Comtech RF Control - Transceiver/Amplifier M&C Utility User Guide

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published
information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Part Number MN-CRFC Revision 1

CRFC
Comtech RF Control Transceiver/Amplifier M&C Utility
User Guide
Software Version 1.1.3

Copyright 2012 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161

CRFC
Comtech RF Control Transceiver/Amplifier M&C Utility
User Guide
Software Version 1.1.3

Part Number MN-CRFC
Revision 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. III
PREFACE .................................................................................................................................. VII
About this Manual .................................................................................................................................... vii
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................... vii
Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual .............................................................. vii
Conventions and References ................................................................................................................... viii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .............................................................................................................. viii
Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................ viii
Safety and Compliance ............................................................................................................................ viii
Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality ........................................................................... ix
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices .......................................................................................................... ix
Statement of RoHS Compliance .............................................................................................................. ix
End User License Agreement ..................................................................................................................... x
Getting Help ............................................................................................................................................. xiii
Contacting Comtech EF Data ................................................................................................................ xiii
Returning a Product for Upgrade or Repair ........................................................................................... xiv
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 11
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Minimum Operator Knowledge Requirements ........................................................................ 11
1.3 Compatible CEFD RF Equipment ............................................................................................ 12
1.4 Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements .................................................................. 12
CHAPTER 2. SETUP ............................................................................................................. 21
2.1 Setup Overview ........................................................................................................................... 21
2.2 Required Items ............................................................................................................................ 21
2.3 Installing the CRFC .................................................................................................................... 22
2.3.1 Where to Get the CRFC ............................................................................................................ 22
2.3.2 Copying the CRFC to the PC.................................................................................................... 22
2.4 Connecting the CRFC to the RF Equipment ............................................................................ 23
2.4.1 About the Circular Connector ................................................................................................... 24
2.4.2 Connecting the CRFC to a Standalone RF System ................................................................... 24
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2.4.3 Connecting the CRFC to a Redundant RF System ................................................................... 24
2.5 Energizing the RF Equipment ................................................................................................... 25
2.6 Operating the CRFC ................................................................................................................... 25
2.6.1 CRFC Startup Window ............................................................................................................. 25
2.6.2 Connection Info Window Configuring a New Device Connection ....................................... 26
2.6.3 Serial Config Window .............................................................................................................. 29
2.6.4 Redundancy Window ............................................................................................................. 210
CHAPTER 3. CRFC DEVICE M&C ....................................................................................... 31
3.1 CRFC Device M&C Overview ................................................................................................... 31
3.2 CRFC Startup Window Changing an Existing Device Connection .................................... 31
3.2.1 Connection Info Window with Existing Device Connection ................................................... 32
3.2.2 Redundancy Window Poll and Select Your Device .............................................................. 32
3.2.3 CRFC Device Information Window Typical Operations ...................................................... 33
3.2.3.1 Window Hyperlinks .......................................................................................................... 33
3.2.3.2 Navigation Buttons ........................................................................................................... 34
3.2.3.3 Remote Command Error ................................................................................................... 34
3.3 CRFC Amplifier Operations ...................................................................................................... 35
3.3.1 Using the CRFC with HPOD/SPOD Amplifiers ...................................................................... 35
3.3.1.1 Top-level Device Information Window ............................................................................ 35
3.3.1.2 General Information Window ........................................................................................... 35
3.3.1.3 Configuration Windows .................................................................................................... 36
3.3.1.3.1 Configuration | Amplifier Window ............................................................................. 36
3.3.1.3.2 Configuration | Utility Window .................................................................................. 36
3.3.1.3.3 Configuration | Redundancy Window ......................................................................... 37
3.3.1.4 Monitor Status Windows .................................................................................................. 37
3.3.1.4.1 Monitor Status | Status Window ................................................................................. 37
3.3.1.4.2 Monitor Status | Events Window ................................................................................ 38
3.3.1.4.3 Monitor Status | FETs Window ................................................................................... 38
3.3.1.4.4 Monitor Status | Low Power Window ......................................................................... 38
3.3.1.5 Stored Events Window ...................................................................................................... 39
3.3.2 Using the CRFC with LPOD Amplifiers/Block Up Converters (BUCs) ............................... 311
3.3.2.1 Top-level Device Information Window .......................................................................... 311
3.3.2.2 General Information Window ......................................................................................... 311
3.3.2.3 Configuration Windows .................................................................................................. 312
3.3.2.3.1 Configuration | RCS Window ................................................................................... 312
3.3.2.3.2 Configuration | Config Window ................................................................................ 312
3.3.2.3.3 Configuration | Utility Window ................................................................................ 313
3.3.2.3.4 Configuration | LNB Window ................................................................................... 313
3.3.2.3.5 Configuration | Statistics Window ............................................................................ 313
3.3.2.3.6 Configuration | Alarm Mask Window ....................................................................... 314
3.3.2.4 Monitor Status Windows ................................................................................................ 314
3.3.2.4.1 Monitor Status | Status Window ............................................................................... 314
3.3.2.4.2 Monitor Status | Events Window .............................................................................. 315
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3.3.2.4.3 Monitor Status | FETs Window ................................................................................. 315
3.3.2.5 Stored Events Window .................................................................................................... 316
3.3.2.6 Stored Statistics Window ................................................................................................ 317
3.4 CRFC Transceiver Operations ................................................................................................ 319
3.4.1 Using the CRFC with CSAT/XSAT Transceivers ................................................................. 319
3.4.1.3.1 Configuration | Tx Window ...................................................................................... 320
3.4.1.3.2 Configuration | Rx Window ...................................................................................... 320
3.4.1.3.3 Configuration | Unit Window .................................................................................... 321
3.4.1.3.4 Configuration | LNA (Low-Noise Amplifier) Window ............................................ 321
3.4.1.3.5 Configuration | Red (Redundancy) Window ............................................................. 321
3.4.1.3.6 Configuration | Date Window ................................................................................... 322
3.4.1.4.1 Monitor Status | Unit Window .................................................................................. 322
3.4.1.4.2 Monitor Status | Events Window .............................................................................. 323
3.4.1.4.3 Monitor Status | Maintenance Window ..................................................................... 323
3.4.1.4.4 Monitor Status | Redundancy Window ..................................................................... 324
3.4.1.5 Stored Events Window .................................................................................................... 324
3.4.2 Using the CRFC with KST-2000A/B Transceivers ................................................................ 325
3.4.2.3.1 Configuration | Operating Window ........................................................................... 326
3.4.2.3.2 Configuration | System Window ............................................................................... 326
3.4.2.3.3 Configuration | Reset Window .................................................................................. 327
3.4.2.3.4 Configuration | Backup Window .............................................................................. 327
3.4.2.3.5 Configuration | Misc Window ................................................................................... 327
3.4.2.3.6 Configuration | Preset Window ................................................................................. 328
3.4.2.4.1 Monitor Status | Status1 Window ............................................................................. 328
3.4.2.4.2 Monitor Status | Status2 Window ............................................................................. 329
3.4.2.4.3 Monitor Status | Maintenance Window ..................................................................... 329
3.4.2.4.4 Monitor Status | Backup Window ............................................................................. 330
3.4.2.4.5 Monitor Status | Preset Window ............................................................................... 330

