AvL Technologies SkyEdgeII Interface Manual And Reference - Page 9

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4. Operation

4.1. Functional Overview

When properly connected and configured the ComTech modem becomes fully integrated into the AAQ Controller's
satellite acquisition process. During Acquisition, the modem will act as a signal source and exchange information with
the AAQ. The modem will be used as a Scan Source to locate the desired target and as a Signal Source to Coarse and
Fine Peak on the target following the initial scan

4.2. Sensor Output

Item
SkyEdgeII Detected Noise
SkyEdgeII Min Lock Signal
SkyEdgeII Min Valid Signal
SkyEdgeII Rx Lock
SkyEdgeII Rx Signal
SkyEdgeII Signal Average
SkyEdgeII Signal Gradient
Figure 7 – Sensor Output
Noise level as reported by the AAQ
Signal Level required for the modem to declare lock. *For future use
Signal Level required from modem for AAQ to be able to peak. *For
Flag indicating that the modem is locked on carrier.
This is the Downlink SNR reported by the modem.
This is the average signal as read from AAQ
Mathematical approximation of signal change over time in coordination
with "SkyEdgeII Gradient Sample Time" Config. Item as read from AAQ.
SkyEdgeII Modem
Description
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