Safran CORTEX Series - User Manual

© Safran Data Systems – IMP000074 e14r1
HIGH DATA RATE RECEIVER
CORTEX Series
HDR-4G+ USER’S MANUAL
Ref. DTU 100782
Is.Rev
3.5
Date: June 1, 2021
Total number of page(s): 382
REVISIONS
Is.Rev
Date
Description
3.0
March 21, 2018
HDR-4G+ version (≥ E11R0)
3.1
July 24, 2019
Demodulator and modulator IF carrier values - Amendment (§1.6)
Modulator output level values - Amendment (§1.6.6.1 & §2.2.2.3)
Demodulator inputs description - New chapter (§2.2.2.2.3)
3.2
February 3, 2020
Modulator and Demodulator SCCC-X capabilities (§1 & §3 & §4)
Modulator and Demodulator DVB-S2X capabilities (§4.5)
3.3
June 26, 2020
Template update
BER calculation on custom pattern (§3.4.13.5 & §4.5.5.3.1)
Carrier acquisition range – Amendment (§1.6.1.1 & §4.5.4.1.1.1)
Doppler simulator range – Amendment (§1.6.6.5 & §3.6.3.2)
Reed-Solomon interleave factor - Amendment (§1.6.3.4)
3.4
February 17, 2021
Parity absence in TM data support (§ 4.5.5.4 )
Recording “infinite” TM file support (§ 4.5.7.2 )
Playback RX TCP server support (§ 4.5.9 )
Minor changes (§ 4.5.8.3.2.4 )
3.5
June 1, 2021
Safety instructions update
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Summary

REVISIONS

COPYRIGHT

SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL

Covers general safety advice and instructions for operating the apparatus.

GROUNDING & ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STANDARDS

Details requirements for proper grounding and electrical connections.

1 CORTEX HDR OVERVIEW

1.1 SCOPE

Defines the manual's purpose and content structure.

1.2 CORTEX HDR MAIN FEATURES

Lists key capabilities and functionalities of the CORTEX HDR.

1.3 MISSION OF THE CORTEX HDR

Explains the primary purpose and objectives of the CORTEX HDR system.

1.4 CORTEX HDR ARCHITECTURE

Details the hardware and software architecture of the CORTEX HDR.

1.5 CORTEX HDR INTERFACES

Describes the various interfaces for data communication and control.

1.6 CORTEX HDR PERFORMANCES

Lists typical performance values and specifications for the system.

2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

2.1 CORTEX HDR INTEGRATION

Explains the assembly and integration of the CORTEX HDR unit.

2.2 I;O CONNECTORS DEFINITION

Details the input/output connectors and their definitions.

3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

3.1 MONITORING & CONTROL

Describes system monitoring and control capabilities via software.

3.2 LOGGING

Explains how the system logs configuration changes and events.

3.3 DEMODULATION

Details the signal processing and demodulation techniques used by the HDR.

3.4 DATA PROCESSING

Outlines the breakdown and functionality of the data processing unit.

3.5 POLARIZATION COMBINING

Explains how signals from different polarizations are combined.

3.6 TEST MODULATION

Describes the test modulator's capabilities for signal generation and testing.

ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS

CE MARKING

WEEE DIRECTIVE

4 OPERATING MANUAL

4.1 STARTING AND CONFIGURING THE CORTEX HDR

Guides through the initial setup and configuration of the CORTEX HDR.

4.2 SIGNAL PROCESSING SOFTWARE (SPS)

Details the Signal Processing Software (SPS) and its operation.

4.3 MONITORING & CONTROL SOFTWARE (MCS)

Explains the MCS software for monitoring and controlling the system.

4.5 CORTEX HDR GUI

Describes the Graphical User Interface and its various windows.

5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

5.1 GENERAL

Covers general maintenance, inspection, and handling precautions.

5.2 FUNCTIONAL INVESTIGATION

Provides a checklist for verifying the correct functioning of HDR components.

5.3 HARDWARE INVESTIGATION & REPAIR

Details hardware troubleshooting steps and LED indicators.

5.4 SOFTWARE UPGRADE & INSTALLATION

Explains procedures for software installation and upgrades.

6 SATELLITES CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES

6.1 Reminder: procedure for configuring the CORTEX HDR from an MCS file

Provides steps to configure the HDR using MCS files for satellite parameters.

7 ANNEX 1: CORTEX HDR ETHERNET INTERFACE

8 ANNEX 2: DEMODULATOR BOARD

9 ANNEX 3: TEST MODULATOR BOARD

10 ANNEX 4: PC-COMPATIBLE WORKSTATION

11 ANNEX 5: PROJECT-SPECIFIC DATA

Safran CORTEX Series Specifications

General

Receiver Type	GNSS
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Timing Accuracy (RMS)	20 ns
Protocols	NMEA 0183
Interfaces	Ethernet, USB