Comtech EF Data RC-1160 - Manual (Page 9)

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Table of Contents
PREFACE........................................................................................................................................... XIX
About this Manual .............................................................................................................................................. xix
Product Support .................................................................................................................................................. xx
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ....................................................................................................................... xx
Warranty Policy ................................................................................................................................................. xxi
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1–1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 1–2
1.2 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1–5
1.2.1 Front Panel Controls........................................................................................................................ 1–5
1.2.2 Rear Panel Controls ......................................................................................................................... 1–5
1.2.3 Indicators ......................................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.2.4 Internal Switches ............................................................................................................................. 1–6
1.2.5 Internal Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 1–6
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 2–1
2.1 Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................. 2–1
2.2 Rack-Mount Installation....................................................................................................................... 2–2
2.3 Power Connection ................................................................................................................................. 2–2
2.4 External Connections ............................................................................................................................ 2–3
2.4.1 LNA/LNB Connector, J1 ................................................................................................................ 2–3
2.4.2 Remote Connector, J2 ..................................................................................................................... 2–5
2.4.3 EIA-485/-232 Serial Connector, J3 ................................................................................................. 2–7
2.4.4 LNA, LNB, and Waveguide Pinouts ............................................................................................... 2–8
CHAPTER 3. OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 3–1
3.1 Status and Control ................................................................................................................................ 3–1
3.1.1 External Controls and Indicators ..................................................................................................... 3–2
3.1.2 LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................ 3–3
3.2 Modes of Operation ............................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.2.1 RC-1160 .......................................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.2.2 RC-1260 .......................................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.2.2.1 Single and Dual Mode ................................................................................................................. 3–4
3.2.2.2 1:1 Configuration Mode .............................................................................................................. 3–4
3.2.2.3 Triple Single Mode...................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.2.2.4 1:1 Redundant Mode ................................................................................................................... 3–5
3.2.2.5 1:2 Redundant Mode ................................................................................................................... 3–5