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MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Part Number MN/MBT4000.IOM Revision 3...
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Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Appendix A. Remote Control Operation Date: December 9, 2005 Document: MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System, Installation and Operation Manual, Revision 3, dated January 3, 2005, Part Number: MN/MBT4000.EA3 Collating Instructions: Attach this page to page A-16...
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Operating FRE=xxxxx 9 bytes, Command or Query FRE=(message ok) FRE? FRE=xxxxx.x .xxx numeric Valid Operating RF frequency, in MHz. FRE? (received ok, Frequency but invalid arguments For Ku BDCs: found) (see FRE values: 10950-11700 MHz an LO of 10000 MHz is FRE* (message ok, description of activated...
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Errata B Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Chapter 2. Installation Date: March 9, 2006 MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System, Installation and Document: Operation Manual, Revision 3, dated January 3, 2005, Part Number: MN/MBT4000.EB3 Attach this page to page 2-1 Collating Instructions: Comments: Change Table 2-1, ITT Cannon connector from “...
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Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Chapter 3. System Operation Date: December 21, 2006 Document: MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System, Installation and Operation Manual, Revision 3, dated January 3, 2005, Part Number: MN/MBT4000.EC3 Collating Instructions: Attach this page to page 3-1 Comments: Change Table in section 3.1.1: Add new C-Band BDC option...
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Errata D Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Revised Ku-Band -W Date: January 23, 2007 MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System, Installation and Document: Operation Manual, Revision 3, dated January 3, 2005, Part Number: MN/MBT4000.ED3 Attach this page to page 3-1 Collating Instructions:...
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Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Revised Remote Commands Date: January 30, 2007 Document: MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System, Installation and Operation Manual, Revision 3, dated January 3, 2005, Part Number: MN/MBT4000.EE3 Collating Instructions: Attach this page to page A-1 Comments:...
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Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Revised Table B-2 Summary Faults Date: February 1, 2007 Document: MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System, Installation and Operation Manual, Revision 3, dated January 3, 2005, Part Number: MN/MBT4000.EF3 Collating Instructions: Attach this page to page B-2...
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3. To ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping, pack the product in its original shipping carton/packaging. 4. Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data. (Shipping charges should be prepaid.) For more information regarding the warranty policies, see Warranty Policy, p. viii.
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MN/MBT4000.IOM BOUT THIS ANUAL This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data MBT-4000, Multi-Band Transceiver System. This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the MBT-4000, Multi-Band Transceiver System.
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Preface MN/MBT4000.IOM EMC C OMPLIANCE This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference that requires the user to take adequate protection measures. EN55022 C OMPLIANCE This equipment meets the radio disturbance characteristic specifications for information technology equipment as defined in EN55022.
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Preface MN/MBT4000.IOM AFETY OMPLIANCE EN 60950 Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN60950. This equipment meets the Safety of Information Technology Equipment specification as defined in EN60950.
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For equipment under warranty, the customer is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data and all related custom, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the customer.
Figure 1-1. MBT-4000 Outdoor Multi-Band RF Transceiver 1.1 O VERVIEW This manual provides instructions on the installation, operation and maintenance of the MBT-4000, Multi-Band Transceiver System (MBT-4000), manufactured by Comtech EF Data (CEFD). Specifications for this model are included in this section. 1.2 F UNCTIONAL...
Ref In RS-485 M&C L-Band 70 MHz Splitter IF Out RF In Modem L-Band Multi-Band Transceiver Figure 1-2. MBT-4000 Typical Application 1.3 S PECIFICATIONS Table 1-1. MBT-4000 Specifications BUC-4000 ODU Specifications BDC-4000 ODU Specifications Characteristic Characteristic Input Frequency Range 950-2000 MHz, 125 kHz Output Frequency Range 950 –...
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Operating Altitude level 5 to 95% non-condensing Operating Humidity -50° to +71°C Non-Operating (58° to 160°F) Temperature Physical ODU: MBT-4000 Prime Power 90 to 260 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz Size See drawing, Figure 3 Note: Contact factory with specific concerns.
Introduction MN/MBT4000.IOM 1.3.1 C OMMON EATURES MBT-4000 meets or exceeds MIL-STD-188-164A. The system operates with low phase noise, auto-band sensing capability, and functions in 1 MHz step size (1 kHz option). 1.3.2 D IMENSIONAL NVELOPE Figure 1-3. MBT-4000 Dimensional Envelope...
Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Introduction MN/MBT4000.IOM 1.4 S YSTEM VERVIEW The transceiver is constructed in a modular configuration. Common to the configuration for any frequency band of operation is a base module which provides the M&C, Power Supply, and Reference function. Band-specific BUC and BDC modules can be mounted to the base module with clip-type fasteners.
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Introduction MN/MBT4000.IOM NOTES:...
NSTALLATION AND PERATION The Common Module of the MBT-4000 may be located near or on the antenna. The band-specific BUC and BDC is latched into place on top of the Common Module (M&C, Power Supply, Reference). Cables to the antenna and IDU complete the installation. To...
Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Installation MN/MBT4000.IOM 2.2.2 COMM (J2) P ONNECTIONS Table 2-2. COMM (J2) Pin Connections COMM (J2) RS 485 Rx+ RS 485 Rx- RS 485 Tx+ RS 485 Tx- RS 232 RD RS 232 TD SUM FLT COMM SUM FLT NO SUM FLT NC Mating Connectors:...
Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Installation MN/MBT4000.IOM 2.2.3 IF S (J4) P WITCH ONNECTIONS Table 2-3. IF Switch (J4) Pin Connections IF Switch (J4) POS 1 IF POS 2 IF POS 1 IND IF POS 2 IND IF Mating Connectors: Cannon MS3116J10-6P CEFD CN/MS3116J10-6P 2.2.4 R...
Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Installation MN/MBT4000.IOM 2.2.5 A 1 (J9) P ONNECTIONS Table 2-5. Aux Comm 1 (J9) Pin Connections AUX COMM1 (J9) AUX Rx + A AUX Rx – A AUX Tx + A AUX Tx – A +12.6V LNA A IO1 A/Fault IO1 B...
Chapter 3. System Operation 3.1 O PERATION This chapter contains instructions for operating the MBT-4000. 3.1.1 B (BDC-4000) LOCK ONVERTER The BDC-4000 translates a band-specific input frequency block (C-, X-, or Ku- or Ka-), from the LNA, down to L-Band (950 to 2000 MHz).
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 System Operation MN/MBT4000.IOM 3.1.2 B (BUC-4000) LOCK ONVERTER The BUC-4000 translates the LBC-4000 L-Band output carrier to the desired output frequency (C, X-, or Ku- or Ka-), with an output level capable of driving an HPA. BUC-4000 C, X, Ku, Ka Band Frequency...
The MBT-4000 is designed to operate in both stand-alone and redundant configurations. Every MBT-4000 base contains the circuitry and logic necessary to perform all the functions of a backup controller in either a single base and dual base configuration. The BDC-4000 is capable of supplying LNA power over the center conductor of the coaxial cable.
SINGLE MBT-4000 REDUNDANT SWITCH Figure 4-1. Single-Base Redundancy Operation The MBT-4000 base unit monitors health of the two BDCs or two BUCs installed. In case of a fault on the on-line BxC, the MBT-4000 base will automatically switch over to the standby BxC according to the following rules: 1.
DUAL MBT-4000 REDUNDANT SWITCH Figure 4-2. Dual Base (Chain) Redundancy Operation The two MBT-4000 base units cooperate in monitoring the health of the four BxCs (and each other). In case of a fault on an on-line BxC the MBT-4000 base containing the corresponding standby BxC, will automatically switch over to the standby BxC according to the following rules: 1.
The MBT-4000 base and BDC-4000 are capable of supplying power to external LNAs. The MBT-4000 base supplies the power from a pin in the AUX COMM connectors. The BDC- 4000 supplies the power over the center conductor of the coaxial cable.
If a current is detected outside this window, a LNA current fault will be posted, but the supply will not be disabled. Gain Equalization of Redundant Units Gain equalization in an MBT-4000 system is accomplished by issuing individual attenuation settings to the specific BxCs. Operational Configuration Commands In automatic redundancy mode, configuration commands (with the exception of attenuation and LNA power supply configuration) sent to the on-line unit will be mirrored in the off-line unit.
Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Redundant Configuration MN/MBT4000.IOM LED Status Indicators The two LED indicators reflect the staus of the MBT-4000 as follows: For the Online status: GREEN No faults present and the unit is unmated. YELLOW No faults present and the unit is muted.
