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Network Operations Technical Assistance Center

Chapter 8, IOM Basic Training


February 2006

Technical Assistance Center, or TAC


TAC Mission Statement
The TAC is committed to
providing world class service and
support that has unmatched
value to our growing global
customer base. We are
dedicated to excellence and
strive to make every customer a
positive, reference-able account.

Technical Assistance Center


TAC Hours of Operations/Contact Information
The TAC is manned 24 hours, 7 Days a week.
TAC Phone Number is 703 648-8151.

The Phone line is answered 7 X 24.


Voicemail monitored regularly

Instant Messenger is also used to communicate


with customers and fellow employees.

TAC Roles and Responsibilities


TAC Roles
The TAC is the primary customer interface for any
issues that come up after the service has been installed.

The TAC is responsible for coordinating resources required


to address customer service issues.

TAC is responsible for issuing RMAs to customers.

We coordinate software release roll-out with


customers and Engineering.
We provide customers with access to a variety of
reference documentation on the TAC Web page.
Each customer is provided a user name and login
for the TAC Web page.
Link:

tac.idirect.net

TAC Roles and Responsibilities


TAC Web Page Main Screen

TAC Roles and Responsibilities


TAC Web Page Software Releases

Extra emphasis on new


releases and/or documents

TAC Roles and Responsibilities


TAC Web Page

Network Operator
Documentation broken up
into categories

TAC Remote Access


Remote Access
Methods we use to support remote access

GRE Tunnel
VPN Client (Cisco, Pix Firewall)
PC Anywhere through internet
PC Anywhere through dial-up connection

Standardizing going forward

VPN Client Preferred (If customer can support)


GRE Tunnel
PC Anywhere through internet
PC Anywhere through dial-up connection

Issues

Ensure secure access for customers


Keep Networks Isolated
Greatly improves ability to provide efficient and effective support

Hub Equipment Fail Over Procedures


Fail Over Procedures
Protocol Processor Fail Over Procedure Obsolete
PP Auto-Redundancy Now Fully Supported

Hub Line Card Fail Over Procedure Obsolete


HLC Auto-Redundancy Now Fully Supported

NMS Server Fail Over Procedure Still Required


No Auto Redundancy Today for NMS; Remains Manual Switchover

Network Operations
Advanced Network Operations and Troubleshooting
Tools

Putty Free software for implementing Telnet and SSH sessions with
NMS and PP http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

WinSCP Free software used to move files from Windows to Linux


Servers http://winscp.sourceforge.net/eng/

Ethereal Free network protocol analyzer for Unix and Windows

http://www.ethereal.com/

UDPBlast - An iDirect SW tool used to test UDP traffic throughput & jitter

Upgrades

Software Upgrade Process Flow


Upgrade Logical Sequence
Problems that happen during upgrades

Commissioning Process

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Network Operations
Advanced Network Operations and Troubleshooting
System Performance Monitoring

Traffic Stats
Frequency Offset
Symbol Offset

Trouble Shooting Tips

Spectrum Analyzer Set-Up for Zero Span

How to trouble shoot Viruses tcpdump

Zero Span, RBW 300 KHz, VBW 1 KHz, Sweep Time 200 Ms, 2 or 5 dB per Div

http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump_man.html

Remote Diagnostics
Status of LED on the NetModem
Screen shot of Boot Process
Tech Note Remote Diagnostics
NetModem Help listing
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Inter-Facility Link (IFL) Coaxial Cabling

Maximum IFL cable length matrix

MAXIMUM IFL CABLE LENGTHS

1W NJRC Ku-Band
2W NJRC Ku-Band
4W NJRC Ku-Band

Comscope 5782
RG-6 Max
Feet
Meters
302.9
92.3
302.9
92.3
251.4
76.6

Comscope 5902
RG-11 Max
Feet
Meters
514.1
156.7
514.1
156.7
514.1
156.7

2W NJRC C-Band
5W NJRC C-Band
5W NJRC C-Band

302.9
273.2
279.0

514.1
514.1
514.1

Radio

92.3
83.3
85.1

156.7
156.7
156.7

Limited By
RF
RF
DC
RF
DC
DC

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II+ Hub Line Card LED Indicators


