Comtech EF Data RAP-100 - Manual (Page 12)

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Chapter 1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Equipment Use:
The RAP-100 is designed to provide front console monitoring and control of a single
Comtech EFData CSAT Outdoor Transceiver. The RAP-100 is packaged in a chassis
suitable for mounting in standard 19 inch Telecommunication equipment racks.
1.2 Equipment Power:
The equipment is rated for operation over the range 100 – 240 volts AC. It has a
maximum power consumption of 15 watts.
1.3 CSAT Interface:
The RAP-100 is designed to interface to Comtech EFData’s CSAT via an RS-485
interface. The pin-out for the connection between the RAP-100 and the CSAT is shown
in the table below:
Signal Name RAP-100 pin CSAT pin
RS-485 Rx+ 8 A
RS-485 Rx- 9 B
RS-485 Tx+ 6 C
RS-485 Tx- 7 D
Signal Ground 1 U