SDM-300L3 Satellite Modem
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Front Panel Operation
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FUNCTION SELECT: UTILITY: MODEM TYPE
UTILITY
MODEM TYPE
Select information to view using the [
←
] [
→
] arrow keys, then press <ENTER>.
FUNCTION
SELECT:
UTILITY: MODEM TYPE: MODEM TYPE
MODEM TYPE
CUSTOM
Several selections from this menu require optional hardware and software. (Also, refer to
Chapter
5.)
Modem Type
Description
Custom
Access to all modems. Use caution, incompatible configuration parameters are
possible.
EFD Closed
Network
operation
IBS
IESS-309 compliant with RS = 112/126 and interoperable with legacy EFD equipment
programmed to IBS Modem Type.
IDR
IESS-308 compliant operation
309 IBS
IESS-309 compliant operation
VSAT IBS
VSAT IBS operation (No Overhead Card) with RS = 201/219.
AUPC
AUPC – The TX and RX Reed-Solomon cards. Provides AUPC operation only and No
ASYNC channel.
ASYNC
ASYNC (/AUPC) – requires the installation of an Overhead card. Provides AUPC
operation and a separate ASYNC channel.
D&I
IESS-308-5 Drop & Insert operation
When the modem is changed from one type of operation to another, the modem will be
reset to the default configuration of the new modem type. The RF-IF Output shall be
tuned On to get the modem to lock.
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If the existing modem type is the same as the type entered, the modem will not
change any parameters.
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If the modem type is changed to Custom, No parameters will be changed.
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If the modem will not allow the modem type selection, that type of operation
may not be an available option. Select MODEM OPTIONS and OVERHEAD
OPTIONS to locate which modem operations are allowed.