Comtech EF Data DMD1050TS User manual

DMD1050TS
Satellite Modem Board
Installation and Operation Manual
Part No. MN-DMD1050TS
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Table of Contents
PREFACE .......................................................................................................................... I
About this Manual..................................................................................................................................................i
Conventions and References................................................................................................................................i
Patents and Trademarks......................................................................................................................................i
Related Documents............................................................................................................................................. ii
Military Standards................................................................................................................................................ ii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .......................................................................................................................... ii
Recommended Standard Designations ..............................................................................................................iii
Safety and Compliance........................................................................................................................................iii
Operating Environment .......................................................................................................................................iii
Product Support...................................................................................................................................................iii
Comtech EF Data Headquarters.........................................................................................................................iii
Warranty Policy....................................................................................................................................................iv
Limitations of Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... iv
Exclusive Remedies............................................................................................................................................v
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................... 1–1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 DMD1050TS Configurations.................................................................................................................1–2
1.2.1 Features/Options Installed at Time of Order.......................................................................................1–2
1.2.2 Feature Upgrades ...............................................................................................................................1–2
1.3 Function Accessibility..........................................................................................................................1–2
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 2–1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ...................................................................................................................2–1
2.2 Installation Requirements....................................................................................................................2–2
2.3 Removal from Container and Assembly.............................................................................................2–2
2.4 Installation Considerations..................................................................................................................2–2
2.4.1 Tools Required....................................................................................................................................2–3
2.5 DMD1050TS Initial Configuration Check ............................................................................................2–4
2.5.1 Standard DMD1050TS Factory Configuration Settings......................................................................2–4
2.6 Modulator Checkout .............................................................................................................................2–5
2.6.1 Initial Power-Up...................................................................................................................................2–5
2.6.2 M&C Web Browser Setup ...................................................................................................................2–5
2.6.3 M&C Terminal Setup...........................................................................................................................2–6
2.7 Storage...................................................................................................................................................2–6
CHAPTER 3. THEORY OF OPERATION.......................................................................... 3–1
3.1 DMD1050TS Hardware..........................................................................................................................3–1
3.1.1 L-Band Printed Circuit Card................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.2 Baseband Processing Printed Circuit Card.........................................................................................3–3
3.1.3 FIPs 140 Level 2 TRANSEC Security Module....................................................................................3–4
3.2 DMD1050TS Functional Block Diagram..............................................................................................3–6
3.2.1 Baseband Processing.........................................................................................................................3–6
3.2.2 Tx Baseband Processing....................................................................................................................3–6
3.2.3 Rx Baseband Processing....................................................................................................................3–7
3.2.4 FIPs Module Processing.....................................................................................................................3–8

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3.3 Monitor & Control (M&C)......................................................................................................................3–9
3.3.1 Terminal Port/ES-ES Communications (J3)........................................................................................3–9
3.3.2 Terminal Mode Control........................................................................................................................3–9
3.3.3 Modem Terminal Mode Control...........................................................................................................3–9
3.3.4 Modem Setup for Terminal Mode......................................................................................................3–10
3.3.5 Connect the Terminal........................................................................................................................3–10
3.3.6 Terminal Screens..............................................................................................................................3–10
3.4 Modem Remote Communications (Radyne Link Level Protocol)..................................................3–11
3.4.1 RLLP Protocol Structure ...................................................................................................................3–11
3.5 Modem Setup for Ethernet M&C (J11) ..............................................................................................3–11
3.6 M&C Default/Reset Plug Settings (JP1 & JP2).................................................................................3–11
3.7 Ethernet Data Interface – (J10) ..........................................................................................................3–12
3.8 Internal Clock.......................................................................................................................................3–17
3.9 Loopback Features (Terrestrial & IF) ................................................................................................3–17
3.10 DMD1050TS Clocking Options...........................................................................................................3–20
3.10.1 Tx Clock Options...............................................................................................................................3–20
3.10.2 Rx Buffer Clock Options....................................................................................................................3–21
3.11 Ethernet Data Interface.......................................................................................................................3–22
3.12 Reed-Solomon (R-S) Codec...............................................................................................................3–23
3.12.1 R-S Operation in the DMD1050TS ...................................................................................................3–23
3.12.2 R-S Code Rate..................................................................................................................................3–23
3.12.3 Interleaving........................................................................................................................................3–23
3.13 DMD1050TS Automatic Uplink Power Control (AUPC) Operation.................................................3–25
3.13.1 Radyne AUPC...................................................................................................................................3–25
3.13.2 EF AUPC...........................................................................................................................................3–26
3.13.3 Near Side AUPC ...............................................................................................................................3–26
3.14 Asynchronous Overhead Operation (J3)..........................................................................................3–29
3.15 Standard IBS ES-to-ES Mode.............................................................................................................3–31
3.16 Enhanced Asynchronous Mode (Proprietary)..................................................................................3–31
3.17 Satellite Control Channel (SCC) – J3 ................................................................................................3–32
3.17.1 SCC Framing Structure.....................................................................................................................3–32
3.17.2 Aggregate Data Rate ........................................................................................................................3–33
3.17.3 Overhead Rate Comparison .............................................................................................................3–34
3.17.4 Actual Overhead Rate Calculation....................................................................................................3–34
3.17.5 SCC Overhead Channel Setup.........................................................................................................3–35
3.18 EBEM Framing Unit.............................................................................................................................3–37
3.18.1 EBEM Mode Set Up on the DMD1050TS.........................................................................................3–37
3.18.2 DMD1050TS Information Throughput Adpatation (ITA) ...................................................................3–37
3.18.3 Embedded Channel ..........................................................................................................................3–37
3.19 STANAG Turbo Coding ......................................................................................................................3–38
3.20 FIPS TRANSEC Module......................................................................................................................3–39
3.20.1 Traffic Encryption and Decryption Keys and Key Generation...........................................................3–39
3.21 DMD1050TS ID Codes (Feature Upgrades).......................................................................................3–43
3.22 Strap Codes.........................................................................................................................................3–43
CHAPTER 4. REAR PANEL INTERFACE......................................................................... 4–1
4.1 DMD1050TS Connections.....................................................................................................................4–1
4.2 Compact Flash (J6)...............................................................................................................................4–5
4.3 Power Input (J16) ..................................................................................................................................4–5

