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Satellite Terminal System 

Revision 2 

Equipment Mounting 

MN/KST2000L.IOM 

 

6.2.1.2 Converter 

Spar 

Arm Mounting Instructions 

1.  Position the Converter unit against the spar arm of the satellite dish and bolt the 

two spar support brackets to the Converter unit brackets as shown in Figure 6-2 
Utilize four each 1/4x-20x1” bolts, 1/4 split, and 1/4” flat washers. 

Figure 6-2.  Typical Converter Unit Installation on Spar 

6–3 

Summary of Contents for KST-2000L

Page 1: ...KST 2000L Satellite Terminal System Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN KST2000L IOM Revision 2...

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Page 3: ...l Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001 Registered Company Part Number MN KST2000L IOM Revision 2 February 7 2002 Copyright Comtech EF Data 2002 All rights reserved Printed in the USA Comtech EF Data 2114 We...

Page 4: ...artment at service comtechefdata com Contact us via the web at www comtechefdata com 1 To return a Comtech EF Data product in warranty and out of warranty for repair or replacement 2 Request a Return...

Page 5: ...t and Receive Band Coverage 1 2 1 1 3 Features 1 3 1 1 4 KST 2000L System 1 4 CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY OF SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 2 1 Summary of Specifications 2 1 2 1 1 Solid State Power Amplifier SSPA 2 3 2 1 2...

Page 6: ...L Band to IF Down Converter Description 4 7 4 5 Automatic Gain Control AGC 4 8 4 5 1 Operation 4 8 4 5 2 Fault and Error Response 4 9 4 5 3 Manual Gain Operation 4 10 CHAPTER 5 FAULT INDICATION AND IS...

Page 7: ...2 4 End Character 7 3 7 3 System Configuration Commands 7 4 7 4 HPA Commands 7 5 7 5 LNB Commands 7 6 7 6 System Communications Commands 7 6 7 7 Miscellaneous Commands 7 7 7 8 Fault Commands 7 8 7 9...

Page 8: ...Watt SSPA Equipment Outline A 2 Figure A 2 4 Watt SSPA Equipment Outline A 3 Figure A 3 KST 2000L Converter Equipment Outline A 4 Figure A 4 Ku Band LNB Equipment Outline A 5 Tables Table 1 1 Features...

Page 9: ...T 2000L Satellite Terminal System This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers technicians and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the KST 2000L Satellite T...

Page 10: ...o the old designations are shown only when depicting actual text displayed on the screen of the unit RS 232 RS 485 etc All other references in the manual will be shown with the EIA designations EIA 23...

Page 11: ...the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in...

Page 12: ...R Type of power cord required for use in the European Community CAUTION Double pole Neutral Fusing ACHTUNG Zweipolige bzw Neutralleiter Sicherung International Symbols Symbol Definition Symbol Definit...

Page 13: ...r warranty is expressed or implied Comtech EF Data specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose Exclusive Remedies The remedies provided herein a...

Page 14: ...Preface KST 2000L Satellite Terminal System xii Rev 2...

Page 15: ...Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides a description and the specifications for the KST 2000L satellite terminal system The terminal system is shown in Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 KST 2000L 1 1...

Page 16: ...tput assures power output stability over varying conditions 1 1 1 Areas of Operation The areas of operation are divided into three sections Converter Convection cooled up down converter with an intern...

Page 17: ...950 to 1700 MHz downlink bands External LED Indicators for Power On and Fault Indications A blinking GREEN LED indicates prime power ON A steady GREEN LED indicates TX RF Power ON A RED LED indicates...

Page 18: ...in Figure 1 2 Note The modem the remote M C OMT and the antenna are not part of the system and are shown for reference only Indoor Units Reference Only Modem Remote M C OMT TRF HPA Converter Unit TX...

Page 19: ...cable with a 50 female type N connector at the converter output The HPA receives the Ku Band input from the converter and amplifies it to the user selected level The converter via the M C cable suppli...

Page 20: ...Satellite Terminal System Revision 2 Introduction MN KST2000L IOM 1 6 This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 21: ...0 to 14 5 GHz in 1 MHz steps Output Power at Flange Typical Pso 25 C Guaranteed P1 dBm 2 Watt 33 dBm 32 dBm 4 Watt 36 dBm 35 dBm Connector WR 75 VSWR 1 5 1 Transfer Characteristics Frequency Sense No...

Page 22: ...Gain 60 dB Power Level Operational 125 to 95 dBm Survival 10 dBm Connector WR 75 Impedance 50 unbalanced VSWR 2 5 1 Output Characteristics Frequency Range 50 to 90 MHz in 1 MHz steps Optional 100 to...

