Comtech EF Data MBT-5000 - Manual (Page 45)

MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System MN-MBT5000
Rear Panel Connections Revision 4
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3.3.3 Optional -48V Direct Current (DC) Power Interface
Figure 3-9. MBT-5000 Optional DC Power Interface
3.3.3.1 Optional -48V DC Operation – Apply Power
Figure 3-10. Apply DC Power to the MBT-5000
To apply DC power to the MBT-5000, do these steps:
• First, connect the user-supplied (+) and (–) DC power leads to their respective terminals.
Number 18 AWG minimum wires are recommended.
• Then, connect the user-supplied DC power leads to the power source.
• Finally, switch the unit ON.
Feature Description
1 Power Terminal Block
2 On / Off Switch
3 Fuse Holder
DC Power Specifications
Input Power 75W maximum, less than 65W typical
Input Voltage 36 to 72 VDC
Connector Type Terminal Block
Fuse Protection (1X) 3.15A 5 x 20mm slow-blow fuse