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MBT-4000B
Multi-Band Transceiver 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/MBT4000.IOM
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  • Page 1 MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver 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/MBT4000.IOM Revision 0...
  • Page 3 Registered Company. Part Number MN/MBT4000B.IOM Revision 0 June 2, 2006 Copyright © 2006Comtech EF Data, 2005. 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.
  • Page 4 3. To ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping, pack the product in its original shipping carton/packaging. 4. Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data. (Shipping charges should be prepaid.) For more information regarding the warranty policies, see Warranty Policy, p. viii.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ................1–1 Overview ......................... 1–1 Functional Description ....................1–1 Specification........................1–3 1.3.1 Summary of Specifications ..................1–3 1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope ....................1–4 System Overview......................1–5 CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION.................. 2–1 Unpacking and Inspection..................... 2–1 Installation and Operation .................... 2–1 2.2.1 COMM (J2) Pin Connections ..................
  • Page 6 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM CHAPTER 4. REDUNDANT CONFIGURATION ............4–1 General..........................4–1 Dual-Base (Chain) Redundancy Operation..............4–2 External Fault Monitoring .................... 4–3 LNA Power Supply Current Monitoring..............4–3 Gain Equalization of Redundant Units................ 4–4 LED Status Indicators ....................4–4 Redundancy Systems Check ..................
  • Page 7 Revision 0 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM Figures Figure 1-1. MBT-4000B Outdoor Multi-Band RF Transceiver ..........1–1 Figure 1-2. MBT-4000B Typical Application ................1–2 Figure 1-3. MBT-4000B Dimensional Envelope............... 1–4 Figure 1-4. Typical, Chain Switched, Redundant Diagram............1–5 Figure 4-1. Dual-Base (Chain) Redundancy Operation............. 4–2 Tables Table 2-1.
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  • Page 9 MN/MBT4000B.IOM BOUT THIS ANUAL This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data MBT-4000B, Multi-Band Transceiver System. This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the MBT-4000B, Multi-Band Transceiver System.
  • Page 10 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM EMC C OMPLIANCE This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference that requires the user to take adequate protection measures. EN55022 C OMPLIANCE This equipment meets the radio disturbance characteristic specifications for information technology equipment as defined in EN55022.
  • Page 11 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM AFETY OMPLIANCE EN 60950 Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN60950. This equipment meets the Safety of Information Technology Equipment specification as defined in EN60950.
  • Page 12 For equipment under warranty, the customer is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data and all related custom, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the customer.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1. Introduction

    1.2 F UNCTIONAL ESCRIPTION The MBT-4000B is designed to perform the following functions: • LNB support for C-, X-, or Ku- RF to L-Band down conversion • L-Band to C-, X-, or Ku- RF up conversion • RF Band switching in minimal time without requiring tools •...

  • Page 14: Figure 1-2. Mbt-4000B Typical Application

    Bias. BIAST FROM LNB X To L-Band MODEM 1:1 MBT SUBSYSTEM TO SSPA X BUC X (SLOT 1) From L-Band MODEM UNIT X COMM TO RF SWITCH X IF SWITCH FROM SSPA X REDUNDANCY CONNECTION Figure 1-2. MBT-4000B Typical Application...

  • Page 15: Specification

    (58° to +160°F) Input Connector Type ‘N’ – Female Physical: Output Connector Type ‘N’ – Female (C, X, and Ku) ODU: MBT-4000B Gain 15 dB nominal at minimum Prime Power 90 to 260 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz attenuation User Attenuation Range...

  • Page 16: Dimensional Envelope

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Introduction MN/MBT4000B.IOM 1.3.2 D IMENSIONAL NVELOPE Figure 1-3. MBT-4000B Dimensional Envelope...

  • Page 17: System Overview

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Introduction MN/MBT4000B.IOM 1.3 S YSTEM VERVIEW The transceiver is constructed in a modular configuration. Common to the configuration for any frequency band of operation is a base module, which provides the M&C, Power Supply, and Reference function. A Band-specific BUC module is mounted to the base module with clip-type fasteners.
  • Page 18 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Introduction MN/MBT4000B.IOM NOTES:...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installation

    NSTALLATION AND PERATION The Common Module of the MBT-4000B may be located near or on the antenna. The band-specific BUC is latched into place on top of the Common Module (M&C, Power Supply, Reference). Cables to the antenna and IDU complete the installation.

  • Page 20: Comm (J2) Pin Connections

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Installation MN/MBT4000B.IOM 2.2.1 COMM (J2) P ONNECTIONS Table 2-2. COMM (J2) Pin Connections COMM (J2) RS 485 Rx+ RS 485 Rx- RS 485 Tx+ RS 485 Tx- RS 232 RD RS 232 TD SUM FLT COMM SUM FLT NO SUM FLT NC Mating Connectors:...

