User Guide

Panel Controls And Indicators
4200-077 R3.4 3 6/19/2013
2 Panel Controls And Indicators
This section describes the front and rear panels of the discreet components that comprise a
typical BDSi system. Additional descriptions may appear elsewhere in this manual or in related
manuals.
Front Panel Indicator LED colors are (R)ED, (Y)ELLOW, and (G)REEN.
The BDSi system consists of a BDSi Controller and one or more Data Collection Modules.
2.1 BDSi Controller
2.1.1 Front Panel Connectors: USB Local Port
LOCAL PORT
USB port. Connects to a laptop computer
Figure 1. Controller Front Panel With Local Port USB
2.1.2 Front Panel Controls: Alarm Reset Switch
ALARM RESET Switch
During normal operation, clears latched alarms. If held during
power up, clears existing names in the BDS, disables alarms,
disables dial out, and resets the password to alber.
2.1.3 Front Panel Indicators: DCM TX, RX, COM, Status, Alarms And Test
Figure 2. Controller Front Panel Indicators LEDs Explained
DCM TX (G)
Flashes during fiber optic transmit.
DCM RX (G)
Flashes during fiber optic receive.
COM PORT (G)
Flashes to indicate communication via
LAN port or an incoming call.
STATUS (G)
Flashes during normal operating conditions.
CRITICAL ALARM (R)
Critical alarm detected.
MAINTENANCE ALARM (Y)
Maintenance alarm detected.
RESISTANCE TEST (G)
Performing a manual or automatic resistance test.