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Vision Series Installation and Operating Handbook
other unit. Looping the output of one unit back to its self w ill not w ork since the standby
unit output is muted and it w ill therefore not detect any carrier.)
8.3
Softw are Activated Features
While some modem functions are available as plug-in option cards, the majority of additional
functions are made available through Softw are Activated Feature (SAF) support. As the name
implies, these are modem features that can be enabled by entering a feature code via any of the
modem's user interfaces. Feature codes are encrypted codes issued by Paradise Datacom,
uniquely associated w ith individual modems.
To allow evaluation of modem features, all of the SAF features of the modem that it is capable of
supporting can be activated for a 10-day period by entering a feature code of 0. This is referred
to as Demonstration Mode. Demonstration Mode can be activated up to three times after which
any further attempts to use it w ill be rejected. Note that it is not necessary to wait for
Demonstration Mode to time out before reactivating it – it can be activated tw ice to give a 20-day
demonstration period and three times to give 30 days. The user w ill be alerted shortly before the
demonstration period times out. As well as allow ing feature evaluation, Demonstration Mode
can be used to test compatibility w ith other equipment and allows rapid substitution of equipment
in a crisis.
To enable one or more features permanently (referred to as Permanent Mode) a modem-specific
feature code needs to be obtained from Paradise Datacom. The code is tied to the modem serial
number (available via the user interfaces and on the back panel).
The features that have been temporarily enabled on a modem can be view ed along w ith the time
remaining before they become disabled, as can the features that have been permanently
enabled and those that can potentially be enabled.
Each feature is given an acronym by w hich it is referred to on the user interfaces, etc. A full list of
modem SAF features available at the time of publication of this handbook is show n in Section
6.3 (please contact your supplier or Paradise Datacom Sales for the most up to date list).
Please check w ith your supplier or Paradise Datacom w hether a particular feature requires a
hardw are option card to be fitted.
The SAF function keeps the initial cost of a modem to the minimum and allow s simple field
upgrading at a later date, as required.
8.4
Softw are Upgrading
It is possible to update the software and firmw are w ithin the modem via the Remote M&C
Ethernet connection w eb user interface (upgrades via the serial M&C port are not
supported). See the section on Remote Softw are Upgrade w ithin the Web User Interface
description.
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