It provides instructions on how to connect and set up a 3112 HF Data Modem with a Codan HF transceiver that is capable of high-speed data transfer. This guide assumes that the system administrator is familiar with setting up HF communication networks for the Codan NGT series Transceiver and 2110 Manpack Transceiver.
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Introduction Appendix A Menu structures for waveforms—details the menu structure for each type of waveform that may be used with the 3112 Appendix B Connectors—details the pinouts of each connector on the 3112 Appendix C Specifications—provides the common operational specifications for the 3112 Appendix D Factory-default settings—provides a list of the...
Overview This section contains the following topics: The 3112 HF Data Modem (4) The front panel (9) The rear panel (10) HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Overview The 3112 HF Data Modem The 3112 HF Data Modem provides a robust method of data communication over an HF path. A standard Codan HF data station (or node) comprises: • a Codan HF transceiver that is capable of high-speed data transfer •...
Node 3 Set transceiver to a common channel, and 3112 HF Data Modem modem to a common waveform NGT series Transceiver, 2110 Manpack Transceiver to 12 V DC Terminal power supply session HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Overview Figure 2: Typical system layout using the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack with HF Express Node 1 For example, assign Node 1 with: 3112 HF Data Modem STANAG address 1.1.1.1 STANAG 5066 Stack NGT series Transceiver, STANAG 5066 2110 Manpack Transceiver...
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Data is passed from the terminal session to the modem. It is processed by the modem then sent to the Codan HF transceiver for transfer via HF to any transceivers tuned to that frequency. At the receiving node, the data is passed from the transceiver to the modem, where it is decoded, ready for presentation at the remote PC.
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Overview The 3112 HF Data Modem indicates on its screen whether it is transmitting, receiving or idle. For information on screens that may appear see page 51, Screens. Power supply The 3112 HF Data Modem is powered via its connection to the Codan HF transceiver.
Overview The front panel The front panel of the 3112 HF Data Modem comprises an LCD and six navigation buttons. For information on navigating through the menu structure see page 55, Using the navigation buttons. For information on the menu structure see...
Overview The rear panel The rear panel of the 3112 has a standard Ethernet connector and four D-type connectors. For information on connector pinouts see NOTE page 75, Connectors. Figure 4: Rear panel of the 3112 Transceiver Control Modem Control...
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The connector has two LEDs: one for LAN activity, the other for the status of the link to the LAN. The Transceiver connector provides the power, data and control connection between the modem and the Codan HF transceiver. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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This section contains the following topics: Unpacking the equipment (14) General (15) System requirements for a 3112 data station (17) Installing the 3112 HF Data Modem (19) Connecting the modem to the transceiver (21) Connecting the modem to the PC via the Ethernet ports (22)
Installation and setup Unpacking the equipment On receiving your 3112 HF Data Modem, check the contents against the packing list. Make sure that all equipment itemised on the packing list is present before you start installing the modem into your HF data communication network.
Installation and setup General These installation instructions assume the following: • The Codan HF transceiver, which is capable of high- speed data transfer, has an appropriate power supply and antenna system connected, and all modules within the transceiver system are functioning correctly.
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Once installed and set up as required for the particular configuration, you should not need to alter any of the settings for the modem. Factory-default settings for the modem are NOTE provided on page HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
The software requirement for the PC is Windows 2000 or Firmware requirements for transceiver The firmware requirement for a Codan HF transceiver is V4.59 or later. Hardware requirements for PC The hardware requirements for the PC are those required to ®...
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2110 Manpack Transceiver. External DC power supply The 3112 HF Data Modem may be operated using an external DC power supply if the correct power is not supplied from the third-party transceiver. The power supply must operate between 10 and 15 V DC.
19-way connector on the Codan HF transceiver (see page 21, Connecting the modem to the transceiver). The 3112 HF Data Modem may be connected to a PC in one of three different configurations: • via Ethernet ports (see page 22, Connecting the modem...
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Installation and setup The following process should be followed during installation: • install and set up the Codan HF transceiver, antenna and power supply (see the documentation provided with the transceiver) • connect the transceiver to the modem • connect the modem to the PC •...