  • Page 21: If Switch (J4) Pin Connections

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Installation MN/MBT4000B.IOM 2.2.2 IF S (J4) P WITCH ONNECTIONS Table 2-3. IF Switch (J4) Pin Connections IF Switch (J4) POS 1 IF POS 2 IF POS 1 IND IF POS 2 IND IF Mating Connectors: Cannon MS3116J10-6P CEFD CN/MS3116J10-6P 2.2.3 R...

  • Page 22: Table 2-5. Aux Comm 1 (J9) Pin Connections

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Installation MN/MBT4000B.IOM 2.2.4 A 1 (J9) P ONNECTIONS Table 2-5. Aux Comm 1 (J9) Pin Connections AUX COMM1 (J9) AUX Rx + A AUX Rx – A AUX Tx + A AUX Tx – A +12.6V LNA A IO1 A/Fault see Note 1 IO1 B see Note 2...

  • Page 23: Rf Switch (J10) Pin Connections

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Installation MN/MBT4000B.IOM 2.2.5 RF S (J10) P WITCH ONNECTIONS Table 2-6. RF Switch (J10) Pin Connections RF SWITCH (J10) POS 1 RF POS 2 RF POS 1 IND RF POS 2 IND RF Mating Connectors: MS3116J10-6P CN/MS3116J10-6P...
  • Page 24 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Installation MN/MBT4000B.IOM NOTES:...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. System Operation

    Chapter 3. System Operation 3.1 D ESCRIPTION The MBT 4000B supports LNBs for receive down conversion. It outputs +17VDC nominal and 10 MHz on the “L-Band input” connector. The LNB amplifies the input RF signal and down converts it to L-Band in the range of 950 to 1750 MHz (there may be instances that the L-Band range = 950 to 1450 MHz ).
  • Page 26 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 System Operation MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3.2 B (BUC-4000) LOCK ONVERTER The BUC-4000 translates an L-Band carrier to the desired output frequency (C, X-, or Ku- or Ka-), with an output level capable of driving an HPA. BUC-4000 C, X, Ku, Ka Band Frequency LO Frequency...

  • Page 27: Description

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 System Operation MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3.3 LO, M (LNB) IX AND PECTRUM ETTINGS 3.3.1 C-B Table 3-1. For C-Band: LO and MIX Information for Demodulator and LNB L-Band L-Band Demod LO (Offset) Frequency Frequency Spectrum LNB Part No. Description Frequency Satellite...

  • Page 28: Ku-Band

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 System Operation MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3.3.2 K Table 3-2. For Ku-Band: LO and MIX Information for Demodulator and LNB, Ku-Band L-Band L-Band Demod LO (Offset) Frequency Frequency Spectrum LNB Part No. Description Frequency Satellite Satellite (Utility (MHz) (+/-) Frequency Frequency...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Redundant Configuration

    The MBT-4000B is designed to operate in both stand-alone and redundant configurations. Every MBT-4000B base contains the circuitry and logic necessary to perform all the functions of a backup controller in either a single base and dual base configuration. The Bias Tee side of the MBT 4000B provides the 10 MHz reference and DC voltage for the LNB.

  • Page 30: Dual-Base (Chain) Redundancy Operation

    In dual base (chain) redundancy operation, the redundancy is ‘slot’ based. The corresponding pairs reside in the same ‘slot’ of the opposite MBT-4000B base, the pair of BUCs connected to J3 UNIT 1 COMM (slot 1) on each base form a redundant pair. The LNBs connected to “L BAND IN”...

  • Page 31: External Fault Monitoring

    0 for disabled, or 1 for enabled LNB Power Supply Current Monitoring The bias tee in the MBT-4000B base is used to supply power and the 10 MHz reference to the LNB. This power supply features current monitoring with programmable failure limits. Over-current and under-current failures can participate in overall fault indication and redundant switchover criteria.

  • Page 32: Gain Equalization Of Redundant Units

    If a current is detected outside this window, a LNB current fault will be posted, but the supply will not be disabled. Gain Equalization of Redundant Units Uplink Gain equalization in an MBT-4000B system is accomplished by issuing individual attenuation settings to the specific BUCs. LED Status Indicators...

