Comtech EF Data CDM-625 - Manual (Page 114)

CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem Revision 15
Front Panel Operation MN-CDM625
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5.2.1.3.3.1 CONFIG: Tx  Power  Mode  AUPC
Chapter 8. AUTOMATIC UPLINK POWER CONTROL (AUPC)
The AUPC Output Power Mode Is selectable only when the T0x framing is EDMAC, D&I++, ESC++
or D&I. Otherwise, if you attempt to select the Output Power Mode as AUPC, you are blocked
from selecting AUPC and a message displays on the bottom line:
Output Power: Mode= AUPC (Manual,AUPC)
! AUPC needs supporting framing mode !
Otherwise, with an appropriate framing type selected, the bottom line appears as shown:
Output Power: Mode= AUPC (Manual,AUPC)
Target-EbNo-Range Alarm-Action ()
Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select Target-EbNo-Range or Alarm-Action and then press ENTER.
CONFIG: Tx  Power  Mode  AUPC  Target-EbNo-Range
Minimum EbNo of Remote Modem = 5.0dB
Max Permitted Power Increase = 9dB ()
On the top line – To edit the Target Eb/No of the remote modem, use the ◄ ► arrow keys to
select a digit to edit, and then use the ▲▼ arrow keys to change that digit. The default value is
3.0 dB. The upper limit is 14.9 dB.
On the bottom line – To edit the maximum permitted increase in power level when in AUPC
Mode, use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select a digit to edit, and then use the ▲▼ arrow keys to
change that digit. Press ENTER when done. The default value is 1 dB. The upper limit is 9 dB,
except when CnC Mode is ON – the upper limit value is instead 3 dB.
Press ENTER when done.
CONFIG: Tx  Power  Mode  AUPC  Alarm-Action
Max Tx Pwr Action= None (None, Tx-Alm)
Rem Demod Unlock Act= Nom-Pwr (Nom,Max)
On the top line
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To determine the action that occurs if the AUPC causes the maximum output
power level to be reached, use the ▲▼ arrow keys to select None or Tx Alarm.
On the bottom line
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To determine the action that occurs if the remote demod is unlocked, use
the ▲▼ arrow keys to select Nom-Pwr or Max-Pwr. Note the following: