precision satellite modems

M7 Modular MODEM SERIES

Modem M7 IF or M7L L-Band
Modular Satellite Modems
System Architectures Supported
• Point-to-Point
• Point-to-Multipoint
• Mesh
• Multicasting Datum Systems innovation is transforming the SCPC and MCPC modem
industry with a new generation modular modem product, the M7 Series,
that is versatile, compact, highly efficient and costs less to own and operate.
Key Highlights
Flexible M7 configurations include a full modem, mod-only, demod-only or
• Compact and Modular Modem Design multi-demod capability, all using common integrated assembly modules.
• FlexLDPC Multi Block Sizes & Code Rates Standard hardware houses our optional FlexLDPC FEC and many other
advanced upgradable features to create the industry’s most spectral and
• 1.2 kbps to 59.4 Mbps, 1 bps steps space efficient low cost modem.
• BPSK/QPSK/OQPSK/8PSK/8QAM/16QAM
• Widest Range of Carrier Roll-Off Factors Compact Modular Design - The completely new M7 modem hardware
platform fits within a half-rack 1 RU space, saving expensive rackspace at the
• G.703/E1 (D&I), Full & Fractional (N x 64) hub or remote sites. Modems can be mounted and operated side-by-side or
• Advanced IP Interface used in a simple and clean 1:1 redundant configuration. The M7 design uses
individual card assemblies for mod, demod, controller and interface for
• 70,000 Packets Per Second Throughput
versatile configurations and simple cost effective inventory. The small,
• Bridge and Router Modes lightweight modem saves expensive shipping costs and conveniently fits
• Integrated Linux and Vyatta Routing into a briefcase for easy transportability.
• Express Ethernet Interface Two Modems in1Rack Space
• Layer 2 Bridge, Switch Based “Side x Side”
• 4-Port with additional SFP Port
Highly Configurable – The M7 provides a variety of configurations for the
• QoS and VLAN Support user to choose when ordering or as field upgrade options. Options such as
• Lowest Latency, <15 ms at 64 kbps ¾ QPSK data rates, modulation modes, FEC’s and Interface types are all supported
and easily upgradable in the field - and without major assembly issues.
• Fast Carrier acquisition time
• Perfect for Managed BW Systems Advanced FlexLDPC Onboard – With unparalleled configuration flexibility
• Multi-Flo Async Channel, AUPC and superior coding gain, FlexLDPC takes FEC technology innovation to the
next level, bringing strong economic advantages to satellite service providers
• State-of-the-Art Web Browser GUI
and their customers. Granular code rates and block sizes get you the most
out of your available satellite bandwidth and spectral power, while keeping
Applications processing latency at the desired level.
• Cellular Backhaul Sharp Carrier Roll-Off Technology – The M7 Series supports advanced filter
• Enterprise shaping for optimizied carrier spacing as a standard feature. Datum currently
• IP Networks offers down to an 5% Alpha, which means that carriers can be spaced at 1.05
times the symbol rate instead of the historical factor of 1.35. This allows an
• E1 Trunking immediate spectral efficiency increase and significant bandwidth savings,
• On-the-Move at no additional hardware or software cost. Filter Roll-Off options in the new
M7 modems Series include 5%, 8%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35% and 40%.
• Bandwidth on Demand
See Advanced Filter Shaping White Paper for more information.

