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Installation and Operation Manual
Rack-Mount RDMSTM Telemetry Receiver
Quasonix, Inc.
6025 Schumacher Park Dr.
West Chester, OH 45069
19 July 2018
Revision 3.5
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Description...................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Nomenclature ..............................................................................................................................1
1.2.1 Band........................................................................................................................................2
1.2.2 Options....................................................................................................................................3
1.2.3 Detailed Option Descriptions...................................................................................................4
1.2.3.1 SAW Filter Option –14 .......................................................................................................4
1.2.3.2 Continuous Tuning –CT.....................................................................................................4
1.2.3.3 Diversity Combiner –DC ....................................................................................................4
1.2.3.4 Viterbi Decoder (for Legacy PSK Only) –K7......................................................................4
1.2.3.5 Forward Error Correction/Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) (SOQPSK Only) –LD.........4
1.2.3.6 No Display –ND..................................................................................................................4
1.2.3.7 RS-422 –RS.......................................................................................................................4
1.2.3.8 Clone Channel 2 –X2.........................................................................................................4
1.2.3.9 Extended C Band –XC.......................................................................................................5
1.2.3.10 Extended Frequency All Bands –XF..............................................................................5
1.2.3.11 Extended Lower L Band –XL.........................................................................................5
1.2.3.12 Extended P Band –XP...................................................................................................5
1.2.3.13 Extended S Band –XS...................................................................................................5
1.2.3.14 Extended Upper L Band –XU ........................................................................................5
1.3 Package Contents .......................................................................................................................5
2Specifications.........................................................................................................................................6
3Installation Instructions ..........................................................................................................................9
3.1 Mechanical...................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Thermal......................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Electrical ....................................................................................................................................11
3.3.1 Rear Panel Connections .......................................................................................................11

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3.3.1.1 Channel 1 HD15 D-Sub Pinout.........................................................................................12
3.3.1.2 Channel 2 HD15 Pinout ....................................................................................................13
3.3.2 Electrical Signals...................................................................................................................13
3.4 Remote Control Interface...........................................................................................................14
3.4.1 Network Requirements..........................................................................................................15
4Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................16
4.1 Front-Panel Control ...................................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Waveform Graphics...............................................................................................................17
4.1.1.1 Signal Quality....................................................................................................................18
4.1.2 Navigation..............................................................................................................................18
4.1.3 Selecting a Receiver Channel...............................................................................................19
4.1.4 Main Menu Settings...............................................................................................................20
4.1.4.1 Setting Frequency.............................................................................................................21
4.1.4.2 Setting Mode.....................................................................................................................23
4.1.4.3 Setting Bit Rate .................................................................................................................24
4.1.4.4 Diversity Combiner (Optional)...........................................................................................25
4.1.4.5 Frequency Diversity (Available with Diversity Combiner) .................................................26
4.1.4.6 Setting Data Polarity .........................................................................................................27
4.1.4.7 Setting Clock Polarity........................................................................................................27
4.1.4.8 Derandomizer State..........................................................................................................27
4.1.4.9 Force Break Lock (PSK Modes Only)...............................................................................28
4.1.4.10 Modulation Scaling (PCM/FM Mode Only)...................................................................28
4.1.4.10.1 Modulation Scaling - Tracking...............................................................................28
4.1.4.10.2 Modulation Scaling - Locked .................................................................................29
4.1.4.10.3 Modulation Scaling - Off ........................................................................................30
4.1.4.10.4 Modulation Scaling - Acquire.................................................................................30
4.1.4.11 Modulation Persistence (PCM/FM Mode Only)............................................................31
4.1.4.12 Differential Decoder......................................................................................................32
4.1.4.13 AGC Menu....................................................................................................................32
4.1.4.14 AM Menu ......................................................................................................................36
4.1.5 Options Menu........................................................................................................................39

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4.1.5.1 Save Rack Presets Menu .................................................................................................40
4.1.5.2 Load Rack Presets Menu..................................................................................................41
