Comtech EF Data KST-12000 - Manual (Page 5)

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1–1
1.1 DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................1–2
1.1.1 Application ..............................................................................................................1–5
1.1.2 Monitor and Control ................................................................................................1–5
1.1.3 Low Noise Amplifier (LAN)......................................................................................1–6
1.1.4 Outdoor Enclosure ..................................................................................................1–6
1.2 OPTIONS .......................................................................................................................1–7
1.2.1 Configuration...........................................................................................................1–7
1.2.2 Equipment...............................................................................................................1–7
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................1–8
1.5 NEW IN THIS RELEASE AND RECENT RELEASES ...................................................1–6
CHAPTER 2. SINGLE-THREAD SYSTEM INSTALLATION ................................................2–1
2.1 UNPACKING..................................................................................................................2–1
2.2 INSPECTING THE EQUIPMENT...................................................................................2–1
2.3 RFT INSTALLATION......................................................................................................2–6
2.3.1 Tools Required........................................................................................................2–7
2.3.2 Vertical Pole Installation..........................................................................................2–8
2.3.3 Spar Installation ....................................................................................................2–16
2.4 LNA AND FLXIBLE WAVEGUIDE INSTALLATION.....................................................2–18
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)..................................................................................................2–20
2.5.4 RX/RF Input (J4) ...................................................................................................2–20
2.5.5 Prime Power (J5) ..................................................................................................2–21
2.5.6 Serial Remote Control (J6) ...................................................................................2–21
2.5.7 GND ......................................................................................................................2–23
CHAPTER 3. REDUNDANT SYSTEM INSTALLATION.......................................................3–1
3.1 UNPACKING..................................................................................................................3–2
3.2 INSPECTING THE EQUIPMENT...................................................................................3–2
3.3 RFT INSTALLATION......................................................................................................3–7
3.3.1 Tools Required........................................................................................................3–8
3.3.2 Vertical Pole Installation..........................................................................................3–9
3.3.3 Spar Installation ....................................................................................................3–16
3.3.4 1:1 Redundant Plate Installation ...........................................................................3–19
3.3.5 Waveguide Switch Installation ..............................................................................3–20
3.4 RSU-503L INSTALLATION..........................................................................................3–22
3.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................3–22
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