Comtech EF Data MBT-5000A User manual

MBT-5000A
L-Band Up/Down Converter System
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN-MBT-5000A
Revision 1
Firmware Version 1.1.3
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.

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Copyright © 2018 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: [phone]
Revision History
Rev Date Description
0 8-2017 Initial Release.
1 8-2018 Updated formatting and photos.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................................... I
1.1 Conventions and References..........................................................................................................i
1.1.1 Patents and Trademarks................................................................................................................ i
1.1.2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes..................................................................................................... i
1.1.3 Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices.................................................................................................ii
1.1.4 Recommended Standard Designations.........................................................................................ii
1.2 Safety and Compliance...................................................................................................................ii
1.2.1 Electrical Safety and Compliance..................................................................................................ii
1.2.2 Electrical Installation......................................................................................................................ii
1.2.3 Operating Environment.................................................................................................................iii
1.2.4 European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
Directive (1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 .................................................................................................iii
1.2.4.1 European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC).......iii
1.2.4.2 European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)............................................iv
1.2.4.3 European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)................................................................iv
1.2.4.4 European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC)........iv
1.2.4.5 CE Mark ............................................................................................................................iv
1.3 Product Support.............................................................................................................................iv
1.4 Comtech EF Data Headquarters ....................................................................................................v
1.5 Warranty Policy ...............................................................................................................................v
1.5.1 Limitations of Warranty................................................................................................................. v
1.5.2 Exclusive Remedies......................................................................................................................vi
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1–1
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Functional Description ...............................................................................................................1–1
1.3 Features .......................................................................................................................................1–3
1.3.1 Block Upconverter (BUC-5000A)..............................................................................................1–3
1.3.2 Block Downcoverter (BDC-5000A)...........................................................................................1–4
1.4 Summary of Specifications........................................................................................................1–5
1.4.1 Physical & Environmental.........................................................................................................1–5
1.4.2 Prime Power .............................................................................................................................1–5
1.4.3 Monitor & Control......................................................................................................................1–5
1.4.4 Reference .................................................................................................................................1–6
1.4.5 BUC-5000A Block Upconverters...............................................................................................1–6
1.4.6 BDC-5000A Block Downconverters..........................................................................................1–8
1.5 Dimensional Envelope................................................................................................................1–9
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 2–1
2.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment ............................................................................................2–1
2.2 Install the Unit Into a Rack Enclosure.......................................................................................2–2
2.2.1 Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit Installation .......................................................2–4
2.2.2 Install the Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Set .......................................................................2–5
CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS....................................................................................3–1
3.1 Cabling Connection Types.........................................................................................................3–1
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections ......................................................................................................3–1
3.1.1.1 Type ‘BNC’ ....................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.1.2 Type ‘TNC’.....................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.1.3 Type ‘N’ .........................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.1.4 Type ‘F’..........................................................................................................................3–3

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3.1.1.5 Type ‘SMA’ (Subminiature Version ‘A’)..........................................................................3–3
3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections .........................................................................................3–3
3.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections.............................................................................................3–4
3.2 MBT-5000A Cabling Connections..............................................................................................3–5
3.2.1 IF Connector Group..................................................................................................................3–6
3.2.1.1 ‘J4 | IF OUT/IN’ (Side B) Connector (Type ‘N’ Female) ................................................3–6
3.2.1.2 ‘J5 | RF IN/OUT’ (Side B) Connector (Type ‘N’ Female)...............................................3–6
3.2.1.3 ‘J6 | IF OUT/IN’ (Side A) Connector (Type ‘N’ Female).................................................3–6
3.2.1.4 ‘J7 | RF IN/OUT’ (Side A) Connector (Type ‘N’ Female)...............................................3–6
3.2.2 Optional Redundancy Groups ..................................................................................................3–7
3.2.2.1 Optional ‘RF’ Connectors (Type ‘SMA’ Female)............................................................3–7
3.2.2.2 Optional ‘IF’ Connectors (Type ‘SMA’ Female) .............................................................3–7
3.2.3 Utility Connector Group ............................................................................................................3–7
3.2.3.1 ‘J2 | EXT REF IN’ – External Reference Input Connector (BNC-F)..............................3–7
3.2.3.2 ‘J8 | EXT REF OUT’ – External Reference Output Connector (BNC-F) .......................3–7
3.2.3.3 ‘J9 | 10/100 ETHERNET’ 10/100 BaseT M&C Port (RJ-45) .........................................3–8
3.2.3.4 ‘P1 | RELAY’ Summary Fault Output Connector (DB-9F).............................................3–9
3.2.3.5 ‘J1 | COM 1’ EIA-485/232 Interface Connector (DB-9F).............................................3–10
3.3 MBT-5000A Ground and Power Connections.........................................................................3–12
3.3.1 Chassis Ground Interface.......................................................................................................3–12
3.3.2 Alternating Current (AC) Power Interfaces.............................................................................3–13
3.3.2.1 Standard 90-260V Alternating Current (AC) Power Interface .....................................3–13
3.3.2.1.1 Standard 90-260V AC Operation – Apply Power.....................................................3–14
3.3.2.1.2 Standard 90-260V AC Operation – Replace the Fuses...........................................3–15
3.3.2.2 Optional Dual Entry Module Alternating Current (AC) Power Interface (Redundancy
Units Only) 3–15
3.3.3 DC Power Interfaces...............................................................................................................3–16
3.3.3.1 Optional -48V Direct Current (DC) Power Interface....................................................3–16
3.3.3.1.1 Optional -48V DC Operation – Apply Power............................................................3–17
3.3.3.1.2 Optional -48V DC Operation – Replace the Fuse ...................................................3–18
CHAPTER 4. UPGRADING FIRMWARE............................................................................................4–1
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................4–1
4.1.1 About Firmware Files Naming, Versions, and Formats............................................................4–1
4.2 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download.............................................................4–3
4.2.1 Download and Extract the Firmware Update............................................................................4–7
4.2.2 Perform the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure ..........................................................................4–9
CHAPTER 5. FRONT AND REAR PANEL OPERATION...................................................................5–1
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................5–1
5.1.1 Switch Power On (Rear Panel).................................................................................................5–3
5.1.2 LED Indicators ..........................................................................................................................5–3
5.1.3 Keypad......................................................................................................................................5–4
5.1.4 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)..........................................................................................5–4
5.1.4.1 Screen Saver.................................................................................................................5–5
5.1.4.2 Opening Screen ............................................................................................................5–5
5.2 Front Panel Operation ................................................................................................................5–6
5.2.1 SELECT: (Main) Menu..............................................................................................................5–7
5.2.2 SELECT: Config (Configuration) Menu Branches.....................................................................5–8
5.2.2.1 CONFIG: Remote (Remote Control) Menus.................................................................5–9
5.2.2.1.1 Remote Control: Local...............................................................................................5–9
5.2.2.1.2 Remote Control: Serial ..............................................................................................5–9
5.2.2.1.3 Remote Control: Ethernet........................................................................................5–10
5.2.2.2 CONFIG: FltRec (Fault Recovery) Menu....................................................................5–12
5.2.2.3 CONFIG: ConvA or ConvB (Converter ‘A’ or Converter ‘B’) Menus............................5–12

