Comtech EF Data DST - Manual (Page 19)

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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
This equipment is designed for maximum reliability and performance in C- and/or
Ku-Band applications.
1.1 DST Overview
The Digital Satellite Terminal (DST) (Figure 1-1) consists of three major components:
DST iProSat
L-Band Satellite Modem – provides conversion of data to L-
Band and delivers power and a 10 MHz reference signal to
the outdoor equipment.
For additional information. Refer to the modem Installation
and Operations Manual Internet Enabled L-Band Satellite Modem – provides an
Ethernet data interface, L-Band IF interface and delivers
power and a 10 MHz reference to the outdoor equipment.
For additional information. Refer to the modem Installation
and Operations Manual.
A Block Up Converter (BUC)
Provides frequency conversion from L-Band to C- or Ku-Band and power amplification to a selectable transmit power level.
A Low Noise Block (LNB) Down Converter
Provides frequency conversion of the received signal from C- or Ku-Band to L-Band and power amplification of the signal
with low levels of noise added.