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Non-volatile memory, User port, M&c theory of operation – Comtech EF Data SNM-1000 User Manual

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SNM-1000 Node Control Modem

Revision 3

Theory of Operation

MN/SNM1000.IOM

4–5

4.1.5 Non-Volatile

Memory

Non-volatile memory on the M&C module allows it to retain configuration information
without prime power for at least one year. Should the modem be powered down, the
following sequence is carried out when power is reapplied to the M&C:

1. The microcontroller checks the non-volatile memory RAM to see if data has been

retained. If data has been retained, the modem is reconfigured to that information.

2. If non-volatile memory fails the data test, a default configuration from ROM is

loaded into the system.

4.1.6 User

Port

Modem functions can be remotely controlled and monitored via the User port on the back
panel. Refer to Section 3.5 and Appendix A.

4.1.7

M&C Theory of Operation

The M&C module is built around the Intel 80C32 microcontroller, operating at
11.0592 MHz. The microsystem is designed to support up to 512 kilobytes (Kb) of
read-only code memory, and up to 32 Kb of non-volatile, random-access data memory.