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3–1 

Chapter 3. EXTERNAL 

CONNECTORS  

3.1 

External Connectors Overview 

Connectors on the MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System (

Figure 3-1

) provide all necessary 

external connections between the transceiver and other equipment.  

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(TOP) IF Side 

(BOTTOM) RF Side – Cable Loop Removed for Clarity 

Figure 3-1. MBT-4000B External Connectors 

Summary of Contents for MBT-4000B

Page 1: ...tained in this document supersedes all previously published information regarding this product Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice MBT 4000B Multi Band Transceiver System...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2013 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...

Page 3: ...ve 2004 108 EC ix European Union Low Voltage Directive LVD 2006 95 EC x European Union RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC x European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 91 263 EEC xi CE Mark...

Page 4: ...3 2 1 6 J5 EXT REF External Reference 3 6 3 2 1 7 J11 L BAND OUT UNIT 2 3 6 3 2 1 8 J4 IF IN BUC 4000 ONLY 3 6 3 2 1 9 J6 COMM BUC 4000 ONLY 3 7 3 2 2 RF Signal Side Connectors 3 8 3 2 2 1 J7 REDUNDA...

Page 5: ...sic Protocol 6 3 6 2 4 Packet Structure 6 3 6 2 4 1 Start of Packet 6 4 6 2 4 2 Target Address 6 4 6 2 4 3 Address Delimiter 6 4 6 2 4 4 Instruction Code 6 4 6 2 4 5 Instruction Code Qualifier 6 5 6 2...

Page 6: ...4 5 Table A 1 MBT 4000B Summary Faults A 2 Table A 2 BUC 4000 Summary Faults A 2 Table A 3 MBT 4000B Configurable Summary Faults A 3 Table A 4 MBT 4000B Informational Events A 4 Table A 5 BUC 4000 In...

Page 7: ...this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be u...

Page 8: ...u to additional information about a task or the equipment Recommended Standard Designations The new designation of the Electronic Industries Association EIA supersedes the Recommended Standard RS desi...

Page 9: ...ED ALTITUDES OF MORE THAN 3048 METRES 10 000 FEET EXCESSIVE DUST FLAMMABLE GASES CORROSIVE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R TTE Direc...

Page 10: ...end to end ensuring a continuous shield Operate the unit with its cover on at all times European Union Low Voltage Directive LVD 2006 95 EC Symbol Description HAR Type of power cord required for use...

Page 11: ...rective 91 263 EEC the unit should not be directly connected to the Public Telecommunications Network CE Mark Comtech EF Data declares that the unit meets the necessary requirements for the CE Mark Pr...

Page 12: ...ave a valid RMA number issued prior to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging Comtech EF Data strongly recommends all equipment be returned in its original packaging Comtech EF Data Corp...

Page 13: ...nnot identify the cause of the reported failure Exclusive Remedies Comtech EF Data Corporation s warranty as stated is in lieu of all other warranties expressed implied or statutory including those of...

Page 14: ...MBT 4000B Multi Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Preface MN MBT4000B IOM xiv Notes...

Page 15: ...ersion and L Band to C X Ku or Ka Band RF up conversion Figure 1 1 Comtech EF Data MBT 4000B Multi Band RF Transceiver 1 2 Functional Description The MBT 4000B is designed to perform the following fun...

Page 16: ...and Tranceiver System is constructed in a modular configuration Figure 1 2 illustrates the key components of this configuration The transceiver is constructed in a modular configuration Common to the...

Page 17: ...MBT 4000 Multi Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Introduction MN MBT4000B IOM 1 3 Figure 1 3 Operational Diagram for Typical Chain Switched Redundancy...

Page 18: ...00 MHz 125 kHz steps 1 kHz optional Output Frequency by model BUC 4000C 5860 to 6650 MHz BUC 4000X 7900 to 8400 MHz BUC 4000Ku 13 75 to 14 50 GHz BUC 4000Ka 30 00 to 31 00 GHz 27 50 to 28 50 GHz optio...

Page 19: ...nd Transceiver System Revision 1 Introduction MN MBT4000B IOM 1 5 1 5 Dimensional Envelope All dimensions are in inches Bracketed dimensions where shown are in metric units mm Figure 1 4 MBT 4000B Dim...

Page 20: ...MBT 4000 Multi Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Introduction MN MBT4000B IOM 1 6 Notes...

