Specifications

AMC-101 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3-1
Chapter 3
Operation
This chapter provides the following information for the AMC-101 unit:
• AMC-101 front-panel indicators and controls
• Operating procedures (turn-on, front-panel indications, performance
monitoring and turn-off).
Installation procedures given in Chapter 2 must be completed and checked before
attempting to operate AMC-101.
3.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Figure 3-1 shows the AMC-101 front panel. Table 3-1 lists the AMC-101 controls
and indicators.
AMC-T
ST/ SM
13 0 0
TX RX
SIG
AMC-T
ST/ M M
850
TX RX
SIG
PWR FLT WRAP RAT E
51
100
155
OTHER
Figure 3-1. AMC-101 Front Panel
Table 3-1. AMC-101 Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Name Type Function
PWR Green LED ON – Power is ON
FLT Red LED Blinks – Illegal combination of card types and selected data rate is
detected
WRAP Green LED ON – A loopback is running towards the user and network sides
SIG Green LED ON – A valid signal is received
OFF – No signal is detected
Blinks – Internal PLL is unlocked (retimed modules only)
WRAP Pushbutton Activates simultaneous loopbacks toward user and network sides
RATE Rotary switch
Selects the operation rate (51, 100, 155 Mbps) for retimed
modules or transparent mode (OTHER)
Note: If the rate selector is set to OTHER, retimed modules operate in transparent mode.