Page 23: ...le 2 3 Table 2 3 SSPA M C Specifications SSPA M C Specification Signaling Type EIA 485 2 wire half duplex Baud Rate 83333 bps Data Structure 11 Data Bits 1 Start Bit 1 Stop Bit 8 Data Bits 9 Data Bits...

Page 24: ...485 2 wire half duplex EIA 485 4 wire half duplex Serial Data Baud Rates User selectable 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 kbps Discrete Alarm Outputs Uplink Summary Alarm Downlink Summary Alarm Syste...

Page 25: ...nd P CTS EIA 232 Clear to Send tied to RTS R GND Ground S 12V KP10 Power KP10 Power Supply Output T 2 4 WIRE SEE note EIA 485 EIA 232 Operation Selection U UL_FLT_NC Uplink Fault Relay Closed Fault V...

Page 26: ...he internal data bus are listed in Table 2 6 Table 2 6 Internal Data Interface Specifications Internal Data Interface Specification Signaling Type Balanced Multipoint EIA 485 2 wire Baud Rate 83333 bp...

Page 27: ...de MIL STD 810 Method 510 1 Operational 0 to 15 000 ft Survival 0 to 50 000ft Solar Radiation 360 BTU ft2 hr at 50 C 122 F ES Discharge Operational 10 KV Survival 15 KV Shock Operation 10 g for 10 mS...

Page 28: ...3 90 264 VAC TX Output Power KT 2819 2 2 Watt CEFD SSPA 13 75 14 50 GHz KT 2819 2 4 Watt CEFD SSPA 13 75 14 50 GHz RX KLNB RF LNB 10 9 11 7 RF LNB 11 7 to 12 2 RF LNB 12 2 12 7 10 95 to 11 70 GHz 11 7...

Page 29: ...hannel Master 5 29 in Interface SSPA LNA Feed Mount KT 8324 1 KT 8094 1 Spar 1 x 2 Mount for Amplifier Mast Pipe Mount for Base Unit KT 8326 1 KT 8094 1 Spar 2 5 x 2 5 Mount for Amplifier Mast Pipe Mo...

Page 30: ...Satellite Terminal System Revision 2 Summary of Specifications MN KST2000L IOM 2 10 This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 31: ...em Equipment Information 3 1 1 System Components The standard components delivered with a single thread system include QTY Description 1 Base converter unit 1 HPA 1 LNB 1 12ft 3 66m Prime power cable...

Page 32: ...dicated please consult the factory for availability CABLING OPTIONS No RF or control cabling Includes only the prime power cable s and applicable MS connectors For cabling requirements outside those p...

Page 33: ...IOM 3 2 Electrical Connections 3 2 1 Converter Unit The external connections on the converter unit are shown in Figure 2 1 and listed in Table 3 3 The connectors are described in the following paragra...

Page 34: ...ype N Female Ku Band Receive Monitor 950 to 700MHz J6 RF OUT Type N Female 14 00 to 14 50 GHz TX out to HPA J7 RF IN Type N Female 950 to 1700 MHz from LNB J8 HPA 10 pin circular Stet HPA M C Interfac...

Page 35: ...to send tied to CTS G TXD EIA 232 transmit data H DSR EIA 232 data set ready J GND Ground K LNB Power 15 VDC to LNB L LNB Power Return 15 VDC Return from LNB M RESET Reset momentary low resets system...

Page 36: ...ional at 25 to 45 dBm from the modem to the converter unit Either 50 or 75 cables may be used to connect to J3 3 2 1 4 IF OUT Connector J4 The IF OUT connector J4 is a Type N female connector used to...

Page 37: ...2 1 8 HPA Connector J8 The HPA connector J8 is a 10 pin circular female ITT KPT02E 12 105 connector used for HPA M C and power functions Refer to Table 3 6 for pin assignments for 2 and 4 watt SSPAs T...

Page 38: ...2 at the other end for the Ku Band output 3 2 1 10 LNB Connections Note The power supply for the LNB can be supplied by the KST 2000L The RF input of the LNB is a WR 75 waveguide flange The RF OUT REF...

Page 39: ...section details the procedures necessary to laboratory test a KST 2000L system for the first time Refer to Figure 4 1 for system setup J2 R E MOT E J4 IFOU T J3 IFIN GND E R DE J1 P R IME P OW E R AC...

Page 40: ...laneous command such as EQUIPMENT TYPE see appendix B 8 and confirm a response is displayed The Windows based status screen will turn from red to gray when communica tion with the KST 2000L is establi...

Page 41: ...ppropriate receive frequency range according to the fol lowing table at a known level approximately 95 dBm to the LNB input 10 95 to 11 70 GHz 11 70 to 12 20 GHz 12 25 to 12 75 GHz a If the LNB is usi...