  • Page 33: Redundancy Systems Check

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Redundant Configuration MN/MBT4000B.IOM Redundany Systems Check Step Procedure Set up two MBTs with BUCs installed in slot one. Note: The BUCs must match. Using a multi-drop 485 connection, set the comm. address of one MBT to one(<”current address”/SPA=0001) and the comm.
  • Page 34 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Redundant Configuration MN/MBT4000B.IOM Step Procedure Verify that both LEDs on MBT A are solid green. Power up MBT B Verify that both LEDs on MBT B are flashing green. Power down MBT A. This should have forced both switches to throw to MBT B. Verify that both LEDs on MBT B are solid green Power up MBT A.
  • Page 35 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Redundant Configuration MN/MBT4000B.IOM Step Procedure Enable external fault monitoring by sending an EAM=11 command to both base units. Fault the online SSPA by removing its power and confirm LED one of the associate MBT is red(indicates fault detected” and blinking(indicates the switch has thrown and is now offline).
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  • Page 37: Appendix A. Remote Control

    Appendix A. Remote Control This section describes the protocol and message command set for remote monitor and control of the MBT 4000B. The electrical interface is either an RS-485 multi-drop bus (for the control of many devices) or an RS-232 connection (for the control of a single device), and data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form, using ASCII characters.
  • Page 38 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM RS-485 (full duplex) summary: Two differential pairs one pair for controller to target one pair for target to controller Controller-to-target pair one line driver (controller) and all targets have line- receivers. Target-to-controller pair one line receiver (controller) and all targets have tri- state drivers.
  • Page 39 The BDC and BUC sub-devices may also be addressed by appending the corresponding sub- device address. The sub-device address is ‘A1’ for the BXC. For example, a mute command addressed to a BUC attached to an MBT-4000B at address 0412 will be: <0412A1/MUT=1{CR}...
  • Page 40 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM The format of the response will be: >0412A1/MUT={CR}{LF} Sub-device addresses cannot be changed. 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 41 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM From Target-to-Controller, the only permitted values are: = (ASCII code 61) ? (ASCII code 63) (ASCII code 33) (ASCII code 42) (ASCII code 35) They have these meanings: The ‘=’ code (target to controller) is used in two ways: First, if the controller has sent a query code to a target (for example MUT?, meaning ‘is mute enable or disable?’), then the target would respond with MUT=x, where x represents the state in question, 1 being ‘enable’...
  • Page 42 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM A.4.5 M ESSAGE RGUMENTS Arguments are not required for all messages. Arguments are ASCII codes for the characters 0 to 9 (ASCII 48 to 57), period (ASCII 46) and comma (ASCII 44). A.4.6 E ACKET Controller to Target: This is the ‘Carriage Return’...
  • Page 43 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM A.5 R EMOTE OMMANDS AFR, A-9 EAM, A-15 LCM, A-16 RAI, A-21 XRF, A-28 ATT, A-9 EOM, A-24 LCS, A-16 RAM, A-21 LCW, A-16 RAS, A-22 LFL, A-16 RCS, A-23 LNA, A-18 RED, A-24 REF, A-24 RET, A-24...
  • Page 44 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM This page is intentionally left blank. A–8...
  • Page 45 ATT? (received ok, but invalid Example: ATT=08.25 arguments found) ATT*(message ok, but not permitted in current mode) ATT! (Command not accepted by MBT-4000B base unit. It must be addressed to BUC or BDC sub-units) Clear All CAA= None Command only. CAA=(message Stored Instructs the slave to clear all Stored Events.
  • Page 46 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Arguments Command Valid on Description of arguments Query Response to Parameter (Instruction MBT, Command (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that Response to Command (Instruction query Type Code and BDC, or is, ASCII codes (Target to controller) Code and...
  • Page 47 = 0 or 1, 0=OK, 1=FLT arguments) All: a=+15V Power Supply b=+7.5V Power Supply c=+5.0V Power Supply MBT-4000B: d=+28V Power Supply e=Ref Oscillator Lock Detect f=Intermodule Communications g=Max current on LNA power supply AUX COMM1 h=Max current on LNB power supply Bias Tee...
  • Page 48 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Valid on Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction query MBT, (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that is, Type Code and Response to (target to...
  • Page 49 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Response to Query Response to Valid on Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that is, Command (Instruction query MBT, Type Code and Response to ASCII codes...
  • Page 50 {lf} All: aaa.a=+15V power supply bbb.b=+7.5V power supply ccc.=+5V power supply MBT-4000B Base Unit: ddd.d=+28V power supply eee.e=Ref oscillator tuning voltage fff.f=LNA current in mA for LNA A (AUX COMM1) ggg.g= LNB current in mA for the bias tee...
  • Page 51 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Response to Query Response to Valid on Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that is, Command (Instruction query MBT, Type Code and Response to ASCII codes...
  • Page 52 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Query Response to Valid on Response to Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that (Instruction query MBT, Command Type Code and Response to is, ASCII codes Code and...
  • Page 53 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Query Response to Valid on Response to Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that (Instruction query MBT, Command Type Code and Response to is, ASCII codes Code and...
  • Page 54 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Query Response to Valid on Response to Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that (Instruction query MBT, Command Type Code and Response to is, ASCII codes Code and...
  • Page 55 MSP* (message ok, but arguments) Example: MSP=1 would mute the LNB bias tee not permitted in current mode) MSP! (Command not accepted by BUC or BDC sub-units. It must be addressed to the MBT-4000B base unit ) A-19...
  • Page 56 Used to query the online status of the unit (useful in redundant ONL? (received ok, but configurations). invalid arguments found) Return position of corresponding RF switch. Example for MBT-4000B base unit: <0001/ONL?{cr} >0001/ONL={cr}{lf} ON1=ON ,{cr} ON2=ON , {cr}{lf} Example for BDC: <0001A1/ONL?{cr}...
  • Page 57 Retrieve 1 byte, Query only. RAI = (message ok) RAI?n RAI=x….x value of Used to Retrieve AUX COMM I/O of the MBT-4000B base RAI? (received ok, but COMM I/O unit., where n=1 invalid arguments (see 1=Aux Comm1 where: found)
  • Page 58 92 bytes MBT- Query only. RAS? RAS=x….x Alarm Status 4000B Used to Query the Alarm status of the unit 64 bytes (see (BUC), Example for MBT-4000B base: description for 74 bytes <0001/RAS?{cr} details of (BDC), >0001/RAS={cr} arguments) alphanumeric 15VT1=OK{cr} 7V5T1=OK{cr}...
  • Page 59 Query only. RCS? RCS=x….x Configuration 4000B) Used to Query the configuration status of the unit Status 98 bytes (see (BDC), Example for MBT-4000B base: description for 76 bytes (BUC) <0001/RCS?{cr} details of alphanumeric >0001/RCS={cr} arguments) BF1=X {cr} BF2=X {cr} BT1=DN{cr}...
  • Page 60 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Query Response to Valid on Response to Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that is, (Instruction query MBT, Command Type Code and Response to ASCII codes...
  • Page 61 Query only. RMS? RMS=x….x Retrieve MBT-4000B - Maintenance Status 103 bytes, Used to Query the maintenance status of the unit. alphanumeric (see description Example for MBT-4000B base: <0001/RMS?{cr} for details of BDC – >0001/RMS={cr}{lf} arguments) 98 bytes, 15VT1=015.1{cr} alphanumeric 7V5T1=007.7{cr} 5VLT1=005.0{cr} BUC –...
  • Page 62 Example: RSN=000000165 details of arguments) Retrieve 24 bytes Query only. RUS? RUS=x….x Utility Status alphanumeric Used to Query the utility status of the MBT-4000B base unit.. (see description for Example: details of <0001/RUS={cr} arguments) >0001/RUS={cr}{lf} ADR=0001{cr} BDR=9600{cr}{lf} Remote Baud...
  • Page 63 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Query Response to Valid on Response to Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that (Instruction query MBT, Command Type Code and Response to is, ASCII codes Code and...
  • Page 64 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Query Response to Valid on Response to Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that (Instruction query MBT, Command Type Code and Response to is, ASCII codes Code and...
  • Page 65 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Remote Command MN/MBT4000B.IOM NOTES: A-29...

  • Page 66: Appendix B. Faults/Events

    Appendix B. Faults/Events There are three types of Faults/Events that may occur and be recorded in the event log of an MBT-4000B or BUC-4000. These are: • Summary Faults • Configurable Summary Faults • Informational Events Summary Faults indicate improper operation. When a Summary Fault condition occurs: The Summary Fault Relay will be de-energized.

  • Page 67: Table B-1. Mbt-4000B Summary Faults

    7V5 PS1 Summary Fault The 7.5 volt power supply is out of tolerance. IIC BUS Summary Fault Unable to communication via the internal high speed communication bus Table B-2. MBT-4000B Configurable Summary Faults Mnemonic Type Mute Description AUXCOM1 Summary Fault Slot 1 The IO1A/FAULT input (AUX COMM 1) indicates a fault.

  • Page 68: Table B-4. Buc-4000 Summary Faults

    Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 0 Faults/Events MN/MBT4000B.IOM Table B-4. BUC-4000 Summary Faults Mnemonic Type Description 15V SUP Summary Fault The 15 volt power supply is out of tolerance. 5VT SUP Summary Fault The 5 volt power supply is out of tolerance. 7V5 SUP Summary Fault The 7.5 volt power supply is out of tolerance.
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  • Page 70 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 —...
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