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4.4 BUC & LNB Power Input (J3) ...............................................................................................................4–5
4.5 Modem Connections (Standard)..........................................................................................................4–5
4.5.1 EXT REF (J9)......................................................................................................................................4–5
4.5.2 TX L-Band IF (J1)................................................................................................................................4–6
4.5.3 RX L-Band IF (J2) ...............................................................................................................................4–6
4.5.4 ASYNC & Remote Port (J3) – 10-Pin Dual Row Header....................................................................4–6
4.5.5 Default/Shorting Plug (JP1 JP2) - 3 Pin Male Connector ...................................................................4–6
4.5.6 MIL-188-114A (J4) ..............................................................................................................................4–8
4.5.7 Ethernet M&C (J11) ............................................................................................................................4–8
4.5.8 Ethernet Data Interface (J10)..............................................................................................................4–8
4.5.9 DS-101 Simple Key Loader (J17) .......................................................................................................4–9
4.5.10 Antenna Handover (J18).....................................................................................................................4–9
CHAPTER 5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING............................................. 5–1
5.1 Periodic Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................5–1
5.2 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................5–1
5.2.1 Alarm Faults........................................................................................................................................5–2
5.2.2 Alarm Masks........................................................................................................................................5–4
CHAPTER 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. 6–1
6.1 Data Rates Limits..................................................................................................................................6–1
6.1.1 Non-EBEM Modes ..............................................................................................................................6–1
6.1.2 EBEM Modes ......................................................................................................................................6–2
6.1.3 Non-DVB Modes .................................................................................................................................6–2
6.1.4 DVB Modes.........................................................................................................................................6–4
6.2 Modulator...............................................................................................................................................6–6
6.3 Demodulator..........................................................................................................................................6–7
6.4 Plesiochronous Buffer..........................................................................................................................6–8
6.5 Monitor and Control..............................................................................................................................6–8
6.6 Terrestrial Interfaces.............................................................................................................................6–8
6.7 Environmental .......................................................................................................................................6–8
6.8 Physical..................................................................................................................................................6–8
6.9 BER Specifications ...............................................................................................................................6–9
6.9.1 BER Performance (Viterbi)..................................................................................................................6–9
6.9.2 BER Performance (Sequential).........................................................................................................6–10
6.9.3 BER Performance (Viterbi - w/Reed-Solomon).................................................................................6–11
6.9.4 BER Performance (8PSK Trellis)......................................................................................................6–12
6.9.5 BER Performance (16QAM Viterbi) ..................................................................................................6–13
6.9.6 BER Performance (16QAM Viterbi w/Reed-Solomon) .....................................................................6–14
6.9.7 BER Performance ((O)QPSK Turbo)................................................................................................6–15
6.9.8 BER Performance (BPSK Turbo)......................................................................................................6–16
6.9.9 BER Performance (8PSK Turbo)......................................................................................................6–17
6.9.10 BER Performance (16QAM Turbo)...................................................................................................6–18
6.9.11 B/O/QPSK BER Performance (LDPC)..............................................................................................6–19
6.9.12 8PSK/8QAM BER Performance (LDPC)...........................................................................................6–20
6.9.13 16QAM BER Performance (LDPC)...................................................................................................6–21
6.9.14 BER Performance B/O/QPSK (MILSTD 188-165B or STANAG) Turbo...........................................6–22
6.9.15 BER Performance 8-PSK (MILSTD 188-165B or STANAG) Turbo..................................................6–23
6.9.16 BER Performance 16APSK (MILSTD 188-165B or STANAG) Turbo...............................................6–24
6.10 ACG Output Voltage ...........................................................................................................................6–30
6.11 DMD Input Level Specification...........................................................................................................6–31

