Comtech EF Data MDX420 SkyWire Manual - Manual (Page 27)

MDX420 SkyWire™ Satellite Network Gateway SkyWire Hardware & Software Configurations
MN-MDX420 Revision 6 2–1
Chapter 2. SkyWire Hardware &
Software Configurations
2.1 SkyWire Features and Options
Hardware and software options are available at time of order. Some options are field
upgradeable.
2.2 Standard Configuration
The MDX420 comes standard with the following features:
 AC
Power
 QPSK modulation with .710 and .793 FEC selection
 Standard or Enhanced Eb/No operation
 1Mbps maximum transmit data rate
 1 Burst Modulator installed
 1 Burst Demodulator installed
2.3 Hardware Options
The items below identify specific hardware options and the availability of field upgrade (FLD) or
only at time of order (TOR). Refer to Section 7.3.5, for information on how to view these features
on the MDX420 GUI interface.
 DC Input Prime Power (TOR)- Allows for an optional 48 Volt DC Input Power Source.
This is a factory upgrade only.
 BUC Power via the IF Output Connector (TOR)- Optional power supply can be added
supporting 24 or 48 Volts to the BUC. This is a factory upgrade only
 Additional Burst Demodulators (FLD)- MDX420 comes equipped with 1 burst
demodulator and can be upgraded to add an additional 3 burst demodulator for a
total of 4.