1 Introduction

The sat-nms IO-FEP2 is based on a hardware platform that provides up to 48 digital-inputs via optocoupler. Up to 4 different temperatures can be measured with external PT1000 sensors, with optional closed loop controller function e.g. heaters or air condition can be controlled. To switch external units, the sat-nms IO-FEP2 has 6 potential-free relay outputs and 10 photomos-relay outputs. 16 waveguide-switch interfaces control and monitor position and switching state of connected waveguide or coaxial switches. The sat-nms IO-FEP2 contains an inhibit matrix, that allows to allocate different inhibit signals of waveguide-switches on different HPAs. So it is possible to mute up to 10 HPAs controlled by up to 16 waveguide-switches. The sat-nms IO-FEP2 also contains a software-inhibit matrix. If connected waveguide-switches are not equipped with an inhibit-contact, nevertheless the connected HPA's can automatically be muted by software.

Although the new sat-nms IO-FEP2 provides more functionality, it needs 40% less space than the previous sat-nms IO-FEP-E. To ensure easy replacement, the new sat-nms IO-FEP2 is 100% pin compatible to sat-nms IO-FEP and IO-FEP-E.

The standard version contains following interfaces and functionalities:

• 16x digital input
• 6x digital output via relay contacts
• 10x digital output via photomos relay (for HPA mute)
• hardware and software HPA mute matrix
• 4x waveguide switch interface
• 4x PT1000 temperature measurement
• internal unit temperature measurement
• internal Clock/Calendar
• internal Alarm Log (saved on an USB-Stick)
• 2x NTP server interface
• Ethernet and RS232 interface

To adapt the sat-nms IO-FEP2 to your system, more functions can easily be installed via feature codes. So even a subsequent functionality upgrade of an already installed unit is possible without problems. Following packages are available:

• altogether 32x digital input
• altogether 48x digital input
• altogether 8x waveguide switch interface
• altogether 12x waveguide switch interface
• altogether 16x waveguide switch interface
• 1:1 and 2:1 redundancy controller
• closed loop temperature controller
• LNA/LNB power supply monitoring

The data output is provided by 2 different and parallel available interface types: a HTTP Web Interface via an internal Web Server, and a RS232 interface. The sat-nms IO-FEP2 is controlled remotely by a monitoring and control application through the TCP/IP interface. The sat-nms IO-FEP2 implements the protocols HTTP (for both, the user interface and for remote control), SNMP and Modbus. The sat-nms IO-FEP2 MIB may be downloaded from the sat-nms IO-FEP2 itself via its internal webpage.

This document is the user manual provided with the sat-nms IO-FEP2 It contains all necessary information how to install, setup and operate the processor. The user manual is available as a printed document and for online reading on the sat-nms IO-FEP2 itself as well.

The paragraphs below give a short overview to the contents of this manual.

• Installation : The installation chapter guides through the installation and setup of the sat-nms IO-FEP2. It describes the mechanical concept of the sat-nms IO-FEP2 box and assignment of connectors. Finally you learn in this chapter how to set the sat-nms IO-FEP2's IP address, which is a essential precondition to operate the sat-nms IO-FEP2 by means of a web browser. This section is available in the printed version only.
• Operation : The sat-nms IO-FEP2 is operated using a standard web browser like e.g. Internet-Explorer on MS Windows based computers. The user interface design is straight forward and clearly structured. Operating the sat-nms IO-FEP2 is mostly self-explanatory. Nevertheless, the 'Operation' chapter outlines the map of web pages which make up the sat-nms IO-FEP2 user interface and elaborately describes the meaning of each alterable parameter.
• Remote Control : The sat-nms IO-FEP2 provides a versatile remote control interface. A monitoring & control software may fully operate the sat-nms IO-FEP2 either through a TCP/IP network connection or through the RS232 interface of the sat-nms IO-FEP2. This chapter describes the communication protocol used for remote control and lists all parameters accessible through the remote interface.
• Connector Reference : This chapter provides a comprehensive reference of the sat-nms IO-FEP2 input and output connectors.
• Specifications : At the end of the document, the specifications applicable to the sat-nms IO-FEP2 are summarized in this chapter.

Support and Assistance

If you need any assistance regarding your sat-nms IO-FEP2, don't hesitate to contact us. We would be pleased to help you by answering your questions.

  SatService GmbH
  Hardstrasse 9
  78256 Steisslingen
  Germany
  phone +49 7738 99791-10
  www.satnms.com