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5.2.2.3.1 Converter X: Mute/Freq...........................................................................................5–12
5.2.2.3.2 Converter X: Attenuation..........................................................................................5–13
5.2.2.4 CONFIG: RefAdj (Reference Oscillator Adjustment) Menu ........................................5–13
5.2.2.5 CONFIG: Redun (Redundancy) Menus......................................................................5–13
5.2.2.5.1 Redundancy Mode: Disable/Enable ........................................................................5–13
5.2.2.5.2 Redundancy Mode: Force .......................................................................................5–14
5.2.3 SELECT: Monitor Menu Branch..............................................................................................5–15
5.2.3.1 Monitor: Faults.............................................................................................................5–15
5.2.3.2 Monitor: Mask..............................................................................................................5–16
5.2.3.2.1 Out-of-Range Power Supply Masking Using the PS Submenu...............................5–16
5.2.3.3 Monitor: Event-Log (Stored Events)............................................................................5–17
5.2.3.3.1 Stored Events: View.................................................................................................5–17
5.2.3.3.2 Stored Event: Clear-All ............................................................................................5–18
5.2.3.4 Monitor: LPT (Low Power Threshold) .........................................................................5–18
5.2.4 SELECT: Info (Information) Menu Branch ..............................................................................5–19
5.2.4.1 INFO: Remote (Remote Control) ................................................................................5–19
5.2.4.2 INFO: ConvA(Converter ‘A’) or ConvB (Converter ‘B’)...............................................5–20
5.2.4.3 INFO: PS1 or PS1 (Power Supply ‘1’ or Power Supply ‘2’) ........................................5–20
5.2.4.4 INFO: Ref (Reference Oscillator)................................................................................5–20
5.2.4.5 INFO: MC (Voltage generated on the M&C) ...............................................................5–20
5.2.4.6 INFO: EOD (Equipment Odometer)............................................................................5–21
5.2.5 SELECT: Utility Menu Branch.................................................................................................5–22
5.2.5.1 UTILITY: Date/Time (Set Real-time Clock).................................................................5–22
5.2.5.2 UTILITY: CID (Circuit ID).............................................................................................5–22
5.2.5.3 UTILITY: Display (VFD Display Brightness)................................................................5–23
5.2.5.4 UTILITY: Firmware......................................................................................................5–23
5.2.5.4.1 Firmware Images: Info.............................................................................................5–23
5.2.5.4.2 Firmware Images: Select.........................................................................................5–23
5.2.5.5 UTILITY: LNA ..............................................................................................................5–24
5.2.5.5.1 LNA: ConvX (ConvA or ConvB)...............................................................................5–24
5.2.6 SELECT: Test Menu Branch ...................................................................................................5–26
CHAPTER 6. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.......................................6–1
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................6–1
6.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols...............................................................................6–2
6.3 SNMP Interface............................................................................................................................6–3
6.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files..............................................................................6–3
6.3.2 SNMP Community Strings ........................................................................................................6–4
6.3.3 SNMP Traps..............................................................................................................................6–4
6.4 Telnet Interface............................................................................................................................6–5
6.4.1 Telnet Operation via HyperTerminal..........................................................................................6–6
6.5 HTTP (Web Server) Interface......................................................................................................6–7
6.5.1 Enable the Web Server Interface..............................................................................................6–7
6.5.2 User Login.................................................................................................................................6–8
6.5.3 Web Server Interface – Operational Features..........................................................................6–9
6.5.3.1 Navigation .....................................................................................................................6–9
6.5.3.2 Page Sections...............................................................................................................6–9
6.5.3.3 Action Buttons ...............................................................................................................6–9
6.5.3.4 Drop-down Lists ............................................................................................................6–9
6.5.3.5 Text or Data Entry........................................................................................................6–10
6.5.4 Web Server Interface – Menu Tree.........................................................................................6–10
6.5.5 Web Server Interface – Page Descriptions............................................................................. 6–11
6.5.5.1 Home Pages................................................................................................................ 6–11
6.5.5.1.1 Home | Home........................................................................................................... 6–11
6.5.5.1.2 Home | Contact........................................................................................................6–12

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6.5.5.1.3 Home | Support........................................................................................................6–13
6.5.5.2 Admin Pages...............................................................................................................6–14
6.5.5.2.1 Admin | Access ........................................................................................................6–14
6.5.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP .........................................................................................................6–16
6.5.5.3 Config Pages...............................................................................................................6–17
6.5.5.3.1 Config | MBT............................................................................................................6–17
6.5.5.3.2 Config | Utility...........................................................................................................6–20
6.5.5.3.3 Config | Redundancy ...............................................................................................6–22
6.5.5.4 Status Pages...............................................................................................................6–23
6.5.5.4.1 Status | Events.........................................................................................................6–23
6.5.5.4.2 Status | Status..........................................................................................................6–25
6.6 Critical Status ............................................................................................................................6–27
CHAPTER 7. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.............................................7–1
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................7–1
7.1.1 EIA-485.....................................................................................................................................7–2
7.1.2 EIA-232.....................................................................................................................................7–2
7.2 Remote Commands and Queries Overview .............................................................................7–3
7.2.1 Basic Protocol...........................................................................................................................7–3
7.2.2 Packet Structure........................................................................................................................7–4
7.2.2.1 Start of Packet...............................................................................................................7–5
7.2.2.2 Target Address ..............................................................................................................7–5
7.2.2.3 Address Delimiter..........................................................................................................7–5
7.2.2.4 Instruction Code............................................................................................................7–6
7.2.2.5 Instruction Code Qualifier..............................................................................................7–6
7.2.2.6 Optional Message Arguments.......................................................................................7–7
7.2.2.7 End of Packet................................................................................................................7–8
7.3 Remote Commands and Queries...............................................................................................7–9
7.3.1 MBT-5000A Base Unit Remote Commands and Queries ...................................................... 7–11
7.3.2 Block Converter (BUC / BDC) Remote Commands and Queries...........................................7–22
APPENDIX A. BUC-5000X/BDC-5000X MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION................................A–1
A.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... A–1
A.2 Module Removal Procedure...................................................................................................... A–3
A.3 Module Installation Procedure.................................................................................................. A–6
APPENDIX B. MBT-5000A REDUNDANCY OPERATION..................................................................B–1
B.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... B–1
B.2 Configuration.............................................................................................................................. B–1

