Product specifications

CDM-710 Broadcast Satellite Modem Revision 11
Front Panel Operation MN/CDM710.IOM
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(CONFIG: Aux) Ena/Dis
Redundancy Mode:
Enable Disable (E)
Select Enable or Disable using the ◄ ► arrow keys, then press ENTER. The solid cursor
indicates the currently active choice. Select Enable to set up the unit for operation with the 1:1 IF
switch. Internally, an auxiliary relay sets the alarms connector for the 1:1 operation mode.
Note: Disable is selectable only when the unit is in Local mode. When the unit is in Remote
mode and the user attempts to select Disable using the ◄ ► arrow keys, the following message
is displayed:
THIS UNIT IS CURRENTLY
IN REMOTE MODE!!
Note: When redundancy is selected, J5 becomes the default port – J4 is not available for 1:1
operation. Either J4 or J5 is available for 1:N operation.
(CONFIG: Aux) FORCE(1:1)
Press ENT To Force Modem
To Standby (1:1 Only)
The Force (1:1) selection is only available for use with a 1:1 switch to force switchover, and only
from the modem that is currently online. The modem that is online is indicated by the ONLINE
LED on the modem’s front panel. As prompted by the display, press
ENTER to initiate
switchover; otherwise, press
CLEAR to return to the previous menu.
5.3.1.9 (CONFIG:) Alarms
Alarm Mask: Tx
Intfc1 Intfc2 ( E)
If the unit is in Local mode, select Tx, Intfc1, or Intfc2 using the W X arrow keys, then press
ENTER.
However, if the unit is in Remote mode and the user attempts to select an alarm state, the
following message displays:
THIS UNIT IS CURRENTLY
IN REMOTE MODE!!
(CONFIG: Alarms) Tx
Tx Alarm Mask: None
Currently, masking of Tx Alarms (as associated with the modulator) is not allowed.