ODU Operation
RAP-100 Remote Access Panel
3–2
Rev.
1
3.2 MENU
TREES
3.2.1 SELECT
SELECT: CONFIG TEST INFO
MONIT STORE/LD UTIL ODU
The user is presented with the following choices:
CONFIG
(Configuration) This menu branch permits the user to fully configure the unit.
TEST
This menu branch permits the user invoke one of several test modes (loopbacks, for example).
INFO
(Information) This menu branch permits the user to view information on the unit, without
having to go into configuration screens.
MONIT
(Monitor) This menu branch permits the user to monitor the alarm status of the unit, to view
the log of stored events, and to display the Receive Parameters screen.
STORE/LD
(Store/Load) This menu branch permits the user to store and to retrieve up to 10 different
modem configurations.
UTIL
(Utility) This menu branch permits the user to perform miscellaneous functions, such as
setting the Real-time clock, adjusting the display brightness, etc.
ODU
(Outdoor Unit) This permits the user to monitor and control a Comtech EFData RF
Transceiver, if connected.
The first six items are covered in the existing modem manuals. The ODU item is now
described in detail.
3.2.2 ODU
TRANSCEIVER CONTROL:
DISABLE ENABLE (ENTER)
DISABLE
This menu item turns OFF the FSK link to the ODU.
ENABLE
This menu item turns ON the FSK link to the ODU.
3.2.3 (ODU,ENABLE)
System
Type
SELECT ODU SYSTEM TYPE:
STAND-ALONE 1:1
The STAND-ALONE items should be selected when the Modem is linked via the Rx IF
cable to a single Comtech EFData ODU. The 1:1 items should be selected when the
Modem is linked to a redundant ODU system via connection between the Rx IF and the
ODU Redudnancy Controller Box.