DATUM SYSTEMS, Inc www.Datumsystems.com

15 Great Oaks Blvd Tel: (408) 365-9745
San Jose, CA 95119 Fax: (408) 365-0471
Model M7 and M7l rev111113
Specifications Demodulator
Operating Modes TX and RX Continuous (SCPC) Input Acquisition Range ±100 Hz to ±3 MHz, 1 Hz Steps
FlexLDPC, Flexible Block and Code Rates, Low Minimum Input Level 10 Log(Symbol Rate) - 125 = Lvl (dBm)
Latency Maximum Input Level 10 Log(Symbol Rate) - 80 = Lvl (dBm)
Advanced TPC and Industry Compatible Maximum IF Input Power Density +20 dBc/Hz
Std and Custom Async Low Overhead Channels,
Maximum Total Power +10 dBm
AUPC
Receive Acquisition Time Typical 71 ms at 64 kbps, QPSK
Remote Modem Control Channel
IP, Ethernet, Dual G.703/E1 (D&I), Serial, HSSI Input Impedance IF 50 or 75 Ohms BNC (User Selectable)
Opt Plug-in I/O Selections (Up to 2 per M7 Unit) L-Band 50 Ohms SMA
Data Rate Range 1.2 kbps to 59.04 Mbps, (1 bps steps) Input Return Loss IF > 20 dB, L-Band > 16dB
Symbol Rate Range 2400 sps to 14.76 Msps (1 sps steps) Input Phase Noise > Intelsat by 6 dB typical, 4 dB min
FrequencyTuning Range M7 50-180 MHz, M7L 950-2150 MHz (1 Hz steps) Demod Roll-Off Factor % 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 (%)
Modulation Types BPSK,QPSK,OQPSK,8PSK/QAM,16QAM
FEC Options None, Viterbi, TCM, Reed-Solomon, FlexLDPC
TPC 4k and TPC 16k (Opt Plug-in HW) Interface Options: (Choose Up to Two Per Modem)
Advanced FlexLDPC Block Sizes 256,512,1k,2k,4k,8k,16k Serial Data Interface (S7)
Rates 1/2,2/3,3/4,14/17,7/8,10/11,16/17 Main Interface Modes Sync RS-232,449,V.35,EIA-530 (DB-25)
Turbo Product Code TPC-4k 21/44, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8, 0.950 Internal Clock (ST) Accuracy ±1E-12, (±1 part per Trillion)
TPC-16k 1/2, 3/4, 7/8, 0.453, 0.922 Doppler Buffer Depth 4 Bits to 524,284 Bits, 1 Bit Steps
Viterbi 1/2, 3/4, 7/8 (k=7), Trellis 2/3 ESC Overhead I/O Modes Async RS-232,RS-485 (DB-25)
Reed Solomon Selectable N & K, IESS 308/309/310 Adv Mux ESC OH Data Rate Disabled, 300 bps to 3.5 Mbps, 1 bps Steps
Scrambler/Descrambler IBS, V.35, IESS, TPC, RS, LDPC, EFD Adv Mux (MCC) OH Data Rate Disabled, 300 to 29.52 Mbps, 1 bps Steps
ESC Remote Signaling I/O's Form C (Qty 2)
Typical Eb/No for 1E-8 BER Delay Advanced IP Interface (I7)
FlexLDPC™ QPSK 8PSK 8QAM 16QAM @ 64kbps
Adv Ethernet IP Interface 10/100 BaseT, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
LDPC-1/2 - 2k 2.04 dB n/a 3.80 dB 4.48 dB 49.6 ms Operating System Debian Linux Operating System
LDPC-1/2-4k 1.73 dB n/a 3.44 dB 4.16 dB 98.0 ms Operating Modes Bridge and Vyatta Router
LDPC-1/2-8k 1.52 dB n/a 3.19 dB 3.92 dB 195.0 ms
Packets Per Second 70,000 PPS
LDPC-1/2-16k 1.38 dB n/a 3.04 dB 3.76 dB 388.6 ms
Network Protocols: See Specification
LDPC-2/3-2k 2.77 dB 4.88 dB 4.68 dB 5.85 dB 44.4 ms
LDPC-2/3-4k 2.46 dB 4.53 dB 4.36 dB 5.46 dB 87.5 ms
