KP-10 External Keypad Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN/KP10.
KP-10 External Keypad Installation and Operation Manual Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001 Registered Company. Part Number MN/KP10.IOM REVISION 1 March 19, 2002 Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2001. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, (480) 333-2200, FAX: (480) 333-2161.
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Table of Contents Customer Support......................................................................................................................... ii CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose and Function............................................................................................................. 2 1.1.1 Compatible Equipment ..............................................................................
KP-10 External Keypad Preface Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 3.2 Single RFT Communications ............................................................................................... 19 3.2.1 Keypad Variations for an RFT......................................................................................... 19 3.2.2 Single System Address .................................................................................................... 20 3.3 RSU Communications ..............................................
KP-10 External Keypad Preface Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data KP-10 External Keypad. This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the KP-10 External Keypad. CONVENTIONS AND REFERENCES CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Indicates information critical for proper equipment function.
KP-10 External Keypad Preface Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM TRADEMARKS All product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. REPORTING COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING THIS MANUAL Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual will be appreciated. To submit comments, please contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department. EMC COMPLIANCE This is a Class A product.
KP-10 External Keypad Preface Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM SAFETY COMPLIANCE EN 60950 Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN60950. This equipment meets the Safety of Information Technology Equipment specification as defined in EN60950.
KP-10 External Keypad Preface Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM For equipment under warranty, the customer is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data and all related custom, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the customer. Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same method (i.e., Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF Data.
Chapter 1.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 1.1 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION The KP-10 is a handheld keypad that provides portable, external access for controlling Comtech EF Data Transceivers and Redundancy Switch Units. The KP-10 is typically used for the initial set up, occasional changes to the configurations and routine maintenance status of RFT and KST satellite terminal systems.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 1.1.2 DESCRIPTION The KP-10 includes the following features: ! Communications are block mode (quasi half-duplex). ! Remote controls and status information are transferred via an RS-232C or an RS-485 serial communications link . ! Commands and data are transferred on the remote control communications link as US ASCII -encoded character strings .
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM Table 1 describes the elements of the KP-10. Table 1. KP-10 Elements Descriptions Element Description Display Screen The display screen is a monochrome, four-line display screen featuring a user-controlled contrast level. Key Labels Blank, white key labels are located across the top of the keypad, just under the display screen.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM Chapter 2. CONFIGURATION KP-10 Configurations 5 Connecting and Supplying Power 7 Using the Keypad 11 Configuring the KP-10 13 Entering Commands and Receiving Responses 14 2.1 KP-10 CONFIGURATIONS The KP-10 is designed to operate with various RFT and KST Transceiver products. Additionally, the KP-10 can communicate using various serial data communication interfaces, such as RS-232, RS-485 and RS-422.
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KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM Table 5 KP-10 RS-422 Pinout Pin Number 1 2 3 6 5 9 Function -RX +RX +TX -TX GND +V I/0 INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT POWER RETURN POWER Cable diagrams for the various interface cables can be found in Appendix C. 2.2 CONNECTING AND SUPPLYING POWER Note: The KP-10 is not weather resistant. Please treat the terminal with the same care afforded a laptop computer.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 9-PIN CONNECTOR PORT Figure 2.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM REMOTE RECEPTACLE Figure 3.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM REMOTE RECEPTACLE Figure 4. RSU-503 External Connections During initial setup of a redundant system, connect the KP-10 to each component directly. After initial setup, it is possible to connect the KP-10 to the RSU, and access each component by selecting the individual component address. Note: Connections for other RFTs and RSUs are similar.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 2.3 USING THE KEYPAD 2.3.1 FUNCTION KEYS White function keys are the first row of keys on the top of the keypad (Figure 5). [OS], [FS], [MS], and [AS] are programmed to send specific, pre-set commands when pressed. [RESET], [SHIFT], and [ENTER] perform other operational functions. The function keys are described in Table 6. Table 6.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM Certain function keys perform alternate functions during the configuration process: ! [FS] serves as the [MODE] key ! [MS] serves as the [SCROLL UP] key ! [AS] serves as the [SCROLL DOWN] key Table 7 shows keys used on permanent terminals that have been changed on the KP-10. Table 7.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 2.3.4 CURSOR MOVEMENT KEYS Cursor keys, containing directional arrows, are located below and to the left of the character keys. The cursor keys do not require use of the [SHIFT] key. Press the key to move the display screen cursor in the direction indicated by the arrow on the key. 2.4 CONFIGURING THE KP-10 Access the default configuration settings using either of these two methods: ! While pressing any key, supply power to the external keypad.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 2.4.3 COMMUNICATION MODE SETTINGS Setting Description Baud Rate Press [MODE] and the default Baud rate of 9600 appears. Change the Baud rate by pressing [SCROLL UP] or [SCROLL DOWN] to raise or lower the Baud rate. Data Format Press [MODE] again, and the data format appears. Do not change the setting of “7e2”. Serial Mode Press [MODE] a third time, and the serial mode “BLOCK” will appear. Do not change the setting of “BLOCK”.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM Chapter 3. OPERATION Message Structure 15 Single RFT Communications 19 RSU Communications 21 This chapter describes: ! How to operate the KP-10 with a single RFT ! How to operate the KP-10 with an RSU ! How to enter commands and read responses ! Message structure and device addresses 3.1 MESSAGE STRUCTURE When typing commands or reading responses, it is important to understand the valid message structure.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 3.1.1 CHARACTER FORMAT The ASCII character format used requires 11 bits/character: ! 1 start bit ! 7 information bits ! 1 parity bit (Note: Default is “7e2”.) ! 2 stop bits 3.1.2 START CHARACTER Each message on the remote link begins with a start character and ends with an end character. The start and end characters are different for commands and responses. The start characters are as follows: ! Commands: < ! Responses: > 3.1.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 3.1.4 COMMAND MESSAGE STRUCTURE The valid message structure varies according to whether the message is a command or a response. The command message structure is as follows: Example:
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM Do not use any global address when accessing the RSU unit with the KP-10. CAUTION 3.1.6 END CHARACTER As stated previously, each message on the remote link begins with a start character and ends with an end character. The start and end characters are different for commands and responses. The end characters are as follows: ! Commands ! Responses “cr”] (carriage return and end bracket) ] (end bracket) 3.1.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 3.2 SINGLE RFT COMMUNICATIONS 3.2.1 KEYPAD VARIATIONS FOR AN RFT When the KP-10 is being used with a single-system RFT, the valid function keys are: Scroll RESET OS FS MS AS Figure 6. Function Keys for use with an RFT Table 9.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 3.2.2 SINGLE SYSTEM ADDRESS If the KP-10 is connected to a single RFT, the KP-10 global address of “*” is sufficient for communicating with the terminal. There is no need to ascertain the actual address of the RFT, in this case.
KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 3.3 RSU COMMUNICATIONS If the KP-10 is connected to a single RFT, the KP-10 global address of “*” is sufficient for communicating with the terminal. There is no need to ascertain the actual address of the RFT, in this case. 3.3.1 KP-10 KEYPAD VARIATIONS FOR AN RSU When the KP-10 is being used with an RSU, the valid function keys are as follows: Scroll RESET ROS RFS RMS ASR Figure 7. Function Keys for use with an RSU Table 10.
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KP-10 External Keypad Operation Revision 1 MN/KP10.IOM 3.3.2 MULTIPLE UNIT ADDRESSES To communicate with each terminal via the RSU, the following format is used: ! <*/ASR_ (Meaning: RSU command - address 1) In the previous example, the KP-10 is connected to an RSU. The global address command was sent first, then AS was pressed to access the address for a specific terminal before sending other commands.
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Appendix A. CABLES Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 A–1 CA/4873 ................................ A–2 CA/5103 ................................ A–3 CA/6158 ................................ A–4 CA/8075 ................................ A–5 CA/8076 ................................ A–6 C/A 8077 ...............................
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COMTECH EF DATA PROPRIETARY THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION A THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED HEREIN ARE PROPRIETARY DATA OF COMTECH EF DATA CORPORATION. NEITHER THIS DOCUMENT NOR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL BE REPRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS WITHOUT THE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF COMTECH EF DATA CORPORATION. P2 Figure 9 CA/5103 A–3 1 2 USED ON APPLICATION NEXT ASSY 6 FT 132 FT LENGTH CA/5103-1 TABLE A CA/5103 PART # P2-J P2-L P1-5 P1-9 2X 1 + .XXX -+ .XX . 125 .
EFDATA PROPRIETARY N/C P2-L P1-7 P1-8 P1-9 A–4 2X 4 8 3 2 P2-B N/C P1-6 1 - P2-J P1-5 (P1) -TX - P2-C N/C 2X 1 +12V GND +TX - +RX P2-D P1-3 P1-4 P1-2 SIGNAL -RX TO P2-A P1-1 FROM WIRE LIST THE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF EFDATA CORPORATION. BE REPRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS WITHOUT DOCUMENT NOR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL PROPRIETARY DATA OF EFDATA CORPORATION.
COMTECH EF DATA PROPRIETARY Figure 11 CA/8075 A–5 DRAIN THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION DRAIN P1-5 P2-R +12V 2 3 P2-S P1-9 3 4 4 4 4 4 P2-J GND +RX/TX P2-C P1-2 ITEM P1-5 SIGNAL 4 TO -RX/TX P1-1 P2-A FROM WIRE LIST THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED HEREIN ARE PROPRIETARY DATA OF COMTECH EF DATA CORPORATION.
COMTECH EF DATA PROPRIETARY Figure 12 CA/8076 A–6 THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION 3 3 P1-5 DRAIN 2 P2-T (1) 8 JUMPER P2-T P2-J DRAIN (P1) 4 +12V P2-S P1-9 4 P2-J P1-5 4 P2-A -TX +TX P2-C P1-3 P1-6 4 4 4 ITEM GND +RX P2-D -RX SIGNAL P1-2 TO P2-B P1-1 FROM WIRE LIST WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF COMTECH EF DATA CORPORATION.
COMTECH EF DATA PROPRIETARY DRAIN P2-R (1) Figure 13 C/A 8077 A–7 (P1) PWR 3 2 4 RD/RX 3 4 4 4 4 4 TD/TX GND ITEM SIGNAL THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION P2-S DRAIN P1-5 P2-J P1-5 P1-9 P2-E P1-2 TO P2-G P1-3 FROM WIRE LIST WRITTEN AUTHO RIZATION OF COMTECH EF DATA CORPORATION. BE REPRODUCED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS WITHOUT THE THIS DOCUMENT NOR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL PROPRIETARY DATA OF COMTECH EF DATA CORPO RATION.
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METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281 0.01094 6.214 x 10-6 0.01 — — 1 inch 2.540 — 0.08333 0.2778 1.578 x 10-5 0.254 — 25.4 1 foot 30.480 12.0 — 0.3333 1.893 x 10-4 0.3048 — — 1 yard 91.44 36.0 3.0 — 5.679 x 10-4 0.9144 — — 1 meter 100.0 39.37 3.281 1.094 6.214 x 10-4 — — — 1 mile 1.609 x 105 6.336 x 104 5.280 x 103 1.760 x 103 — 1.609 x 103 1.
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