UHF Radio Modem - RM10 RapidM
UHF Radio Modem - RM10 RapidM
UHF Radio Modem - RM10 RapidM
RM10 Product Overview Integration with the RC10 MARLIN Node Controller
The RM10 Wideband Software Defined Modem (SDM) provides a A typical UHF LOS node consists of a RC10 STANAG 4691 MARLIN
purpose-built standalone hardware platform for strategic and Node Controller and a RM10 V/UHF Data Modem, with optional link
maritime WBHF Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) and V/UHF Line-of- encryption between the controller and the modem. The modem
Sight (LOS) radio communications. audio output is connected to a radio (half or full duplex) forming a
single frequency network. Normally an IP router is connected to the
The RM10 data modem waveforms address the need for higher
node controller, enabling local area networks (LANs) to be
throughput needed for high-capacity HF & V/UHF data
interconnected via the RC10 Node Controller.
communication over wideband radio channels.
Single nodes, typically deployed on ships, may connect to the
The UHF data modems are specified in STANAG 4691 Annex B,
network given that they utilize the same operation frequency,
providing a suite of LOS data modem waveforms occupying a
parameter set and encryption.
bandwidth and a maximum user data rate of 96 kbps. The
STANAG 4691 waveform is used in a TDMA systems, together
with the MARLIN Network Controller as specified in STANAG
4691 Annex A. The MARLIN Network Controller is provided in the V/UHF
Subnet HF BLOS
RC10, and implements an ad hoc routing and relaying protocol for V/UHF
V/UHF 19k2 kbps ISB
LOS
Extended Line-Of-Sight (ELOS) (via a 2 or 3 hop MANET) over UHF 96 kbps V/UHF
LOS
LOS 76k8 kbps WBHF
96 kbps
communications channels. V/UHF
96 kbps
LOS
A RapidM proprietary VHF waveform offers user data rates up to 96 kbps
INTERFACES
DTE (DATA) PORT RS-422 balanced, RS-423, RS-232 unbalanced., MIL-STD-188-114 (interoperable), EIA 530A compliant
(DB25F) Half & Full Duplex operation, Synchronous, Standard and High-speed Async modes
Remote Control Pins: RS-422 balanced or RS-232
REMOTE CONTROL/ Protocol: Control Protocol (RAP1 + RIPC, ASCII S5066 Annex E)
GPS PORT (DE9M) External GPS Control Pins: RS-232 (nominally input)
Data Rate: 300 to 19200 bps, 1/2 stop bits, 7/8 bit data. PPS line: RS 232/422 (NMEA) or TTL
GPS Built-in GPS receiver: Time reference for 2G ALE Linking protection (AL-2).
ETHERNET Remote Control: 10/100 Base T (IEEE 802.3U compatible), embedded TCP/IP Stack
CTRL PORT (RJ45) Protocol: Control Protocol (RAP1 + RIPC)
ETHERNET IP Packet Data: 10/100 Base T (IEEE 802.3U compatible), embedded TCP/IP Stack
DATA PORT (RJ45) Protocol: Raw IP packet data, requires 3G ALE
ETHERNET IP Packet Data: 10/100 Base T (IEEE 802.3U compatible), embedded TCP/IP Stack
AUX LAN PORT (RJ45) Reserved for Radio over IP (RoIP)
Local control via 32x202 pixel graphical LCD display and 16-key keypad. 3 bi-colour LED indicators
USER INTERFACE
Alphanumeric and digit keypad for fast data entry, 4-way navigation button
Radio Control Pins (2 channels): RS-232, up to 115200 bps, 1/2 stop bits, 7/8 bit data
Supports for various radio control protocols are built-in.
Input Audio (2 channels): 600 Ohm balanced, –20 to +10 dBm without adjustment
RADIO CONTROL & Output Audio (2 channels): Balanced, –40 to +10 dBm adjustable into 600 ohm load
AUDIO PORTS (DB25M) Keyline: Non-polarized contact closure (<45 V, 200 mA).
PTT Sense Input: Pull to ground to indicate external PTT.
Aux Audio Pins: Connection of microphone for ALE voice calling
Input Audio: 600 ohm balanced, –20 to +10 dBm without adjustment or MIC input (selectable)
Output Audio: Balanced, –40 to +10 dBm adjustable into 600 ohm load
SUPPLY AC Supply: 90-264 VAC, 40–440 Hz, 2A; 100-370 VDC