Comtech EF Data CDM-625A - Manual (Page 140)

CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modem MN-CDM625A
Front Panel Operation Revision 3
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6.2.1.3.3 CONFIG: Tx  Power
Output Power: Mode= Manual (Manual,AUPC)
Level= –20.0 dBm ()
Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select the Output Power Mode (top line) or to edit the Output Power
Level (bottom line). Press ENTER.
On the top line – Use the ▲▼ arrow keys to set the Output Power Mode as MANUAL or AUPC
(see the next section for selection conditions).
On the bottom line – Edit the Output Power Level by using the ◄ ► arrow keys to select a digit.
Then, use the ▲▼ arrow keys to change that digit. Valid settings are:
Tx Frequency Minimum Output Power Level Maximum Output Power Level
70/140 MHz (50-180 MHz) 0 dBm –25 dBm
L-Band (FAST Option) (950-2250 MHz) 0 dBm –45 dBm
6.2.1.3.3.1 CONFIG: Tx  Power  Mode  AUPC
Appendix C. AUTOMATIC UPLINK POWER CONTROL (AUPC)
You may select the AUPC Output Power Mode only when the Tx framing is EDMAC, D&I++,
ESC++ or D&I. Note that you do not require a framed mode when in IP-ACM or V2-ACM mode.
Otherwise, if you attempt to select the Output Power Mode as AUPC, the modem blocks this
selection and displays this message on the bottom line:
Output Power: Mode= AUPC (Manual,AUPC)
! AUPC needs supporting framing mode !
Once you select an appropriate framing type, the bottom line appears as follows:
Output Power: Mode= AUPC (Manual,AUPC)
Target-EbNo-Range Alarm-Action ()
However, with CONFIG: Mode set to IP-ACM or V2-ACM mode, the bottom line appears as
follows:
Output Power: Mode= AUPC (Manual, AUPC)
Mode/range Alarm Action ()
Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select Target-EbNo-Range or Mode/range (when in IP-ACM or
V2-ACM mode), or Alarm Action. Press ENTER.