Paradise Datacom Quantum User manual

Issue 1.9.86, 28 July 2010
2010
EN 55022 - Class B
EN 55024
EN 60950
Paradise Datacom Ltd. Paradise Datacom LLC
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Witham, Essex, CM8 3UJ, England. State College, PA 16803, U.S.A.
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Copyright © 2005-2010 Paradise Datacom Ltd. All rights reserved.
Installation and Operating Handbook for
Quantum and Evolution
Series Satellite Modems

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Welcome.................................................................................................. 1-1
Chapter 2 About This Handbook............................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Conventions ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Trademarks .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Disclaimer............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.4 GNU General Public Licence ............................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3 Safety Information.................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Safety ................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Environmental ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Installation ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Chapter 4 Electromagnetic Compatibility.............................................................. 4-1
Chapter 5 Installation .............................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Visual Inspection .................................................................................................. 5-1
5.3 Getting Started ..................................................................................................... 5-1
5.4 Power Up.............................................................................................................. 5-1
Chapter 6 Introduction ............................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Hardware Options ................................................................................................ 6-2
6.2.1 IDR Option Card........................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.2 G.703 Option Card ....................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.3 LVDS Option Card........................................................................................ 6-2
6.2.4 HSSI Option Card......................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.5 Quad E1 Option Card................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.6 Eurocom D1 Option Card ............................................................................. 6-3
6.2.7 IP Traffic Option Card................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.8 Optional L-band BUC Power Supplies ......................................................... 6-4
6.2.9 L-band FSK/DC Option Card........................................................................ 6-6
6.3 Software Options.................................................................................................. 6-6
6.4 Front Panel......................................................................................................... 6-12
6.4.1 LEDs........................................................................................................... 6-12
6.4.2 LCD Display ............................................................................................... 6-12
6.5 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 6-14
Chapter 7 User Interfaces ....................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 User Names, Passwords and Modem Control ..................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Local Mode ................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 Giveaway Mode............................................................................................ 7-1

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7.1.3 Takeaway Mode ........................................................................................... 7-2
7.2 Front Panel Interface............................................................................................ 7-3
7.2.1 Keypad Operation ........................................................................................ 7-3
7.2.2 LCD Screen Layout ...................................................................................... 7-5
7.3 Front Panel Menu Structure ................................................................................. 7-6
7.3.1 Main Menu.................................................................................................... 7-6
7.3.2 Status Menu ................................................................................................. 7-7
7.3.3 Edit Menu ................................................................................................... 7-14
7.3.4 View Menu................................................................................................ 7-157
7.3.5 Test Menu ................................................................................................ 7-157
7.4 Web User Interface .......................................................................................... 7-167
7.4.1 Logging In and Out................................................................................... 7-167
7.4.2 Graphing Features ................................................................................... 7-170
7.4.3 Configuration Memories ........................................................................... 7-175
7.4.4 Interface Configurations ........................................................................... 7-177
7.4.5 Timeslots .................................................................................................. 7-178
7.4.6 System Log .............................................................................................. 7-179
7.4.7 System Alarms ......................................................................................... 7-180
7.4.8 On-line Installation and Operation Handbook........................................... 7-180
7.4.9 SAF Screen .............................................................................................. 7-181
7.4.10 SNMP Configuration................................................................................. 7-182
7.4.11 Remote Software Upgrade....................................................................... 7-183
7.4.12 EZ BERT Option....................................................................................... 7-186
7.4.13 Modem Email Function............................................................................. 7-188
7.4.14 IP Static Routes........................................................................................ 7-191
7.4.15 Header Compression ............................................................................... 7-192
7.4.16 Fetching Web Pages from a Remote Modem .......................................... 7-194
7.4.17 Adaptive Signal Pre-distorter.................................................................... 7-194
Chapter 8 Modem Concepts ................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 Doppler, Plesiochronous Buffering and Clocking................................................. 8-1
8.1.1 Transmit Clocking......................................................................................... 8-2
8.1.2 Receive Clocking.......................................................................................... 8-4
8.1.3 Guidelines for Clocking Configuration .......................................................... 8-6
8.2 Framing and Drop/Insert Overview .................................................................... 8-10
8.2.1 IBS/SMS Framing ........................................................................................... 8-10
8.2.2 IDR Framing.................................................................................................... 8-17
8.3 Automatic Uplink Power Control......................................................................... 8-18
8.3.1 Introduction................................................................................................. 8-18
8.3.2 Configuring AUPC ...................................................................................... 8-18
8.4 1-for-1 Operation................................................................................................ 8-19
8.4.1 Basic Theory .............................................................................................. 8-19
8.4.2 Switching Philosophy ................................................................................. 8-20
8.4.3 Detected Failures ....................................................................................... 8-20
8.4.4 Manual Switchover ..................................................................................... 8-20
8.4.5 1-for-1 Setup Procedure............................................................................. 8-20
8.5 Software Activated Features .............................................................................. 8-21
8.6 Software Upgrading............................................................................................ 8-22
8.7 Partial Insert and Multi-destinational Working .................................................... 8-22
8.8 Choosing Optimum Custom Reed-Solomon Values .......................................... 8-23
8.9 Data and Symbol Rates ..................................................................................... 8-25
8.10 Determining Maximum ESC Baud Rates ........................................................... 8-26