Label

LED
State
OFF

Purpose
No M&C connection (or Hub Line Card is powered
off if all 4 LEDs are off)

NET

Solid Green

M&C link established with Hub Line Card (from


PC/laptop via LAN port connection)

OFF

Hub Line Card is powered off. (Note: HLC slot


power controlled via NMS)

Solid Green

Booting cycle, or Hub Line Card is functioning


properly.

Solid Red

Hub Line Card has detected a hardware fault or


Application SW cannot be loaded.

STATUS

OFF

Modulator is disabled (normal Rx only mode or


Hub Line Card powered off if all 4 LEDs are off)

TX

Solid Green
OFF

Hub Line Card modulator enabled.


Demodulator is disabled. (or Hub Line Card is
powered off if all 4 LEDs are off)

RX

Solid Yellow

Demodulator is enabled & configured as a Tx/Rx or


Rx only (off also for Standby mode)

Table 1 II+ Hub Line Cards LED Indicators


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Troubleshooting Using II+


Rear Panel LED Indicators

Label

Purpose

LED State
OFF

Not Acquired by the Network (or NMII+ is powered off if all 4 LEDs are off)

NET

Solid Green
OFF
STATUS

Solid Green

Acquired as part of the operational network


NetModem is powered off
Booting cycle, or NetModem is functioning properly

Solid Red

Self test sequence has detected a hardware fault or boot-up software loading error

OFF

NetModem modulator is disabled (or NMII+ is powered off if all 4 LEDs are off)

TX

Solid Green
OFF
RX

NetModem modulator enabled, (may blink during initial acquisition phase)


NetModem is powered off

Solid Yellow

Demodulator is enabled, but has not achieved TDM Frame Lock

Solid Green

Demodulator is enabled, and has achieved TDM Frame Lock on the outbound

Table 3 NetModem Rear Panel LED Indicators


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Troubleshooting Using
II+ Front Panel LED Indicators
Label

LED State
OFF

POWER

Solid Green
OFF

NETWORK

Blinking Yellow
Solid Yellow
Blinking Green
Solid Green
OFF

Purpose
NetModem is powered off; no power applied
NetModem has power applied
POWER LED on & boot-up sequence completed, indicates hardware failure
Demodulator enabled, no outbound carrier detected (Rear RX LED Yellow)
Demod. enabled, NetModem has acquired TDM Frame Lock (Rear RX Green)
Modulator enabled, attempting to acquire the network (Rear TX Green)
NetModem has acquired the network, (Rear NET LED/all 4 rear LEDs Green)
Normal operation is off, no problem detected

TEST

Blinking Yellow

Indicates a detected hardware failure during boot up, (Rear Status LED Red)

Table 4 NetModem Front Panel LED Indicators

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II+ Power LED: Not Illuminated


Power LED not
illuminated
Indication:
Power not applied

Possible Cause(s):
1. External Power Supply (EPS)
has no output
2. or, AC power cord not plugged in

Corrective Action(s):
1. Connect/plug in/replace EPS
2. Connect AC power cord

NOTE: The remaining discussion items assume a


Solid Green Power LED in all cases
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II+ Status LED: Solid Red


Status LED not
illuminated, or is
displayed as solid red
Indication:

Red

Remote failed during


hardware boot-up/FPGA load

Possible Cause:
Corrupted Image(s) or Operating System problem

Corrective Action(s):
Perform any or all of the following actions individually
a) Reset remote II+ & observe boot sequence in console port session
b) Reload Image(s) or Options file as necessary
c) Remove & Replace remote II+ ; Obtain RMA and return for
repair/replacement if problem fails to clear

NOTE: The remaining discussion items assume a


Solid Green Status LED in all cases
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Network & RX LED: Flashing Yellow #1


