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Chapter 1.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the CST-5005 C-band satellite terminal, referred to in this manual
as “the CST-5005.”
1.1 Description
As a single thread system, the CST-5005 is comprised of the following assemblies
(Figure 1-1):
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Outdoor enclosure assembly (RFT-505)
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Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)
As a redundant system, the CST-5005 is comprised of the following assemblies:
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Two outdoor enclosure assemblies (RFT-505s)
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Redundant LNA plate (Figure 1-2)
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RSU-503 (Figure 1-3)
For more information on the RSU-503, refer to the Comtech Comtech EFData RSU-503
Redundancy Switch Unit Installation and Operation Manual.
Refer to Figure 1-4 for a block diagram of the CST-5005.
The CST-5005 meets all requirements for operation on both private and regional
domestic C-band satellite networks.