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Part Number MN/CST5000.IOM Revision 9 CST-5000C-Band Satellite TerminalInstallation and Operation Manual

Preface CST-5000 iv Rev. 9 3.3.2.2 Square Pole...

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–11 HIGH STABILITYOSCILLATOROSCPWRFILTER+12.5 VOLTSTUNING VOLTAGE0 - 10 VOLT ELECT

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–12 Rev. 9 5.3 IF Local Oscillator The IF local oscillator (IFLO) contains: • Voltage

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–13 IF LOCAL OSCILLATOR10 MHz REFERENCEU/C SYNTH REFD/C SYNTH REFD/CFILTERU/CSMA F

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–14 Rev. 9 5.4 Synthesizer The RFT-500 uses two synthesizers (optional single synthesizer

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–15 LOOPFILTERD/C LO SYNTHESIZERVCOPHASEDETECTDIVIDEBY10 MHz REFERENCEM&C BUSLO

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–16 Rev. 9 5.5 Down Converter The function of the down converter is to convert the C-Band

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–17 5.5.1 Specifications Down Converter Input Frequency 3620 to 4200 MHz Input Con

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–18 Rev. 9 5.5.2 Theory of Operation The RFT-500 down converter utilizes a dual conversi

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–19 5.6 Up Converter The function of the up converter is to convert the 70 MHz IF s

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–20 Rev. 9 5.6.1 Specifications Up Converter Input Frequency 70 MHz ± 18 MHz Input Conne

CST-5000 Preface Rev. 9 v A.1.3.2 Theory of Operation ...

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–21 5.6.2 Theory of Operation The RFT-500 up converter utilizes a dual conversion

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Rev. 9 6–1 6. MAINTENANCE This chapter provides information on how to use test points and LEDs on the M&C board for troubleshooting. In addit

Maintenance CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 6–2 Rev. 9 Table 6-2. Test Points Test Point Description TP3 12.5V input power voltage TP6 Dow

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Maintenance Rev. 9 6–3 Table 6-3. Fault Isolation Fault Possible Problem and Action +5 VOLT +5V power supply

Maintenance CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 6–4 Rev. 9 Table 6-3. Fault Isolation (Continued) Fault Possible Problem and Action D/C LOCK Do

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Maintenance Rev. 9 6–5 Refer to Figures 6-1 and 6-2 for the locations of the various modules mentioned in this

Maintenance CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 6–6 Rev. 9 Figure 6-1. RFT-500 Inside Front View

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Maintenance Rev. 9 6–7 U/C SYNTHESIZERD/C SYNTHESIZERDOWNCONVERTERPOWERSUPPLYIF LOUP CONVERTER Figure 6-2. RF

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Preface CST-5000 vi Rev. 9 Figures Figure 1-1. CST-5000 Single Thread System ...

Rev. 9 A–1 Appendix A. OPTIONS This appendix describes the 140 MHz IF and Multi-Carrier System options. A.1 140 MHz Option This section describes

140 MHz IF Option CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal A–2 Rev. 9 IF LOCAL 1112.5 MHz OSCILLATORPHASEDETECTFILTERLOOPFILTERVCODIVIDEDOWNCHAIN10 M

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 140 MHz IF Option Rev. 9 A–3 A.1.1.1 Specifications Input 10.0 MHz square wave, CMOS levels Output 1112.5 M

140 MHz IF Option CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal A–4 Rev. 9 10 MHz REFERENCELO SYNTHESIZERM&C BUSDIVIDEBYPHASEDETECTDIVIDEBY NLOOPFILTER

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 140 MHz IF Option Rev. 9 A–5 A.1.3 Down Converter The function of the down converter is to convert the C-Band

140 MHz IF Option CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal A–6 Rev. 9 A.1.3.1 Specifications Refer to Table Appendix A-1 for the Down Converter, IF Sy

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 140 MHz IF Option Rev. 9 A–7 A.1.3.2 Theory of Operation The RFT-500 down converter utilizes a dual conversion

140 MHz IF Option CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal A–8 Rev. 9 A.1.4 Up Converter The function of the up converter is to convert the 140 MHz IF

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 140 MHz IF Option Rev. 9 A–9 A.1.4.1 Specifications Refer to Table Appendix A-2 for the Down Converter, RFLO,

140 MHz IF Option CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal A–10 Rev. 9 A.1.4.2 Theory of Operation The RF-500 up converter utilizes a dual conversion

CST-5000 Preface Rev. 9 vii Overview of Changes to Previous Edition A summary of the changes made to Rev. 8 includes: • Changed Prime Power normal

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 140 MHz IF Option Rev. 9 A–11 A.2 CST-5000 Multi-Carrier System Option The multi-carrier function allows exter

140 MHz IF Option CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal A–12 Rev. 9 A.2.1 Remote Control Operation This section describes the remote control operat

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 140 MHz IF Option Rev. 9 A–13 A.2.2 RSU-503 Redundancy Switch Unit The RSU-503 requires: • Firmware FW/3080-

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Rev. 9 B–1 Appendix B. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION This appendix describes the remote control operation of the RFT-500. • Firmware number: FW/3059

Remote Control Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal B–2 Rev. 9 B.2 Message Structure The ASCII character format used requires 11 bits/ch

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Remote Control Operation Rev. 9 B–3 B.2.2 Device Address The device address is the address of the controller w

Remote Control Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal B–4 Rev. 9 B.2.4 End Character Each message is ended with a single character which s

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Remote Control Operation Rev. 9 B–5 B.3 Configuration Commands/Responses Up Converter Freq Select Command: Res

Remote Control Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal B–6 Rev. 9 Select Preset Config Command: Response: Status: Response: <add/SEL_n&a

Preface CST-5000 viii Rev. 9 Metric Conversion Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual. This information i

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Remote Control Operation Rev. 9 B–7 RS-232-C Baud Rate Select Command: Response: Status: Response: <add/BR_

Remote Control Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal B–8 Rev. 9 B.4 Status Commands/Responses Config Status Command: Response: <add/O

Rev. 9Rev. 9 g–1 Glossary The following is a list of acronyms and abbreviations that may be found in this manual. Acronym/ Abbreviation Definiti

Glossary CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal g–2 Rev. 9 EN Enable ERR Error ESC Escape EXE Executable FLT Fault G/T Gain Over Temperature GHz Gig

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Glossary Rev. 9 g–3 TRF Transmit Reject Filter TUV Up Converter Tuning Voltage TWT Traveling Wave Tube TX Tr

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Rev. 9 i–1 Index 1 1:1 Redundant LNA Plate, 1–2 140 MHz Option, A–1 A Applications, 1–4 C Command/Response, B–2, B–3 Configuration Commands/Respons

Index CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal i–2 Rev. 9 O Outdoor Enclosure, 1–5 P Prime Power (J5), 2–23 R Rear Panel Connectors, 2–21 Redundant Plate

METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281

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CST-5000 Preface Rev. 9 ix Warranty Policy This Comtech EFData product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one

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Rev. 9 1–1 1. INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the CST-5000 C-Band satellite terminal, referred to in this manual as “the CST-5000” (Figure 1-

Introduction CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 1–2 Rev. 9 1.1 Description As a single thread system, the CST-5000 consists of the following asse

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Introduction Rev. 9 1–3 Figure 1-3. RSU-503 TX.IF70 MHz ± -18 MHz-30 dBm70 MHzSTSTEMMODEMEIA-485/232SERIA

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Introduction CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 1–4 Rev. 9 1.1.1 Applications When used in conjunction with EFData modems, the CST-5000 is ideal

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Introduction Rev. 9 1–5 1.1.3 Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) The feed assembly consists of an LNA and a wave guide

Introduction CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 1–6 Rev. 9 1.2 Options Contact an EFData marketing representative for more information about the

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Introduction Rev. 9 1–7 1.2.2 Equipment The following items are available: • KP-10 hand-held keypad. The KP-1

Introduction CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 1–8 Rev. 9 1.3 Specifications Table 1-1 lists the specifications for the CST-5000 system, Table 1

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Introduction Rev. 9 1–9 Table 1-2. RFT-500 Specifications Transmit Output Frequency (No Inversion) 5.845 to

Introduction CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 1–10 Rev. 9 Table 1-2. RFT-500 Specifications (Continued) Receive Input Frequency (No Inversion)

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Introduction Rev. 9 1–11 Table 1-2. RFT-500 Specifications (Continued) Monitor and Control Control Interface

Introduction CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 1–12 Rev. 9 14.60(37.1)6.35(16.1)3.00(7.62).69(1.7)1.50(3.8)2.85(7.2)1.475(3.7).75(1.9)7.50(19)8.

