Sea Tel 9711 C, Installation And Operation Manual

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Configuring The Satellite Modem Interface. 9711 C & Ku-Band TXRX
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10.1.1. Reflector setting
Use: In a dual reflector based antenna system, the
“Reflector” selection defines which reflector the modem
configuration applies to.
Selection Type: Mutually Exclusive Radio Buttons
Options: Primary or Secondary
Notes: In the current Series 12 antennas this setting
should always be set to PRIMARY. Failure to do so may result
in abnormal system operation.
10.1.2. Modem Type setting
Use: This selection defines which manufacturer of
satellite modem is to be interfaced with the system.
Selection Type: Drop down menu selection
Options: iDirect, ComTech, Gilat, Hughes, STM, Viasat,
or Custom.
Notes: The selection of modem type (along with the
modem I/O) allows the IMA software to configure the
appropriate RX Network Lock, and TX Mute/Block output
Lock interfaces per the modem manufacturers’
specifications.
Once you select one of the manufacturers and I/O from
the dropdown list the other settings that are appropriate for that modem will be set for you (and greyed out).
If your modem manufacturer is not listed, you will need to select “Custom” and manually configure the
modem I/O properties. Refer to the custom settings information below.
10.1.3. Modem I/O setting
Use: This selection defines which type (and location) of
communication interface between the MXP and the
satellite modem.
Selection Type: Drop down menu selection
Options: OpenAMIP, ROAM, TS1, TS2, or CLI.
Notes: The Modem I/O selections of iDirect’s
OpenAMIP or ComTech’s ROAM, both forms of ABS
(Automatic Beam Switching), communicate via TCP/IP
traffic between the MXP’s J9 or J10 Ethernet port and
the applicable modems Ethernet port. It should also be
said that, to use these I/O types, there is a requirement that the integrated satellite modem and NOC
(hardware and software) are properly configured and capable to support said feature.
Modem RJ45 is used for standard console port type connections where GPS forwarding is required (i.e.
iDirect Console Port) in addition to Positive Satellite ID (RX Network Lock) and TX Mute/Blockage zone
functionality
TS1 and TS2 are hard wired interfaces used only for positive satellite ID (RX Lock) and TX mute functionality.
In some installations, CLI (Command Line Interface) may be desired. CLI is used when a third party ABS
device (separate from satellite modem itself) is interfaced to provide antenna control, positive satellite ID (Rx
Lock), and Tx mute functionality via TCP/IP traffic between the MXP’s J9 or J10 Ethernet port, or Serial Traffic
(Console), and the applicable devices Ethernet port.
Figure 5 Available MXP Rear Panel Modem IO Ports