Page 42: ...l M C Block Diagram The KST 2000L configuration parameters are maintained on battery locked RAM which provides recovery after power down The M C functions include extensive fault and status reporting...

Page 43: ...at can generate 15VDC at 400 mA to power an external LNB This voltage can be enabled or disabled via the remote interface The M C monitors the LNB current and generates a fault if the LNB current draw...

Page 44: ...onverter Module Block Diagram The 70 MHz 140 MHz IF input is first amplified and then applied to an electronically variable attenuator This attenuator is controlled via the local M C to provide calibr...

Page 45: ...ge of 950 to 1 700 MHz and translates it to an output of 70 140 MHz The RF input to this module is supplied from an externally mounted LNB 950 1700 MH Z F romL NB 72MH Z R E F 70 140 MH Z 720 70 790 1...

Page 46: ...A This detector is cali brated for five frequencies over the output frequency range Additionally the second detector calibration covers output power from the saturation point of the amplifier down to...

Page 47: ...ed Loop fault occurs when the Gain Error is non zero for 5 out 255 iterations of the processor control loop 1 A top level AGS_Fault is reported 2 Excessive cable loss between the converter unit and th...

Page 48: ...NPUT POWER EXCESSIVE INPUT POWER and LOOP faults are not monitored or reported as faults The status of the AGS_fault is displayed as OK In this mode the system gain is not accurately defined as in the...

Page 49: ...he FAULT indicator is red When prime power is applied to the KST 2000L and the HPA is transmitting power the TX ON indicator is a steady green The indicator flashes when prime power is applied but the...

Page 50: ...atus Therefore when a fault occurs that constitutes one status change and when that fault clears another event occurs The M C can store up to ten fault status conditions After ten fault status changes...

Page 51: ...OWER SUPPLY X X 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY X X 17 VOLT POWER SUPPLY X X AGC FAULTS EXCESSIVE INPUT POWER INSUFFICIENT INPUT POWER AGC LOOP CONVERGE LNB FAULTS LNB MODULE FAULT X1 X1 X1 REFERENCE FAULTS 72MH...

Page 52: ...R Y F A U L T R E L A Y U L F A U L T R E L A Y D L F A U L T R E L A Y HPA FAULTS Adaptive Broadband HPA MODULE X1 X1 X1 X1 X1 BIAS VOLTAGE 1 9 X1 X1 X1 X1 X1 5 VOLT POWER SUPPLY X1 X1 X1 X1 X1 9 75...

Page 53: ...unit Installation procedures and hardware kits have been verified on the following antennas PRODELIN 1 8 2 4 and 3 8M Channel Master offset antenna Figure 6 1 is an example of a single thread system i...

Page 54: ...ormation describes the steps performed and optional hardware required for installing the converter unit on an antenna spar arm or a pole 6 2 1 Spar Arm Mount 6 2 1 1 Optional Spar Arm Installation Kit...

Page 55: ...ng Instructions 1 Position the Converter unit against the spar arm of the satellite dish and bolt the two spar support brackets to the Converter unit brackets as shown in Figure 6 2 Utilize four each...

Page 56: ...split washer Comtech EF Data Part HW 5 16 SPLIT 6 1 4 flat washer Comtech EF Data Part HW 1 4 FLT Used to attach Unistruts to RFT 20 5 16 flat washer Comtech EF Data Part HW 5 16 FLT 6 1 4 split washe...

Page 57: ...sed for the pipe blocks Flat fitting plate Pipe block Figure 6 3 KST 2000L Converter with Mounting Brackets 2 Position two spring nuts into the channel of one of the remaining Unistrut channels With t...

Page 58: ...t the threaded rods from the channels mounted to the converters are aligned with holes in the mating channels Center these rods with the channels as well as possible and tighten the hardware 6 Thread...

Page 59: ...t Mounting MN KST2000L IOM Figure 6 5 Front View of Converter Installed on Round Pole 6 2 2 3 Converter Square Pole Mounting Instructions For square pole mount please follow the instructions in Sectio...

Page 60: ...1 2 SSPA Feed Mount Offset Antenna Installation Instructions 1 Remove the protective cover from the antenna OMT and SSPA if installed CAUTION After removing the protective cover s ensure that no forei...

Page 61: ...Satellite Terminal System Revision 2 Equipment Mounting MN KST2000L IOM Figure 6 6 Installing the SSPA 6 9...

Page 62: ...ount Offset Antenna Installation Kit for LNB Kit KT 2820 Qty Description Qty Description 4 O ring Comtech EF Data Part 32P1037 8 6 32 x 7 8 socket head cap screw Comtech EF Data Part HW 6 32x7 8 SHCS...

Page 63: ...tenna OMT and fasten using the 4M hardware from KT 2820 4 each socket head screws 8 flat washers split washers and nuts 6 5 Cable Installation Care should be exercised in cable installation Install th...

