Wegener iPUMP 6400, User Manual

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iPump 6400 User’s Manual
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HAPTER
3 O
PERATION
3.1 Operation Overview
Most routine
iPump 6400
operations are performed over the
Compel
network or locally
through the web-browser interface. However, front-panel control is required to switch the
unit’s software (see
3.10 Unit Software Switch
on page 60) or to change some key unit
settings such as IP address, unit label, LNB LO value, and alarm/warning thresholds. It is
important to remember that while most operations are performed remotely, the
iPump 6400
does not prioritize incoming commands based on which interface is used. The
iPump 6400
treats commands from the front panel with importance equal to commands from
both the
Compel
network and the browser interface. Commands are prioritized based only
on the order in which they are received. The first command received is the first one
performed. Of course, when local control is disabled by command from
Compel
, no local
control is possible until re-enabled by
Compel
.
In addition to introducing and describing the front-panel and web browser interfaces, this
chapter provides details on startup/shutdown of the
iPump 6400
, making initial unit settings
for basic operation, and performing tasks over the web browser. The chapter is organized
into the following sections:
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3.2 Front-panel Controls and Indicators
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3.3 Startup/Shutdown Procedures
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3.4 Front Panel Operation
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3.5 Front Panel Initial Unit Setup
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3.8 Web Browser Initial Setup
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3.9 iPump 6400 Operations by Function
, and
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3.10 Unit Software Switch
.
Note:
When operated as part of a
Compel
network, the
iPump 6400
may at times become
unavailable for local control or may perform functions not commanded locally. For
example, the
Compel
network operator may command remote
iPump 6400
s to
disable local control during a particular broadcast or program schedule. Also, if set
up to expect
Compel
commands, the
iPump 6400
may begin searching RF
channels for a
Compel
signal if that signal is temporarily lost.
3.2 Front-panel Controls and Indicators
There are three major parts of the
iPump 6400
's front panel controls and indicators: the
liquid-crystal display (LCD), the six push buttons, and the eight LED indicators.
Figure 3.1: iPump 6400 front panel
LCD
push buttons
LED indicators