User Manual Part 1

Routine Operation 3-3MTX5000 User and Technical Manual
Power Switch The power switch is located on the front panel
and controls application of power to the MTX5000 system.
When power is applied to the MTX5000 system, the symbol on
the switch illuminates.
Color LCD Display Panel with Touch Screen The front panel
color LCD display panel with touch screen is mounted on a tilting
mechanism that allows you to adjust the viewing angle, based on
the rack-mounted location and lighting conditions. The color
LCD display panel is used in conjunction with the touch screen
or function keys to make option selections displayed on the color
LCD display panel.
The color LCD display panel provides user interface control of
the MTX5000 IDU and provides full monitoring capability for the
system. The color LCD display panel, in conjunction with the
touch screen or function keys, allows you to perform the
following:
• Recall Presets
• Select RF head and/or RF band
• Select operating channel
• Select channel offset
• Select between two antennas
• Set antenna polarization
• Select between low and high power operation of the
transmitter
• Turn the transmitter on and off
• Monitor error conditions within the MTX5000 IDU and the
ODU
• Monitor RF power output
• Monitor individual Preset settings
• Select local or remote operating mode.
All option selections are made using the color LCD display panel
and either the color LCD display panel touch screen or the
function keys, as required.
Alphanumeric Keypad (The front panel alphanumeric keypad
is currently inactive.)
Function keys The Left, Right, Up, and Down arrow keys may
be used to select options displayed on the color LCD display
panel. Pressing the SEL (select) key selects the option button
required after the option button has been selected using the
arrow keys. For ease of operation in low-light conditions, the
keys are illuminated when power is applied to the unit.
USB 2.0 Connector The front panel USB 2.0 connector
provides the connection required to upgrade software into the
MTX5000 using a USB flash drive and a USB-A to USB-B
adapter.
Rear panel connectors contained on the IDU are shown in
Figure 3-2 on page 3-4 and are described in the following
paragraphs.