Comtech EF Data RCS20 - Manual (Page 25)

RCS20 M:N Redundancy Switch Revision 15
Installation MN-RCS20 and CD-RCS20
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Chapter 2. Installation
2.1 Overview
This chapter provides unpacking instructions, and instructions for installing an RCS20 M:N Redundancy
Switch into a Satellite Modem system with cabling configurations for up to nine channels and nine
transponders.
The RCS20 organizes the modems connected to the switch according to satellite communications
channels. These channels are labeled on the DDS20 and IFS20 panels, and are defined as follows:
Channel 0 - Backup 1 Channel 5 - Modem 5
Channel 1 - Modem 1 Channel 6 - Modem 6
Channel 2 - Modem 2 Channel 7 - Modem 7
Channel 3 - Modem 3 Channel 8 - Modem 8
Channel 4 - Modem 4 Channel 9 - Modem 9/Backup 2
2.2 Unpacking the Unit
WARNING
There are no user-serviceable parts or configuration settings located inside the RCS20,
DDS20, or IFS20 Chassis. There is a shock hazard internally at the power supply module.
DO NOT OPEN any of these Chassis under any circumstances.
The RCS20 M:N Redundancy Switch was carefully packaged to avoid damage and should arrive
complete with the following items for proper installation:
• RCS20 Redundancy Control Unit
• IFS20 70/140, L-Band Tx or L-Band Rx-Tx
• DDS20 Digital Data Switch, Ethernet Switch, ASI-M or ASI-D
• 2 ea. AC Power Cords
• 2 ea. Bank Control 15-Pin HD Sub-Cables
• M:N Switch System Test Data Sheet