Quantum and Evolution Series Installation and Operating Handbook
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Chapter 1
Welcome
Paradise Datacom is proud to present its next-generation, state-of-the-art Quantum and
Evolution Series of satellite modems. Their innovative designs incorporates a novel
architecture that uses upgradeable programmable logic for all major modem functions,
creating a flexible modem platform easily adapted to future demands. They provide a rich
feature set and flexibility of configuration, allowing you to purchase only what you need
initially and then enable further features in the field at a later date. They set new levels of
usability by adopting multiple language support on all user interfaces as standard
(including English, French, German and Spanish).
The Quantum Series of modems incorporate 100% of the functionality and features of the
Evolution Series of Paradise modems and are fully backwards compatible. The Quantum
extends the functionality of the Evolution by adding both an optional DVB-S2 capability
and a bandwidth halving technique called
Paired Carrier
.
DVB-S2 is a highly efficient and robust coding and modulation standard for satellite
transmission that can significantly reduce satellite bandwidth requirements compared with
legacy standards.
DVB-S2 can be used in one of two ways. Firstly, DVB-S2 can be used as a service in its
own right (e.g. the modem could be used to provide a DVB-S2 outbound service
combined with an SCPC inbound service). Any combination of SCPC and DVB-S2 Tx
and Rx services are possible including both being SCPC or both being DVB-S2.
Secondly, SCPC features can be overlaid onto DVB-S2 ‘space segment’ to provide all the
functionality of traditional SCPC satellite links (such as IBS, IDR, Drop and Insert, ESC
channel, AUPC, remote M&C, remote software upgrade, etc.) but with instantly reduced
bandwidth requirements. This overlay capability is provided by advanced industry-leading
Paradise software technology called
SmartLink
. The Quantum therefore provides a
painless migration path to new, more efficient satellite communications technology while
fully supporting all legacy SCPC requirements.
Paired Carrier
allows space segment reuse. It incorporates ViaSat’s patented PCMA
technology to overlay transmit and receive carriers in the same space segment reducing
satellite bandwidth requirements by up to 50%. It is used in addition to, not instead of,
other bandwidth saving techniques.
This handbook will guide you through the process of installing and using your Quantum or
Evolution Series Satellite Modem. It covers all models including IF and L-band variants.
