MN DD2401

DD2401
L-Band and 70/140 MHz Satellite Demodulator

Installation and Operation Manual
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Comtech EF Data 2114 W 7th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 333-2200 Fax: (480) 333-2540 www.comtechefdata.com
DD2401 VME L-Band Demodulator Card Installation & Operational Manual
Warranty Policy
Warranty Policy
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Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Comtech EF Data will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective. For equipment under warranty, the owner is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data and all related customs, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the factory to the owner. Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same method (i.e., Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF Data. All equipment returned for warranty repair must have a valid RMA number issued prior to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging. Comtech EF Data strongly recommends all equipment be returned in its original packaging. Comtech EF Data Corporations obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or replacement of failed parts, and the return shipment to the buyer of the repaired or replaced parts. Limitations of Warranty The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed, altered, repaired, or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Comtech EF Data Corporation, would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the product, or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Comtech EF Data Corporation. The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof where the serial number or the serial number of any of its parts has been altered, defaced, or removed. The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product. The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss or damage from any cause beyond the control of Comtech EF Data Corporation. The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site, or any labor required to diagnose the necessity for repair or replacement. The warranty excludes any responsibility by Comtech EF Data Corporation for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or products, or for any inability to use them either separate from or in combination with any other equipment or products. A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all equipment returned for warranty repair where Comtech EF Data Corporation cannot identify the cause of the reported failure. Exclusive Remedies Comtech EF Data Corporations warranty, as stated is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, implied, or statutory, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer shall pass on to any purchaser, lessee, or other user of Comtech EF Data Corporations products, the aforementioned warranty, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Comtech EF Data Corporation from any claims or liability of such purchaser, lessee, or user based upon allegations that the buyer, its agents, or employees have made additional warranties or representations as to product preference or use. The remedies provided herein are the buyers sole and exclusive remedies. Comtech EF Data shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
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Warranty Repair Return Procedure

Before a warranty repair can be accomplished, a Repair Authorization must be received. It is at this time that Comtech EF Data will authorize the product or part to be returned to the Comtech EF Data facility or if field repair will be accomplished. The Repair Authorization may be requested in writing or by calling:
Comtech EF Data Corporation th 2114 W 7 Street. Tempe, Arizona 85281 (USA) ATTN: Customer Support Phone: (480) 333-2200 Fax: (480) 333-2540
Any product returned to Comtech EF Data for examination must be sent prepaid via the means of transportation indicated as acceptable to Comtech EF Data. Return Authorization Number must be clearly marked on the shipping label. Returned products or parts should be carefully packaged in the original container, if possible, and unless otherwise indicated, shipped to the above address.
Non-Warranty Repair
When a product is returned for any reason, Customer and its shipping agency shall be responsible for all damage resulting from improper packing and handling, and for loss in transit, not withstanding any defect or nonconformity in the product. By returning a product, the owner grants Comtech EF Data permission to open and disassemble the product as required for evaluation. In all cases, Comtech EF Data has sole responsibility for determining the cause and nature of failure, and Comtech EF Datas determination with regard thereto shall be final.
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Preface
Preface
This manual provides installation and operation information for the Radyne DD2401 VME L-Band Demodulator Card. This is a technical document intended for use by engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the DD2401 VME Demodulator Card.
Conventions
Whenever the information within this manual instructs the operator to press a pushbutton switch or keypad key on the Front Panel, the pushbutton or key label will be shown in "less than" (<) and "greater than" (>) brackets. For example, the Reset Alarms Pushbutton will be shown as <RESET ALARMS>, while a command that calls for the entry of a 7 followed by ENTER Key will be represented as <7,ENTER>. Cautions and Warnings
A caution icon indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Caution may also be used to indicate other unsafe practices or risks of property damage.
A warning icon indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A note icon identifies information for the proper operation of your equipment, including helpful hints, shortcuts, or important reminders.
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Trademarks Product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Copyright
2009, Comtech EF Data This manual is proprietary to Comtech EF Data and is intended for the exclusive use of Comtech EF Datas customers. No part of this document may in whole or in part, be copied, reproduced, distributed, translated or reduced to any electronic or magnetic storage medium without the express written consent of a duly authorized officer of Comtech EF Data
Disclaimer
This manual has been thoroughly reviewed for accuracy. All statements, technical information, and recommendations contained herein and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described. Comtech EF Data assumes no responsibility for use of any circuitry other than the circuitry employed in Comtech EF Data systems and equipment. Furthermore, since Comtech EF Data is constantly improving its products, reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of products, or in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.
Record of Revisions
Revision Level
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.0 F G
Date
1-28-99 1-18-02 2-13-02 3-1-02 9-30-03 6-4-08 12-12-08 2-23-09
Reason for Change

New Release. Revised and reformatted Technical Manual. Revised Tables 5-2 and 5-3. Added Table 5-4. Revised Section 3.3. Revised with new features Updated RLLP and added Terminal Screens Updated Terrestrial Interface for RS-422, revised for Comtech Clarified use of 8PSK. Technical specifications made to match other product lines
Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual

Comments or suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual are appreciated. To submit comments, please contact the Comtech EF Data Corporation Customer Service Department.
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ToC
Section 1 - Introduction ............................................................................................. 1-1

1.0 Description ______________________________________________________________ 1-1 1.1 Features/Options Installed at Time of Order ____________________________________ 1-2 1.1.1 Feature Upgrades _______________________________________________________ 1-2 1.1.2 Radyne Installed Options _________________________________________________ 1-2 1.1.3 Hardware Options _______________________________________________________ 1-2 1.2 Function Accessibility _____________________________________________________ 1-2
Section 2 - Installation ............................................................................................... 2-1

2.0 Installation Requirements __________________________________________________ 2-1 2.1 Unpacking ______________________________________________________________ 2-2 2.2 Removal and Assembly ____________________________________________________ 2-2 2.3 Mounting Considerations ___________________________________________________ 2-3 2.4 Demodulator Checkout ____________________________________________________ 2-3 2.4.1 Initial Power-Up ________________________________________________________ 2-5
Section 3 - Theory of Operation ................................................................................ 3-1

3.0 Theory of Operation _______________________________________________________ 3-1 3.1 Applications _____________________________________________________________ 3-1 3.1.1 SCPC Point-to-Point Links ________________________________________________ 3-1 3.1.2 SCPC Point to Multi-Point Links in a Broadcast Application ______________________ 3-2 3.1.3 DAMA (Demand Assigned Multiple Access) __________________________________ 3-2 3.1.4 TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) Remote Site Application___________________ 3-2 3.2 DD2401 Reed-Solomon ___________________________________________________ 3-4 3.2.1 Reed-Solomon Codec ___________________________________________________ 3-4 3.2.2 Reed-Solomon Operation in the DD2401 Demodulator __________________________ 3-4 3.2.3 Reed-Solomon Code Rate ________________________________________________ 3-4 3.2.4 Interleaving ____________________________________________________________ 3-4
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Section 4 - User Interfaces ........................................................................................ 4-1

4.0 User Interfaces __________________________________________________________ 4-1 4.0.1 Front Panel User Interface ________________________________________________ 4-1 4.1 DD2401/VME2401/MD2401 DEMODULATOR Remote Port Control (J3) _____________ 4-1 4.2 DD2401/VME2401/MD2401 Demodulator Terminal Mode Control (J1) _______________ 4-1 4.3 Terminal Port User Interface ________________________________________________ 4-2 4.3.1 Connecting the Terminal _________________________________________________ 4-2 4.3.2 Terminal Screens _______________________________________________________ 4-3 4.4 Remote Port USer Interface ________________________________________________ 4-6 4.4.1 Protocol Structure _______________________________________________________ 4-6 4.4.2 Protocol Wrapper _______________________________________________________ 4-6 4.4.3 Frame Description and Bus Handshaking ____________________________________ 4-8 4.4.4 Global Response Operational Codes ________________________________________ 4-9 4.4.5 Collision Avoidance ____________________________________________________ 4-10 4.4.6 Software Compatibility __________________________________________________ 4-11 4.4.7 Flow Control and Task Processing _________________________________________ 4-11 4.4.8 RLLP Summary _______________________________________________________ 4-12 4.4.9 DD2401/DD2401L Opcode Command Set __________________________________ 4-13 4.4.10 Demodulator Command Set _____________________________________________ 4-13 4.4.11 Module Command Set _________________________________________________ 4-14 4.4.12 Detailed Command Descriptions _________________________________________ 4-14 4.4.12.1 DMD2401 Demodulator _______________________________________________ 4-14 4.4.12.2 Module Queries & Commands _________________________________________ 4-36 4.4.12.3 Default Values Demodulator ___________________________________________ 4-39
Section 5 - Electrical Interfaces................................................................................. 5-1

5.0 DD2401 Connections _____________________________________________________ 5-1 5.1 Power__________________________________________________________________ 5-1 5.2 Terrestrial Data I/F ________________________________________________________ 5-2 5.3 EXT REF _______________________________________________________________ 5-2 5.4 SERIAL CONTROL I/F ____________________________________________________ 5-3 5.5 RX IN __________________________________________________________________ 5-3 5.5.1 70/140 MHz ___________________________________________________________ 5-3 5.5.2 L-Band _______________________________________________________________ 5-3 5.6 Remote Addresses _______________________________________________________ 5-3
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Section 6 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................ 6-1

6.0 Periodic Maintenance _____________________________________________________ 6-1
Section 7 - Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 7-1

7.0 Introduction _____________________________________________________________ 7-1 7.1 Receive Data Rates _______________________________________________________ 7-1 7.2 Demodulator Specifications _________________________________________________ 7-1 7.3 Options ________________________________________________________________ 7-3 7.4 Environmental ___________________________________________________________ 7-3 7.5 Physical ________________________________________________________________ 7-3 7.6 BER Charts _____________________________________________________________ 7-3 7.7 AGC Curve _____________________________________________________________ 7-5
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Introduction
1.0 Description
The Radyne DD2401 Satellite Demodulators (see Figure 1-1) are microprocessor-controlled Binary Phase Shift Keyed (BPSK), Quadrature Phase Shift Keyed (QPSK), or optional Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keyed (OQPSK) Demodulators. They are intended for use as part of the receiving ground equipment in a satellite communications system. The DD2401 can be ordered with a 24 Volt power source for operation of the outdoor Low Noise Block (LNB).
Figure 1-1. DD2401 Satellite Demodulator The DD2401 is designed to perform at one end of a satellite Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC) Link or as the VSAT Remote Site Demod in a TDMA Hub System. The DD2401 can be used in a Mesh or Star Topology Network. The Demodulator operates independently using BPSK, QPSK or OQPSK (Optional) Modulation in either SCPC or VSAT Modes. All functions can be accessed with a terminal or personal computer via a serial link for complete remote monitor and control (M&C) capability. The DD2401 is also the ideal VSAT Demodulator for use in a Point-to-Point Frame Relay Hybrid Network. Other applications include FDMA, telephony, video conferencing, long distance learning, paging and newsgathering. Selection of any data rate is provided over the following ranges: BPSK: QPSK: OQPSK: 8PSK (Optional*): 9.6 Kbps to 1200 Kbps 9.6 Kbps to 4.375 Mbps 9.6 Kbps to 4.375 Mbps 64.0 Kbps to 5.0 Mbps
* 8PSK Option is available on L-band units only. Note: Data rates of 4.375 Mbps must operate at 7/8 Rate QPSK or 8PSK. The DD2401 can track and acquire a carrier over a programmable range of 1 kHz to 42 kHz. Acquisition times of less than three seconds are typical at data rates greater than 64 Kbps over a range of 25 kHz. To facilitate link testing, the DD2401 incorporates a built-in 2047 test pattern with BER measurement capability.
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Various options are available for the DD2401 L-Band Multi Demod:
1.1.1 Reed-Solomon Codec

The DD2401 is equipped with an Intelsat Reed-Solomon Outer Codec with an interleaver as an -10 optional enhancement for applications requiring Bit Error Rates (BER) of 10 . The encoder and decoder are completely independent and meet the IESS-308/309 Specification.
1.1.2 Turbo Codec

The DD2401 is equipped with an optional Turbo Product Code (TPC) Codec. TPC Codes include 0.495 and 0.793, 21/44, 1/2, 3/4 and 7/8 Rate.
1.1.3 8PSK (Optional)

The DD2401 offers in addition to the standard B/O/QPSK waveforms an 8PSK optional high order waveform capable of either Trellis 2/3 or any TPC 0.495, TPC0.793, TPC 3/4 and TPC 7/8 when purchased with the Turbo option.
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2.0 Installation Requirements

The DD2401 can be installed within any standard 19 inch equipment cabinet or rack, and requires one rack unit (RU) mounting space (1.75 inches) vertically and 21 inches of depth. Including cabling, a minimum of 23 inches of rack depth is required. The rear panel of the DD2401 is designed to have power enter from the right and IF Cabling enter from the left when viewed from the rear of the unit. Data and control cabling can enter from either side although they are closer to the right. The unit can be placed on a table or suitable surface if required.
There are no user-serviceable parts or configuration settings located inside the DD2401 chassis. There is a potential shock hazard internally at the power supply module. DO NOT open the DD2401 chassis under any circumstances.
Before initially applying power to the unit, it is a good idea to disconnect the transmit output from the operating ground station equipment. This is especially true if the current DD2401 configuration settings are unknown, where incorrect setting could disrupt existing communications traffic.
2.1 Unpacking
The DD2401 Modulator was carefully packaged to avoid damage and should arrive complete with the following items for proper installation: 1. 2. 3. DD2401 Satellite Demodulator Power Cord, six foot with applicable AC Connector Installation and Operation Manual
2.2 Removal and Assembly

If using a knife or cutting blade to open the carton, exercise caution to insure that the blade does not extend into the carton, but only cuts the tape holding the carton closed. Carefully unpack the
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unit and ensure that all of the above items are in the carton. If the Prime AC power available at the installation site requires a different power cord/AC Connector, then arrangements to receive the proper device will be necessary before proceeding with the installation. The DD2401 Demodulator is shipped fully assembled. It does not require removal of the covers for any purpose in installation. Always insure that power is removed from the DD2401 before removing or installing a Universal Interface Module (UIM). Should the power cable AC Connector be of the wrong type for the installation, either the cable or the power connector end should be replaced. The power supply itself is designed for universal application using from 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1.0A.
2.3 Mounting Considerations

When mounted in an equipment rack, adequate ventilation must be provided. The ambient temperature in the rack should be between 10 and 35 C, and held constant for best equipment operation. The air available to the rack should be clean and relatively dry. The DD2401 units may be stacked one on top of the other up to a maximum of 10 consecutive units before providing one RU of space for airflow. Demodulator units should not be placed immediately above a high heat or EMF generator to ensure the output signal integrity and proper receive operation. Do not mount the DD2401 in an unprotected outdoor location where there is direct contact with rain, snow, wind or sun. The DD2401 is designed for indoor applications only. The only tools required for rack mounting the DD2401 is a set of four rack mounting screws and an appropriate screwdriver. Rack mount brackets are an integral part of the cast front bezel of the unit and are not removable. Shielded cables with the shield terminated to the conductive backshells are required in order to meet EMC directives. Cables with insulation flammability ratings of 94 VO or better are required in order to meet low voltage directives.
2.4 Demodulator Checkout

