Microwave Radio Communications SCM4000, Technical Reference Manual

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Product Description 2-1 SCM4000 Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
Product Description
2.1 Chapter Overview
This chapter provides an overall description of the SCM4000
Single Carrier Modem (SCM), its components, and its
capabilities.
Here are the topics covered:
Topic Page
System Description 2-1
Configuration Options 2-2
Configuration Descriptions 2-2
Power Options 2-5
Mounting and Deployment
Options 2-5
System Integration 2-5
SCM4000 Configurations 2-5
SCM4000 Modulator 2-6
SCM4000 Demodulator 2-6
SCM4000 Modulator/
Demodulator 2-7
SCM4000 Modulator/Encoder 2-7
SCM4000 Demodulator/Decoder 2-8
For More Information 2-8
2.2 System Description
The SCM4000 ( Figure 2-1 ) is a highly reliable, flexible, and
compact microwave Single Carrier Modem ideal for fixed or
mobile installations.
Figure 2-1: SCM4000
The SCM4000 is used for transmitting and/or receiving digital
signals and compressed video signals through microwave radio
communications links and provides maximum flexibility to
support multiple configuration requirements with user-friendly
Preset selections.
The SCM4000 is ideal for microwave fixed links for Studio to
Transmitter Links (STL), Transmitter to Studio Links (TSL), Inter-
City Relay (ICR) service, Electronic News Gathering (ENG),
network distribution, satellite, and backhaul operations.
The SCM4000 is a versatile QAM modem designed to translate
between RS232/RS485, SMPTE310M, ASI, E3/DS3, T1/E1, and
10/100BaseT signals and 70 MHz IF.
The SCM4000 contains an RS232 interface to provide interface
connection for factory test purposes. A rear panel-mounted
connector is also provided to monitor summary alarms.