Comtech EF Data CDM-570AL - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1–1
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1–1
1.1.1 Modem Features Overview ................................................................................................................. 1–1
1.1.2 Functional Description .......................................................................................................................... 1–2
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................... 1–4
1.2.1 Physical Description .............................................................................................................................. 1–4
1.2.1.1 Standard Assemblies ........................................................................................................................ 1–4
1.2.1.2 Optional Assemblies ......................................................................................................................... 1–4
1.2.2 Dimensional Envelope .......................................................................................................................... 1–5
1.2.3 Physical Features ................................................................................................................................... 1–6
1.2.3.1 Front Panel Features ........................................................................................................................ 1–6
1.2.3.2 Rear Panel Features.......................................................................................................................... 1–7
1.2.3.2.1 Rear Panel Standard Features..................................................................................... 1–7
1.2.3.2.2 Rear Panel Optional Features ..................................................................................... 1–9
1.2.4 Standard Data Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 1–9
1.2.5 Verification ............................................................................................................................................ 1–9
1.2.6 AUPC .................................................................................................................................................... 1–10
1.2.7 EDMAC ................................................................................................................................................. 1–10
1.2.8 Updating Modem Firmware .............................................................................................................. 1–10
1.2.9 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST) .......................................................................................... 1–11
1.2.10 Supporting Hardware and Software .................................................................................................. 1–14
1.2.10.1 CDM-570AL/CDMR-570AL L-Band Redundancy .......................................................................... 1–14
1.2.10.2 CDM-570A 70/140 MHz Redundancy .......................................................................................... 1–14
1.2.10.3 Support Software ........................................................................................................................... 1–14
1.3 Summary of Specifications .................................................................................................. 1–15
1.3.1 Modulator............................................................................................................................................ 1–15
1.3.2 Demodulator ....................................................................................................................................... 1–18
1.3.2.1 BER Performance Specification ..................................................................................................... 1–18
1.3.3 Standard AUPC (Automatic Uplink Power Control) ......................................................................... 1–21
1.3.4 DoubleTalk® Carrier- in-Carrier® (CnC) .............................................................................................. 1–22
1.3.5 Data and Miscellaneous Interfaces ................................................................................................... 1–23
1.3.6 Data Rate Ranges ................................................................................................................................ 1–24
1.3.7 VersaFEC Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) ......................................................................... 1–25
1.3.7.1 VersaFEC ACM (IP-ACM) ................................................................................................................ 1–25
1.3.7.2 VersaFEC-2 ACM (V2-ACM) ........................................................................................................... 1–26
1.3.8 Power ................................................................................................................................................... 1–27
1.3.9 Physical Properties .............................................................................................................................. 1–27
1.3.10 Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................................................... 1–28
1.3.11 Approvals ............................................................................................................................................. 1–28
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION AND STARTUP .................................................................... 2–1