4 1:1 redundant plate installation – Comtech EF Data KST-12000 User Manual
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KST-12000 Ku-Band Satellite Terminal
Revision 4
Redundant System Installation
MN/KST12000.IOM
3.3.4 1:1 Redundant Plate Installation
The 1:1 redundant plate is shown in Figure 3-1. Refer to Section 3.2.1 for included parts.
Top View
Side View
Figure 3-1. 1:1 Redundant LNA Plate
To install the 1:1 redundant plate:
1. Mount the 1:1 redundant plate to the antenna.
Note: The type of mounting is determined by the brand of antenna on which the
equipment will be installed.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the RF IN connector of the redundant plate.
CAUTION
After removing the protective cover, ensure that no foreign material
or moisture enters the 1:1 redundant plate’s waveguide.
3. Install the appropriate O-ring on the RF IN connector of the redundant plate:
a. If both components have O-ring grooves, use Comtech EF Data Part #
32P1039.
b. If only one component has an O-ring groove, use Comtech EF Data Part #
32P1037.
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