
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN/SDR54A.IOM Revision 4
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Preface MN/SDR54A.IOM Tables Table 3-1. External Connectors...
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Preface MN/SDR54A.IOM Preface About this Manual This manual provides installation and operation informatio
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Preface MN/SDR54A.IOM Trademarks Product names mentioned in this manual may be a trademark or registered tr
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Preface MN/SDR54A.IOM Warranty Policy This Comtech EF Data product is warranted against defects in material
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Chapter 1. Introduction This chapter describes the SDR-54A satellite demodulator, hereinafter referred to as “the demodulator.” Two versions of the
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Introduction MN/SDR54A.IOM Figure 1-1. SDR-54A Desktop Unit Figure 1-2. SDR-54A Rack Mount Unit 1.2
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Introduction MN/SDR54A.IOM The LNB converter is mounted directly to the antenna and preserves received sign
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Introduction MN/SDR54A.IOM 128 kbps in the 2-channel mode. 64 kbps in the 4-channel mode. • Optio
Chapter 2. Installation This chapter provides unpacking, installation instructions. 2.1 Unpacking The demodulator and manual are packaged in pre-form
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Installation MN/SDR54A.IOM 2.2 System Installation Note: The demodulator is configured at the factory. Use
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Installation MN/SDR54A.IOM Demodulation frequency, rate, and reacquisition time are defined as follows: T
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Installation MN/SDR54A.IOM Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Chapter 3. External Connectors This chapter provides a description of external connections. 3.1 External Connections Connections between the demodula
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 External Connectors MN/SDR54A.IOM Figure 3-1. SDR-54A Desktop Unit (Rear and Front Panel) Figure 3-2.
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 External Connectors MN/SDR54A.IOM 3.1.2 Fault Connector (J2) A fault connection occurs when any of the ind
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 External Connectors MN/SDR54A.IOM 3.1.3.2 Front Panel Connector Pinout The M&C port is provided on a 9
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 External Connectors MN/SDR54A.IOM 3.1.4.1 Data Out Connector (J4) Pinout Jumper Location The pinout config
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 External Connectors MN/SDR54A.IOM 3.1.4.3 Data Out Connector (J4) Refer to Table 3-7 for data interface co
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 External Connectors MN/SDR54A.IOM 3.1.5.2 48 VDC Option Table 3-9. 48 VDC Option Parameter Specification
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Installation and Operation Manual Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001 Registered Company. P
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 External Connectors MN/SDR54A.IOM Notes: _________________________________________________________________
Chapter 4. Operation This chapter describes the operation of the indicators and controls located on the unit. 4.1 Front Panel Refer to Figure 4-1 and
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Operation MN/SDR54A.IOM 4.1.1 Indicators There are three LED indicators for monitoring demodulator status
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Operation MN/SDR54A.IOM 4.3 Cooling Fan The SDR-54A uses a 12VDC fan to provide adequate cooling of the un
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Operation MN/SDR54A.IOM Notes: _________________________________________________________________________
Chapter 5. DEMUX Option This chapter describes the two DEMUX daughter card options that are supported by the SDR-54A. 5.1 DEMUX Overview The SDR-54A
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 5.2 DEMUX 2/4-Channel (Option) 5.2.1 Description The (AS/5231) DEMUX 2/4 PCB,
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 5.2.2 Installation Install the DEMUX 2/4 card as follows: 1. Remove the six 6-
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM Figure 5-2. Installation of DEMUX 2/4 Card CAUTIONDo not overtighten the scr
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 5.2.3 DEMUX 2/4-Channel Specification Table 5-1. Summary of DEMUX Specificati
Customer Support Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for: Product support or training Information on upgrading or returning a pr
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 5.2.4.1 RS-232, 2/4-Channel Demultiplexer Option (J4) Table 5-3. Tributary Dat
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 5.3 DEMUX 8-Channel (Option) 5.3.1 Description The (AS/5839) DEMUX 8-Channel PC
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 5.3.2 Installation Install the DEMUX 8-Channel card as follows: 1. Remove the
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 5. Carefully remove the DEMUX 8-Channel PCB from the anti-static bag and conn
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 5.3.3 DEMUX 8-Channel Specification Table 5-4. DEMUX 8-Channel Specification P
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM Table 5-5. Monitor & Control Additions Parameter Condition Specification
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 DEMUX Option MN/SDR54A.IOM Table 5-7. Tributary Data Interface Connector (J6) Rear Panel 25-Pin D Connect
Chapter 6. Reed-Solomon Option 6.1 Introduction The Reed-Solomon (AS/6285) assembly is a 1.2 x 4.2 inch (3.04 x 10.7 cm) daughter card for the SDR-54
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Reed-Solomon Option MN/SDR54A.IOM Design guidelines are in accordance with IESS-308/309 (refer to Table 6-1
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Reed-Solomon Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 6.3 Deinterleaver The unique words inserted by the encoder are used by th
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION... 1–1 1.1 Demodulator Fu
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Reed-Solomon Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 6.4 Reed-Solomon Codec The design implements R-S decoding by utilizing th
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Reed-Solomon Option MN/SDR54A.IOM CAUTION Do not overtighten the securing screws. Damage to the top chassis
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Reed-Solomon Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 6.6 Functionality 6.6.1 Correlator On the Rx (decoder) side, the correl
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Reed-Solomon Option MN/SDR54A.IOM RS CODEC(DECODER SECTION)SERIALTO PARALLELCONVERTERRAMDEINTERLEAVERDEINTE
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Reed-Solomon Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 10-5 10-6 BER 10-7 10-9 10-8 10-10 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0Eb/N0 (dB)7.0 8.0 9
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Reed-Solomon Option MN/SDR54A.IOM 6.7.2 Interface Connector Connector type 72-pin simm. Table 6-4. Interfa
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Reed-Solomon Option MN/SDR54A.IOM Notes: ________________________________________________________________
Chapter 7. Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST) This appendix describes the Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST) option available for the demo
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST) MN/SDR54A.IOM configuration of the available hardware. The access c
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST) MN/SDR54A.IOM Notes: 1. If the menu displays a “0”, the unit will
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Preface MN/SDR54A.IOM CHAPTER 4. OPERATION...
