Comtech EF Data HPCST-5000 - Manual (Page 24)

Introduction High-Power C-Band Satellite Terminal
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1.4.2 Redundant System
Note: Refer to Section 4 for a detailed description of the redundancy configuration.
Refer to Table 1-3 for typical HPCST-5000 redundant system components.
Table 1-3. HPCST-5000 Redundant System
Nomenclature Description
1:1 Redundant LNA Plate Consists of transmit reject filter, redundant LNAs
(65
!K), and a C-Band waveguide switch.
Radio Frequency Terminal (RFT) Consists of two radio frequency terminal (RFT)
assemblies. Each RFT includes an up converter, a
down converter, an M&C microprocessor, and a
power supply.
C-Band SSPA Assembly Consists of two high-power SSPAs and a waveguide
switch, high-power termination and connecting
waveguide.
Redundancy Switch Unit (RSU-503L) Along with a redundancy cable/hardware kit, the RSU-
503L provides the system with a single M&C
interface, redundancy switchover control, and cabling.
Note: For more information, refer to RSU-503 Redundancy Switch Unit Installation and
Operation Manual.
The HPCST-5000 system outdoor terminal components are weatherproof units for the
uplink and downlink requirements. The redundant assemblies have been designed for
antenna or pole mounting. The HPCST-5000 system has a single customer-interface
connector for remote monitor and control.
The on-board microcomputer monitors and controls the operational parameters. This
M&C system enables the user to locally or remotely control functions such as:
" Input/Output attenuator level
" Output On/Off
" Transmit/Receive channel frequency
The HPCST-5000 reports terminal configuration status, as well as fault status of all
components. The RFT can be initially configured by an optional on-board keypad or an
optional KP-10 Hand-held Keypad, or by connection of a common ASCII/EIA-232 or
EIA-485 terminal connected to the serial port at the system interface connector. A simple
command set allows configuration control and retrieval of status information.