CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor
Rear Panel Connectors and Pinouts
3.2.3 Utility Connections Group
3.2.3.1
10/100 Ethernet | M&C 100 Port, RJ-45 (Standard)
See Table 3-3 for the typical port pinouts.
3.2.3.2
Remote Control Connector, DB-9M
3.2.3.3
Alarms (Form-C Traffic Alarms) Connector, DB-15M
This connector also provides:
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The receive 'I' and 'Q' demodulator samples. Connecting these signals to an oscilloscope in
X,Y mode will provide the receive signal constellation diagram, which is a useful diagnostic
aid.
This 8-pin RJ-45 modular port is present on the base modem assembly. Use a
CAT5 cable to connect this port to an Ethernet hub, router, switch, PC, etc. for
M&C purposes and to update the base modem firmware.
Use this 9-pin type 'D' male (DB-9M) connector to connect the modem to an M&C
computer, or terminal device. This interface is user-selectable for either EIA-232 or
EIA-485.
Table 3-5. Remote Control Connector Pin Assignments
Pin # Description
1 Ground
6
EIA-485 Receive Data B**
2 EIA-232 Transmit Data
7
EIA-485 Receive Data A**
3 EIA-232 Receive Data
8
EIA-485 Transmit Data B
4 Reserved - do not connect to this pin
9
EIA-485 Transmit Data A
5 Ground
**Use for EIA-485 2-Wire operation
Use this 15-pin type 'D' male (DB-15M) connector to provide user access to
the Form-C relay contacts that indicate the unit alarms/fault status. These
contacts typically connect to the external fault monitoring system often
found in satellite earth stations.
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MN-CDM570A
Revision 3
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