Running In Demonstration Mode - Comtech EF Data DMD50 Installation And Operation Manual

DMD50 Universal Satellite Modem
Care should be taken to insure that the demonstration code is entered
properly. After three unsuccessful attempts to enter a code, the front panel
upgrade and demonstration capability will be locked out and it will be
necessary to cycle power on the modem in order to continue.
B.4.1 Running in Demonstration Mode
Because of the possible interruption in traffic when the demonstration mode expires, several
indicators are used to inform an operator that the modem is indeed, operating in demonstration
mode. The most obvious of these is that the remote LED is flashing.
A second indication can be found on the Features Menu as follows:
1. From the modem's Main Menu, scroll right to the SYSTEM Menu.
2. Scroll down.
3. Scroll right to the HW/FW CONFIG Menu.
4. Scroll down.
5. Scroll right to the FEATURES Menu. The second line will display DEMO.
A third indication can be found in the upgrade list as follows:
1. From the FEATURES Menu.
2. Scroll down.
3. Scroll right to the UPGRADE LIST Menu.
4. Scroll down.
5. Scroll right through the available list of options.
The top line identifies the options and the second line identifies the options status.
DEMO MODE indicates that the option is has been temporarily activated and is now available
for evaluation as part of the modems feature set.
At the end of the demonstration period, the modem will revert back to its permanent
configuration. When it does, an interrupt in traffic will occur, regardless of whether or not a
demo enabled features was being run at the time. In addition, operator intervention may be
required to restore the data paths. In order to avoid this interruption in service, the user can
cancel the demonstration at any time by following the instructions outlined in the section on
Canceling Demonstration Mode.
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Front Panel Upgrade Procedure
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