Comtech EF Data MBT-4000 User manual

Part Number MN/MBT4000.IOM Revision 4
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
Installation and Operation Manual

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MBT-4000
Multi-BandTransceiverSystem
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN/MBT4000.IOM
Revision 4
July 2, 2009

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ER-MNMBT4000.EA4 PLM C-0024197
Errata A for MN/MBT4000.IOM Rev 4
Comtech EF Data Documentation Update
Subject: Chapter 4, p. 4-2, Update Table 4-2, C-band frequency
Errata Part Number: ER-MNMBT4000.EA4 (Errata documents are not subject to revision.
)
PLM CO Number: C-0024197
Comments: See attached page(s). The new information will be included in the next released
revision of the manual.

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4.4 Block Down Converter Module (BDC-4000) Operating Parameters
The BDC-4000 translates a band-specific input frequency block (C-, X-, or Ku- or Ka-Band)
from the LNA down to L-Band (950 to 2000 MHz).
Table 4-2. BDC-4000 C-, X-, KU-, and Ka-Band Operating Parameters
Band Frequency LO Frequenc
y
Inverting
C-Band 3625 – 4200 MHz 2300 MHz No
X-Band 7250 – 7750 MHz 6300 MHz No
Ku-Band-W
(Single module
containing three LOs)
10.95 – 11.70 GHz
11.7 – 12.20 GHz
12.250 – 12.75 GHz
10.00 GHz
10.75 GHz
11.30 GHz No
Ka-Band 20.20 – 21.20 GHz
Notes:
1. No spectral inversion, selectable inversion for inverted Block Down Converter.
2. 10 dB gain adjustment.
4.5 Monitoring Operations via the LED Indicators
The MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System features two Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
indicators – one for each operational unit (module). Each LED provides the user with visual cues
to the operational, online, and offline status of the sytem.
Figure 4-1 illustrates the location of the LED Indicators. Located on the top of the MBT-4000’s
Base Module under a pivoting protective plate, the LEDs may be viewed by loosening the
thumbscrew that keeps the plate in place; the user can then swing the plate away to reveal the
LED display window.
Appendix B. FAULTS/EVENTS provides complete details for interpreting the LED Indicators.
Figure 4-1. MBT-4000 Multi-Band RF Transceiver LED Indicators

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................III
TABLES...................................................................................................................................... VI
FIGURES.................................................................................................................................... VI
PREFACE.................................................................................................................................. VII
About this Manual ....................................................................................................................................vii
New in this Release.................................................................................................................................vii
Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual..............................................................vii
Conventions and References...................................................................................................................viii
Cautions and Warnings..........................................................................................................................viii
Recommended Standard Designations...................................................................................................viii
Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................viii
Metric Conversion .................................................................................................................................viii
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance...............................................................................ix
EN 55022 –1998 Compliance..................................................................................................................ix
EN 55082-1 – 1997 Compliance..............................................................................................................ix
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).........................................................................................ix
Safety Compliance ......................................................................................................................................x
EN 60950 – 1997 Compliance..................................................................................................................x
Low Voltage Directive (LVD)..................................................................................................................x
Warranty Policy.........................................................................................................................................xi
Limitations of Warranty...........................................................................................................................xi
Exclusive Remedies................................................................................................................................xii
Customer Support....................................................................................................................................xiii
Online Customer Support ......................................................................................................................xiii
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.........................................................................................................................................1–2

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1.5System Overview.........................................................................................................................1–3
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).......................................................................................................................3–3
3.2.1.3UNIT 1 COMM (J3).........................................................................................................3–4
3.2.1.4IF Switch (J4)....................................................................................................................3–5
3.2.1.5Ext Ref (External Reference) (J5)....................................................................................3–5
3.2.1.6UNIT 2 COMM (J6).........................................................................................................3–6
3.2.1.7Ground Connector.............................................................................................................3–7
3.2.1.8IF IN (J4, BUC-4000 ONLY)...........................................................................................3–7
3.2.1.9COMM (J6, BUC-/BDC-4000).........................................................................................3–7
3.2.1.10IF OUT (J4, BDC-4000 ONLY)...................................................................................3–8
3.2.2RF Signal Side Connectors...................................................................................................3–8
3.2.2.1REDUNDANT LOOP (J7)...............................................................................................3–8
3.2.2.2AUX COMM 2 (J8)..........................................................................................................3–9
3.2.2.3AUX COMM 1 (J9)..........................................................................................................3–9
3.2.2.4RF SWITCH (J10)..........................................................................................................3–10
3.2.2.5RF OUT (J5, BUC-4000 ONLY)....................................................................................3–10
3.2.2.6RF IN (J5, BDC-4000 ONLY)........................................................................................3–10
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

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4.4Block Down Converter Module (BDC-4000) Operating Parameters.....................................4–2
4.5Monitoring Operations via the LED Indicators.......................................................................4–2
CHAPTER 5.FLASH UPGRADING......................................................................................5–1
5.1Overview......................................................................................................................................5–1
5.2Flash Upgrading 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

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C.3Dual-Base (Chain) Redundancy Operation.............................................................................C–2
C.4External Fault Monitoring........................................................................................................C–3
C.5LNA Power Supply Current Monitoring.................................................................................C–3
C.6Gain Equalization of Redundant Units....................................................................................C–4
C.7Operational Configuration Commands ...................................................................................C–4
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...............................................................................................3–3
Table 3-4. UNIT 1 COMM (J3) Connector Pinouts.................................................................................3–4
Table 3-5. IF Switch (J4) Connector Pinouts............................................................................................3–5
Table 3-6. UNIT 2 COMM (J6) Connector Pinouts.................................................................................3–6
Table 3-7. UNIT 2 COMM (J6) Connector Pinouts.................................................................................3–7
Table 3-8. REDUNDANT LOOP (J7) Connector Pinouts.......................................................................3–8
Table 3-9. AUX COMM 2 (J8) Connector Pinouts..................................................................................3–9
Table 3-10. AUX COMM 1 (J9) Connector Pinouts................................................................................3–9
Table 3-11. RF Switch (J10) Connector Pinouts ....................................................................................3–10
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
Figures
Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data 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..........................................................3–4
Figure 3-3. Unit 2 Base Module to Converter Module Connection..........................................................3–6
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) Redundancy Operation .......................................................................... C–2