SLM-3650 Satellite Modem
Revision 3
Installation
MN/SLM3650.IOM
2-29
2.5 Duplex
Reed-Solomon
The SLM-3650 modems support the optional Duplex Reed-Solomon Codec Forward
Error Correction (FEC) feature. A Duplex Reed-Solomon Codec can be installed at the
factory or added as a field-installed upgrade to modems currently deployed.
2.5.1
Upgrading To Duplex Reed-Solomon
Upgrading requires installation of the Duplex Reed-Solomon module (Simplex Reed-
Solomon modules must be removed if installed, Turbo and Duplex Reed-Solomon can be
populated at the same time), installation of new M&C firmware, and installation of new
Bulk firmware, and installation of new Turbo firmware are required.
An upgrade kit includes the following items:
Upgrade Kit Part Number KT/9658-1:
1. PL/9658-1 (Duplex Reed-Solomon Module)
2. FW/6535-1AA or later version (M&C firmware)
3. FW/6094W or later version (Bulk firmware)
4. Installation
instructions
5. FW/9600C or later version (Turbo Firmware – if Turbo is installed)
The modems must have a Revision C (or later) main board for the Duplex Reed-Solomon
upgrade. There are two ways to determine the revision status:
Step
Procedure
1
Provide the SN of the modem to Comtech EF Data for verification of the
revision status.
2
If the first two digits off the modem SN start with 99, 00 or 01,
corresponding to the year of manufacture, then the modem main board is
revision C. If the SN starts with 98 then it is either revision B or C and it is
necessary to check with the factory. SNs beginning 97 or earlier are not
eligible for upgrade.
CAUTION
Observe all normal precautions for handling electrostatic-sensitive
devices.
2.5.2
Install Duplex Reed-Solomon Board and Firmware
Step
Procedure
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