Comtech EF Data CRS-280L User Manual
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CRS-280L L-Band IF Switch for 1:N Redundancy
Revision 1
Table of Contents
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1.1.1
Compatibility .............................................................................................................. 1–2
1.2
Physical Description...................................................................................................... 1–3
1.2.1
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 1–3
1.2.2
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................... 1–3
1.2.3
Dimensional Envelope ................................................................................................ 1–4
1.3
Summary of Specifications ........................................................................................... 1–5
1.3.1
Typical Insertion Loss Graphs .................................................................................... 1–6
CHAPTER 2.
INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 2–1
2.1
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................ 2–1
2.2
Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 2–2
CHAPTER 3.
CONNECTOR PINOUTS ................................................................... 3–1
3.1
Connector Overview ..................................................................................................... 3–1
3.2
Front Panel Connectors ................................................................................................ 3–3
3.2.1
Front Panel IF Connectors – Receive IF and Transmit IF, 50Ω Type ‘N’ ............... 3–3
3.3
Rear Panel Control Connectors ................................................................................... 3–4
3.3.1
Switch Control Interface Connectors .......................................................................... 3–4
3.3.1.1
J1 CRS Control Interface Connector, DB-25F ................................................... 3–4
3.3.1.2
J2 SMS Control Interface Connector, DB-15M ................................................. 3–4
3.3.2
Power / Ground Connections ...................................................................................... 3–5
3.3.2.1
Alternating Current (AC) Power Connectors ..................................................... 3–5
3.3.2.2
Direct Current (DC) Power Connectors (optional) ............................................. 3–5
3.3.2.3
Ground Connector ............................................................................................... 3–5
CHAPTER 4.
CABLES AND CONNECTIONS ........................................................ 4–1
4.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 4–1
4.2
CRS-280L Control Cable Connections ....................................................................... 4–2
4.2.1
SMS-7000 1:8 Modem Protection Switch Control Cable Connection ....................... 4–2
4.2.2
CRS-400 1:8 Redundancy Switch Control Cable Connection ................................... 4–3
4.2.3
CRS-300 1:N Redundancy Switch Control Cable Connection ................................... 4–3
4.2.4
CRS-500 M:N Redundancy System Control Cable Connection ................................ 4–3
4.3
CRS-280L L-Band IF Cable Connections .................................................................. 4–8
4.3.1
L-Band IF Cable Characteristics ................................................................................. 4–8
4.3.2
L-Band Switch-to-Modem Cabling Requirements ..................................................... 4–8
4.3.3
L-Band Uplink/Downlink Cable Connections ............................................................ 4–9