Comtec MBT-4000 User manual

Part Number MN/MBT4000.IOM Revision 6
MBT-4000
Multi-BandTransceiverSystem
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN/MBT4000.IOM
Revision 6
June 8, 2022
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.

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System
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Copyright © 2022 Comtech Satellite Network Technologies. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech Satellite Network Technologies, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: [phone]
Revision History
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Date
Description
5
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Initial Release.
6
5/12/2022
-Updated Chapter 3, Sections 3.2 and 3.2.1.1
-Change company name, logo and format throughout.

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................ 1
LIST OF TABLES...................................................................................................................... 4
LIST OF FIGURES.................................................................................................................... 4
PREFACE................................................................................................................................... I
About this Manual.......................................................................................................................................i
Cautions and Warnings..............................................................................................................................i
Patents and Trademarks.............................................................................................................................i
Copyright...................................................................................................................................................i
Regulatory Compliance..............................................................................................................................ii
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance.................................................................................ii
EN 55022 –1998 Compliance...................................................................................................................ii
EN 55082-1 – 1997 Compliance...............................................................................................................ii
EN 60950 – 1997 Compliance..................................................................................................................ii
Low Voltage Directive (LVD)..................................................................................................................ii
Class I Pluggable Equipment Type A-Protective Earthing.......................................................................ii
Galvanic Isolator Use...............................................................................................................................iii
Restricted Access Location......................................................................................................................iii
International Symbols..............................................................................................................................iii
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).........................................................................................iii
Product Support.........................................................................................................................................iv
Comtech Headquarters .............................................................................................................................iv
Warranty Policy.........................................................................................................................................iv
Limitations of Warranty...........................................................................................................................iv
Exclusive Remedies..................................................................................................................................v
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................1–1
1.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Functional Description ...............................................................................................................1–1
1.3 Common Features.......................................................................................................................1–2
1.4 Options.........................................................................................................................................1–3
1.5 System Overview.........................................................................................................................1–3

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1.6 Summary of Specifications.........................................................................................................1–4
1.6.1 Environmental & Physical....................................................................................................1–4
1.6.2 BUC-4000 Block Up Converter ODU..................................................................................1–4
1.6.3 BDC-4000 Block Down Converter ODU.............................................................................1–5
1.7 Dimensional Envelope ................................................................................................................1–6
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................2–1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection..........................................................................................................2–1
2.2 Installation...................................................................................................................................2–2
2.3 Operation.....................................................................................................................................2–2
CHAPTER 3. EXTERNAL CONNECTORS..........................................................................3–1
3.1 External Connectors Overview..................................................................................................3–1
3.2 MBT-4000 External Connectors................................................................................................3–2
3.2.1 IF Signal Side Connectors.....................................................................................................3–3
3.2.1.1 POWER (J1) .....................................................................................................................3–3
3.2.1.2 COMM (J2).......................................................................................................................3–4
3.2.1.3 UNIT 1 COMM (J3).........................................................................................................3–5
3.2.1.4 IF Switch (J4)....................................................................................................................3–6
3.2.1.5 Ext Ref (External Reference) (J5).....................................................................................3–6
3.2.1.6 UNIT 2 COMM (J6).........................................................................................................3–7
3.2.1.7 Ground Connector.............................................................................................................3–8
3.2.1.8 IF IN (J4, BUC-4000 ONLY)...........................................................................................3–8
3.2.1.9 COMM (J6, BUC-/BDC-4000).........................................................................................3–8
3.2.1.10 IF OUT (J4, BDC-4000 ONLY)...................................................................................3–9
3.2.1.11 RF Signal Side Connectors...........................................................................................3–9
3.2.1.12 REDUNDANT LOOP (J7)...........................................................................................3–9
3.2.1.13 AUX COMM 2 (J8)....................................................................................................3–10
3.2.1.14 AUX COMM 1 (J9)....................................................................................................3–10
3.2.1.15 RF SWITCH (J10)......................................................................................................3–11
3.2.1.16 RF OUT (J5, BUC-4000 ONLY)................................................................................3–11
3.2.1.17 RF IN (J5, BDC-4000 ONLY)....................................................................................3–11
CHAPTER 4. SYSTEM OPERATING PARAMETERS.........................................................4–1
4.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................4–1
4.2 Remote Configuration, Monitoring and Control.....................................................................4–1
4.3 Block Up Converter Module (BUC-4000) Operating Parameters..........................................4–1
4.4 Block Down Converter Module (BDC-4000) Operating Parameters.....................................4–2

