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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 S-Series, the following equipment is required for this getting started procedure:

Required ItemPurpose
S1000LI: LIC-77WH-00, 25.5 V lithium-ion battery charger
S1000RP: 12-38 V, 5 A DC power source
Powers the selected S-Series modem during bench testing.
S1000LI: inline cable adapter and Popoto PDI board
S1000RP: inline cable adapter and Popoto PDI board, not included
Provides the PC interface for S-Series modem bring-up.
PC with the selected serial, USB, or Ethernet interfaceHosts terminal, telnet, and support tools.
Ethernet cableProvides wired network connectivity when using Ethernet.

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