4.1.5.3 Save Rack Presets to USB...............................................................................................42
4.1.5.4 Load Rack Presets from USB...........................................................................................43
4.1.5.5 Save a USB Preset...........................................................................................................45
4.1.5.6 Load a USB Preset ...........................................................................................................46
4.1.5.7 Status Menu......................................................................................................................48
4.1.5.7.1 Save Events.............................................................................................................48
4.1.5.7.2 Application Update...................................................................................................49
4.1.5.8 Network Menu...................................................................................................................50
4.1.5.8.1 DHCP.......................................................................................................................51
4.1.5.8.2 IP Address ...............................................................................................................51
4.1.5.8.3 Subnet Mask............................................................................................................52
4.1.5.8.4 Default Gateway Address........................................................................................52
4.1.5.8.5 Set Group Security ID..............................................................................................53
4.1.5.8.6 Set Rack Alias .........................................................................................................54
4.1.5.9 LCD Backlight Option........................................................................................................55
4.1.5.10 Advanced Menu............................................................................................................56
4.1.5.10.1 Synchronize Measured Bit Rate............................................................................57
4.1.5.10.2 IF Filter...................................................................................................................58
4.1.5.10.3 Video Filter.............................................................................................................62
4.1.5.10.4 Video Scale............................................................................................................63
4.1.5.11 Video Invert...................................................................................................................64
4.1.5.12 Video DeEmphasis.......................................................................................................65
4.1.5.13 Phase Noise Compensation.........................................................................................65
4.1.5.14 Tape Output..................................................................................................................66
4.1.5.15 Tape Frequency............................................................................................................66
4.1.5.16 Muting...........................................................................................................................67
4.1.5.17 Muting Timeout.............................................................................................................68
4.1.5.18 Modulation Scaling Menu .............................................................................................69
4.1.5.18.1 Mod Scale Index....................................................................................................69
4.1.5.18.2 Hold Threshold ......................................................................................................70
4.1.5.19 Encoding Menu.............................................................................................................71
4.1.5.19.1 Encoding................................................................................................................72
4.1.5.19.2 Spectrum Inversion................................................................................................73
4.1.5.19.3 Bi-Phase ................................................................................................................73
4.1.5.20 DC Antenna ..................................................................................................................73

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4.1.5.21 Convolutional Decode...................................................................................................75
4.1.5.22 SNR Estimator..............................................................................................................75
4.1.5.23 Factory Default .............................................................................................................76
4.2 Remote RDMS™ Client (RRC) Control.....................................................................................76
4.2.1 Considerations for Running Multiple GUI Clients on a Single Computer..............................77
4.2.2 Selecting an RDMS™ Unit ....................................................................................................78
4.2.3 Remote Control Menu ...........................................................................................................80
4.2.3.1 Basic Settings ...................................................................................................................80
4.2.3.1.1 Basic Settings Tab...................................................................................................81
4.2.3.1.2 Advanced Settings Tab ...........................................................................................90
4.2.4 Remote Monitoring Menu....................................................................................................100
4.2.4.1 Multiple RDMS Performance Monitor .............................................................................100
4.2.5 Tools Menu..........................................................................................................................103
4.2.5.1 Network Settings.............................................................................................................104
4.2.5.1.1 Ethernet Settings...................................................................................................105
4.2.5.1.2 Status.....................................................................................................................105
4.2.5.1.3 Alias Name ............................................................................................................105
4.2.5.1.4 Additional Information............................................................................................106
4.2.5.2 Arrange Windows............................................................................................................106
4.2.5.2.1 Restore Default Locations .....................................................................................107
4.2.5.3 Firmware Upgrade ..........................................................................................................107
4.2.6 Mission Management Menu ................................................................................................107
4.2.6.1 Mission Control ...............................................................................................................107
4.2.6.1.1 Control of Mission Control Client Window.............................................................109
4.2.6.1.2 Client Master..........................................................................................................114
