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Datum Systems currently produces almost exclusively state of the art variable rate digital satellite modems. There are 3 series of modems supported: the PSM-500 just ramping up production, the PSM-4900 being phased out of production and the older PSM-2100 series now well out of production. Contact Datum Systems for more information on other products.

New M500 Class Satellite Modems
 
Our next generation M500 Class Modems including the PSM-500, PSM-500L and later the PSM-500H continue our leadership as the highest performance satellite modem manufactured. Lower cost, better performance and smart features set these modems apart as the best buy in the industry. See the New M500 Features provided by these modems. This modem series is characterized by firmware upgrades and options. Each of the IF options in the series is available in three versions or "feature sets", each optimized for specific applications:
 
M505 is a direct replacement for the PSM-4900 with BPSK and QPSK modulation and operation to 5 Mbps, but can be firmware upgraded to a M511 or M523.
M511 adds 8PSK/TCM and operation up to 10 Mbps, and can be firmware upgraded to a M523.
M523 adds 16QAM and 16APSK modulation and operation up to 20 Mbps.

 

PSM-500  70 MHz IF VSAT/SCPC Satellite Modem

The first of the M500 series to be released (scheduled late February, 2006) This modem can satisfy all of your 70 MHz IF needs at the lowest cost. The M505 feature set is ideal as a replacement for the PSM-4900, but can be software upgraded to meet emerging requirements for years to come. The Reed-Solomon, Multiplexer with AUPC and remote modem control are now built into this series.Software upgradeable to higher data rates and modulation modes. Sophisticated FEC options are available now (TPC) with more to come in the near future.

The PSM-500 does more of everything our modems are famous for, including higher data rates, faster DSP signal acquisition (315msec at 9.6kbps QPSK), more features (like built-in BERT and 1:1 redundancy) and at an amazing lower cost than any modem we've produced. Also available with a 140 MHz IF on request.

 

PSM-500L  L-Band Transmit and Receive IF VSAT/SCPC Satellite Modem

This modem is compatible with all of the M5 and M500 modems, but with a full L-Band transmit  covering 950 to 1750 MHz and receive IF covering 950 to 1900 MHz. Both the transmit and receive can be programmed to provide power and 10 MHz reference to the BUC and LNB on the IF cables. Standard with this modem is a 96 Watt 24 Vdc BUC power supply and a 1 part in 10-8 high stability 10 MHz OCXO reference. The BUC power supply plugs into the rear panel and can be changed for differing BUC requirements. This is the ideal low cost VSAT terminal modem meeting current and future needs.

 
M5 Class - PSM-4900 Satellite Modems (now out of production)
 
Our very popular M5 Class Modems including the PSM-4900, PSM-4900H and PSM-4900L are unmatched by any other satellite modem manufactured. This modem series has been serving the industry for 4 years and are now being transitioned to the new PSM-500 series shown above. The PSM-4900 series have proven themselves as reliable top performers.

 

PSM-4900  70 MHz IF VSAT/SCPC Satellite Modem (see the PSM-500 above for all new applications)

A mainstay in the industry. 1.2 kbps (BPSK rate 1/2) to 4.92 Mbps (QPSK rate 3/4or 7/8) variable data rate, 70 MHz IF programmable satellite modem.  Also available with a 140 MHz IF.

 

PSM-4900H  70 MHz Transmit / L-Band Receive IF VSAT/SCPC Satellite Modem

The same industry leading capabilities as the standard PSM-4900, but with an L-Band receive IF covering 950 to 1900 MHz. The receive can be programmed to provide power and 10 MHz reference to the LNB on the IF cable. The transmit IF is at 70 MHz like the standard PSM-4900. This modem allows you to build low cost single or multi-modem VSAT terminals.

 

PSM-4900L  L-Band Transmit and Receive IF VSAT/SCPC Satellite Modem

This modem is compatible with the standard PSM-4900 and PSM-4900H, but with a full L-Band transmit  covering 950 to 1750 MHz and receive IF covering 950 to 1900 MHz. Both the transmit and receive can be programmed to provide power and 10 MHz reference to the BUC and LNB on the IF cables. Standard with this modem is a 72 or 96 Watt 24 Vdc BUC power supply and a 1 part in 10-7 stability 10 MHz OCXO reference. The BUC power supply plugs into the rear panel and can be changed for differing BUC requirements. This is our latest low cost VSAT terminal modem.

 
M4 Class Satellite Modems (Out of Production)
Our M4 Class Modems below set a new standard in the satellite field. Thousands are performing reliably in the field with industry leading performance. They have been replaced by our newer M5 Class Modems above, but documentation (including full manuals) is still maintained on the web.
Discontinued Modems - The following units are out of production. Documentation is still available.
The PSM-2100/1500/512 are all replaced by the PSM-4900 Modem. These listings are maintained for information of users of these modems.

PSM-2100/1500 VSAT/SCPC Satellite Modem

3.6 kbps to 2.1 Mbps variable data rate, 70 MHz IF programmable satellite modem with fast DSP signal acquisition.

PSM-512 VSAT/SCPC Satellite Modem

3.6 kbps to 512 kbps variable data rate, 70 MHz IF programmable satellite modem with fast DSP signal acquisition. 

3.6 kbps to 2.1 Mbps variable data rate, 950 to 1650 MHz IF programmable satellite modem with fast DSP signal acquisition.

 

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  Last modified: September 04, 2008