Network LED flashing Yellow
RX LED solid Yellow
Indication:
Remote has not achieved
TDM frame lock on the hub
outbound, or downstream
carrier
Possible Cause(s)Hub Side Failures:

Yellow

Green

Yellow

Hub outbound/downstream carrier down/not being transmitted


a) Hub/teleport malfunction or TX power lower than required
b) Transponder/satellite interference from adjacent carrier
c) Rain fade at the hub or remote site location

Corrective Action(s):
Coordinate with hub/teleport personnel & accomplish the following checks:
a) Confirm hub/teleport equipment operational, and transmit level is correct
b) Verify teleport sees no satellite interference (adjacent carriers, cross-pol, etc.)
c) Verify weather is clear and/or wait until rain subsides and recheck
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Network and RX LED: Flashing Yellow #2


Network LED flashing Yellow
RX LED also Flashing Yellow
Indication:
Remote has not achieved
TDM frame lock on the hub
outbound, or downstream carrier
Possible Cause(s) Remote Side
Failures:

Yellow

Green

Yellow

VSAT antenna is not pointed/peaked properly on the satellite


a)
b)
c)
d)

Antenna has physically moved, or has never been peaked properly


Missing +18 VDC from RX In port (power to LNB)
Problem with receive IFL cable/connectors
Incorrect or incompatible Options file loaded

Corrective Action(s):
Verify antenna pointing and repoint or repeak as necessary
a) Physically repoint/repeak VSAT antenna
b) Check for +18 VDC on RX In port on II+ and/or LNB end of IFL receive cable.
(Do not damage power supply by shorting out center conductor).
c) Verify/redo IFL cable connector(s). Ensure RX (not TX) cable is connected
between RX In port on II+ and LNB (roll cables)
d) Generate and apply known correct, or updated Options file
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Network and RX LED: Flashing Yellow #3


Network LED flashing Yellow
Yellow
RX LED Flashing Yellow
Indication:
Remote has not achieved
TDM frame lock on hub
Green
Yellow
outbound, or downstream carrier
Possible Cause(s) Remote Side,
RX Path Failure:
Remote VSAT/LNB hardware and/or related configuration incorrect
a)
b)
c)
d)

Improperly installed LNB (waveguide port 90 degrees out from feed assembly)
Incorrect LNB installed; (higher stability PLL reqd for outbound =< 512 kbps)
Correct LNB selected, but 10 MHz reference not enabled (some PLLs required)
Receive Stability parameter incorrect (used for calc of RX Acquisition Range)

Corrective Action(s):
Verify VSAT/LNB hardware and/or related configuration parameters
a)
b)
c)
d)

Examine/correct LNB physical attachment to feed assembly


Verify correct LNB requirement and replace, if necessary, DRO with PLL LNB
Enable 10 MHz reference frequency, if required, for PLL LNB (some models)
Enter correct LNB Stability value in iBuilder, in MHz
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Network LED: Solid Yellow


RX LED: Solid Green
Network LED solid Yellow
RX LED solid green
Indication:
Remote has achieved
TDM frame lock on the downstream
carrier but,

Yellow

Green

Green

a) Remote is NOT attempting to acquire the


network (TX LED never turns on).
b) Considered normal operation if remote not configured as Active in iBuilder

Possible Cause:
Remote is not Active in iBuilder, but should be
Corrective Action:
Activate in iBuilder and/or Apply Configuration Changes in
iBuilder at the Network Level in the tree.