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST) MN/SDR54A.IOM Notes: ___________________________________________
Chapter 8. Specifications 8.1 Specifications Table 8-1. Demodulator Specifications Parameter Specification RF Input Frequency Range 950.0 to 1550.
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM Table 8-1. Specifications (Continued) Parameter Specification Bit Error Rate
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.1.1 Prime Power Interface The demodulator will not exceed a total power co
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.1.5 Adjacent Channel Interface Performance The degradation in performance i
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.2.1 Demodulation and FEC Decoding Types The following combinations (Table 8
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 10-410-310-510-6BER10-710-83.0 4.0 5.0 6.0Eb/N0 (dB)7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.010-2S
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.3 Carrier and Clock Acquisition Time Table 8-7. Carrier and Clock Acquisit
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.4 Signal Level Indication for Antenna Pointing The receiver provides the AG
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.6 Monitor and Control (M&C) Specification Refer to (Table 8-8) for M&am
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Preface MN/SDR54A.IOM CHAPTER 7. FULLY ACCESSIBLE SYSTEM TOPOLOGY (FAST)... 7–1 7.1
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.6.1 M&C Interface Connector(s) The M&C interface is an Asynchronous
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.8 Faults Monitored The faults monitored by the M&C and the resulting
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.10 Space Link Remote Control (SLRC) Specifications The Space Link Remote Co
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.11 Integrated Demultiplexer Option 8.11.1 2/4 Channel Demux (SP/5231) (Sos
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.11.1.2 Aggregate Data/Clock Input and Power Connector (J3) Connector type:
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM Table 8-10. 8-Channel Demux Specifications (Continued) Interface Connectors:
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.12.3 Tributary Data Connector (J4) Table 8-12. Tributary Data Connector (J4
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.12.4 Aggregate Data/Clock Input, Power Connector Connector type: Dual row (
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Specifications MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.13 Reed-Solomon Option 8.13.1 Specification Refer to Table 8-16 for Reed-Sol
Appendix A. Remote Control Operation This appendix describes the remote control operation of the SDR-54A. • Firmware number: FW/5445-1K • Software v
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Preface MN/SDR54A.IOM 8.12 8-Channel Demux (SP/5839) (Comtech EF Data) ...
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM Messages on the remote link fall into the categories of command
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM A.2.3 Command/Response The command/response portion of the mess
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM A.3 Configuration Commands/Responses The following commands are
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM Receive AIS (Data Inhibit) Command: Response: Status: Response
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM Bit Error Rate Threshold Command: Response: Status: Response:
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM A.4 Status Commands/Responses Demodulator Status Command: Respo
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM Equipment Type Command: Response: <1/ET_'cr' >
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM Demodulator Config Status Command: Response: <1/DCS_'
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM A.5 DEMUX Commands/Responses DEMUX Tributary Data Rate & En
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM A.6 Interface Configuration Status Command: Response: <1/I
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Preface MN/SDR54A.IOM Figures Figure 1-1. SDR-54A Desktop Unit...
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Remote Control Specification MN/SDR54A.IOM Notes: _______________________________________________________
Glossary The following is a list of acronyms and abbreviations that may be found in this manual. g–1 Acronym/ Abbreviation Definition Ω Ohms AC Al
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Glossary MN/SDR54A.IOM Acronym/ Definition Abbreviation GHz Gigahertz (109 hertz) GND Ground Hz Hertz (
Index 8-Channel Demux (SP/5839) (Comtech EF Data), 8-14 24 VDC Option, 3-7 48 VDC Option, 3-7 AC Option, 3-6 Adjacent Channel Interface Perform
SDR-54A Satellite Demodulator Revision 4 Index MN/SDR54A.IOMMN/SDR54A.IOM M&C Port (J3), 3-3 Message Structure, A-1 Mode and SYNC Connector, 8-1
METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281
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