
CIC-35 LVDS to ASI
Interface Converter
Installation and Operation Manual
(Accessory Product for use only with Comtech EF Data CDM-600 Modems)
Part Number MN/CIC35.IOM
Revision 0
August 22, 2003

CIC-35 LVDS to ASI
(Accessory Product for use only with Comtech EF Data CDM-600/600L Modems)
Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001
Registered Company.
Interface Converter
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN/CIC35.IOM
Revision 0
August 22, 2003
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for:
Product support or training
Information on upgrading or returning a product
Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals
Contact Customer Support using any of the following methods:
Mail: Comtech EF Data
Email: service@comtechefdata.com
Customer Support Department
2114 West 7th Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA
Phone: (480) 333-2200 (Main Comtech EF Data Number)
(480) 333-4357 (Customer Support Desk)
Fax: (480) 333-2161
Internet: www.comtechefdata.com
To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or
replacement:
1. Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech EF Data
Customer Support Department.
2. Be prepared to supply the Customer Support representative with the model number,
serial number, and a description of the problem.
3. To ensure that the product is not damaged during shipping, pack the product in its
original shipping carton/packaging.
4. Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data. (Shipping charges should be prepaid.)
For more information regarding the warranty policies, see Warranty Policy, p. vii.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION..................................................................................... 2
2.1 CONNECTOR OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 2
2.2 OVERHEAD INTERFACE CONNECTOR........................................................................ 3
2.3 ASI INTERFACE CONNECTORS...................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 3. OPERATION.......................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 4. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................... 6
4.1 LED Indicators........................................................................................................................ 6
CHAPTER 5. SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY.............................................................. 7
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BOUT THIS MANUAL
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This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data
CIC-35 LVDS to ASI Interface Converter. This is a technical document intended for
earth station engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and
maintenance of the CIC-35 LVDS to ASI Interface Converter.
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