4.2.6.2 Group Security Filter.......................................................................................................116
4.2.6.2.1 Ethernet Group ID Filter ........................................................................................117
4.2.6.2.2 Notes .....................................................................................................................117
4.2.6.2.3 RDMS Racks Configured By Department Groups ................................................120
4.2.6.2.4 RDMS™ Racks Configured With Independent Group ID Names .........................120
4.2.7 About Menu.........................................................................................................................121
4.2.8 File Menu.............................................................................................................................122
4.2.8.1 Save/Load Presets..........................................................................................................122
4.2.8.2 Save or Load RDMS Flash Presets................................................................................126
4.2.8.2.1 RDMS Save Profile Menu......................................................................................126

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4.2.8.2.2 RDMS Load Profile Menu......................................................................................127
4.2.8.3 Turn Off RDMS™ Unit ....................................................................................................128
4.2.8.4 Communications Help.....................................................................................................129
4.3 Advanced Terminal..................................................................................................................129
4.3.1 Advanced Terminal Window................................................................................................130
4.3.2 Tier 0 (PCM/FM), Tier I (SOQPSK-TG), and Tier II (MULTI-H CPM) Commands .............132
4.4 Operational Priority..................................................................................................................146
4.5 Troubleshooting Remote Client Operation ..............................................................................146
4.5.1 Remote Client Cannot Find Rack with a One to One Cable...............................................146
4.5.2 Graphics in the Remote Client are not Rendering Correctly on a PC using Windows 7 ....148
5Performance Specifications...............................................................................................................151
5.1 RF Input...................................................................................................................................151
5.2 Power.......................................................................................................................................151
5.3 RF Frequency Error.................................................................................................................151
5.4 Bit Error Rate...........................................................................................................................151
5.5 Synchronization .......................................................................................................................152
6Maintenance Instructions...................................................................................................................154
7Product Warranty...............................................................................................................................155
8Technical Support and RMA Requests..............................................................................................156
9Appendix A –Bit Error Rate Testing..................................................................................................157
9.1 Test Noise Commands............................................................................................................160
10 Appendix B –AGC Compensation.................................................................................................162
10.1 AM Menu..................................................................................................................................162
10.1.1 Recommended Settings......................................................................................................162
10.2 SNR Estimator (Advanced Menu) ...........................................................................................162
11 Appendix C –Phase Noise Compensation....................................................................................163
11.1 Trellis Demodulation Basics ....................................................................................................163
11.1.1 Trellis Demodulation Summary...........................................................................................164

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11.2 Phase Noise Impact.................................................................................................................165
11.3 Clock Jitter Impact...................................................................................................................165
11.4 When to Use PNC ...................................................................................................................165
11.5 Know Your Transmitter............................................................................................................166
12 Appendix D –Factory Reset Values ..............................................................................................167
13 Appendix E –Special Considerations for International Applications .............................................171
13.1 IP Address Separator ..............................................................................................................171
14 Appendix F –Acronym List ............................................................................................................174
List of Figures
Figure 1: Rack-Mount RDMS™ Part Number Construction .........................................................................2
Figure 2: Mechanical Drawing –Front View.................................................................................................9
Figure 3: Mechanical Drawing –Top View (Dual-channel Connectors Shown)...........................................9
Figure 4: Interior 3-D Drawing of Single-Channel Receiver........................................................................10
Figure 5: Portable 19” Rack Installation with Four RDMS™ Units Shown .................................................10
Figure 6: Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................11
Figure 7: HD15 D-Sub Pin Locations..........................................................................................................13
Figure 8: Baseband Signal Timing..............................................................................................................14
Figure 9: Front Panel Diagram for Dual-Channel Configuration.................................................................16
Figure 10: Front Panel Keypad...................................................................................................................16
Figure 11: Example PCM/FM Eye Pattern..................................................................................................17
Figure 12: Example SOQPSK Constellation...............................................................................................17
Figure 13: Waveform Graphics LCD with Locked PCM/FM Signal ............................................................18
Figure 14: Front Panel Navigation Keys .....................................................................................................19
