SATCOM MODEMS

I-Direct SATCOM MODEM

                                                            
 X1-I-Direct Modem
 The Evolution X1 Satellite Router is optimized for use in large networks with
small inbound channels such as SCADA, point-of-sale and ATM.
 The X1 features DVB-S2/ACM, TDMA, basic routing and VLAN functionality
at a cost-effective price point.
 Highlights
– Star topology

 
– DVB-S2/ACM outbound for greater efficiency and enhanced network availability
– Deterministic MF-TDMA return channel
                                                          

– Low cost of entry

 Overview: Compact and cost-effective, the Evolution X1 Satellite Router
features DVB-S2 and Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) on the
outbound and deterministic TDMA on the return to maximize bandwidth
efficiency. The X1 also has a web-based iSite for ease of remote
commissioning.

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 X1—Modem--Specification
 Network Configuration
– Network Topology : Star (DVB-S2/ACM downstream + Multi Frequency D-TDMA upstream)
– Modulation  : Downstream: QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK ; Upstream: BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK
 Maximum Rates Supported       
– Symbol Rate : Downstream (TDM) 1 - 45 Msps;   Upstream (D-TDMA)  128 Ksps - 2 Msps
– Info Rate: Downstream (TDM)    Up to 160 Mbps : Upstream (D-TDMA)  Up to 4 Mbps
– FEC:   Downstream LDPC, 1/4 - 8/9 Upstream;; 2D 16-State, 1/2 - 6/7

 
 Interfaces
                                                          
– SatCom Interfaces:   TxIF --Type-F, 950 - 1700 MHz, Composite Power 0dBm / -35dBm
RxIF   Type-F, 950 - 2150MHz, Composite Power -5dBm / -65dBm
– Available BUC Power (IFL)=  +24V, 25W max. supporting BUCs up to 3W (60W external
PSU)
– Available LNB Power (IFL)=   +24.0V (Nominal), 22KHz DiSEqC tone
– Data Interfaces LAN: 10/100 Ethernet
– Web-based configuration via Ethernet port

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 X1---Modem---Specification
 Protocols Supported     
– TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, Local DNS Caching
 Traffic Engineering         
– QoS (Priority Queuing, Strict Priority Queuing, WFQ); Application-based QoS; Configurable
Packet Classifier; CIR (Static and Dynamic), Minimum CIR, Dynamic Minimum CIR
 Other Features Built-in Automatic Uplink Power Control, Frequency and
Timing Control, Authentication, Remote Lock (to network)
 
 Mechanical / Environmental
                                                          
– Size        10.25” x 3” x 10” in, Weight 5.6
– Operating Temperature            -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) at Sea Level
– Humidity              90% non-condensing humidity
– Input Voltage    100-240 VAC to 24 VDC
– Radio Standards               EN 301-428v1.3.1 – Ku-Band System Level Specifications
– Certification       FCC, CE and RoHS compliant

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 X3-I-Direct Modem
 The iDirect X3 satellite router features a highly efficient implementation of
the DVB-S2 standard. With Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) on the
outbound carrier and patented, deterministic TDMA or SCPC Return
channel, this modem maximizes efficiency of satellite capacity to enable
new opportunities for star topology networking.
 The Evolution series is ideally suited for broadband requirements such as
Internet and VPN access to enterprise networks, as well as real-time VoIP

 
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and videoconferencing.
                                                          
Flexibility to Meet Changing Requirements
– Over-the-air software licensing features can add strong data encryption or extend the
remote’s capabilities allowing operators to customize Evolution 3 series to meet technical
and budget requirements. 
 Superior Quality of Service and Network Performance
– iDirect’s sophisticated Group QoS advanced traffic prioritization dynamically balances the
demands of different applications according to their needs and bandwidth availability,
across multiple sites and user sub-networks.  Features such as TCP and HTTP
acceleration, in addition to local DNS caching, increase performance and maximize user
experience.
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 X3-I-Direct Modem
 Simple, Intuitive Network Management
– This Evolution series router is easily configured, monitored, and controlled through the
iVantage network management system, a complete suite of software-based tools for
configuring, monitoring and controlling satellite networks from one location.
 Features
– Star topology, DVB-S2/ACM outbound for greater efficiency and enhanced network
availability, Deterministic MF-TDMA or SCPC Return channel

 
– Efficient 2D 16-State inbound coding
– Automatic end-to-end Uplink, Power Control, Built-in TCP acceleration
                                                          
– Advanced QoS and traffic prioritization
– Optional AES 256-bit encryption
 Seamless Terrestrial Integration
– The unit is an integrated satellite modem and router with Ethernet interface, combined with
a native IP architecture, that ensures easy integration of satellite-delivered connectivity into
almost any data network.  Support for a rich set of IP protocols and features such as TCP,
UDP, multicasting, NAT and DHCP guarantee compatibility with a wide range of
applications and user needs, including corporate network extension, point of sale, SCADA,
telemetry, multimedia and Internet cafés.

