Comtech EF Data CST-5005 - Manual (Page 4)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 1–1
1.1 Description.............................................................................................................................................................. 1–1
1.1.1 Applications...................................................................................................................................................... 1–4
1.1.2 Monitor and Control ......................................................................................................................................... 1–4
1.1.3 Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) ............................................................................................................................ 1–5
1.1.4 Outdoor Enclosure ............................................................................................................................................ 1–5
1.2 Options .................................................................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.2.1 Configurations .................................................................................................................................................. 1–6
1.2.2 Equipment......................................................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.3 Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................... 1–7
CHAPTER 2. SINGLE THREAD SYSTEM INSTALLATION ........................................... 2–1
2.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................... 2–1
2.2 Inspecting the Equipment...................................................................................................................................... 2–2
2.2.1 Included Parts ................................................................................................................................................... 2–2
2.3 RFT Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 2–7
2.3.1 Tools Required ................................................................................................................................................. 2–8
2.3.2 Vertical Pole Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2–9
2.3.2.1 Round Pole ................................................................................................................................................ 2–9
2.3.2.2 Square Pole................................................................................................................................................ 2–14
2.3.3 Spar Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 2–15
2.4 LNA Installation..................................................................................................................................................... 2–17
2.5 External Connections............................................................................................................................................. 2–19
2.5.1 TX/IF Input (J1)................................................................................................................................................ 2–20
2.5.2 TX/RF Output (J2)............................................................................................................................................ 2–20
2.5.3 RX/IF Output (J3)............................................................................................................................................. 2–21
2.5.4 RX/RF Input (J4) .............................................................................................................................................. 2–21
2.5.5 Prime Power (J5) .............................................................................................................................................. 2–22
2.5.6 Serial Remote Control (J6) ............................................................................................................................... 2–23
2.5.7 GND ................................................................................................................................................................. 2–25
CHAPTER 3. REDUNDANT SYSTEM INSTALLATION.................................................. 3–1
3.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................... 3–2