Chapter 1. Introduction; Overview; Functional Description; Figure 1-1. Mbt-5000A L-Band Up/Down Converter - Comtech EF Data MBT-5000A Installation And Operation Manual

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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.
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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.
Introduction

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

Figure 1-1. MBT-5000A L-Band Up/Down Converter

MBT-5000A L-Band Up/Down Converter System
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