Side Panel Indicator (Pdr8000 Suitcase Only); Local (Front Panel) Control - Futurecom PDR8000 Manual

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General Status LEDs These LEDs use a combination of 3 LEDs (in on/off/blinking
states) to expose more general states of the PDR8000. The states indicated include:
o Normal Operating State (no warnings or errors)
o Operating in Fallback In-Cabinet Repeat mode
o Operating in Service mode
o Operating in Test mode
o Internal software image error
o Low Transmit power (configurable threshold)
o Temperature alarm (RF Power Amplifier temperature; configurable threshold)
o Calendar/Time error (possible clock battery failure)
The combinations of on/off/blinking of the 3 General Status LEDs to indicate these states is
described in detail in the PDR8000 Deployment Guide.
PDR8000 keeps an internal log of events that is viewable via the configuration/service software
(Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC)). This log captures a large variety of notifications
(Status, Errors and Warnings) for troubleshooting. Problem indications seen on the Status LEDs
have more detailed information available in the log. The Futurecom Repeater Configurator
(FRC) application is used to retrieve logs that are saved in the PDR8000 and can also monitor
real-time activity of the PDR8000 while it is actively processing radio traffic.
6.10.2 S P
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In addition to the LED indicators on PDR8000 suitcase front panel, a status indicator also exists
on the PDR8000 side panel, near the unit's cable connectors. This indicator can be enabled or
disabled via configuration in the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) application. The side-
panel status indicator allows a high-level view of the PDR8000's operational status, which
remains visible even when PDR8000 is operating case-closed. Some users prefer to disable
this indicator to preserve "dark" operation in certain operational scenarios, but when the status
indicator is enabled, it provides the following information:
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LED On Solid: PDR8000 is operating normally
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LED Slow Flash: PDR8000 is operating, but under an abnormal or warning condition.
This includes operating in Fallback In-Cabinet Repeat when the wireline link has ceased
communication. (See front panel LEDs, front panel display, or technicians log to gain
further insight.)
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LED Fast Flash: PDR8000 is not functioning. A major error has occurred. (See front
panel LEDs, front panel display, or technicians log to gain further insight.)
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LED Off: PDR8000 is powered down (or LED has been disabled via configuration)
The location of the Side Panel Indicator is illustrated in Figure 30.
6.11 L
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PDR8000 provides several different means of locally controlling its functionality using its front
panel controls. These are useful for changing the operational mode of the PDR8000 to suit the
situation at hand, or to initiate certain transmission/coverage tests.
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