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2 utility demodulator – Comtech EF Data SDM-9000 User Manual

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SDM-9000 Satellite Modem

Operation

Rev.4

4–39

4.2.5.2 Utility Demodulator

ASSIGN RX FILTERS

RX filter display utility. Used to view filter rate assignments.
The modulator has up to four symbol rate filters. Filters are
designated as A, B, C, and D.

To view the assignments, press [ENTER]. RXA will be on
line 1 of the display, which indicates TX filter A. Following
RXA on line 1 will be the code rate (1/2, 3/4, or 7/8). On line 2
will be the data rate assigned to preset A. Press [

] or [

] to

view the assignments for B, C, and D (RXB, RXC, and RXD).

Notes:

1. These assignments are used for the selection of RX

rate in the Configuration Functions menu.

2. If the filter is optimized for Reed-Solomon, “+RS” will

be appended to the code rate.

3. Refer to the table in Figure 4-12 for code rates and

data rate ranges.

DEMOD SPECTRUM

Programmable vector rotation. Allows the operator to select

Normal or Inverted for spectrum reversal of the I and Q
baseband channels.

DEMOD OPTION

This program displays the 8PSK and 16QAM option.

Note: This menu is status only.

RX MODULE FIRMWARE

Displays the RX module firmware version installed in RX
module. The display includes the month, day, and year.

RX FPGA FIRMWARE

Displays the firmware installed in the RX field programmable
gate array. The display includes the month, day, and year.