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AS9100 Rev B / ISO9001:2000 Registered Company

RC-1160 RC-1260

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information

Redundancy Switch Controllers

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MN-RC1160RC1260 Revision 1
Comtech EF Data is an
AS9100 Rev B / ISO9001:2000 Registered Company
RC-1160 RC-1260
Redundancy Switch Controllers
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN-RC1160RC1260
Revision 1
Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2014. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161
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Errata A for MN-RC1160RC1260 Rev 1
Comtech EF Data Documentation Update
Subject:
Update Section 2.3, Added DC power information
Errata Part Number:
PLM CO Number:
Comments:
ERMNRC111260-EA1 (Errata documents are not revised )
C-0032355
See attached page(s). The new information will be included in the next released revision of the manual.
ERMNRC111260-EA1 Rev - PLM C-0032355
ERMNRC111260-EA1 Rev - PLM C-0032355
Errata B for MN-RC1160RC1260 Rev 1
Comtech EF Data Documentation Update
Subject:
Update Section 1.2, Revised power output information
Errata Part Number:
PLM CO Number:
Comments:
ERMNRC111260-EB1 (Errata documents are not revised )
C-0032396
See attached page(s). The new information will be included in the next released revision of the manual.
ERMNRC111260-EB1 Rev - PLM C-0032396
ERMNRC111260-EB1 Rev - PLM C-0032396

