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Comtech EF Data MBT-5003 Installation And Operation Manual

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MBT-5003
L-Band Up/Down Converter System

Installation and Operation Manual

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.
Part Number MN-MBT5003 Revision 1

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation Manual

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Installation and Operation Manual 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. Part Number MN-MBT5003 Revision 1...
  • Page 3 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN-MBT5003 Revision 1 October 29, 2010 Copyright © 2010 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: 480.333.2161...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................III  TABLES ............................. VII  FIGURES ........................... VII  PREFACE ........................... IX  About this Manual ............................. ix  Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual ............... ix  Conventions and References ........................x  Cautions and Warnings ..........................x  Recommended Standard Designations ......................
  • Page 6 3.2.1  Front Panel Connectors ......................3–2  3.2.1.1  REF OUT Connector, Type ‘BNC’ Female ..............3–2  3.2.1.2  RF OUT Connector (MBT-5003-XUR only), Type ‘N’ Female ........3–2  3.2.1.3  RF IN Connector (MBT-5003-XDR only), Type ‘N’ Female .......... 3–3  3.2.2  Rear Panel Connectors (Typical MBT-5003-XUR / MBT-5003-XDR) ........3–3 ...
  • Page 7 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-MBT5003 5.1.4  Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) ..................5–3  5.2  Opening Screen ........................... 5–4  5.3  SELECT: (Main) Menu ......................5–5  5.3.1  SELECT: Config (Configuration) .................... 5–6  5.3.1.1  CONFIG: Remote (Remote Control) ................5–7 ...
  • Page 8 Configure Mute Mode ....................... A–6  A.6  Remote Commands / Queries ....................A–7  A.6.1  MBT-5003 Base Unit Remote Commands and Queries ............A–8  A.6.2  Block Converter (BUC/BDC) Remote Commands and Queries ........... A–17  APPENDIX B.  MBT-5003 REDUNDANCY OPERATION ............ B–1  B.1 ...
  • Page 9 Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter (MBT-5003-XDR shown) ..1–1 Figure 1-2. MBT-5003 Front and Rear Panels ..................1–2 Figure 1-3. MBT-5003-XUR L-Band IF to X-Band RF Up Converter Block Diagram ......1–3 Figure 1-4. MBT-5003-XDR L-Band IF to X-Band RF Down Converter Block Diagram ......1–4 Figure 1-5.
  • Page 10 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-MBT5003 This page is intentionally blank. viii...

  • Page 11: Preface

    MBT-5003. Comtech EF Data has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order to provide an easy-to-use guide to your equipment. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual...

  • Page 12: Conventions And References

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Preface MN-MBT5003 Conventions and References Cautions and Warnings IMPORTANT or NOTE indicates information critical for proper equipment function. IMPORTANT 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.

  • Page 13: En55082-1 - 1997 Compliance

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Preface MN-MBT5003 EN55082-1 – 1997 Compliance This equipment meets the EMC/generic immunity standard as defined per EN55082-1 1997. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 14: Warranty Policy

    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.

  • Page 15: Exclusive Remedies

    MN-MBT5003 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...

  • Page 16: Customer Support

    Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA 480.333.2200 (Main Comtech EF Data number) 480.333.4357 (Customer Support Desk) 480.333.2161 FAX To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement: • the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department during normal business Contact hours.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Overview Comtech EF Data’s MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System is an indoor product designed to convert between L-Band IF signals to satellite X-Band RF signals. The MBT-5003 is configurable at time of order for either up or down converter operation: •...

  • Page 18: Functional Description

    All operator controls, indicators and displays for local and remote operation are located on the front panel of the MBT-5003. External interface connectors are located on the front and rear panels of the MBT-5003 chassis. External equipment (e.g., a modem) is connected to each internal converter module via a standard, off-the-shelf coaxial cable.

