SLM-5650 Satellite Modem Revision 2
Front Panel Operation MN/SLM5650.IOM
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4.3.4.2 Select: Utility: FAST
Select: Utility: FAST: Configuration
Modem Code This is a 20 digit code, that allows upgrading the modem functionality, which
can be purchased from Comtech EF Data . Legal characters are hexadecimal,
0-F.
TURBO Code This is a 20 digit code, that allows upgrading the maximum allowable data rate
of the TURBO FEC. This code can be purchased from Comtech EF Data.
Legal characters are hexadecimal, 0-F.
Demo Mode Demonstration mode is a unique Comtech EF Data feature that allows the user
to try out any capability of the installed hardware for up to 168 hours (7, 24 hour
days).
Select: Utility: FAST: Configuration: View Options
Options This will list the options that the modem supports and identifies if they are
enabled. There are 14 options, listed 01 – 14.
01 Modem Data Rate, 5 Mbps, 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 52 Mbps.
02 8-PSK modulation
03 8-QAM modulation (future)
04 16-QAM modulation
05 64-QAM modulation (future)
06 AUPC overhead (Automatic Uplink Power Control)
07 MIL-188-165A Overhead mode (future)
08 IESS-308 Overhead mode
09 IESS-309 Overhead mode
10 Reed Solomon Forward Error Correction
11 Asymmetrical Loop Timing
12 Turbo FEC card #1
13 Turbo Data Rate, 5 Mbps, 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 52 Mbps.
14 Interface Card, GigaBit Ethernet (The displayed interface will only reflect what
is plugged into the modem).

FAST: Configuration S/N 000000012

View Options (efE)

FAST Configuration: Enter Modem Code

Enter TURBO Code Demo Mode (efE)

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iew Options: 01 Installed

Full Range Data Rate