Comtech EF Data CDM-625A, Installation And Operation Manual

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CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modem MN-CDM625A
Front Panel Operation Revision 4
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6.2 SELECT: (Main) Menu
SELECT: Configuration Test Monitor
Info Store/Ld Utility ODU FAST (
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)
Figure 6-2 shows the hierarchal structure of the CDM-625A principle menu tree from the
SELECT: menu on down.
Press ENTER or CLEAR to immediately access the SELECT: menu screen from the opening screen.
From any nested menu, press CLEAR repeatedly until this screen reappears.
The table that follows identifies each menu branch available from the SELECT: menu and its
content section in this chapter. Functionality of each menu sub branch is further explained in
the subsequent chapter sections.
Menu Branch Sect. Function
Configuration 6.2.1 Use to fully configure the modem.
Test 6.2.2
Use to configure the modem into one of several Test modes, and to
configure/monitor the BER Tester.
Monitor 6.2.3
Use to monitor the current status of the modem and to view the log of stored events
for the modem.
Info 6.2.4
(Information) Use to view information on the modem without having to access the
Configuration screens.
Store/Ld 6.2.5 (Store/Load) Use to store and retrieve up to 10 different modem configurations.
Utility 6.2.6
Use to configure various operational functions – e.g., setting the Real-Time Clock,
adjusting the VFD brightness, etc.
ODU 6.2.7
(Outdoor Unit) Depending on 70/140 MHz or L-Band operation: Use to monitor and
control a standalone or redundant Comtech EF Data RF Transceiver (CSAT-5060 or
KST-2000A/B) or LPOD BUC, if connected.
See Chapter 10. CDM-625A ODU (TRANSCEIVER, BUC, LNB) OPERATION for
full details.
FAST 6.2.8
(Fully Accessible System Topology) Use to configure available options – e.g.,
extended data rates, interfaces, etc. Contact Comtech EF Data Product Support for
details.
See Chapter 5. FAST ACTIVATION PROCEDURE for additional information.
The actual selections displayed in the submenus may vary according to which FAST
options have been activated and enabled. Where a FAST option affects a menu,
this displays in the descriptive text.
Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select a menu branch from this top-level
SELECT:
menu. Press
ENTER
to continue.