Q-Flex Satellite Modem Installation and Operating Handbook
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In
Closed Net Plus ESC
mode the ESC channel provides the variable rate async
ESC facility, the Aux channel is not used.
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In
IBS/SMS
modes the ESC channel provides the High Rate Async ESC facility
(2400 Baud at 64kbps) and the Aux channel either the Intelsat low rate ESC facility
(50 Baud at 64kbps) or a variable rate synchronous Aux circuit. However to use the
Aux channel in a synchronous mode the IDR option must be fitted. Without the IDR
option that has separate ports for ESC & Aux channels, both ESC and Aux channels
(ie high rate async ESC & Intelsat low rate ESC) cannot be used simultaneously.
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In
IDR
Mode this port is not used, as when the IDR option is fitted separate ESC and
Aux ports on the IDR card replace this shared ESC/Aux port. Refer to the definitions
of the ESC & Aux ports on the 50 way IDR ESC/Aux/Backward Alarm connector on
the following few pages.
Standard Lead
A constellation monitor/serial lead (part number M1479) is available from Teledyne
Paradise Datacom. This lead provides the required connections to a 25-pin D-type for a
PC connection (note that this is currently unused by the modem) and three BNCs for
connecting to an oscilloscope for the constellation monitor.