COBHAM Sailor 900 VSAT, Technical Manual

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OpenAMIP setup for iDirect iNFINITI 5000 & Evolution X5
98-133966-G1 Appendix C: VMU settings C-5
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VMU settings
The signal strength from the modem is measured on RS-232 pin 9. It is
a DC voltage in the range of 0 - 5 VDC.
The signal strength displayed web interface on the Dashboard as 0 –
500. The minimum value for an Internet connection is 250 - 260.
C.1.2 Sample options file
The following section presents a portion of a sample iDX 2.0.x Options
file with OpenAMIP messages and parameters defined. OpenAMIP keys
appear highlighted in bold.
[OPTIONS_FILE]
product_mode = idirect_scpc
modem_sn = 40170
generated_by = NMS-10.0.0
did = 12885226
modem_type = Remote
modem_hardware = 5000
is_mesh = 0
disable_options_flash_command = 0
carrier_type = 0
...
[MOBILE]
Messages sent from the ACU to
the VSAT modem
Explanation
s 1 1 Functional, Tx OK
w 1 55.794010 12.52272
985523005 GPS valid, Latitude, Longitude,
Time
Table C-2: Messages sent from the ACU to the VSAT modem (examples)
Note
The iDirect modems only sends the satellite information once
when booting. If the ACU has not received the information
for some reason, the system cannot point. In that case the
modem will automatically boot after 5 minutes and send the
satellite information again.
Ranges for signal strength
VDC Antenna status
0-2.5 RF energy is detected, but from the wrong
satellite.
2.6-5.0 Carrier lock, correct satellite.
Table C-3: Ranges for signal strength for iDirect OpenAMIP VSAT
modem
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