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Network LED: Flashing Yellow/Green


RX and TX LEDs: Solid Green
Network LED flashing
(alternately Yellow & Green),
but never changes
The TX & RX LEDs are both
illuminated Solid Green
Indication:

Green/Yellow

Green Green Green

Remote has achieved TDM frame lock on


the hub outbound, or downstream carrier
and is attempting to acquire (tune) to the network
Considered normal unless excessive amount of time has passed & remote
never acquires the network (LED state never changes)

Possible Cause(s):
a)
b)
c)
d)

Acquisition time slot congested; many remotes attempting may delay acquisition process
Initial Frame Start Delay (FSD) value incorrectly calcd
Mobile remote has not received proper GEO location input (GPS/manual)
Tx power not sufficient/too high (remote Initial Tx Power set too low/too high)

Corrective Action(s):
a)
b)
c)
d)

Observe, if remote fails to acquire (~3 min.), continue with remaining Possible Cause items
Verify iBuilder has correct GEO Location coordinates for a fixed remote
Connect GPS receiver to console port, or command line entry for latitude/longitude and hemispheres
Manipulate transmit power as required & in controlled steps while observing acquisition process
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Network LED: Flashing Yellow/Green


RX and TX LEDs: Solid Green
Network LED flashing
alternately Yellow & Green,
but never changes
The TX & RX LEDs are both
illuminated Solid Green
Indication:

Green/Yellow

Green Green Green

Remote has achieved TDM frame lock on the


hub outbound, or downstream carrier and is
attempting to acquire (tune) to the network
Considered normal unless an excessive amount of time has passed and the remote
never acquires the network (LED state never changes)

Possible Cause(s):
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Tx IFL not connected properly or connector/cable defective


Missing +24 VDC from TX Out port on rear of iNFINITI (power to BUC)
Missing 10 MHz reference from II/II+ , (from TX Out port also)
Defective BUC
Defective II/II+ modulator

Corrective Action(s):
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Verify/redo TX IFL cable connector and/or TX and RX IFL cable is connected properly (roll cables)
Check +24 VDC on TX Out port and/or at BUC end of cable. If missing, check/replace External
Power Supply (EPS).
Verify 10 MHz option enabled for BUC configuration in iBuilder, if required
Remove & Replace BUC; Obtain RMA and return for repair/replacement
R & R II/II+ ; Obtain RMA and return for repair/replacement
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Summary II+ Remote Front Panel LED


Boot-Up thru In Network Sequence
Green

All 4 Green

(Front Panel II+)

Power/Status LEDs Solid Green


All Rear Panel LEDs Solid Green
(Remote II+ In Network)
RX, TX Solid Green, Net Off
RX Solid Green, TX, Net Off
RX solid Yellow, TX, Net Off
(remote II+ just after boot-up)
(Rear Panel II+)

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II+ Boot-Up Sequence # 1


NetModem II+ Console Port Output Sequences, iDS v6.0.6
NOTE:
***

Conventions used in this document:

REMARKS - IN CAPS FOR DISPLAYED ENTRIES; NOT PART OF OUTPUT SEQUENCES SHOWN
LABEL OF SPECIFIC TOPIC *** (ALSO NOT PART OF OUTPUT SEQUENCES)
***

PROMPT AFTER LOCAL/SERIAL 'admin' LOGIN

***

[RMT:5005] admin@serial
>
***
[RMT:5005] admin@serial
> reset
RST: Modem reset by serial

SOFT 'reset' CONSOLE COMMAND ISSUED ***


SHOWS BOARD TYPE, BOARD S/N & admin LOCAL LOGIN
reset' COMMAND ISSUED AT LOCAL CONSOLE PORT
'reset' COMMAND PROCESS INITIATED

*** 'reset', (or POWER CYCLE REBOOT) PROCESS FULLY OPERATIONAL 'REBOOT' ***
Net Modem II Multi-Platform Bootloader version 2.0.0
BEGINS BY LOADING BOOTLOADER FILE
Copyright (c) 2000,2001,2002 by iDirect, Inc.
Dram test...
SELF TEST ABORT FOR 'BOOTLOADER
Hit <space bar> to abort test
% complete 0 25 50 75 100
Dram test completed successfully
TEST COMPLETES; BOOTLOADER TAKES OVER
Copying boot monitor code to ram....completed
The bootloader reserved flash area is 0x80000 bytes
The bootloader size is
0x6F3DC bytes
THEN A PAUSE IN THE PROCESS AS . . .
Retrieving application image from flash....successful.
'APPLICATION'IMAGE RETRIEVED (DECOMPRESSED)
Application V6.0.6 is 1675128 bytes to be loaded at 0x01000000.
CURRENT IMAGE VERSION REPORTED
Copying application to RAM and starting.....
COPIES TO RAM TO GO 'OPERATIONAL'
NetModem Boot Monitor
BOOT UP PROCESS CONTINUES
ConsoleSessionMgr started...
NetModem Model Type/Serial Number: II+.5005
MODEL TYPE AND SERIAL NUMBER REPORTED
Loaded Modem Options...
OPTIONS FILE LOADED FROM FLASH TO RAM
Initializing Event Handling...
Determining Modem Type: Remote
DETERMINES OPTIONS FILE TYPE
Initializing Hardware...
(Continued on next page following)

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II+ Boot-Up Sequence # 2


Loading DQT FPGA ... 2plus-V106 Successfully loaded
LOADS FPGA IMAGES; ALL SHOW SUCCESS
Loading RX1 FPGA (SCPC) ... 2plus-V408 Successfully loaded
Loading RX2 FPGA (SCPC) ... 2plus-V413 Successfully loaded
Loading RX Lookup Table (SCPC) ... 2plus-V003 Successfully loaded
Loading TX FPGA (TDMA) ... 2plus-V502 Successfully loaded
SUCCESS: TX synthesizer locked
'TX synthesizer' SHOULD SHOW LOCK . . .
SUCCESS: TX synthesizer locked
FIRST ATTEMPT FAILURE OKAY IF LOCKED HERE
Acquisition period Calculated: 1 Set to 10
Initializing HIFN... OK
ENABLES 3DES ENCRYPTION CHIPSET
Initializing RNG... OK
Initializing iDirect Signature Verifier... *************************************
***
WARNING: Using Development only RSA Key!
Starting StackManager-Thread...
Power UCP is ON
CONFIRMS UCP PROCESS ACTIVE
Initial Tx Power is -8.00
'INITIAL TX POWER' FROM OPTIONS FILE
Demand/Rate: Frame Length = 124
OPTIONS FILE CONFIGURED FRAME LENGTH
Receiver enabled ...
DEMOD ENABLED
Starting NMS-Thread...
Starting ServiceMonitor-Thread...
Starting NameServer-Thread...
Starting DownloadMonitor-Thread...
Starting ConsoleServer ...
Enabled ConsoleServer...
Starting Services...
Starting Idle-Thread...
Modem Ready

BOOT-UP COMPLETED; READY FOR TRAFFIC

Enabled ConsoleServer...

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II+ Acquired Lock Sequence


II+ Console once TDM Frame Lock achieved
Acquired RXer TDM frame lock
DEMOD ACHIEVED 'TDM FRAME LOCK' ON DOWNSTREAM CXR
STP: Frame Length = 124
Timeplan Debug Param Address = 0x1199560
t:9485 Remote Received First Timeplan
TIME PLAN PROVIDED TO REMOTE
HDLC Address Updated to 8, CompressID to 7
************* Transmitter On **************
MODULATOR ENABLED
TxFPGA Scram: On
TxBaseBandCfg: 0xD7
TxControlReg: 0x4400128f
*******************************************
FLL Initial Value 0x8ed, Next Value 0x8ef Adjusted Value 0x969, TimeDiff 1372 at
16634
Initial Rx_Freq 1410000000 Actual Synth Freq 1406000000 Offset -27 Tuning Error
0
Rx Frequency Adjusted to 1409999973 Actual Synth Freq 1405666666 New Tuning err
-333307
WARNING: Lost RXer lock
CONTINUES FINE TUNE PROCESS
Acquired RXer TDM frame lock
Ethernet Link supports FULL duplex
LAN-Link established
LAN PORT ENABLED
Calculated Hub FSD is 44495
FSD CALCULATION REPORTED
ACQ!: SO( +4), FO(
-7), PO( -2.0) <000082.426>
UCP SWEEP COMMAND
TCP Connection successful from addr: 192.168.0.100, assigned socket: 7 CONNECTION FROM NMS SERVER
TCP Connection terminated on socket : 7
VALIDATES REMOTES OPTIONS FILE WITH NMS
REMOTE HELLO
INDICATES REMOTE ABLE TO NOW PASS TRAFFIC
Username:
'ENTER' DEPRESSED REQUESTING LOGIN
Username: admin
'admin' USERNAME & PASSWORD PROVIDED
Password: *******
DEFAULT IS iDirect (IDS V6.0)