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4.5 Monitoring Operations via the LED Indicators.......................................................................4–2
CHAPTER 5. FLASH UPGRADING ....................................................................................5–1
5.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................5–1
5.2 Flash Updating via Internet.......................................................................................................5–1
5.2.1 Firmware File Transfer Procedure........................................................................................5–2
5.3 Flash Upgrade Procedure...........................................................................................................5–3
APPENDIX A. REMOTE CONTROL...................................................................................A–1
A.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................A–1
A.2 RS-485.........................................................................................................................................A–1
A.3 RS-232.........................................................................................................................................A–2
A.4 Basic Protocol.............................................................................................................................A–2
A.5 Packet Structure.........................................................................................................................A–2
A.5.1 Start of Packet......................................................................................................................A–3
A.5.2 Target Address.....................................................................................................................A–3
A.5.3 Address Delimiter................................................................................................................A–3
A.5.4 Instruction Code...................................................................................................................A–3
A.5.5 Instruction Code Qualifier ...................................................................................................A–4
A.5.6 Optional Message Arguments..............................................................................................A–5
A.5.7 End of Packet.......................................................................................................................A–5
A.6 Remote Commands and Queries..............................................................................................A–6
APPENDIX B. FAULTS/EVENTS .......................................................................................B–1
B.1 LED Status Indicators............................................................................................................... B–1
B.2 Faults/Events.............................................................................................................................. B–2
B.2.1 Summary Faults ................................................................................................................... B–2
B.2.2 Configurable Summary Faults............................................................................................. B–3
B.2.3 Informational Events............................................................................................................ B–4
APPENDIX C. REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION / OPERATION.....................................C–1
C.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................C–1
C.2 Single-Base Redundancy Operation.........................................................................................C–1
C.3 Dual-Base Redundancy Operation..........................................................................................C–2

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C.4 External Fault Monitoring........................................................................................................C–7
C.5 LNA Power Supply Current Monitoring.................................................................................C–7
C.6 Gain Equalization of Redundant Units....................................................................................C–8
C.7 Operational Configuration Commands...................................................................................C–8
List of Tables
Table 3-1. MBT-4000 External Connectors ..............................................................................................3–2
Table 3-2. POWER (J1) Pin Connections.................................................................................................3–3
Table 3-3. COMM (J2) Connector Pinouts................................................................................................3–4
Table 3-4. UNIT 1 COMM (J3) Connector Pinouts...................................................................................3–5
Table 3-5. IF Switch (J4) Connector Pinouts............................................................................................3–6
Table 3-6. UNIT 2 COMM (J6) Connector Pinouts...................................................................................3–7
Table 3-7. UNIT 2 COMM (J6) Connector Pinouts...................................................................................3–8
Table 3-8. REDUNDANT LOOP (J7) Connector Pinouts .........................................................................3–9
Table 3-9. AUX COMM 2 (J8) Connector Pinouts..................................................................................3–10
Table 3-10. AUX COMM 1 (J9) Connector Pinouts................................................................................3–10
Table 3-11. RF Switch (J10) Connector Pinouts ....................................................................................3–11
Table 4-1. BUC-4000 C-, X-, Ku-, and Ka-Band Operating Parameters ..................................................4–1
Table 4-2. BDC-4000 C-, X-, KU-, and Ka-Band Operating Parameters..................................................4–2
Table B-1. MBT-4000 Summary Faults ....................................................................................................B–2
Table B-2. BDC-4000/BUC-4000 Summary Faults ..................................................................................B–2
Table B-3. MBT-4000 Configurable Summary Faults...............................................................................B–3
Table B-4. BDC-4000 Configurable Summary Faults...............................................................................B–4
Table B-5. MBT-4000 Informational Events..............................................................................................B–4
Table B-6. BDC-4000/BUC-4000 Informational Events............................................................................B–4
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. MBT-4000 Multi-Band RF Transceiver.....................................................................................1–1
Figure 1-2. MBT-4000 Operational Schematic .........................................................................................1–2
Figure 1-3. Operational Diagram for Dual-Base (Chain) Redundancy Option .........................................1–3
Figure 1-4. MBT-4000 Dimensional Envelope..........................................................................................1–6
Figure 3-1. MBT-4000 External Connectors.............................................................................................3–1
Figure 3-2. Unit 1 Base Module to Converter Module Connection...........................................................3–5
Figure 3-3. Unit 2 Base Module to Converter Module Connection...........................................................3–7
Figure 4-1. MBT-4000 Multi-Band RF Transceiver LED Indicators ............................................................4–2
Figure 5-1. Flash Update via Internet .......................................................................................................5–1
Figure B-1. MBT-4000 LED Indicators......................................................................................................B–1
Figure B-2. Faulted System Example .......................................................................................................B–2
Figure C-1. Dual-Base Chain Redundant Operation ............................................................................... C–3
Figure C-2. Dual-Base Single Redundant Operation............................................................................... C–4
Figure C-3. Dual-Base Dual Redundant Operation ................................................................................. C–5

