Interfaces of the ACU
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4.1.2 AC input connector
Connect the power cable to the AC power connector.
4.1.3 ADU connector
The coax cable from the ACU to the ADU is used to power the ADU, supply a reference
clock, handle all communication between ACU and ADU, and deliver the Rx and Tx signals.
4.1.4 Rx In and Tx Out connectors
Use these connectors to connect the ACU to the modem.
Outline (on the ACU) Voltage range
100–240 VAC
Table 4-1: AC power connector
Outline
(on the ACU)
Conductor Pin function
Inner DC to ADU
reference clock to ADU
ACU to ADU internal
communication
GX Rx/Tx
Outer GND (Shield)
Table 4-2: N connector, outline and pin assignment
Do not use TNC connectors on the ACU, ADU antenna cable or on pigtails.
TNC connectors cannot carry the DC current for operating the ADU.
Outline (on the ACU) Pin number Pin function
1 Inner conductor:
reference clock, Rx/Tx
2 Outer conductor: GND (Shield)
Table 4-3: F connector, Rx and Tx, outline and pin assignment