[RMT:5005] admin@serial
>

*** SOFT 'reset' CONSOLE COMMAND ISSUED ***


PROMPT SHOWS BOARD TYPE (RMT/HLC), BOARD SERIAL NUMBER & 'admin' LOGIN

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II+ Bootloader Recovery Mode


II+ Console reboot to Bootloader Recovery Prompt

[RMT:5005] admin@serial
> reset
RST: Modem reset by serial

*** SOFT 'reset' CONSOLE


PROMPT SHOWS BOARD TYPE

*** SOFT 'reset', (OR POWER CYCLE REBOOT)


Net Modem II Multi-Platform Bootloader version 2.0.0
Copyright (c) 2000,2001,2002 by iDirect, Inc.
Dram test...
Hit <space bar> to abort test
% complete 0 25 50 75 100
Dram test aborted
Copying boot monitor code to ram....completed
The bootloader reserved flash area is 0x80000 byte
The bootloader size is
0x6F3DC bytes
NetModem Boot Monitor
Bootloader 2.0.0> Ethernet link: 100 Mbps full duplex
Bootloader 2.0.0>

COMMAND ISSUED ***


(RMT/HLC), BOARD SERIAL NUMBER & 'admin' LOGIN
'reset' COMMAND ISSUED AT CONSOLE PORT
'reset' COMMAND PROCESS INITIATED

REBOOT TO 'BOOTLOADER' PROMPT RECORDED ***


BEGINS BY LOADING BOOTLOADER FILE
'DRAM' TEST (ABORT FOR 'BOOTLOADER')
'SPACEBAR' PRESSED TO ABORT DRAM TEST
TEST ABORTS/BOOTLOADER LOADED INTO RAM
BOOT-UP SEQUENCE HALTS WITH 'BOOTLOADER' LOAD
'BOOTLOADER' PROMPT; LAN PORT ENABLED

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iNFINITI Hub Line Card LEDs


Label

Power LED

LED
State

Purpose

Modulator (M1)
TX LED

OFF

Power is not being provided via chassis slot.


Modify-Chassis to enable power to slot.

Solid
Green

Hub Line Card (HLC) is receiving power


from the installed chassis slot.

OFF

Hub Line Card is powered off. (Note: HLC


slot power controlled via NMS, see above)

Solid
Green

Booting cycle, or HLC is functioning


properly; may indicate Standby if TX off.

POWER
Demodulator (D1)
Status LED

STATUS

Solid Red
OFF
TX

Solid
Green

iNFINITI

TM

HLC

Hub Line Card has detected a hardware fault


or Application SW cannot be loaded properly.
Modulator is disabled (normal Rx only
mode or Hub Line Card powered off if all 4
LEDs are off)
Hub Line Card modulator enabled.

Table 2 iNFINITI Hub Line Cards LED Indicators

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iNFINITI Series 3000, 5000 & 7000


Troubleshooting Using Front Panel LEDs

Table 5 iNFINITI Front Panel LED Indicators

LED Status
Indicators

NET LED will continue flashing Yellow until the remote


achieves TDM Frame lock on the Downstream Carrier
and the modulator is enabled

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iNFINITI Series 3000, 5000 & 7000


Troubleshooting Using Front Panel LEDs

FLASHING

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iNFINITI Power LED: Not Illuminated


Power LED not
illuminated
Indication:

