Quantum and Evolution Series Installation and Operating Handbook
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6.2.9 L-band FSK/DC Option Card
An FSK/DC option card (part number P3503) is available for performing FSK
communications with a BUC. This allows remote monitoring and control of any compatible
BUC via a modulated FSK signal on the IFL cable to the BUC. The card also provides a
DC supply switching capability to the BUC. If FSK communications are not required, then
a cheaper option card, namely, the DC Switch card (part number P3509) is available.
6.3 Software
Options
There are a number of software options available as shown in the table below. These can
be ordered at the time of the original purchase or can be activated in the field. The
mechanism that provides access to these features is called Software Activated Features
(SAF) – the SAF concept (including time-limited free access to all features) is explained in
Section 8.5.
In the table, the
SAF Code
column lists the acronyms by which each feature is referred to
in relation to the modem user interfaces, technical datasheets, etc. Note also that the
feature set is being expanded all the time – please contact Customer Technical Support
for up to date information.
Note that the following are provided as standard in the modem: Tx, Rx, DR0, DR1, IRS,
VIT, WIF, AUPC, HCP and ESC.
Feature SAF
Code
Description
Transmit
TX
Controls access to the Tx service and is therefore
required for any transmission to occur.
Receive
RX
Controls access to the Rx service and is therefore
required for any receive processing to occur.
Terrestrial data rate 0
to 2048kbps
DR0
Enables data rates in the given range (inclusive).
Terrestrial data rate
2048kbps to 8448kbps
DR1
Enables data rates in the given range (inclusive).
Terrestrial data rate
2048kbps to 5Mbps
D1L
Enables data rates in the given range (inclusive).
Terrestrial data rate
5Mbps to 8448kbps
D1H
Enables data rates in the given range (inclusive).
Terrestrial data rate
8448kbps to
16896kbps
DR2
Enables data rates in the given range (inclusive).
Terrestrial data rate
16896kbps to 25Mbps
DR3
Enables data rates in the given range (inclusive).
Terrestrial data rate
25Mbps to 45Mbps
DR4
Enables data rates in the given range (inclusive).
Terrestrial data rate
45Mbps to 55Mbps
(Evolution PD55) or
60Mbps (Quantum
PD60)
DR5
Enables data rates in the given range (inclusive).