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3 front panel utility connectors, 1 ext ref, 50ω bnc, 2 idr alarms connector, db-15f – Comtech EF Data CRS-150 User Manual

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CRS-150 1:1 Redundancy Switch

Revision 2

Connector Pinouts

MN/CRS150.IOM

3–8

3.2.3 Front Panel Utility Connectors

3.2.3.1 Ext Ref, 50Ω BNC

This is 50

Ω BNC female connector is used for operating an external station reference. It

requires an EIA-422 compatible level, so this unbalanced input should have a zero volt
(0V) offset and a swing of at least

±2V into the 120Ω termination provided.

3.2.3.2 IDR Alarms Connector, DB-15F

The 15-pin Type ‘D’ female (DB-15F) IDR Alarms interface connection
provides four Form-C backward alarm outputs specified by Intelsat.

IDR Alarms Connector (DB-15F)

Pin #

Signal Function

Name

2
9
1

Backward Alarm 1 is active

Backward Alarm 1 is not active

BA-1-NO

BA-1-COM

BA-1-NC

10 TBD

MON-A

4

11

3

Backward Alarm 2 is active

Backward Alarm 2 is not active

BA-2-NO

BA-2-COM

BA-2-NC

6

13

5

Backward Alarm 3 is active

Backward Alarm 3 is not active

BA-3-NO

BA-3-COM

BA-3-NC

14 TBD

MON-B

8

15

7

Backward Alarm 4 is active

Backward Alarm 4 is not active

BA-4-NO

BA-4-COM

BA-4-NC

12 Ground

GND

3.2.4 Front Panel Power Connections – Aux DC Inputs

The front panel of the CRS-150 incorporates two independent DC inputs (using 2.1
mm sockets, with the outer conductor grounded). Comtech EF Data can supply the
appropriate AC/DC supply, complete with IEC power input connector (Part number
PS/AC18W01P01).

For more information about Comtech EF Data accessories that make use of this interface, see
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION.