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RM2-HVM HF & V/UHF Modem

HF & V/UHF Data Modem
The R RM M2 2- -H HV VM M is a compact HF and V/UHF data
modem for governmental and NGO use. The unit is
suitable for long distance data communications links.
The maximum data rate is 9600 bps over a standard
3 kHz HF or V/UHF radio channel. The R RM M2 2- -H HV VM M is
intended for installation in mobile and marine
environments.
Key Features & Benefits
High Data Rate Modem
Up to 9600 bps in 3 kHz
HF Modem & ALE controller
in one unit
ALE function is optional
Compatible with RapidM RC50
Government Communications
Suite
STANAG 4539 (high speed)
STANAG 4415 (robust)
MIL-STD-188-110A
Icom, Kenwood & Vertex
Standard radio compatibility
Vehicle Surge Protected DC
Power Input (MIL-STD-1275B)
Mobile form factor
PC configuration utility
The optional A AL LE E function is built-in and can be
activated with the appropriate RapidM license key.
For more information on these functions, please see
the RM2 2G ALE product brochure.
For easy system configuration a PC-based
configuration application (GUI) is provided.
HF & V/UHF E-mail
The R RM M2 2- -H HV VM M is designed to operate in conjunction
with an external STANAG 5066 compliant automatic
repeat request (ARQ) server, for example RapidMs
R RC C5 50 0 Government Communications Suite. For more
information please refer to the R RC C5 50 0 product brochure.
Waveforms
STANAG 4539, 4415 and MIL-STD-188-110 A/B.
Adaptive equalization mitigates the effects of channel
multi-path.
Convolutional encoding combined with soft-decision
Viterbi decoding provides forward error correction
(FEC). Cancellation of narrowband co-channel
interference is accomplished via adaptive tone excision.
Interfaces
The R RM M2 2- -H HV VM M is fully remote controllable via a high
speed serial control interface. The RapidM RIPC/RAP1
protocol is used for both control and data messages. Full
documentation on the RIPC/RAP1 protocol is included
with the unit (or available from RapidM upon request).
The data interface of the R RM M2 2- -H HV VM M is via RIPC/RAP1
messages over the remote control serial interface. The
data interface offers FEC but no ARQ.
Radio interfacing is accomplished using industry
standard 600 Ohm audio transmit and receive lines as
well as a PTT line. . Optionally the radio can be
controlled by the ALE radio control protocol embedded in
the R RM M4 4 (ALE brochure).
The DC power supply of the R RM M2 2- -H HV VM M is designed
according to MIL-STD-1275B and caters for harsh mobile
& marine power supply environments.


Figure 1: Typical system configuration.


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MODEM WAVEFORM MODULATION CODING DATA RATES
STANAG 4539 PSK / QAM C 75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 3200, 4800, 6400, 8000, 9600 bps
STANAG 4415 PSK C NATO robust: 75 bps
MIL-STD-118-110A PSK C 75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400 bps

GENERAL
ALL WAVEFORMS
Carrier capture range 200 Hz
Frequency tracking of up to 75 Hz changing at 3.5 Hz per second (triangular sweep)
BIT Comprehensive BIT (Built-In-Test) and continuous error detection
PRESETS 10 Factory Presets, 10 Custom Presets
REMOTE CONTROL Waveform settings are remote controllable via or Remote Control Port
AUTOBAUD All waveforms have Auto baud capability (automatic detection of bit rate)
SYNC ON DATA All waveforms are able to synchronise on a data stream (late entry)
TONE EXCISION Narrowband Interference cancellation

SOFTWARE OPTION CHARACTERISTICS
ALE 2G

MIL-STD-188-141B
APPENDIX A, B &
FED-STD 1045
FED-STD 1049
Automatic Link Establishment 2nd Generation (2G ALE)
Occupancy Detection: MS 110A/B, S 4539, S 4285, S 4415, S 4529, S 4481, FSK, 8-FSK, SSB Voice
Protocol: Calling, AMD, DTM, Excluding: DBM, AQC-ALE
Link Quality Analysis (LQA)
Scanning (2 or 5 channels per second)
Selective Calling
Automatic Sounding
Automatic Hand-Off to Internal Modem
The RM2-HVM unit may already support a particular radio protocol. If not, the radio control protocol must be made available to RapidM for
integration & testing.