Figure 15: Select Unit Key ..........................................................................................................................19
Figure 16: Active Main Menu Settings LCD................................................................................................19
Figure 17: Inactive Main Menu Display Grayed Out –Other Channel Active.............................................20
Figure 18: Inactive Main Menu Display with Wait Message .......................................................................20
Figure 19: Front Panel Keypad...................................................................................................................21
Figure 20: Frequency Key on Front Panel..................................................................................................21
Figure 21: Main Menu, Frequency Setting..................................................................................................22
Figure 22: Frequency Entry Screen............................................................................................................22

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Figure 23: Example Keypad Combination for Setting Frequency...............................................................22
Figure 24: Main Menu, Mode Setting..........................................................................................................23
Figure 25: Rate Key on Front Panel ...........................................................................................................24
Figure 26: Main Menu, Bit Rate Setting......................................................................................................25
Figure 27: Bit Rate Entry Screen ................................................................................................................25
Figure 28: Example Keypad Combination for Setting Bit Rate...................................................................25
Figure 29: Main Menu, Combiner Setting ...................................................................................................26
Figure 30: Main Menu, Frequency Diversity Setting...................................................................................26
Figure 31: Main Menu, Data Setting ...........................................................................................................27
Figure 32: Main Menu, Clock Setting..........................................................................................................27
Figure 33: Main Menu, Derandomizer Setting ............................................................................................28
Figure 34: Main Menu, Force Break Lock...................................................................................................28
Figure 35: Main Menu, Modulation Scaling –Tracking...............................................................................29
Figure 36: Red Eye Pattern Display - Tracking...........................................................................................29
Figure 37: Main Menu, Modulation Scaling –Locked.................................................................................29
Figure 38: Green Eye Pattern Display - Locked .........................................................................................29
Figure 39: Main Menu, Modulation Scaling –Off........................................................................................30
Figure 40: Green Eye Pattern Display - Off................................................................................................30
Figure 41: Main Menu, Modulation Scaling –Acquire ................................................................................31
Figure 42: Yellow Eye Pattern Display - Acquire........................................................................................31
Figure 43: Main Menu, Modulation Persistence –Off.................................................................................31
Figure 44: Main Menu, Modulation Persistence –On.................................................................................32
Figure 45: Main Menu, Differential Decoder Setting...................................................................................32
Figure 46: Main Menu, AGC Menu Selection .............................................................................................33
Figure 47: AGC Menu, AGC and Polarity Highlighted................................................................................33
Figure 48: AGC Menu, AGC Zero Hold Off Highlighted .............................................................................34
Figure 49: AGC Menu, Gain and Time Constant Highlighted.....................................................................34
Figure 50: AGC Gain and Time Constant Entry Screens...........................................................................34
Figure 51: Waveform Graphics Before AGC Zero Set................................................................................35
Figure 52: AGC Menu, AGC Zero Highlighted............................................................................................36
Figure 53: AGC Menu, AGC Zero Set Message.........................................................................................36
Figure 54: Waveform Graphics After AGC Zero Set...................................................................................36
Figure 55: Main Menu, AM Menu Selection................................................................................................37
Figure 56: AM Menu, Bandwidth and Time Delay Highlighted ...................................................................37
Figure 57: AM Menu, Scale Highlighted .....................................................................................................38
Figure 58: AM Bandwidth and Time Delay Entry Screens..........................................................................38
Figure 59: AM Scaling Entry Screen...........................................................................................................38

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Figure 60: AM Menu, AM Polarity Highlighted............................................................................................39
Figure 61: AM Menu, AGC COMP Highlighted...........................................................................................39
Figure 62: Main Menu, Options Menu Selection.........................................................................................40
Figure 63: Options Menu, Save Rack Presets Menu Selection..................................................................40
Figure 64: Save Menu, Save Presets –Slot 1 Full, Slot 2 Empty...............................................................41
Figure 65: Options Menu, Load Menu Selection ........................................................................................41
Figure 66: Load Menu, Load Presets –Slot 1 Load Available, Slot 2 Empty.............................................42
Figure 67: Options Menu, Save Rack Presets to USB Selection ...............................................................42
Figure 68: Save Rack Presets to USB Entry Screen..................................................................................43
Figure 69: File Exists Error Screen.............................................................................................................43
Figure 70: Options Menu, Rack Presets Saved Message..........................................................................43
Figure 71: Options Menu, USB Error Message ..........................................................................................43
Figure 72: Options Menu, Load Rack Presets from USB Selection...........................................................44
Figure 73: Load Rack Presets to USB Entry Screen..................................................................................44
