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Gathering Equipment

Identify the modem configuration you are working with and gather the required power, communications, and test equipment.

Required Equipment​

Along with the hardware and software that comprise C-Series, the following equipment is required for this getting started procedure:

Required ItemPurpose
C1500LI: LIC-77WH-00, 25.5 V lithium-ion battery charger
C1500RP/C3500RP: 12-38 V, 5 A DC power source
Powers the selected C-Series modem during bench testing.
Ethernet cableProvides wired network connectivity when using Ethernet.
PC with the selected serial, USB, or Ethernet interfaceHosts terminal, telnet, and support tools.
C1500LI: inline cable adapter and Popoto PDI board
C1500RP/C3500RP: Power & Communication Interface inline cable
Provides the PC interface for C-Series modem bring-up.

Optional Software​

The following is some other helpful PC software to have available:

  • MATLAB
  • Audacity audio software
  • Python 3.10 or greater
  • Serial port terminal software