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PREFACE
About this Manual
This manual provides installation and operation information for Comtech EF Datas CRFC
(ComtechRFControl)softwareutility,usedwiththefollowingComtechEFDataRFproducts(for
detailedoperationalinformationabouteachoftheseproducts,refertotherespectiveproducts
InstallationandOperationManual):
CSAT5060/6070CBandTransceivers
XSAT7080XBandTransceivers
KST2000A/BKuBandSatelliteTransceivers
HPOD(HighPowerOutdoor)Amplifiers
LPOD(LowPowerOutdoor)C/X/KuBandOutdoorAmplifiers/BUCs
SPOD(SmartPowerOutdoor)Amplifiers
Disclaimer
ComtechEFDatahasreviewedthismanualthoroughlyinordertoprovideaneasytouseguideto
yourequipment.Allstatements,technicalinformation,andrecommendationsinthismanualand
in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness
thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be
understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described. Further,
Comtech EF Data reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products
describedinthismanualatanytimewithoutnoticeandwithoutobligationtonotifyanypersonof
suchchanges.
If you have any questions regarding your equipment or the information in this manual,
pleasecontacttheComtechEFDataCustomerSupportDepartment.
Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual
Commentsandsuggestionsregardingthecontentanddesignofthismanualareappreciated.To
submitcomments,pleasecontacttheComtechEFDataTechnicalPublicationsDepartment:
TechnicalPublications@comtechefdata.com

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Conventions and References
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
A WARNING gives information about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE DEATH or
SERIOUSINJURY.
A CAUTION gives information about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE INJURY or
PROPERTYDAMAGE.
ANOTEgivesimportantinformationaboutataskortheequipment.
A REFERENCE directs the user to additional information about a task or the

equipment.
Trademarks
Product namesmentionedinthismanualmay be trademarksor registeredtrademarksof their
respectivecompaniesandareherebyacknowledged.

The user should carefully review the following information:
Safety and Compliance
TheCSAT5060andXSAT7080transceiverprimepowersupplyinputsuseNeutral
FusingDoublepole/NeutralFusing.
TheCRFCsoftwareutilityisusedwithequipmentthathasbeendesignedtominimizeexposure
ofpersonneltohazards.
Theoperatorsandtechniciansmust:
Knowhowtoworkaround,withandonhighvoltageequipment.
Exerciseeveryprecautiontoensurepersonnelsafety.
Exerciseextremecarewhenworkingnearhighvoltages.
Befamiliarwiththewarningspresentedinthismanual.
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Installation Guidelines Regarding Power Line Quality
Carefully review these installation guidelines to ensure a reliable installation.
This information is derived from Comtech EF Datas extensive experience with
the varying quality of the AC power grid around the world.

Surgesuppression:Highvoltagesurgescancausefailureofthepowersupply.Thesesurges
are typically caused by circuit switching on the main AC power grid, erratic generator
operation, and also by lightning strikes. While the transceiver does have built in surge
suppression, if the unit will be installed in a location with questionable power grid quality,
Comtech EF Data recommends installation of additional power conditioning/surge
suppressionatthepowerjunctionbox.
Grounding:Thetransceiverprovidesagroundingterminal.Thisisprovidedtoallowtheuser
to ground the transceiver to the antennas grounding network. All components installed at
theantennashouldbegroundedtoacommongroundingpointattheantenna.
Electricalwelding:Ifweldingneedstotakeplaceattheantenna,disconnectallcablesfrom
the transceiver except for the ground wire. Cap all RF connections with terminations. This
willpreventdamagetotheinput/outputcircuitryofthetransceiver.
Lightning:Lightningstrikesonoraroundtheantennawillgenerateextremelyhighvoltages
on all cables connected to the transceiver. Depending on the severity of the strike, the
transceivers internal surge protection combined with the recommended external
suppressionmayprotectthetransceiverspowersupply.However,iftheinstallationwillbe
in an area with a high probability of lightning strikes, Comtech EF Data recommends the
installationofsurgesuppressionontheRFandIFcables.
Forfurtherinformation,contacttheComtechEFDataCustomerSupportDepartment.
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices
Statement of RoHS Compliance

The RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive 2002/95/EC restricts the use of six
hazardousmaterialsfoundinelectricalandelectronicproducts.