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Units of Measurement
Unit / Symbol
Definition
Ω
Ohm
A
Ampere
AC
Alternating Current
bps
bits per second
˚C
Celsius (degrees)
DC
Direct Current
Hz
Hertz
kHz
kiloHertz
dB
decibel
dBc
Decibels relative to the carrier
dBm
Decibel-milliwatts
˚F
Fahrenheit (degrees)
Kbps
Kilobit per second
kg
kilogram
ksps
Kilosymbols per second
lbs.
pounds
mA
Milli-amp
Mbps
Megabit per second
MHz
Megahertz
mm
millimeter
ms
millisecond
Msps
Megasymbols per second
mW
milliwatt
in.
inch
Pps
Packets per second
ųF
100 micro-farads
W
Watt
V
Volt

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PREFACE
About this Manual
This manual gives installation and operation information for the Comtech Satellite Network
Technologies, Inc. (Comtech) MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System. Anyone who installs or
operates the unit must read this manual.
Cautions and Warnings
IMPORTANT or NOTE indicates information critical for proper equipment function.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used to indicate other unsafe
practices or risks of property damage.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Patents and Trademarks
See all of Comtech’s Patents and Patents Pending at http://patents.comtechefdata.com.
Comtech’s acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the trademark owners.
Copyright
Copyright © Comtech Satellite Network Technologies, Inc.,2022. All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT

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Regulatory Compliance
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference that
requires the user to take adequate protection measures.
EN 55022 –1998 Compliance
This equipment meets the radio disturbance characteristic specifications for information
technology equipment as defined per EN 55022 1998.
EN 55082-1 – 1997 Compliance
This equipment meets the EMC/generic immunity standard as defined per EN 55082-1 1997.
EN 60950 – 1997 Compliance
Applicable testing is performed routinely as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure
compliance with safety requirements of the European Union Low Voltage Directive (EN 60950).
This equipment meets the Safety of Information Technology Equipment specification as defined in
EN 60950.
Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
This information is applicable for EN 60950:
Symbol
Description
<HAR>
Type of power cord required for use in the European Community.
CAUTION: Double-pole/Neutral Fusing
ACHTUNG: Zweipolige bzw. Neutralleiter-Sicherung
Class I Pluggable Equipment Type A-Protective Earthing
The cable distribution system/telecommunication network of this product relies on protective
earthing and the integrity of the protective earthing must be insured.
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