iDirect evolution e8350 - Setting Power; Setting TDMA Initial Power and Maximum Power; Figure 55. Ibuilder Transmit Properties: TDMA

iDirect Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide 101
iDX Release 3.3
Setting Power
17.2 Setting Power
After completing the steps in “Acquiring the Network” on page91, the Satellite Router is
acquired into the network and the Protocol Pr
ocessor UCP loop is controlling power.
17.2.1 Setting TDMA Initial Power and Maximum Power
Use the following procedure to set initial and maximum power for TDMA remote sites.
WARNING! Setting initial power too high above normal operating levels can cause
problems with remote acquisition into the network or interfere with network
operation.
To Set Initial and Maximum Power (TDMA):
1. Log
in to iBuilder.
2. Right-click the
remote in the iBuilder Tree and select ModifyItem to open the Remote
Information tab.
3. Scroll down to the Tra
nsmit Properties section (Figure 55).
Figure 55. iBuilder Transmit Properties: TDMA
4. In the Reference
Carrier section, set TDMA Initial Power to the Transmit Power
recorded in Step 7 of “Initial Acquisition” on page92 plus any link budget margin required
to acquire the network under all conditions.
5. In the Tr
ansmit Properties section, set TDMA Max Power to the (CW) P1dB point
determined in “Determining the 1 dB Compression Point” on page87.
6. Enter the same value in the 1 dB Compre
ssion Point field. (This is an optional field for
information only).