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CHAPTER 7. WEB BROWSER......................................................................................... 7–1
7.1 Web Browser User Interface ................................................................................................................7–1
7.2 Configuring Your PC.............................................................................................................................7–1
7.3 Graphical User Interface.......................................................................................................................7–1
7.3.1 Screen Areas.......................................................................................................................................7–2
7.3.2 Navigation ...........................................................................................................................................7–2
7.3.3 Light Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators.................................................................................................7–2
7.4 Introduction Page..................................................................................................................................7–4
7.4.1 Login Screen.......................................................................................................................................7–5
7.5 Password Setup ....................................................................................................................................7–6
7.5.1 Password Setup | Access Page..........................................................................................................7–6
7.5.2 Password Setup | Preferences Page..................................................................................................7–7
7.6 IP Administration ..................................................................................................................................7–8
7.6.1 IP Administration | Modem Addressing Page .....................................................................................7–8
7.6.2 IP Administration | Configure Apps Page..........................................................................................7–10
7.6.3 IP Administration | Configure PC Page.............................................................................................7–14
7.7 Monitor and Control Menu .................................................................................................................7–15
7.7.1 Transmit Menu ..................................................................................................................................7–15
7.7.2 Receive Menu ...................................................................................................................................7–30
7.7.3 Interface Menu ..................................................................................................................................7–42
7.7.4 Monitor Menu ....................................................................................................................................7–47
7.7.5 System Menu ....................................................................................................................................7–64
7.7.6 Test Menu .........................................................................................................................................7–69
7.8 TRANSEC Module HTTP Interface.....................................................................................................7–73
CHAPTER 8. TRANSEC MODULE HTTPS INTERFACE ................................................. 8–1
8.1 TRANSEC Module Overview................................................................................................................8–1
8.2 TRANSEC Module HTTPS Interface ....................................................................................................8–1
8.3 Open the TRANSEC Module HTTPS Interface....................................................................................8–1
8.3.1 Interface Instructions for Older Browsers............................................................................................8–3
8.3.2 HTTPS Interface Menu Tree...............................................................................................................8–3
8.4 TRANSEC Module HTTPS Interface Page Descriptions....................................................................8–4
8.4.1 Configure.............................................................................................................................................8–4
8.4.2 Monitor ..............................................................................................................................................8–10
8.4.3 Log ....................................................................................................................................................8–12
8.4.4 Firmware ...........................................................................................................................................8–14
8.4.5 Upload...............................................................................................................................................8–15
8.5 TRANSEC Module Update Procedure...............................................................................................8–16
CHAPTER 9. TRANSEC MODULE SSH CLI OPERATION.............................................. 9–1
9.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................9–1
9.1.1 SSH User Access................................................................................................................................9–1
9.2 Command Line Interface (CLI).............................................................................................................9–3
9.2.1 CLI Menu System – Parallel Functionality..........................................................................................9–3
9.2.2 CLI Menu – Common Information, Navigation, Operation Features...................................................9–3
9.2.3 Main Menu...........................................................................................................................................9–4
9.2.4 Configuration Menu [C] .......................................................................................................................9–5
9.2.5 Module Status screen [M] .................................................................................................................9–13
9.2.6 Event Log Menu [E]...........................................................................................................................9–14
9.2.7 Unit Info Menu [ I ].............................................................................................................................9–15
9.2.8 Comtech EF Data Information screen [Z] .........................................................................................9–16

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APPENDIX A.PRODUCT OPTIONS ..................................................................................A–1
A.1 Hardware Options ................................................................................................................................ A–1
A.2 Customized Options ............................................................................................................................ A–1
APPENDIX B.CARRIER CONTROL ..................................................................................B–1
B.1 States..................................................................................................................................................... B–1
B.2 Carrier Off ............................................................................................................................................. B–1
B.3 Carrier On.............................................................................................................................................. B–1
B.4 Carrier Auto .......................................................................................................................................... B–1
B.5 Carrier VSat........................................................................................................................................... B–1
B.6 Carrier Request to Send (RTS) ........................................................................................................... B–2
APPENDIX C.TCP/IP ETHERNET SETUP ........................................................................C–1
C.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... C–1
C.2 TCP/IP Network Configuration............................................................................................................ C–1
C.2.1 Boot Mode Submenu ......................................................................................................................... C–1
C.2.2 Boot Server Tag Submenu................................................................................................................. C–2
C.2.3 Modem Host Submenu ...................................................................................................................... C–2
C.2.4 IP Address Mask Submenu................................................................................................................ C–2
C.2.5 Modem IP Address Submenu............................................................................................................ C–3
C.2.6 Server IP Address Submenu.............................................................................................................. C–3
C.2.7 Router IP Address Submenu ............................................................................................................. C–3
C.2.8 Modem Ethernet Address Submenu.................................................................................................. C–3
C.2.9 Ethernet Rate Submenu..................................................................................................................... C–3
C.3 Network Configuration Summary....................................................................................................... C–4
C.4 Ethernet Test ........................................................................................................................................ C–5
C.4.1 Connect the Modem Ethernet Cable to a Network Link..................................................................... C–5
C.4.2 Connect the Modem Ethernet Cable Directly to a Computer (without a Network) ............................ C–5
C.5 Test the Ethernet Connection using the Ping Command (Optional).............................................. C–8
APPENDIX D.WEB BROWSER SETUP GUIDE...............................................................D–1
D.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... D–1
D.2 Required Items ..................................................................................................................................... D–1
D.3 Web Interface Setup Guidelines......................................................................................................... D–1
D.3.1 Prepare the DMD1050TS for Web Setup .......................................................................................... D–1
D.4 IP Network Change from the Initial Web Setup................................................................................. D–5
D.4.1 Configure the modem......................................................................................................................... D–5
D.4.2 Configure the Computer..................................................................................................................... D–6
D.5 Web Users Setup and Configuration Control Options..................................................................... D–7
D.5.1 Change the Password........................................................................................................................ D–8
D.5.2 Boot Mode Options (Reference only)................................................................................................. D–9
APPENDIX E.USER INTERFACE CONNECTIONS ..........................................................E–1
E.1 User Interface Connections .................................................................................................................E–1
E.2 Connector Kit part numbers ................................................................................................................E–1
E.2.1 J3 & J4 Interface Connectors located on PCB....................................................................................E–1
E.2.2 J3 & J4 Information on Supplied Interface Connectors ......................................................................E–1
E.2.3 J3 & J16 Information on Supplied Interface Connectors for DC & BUC Power..................................E–2
E.3 Part Number Active08-56-0106 ............................................................................................................E–2
E.3.1 Part Details..........................................................................................................................................E–2