  • Page 19: Figure 1-3. Mbt-5003-Xur L-Band If To X-Band Rf Up Converter Block Diagram

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Introduction MN-MBT5003 Figure 1-3. MBT-5003-XUR L-Band IF to X-Band RF Up Converter Block Diagram 1–3...

  • Page 20: Figure 1-4. Mbt-5003-Xdr L-Band If To X-Band Rf Down Converter Block Diagram

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Introduction MN-MBT5003 Figure 1-4. MBT-5003-XDR L-Band IF to X-Band RF Down Converter Block Diagram 1–4...

  • Page 21: Features

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Introduction MN-MBT5003 Features • Meets or exceeds IESS-308/309 • Low phase noise • Designed to facilitate operation within MIL-STD-188-164A systems • Flexible configuration • Guarded front panel power switch • Output power monitor (up converter) 1.3.1...

  • Page 22: Summary Of Specifications

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Introduction MN-MBT5003 Summary of Specifications 1.4.1 Physical & Environmental Weight 20 lbs. (9.07 kg) Nominal Dimensions (excluding connectors) 19” x 5.25” x 14” (482.6 x 133.35 x 355.6 mm) (See Figure 1-3) Operating 32º...

  • Page 23: Buc-5003 Block Up Converter (Featured On Mbt-5003-Xur)

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Introduction MN-MBT5003 1.4.5 BUC-5003 Block Up Converter (featured on MBT-5003-XUR) Output Frequency 7900-8400 MHz Input Frequency 1000-1500 MHz Frequency Sense No Inversion Impedance 50Ω Input Return Loss 15 dB minimum Output Return Loss...

  • Page 24: Bdc-5003 Block Down Converter (Featured On Mbt-5003-Xdr)

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Introduction MN-MBT5003 1.4.6 BDC-5003 Block Down Converter (featured on MBT-5003-XDR) Input Frequency 7250-7750 MHz Output Frequency 1000-1500 MHz Frequency Sense No Inversion Impedance 50Ω Input Return Loss 18 dB minimum Output Return Loss...

  • Page 25: Dimensional Envelope

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Introduction MN-MBT5003 Dimensional Envelope Figure 1-5. MBT-5003 Dimensional Envelope 1–9...
  • Page 26 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Introduction MN-MBT5003 Notes: 1–10...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Installation

    Chapter 2. INSTALLATION Unpacking and Inspection The MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System and its Installation and Operation Manual are packaged and shipped in a pre-formed, reusable cardboard carton containing foam spacing for maximum shipping protection. Inspect shipping containers for damage. If shipping containers are damaged, keep them until the contents of the shipment have been carefully inspected and checked for normal operation.

  • Page 28: Installation

    Installation 2.2.1 Standard Rack Mount Installation The MBT-5003 is designed for installation in a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) rack cabinet or enclosure. Figure 2-1 provides a “cut-away” side view of a typical MBT-5003 rack configuration. The converter chassis requires 3RU (5.25 inches) of panel height space. Adequate air ventilation should be provided on both sides of the rack-mounted equipment.

  • Page 29: 2.2.2 Installation Using Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Set

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Installation MN-MBT5003 2.2.2 Installation Using Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Set If the converter is to be mounted on slides, install the optional bearingless rack slide set FP/SL0006 (Figure 2-2) using both included and user-provided mounting hardware:...

  • Page 30: Connect External Cables

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Installation MN-MBT5003 Connect External Cables Proceed to connect all external cables to the connectors identified in the next chapter (Chapter 3. EXTERNAL CONNECTORS). Should difficulties occur, contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support for assistance. 2–4...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. External Connectors

    Chapter 3. EXTERNAL CONNECTORS External Connectors Overview As shown in Figure 3-1, connectors located on the front and rear panels of the MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System provide all necessary external connections between the converter and other equipment. (MBT-5003-XDR Panel Detail)

  • Page 32: Mbt-5003 External Connectors

    MBT-5003 External Connectors Table 3-1 summarizes the external connectors and identifies the chapter sections that provide more detailed information. The rear panel connectors are typical for both the MBT-5003-XUR Up Converter and MBT-5003-XDR Down Converter units. Front panel connectors, if not typical, are identified as unique to either unit, both in the table as well as chapter sections that follow.

