COBHAM Sea Tel 9711-56 IMA C Band, Installation Manual

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Configuring The Satellite Modem Interface. Sea Tel 9711-56 IMA
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EAR Controlled - ECCN EAR99
11.1.1. Reflector setting
Use: In a dual reflector based antenna system, the “Reflector”
selection defines which reflector the modem configuration
applies to.
Selection Type: Mutually Exclusive Radio Buttons
Options: Primary or Secondary
Notes: In the current Series 12 antennas this setting should
always be set to PRIMARY. Failure to do so may result in
abnormal system operation.
11.1.2. Modem Type setting
Use: This selection defines which manufacturer of
satellite modem is to be interfaced with the system.
Selection Type: Drop down menu selection
Options: iDirect, ComTech, Gilat, Hughes, STM, Viasat,
or Custom.
Notes: The selection of modem type (along with the
modem I/O) allows the IMA software to configure the
appropriate RX Network Lock, and TX Mute/Block output
Lock interfaces per the modem manufacturers’ specifications.
Once you select one of the manufacturers and I/O from the dropdown list the other settings that are
appropriate for that modem will be set for you (and greyed out).
If your modem manufacturer is not listed, you will need to select “Custom” and manually configure
the modem I/O properties. Refer to the custom settings information below.
11.1.3. Modem I/O setting
Use: This selection defines which type (and location) of
communication interface between the MXP and the satellite
modem.
Selection Type: Drop down menu selection
Options: OpenAMIP, ROAM, TS1, TS2, or CLI.
Notes: The Modem I/O selections of iDirect’s OpenAMIP or
ComTech’s ROAM , both forms of ABS ( A utomatic B eam
S witching), communicate via TCP/IP traffic between the MXP’s
J9 or J10 Ethernet port and the applicable modems Ethernet port. It should also be said that, to use
these I/O types, there is a requirement that the integrated satellite modem and NOC (hardware and
software) are properly configured and capable to support said feature.
Modem RJ45 is used for standard console port type connections where GPS forwarding is required
(i.e. iDirect Console Port) in addition to Positive Satellite ID (RX Network Lock) and TX
Mute/Blockage zone functionality
TS1 and TS2 are hard wired interfaces used only for positive satellite ID (RX Lock) and TX mute
functionality.
In some installations,
CLI ( C ommand L ine I nterface) may be desired. CLI is used when a third party
ABS device (separate from satellite modem itself) is interfaced to provide antenna control, positive
satellite ID (Rx Lock), and Tx mute functionality via TCP/IP traffic between the MXP’s J9 or J10
Ethernet port, or Serial Traffic (Console), and the applicable devices Ethernet port.
Figure 2 Available MXP Rear Panel Modem IO Ports