Comtech EF Data Radyne DMD1050, Installation And Operation Manual

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DMD1050 Satellite Modem Board Theory of Operation
3.18 DMD1050 ID Codes (Feature Upgrades)
The modem has unique ID codes that allow the user to add feature upgrades to the modem
without the unit having to be returned to the factory. Users are required to identify these ID codes
when they want additional features added to their unit. Comtech will supply a new ID code that is
required to be entered in the ID code field. Once the new ID code is entered, the modem will
activate the new features.
ID Codes can be located in the Section 7, “Web Browser”, Figure 7-28 - System Setup Menu.
3.19 Strap Codes
The Strap Code is a quick set key that sets many of the modem parameters. For quick setup of
the DMD1050, Strap Codes are very helpful. When a Strap Code is entered, the modem is
automatically configured for the code’s corresponding data rate, overhead, code rate, framing,
scrambler type and modulation. An example of how to set a strap code follows:
Example: In the Ethernet interface <Modulator> Menu, depress the Transmit Gel-tab, then move
the cursor down and depress “General”. Now move the cursor over to ‘Strap Code’. Click inside
the box and enter the new strap code submenu and enter #16. The DMD1050 will be
automatically configured to the parameters shown below in the highlighted row ‘Strap Code 16’.
Refer to Appendix G
for the various strap code options.
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