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 3-1. MBT-5000A Connectors...........................................................................................................3–5
Table 3-2. ‘J9 | 10/100 ETHERNET’ Connector Pinout.............................................................................3–8
Table 3-3. ‘P1 | RELAY’ Connector Pinout................................................................................................3–9
Table 3-4. ‘J1 | COM1’ 2-Wire EIA-485 Interface Connector Pinout.......................................................3–10
Table 3-5. ‘J1 | COM1’ 4-Wire EIA-485 Interface Connector Pinout.......................................................3–10
Table 3-6. ‘J1 | COM1’ EIA-232 Interface Connector Pinout................................................................... 3–11
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1. MBT-5000A L-Band Up/Down Converter ...............................................................................1–1
Figure 1-2. MBT-5000A Operational Schematics .....................................................................................1–2
Figure 1-3. MBT-5000A Dimensional Envelope........................................................................................1–9
Figure 2-1. MBT-5000A Packing/Shipping Diagram .................................................................................2–1
Figure 2-2. Unit Rack Enclosure Installation.............................................................................................2–3
Figure 2-3. Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit Installation.....................................................2–4
Figure 2-4. Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Installation (FP/SL000X)....................................................2–6
Figure 3-1. Coaxial Connector Examples .................................................................................................3–1
Figure 3-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples....................................................................................3–3
Figure 3-3. MBT-5000A Cabling Connections...........................................................................................3–5
Figure 3-4. MBT-5000A Chassis – Common Ground Interface..............................................................3–12
Figure 3-5. MBT-5000A Standard AC Power Interface ...........................................................................3–13
Figure 3-6. MBT-5000AAC Power..........................................................................................................3–14
Figure 3-7. MBT-5000AAC Fuse Replacement......................................................................................3–15
Figure 3-8. MBT-5000A Optional Dual Entry Module AC Power Interface .............................................3–15
Figure 3-9. MBT-5000A Optional DC Power Interface............................................................................3–16
Figure 3-10. MBT-5000A DC Power .......................................................................................................3–17
Figure 3-11. MBT-5000A DC Fuse Replacement....................................................................................3–18
Figure 5-1. MBT-5000A Front and Rear Panel Views (Redundant Unit Shown)......................................5–1
Figure 5-2. MBT-5000A Front Panel Menu Tree (Firmware Ver. 1.1.1)....................................................5–6
Figure 6-1. Home | Home Page.............................................................................................................. 6–11
Figure 6-2. Home | Contact Page ...........................................................................................................6–12
Figure 6-3. Home | Support Page...........................................................................................................6–13
Figure 6-2. Admin | Access Page............................................................................................................6–14
Figure 6-3. Admin | SNMP Page.............................................................................................................6–16
Figure 6-4. Config | MBT Page ...............................................................................................................6–17
Figure 6-5. Config | Utility Page ..............................................................................................................6–20
Figure 6-6. Config | Redundancy Page...................................................................................................6–22
Figure 6-7. Status | Events Page ............................................................................................................6–23
Figure 6-8. Status | Status Page .............................................................................................................6–25
Figure 6-9. Critical Status Page ..............................................................................................................6–27
Figure A-1. BUC-5000x/BDC-5000x Module ............................................................................................A–2
Figure B-1. MBT-5000A Redundancy – Functional Schematics...............................................................B–2
Figure B-2. MBT-5000A Redundancy Cabling Requirements ..................................................................B–3

