7 rx in, 1 l-band (j4), 8 remote port (j5) – Comtech EF Data MD2401 User Manual
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MD2401 L-Band Multi Demod Installation and Operation Manual
Rear Panel Interfaces
MN-MD2401
5–5
Revision 7
Table 5-2A. Serial Control Interface Port (J3) - 25-Pin ‘D’ Female
Pin No.
RS-232 Signal Name
RS-485 Signal Name
Direction
9
TXD
TXD-B
Output
10
TXD-A
Output
16
RXD
RXD-B
Input
3
RXD-A
Input
7
GND
GND
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Table 5-2B. AGC Monitor (J3) - 25-Pin ‘D’ Female
Pin #
Signal
Description
Direction
5
AGC
AGC Out
Output
7
GND
Ground
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J3 Remote Control Interface allows user to directly access each demodulator
individually. J5 is the primary mode of serial remote control. Do not use J3 and
J5 simultaneously.
5.7
RX IN
5.7.1 L-Band (J4)
The Receive Input (J4) is the 950 – 1750 MHz Demodulator IF Input. It is a SMA (1) Connector.
5.8
Remote Port (J5)
The Remote Port (J5) is an RS-485 interface a single port used for remote monitor and control of
all demodulators. It is a female 9-pin D-Sub connector. Refer to Table 5-3 for connector pinouts.