User's Manual

Wireless Matrix SDT-5000 Installation and User Guide
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Table 1. Descriptions for Status Line fields (continued)
Function Description
Signal to Noise Ratio The Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) is an indicator for the
Wireless Matrix Modem receiving the satellite signal. If this
value drops below “16.00” the Wireless Matrix Modem will
have difficulty maintaining Sync and may experience a very
high bit error rate. A value of “16.00” or above is an
indicator of a normal operational signal.
Operational States
Operational states are defined by the Mobile Data Services (MDS) system and define the Wireless
Matrix Modem’s ability at an instant in time. The Wireless Matrix Modem will normally be in the
Operational state if everything is functioning correctly. The state will be Fade or Channel Search if
the Wireless Matrix Modem is having difficulty receiving SYNC.
Table 2 describes the fields for the Status Line.
Table 2. Descriptions for Operational States
Function Description
Ready for
Commissioning
The Wireless Matrix Modem has not been commissioned on
the Mobile Data Services (MDS) network and is in the process
of passing a series of tests and authentication procedures with
the DH. You may see this state during installation or if internal
parameters are corrupt. When the Wireless Matrix Modem
has been successfully commissioned the state will change to
Operational. If the Wireless Matrix Modem commissioning is
unsuccessful, the state will normally change to MET
Deactivated by the Data Hub.
Operational Operational is the desired state for the Wireless Matrix
Modem. Operational is an indication the unit is functioning
normally and ready to communicate through the DH to
anywhere you choose. The Wireless Matrix Modem may
display Channel Search or BB Invalid for a few seconds
before reaching the Operational state.