FLEXNET – FNER Expandable (Modular) Routing Switches – Installation & Operation Manual
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CHAPTER 5: CROSSPOINT CONNECTIONS
CROSSPOINT CONNECTIONS
5. Crosspoint Connections
This part of the manual describes how to monitor and change all RF connections through the keypad interface.
5.1 Monitor a Connection
Option 1 “Monitor and Control” from the main menu will load a Connection Status screen similar to Figure 15. The screen
may have more options available if you are logged in with permissions or access control is disabled. For more information on
permissions, refer to section
Figure 15: Connection Status wo/Permissions
If the user is logged on with permissions or access control for the local keypad setting is off, the Connection Status screen
will look more like Figure 16.
Figure 16: Connection Status w/Permissions
5.2 Changing a Connection
This function is available if the user is logged on with permissions or access control for the local keypad setting is off. These
permissions are discussed in the “Access Control” section of the manual. Pressing F1 will allow the user to change the input
connected to the output.
The Change Connection screen of Figure 17 is displayed when F1 is pressed on the Connection status screen. It allows you
to change the input connected to the output.
Figure 17: Change Connection
The menu heading will change from “Status” to “Change”. Select the new input by either typing it in or scrolling through the
available inputs with the arrow keys. Press F1 to enter the change. No connection will be made until you press F1. To exit
back to the main menu without making any changes press F4.
5.3 Locking & Unlocking Connections
This function is available if the user is logged on with permissions or access control for the local keypad setting is off.
Pressing F2 while the Connection Status screen is displayed locks/unlocks the connection status of the currently displayed
output. The Display will be as shown in Figure 18.
