Comtech EF Data KST-12000 - Manual (Page 19)

KST-12000 Ku-Band Satellite Terminal Revision 4
Introduction MN/KST12000.IOM
1.1.1 Applications
When used in conjunction with Comtech EF Data modems, the KST-12000 is ideal for:
• Single digit carriers
• Multiple carrier operation over a 36 MHz bandwidth
Because the KST-12000 has a 70 MHz IF, it can also be used for other analog and digital
applications.
Small-to-medium size earth stations are easily constructed and commissioned with the
KST-12000.
When used with a high-gain antenna, the KST-12000 can also be used as the Radio
Frequency (RF) electronics of a central hub in point-to-multipoint applications, as well as
serve as the terminal for the end points of the network.
1.1.2 Monitor and Control
An on-board microcomputer monitors and controls all operational parameters and system
status of the KST-12000. This powerful M&C system enables the user to locally or
remotely control functions such as:
• Output power
• Transmit/receive channel frequencies
The system also reports terminal configuration status, as well as fault status of all
KST-12000 components.
The KST-12000 can be initially configured using the:
• Keyboard/LCD controller within the enclosure.
• Connection of a common ASCII/RS-232 terminal connected to the serial port. A
simple command set allows total configuration control and retrieval of status
information.
If the indoor unit is a more sophisticated station M&C computer, the serial port can be set
to RS-485 for bus operation.
For more information on the M&C board, refer to Section 5.1.
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