Select Utility - Comtech EF Data SDM-650B Installation And Operation Manual

SDM-650B Satellite Modem

4.1.4.5 Select Utility

Refer to Table 4-6. For additional information, refer to Section A.2.
Utility functions allows the user to:
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After entering the Utility functions level, use
function.
Note: The selection of data/code rates in the Utility program must match the hardware
filters installed on the modulator and demodulator modules.
Time
Date
LAMP TEST ??
Address/Parity/
Baud Rate
Rev. 5
Set the time and date of the modem real time clock
Perform a front panel lamp test
Monitor the modem address, parity, and baud rates
Offset the modulator output power
Set operational mode for TX-only, RX-only, or duplex mode
Turn Fast Acquisition ON or OFF
Set BER threshold
Assign data and code rates to the modulator and demodulator
Set real clock time.
When selected, the current time in the modem's memory is displayed. To
set the modem time, press [ENTER]. Use [
flashing cursor over the parameter to be changed. Use [
change the parameter to the desired value. Once the parameters are
displayed as desired, press [ENTER] to set the time.
Set real clock date.
When selected, the current date in the modem's memory is displayed. To
set the modem date, press [ENTER]. Use [
flashing cursor over the parameter to be changed. Use [
change the parameter to the desired value. Once the parameters are
displayed as desired, press [ENTER] to set the date.
Lamp test function is used to illuminate the front panel indicators for three
seconds.
Press [ENTER] to turn ON all front panel indicators for three seconds.
The current modem address, parity selection, and selected baud rate of
the modem is displayed. This is only a monitor function. No changes can
be made from this menu.
On entry, the currently set address of the modem will be displayed (0 to
255) on the first line. The currently set parity, even or odd, will be
displayed on the second line. The currently set baud rate from 110 to
9600 will also be displayed on the second line.
and to select the desired utility
[ ← ] [ → ]
← ] and [
← ] and [
Operation
→ ] to position the
↑ ] and [ ↓ ] to
→ ] to position the
↑ ] and [ ↓ ] to
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