The following descriptions assume that the DD2401 is installed in a suitable location with prime AC power and supporting equipment available.
2.4.1 Initial Power-Up

The DD2401 is shipped from the factory with preset factory defaults. Upon initial power-up, a user check should be performed to verify the shipped demodulator configuration. Note: Receive (Rx) Interface types are dependent upon the customers order. The following are standard DD2401 Factory Configuration Settings: Data Rate: Forward Error Correction (FEC): Frequency: 2,048,000 Kbps 1/2 Rate Viterbi 950.000000 MHz (L-Band Version) 70.000000 MHz (70 MHz Version) 140.000000 MHz (140 MHz Version)
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3.0 Theory of Operation

The DD2401 L-Band Satellite Demodulator supplies the Terrestrial Interface with a data stream. The DD2401 receives a RF Carrier and converts it into data. The data is then digitally filtered, passed through the Viterbi FEC, differentially decoded, and descrambled before it is sent to the Terrestrial Interface. A block diagram of the signal flow is shown in Figure 3-1 below.
Figure 3-1. DD2401 Demodulator Functional Block Diagram 3.1 Applications Following are just a few representative forms of satellite communications links and networks in which the DD2401 Demod may be used.
3.1.1 SCPC Point-to-Point Links

The most straightforward application for a Satellite Demodulator is to serve as the Data Communications Equipment (DCE) for a Point-to-Point Data Link. When used in this mode, two demodulators located at two different sites are tuned to complementary transmit and receive frequencies. Each direction of the communications link may have the same or entirely different transmission parameters. In this application, it is typical that the link is established and maintained on a continuous basis, although a special on demand case is described later.
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3.1.2 SCPC Point to MultiPoint Links in a Broadcast Application

A broadcast application might involve the necessity of sending continuous or intermittent data from one source and broadcasting the information to many remote locations. For instance, constant pricing information and updates may be sent by a central location to many store locations. There may be minor return information from the remotes acknowledging receipt. Another broadcast application could be transmitting background music from a central location to many store sites. In this case, there would be no return path. The topology of the network in both of these broadcast examples would typically be called a Star Network. As shown in Figure 3-2, the shape of the configuration is drawn with the central Hub as the center of the star and the remotes as points of the star. In both cases the transmit frequency and other parameters are shared by the receiver of all the remotes.
Figure 3-2. Star Network Configuration
3.1.3 DAMA (Demand Assigned Multiple Access)

If a telephone network is to be simulated with a virtual switch between demodulators carrying digitized voice information. A central computer might be used to assign a pair of frequencies for any conversation and send this connection information to the proper sites to set up the connection. In this application, a new network called a Mesh Network is required. Any of the voice demodulators at any site can be programmed to link with any other demodulator. The resulting link diagram looks like a mesh of interconnects. Since the frequencies can be assigned on demand, the network is called Demand Assigned, Multiple Access, or DAMA.
3.1.4 TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) Remote Site Application

In a TDMA Network, the central Hub continually transmits a stream of outbound data containing information for multiple remote sites, while the remote sites transmit back to the Hub on a timed basis. Each of these remotes is said to burst its information back on a specific frequency. This may be the same inbound frequency for all sites. Each of the remotes is responsible for accessing its own information from the outbound data stream by reading the address assigned to
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specific parts of the data. The TDMA Network usually looks like the Star network described above. The DD2401 is specifically designed to be usable as the remote site Demodulator of a TDMA network when coupled with a proper Burst Demodulator at the hub site.
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3.2 DD2401 Reed-Solomon 3.2.1 Reed-Solomon Codec

Utilizing a Reed-Solomon (RS) Outer Codec concatenated with a convolutional inner codec is an effective way to produce very low error rates even for poor signal-to-noise ratios while requiring only a small increase in transmission bandwidth. Typically, concatenating an RS Codec requires an increase in transmission bandwidth of only nine to twelve percent while producing a greater than 2 dB improvement in Eb/No. RS is a block codec where K data bytes are fed into the encoder which adds 2t = (N - K) check bytes to produce an N byte RS Block. The RS Decoder can then correct up to t erred bytes in the block (refer to Figure 3-3 and Table 3-1).
3.2.2 Reed-Solomon Operation in the DD2401 Demodulator

When the Reed-Solomon Decoder is enabled, the signal is received and demodulated by the receiving unit, fed to a Viterbi Decoder for the first layer of error correction. After error correction by the Viterbi Decoder, the unique words are located and the data is deinterleaved and reformed into blocks. The R-S Decoder then corrects the leftover errors in each block. The data is then descrambled and output from the R-S Section.
3.2.3 Reed-Solomon Code Rate

The R-S Code Rate is defined by (N, K) where N is the total R-S block size in bytes (data + check bytes) and K is the number of data bytes input into the R-S Encoder. The transmission rate expansion required by the R-S Codec is then defined by N/K. The DD2401 allows any N or K setting up to N = 255, and K = 235 to allow tailoring of the code rate to meet system requirements, with the following restrictions: 1. 2. 3. 4. N/K must be less than 1.25 (25% maximum overhead). N-K must be between 2 and 20, and must be even. Maximum N = 255, Minimum N = 25. Maximum K = 253, Minimum K = 23.
3.2.4 Interleaving
The DD2401 allows for interleaving depths of 4 or 8 R-S blocks. This allows burst errors to be spread over 4 or 8 R-S blocks in order to enhance the error correcting performance of the R-S Codec.
Figure 3-3. Reed Solomon Decoder Functional Block Diagram
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Table 3-1. Reed-Solomon Codes for IDR Type of Service Data Rate (Kbps) 64 128 256 384 512 768 1024 1536 1544 2048 R-S Code 1 (n, k, t) (126, 112, 7) (126, 112, 7) (126, 112, 7) (126, 112, 7) (126, 112, 7) (126, 112, 7) (126, 112, 7) (126, 112, 7) (225, 205,10) (219, 201, 9) Bandwidth Expansion [ (n/k) -1 ] 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.0976 0.0896 Interleaving Depth 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Maximum R-S Codec Delay (ms) 115 58 29 19 15 10 8 5 9 7
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1. n = code length, k = information symbols and t = symbol error correcting capability. 2. Design objective. 3. For the DD2401 Demodulator, the IDR Deframing must be supplied externally.
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4.0 User Interfaces

There are three user interfaces available for DD2401. These are: a. b. c. Front Panel LEDs Remote Port (Primary Mode) Terminal (Secondary Mode)
4.0.1 Front Panel User Interface

The Front Panel of the DD2401 allows for monitoring and control of all demodulator parameters via Status LEDs. The four LEDs (Refer to Table 4-1) indicate the status of the DD2401s operation. The LED colors maintain a consistent meaning. Green signifies that the indication is appropriate for normal operation, and Red indicates a fault condition that will result in lost communications. Table 4-1. LED Signal Lock Major Alarm Power Color Green Red Green Function Indicates receiver lock to an incoming Carrier and data including FEC Sync. Indicates that the receive direction has failed, losing traffic. Indicates that the unit is currently turned on.
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DD2401/VME240/MD2401 DEMODULATOR Remote Port Control (J3)
All demodulators can be controlled by an external Monitor & Control (M&C) system through a single Remote Port connection. Communication between the DD240/VME2401/MD2401 Demodulator and the external system control computer is via a binary protocol. The Remote Port provides RS-485 capability and thus is used as a multi-drop control bus allowing a single external M&C computer to control all demodulators. The Remote Port Data is outlined starting with Section 4.4 below.
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DD2401/VME2401/MD2401 Demodulator Terminal Mode Control (J1)
Characters contained within the brackets < and > indicate pressing the appropriate key.
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The unit can be interactively monitored and controlled in the Terminal Mode, with a full screen presentation of current settings and status. Programming is accomplished by selecting the item to be modified and pressing the terminal key of the option number. For example, to change the Receive Data Rate, enter 33 at the terminal. The DD240/VME2401/MD2401 DEMODULATOR will respond by presenting the options available and requesting input. Two types of input may be requested. If the input is multiple choice, the desired choice is selected by pressing <Space>. When the desired option is displayed, press <Enter> to select that option. The other possible input type requires a numerical input (such as entering a frequency or data rate). This type of input is followed by pressing <Enter> or the carriage return key. An input can be aborted at any time by pressing <ESC>. Invalid input keys cause an error message to be displayed on the terminal. The Terminal Control Mode supports a serial baud rate of 19200. The connection must be set for 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity (8, N, 1). Three terminal emulations are supported: VT100, WYSE 50, and ADDS. The emulation type can be changed by pressing <$> (dollar sign) on the terminal keyboard.
4.3 Terminal Port User Interface

Each demodulator has a Terminal Port Connection (J1) that allows for complete control and monitoring of the demodulator parameters and functions via an RS-232 Serial Interface. The factory default setup parameters are as follows: Emulation Type: Baud Rate: Data Bits: Parity: Stop Bits: VT100 (can be changed) 19200 8 No Parity (Fixed) 1 stop bit
4.3.1 Connecting the Terminal

1. Connect the computer to the Remote Connector (J5) on the rear of the unit using the RS-232 Cable. Enable the terminal by selecting Terminal Mode (located under the System Control Mode Menu) from the front panel. Verify that your emulation software is set to the following:

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8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit
Modify the selection, if necessary, to match the settings (the Front Panel SYSTEM Sub-Menu contains all the Terminal Emulation Controls).
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Figure 4-1. Main Menu
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Figure 4-2. Demodulator Menu
Figure 4-3. Event Buffer Menu
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Figure 4-4. Alarm/Status Menu
Figure 4-5. Latched Alarm Status Menu
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Figure 4-6. Interface Controls Menu
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Remote Port User Interface
The Remote Port of the DD2401/DD2401L allows for complete control and monitor functions via an RS-485 or RS-232 Internal Dip Switch Configurable Serial Interface. Control and status messages are conveyed between the DD2401/DD2401L and the subsidiary modems and the host computer using packetized message blocks in accordance with a proprietary communications specification. This communication is handled by the Radyne Link Level Protocol (RLLP), which serves as a protocol wrapper for the M&C data. Complete information on monitor and control software is contained in the following sections.
4.4.1 Protocol Structure

The Communications Specification (COMMSPEC) defines the interaction of computer resident Monitor and Control software used in satellite earth station equipment such as Modems, Redundancy Switches, Multiplexers, and other ancillary support gear. Communication is bidirectional, and is normally established on one or more full-duplex 9600-baud multi-drop control buses that conform to EIA Standard RS-485. If a single device is placed on a single control bus, then the control bus may conform to EIA Standard RS-232. Each piece of earth station equipment on a control bus has a unique physical address, which is assigned during station setup/configuration or prior to shipment. Valid decimal addresses on one control bus range from 032 to 255 for a total of up to 224 devices per bus. Address 255 of each control bus is usually reserved for the M&C computer.
4.4.2 Protocol Wrapper

The Radyne COMMSPEC is byte-oriented, with the Least Significant Bit (LSB) issued first. Each data byte is conveyed as mark/space information with one mark comprising the stop data. When the last byte of data is transmitted, a hold comprises one steady mark (the last stop bit). To begin or resume data transfer, a space (00h) substitutes this mark. This handling scheme is controlled by the hardware and is transparent to the user. A pictorial representation of the data and its surrounding overhead may be shown as follows: S1 S2 B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 S1 S2, etc.
The stop bit, S1 is a mark. Data flow remains in a hold mode until S1 is replaced by a space. If S1 is followed by a space, the space character is considered a start (ST) and not part of the actual data (B0 - B 7). The above byte-oriented protocol is standard for UART based serial communication ports such as Workstation or Personal Computer (PC) COM ports. COM ports should be configured for 8 data bits, no parity, and one stop bit. For example, for 9600-baud operation, COM ports should be configured as: 9600, 8, N, 1 The COMMSPEC developed for use with the Radyne Link Level Protocol (RLLP) organizes the actual monitor and control data within a shell, or protocol wrapper, that surrounds the data. The format and structure of the COMMSPEC message exchanges are described herein. Decimal numbers have no suffix; hexadecimal numbers end with a lower case h suffix and binary values
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have a lower case b suffix. Thus, 22 = 16h = 000010110b. The principal elements of a data frame, in order of occurrence, are summarized as follows: <SYNC> - the message format header character, or ASCII sync character, that defines the beginning of a message. The <SYNC> character value is always 16h (1 Byte). <BYTE COUNT> - the Byte Count is the number of bytes in the <DATA> field (two bytes). <SOURCE ID> - the Source Identifier defines the multi-drop address origin. Note that all nodes on a given control bus have a unique address that must be defined (1 Byte). <DESTINATION ID> - The Destination Identifier serves as a pointer to the multi-drop destination device that indicates where the message is to be sent (1 Byte). <FRAME SEQUENCE NUMBER> -The FSN is a tag with a value from 0 through 255 that is sent with each message. It assures sequential information framing and correct equipment acknowledgment and data transfers (1 Byte). <OPCODE> - The Operation Code field contains a number that identifies the message type associated with the data that follows it. Equipment under MCS control recognizes this code via firmware identification and subsequently steers the DATA accordingly to perform a specific function or series of functions. Acknowledgment and error codes are returned in this field (two bytes). <...DATA...> - The Data field contains the binary data bytes associated with the <OPCODE>. The number of data bytes in this field is indicated by the <BYTE COUNT> value. <CHECKSUM> - The checksum is the modulo 256 sum of all preceding message bytes, excluding the <SYNC> character (1 Byte). The checksum determines the presence or absence of errors within the message. In a message block with the following parameters, the checksurn is computed as shown in Table 4-4 below. Table 4-4. Checksum Calculation Example Byte Field Data Content Running Checksum <BYTE COUNT> (Byte 1) 00h = 00000000b 00000000b <BYTE COUNT> (Byte 2) 02h = 00000010b 00000010b <SOURCEID> F0h = 11110000b 11110010b <DESTINATION ID> 2Ah = 00101010b 00011100b <FSN> 09h = 00001001b 00100101b <OPCODE> (Byte 1) 00h = 00000000b 00100101b <OPCODE> (Byte 2) 03h = 00000011b 00101000b <DATA> (Byte 1) DFh = 11011111b 00000111b <DATA> (Byte 2) FEh = 11111110b 00000101b Thus, the checksum is 00000101b; which is 05h or 5 decimal. Alternative methods of calculating the checksum for the same message frame are: 00h + 02h + F0h + 2Ah + 09h + 00h + 03h + DFh + FEh = 305h. Since the only concern is the modulo 256 (modulo 1 00h) equivalent (values that can be represented by a single 8-bit byte), the checksum is 05h. For a decimal checksum calculation, the equivalent values for each information field are: 0 + 2 + 240 + 42 + 9 + 0 + 3 + 223 + 254 = 773;
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773/256 = 3 with a remainder of 5. This remainder is the checksum for the frame. 5 (decimal) = 05h = 0101b = <CHECKSUM>
4.4.3 Frame Description and Bus Handshaking