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APPENDIX F.ETHERNET DATA INTERFACE..................................................................F–1
F.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................F–1
F.2 Point-to-Point Applications..................................................................................................................F–1
F.3 Transparent Operation .........................................................................................................................F–2
F.4 Point-to-Multipoint Applications..........................................................................................................F–3
F.5 High Speed Mesh Applications............................................................................................................F–4
F.6 Low Speed Mesh Applications ............................................................................................................F–5
F.7 Remote Monitor and Control via SNMP..............................................................................................F–6
F.8 Enhanced Quality of Service (QoS).....................................................................................................F–7
F.8.1 Normal QoS.........................................................................................................................................F–7
F.8.2 Port Based QoS ..................................................................................................................................F–7
F.8.3 Fair Weighted Queuing .......................................................................................................................F–8
F.8.4 Strict Priority Queuing .........................................................................................................................F–8
F.8.5 Satellite Packet Error Checking ..........................................................................................................F–8
F.8.6 Automatic Learning and Aging............................................................................................................F–8
F.8.7 Internal Buffer and Throttle .................................................................................................................F–9
F.8.8 Any Data Rate, Modulation Type, FEC or Application........................................................................F–9
APPENDIX G. STRAP CODES........................................................................................G–1
G.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................G–1
APPENDIX H.SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE......................................................H–1
H.1 Software Upgrade Procedure.............................................................................................................. H–1
H.2 Terminal Software Upgrade ................................................................................................................ H–1
H.3Required Equipment............................................................................................................................ H–1
H.4 Upgrade Procedure.............................................................................................................................. H–1
H.4.1 Find the available features................................................................................................................. H–1
H.4.2 Find the Unit ID .................................................................................................................................. H–1
H.4.3 Purchase the Upgrades ..................................................................................................................... H–1
H.4.4 Enter the Upgrade Code.................................................................................................................... H–2
H.5 Demonstration Procedure................................................................................................................... H–3
H.5.1 Find the Available Features ............................................................................................................... H–3
H.5.2 Find the Unit ID .................................................................................................................................. H–3
H.5.3 Request a Demonstration .................................................................................................................. H–3
H.5.4 Enter the Demonstration Code........................................................................................................... H–3
H.6 Cancel Demonstration Mode............................................................................................................... H–4
H.6.1 Cancel a Demonstration Mode........................................................................................................... H–4
H.7 Web Browser Software Upgrade ........................................................................................................ H–4
H.8 Monitor and Control............................................................................................................................. H–4
APPENDIX I. INFORMATION THROUGHPUT ADAPTATION (ITA) OPERATION........... I–1
I.1 Information Throughput Adaptation (ITA) Operation.........................................................................I–1
I.1.1 Properties of ITA on the DMD1050TS .................................................................................................I–1
I.1.2 Basic Setup (Example).........................................................................................................................I–2