  • Page 33: Rf In Connector (Mbt-5003-Xdr Only), Type 'N' Female

    J2 | IF Connector, Type ‘TNC’ Female The J2 | IF connector is a type ‘TNC' female coaxial connector. For the MBT-5003-XUR, it provides the L-Band input signal to be upconverted; for the MBT-5003-XDR, it provides the L-Band output signal to be downconverted.

  • Page 34: J4 | Relay (Summary Fault Output) Connector, Db-9F

    10/100 BaseT Ethernet M&C (used for management and control via Telnet, HTTP, and SNMP). It is also used for upgrading MBT-5003 firmware. This CAT5 receptacle uses a UTP cable to connect to an Ethernet hub, router, switch, PC, etc. The pinout specifications are contained in Table 3-4.

  • Page 35: Power In (Iec Line Input Ac Power) Connector

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 External Connectors MN-MBT5003 3.2.2.6 POWER IN (IEC Line Input AC Power) Connector For continued operator safety, always replace the fuses with the correct type and rating. IMPORTANT A standard, detachable, non-locking, 3-prong power cord (IEC plug) supplies the Alternating Current (AC) power to the converter.

  • Page 36: Mbt-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 External Connectors MN-MBT5003 Notes: 3–6...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Flash Upgrading

    Chapter 4. FLASH UPGRADING Introduction The MBT-5003 uses ‘Flash memory’ technology, and new firmware can be uploaded from an ® external Microsoft Windows -compatible computer. This makes software upgrading very simple, and upgrade files containing the current version of firmware are available over the Internet (Figure 4-1), via e-mail, or on CD.

  • Page 38: Ethernet Ftp Upload Procedure

    (verify that the correct firmware number is known – see Step 1) and, where applicable, revision letter and release version. The MBT-5003 firmware archive file hyperlink is FW-0000303x_V### (where ‘x’ denotes the revision letter, and V### denotes the firmware version number).
  • Page 39 “dir” command to list the files extracted from the downloaded archive file. Connect the client PC to the MBT-5003’s J5 | 10/100 Ethernet M&C port via a hub or a switch, or directly to the PC with a crossover cable.
  • Page 40 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Flash Upgrading MN-MBT5003 Verify the new firmware version has booted by observing the firmware version displayed on the MBT-5003 front panel: MBT-5003 Version: #.#.# SN ######### Note: To load the second image, repeat Steps 8 through 11.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Front Panel Operation

    Switch Figure 5-1. MBT-5003 Front Panel (MBT-5003-XUR shown) Figure 5-1 identifies the key operational features of the MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System front panel. The front panel features (from left) two sets of four Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicators, a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD), a six-button keypad, and the prime power switch.

  • Page 42: Switch Power On

    Switch Power On Prior to turning power on to the unit, check to ensure that installation is complete, and verify that the MBT-5003 is connected to the proper prime power source, RF Input, and RF Output. For more information, refer to Chapter 2. INSTALLATION and Chapter 3.

  • Page 43: Keypad

    5.1.4 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) The MBT-5003 features a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD). The VFD is an active display showing two lines of 24 characters each. It produces a blue light, the brightness of which can be controlled by the user.

  • Page 44: Opening Screen

    This screen is displayed whenever power is first applied to the unit. When the prime power is turned on, this VFD ‘splash’ display indicates the converter model number – i.e., ‘MBT-5003’ – along with the version number of the firmware installed, and the serial number assigned for the unit in use.

