9100
UNIVERSAL
MODEM
YOUR DIGITAL SATELLITE LINK
TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
Hughes Network Systems’ 9100 Universal Modem
(UMOD) incorporates unsurpassed flexibility in a
reliable and cost-competitive product. Designed to
expand in functionality and grow with your
network, the 9100 offers a variety of bit-rates,
interfaces, and configurations for economical net-
work links no matter where your users are located.
The 9100 is fully compliant with the latest
IDR, IBS, and SMS specification revisions,
including ESC overhead and concatenated
Viterbi/Reed-Solomon coding. It operates as:
■ A stand alone, open network modem for use with
INTELSAT and EUTELSAT.
■ A stand alone modem for closed networks.
■ An integral part of the HNS Gemini Earth
Station, a private digital data network for
economical bypass of terrestrial land lines.
SOFTWARE CONTROLLED FOR
INCREASED FLEXIBILITY
The 9100 Universal Modem’s software control gives
you the flexibility you need to stay on top of your
changing communications requirements. The easy,
hierarchical menu on a high-contrast display
prompts the user for all the necessary configuration
parameters. The configuration information entered
by the user is tested for correctness before it is
accepted by the system, preventing costly configura-
tion errors. All parameters may be controlled locally THE 9100 UMOD’S
or remotely by your network management. Key SINGLE CARD
features of the 9100 Universal Modem include:
CIRCUIT DESIGN
■ Universal feature set–Covers any application with
PROVIDES GREATER
multiple bit-rates, software-selectable in 1-bps
increments from 9.6 kbps to 8.448 Mbps; BPSK RELIABILITY
or QPSK modulation methods; FEC coding AND SMALLER
compatibility for Viterbi, Sequential, and
PACKAGING THAN
Concatenated Reed-Solomon.
MULTI-CARD
■ Reduced space segment–UMOD carrier spacing
of 1.2x symbol rate (less than 0.1dB degradation) DESIGNS.
and Reed-Solomon FEC reduce space segment
requirements.
■ Single-card design–Provides greater reliability
than multiple card designs. The entire modem,
framing unit, and multiple terrestrial and IF
interface options are integrated into a single
printed circuit card.
■ Multiple package choices–Save on rack space and
cables with either the single-slot chassis (one
modem) or innovative ten-slot chassis (up to ten
modems).
■ Integrated redundancy switchover–Eliminates the
need for separate redundancy switchover subsys-
tem and additional chassis, interconnection
cables, interface circuitry, and process controller.
Provides 1:1, Dual 1:4, and 1:8 redundancy
switchover control built into each modem.
The 9100 UMOD may be used as a stand-alone modem to interface with existing network components, or with the optional
RFM (Radio Frequency Modulator) as an integral part of a complete Gemini Earth Station digital data network.

■ Application Specific Integrated WORLDWIDE SERVICE AND 9100 UNIVERSAL MODEM KEY
SUPPORT SPECIFICATIONS
Circuits (ASICs)–Increased capabili-
As reliable as the 9100 is, it’s still good Integrated Redundancy Switchover:
ties, performance, flexibility, and
reliability result from the extensive use to know that you can get support when
1:1, Dual 1:4, 1:8
you need it. HNS has strategically locat- Bit Rates:
of HNS-developed ASICs. Allows
ed field spares depot centers in key cities 9.6 kbps to 8.448 Mbps,
smooth integration into INTELSAT
around the globe. In addition, HNS programmable in 1-bps increments
and EUTELSAT standards (including
maintains a Customer Assistance Center, Modulation Methods:
anticipated revisions).
available 24 hours a day, for real-time BPSK or QPSK
■ Competitive price–HNS’ experienced
support and problem solving. Forward Error Correction:
design teams and advanced manufac-
Standard–Viterbi, Sequential
turing facilities provide our customers DESIGNED AND BUILT BY ONE
OF THE BEST Optional–Concatenated
with unprecedented flexibility,
You can be assured that the 9100 Viterbi/Reed-Solomon
performance, and reliability at a
Universal Modem is designed, built, Interfaces:
very competitive price.
tested, and serviced by one of the world’s Baseband–RS-232; RS-422/449;
UNBEATABLE RELIABILITY TO V.35; G.703
largest and most experienced manufac-
KEEP YOUR NETWORK RUNNING
IF–70 MHz; 140 MHz; L-Band
The HNS 9100 Universal Modem is one turers of satellite communications equip-
ment. With over 25 years of experience Options:
of the most reliable modems available,
in digital satellite communications, our Internal Framing Unit with
with a Mean Time Between Failure
experts can help you find the best solu- Engineering Service Channel (ESC);
(MTBF) rate so high that we can offer a
tions for your data networking needs. L-Band interface; Gemini VSAT
two-year factory warranty. Key to its
package; Concatenated coding
design are built-in redundancy and auto-
Packaging Alternatives: Single or
matic switchover circuits so your data
ten-modem chassis
network keeps on running, day after day,
Warranty: 2 years
month in and month out. Built-in self
test circuitry enables you to determine
easily and quickly network status and
verify the quality of operation.
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