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8.10.1 IBS.............................................................................................................. 8-26
8.10.2 Closed Network Plus ESC.......................................................................... 8-27
8.11 Tutorial on Carrier/Noise and Eb/No Measurements ......................................... 8-29
8.12 IP Functionality................................................................................................... 8-35
8.12.1 Base Modem IP.......................................................................................... 8-35
8.12.2 IP Addressing ............................................................................................. 8-36
8.12.3 Throughput Performance ........................................................................... 8-37
8.12.4 Jumbo Ethernet Frame Support ................................................................. 8-38
8.12.5 IP Over ESC............................................................................................... 8-38
8.12.6 IP Interoperability ....................................................................................... 8-39
8.12.7 IP Connectivity Modes................................................................................ 8-39
8.12.8 TCP Acceleration ....................................................................................... 8-42
8.12.9 Traffic Shaping ........................................................................................... 8-43
8.12.10 HTTP Web Acceleration ......................................................................... 8-49
8.12.11 Static and Dynamic Routing ................................................................... 8-50
8.12.12 Header Compression.............................................................................. 8-50
8.12.13 VLAN Operation ..................................................................................... 8-51
8.12.14 Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) ................................................ 8-52
8.13 DVB-S2 and SmartLink ...................................................................................... 8-54
8.14 Paired Carrier ..................................................................................................... 8-57
8.15 Sat-ABIS............................................................................................................. 8-61
8.16 FastLink Low-latency LDPC............................................................................... 8-64
Chapter 9 Remote Control Protocol....................................................................... 9-1
Chapter 10 Data Interfaces...................................................................................... 10-1
Chapter 11 Connector Pinouts............................................................................... 11-1
Chapter 12 Fault Messages..................................................................................... 12-1
12.1 Transmit Faults................................................................................................... 12-2
12.2 Transmit Warnings ............................................................................................. 12-3
12.3 Receive Faults.................................................................................................... 12-4
12.4 Receive Warnings .............................................................................................. 12-5
12.5 Unit Faults .......................................................................................................... 12-7
12.6 Unit Warnings..................................................................................................... 12-8
12.7 Start up problems............................................................................................... 12-8
Chapter 13 Specification Summary........................................................................ 13-1
13.1 Common Main Specifications............................................................................. 13-1
13.2 Tx Modulator Specifications ............................................................................... 13-3
13.3 Rx Demodulator Specifications .......................................................................... 13-4
13.4 Clocking and Buffering Specifications................................................................ 13-4
13.5 Framing and Deframing Specifications .............................................................. 13-5
13.6 Intelsat Reed-Solomon Codec and Custom Option Specifications .................... 13-6
13.7 Drop and Insert Option Specifications................................................................ 13-6
13.8 Extended Drop and Insert Option Specifications................................................ 13-7
13.9 Advanced ESC and Advanced Aux Option Specifications ................................. 13-8
13.10 IDR Option Specifications .............................................................................. 13-8
13.11 BERT Option Specifications ........................................................................... 13-9

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13.12 AUPC Specifications .................................................................................... 13-10
13.13 Data Rate Specifications .............................................................................. 13-10
13.14 Traffic Log Specifications ............................................................................. 13-12
13.15 Common Specifications................................................................................ 13-12
13.16 Internet Traffic .............................................................................................. 13-13
13.17 BUC / LNB facilities ...................................................................................... 13-13
13.18 Performance Graphs .................................................................................... 13-14
Chapter 14 Glossary................................................................................................ 14-1
Chapter 15 Customer Technical Support.............................................................. 15-1

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Chapter 1 Welcome
Paradise Datacom is proud to present its next-generation, state-of-the-art Quantum and
Evolution Series of satellite modems. Their innovative designs incorporates a novel
architecture that uses upgradeable programmable logic for all major modem functions,
creating a flexible modem platform easily adapted to future demands. They provide a rich
feature set and flexibility of configuration, allowing you to purchase only what you need
initially and then enable further features in the field at a later date. They set new levels of
usability by adopting multiple language support on all user interfaces as standard
(including English, French, German and Spanish).
The Quantum Series of modems incorporate 100% of the functionality and features of the
Evolution Series of Paradise modems and are fully backwards compatible. The Quantum
extends the functionality of the Evolution by adding both an optional DVB-S2 capability
and a bandwidth halving technique called Paired Carrier.
DVB-S2 is a highly efficient and robust coding and modulation standard for satellite
transmission that can significantly reduce satellite bandwidth requirements compared with
legacy standards.
DVB-S2 can be used in one of two ways. Firstly, DVB-S2 can be used as a service in its
own right (e.g. the modem could be used to provide a DVB-S2 outbound service
combined with an SCPC inbound service). Any combination of SCPC and DVB-S2 Tx
and Rx services are possible including both being SCPC or both being DVB-S2.
Secondly, SCPC features can be overlaid onto DVB-S2 ‘space segment’ to provide all the
functionality of traditional SCPC satellite links (such as IBS, IDR, Drop and Insert, ESC
channel, AUPC, remote M&C, remote software upgrade, etc.) but with instantly reduced
bandwidth requirements. This overlay capability is provided by advanced industry-leading
Paradise software technology called SmartLink. The Quantum therefore provides a
painless migration path to new, more efficient satellite communications technology while
fully supporting all legacy SCPC requirements.
Paired Carrier allows space segment reuse. It incorporates ViaSat’s patented PCMA
technology to overlay transmit and receive carriers in the same space segment reducing
satellite bandwidth requirements by up to 50%. It is used in addition to, not instead of,
other bandwidth saving techniques.
This handbook will guide you through the process of installing and using your Quantum or
Evolution Series Satellite Modem. It covers all models including IF and L-band variants.

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The models covered by this handbook are:
Paradise Datacom Evolution Series PD10 IF Satellite Modems
Paradise Datacom Evolution Series PD10 L-band Satellite Modems
Paradise Datacom Evolution Series PD25 IF Satellite Modems
Paradise Datacom Evolution Series PD25 L-band Satellite Modems
Paradise Datacom Evolution Series PD55 IF Satellite Modems
Paradise Datacom Evolution Series PD55 L-band Satellite Modems
Paradise Datacom Quantum Series PD20 IF Satellite Modems
Paradise Datacom Quantum Series PD20 L-band Satellite Modems
Paradise Datacom Quantum Series PD60 IF Satellite Modems
Paradise Datacom Quantum Series PD60 L-band Satellite Modems
Redundancy Switch operation is documented separately – see ‘Installation and Operating
Handbook for Quantum and Evolution Series Redundancy Switches’.
The Quantum PD155i Satellite Modem/IP Router is documented in the ‘Installation and
Operating Handbook for Quantum PD155i Satellite Modem/IP Router’.
Pour changer la langue à français, choisir
2, 4, 7, 5 sur les menus de modem.
Para cambiar el idioma a español, escoge
2, 4, 7, 5 en los menús del módem.
Um die Sprache zum Deutschen zu ändern,
beschließen Sie 2,4,7,5 auf den Modemmenüs