  • Page 45: Select: (Main) Menu

    Figure 5-2 illustrates the hierarchal structure of the SELECT: (Main) menu tree. The converter commands are in a tree structured menu format designed for access and execution of all control functions, and to prevent the execution of an invalid entry by the operator. Figure 5-2. MBT-5003 Principal Menu Tree 5–5...

  • Page 46: Select: Config (Configuration)

    Sect Description Config 5.3.1 (Configuration) Available submenus permit the user to fully configure the MBT-5003. Available submenus permit the user to monitor the alarm status of the unit, to view Monitor 5.3.2 the log of stored events, and to display the Receive Parameters screen.

  • Page 47: Config: Remote (Remote Control)

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Front Panel Operation MN-MBT5003 5.3.1.1 CONFIG: Remote (Remote Control) Remote Control: Local Serial Ethernet (◄ ► E) Select Local, Serial, or Ethernet using the ◄ ► arrow keys, then press ENT. CONFIG: Remote Control Local If Remote Control: Local is selected, then remote control will be disabled.

  • Page 48: Snmp Community

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Front Panel Operation MN-MBT5003 If Ethernet Config: Gateway is selected: Ethernet IP Gateway: 192.168.001.002 (◄ ► ▲ ▼) To edit the IP Gateway Address for the Ethernet M&C port for this unit, first use the ◄ ►...

  • Page 49: Config: Fltrec (Fault Recovery)

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Front Panel Operation MN-MBT5003 If Trap is selected: Trap Community: (◄ ►▲▼ E) comtech The user may view or edit the SNMP Trap Community string. To edit, first use the ◄ ►arrows keys to select the character to edit, then the ▲ ▼ arrows keys to edit that character.

  • Page 50: Config: Refadj (Reference Oscillator Adjustment)

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Front Panel Operation MN-MBT5003 If Mute/Freq is selected, and the unit is an MBT-5003-XUR Up Converter: CONFIG CnvX: Tx=On Use the ▲ ▼ arrows keys to set Tx as ON or OFF (mute), then press ENT.

  • Page 51: Select: Monitor

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Front Panel Operation MN-MBT5003 5.3.2 SELECT: Monitor Note: Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) operation is not supported by the MBT-5003. The LPT selection on this submenu is therefore nonfunctional. Monitor: Faults Mask Event-Log LPT ◄ ► Use the arrow keys to select from the submenu choices shown, then press ENT.

  • Page 52: Monitor: Event-Log (Stored Events)

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Front Panel Operation MN-MBT5003 Select Power (when applicable), ExtRef, ConvA, or ConvB using the ◄ ► arrow keys, then press ENT. For each menu selection, three typical options are available. Using the ExtRef menu as an example: Ext Ref Lock Detect: Fault Alarm Masked(◄...

  • Page 53: Select: Info

    Where ‘X’ is the selected converter – i.e., Converter (Unit) A or Converter (Unit) B – this screen displays the unit temperature and, when an MBT-5003-XUR Up Converter is optionally configured with the Power Monitor feature, the RF power. For example: ConvX: Temp = +34.1 C...

  • Page 54: Info: Refosc (Reference Oscillator)

    Press ENT or CLR to return to the previous menu. 5.3.4 SELECT: Utility Note: Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) operation is not supported by the MBT-5003. The LNA selection on this submenu is therefore nonfunctional. UTILITY: Date/Time CID Display Firmware LNA ◄...

  • Page 55: Utility: Cid (Circuit Id)

    CHANGE AN IMAGE UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED BY COMTECH EF DATA CUSTOMER SUPPORT. IMPORTANT This series of submenus permits the user to view information about the MBT-5003 internal firmware. The converter can store two complete firmware images; either image is selectable for loading the next time the unit reboots.

  • Page 56: Utility: Firmware Select

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Front Panel Operation MN-MBT5003 If, for example, Bulk is selected, a screen formatted similar to the following example is displayed: Bulk: FW-0000303 2.#.# MM/DD/YY UTILITY: Firmware Select If Select is selected: Current Active Image: #1 Next Reboot Image: #1 #2 The top line shows the current active image.