Page 21: ...ned inspect the shipment Step Task 1 Keep all shipping materials for storage or reshipment 2 Check the packing list to ensure the shipment is complete 3 Inspect the equipment for any possible damage i...

Page 22: ...top of the Base Module Cables to the antenna and Base Module complete the installation For complete information on the MBT 4000B s connectors including the pinout tables see Chapter 3 EXTERNAL CONNEC...

Page 23: ...rview Connectors on the MBT 4000B Multi Band Transceiver System Figure 3 1 provide all necessary external connections between the transceiver and other equipment TOP IF Side BOTTOM RF Side Cable Loop...

Page 24: ...2 1 3 Serial communication and Summary Fault J3 UNIT 1 COMM 3 2 1 4 Communicate with BUC J4 IF SWITCH 3 2 1 5 Monitor Control IF Switch J5 EXT REF 3 2 1 6 External 5 or 10 MHz Reference Input J11 L B...

Page 25: ...p Removed for Clarity Figure 3 2 MBT 4000B External Connectors IF Signal Side 3 2 1 1 Ground Connector Use this 10 32 stud to connect a common chassis ground among equipment 3 2 1 2 J1 POWER Table 3 2...

Page 26: ...ed remote monitor and control of the MBT 4000B Multi Band Transceiver System Table 3 3 J2 COMM Connector Pinouts Pin Signal A EIA 485 Rx B EIA 485 Rx C EIA 485 Tx D EIA 485 Tx E EIA 232 RD F NC G EIA...

Page 27: ...J6 COMM connector via the 15 15 Power Signal Harness CEFD P N CA WR10963 1 shown in Figure 3 3 Table 3 4 J3 UNIT 1 COMM Connector Pinouts Figure 3 3 J6 COMM BUC Module to J3 Unit 1 COMM Base Module C...

Page 28: ...3 2 1 7 J11 L BAND OUT UNIT 2 Use the J11 L BAND OUT UNIT 2 Type N female connector to connect the MBT 4000B Base Module L Band output signal output either to the modem Rx or the Rx IF switch or 1 2 s...

Page 29: ...connect the module via the 15 15 Power Signal Harness CEFD P N CA WR10963 1 to the MBT 4000B Base Module J3 UNIT 1 COMM connector See Figure 3 3 Table 3 6 J6 COMM J6 Connector Pinouts Pin Signal A SU...

Page 30: ...Redundant Loop Bus Cable CEFD P N CA WR11224 to another MBT 4000B Base Module in a 1 1 Redundancy configuration Table 3 7 J7 REDUNDANT LOOP Connector Pinouts Pin Signal Pin Signal A SW POS 2 DRIVE OUT...

Page 31: ...AUX COMM Use the J9 AUX COMM 8 pin circular connector to connect a Solid State Power Amplifier SSPA to the MBT 4000B Base Module Table 3 8 J9 AUX COMM Connector Pinouts Pin Signal A AUX Rx A B AUX Rx...

Page 32: ...nnecting to two LNBs or SSPAs to the MBT 4000B Base Module Table 3 9 J10 RF SWITCH Connector Pinouts 3 2 2 5 J5 RF OUT BUC 4000 ONLY Use the J5 RF OUT Type N female connector located on the BUC 4000 B...

Page 33: ...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 The choice of which downlink frequency band is determined by the sele...

Page 34: ...Monitoring Operations via the LED Indicators The MBT 4000B Multi Band Transceiver System features two Light Emitting Diode LED indicators one for each operational unit module Each LED provides the use...

Page 35: ...to the desired output frequency C X Ku or Ka Band with an output level capable of driving a High Power Amplifier HPA Table 4 1 BUC 4000 C X Ku and Ka Band Operating Parameters Band Frequency LO Freque...

Page 36: ...MBT 4000B Multi Band Transceiver System Revision 1 System Operating Parameters MN MBT4000B IOM 4 4 This page is intentionally blank...

Page 37: ...XXXXXXXXXXXXX 4 500 4 800 GHz 5 760 00 4 500 00 4 500 00 1 525 00 950 00 Invert 18 Type F 4 6 2 Ku Band Table 4 3 For Ku Band LO and MIX Information for Demodulator and LNB for Ku Band LNB Part No De...

Page 38: ...MBT 4000B Multi Band Transceiver System Revision 1 System Operating Parameters MN MBT4000B IOM 4 6 Notes...

Page 39: ...Comtech EF Data Product Support via e mail or on CD by standard mail delivery The MBT 4000B Firmware Update process is as follows Download the firmware update archive file to a user supplied Microsoft...

