Operating instructions

User Interfaces DMD50 Universal Satellite Modem
4-2 TM118 – Rev. 1.1
4.1.1 LCD Front Panel Display
The front panel display is a 2 line by 16-character LCD display. The display is lighted and the
brightness can be set to increase when the front panel is currently in use.
The LCD display automatically dims after a period of inactivity. The display has two distinct areas
showing current information. The upper area shows the current parameter being monitored, such
as ‘Frequency’ or ‘Data Rate’. The lower line shows the current value of that parameter. The
LCD display is a single entry window into the large matrix of parameters that can be monitored
and set from the Front Panel.
4.1.2 Cursor Control Arrow Keys
A set of ‘Arrow’ or ‘Cursor’ keys (↑), (↓), (→), (←), is used to navigate the parameter currently
being monitored or controlled. Table 4-2 describes the functions available at the Front Panel.
4.1.3 Numeric Keypad
A 10-Key Numeric Keypad with two additional keys for the ‘Enter’ and ‘Clear’ function allows the
entry of data into the system. Table 4-2 describes the functions available at the Front Panel.
Table 4-2. Edit Mode Key Functions (Front Panel Only)
Parameter
Type
0 – 9
↑ ↓ ← →
‘Clear’ &
←
‘Clear’ &
→
Fixed Point
Decimal
Changes Digit Toggles ±
(If Signed)
Toggles ±
(If Signed)
Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Left
Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Right
N/A N/A
Unsigned
Hexadecimal
Changes Digit Increments
Digit Value
Decrements
Digit Value
Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Left
Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Right
N/A N/A
Enumerated N/A Previous
Value in
List
Next
Value in
List
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Date/ Time Changes Digit N/A N/A Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Left
Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Right
N/A N/A
IP Address Changes Digit Increments
Digit Value
Decrements
Digit Value
Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Left
Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Right
N/A N/A
Text Strings Changes
Character
Increments
Character
Value
Decrements
Character
Value
Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Left
Moves
Cursor 1
Position
Right
Clears to
Left of
Cursor
Inclusive
Clears to
Right of
Cursor
Inclusive