Belden Grass Valley NV9000, User Manual

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Operation
Modes of Operation
Modes of Operation
The panel operates primarily in either “X-Y mode” or a “multi-destination mode.” An XY/MD
button can toggle between the modes. (The configurer can specify the default mode.)
The primary modes of operation are:
• X-Y mode — individual control of router levels . Choose a destination, optionally choose
desired breakaway levels, choosing a source or sources, and press ‘Take’ to complete a
desired route. Sources are taken only on selected levels.
• Multi-destination (MD) mode — lets you view and control multiple destinations. The
button tree presents destination devices on selection buttons. You can scroll through
the MD device list using ‘Page Up’ and ‘Page Down’ buttons. Select one or more MD
devices, choose a source, and repeat for all desired routes. Then press ‘Take’. Takes are
“all level,” and breakaways cannot be performed.
MD mode allows you to make multiple routes in a single take.
• Single-destination mode — A single destination is defined during configuration. You
have only to choose a source and press ‘Take.
Single-destination mode is not a distinct mode and actually need not involve only a
single destination. It can be combined with X-Y mode or multi-destination mode.
Secondary modes are:
• Setup mode — where the NV9601 is freshly powered up, but disconnected from the
network . In this mode, the configurer can preset the NV9601’s panel ID and perform a
few diagnostic tasks.
Usually, only configurers need be concerned with setup mode.
See Setup Mode on page 60 .
• Salvo mode — pressing a ‘Salvo’ button places the panel in salvo mode, where the
salvos are listed on the display. You can select a salvo and then press ‘Take’ to execute
the salvo. The duration of a salvo is indeterminate.
• Menu mode — pressing a ‘Menu’ button places the NV9601 in “menu” mode. In menu
mode, the LCD button array becomes a menu button panel that changes as needed
during menu operation. Some menu data are presented on the alphanumeric display.
There is nothing in the menu that concerns operators except LCD brightness. An
operator may use the menu to set LCD brightness. Administrators and configurers may
use the menu to view or change the panel ID, or to determine the software and
firmware revisions.
See Menu Mode on page 55 .
• Information mode — pressing an ‘Information’ button (when there is information to
display) places the NV9601 in “information” mode. In information mode, the display
reports information such as level mappings.
 Information is available when a plus sign appears next to a level in the display
under X-Y mode.
Other modes are:
• Source mode — the panel is ready for you to select a source category or to lock or
protect a source.
• Destination mode — the panel is ready for you to select a destination category or to
lock or protect a destination.