SpacePath Communications STx Series
The SpacePath Communications STx Series consists of a series of traveling-wave tube amplifiers used for different bands of satellite communication.
This device series is divided into two main product lines: the STA Series and the STR Series. The first are antenna-mount amplifiers meant for outdoor use, while the second are rack-mount amplifiers for indoor operations.
The SpacePath Communications STx Series connector uses SNMPv2 or serial communication, depending on the connector range, in order to communicate with the whole STx range of HPAs. The 2.0.0.x range using serial communication has fewer parameters available compared to the 1.0.0.x range using SNMP communication. The 2.0.0.x range should only be used in case device does not support SNMP.
About
Version Info
| Range | Key Features | Based on | System Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x [SLC Main] | Initial version | - | - |
| 2.0.0.x | Serial communication used instead of SNMP | - | - |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | - |
| 2.0.0.x | - |
System Info
| Range | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant | Linked Components | Exported Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | No | Yes | - | - |
| 2.0.0.x | No | Yes | - | - |
Installation and configuration
Creation
SNMP Main Connection (1.0.0.x range)
This connector uses a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SNMP CONNECTION:
- IP address/host: The polling IP of the device.
- Device address: The device address.
SNMP Settings:
- IP port: The IP port of the device.
- Get community string: The community string used when reading values from the device (default value: public).
- Set community string: The community string used when setting values on the device (default value: private).
Serial Main Connection (2.0.0.x range)
This connector uses a serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:
- IP address/host: The polling IP of the device e.g., 10.11.12.13.
- IP port: The port of the connected device.
- Bus address: The bus address of the connected device.
Usage (1.0.0.x range)
General
This page displays generic system information, such as the system software version, device model, connection state, and available RF bands.
Control
This page contains several parameters that provide control options for the device power amplification (for example Attenuation, Output Route, and Linearizer state).
Status
This page contains several parameters that monitor the device state, such as I/O Power, internal voltage values, and temperatures.
ALC
On this page, you can define the power amplification automatic control level settings.
Hardware
This page displays information related to the device hardware components.
Meters
This page displays the internal measurements of voltages, currents, and temperatures of the HPA transistor, power supply, and other components.
Potentiometers
This page contains factory setting parameters used for the regulation of the HPA performance.
Faults
This page contains the fault detection configuration, along with flag parameters.
Masks
This page displays the enabled/disabled factory set fault masks, used for fault detection.
Server
This page contains the server communication settings, credentials, and statistical measurement parameters.
Export
This page contains parameters used to export data.
Redundancy
This page displays monitoring parameters used for redundant systems only.
IP
This page is used for the configuration of the device IP communication.
Configuration
This page contains parameters used for the configuration of several device functionalities (e.g., Device Control Mode, Bus Address, and Serial COM and CLI communication options).
Web Interface
This page displays the web interface of the device. Note that the client machine has to be able to access the device, as otherwise it will not be possible to open the web interface.
Usage (2.0.0.x range)
General
This page displays generic system information.
Control
This page contains several parameters that provide control options for the device power amplification.
Status
This page contains several parameters that monitor the device state, such as I/O Power, internal voltage values, and temperatures.
Faults
This page contains the fault detection configuration, along with flag parameters.
Web Interface
This page displays the web interface of the device. Note that the client machine has to be able to access the device, as otherwise it will not be possible to open the web interface.