Comtech EF Data CIM-300L - Manual (Page 146)

CiM-300L IP Enabled Satellite Modem Rev. 1
System Checkout/Fault Isolation CD/CIM300L.IOM
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Fault/Alarm Possible Problem and Action
IF SYNTHESIZER Modulator IF synthesizer fault.
This is considered a major alarm, and will turn off the modulator output. Return
the modem for repair.
DATA CLOCK SYN Transmit data clock synthesizer fault.
This fault indicates that the internal clock VCO has not locked to the incoming
data clock, or the internal clock synthesizer has not locked to the internal
reference. This is considered a major alarm, and will turn off the modulator
output. Ensure the proper data rate has been set up and selected, and the
incoming data rate matches the modem selections.
In the IDR type configuration, the data rate must reflect any overhead bits that
are added. In the IBS type, the internal reference is changed to account for the
IBS overhead of 16/15. A standard IDR type configuration operating at Rev. 2
would be programmed to the input data rate. An IDR type operating at Rev. 3
would be programmed to reflect the 96 kbit/s of overhead. A 1544 kbit/s Rev. 3
IDR is programmed to 1640 kbit/s. An IBS type would be programmed for the
input data rate to the channel unit. The modem accounts for the overhead
because of the change in internal reference. Use interface loopback for
isolating the problem. Verify the frequency of the input data clock to be within
the lock range of 100 PPM.
I CHANNEL Activity alarm for the I channel digital filter.
This alarm is considered a major alarm, and will turn off the modulator IF
output. An alarm in this position indicates either a fault in the scrambler, or if
the scrambler is disabled, the alarm indicates a loss of incoming data. If the
fault is active with the scrambler turned off, check for input data at the
DATA I/O connector.
Q CHANNEL Activity alarm for the Q channel digital filter.
Use the I channel procedure.
AGC LEVEL Output power AGC level fault.
Indicates the level at the modulator output is not the programmed level.
MODEM REF ACT Modem REF ACT fault.
Indicates incorrect EXT REF frequency input
MODULE Modulator module fault.
Typically indicates that the modulator module is missing or will not program.
CONFIGURATION Modulator/Demodulator Configuration fault.
Indicates a fault in either the Modulator or Demodulator state.
MODEM REF PLL Modem REF PLL
Indicates phase lock loop is unable to lock to EXT REF.