Comtech EF Data CST-5000 - Manual (Page 9)

Rev. 9 iii
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1–1
1.1 Description .........................................................................................................................................................1–2
1.1.1 Applications ......................................................................................................................................................1–4
1.1.2 Monitor and Control (M&C) .............................................................................................................................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 .........................................................................................................................................................1–7
Specifications...........................................................................................................................................................1–8
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.....................................................................................................................................................2–16
2.3.3 Spar Installation.................................................................................................................................................2–17
2.4 LNA Installation .............................................................................................................................................2–19
2.5 External Connections .....................................................................................................................................2–21
2.5.1 TX/IF Input (J1) ................................................................................................................................................2–22
2.5.2 TX/RF Output (J2) ............................................................................................................................................2–22
2.5.3 RX/IF Output (J3) .............................................................................................................................................2–22
2.5.4 RX/RF Input (J4)...............................................................................................................................................2–23
2.5.5 Prime Power (J5)...............................................................................................................................................2–23
2.5.6 Serial Remote Control (J6)................................................................................................................................2–24
2.5.7 Ground (GND) ..................................................................................................................................................2–26
CHAPTER 3. REDUNDANT SYSTEM INSTALLATION ................................................. 3–1
3.1 Unpacking .........................................................................................................................................................3–2
3.2 Inspecting the Equipment ................................................................................................................................3–2
3.2.1 Included Parts....................................................................................................................................................3–3
3.3 RFT Installation................................................................................................................................................3–7
3.3.1 Tools Required ..................................................................................................................................................3–8
3.3.2 Vertical Pole Installation ...................................................................................................................................3–9
3.3.2.1 Round Pole .....................................................................................................................................................3–9