Chapter 3 Operation
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3. OPERATION
This chapter describes the Loop-V 4200 MuxMaster configuration options and operational functions. User
should refer to CHAPTER 5: FRONT PANEL OPERATION, CHAPTER 6: TERMINAL OPERATION for
detailed operational procedures for each interface card type.
3.1 Quick Start for Loop-V 4200 E1/T1 Converter/TSI
After installation, the user may want to familiarize with the equipment immediately. The following abbreviated
instructions will give the user a quick start.
3.2 Power
On
Turn power on by attaching power cable at the rear of the unit. On the LCD, unit will first display SELF TEST
followed by the main menu.
Return to Default Setting
The unit is shipped with factory default setting.
To restore factory setting in the future, immediately after power on, and during the display of "SELF TEST"
on the LCD, press and hold both
ESC
and
ENTER
keys until the display of "LOAD DEFAULT
CONFIGURATION" on the LCD.
3.3 Self-Test
At system power up, a complete self-test routine is run to check all I/O ports, read/write memory, and data
paths to validate system integrity. During the system self test, "SELF TEST" message is shown on the upper
line of the LCD display. The software release version and date code is shown on the lower line of the LCD
display. If an error is found, FAIL is shown in the upper right corner of the LCD display and a dedicated error
message is shown on the lower line. Users may press
ESC
, left arrow ( < ), right arrow ( > ), and
ENTER
key in this order to read a specific error code. If no error is found, the LCD display will show "PASS" in the
upper right corner of the LCD display followed by a Main Menu as FIGURE 5.2. Various system diagnostic
methodology can be found in the following paragraphs.
3.4 Using Front Panel
To use the front panel to configure the unit, use the four keys to the right of the LCD. The menu is tree
structured, with the main menu at the root of the tree. The
ESC
key brings the user towards to root. The
ENTER
key is used (a) to descend to branches of the menu, or (b) to confirm a selection. The left and right
arrow keys are used to move the selection left or right.
3.5 Review of Default Settings
All the default settings can be reviewed or changed. This is done by selecting the menu item. Either a sub-
menu is shown or the selected setting is indicated with an asterisk.
3.6 Line Interface Selection
After power up, the MAIN menu is shown with the PORTS highlighted. Press
ENTER
to go to PORTS sub-
menu, which allows selection of one of 9 slots where an interface card may be inserted. The type of card
inserted in that slot is shown and the sub-menu for that card type is indicated. If a slot is vacant, it will not be
shown.
3.7 Line
From the PORTS menu, depending on the card type inserted, further sub-menus can be selected. To review
or change line settings for that card, use arrow keys to highlight LINE. Then press
ENTER
. Use arrow keys
to select the parameter. Then press
ENTER
.