Page 40: ...D P N CA WR12243 1 5 User PC with available serial port Figure 5 1 MBT 4000B Firmware Update Minimum Requirements 1 First identify the firmware number and its version number A User supplied items need...

Page 41: ...unit See Sect 3 2 1 2 J1 POWER in this manual for your specific power connectors D Obtain the firmware information using serial based remote product management o Remote Query 0 FRW returns complete B...

Page 42: ...reate the new temporary folder in the active location Right click the New Folder folder name and then rename this folder to temp or some other convenient unused name C Use the Run and Browse windows t...

Page 43: ...ain Menu Next open a Command line window o For Windows 95 or Windows 98 Type command o For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98 Type cmd or command o Alternately from Start select All Program...

Page 44: ...alogues its firmware update files by product type e g router modem etc the specific model and optional hardware configurations The MBT 4000B firmware download hyperlink appears as F12357X_V where X de...

Page 45: ...the archive file If not already done with File Download Open Extract the firmware files from the downloaded exe or zip archive file with the user supplied utility program o Double click on the archive...

Page 46: ...Browse to locate and then double click the c temp folder B Using Command line Type cd c temp at the Command line prompt to change to the temporary directory created earlier using Command line Type di...

Page 47: ...n the User PC in an accessible temporary folder Step Task 1 Double click FLSHCSAT EXE filename or icon to execute the FTP upload utility 2 From the FLSHCSAT window select the pertinent serial port use...

Page 48: ...prompted reconnect the power cable to the Base Module 8 Once the User PC establishes communication with the MBT 4000B the upload takes place do not interrupt this upload process Note If the upload is...

Page 49: ...HCSAT program 10 If needed disconnect the System Programming Cable CEFD P N CA WR12243 1 and reconnect the original system communication cable 11 The LEDs on the MBT 4000B Base Module will illuminate...

Page 50: ...MBT 4000B Multi band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN MBT4000B IOM 5 12 Notes...

Page 51: ...e PC serial port is connected to the MBT4000B s J2 COMM port using the appropriate adaptive cabling o The PC is running a terminal emulation program for operation of the MBT 4000B Serial Interface The...

Page 52: ...ver 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 and each time the Controller transmit...

Page 53: ...equire a response with one exception This will be either to return data that has been requested by the Controller or to acknowledge reception of an instruction to change the configuration of the Targe...

Page 54: ...device address The sub device address for the BUC is A1 For example a mute command addressed to the BUC attached to an MBT 4000B at address 0412 will be 0412A1 MUT 1 CR The format of the response wil...

Page 55: ...being disable Second if the Controller sends an instruction to set a parameter to a particular value and if the value sent in the argument is valid then the Target will acknowledge the message by rep...

Page 56: ...ssages Arguments are ASCII codes for the characters 0 to 9 ASCII codes 48 to 57 period ASCII code 46 and comma ASCII code 44 6 2 4 7 End of Packet Controller to Target This is the carriage return char...

Page 57: ...19 CODE MEANING RMS X 6 20 Message OK LCM X X 6 13 RSN X 6 21 Received OK but invalid arguments found CAA X 6 8 LCS X X 6 13 RUS X 6 21 CAI X 6 8 LCW X X 6 13 Message OK but not permitted in current m...

Page 58: ...R 1 AFR AFR AFR AFR AFR x same format as command arguments Attenuation ATT xx xx BUC 5 bytes numeric Command or Query Sets or returns a valid attenuation level in dB at 0 25dB step size as factory def...

Page 59: ...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 COMM h Max current on LNB power supply Bias Tee i Curren...

Page 60: ...c Direction for Unit 1 BXC DN BDC UP BUC NA None dd NA e Redundancy mode 0 1 or 2 ff Automatic mode g Redundancy loop cable address N No Cable A MBT A B MBT B h External reference lock 1 locked 0 Not...

Page 61: ...r supply bbb b 7 5V power supply ccc c 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 COMM ggg g LNB current in mA...

Page 62: ...T DAT DAT DAT DAT mmddyy same format as command arguments Enable Aux Com Fault Input Monitoring EAM nm MBT n 1 AUX COMM 2 AUX COMM2 m 0 disabled 1 monitoring enabled Command or Query EAM controls moni...

Page 63: ...Returns the Firmware Number of the unit Example FRW FW12357 cr lf N A FRW FRW FWxxxxx Monitor LNA Current N A MBT BDC 6 bytes numeric Query only Returns the LNA LNB Current Source Level in mA in the f...

