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Windows-Based Monitor and Control Software for
Comtech EF Data Satellite Terminals
User’s Guide
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published
information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Part Number MN/M-CWIN.IOM Revision 4
M&C Software
for Windows
Windows-Based Monitor and Control Software for
Comtech EF Data Satellite Terminals
User’s Guide
Part Number MN/M-CWIN.IOM
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. III
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. XIII
About this Manual ................................................................................................................................... xiii
Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manua l...................................................................... xiii
Conventions and References ................................................................................................................... xiii
Metric Conversion ............................................................................................................................................ xiii
Recommended Standard Designations ............................................................................................................ xiii
Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................................... xiii
Cautions and Warnings ........................................................................................................................... xiv
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................. xiv
Customer Support ..................................................................................................................................... xv
Online Customer Support ..................................................................................................................................xv
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................... 1–1
1.1 System Requirements ................................................................................................................. 1–1
1.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 1–2
1.3 Screen Descriptions ..................................................................................................................... 1–2
1.4 Use of Colors ................................................................................................................................ 1–4
1.5 Navigation .................................................................................................................................... 1–5
1.6 Equipment Line ........................................................................................................................... 1–6
CHAPTER 2. OPERATION ................................................................................................... 2–1
2.1 Supported Terminals .................................................................................................................. 2–1
2.2 Startup ......................................................................................................................................... 2–2
2.2.1 Initial Setup .................................................................................................................................... 2–2
2.1.1.1 Communications Dialog Box .......................................................................................................... 2–3
2.1.1.2 Command Delay Dialog Box .......................................................................................................... 2–4
2.1.1
.3 Configuration Dialog Box ............................................................................................................... 2–5
2.1.1.4 Terminal Macros Dialog Box .......................................................................................................... 2–6
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2.3 The Menu Bar ............................................................................................................................. 2–7
2.3.1 File Menu ..................................................................................................................... .................. 2–7
2.3.2 Edit Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 2–7
2.3.3 Options Menu ................................................................................................................................. 2–8
2.3.4 Help Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 2–8
2.4 Screen Details .............................................................................................................................. 2–9
2.4.1 Status Screen ................................................................................................................................ 2–10
2.4.2 Pre-Select Screen ......................................................................................................................... 2–11
2.4.3 Comm/Util Screen ....................................................................................................................... 2–13
2.4.4 Terminal Screen ........................................................................................................................... 2–15
2.4.5 Fault Log Screen .......................................................................................................................... 2–17
CHAPTER 3. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 3–1
3.1 EIA-232 to EIA-485 Converters ................................................................................................ 3–1
3.2 Verifying Physical Connections ................................................................................................. 3–2
3.3 Communication with Redundant Systems ................................................................................ 3–3
3.4 Addressing ................................................................................................................................... 3–4
Figures
Figure 2-1. M&C Non-support Warning Dialog Box ................................................................................. 2–1
Figure 2-2. Communications Dialog Box ................................................................................................. 2–3
Figure 2-3. Command Delay Dialog Box ................................................................................................. 2–4
Figure 2-4. Configuration Dialog Box ....................................................................................................... 2–5
Figure 2-5. Terminal Macros Dialog Box ................................................................................................. 2–6
Figure 2-6. File Menu ............................................................................................................................... 2–7
Figure 2-7. Edit Menu ............................................................................................................................... 2–7
Figure 2-8. Options Menu ........................................................................................................................ 2–8
Figure 2-9. Help Menu ............................................................................................................................. 2–8
Figure 2-10. Status Screen .................................................................................................................... 2–10
Figure 2-11. Pre-Select Screen ............................................................................................................. 2–12
Figure 2-12. Comm/Util Screen ............................................................................................................. 2–13
Figure 2-13. Acquire Communications Dialog Box ................................................................................ 2–14
Figure 2-14. Terminal Screen ................................................................................................................ 2–15
Figure 2-15. Fault Log Screen ............................................................................................................... 2–17
Figure 3-1. Non-KST-2000A/B Redundant System Hierarchy ................................................................. 3–3
Figure 3-2. KST-2000A/B Redundant Systems Hierarchy ....................................................................... 3–4
Tables
Table 2-1. Support Initialization Files ....................................................................................................... 2–2
Table 3-1. Non-KST-2000A/B Redundant Systems ................................................................................ 3–4
Table 3-2. KST-2000A/B Redundant Systems ........................................................................................ 3–4
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PREFACE
About this Manual
This manual describes the Comtech EF Data WindowsTM based Monitor and Control (M&C)
software used with Comtech EF Data C-band and Ku-band terminal systems. This is a technical
document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the
operation and maintenance of Comtech EF Data terminal systems.
Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual
Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual will be appreciated.
To submit comments, please contact the Comtech EF Data Technical Publications Department:
TechnicalPublications@comtechefdata.com
Conventions and References
Metric Conversion
Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual. This information
is provided to assist the operator in cross-referencing non-Metric to Metric conversions.
Recommended Standard Designations
Recommended Standard (RS) Designations have been superseded by the new designation of the
Electronic Industries Association (EIA). References to the old designations may be shown when
depicting actual text displayed on the Web or Telnet (i.e., remote control) interface pages for the
unit (e.g., RS-232). All other references in the manual will be shown with the EIA designations.
Trademarks
Product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
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