campanha, prenda
todos os cabos de corrente quando instalar esta unidade.
¡Advertencia! Sujetar todo el cableado de alimentación cuando se instale este equipo
para evitar que se mezcle con las conexiones del cableado "in situ".
Varning! Fäst allt starkströmskablage vid installation av denna enhet så att
fältkopplingen inte rubbas.

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Appendix C Cable
Preparation

This appendix describes the cable preparation details and has these sections:
• Section C.1, Coax Cable Preparation on page 95
• Section C.2, Ethernet Port Pinouts on page 99
• Section C.3, Console Port Connection on page 99

C.1 Coax Cable Preparation

NOTE: The procedures in this section, for preparing coaxial cables, are meant to
be generic. Cables and connectors should be installed per manufacturer’s
requirements specific to the brands preferred. In general, specific and detailed
instructions are for RG-6 cables and connectors, only.

iDirect recommends that a solid copper center conductor, coaxial cable be used with a
minimum of 60% + 40% braid and double foil shield to connect the equipment, such as:
• RG-6 — 0.04 inch (1 mm), outdoor rated, Quad Shielded, solid bare copper center
conductor, for cable lengths less than or equal to 225 feet (68.5 meters)
• RG-11 — 0.064 inch (1.6 mm), outdoor rated, Quad Shielded, solid bare copper center
conductor, for cable lengths less than or equal to 400 feet (121.9 meters)
Before connecting the cables, connectors on each end must be installed.
The center conductor must be straight and extend 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) beyond the end of the F-
connector, and the connector should be securely crimped to the cable.
NOTE: iDirect does not recommend using RG-59 with solid bare copper center
conductor. RG-6 or RG-11 Quad Shield or other outdoor quality, 75-ohm type of
coax can be used.

If different types of coaxial cable are used other than the recommended quad shield RG-6 or
RG-11, the following problems can occur:
• Co-channel Interference – If signals at the same frequency are carried on long, parallel
runs of coaxial cable (for example, in cable trays, or riser) interference can occur
between the signals
• Higher quality cable helps to prevent this with better shielding
• Co-channel interference causes degradation and higher packet loss rate

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 • Good return loss – High quality cable and correct connectors help ensure an optimal
return loss of 10 dB or more

NOTE: Excessive DC Resistance – will result in excessive voltage drop across the
IFL cable. Hence, the voltage at the BUC may be too low to operate properly.

NOTE: Section 4.1.2, Tools and Supplies on page 21 lists all of the recommended
tools for terminating coax cables.

To terminate the cables with F-Type connectors:

1. Cut off each end of the coax cable squarely, using the proper cable cutter as shown in
Figure C-1.

Figure C-1. Coax Cable Cutting Technique

WARNING: Wear protective eye wear while cutting cables and terminating
connectors.

WARNING: The center conductor must be straight and cylindrical without any
burrs. Failure to do so can damage the satellite router, BUC, and/or LNB input
connector.

2. Remove the jacket material and foam insulation according to the length defined under
Length A in Table C-1. For RG-6, use a two-step Coax Stripper such as the LC-CST 1257
from Paladin Tools.

Table C-1. Coax Trim Dimensions

Length A Length B Length C
(inch (mm)) (inch (mm)) (inch (mm))
RG-6 5/8 (15.9) 1/4 (6.4) 3/8 (9.5)
RG-11 13/32 (10.3) 3/32 (2.4) 13/32 (10.3)

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 3. Remove any foil in the braid as shown in Figure C-2.

Figure C-2. Cutting Technique for Removing Foil in the Braid

4. Fold the braid back over the jacket and trim the braid to the length as defined under
Length C in Table C-1 on page 96 and shown in Figure C-3.

Figure C-3. Folding the Braid

5. Flare the inner, outer braids and the outer foil shield only. Do not flare the inner foil
shield (last foil around dielectric).
6. (If using a coax stripper, skip this step.) Being careful not to cut into the copper of the
center conductor, remove the foil and cut the dielectric to the length shown under
Length B in Table C-1 on page 96. Remove any dielectric residue.
7. If the conductive foil is burred, then smooth out the burr so that the edge (area where the
dielectric material was removed) is smooth and provides a lead-in for the connector
mandrel.
8. Install the RG-6 connector compression sleeve, or mandrel, (top left (A) in Figure C-4 on
page 98) over foil and underneath the braid. A good, weatherproof outdoor connector
mandrel should have a visible O-Ring (bottom right (B) Figure C-4 on page 98).

NOTE: The white colored inner dielectric insulation should be flush with the inner
rear surface of the connector. Refer to the picture on the right (C) in Figure C-4
on page 98 for an RG-6/RG-11 termination.

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 NOTE: Since the RG-11 connector has a built-in center pin, ensure that the coax
center pin makes contact to the internal seizing pin of the connector. Refer to
Figure C-4.

Figure C-4. Attaching the Compression fitting F-type Connector

9. Finish connecting the cable to the connector with the compression tool connector, such as
Holland Compression Tool 1855 as shown in Figure C-5.

Figure C-5. Compression fitting F-Type Weatherproof Plug and Tool

10. Inspect and ensure that the copper center conductor only protrudes 1/8 inch (3.2 mm)
nominally beyond the rim of the F-connector. Trim if necessary.
CAUTION: The center conductor length must be a minimum of 1/16 inch (1.6 mm)
to a maximum of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) protrusion beyond the rim of the F type
connector. It must be straight and cylindrical without any burrs at the end. Failure
to follow this technique could result in damage to the satellite router, BUC, LNB
connector and/or possible intermittent service.

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C.2 Ethernet Port Pinouts
The 10 Base-T/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet ports support IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u
specifications for the 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps transmission over Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP)
cables. Use Category-3 or Category-5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors.

NOTE: iDirect supplies one 7-foot Category 5 UTP cable to connect the 15100
Series Hub to the LAN hub or switch. If additional cables or different lengths are
needed, they may be bought commercially.

Table C-2 lists the pinouts for the Ethernet ports (labeled LAN 1-8) of the 15100 Series Hub
and the pinout order is shown in Figure C-6.

Table C-2. Ethernet Port Pinouts

RJ-45 Pin Description

1 Tx+

2 Tx-

3 Rx+

6 Rx-

Figure C-6. RJ-45 Cable Connectors: Receptacle and Plug

C.3 Console Port Connection

The Console port is used for servicing the line card.
Connect as follows:
1. Connect an RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight through cable, such as the Ethernet cable included, to
LAN port on the line card.
2. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet cable to an RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter.
3. Connect to a PC running terminal emulation software.
PC serial port settings should be:
• asynchronous mode
• 9600 baud

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 • eight (8) data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit, (9600/8-N-1)
The signal and pinouts for the asynchronous serial Console port (RS-232) of the line card and
an RJ-45 to DB-9 female DTE adapter are listed in Table C-3. A picture of the RJ-45 to DB-9
Female DTE adapter is shown in Figure C-7.

Table C-3. RJ-45 to DB-9 Pinouts

Console Port RJ-45 to DB-9 Console

RJ-45 Pin Color Code
(DTE) Terminal Adapter Device
RTS 1 Blue 8 CTS
DTR 2 Orange 6 DSR
TxD 3 Black 2 RxD
GND 4 Red NC GND
GND 5 Green 5 GND
RxD 6 Yellow 3 TxD
DSR 7 Brown 4 DTR
Rx-RF-Power 8 White/Grey 9 Not Connected

Figure C-7. RJ-45 to DB-9 Female DTE Adapter

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