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Restrictedmaterialsarehazardoustotheenvironmentandpollutelandfills,andaredangerous
intermsofoccupationalexposureduringmanufacturingandrecycling.
The Desktop or Laptop PC to be used as the delivery platform for CEFDs CRFC software utility
should be certified to be free of the following substances mandated under RoHS: lead (Pb),
mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (Cr6+), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
andpolybrominateddisphenylethers(PBDE).
End User License Agreement
ThefollowingEndUserLicenseAgreement(EULA)isconsideredtobeaccepteduponreadingthismanualforthefirst
time:
IMPORTANT READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. BY READING THIS MANUAL AND
USINGTHISSOFTWARE,YOUACKNOWLEDGETHATYOUHAVEREADTHISENDUSERLICENSEAGREEMENT("EULA"),
THATYOUUNDERSTANDIT,ANDTHATYOUAGREETOBEBOUNDBYITSTERMS.
IF YOU ARE EMPLOYEE OF A COMPANY AND/OR ARE USING THIS SOFTWARE AT THE REQUEST OF, AND FOR THE
BENEFITOFATHIRDPARTY,THENBYREADINGTHISMANUALYOUACKNOWLEDGEANDREPRESENTTHATYOUHAVE
THEAUTHORITYTOENTERINTOTHISAGREEMENTONBEHALFOFYOURCOMPANYORTHETHIRDPARTYFORWHOM
YOU ARE USING THE SOFTWARE, AND THAT THEY AGREE TO BE FULLY BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THISEULA.
1. Grant of License for Registered Users
TheCRFCVersion1.1.1softwareinstalledhereinisprovidedtoyouthroughComtechEFDataCorporation("CEFD"),
foruseexclusivelywithCEFDsCSAT5060,CSAT6070,XSAT7080,HPOD,SPOD,andKST2000A/BRFproducts,sold
separately. CEFD, the owner of the CRFCsoftware, grants youa nonexclusive, nontransferable license to useCRFC
Version 1.1.1 only for its intended purpose. This license includes, but is not limited to, the CRFC software Version
1.1.1, and any documentation files accompanying the software, and any online or electronic documentation
(collectively, all of these thingsare "CRFC"), provided that: (i) CRFC is used only with the accompanying CEFD CSAT
5060,CSAT6070,XSAT7080,HPOD,SPOD,andKST2000A/BRFproducts;(ii)CRFCisNOTmodified;(iii)allcopyright
notices are maintained on CRFC; and (iv) you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA. Any future software
upgradestothis1.1.1versionofCRFCwillbecoveredbyeithera"paidfor"maintenanceagreementwithCEFDoras
part of a "paid for" software upgrade. Software upgrades obtained from any source other than CEFD will be
consideredalicenseinfringement,andwillrenderyourlicensetouseCRFCvoid.
2. Ownership
CRFCisownedbyCEFD.YouhavenoownershiprightsinCRFC,nordoesthisEULAgrantyouanyownershiprights.
Rather, you have a license to use CRFC as long as this EULA remains in full force and effect. Ownership of all
intellectual property rights likewise remains at all times with CEFD. Any other use of CRFC by any person, business,
corporation,governmentorganization,oranyotherentityisstrictlyforbiddenandisaviolationofthisEULA.Alsoany
unauthorizedupgradesobtainedotherthanfromCEFDdirectlywillbeconsideredaviolationofthisEULA.
3. Copyright
CRFCcontainsmaterialthatisprotectedbytheUnitedStatesCopyrightLaw,PatentLawandtradesecretlaw,andby
international treaty provisions. This includes all programming, source code, object code, titles, images, text,
subroutinesandapplets,asapplicable,incorporatedintoCRFC.Allrightsnotgrantedtoyouhereinareexpresslyand
unconditionallyreservedbyCEFD.YoumaynotremoveanyproprietarynoticeofCEFDfromanycopyofCRFC.
4. Restrictions
You may not publish, display, disclose, rent, lease, license, sublicense, modify, rename, loan, distribute, or create
derivativeworksbasedonCRFCoranypartthereof.Youmaynotreverseengineer,decompile, translate,adapt,or
disassemble CRFC, nor shall you attempt to create the source code from the object code for CRFC. You may not
transmitCRFCoveranynetworkorbetweenanydevices,althoughyoumayuseCRFCtomakesuchtransmissionsof
othermaterials.AlsoyoumaynotupgradeCRFCbyanymeans,eitherovertheWeb,throughchangingflashmemory
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oranyothermeans,withouttheexpresspermissionofCEFD,andyoumustcontactandultimatelyregisterwithCEFD
prior to upgrading CRFC, and pay for maintenance or any upgrade feed that is required. Any upgrades obtained
throughotherthanCEFDorCEFDwillbeconsideredpiratedandwillbeaviolationunderthisagreement.
5. Confidentiality
You acknowledge that CRFC contains proprietary trade secrets of CEFD and you hereby agree to maintain the
confidentialityofCRFCusingatleastasgreatadegreeofcareasyouusetomaintaintheconfidentialityofyourown
mostconfidentialinformation,butinnoeventlessthanreasonablecare.Youagreetoreasonablycommunicatethe
termsandconditionsofthisCRFCEULAtothosepersonsemployedbyyouwhocomeintocontactwithCRFC,andto
use your best efforts to ensure their compliance with such terms and conditions, including, without limitation, not
knowinglypermittingsuchpersonstouseanyportionofCRFCforthepurposeofderivingthesourcecodeofCRFC.
6. No Warranty
CRFCISPROVIDEDTOYOU"ASIS"ANDANYUSEOFCRFCBYYOUISENTIRELYATYOUROWNRISK.TOTHEMAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CEFD DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.CEFDDOESNOTWARRANTTHATTHEFUNCTIONSCONTAINEDINCRFCWILLMEETANYREQUIREMENTSOR
NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE, OR THAT CRFC WILL OPERATE ERROR FREE, OR IN UNINTERRUPTED FASHION, OR THAT ANY
DEFECTSORERRORSINCRFCWILLBECORRECTED,ORTHATCRFCISCOMPATIBLEWITHANYPARTICULARPLATFORM.
SOMEJURISDICTIONSDONOTALLOWTHEWAIVEROREXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIESSOTHEYMAYNOTAPPLY
TOYOU.
7. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL CEFD BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING
FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION) ARISING
OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE CRFC, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY, EVEN IF CEFD HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. CEFD'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO ITS OBLIGATIONS
UNDER THIS EULA OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO CRFC OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THE
LICENSEFEEPAIDBYYOUTOCEFDFORCRFC.BECAUSESOMESTATES/COUNTRIESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONOR
LIMITATIONOFLIABILITYFORCONSEQUENTIALORINCIDENTALDAMAGES,THEABOVELIMITATIONMAYNOTAPPLYTO
YOU.
CEFDalsoshallhavenoliability fornondeliveryordelayindeliveryofproductsandservicesarisingfromanyevent
beyond its reasonable control, whether or notforeseeable byeither party, including but not limited to, war, acts of
terrorism and events related to such acts, fire, flood, accident, adverse weather, inability to secure transportation,
insurrections,riots,orcivilcommotions,strikes,lockouts,orotherlabordisturbances;actsofGod;oracts,omissions,
ordelaysinactingby,orasaresultof,anygovernmentalauthority,governmentalactorregulation,andothercauses
oreventsbeyondCEFD'sreasonablecontrol,whetherornotsimilartothosewhichareenumeratedabove.
8. Export Restrictions
THIS EULA IS EXPRESSLY MADE SUBJECT TO ANY LAWS, REGULATIONS, ORDERS, OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS ON THE
EXPORT FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OF CRFC OR INFORMATION ABOUT SUCH CRFC, WHICH MAY BE
IMPOSEDFROMTIMETOTIMEBYTHEGOVERNMENTOFTHEUNITEDSTATESOFAMERICA.YOUSHALLNOTEXPORT
CRFC, OR INFORMATION ABOUT CRFC, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS CONSENT OF CEFD AND COMPLIANCE WITH SUCH
LAWS,REGULATIONS,ORDERS,OROTHERRESTRICTIONS.
9. Termination
ThisEULAiseffectiveforsolongasyouownandoperatetheCEFDCRFCforitsintendedpurposewithCEFDsCSAT
5060, CSAT6070, XSAT7080, HPOD, SPOD, and KST2000A/B RF products, sold separately. You may terminate this
EULA at any time by destroying or returning to CEFD all copies of CRFC in your possession or under your control.
CEFDmayterminatethisEULAforanyreason,including,butnotlimitedto,ifCEFDfindsthatyouhaveviolatedanyof
the terms or conditions of this EULA, including upgrading this software from a source other than CEFD. Upon
receivingnotificationofterminationbyCEFD,youagreetoreturntoCEFDallcopiesofCRFCandtocertifyinwriting
that all known copies, including backup copies, have been destroyed. All provisions relating to confidentiality,
proprietary rights, and nondisclosure shall survive the termination of this CRFC EULA, and termination will in no
eventaffectanyliabilityorobligationwhicharosepriorthereto.
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10. Notice
AllnoticestoCEFDshallbeinwritingandshallbemadeeitherviaemailorconventionalmail.NoticestoCEFDmust
besenttotheattentionofCustomerServiceattechsupport@comtechefdata.com,ifbyemail,oratComtechEFData
Corporation,2114West7thStreet,Tempe,AZ85821USAifbyconventionalmail.Noticestoyoumaybesenteither
totheemailaddress,ortotheconventionalmailaddress,ifsuppliedtoCEFDorpostedasanoticeonourWebsite
locatedatwww.comtechefdata.com.
AnynoticesorcommunicationunderthisEULAwillbedeemeddeliveredtothepartyreceivingsuchcommunication
(i) two business days after deposit with a commercial overnight carrier, with written verification of receipt; (ii) five
businessdaysafterthemailingdate,ifsentbyconventionalUSmail,returnreceiptrequested;or(iii)onthedelivery
dateiftransmittedbyconfirmedemail.
11. General
This EULA shall be construed, interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Maryland without regard to
conflictsoflawprovisionsthereof.Notwithstanding,thepartiesagreethatnoneoftheprovisionsinthisEULAwillbe
governed by the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act ("UCITA") as enacted by the State of Maryland or
any other jurisdiction. The exclusive forum for any disputes arising out of or relating to this EULA shall be an
appropriatestatecourtsittinginMontgomeryCounty,Maryland,orafederalcourtsittingintheStateofMaryland,
USA.YoumaynottransferorassignthisEULAoranyofyourrightsorobligationshereundertoanythirdparty.Any
waiverormodificationofthisEULAshallonlybeeffectiveifitisinwritingandsignedbybothpartieshereto.Ifany
part of this EULA is held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed in a manner consistent with
applicablelawtoreflect,asnearlyaspossible,theoriginalintentionsoftheparties,andtheremainingportionsshall
remaininfullforceandeffect.ThisEULAshallconstitutetheentireAgreementbetweenthepartieshereto.

