Errata b, Comtech efdata documentation update, Comments – Comtech EF Data SDM-9000 User Manual
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Errata B
Comtech EFData Documentation Update
Subject:
Changes to Note in Section 2.4.10, Alarms
Date:
January 19, 2001
Document:
SDM-9000 Satellite Data Modem Installation and Operation
Manual, Rev. 4, dated May 5, 1997
Part Number:
MN/SDM9000.EB4
Collating Instructions:
Attach this page to page 2-15
Comments:
The following changes provide updated information for page 2-15. This information will be
incorporated into the next revision.
Change Specifics:
2.4.10 Alarms (J10)
The alarms connector is used to provide three Form C contact closures for alarm
reporting, as follows:
• Alarm 1 = Not used
• Alarm 2 = TX
• Alarm 3 = RX
The two Form C summary fault contacts currently used are:
• Transmit alarm (Alarm 2)
• Receive
alarm
(Alarm
3)
Refer to Chapter 4 for a discussion of alarms monitored. To obtain a system summary
alarm, connect all the Form C contacts in parallel.
The alarms connection is a 9-pin female D connector located on the rear panel of the
modem. Screw locks are provided for mechanical security on the mating connector.
Pin #
Signal Function
Name
1
NO
2 Alarm
1
COM
3
NC
4
NO
5 Alarm
2
COM
6
NC
7
NO
8 Alarm
3 COM
9
NC
Note: A connection between the common (COM) and normally closed (NC) contacts
indicates no alarm.
Filename: T_ERRATA
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