Power not applied

Possible Cause(s):
1. External Power Supply (EPS)
has no output
2. or, AC power cord not plugged in

Corrective Action(s):
1. Connect/plug in/replace EPS
2. Connect AC power cord

NOTE: The remaining discussion items assume a


Solid Green Power LED in all cases
* Series 3000 shown; analysis applies to Series 5000 & 7000 as well throughout
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iNFINITI Status LED: Solid Red


Status LED not
illuminated, or is
displayed as solid red
Indication:

Red

iNFINITI failed during


hardware boot-up/FPGA load

Possible Cause:
Corrupted Image(s) or Operating System problem

Corrective Action(s):
Perform any or all of the following actions individually
a) Reset iNFINITI & observe boot sequence in console port session
b) Reload Image(s) or Options file as necessary
c) Remove & Replace iNFINITI ; Obtain RMA and return for
repair/replacement if problem fails to clear

NOTE: The remaining discussion items assume a


Solid Green Status LED in all cases
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Network and RX LED: Flashing Yellow #1


Network LED flashing Yellow
RX LED Flashing Yellow
Indication:
Yellow
iNFINITI has not achieved
TDM frame lock on the hub
outbound, or downstream
carrier
Possible Cause(s) Hub Side Failures:

Yellow

Hub outbound/downstream carrier down/not being transmitted


a) Hub/teleport malfunction or TX power lower than required
b) Transponder/satellite interference from adjacent carrier
c) Rain fade at the hub or remote site location

Corrective Action(s):
Coordinate with hub/teleport personnel & accomplish the following checks:
a) Confirm hub/teleport equipment operational, and transmit level is correct
b) Verify teleport sees no satellite interference (adjacent carriers, cross-pol, etc.)
c) Verify weather is clear and/or wait until rain subsides and recheck
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Network and RX LED: Flashing Yellow #2


Network LED flashing Yellow
RX LED also Flashing Yellow
Indication:
iNFINITI has not achieved
Yellow
Yellow
TDM frame lock on the hub
outbound, or downstream
carrier
Possible Cause(s) Remote Side Failures:
VSAT antenna is not pointed/peaked properly on the satellite
a)
b)
c)
d)

Antenna has physically moved, or has never been peaked properly


Missing +18 VDC from RX In port (power to LNB)
Problem with receive IFL cable/connectors
Incorrect or incompatible Options file loaded

Corrective Action(s):

Verify antenna pointing and repoint or repeak as necessary


a) Physically repoint/repeak VSAT antenna
b) Check for +18 VDC on RX In port on iNFINITI and/or LNB end of IFL receive
cable. (Do not damage power supply by shorting out center conductor).
c) Verify/redo IFL cable connector(s). Ensure RX (not TX) cable is connected
between RX In port on iNFINITI and LNB (roll cables)
d) Generate and apply known correct, or updated Options file
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Network and RX LED: Flashing Yellow #3


Network LED flashing Yellow
RX LED Flashing Yellow
Indication:
iNFINITI has not achieved
Yellow
Yellow
TDM frame lock on hub
outbound, or downstream
carrier
Possible Cause(s) Remote Side, RX Path Failure:
Remote VSAT/LNB hardware and/or related configuration incorrect
a)
b)
c)
d)

Improperly installed LNB (waveguide port 90 degrees out from feed assembly)
Incorrect LNB installed; (higher stability PLL reqd for outbound =< 512 kbps)
Correct LNB selected, but 10 MHz reference not enabled (some PLLs required)
Receive Stability parameter incorrect (used for calc of RX Acquisition Range)

Corrective Action(s):
Verify VSAT/LNB hardware and/or related configuration parameters
a)
b)
c)
d)

Examine/correct LNB physical attachment to feed assembly


Verify correct LNB requirement and replace, if necessary, DRO with PLL LNB
Enable 10 MHz reference frequency, if required, for PLL LNB (some models)
Enter correct LNB Stability value in iBuilder, in MHz
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Network LED: Flashing Yellow


RX LED: Solid Green
Network LED flashing Yellow
RX LED solid green
Indication:
iNFINITI has achieved
TDM frame lock
on the SCPC outbound, or
downstream carrier but,

Green

Yellow

a) iNFINITI is NOT attempting to acquire the network


b) Considered normal operation if remote not configured as Active in iBuilder

Possible Cause:
iNFINITI is not Active in iBuilder, but should be
Corrective Action:
Activate in iBuilder and/or Apply Configuration Changes in
iBuilder at the Network Level in the tree.