In a Monitor and Control environment, every message frame on a control bus port executes as a packet in a loop beginning with a wait-for-SYNC-character mode. The remaining message format header information is then loaded, either by the M&C computer or by a subordinate piece of equipment (such as the DD2401/DD2401L) requesting access to the bus. Data is processed in accordance with the OPCODE, and the checksum for the frame is calculated. If the anticipated checksum does not match then a checksum error response is returned to the message frame originator. The entire message frame is discarded and the wait-for-SYNC mode goes back into effect. If the OPCODE resides within a command message, it defines the class of action that denotes an instruction that is specific to the device type, and is a prefix to the DATA field if data is required. If the OPCODE resides within a query message packet, then it defines the query code, and can serve as a prefix to query code DATA. The Frame Sequence Number (FSN) is included in every message packet, and increments sequentially. When the M&C computer or bus-linked equipment initiates a message, it assigns the FSN as a tag for error control and handshaking. A different FSN is produced for each new message from the FSN originator to a specific device on the control bus. If a command packet is sent and not received at its intended destination, then an appropriate response message is not received by the packet originator. The original command packet is then re-transmitted with the same FSN. If the repeated message is received correctly at this point, it is considered a new message and is executed and acknowledged as such. If the command packet is received at its intended destination but the response message (acknowledgment) is lost, then the message originator (usually the M&C computer) re-transmits the original command packet with the same FSN. The destination device detects the same FSN and recognizes that the message is a duplicate, so the associated commands within the packet are not executed a second time. However, the response packet is again sent back to the source as an acknowledgment in order to preclude undesired multiple executions of the same command. To reiterate, valid equipment responses to a message require the FSN tag in the command packet. This serves as part of the handshake/acknowledge routine. If a valid response message is absent, then the command is re-transmitted with the same FSN. For a repeat of the same command involving iterative processes, the FSN is incremented after each message packet. When the FSN value reaches 255, it overflows and begins again at zero. The FSN tag is a powerful tool that assures sequential information framing, and is especially useful where commands require more than one message packet. The full handshake/acknowledgment involves a reversal of source and destination ID codes in the next message frame, followed by a response code in the <OPCODE> field of the message packet from the equipment under control. If a command packet is sent and not received at its intended destination, a timeout condition can occur because the packet originator does not receive a response message. On receiving devices slaved to an M&C computer, the timeout delay parameters may be programmed into the equipment in accordance with site requirements by Comtech EF Data prior to shipment, or altered by qualified personnel. The FSN handshake routines must account for timeout delays and be able to introduce them as well.
4.4.4 Global Response Operational Codes
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In acknowledgment (response) packets, the operational code <OPCODE> field of the message packet is set to 0 by the receiving devices when the message intended for the device is evaluated as valid. The device that receives the valid message then exchanges the <SOURCE ID> with the <DESTINATION ID>, sets the <OPCODE> to zero in order to indicate that a good message was received, and returns the packet to the originator. This GOOD MESSAGE opcode is one of nine global responses. Global response opcodes are common responses, issued to the M&C computer or to another device, that can originate from and are interpreted by all Radyne equipment in the same manner. These are summarized as follows (all opcode values are expressed in decimal form): Table 4-5. Response Opcodes Response Opcode Description Good Message Bad Parameter Bad Opcode Bad Checksum Command Not Allowed in LOCAL Mode Command Not Allowed in AUTO Mode Bad Destination Unable to Process Command Packet Too Long
Opcode 0000h 00FFh 00FEh 00FDh 00FCh 00FBh 00FAh 00F9h 00F8h
The following response error codes are specific to the DD2401/DD2401L: Response Opcode Description DPARM_MODE_ERROR DPARM_FREQUENCY_ERROR DPARM_DATARATE_ERROR DPARM_SWEEPBOUNDARY_ERROR DPARM_LEVELLIMIT_ERROR DPARM_DEMODULATIONTYPE_ERROR DPARM_CONVDECODER_ERROR DPARM_REEDSOLOMON_ERROR DPARM_DIFFERENTIALDECODER_ERROR DPARM_DESCRAMBLERCONTROL_ERROR DPARM_DESCRAMBLERTYPE_ERROR DPARM_SPECTRUM_ERROR DPARM_BUFFERCLOCK_ERROR DPARM_BUFFERCLOCKPOL_ERROR DPARM_INSERTMODE_ERROR DPARM_FRAMING_ERROR DPARM_OPERATINGMODE_ERROR DPARM_BERMEASUREPERIOD_ERROR DPARM_CIRCUITID_ERROR DPARM_TERRLOOPBACK_ERROR DPARM_BASELOOPBACK_ERROR DPARM_IFLOOPBACK_ERROR DPARM_INTERFACETYPE_ERROR DPARM_NOTIMPLEMENTED_ERROR DPARM_DATAINVERT_ERROR DPARM_SUMMARYFAULT_ERROR DPARM_EXTERNALEXCSOURCE_ERROR DPARM_BUFFERSIZEMSEC_ERROR DPARM_BUFFERSIZEBYTES_ERROR Opcode 0x0600 0x0601 0x0603 0x0604 0x0605 0x0608 0x0609 0x060A 0x060B 0x060C 0x060D 0x060E 0x0610 0x0611 0x0612 0x0615 0x0616 0x0619 0x061A 0x061B 0x061C 0x061D 0x061E 0x0622 0x0623 0x0624 0x0625 0x0629 0x062A
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DPARM_ASYNCINTERFACETYPE_ERROR DPARM_BUFFERSIZEMSECBYTES_ERROR DPARM_IMPEDANCE_ERROR DPARM_INTERLEAVER_ERROR MDPARM_TIME_ERROR MDPARM_DATE_ERROR
0x0630 0x0631 0x0632 0x0635 0x0A01 0x0A02
4.4.5 Collision Avoidance

When properly implemented, the physical and logical devices and ID addressing scheme of the COMMSPEC normally precludes message packet contention on the control bus. The importance of designating unique IDs for each device during station configuration cannot be overemphasized. One pitfall, which is often overlooked, concerns multi-drop override IDs. All too often, multiple devices of the same type are assigned in a direct-linked (single-thread) configuration accessible to the M&C computer directly. For example, if two DD2401/DD2401L Demodulators with different addresses (DESTINATION IDs) are linked to the same control bus at the same hierarchical level, both will attempt to respond to the M&C computer when the computer generates a multi-drop override ID of 22. If their actual setup parameters, status, or internal timing differs, they will both attempt to respond to the override simultaneously with different information or asynchronously in their respective message packets and response packets, causing a collision on the serial control bus. To preclude control bus data contention, different IDs must always be assigned to the equipment. If two or more devices are configured for direct-linked operation, then the M&C computer and all other devices configured in the same manner must be programmed to inhibit broadcast of the corresponding multi-drop override ID. The multi-drop override ID is always accepted by devices of the same type on a common control bus, independent of the actual DESTINATION ID. These override IDs with the exception of BROADCAST are responded to by all directly linked devices of the same type causing contention on the bus. The BROADCAST ID, on the other hand, is accepted by all equipment but none of them returns a response packet to the remote M&C. The following multi-drop override IDs are device-type specific, with the exception of BROADCAST. These are summarized below with ID values expressed in decimal notation: Directly-Addressed Equipment Broadcast (all directly-linked devices) DMD-3000/4000, 4500 or 5000 Mod Section, DMD15 DMD-3000/4000, 4500 or 5000 Demod Section, DMD15 RCU-340 1:1 Switch RCS-780 1:N Switch RMUX-340 Cross-Connect Multiplexer CDS-780 Clock Distribution System SOM-340 Second Order Multiplexer DMD-4500/5000 Modulator Section DMD-4500/5000 Demodulator Section RCU-5000 M:N Switch DMD15 Modulator DMD15 Demodulator DMD15 Modem DVB3000/DVB3030/DM45/DM240 Video Modulator RCS20 M:N Switch
Multi-Drop Override ID
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 20 21 22 23 24
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RCS10 M:N Switch RCS11 1:1 Switch DD2401/DD2401L Demodulator Reserved For Future Equipment Types
25 26 27 28-31
Note that multi-drop override IDs 01 or 02 can be used interchangeably to broadcast a message to a DMD3000/4000 modem, or to a DMD4500/5000, or to a DMD15 modem. Radyne recommends that the multi-drop override IDs be issued only during system configuration as a bus test tool by experienced programmers, and that they not be included in run-time software. It is also advantageous to consider the use of multiple bus systems where warranted by a moderate to large equipment complement. Therefore, if a DD2401/DD2401L is queried for its equipment type identifier, it will return a 27.
4.4.6 Software Compatibility
The DD2401/DD2401L RLLP is not software-compatible with the following previous Radyne products: RCU5000 and DMD4500. These products may not occupy the same bus while using this protocol as equipment malfunction and loss of data may occur. When Radyne equipment is queried for information (Query Mod, Query Demod, etc.) it responds by sending back two blocks of data; a non-volatile section (parameters that can be modified by the user) and a volatile section (status information). It also returns a count value that indicates how large the non-volatile section is. This count is used by M&C developers to index into the start of the volatile section. When new features are added to Radyne equipment, the control parameters are appended to the end of the non-volatile section, and status of the features, if any, are added at the end of the volatile section. If a remote M&C queries two pieces of Radyne equipment with different software revisions, they might respond with two different sized packets. The remote M&C MUST make use of the non-volatile count value to index to the start of the volatile section. If the remote M&C is not aware of the newly added features to the Radyne product, it should disregard the parameters at the end of the non-volatile section and index to the start of the volatile section. If packets are handled in this fashion, there will also be backward-compatibility between Radyne equipment and M&C systems. Remote M&C systems need not be modified every time a feature is added unless the user needs access to that feature.
4.4.7 Flow Control and Task Processing

The original packet sender (the M&C computer) relies on accurate timeout information with regard to each piece of equipment under its control. This provides for efficient bus communication without unnecessary handshake overhead timing. One critical value is designated the InterFrame Space (FS). The Inter-Frame Space provides a period of time in which the packet receiver and medium (control bus and M&C computer interface) fully recover from the packet transmission/reception process and the receiver is ready to accept a new message. The programmed value of the Inter-Frame Space should be greater than the sum of the turnaround time and the round-trip (sender/receiver/bus) propagation time, including handshake overhead. The term turnaround time refers to the amount of time required for a receiver to be re-enabled and ready to receive a packet after having just received a packet. In flow control programming,
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the Inter-Frame Space may be determined empirically in accord with the system configuration, or calculated based on established maximum equipment task processing times. Each piece of supported equipment on the control bus executes a Radyne Link Level Task (RLLT) in accordance with its internal hardware and fixed program structure. In a flow control example, the RLLT issues an internal message in system call to invoke an I/0 wait condition that persists until the task receives a command from the M&C computer. The RLLT has the option of setting a timeout on the incoming message. Thus, if the equipment does not receive an information/command packet within a given time period, the associated RLLT exits the I/0 wait state and takes appropriate action. Radyne equipment is logically linked to the control bus via an Internal I/O Processing Task (IOPT) to handle frame sequencing, error checking, and handshaking. The IOPT is essentially a link between the equipment RLLT and the control bus. Each time the M&C computer sends a message packet, the IOPT receives the message and performs error checking. If errors are absent, the IOPT passes the message to the equipments RLLT. If the IOPT detects errors, it appends error messages to the packet. Whenever an error occurs, the IOPT notes it and discards the message; but it keeps track of the incoming packet. Once the packet is complete, the IOPT conveys the appropriate message to the RLLT and invokes an I/0 wait state (wait for next <SYNC> character). If the RLLT receives the packetized message from the sender before it times out, it checks for any error messages appended by the IOPT. In the absence of errors, the RLLT processes the received command sent via the transmitted packet and issues a message out system call to ultimately acknowledge the received packet. This call generates the response packet conveyed to the sender. If the IOPT sensed errors in the received packet and an RLLT timeout has not occurred, the RLLT causes the equipment to issue the appropriate error message(s) in the pending equipment response frame. To maintain frame synchronization, the IOPT keeps track of error-laden packets and packets intended for other equipment for the duration of each received packet. Once the packet is complete, the IOPT invokes an I/0 wait state and searches for the next <SYNC> character.
4.4.8 RLLP Summary

The RLLP is a simple send-and-wait protocol that automatically re-transmits a packet when an error is detected, or when an acknowledgment (response) packet is absent. During transmission, the protocol wrapper surrounds the actual data to form information packets. Each transmitted packet is subject to time out and frame sequence control parameters, after which the packet sender waits for the receiver to convey its response. Once a receiver verifies that a packet sent to it is in the correct sequence relative to the previously received packet, it computes a local checksum on all information within the packet excluding the <SYNC> character and the <CHECKSUM> fields. If this checksum matches the packet <CHECKSUM>, the receiver processes the packet and responds to the packet sender with a valid response (acknowledgment) packet. If the checksum values do not match, the receiver replies with a negative acknowledgment (NAK) in its response frame. The response packet is therefore either an acknowledgment that the message was received correctly, or some form of a packetized NAK frame. If the sender receives a valid acknowledgment (response) packet from the receiver, the <FSN> increments and the next packet is transmitted as required by the sender. However, if a NAK response packet is returned, the sender re-transmits the original information packet with the same embedded <FSN>. If an acknowledgment (response) packet or a NAK packet is lost, corrupted, or not issued due to an error and is thereby not returned to the sender, the sender re-transmits the original information
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packet; but with the same <FSN>. When the intended receiver detects a duplicate packet, the packet is acknowledged with a response packet and internally discarded to preclude undesired repetitive executions. If the M&C computer sends a command packet and the corresponding response packet is lost due to a system or internal error, the computer times out and re-transmits the same command packet with the same <FSN> to the same receiver and waits once again for an acknowledgment or a NAK packet. To reiterate, the format of the message block is shown in Table B-4, Link Level Protocol Message Block. Table 4-6. Link Level Protocol Message Block SOURCE DESTINATION FSN OPCODE ADDRESS ADDRESS
SYNC
COUNT
DATA BYTES
CHECKSUM
The RLLP Remote Port Packet structure is as follows: <SYNC> Message format header character that defines the beginning of a message. The <SYNC> character value is always 0x16. (1 byte) <BYTE COUNT> Number of bytes in the <DATA> field. (2 bytes) Identifies the address of the equipment from where the message
<SOURCE ADDR> originated. (1 byte)
<DEST ADDR> Identifies the address of the equipment where the message is to be sent. (1 byte) <FSN> Frame sequence number ensures correct packet acknowledgment and data transfers. (1 byte) <OPCODE> This byte identifies the message type associated with the information data. The equipment processes the data according to the value in this field. Return error codes and acknowledgment are also included in this field. (2 bytes) <...DATA...> Information data. The number of data bytes in this field is indicated by the <BYTE COUNT> value. <CHECKSUM> The modulo 256 sum of all preceding message bytes excluding the <SYNC> character. (1 byte)
4.4.9 DD2401/DD2401L Opcode Command Set

The DD2401/DD2401L Opcode Command Set is listed below, separated by commands that control the demodulator, or the entire module.
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Demodulator Command Set

RLLP Command Query Demodulator All Query Demod Latched Alarms Query Demod Current Alarms Query Demod Status Query Demod Eb/No, Input Level, Raw BER, Corrected BER, and Frequency Offset, AGC Voltage Query Demod Lock Status Opcode 2401h 2406h 2409h 240Ch 240Dh 2437h
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Command Demod All Command Demod Frequency Command Demod Data Rate Command Demod Sweep Boundary Command Demod Demodulation Type Command Demod Convolutional Decoder Command Demod Differential Decoder Command Demod Reed-Solomon Command Demod Descrambler Command Demod Descrambler Type Command Demod Spectrum Command Demod Buffer Clock Command Demod Buffer Clock Polarity Command Demod Operating Mode Command Demod BER Measure Period Command Demod Terrestrial Loopback Command Demod Baseband Loopback Command Demod Center Buffer Command Demod Data Invert Command Demod Buffer Size Time/Bytes
2A00h 2A01h 2A02h 2A04h 2A07h 2A08h 2A09h 2A0Ah 2A0Dh 2A0Eh 2A0Fh 2A11h 2A12h 2A17h 2A1Ah 2A1Ch 2A1Dh 2A20h 2A21h 2A31h
4.4.11 Module Command Set

RLLP Command Query Module Identification Query Module Current Alarms Query Module Time Query Module Date Query Module Time and Date Command Module Control Mode Command Module Ext Ref Source Command Mod Ext Ref Frequency Command Module Clear Latched Alarms Command Module Set Time Command Module Set Date Command Module Set Time and Date Command Module Soft Reset Command Module Eb/No Threshold Command Module Default Configuration
1 2
Opcode 2403h 240Ah 240Eh 240Fh 2410h 2600h 2616h 261Bh 2C03h 2C04h 2C05h 2C06h 2C07h 2C08h 2C30h
Applies to base band frequency modems only. Applies to LB/ST modem configurations only.
4.4.12 4.4.12.1
Detailed Command Descriptions DMD2401 Demodulator
Note: All bytes preceded by a * are not applicable to the DD2401/DD2401L and should be considered as reserved and there returned values ignored.
Opcode: <2401h>
Query a Demodulators Configuration and Status Query Response
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<1>
Number of Nonvol bytes See Paragraph B.6. This is the number of configuration bytes and is an offset to the start of the status block. Configuration Bytes Binary Value, 1 Hz Steps Binary Value, 1 bps Steps Sweep Limits (Max of 4 2 kHz) Unsigned Binary Value in Hz
<4> <4>
<1>
Frequency Data Rate Sweep Boundary External Reference Freq. Reference Source Input Level Limit Demodulation Type Convolutional Decoder
<4>
<1>
0 = Internal, 1 = External
<1> <1>
Lower Level Limit, Binary Value, 1 dB Steps, Negative Sign Implied 0 = QPSK, 1 = BPSK, 2 = 8PSK, 4 = OQPSK
<1>
0 = None, 1 = Viterbi 1/2 Rate, 3 = Viterbi 3/4 Rate, 5 = Viterbi 7/8 Rate, 7 = Sequential 1/2 Rate, 9 = Sequential 3/4 Rate, 11 = Sequential 7/8 Rate, 14 = Trellis 2/3, 20 = TPC 0.793 2D, 21 = TPC 0.495 3D, 23 = TPC , 24 = TPC , 25 = TPC 7/8, 26 = TPC 21/44 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable Unsigned Binary Unsigned Binary Unsigned Binary Unsigned Binary, 4 or 8
<1> <1> <1> <1> <1>
Reed-Solomon Reed-Solomon N Reed-Solomon K Reed-Solomon T RS Interleaver Depth Differential Decoder Descrambler Control Descrambler Type
<1>
0 = Off, 1 = On
<1>
0 = Disable, 1 = Enable
<1>
0 = None, 1 = IBS Scrambler, 2 = V35_IESS, 3 = V35_CCITT, 4 = V35_EFDATA, 6 = OM73, 7 = Reed-Solomon Scrambler, 8 = V35_EFRS, 9 = TPC Scrambler 0 = Normal, 1 = Inverted Byte 1 - 2 = Buffer Size in ms Byte 3 - 4 = Buffer Size in Bytes 0 = External, 1 = Internal, 2 = EXC, 3 = RX SAT
<1> <4>
Spectrum Buffer Size
<1>
Buffer Clock
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Buffer Clock Polarity Operating Mode Alarm 1 Mask
0 = Normal, 1 = Inverted
<1> <1>
0 = Normal, 1 = 2047 Test Bit 0 = Receive Processor Fault Bit 1 = Signal Lock Fault Bit 2 = Receive Satellite AIS Fault Bit 3 = Rx AGC/Input Level Fault Bit 4 = Reed-Solomon Sync Fault Bit 5 = Reed-Solomon Excessive Errors Fault Bit 6 = Reed-Solomon Uncorrectable Word Fault) Bit 7 = Receive Forced Alarm (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = Buffer Underflow Bit 1 = Buffer Overflow Bit 2 = Buffer Under 10% Bit 3 = Buffer Over 90% Bit 4 = Receive FPGA Configuration Alarm Fault Bit 5 = Rx LNB Fault, LBST Only Bits 6 - 7 = Spares (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = IF Synthesizer Lock Detect Fault Bit 1 = Rx Oversample PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 2 = Buffer Clock PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 3 = Viterbi Decoder Lock Fault Bit 4 = Sequential Decoder Lock Fault Bit 5 = Rx 2047 Test Pattern Lock Fault Bit 6 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault Bit 7 = Frame Sync/Multiframe Sync Loss (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = Buffer Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = External BNC Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Rx Satellite Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = External Reference PLL Activity Fault Bit 4 = High Stability Activity Detect Fault Bit 5 = High Stability PLL Fault Bit 6 = Eb/No Threshold Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = -12 V Alarm Bit 1 = +12 V Alarm Bit 2 = +5 V Alarm Bit 3 = Temperature Bit 4 = Interface FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Battery Fault Bit 6 = RAM/ROM Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Set to Zero
<1>
Alarm 2 Mask
<1>
Alarm 3 Mask
<1>
Alarm 4 Mask
<1>
Common Alarm 1 Mask
<1>
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BER Measure Period Rx Circuit ID Rx Terrestrial Loopback Rx Baseband Loopback Rx IF Loopback Reserved Data Invert
Unsigned Binary Number of Bits in Measurement Period, in Powers 6 of Ten (ex: 6 = 10 Bits) 24 ASCII Characters 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
<24> <1>
<1>
0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
*<1> <1> <1>
0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled Ignore 0 = Normal, 1 = Invert Note: The following byte applies only if an Asynchronous, IDR or IBS Interface is installed. If not, ignore.
*<1>
Async Framing
0 = No Framing, 1 = 1/16 Async, 2 = 1/16 IBS, 3 = 96 Kbit IDR Note: The following byte applies only if an asynchronous interface card is installed. If not, ignore.
*<1>
Async Baud Rate
0 = 1200, 1 = 2400, 2 = 4800, 3 = 9600, 4 = 19200, 5 = 50, 6 = 110, 7 = 300, 8 = 600 Note: The following byte applies only if an asynchronous interface card is installed. If not, ignore.
*<1>
Async Port Type
0 = RS-232, 1 = RS-485 Note: The following byte applies only if an asynchronous interface card is installed. If not, ignore.
*<1>
Async Terrestrial Interface Type
0 = V.35, 1 = RS-422, 2 = RS-232
Note: The following byte applies only if a synchronous Multiprotocol interface card is installed. If not, ignore. *<1> Multiprotocol Interface Card Interface Type 0 = V.35, 1 = RS-422, 2 = RS-232
Note: The following byte applies only if a symmetric G.703 interface card is installed. If not, ignore. *<1> G.703 Interface Type 0 = G703T1AMI, 1 = G703T1B8ZS, 2 = G703BE1, 3 = G703UE1
Note: The following byte applies to all DMD2401 modems, regardless of interface type.
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<1>
BPSK Symbol Pairing
0 = Normal, 1 = Swapped
Note: The following byte applies only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed. If not, ignore. <1> Receive Mode 0 = Closed Net Mode, 1 = IDR Mode, 2 = IBS Mode, 3 = D&I Mode Note: The following byte applies only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, ignore *<1> T1/E1 Frame Source 0 = Internal, 1 = External
Note: The following byte applies only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, ignore *<1> Receive IDR Overhead Mode 0 = Voice, 1 = 64 K Data
Note: The following byte applies only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, ignore *<1> Receive IDR / IBS Backward Alarms Mask Bit 0 = IDR Backward Alarm 1 / IBS Backward Alarm Bit 1 = IDR Backward Alarm 2 Bit 2 = IDR Backward Alarm 3 Bit 3 = IDR Backward Alarm 4 Bits 4 - 7 = Spares (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Note: The following byte applies only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, ignore *<1> Interface Type
If G.703 Daughter Card Installed

0 = G.703 Unbalanced E1, 1 = G.703 Balanced E1, 2 = G.703 T1, B8ZS If synchronous Multiprotocol daughter card is installed: 0 = V.35, 1 = RS-422, 2 = RS-232 Note: The following two bytes apply only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, ignore
*<2>
Receive ESC Audio #1 Volume
-20 to +10, Signed Binary Value in dB
Note: The following two bytes apply only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, ignore
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*<2>
Receive ESC Audio #2 Volume Alarm 5 Mask
*<1>
Bit 0 = IBS Satellite Multiframe Fault Bit 1 = IBS Satellite Frame Fault Bit 2 = Spare Bit 3 = IBS Alarm if BER < 10-03 Bit 4 = IBS Prompt Alarm Bit 5 = IBS Service Alarm Bit 6 = Turbo Codec Lock Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) 0 = Disable, 1 = T1-D4, 2 = T1-ESF, 3 = PCM-30, 4 = PCM-30C, 5 = PCM-31, 6 = PCM-31C, 7 = T1-SLC96, 8 = T1-D4-S, 9 = T1-ESF-S Mapping of Satellite Channels to insert Terrestrial Timeslots Bit 0 = Frame Lock Fault Bit 1 = Multiframe Lock Fault Bit 2 = CRC Lock Fault. Valid only in T1-ESF and E1 CRC enabled Bit 3 = T1 Yellow Alarm Received Bit 4 = E1 FAS Alarm Received Bit 5 = E1 MFAS Alarm Received Bit 6 = E1 CRC Alarm Received Bit 7 = CRC Calculation Fault (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = Backward Alarm Received from Satellite Bits 1 7 = Spares (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Force D&I Terrestrial Backward Alarm to be Trans (0 = Not Forced, 1 = Forced)
*<1>
Insert Mode
*<30> *<1>
Insert Map Insert Alarm Mask
*<1>
Insert Back Alarm Mask
*<1>
Force Terrestrial Back Alarm

Insert Edit Map Rx Impedance
1
*<30> *<1> <1>
0 = 75 ohms, 1 = 50 Ohms
TPC Interleaver
<1> <1>
Revision Number Alarm 1
0 = Disable Interleaver, 1 = Enable Interleaver Status Bytes Decimal Point Implied Bit 0 = Receive Processor Fault Bit 1 = Signal Lock Fault Bit 2 = Receive Satellite AIS Fault Bit 3 = Rx AGC Input Level Fault Bit 4 = Reed-Solomon Sync Fault Bit 5 = Reed-Solomon Excessive Errors Fault Bit 6 = Reed-Solomon Uncorrectable Word Fault Bit 7 = Receive Forced Alarm (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Underflow Bit 1 = Buffer Overflow
<1>
Alarm 2
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Bit 2 = Buffer Under 10% Bit 3 = Buffer Over 90% Bit 4 = Receive FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Rx LNB Fault, LBST Only Bits 6 - 7 Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) <1> Alarm 3 Bit 0 = IF Synthesizer Lock Detect Fault Bit 1 = Rx Oversample PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 2 = Buffer Clock PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 3 = Viterbi Decoder Lock Fault Bit 4 = Sequential Decoder Lock Fault Bit 5 = Rx 2047 Test Pattern Lock Fault Bit 6 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault Bit 7 = Frame Sync/Multiframe Sync Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = External BNC Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Rx Satellite Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = External Reference PLL Activity Fault Bit 4 = High Stability Activity Detect Fault Bit 5 = High Stability PLL Fault Bit 6 = Eb/No Threshold Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = -12 V Alarm Bit 1 = +12 V Alarm Bit 2 = +5 V Alarm Bit 3 = Temperature Bit 4 = Interface FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Battery Fault Bit 6 = RAM/ROM Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Ignore Bit 0 = Receive Processor Fault Bit 1 = Signal Lock Fault Bit 2 = Receive Satellite AIS Fault Bit 3 = Rx AGC Input Level Fault Bit 4 = Reed-Solomon Sync Fault Bit 5 = Reed-Solomon Excessive Errors Fault Bit 6 = Reed-Solomon Uncorrectable Word Fault Bit 7 = Receive Forced Alarm (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Underflow Bit 1 = Buffer Overflow Bit 2 = Buffer Under 10% Bit 3 = Buffer Over 90% Bit 4 = Receive FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Rx LNB Fault, LBST Only Bits 6 - 7 = Spares
<1>
Alarm 4
<1>
Common Alarm
<1> <1>
Reserved Latched Alarm 1
<1>
Latched Alarm 2
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(0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) <1> Latched Alarm 3 Bit 0 = IF Synthesizer Lock Detect Fault Bit 1 = Rx Oversample PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 2 = Buffer Clock PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 3 = Viterbi Decoder Lock Fault Bit 4 = Sequential Decoder Lock Fault Bit 5 = Rx 2047 Test Pattern Lock Fault Bit 6 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault Bit 7 = Frame Sync Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = External BNC Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Rx Satellite Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = External Reference PLL Activity Fault Bit 4 = High Stability Activity Detect Fault Bit 5 = High Stability PLL Fault Bit 6 = Eb/No Threshold Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = -12 V Alarm Bit 1 = +12 V Alarm Bit 2 = +5 V Alarm Bit 3 = Temperature Bit 4 = Interface FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Battery Fault Bit 6 = RAM/ROM Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Ignore Unsigned Binary Value Unsigned Binary Value
<1>
Latched Alarm 4
<1>
Latched Comm. Alarm
<1> <4> <4>
Reserved Error Counter Test 2047 Error Counter Raw BER Mantissa Corrected BER Mantissa Eb/No Offset Frequency Test 2047 Mantissa Raw BER Exponent Corrected BER
<2>
Bytes 1 - 2 = Unsigned Binary Value Raw BER
<2>
Bytes 1 - 2 = Unsigned Binary Value Corrected BER
<2> <4> <2>
Unsigned Binary Value, 2 Decimal Places Implied Unsigned Binary Value in Hz, Pos/Neg Indicated Below Bytes 1 - 2 = Unsigned Binary Value Test 2047 BER
<1>
Byte 3 = Unsigned Binary Value Exponent
<1>
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Exponent <1> Test 2047 BER Exponent Offset Frequency Sign BER/EbNo Status Byte 3 = Unsigned Binary Value Exponent
<1>
0 = Offset Frequency Pos, 1 = Offset Frequency Neg
<1>
Bit 0 = Raw BER and Corrected BER Status (1 = Valid) Bit 1 = Test 2047 BER Status (1 = Valid) Bits 2 - 3 = EbNo Status (0 = EbNo is Invalid, 1 = EbNo is Valid, 2 = EbNo is Smaller Than Indicated Value, 3 = EbNo is Greater Than Indicated Value) Bit 4 = Raw BER Counter Overflow (1 = overflow condition) Bit 5 = Test 2047 BER Counter Overflow (1 = overflow condition) Bits 6 & 7 = Spares Unsigned Binary Value Representing % Buffer Full (0 - 100 in 1% Steps) Unsigned Binary Value in -1 dB Steps, Negative Sign Implied Signed Binary (0 = Equal to, 1 = Greater Than, -1 = Less Than Value in -1 dB Steps, Negative Sign Implied) Bit 0 = IBS Satellite Multiframe Loss Bit 1 = IBS Satellite Frame Loss Bit 2 = Spare Bit 3 = IBS Alarm if BER < 10-03 Bit 4 = IBS Prompt Alarm Bit 5 = IBS Service Alarm Bit 6 = Turbo Codec Lock Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IBS Backward Alarm or IDR Backward Alarm 1 Bit 1 = IDR Backward Alarm 2 Bit 2 = IDR Backward Alarm 3 Bit 3 = IDR Backward Alarm 4 Bits 4 7 = Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IBS Satellite Multiframe Loss Bit 1 = IBS Satellite Frame Loss Bit 2 = Spare Bit 3 = IBS Alarm if BER < 10-03 Bit 4 = IBS Prompt Alarm Bit 5 = IBS Service Alarm Bit 6 = Turbo Codec Lock Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) 0 = Front Panel, 1 = Terminal, 2 = Computer RLLP Bit 0 = Frame Lock Fault Bit 1 = Multiframe Lock Fault
<1>
Buffer Percent Full
<1> <1>
Input Level Input Level State
*<1>
Alarm 5
*<1>
Backward Alarms
*<1>
Latched Alarms 5
<1> *<1>
Control Mode Insert Alarms
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Bit 2 = CRC Lock Fault. Valid only in T1-ESF and E1 CRC enabled Bit 3 = T1 Yellow Alarm Received Bit 4 = E1 FAS Alarm Received Bit 5 = E1 MFAS Alarm Received Bit 6 = E1 CRC Alarm Received Bit 7 = CRC Calculation Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail)
*<1>
Insert Back Alarm
Bit 0 = Backward Alarm Received from Satellite Bits 1 7 = Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) In Hex, decimal point implied. Binary value, 1 sps steps
<1> <4>
AGC Voltage Symbol Rate
Opcode: <240Ch>
Query a Demodulators Status Query response Decimal Point Implied Bit 0 = Receive Processor Fault Bit 1 = Signal Lock Fault Bit 2 = Receive Satellite AIS Fault Bit 3 = Rx AGC/Input Level Fault Bit 4 = Reed-Solomon Sync Fault Bit 5 = Reed-Solomon Excessive Errors Fault Bit 6 = Reed-Solomon Uncorrectable Word Fault Bit 7 = Receive Forced Alarm (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Underflow Bit 1 = Buffer Overflow Bit 2 = Buffer Under 10% Bit 3 = Buffer Over 90% Bit 4 = Receive FPGA Configuration Fault Bit 5 = Rx LNB Fault, LBST Only Bits 6 - 7 = Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IF Synthesizer Lock Detect Fault Bit 1 = Rx Oversample PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 2 = Buffer Clock PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 3 = Viterbi Decoder Lock Fault Bit 4 = Sequential Decoder Lock Fault Bit 5 = Rx 2047 Test Pattern Lock Fault Bit 6 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault Bit 7 = Frame Sync/Multiframe Sync Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = External BNC Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Rx Satellite Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = External Reference PLL Activity Fault Bit 4 = High Stability Activity Detect Fault Bit 5 = High Stability PLL Fault
<1> <1>
Revision Number Alarm 1
<1>
Alarm 2
<1>
Alarm 3
<1>
Alarm 4
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Bit 6 = Eb/No Threshold Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) <1> Common Alarm Bit 0 = -12 V Alarm Bit 1 = +12 V Alarm Bit 2 = +5 V Alarm Bit 3 = Temperature Fault Bit 4 = Interface FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Battery Fault Bit 6 = RAM/ROM Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Ignore Bit 0 = Receive Processor Fault Bit 1 = Signal Lock Fault Bit 2 = Receive Satellite AIS Fault Bit 3 = Rx AGC Input Level Fault Bit 4 = Reed-Solomon Sync Fault Bit 5 = Reed-Solomon Excessive Errors Fault Bit 6 = Reed-Solomon Uncorrectable Word Fault Bit 7 = Receive Forced Alarms (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Underflow Bit 1 = Buffer Overflow Bit 2 = Buffer Under 10% Bit 3 = Buffer Over 90% Bit 4 = Rx FPGA Configuration Fault Bit 5 = Rx LNB Fault, LBST Only Bits 6 - 7 = Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IF Synthesizer Lock Detect Fault Bit 1 = Rx Oversample PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 2 = Buffer Clock PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 3 = Viterbi Decoder Lock Fault Bit 4 = Sequential Decoder Lock Fault Bit 5 = Rx 2047 Test Pattern Lock Fault Bit 6 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault Bit 7 = Frame Sync/Multiframe Sync Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = External BNC Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Rx Satellite Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = External Reference PLL Activity Fault Bit 4 = High Stability Activity Detect Fault Bit 5 = High Stability PLL Fault Bit 6 = Eb/No Threshold Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = -12 V Alarm
<1> <1>
Reserved Latched Alarm 1
<1>
Latched Alarm 2
<1>
Latched Alarm 3
<1>
Latched Alarm 4
<1>
Latched Common
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Alarm
Bit 1 = +12 V Alarm Bit 2 = +5 V Alarm Bit 3 = Temperature Fault Bit 4 = Interface FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Battery Fault Bit 6 = RAM/ROM Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Ignore Unsigned Binary Value Unsigned Binary Value
<1> <4> <4>
Reserved Error Counter Test 2047 Error Counter Raw BER Mantissa Corrected BER Mantissa EbNo Offset Frequency Test 2047 BER Mantissa Raw BER Exponent Corrected BER Exponent Test 2047 BER Exponent Offset Frequency Sign BER/EbNo Status
<2>
Bytes 1 - 2 = Unsigned Binary Value Raw BER
<2>
<2> <4> <2>
Unsigned Binary Value, 2 Decimal Places Implied Unsigned Binary Value in Hz, Pos/Neg Indicated Below Bytes 1 - 2 = Unsigned Binary Value Test 2047 BER
<1>
<1>
<1>
<1>
0 = Offset Frequency Pos, 1 = Offset Frequency Neg
<1>
Bit 0 = Raw BER and Corrected BER Status (1 = Valid) Bit 1 = Test 2047 BER Status (1 = Valid) Bits 2 - 3 = EbNo Status (0 = EbNo is Invalid, 1 = EbNo is Valid, 2 = EbNo is Smaller Than Indicated Value, 3 = EbNo is Greater Than Indicated Value) Bit 4 = Raw BER Counter Overflow (1 = overflow condition) Bit 5 = Test 2047 BER Counter Overflow (1 = overflow condition) Bits 6 & 7 = Spares Unsigned Binary Value Representing % Buffer Full (0 - 100 in 1% steps) Unsigned Binary Value in -1 dB Steps, Negative Sign Implied Signed Binary (0 = Equal to, 1 = Greater Than, -1 = Less Than Value
<1>
Buffer Percent Full Input Level Input Level State
<1> <1>
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in -1 dB Steps, Negative Sign Implied) *<1> Alarm 5 Bit 0 = IBS/IDR Satellite Multiframe Sync Loss Bit 1 = IBS/IDR Satellite Frame Sync Loss Bit 2 = Spare Bit 3 = IBS BER Alarm Bit 4 = IBS Prompt Alarm Bit 5 = IBS Service Alarm Bit 6 = Turbo Codec Lock Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IBS Backward Alarm or IDR Backward Alarm 1 Bit 1 = IDR Backward Alarm 2 Bit 2 = IDR Backward Alarm 3 Bit 3 = IDR Backward Alarm 4 Bits 4 - 7 = Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IBS/IDR Satellite Multiframe Sync Loss Bit 1 = IBS/IDR Satellite Frame Sync Loss Bit 2 = Spare Bit 3 = IBS BER Alarm Bit 4 = IBS Prompt Alarm Bit 5 = IBS Service Alarm Bit 6 = Turbo Codec Lock Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) 0 = Front Panel, 1 = Terminal, 2 = Computer RLLP Bit 0 = Frame Lock Fault Bit 1 = Multiframe Lock Fault Bit 2 = CRC Lock Fault. Valid only in T1-ESF and E1 CRC enabled Bit 3 = T1 Yellow Alarm Received Bit 4 = E1 FAS Alarm Received Bit 5 = E1 MFAS Alarm Received Bit 6 = E1 CRC Alarm Received Bit 7 = CRC Calculation Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Backward Alarm Received from Satellite Bits 1 7 = Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) In Hex, decimal point implied. Binary value, 1 sps steps Opcode: <2406h> Query a Demodulators Latched Alarms Query response Bit 0 = Receive Processor Fault Bit 1 = Signal Lock Fault Bit 2 = Receive Satellite AIS Fault Bit 3 = Rx AGC Input Level Fault
*<1>
Backward Alarms
*<1>
Latched Alarm 5
<1> *<1>
Control Mode Insert Alarms
*<1>
Insert Back Alarm
<1> <4>
AGC Voltage Symbol Rate
<1>
Latched Alarm 1
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Bit 4 = Reed-Solomon Sync Fault Bit 5 = Reed-Solomon Excessive Errors Fault Bit 6 = Reed-Solomon Uncorrectable Word Fault Bit 7 = Receive Forced Alarm (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) <1> Latched Alarm 2 Bit 0 = Buffer Underflow Bit 1 = Buffer Overflow Bit 2 = Buffer Under 10% Bit 3 = Buffer Over 90% Bit 4 = Receive FPGA fault Bit 5 = Rx LNB Fault, LBST Only Bits 6 -7 = Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IF Synthesizer Lock Detect Fault Bit 1 = Rx Oversample PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 2 = Buffer Clock PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 3 = Viterbi Decoder Lock Fault Bit 4 = Sequential Decoder Lock Fault Bit 5 = Rx 2047 Test Pattern Lock Fault Bit 6 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault Bit 7 = Frame Sync/Multiframe Sync Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = External BNC Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Rx Satellite Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = External Reference PLL Activity Fault Bit 4 = High Stability Activity Detect Fault Bit 5 = High Stability PLL Fault Bit 6 = Eb/No Threshold Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = -12 V Alarm Bit 1 = +12 V Alarm Bit 2 = +5 V Alarm Bit 3 = Temperature Fault Bit 4 = Interface FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Battery Fault Bit 6 = RAM/ROM Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IBS/IDR Satellite Multiframe Sync Loss Bit 1 = IBS/IDR Satellite Frame Sync Loss Bit 2 = Spare Bit 3 = IBS BER Alarm Bit 4 = IBS Prompt Alarm Bit 5 = IBS Service Alarm Bit 6 = Turbo Codec Lock Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail)
<1>
Latched Alarm 3
<1>
Latched Alarm 4
<1>
Latched Comm. Alarm 1
*<1>
Latched Alarm 5
Opcode: <2409h>
Query a Demodulators Current Alarms
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<1>
Alarm 1
Query response Bit 0 = Receive Processor Fault Bit 1 = Signal Lock Fault Bit 2 = Receive Satellite AIS Fault Bit 3 = Rx AGC/Input Level Fault Bit 4 = Reed-Solomon Sync Fault Bit 5 = Reed-Solomon Excessive Errors Fault Bit 6 = Reed-Solomon Uncorrectable Word Fault Bit 7 = Receive Forced Alarm (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Underflow Bit 1 = Buffer Overflow Bit 2 = Buffer Under 10% Bit 3 = Buffer Over 90% Bit 4 = Receive FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Rx LNB Fault, LBST Only Bits 6 - 7 Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IF Synthesizer Lock Detect Fault Bit 1 = Rx Oversample PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 2 = Buffer Clock PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 3 = Viterbi Decoder Lock Fault Bit 4 = Sequential Decoder Lock Fault Bit 5 = Rx 2047 Test Pattern Lock Fault Bit 6 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault Bit 7 = Frame Sync Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = External BNC Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Rx Satellite Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = External Reference PLL Activity Fault Bit 4 = High Stability Activity Detect Fault Bit 5 = High Stability PLL Fault Bit 6 = Eb/No Threshold Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = -12 V Alarm Bit 1 = +12 V Alarm Bit 2 = +5 V Alarm Bit 3 = Temperature Fault Bit 4 = Interface FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Battery Fault Bit 6 = RAM/ROM Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IBS/IDR Satellite Multiframe Sync Loss Bit 1 = IBS/IDR Satellite Frame Sync Loss Bit 2 = Spare Bit 3 = IBS BER Alarm Bit 4 = IBS Prompt Alarm
<1>
Alarm 2
<1>
Alarm 3
<1>
Alarm 4
<1>
Common Alarm 1
*<1>
Alarm 5
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Bit 5 = IBS Service Alarm Bit 6 = Turbo Codec Lock Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) *<1> Insert Alarms Bit 0 = Frame Lock Fault Bit 1 = Multiframe Lock Fault Bit 2 = CRC Lock Fault. Valid only in T1-ESF and E1 CRC enabled Bit 3 = T1 Yellow Alarm Received Bit 4 = E1 FAS Alarm Received Bit 5 = E1 MFAS Alarm Received Bit 6 = E1 CRC Alarm Received Bit 7 = CRC Calculation Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Query a Demodulators Eb/No, BER, Level, and AGC Voltage Query response Bytes 1 - 2 = Unsigned Binary Value Raw BER
Opcode: <240Dh>
<2>
Raw BER Mantissa Corrected BER Mantissa EbNo Raw BER Exponent Corrected BER Exponent BER/EbNo Status
<2>
<2> <1>
Unsigned Binary Value, 2 Decimal Places Implied Byte 3 = Unsigned Binary Value Exponent
<1>
<1>
Bit 0 = Raw BER and Corrected BER Status (1 = Valid) Bit 1 = Test 2047 BER Status (1 = Valid) Bits 2 - 3 = EbNo Status (0 = EbNo is Invalid, 1 = EbNo is Valid, 2 = EbNo is Smaller Than Indicated Value, 3 = EbNo is Greater Than Indicated Value) Bit 4 = Raw BER Counter Overflow (1 = overflow condition) Bit 5 = Test 2047 BER Counter Overflow (1 = overflow condition) Bits 6 & 7 = Spares Binary Value in -1 dB Steps, Negative Sign Implied Signed Binary (0 = Equal to, 1 = Greater Than, -1 = Less Than Value in -1 dB Steps, Negative Sign Implied) In Hex, decimal point implied.
<1> <1>
<1>
Input Level Input Level State

AGC Voltage
Opcode: <2437h>
Query a Demodulators Lock Status Query response Bit 0 = Demod Chipset Lock (0 = Unlocked, 1 = Locked) Bit 1 = Viterbi Lock (0 = Unlocked, 1 = Locked) Bit 2 = Reed-Solomon Lock (0 = Unlocked, 1 = Locked) Bit 3 = Sequential Lock (0 = Unlocked, 1 = Locked) Bits 4 7 = Spares
<1>
Lock Status
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(Decoders not in use default to locked state) Opcode: <2A00h> <4> <4> <1> <4> Frequency Data Rate Sweep Boundary External Reference Freq. Reference Source Input Level Limit Demodulation Type Convolutional Decoder Command a Demodulators Configuration Binary Value, 1 Hz Steps Binary Value, 1 BPS Steps Sweep Limits, Max of 42 kHz Unsigned Binary Value in Hz
<1>
0 = Internal, 1 = External Lower Level Limit, Binary Value, 1 dB Steps, Negative Sign Implied 0 = QPSK, 1 = BPSK, 2 = 8PSK, 4 = OQPSK
<1> <1>
<1>
0 = None, 1 = Viterbi 1/2 Rate, 3 = Viterbi 3/4 Rate, 5 = Viterbi 7/8 Rate, 7 = Sequential 1/2 Rate, 9 = Sequential 3/4 Rate, 11 = Sequential 7/8 Rate, 14 = Trellis 2/3, 20 = TPC 0.793 2D, 21 = TPC 0.495 3D, 23 = TPC , 24 = TPC , 25 = TPC 7/8, 26 = TPC 21/44 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable Unsigned Binary Unsigned Binary Note: Always set to Zero; as the T value is calculated from N and K. Unsigned Binary, 4 or 8
<1> <1> <1> <1>
Reed-Solomon Reed-Solomon N Reed-Solomon K Reed-Solomon T
<1>
RS Interleaver Depth Differential Decoder Descrambler Control Descrambler Type
<1>
0 = Off, 1 = On
<1>
0 = Disable, 1 = Enable
<1>
0 = None, 1 = IBS Scrambler, 2 = V35_IESS, 3 = V35_CCITT, 4 = V35_EFDATA, 6 = OM73, 7 = Reed Solomon Scrambler, 8 = V35_EFRS, 9 = TPC Scrambler 0 = Normal, 1 = Inverted Byte 1 2 = Buffer Size in ms Byte 3 - 4 = Buffer Size in Bytes 0 = External, 1 = Internal, 2 = EXC, 3 = RX SAT 0 = Normal, 1 = Inverted
<1> <4>
<1> <1>
Buffer Clock Buffer Clock
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Polarity <1> <1> Operating Mode Alarm 1 Mask 0 = Normal, 1 = 2047 Test Bit 0 = Receive Processor Fault Bit 1 = Signal Lock Fault Bit 2 = Receive Satellite AIS Fault Bit 3 = Rx AGC Level Fault Bit 4 = Reed-Solomon Sync Fault Bit 5 = Reed-Solomon Excessive Errors Fault Bit 6 = Reed-Solomon Uncorrectable Word Fault Bit 7 = Receive Forced Alarm (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = Buffer Underflow Bit 1 = Buffer Overflow Bit 2 = Buffer Under 10% Bit 3 = Buffer Over 90% Bit 4 = Receive FPGA Configuration Fault Bit 5 = Rx LNB Fault, LBST Only Bit 6 - 7 = Spares (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = IF Synthesizer Lock Detect Fault Bit 1 = Rx Oversample PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 2 = Buffer Clock PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 3 = Viterbi Decoder Lock Fault Bit 4 = Sequential Decoder Lock Fault Bit 5 = Rx 2047 Test Pattern Lock Fault Bit 6 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault Bit 7 = Frame Sync Fault (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = Buffer Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = External BNC Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Rx Satellite Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = External Reference PLL Activity Fault Bit 4 = High Stability Activity Detect Fault Bit 5 = High Stability PLL Fault Bit 6 = Eb/No Threshold Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = -12 V Alarm Bit 1 = +12 V Alarm Bit 2 = +5 V alarm Bit 3 = Temperature Bit 4 = Interface FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Battery Fault Bit 6 = RAM/ROM Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Set to Zero Unsigned Binary Number of Bits in Measurement Period in Powers of
<1>
Alarm 2 Mask
<1>
Alarm 3 Mask
<1>
Alarm 4 Mask
<1>
Common Alarm 1 Mask
<1> <1>
Reserved BER Measure
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Period <24> <1> Rx Circuit ID Rx Terrestrial Loopback Rx Baseband Loopback Rx IF Loopback Reserved Data Invert
Ten (ex: 6 = 10 Bits) 24 ASCII Characters 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
<1>
0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
*<1> <1> <1>
0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled Set to Zero 0 = Normal, 1 = Invert Note: The following byte applies only if an Asynchronous, IDR or IBS Interface is installed. If not, set to zero.
*<1>
Framing
0 = No Framing, 1 = 1/16 Async, 2 = 1/16 IBS, 3 = 96 Kbit IDR Note: The following byte applies only if an asynchronous interface card is installed. If not, set to zero.
*<1>
Async Baud Rate
0 = 1200, 1 = 2400, 2 = 4800, 3 = 9600, 4 = 19200, 5 = 50, 6 = 110, 7 = 300, 8 = 600 Note: The following byte applies only if an asynchronous interface card is installed. If not, set to zero.
*<1>
Async Port Type
0 = RS-232, 1 = RS-485 Note: The following byte applies only if an asynchronous interface card is installed. If not, set to zero.
*<1>
Async Terrestrial Interface Type
0 = V.35, 1 = RS-422, 2 = RS-232
Note: The following byte applies only if a synchronous Multiprotocol interface card is installed. If not, set to zero. *<1> Multiprotocol Interface Card Interface Type 0 = V.35, 1 = RS-422, 2 = RS-232
Note: The following byte applies only if a symmetric G.703 interface card is installed. If not, set to zero. *<1> G.703 Interface Type 0 = G703T1AMI, 1 = G703T1B8ZS, 2 = G703BE1, 3 = G703UE1
Note: The following byte applies to all DMD2401 modems, regardless of interface type <1> BPSK Symbol Pairing 0 = Normal, 1 = Swapped
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Note: The following byte applies only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed. If not, set to zero. <1> Receive Mode 0 = Closed Net Mode, 1 = IDR Mode, 2 = IBS Mode, 3 = Drop & Insert Mode Note: The following byte applies only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, set to zero. *<1> T1/E1 Frame Source 0 = Internal, 1 = External
Note: The following byte applies only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, set to zero. *<1> Receive IDR Overhead Mode Receive IDR / IBS Backward Alarms Mask 0 = Voice, 1 = 64 K data
*<1>
Bit 0 = IDR Backward Alarm 1 / IBS Backward Alarm Bit 1 = IDR Backward Alarm 2 Bit 2 = IDR Backward Alarm 3 Bit 3 = IDR Backward Alarm 4 Bits 4 - 7 = Spares (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Note: The following byte applies only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, set to zero.
*<1>
Interface Type
If G.703 daughter card installed: 0 = G.703 Unbalanced E1, 1 = G.703 Balanced E1, 2 = G.703 T1, B8ZS If synchronous Multiprotocol daughter card is installed: 0 = V.35, 1 = RS-422, 2 = RS-232 Note: The following two bytes apply only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, set to zero.
*<2>
Receive ESC Audio #1 Volume
Note: The following two bytes apply only if an IDR OR IBS interface card is installed and the Receive Mode is set to IDR Mode. If not, set to zero. *<2> Receive ESC Audio #2 Volume Alarm 5 Mask -20 to +10, Signed Binary Value in dB
*<1>
Bit 0 = IBS Satellite Multiframe Fault
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Bit 1 = IBS Satellite Frame Fault Bit 2 = Spare Bit 3 = IBS Alarm if BER < 10-03 Bit 4 = IBS Prompt Alarm Bit 5 = IBS Service Alarm Bit 6 = Turbo Codec Lock Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) *<1> Insert Mode 0 = Disable, 1 = T1-D4, 2 = T1-ESF, 3 = PCM-30, 4 = PCM-30C, 5 = PCM-31, 6 = PCM-31C, 7 = T1-SLC96, 8 = T1-D4-S, 9 = T1-ESF-S Mapping of Satellite Channels to Insert Terrestrial Timeslots Bit 0 = Frame Lock Fault Bit 1 = Multiframe Lock Fault Bit 2 = CRC Lock Fault. Valid only in T1-ESF and E1 CRC enabled Bit 3 = T1 Yellow Alarm Received Bit 4 = E1 FAS Alarm Received Bit 5 = E1 MFAS Alarm Received Bit 6 = E1 CRC Alarm Received Bit 7 = CRC Calculation Fault (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Bit 0 = Backward Alarm Received from Satellite Bits 1 7 = Spares (0 = Mask, 1 = Allow) Force D&I Terrestrial Backward Alarm to be Trans (0 = Not Forced, 1 = Forced)
*<30> *<1>
Insert Map Insert Alarm Mask
*<1>
Insert Back Alarm Mask
*<1>
Force Terrestrial Back Alarm

Insert Edit Map Rx Impedance
1
*<30> *<1> <1>
0 = 75 Ohms, 1 = 50 Ohms
TPC Interleaver
0 = Disable Interleaver, 1 = Enable Interleaver Command a Demodulators Frequency Unsigned Binary Value in Hz Command a Demodulators Data Rate Unsigned Binary Value in BPS Command a Demodulators Sweep Boundary Set in 1 kHz Steps (Max of 42 kHz) Command a Demodulators Demodulation Type 0 = QPSK, 1 = BPSK, 2 = 8PSK, 4 = OQPSK
Opcode: <2A01h>
<4> Frequency
Opcode: <2A02h>
<4> Data Rate
Opcode: <2A04h>
<1> Sweep Boundary
Opcode: <2A07h>
<1>
Demodulation Type
Opcode: <2A08h>
Command a Demodulators Convolutional Decoder
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<1>
Convolutional Decoder
0 = None, 1 = Viterbi 1/2 Rate, 3 = Viterbi 3/4 Rate, 5 = Viterbi 7/8 Rate, 7 = Sequential 1/2 Rate, 9 = Sequential 3/4 Rate, 11 = Sequential 7/8 Rate, 14 = Trellis 2/3, 20 = TPC 0.793 2D, 21 = TPC 0.495 3D, 23 = TPC , 24 = TPC , 25 = TPC 7/8, 26 = TPC 21/44 Command a Demodulators Differential Decoder 0 = Off, 1 = On
Opcode: <2A09h>
<1>
Differential Decoder
Opcode: <2A0Ah> <1> <1> <1> <1>

<1>
Command a Demodulators Reed-Solomon 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable Unsigned Binary Unsigned Binary Note: Always set to Zero; as the T value is calculated from N and K. Unsigned Binary, 4 or 8
RS Interleaver Depth
Opcode: <2A0Dh>
<1> Descrambler Control
Command a Demodulators Descrambler Control 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable Command a Demodulators Descrambler Type 0 = None, 1 = IBS Scrambler, 2 = V35_IESS, 3 = V35_CCITT, 4 = V35_EFDATA, 6 = OM73, 7 = Reed-Solomon Scrambler, 8 = V35_EFRS, 9 = TPC Scrambler
Opcode: <2A0Eh>
<1>
Descrambler Type
Opcode: <2A0Fh>
<1> Spectrum
Command a Demodulators Spectrum 0 = Normal, 1 = Inverted Command a Demodulators Buffer Clock 0 = External, 1 = Internal, 2 = EXC, 3 = RX SAT Command a Demodulators Buffer Clock Polarity 0 = Normal, 1 = Inverted
Opcode: <2A11h>
<1> Buffer Clock
Opcode: <2A12h>
<1>
Buffer Clock Polarity
Opcode: <2A17h>
<1> Operating Mode
Command a Demodulators Operating Mode 0 = Stop, 1 = 2047 Test Command a Demodulators BER Exponent Number of Bits in Measurement Period in Powers of Ten (ex: 6 = 10
6
Opcode: <2A1Ah>
<1> BER Measure
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Period
Bits) Command a Demodulators Terrestrial Loopback 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled Command a Demodulators Baseband Loopback 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled Command Center Buffer (No Parameters) Command a Demodulators Data Invert 0 = Normal, 1 = Inverted Command a Demodulators Buffer Size Byte 1 - 2 = buffer size in ms OR Byte 3 - 4 = buffer size in bytes (Either ms or bytes must be specified - the other field should be 0xFFFF)
Opcode: <2A1Ch>
<1> Rx Terrestrial Loopback
Opcode: <2A1Dh>
<1> Rx Baseband Loopback
Opcode: <2A20h> Opcode: <2A21h>

<1> Data Invert
Opcode: <2A31h>
<4> Buffer Size
4.4.12.2
Module Queries & Commands

Query a Modules Identification Query response DD2401/DD2401L Demodulator = 27 Query Time Query response
Opcode: <2403h>
<1>
Modem ID
Opcode: <240Eh>
<1>
Hour Minute
Second
0 23 0 59 0 59 Query Date Query response
<1>
<1>
Opcode: <240Fh>
<1> <1>
<1>
Year Month
Day
0 99 0 11 0 30 Query Time and Date Query response
Opcode: <2410h>
<1> <1>
Year Month
0 99 0 11
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<1> <1> <1>

<1>
Day Hour Minute

Second
0 30 0 23 0 59 0 59 Query Module Current Alarms Query response Bit 0 = Transmit Processor Fault Bit 1 = Transmit Output Power Level Fault Bit 2 = Transmit Oversample PLL Lock Fault Bit 3 = Composite Clock PLL Lock Fault Bit 4 = IF Synthesizer Lock Fault Bit 5 = Transmit FPGA Configuration Alarm Fault Bit 6 = Transmit Forced Alarm Bit 7 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Terrestrial Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = Internal Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Tx Sat Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = Tx Data Activity Detect Fault Bit 4 = Terrestrial AIS (Tx Data AIS Detect Fault) Bit 5 = Transmit Ext BNC Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 6 = Transmit Reed-Solomon Fault Bit 7 = Tx Calibration Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Ignored Bit 0 = Receive Processor Fault Bit 1 = Signal Lock Fault Bit 2 = Receive Satellite AIS Fault Bit 3 = Rx AGC/Input Level Fault Bit 4 = Reed-Solomon Sync Fault Bit 5 = Reed-Solomon Excessive Errors Fault Bit 6 = Reed-Solomon Uncorrectable Word Fault Bit 7 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Buffer Underflow Bit 1 = Buffer Overflow Bit 2 = Buffer Under 10% Bit 3 = Buffer Over 90% Bit 4 = Receive FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Rx LNB Fault, LBST Only Bits 6 - 7 = Spares (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = IF Synthesizer Lock Detect Fault Bit 1 = Rx Oversample PLL Lock Detect Fault Bit 2 = Buffer Clock PLL Lock Detect Fault
Opcode: <240Ah>
*<1>
Modulator Alarm 1 Major Alarm
*<1>
Modulator Alarm 2 Minor Alarm
<1> <1>
Reserved Demodulator Alarm 1
<1>
Demodulator Alarm 2
<1>
Demodulator Alarm 3
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Bit 3 = Viterbi Decoder Lock Fault Bit 4 = Sequential Decoder Lock Fault Bit 5 = Rx 2047 Test Pattern Lock Fault Bit 6 = External Reference PLL Lock Fault Bit 7 = Frame Sync Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) <1> Demodulator Alarm 4 Bit 0 = Buffer Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 1 = External BNC Activity Detect Fault Bit 2 = Rx Satellite Clock Activity Detect Fault Bit 3 = External Reference PLL Activity Fault Bit 4 = High Stability Activity Detect Fault Bit 5 = High Stability PLL Fault Bit 6 = Eb/No Threshold Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Ignored Bit 0 = -12 V Alarm Bit 1 = +12 V Alarm Bit 2 = +5 V Alarm Bit 3 = Temperature Fault Bit 4 = Interface FPGA Fault Bit 5 = Battery Fault Bit 6 = RAM/ROM Fault Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Ignored Bit 0 = Terrestrial Frame Lock Fault (all modes) Bit 1 = Terrestrial Multiframe Lock Fault (PCM-30 and PCM-30C only) Bit 2 = Terrestrial CRC Lock Fault (PCM-30C and PCM-31C only) Bit 3 = Terrestrial Yellow Alarm Received (T1 only) Bit 4 = Terrestrial FAS Alarm Received (E1 only) Bit 5 = Terrestrial MFAS Alarm Received (PCM-30 and PCM-30C only) Bit 6 = Loss of Terrestrial Signaling (reported by DSP) Bit 7 = Spare (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Bit 0 = Frame Lock Fault Bit 1 = Multiframe Lock Fault Bit 2 = CRC Lock Fault. Valid only in T1-ESF and E1 CRC enabled Bit 3 = T1 Yellow Alarm Received Bit 4 = E1 FAS Alarm Received Bit 5 = E1 MFAS Alarm Received Bit 6 = E1 CRC Alarm Received Bit 7 = CRC Calculation Fault (0 = Pass, 1 = Fail) Command a Modems Control Mode 0 = Front Panel, 1 = Terminal, 2 = Computer
<1> <1>
Reserved Common Alarm
<1>
*<1>
Reserved Drop Alarm Status
*<1> Insert Alarms
Opcode: <2600h>
<1> Modem Control
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Mode
Opcode: <2616h>
<1> External Ref. Source
Command a Modules External Reference Source 0 = Internal, 1 = External Command a Modules External Reference Frequency Unsigned Binary Value in Hz
Opcode: <261Bh>
<4>
External Ref. Freq.
Opcode: <2C03h> Opcode: <2C04h> <1> <1> <1> Hour Minute Second
Command Clear all Latched Alarms (No Parameters) Command Set Time 0 - 23 0 59 0 59 Command Set Date 0 99 0 11 0 - 30 Command Set Time and Date 0 99 0 11 0 30 0 23 0 59 0 59 Command soft reset the modem to the power-up state (no parameters). Commend Eb/No Threshold Unsigned Binary Value, 0-99, Implied Decimal Point 0.0 through 9.9 dB Command Module Set Default Configuration (No Parameters)
Opcode: <2C05h> <1> <1> <1> Year Month

Day
Opcode: <2C06h> <1> <1> <1> <1> <1>

<1>
Year Month Day Hour Minute

Second
Opcode: <2C07h> Opcode: <2C08h> <1> Eb/No Threshold
Opcode: <2C30h>
4.4.12.3
Default Values Demodulator
Opcode: <2A00h> Command a Demodulators Configuration
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<4>
Frequency
70,000,000 Hz 140,000,000 Hz (**) 950,000,000 Hz (Hardware dependant) **Legacy 100-180 MHz only 2,048,000 BPS 25 kHz
<04> <2C> <1D> <80> <08> <58> <3B> <00>

<38> <9F> <D9> <80>
<4> <1>
Data Rate Sweep Boundary
<00> <1F> <40> <00> <19> <00> <98> <96> <80> <00>
<5A>
<4>
<1>
External Reference Ext Reference Source

Input Level Limit
10,000,000 Hz
0 = Internal
<1> <1>
Demodulation Type Convolutional Decoder

-90 dBm <00> 0 = QPSK <01> 1 = Viterbi Rate <00> 0 = Disable 126 112 7 4 <01> 1 = On <01> <02>
<00> <00> <01>
<1>
<1> <1> <1> <1> <1>
<7E> <70> <07> <04>
RS Interleaver Depth Differential Decoder Descrambler Control Descrambler Type

<1>
<1>
<1>
1 = Enable
<1> <4>
2 = V35_IESS
0 = Normal
<1> <1> Buffer Clock <00> <04>
1 msec 4 Bytes 0 = SCTE 0 = Normal
<00>
<1> <1> <1> <1>
Buffer Clock Polarity

Operating Mode Alarm 1 Mask Alarm 2 Mask
<00> <00> <FF>
0 = Normal
<FF>
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<1> <1> <1> <1>
Alarm 3 Mask Alarm 4 Mask Common Alarm 1 Reserved
No Alarms Masked No Alarms Masked No Alarms Masked No Alarms Masked No Alarms Masked No Alarms Masked 10 Bits
5
<FF> <FF> <FF> <FF> <05>

<20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20> <20>
<24>
BER Measure Period

Rx Circuit ID
<1>
<1>
Rx Terrestrial Loopback Rx Baseband Loopback

Rx IF Loopback Reserved Data Invert Async Mode Async Baud Rate Async Port Type
24 ASCII Spaces
<00> <00> <00> <00>
<1> <1> <1> <1> <1> <1> <1>
0 = Disabled
0 = Disabled
<00> <00>
0 = Disabled <03> <00> 0 = Normal <00> <00> <00> <00> 0 = V.35 <00> 0 = G703T1AMI <00> <00> <00>
<1>
Async Terrestrial Interface Type Multiprotocol Interface Type G.703 Interface Type BPSK Symbol Pairing
Receive Mode
0 = Async Off 3 = 9600 0 = RS-232 0 = V.35
<1>
<1>
<1> <1>
<1>
T1/E1 Frame Source

Receive IDR Overhead Mode
<1>
0 = Normal
<1>
Receive IDR / IBS Backward Alarm Mask
0 = Closed Net 0 = Internal
<00>
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0 = Voice
<2>
<2>
<0000>
<1> <1> <30>
Receive ESC #1 Volume Receive ESC #2 Volume

Alarm 5 Mask Insert Mode Insert Map
0 = G.703 balanced E1 (G.703 Daughter Card or Universal Daughter Card Installed) or V.35 (Synchronous Multiprotocol Daughter Card Installed) 0 dB
<0000>
<FF>
<00> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <FF>
<1>
0 dB
<1> Insert Alarm Mask <1> Insert Backward Alarm Mask Force Terrestrial Backward Alarm Insert Edit Map
No Alarms Masked 0 = Disable
<FF>
<00>
<30>
<01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01> <01>
<1> <1> Rx Impedance TPC Interleaver
No Alarms Masked
<00> <01>
No Alarms Masked
0 = Not Forced
0 = 75 Ohms 1 = Enable Interleaver
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5.0 DD2401 Connections

All DD2401 connections are made to labeled connectors, and to any optional interfaces installed in slots located on the rear of the unit. Any connection interfacing to the DD2401 must be the appropriate mating connector. Refer to Figure 5-1 for connector locations. Note: Shielded cables with the shield terminated to conductive backshells are required in order to meet EMC Directives. Cables with insulation flammability ratings of 94 VO or better are required in order to meet Low Voltage Directives.
Figure 5-1. DD2401 Satellite Demodulator Rear Panel Connectors
5.1 Power
The unit is powered from a 100 240 VAC, 50 60 Hz, 1A source. The switch located on the left hand side (as viewed from the rear of the unit) turns power on and off to the unit. A chassis ground connection can be made at the #10-32 threaded stud located to the lower right of the AC Power Connector.
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Terrestrial Data & Terminal Control Interface (J1)
The J1 Interface supports RS-422 synchrounous Terrestrial Data and RS-232 Remote Terminal Communications. It is a Female 25-Pin D-Sub Connector. Refer to Table 5-1 for connector pinouts and Section 4.2 terminal setup and menu descriptions. Radyne supplies an interfacing Y cables that standardize the terrestrial interface to RS-530 or RS-449 connection. The Y cable includes a DB 9 connector for Terminal communications that allows the user to connect to a computer or terminal interface. RS530 Y cable is CAR5941 RS449 Y cable is CA/4263 Table 5-1A. Terrestrial Data Interface Port (J1) - 25-Pin D Female Pin No. 1 3 6 7 8 9 10 16 17 Signal Name Shield RXD-A DSR GND CD-A RXC-B CD-B RXD-B RXC-A Demod is Phase Locked Receive Clock Demod is Phase Locked Receive Data Receive Clock Receive Data Data Set Ready (Always True) Description Direction --Output Output --Output Output Output Output Output
Table 5-1B. Terminal Interface Port (J1) - 25-Pin D Female Pin No. 18 20 21 22 23 25 Signal Name TX-232 Unused RX-232 Unused GND Unused RS-232 (Terminal) Description RS-232 (Terminal) Direction Input --Output -------
5.3 EXT REF

The External Reference Input (J2) is supplied to allow the customer to phase-lock the demodulators internal oscillator to an external reference. All internally generated frequencies within the modem will attain the stability of the applied external reference. This female BNC Connector accepts a 1.5 5 Vp-p @ 50. The frequency range of the external reference is 1 10 MHz in 8 kHz steps.
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SERIAL CONTROL & AGC Monitor (J3)
The Serial Control Interface Port (J3) is used for remote monitor and control utilizing Radyne's RLLP Protocol. It offers a direct single connection to the individual demodulator. It is a Female 25-Pin D-Sub Connector supporting RS-232 or RS-485. Refer to Table 5-2A for Remote interface pinouts and Table 5-2B for AGC Monitor pinouts. For multi-drop communications, it is recommended that the J5 be used. The J5 connector multidrops all Remote ports connections allowing the user to connect to a single port. Refer to section 5.6 for additional information. Table 5-2A. Serial Control Interface Port (J3) - 25-Pin D Female Pin No. 9 10 16 3 7 GND RXD RS-232 Signal Name TXD RS-485 Signal Name TXD-B TXD-A RXD-B RXD-A GND Direction Output Output Input Input ---
Table 5-2B. AGC Monitor (J3) - 25-Pin D Female Pin # 5 7 Signal AGC GND Description AGC Out Ground Direction Output ---
5.5
RX IN
5.5.1 L-Band (J4)

The Receive Input (J4) is the 950 1750 MHz Demodulator IF Input. It is a SMA (1) Connector.
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5.6 Remote Port (J5)

The Remote Port (J5) is an RS-485 interface a single port used for remote monitor and control of all demodulators. It is a female 9-pin D-Sub connector. Refer to Table 5-3 for connector pinouts. Table 5-3. RS-485 Remote Port 9-Pin Female D-Sub Connector (J5) Pin # 1 6 8 9 Signal TX-485B TX-485A RX-485B RX-485A Description Transmit Data RS-485 (+) Transmit Data RS-485 (-) Receive Data RS-485 (+) Receive Data RS-485 (-) Direction Output Output Input Input
The user must set demodulator addresses prior to connecting to remote port. Refer to Section 5.7, Remote Addresses.
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5.7 Remote Addresses

The demodulator supports up to 16 different remote addresses. Refer to Tables 5-4 and 5-5 for S1 DIP Switch settings. The S1 DIP switch is located on the main board. Refer to diagram 5-3 For dip switch diagram Table 5-4. S1 DIP Switch Position 1 off on off on off on off on off on off on off on off on Position 2 off off on on off off on on off off on on off off on on Position 3 off off off off on on on on off off off off on on on on Position 4 off off off off off off off off on on on on on on on on Address in Decimal 32 (default) 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
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Table 5-5. S1 DIP Switches Position 5 off on Control Type RS-485 (default) RS-232
Figure 5-3. S1 DIP Swithes

S1 Dip Switch Addressable Settings
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Maintenance
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
6.0 Periodic Maintenance

The DD2401 Demodulator requires no periodic field maintenance procedures. Should a unit be suspected of a defect in field operations after all interface signals are verified, the correct procedure is to replace the unit with another known working DD2401. If this does not cure the problem, wiring or power should be suspect. There is no external fuse on the DD2401. The fuse is located on the power supply assembly inside the case, and replacement is not intended in the field.
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Technical Specifications
7
BPSK: BPSK: BPSK: QPSK: QPSK: QPSK: OQPSK: OQPSK: OQPSK: 8PSK: 1/2 Rate 3/4 Rate 7/8 Rate 1/2 Rate 3/4 Rate 7/8 Rate 1/2 Rate 3/4 Rate 7/8 Rate 2/3 Rate 2.4 to 1200 Kbps 2.4 to 1800 Kbps 2.4 to 2100 Kbps 9.6 to 2500 Kbps 14.4 to 3750 Kbps 16.8 to 4375 Kbps 9.6 Kbps to 2500 Kbps 14.4 Kbps to 3750 Kbps 16.8 Kbps to 4375 Kbps 64 Kbps to 5000 Kbps
7.0 Introduction
This section defines the technical performance parameters and specifications for the DD2401 Satellite Demodulator.
7.1 Receive Data Rates
Data Rate Setting:
Selectable in 1 bps steps
7.2 Demodulator Specifications

Frequency Range: Input Carrier Level: Acquisition/Tracking: IF Input Impedance: Return Loss: FEC: 950 1750 MHz, in 1 Hz steps -65 to -40 dBm (Symbol Rate < 64kHz) -50 to -30 dBm (Symbol Rate > 640kHz) 1 kHz to 42 kHz, 1 kHz steps 50 Ohm SMA 14 dB (minimum) Viterbi - 1/2, 3/4, and 7/8 Rate Viterbi, K = 7 8PSK - 2/3 Trellis Legacy Turbo - 0.495, 0.793 Rate Standard Turbo 21/44 (BPSK Only), 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 Rate Intelsat V.35, IBS(VSAT), Turbo(Optional) 8 bits to 262,144 bits, in 8-bit steps RS-422 (RS-449 or RS-530 via cable adapters)
Descrambler: Data Buffering: Terrestrial Interfaces:
7.3 Options
Concatenated Codec: Turbo Codec: A Reed-Solomon codec Intelsat. Turbo Codec per IESS 315
7.4 Environmental
Prime Power: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: 1.7A @ 5.0 V, 0.25A @ +12 V, 0.05A @ -12 V (12 Watts Total). 24 V, 15 Watts for LNB. 0 to 50C, 95% humidity, non-condensing -20 to 70 C, 99% humidity, non-condensing
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7.5 Physical
Chassis Size: Weight: Shipping Weight: 19 W x 17 D x 1.75 H (48.26cm x 43.2cm x 4.45 cm) 8 pounds (3.6 Kg) 11 pounds (4.6 Kg)
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DD2401 BER Specifications
7.6.1 BER Performance (Viterbi)

