Chapter 1. Introduction

Introduction

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Major Assemblies

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Options

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Specifications

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Dimensional Envelope

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CiM-550IP-EnabledSatelliteModem1.1INTRODUCTION

The CiM-550 is a high-performance, low-cost, IP-enabled satellite modem designed for closed network Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC) links. It is ideal for many VSAT applications. Offering a range of data rates from 2.4 to 2048 kbps in 1 bit per second steps, the modem includes Viterbi forward error correction as standard. The Turbo Product Codec is available as an option.

The modem is compact, 1U high and 12 inches deep, and consumes only 25 watts typically. It has the following configuration and control capabilities:

Front panel VFD display and keypad for local configuration and control

Rear panel Remote Control Serial interface (DB9) for modem configuration and control.

Rear panel Console Port (RJ-11) for Ethernet interface configuration and control. Rear panel Ethernet Data interface (RJ-45).

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