Rack-Mount RDMS
TM
Telemetry Receiver
95
Quasonix, Inc.
Figure 167: AM Settings Window
4.2.3.1.2.5 Tape Output Settings Window
The Tape Output Settings window, located below the AM Settings window, is shown in Figure 168. It consists of
two options: Tape Output Enabled and Tape Frequency.
The “Q” channel output of the RDMS™ normally delivers the Q channel of the demodulated signal (likewise with
the I channel). Setting the Tape Output Enabled option to On (box checked) reassigns that output to deliver an IRIG
tape signal. This is essentially the IF signal, frequency shifted to the carrier frequency specified by the Tape
Frequency setting. Another way of saying this is that pre-detection complex baseband is selected as the source of the
data to send on the I and Q analog outputs. Setting the Tape Output Enabled option to Off (box not checked) restores
the I and Q channel outputs (frequency/phase information) to their default condition which varies by mode.
Please refer to section 3.3.1 for a complete description of back panel connectors, including pinouts.
Figure 168: Tape Output Settings Window
The Tape Frequency option allows the operator to manually set the tape output carrier frequency (in MHz) by typing
the desired value. The valid range is between 0.000 MHz and 20.000 MHz.
4.2.3.1.2.6 Muting Settings Window
The Muting Settings window, located below the Tape Output Settings window, is shown in Figure 169. It consists of
two options: Muting Enabled and Muting Timeout.
Figure 169: Muting Settings Window
The Muting Enabled checkbox is used to set the muting value to On or Off. When Muting Enabled is checked (set to
On), the receiver stops sending clock and data information when the timeout value is reached. This option is
beneficial to someone using a recorder with limited space. For example, if data is not locked to a valid signal or is
outside the valid range, the information is muted (stopped) so the recorder is not filled with bad data.