1E-1 B/O/QPSK Uncoded Theory
1E-2
Viterbi Decoder
Typical Performance 1E-3
1E-4
BER
1E-5
1E-6
Specification 1/2 Rate
1E-7
1E-8
1E-9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eb/No in dB 7 8 9 10 11 12
Figure 7-1 DD2401 B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Viterbi)

Note: Eb/No values include the effect of using differential decoding and v.35 descrambling.
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7.6.2 BER Performance (Viterbi - w/Reed-Solomon)

1E-2 Typical Performance
Viterbi Decoder Reed Solomon
1E-3
1E-4
BER
1E-5
1E-6
1E-7
1E-8
1E-9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eb/No in dB 7 8 9 10 11 12
Figure 7-2 DD2401 B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Viterbi w/RS)

Note: Eb/No values include the effect of using differential decoding.
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7.6.3 BER Performance (Turbo)

1E-2
Turbo Decoder
1E-4
BER
1E-5
1E-6
1E-7
Specification Turbo 0.495
1E-8
Specification Turbo 0.793
1E-9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eb/No in dB 7 8 9 10 11 12
Figure 7-3 DD2401 B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Turbo)

Note: Eb/No values include the effect of using interleaving and maximum iterations.
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7.6.4 BER Performance (8PSK Trellis)

1E-1 8PSK Uncoded Theory
1E-2
Trellis Decoder
Typical Performance
1E-3
1E-4
BER
1E-5
1E-6 Specification 2/3 Rate 1E-7
Specification 2/3 Rate w/RS 1E-8
1E-9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eb/No in dB 7 8 9 10 11 12
Figure 7-4 DD2401 8PSK BER Performance (Trellis)

Note: Eb/No values include the effect of using differential decoding and v.35 descrambling.
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7.6.5 BER Performance (8PSK Turbo)

Turbo Decoder
1E-3
1E-4
BER
1E-5
1E-6
1E-7
1E-8 Specification Turbo 0.793
1E-9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eb/No in dB 7 8 9 10 11 12
Figure 7-5 DD2401 8PSK BER Performance (Turbo)

Note: Eb/No values include the effect of using interleaving and maximum iterations.
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7.6.6 BER Performance ((O)QPSK Turbo)

1E-2 Specification 3/4 Rate 1E-3
Turbo Decoder
1E-4 Specification 1/2 Rate

BER
1E-5
1E-6
1E-7
1E-9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eb/No in dB 7 8 9 10 11 12
Figure 7-6 DD2401 (O)QPSK BER Performance (Turbo)
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7.6.7 BER Performance (8PSK Turbo)

1E-2
Turbo Decoder
1E-3
Specification 3/4 Rate Specification 7/8 Rate

BER
1E-5
1E-6
1E-7
1E-8
1E-9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Eb/No in dB 7 8 9 10 11 12
Figure 7-7 DD2401 8PSK BER Performance (Turbo)
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BER 1E-3 1E-4 1E-5 1E-6 1E-7 1E-8 1E-9 1E-10
Table 7-1 - B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Viterbi) Specification Typical 1/2 Rate 3/4 Rate 7/8 Rate 1/2 Rate 3/4 Rate 4.2 dB 5.3 dB 6.2 dB 3.9 dB 4.9 dB 4.8 dB 6.1 dB 7.1 dB 4.5 dB 5.6 dB 5.5 dB 6.8 dB 7.9 dB 5.1 dB 6.3 dB 6.1 dB 7.6 dB 8.6 dB 5.7 dB 7 dB 6.7 dB 8.3 dB 9.3 dB 6.2 dB 7.7 dB 7.4 dB 8.9 dB 10.2 dB 6.8 dB 8.4 dB 8.2 dB 9.7 dB 11 dB 7.4 dB 9.1 dB 9 dB 10.3 dB 11.7 dB 8.1 dB 9.8 dB
7/8 Rate 5.8 dB 6.5 dB 7.2 dB 7.9 dB 8.6 dB 9.4 dB 10.1 dB 10.5 dB
Table 7-2 - B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Viterbi - w/RS) BER Specification Typical 1/2 Rate 3/4 Rate 7/8 Rate 1/2 Rate 3/4 Rate 7/8 Rate 1E-3 3.3 dB 5.1 dB 3 dB 4.3 dB 5.3 dB 1E-4 3.5 dB 5.3 dB 3.2 dB 4.5 dB 5.7 dB 1E-5 3.8 dB 5.4 dB 6.5 dB 3.4 dB 4.7 dB 6 dB 1E-6 4.1 dB 5.6 dB 6.7 dB 3.6 dB 4.9 dB 6.4 dB 1E-7 4.2 dB 5.8 dB 6.9 dB 3.8 dB 5.1 dB 6.7 dB 1E-8 4.4 dB 6 dB 7.2 dB 4 dB 5.3 dB 7.1 dB 1E-9 4.7 dB 6.1 dB 7.5 dB 4.2 dB 5.4 dB 7.4 dB 1E-10 5 dB 6.3 dB 7.8 dB 4.4 dB 5.6 dB 7.7 dB
Table 7-3 - B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Turbo) Specification Typical Turbo 0.495 Turbo 0.793 Turbo 0.495 Turbo 0.793 1E-3 2.5 dB 3.3 dB 2.2 dB 3 dB 1E-4 2.7 dB 3.7 dB 2.3 dB 3.2 dB 1E-5 3 dB 4.1 dB 2.5 dB 3.4 dB 1E-6 3.2 dB 4.4 dB 2.6 dB 3.6 dB 1E-7 3.5 dB 4.8 dB 2.7 dB 3.8 dB 1E-8 3.7 dB 5.2 dB 2.9 dB 4 dB 1E-9 4 dB 5.6 dB 3 dB 4.2 dB 1E-10 4.2 dB 5.9 dB 3.2 dB 4.4 dB BER
7-10
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BER 1E-3 1E-4 1E-5 1E-6 1E-7 1E-8 1E-9 1E-10
Table 7-4 - 8PSK BER Performance (Trellis) Specification Typical 2/3 Rate 2/3 Rate w/RS 2/3 Rate 2/3 Rate w/RS 6.3 dB 5.8 dB 4.8 dB 4.9 dB 7.3 dB 6.1 dB 5.6 dB 5.1 dB 8.2 dB 6.3 dB 6.4 dB 5.4 dB 9 dB 6.5 dB 7.2 dB 5.6 dB 9.8 dB 6.7 dB 8.1 dB 5.8 dB 10.4 dB 6.9 dB 8.9 dB 6.1 dB 11.1 dB 7.1 dB 9.7 dB 6.3 dB 11.9 dB 7.3 dB 10.5 dB 6.6 dB
BER 1E-3 1E-4 1E-5 1E-6 1E-7 1E-8 1E-9 1E-10
Table 7-5 - 8PSK BER Performance (Turbo) Specification Typical Turbo 0.495 Turbo 0.793 Turbo 0.495 Turbo 0.793 7 dB 4.2 dB 5.4 dB 7.3 dB 4.3 dB 5.6 dB 7.7 dB 4.5 dB 5.9 dB 8 dB 4.6 dB 6.2 dB 8.4 dB 4.7 dB 6.4 dB 8.7 dB 4.9 dB 6.7 dB 9.1 dB 5 dB 7 dB 9.5 dB 5.2 dB 7.3 dB
BER 1E-3 1E-4 1E-5 1E-6 1E-7 1E-8
Table 7-6 - (O)QPSK BER Performance (Turbo) Specification Typical 1/2 Rate 3/4 Rate 7/8 Rate 1/2 Rate 3/4 Rate 3.2 dB 4 dB 2.8 dB 3.4 dB 4.1 dB 3 dB 2.7 dB 3.6 dB 4.2 dB 2.4 dB 3.2 dB 2.9 dB 3.8 dB 4.3 dB 2.6 dB 3.4 dB 3.1 dB 4.1 dB 4.4 dB 2.8 dB 3.7 dB 3.3 dB 4.4 dB 4.5 dB 3 dB 4 dB
7/8 Rate 3.7 dB 3.8 dB 3.9 dB 4 dB 4.1 dB 4.2 dB
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7-11
Table 7-7 - 8PSK BER Performance (Turbo) Typical BER Specification 3/4 Rate 7/8 Rate 3/4 Rate 7/8 Rate 1E-3 5.6 dB 6.7 dB 5.4 dB 6.3 dB 1E-4 5.8 dB 6.8 dB 5.6 dB 6.4 dB 1E-5 6 dB 6.9 dB 5.8 dB 6.5 dB 1E-6 6.2 dB 7 dB 6 dB 6.6 dB 1E-7 6.4 dB 7.1 dB 6.2 dB 6.7 dB 1E-8 6.8 dB 7.2 dB 6.6 dB 6.8 dB
7.8 AGC Curve
Figure 7-8. AGC Curve
7-12
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Appendices
MN-DD2401 - Rev. G
8-1
Glossary
Glossary
G
A Ampere Alternating Current Automatic Gain Control Alarm Indication System. A signal comprised of all binary 1s. American National Standards Institute American Standard Code for Information Interchange Application Specific Integrated Circuit Automatic Test Equipment B
A AC AGC AIS ANSI ASCII ASIC ATE
BER BERT Bit/BIT BITE bps BPSK Byte
Bit Error Rate Bit Error Rate Test Binary Digit or Built-In Test Built-In Test Equipment Bits Per Second Binary Phase Shift Keying 8 Binary Digits C
C CATS CA/xxxx CD-ROM CLK cm COM CPU CRC CW C/N
Celsius Computer Aided Test Software Cable Assembly Compact Disk Read Only Memory Clock Centimeter Common Central Processing Unit Cyclic Redundancy Check. A system of error checking performed at the transmitting and receiving stations. Continuous Wave Carrier to Noise Ratio
MN-DD2401 - Rev. G
G-1
Glossary
D dB dBc dBm DC Demod DPLL DVB D&I Decibels Decibels Referred to Carrier Decibels Referred to 1.0 milliwatt Direct Current Demodulator or Demodulated Digital Phase Locked Loop Digital Video Broadcast Drop and Insert E Eb/N0 EEPROM EIA EMI ESC ET Ratio of Energy per bit to Noise Power Density in a 1 Hz Bandwidth. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Electronic Industries Association Electromagnetic Interference Engineering Service Circuits Earth Terminal F F FAS FCC FEC FIFO FPGA Fahrenheit Frame Acquisition Sync. A repeating series bits which allow acquisition of a frame. Federal Communications Commission Forward Error Correction First In, First Out Field Programmable Gate Arrays G g GHz GND Force of Gravity Gigahertz Ground H HSSI HW Hz High Speed Serial Interface Hardware Hertz (Unit of Frequency)
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G-2
Glossary
I IBS IDR I/O IEEE IESS IF INTELSAT ISO Intelsat Business Services Intermediate Data Rate Input/Output International Electrical and Electronic Engineers INTELSAT Earth Station Standards Intermediate Frequency International Telecommunication Satellite Organization International Standards Organization J J Joule K Kbps Kbps kg kHz Ksps Kilobits per Second Kilobytes per Second Kilogram Kilohertz Kilosymbols per Second L LCD LED LO Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode Local Oscillator M mA Mbps MFAS MHz MIB Mod ms M&C Milliampere Megabits per Second Multi-Frame Acquisition Sync. See FAS. Megahertz Management Information Base Modulator or Modulated Millisecond Monitor and Control
MN-DD2401 - Rev. G
G-3
Glossary
N NC NO ns NVRAM N/C Normally Closed Normally Open Nanoseconds Non-Volatile Random Access Memory No Connection or Not Connected O OQPSK Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying P PC PLL ppm P/N Personal Computer Phase Locked Loop Parts per Million Part Number Q QAM QPSK Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Quadrature Phase Shift Keying R RAM RF ROM rms RU Rx RxD R-S Random Access Memory Radio Frequency Read Only Memory Root Mean Square Rack Unit. 1 RU = 1.75 Receive (Receiver) Receive Data Reed-Solomon Coding. Reed-Solomon codes are block-based error correcting codes with a wide range of applications in digital communications and storage. S SEQ SYNC Sequential Synchronize
MN-DD2401 - Rev. G
G-4
Glossary
T TBD TM TPC TRE Tx TxD To Be Designed or To Be Determined Technical Manual Turbo Product Codes Trellis Transmit (Transmitter) Transmit Data U UART UUT Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Unit Under Test V V VAC VCO VDC VIT Volts Volts, Alternating Current Voltage Controlled Oscillator Volts, Direct Current Viterbi Decoding WXYZ W Watt Misc. s 16QAM 8PSK Microsecond Ohms 16 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation 8 Phase Shift Keying
MN-DD2401 - Rev. G
G-5
Glossary
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G-6

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Section 1 - Introduction ............................................................................................. 1-1

Section 2 - Installation ............................................................................................... 2-1

Section 3 - Theory of Operation ................................................................................ 3-1

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Section 4 - User Interfaces ........................................................................................ 4-1

Section 5 - Electrical Interfaces................................................................................. 5-1

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Section 6 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................ 6-1

Section 7 - Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 7-1

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1.1.1 Reed-Solomon Codec

1.1.2 Turbo Codec

1.1.3 8PSK (Optional)

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2.0 Installation Requirements

2.2 Removal and Assembly

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2.3 Mounting Considerations

2.4 Demodulator Checkout

2.4.1 Initial Power-Up

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3.0 Theory of Operation

3.1.1 SCPC Point-to-Point Links

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3.1.2 SCPC Point to MultiPoint Links in a Broadcast Application

Figure 3-2. Star Network Configuration

3.1.3 DAMA (Demand Assigned Multiple Access)

3.1.4 TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) Remote Site Application

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3.2 DD2401 Reed-Solomon 3.2.1 Reed-Solomon Codec

3.2.2 Reed-Solomon Operation in the DD2401 Demodulator

3.2.3 Reed-Solomon Code Rate

Figure 3-3. Reed Solomon Decoder Functional Block Diagram

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Small IDR (with 16/15 O/H)

IDR (with 96 Kbps O/H) Notes:

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4.0 User Interfaces

4.0.1 Front Panel User Interface

DD2401/VME240/MD2401 DEMODULATOR Remote Port Control (J3)

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4.3 Terminal Port User Interface

4.3.1 Connecting the Terminal

8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit

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