IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information regarding this product. Product specific

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MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–22 6.5.5.4.2 Status | Status Use this rea

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–23 • Valid Conv A/ConvB Forward RF Power

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–24 Notes:

7–1 Chapter 7. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT 7.1 Overview Serial-based Remote Product Management of the MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter Sy

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–2 2) USE OF THE SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PROD

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–3 • Controller-to-Target pair has one lin

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–4 7.2.2 Packet Structure The exchange of

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–5 7.2.2.1 Start of Packet • Controller-t

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–6 7.2.2.4 Instruction Code This is a thre

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–7 Character Definition ? (ASCII code 63) I

ix PREFACE About this Manual This manual provides installation and operation information for Comtech EF Data’s MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter Syste

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–8 7.3 Remote Commands and Queries The tab

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–9 7.3.1 MBT-5000 Base Unit Remote Command

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–10 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–11 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–12 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–13 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–14 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–15 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–16 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–17 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Preface Revision 4 x A CAUTION informs you about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE INJURY or PR

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–18 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–19 7.3.2 Block Converter (BUC / BDC) Remo

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–20 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–21 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–22 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–23 Parameter Type Command (Instruction Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Serial-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 7–24 Notes:

A–1 Appendix A. BUC-5000x/BDC-5000x MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION A.1 Overview This appendix illustrates the procedure required to remove and install

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix A Revision 4 A–2 A.2 Module Removal Procedure S

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix A Revision 4 A–3 Step Task 3 Remove the Referen

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Preface Revision 4 xi Electrical Installation CAUTION – CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SYSTEM THA

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix A Revision 4 A–4 Step Task 5 Remove the module

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix A Revision 4 A–5 A.3 Module Installation Proced

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix A Revision 4 A–6 Step Task 2 Reconnect the Ribb

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix A Revision 4 A–7 Step Task 4 Use the front thum

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix A Revision 4 A–8 Notes:

B–1 Appendix B. MBT-5000 REDUNDANCY OPERATION B.1 Overview The Comtech EF Data MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System can be configured for redund

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix B Revision 4 B–2 Figure B-1. MBT-5000 Redundanc

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix B Revision 4 B–3 Figure B-2. MBT-5000 Re

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Appendix B Revision 4 B–4 Notes:

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Preface Revision 4 xii • EN 61000-3-3 – Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker. • Federal Communic

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MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Preface Revision 4 xiii European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) This unit satisfies (with ex

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Preface Revision 4 xiv longer. Contact Comtech EF Data for the warranty period specific to the

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Preface Revision 4 xv A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all equip

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Preface Revision 4 xvi Notes:

1–1 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 a

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Introduction Revision 4 1–2 External interface connectors are located on the rear panel of the

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Introduction Revision 4 1–3 1.3 Features • Meets or exceeds IESS-308/309 • Low phase noise

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Introduction Revision 4 1–4 1.4 Summary of Specifications 1.4.1 Physical & Environmental

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Introduction Revision 4 1–5 1.4.5 BUC-5000x Block Upconverters Frequency Bands (by Model) Mode

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Introduction Revision 4 1–6 1.4.6 BDC-5000x Block Downconverters Frequency Bands (by Model) Mo

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Introduction Revision 4 1–7 1.5 Dimensional Envelope Figure 1-3. MBT-5000 Dimensional Envelo

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Introduction Revision 4 1–8 Notes:

2–1 Chapter 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment Figure 2-1. Unpacking and Inspecting the MBT-5000 The MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Con

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Installation Revision 4 2–2 Once opened, inspect the shipment: Step Task 1 Keep all shipping

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Installation Revision 4 2–3 Feature Description 1 Custom Rack Enclosure 2 MBT-5000 Up/Down

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MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Installation Revision 4 2–4 2.2.1 Install the Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit Use

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Installation Revision 4 2–5 To install either kit, do these steps: Step Task 1 Use the #10 fla

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Installation Revision 4 2–6 Figure 2-4. Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Installation (FP/SL0

3–1 Chapter 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 3.1 Cabling Connection Types The MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System uses a number of different cables. Ea

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–2 • Bayonet Coupling Style: The jack has a pair of guide po

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–3 3.1.1.4 Type ‘F’ Type ‘F’ connectors feature a Threaded C

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–4 Connection Instructions: Orient the plug to the receptacle

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–5 3.2 MBT-5000 Cabling Connections (Optional Redundancy U

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–6 3.2.1 IF Connector Group These connectors are integral c

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–7 3.2.2 Optional Redundancy Groups See the “Function” colu

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MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–8 3.2.3.3 ‘J9 | 10/100 ETHERNET’ 10/100 BaseT M&C Port

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–9 ‘J1 | COM 1’ EIA-485/232 Interface Connector (DB-9F) Chap

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–10 3.3 MBT-5000 Ground and Power Connections 3.3.1 Chassis

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–11 3.3.2.1.1 Standard 90-260V AC Operation – Apply Power F

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–12 o Use the slot to pry the holder outward from the IEC po

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–13 3.3.3 Optional -48V Direct Current (DC) Power Interface

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Rear Panel Connections Revision 4 3–14 3.3.3.2 Optional -48V DC Operation – Replace the Fuse W

4–1 Chapter 4. UPGRADING FIRMWARE 4.1 Overview Make sure to operate the MBT-5000 with its latest available firmware. The MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Co

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Upgrading Firmware Revision 4 4–2 *.exe files; in this case, download the *.zip file instead. I

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Upgrading Firmware Revision 4 4–3 D. On the MBT-5000 – Turn on the power. E. Identify t

iii TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...I

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Upgrading Firmware Revision 4 4–4 2) Next, create a temporary folder (subdirectory) on the use

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Upgrading Firmware Revision 4 4–5 • Click the Create New Folder icon in the ‘Browse’ window. T

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Upgrading Firmware Revision 4 4–6 4.2.1 Download and Extract the Firmware Update 1) First, do

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Upgrading Firmware Revision 4 4–7  ReleaseNotes_MBT5000_#.#.#.pdf – the Firmware Release Note

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Upgrading Firmware Revision 4 4–8 4.2.2 Perform the E thernet FTP Upload Procedure To proceed

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Upgrading Firmware Revision 4 4–9 • Type "put FW-0000098X_MBT_#_#_#.bin bulk:" (wher

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Upgrading Firmware Revision 4 4–10 B. Using the MBT-5000 HTTP Interface ‘Config | Utility’ pag

5–1 Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION 5.1 Overview Feature Description Function FRONT PANEL 1 ‘Side A’ LED Indicators This group of LEDs indicates

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–2 5.1.1 Switch Power On (Rear Panel) • Chapter 2. INSTA

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–3 5.1.3 Keypad The keypad has an auto-repeat feature.

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Table of Contents Revision 4 iv 1.4 Summary of Specifications ...

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–4 5.1.4.2 Opening Screen This VFD ‘splash’ screen display

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–5 5.2.1 SELECT: (Main) Menu SELECT: Config Monitor Inf

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–6 5.2.2 SELECT: Config (Configuration) Menu Branches CON

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–7 Serial Config: Address Remote Address: 0001

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–8 Ethernet Config: MAC M&C Port MAC Address: 0

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–9 SNMP: Traps SNMP Trap IP Address: IP1 IP2 Version

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–10 5.2.2.3.1 Converter X: Mute/Freq For either side – A o

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–11 5.2.2.5 CONFIG: Redun (Redundancy) Menus 1:1 Redundanc

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–12 5.2.3 SELECT: Monitor Menu Branch Monitor: Faults Mas

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–13 Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select Fault, Alarm, or Maske

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Table of Contents Revision 4 v 3.3.1 Chassis Ground Interface ...

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–14 5.2.3.3 Monitor: Event-Log (Stored Events) Stored Eve

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–15 Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to first select the digit to edi

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–16 5.2.4 SELECT: Info (Information) Menu Branch INFO:Rem

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–17 5.2.4.3 INFO: PSA or PSB (Power Supply ‘A’ or Power Su

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–18 5.2.5 SELECT: Utility Menu Branch UTILITY: Date/Time

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–19 5.2.5.3 UTILITY: Display (VFD Display Brightness)

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–20 5.2.5.4.2 Firmware Images: Select Current Active Imag

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–21 ConvX LNA: Calibr (Calibrate Reference Current) ConvX

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Front Panel Operation Revision 4 5–22 Notes:

6–1 Chapter 6. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT 6.1 Overview Ethernet-based Remote Product Management of the MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converte

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Table of Contents Revision 4 vi 5.2.3.2 Monitor: Mask...

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–2 6.2 Ethernet Management Interface Proto

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–3 6.3 SNMP Interface The Simple Network M

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–4 Type the SNMP Community String into the

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–5 6.4 Telnet Interface The MBT-5000 provi

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–6 6.4.1 Telnet Operation via HyperTermina

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–7 6.5 HTTP (Web Server) Interface A user-

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–8 6.5.2 User Login 1) From the PC, type

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–9 6.5.3 Web Server Interface – Operationa

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–10 6.5.3.5 Text or Data Entry Text boxes

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–11 6.5.5 Web Server Interface – Page Desc

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Table of Contents Revision 4 vii 6.5.5.1 Home Pages ...

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–12 6.5.5.2 Admin Pages The Admin pages a

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–13 System Account Access Information • Ad

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–14 6.5.5.2.2 Admin | SNMP Use this page t

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–15 Click [Submit SNMP] to save. If it is d

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–16 Serial • Interface Type: Use the drop

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–17 Any LNA current reading that is outside

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–18 6.5.5.3.2 Config | Utility Use this pa

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–19 6.5.5.3.3 Config | Redundancy Appendi

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–20 6.5.5.4 Status Pages The hyperlinks av

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management Revision 4 6–21 • Clear Events Log: Select to clear al