Comtech EF Data SDM-650B - Manual (Page 117)

SDM-650B Satellite Modem Operation
Rev. 5 4–15
4.1.4.2 Select Monitor
Refer to Table 4-3.
When the Monitor level is entered, use
[ ← ] and [ → ] to select the desired monitor function.
Each monitor function is displayed in real time as long as it is selected.
Function Description
Raw_BER Raw bit error rate.
Range: < 1.0E-4 to 2550E-4 (See Note 1)
Cor_BER Corrected bit error rate.
Range: < 1.0E-8 to > 1E-3 (See Note 1)
Eb/N0 Energy(bit)/noise ratio.
Range: < 3.2 to > 9.7 dB (See Note 1)
Swp_Freq Sweep Monitor.
Range: -25,000 to +25,000 Hz (See Note 1)
(See Note 2)
RXSignal Receive signal level.
Range: < -60 to -30 dBm (See Note 1)
Notes:
1. When the decoder loses lock, no data is available, and is so indicated.
2. Sweep frequency is only displayed in the Monitor menu if Fast Acquisition
has been turned ON in the Utility menu.