INTERFACES
REMOTE CONTROL/ RAW
DATA PORT
(DE9M)
Remote Control (5 pins): RS-485 Multi-drop, RS-422 balanced or RS-232
Data Rate: 1200 to 115200 bps, 1 or 2 stop bits, 8 bit character lengths
Protocol: Control Protocol (RAP1 + RIPC)
Raw Serial Data (4 pins) (optional): RS-232 (nominally input)
Data Rate: 300 to 19200 bps (nominally 19200 bps), 1 or 2 stop bits, 7/8 bit data, hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)
ETHERNET CTRL &
RAW DATA PORT
(RJ45)
(AVAILABLE Q4,2010)
Remote Control: 10 Base T (IEEE 802.3U compatible), half duplex
Protocol: RapidM Control Protocol (RAP1 + RIPC) over TCP/IP
Raw Data Port: TCP Berkeley Socket interface for sending / receiving raw data
Flow control handled by TCP
Forward Error Correction (FEC)
No ARQ
FRONT PANEL
8 bi-colour status LED indicators on front panel:
Ethernet (Activity, Link)
REM Ctrl (Activity, connected)
RADIO Ctrl not used
SNR / INT (Bit Error Rate indication > BER 4)
Audio IN (Signal level indication)
Data (Tx / Rx Data)
Tune status
Power indicator (Power on, Fault indication)
RADIO CONTROL
& AUDIO
PORTS
(DB25M)
Radio Control Pins: RS-232, 4800 to 115200 bps, 1 or 2 stop bits, 7/8 bit data (no Hardware flow control), used by RC50 Software
Radio Audio Pins:
Input Audio: 600 Ohm balanced, 20 to +10 dBm without adjustment
Output Audio: Balanced, 40 to +5 dBm adjustable into 600 ohm load
Keyline: Non-polarized contact closure (<45 V, 200 mA)
PTT Sense Input: Pull to ground to indicate external PTT (used by RC50 to detect PTT override)

RADIOS
HF
ICOM IC-F7000, IC-M700PRO, IC-M710RT, IC-M802, IC-78, IC-703, IC-706MKIIG, IC-718, IC-710, IC-746PRO, IC-756PROII, IC-7800
KENWOOD TK-90, TK-80, TS-50, TS-480, TS-2000
VERTEX
STANDARD
VX-1700
OTHER Most HF radios with a 3 kHz audio bandwidth
V/UHF
ICOM IC-M422, IC-M504, IC-M506
OTHER Most V/UHF radios with a 3 kHz audio bandwidth

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENTAL
WEIGHT 1.25 kg TEMPERATURE -30C to +70C (operating)
COLOUR Black, powder coat HUMIDITY 0 to 90%, non-condensing
SIZE 32.0 x 162.0 x 180.0 x mm (h x w x d ) SHOCK
MIL-STD-810E Method 516.4,
Procedure 1, Funct. (40G, 11 ms)
MOUNTING
Desktop or vehicle & marine installation using the
supplied mounting bracket
EMC MIL-STD-461E
SAFETY IEC/EN 60950
POWER
7-36 V DC (designed for MIL-STD-1275B)
XLR3 plug (supplied)
GND Screw: Lug + copper braid (supplied)
VIBRATION MIL-STD-810E Meth. 514.4, Cat. 9, Shipboard

RELATED PRODUCTS FEATURES*
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Processor, Front Panel (Control & Configuration), Email (using RC66 Combat Communications Suite).
RM4-HVM Rack Mount, Ethernet, DTE (Async.), 2G ALE s/w Option, up to 9600 bps in 3kHz, E-mail (using RC50 Government Communications Suite)
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RM2-ALE Standalone 2G ALE unit, DTMF Microphone I/F, ALE voice calling


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