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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Physical...................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1. Front Panel (2480 Version 1.0+).............................................................................................................. 5
3.2. Front Panel (2480 Version 2.0+).............................................................................................................. 7
3.3. Back Panel (Both versions 1.0 & 2.0+).................................................................................................... 8
4. Typical Connection Configuration ............................................................................................................. 10
Option 2: PowerSmart 2480 with Integrated BUC Connectivity (Separate AC/DC Power and M&C cables) 12
Option 3: PowerSmart 2480 with BIAS-T Thruplexer (DC Powered through M&C and 10MHz from Bias T)
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Option 4: PowerSmart 2480 with BIAS-T Thruplexer (DC Powered through coax + No M&C) ................... 14
Option 5: External AC/DC Powered BUC with No M&C ............................................................................... 15
Option 6: PowerSmart 2480 with BIAS-T Thruplexer (DC Powered through coax + M&C) ......................... 16
Option 7: PowerSmart 2480 with Integrated BUC Connectivity (Separate AC/DC Power and M&C cables) 17
5. Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.1. Rack Installation..................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2. Setup and Operation............................................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX A –Powersmart 2480 with MATCHBOX WAVESTREAM BUC..................................................... 19
Powersmart PC Software Interface Device....................................................................................................... 19
Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for Matchbox Wavestream supported BUCs........................................ 22
APPENDIX B –Powersmart 2480 with AnaCom Baby ELSAT BUC................................................................ 23
Powersmart PC Software Interface Device....................................................................................................... 23
PowerSmart 2480 Switch Definitions for AnaCom Baby ELSAT supported BUCs ....................................... 24
APPENDIX C –Powersmart 2480 with CODAN LBUC.................................................................................... 25
Powersmart PC Software Interface Device....................................................................................................... 25
Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for Codan supported LBUCs ................................................................ 26
APPENDIX D –Powersmart 2480 with AGILIS 80W BUC –Model ALB190ACH-80J-1 .................................. 27
Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) .................................................................................................. 27
Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for AGILIS 80W supported BUCs ....................................................... 29
APPENDIX E –Powersmart 2480 with AGILIS ALB-128 and ALB-129/229 Series BUC ................................. 32
Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) .................................................................................................. 33
Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for AGILIS 8W/16W/40W supported BUC(S) .................................... 41
APPENDIX F –Powersmart 2480 Version 2.0+ with AGILIS ALB-128 and ALB-129/229 Series BUC ............ 43
Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) .................................................................................................. 44
APPENDIX F –Powersmart 2480 with AGILIS ALB 190AF7-40B BUC (INT C-BAND 40W) ........................... 51
Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) .................................................................................................. 52
Powersmart 2480 Switch Definitions for AGILIS 40W supported BUC(S).................................................... 60
APPENDIX F –Powersmart 2480 Version 2.0+ with AGILIS ALB 190AF7-40B BUC (INT C-BAND 40W) ...... 62
Powersmart PC Software Interface Device(s) .................................................................................................. 63