Rev. 9 2–1 2. SINGLE THREAD SYSTEM INSTALLATION This chapter provides installation information for single thread systems, including: • Unpacking

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Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–2 Rev. 9 2.2 Inspecting the Equipment 1. Carefully check the equipment f

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–3 Qty. Description Qty. Description 1 Gasket - thick. EFData

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–4 Rev. 9 1 Kit KT/3272-x (where x = 1 for AC power, and 2 for DC power),

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–5 Note: If an RFT for a spar mount is ordered, EFData will provide

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–6 Rev. 9 1 Kit KT/3576, which includes: Qty. Description Qty. Descrip

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–7 2.3 RFT Installation The RFT can be installed anywhere on or near

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–8 Rev. 9 2.3.1 Tools Required Qty. Description 1 1 1 1 3/8 inch (9 mm)

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–9 2.3.2 Vertical Pole Installation 2.3.2.1 Round Pole Note: The fol

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–10 Rev. 9 3. Install the 14 inch (35.6 cm) unistruts as follows: a. Pos

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–11 c. Position a 14 inch (35.6 cm) unistrut (open side facing up)

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–12 Rev. 9 4. Install the pipe blocks as follows: a. Install two spring

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–13 5. Install the threaded rods as follows: a. Install two spring

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–14 Rev. 9 e. One threaded rod at a time, hold the washers and plate in p

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–15 6. Mount the RFT as follows: a. Lift the RFT into position on

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–16 Rev. 9 c. Install a 5/16 inch (8 mm) flat washer, 5/16 inch (8 mm) spl

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–17 2.3.3 Spar Installation Note: The following process is for a typi

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–18 Rev. 9 3. Mount the RFT as follows: a. Position a spring nut between

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–19 split lockwashers, and 5/16” flat washers, bolt the two spar supp

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–20 Rev. 9 Figure 2-2. Mounting LNA to Antenna 5. Position the LNA i

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–21 2.5 External Connections Connections between the RFT and other eq

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Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–22 Rev. 9 2.5.1 TX/IF Input (J1) The TX/IF input is a TNC connector that

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–23 2.5.4 RX/RF Input (J4) The RX/RF input is a type N connector tha

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–24 Rev. 9 2.5.6 Serial Remote Control (J6) The remote connector on the RF

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Single Thread System Installation Rev. 9 2–25 Table 2-3. RFT Remote Control Connector, J6 Pin # Name Descri

Single Thread System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 2–26 Rev. 9 EFDATA: CN/STPG26M01PT06E16-260(SR)AGNDDEFGHCTSRD/RRTSTD/TDSR26

Rev. 9 3–1 3. REDUNDANT SYSTEM INSTALLATION This chapter provides installation information for redundant systems, including: • Unpacking and ins

Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–2 Rev. 9 3.1 Unpacking The CST-5000 redundant system is shipped in two cartons

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Redundant System Installation Rev. 9 3–3 3.2.1 Included Parts A typical redundant CST-5000 configuration contai

Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–4 Rev. 9 1 LNA connector kit (EFData Part # KT/2721), which includes: Qty. D

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Redundant System Installation Rev. 9 3–5 1 Kit KT/3107-x (where x = 1 for AC power, and 2 for DC power), whic

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Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–6 Rev. 9 2 Kit KT/3577, which includes: Qty. Description Qty. Descriptio

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Redundant System Installation Rev. 9 3–7 3.3 RFT Installation The RFTs can be installed anywhere on or near the

Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–8 Rev. 9 3.3.1 Tools Required Qty. Description 1 1 1 1 3/8 inch (9 mm) dri

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Redundant System Installation Rev. 9 3–9 3.3.2 Vertical Pole Installation 3.3.2.1 Round Pole The following pro

Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–10 Rev. 9 3. Install the 20 inch (51 cm) unistruts as follows: Note: The pla

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Redundant System Installation Rev. 9 3–11 c. With the RFTs side-by side, position a 20 inch (51 cm) unistrut (

Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–12 Rev. 9 (4) Repeat Steps 4.b.(1) through 4.b.(3) for each spring nut. c.