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1. DMD1050TS Satellite Board Modem (Top View).............................................................................1–1
Figure 2-1. Heat Path..........................................................................................................................................2–3
Figure 3-1. DMD1050TS Block Diagram ............................................................................................................3–1
Figure 3-2. L-Band Assembly..............................................................................................................................3–2
Figure 3-3. DMD1050TS Baseband Processing Card Block Diagram ...............................................................3–3
Figure 3-4. DMD1050TS FIPS 140 Level 2 TRANSEC Processing Module Block Diagram .............................3–5
Figure 3-5. DMD1050TS Universal Satellite Modem Functional Block Diagram................................................3–7
Figure 3-6. Point-to-Multipoint with Daisy Chaining..........................................................................................3–15
Figure 3-7. Loopback Functional Block Diagram..............................................................................................3–18
Figure 3-8. Loopback Functional Block Diagram..............................................................................................3–19
Figure 3-9. Loopback Functional Block Diagram..............................................................................................3–19
Figure 3-10. Clocking and Polarity Diagram.....................................................................................................3–20
Figure 3-11. R-S Encoder Functional Block Diagram.......................................................................................3–23
Figure 3-12. R-S Decoder Functional Block Diagram.......................................................................................3–23
Figure 3-13. Traffic Encryption Key Negotiation...............................................................................................3–40
Figure 3-14. Traffic Decryption Key Negotiation...............................................................................................3–41
Figure 4-1. DMD1050TS Front View...................................................................................................................4–2
Figure 4-2. DMD1050TS Rear View ...................................................................................................................4–2
Figure 4-3. RF Board (PL-0021834) ...................................................................................................................4–3
Figure 4-4. Baseband Modem Board (PL-0022534)...........................................................................................4–4
Figure 4-5. Default/Shorting Plug (JP1 and JP2)................................................................................................4–7
Figure 6-1. B/0/QPSK BER Performance (Viterbi)..............................................................................................6–9
Figure 6-2. B/0/QPSK BER Performance (Sequential).....................................................................................6–10
Figure 6-3. B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Viterbi – w/RS)..............................................................................6–11
Figure 6-4. 8PSK BER Performance (Trellis) ...................................................................................................6–12
Figure 6-5. 16QAM BER Performance (Viterbi)................................................................................................6–13
Figure 6-6. 16QAM BER Performance (Viterbi w/RS)......................................................................................6–14
Figure 6-7. (O)QPSK BER Performance (Turbo)..............................................................................................6–15
Figure 6-8. BPSK BER Performance (Turbo)...................................................................................................6–16
Figure 6-9. 8PSK BER Performance (Turbo)....................................................................................................6–17
Figure 6-10. 16QAM BER Performance (Turbo)...............................................................................................6–18
Figure 6-11. B/O/QPSK BER Performance (LDPC) .........................................................................................6–19
Figure 6-12. 8PSK/8QAM BER Performance (LDPC)......................................................................................6–20
Figure 6-13. 16QAM BER Performance (LDPC) ..............................................................................................6–21
Figure 6-14. BER Performance B/O/QPSK (MILSTD 188-165B or STANAG) Turbo ......................................6–22
Figure 6-15. BER Performance 8-PSK (MILSTD 188-165B or STANAG) Turbo.............................................6–23
Figure 6-16. BER Performance 16APSK (MILSTD 188-165B or STANAG) ....................................................6–24
Figure 6-17. AGC Voltage Monitor....................................................................................................................6–30
Figure 6-18. DMD1050TS Input Level Specification.........................................................................................6–31
Figure 7-1. Web User Interface Example............................................................................................................7–1
Figure 7-2. Navigation Tabs Example.................................................................................................................7–2
Figure 7-3. Navigation Tabs Submenus Example ..............................................................................................7–2
Figure 7-4. LED Example....................................................................................................................................7–2
Figure 7-5. Introduction Page Example ..............................................................................................................7–4
Figure 7-6. Login Screen Example .....................................................................................................................7–5
Figure 7-7. Password Setup | Access Page Example ........................................................................................7–6
Figure 7-8. Password Setup | Preferences Page Example ................................................................................7–7
Figure 7-9. IP Administration | Modem Addressing Page Example....................................................................7–8
Figure 7-10. IP Administration | Configure Apps Page Example......................................................................7–10
Figure 7-11. IP Administration | Configure PC Page Example.........................................................................7–14
Figure 7-12. Transmit | General | IF Page Example .........................................................................................7–15
Figure 7-13. Transmit | Data Page Example.....................................................................................................7–18
Figure 7-14. Transmit | Reed-Solomon Page Example....................................................................................7–22

