Specifications

Operation PSM-500/500L/500LT SCPC Satellite Modem
Page 3-12 PSM-500/500L/500LT - Rev. 0.91
Tables 3-5 through 3-8 describe the parameters available from the front panel and entry in more
detail. The grayed separators delineate column divisions in the area matrix. The “»”symbol
indicates that this parameter is not available unless a preceding parameter is enabled or set to
require those parameters, or optional hardware is installed that uses that particular parameter.
Parameters can also be added as new options are installed.
Table 3-5. Modem (Unit) Parameter Detail
Unit Parameter Detail
Representation
Type
Entry
Description
Status Modem
Locked & Sending
Read Only Read Only Mod & Demod Status
Status Reference
Internal, OK
Read Only Not changeable Reference source and
status
Status Redundcy
1:1 On Line
Read Only Used to force a transfer
away from this unit.
Redundancy Status
Status Unit ID
Rmt Santa Cruz
Alpha –
Numeric
Entered as ASCII for up to
16 characters
Station Name for user
Status Model
PSM-500
Read Only Read from software Modem Model #,
Status Feature
M523-8PSK-16QAM
Numeric 16 digit Feature Set upgrade
code inserted here.
Used to display features and
upgrade feature set.
Status Serial#
12923
Read Only Not changeable Modem Serial Number
Status Version
0.10
Read Only Read from software Version of software installed
Status FEC A
Viterbi/TCM/RS
Read Only Read from Installed Option Available FEC options in
Slot A.
Status FEC A Ver
01-004
Read Only Read from Installed Option FEC Type Number and
Firmware Revision
Status FEC B
TPC4K
Read Only Read from Installed Option Available FEC options in
Slot B.
Status FEC B Ver
03-004
Read Only Read from Installed Option FEC Type Number and
Firmware Revision
Status Mod Opt
Burst
Read Only Read from Installed Option Type of Installed Option
Status Int’f Opt
SDMS-Lite
Read Only Read from Installed Option Type of Installed Option
Redundcy Mode
Internal 1:1
Selection 0 = Disable, 1 = Internal 1:1,
2 = External
Select Redundancy mode.
Internal requires “Y” cable.
Redundcy Sw Rqst
on Alarm A & B
Selection 0 = On any Alarm
1= On Alarm A
2 = On Alarm B
3 = On Alarm A & B
What will request a switch to
backup modem.