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Acronym List
Acronym Description
First Use Page
Number
AFR
Auto Fault Recovery
5-7
AO
Assignment Operator
7-6
BDC
Block Down Converter
1-4
BUC
Block Up Converter
1-3
CEFD
Comtech EF Data
i
EIA
Electronic IndustriesAssociation
ii
EMC
Electro Magnetic Compatibility
iii
ERM
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters
iii
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
2-2
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
4-1
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
3-8
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
3-15
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
5-4
LED
Light Emitting Diode
5-1
LNA Low Noise Amplifier 1-4
LVD
Low Voltage Directive
iv
M&C
Monitor and Control
1-2
MIB
Management Information Base
6-2
NMS
Network Management System
6-2
OID
Object Identifier
6-2
PC
Personal Computer
3-8
R&TTE
Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
iii
RS
Recommended Standard
ii
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
3-8
UART
UniversalAsynchronous Receiver Transmitter
7-3
UTP
Unshielded Twisted Pair
3-8
VFD
Vacuum Fluorescent Display
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Units of Measurement
Unit / Symbol
Definition
Ω
Ohm
A
Ampere
bps
bits per second
˚C
Celsius (degrees)
Hz
Hertz
kHz
kiloHertz
dB
decibel
dBc
Decibels relative to the carrier
dBm
Decibel-milliwatts
˚F
Fahrenheit (degrees)
GHz
Gigahertz
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
Megasymbol per second
mW
milliwatt
in.
inch
Pps
Packets per second
ųF
100 micro-farads
W
Watt
V
Volt
VAC
VoltAlternating Current
VDC
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PREFACE
About this Manual
This manual provides installation and operation information for Comtech EF Data’s MBT-5000A
L-Band Up/Down Converter System. This document is intended for the persons responsible for
the operation and maintenance of the MBT-5000A.
Disclaimer
Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly to provide an easy-to-use guide to this
equipment. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and 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 described in this manual at
any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.
If there are any questions regarding this equipment or the information in this manual, please
contact Comtech EF Data Product Support.
1.1 Conventions and References
1.1.1 Patents and Trademarks
See all of Comtech EF Data's Patents and Patents Pending at http://patents.comtechefdata.com.
Comtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the trademark owners.
1.1.2 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
A WARNING informs you about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
A CAUTION informs you about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE INJURY or
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
A NOTE gives you important information about a task or the equipment.
A REFERENCE directs you to additional information about a task or the
equipment.

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1.1.3 Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices
1.1.4 Recommended Standard Designations
The new designation of the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) supersedes the Recommended
Standard (RS) designations. References to the old designations may be shown when depicting
actual text (e.g., RS-232) displayed on the MBT-5000A Web Server pages or serial remote
interface. All other references in the manual refer to EIA designations.
CAUTION – Carefully review the following information:
1.2 Safety and Compliance
1.2.1 Electrical Safety and Compliance
The unit complies with the EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment (Including
Electrical Business Machines) safety standard.
CAUTION – IF THE UNIT IS OPERATED IN A VEHICLE OR MOVABLE
INSTALLATION, MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS STABLE. OTHERWISE, EN 60950
SAFETY IS NOT GUARANTEED.
1.2.2 Electrical Installation
CAUTION – CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SYSTEM THAT HAS SEPARATE
GROUND, LINE, AND NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS. DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT
WITHOUT A DIRECT CONNECTION TO GROUND.
Chapter 3.3 MBT-5000A GROUND AND POWER CONNECTIONS

