Quantum and Evolution Series Installation and Operating Handbook
6.4 Front Panel
The front panel comprises:
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LEDs (light emitting diodes) that provide basic modem status
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A LCD (liquid crystal display) display that acts as the main user interface
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A keypad for alphanumeric entry and menu selection.
6.4.1
LEDs
The five LEDs display warning and fault information as shown below.
Off
Unit Status
Not used
Rx fault or Rx
Rx Traffic
disabled
Tx fault or Tx
Tx Traffic
disabled
Normal mode
Test Mode
Carrier muted
Tx Carrier
6.4.2
LCD Display
The backlit LCD is a graphical display formatted to give three lines of 40 text characters
and is highly legible even in strong ambient light. The right hand side of the display is
reserved for icons that indicate status information pertinent to keypad operation. These
icons are listed below. The contrast is adjustable and the backlight can be switched off or
on.
Modem Front Panel
Red
Unit fault
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
Front Panel LED Status
6-12
Amber
Green
Unit OK
Not used
Rx OK
Not used
Tx OK
Not used
Test mode
Not used
1-for-1 standby
Carrier active