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Figure 7-15. Transmit | ODU-BUC Page Example ...........................................................................................7–23
Figure 7-16. Transmit | AUPC Page Example ..................................................................................................7–25
Figure 7-17. Transmit | ITA Page Example.......................................................................................................7–29
Figure 7-18. Receive | General | IF Page Example..........................................................................................7–30
Figure 7-19. Receive | Data Page Example......................................................................................................7–33
Figure 7-20. Receive | Reed-Solomon Page Example.....................................................................................7–37
Figure 7-21. Receive | CNC Page Example .....................................................................................................7–38
Figure 7-22. Receive | ODU-LNB Page Example.............................................................................................7–39
Figure 7-23. Receive | ITA Page Example........................................................................................................7–40
Figure 7-24. Interface | TX Setup Page Example.............................................................................................7–42
Figure 7-25. Interface | RX Setup Page Example.............................................................................................7–44
Figure 7-26. Interface | General Page Example ...............................................................................................7–46
Figure 7-27. Monitor | Voltages Page Example ................................................................................................7–47
Figure 7-28. Monitor | ETH Link Status Page Example....................................................................................7–49
Figure 7-29. Monitor | Event Page Example.....................................................................................................7–51
Figure 7-30. Monitor | CNC Page Example ......................................................................................................7–52
Figure 7-31. Alarms | Transmit Page Example.................................................................................................7–53
Figure 7-32. Alarms | Receive Page Example..................................................................................................7–56
Figure 7-33. Alarms | Common Page Example ................................................................................................7–60
Figure 7-34. Alarms | Backward Page Example...............................................................................................7–62
Figure 7-35. System | Terminal / Remote Page Example ................................................................................7–64
Figure 7-36. System | HW-FW Config Page Example......................................................................................7–66
Figure 7-37. System | Features Page Example................................................................................................7–67
Figure 7-38. Test | Pattern / Carrier Page Example..........................................................................................7–69
Figure 7-39. Test | I/Q Plot Page Example .......................................................................................................7–71
Figure 7-40. Test | Spectrum Plot Page Example.............................................................................................7–72
Figure 8-1. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced | Security Settings...................................................................8–3
Figure 8-2. Configure Page.................................................................................................................................8–4
Figure 8-3. Monitor Page ..................................................................................................................................8–10
Figure 8-4. Log Page ........................................................................................................................................8–12
Figure 8-5. Event Log Page Cleared ................................................................................................................8–13
Figure 8-6 Firmware Unit Info Page..................................................................................................................8–14
Figure 8-7. Upload Page...................................................................................................................................8–15
Figure 9-1. Login screen and Main Menu Examples ..........................................................................................9–2
Figure 9-2. Main Menu Example.........................................................................................................................9–4
Figure 9-3. Configuration Menu Example ...........................................................................................................9–5
Figure 9-4. Active Encryption Key Menu Example..............................................................................................9–7
Figure 9-5. Future Encryption Key Menu Example.............................................................................................9–8
Figure 9-6. Encryption Menu Example................................................................................................................9–9
Figure 9-7. Network Menu Example .................................................................................................................9–10
Figure 9-8. Credentials Menu Example ............................................................................................................9–11
Figure 9-9. SSH Console Menu Example.........................................................................................................9–12
Figure 9-10. Module Status Screen Example...................................................................................................9–13
Figure 9-11. Event Log Menu Example ............................................................................................................9–14
Figure 9-12. Unit Info Menu Example...............................................................................................................9–15
Figure 9-13. Comtech EF Data Information Screen Example ..........................................................................9–16
Figure C-1. DMD1050TS Ethernet Network Connection................................................................................... C–5
Figure C-2. Local Area Connection Status Box................................................................................................. C–6
Figure C-3. Local Area Connection Properties Box........................................................................................... C–6
Figure C-4. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Box...................................................................................... C–7
Figure D-1. Ethernet Connection ....................................................................................................................... D–2
Figure D-2. Internet Browser Address ............................................................................................................... D–2
Figure D-3. Web Browser - Modem Introduction Page...................................................................................... D–3
Figure D-4. Password Setup Screen ................................................................................................................. D–4
Figure D-5. Modem Addressing Screen............................................................................................................. D–5
Figure D-6. User Settings/Access Screen ......................................................................................................... D–8

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Figure F-1. Point-to-Point Applications ...............................................................................................................F–1
Figure F-2. Central Office Assigns Network Addresses and Controls all Services ............................................F–2
Figure F-3. Point to Multipoint – Large Outbound, Smaller Returns...................................................................F–3
Figure F-4. High Speed Mesh.............................................................................................................................F–4
Figure F-5. Low Speed Mesh..............................................................................................................................F–5
Figure F-6. Remote Monitor and Control............................................................................................................F–6
Figure F-7. Prioritized Traffic Queues.................................................................................................................F–7
Figure H-1. Web Browser Menu Example ......................................................................................................... H–5
Figure I-1. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Modulator IF.............................................................................................I–4
Figure I-2. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Modulator Data ........................................................................................I–4
Figure I-3. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Modulator ITA ..........................................................................................I–5
Figure I-4. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Demodulator IF........................................................................................I–5
Figure I-5. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Demodulator Data....................................................................................I–6
Figure I-6. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Demodulator ITA......................................................................................I–6
Figure I-7. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Modulator ITA ........................................................................................I–13
Figure I-8. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Demodulator ITA....................................................................................I–13
Figure I-9. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Modulator ITA (Enabled)........................................................................I–14
Figure I-10. Initial Setup DMD1050TS, Demodulator ITA (Enabled).................................................................I–14
Figure I-11. DMD1050TS I/Q for BPSK 2/3.......................................................................................................I–15
Figure I-12. DMD1050TS ITA Status for QPSK 2/3...........................................................................................I–15
Figure I-13. DMD1050TS I/Q for QPSK 2/3.......................................................................................................I–16
Figure I-14. DMD1050TS ITA Status for 16APSK 1/2.......................................................................................I–16
Figure I-15. DMD1050TS I/Q for 16APSK 1/2...................................................................................................I–17
Figure I-16. DMD1050TS ITA Status for 8PSK 3/4 ...........................................................................................I–17
Figure I-17. DMD1050TS I/Q for 8PSK 3/4........................................................................................................I–18
Figure I-18. DMD1050TS ITA Status for 16APSK 7/8.......................................................................................I–18
Figure I-19. DMD1050TS I/Q for 16APSK 7/8...................................................................................................I–19

