
CRS-300
1:10 Redundancy Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously
published information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.
Part Number MN/CRS300.IOM Revision 19

CRS-300
1:10 Redundancy Switch
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN/CRS300.IOM
Revision 19
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161
Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2014. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ III
TABLES ............................................................................................................................................ XI
FIGURES .......................................................................................................................................... XII
PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................... XVII
About this Manual ......................................................................................................................... xvii
Related Documents ............................................................................................................................... xvii
Conventions and References ......................................................................................................... xviii
Patents and Trademarks ....................................................................................................................... xviii
Warnings, Cautions and Notes ............................................................................................................. xviii
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices ....................................................................................................... xviii
Recommended Standard Designations .................................................................................................. xix
Safety and Compliance .................................................................................................................... xix
Electrical Safety and Compliance............................................................................................................ xix
Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................................. xix
Operating Environment .......................................................................................................................... xix
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
(1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 ............................................................................................................... xx
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC) ............................. xx
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC) ............................................................. xxi
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) .................................................................................. xxi
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC) ....................... xxi
CE Mark .............................................................................................................................................. xxi
Product Support .............................................................................................................................. xxi
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ...................................................................................................... xxii
Warranty Policy ............................................................................................................................. xxii
Limitations of Warranty ......................................................................................................................... xxii
Exclusive Remedies ............................................................................................................................... xxiii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 1–1
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1–1
1.1.1 System-Level Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 1–4

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1.1.2 CRS-280/280L Functional Schematic ....................................................................................... 1–5
1.2 CRS-300 Compatibility ........................................................................................................ 1–6
1.3 Description of CRS-300 Features ......................................................................................... 1–7
1.3.1 Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 1–7
1.3.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................ 1–8
1.3.3 Plug-in Module (Card) Assemblies ........................................................................................... 1–9
1.3.3.1 CRS-300 System Controller Card Assembly .................................................................... 1–9
1.3.3.2 Power Supply Card Assemblies ....................................................................................... 1–9
1.3.3.3 Modem Interface Cards ................................................................................................ 1–10
1.3.3.3.1 CDM-625/A, CDM-570/A, CDM-570L/AL, CDM-600/L Interface Cards ................... 1–10
1.3.3.3.1.1 RMI Card ........................................................................................................... 1–11
1.3.3.3.1.2 TMI Cards .......................................................................................................... 1–11
1.3.3.3.2 SLM-5650/5650A, CDM-Qx/QxL, CDM-710G/710GL, CDM-710, CDM-700 Interface
Cards ................................................................................................................................. 1–12
1.3.3.3.2.1 RMI Cards .......................................................................................................... 1–13
1.3.3.3.2.2 TMI Cards .......................................................................................................... 1–14
1.4 Optional CRS-350 ESC Switch ............................................................................................ 1–15
1.5 Summary of Specifications ............................................................................................... 1–17
1.5.1 CRS-300 1:10 Redundancy Switch Specifications .................................................................. 1–17
1.5.2 Modem vs. Terrestrial User Data Interface Specifications .................................................... 1–18
1.5.3 CRS-280 and CRS-280L IF Switch Specifications .................................................................... 1–19
1.5.4 CRS-350 ESC Switch Specifications ........................................................................................ 1–19
1.5.5 Dimensional Envelope Details ............................................................................................... 1–20
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 2–1
2.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment ...................................................................................... 2–1
2.2 Install the Unit Into a Rack Enclosure .................................................................................. 2–2
CHAPTER 3. SW
ITCH CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS ................................................................. 3–1
3.1 Cabling Connection Types .................................................................................................. 3–1
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections....................................................................................................... 3–1
3.1.1.1 Type ‘BNC’ ....................................................................................................................... 3–2
3.1.1.2 Type ‘TNC’ ....................................................................................................................... 3–2
3.1.1.3 Type ‘N’ ........................................................................................................................... 3–2
3.1.1.4 Type ‘F’ ............................................................................................................................ 3–2
3.1.1.5 Type ‘SMA’ (Subminiature Version ‘A’) ........................................................................... 3–3
3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections ......................................................................................... 3–3
3.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections ............................................................................................... 3–3
3.2 CRS-300 User Data Connectors ........................................................................................... 3–4
3.2.1 CRS-230 Controller Connectors ............................................................................................... 3–4
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