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Chapter 1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Equipment
Use:
The RAP-100 is designed to provide front console monitoring and control of a single
Comtech EFData CSAT Outdoor Transceiver. The RAP-100 is packaged in a chassis
suitable for mounting in standard 19 inch Telecommunication equipment racks.
1.2 Equipment
Power:
The equipment is rated for operation over the range 100 – 240 volts AC. It has a
maximum power consumption of 15 watts.
1.3 CSAT
Interface:
The RAP-100 is designed to interface to Comtech EFData’s CSAT via an RS-485
interface. The pin-out for the connection between the RAP-100 and the CSAT is shown
in the table below:
Signal Name RAP-100 pin CSAT pin
RS-485 Rx+
8
A
RS-485 Rx-
9
B
RS-485 Tx+
6
C
RS-485 Tx-
7
D
Signal Ground
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