Comtech EF Data CDM-570A - Manual (Page 8)

CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor MN-CDM570A / CD-CDM570A
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CHAPTER 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................ 4–1
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 4–1
4.1.1 About Firmware Files, Naming, Versions, and Archive Formats ......................................................... 4–2
4.2 Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure ........................................................................................... 4–3
4.2.1 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download ......................................................................... 4–3
4.2.2 Download and Extract the Firmware Update ........................................................................................ 4–7
4.2.3 Perform the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure ....................................................................................... 4–9
CHAPTER 5. FAST ACTIVATION PROCEDURE................................................................ 5–1
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5–1
5.2 FAST Activation Procedure .................................................................................................. 5–2
5.2.1 FAST Activation via the Modem Front Panel ......................................................................................... 5–2
5.2.2 FAST Activation via the CDM-570A HTTP (Web Server) Interface ...................................................... 5–4
CHAPTER 6. FRONT PANEL OPERATION ........................................................................ 6–1
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 6–1
6.1.1 LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................ 6–2
6.1.2 Keypad ........................................................................................................................................................ 6–3
6.1.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) ......................................................................................................... 6–3
6.1.3.1 Screen Saver .......................................................................................................................................... 6–4
6.1.3.2 Opening Screen .................................................................................................................................... 6–4
6.2 Compatible Mode Operation (CDM-570A/570AL vs. CDM-570/570L) .................................... 6–5
6.3 Front Panel Operation ......................................................................................................... 6–6
6.3.1 SELECT: (Main) Menu ............................................................................................................................... 6–7
6.3.2 (SELECT:) Config (Configuration) Menus ................................................................................................ 6–8
6.3.2.1 CONFIG: Rem (Remote Control) ......................................................................................................... 6–9
6.3.2.1.1 (CONFIG: Remote Control) Serial ................................................................................ 6–9
6.3.2.1.2 (CONFIG:) Remote Control: Ethernet ....................................................................... 6–10
6.3.2.2 CONFIG: All .......................................................................................................................................... 6–13
6.3.2.3 CONFIG: Tx (Transmit) ....................................................................................................................... 6–14
6.3.2.3.1 (CONFIG: Tx) FEC (FEC Encoder Type) ....................................................................... 6–15
6.3.2.3.2 (CONFIG: Tx) Mod (Modulation Type) ...................................................................... 6–16
6.3.2.3.3 (CONFIG: Tx) Code (Code Rate) ................................................................................ 6–16
6.3.2.3.4 (CONFIG: Tx) Data (Data Rate) .................................................................................. 6–16
6.3.2.3.5 (CONFIG: Tx) Frq (Frequency) ................................................................................... 6–18
6.3.2.3.6 (CONFIG: Tx) On/Off ................................................................................................. 6–18
6.3.2.3.7 (CONFIG: Tx) Pwr (Power) ......................................................................................... 6–19
6.3.2.3.8 (CONFIG: Tx) Scr (Scrambling) ................................................................................... 6–21
6.3.2.3.9 (CONFIG: Tx) Clk (Clock Source) ................................................................................ 6–22
6.3.2.3.10 (CONFIG: Tx) Inv (Inversion Functions) ................................................................... 6–22
6.3.2.3.11 (Config: Tx) α (Tx Alpha Filter Rolloff Factor) .......................................................... 6–23