Comtech EF Data MBT-5000 - Manual (Page 94)

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000
Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4
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Serial
• Interface Type: Use the drop-down list to select the operating interface type as RS232, RS485
2-wire or RS 485 4-wire.
• Remote Address: Enter a valid physical remote address from 0001 to 9999.
• Baud Rate: Use the drop-down list to select the operating baud rate as 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, or 38400 baud.
Click [Change Serial Configuration] to save. If it is desired to revert back to the previously
assigned settings, click [Reset] instead.
Base Unit
• Fault Recovery: Use the drop-down list to select the Fault Recovery function as Manual or
Automatic.
• Reference Frequency Adjust: Enter a numeric value from 0 to 255 to adjust the reference
oscillator tuning voltage. The default value is set to 87.
Click [Change Base Unit Configuration] to save.
Converter A / B
Typical for both sections:
• Attenuation (dB): Enter a valid attenuation level (00.00 to 20.00 dB) in 0.25 dB steps.
• Attenuation Offset (Converter A only): Enter a valid value, in dB, for the attenuation offset.
•
Mute: Use the drop-down list to select the Mute function as On or Off.
•
Frequency: Enter an operating RF Frequency (if the converter is a Ku-Band down converter)
in the range of 10950 to 12750 MHz. Otherwise, this field will display as N/A.
Click [Change Convert X Configuration] (where ‘X’ designates Converter A or Converter B) to
save.
Converter A / B LNA and LPT
Typical for both sections, when the MBT-5000 down converter (BDC) is optionally equipped and
configured:
• LNA Current Source: Use the drop-down list to select this feature as Enabled or Disabled.
• LNA Current Window (%): This field defines the size of the LNA Current Window, and
determines the fault thresholds for the LNB current draw.