Comtech EF Data CST-5005 - Manual (Page 14)

Introduction CST-5005 C-Band Satellite Terminal
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1.1.1 Applications
When used in conjunction with Comtech EFData modems, the CST-5005 is ideal for:
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Single digit carriers up to 2.048 Mbit/s
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Multiple carrier operation over a 36 MHz bandwidth
Because the CST-5005 has a 70 MHz IF, it can also be used for other analog and digital
applications.
Small-to-medium size earth stations are easily constructed and commissioned with the
CST-5005.
When used with a high-gain antenna, the CST-5005 can also be used as the Radio
Frequency (RF) electronics of a central hub in point-to-multipoint applications, as well
as serve as the terminal for the end points of the network.
1.1.2 Monitor and Control
An on-board microcomputer monitors and controls all operational parameters and system
status of the CST-5005. This powerful M&C system enables the user to locally or
remotely control functions such as:
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Output power
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Transmit/receive channel frequencies
The system also reports terminal configuration status, as well as fault status of all
CST-5005 components.
The CST-5005 can be initially configured using a connection of a common
ASCII/RS-232-C terminal connected to the serial port.
A simple command set allows total configuration control and retrieval of status
information.
If the indoor unit is a more sophisticated station M&C computer, the serial port can be
set to RS-485 for bus operation.
For more information on the M&C board, refer to Chapter 5.