Comtech EF Data DMD-2050E - Manual (Page 252)

DMD2050E Universal Satellite Modem Efficient Drop and Insert
MN-DMD2050E Revision 2 E–10
Map Copy
RX EDIT > RX ACTIVE
4. Press to enter the settings into the modem.
To View the current Timeslot Assignment:
1. If there is a question of the channels not being entered properly, the Mapping Menu may
be used to see how the channels/timeslots are configured in the modem.
2. Use and the Arrow Keys to make the mapping menu read (for the Tx Side):
Map Copy
TX ACTIVE > TX EDIT
3. Press . The modem has now copied the current Tx Settings to the Tx
Channel/Timeslot Display.
4. For the Rx Side:
Map Copy
RX ACTIVE > RX EDIT
5. Press . The modem has now copied the current Rx Settings to the Rx
Channel/Timeslot display ).
IMPORTANT
It is not mandatory to assign timeslots in sequential order, although the lowest
timeslot must be entered in the lowest channel. For example, timeslots may be
assigned 1 - 2, 2 - 5, etc.; but not 1 - 5, 2 - 2.
E.5 Configuring the Modem for Drop and Insert
Several dependencies exist when configuring the modem for Drop and Insert (D&I). The
following paragraphs explain these dependencies and provide the user with the information
required to ensure smooth transition into D&I and to minimize the potential impact of these
dependencies.