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Getting Help
Contacting Comtech EF Data

ContactComtechEFDatafor:
TechnicalSupportProductsupportortraining.
CustomerServiceInformationonreturninganinwarrantyoroutofwarrantyproductfor
upgrade or repair. Be prepared to provide the product model number and its serial
number.
ContactComtechEFDataCustomer&TechnicalSupportduringnormalbusinesshours(Monday
throughFriday,8A.M.to5P.MMountainStandardTime(MST)):
For: Contact:
CRFCTechnical
Supportand
Service
Telephone +1.480.333.4357
Email service@comtechefdata.com
Fax +1.480.333.2161
ComtechEF
DataWebSite
MainPage http://www.comtechefdata.com
Customerand
TechnicalSupport
http://www.comtechefdata.com/support.asp
RMA
(ReturnMaterial
Authorization)
http://www.comtechefdata.com/rmaform.asp
ComtechEFDataMainNumber +1.480.333.2200
MailingAddress
2114West7thStreet
Tempe,Arizona85281USA

Review the End User License Agreement before contacting Comtech EF Data Technical
Support or Customer Service.
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Returning a Product for Upgrade or Repair
Step Task
1
GototheComtechEFDataServicepage(http://www.comtechefdata.com/
service.asp)andreadtheReturnMaterialAuthorizationsectioninitsentirety.
2 RequestaReturnMaterialAuthorizationNumber:
OntheComtechEFDataServicepage:SelecttheReturnMaterial
Authorizationhyperlink.
OntheComtechEFDataSupportpage:
(http://www.comtechefdata.com/support.asp):Click[SendRMARequest]
(http://www.comtechefdata.com/rmaform.asp);
FillouttheRMAformcompletely;
Click[SendEmail].
Alternately:
o SendanemailprovidingthissamedetailedinformationtoComtechEF
DataCustomerService(service@comtechefdata.com).
o ContactComtechEFDataCustomer&TechnicalSupportbyphoneorfax.
3 Packtheproductinitsoriginalshippingcartonandprotectivepackaging.
4 ShiptheproductbacktoComtechEFData.Shippingchargesshouldbeprepaid.
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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
The CRFC
(Comtech RF Control) Transceiver/Amplifier M&C Utility is Windowsbased software

that permits M&C (monitor and control) of several Comtech EF Data (CEFD) transceiver and
amplifiersystems.
The transceiver and amplifier systems must have serial communications interfaces. The CRFC
operateswithstandaloneand1:1redundantsystems.Inthismanual,thesesystemsareknown
asRFequipment.
UsetheCRFCtomonitorandcontroltheRFequipment:
Monitorthealarmsystems.
Loganyalarmsthatoccur.
SendremotecommandstoandreceiveremotequeryresultsfromtheUpandDown
converters.
Changetheattenuatorsettings.
1.2 Minimum Operator Knowledge Requirements
YOUMUST:
KnowhowtooperatetheRFequipmentthatyouwillusewiththeCRFC.
Know how to operate the Windowsbased computer that you will supply
andusetohosttheCRFCsoftwareutility.Inthismanual,thecomputeris
knownasthePC.
Read and understand the installation and operation manuals for this
software utility and for each type of RF equipment that you will use with
theCRFC.

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1.3 Compatible CEFD RF Equipment
TheRFequipmentthatiscompatiblewiththeCRFCissoldseparately:
CSAT5060CBandTransceivers:
o 5to25Watt,50Watt,100/125Wattunits
CSAT6070CBandTransceivers:
o 5to25Watt,50Watt,100/125Wattunits
XSAT7080XBandTransceivers:
o 5to25Watt,50Watt,100Wattunits
KST2000A/BKuBandTransceivers
HPODC,X,andKuBandAmplifiers
SPODC,X,andKuBandSSPAs(SolidStatePowerAmplifiers)
LPODC,X,andKuBandOutdoorAmplifiers/BlockUpConverters:
o PS1,PS1.5,andPS2units
AS/0490RedundancySwitchBox
1.4 Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements
Youmustsupplythefollowingitems:
DesktoporLaptopPCwithserialCOMport
MicrosoftWindowsand.NETFramework2.0SP2(ServicePack2)
NotethatMicrosoftWindows.NETFramework4.0isNOTCOMPATIBLEforuse
with the CRFC, but may be coinstalled on your PC with .NET Framework 2.0
SP2
9pinto19pin/26pinSerialAdapterCable
TheCRFCoperatesonthePC.TheserialadaptercableconnectstheCOMportonthePCtothe
COMM/REMOTEportontheRFequipment.
ThenextchaptergivesinstructionsonhowtoinstallandsetuptheCRFC.
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Chapter 2. SETUP
2.1 Setup Overview
DothesestepstopreparetheCRFCutilityforusewiththeRFequipment:
1. InstalltheCRFCutilitysoftwareonyourPC.
2. ConnecttheadaptercablebetweentheserialCOMportonyourPCandtheCOMM/REMOTE
portontheRFequipment.
3. EnergizetheRFequipment.
4. StarttheCRFCutility.
5. CompletetheCRFCInitialStartupandConnectionConfiguration.
2.2 Required Items
TheCDthatcontainstheCRFC.exefile.
(Downloadthe.exefilefromtheCEFDwebsiteasanalternative.)
ThisUserGuide(CEFDP/NMNCRFC)
PCorLaptop(Usersupplied)
9pinto19pin/26pinSerialAdapterCable(Usersupplied)*
*EachRFunitrequiresanapplicableserialadaptercable(knownhereafterastheadaptercable).
If the adapter cable must be fabricated, refer to the RF unit product manual for the specified
connectorpinoutdata.

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2.3 Installing the CRFC
ToinstallorupdatetheCRFC,copythe.exefilefromthesourcetoyourPC.
2.3.1 Where to Get the CRFC
GettheCRFCfromanyofthesesources:
CD
CEFDwebsitedownload*
Email*
USBstorage*
*AlsogetupdatestotheCRFCfromthissource.
2.3.2 Copying the CRFC to the PC
DothesestepstocopytheCRFCtothePC:
1. Createaworkingfolder(ordirectory)onthePC.Youmaywanttonamethefolderor
directoryCRFC.
2. CopytheCRFC.exefilefromthesourcetotheworkingfolderonthePC.
3. IfthesourceistheCEFDwebsitedownload,thendothesesteps:
a. Gotowww.comtechefdata.com
b. SelecttheSoftwareDownloadsiconorthehyperlinkundertheSupporttab
c. SelecttheUtilitiesandDemoSoftwareicon
d. SelecttheapplicableCRFCarchivefilehyperlink
Thedownloadablefilesarestoredintwoarchiveformats:
*.exe(selfextracting)
*.zip(compressed)
Ifyourfirewalldoesnotallowyoutodownload*.exefiles,download
the*.zipfileinstead.
4. FollowthepromptstocopythearchivefiletotheworkingfolderonthePC.
5. Openthearchivefile.
6. ExtracttheCRFC.exefileintotheworkingfoldercreatedinStep1.
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2.4 Connecting the CRFC to the RF Equipment
Throughoutthismanual,COMM/REMOTEportreferstothetransceiveror
amplifierM&Ccommunicationsport.
1. Connecttheadaptercabletothe9pinserial(COM)porton
thePC.
2. Connect the adapter cable circular connector to the mating

remoteM&CportontheRFunit.
Note that the pin count and the Jnumber for the remote M&C port on the RF unit
variesamongCEFDproducts:
RFProduct M&CPortName NumberofPins

CSAT,XSATTransceivers J5COMM 19
KST2000A/BTransceiver J2M/C or J2 REMOTE 26
HPOD,SPOD,LPODAmplifiers J6COM1 19
AS/0490RedundancySwitchBox J5M&C 19
3. LockthecircularconnectorontheCOMM/REMOTEportonthe
RFunit.

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2.4.1 About the Circular Connector
3 SleeveLockfeatures
2 SecondaryAlignmentfeatures
1 PrimaryAlignmentfeatures
Engageallofthealignmentandlockfeaturesbetweenthemaleconnector(ontheadapter
cable)andfemalesocket(theRFunitCOMMport).
Toinstallthemaleconnectorintothefemaleconnector:
1. Engagetheprimaryandsecondaryalignmenttabsonthemaleconnectorwiththemating
cutoutsonthefemalesocket.
2. Pushthemaleconnectorintothefemalesocket.
3. Turnthemaleconnectorsleeveclockwiseuntilthesleevelockcutoutsengagefullywiththe
femalesockettabsandyouhearaclicksound.
2.4.2 Connecting the CRFC to a Standalone RF System
IftheRFunitisinastandaloneconfiguration,connecttheadaptercable
circularconnectordirectlytotheM&CportontheRFunit:

2.4.3 Connecting the CRFC to a Redundant RF System
If the RF unit is in a redundant configuration
that uses the AS/0490 Redundancy Switch
Box, connect the adapter cable circular
connectordirectlytotheJ5M&Cportonthe
switchbox:

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2.5 Energizing the RF Equipment

If the waveguide is not terminated correctly, it transmits dangerous levels of
electromagnetic radiation. THIS CAN CAUSE INJURY. Before you energize or operate
theCSAT5060orXSAT7080,makesuretocorrectlyterminatethewaveguideontheJ2
RFOUTPUTport.

CEFD transceivers and amplifiers do not have a Power On/Off switch. Use the J3 AC
POWERconnectortoenergizethesystem.
1. MakesuretheCRFCisinstalledandtheRFequipmentisconnectedcorrectlytothePC.
2. ConnecttheJ3ACPOWERconnectortotheapplicableprimepowersource.
3. Energizeallcomponentsinthesystem.
2.6 Operating the CRFC
TheCRFCiconislocatedontheDesktopofthePCorintheworkingfolderyou
createdduringinstallation.
DoubleclicktheCRFCicontostarttheCRFCandopentheCRFCStartupwindow.
TheappearanceoftheCRFCdependsonthesetupandconfigurationofthehost
PCsOSandgraphicaluserinterface(GUI).
2.6.1 CRFC Startup Window
UsetheCRFCStartupwindowto:
Configureanewdeviceconnection
Openorchangeanexistingdeviceconnection
configuration
ClickNewDeviceConnectiontoconfigurethefirstM&C
connectionforanRFdevice.
SeethenextsectionforNewDeviceConnection
configurationinstructions.
ClickExistingDeviceConnectionto:
Openadeviceconnectionconfigurationfilethatis
storedonthePC
Changeanexistingdeviceconnectionconfiguration
SeeChapter3forinstructionsonusingtheExistingDeviceConnectionwindow.
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2.6.2 Connection Info Window Configuring a New Device Connection
IfNewDeviceConnectionisselected,theConnectionInfo
windowopenedtoshowdefaultsettingsfortheBaud
Rate,CommPort,PortFormat,andDeviceType.
Ifthedeviceconnectionisnew,theDevice
TypefieldsshowNONE.IfaDeviceTypeis
NONE,therelatedAddresstextboxis
disabled.
Thesebuttonsareactive:
TestConn(PCSerialPortRFUnit)
FindDevice(HPOD/SPOD/LPODamplifier,CSAT/
XSAT/KSTtransceiver)
Config(SerialConfig)
UploadFirmware(RFUnit)
BaudRate
UsethedropdownlisttoselectthebaudratethattheRFdevicewilluse.Thebaudratesdiffer
foreachunit.Ratesmayinclude300,600,1200,2400,4800,9600,19200,or38400.Thedefault
BaudRateis9600.
CommPort
Use the dropdown list to select the serial COM port that the PC will use for this connection.
ChoicesareCOM1,COM2,COM3,orCOM4.ThedefaultisCOM1.
PortFormat
UsethedropdownlisttoselecttheasynchronouscharacterformatthattheserialCOMport(on
thePC)willuse.Choicesare:8Data,NoParity,1Stop;7Data,EvenParity,2Stop;and7Data,
OddParity,2Stop.
ThedefaultportformatforalldevicesexcepttheKST2000A/Bfamilyoftransceivers
is8Data,NoParity,1Stop.ForallKSTRFdevices,thedefaultportformatis7Data,
EvenParity,2Stop.
DeviceType
UsethedropdownlisttoselecttheRFDeviceType.Choicesare:
Amplifier Transceiver
NONE SPOD HPOD LPOD NONE CSAT XSAT KST
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(DeviceType|Address)
After selecting a Device Type, enter an Address for that device. In EIA232 and EIA485
applications,arangefrom0001to9999ispermittedfordeviceaddresses.
TestConn
ClickTestConntovalidatethePCserialporttoRFdeviceconnection.
Youareinstructedtowaitwhiletheconnectionispolled:
Once polled, if communication between the PC and RF device is

properlysetup,thismessagedisplays:
This message displays if there is no connection between the PC and

the RF device (e.g., the adapter cable is not properly connected, or
thereisnopowersuppliedtotheRFdevice):

This message displays if an RF device other than what was selected

withDeviceTypeisrecognized:

This message displays if the COM port is not properly configured for
operationwiththeRFdevice:

FindDevice
ClickFindDevicetoautomaticallydetect:
Whichdeviceisconnected
Whatbaudratethedeviceuses
WhichCOMportthedeviceuses
1. Inthiscurrentversion,theCRFCidentifiestheHPODandSPODunitsbytheir
applicablemodelnumbers.TheCRFCdoesnotidentifytheHPODorSPODby
name.
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2. WhenyouuseFindDevice,
thismessagedisplays:
ClickOKtoproceed.You are instructed to wait while

the connection is polled:
Oncepolled,whentheCRFCfindsanRFdevice,awindow
likethisexampledisplays:
Theaddressisresetto0001forthedevice.UsetheDeviceTypetextboxfor
thatdevicetoassignadifferentaddressifneeded.
IfanRFdeviceisnotfound,thiswindowdisplays:
Config
ClickConfigtoopentheSerialConfigwindow.
Back
ClickBacktoreturntotheCRFCStartupwindow.
UploadFirmware
ClickUploadFirmwaretoupdatethefirmwarefortheRFequipment.
EachRFdeviceusesspecifiedfirmware.Getthecorrectfirmwareupdatefrom
ComtechEFDataandthenstoreitonthePCbeforeusingthisfunction.Seethe
FirmwareUpdatingsectionoftheInstallationandOperationManualforyourRF
deviceforfurtherinstructions.
Next
ClickNexttoopentheRedundancywindow.

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2.6.3 Serial Config Window
UsetheSerialConfigwindowtoviewCurrentConnection
Information,orchangetheDeviceAddressandtheBaud
Rate.TheKSTdevicealsoletsyouchangethePortFormat.
Youcanchangeonlyonesettingatatime.
CurrentConnectionInformation
ThissectionshowsthecurrentsettingsfortheactiveRFdevice
connection.
ChangeTo:DeviceAddress
InEIA232andEIA485applications,arangefrom0001to9999is
permittedfordeviceaddresses.TheChangeAddressbutton
showsoncethisvalueisenteredintheDeviceAddresstextbox.
ClickChangeAddresstosave.
ChangeTo:BaudRate
Use the dropdown list to select the Baud Rate. The default is
9600.UsethedropdownlisttoselectthebaudratethattheRF
device will use. The baud rates differ for each unit. Rates may
include 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400. The
ChangeBaudRatebutton showsoncethisrateisselected.Click
ChangeBaudRatetosave.
ChangeTo:PortFormat(KSTdevicesonly)
UsethedropdownlisttoselectthePortFormat.Choicesare:8
Data,NoParity,1Stop;7Data,EvenParity,2Stop;and7Data,
OddParity,2Stop.TheChangePortFormatbuttonshowsonce
thisformatisselected.ClickChangePortFormattosave.