  • Page 57: Chapter 6. Ethernet Management

    MANAGEMENT Overview The sections that follow describe the functionality of the MBT-5003 Ethernet Interface. Refer to the Remote Commands Specifications tables found in Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL for detailed descriptions of the configuration parameters featured on the individual Web pages depicted in this section.

  • Page 58: 6.3.1 Management Information Base (Mib) Files

    “Traps” file only needs to be compiled if SNMPv1 traps are to be used. 6.3.2 SNMP Community Strings The MBT-5003 uses community strings as a password scheme that provides authentication before gaining access to the MBT-5003 agent’s MIBs. In SNMP v1/v2c, the community string is sent unencrypted in the SNMP packets. Caution must be taken by the network administrator to ensure that SNMP packets travel only over a secure and private network if security is a concern.

  • Page 59: 6.3.3 Snmp Traps

    The MBT-5003 has the ability to send out SNMP traps when certain events occur in the unit. The MBT-5003 sends out traps when a fault occurs in the unit. A trap is sent both when a fault occurs and is cleared.

  • Page 60: Telnet Interface

    Ethernet Management MN-MBT5003 Telnet Interface The MBT-5003 provides a Telnet interface for the purpose of Equipment M&C via the standard equipment Remote Control protocol. The Telnet interface requires user login at the Administrator level and Read/Write level. The example shown to the...

  • Page 61: Web Server (Http) Interface

    The embedded Web Server application provides the user with an easy to use interface to configure and monitor all aspects of the MBT-5003. These Web pages have been designed for optimal performance when using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or higher (the examples shown use Internet Explorer Version 6.0).

  • Page 62: 6.5.3 Web Server Interface Access

    See Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION for further information. 1. From the PC, type http://192.168.1.5 (the default IP address for the MBT-5003) into the Address area of the Web browser: 2. The Login window will appear, and the user is prompted to type a User Name and Password: Default User Name –...

  • Page 63: 6.5.4 Web Server Interface "Splash" Page

    Once the valid IP address and login information has been entered, the MBT-5003 Web Server Interface “Splash” page is displayed: The options available through the MBT-5003 Web Server Interface are illustrated via the following menu tree: Home Admin Config Status...

  • Page 64: Home

    Select the Home, Contact, or Support hyperlink to continue. 6.5.5.1.1 Home | Home Figure 6-1. MBT-5003 Home | Home page From any location within the Web Server Interface, the user can select the Home tab and/or hyperlink to return back to this page.

  • Page 65: 1.2  Home | Contact

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Ethernet Management MN-MBT5003 6.5.5.1.2 Home | Contact Figure 6-2. Home | Contact page The ‘Home | Contact’ page (Figure 6-2) provides basic contact information to reach Comtech EF Data Sales and Customer Support via phone and e-mail or Web site hyperlinks.

  • Page 66: 1.3  Home | Support

    Figure 6-3. Home | Support page The MBT-5003 ‘Home | Support’ page (Figure 6-3) uses SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) to allow the user to e-mail questions about or problems with the MBT-5003 to Comtech EF Data IP Product Support (cdmipsupport@comtechefdata.com).

  • Page 67: Admin

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Ethernet Management MN-MBT5003 6.5.5.2 Admin Pages Select the Access or SNMP hyperlink to continue. The Admin pages are available only to users who have logged in using the Administrator Name and Password. IMPORTANT 6.5.5.2.1...
  • Page 68 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Ethernet Management MN-MBT5003 System Account Access Information • Admin, Read/Write, and Read Only Names and Passwords: The factory defaults for these names/passwords are: o Admin comtech/comtech o Read/Write opcenter/1234 o Read Only monitor/1234...

