RT430
RT430-TM-EN-5
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5. OPERATION
5.1
Local access (IHM)
RT430 local interface comprises a LCD display, two indicators and navigation buttons.
shows the
front panel of the unit.
Figure 37: RT430 Front view
5.1.1
State indicators
The L
OCKED
indicator indicates that unit is synchronized with time reference from at least 4 GPS satellites.
This indicator blinks when the unit is searching for orbit data from GPS satellites, which is a common
situation if the unit has been moved over long distances or has been out of operation for a long period of
time. This indicator will turn off as soon as the external reference is lost. The dry-contact L
OCKED
in the front
panel closes when maximum accuracy is achieved.
The A
LARM
indicator should light up for a brief period of time while the unit is being initialized. After
concluding the initialization, the unit will start operating and this indicator should turn off. In case the A
LARM
indicator remains on, the unit will not be operating and it will be necessary the operator attention.
5.1.2
Display monitoring
The unit has a LCD display (16 columns) for time monitoring and network configuration. The display's first
screen shows time reference information, such as: day of the week, day, month, year, day of the year, hours,
minutes, seconds, time zone and number of monitored satellites.
By navigating the display using the buttons (arrows pointing right and left), it is possible to check the
configuration of the two E
THERNET
networks of the unit. IP addresses, network mask, broadcast and DNS
server are shown for each network, according to the diagram of
