Getting Started
Figure 1.2: SBD75e Demodulator Front Panel
1.3.2.1
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
The VFD can display two lines of up to 40 characters each and has a wide viewing angle.
1.3.2.2
LED Indicators
The LEDs on the front panel indicate the summary status of major Demodulator conditions. LEDs
that illuminate GREEN indicate that the function is in operation. LEDs that illuminate RED indicate
a fault condition.
Figure 1.3: Front Panel LED Indicators
Table 1.1: SBD75e Front Panel LEDs
LED Name
BUC Power
LNB Power
Transmit On
Receive 1 Fault
Receive 2 Fault
Transmit Fault
Prime Power
1-4
RS232 M&C
VFD
Connector
Colour
Function
Green
Indicates that the BUC power is enabled
Green
Indicates that the LNB power is enabled
Green
Indicates that the modulator is transmitting
Red
Indicates that the Demodulator channel is not locked to a received signal
Red
Reserved
Red
Indicates that the modulator is not transmitting due to a fault (or user
intervention)
Green
Indicates that the power supply current is being received by the
management card
LED
Indicators
Keypad
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