Figure 74: Options Menu, Rack Presets Loaded Message ........................................................................45
Figure 75: Options Menu, USB Error Message ..........................................................................................45
Figure 76: Options Menu, Save a USB Preset Selection ...........................................................................45
Figure 77: Save a USB Preset Entry Screen..............................................................................................46
Figure 78: File Exists Error Screen.............................................................................................................46
Figure 79: Options Menu, USB Saved Message........................................................................................46
Figure 80: Options Menu, USB Error Message ..........................................................................................46
Figure 81: Options Menu, Load a USB Preset Selection............................................................................47
Figure 82: Load a USB Preset Entry Screen..............................................................................................47
Figure 83: Options Menu, USB Loaded Message ......................................................................................48
Figure 84: Options Menu, USB Error Message ..........................................................................................48
Figure 85: Options Menu, Status Menu Selection ......................................................................................48
Figure 86: Status Menu, Save Events –Mem Stick ...................................................................................49
Figure 87: Status Menu, App Update –Mem Stick.....................................................................................49
Figure 88: Status Menu, App Update –Mem Stick - Not Found.................................................................50
Figure 89: Options Menu, Network Menu Selection ...................................................................................50
Figure 90: Network Menu, Apply New Settings Displayed .........................................................................51
Figure 91: Network Menu, DHCP Setting ...................................................................................................51
Figure 92: Network Menu, IP Setting..........................................................................................................52
Figure 93: Network Menu, Subnet Setting..................................................................................................52
Figure 94: Network Menu, Gateway Setting ...............................................................................................53
Figure 95: Network Menu, Set Group Security ID Setting ..........................................................................53
Figure 96: Enter New Group ID ..................................................................................................................54

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Figure 97: Network Menu, Set Rack Alias Setting......................................................................................54
Figure 98: Enter New Rack Alias................................................................................................................55
Figure 99: Options Menu, LCD Backlight Selection....................................................................................55
Figure 100: LCD Backlight Value Entry Screen..........................................................................................55
Figure 101: Main Menu, Advanced Menu...................................................................................................56
Figure 102: Advanced Menu, Sync Measured Bit Rate Selection..............................................................57
Figure 103: Advanced Menu, Measured Bitrate Entry Screen ...................................................................57
Figure 104: Sync Measured Bit Rate Not Valid Message...........................................................................58
Figure 105: 70 MHz IF Module in 2” x 3” Chassis.......................................................................................58
Figure 106: 70 MHz IF Module in 2” x 3” Chassis SAW Filter Responses, Narrow Group (10 MHz Span)59
Figure 107: SAW Filter Responses, Wide Group (Plotted on 100 MHz Span)...........................................60
Figure 108: Optional SAW Filter Responses for 70 kHz to 6 MHz.............................................................61
Figure 109: Optional SAW Filter Responses for 14 MHz and 28 MHz.......................................................62
Figure 110: Front Panel Advanced Menu and IF Filter Menu.....................................................................62
Figure 111: Advanced Menu, Video Filter Selection...................................................................................63
Figure 112: Video Filter Setting Entry Screen.............................................................................................63
Figure 113: Advanced Menu, Video Scale Selection..................................................................................64
Figure 114: Video Scale Entry Screen........................................................................................................64
Figure 115: Advanced Menu, Video Invert Selection..................................................................................65
Figure 116: Advanced Menu, Video DeEmphasis Selection ......................................................................65
Figure 117: Advanced Menu, Phase Noise Compensation Selection........................................................66
Figure 118: Advanced Menu, Tape Output Selection.................................................................................66
Figure 119: Advanced Menu, Tape Frequency Selection...........................................................................67
Figure 120: Tape Frequency Value Entry Screen ......................................................................................67
Figure 121: Advanced Menu, Muting Selection..........................................................................................68
Figure 122: Advanced Menu, Muting Timeout Selection............................................................................68
Figure 123: Muting Timeout Entry Screen ..................................................................................................69
Figure 124: Advanced Menu, Mod Scaling Menu Selection.......................................................................69
Figure 125: Mod Scaling Menu, Mod Scale Index Selection ......................................................................70
Figure 126: Modulation Scale Index Entry Screen .....................................................................................70
Figure 127: Mod Scaling Menu, Hold Threshold Selection.........................................................................71
Figure 128: Modulation Scaling Hold Threshold Entry Screen...................................................................71
Figure 129: Advanced Menu, Encoding Menu Selection............................................................................72
Figure 130: Encoding Menu, Encoding Selection.......................................................................................72
Figure 131: Encoding Menu, Spectrum Selection ......................................................................................73
Figure 132: Encoding Menu, Bi-Phase Selection .......................................................................................73
Figure 133: Advanced Menu, DC Antenna Selection .................................................................................74