2110 Manpack Transceiver You should only use the cables provided NOTE with the 3112 HF Data Modem to ensure optimal performance. Switch on the transceiver. Access the Control List in the transceiver. Do one of the following: •...
DHCP in the modem • enter an IP address and subnet mask for the modem • enter an IP address and subnet mask for the PC • check the asynchronous Speed Mode setting in the modem HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Cable 08-06786-00x is used to connect the modem to the 19-way connector on a 2110 Manpack Transceiver For information on connecting the modem to NOTE the transceiver see page 21, Connecting the modem to the transceiver. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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NOTE • 2 m cable (67-90800) • 10 m cable (67-90801) Attach the ferrite bead (Codan part number 39-79150-080) to the Ethernet cable as close as possible to the Ethernet connector on the modem. Switch on the PC and the transceiver, then wait until the modem has initialised.
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Press to save the subnet mask. Save the profile (see page 63, Saving a user profile). Reset the modem by pressing MENU simultaneously. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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Properties. Select Use the following IP address, then enter an IP address that uses the same subnet as the modem, for example, 192.168.3.1. Enter an appropriate subnet mask, for example, 255.255.255.0. Click on OK. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
PC via an Ethernet switch • enable DHCP in the modem • set up the PC to automatically obtain an IP address • check the asynchronous Speed Mode setting in the modem HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Cable 08-06786-00x is used to connect the modem to the 19-way connector on a 2110 Manpack Transceiver For information on connecting the modem to NOTE the transceiver see page 21, Connecting the modem to the transceiver. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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NOTE • 2 m cable (67-90802) • 10 m cable (67-90803) Attach the ferrite bead (Codan part number 39-79150-080) to the Ethernet cable as close as possible to the Ethernet connector on the modem. Switch on the PC and the transceiver, then wait until the modem has initialised.
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Speed Mode setting, then use to set the mode to HIGHSPEED. Press to save the setting. Save the profile (see page 63, Saving a user profile). HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Permanent connections between the Transceiver Control and Modem Control connectors on the modem to the PC are only required for control of these units when the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack is installed in the PC. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Cable 08-06786-00x is used to connect the modem to the 19-way connector on a 2110 Manpack Transceiver For information on connecting the modem to NOTE the transceiver see page 21, Connecting the modem to the transceiver. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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COM port on the PC using the 25-way to 9-way cable (Codan part number 08-06034-00x). If you want to control the transceiver via the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack or a terminal session, connect the Transceiver Control connector on the modem to a COM port on the PC using a 9-way to 9-way serial cable (Codan part number 08-06360-00x).
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PC Stop Bits Sets whether 1 or 2 stop bits are transmitted at the end of each character The value set here should match the value set for the COM port on the PC HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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DTE) • TXCTRL (RTS signal controls the modem transmitter) If you have made any changes from the default profile, save the profile (see page 63, Saving a user profile). HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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Name each terminal-emulation session with an appropriate name that reflects its use, then save the session. ® If you are using a Windows XP operating NOTE system, confirm that your settings are correct before saving the session. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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Installation and setup If you intend to use the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack, you must record which COM NOTE port is assigned to each port on the modem, as this information must be entered during installation of the stack. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Permanent connections between the Transceiver Control and Modem Control connectors on the modem to the PC are only required for control of these units when the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack is installed in the PC. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Cable 08-06786-00x is used to connect the modem to the 19-way connector on a 2110 Manpack Transceiver For information on connecting the modem to NOTE the transceiver see page 21, Connecting the modem to the transceiver. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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PC using the 25-way to 25-way cable (Codan part number 08-06361-00x). If you want to control the transceiver via the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack or a terminal session, connect the Transceiver Control connector on the modem to a COM port on the PC using a 9-way to 9-way serial cable (Codan part number 08-06360-00x).
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• NORMAL (space is positive, mark is negative) • INVERTED (space is negative, mark is positive) If you have made any changes from the default profile, save the profile (see page 63, Saving a user profile). HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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XP operating NOTE system, confirm that your settings are correct before saving the session. If you are using the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack, you must record which COM port is NOTE assigned to each port on the modem, as this information must be entered during installation of the stack.
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Installation and setup Setting up the synchronous card for operation with the modem The installation CD provided with the synchronous card automatically sets up the card for operation with the modem. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Port number: <base port of modem + 2>, for example, 50002 The host address listed above is the default IP address for the modem. The port NOTE number listed above is the default base port of the modem. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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Tx Clock is set to INPUT (that is, the clock is supplied by the modem), the NOTE selected clock bit rate for the synchronous card must match the currently selected transmit data rate of the modem. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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The LCD on the modem shows that the modem is transmitting and receiving simultaneously. For example: TX 4539 RX 4539 SNR 14 dB Reset the modem by pressing MENU simultaneously. The modem is installed correctly. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
WinSSD terminal session on the synchronous port. In the terminal-emulation/WinSSD session for the data port, type some text. This text appears in the terminal-emulation/WinSSD session for the data port at the remote node. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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The LCD on the modem at the remote node indicates that the modem is under remote control and is receiving. TX 4539 RX 4539 SNR 10 dB The modems transmit and receive. Repeat this test from the other node. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Using the navigation buttons (55) Operating the modem using controlling software (58) Selecting a waveform (59) Saving a user profile (63) Loading a profile (64) Resetting to factory defaults (65) Using the on-board help in the modem (66) HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Operating the modem General When the 3112 HF Data Modem is used with the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack, the modem and transceiver operate automatically under the control of the stack. The stack selects the most suitable waveform and appropriate settings for the HF data communication.
Figure 9: Layout of the status screen location of current control TX 4539 transmit information RX 4539 AUTO receive information selected data interleaver waveform rate length HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
PTT is shown at the bottom left of the screen during transmission. If the modem is under remote control by the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack, REM is displayed at the top right of the screen. You can view, but not change, items in the menu...
The receiving screen is shown when the modem receives data. SNR xx dB is shown at the bottom right of the screen during reception. If the modem is under remote control by the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack, REM is displayed at the top right of the screen.
RTS Mode Test Loop Mode Tx Data Source Remote Control DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Base Port MAC Address User Settings Save Profile Load Profile LCD Contrast Backlight Data Port Mode SYNC ASYNC HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Operating the modem Using the navigation buttons The navigation buttons There are six navigation buttons on the front of the 3112 HF Data Modem. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
• moves from a menu option into a submenu, or • moves from a menu option to the list of values available for the selected menu option, or • scrolls to the next digit HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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30 seconds, the modem exits the NOTE menu structure and returns to the status screen without saving data. If you have made any changes that you want to keep, save the profile (see page 63, Saving a user profile). HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
HF data communication network. It must be used in conjunction with Codan’s STANAG 5066 Stack. For information on how to use HF Express see the on-line help provided with the program.
NOTE all waveform settings are determined by the stack. If you are not using the modem with the Codan STANAG 5066 Stack, you must select an appropriate waveform for the data communication. You must also check the settings associated with the waveform. For more information on these...