Express Ethernet Interface (E7)
LDPC-2/3-8k 2.23 dB 4.28 dB 4.09 dB 5.19 dB 173.7 ms
LDPC-2/3-16k 2.09 dB 4.14 dB 3.91 dB 5.01 dB 346.1 ms Express Ethernet Ports 4Ports (RJ-45), 1 Port SFP
LDPC-3/4-2k 3.52 dB 5.97 dB 5.51 dB 6.78 dB 41.9 ms 4 Port Interface 10/100 BaseT, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
LDPC-3/4-4k 3.14 dB 5.56 dB 5.11 dB 6.37 dB 82.4 ms SFP Port Optional Gigabit or Optiuc Fiber
LDPC-3/4-8k 2.89 dB 5.27 dB 4.83 dB 6.07 dB 163.1 ms Ethernet Protocol Layer 2 Swtched Bridge Only
LDPC-3/4-16k 2.72 dB 5.07 dB 4.63 dB 5.87 dB 325.0 ms Features QoS and VLAN Selectable
LDPC-7/8-2k 4.96 dB 7.89 dB 6.98 dB 8.48 dB 38.1 ms
LDPC-7/8-4k 4.32 dB 7.21 dB 6.40 dB 7.84 dB 74.6 ms Dual G.703/E1 Interface (G7)
LDPC-7/8-8k 4.00 dB 6.86 dB 6.05 dB 7.51 dB 147.3 ms G.703 E1 Physical Inputs Dual Bal Inputs on (RJ-48), UnBal Opt
LDPC-7/8-16k 3.90 dB 6.66 dB 5.87 dB 7.32 dB 293.6 ms Formats Supported Full E1, D&I / PCM-30 (CAS), PCM-31 (CCS)
LDPC-10/11-2k 5.63 dB 8.73 dB 7.68 dB 9.37 dB 37.0 ms D&I Time Slots Supported N x 64, N = 1 to 31 Time Slots
LDPC-10/11-4k 5.00 dB 7.99 dB 7.02 dB 8.63 dB 72.3 ms
LDPC-10/11-8k 4.58 dB 7.51 dB 6.60 dB 8.18 dB 143.0 ms HSSI Interface (H7)
LDPC-10/11-16k 4.40 dB 7.33 dB 6.35 dB 7.95 dB 284.5 ms
Guaranteed Eb/No is 0.2 dB > Typical
Modulator Monitor and Control
Output Level IF 0 to -40.00, L-Band +5 to -35.00 (dBm) Remote Control Interfaces RS-232, RS-485, SNMP, Web Browser
Output Level Accuracy ±0.5 dB Over Freq, Level and Temp Alarm Outputs Qty 2 Form C
Output Impedance IF 50 or 75 Ohms BNC (User Selectable)
L-Band 50 Ohms SMA Environment and Physical
Output Return Loss IF > 20 dB, L-Band > 16dB AC to DC Adapter (Std) Input 100-240 VAC, Output 24 V 65 W max
Output Off Isolation > 60 dB DC Input (Rear of Unit) 8 to 36 VDC, -48 VDC Optional
Output Spurious < -60 dBc / 4 kHz BW Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 50°C, 99% humidity, non-cond
Phase Noise Offset = 10 Hz < -78 dBc/Hz Storage Temperature -20°C to +70°C, 99% humidity, non-con
Offset = 100 Hz < -95 dBc/Hz Size 8.5" (W) x 11" (D) x 1.75" (H), (2 Units in 1 RU)
Offset = 1.0 kHz < -110 dBc/Hz Weight < 5 lbs, fully configured
Offset = 10 kHz < -110 dBc/Hz
Offset = 100 kHz < -115 dBc/Hz Certification and Compliance
Offset = 1.0 MHz < -130 dBc/Hz CE Certified for: ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (Emissions & Immunity)
Mod Roll-Off Factor % 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 (%) EN60950 (Safety)
Ext Reference Frequency 1, 1.544, 2.048, 5, 10, 20 (in MHz) RoHS Meets RoHS lead-free standards
External Ref Level -10 dBm to +10 dBm - Specifications subject to chance without notice

DATUM SYSTEMS, Inc www.Datumsystems.com

15 Great Oaks Blvd Tel: 408.365-9745
San Jose, CA 95119 Fax: 408.365-0471