LNA
Low-Noise Amplifier Series
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/LNAS.IOM Revision 0
Errata A
Comtech EF Data Documentation Update
Subject:
Date
Original Manual
Part Number/Rev:
Errata Number/
PLM Document ID:
PLM CO Number:
Comments:
Revise LNA Connector Pinout Table 2-1 and Overall Stability (Over
Temperature) Specification
Per PLM System
MN/LNAS.IOM Rev 0
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C-0024188
The information provided on Page 2 of 2 of this erratum will be
incorporated into the next formal revision of the manual.
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ErrataA for MN/LNAS.IOM Rev0 Revise LNA Conn Pinout Table, Over Temp Specification
1. Sect. 2.3 LNA Connector Pinouts (pg2‐ 2)– Replace Table2‐ 1:
Was:
4-pin LNA 6-pin LNA
A: Power Input A: Power Input
B: This pin is reserved for
oven voltage
C: GND C: FLT – Normally Closed
D: GND D: FLT - Common
E: FLT – Normally Open
F: N/C
B: GND
Change to:
Version Connector Pinouts
4‐ pin LNA A: Power Input
B: GND
C, D: Alarm
6‐ pin LNA – C‐ Band A: Power Input
B: GND
C: FLT– Normally Closed
D: FLT‐ Common
E: FLT– Normally Open
F: N/C
6‐ pin LNA – Ku‐ Band A: Power Input
B, C: GND
D: FLT– Normally Closed
E: Common
F: FLT– Normally Open
2. Sect. 4.1 Summary of Specifications (pg4‐ 1)– Revise Overall Stability (Over
Temperature) Specification:
Was:
Overall Stability (Over
Temperature)
CLNA
± 1 dB over Full Band
0.40 dB p-p over 40 MHz
KLNA
± 2 dB over Full Band
0.75 dB p-p over 40 MHz
Change to:
Overall Stability (Over
Temperature)
CLNA
± 0.75 dB over Full Band
0.40 dB p-p over 40 MHz
ER-LNAS-EA0 THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO REVISION/UPDATE! PLM CO C-0024188 Page 2 of 2
KLNA
± 1.5 dB over Full Band
0.75 dB p-p over 40 MHz
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LNA
Low Noise Amplifier Series
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN/LNAS.IOM
Revision 0
December 14, 2005
Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2004. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
LNA Low Noise Amplifier Series Revision 0
Preface MN/LNAS.IOM
Customer Service
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or, E-Mail can be sent to the Customer Support Department at:
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Contact us via the web at www.comtechefdata.com
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To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or
replacement:
• Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech EF Data
Customer Support Department.
• Be prepared to supply the Customer Support representative with the model number,
serial number, and a description of the problem.
• To ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping, pack the product in its
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For more information regarding the warranty policies, see Warranty Policy, p. ix.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1–1
1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................1–1
1.2 TECHNOLOGY ..........................................................................................................1–2
1.3 RELIABILITY ..............................................................................................................1–2
1.4 CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................1–2
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................2–1
2.1 UNPACKING..................................................................................................................2–1
2.2 MOUNTING.................................................................................................................... 2–2
2.3 LNA CONNECTOR PINOUTS .......................................................................................2–2
CHAPTER 3. FUNCTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS .........................................3–1
3.1 DIMENSIONAL ENVELOPE ..........................................................................................3–1
3.1.1 C-Band LNA ...............................................................................................................3–1
3.1.2 Ku-Band LNA.............................................................................................................. 3–2
CHAPTER 4. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................4–1
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Figures
Figure 1-1. LNA Low Noise Amplifier Series............................................................................................1–1
Figure 1-2. LNA/710L Modulator Block Diagram .....................................................................................1–2
Figure 2-1. Installation of the Optional Mounting Bracket, KT/6228-2..................................................... 2–3
Figure 3-1. Front Panel ............................................................................................................................3–2
Figure 3-2. Dimensional Envelope...........................................................................................................3–3
Figure 4-1. Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................4–1
Figure 5-1. Front Panel View ...................................................................................................................5–1
Figure 5-2. Keypad................................................................................................................................... 5–3
Figure 5-3. LNA Menu Trees....................................................................................................................5–4
Figure 9-1. ASI And LVDS Interface Block Diagram ...............................................................................9–2
Figure 9-2. Rear Panel Layout................................................................................................................. 9–3
Figure 9-3. Signal Timing ......................................................................................................................... 9–5
Figure 10-1. 1000 Base-T Ethernet (GbE) Interface.............................................................................. 10–1
Figure 10-2. GbE Interface Option Board – Phase 1.............................................................................10–3
Tables
Table 4-1. Modem Rear Panel Connectorsfor 70/140 MHz Application.................................................. 4–2
Table 4-2. Modem Rear Panel Connectorsfor L-Band Application.......................................................... 4–2
Table 5-1. Front Panel LED Indicators..................................................................................................... 5–2
Table 5-2. Summary of Alarms Reported for Tx and Unit Categories ...................................................5–26
Table 5-3. Summary of Live Alarms....................................................................................................... 5–28
Table 7-1. ITU Legacy and DVB-S2 Modes.............................................................................................7–7
Table 10-1. Interface Specifications....................................................................................................... 10–2
Table 10-2. Connector Pinout ................................................................................................................10–4
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