CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor
Revision 5
Serial-based Remote Product Management 8–55 MN-CDM570A
Parameter
Type
(Instruction
Code and
Command or
Response to
Description of Arguments
Response to
Command
Query
(Instruction Code
and Qualifier)
Response to
Query
Error Rate
Valid only in CDM-570A Compatible Mode (CMO=1).
Returns the value of CnC-APC BER in the form xE
-c
, where:
x = value
E
-c
= Exponent.
Returns 9999 if unit is not in CnC-APC mode or if there is an APC frame sync
error.
BER is measured in frame UW.
Example: <0/ABE?
(see Description of
Arguments)
Reset
Valid only in CDM-570A Compatible Mode (CMO=1).
This command takes no arguments.
Restarts CnC-APC BER measurement.
Frame Error
Rate
Valid only in CDM-570A Compatible Mode (CMO=1).
Returns the value of CnC-APC FER in the form xE
-c
, where:
x = value
E
-c
= Exponent.
Returns 9999 if modem is not in CnC-APC mode or if there is an APC frame sync
error.
Example: <0/AFE?
Description of
Arguments)
Reset
Valid only in CDM-570A Compatible Mode (CMO=1).
This command takes no arguments.
Restarts CnC-APC FER measurement.
Activate/Suspend
Valid only in CDM-570A Compatible Mode (CMO=1).
Activates or suspends APC operation in the form x, where:
0 = no action
1 = Activate APC