  • Page 69: 2.2  Admin | Snmp

    Figure 6-5. Admin | SNMP page The ‘Admin | SNMP’ page (Figure 6-5) sets and returns administration information for the MBT-5003 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) feature. Simple Network Management Operational Status: Using the drop-down menu, select the Simple Network Management operational setting as Enabled or Disabled.

  • Page 70: Config

    Select the MBT, Utility, or Redundancy hyperlink to continue. 6.5.5.3.1 Config | MBT Note: Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) operation is not supported by the MBT-5003. The Converter A LNA and LPT, Converter B LNA and LPT, and Calibrate LNA Current sections of this page are therefore nonfunctional.
  • Page 71 Mute: Using the drop-down menu, select the Mute function as either On or Off. • Frequency: This text field is fixed at N/A for the MBT-5003. Once the desired configuration settings have been made in this section, click [Change Convert X Configuration] (where ‘X’...

  • Page 72: 3.2  Config | Utility

    MN-MBT5003 6.5.5.3.2 Config | Utility Figure 6-7. Config | Utility page The ‘Config | Utility’ page (Figure 6-7) is used to configure MBT-5003 base unit operating parameters. Date and Time • The user may enter a date in the form MM/DD/YY (where MM = month [01 to 12], DD = day [01 to 31], and YY = year [00 to 99]).

  • Page 73: 3.3  Config | Redundancy

    MBT-5003 REDUNDANCY OPERATION. IMPORTANT Figure 6-8. Config | Redundancy page The ‘Config | Redundancy’ page (Figure 6-8) is used to configure the MBT-5003’s Redundancy Switch operation. Redundancy Mode Use the drop-down menu to Enable or Disable Redundancy Mode, then click [Change Redundancy Mode] to update MBT-5003 operation to the current Redundancy Mode status.

  • Page 74: Status

    Figure 6-9. Status | Events page The ‘Status | Events’ page (Figure 6-9) provides the user with all pertinent information about stored events, and provides the user with a means to define the MBT-5003 alarm parameters that determine how those events are triggered.
  • Page 75 Alarm Mask Note the following: • Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) operation is not supported by the MBT-5003. All alarm masks associated with this feature are therefore nonfunctional. • The Low Forward RF Power alarm masks are valid, when optionally configured, only for the MBT-5003-XUR Up Converter.

  • Page 76: 4.2  Status | Status

    Base Unit, Converter A, and Converter B. Note the following: o Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) operation is not supported by the MBT-5003. All parameter readings associated with this feature are therefore invalid. o Valid Conv A/ConvB Forward RF Power readings are provided only if the MBT-5003-XUR Up Converter is optionally configured with the Power Monitor feature.

  • Page 77: Appendix A. Remote Control

    Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL Introduction This appendix describes the protocol and message command set for remote monitor and control of the MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System. The electrical interface is an EIA-485 multi-drop bus for the control of many devices, and data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form, using ASCII characters.

  • Page 78: Basic Protocol

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 In the other direction: On the other pair, each Target has a tri-state line driver connected; the Controller has a line-receiver connected. All the line drivers are held in high-impedance mode until one – and only one – Target transmits back to the Controller. Each Target has a unique address;...

  • Page 79: Packet Structure

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 Packet Structure Controller-to-Target Optional Start of Packet Target Address Address Delimiter Instruction Code Code Qualifier End of Packet Arguments < = or ? Carriage Return ASCII code 60 ASCII code 47...

  • Page 80: A.4.2  Target Address

    Block Converter B Base + 2 If several devices share an EIA-485 bus, it must be noted that the MBT-5003 will require three addresses, and should be spaced apart accordingly. The Controller sends a packet with the address of a Target – the destination of the packet. When the Target responds, the address used is the same address, to indicate to the Controller the source of the packet.
  • Page 81 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 A.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier This single character further qualifies the preceding instruction code. Code Qualifiers obey the following rules: 1. From Controller-to-Target, the only permitted values are ‘=’ and ‘?’:...