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List of Tables
Table 3-1. DMD1050TS HDLC Interoperation..................................................................................................3–13
Table 3-2. R-S Codes .......................................................................................................................................3–24
Table 3-3. Local AUPC Functions.....................................................................................................................3–27
Table 3-4. Remote AUPC Functions (EF AUPC Only).....................................................................................3–28
Table 3-5. Pin Assignments..............................................................................................................................3–30
Table 3-6. IBS Standard....................................................................................................................................3–31
Table 3-7. SCC Overhead Rates......................................................................................................................3–34
Table 3-8. SCC Overhead Chart Examples (Viterbi 3/4 w/V.35 Scrambler) ....................................................3–36
Table 4-1. DC Input Power Ports (J16)...............................................................................................................4–5
Table 4-2. BUC & LNB DC Input Connector (J3)................................................................................................4–5
Table 4-3. ASYNC & Remote Ports (J3).............................................................................................................4–6
Table 4-4. Default/Reset connections: 3-Pin male Connector (JP1 & JP2) ......................................................4–7
Table 4-5. MIL-188-114A Port (RS-422) 26-Pin Dual Row Header (J2) ............................................................4–8
Table 4-6. DS-101 Simple Key Loader (J17)......................................................................................................4–9
Table 4-7. Antenna Handover (J18)....................................................................................................................4–9
Table 5-1. Symptoms and Possible Causes.......................................................................................................5–1
Table 6-1. B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Viterbi)............................................................................................6–25
Table 6-2. B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Sequential).....................................................................................6–25
Table 6-3. B/O/QPSK BER Performance (Viterbi – w/RS) ...............................................................................6–25
Table 6-4. 8PSK BER Performance (Trellis).....................................................................................................6–25
Table 6-5. 16QAM BER Performance (Viterbi).................................................................................................6–25
Table 6-6. 16QAM BER Performance (Viterbi w/RS) .......................................................................................6–26
Table 6-7. (O)QPSK BER Performancfe (Turbo)..............................................................................................6–26
Table 6-8. BPSK BER Performance (Turbo) ....................................................................................................6–26
Table 6-9. 8PSK BER Performance (Turbo).....................................................................................................6–26
Table 6-10. 16QAM BER Performance (Turbo)................................................................................................6–26
Table 6-11. B/O/QPSK BER Performance (LDPC)...........................................................................................6–27
Table 6-12. 8PSK / 8-QAM Rate BER Performance (LDPC) ...........................................................................6–27
Table 6-13. 16QAM BER Performance (LDPC)................................................................................................6–27
Table 6-14. IBS/IDR Compliant Framing Modes...............................................................................................6–27
Table 6-15. B/O/QPSK BER Performance (MIL STD 188-165B or STANAG) Turbo.......................................6–28
Table 6-16. 8PSK BER Performance (MIL STD 188-165B or STANAG) Turbo...............................................6–28
Table 6-17. 16APSK BER Performance (MIL STD 188-165B or STANAG) Turbo..........................................6–29
Table 7-1. LED Indicators ...................................................................................................................................7–3
Table 7-2. SNMP Parameters...........................................................................................................................7–12
Table 7-3. Web Parameters..............................................................................................................................7–12
Table 7-4. Terminal and Remote Port Parameters...........................................................................................7–13
Table 7-5. Network Specifications ....................................................................................................................7–17
Table 7-6. Network Specifications ....................................................................................................................7–32
Table 8-1. Event Log Message Types..............................................................................................................8–13
Table 9-1. CLI Submenus...................................................................................................................................9–5
Table 9-2. Configuration Menu Options..............................................................................................................9–6
Table 9-3. Active Encryption Key Menu Options ................................................................................................9–7
Table 9-4. Future Encryption Key Menu Options................................................................................................9–8
Table 9-5. Encryption Menu Options ..................................................................................................................9–9
Table 9-6. Network Menu Options ....................................................................................................................9–10
Table 9-7. Credentials Menu Options ...............................................................................................................9–11
Table 9-8. SSH Console Menu Options............................................................................................................9–12
Table 9-9. Event Log Menu Options .................................................................................................................9–14
Table 9-10. Unit Information Options................................................................................................................9–15
Table G-1. Strap Codes (Dis = Disable) ............................................................................................................G–1
Table I-1. ITA Waveforms and Selection.............................................................................................................I–2
Table I-2. Initial Modem Setup.............................................................................................................................I–3