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Back
ClickBacktoreturntotheConnectionInfowindow.
2.6.4 Redundancy Window
Inthiscurrentversion,theCRFCoperateswithStandaloneor1:1Redundancy
systems.
TheRedundancywindowisopenedbyclickingNextinthe
ConnectionInfowindow.
UsetheRedundancywindowto:
Selectthesystemtype(Standaloneor1:1
Redundancy)
Assigntheaddressoraddressesfortheapplicable
deviceordevices.
SystemType
SelectStandaloneor1:1.
UnitA
IftheSystemTypeisStandalone,onlytheUnitAsettingsare
active.
UnitB
IftheSystemTypeis1:1,boththeUnitAandUnitBsettings
areactive.
Switchover
ClickSwitchovertoforceswitchoveroftheonlineunit.ThisbuttonisonlyenabledforHPODsin
1:1redundancyconfiguration.
OnlineandStatusIndicators
ClicktheOnlineorStatushyperlinkstodisplaythereferencetothese
onlineLEDs:

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Morespecifically,theLEDcolorsshowtheoperatingstatusofthepolleddevices:
Green OnlineLED:TheunitisOnline.
StatusLED:Theunitisnotmutedandithasgoodcommunication.(No
communicationissuesaresensed.)
Red (Status LED only) Major faults are sensed.
Yellow (Status LED only) Theunitismutedorminorfaultsaresensed.
Blue (Status LED only) Theunithasnocommunication.(Nocommunicationissensed.)
RFDeviceHyperlinks
SelectadevicehyperlinktogotoitsDeviceInformation
window.Usethiswindowto:
Examinegeneralinformation
Changetheconfiguration
Monitortheoperatingstatus
Examinethestoredevents
SeeChapter3forinstructionsonusingthesedevicespecificwindows.
Ifadevicehasnocommunicationwhenyouselectits
hyperlink,thiswarningdisplays:
Tocontinuethepolling,clickYes.Toendthepolling,clickNo.
StartPoll
SelecttheStartPollbuttontopollthedevices.Whenpollingstarts,theAddressfieldsbecome
inactive.Afterthepollingissuccessful,therelateddevicehyperlinkisactivated.
StopPoll
SelecttheStopPollbuttontostoppollingthedevices.Afterpollingisstopped,theunitaddress
fieldsareactivatedandyoucanchangethem.
SaveConn
ClickSaveConntosavethedeviceconnectionconfigurationto
thePC.TheSaveAswindowopens.Enterafilenameandclick
Save. This creates a configuration text file. This file is recalled
orchangedusingtheExistingDeviceConnectionbuttonfound
inthewindow.

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SeeChapter3forinstructionsonusingtheExistingDeviceConnectionwindow.
Back
ClickBacktoreturntotheConnectionInfowindow.
InitialsetupoftheCRFCisnowcomplete.ProceedtoChapter3fordetailed
instructionsonusingtheCRFCformonitorandcontrolofyourspecificRF
equipment.
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Chapter 3. CRFC DEVICE M&C
3.1 CRFC Device M&C Overview
UsethischaptertolearnhowtotheCRFCtomonitorandcontroleachtypeofRFequipment.
1. ReadandunderstandtheinstallationandoperationalmanualsfortheRF
equipmentthatwillbeusedwiththeCRFC.
2. YoushouldhavealreadysetuptheCRFCforinitialoperationwithyour
specificRFdevice.SeeChapter2forthisprocedure.
3. TheappearanceoftheCRFCdependsonthehostPCWindowsOSDisplay
Propertiessettings.
4. TheCRFCtabsandwindowsmaybedifferentforeachtypeofRFdevice.
3.2 CRFC Startup Window Changing an Existing Device Connection
FromtheCRFCStartupwindow,clickExistingDeviceConnectionto:
First,openadeviceconnectionconfigurationfilethatisstoredonthePC
Then, change the settings as needed using the Connection Info, Redundancy, and
DeviceInformationwindows.
ClickExistingDevice
Connection.TheOpen
windowdisplays.
Selectthetextfilethat
youpreviouslycreated
foryourRFdevice
configuration,and
thenclickOpen.
This file opens to recall the configuration settings saved from your initial New Device
Connectionsetupsession,andthenopenstheConnectionInfowindow.
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3.2.1 Connection Info Window with Existing Device Connection
Onceaconfigurationfileisopened,theConnectionInfo
windowopenswithsettingsthatwerepreviouslystored.
Thesebuttonsarenotactive:
TestConn
FindDevice
Config
UploadFirmware
Ifthedeviceconnectionisnew,thedevicetypes
showNONE.IfaDeviceTypeisNONE,the
relatedAddresstextboxisinactive.
ClickNexttoopentheRedundancywindow.
3.2.2 Redundancy Window Poll and Select Your Device
IntheRedundancywindow,
clickStartPoll.
Oncethewindowispopulated
withtheactiveRFdevice
hyperlink(orhyperlinksfor1:1
setups),youarereadytouse
theCRFCforRFdevicemonitor
andcontrol.
Selectanavailabledevice
hyperlinktoaccessitsrelated
DeviceInformationwindow.
YoumayreturntothispageatanytimetoclickStopPoll.Thiseffectivelyturnsoff
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3.2.3 CRFC Device Information Window Typical Operations
ThefeaturesexplainedherearetypicalforallRFdevicespecificCRFCDeviceInformationtop
levelandnestedwindows.ForCRFCoperationspecifictoanRFdevice,seethechaptersections
thatfollow.
3.2.3.1 Window Hyperlinks
AtypicaltoplevelDeviceInformationwindowprovidesthese
hyperlinks:
GeneralInformation
Configuration
MonitorStatus
StoredEvents(whenavailable)
StoredStatistics(whenavailable)
Selectahyperlinktodisplaytherelatedwindow.Otherwise,click
BacktoreturntotheRedundancywindow.
GeneralInformation
TheGeneralInformationwindowdisplaysdatathatidentifiestheactiveRFdevice.
Configuration
TheConfigurationhyperlinkprovidesaccesstoseveralRFdevicesettingsconfigurationwindow
tabs.
MonitorStatus
TheMonitorStatushyperlinkprovidesaccesstoanumberofreadonlysummaryanddetailed
RFdevicesystemoperationwindowtabs.
StoredEvents
TheStoredEventswindow,whenavailable,providescontroloverhowtheCRFCdisplaysand
managesstoredoperatingevents.
StoredStatistics
TheStoredStatisticswindow,whenavailable,providescontroloverhowtheCRFCdisplaysand
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3.2.3.2 Navigation Buttons
MostCRFCwindowswillfeaturesomeorallofthese
navigationbuttons.
Back
FromthetoplevelDeviceInformationwindowclickBacktoreturntotheRedundancy
window.
FromanynestedDeviceInformationwindowclickBacktoreturntothetoplevelDevice
Informationwindow.
Refresh
ClickRefreshtogetnewstatusdatafromtheactiveRFdevice.
Apply
ClickApplytosaveanychangesmadetotheactivewindowsettings.
WhenyouusetheApplybuttontosavechanges,thenewsettingsoverwriteany
storedsettings.
3.2.3.3 Remote Command Error
IftheCRFCdoesnotpermitaremotecommand,theapplicable
textfieldordropdownmenuisblank:
Ifaremotecommandisnotavailable,anerrormessagelike
thisexampledisplays:
ClickOKtoclosetheerrormessage.
RefertotheinstallationandoperationalmanualfortheRFdevicethatwillbeused
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3.3 CRFC Amplifier Operations
3.3.1 Using the CRFC with HPOD/SPOD Amplifiers
ThissectionshowsoperationthatistypicalforusingtheCRFCwiththeComtechEFDataHPOD
and SPOD families of amplifiers. These examples show the CRFC when it detects an HPOD
amplifierastheactiveRFdevice.
3.3.1.1 Top-level Device Information Window
SelecttheGeneralInformation,Configuration,MonitorStatus,
orStoredEventshyperlinktocontinue.
3.3.1.2 General Information Window