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Network LED: Flashing Yellow


RX and TX LEDs: Solid Green
Network LED flashing Yellow,
but never changes
The TX & RX LEDs are both
illuminated Solid Green
Indication:

Green

Yellow

iNFINITI has achieved TDM


frame lock on the hub outbound,
or downstream carrier & is attempting to acquire (tune) to the network
Considered normal unless excessive amount of time has passed & remote
never acquires the network (LED state never changes)

Possible Cause(s):
a)
b)
c)
d)

Acquisition time slot congested; many remotes attempting may delay acquisition process
Initial Frame Start Delay (FSD) value incorrectly calcd
Mobile remote has not received proper GEO location input (GPS/manual)
Tx power not sufficient/too high (iNFINITI Initial Tx Power set too low/too high)

Corrective Action(s):
a)
b)
c)
d)

Observe, if iNFINITI fails to acquire (~3 min.), continue with remaining Possible Cause items
Verify iBuilder has correct GEO Location coordinates for a fixed remote
Connect GPS receiver to console port, or command line entry for latitude/longitude and hemispheres
Manipulate transmit power as required & in controlled steps while observing acquisition process
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Network LED: Flashing Yellow


RX and TX LEDs: Solid Green
Network LED flashing Yellow
The TX & RX LEDs are both
illuminated Solid Green
Indication:

Green

Yellow

iNFINITI has achieved TDM frame


lock on the hub outbound, or
downstream carrier & is attempting
to acquire (tune) to the network
Considered normal unless an excessive amount of time has passed and the
remote never acquires the network (LED state never changes)

Possible Cause(s):
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Tx IFL not connected properly or connector/cable defective


Missing +24 VDC from TX Out port on rear of remote (power to BUC)
Missing 10 MHz reference from iNFINITI , (from TX Out port also)
Defective BUC
Defective remote modulator

Corrective Action(s):

a) Verify/redo TX IFL cable connector and/or TX and RX IFL cable is connected properly
(roll cables)
b) Check +24 VDC on TX Out port and/or at BUC end of cable. If missing,
check/replace External Power Supply (EPS).
c) Verify 10 MHz option enabled for BUC configuration in iBuilder, if required
d) Remove & Replace BUC; Obtain RMA and return for repair/replacement
e) R & R iNFINITI ; Obtain RMA and return for repair/replacement
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Summary - iNFINITI Front Panel LED


Boot-Up thru In Network Sequence

Green

Green

Power/Status LEDs Solid Green


All Front Panel LEDs Solid Green
(iNFINITI In Network)
NET LED will continue flashing Yellow until the
remote achieves TDM Frame lock on the Downstream
Carrier and the modulator is enabled

RX Solid Green, TX Solid Green


RX Solid Green, TX Off
RX Flashing Yellow, TX Off
(iNFINITI just after boot-up)
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iNFINITI Series* 3000, 5000 & 7000


Troubleshooting Rear Panel LEDs
Input Power
Indicates the presence
of DC power to the
remote from the
External Power Supply
(EPS)

LNB Power
Indicates DC Power is
being provided to the LNB
via the remotes RX In port
and the receive IFL cable

BUC Power
Indicates DC Power is
being provided to the
BUC via the remotes
TX Out port and the
transmit IFL cable
*

BUC & LNB Power LEDs may be off due


to this remote being configured for use
on an IF/Bench Test network (DC power
NOT required)

Series 5000 Remote Shown

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*** Thank You ***


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