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Table I-3. ITA Setup.............................................................................................................................................I–7
Table I-4. Transmit ITA Functions........................................................................................................................I–8
Table I-5. Receive ITA Functions.........................................................................................................................I–8
Table I-6. ITA Waveform Masks (Modulator UUT)...............................................................................................I–9
Table I-7. ITA Waveform Masks (Demodulator UUT)........................................................................................I–10
Table I-8. ITA Waveform Masks (Reference Modulator) ...................................................................................I–11
Table I-9. ITA Waveform Masks (Reference Demodulator)...............................................................................I–12

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Acronym List
Acronym Description
ACM Adaptive Coding and Modulation
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
AGC Automatic Gain Control
ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
AUPC Automatic Upling Power Control
BER Bit Error Rate
BERT Bit Error Rate Test
BIST Built-In Self Test
BUC Block Up Converter
CBC Code Block Chaining
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access
CLI Command Line Inerface
COMMSPEC Communication Specification
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
DC Direct Current
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DSP Digital Signal Processor
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
EBEM Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem
EEI Enhanced Ethernet Interface
EKMS Electronic Key Management System
EMF Electromagnetic Field
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access
FEC Forward Error Correction
FIFO First In First Out
FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards

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Acronym Description
FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
FTP File Transfer Protocol
GUI Graphic User Interface
HDLC High-level Data Link Control
HSSI High Speed Serial Interface
IBS Intelsat Business Service
IDR Intermediate Data Rate
IESS Intelsat Earth Station Standards
ITA Information Throughput Adaption
IV Initialization Vectors
KDF Key Derivation Function
LAN Local Area Network
LDPC Low Density Parity Check
LED Light Emitting Diode
M&C Monitor and Control
MIP Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipeline Stages
MODCOD Modulation and Code Rate
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
OID Object Identifier
PD Plesiochronous / Doppler
PER Packet Error Rate
PLL Phased Locked Loop
QoS Quality of Service
RLLP Radyne Link Level Protocol
R-S Reed Solomon
RT Receive Timing
RTS Request to Send
SCC Satellite Control Channel

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Acronym Description
SCPC Single Carrier Per Channel
SCR Serial Clock Receive
SCT Serial Clock Transmission
SCTE Serial Clock Transmission External
SKL Simple Key Loader
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SSH Secure Shell
ST Send Timing
TDK Traffic Decryption Key
TEK Traffic Encryption Keys
TRANSEC Transmission Security
WAN Wide Area Network

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Units of Measurement
Unit / Symbol
Definition
Ω
Ohm
A
Ampere
bps
bits per second
˚C
Celsius (degrees)
Hz
Hertz
kHz
kiloHertz
dB
decibel
dBc
Decibels relative t the carrier
dBm
Decibel-milliwatts
˚F
Fahrenheit (degrees)
Kbps
Kilobit per second
kg
kilogram
ksps
Kilosymbols per second
lbs.
pounds
mA
Milli-amp
Mbps
Megabit per second
MHz
Megahertz
mm
millimeter
ms
millisecond
Msps
Megasymbols per second
mW
milliwatt
in.
inch
Pps
Packets per second
ųF
100 micro-farads
W
Watt
V
Volt

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PREFACE
About this Manual
This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data
DMD1050TS Satellite Modem Board.
Unless otherwise specified, these products are referred to collectively throughout
this manual as “the modem” or “the unit”.
This is an informational document intended for the persons responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the modem.
Conventions and References
Patents and Trademarks
See all of Comtech EF Data's (CEFD) Patents and Patents Pending at:
http://patents.comtechefdata.com.
•Comtech EF Data acknowledges that all trademarks are the property of the trademark
owners.
•DoubleTalk® is licensed from "Raytheon Applied Signal Technology".
•DoubleTalk® is a registered trademark of "Raytheon Applied Signal Technology".
•Carrier-in-Carrier® is a registered trademark of Comtech EF Data.

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Related Documents
The following documents are referenced in this manual:
•Department of Defense (DOD) MIL-STD-188-114A, Electrical Characteristics of Digital
Interface Circuits
•Department of Defense (DOD) MIL-STD-188-165A, Interoperability and Performance
Standards for SHF Satellite Communications PSK Modems (FDMA Operation) (dated
November 2005)
•INTELSAT Earth Station Standards IESS-308, -309, -310, and -315
•EUTELSAT SMS
Military Standards
References to “MIL-STD-188” apply to the 114A series (i.e., MIL-STD-188-114A), which provides
electrical and functional characteristics of the unbalanced and balanced voltage digital interface
circuits applicable to both long haul and tactical communications. Specifically, these references
apply to the MIL-STD-188-114A electrical characteristics for a balanced voltage digital interface
circuit, Type 1 generator, for the full range of data rates. For more information, refer to the
Department of Defense (DOD) MIL-STD-188-114A, Electrical Characteristics of Digital Interface
Circuits.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
A WARNING GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE HAZARD THAT MAY
CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
A CAUTION gives information about a possible hazard that MAY CAUSE INJURY
or PROPERTY DAMAGE.
A NOTE gives important information about a task or the equipment.
A REFERENCE directs you to additional information about a task or the
equipment.
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices