Comtech EF Data RSU-503 - Manual (Page 14)

Introduction RSU-503 Redundancy Switch Unit
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1.1 Overview
The switch is a fully automated 1:1 protection switch designed to work with the
following EFData Radio Frequency Terminals (and their amplifiers):
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RFT-500
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RFT-505
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RFT-700
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RFT-705
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RFT-1200 (for RSU-503L information, refer to Appendix A)
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RFT-1225 (for RSU-503L information, refer to Appendix A)
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KST-2000 (for RSU-503L information, refer to Appendix A)
Note: All references in this document to “RFT” apply to all the models listed above.
The switch has a weather resistant enclosure which houses the indicators and controls to:
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Switch RFTs and LNAs
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Command the waveguide switch to toggle
Specifically, the switch performs the following functions:
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Controls waveguide/coaxial switch positions
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Provides independent uplink and downlink paths
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Routes the IF input to the online RFT
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Routes the IF output from the online RFT
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Initiates a switch-over in Auto mode by monitoring RFT faults
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Supplies test ports for testing the standby channel
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Receives RS-232/485 serial commands, routing them to the appropriate RFTs,
and returns their responses
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Receives its own RS-232/485 command set for Auto/Manual mode, A/B online,
and address select
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Provides FORM-C relay contacts for Summary Fault status
Power is supplied by one or both RFTs.