R FR 5041 Reference Manual. Rev 1.3
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Rack Controller
The RFR 5041 is supplied with a integrated LAN rack controller, which when used with
the included LYNX Desktop Controller software application provides remote control,
status monitoring and alarm logging functionality. The 1RU rack can also be fully
integrated into larger systems which are using the LYNX Desktop Controller for
centralized control of a number of LYNX systems.
The rack controller is a fixed position in the rack, located above one of the available card
slots (the lower area of this slot can still be used for a LYNX module, no capacity is
removed). The controller can be removed if required for maintenance, simply slide
forward to unplug the module. Four LEDs are provided on the module edge which are
used to indicate status.
Rack Controller Shown above Series 5000 Module in Chassis
*Note.
This connector is for use by LYNX Service personnel and is used for firmware updates to
the controller. Specialized programming equipment is required; do not attempt any connection to
this port.
Controller LED Indication
The controller status LEDs are used to indicate various conditions:
LED
Name
Color
Description
1
HotSync Write
green
HotSync switched ON
yellow
HotSync currently writing to device
off
HotSync switched OFF
2
HotSync Read
green
HotSync switched ON
yellow
HotSync currently reading from device
off
HotSync switched OFF
3
Network
green
network connected OK
yellow
DHCP mode active but not satisfied
off
network connection not active
4
Rack Fans
green
all rack fans OK
3 yellow flashes saving current settings to local memory
red
rack fan failure
all LEDs flashing yellow:
LOCATE mode enabled by remote-interface
(for physical board identification)
Status LEDs (1..4)
Rack Controller
Service Connection*
