Part Number MN/MBT4000.IOM Revision 4 IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Table of Contents MN/MBT4000.IOM vi C.3 Dual-Base (Chain) Redundancy Operation ...

vii PREFACE About this Manual This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver Syst

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Preface MN/MBT4000.IOM viii Conventions and References Cautions and Warnings IMPORTANT IMPORTANT

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Preface MN/MBT4000.IOM ix Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance This is a Class A produc

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Preface MN/MBT4000.IOM x Safety Compliance EN 60950 – 1997 Compliance Applicable testing is routi

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Preface MN/MBT4000.IOM xi Warranty Policy Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Preface MN/MBT4000.IOM xii A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all eq

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Preface MN/MBT4000.IOM xiii Customer Support Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Departm

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Preface MN/MBT4000.IOM xiv Notes:

1–1 Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview Comtech EF Data’s MBT-4000 Multi-Band RF Transceiver, shown in Figure 1-1, is designed to perform C-, X-, or

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Introduction MN/MBT4000.IOM 1–2 FromModemToModem70 MHzTo C-Band HPAFrom C-Band LNAM&CIF InRe

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Introduction MN/MBT4000.IOM 1–3 Figure 1-3. Operational Diagram for Dual-Base (Chain) Redundanc

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Introduction MN/MBT4000.IOM 1–4 1.6 Summary of Specifications 1.6.1 Environmental & Physic

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Introduction MN/MBT4000.IOM 1–5 1.6.3 BDC-4000 Block Down Converter ODU Output Frequency Range

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Introduction MN/MBT4000.IOM 1–6 1.7 Dimensional Envelope

2–1 Chapter 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Inspect shipping containers for damage. If shipping containers are damaged, keep them unti

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Installation MN/MBT4000.IOM 2–2 2.2 Installation The Base Module for the MBT-4000 system – whi

3–1 Chapter 3. EXTERNAL CONNECTORS 3.1 External Connectors Overview As shown in Figure 3-1, connectors provided on the MBT4000 Multi-Band Transceive

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 External Connectors MN/MBT4000.IOM 3–2 3.2 MBT-4000 External Connectors Table 3-1 summarizes the

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 External Connectors MN/MBT4000.IOM 3–3 3.2.1 IF Signal Side Connectors 3.2.1.1 POWER (J1) Table

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MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 External Connectors MN/MBT4000.IOM 3–4 3.2.1.3 UNIT 1 COMM (J3) The J3 UNIT 1 COMM connector is

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 External Connectors MN/MBT4000.IOM 3–5 3.2.1.4 IF Switch (J4) Table 3-5. IF Switch (J4) Connecto

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 External Connectors MN/MBT4000.IOM 3–6 3.2.1.6 UNIT 2 COMM (J6) The J6 UNIT 2 COMM connector is

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 External Connectors MN/MBT4000.IOM 3–7 3.2.1.7 Ground Connector A #10-32 stud is used for connec

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 External Connectors MN/MBT4000.IOM 3–8 3.2.1.10 IF OUT (J4, BDC-4000 ONLY) The J4 IF OUT connect

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 External Connectors MN/MBT4000.IOM 3–9 3.2.2.2 AUX COMM 2 (J8) Table 3-9. AUX COMM 2 (J8) Connec

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 External Connectors MN/MBT4000.IOM 3–10 3.2.2.4 RF SWITCH (J10) Table 3-11. RF Switch (J10) Conn

4–1 Chapter 4. SYSTEM OPERATING PARAMETERS 4.1 Overview An introduction to the Monitoring and Control (M&C) features of the MBT-4000 Multi-Band R

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 System Operating Parameters MN/MBT4000.IOM 4–2 4.4 Block Down Converter Module (BDC-4000) Opera

5–1 Chapter 5. FLASH UPGRADING 5.1 Overview This chapter provides procedural information for upgrading the firmware for the Base Module of the Comtec

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MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Flash Upgrading MN/MBT4000.IOM 5–2 5.2.1 Firmware File Transfer Procedure 1. Identify the reflas

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Flash Upgrading MN/MBT4000.IOM 5–3 4. Extract the files to the temporary folder on the PC, then

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Flash Upgrading MN/MBT4000.IOM 5–4 3 Double-click FLSHCSAT.EXE (filename or icon) to execute the

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Flash Upgrading MN/MBT4000.IOM 5–5 9 When prompted, reconnect the power cable to the Base Unit.

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Flash Upgrading MN/MBT4000.IOM 5–6 11 Upon successful completion of the upload, the user may click

A–1 Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL A.1 Overview This appendix describes the protocol and message command set for remote monitor and control of the MBT

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–2 A.3 RS-232 This is a much simpler configuration in which the Co

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–3 A.5.1 Start of Packet Controller-to-Target: This is the charact

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–4 A.5.5 Instruction Code Qualifier This single character further

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–5 A.5.6 Optional Message Arguments Arguments are not required for

ER-MNMBT4000.EA4 PLM C-0024197 Errata A for MN/MBT4000.IOM Rev 4 Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Chapter 4, p. 4-2, Update Tab

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–6 A.6 Remote Commands and Queries Where Column ‘C’ = Command; Col

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–7 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid on

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–8 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid on

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–9 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid on

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–10 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–11 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–12 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–13 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–14 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–15 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 System Operating Parameters MN/MBT4000.IOM 4–2 4.4 Block Down Converter Module (BDC-4000) Opera

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–16 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–17 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–18 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–19 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–20 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–21 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–22 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–23 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Remote Control MN/MBT4000.IOM A–24 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Code and qualifier) Valid o

B–1 Appendix B. FAULTS/EVENTS B.1 LED Status Indicators The MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System features two Light-Emitting Diode (LED) indicat

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MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Faults/Events MN/MBT4000.IOM B–2 B.2 Faults/Events There are three types of Faults/Events that ma

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Faults/Events MN/MBT4000.IOM B–3 B.2.2 Configurable Summary Faults Configurable Summary Faults ope

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Faults/Events MN/MBT4000.IOM B–4 Table B-4. BDC-4000 Configurable Summary Faults Mnemonic Type D

C–1 Appendix C. REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION / OPERATION C.1 Overview The MBT-4000 is designed to operate in both stand-alone and redundant configurat

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Redundancy Configuration / Operation MN/MBT4000.IOM C–2 1:1 MBT SUBSYSTEMBDC 2 (Slot 2)BUC 2 (Slot

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Redundancy Configuration / Operation MN/MBT4000.IOM C–3 6. The RF and IF switches connected to MB

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Redundancy Configuration / Operation MN/MBT4000.IOM C–4 b. ‘m’ is the mode. Valid values are 0=OF

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MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Table of Contents MN/MBT4000.IOM iv 1.5 System Overview ...

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4 Table of Contents MN/MBT4000.IOM v 4.4 Block Down Converter Module (BDC-4000) Operating Parame