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Chapter 2 About This Handbook
2.1 Conventions
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of voltage
levels that constitute a dangerous risk of electric shock and
serious injury.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating instructions critical to correct system
function.
2.2 Trademarks
All trademarks used in this handbook are acknowledged to be the property of their
respective owners.
2.3 Disclaimer
Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the
information in this handbook, this cannot be guaranteed and the information contained
herein does not constitute a product warranty. A product warranty statement is provided
separately to this handbook. Paradise Datacom maintains a programme of continuous
product improvement and reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
2.4 GNU General Public Licence
This product contains software source code distributed under the GNU General Public
Licence (GPL). Paradise Datacom fully acknowledges the terms of this licence. If you
would like a copy of the GPL source code in this product on a CD, then please send
(USD) $15.00 (along with a request for the ‘Quantum/Evolution Series Satellite Modem
GPL Source Code CD’) to Paradise Datacom to cover the cost of preparing and mailing
the CD to you.

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Chapter 3 Safety Information
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE
INSTALLATION AND USE.
3.1 Safety
To ensure operator safety, this Satellite Modem conforms to the provisions of EMC Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and complies with the following standard:
EN 60950-1:2006 ‘Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical
Business Equipment’.
Prior to installation and operation, please ensure that the following points are observed.
3.2 Environmental
The equipment is designed to operate in a static 19-inch rack system conforming to IEC
297-2. Operation of the equipment in transportable installations and vehicles equipped
with the means of providing a stable environment is permissible. Operation of the
equipment on vehicles, ships or aircraft without means of environmental conditioning may
invalidate the safety compliancy. Please contact Customer Technical Support for further
advice. Operation of the equipment in an environment other than that stated in the
specifications will also invalidate the safety compliancy.
The equipment must not be operated in an environment in which the unit is exposed to:
•Unpressurised altitudes greater than 2000 metres
•Extremes of temperature outside the stated operating range
•Excessive dust
•Moisture or humid atmospheres above 95% relative humidity
•Excessive vibration
•Flammable gases
•Corrosive or explosive atmospheres
3.3 Installation
The equipment is classified in EN 60950-1 as a pluggable equipment Class A for
connection to the mains supply (note that a 48V DC version is also available). As such it
is provided with a mains inlet cord suitable for use in the country of operation. In normal
circumstances this will be of an adequate length for installation in a rack. If the mains
cable proves to be too short then any replacement must have a similar type fuse (if fitted)
and be manufactured to a similar specification. (For example, look for HAR, BASEC or

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HOXXX-X ratings on the cable and the connector ends marked with BS1636A (UK free
plug 13 amp); BSI, VDE, NF-USE, UL, CSA, OVE, CEBEC, NEMKO, DEMKO, SETI,
IMQ, SEV and KEMA-KEUR for the IEC 6 amp free socket. Schuko and North American
free plugs must have similar markings.)
The installation of the equipment and the connection to the mains supply must be made
in compliance with local and national wiring regulations for a Category II ‘impulse over-
voltage’ installation. The positioning of the equipment must be such that the mains supply
socket outlet for the equipment should be near the equipment and easily accessible or
there should be another suitable means of disconnection from the mains supply.
The equipment is designed to operate from a TN-type power supply system as specified
in EN 60950-1 (i.e. a system that has separate earth, line and neutral conductors). The
equipment is not designed to operate with an IT power system that has no direct
connection to earth.
This unit has double pole/neutral fusing. To ensure operator
safety, fuses should always be replaced with identical type and
rating – contact Customer Technical Support for details.