Table of Contents

PREFACE........................................................................................................................................... XIX
About this Manual .............................................................................................................................................. xix
Product Support .................................................................................................................................................. xx
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ....................................................................................................................... xx
Warranty Policy ................................................................................................................................................. xxi
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 1–1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 1–2
1.2 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1–5
1.2.1 Front Panel Controls........................................................................................................................ 1–5
1.2.2 Rear Panel Controls ......................................................................................................................... 1–5
1.2.3 Indicators ......................................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.2.4 Internal Switches ............................................................................................................................. 1–6
1.2.5 Internal Indicators ........................................................................................................................... 1–6
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 2–1
2.1 Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................. 2–1
2.2 Rack-Mount Installation....................................................................................................................... 2–2
2.3 Power Connection ................................................................................................................................. 2–2
2.4 External Connections ............................................................................................................................ 2–3
2.4.1 LNA/LNB Connector, J1 ................................................................................................................ 2–3
2.4.2 Remote Connector, J2 ..................................................................................................................... 2–5
2.4.3 EIA-485/-232 Serial Connector, J3 ................................................................................................. 2–7
2.4.4 LNA, LNB, and Waveguide Pinouts ............................................................................................... 2–8
CHAPTER 3. OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 3–1
3.1 Status and Control ................................................................................................................................ 3–1
3.1.1 External Controls and Indicators ..................................................................................................... 3–2
3.1.2 LED Indicators ................................................................................................................................ 3–3
3.2 Modes of Operation ............................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.2.1 RC-1160 .......................................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.2.2 RC-1260 .......................................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.2.2.1 Single and Dual Mode ................................................................................................................. 3–4
3.2.2.2 1:1 Configuration Mode .............................................................................................................. 3–
3.2.2.3 Triple Single Mode...................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.2.2.4 1:1 Redundant Mode ................................................................................................................... 3–5
3.2.2.5 1:2 Redundant Mode ................................................................................................................... 3–5
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3.3 Calibration ............................................................................................................................................. 3–6
3.3.1 Calibration Requirement ................................................................................................................. 3–6
3.3.2 Calibration Failure .......................................................................................................................... 3–6
3.4 Internal Adjustments and Switches ..................................................................................................... 3–7
3.4.1 Power Supply Voltage ..................................................................................................................... 3–7
3.4.2 Current Sensitivity Select (SW1) .................................................................................................... 3–7
3.4.3 Normal/Maintenance Switch (SW1) ............................................................................................... 3–7
3.4.4 Selection of EIA-485/232 ................................................................................................................ 3–8
CHAPTER 4. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 4–1
4.1 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 4–1
4.2 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 4–1
4.3 Servicing with Power ON ..................................................................................................................... 4–1
APPENDIX A. REDUNDANCY DRAWINGS ....................................................................................... 1
APPENDIX B. REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................... 1
B.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
B.2 Message Structure ..................................................................................................................................... 1
B.2.1 Start Character ..................................................................................................................................... 2
B.2.2 Device Address ................................................................................................................................... 2
B.2.3 Command/Response ............................................................................................................................ 3
B.2.4 End Character ...................................................................................................................................... 3
B.2.5 Example Command (Unit in default State) ......................................................................................... 3
B.3 Configuration Commands/Responses ..................................................................................................... 4
APPENDIX C. THEORY OF OPERATION .......................................................................................... 1
C.1 Controller AC Power Supplies ................................................................................................................. 1
C.2 Power/Maintenance Board ....................................................................................................................... 2
C.3 Waveguide Switch Driver ......................................................................................................................... 3
C.4 Front Panel Display ................................................................................................................................... 3
C.5 Logic Control Assembly............................................................................................................................ 4
C.6 Analog Current Sense ............................................................................................................................... 6
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Tables
Table 2-1. Controller LNA/LNB Output Connector, J1 ........................................................................................ 2–3
Table 2-2. Remote Connector, J2 ....................................................................................................................... 2–5
Table 2-3. EIA-485/-232 Serial Connector, J3 .................................................................................................... 2–7
Table 2-4. LNA, LNB, and Waveguide Pinouts ................................................................................................... 2–8
Figures
Figure 1-1. RC-1160 (1:1) ................................................................................................................................... 1–1
Figure 1-2. RC-1260 (1:2) ................................................................................................................................... 1–1
Figure 1-3. Redundancy Switch Controller Block Diagram ................................................................................. 1–3
Figure 1-4. LNA/LNB Plate Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 1–4
Figure 2-1. Waveguide Switch Wiring 1:1 Configuration .................................................................................... 2–4
Figure 2-2. Waveguide Switch Wiring 1:2 Configuration, RC-1260 Only ........................................................... 2–4
Figure 2-3. External Remote Local Wiring .......................................................................................................... 2–6
Figure 3-1. RC-1160 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 3–2
Figure 3-2. RC-1260 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................ 3–2
Figure 3-3. Rear Panel, RC-1160 and RC-1260 ................................................................................................. 3–2
Figure 3-4. Selection of EIA-232/485 Jumpers ................................................................................................... 3–8
Figure A-1. C-Band LNA 1:1 Redundant System Assembly ................................................................................... 1
Figure A-2. C-Band LNA 1:1 Redundant System (Exploded View) ........................................................................ 2
Figure A-3. C-Band LNB 1:1 Redundant System Assembly ................................................................................... 3
Figure A-4. C-Band LNB 1:1 Redundant System (Exploded View) ........................................................................ 4
Figure A-5. Ku-Band LNA 1:1 Redundant System Assembly ................................................................................. 5
Figure A-6. Ku-Band LNA 1:1 Redundant System (Exploded View) ...................................................................... 6
Figure A-7. Ku-Band LNB 1:1 Redundant System Assembly ................................................................................. 7
Figure A-8. Ku-Band LNB 1:1 Redundant System (Exploded View) ...................................................................... 8
Figure A-7. C-Band LNA 1:2 Redundant System Assembly ................................................................................... 9
Figure A-8. C-Band LNA 1:2 Redundant System (Exploded View) ...................................................................... 10
Figure A-7. C-Band LNB 1:2 Redundant System Assembly ................................................................................. 11
Figure A-8. C-Band LNB 1:2 Redundant System (Exploded View) ...................................................................... 12
Figure A-7. Ku-Band LNA 1:2 Redundant System Assembly ............................................................................... 13
Figure A-8. Ku-Band LNA 1:2 Redundant System (Exploded View) .................................................................... 14
Figure A-7. Ku-Band LNB 1:2 Redundant System Assembly ............................................................................... 15
Figure A-8. Ku-Band LNB 1:2 Redundant System (Exploded View) .................................................................... 16
Figure C-1. Power/Maintenance Board .................................................................................................................. 2
Figure C-2. Logic Control Board Assembly ............................................................................................................. 4
Figure C-3. LNA/LNB Current/Voltage Output ....................................................................................................... 6
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WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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PREFACE

About this Manual

This manual gives installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data RC-1160 RC­1260 Redundancy Switch Controllers. This manual is intended for anyone who installs or operates the unit.

Cautions and Warnings

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in death or serious injury.
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risks of property damage.
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Military Standards

References to “MIL-STD-188” apply to the 114A series (i.e., MIL-STD-188-114A), which provides electrical and functional characteristics of the unbalanced and balanced voltage digital interface circuits applicable to both long haul and tactical communications. Specifically, these references apply to the MIL-STD-188-114A electrical characteristics for a balanced voltage digital interface circuit, Type 1 generator, for the full range of data rates. For more information, refer to the Department of Defense (DOD) MIL-STD-188-114A, “Electrical Characteristics of Digital Interface Circuits.”
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