Comtech EF Data Vipersat SLM-5650A, Installation And Operation Manual

Page: 107 / 516

SLM-5650A Satellite Modem
Revision 10
Front Panel Operation 7–1 MN-SLM-5650A
Chapter 7. FRONT PANEL
OPERATION
7.1 Overview
Figure 7-1. SLM-5650A Satellite Modem – Front Panel View
The front panel USB 1.1 port is non-functional.
The SLM-5650A Satellite Modem allows you to locally monitor the modem operating status
(including clocking information) and to control modem configuration parameters. The front panel
(Figure 7-1) provides these operational features:
•
Item 1 – This is the backlit Power On/Off switch.
•
Item 2 – This six-button keypad array is used for local control via menu navigation.
•
Item 3 – This 12-button keypad array is used for local control via manual data entry.
•
Item 4 – These 10 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide overall status monitoring at a
glance.
•
Item 5 – This Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) provides viewing of two lines (at 40
characters per line) of messages, menus, and prompts.