Appendix A. Remote Control This section describes the protocol and message command set for remote monitor and control of the BUC/BDC-4000 product. The electrical interface is either an RS-485 multi-drop bus (for the control of many devices) or an RS-232 connection (for the control of a single device), and data is transmitted in asynchronous serial form, using ASCII characters.
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM RS-485 (full duplex) summary: Two differential pairs one pair for controller to target one pair for target to controller Controller-to-target pair one line driver (controller) and all targets have line- receivers. Target-to-controller pair one line receiver (controller) and all targets have tri- state drivers.
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The BDC and BUC sub-devices may also be addressed by appending the corresponding sub- device address. The sub-device address is ‘A1’ for the BUC and ‘A2’ for the BDC. For example, a mute command addressed to a BUC attached to an MBT-4000 at address 0412 will be: <0412A1/MUT=1{CR}...
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM The format of the response will be: >0412A1/MUT={CR}{LF} Sub-device addresses cannot be changed. The controller sends a packet with the address of a target - the destination of the packet. When the target responds, the address used is the same address, to indicate to the controller the source of the packet.
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM From Target-to-Controller, the only permitted values are: = (ASCII code 61) ? (ASCII code 63) (ASCII code 33) (ASCII code 42) (ASCII code 35) They have these meanings: The ‘=’ code (target to controller) is used in two ways: First, if the controller has sent a query code to a target (for example MUT?, meaning ‘is mute enable or disable?’), then the target would respond with MUT=x, where x represents the state in question, 1 being ‘enable’...
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM A.4.5 M ESSAGE RGUMENTS Arguments are not required for all messages. Arguments are ASCII codes for the characters 0 to 9 (ASCII 48 to 57), period (ASCII 46) and comma (ASCII 44). A.4.6 E ACKET Controller to Target: This is the ‘Carriage Return’...
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ATT? (received ok, but invalid Example: ATT=08.25 arguments found) ATT*(message ok, but not permitted in current mode) ATT! (Command not accepted by MBT-4000 base unit. It must be addressed to BUC or BDC sub-units) Clear All CAA= None Command only. CAA=(message Stored Instructs the slave to clear all Stored Events.
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM Arguments Command Valid on Description of arguments Query Response to Parameter (Instruction MBT, Command (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that Response to Command (Instruction query Type Code and BDC, or is, ASCII codes (Target to controller) Code and...
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= 0 or 1, 0=OK, 1=FLT arguments) All: a=+15V Power Supply b=+7.5V Power Supply c=+5.0V Power Supply MBT-4000: d=+28V Power Supply e=Ref Oscillator Lock Detect f=Intermodule Communications g=Max current on LNA power supply AUX COMM1 h=Max current on LNA power supply AUX COMM2...
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM Command Arguments for Response to Query Response to Valid on Description of arguments Parameter (Instruction Command or Command (Instruction query MBT, (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that is, Type Code and Response to (target to...
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Response to Query Response to Valid on Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that is, Command (Instruction query MBT, Type Code and Response to ASCII codes...
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{lf} All: aaa.a=+15V power supply bbb.b=+7.5V power supply ccc.=+5V power supply MBT-4000 Base Unit: ddd.d=+28V power supply eee.e=Ref oscillator tuning voltage fff.f=LNA current in mA for LNA A (AUX COMM1) ggg.g= LNA current in mA for LNA B (AUX COMM2)
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Response to Query Response to Valid on Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that is, Command (Instruction query MBT, Type Code and Response to ASCII codes...
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(see Example: FRE=11300.000 found) description of FRE* (message ok, but arguments) not permitted in current mode) FRE! (command not accepted by MBT-4000 base unit. It must be addressed to BUC or BDC sub-units) Retreive Query only FRW? FRW=FWxxxx Firmware Gets the Firmware Number of the unit.
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Query Response to Valid on Response to Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that (Instruction query MBT, Command Type Code and Response to is, ASCII codes Code and...
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(same format 1 = Enabled found) as command MUT* (message ok, but arguments) Example: MUT=1 not permitted in current mode) MUT! (command not accepted by MBT-4000 base unit. It must be addressed to BUC or BDC sub-units) A-18...