Page 64: ...L LCS LFL LFL s LFL sx same format as command arguments Retrieve next 5 unread Stored Alarms N A All 145 bytes Query only Returns the oldest 5 Stored Events which have not yet been read over the remot...

Page 65: ...ing behavior for the block in Slot 1 OFM 11 would force a mute of the block in slot one if Slot 1 is offline as indicated by the switch position blinking yellow or red LED It would force an un mute of...

Page 66: ...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 0001A1 ONL 1 cr lf Example for BUC 0001A2 ONL cr 0001A2 ONL 1 cr lf ONL ONL O...

Page 67: ...nly Returns the Query the Alarm status of the unit Example for MBT 4000B base 0001 RAS cr 0001 RAS cr 15VT1 OK cr 7V5T1 OK cr 5VLT1 OK cr 28VT1 OK cr REFLD OK cr IICST OK cr LNAC1 OK cr Note 2 LNAC2 O...

Page 68: ...only Returns the configuration status of the unit Example for MBT 4000B base 0001 RCS cr 0001 RCS cr BF1 X cr BF2 X cr BT1 DN cr BT2 UP cr RED 0 cr RAM 00 cr MBT N A or B EXT 0 cr lf Example for BUC...

Page 69: ...ier Response to Query Target to Controller Reference Oscillator Adjust REF xxxx MBT 4 bytes numeric Command or Query Sets or returns Ref Osc Adjust in the form xxxx where xxxx value from 0000 to 0255...

Page 70: ...y the maintenance status of the unit Example for MBT 4000B base 0001 RMS cr lf 15VT1 015 1 cr 7V5T1 007 7 cr 5VLT1 005 0 cr 28VT1 027 2 cr REFVT 001 3 cr LNA_1 000 0 cr LNA_2 000 0 cr RFSWP B cr IFSWP...

Page 71: ...the remote baud rate as follows in the form xxxx where 9600 9600 baud 19K2 19200 baud SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR xxxx same format as command arguments Summary Fault Status N A All N A Query only Returns the...

Page 72: ...s from midnight TIM TIM TIM TIM TIM hhmmss same format as command arguments Retrieve Number of unread Stored Alarms N A All 2 bytes numeric Query only Returns the number of Stored Events that remain u...

Page 73: ...Unit 2 LED is operational when the presence of an LNB is detected Each LED provides the user with visual cues to the operational online and offline status for the system A steadily lit LED indicates t...

Page 74: ...curs on the base unit the converter will be muted according to the specific error If a Summary Fault occurs on the online unit of a redundant pair the offline unit will detect the fault and assume onl...

Page 75: ...e maximum limit of 450 mA and has been disabled The LNB power supply and thus this fault is enabled using the LCS command This fault is cleared by a LCS command or power cycle LNAWIN2 Slot 2 The 17 V...

Page 76: ...converter to mute Table A 4 MBT 4000B Informational Events Mnemonic Mute Description LOG CLR None The Event LOG Queue was cleared in response to receipt of a CAA command PWR OFF None Power off was de...

Page 77: ...onnector includes a logic input intended to be connected to contact closure fault indications of external equipment Thus external equipment failure may participate in overall fault indication and redu...

Page 78: ...MBT 4000B Multi Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix B MN MBT4000B IOM B 2 B 3 Dual Base Chain Redundancy Operation Figure B 1 Dual Base Chain Redundancy Operation...

Page 79: ...cy Interlink Cable CEFD P N CA WR11224 1 or equivalent must be installed 4 Base unit identification MBT1 or MBT2 is driven by the redundancy interlink cable Hard wired connections within the cable des...

Page 80: ...t 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 Overcurrent a...

Page 81: ...it J7 REDUNDANCY LOOP connectors 6 Typical for each MBT base connect an RF switch to the J10 RF Switch connector Note the A and B labels on the ends of the Redundant Loop Cable the MBT base connected...

Page 82: ...ulled up and must be grounded to clear a fault condition The EAM 11 remote command allows this fault to be detected and acted upon by the MBT Pin G of the J9 AUX COMM connector provides a logic level...

Page 83: ...command to both MBT bases This records the operating current of the LNB and the MBT will monitor this current 40 Set the desired current window outside of which a fault will be declared using the LCW...

Page 84: ...MBT 4000B Multi Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix B MN MBT4000B IOM B 8 Notes...

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