Operating instructions

DMD50 Universal Satellite Modem User Interfaces
TM118 – Rev. 1.1 4-1
User Interfaces
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4.0 User Interfaces
This section contains information pertaining to the user interfaces for the modem. There are four
user intefaces available for the modem. These are:
• Front Panel Interface – Refer to section 4.1.
• Terminal Interface - :Refer to section 4.4.
• RS485 Remote Port Interface (RLLP) – Refer to the Section 4.9.
• Ethernet Remote Port Interface (SNMP) – Refer to Section 4.10.
• Ethernet Remote Port Interface (Web Browser) - Refer to Section 4.10.
4.1 Front Panel User Interface
The Front Panel allows for complete control and monitor of all parameters and functions via a
keypad, LCD display and status LEDs.
The front panel layout is shown in Figure 4-1, showing the location and labeling of the front panel.
The front panel is divided into four functional areas: the LCD Front Panel Display, the Cursor
Control Arrow Keys, the Numeric Keypad, and the Front Panel LED Indicators, each described
below in Table 4-1.
Figure 4-1. Front Panel
Table 4-1.
Item Number Description Function
1 LCD Front Panel Display Displays operating parameters and
Configuration data
2 Cursor Control Arrow Keys Controls the up, down, right and left motion
of the cursor in the LCD Display window
3 Numeric Keypad Allows entry of numeric data and Clear and
Enter function keys
4 Front Panel LED Indicators See Paragraph 4.1.4 below for an itemized
description of these LEDs
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