Operating Mode - Comtech EF Data CDM-570A Installation And Operation Manual

CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor
CDM-570A/570AL ODU (Transceiver, BUC, LNB) Operation
This display indicates the ODU currently online. The cursor will be flashing under
CSAT#1 or CSAT#2. If the need arises to change the Online unit, use the ◄ ► arrow
keys to move the cursor position to the desired unit, and then press ENTER.
(ODU: Transceiver Control) Enable ►1:1 ► Redundancy Box ►
Mode

Operating Mode:

Manual
This screen indicates the current operating mode of the 1:1 ODU system. The cursor will
be flashing under Manual or Auto. If the need arises to change the operating mode of
the 1:1 system, use the ◄ ► arrow keys to move the cursor position to the desired
operating mode, and then press ENTER.
(ODU: Transceiver Control) Enable ►1:1 ► Redundancy Box ►
Switches
Waveguide Switch Status:
Tx=OK Rx=OK (ENT or CLR)
This read-only screen shows status for both the Tx and Rx Waveguide Transfer Switches.
If either Switch reports an ambiguity from the commanded position, "OK" will change to
"FT" to indicate a switch fault.
(ODU: Transceiver Control) Enable ► 1:1 ► Redundancy Box ►
Voltages
Redundancy Box Voltages:
5V= 5.0
This read-only screen allows you to troubleshooting system problems. It monitors and
displays the voltages inside the Redundancy Controller Box.
If the ODU Redundancy system is in AUTO mode, a 'forced switch-over' can
only occurs if the currently Offline unit is fault-free.
Auto (◄ ►,ENT)
12V=12.0 (ENT)
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