Chapter 6: maintenance, Test points and leds, Chapter 6. maintenance – Comtech EF Data KST-12025 User Manual
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Chapter 6.
MAINTENANCE
This chapter provides information on how to use the test points and LEDs on the M&C
board for troubleshooting. In addition, this chapter provides guidelines for
troubleshooting faults.
6.1
Test Points and LEDs
Test points and LEDs are included on the M&C board for quick troubleshooting
references. LEDs are a visual reference. Test points are used when more troubleshooting
is required.
Refer to Table 6-1 for a list of LEDs and their functions. Refer to Table 6-2 for a list of
test points on the M&C board.
Table 6-1. M&C LEDs
Name
Color
Description
HPA FLT
Red
Illuminates when the high-power amplifier is faulted. This fault will
cause the transmitter to turn off.
LD IF
Red
Illuminates when the IF local oscillator is out of lock. This fault will
cause the transmitter to turn off.
LD UC
Red
Illuminates when the up converter local oscillator is out of lock. This
fault will cause the transmitter to turn off.
LD DC
Red
Illuminates when the down converter local oscillator is out of lock.
This fault will cause the transmitter to turn off.
LNA FLT
Red
Illuminates when the LNA is faulted.
RF ON
Yellow
Illuminates when the high-power amplifier is turned on.
12.5V
Green
Illuminates when 12.5V is applied to board.
5V
Green
Illuminates when 5V is applied to board.