LCS-4L-Band Combiner SwitchInstallation and Operation ManualPart Number MN/LCS4.IOM Revision 1
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Preface MN/LCS4.IOM ELECTRICAL SAFETY The LCS-4 has been shown to comply with the following safety standar
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Preface MN/LCS4.IOM Installation The installation and connection to the line supply must be made in complia
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Preface MN/LCS4.IOM EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) In accordance with European Directive 89/336/EEC, t
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Preface MN/LCS4.IOM Warranty Policy This Comtech EF Data product is warranted against defects in material a
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Preface MN/LCS4.IOM xii This page is intentionally left blank.
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch (Figure 1-1) is available in the following configurations: • Single Conf
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Introduction MN/LCS4.IOM Figure 1-1. LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch 1.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION On the TX-sid
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Introduction MN/LCS4.IOM L-BandΣ& DC BlkL-BandΣ& DC BlkFSKSelectFSKSelectDC, FSK, 10 MHzInsertionD
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Introduction MN/LCS4.IOM 1.3 FEATURES Standard FAST, or Hardware Phase Description Combiner, Splitter
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Introduction MN/LCS4.IOM 1.5 EXTERNAL BUC/LNB FAULT INPUT Use of this connector is optional. This connector
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Introduction MN/LCS4.IOM 1–6 This page intentionally left blank.
Chapter 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING Inspect shipping containers for damage. If shipping containers are damaged, keep them until the contents of t
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Installation MN/LCS4.IOM 2.2 MOUNTING If the LCS-4 is to be mounted in a rack, ensure that there is adequa
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Installation MN/LCS4.IOM Figure 2-1. Typical Installation of the Optional Mounting Bracket, KT/6228-1 2–3
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Installation MN/LCS4.IOM 2–4 This page is intentionally left blank.
Chapter 3. SYSTEM OPERATION Figure 3-1. Rear Panel 3.1 COAXIAL CONNECTORS Table 3-1. Coaxial Connectors Coaxial Connector Connector Type I/O Des
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Connector and Pinouts MN/LCS4.IOM 3.2 MULTI-PIN CONNECTOR PINOUT Table 3-2. Multi-Pin Connector Pinout Re
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Connector and Pinouts MN/LCS4.IOM 3.4 FAULT AND ONLINE STATUS CONNECTOR J19, 25-pin D Female, Fault and On
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Connector and Pinouts MN/LCS4.IOM 3–4 3.5 (FUTURE OPTION) MODULATOR FAULTS AND TX ON/OFF CONNECTOR Use of t
Chapter 4. LOW NOISE BLOCK ASSEMBLY 4.1 GENERAL The Low Noise Block (LNB) amplifies the input RF signal and down converts it to L-Band in the range
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Installation and Operation Manual Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001 Registered Company. Part Number MN/LCS4.IOM Revis
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 4.2 OPTIONS Hardware IFL Cables Hardware Externally Referenced from ID
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 4.3.3 ASSEMBLE REDUNDANT C-BAND LNB Part No. Nomenclature QTY 28P10
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 1. Remove all protective tape from switch and keep it clean. 2. Pos
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 6. Position the customer-furnished TRF filter and a gasket on Port 4
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 4.3.4 C-BAND LNB INSTALLATION 1. Remove the protective cover from the
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 4.4 KU-BAND LNB INSTALLATION The PL/10176-1, Mounting LNB Switch Kit,
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 4.4.3 ASSEMBLE REDUNDANT KU-BAND LNB Part No. Nomenclature QTY 99
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 1. Remove all protective tape from switch and keep it clean. Fi
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 4.4.4 KU-BAND LNB INSTALLATION The Ku-Band LNB is mounted to the OMT,
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM 4.5 SETTINGS (LNB) LO, MIX AND SPECTRUM 4.5.1 C-BAND Table 4-1. For
Customer Support Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for: • Product support or training • Information on upgrading or returning
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Low Noise Block Assembly MN/LCS4.IOM This page is intentionally lef
Chapter 5. BLOCK UP CONVERTER 5.1 GENERAL The Block Up Converter (BUC) translates the L-Band carrier output from the IDU (in the 950 to 1750 MHz ra
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM 5.2.1 ASSEMBLE WAVEGUIDE SWITCH KIT, AS/9528-1 Part No. Nomenclature QTY
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM 5.2.2 ASSEMBLE BUC MOUNTING KIT (KT/9826-1) Part No. Nomenclature QTY FP/BR
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM 5.3 KU-BAND REDUNDANT BUC ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Part No. Nomenclature QTY PL/
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM 5.3.2 ASSEMBLE KU-BAND REDUNDANT BUCS IMPORTANT Refer to BUC manufacturer’s d
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM This page is intentionally left blank. 5–6
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM 5.4 LO, MIX AND SPECTRUM SETTINGS 5.4.1 C-BAND Table 5-1. LO, MIX, and MO