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Used to query the online status of the unit (useful in redundant ONL? (received ok, but configurations). invalid arguments found) Return position of corresponding RF switch. Example for MBT-4000 base unit: <0001/ONL?{cr} >0001/ONL={cr}{lf} ON1=ON ,{cr} ON2=ON , {cr}{lf} Example for BDC: <0001A1/ONL?{cr}...
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Retrieve 1 byte, Query only. RAI = (message ok) RAI?n RAI=x….x value of Used to Retrieve AUX COMM I/O of the MBT-4000 base unit., RAI? (received ok, but COMM I/O n=1 or 2 where n=1 or 2 invalid arguments (see...
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92 bytes MBT- Query only. RAS? RAS=x….x Alarm Status 4000 Used to Query the Alarm status of the unit 64 bytes (see (BUC), Example for MBT-4000 base: description for 74 bytes <0001/RAS?{cr} details of (BDC), >0001/RAS={cr} arguments) alphanumeric 15VT1=OK{cr} 7V5T1=OK{cr}...
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Query only. RCS? RCS=x….x Configuration 4000) Used to Query the configuration status of the unit Status 98 bytes (see (BDC), Example for MBT-4000 base: description for 76 bytes (BUC) <0001/RCS?{cr} details of alphanumeric >0001/RCS={cr} arguments) BF1=X {cr} BF2=X {cr} BT1=DN{cr}...
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Query Response to Valid on Response to Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that is, (Instruction query MBT, Command Type Code and Response to ASCII codes...
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MBT-4000 - 103 Query only. RMS? RMS=x….x Maintenance Status bytes, Used to Query the maintenance status of the unit. alphanumeric (see description Example for MBT-4000 base: <0001/RMS?{cr} for details of BDC – >0001/RMS={cr}{lf} arguments) 98 bytes, 15VT1=015.1{cr} alphanumeric 7V5T1=007.7{cr} 5VLT1=005.0{cr} BUC –...
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Example: RSN=000000165 details of arguments) Retrieve 24 bytes Query only. RUS? RUS=x….x Utility Status alphanumeric Used to Query the utility status of the MBT-4000 base unit.. (see Example: description for <0001/RUS={cr} details of >0001/RUS={cr}{lf} arguments) ADR=0001{cr} BDR=9600{cr}{lf} Remote Baud...
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Example: SSA=0.3 found) as command SSA* (message ok, but arguments) not permitted in current mode) SSA! (command not accepted by MBT-4000 base unit. It must be addressed to BUC or BDC sub-units) Set Redundancy SSW=xy 2 bytes Command only. SSW=(message ok)
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Remote Command MN/MBT4000.IOM Command Arguments for Description of arguments Query Response to Valid on Response to Parameter (Instruction Command or (Note that all arguments are ASCII numeric codes, that (Instruction query MBT, Command Type Code and Response to is, ASCII codes Code and...
Appendix B. Faults/Events There are three types of Faults/Events that may occur and be recorded in the event log of an MBT-4000, BDC-400 or BUC-4000. These are: • Summary Faults • Configurable Summary Faults • Informational Events Summary Faults indicate improper operation. When a Summary Fault condition occurs: The Summary Fault Relay will be de-energized.
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7V5 PS1 Summary Fault The 7.5 volt power supply is out of tolerance. IIC BUS Summary Fault Unable to communication via the internal high speed communication bus Table B-2. MBT-4000 Configurable Summary Faults Mnemonic Type Mute Description AUXCOM1 Summary Fault Slot 1 The IO1A/FAULT input (AUX COMM 1) indicates a fault.
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All attached converters (UNIT 1 and UNIT 2) have been muted. Monitoring for this fault is enabled using the XRF command. This fault is cleared when lock has been regained. Table B-3. MBT-4000 Informational Events Mnemonic Type Mute...
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Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 3 Faults/Events MN/MBT4000.IOM Table B-5. BDC-4000 Configurable Summary Faults Mnemonic Type Description LNA CUR Summary Fault - The +12.6 V LNA power supply current (via center conductor of Configurable coax connector) has exceeded the maximum limit of 350 mA and has been disabled.
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METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281 0.01094 6.214 x 10 0.01 — — 1 inch 2.540 — 0.08333 0.2778 1.578 x 10 0.254 — 25.4 1 foot 30.480 12.0 —...
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