Appendix B. Fast Activation Procedure; Introduction; Activation Procedure; Obtain Serial Numbers - Comtech EF Data CDM-Qx Installation And Operation Manual

Appendix B. FAST ACTIVATION
B.1

Introduction

Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST) is an enhancement feature available in Comtech EF
Data products, enabling on-location upgrade of the operating feature set – in the rack – without
removing a CDM-Qx/QxL from the setup.
This accelerated upgrade can be accomplished only because of FAST's extensive use of
programmable devices incorporating Comtech EF Data-proprietary signal processing techniques.
These techniques allow the use of a unique access code to enable configuration of the available
hardware.
FAST access codes can be purchased at any time from Comtech EF Data. Once obtained, the FAST
code is loaded into the unit via the front panel keypad.
B.2

Activation Procedure

B.2.1

Obtain Serial Numbers

Four individual components are FAST-upgradable and, as such, each has its own Serial Number:
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The CDM-Qx/QxL Base unit;
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The Modulator module;
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The Demodulator module;
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The TPC (Turbo Product Codec) daughterboard on either the mod or demod module.
To obtain the pertinent Serial Number, from the CDM-Qx/QxL front panel menu screen:
1. Via the MAIN MENU: Using the ◄ ► arrow keys, select Utility, then press
MAIN MENU: Config
Test Info Save/Load Utility ODU
2. Via the Utility menu branch: Using the ◄ ► arrow keys, select FAST, then press
UTILITY: RxBuffer Clock Ref
ID Display
Monitor
Firmware FAST
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PROCEDURE
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ENTER
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ENTER