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Redundant System Installation Rev. 9 3–13 (3) Release pressure on the spring nut. (4) Repeat Steps 5.b.(1)

Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–14 Rev. 9 a. Lift the RFT into position on the vertical pole. b. Slip a 14

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Redundant System Installation Rev. 9 3–15 3.3.3 Spar Installation Note: The following process is for a typical

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Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–16 Rev. 9 3. Install the 20 inch (51 cm) unistruts as follows: a. Position

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Redundant System Installation Rev. 9 3–17 4. Mount the RFT as follows: a. Lift the RFT into position. b. U

Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–18 Rev. 9 3.3.4 1:1 Redundant Plate Installation The 1:1 redundant plate is s

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Redundant System Installation Rev. 9 3–19 4. Position the antenna waveguide in place on the RF IN connector, a

Redundant System Installation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 3–20 Rev. 9 3.4 External Connections Refer to Section 2.5 for further informatio

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Rev. 9 4–1 4. OPERATION This chapter provides operation information for the RFT-500. 4.1 System Operation There are three methods of operating th

Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 4–2 Rev. 9 4.3 Front Panel Display/Keypad The optional front panel (Figure 4-1) provides the local

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Operation Rev. 9 4–3 4.3.1 Front Panel Controls The terminal is locally operated by using the front panel keyp

Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 4–4 Rev. 9 4.4 Menu Explanations The following sections contain information about individual menu ca

ii Rev. 9 Customer Support Contact the Comtech EFData Customer Support Department for: • Product support or training • Information on upgrading o

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Operation Rev. 9 4–5 4.4.1 Configuration Terminal configuration may be viewed or changed by entering the CONFIG

Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 4–6 Rev. 9 RFT-500SW_2.13SELECTCONFIGSELECT RF OUTPUTU/C FREQ D/C FREQBAUD ADDRESS1, 2, 3, or NONEON

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Operation Rev. 9 4–7 The following listing describes each Configuration function in detail. Function Descrip

Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 4–8 Rev. 9 BAUD Programs the baud rate of the terminal. On entry, the currently selected baud rat

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Operation Rev. 9 4–9 4.4.2 Monitor The MONITOR (Figure 4-4) menu is accessible from the SELECT menu. When the M

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CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Operation Rev. 9 4–11 4.4.3 Faults The FAULTS (Figure 4-5) menu is accessible from the SELECT menu. Faults are

Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 4–12 Rev. 9 RFT-500SW_2.13SELECTFAULTSRESTART UPLINKDOWNLINK 5V PWROK / FLT OK / FLTOK / FLT OK / FL

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Operation Rev. 9 4–13 The following list describes the faults monitored in the FAULTS menu. Refer to Chapter 6

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Rev. 9 iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ... 1–1 1.

Rev. 9 5–1 5. THEORY OF OPERATION This chapter provides the basic theory of operation for the Monitor and Control (M&C) board, high stability

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–2 Rev. 9 Figure 5-1. M&C Board

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–3 5.1.1 EEPROM Memory EEPROM memory on the M&C module allows it to retain conf

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–4 Rev. 9 5.1.2.1 Remote Interface Specification Refer to Appendix B for information on

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–5 COLD/WARM STARTHPA FAULTHPA PWR MONIF LOCK DETHPA THERMU/C LOCK DET8 BIT PARALLE

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–6 Rev. 9 5.1.5 M&C Board Connector Pinouts 5.1.5.1 EIA-232/485 Remote Control (J1)

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–7 5.1.5.3 HPA, PS, U/C, and D/C, J3 DB37-Male Pin # Name Description 1 12.5V P

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–8 Rev. 9 5.1.5.4 Synthesizers (DC/UC/LO), J4 DB37-Female Pin # Name Description 1 UC

CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal Theory of Operation Rev. 9 5–9 5.1.5.5 Keypad Display, 24-Pin (12 x 2) Ribbon Connector (J5) The front panel/d

Theory of Operation CST-5000 C-Band Satellite Terminal 5–10 Rev. 9 5.1.6 Test Points and LEDs Refer to Section 6.1. 5.2 High Stability Oscilla