Comtech EF Data CDM-570 - Manual (Page 103)

CDM-570/570L Satellite Modem with Optional IP Module Revision 12
Front Panel Operation MN/CDM570L.IOM
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an external cable from the Tx IF output to the Rx IF input), then this will not
work! (The Tx carrier cannot turn on until the demod is locked, and the
demod cannot lock because the Tx output is off. The net result is that the
demod will not lock and the Tx carrier will not turn on.
USE THE Rx-Tx INHIBIT FEATURE WITH EXTREME CARE!
5.2.2.1.3.7 (CONFIG: Tx) Pwr (Power)
Output Power Level Mode:
Manual AUPC (◄ ►,ENTER)
Use the
◄ ► arrow keys to set the output power level mode as Manual or AUPC, and then
press ENTER.
(CONFIG: Tx) Output Power Level Mode: Manual
Tx Output Power Level:
-03.9 dBm (◄ ►,▲ ▼ ENT)
To edit the Tx Output Power Level: First, use the
◄ ► arrow keys to select a digit to edit, and
then use the ▲ ▼ arrow to edit the value of that digit.
Note the following:
• For the CDM-570L, the range of output power is from 0 dBm to –40 dBm.
• For the CDM-570, the range of output power is from 0 dBm to –25 dBm.
Press ENTER when done.
(CONFIG: Tx) Output Power Level Mode: AUPC
If selecting AUPC and ‘Framed’ mode is not selected, the submenu displays as follows:
Warning! AUPC needs
Framed Mode (ENT or CLR)
Press ENTER or CLEAR to return to the previous menu, with Manual selected. Otherwise,
if selecting AUPC and ‘Framed’ mode is selected, the menu displays as follows:
Target-Eb/No Max-Range
Alarm DemodUnlock (◄ ►)
Use the
◄ ► arrow keys to select Target EbNo, Max-Range, Alarm, or Demod-Unlock,
and then press ENTER.