  • Page 82: A.4.6  Optional Message Arguments

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 The # code is only used as follows: (ASCII code 35) If the controller sends an instruction code which the target cannot currently perform because of hardware resource issues, then the target will acknowledge the message by echoing the invalid instruction, followed by the # character. This response can only occur if the operator sends two or more ‘hardware configuration’...

  • Page 83: Remote Commands / Queries

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 Remote Commands / Queries Index Notes: Where Column ‘C’ = Command; Column ‘Q’ = Query; columns marked ‘X’ designate instruction code as Command only, Query only, or Command/Query. Instr Code...

  • Page 84: A.6.1  Mbt-5003 Base Unit Remote Commands And Queries

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 A.6.1 MBT-5003 Base Unit Remote Commands and Queries Command Arguments Response to Query Description of Arguments Parameter (Instruction for Command Command (Instruction Response to query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes...
  • Page 85 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 Command Arguments Response to Query Description of Arguments Parameter (Instruction for Command Command (Instruction Response to query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes Type Code and or Response...
  • Page 86 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 Command Arguments Response to Query Description of Arguments Parameter (Instruction for Command Command (Instruction Response to query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes Type Code and or Response...
  • Page 87 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 Command Arguments Response to Query Description of Arguments Parameter (Instruction for Command Command (Instruction Response to query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes Type Code and or Response...
  • Page 88 PNM? PNM=x….x Query only. bytes Returns the Comtech EF Data part number of the unit. This part (See Description of number is the unit’s DOTCODE at the time it was manufactured. Argumen ts for return string The DOTCODE may be up to 96 printable ASCII characters long.
  • Page 89 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 Command Arguments Response to Query Description of Arguments Parameter (Instruction for Command Command (Instruction Response to query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes Type Code and or Response...
  • Page 90 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 Command Arguments Response to Query Description of Arguments Parameter (Instruction for Command Command (Instruction Response to query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes Type Code and or Response...
  • Page 91 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 Command Arguments Response to Query Description of Arguments Parameter (Instruction for Command Command (Instruction Response to query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes Type Code and or Response...
  • Page 92 MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 Command Arguments Response to Query Description of Arguments Parameter (Instruction for Command Command (Instruction Response to query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes Type Code and or Response...

  • Page 93: A.6.2  Block Converter (Buc/Bdc) Remote Commands And Queries

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix A MN-MBT5003 A.6.2 Block Converter (BUC/BDC) Remote Commands and Queries Command Arguments Response to Query Description of Arguments Parameter (Instruction for Command Command (Instruction Response to query (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes...
  • Page 94 PNM? PNM=x….x bytes Returns the Comtech EF Data part number of the unit. This part number is the unit’s DOTCODE at the time it was manufactured. (See Description of The DOTCODE may be up to 96 printable ASCII characters long.

  • Page 95: Appendix B. Mbt-5003 Redundancy Operation

    Appendix B. MBT-5003 REDUNDANCY OPERATION Introduction The Comtech EF Data MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System is designed to operate in redundant configuration. Figure B-1 depicts the redundant signal path for the MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System. The cables, switches, circuitry and logic necessary to perform all the functions of redundancy operation are self-contained within the MBT-5003 chassis.

  • Page 96: Redundant Operation

    MBT-5003 L-Band Up/Down Converter System Revision 1 Appendix B MN-MBT5003 Redundant Operation Refer to Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL for further information about the remote commands mentioned in this section. B.2.1 Auto Mode In this mode, one converter is always online (determined by the switch position and indicated on the front panel), and the other converter is always offline and muted.
  • Page 97 METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281 0.01094 6.214 x 10 0.01 — — 1 inch 2.540 — 0.08333 0.2778 1.578 x 10 0.254 — 25.4 1 foot 30.480 12.0 —...
  • Page 98 2114 85281 WEST TH STREET TEMPE ARIZONA 480 • 333 • 2200 PHONE 480 • 333 • 2161...

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