Usethiswindowtoseethisdatafortheamplifier:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
FirmwareVersion:Thefirmwarethatisoperatingon
thisamplifier.
CircuitIdentificationString(CID):Theuniquelabel
createdforthisamplifierusingtheConfiguration|
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3.3.1.3 Configuration Windows
The Configuration hyperlink provides access to several amplifier settings window tabs. The
Configuration | Amplifier window is the toplevel window here. Otherwise, click the Utility or
Redundancytabtocontinue.
TypicalforallConfigurationwindows,whenyouusetheApplybuttontosave
changes,thenewsettingsoverwriteanystoredsettings.
3.3.1.3.1 Configuration | Amplifier Window
Usethiswindowtoseeorchangethesesettings.
3.3.1.3.2 Configuration | Utility Window

Usethiswindowtoseeorchangethesesettings.
Date(mmddyy)
Typethedateintothetextbox.Usetheformatspecified.
Time(hhmmss)
Typethetimeintothetextbox.Usetheformatspecified.
CircuitID
Typealabelintothetextbox.Themaximumnumberof
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3.3.1.3.3 Configuration | Redundancy Window
Usethiswindowtosettheswitchcontrolfortheamplifier1:1
redundancyconfiguration.
Usethescrollbartoseemoredata.
3.3.1.4 Monitor Status Windows

The Monitor Status hyperlink provides access to a number of summary or detailed system
operation window tabs. The Monitor Status | Status window is the toplevel window here.
Otherwise,clicktheEventsorFETstabtocontinue.(TheLowPowerwindowisnotoperatingat
thistime.)
TypicalforallMonitorStatuswindows:
1. Allinformationisreadonly.
2. WhenyouusetheApplybuttontosavechanges,thenewsettingsoverwrite
anystoredsettings.
3. ClickRefreshtogetnewstatusdatafromtheamplifier.
3.3.1.4.1 Monitor Status | Status Window
Usethiswindowtoseetherealtimeoperatingstatusresultsfor
anumberoffeatures.
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3.3.1.4.2 Monitor Status | Events Window
Usethiswindowtoseethesummarystatusresultsfora
numberoffeatureoperations.
Colorsalertyoutothecurrentstatus:
Green=OK
Red=FAULT
3.3.1.4.3 Monitor Status | FETs Window

Usethiswindowtoseeasummaryoftheactualoperating
currentsforallFETs(FieldEffectTransistors)installedinthe
amplifier.
3.3.1.4.4 Monitor Status | Low Power Window

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3.3.1.5 Stored Events Window
Usethiswindowtoseeasummaryofeventsthatwere
recordedfortheamplifier.
Eacheventistimestampedintheformhhmmss,anddate
stampedintheformmmddyy.
ClearStoredEvents:
ClickCleartodeletethecontentsoftheeventlog.
StoredEvents:
ClickGettogetallevents.Iftherearenonewevents,thismessageshows:NoNewEvents.
SaveEvents
ClickSaveEventstosaveatextfileofyourevents
logtothePC.TheSaveAswindowopens.Entera
filenameandclickSave.
IffaultsexistontheactiveRFdevice,thefaults
willgetnewtimesandnewlogentries.
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3.3.2 Using the CRFC with LPOD Amplifiers/Block Up Converters (BUCs)
ThissectionshowsoperationthatistypicalforusingtheCRFCwiththeComtechEFDataLPOD
familyofoutdooramplifiers/BUCs.
StoredEvents,orStoredStatisticshyperlinktocontinue.

TheGeneralInformationwindowshowsthisdatafortheLPOD:
ModelNumber:TheLPODproductplusanyinstalled
options.
ActiveSoftwareImage:Theactivesoftwareimage
load(Bulk1orBulk2).
SerialNumber:The9digitunitserialnumber.
MACAddress:TheuniquefactoryassignedMAC
address.
CircuitIdentificationString(CID):Theuniquelabel
createdforthisLPODusingtheConfiguration|Utility
window.
FirmwareInformation:Thefirmwareversionsforthe
bootromandsoftwareimages(Bulk1andBulk2).
PartNumber

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The Configuration hyperlink provides access to several LPOD settings configuration window
tabs.TheConfiguration|RCSwindowisthetoplevelwindowhere.Otherwise,clicktheConfig,
Utility,LNB,Statistics,orAlarmMasktabtocontinue.
Typical for all Configuration windows, when you use the Apply button to save
3.3.2.3.1 Configuration | RCS Window
UsethiswindowtoseeorchangetheLPODRetrieve
ConfigurationStatussettings.
3.3.2.3.2 Configuration | Config Window

UsethiswindowtoseeorchangetheseLPODoperational
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3.3.2.3.3 Configuration | Utility Window
Usethiswindowtoseeorchangethedisplayedsettings.
Date(ddmmyy)
Time(hhmmss)
CircuitID
3.3.2.3.4 Configuration | LNB Window

UsethiswindowtoseeorchangethesettingsfortheLNB
(LowNoiseBlockDownConverter).
3.3.2.3.5 Configuration | Statistics Window

Usethiswindowtosethowstatisticsarehandledanddisplayed
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3.3.2.3.6 Configuration | Alarm Mask Window
UsethiswindowtosetseveralLPODalarmmasks.Thesemask
settingsdeterminehowtheLPODtriggersandreportsevents.

The Monitor Status hyperlink provides access to three summary or detailed LPOD system
operation window tabs. The Monitor Status | Status window is the toplevel window here.
Otherwise,clicktheEventsorFETstabtocontinue.
anystoredsettings.
3. ClickRefreshtogetnewstatusdatafromtheLPOD.
3.3.2.4.1 Monitor Status | Status Window
Usethiswindowtoseetherealtimeoperatingstatusresultsfor
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numberoffeatureoperations.
Green=OK
Red=FAULT
3.3.2.4.3 Monitor Status | FETs Window

Usethiswindowtoseeasummaryoftheactualoperating
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Usethiswindowtoseeasummaryofeventsthatarerecorded
fortheLPOD.
ClearStoredEvents:
StoredEvents:
SaveEvents
IffaultsexistontheactiveRFdevice,the
faultswillgetnewtimesandnewlogentries.
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3.3.2.6 Stored Statistics Window
Usethiswindowtoseeasummaryofstatisticsthatare
compiledfortheLPOD.
Eachstatisticistimestampedintheformhhmmss,anddate
ClearStoredStatistics:
ClickCleartodeletethecontentsofthestatisticslog.
StoredStatistics:
ClickGettogetallstatistics.Iftherearenonewevents,this
messageshows:NoNewEntry.
SaveStatistics
ClickSaveStatisticstosaveatextfileofyour
statisticslogtothePC.TheSaveAswindow
opens.EnterafilenameandclickSave.

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3.4 CRFC Transceiver Operations
3.4.1 Using the CRFC with CSAT/XSAT Transceivers
ThissectionshowsoperationthatistypicalforusingtheCRFCwiththeComtechEFDataCSAT
andXSATfamiliesoftransceivers.TheseexamplesshowtheCRFCwhenitdetectsaCSAT5060
transceiverastheactiveRFdevice.
orStoredEventshyperlinktocontinue.

