LBC-4000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System
Rear Panel Connections
3.2
LBC-4000 Cabling Connections
Figure 3-3. LBC-4000 Rear Panel Connectors (Redundancy Unit Shown)
The LBC‐4000 rear panel connectors (Figure 3‐3) provide all necessary external connections
between the unit and other equipment. Table 3‐1 summarizes the connectors provided here,
grouped according to service function.
Connector Group
(Sect.)
RF/IF
(Sect. 3.2.1)
Utility
(Sect.3.2.2)
Optional
Redundancy
RF/IF
(Sect. 3.2.3)
1. The European EMC Directive (EN55022, EN50082‐1) requires using properly
shielded cables for DATA I/O. These cables must be double‐shielded from end‐to‐
end, ensuring a continuous ground shield.
2.
See Sect. 3.1 Cabling Connections Types for information about each connector
type and its connection instructions.
Table 3-1. LBC-4000 Connectors
Ref
Connector Name
Des
RF OUT/IN
J4
IF IN/OUT
J5
RF OUT/IN
J6
IF IN/OUT
J7
EXT REF IN
J2
RELAY
P1
COM 1
J1
B SEC
IF
A PRI
B SEC
RF
A PRI
3–5
Connector Type
Function
Type 'N' female
Unit B Module RF output/input
Type ' BNC ' female
Unit B Module IF input/output
Type 'N' female
Unit A Module RF output/input
Type 'BNC' female
Unit A Module IF input/output
Type 'BNC' female
External10 MHz Reference input
9-Pin Type 'D' female
Form C Unit Alarm
9-Pin Type 'D' male
Serial M&C
Opt. Redun (top): To J4 IF In/Out
Opt. Redun (bot): To Modem
Type 'BNC' female
Opt. Redun (top): To Termination
Opt. Redun (bot): To J6 IF In/Out
Opt. Redun (top): To J5 RF In/Out
Opt. Redun (bot): To PA or LNA
Type 'SMA' female
Opt. Redun (top): To Termination
Opt. Redun (bot): To J7 RF In/Out
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