Chapter 3. Switch Connectors And Pinouts; Cabling Connection Types; Coaxial Cable Connections - Comtech EF Data CRS-170A Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 3. SWITCH CONNECTORS
3.1

Cabling Connection Types

The cable and connector types described in this section are commonly used in many Comtech EF Data
products. Each cable type is typically dedicated to a specific mode of operation.
The CRS-170A L-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch and its compatible Traffic and Redundant Modems may
not use all of these connector types.
The European EMC Directive (EN55022, EN50082-1) requires that you use properly shielded
cables for DATA I/O. These cables must be double-shielded from end-to-end, ensuring a
continuous ground shield.

3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections

Figure 3-1 show the coaxial cables (plugs) and their mating connectors (jacks/sockets) that Comtech EF
Data uses with their products: 'BNC', 'TNC', 'N', 'F', and 'SMA'.
Coupling Type
Bayonet
(Type 'BNC' shown)
Threaded
(Type 'N' shown)
Plug (Male)
Figure 3-1. Coaxial Connector Examples
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PINOUTS
AND
Connector Type
Jack (Female)