Thiswindowshowsthisdataforthistransceiver:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
FirmwareVersion:Thefirmwarethatisoperatingon
thetransceiver.
CircuitIdentificationString(CID):Usethe
Configuration|Unitwindowtocreateaunique
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The Configuration hyperlink provides access to several transceiver settings configuration
windowtabs.TheConfiguration|Txwindowisthetoplevelwindowhere.Otherwise,clickthe
Rx,Unit,LNA,Red,orDatetabtocontinue.
3.4.1.3.1 Configuration | Tx Window
UsethiswindowtoseeorchangethesettingsfortheTx(Up
Converter).
3.4.1.3.2 Configuration | Rx Window

UsethiswindowtoseeorchangethesettingsfortheRx
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3.4.1.3.3 Configuration | Unit Window
Usethiswindowtoseeorchangethesettingsforthesystem
functions.
CircuitID
3.4.1.3.4 Configuration | LNA (Low-Noise Amplifier) Window

UsethiswindowtoseeorchangethesettingsfortheLNA
(LowNoiseAmplifier).
3.4.1.3.5 Configuration | Red (Redundancy) Window

Usethiswindowtosetswitchcontrolforthetransceiver1:1
redundancyconfiguration.
RedundancyMode
UsethedropdownlisttoselecttheoperatingmodeasManual
orAutomatic.
RedundancyToggle
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3.4.1.3.6 Configuration | Date Window
Usethiswindowtochangethedateandtimesettingsforthe
transceiver.
Date(mmddyy)
Time(hhmmss)

TheMonitorStatushyperlinkprovidesaccesstoseveralsummaryordetailedtransceiver
systemoperationwindowtabs.TheMonitorStatus|Unitwindowisthetoplevelwindowhere.
Otherwise,clicktheEvents,Maintenance,orRedundancytabtocontinue.
anystoredsettings.
3. ClickRefreshtogetnewstatusdatafromthetransceiver.
3.4.1.4.1 Monitor Status | Unit Window
Usethiswindowtoviewsummariesoftheunitstatus.

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numberofoperationfunctions.
Green=OK
Red=FAULT
3.4.1.4.3 Monitor Status | Maintenance Window

Usethiswindowtoseetherealtimestatusresultsfora
numberoffunctionoperations.

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3.4.1.4.4 Monitor Status | Redundancy Window
Usethiswindowtoseeasummaryofredundancystatus.

Usethiswindowtoseeasummaryofeventsthatwere
recordedforthistransceiver.
ClearStoredEvents:
StoredEvents:
SaveEvents
IffaultsexistontheactiveRFdevice,thefaults
willgetnewtimesandnewlogentries.
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3.4.2 Using the CRFC with KST-2000A/B Transceivers
ThissectionshowsCRFCoperationthatistypicalfortheKST2000A/BKuBandTransceivers.
MakesuretoconfigurethePCserial(COM)portto9600bps,7databits,Evenparity,
2stopbits(7E2).SeeChapter2forthisprocedure.
(StoredEventsorStoredStatisticshyperlinksarenotprovided
forKST2000A/Btransceivers.)
SelecttheGeneralInformation,Configuration,orMonitor
Statushyperlinktocontinue.

Thiswindowshowsidentifyingdataforthistransceiver.
Usethescrollbartoseealloftheavailabledata.This
informationisprovided:
EquipmentType M&CFirmware#
M&CSerial# M&CFirmwareVer.
UpConvSerial# UpConvFirmware#
DnConvSerial# UpConvFirmwareVer.
HPASerial# DnConvFirmware#
M&CAssy# DnConvFirmwareVer.
UpConvAssy# HPAFirmware#
DnConvAssy# HPAFirmwareVer.
HPAAssy# HPAConnectorLoc

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The Configuration hyperlink provides access to several transceiver settings configuration
window tabs. The Configuration | Operating window is the toplevel window here. Otherwise,
clicktheSystem,Reset,Backup,Misc,orPresettabtocontinue.
3.4.2.3.1 Configuration | Operating Window
Usethiswindowtoseeorchangethesettingsshownhere.
3.4.2.3.2 Configuration | System Window


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3.4.2.3.3 Configuration | Reset Window
3.4.2.3.4 Configuration | Backup Window

Usethiswindowtoseeorchangethebackup(1:1
Redundancy)configurationsettingsshownhere.
3.4.2.3.5 Configuration | Misc Window

DisplayTimereferstothenumberofseconds
thattheKST2000A/Bdisplayremainslit.

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3.4.2.3.6 Configuration | Preset Window
Usethiswindowselect(execute),program,orclearthethree
availableOperationsPresetbuttons.

TheMonitorStatushyperlinkprovidesaccesstoseveralsummaryordetailedtransceiver
systemoperationwindowtabs.TheMonitorStatus|Status1windowisthetoplevelwindow
here.Otherwise,clicktheStatus2,Maintenance,Backup,orPresettabtocontinue.
2. ClickRefreshtogetnewstatusdatafromthetransceiver.
3.4.2.4.1 Monitor Status | Status1 Window
Usethiswindowtoseethefirstofthesummarystatusresults
foranumberofoperationfunctions.
Green=OK
Red=FAULT

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3.4.2.4.2 Monitor Status | Status2 Window
Usethiswindowtoseethecontinuationofthesummary
statusresultsforanumberofoperationfunctions.
Green=OK
Red=FAULT
3.4.2.4.3 Monitor Status | Maintenance Window

Usethiswindowtoseetherealtimestatusresultsfora
numberoffunctionoperations.

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3.4.2.4.4 Monitor Status | Backup Window
Usethiswindowtoseetherealtimestatusofthebackup(1:1
Redundancy)setup.
3.4.2.4.5 Monitor Status | Preset Window

Usethiswindowtoseethecurrentconfigurationforthethree
presetcontrolbuttonsprovidedintheConfiguration|Preset
window.

METRIC CONVERSIONS

Units of Length

Unit Millimeter Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Meter Kilometer Mile
1 millimeter 1 0.1 0.0394 0.0033 0.0011 0.001
1 x 10
-6
6.214 x 10
-7

1 centimeter 10 1 0.3937 0.0328 0.0109 0.01
1 x 10
-5
6.214 x 10
-6

1 inch 25.4 2.54 1 0.0833 0.0278 0.0254
2.54 x 10
-5
1.578 x 10
-5

1 foot 304.8 30.48 12 1 0.3333 0.3048
3.048 x 10
-4
1.894 x 10
-4

1 yard 914.4 91.44 36 3 1 0.9144
9.144 x 10
-4
5.682 x 10
-4

1 meter 1000 100 39.37 3.2808 1.0936 1 0.001
6.214 x 10
-4

1 kilometer
1 x 10
6
1 x 10
5
3.938 x 10
4

3.281 1093 1000 1 0.6214
1 mile 1.609 x 10
6
1.609 x 10
5
6.336 x 10
4
5280 1760 1609 1.609 1

Temperature Conversions

Units of Weight

Unit Gram
Ounce
Avoirdupois
Ounce
Troy
Pound
Avoirdupois
Pound
Troy
Kilogram
1 gram 0.03527 0.03215 0.002205 0.002679 0.001
1 oz. avoir. 28.35 0.9115 0.0625 0.07595 0.02835
1 oz. troy 31.10 1.097 0.06857 0.08333 0.03110
1 lb. avoir. 453.6 16.0 14.58 1.215 0.4536
1 lb. Troy 373.2 13.17 12.0 0.8229 0.3732
1 kilogram
1.0 x 10
3

35.27 32.15 2.205 2.679

Temperature Fahrenheit Centigrade
Water freezes 32 0
Water boils 212 100
Absolute zero -459.69 -273.16
Formulas
C = (F - 32) * 0.555
F = (C * 1.8) + 32

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3.3.1.2 General Information Window

3.3.1.3.2 Configuration | Utility Window

3.3.1.4 Monitor Status Windows

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3.3.1.4.3 Monitor Status | FETs Window

3.3.1.4.4 Monitor Status | Low Power Window

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3.3.2.3.4 Configuration | LNB Window

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3.3.2.4.3 Monitor Status | FETs Window

3.4.1.2 General Information Window

3.4.1.3.2 Configuration | Rx Window

3.4.1.3.4 Configuration | LNA (Low-Noise Amplifier) Window

3.4.1.3.5 Configuration | Red (Redundancy) Window

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3.4.1.4 Monitor Status Windows

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3.4.1.4.3 Monitor Status | Maintenance Window

3.4.1.5 Stored Events Window

3.4.2.2 General Information Window

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3.4.2.3.4 Configuration | Backup Window

3.4.2.3.5 Configuration | Misc Window

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