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 X3- Modem: Specifications

                                                            

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 X5-I-Direct Modem
 IDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router Features
– Star topology
– Two modes of operation: iNFINITI or DVB-S2/ACM outbound
– Deterministic MF-TDMA or SCPC Return channel
– Extremely efficient 2D 16-State inbound coding
– Advanced QoS and traffic prioritization
– Automatic end-to-end Uplink Power Control

 
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– Optional Spread Spectrum waveform technology supports very small antennas
Designed specifically to support business-critical applications, the iDirect
                                                          

Evolution X5 Satellite Router is ideally suited for high-performance

broadband applications such as enterprise connectivity, cellular backhaul,
maritime, secure banking, and other mobile applications.
 The iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router features iDirect’s highly efficient
implementation of the DVB-S2 standard with Adaptive Coding and
Modulation (ACM) on the outbound carrier. Along with Adaptive TDMA
technology or SCPC Return, 2D 16-State FEC, the Evolution X5 maximizes
the efficiency of satellite capacity to enable new opportunities.
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 X5-I-Direct Modem
 Simple Intuitive Network Management
– The iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router is easily configured, monitored, and controlled
through the iVantageTM network management system, a complete suite of software-based
tools for configuring, monitoring and controlling networks from one location.
– The Evolution X5 Series is easily configured, monitored, and controlled through the
iVantageTM network management system, a complete suite of software-based tools for
configuring, monitoring and controlling networks from one location.

                                                            

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 X5-I-Direct Modem

                                                            

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 X7-I-Direct Modem
 IDIRECT X7 FEATURES
– Up to 100 Mbps of combined inbound and outbound throughput
– 1 RU high remote chassis fitting in standard telecom racks
– Licensable 2nd demodulator for multicast traffic
– Variant power supply module configurations
– Dual image support and Web iSite for ease of deployment and upgrades
– Communications-on-the-Move (COTM) support

 
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– AES Encryption
IDIRECT X7 SATELLITE ROUTER
                                                          

– The Evolution X7 remote is the first of iDirect’s next-generation family of remotes. Built on
an entirely new multi-core hardware system, the X7 is optimized to deliver best-in-class
DVB-S2/ACM and A-TDMA throughput performance. The X7 also features SCPC on the
return and an 8-port embedded switch for managing multiple user groups. The rack-
mountable remote comes with multiple choices of embedded power supply units and dual
DVB-S2 demodulators with fully independent RF chains. This makes it uniquely suited for a
range of enterprise voice and data services while simultaneously receiving multicast
channels over the same or a second transponder or satellite – even combining spot-beam
HTS capacity and Ku- and C-Band capacity.

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 SATCOM MODEMS: Comparison
S.No Type Network Mod Scheme Forward Error Spread Interfaces
Topology Correction Spectrum
Factor
1 X1 Downstream: QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK Downstream; Nil TX in GHz=
(downstream) LDPC (1/4-8/9) 0.95 t0 1.7
DVB-S2/ACM BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK
(upstream) Upstream: RX in GHz=
Max Symbol Rate= 2D 16 State 0.85 to 2.15
Upstream: 45 & 7.5 Msps (1/2-6/7)
A-TDMA AES-256

 
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X3 Downstream:
DVB-S2/ACM
QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK
(downstream)
Downstream;
LDPC (1/4-8/9)
Nil
encryption

TX in GHz=
0.95 t0 1.7

Upstream= BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK Upstream TDMA: RX in GHz=

D-TDMA or (upstream TDMA) TPC, 0.431 - 0.85 to 2.15
SCPC 0.793**
Return*) BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK 2D 16 State (1/2- AES-256
(upstream SCPC) 6/7) encryption

Max Symbol Rate= Upstream SCPC: 10 MHZ

45 & 7.5 & 15 Msps 2D 16 State (1/3- reference is
Respectively 6/7) controllable
on Tx and Rx
IF ports
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 SATCOM MODEMS: Comparison
S.No Type Network Mod Scheme Forward Error Spread Interfaces
Topology Correction Spectrum
Factor
3 X5 Downstream: QPSK-8PSK-16APSK Downstream; Up to 7.5 TX in GHz=
DVB-S2 or or LDPC (1/4-8/9) or Mcps. 0.95 t0 1.7
iNFINITI -TDM BPSK-QPSK-8PSK TP: 0.495 - 0.879
(downstream) Spreading RX in GHz=
Upstream: Factors: 0.85 to 2.15
Upstream: BPSK-QPSK-8PSK TPC:0.431 - 0.793 1, 2, 4, 8
A-TDMA or Or and AES-256

 
SCPC Return BPSK-QPSK-8PSK 2D 16 State (1/2- encryption
(upstream) 6/7)
                                                           Or 10 MHZ
Max Sym Rate=Msps 2D 16 State (1/2- reference is
45 or 15 & 7.5 or 15 6/7) controllable
on Tx and Rx
IF ports
4 X7 Downstream: QPSK-8PSK-16APSK Downstream; Up to 7.5 TX in GHz=
DVB-S2 (downstream) LDPC (1/4-8/9) Mcps. 0.95 t0 1.7

Upstream: BPSK-QPSK-8PSK Upstream: Spreading RX 1 & 2 in

TDMA (upstream) 2D 16 State (1/2- Factors: GHz= 0.95 to
6/7) 1, 2, 4, 8 2.15
Max Sym Rate=Msps
1-45 & 0.128-7.5

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