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM 5.4.2 KU-BAND Table 5-2. LO, MIX, and MOD Spectrum Settings for Modulator
5.5 SINGLE-THREAD BUC INSTALLATION CAUTION After removing the protective covers, ensure that no foreign material (FOD) or moisture enters. 5.5.1 TOO
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ...1–1 1.1 Int
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM *Not Illustrated Item Part No. Nomenclature QTY **Remarks 1 FP/9026-
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM 5.6 INSTALLATION To install the BUC to the antenna: 1. If installed: Remove
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Block Up Converter MN/LCS4.IOM 5–12OPTION B BUC Step Procedure a. Install bracket (2, figure 5-9) to th
Chapter 6. CABLE INSTALLATION 6.1 INTRODUCTION Take care during cable installation. Install the cables using the most direct route and secure with c
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Cable Installation MN/LCS4.IOM 6.2 SINGLE CONFIGURATION CABLE INSTALLATION The LCS-4 Single Configuration c
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Cable Installation MN/LCS4.IOM 6.3 REDUNDANT CONFIGURATION CABLE INSTALLATION The LCS-4 Redundant Configurat
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Cable Installation MN/LCS4.IOM 6–4 This page is intentionally left blank.
Chapter 7. FRONT PANEL CONTROL 7.1 INTRODUCTION The purpose of the front panel is to control the state of the power supplies, the references, the on
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Front Panel Control MN/LCS4.IOM 7.2.1 BUC CONTROL The following controls the BUC power supplies and BUC 10 M
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Front Panel Control MN/LCS4.IOM 7.2.2 LNB CONTROL The following controls the LNB power supplies and LNB 10 M
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Preface MN/LCS4.IOM CHAPTER 3. SYSTEM OPERATION...
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Front Panel Control MN/LCS4.IOM 7.2.3 CURRENT CALIBRATION The CAL switch performs a ‘calibration’ of system
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Front Panel Control MN/LCS4.IOM 7.2.5 LED CONDITIONS Following is allowed conditions of the LEDs on the fro
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Front Panel Control MN/LCS4.IOM 7.3 OPERATION 7.3.1 AUTO / MAN OPERATION The AUTO/Man switch selects automat
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Front Panel Control MN/LCS4.IOM 7.3.3 LNB VOLTAGE/CURRENT TURN ON Contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support f
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Front Panel Control MN/LCS4.IOM 7–8 This page is intentionally left blank.
Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION A.1 DESCRIPTION The electrical interface is either an RS-485 multi-drop bus (for the control of many devices) or
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM RS-485 (Full-duplex) summary: • Two differential pairs – one pair f
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A.2.1 PACKET STRUCTURE CONTROLLER-TO-TARGET: Start of Packet Target
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A.2.1.2 ADDRESS Up to 9999 devices can be uniquely addressed. In RS-2
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM 2. From Target to Controller, the only permitted values are: = (AS
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Preface MN/LCS4.IOM 5.5 Single-Thread BUC Installation...
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A.2.1.5 MESSAGE ARGUMENTS Arguments are not required for all messages
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-7 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-8 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argume
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-9 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argume
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-10 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-11 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-12 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-13 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-14 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-15 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Preface MN/LCS4.IOM Figures Figure 1-1. LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch...
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-16 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-17 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-18 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-19 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Argum
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Remote Control Operation MN/LCS4.IOM A-20 NOTES:
Appendix B. SPECIFICATIONS B.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATION Table B-1. General Specification System Specification Operating Frequency Range 950 to 1950 MH
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Specifications MN/LCS4.IOM Table B-1. General Specification (Continued) 10 MHz Reference: To BUC To LNB
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Specifications MN/LCS4.IOM B.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table B-2. Environmental and Phy
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Specifications MN/LCS4.IOM B-4 NOTES:
Metric Conversions Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281 0.0
LCS-4 L-Band Combiner Switch Revision 1 Preface MN/LCS4.IOM About this Manual This manual provides installation and operation information for the C
2114 WEST 7TH STREET TEMPE ARIZONA 85281 USA 480 • 333 • 2200 PHONE 480 • 333 • 2161 FAX
Komentarze do niniejszej Instrukcji