About This Manual - Comtech EF Data SDM-650B Installation And Operation Manual

About this Manual

This manual provides installation and operation information for the EFData SDM-650B
satellite modem.
This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and
operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the SDM-650B satellite
modem.
Organization
This manual includes the following chapters and appendixes:
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Rev. 5
Chapter 1 — describes the unit's purpose, function, description, options, and
system specification.
Chapter 2 — describes the unit's installation process, external connectors, and
system requirements.
Chapter 3 — describes the unit's configuration.
Chapter 4 — provides front panel operation information.
Chapter 5 — describes the unit's theory of operation.
Chapter 6 — describes the maintenance of the unit, and provides troubleshooting
assistance.
Appendix A — provides data rate change instructions and the differences for
fixed and variable rate filters.
Preface
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