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SNM-1001L Satellite Modem
System Checkout
8.1.2
Modulator Checkout
Use the following procedure to check out the modulator:
1. Set up the equipment as shown in Figure 8-1.
2. Set up the modem for operation by using the Configuration Modulator and
3. Clear all TX faults by correct use of data and clock selection.
4. Measure the E
5. Connect a spectrum analyzer to the modem. Ensure the IF output meets the
6. To check the frequency and phase modulation accuracy:
Demodulator front panel menus.
/N
with a receiver that is known to be properly operating. Refer
b
0
to Table 8-1 and Figure 8-2 to check for proper E
measured by taking the average level of the noise and the average level of the
modem spectrum top. Use this measurement for the first column on Table 8-1.
Read across the page to find the S/N and E
Once the demodulator has locked to the incoming signal, the Monitor menu will
display signal level, raw BER, corrected BER, and E
appropriate mask and spurious specifications. Measure the power output at
different levels and frequencies.
A typical output spectrum is shown in Figure 8-3.
a. Set the modem to the continuous wave Normal mode by using the Carrier
Mode front panel menu. This sets the Carrier mode in the off condition. A
pure carrier should now be present at the IF output. This should only be
used for frequency measurements. In this mode, spurious and power
measurements will be inaccurate.
b. Set the modem to the continuous wave Offset mode by using the Carrier
Mode front panel menu. This generates a single, upper
side-band-suppressed carrier signal. Ensure the carrier and side-band
suppression is < -35 dBc.
b
/N
for the specific code rate.
b
0
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/N
level. The (S+N)/N is
0
/N
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