Comtech EF Data MBT-5000 - Manual (Page 19)

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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
Comtech EF Data’s MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System provides frequency
conversion between L-Band IF and C-/X-/Ku-Band RF frequencies.
The MBT-5000, shown in Figure 1-1, features a drop-down front panel providing access to two
upconverter modules, or two downconverter modules, or one of each.
Figure 1-1. Comtech EF Data MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter
1.2 Functional Description
The MBT-5000’s 1RU-high, 19-inch wide chassis is designed for rack mounting into a standard
19-inch equipment rack. Handles installed on the front panel facilitate ease of installation into
and removal from the equipment rack. The unit may be freestanding if desired.
All operator controls, indicators and displays for local and remote operation are located on the
front panel of the MBT-5000. The drop-down design of the front panel provides user access to
the two internal upconverter or downconverter modules.