
SDM-309B Satellite Modem Operation
MN/U-SDM309B Rev. # 3β9
CODING Programs the modem for βAMIβ, βB8ZSβ, βB6ZSβ, or βHDB3β coding of the
baseband data.
On entry the current coding format is displayed. Use the arrow keys to
select the desired coding format. Press the βENTERβ key to execute the
change.
TX_2047 *Programs the modem to insert a 2047 pattern in lieu of the normal transmit
data.
On entry the current status is displayed with the flashing cursor on the first
character. Use the arrow keys to select ON or OFF. Press the βENTERβ key
to execute the change.
TXD_FLT Transmit Data Fault. This configuration function is used to select a Transmit
Interface fault monitor of AIS, Data, or None. When AIS (Alarm Indication
Signal) is selected the TX_INTF (Transmit Interface) fault βData/AISβ is
monitoring a fault condition of all 1βs from customer data input to the
modem. When Data_Flt is selected, the TX_INTF fault βData/AISβ is
monitoring a fault condition of all 1βs or all 0βs. This is referred to as a data
stable condition which means that the data is not transitioning. When None
is selected, the TX_INTF fault βData/AISβ is not activated. On entry the
current TX Data fault that is being monitored is displayed with the flashing
cursor on the first character.
Use the arrow keys to select Data, AIS, or None. Press the βENTERβ key to
execute the change.
RXD_FLT Receive Data Fault. This configuration function is used to select a Receive
Interface fault monitor of AIS, Data, or None. The data monitored for
Receive Data is coming from the Satellite. Refer to TXD_FLT for a
description of the function choices.
On entry the current RX Data fault that is being monitored is displayed with
the flashing cursor on the first character. Use the arrow keys to select Data,
AIS, or None. Press the βENTERβ key to execute the change.
BUF_SIZE This configuration function is used to set the size of the plesiochronous
buffer.
On entry the current plesiochronous buffer length is displayed. Use the up
and down arrow keys to select the desired buffer size. You may select from
384 to 262,144 bits in increments of sixteen. Press the βENTERβ key to
execute the change.
BUF_CNTR This configuration function is used to center the plesiochronous buffer.
Press the βENTERβ key twice to center the plesiochronous buffer.
READ_ERR This configuration is used to select the read error function mode. Frame or
2047 errors may be selected.
On entry the current read error mode is displayed. Use the arrow keys to
select β2047β errors or βFRAMEβ errors as desired. Press the βENTERβ key
to display and monitor the selected errors. To exit the read error mode press
the βCLEARβ key.
Dscrmblr Programs the demod/decoder for descrambler On or Off.
On entry the current status of the descrambler is displayed with the flashing
cursor on the first character. Use the arrow keys to select ON or OFF. Press
the βENTERβ key to execute the change.
Scramblr Programs the modulator for scrambler On or Off.
On entry the current status of the scrambler is displayed with the flashing
cursor on the first character. Use the arrow keys to select ON or OFF. Press
the βENTERβ key to execute the change.
* Indicates Test Mode configuration option.
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