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1.2.3 Operating Environment
CAUTION – DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IN ANY OF THESE EXTREME
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
•AMBIENT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 0° C (32° F) OR MORE THAN 50°C
(122°F).
•PRECIPITATION, CONDENSATION, OR HUMID ATMOSPHERES OF MORE
THAN 95% RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
•UNPRESSURIZED ALTITUDES OF MORE THAN 2000 METRES (6561.7 FEET).
•EXCESSIVE DUST.
•FLAMMABLE GASES.
•CORROSIVE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES.
1.2.4 European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1
Independent testing verifies that the unit complies with the European Union R&TTE Directive, its
reference to EN 301 489-1 (Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters [ERM];
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility [EMC] standard for radio equipment and services, Part 1: Common
technical requirements), and the Declarations of Conformity for the applicable directives,
standards, and practices that follow:
1.2.4.1 European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Directive (2004/108/EC)
•Emissions: EN 55022 Class B – Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
•Immunity: EN 55024 – Information Technology Equipment: Immunity Characteristics, Limits,
and Methods of Measurement.
•EN 61000-3-2 – Harmonic Currents Emission
•EN 61000-3-3 – Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker.
•Federal Communications Commission Federal Code of Regulation FCC Part 15,
Subpart B. This equipment complies with the limits for a Class A digital device. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference; in which case, users
are required to correct the interference at their own expense.
CAUTION – TO ENSURE THAT THE UNIT COMPLIES WITH THESE STANDARDS,
OBEY THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
•Use coaxial cable that is of good quality for connections to the L-Band Type ‘N’ Rx (receive)
female connector.
•Use Type 'D' connectors that have back-shells with continuous metallic shielding.
Type ‘D’ cabling must have a continuous outer shield (either foil or braid, or both). The shield
must be bonded to the back-shell.
•Operate the unit with its cover on at all times.

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1.2.4.2 European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)
Symbol Description
<HAR> Type of power cord required for use in the European Community.
CAUTION: Double-pole/Neutral Fusing
ACHTUNG: Zweipolige bzw. Neutralleiter-Sicherung
International Symbols
Symbol Definition Symbol Definition
Alternating Current Protective Earth
Fuse Chassis Ground
For additional symbols, refer to Warnings, Cautions and Notes listed earlier in this Preface.
1.2.4.3 European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
This unit satisfies (with exemptions) the requirements specified in the European Union Directive
on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EU RoHS,
Directive 2002/95/EC).
1.2.4.4 European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment
Directive (91/263/EEC)
In accordance with the European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
91/263/EEC, the unit should not be directly connected to the Public Telecommunications
Network.
1.2.4.5 CE Mark
Comtech EF Data declares that the unit meets the necessary requirements for the CE Mark.
1.3 Product Support
For all product support, please call:
+1.240.243.1880
+1.866.472.3963 (toll free USA)
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1.4 Comtech EF Data Headquarters
http://www.comtechefdata.com
Comtech EF Data Corp.
2114 West 7th Street
Tempe, Arizona USA 85281
+1.480.333.2200
1.5 Warranty Policy
Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a
specific period from the date of shipment, and this period varies by product. In most cases, the
warranty period is two years. During the warranty period, Comtech EF Data will, at its option,
repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Repairs are warranted for the remainder of
the original warranty or a 90-day extended warranty, whichever is longer. Contact Comtech EF
Data for the warranty period specific to the product purchased.
For equipment under warranty, the owner is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data and all
related customs, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight
charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the owner. Comtech EF Data will
return the equipment by the same method (i.e., Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent
to Comtech EF Data.
All equipment returned for warranty repair must have a valid RMA number issued prior to return
and be marked clearly on the return packaging. Comtech EF Data strongly recommends all
equipment be returned in its original packaging.
Comtech EF Data Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or
replacement of failed parts, and the return shipment to the buyer of the repaired or replaced
parts.
1.5.1 Limitations of Warranty
The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed, altered, repaired, or
misused in any way that, in the opinion of Comtech EF Data Corporation, would affect the
reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the product, or is damaged as the result
of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Comtech EF Data
Corporation.
The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof where the serial number or the serial
number of any of its parts has been altered, defaced, or removed.
The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product.
The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss or damage from any
cause beyond the control of Comtech EF Data Corporation, such as lightning or other natural and
weather related events or wartime environments.
The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or reinstallation of warranted
equipment or parts on site, or any labor required to diagnose the necessity for repair or
replacement.

