Overview; Figure 5-1. Slm-5650A Satellite Modem Front Panel - Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A Installation And Operation Manual

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Overview

The SLM-5650A Satellite Modem front panel (Figure 5-1) allows the user to monitor the modem
operating status (including clocking information) and to control modem configuration parameters.
Item Description
1 USB Port
2 6-button keypad
3 12-button array
4 10 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
5 40-character, 2-line Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
6 Backlit On/Off Power Switch
7 Rack handles
The front panel operating features (keypad/data entry array, LED Indicators, and VFD) and
menus are described in detail in this chapter. For information about Web Server or Remote
Control operation, refer to Chapter Sect. 6.3 HTTP/HTTPS (Web Server) Interfaces or
Appendix C. REMOTE CONTROL, respectively.
Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL

Figure 5-1. SLM-5650A Satellite Modem Front Panel

OPERATION
Function
Reserved for future software support
Local control via menu navigation
Manual data entry
Overall status monitoring at a glance
Display of messages, menus and prompts
Unit power
Eases installation into / removal from rack
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