Page 64: ...Satellite Terminal System Revision 2 Equipment Mounting MN KST2000L IOM 6 12 This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 65: ...ter strings The remote communications link is operated in a half duplex mode Communications on the remote link are initiated by a remote controller or terminal The KST 2000L never transmits data on th...

Page 66: ...esignated to receive a transmitted command or which is responding to a command Valid device addresses are 1 to 3 characters long and in the range of 0 to 255 Address 0 is reserved as a global address...

Page 67: ...meters which are out of range add ER3_UNRECOGNIZABLE COMMAND cr lf error message for unrecognizable command or bad command syntax add ER4_CONVERTER IN LOCK MODE cr lf controller in LOCK mode must go t...

Page 68: ...r Attenuation Command Response Status Response add DCA_nn n cr add DCA_nn n cr lf add DCA_ cr add DCA_nn n cr lf Where nn n 0 0 to 20 0 in dB variable in 1 0 dB steps Reference Frequency Adjust Comman...

Page 69: ...r UCA_nn n cr DCA_nn n cr SEL_n cr lf Returns block of data on addressed unit nnnnn n frequency nnnnn n frequency xxx ON WRM OFF nn n attenuation nn n attenuation n 1 2 3 or NONE AGC Command Response...

Page 70: ...system takes action on LNA fault notification Select Receive Band Command Response Status Response add SRB_n cr add SRB_n cr lf add SRB_ cr add SRB_n cr lf Where n A for 10 95 to 11 70 GHz B for 11 70...

Page 71: ...nd Response add HFI_ cr add HFI_ cr lf VER_xxx yyy zzz cr FW nnnnn ddr cr Mm dd yy cr lf Where xxx yyy zzz version number nnnnn firmware number dd dash number r revision or A to Z Query Serial Numbers...

Page 72: ...rter Latched Fault Reset Command Response Status Response add DLR_RESET cr add DLR_RESET cr lf add DLR_ cr add DLR_ cr LLSYN_xxx cr LKSYN_xxx cr lf Resets clears any detected downconverter faults Wher...

Page 73: ...17V_xxx cr SFLT_ cr lf Where xxx OK or FLT number of stored faults 1 to 10 Clear Stored Faults Command Response add CLSF_ cr add CLSF_ cr lf Clears all stored faults in all locations Up Converter Sto...

Page 74: ...ult location 0 to 9 EIP excessive input power IIP insufficient input power LOOP loop converge Common Equipment Stored Faults Command Response add CSF_ cr add CSF_ cr M C_xxx cr 7V_xxx cr 7V_xxx cr 12V...

Page 75: ...Appendix A EQUIPMENT OUTLINE DRAWINGS This section contains the equipment outlines for the following components 2 and 4 Watt SSPA KST 2000L Converter Ku Band LNB A 1...

Page 76: ...KST2000L IOM A 1 2 and 4 Watt SSPA Equipment Outline 8 72 8 32 UNC 2A GND STUD KPT 10 PIN MALE N CONNECTOR 3 71 WR75 WAVE GUIDE 6 HARDWARE THRU 1 04 1 12 2X 81 2X 2 89 3 00 c 38 THRU 4X 6 00 10 96 7...

Page 77: ...utline Drawings MN KST2000L IOM WR75 WAVE GUIDE 6 HARDWARE THRU 1 04 1 12 2X 0 81 2X 2 89 3 00 6 00 10 96 c 38 THRU 4X 7 22 2 25 4 00 2 00 C L 8 72 8 32 UNC 2A GND STUD KPT 10 PIN MALE N CONNECTOR 3 7...

Page 78: ...T2000L IOM A 2 KST 2000L Converter Equipment Outline RX MON J5 ERDE GND REM OTE J2 J3 IF IN IF OUT J4 N P A A D B D A O R E V B T I A D TRANSCEIVER PRIM E POWER J1 FAULT TX ON RF OUT J6 RF IN J7 HPA J...

Page 79: ...te Terminal System Revision 2 Equipment Outline Drawings MN KST2000L IOM A 3 Ku Band LNB Equipment Outline 5 67 143 8 5 12 130 0 2 55 65 1 04 26 4 1 58 40 Type N Figure A 4 Ku Band LNB Equipment Outli...

Page 80: ...Satellite Terminal System Revision 2 Equipment Outline Drawings MN KST2000L IOM A 6 This page is intentionally left blank...

Page 81: ...103 1 609 x 103 1 609 1 mm 0 03937 1 kilometer 0 621 Temperature Conversions Units of Weight Unit Gram Ounce Avoirdupois Ounce Troy Pound Avoir Pound Troy Kilogram 1 gram 0 03527 0 03215 0 002205 0 0...

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