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The warranty excludes any responsibility by Comtech EF Data Corporation for incidental or
consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or products, or for any inability to
use them either separate from or in combination with any other equipment or products.
A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all equipment returned for
warranty repair where Comtech EF Data Corporation cannot identify the cause of the reported
failure.
1.5.2 Exclusive Remedies
Comtech EF Data Corporation’s warranty, as stated is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed,
implied, or statutory, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The
buyer shall pass on to any purchaser, lessee, or other user of Comtech EF Data Corporation’s
products, the aforementioned warranty, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Comtech EF Data
Corporation from any claims or liability of such purchaser, lessee, or user based upon allegations
that the buyer, its agents, or employees have made additional warranties or representations as to
product preference or use.
The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Comtech EF Data
shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether
based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
Comtech EF Data’s MBT-5000A L-Band Up/Down Converter System provides frequency
conversion between L-Band IF and C-/X-/Ku-/Ka-Band RF frequencies.
The MBT-5000A, shown in Figure 1-1, features a drop-down front panel providing access to two
upconverter modules, or two downconverter modules, or one of each.
Figure 1-1. MBT-5000A L-Band Up/Down Converter
1.2 Functional Description
The MBT-5000A’s 1RU-high, 19-inch wide chassis is designed for rack mounting into a standard
19-inch equipment rack. Handles installed on the front panel facilitate ease of installation into and
removal from the equipment rack. The unit may be freestanding if desired.
All operator controls, indicators and displays for local and remote operation are located on the
front panel of the MBT-5000A. The drop-down design of the front panel provides user access to
the two internal upconverter or downconverter modules.
External interface connectors are located on the rear panel of the MBT-5000A chassis. External
equipment, e.g., a modem, is connected to each internal converter module via a standard, off-the-
shelf coaxial cable. A coaxial cable is also used to connect the output for each module to RF
equipment either at the same location or at the antenna location.

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When configured with the redundancy option, the system may contain two diode “OR-ed” internal
power supplies for increased reliability and microprocessor-based Monitor and Control (M&C)
functionality.
Figure 1-2 depicts the operational schematics for typical MBT-5000A L-Band Up/Downconverter
System single thread (standalone) and redundant applications. For more information about the
MBT-5000A’s use in redundant applications, see Appendix B. MBT-5000A REDUNDANCY
OPERATION.
MBT-5000A Single Thread (Standalone) Application
MBT-5000A Redundant Application (Single LNA Application shown)
Figure 1-2. MBT-5000A Operational Schematics

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1.3 Features
•Meets or exceeds IESS-308/309
•Low phase noise
•30 dB gain adjustment
•Flexible configuration
•RF Ku Band switching in minimal time without requiring tools
•Optional 1:1 Redundancy in a 1RU chassis
•EIA-232/485
•Ethernet/Telnet/SNMP
•Powerful Monitor and Control (M&C) support
•Facilitates 188-164B system compliance
1.3.1 Block Upconverter (BUC-5000A)
The BUC-5000A field interchangeable upconverter module translates an L-Band input frequency
block up to the band specific RF output frequency block (C-Band, X-Band, Ku-Band, or Ka-Band).
Note the following:
C-Band 5850 to 6650 MHz
X-Band 7900 to 8400 MHz
Ku-Band 13.75 to 14.50 GHz
Ka-Band Commercial Band-1 27.5 to 28.5 GHz
Ka-Band Commercial Band-2 28.3 to 29.3 GHz
Ka-Band Commercial Band-3 29.0 to 30.0 GHz
Ka-Band Military Band 30.0 to 31.0 GHz

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1.3.2 Block Downcoverter (BDC-5000A)
The BDC-5000A field-interchangeable module translates a band-specific RF input frequency
block (C-Band, X-Band, Ku-Band, or Ka-Band) from the Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) down to the
corresponding L-Band block.
Note the following:
C-Band 3400 to 4200 MHz (Non-Invert optional)
X-Band 7250 to 7750 MHz
Ku-Band 10.95 to 11.70 GHz
11.70 to 12.20 GHz (Switched LO)
12.20 to 12.75 GHz
Ku-Band 2 10.95 to 11.70 GHz
11.70 to 12.75 GHz (Switched LO)
Ka-Band Commercial Band-1 17.7 to 18.7 GHz
Ka-Band Commercial Band-2 18.5 to 19.5 GHz
Ka-Band Commercial Band-3 19.2 to 20.2 GHz
Ka-Band Military 20.2 to 21.2 GHz