
10
OPERA
TION
In operation, many ALIF installations require no intervention once configured. The TX and
RX units take care of all connection control behind the scenes so that you can continue
to work unhindered.
STATUS INDICATORS
The two top panel indicators on the ALIF101T unit provide a useful guide to operation:
Operation
Main status indicators
• Off
No power
• Green
Operating - Video, USB and network link all present
• Orange
Operating - But video, USB and/or network link missing.
• Red
(momentarily) Unit is booting up, or
(consistently) Unit has failed, try rebooting.
• Red/green flashing
Unit is in backup mode.
• Blue
Factory reset has been activated.
• Red/blue flashing
Unit is in upgrade mode.
• Fast green flash
Unit is in identify mode (see page 14
Network specific indicators
• Orange
Off: No link
On: Link established
• Green
Off: No link
Flashing: Network activity
On: Quiescent link
RESETTING
The recessed reset button provides a way to take control of the ALIF101T if normal
operation is affected. You will need a thin implement, such as a straightened out paper
clip to press and hold the button. Depending on when you release the button, one of
three functions will occur:
Required function
Release time
Indicators
To reboot to the primary firmware version
less than 10s
red
To boot to the backup firmware version*
10 to 14s
green
/
red
flash
To restore factory settings and reboot
more than 15s
blue
* The backup firmware version has no video or USB functionality. Once invoked, you will need
to load an upgrade file to restore normal operation - see
.
To reset the ALIF101T
1 Power on the ALIF101T unit.
2 Use a narrow implement (e.g. a straightened-out paper clip) to press-and-hold the
recessed reset button. The status indicators will immediately turn
red
:
Use a straightened-out paper
clip to press the reset button
for roughly 10 seconds
3 Release the reset switch at the appropriate time (see the table above).
NOTE: If you are performing a factory reset and intend to disconnect the
power immediately after the reset, you must wait at least 30 seconds after
you have released the reset button for it to complete the process.
Main status indicators
Network specific
indicators
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