Comtech-ef-data MBT-4000B User Manual

Part Number MN/MBT4000B.IOM Revision 1 IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes a

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM viii Warnings, Cautions, and Notes A WARNING informs you about a possib

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM ix IF THE UNIT IS OPERATED IN A VEHICLE OR MOVABLE INSTALLATION, MAKE S

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM x • Immunity: EN 55024 – Information Technology Equipment: Immunity Cha

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM xi European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/26

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM xii Warranty Policy Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defec

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Preface MN/MBT4000B.IOM xiii The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and o

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

1–1 Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview Comtech EF Data’s MBT-4000BB Multi-Band RF Transceiver (Figure 1-1) is designed to perform C-, X-, or Ku-Ba

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Introduction MN/MBT4000B.IOM 1–2 • Easy expansion for providing a redundant system or other fre

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Introduction MN/MBT4000B.IOM 1–3 Figure 1-3. Operational Diagram for Typical Chain Switched Re

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Introduction MN/MBT4000B.IOM 1–4 1.4 Summary of Specifications 1.4.1 Environmental & Physi

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Introduction MN/MBT4000B.IOM 1–5 1.5 Dimensional Envelope All dimensions are in inches. Bracket

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Introduction MN/MBT4000B.IOM 1–6 Notes:

2–1 Chapter 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting the Shipment The MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System and its Installation and Operatio

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Installation MN/MBT4000B.IOM 2–2 2.2 Installing the MBT-4000B Figure 2-1. MBT-4

3–1 Chapter 3. EXTERNAL CONNECTORS 3.1 External Connectors Overview Connectors on the MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System (Figure 3-1) provide a

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 External Connectors MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3–2 3.2 MBT-4000B External Connectors Table 3-1 summarizes

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 External Connectors MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3–3 3.2.1 IF Signal Side Connections (Cable Loop Removed fo

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 External Connectors MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3–4 3.2.1.3 J2 | COMM Use the J2 | COMM 19-pin circular con

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 External Connectors MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3–5 3.2.1.4 J3 | UNIT 1 COMM Use the J3 | UNIT 1 COMM connec

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MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 External Connectors MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3–6 3.2.1.5 J4 | IF SWITCH Use the J4 | IF SWITCH 6-pin circ

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 External Connectors MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3–7 3.2.1.9 J6 | COMM (BUC-4000 ONLY) Use the J6 | COMM 15-p

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 External Connectors MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3–8 3.2.2 RF Signal Side Connectors Figure 3-4. MBT-4000B E

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 External Connectors MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3–9 3.2.2.2 J12 | L-BAND IN Use the J12 | L-BAND IN Type ‘N’

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 External Connectors MN/MBT4000B.IOM 3–10 3.2.2.4 J10 | RF SWITCH Use the J10 | RF SWITCH 6-pin c

4–1 Chapter 4. SYSTEM OPERATING PARAMETERS 4.1 Overview An introduction to the Monitoring and Control (M&C) features of the MBT-4000B Multi-Band

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 System Operating Parameters MN/MBT4000B.IOM 4–2 4.3 Remote Configuration, Monitoring and Contr

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 System Operating Parameters MN/MBT4000B.IOM 4–3 4.5 Block Up Converter Module (BUC-4000) Opera

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5–1 Chapter 5. UPDATING FIRMWARE 5.1 Introduction TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO OPERATE THE MBT-4000B WITH ITS LATEST AVAILABL

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–2 5.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–3 B. On the PC – Configure the terminal emulator program if

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–4 • Right-click anywhere on the desktop to open the popup su

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–5 • First, click [Start] on the Windows taskbar, and then

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–6 5.3 Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update 1. Fir

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–7 G. Download the archive file to the temporary folder.

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–8 • Use Windows Explorer to locate, and then double-left-cli

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–9 5.4 Performing the FTP Upload Procedure To proceed with

iii TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...I

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–10 Step Task 6 Before proceeding, the MBT-4000B system must

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–11 Step Task 9 Upon successful completion of the upload, you

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Updating Firmware MN/MBT4000B.IOM 5–12 Notes:

6–1 Chapter 6. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT 6.1 Overview Serial-based remote product management of Comtech EF Data’s MBT-4000B Multi-band T

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–2 6.2.1 EIA-485 For applications where

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–3 6.2.3 Basic Protocol Whether in EIA-2

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–4 6.2.4.1 Start of Packet Because this i

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–5 Both upper case and lower case alphab

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–6 6.2.4.6 Optional Message Arguments Arg

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–7 6.3 Remote Commands and Queries Any c

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Table of Contents MN/MBT4000B.IOM iv CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ...

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–8 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–9 Parameter Type Command (Instruction C

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–10 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–11 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–12 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–13 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–14 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–15 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–16 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–17 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Table of Contents MN/MBT4000B.IOM v CHAPTER 5. UPDATING FIRMWARE ...

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–18 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–19 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–20 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–21 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

MBT-4000B Multi-band Transceiver System Revision 1 Serial-based Remote Product Management MN/MBT4000B.IOM 6–22 Parameter Type Command (Instruction

A–1 Appendix A. FAULTS/EVENTS A.1 LED Status Indicators The MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System features two Light-Emitting Diode (LED) in

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix A MN/MBT4000B.IOM A–2 A.2 Faults/Events There are three types of Faults/Events that may

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix A MN/MBT4000B.IOM A–3 A.2.2 Configurable Summary Faults Configurable Summary Faults oper

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix A MN/MBT4000B.IOM A–4 A.2.3 Informational Events Informational Events are operation cond

B–1 Appendix B. REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION / OPERATION B.1 Overview The MBT-4000B is designed to operate in both standalone and redundant configur

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Table of Contents MN/MBT4000B.IOM vi B.5 LNB Power Supply Current Monitoring ...

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

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix B MN/MBT4000B.IOM B–3 Figure B-1 illustrates a typical Dual-Base (Chain) Redundancy conf

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix B MN/MBT4000B.IOM B–4 B.4 External Fault Monitoring Each MBT-4000B base includes a logi

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix B MN/MBT4000B.IOM B–5 the CLC=2 remote command). Acceptable percentage values are

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix B MN/MBT4000B.IOM B–6 Step Task 17 Power down MBT1. This should trip both switches to MB

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix B MN/MBT4000B.IOM B–7 Step Task 36 Connect the LNBs. 37 Enable the LNB voltage by sendi

MBT-4000B Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 1 Appendix B MN/MBT4000B.IOM B–8 Notes:

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vii PREFACE About this Manual This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver Syst