75 to 2400 bps The data rate that you select for the waveform depends on the quality of the HF channel. Table 3 lists typical data rates for the reported SNR and channel quality. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
(single tone/broadband), fading conditions and multi-path. Table 4: Waveform, data rate and interleaver relationships Waveform Data rate Applicable (bps) interleaver values MIL-STD-188-110A ZERO MIL-STD-188-110B SHORT (serial) LONG 1200 2400 4800 uncoded ZERO HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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1200 2400 ZERO ULTRA_SHORT VERY_SHORT SHORT MEDIUM LONG VERY_LONG DOUBLE_LONG STANAG 4539 ZERO SHORT LONG 1200 2400 4800 uncoded ZERO 3200 ULTRA_SHORT 4800 VERY_SHORT 6400 SHORT 8000 MEDIUM 9600 LONG VERY_LONG 12800 uncoded ULTRA_SHORT HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
User Settings is highlighted. Press to enter the menu, press to enter the Save Profile setting, then use to select the value of the profile name. Press to save the setting. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Load Profile, press to enter the Load Profile setting, then use to select the value of the profile name. Press to save the setting. Reset the modem by pressing MENU simultaneously. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Load Profile, press to enter the Load Profile setting, then use to select FACTORY. Press to load the factory-default profile. Reset the modem by pressing MENU simultaneously. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
44, Testing the NOTE installation. In the modem control session, type: report off help A list of the help categories is provided. To access a help category type help <category name>, for example, help modem. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
This section contains the following topics: MIL-STD-188-110A (68) MIL-STD-188-110B (69) STANAG 4539 (71) STANAG 4415 (73) The factory-default values are indicated for NOTE each waveform. Only these values are loaded when the factory profile is loaded. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
The Rx interleaver value is set by the NOTE demodulator from the received signal. Figure 14: Menu structure for MIL-STD-188-110A waveform Tx Rate 1200 2400 (default) 4800UNCODED Tx Interleaver ZERO SHORT (default) LONG Rx Int. Set ZERO SHORT (default) HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
(39Tone) Tx Rate Rx Rate 1200 (default) 2400 Tx Interleaver ZERO Rx Interleaver ULTRA_SHORT VERY_SHORT SHORT MEDIUM LONG (default) VERY_LONG DOUBLE_LONG Tx Diversity FREQ (default) Rx Diversity TIMEFREQ Preamble Length SHORT (default) LONG HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Tx Interleaver ZERO ULTRA_SHORT VERY_SHORT SHORT (default) MEDIUM LONG VERY_LONG Rx Int. Set ZERO SHORT (default) TLC Blocks 17, editable (default 7) Optional EOM ON (default) Rx Limit 065535, editable (default 32767, 0 = disabled) HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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110A and 110B depending on the NOTE transmit rate (see Table 4 on page 61). Although the values appear in the STANAG 4539 menu structure, they cannot be selected. The modem selects the next higher Tx interleaver value. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Menu structures for waveforms STANAG 4415 Figure 18: Menu structure for STANAG 4415 waveform Tx Interleaver ZERO SHORT (default) LONG Rx Int. Set ZERO SHORT (default) HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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Appendix B—Connectors This section contains the following topics: Transceiver Control connector (76) Modem Control connector (77) Transceiver connector (78) Sync/Async Data connector (80) Ethernet connector (82) HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Connectors Transceiver Control connector The Transceiver Control connector is a 9-way, D-type male connector on the rear panel of the 3112. It provides an asynchronous, RS232, DTE, remote control interface to the transceiver. The port is fully optically isolated. The port settings are fixed as follows:...
Connectors Modem Control connector The Modem Control connector is a 9-way, D-type male connector on the rear panel of the 3112. It provides an asynchronous, RS232, DTE, remote control interface to the modem. The port is fully optically isolated. The port settings are fixed as follows:...
Connectors Transceiver connector The Transceiver connector is a 15-way, D-type male connector on the rear panel of the 3112. It provides the power, data, and control connection between the modem and the Codan HF transceiver. Figure 21: Front view of the Transceiver connector Table 7: Pinouts for the Transceiver connector Pin No.
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20 V maximum 600 Ω balanced, Input –30 to +3 dBm, AGC transformer isolated controlled audio – Tx data Output RS232 600 Ω balanced, Input –30 to +3 dBm, AGC transformer isolated controlled audio + HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Sync/Async Data connector The Sync/Async Data connector is a 25-way, D-type female connector on the rear panel of the 3112. It provides a DCE interface. The port settings can be configured as required for your installation. This port is fully optically isolated.
