AAQ Controller Interface Panel (CIP)
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3.
Functional Operation Overview
This section is dedicated to the specific operation of the AAQ Controller Interface Panel. This includes discussions for
basic functionality of the main LCD display, LED indicators and control pad. Additionally, a list of CIP and CIP Handheld
menu functions is provided as well as a brief discussion on command and control operation via menu navigation.
3.1.
Basic Functional Operation
The current system operation is displayed via the main LCD display window shown in figure (6). Additional system
feedback including alarm notification, movement and stow are displayed to the user by the main LED indicator pane.
The illuminated color of the LED depends on the applicable indicator. A color scheme is listed below in the following
table for reference.
Indicator Name Description
LED Color
Notification Description
RxLKD
Receive Lock
Clear (off)
Not Locked
Green
Receive Lock
Alarm
System Alarm
Clear (off)
No Alarm
Red
Alarm Present
Motion
Movement
Clear (off)
No Movement
Green
Movement (any direction)
Stowed
Stow
Clear (off)
Operating Position
Red
Stowed
Figure 6 - CIP Main LCD Display and LED Indicators
All user inputs to the AAQ CIP device are entered via the control pad shown in figure (7). The CIP handheld is a remote
device that encompasses the aforementioned basic operational components. However, unlike the front panel of the
CIP, there is no power switch for the device on the handheld. Power toggle must be initiated on the physical CIP unit.
The control pad is a six button functional interface; consisting of four directional buttons and two buttons for
STOP
and
GO
. For additional information on the control pad operation please refer to section 3.2.
LED Indicators
Main LCD Display