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Connectors Table 8: Pinouts for the Sync/Async Data connector (cont.) Pin No. Function Input/Output Signal level Receiver clock Output RS232 18–19 Input RS232 Ring indicator Output RS232 External transmitter Input RS232 clock HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
The Ethernet port supports both 10 and 100 Mbps operation. Figure 23: Front view of the Ethernet connector LAN activity Link status (yellow) (green) Table 9: Pinouts for the Ethernet connector Pin No. Function Tx + Tx – Rx + Rx – HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
210 mm W × 240 mm D × 65 mm H (8.3 in W × 9.4 in D × 2.6 in H) (includes allowance for rear connectors) Weight 2 kg (4.4 lb) Sealing IP64 Mounting Free standing Flange Mobile mounting cradle HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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Auto Duplex Mode Half Sync Settings Tx Clock Output Polarity Normal Async Settings Speed Mode Normal Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Data Flow Ctrl Data Rate 115200 bps Polarity Normal RTS Mode Ignored HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Base Port 50000 Data Port Mode Async Table 12: Factory-default settings for the STANAG 4539 waveform Setting Value Transmit Rate 9600 Tx Interleaver Short Rx Int. Set Short TLC Blocks Optional EOM Rx Limit 32767 HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Appendix E—Compliance This section contains the following topics: Introduction (88) European R&TTE Directive (89) Electromagnetic compatibility and safety notices (90) FCC compliance (92) HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Compliance Introduction This section describes how to ensure the 3112 HF Data Modem complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as called up in the European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This section also contains the requirements for FCC compliance.
Compliance European R&TTE Directive The 3112 HF Data Modem has been tested and complies with the following standards and requirements (articles of the R&TTE Directive): • Article 3.1b: EN301 489-1 • Article 3.1b: EN301 489-15 • Article 3.1a: EN60950-1 Product marking and labelling...
Electrical safety To ensure compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive is maintained, you must install and use the 3112 HF Data Modem in accordance with the instructions in this guide. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Compliance Earth symbol A chassis earth connection point is provided on the 3112 HF Data Modem. The symbol shown in Table 13 is used to identify the earth on the equipment. Table 13: Earth symbol Symbol Meaning Chassis earth HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Compliance FCC compliance FCC Part 15 compliance Any modifications made to the 3112 HF Data Modem that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance may void your equipment’s compliance under Part 15 of the FCC rules. The 3112 HF Data Modem has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
CAUTION lead to loss of data, privacy or signal quality the text provided next to this icon may be of NOTE interest to you a step to follow HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute Federal Communications Commission ground high frequency ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection long local area network light-emitting diode HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Process used by the modulator and demodulator to improve performance under fading conditions. The Rx interleaver is set automatically by the demodulator from the received signal for MIL-STD-188-110A (including STANAG 4415) and STANAG 4539 waveforms. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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The unit that modulates audio signals onto radio frequencies that may be transmitted on air, and that demodulates the radio frequencies it receives into audio signals. transmit rate The rate at which data is transmitted on air. HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Rate of data transfer baud baud Rate of data transfer bits per second Temperature degrees Celsius °C (degrees Fahrenheit) (°F) Time second Voltage volt Unit multipliers Unit Name Multiplier milli 0.001 deci kilo 1000 mega 1000000 HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
Definitions About this issue This is the first issue of the HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide. Associated documents Other publications associated with the HF Data Modem 3112 are: • NGT Transceiver Getting Started Guide (Codan part number 15-04127-EN) •...
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15-00140 (c/w Interface Adaptor) (Codan part number 15-00140-001) • Manpack Transceiver 2110 series Technical Service Manual (Codan part number 15-02071-EN) • Declaration of Conformity for the HF Data Modem 3112 (Codan part number 19-40284) HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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Transceiver 78 Transceiver Control 76 installation 13 connectors 75 testing 44 interoperability 8 IP address modem 25, 44 damage 14 data station automatic 30 system requirements 17 specific 26 default host address 44 HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide Index-1...
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47 menu 52 receiving 53 status 51 transmitting 52 operating mode 8 setup 13 overview 3 software requirements PC 17 specifications 83 standards and icons 93 status screen 51 Index-2 HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide...
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21 transmitting screen 52 typical layout 5, 6 unpacking the equipment 14 waveform 67 menu structure 39Tone 70 MIL-STD-188-110A 68 MIL-STD-188-110B 69 STANAG 4415 73 STANAG 4539 71 selecting 59 HF Data Modem 3112 User Guide Index-3...
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