SDT 5000 User Manual
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Should the status messages not appear, double check your terminal setup, serial cables and power
cable connections.
2.5 Using the Test Port
Unless otherwise specified, all subsequent configurations and tests are performed from the Test Port
with a VT-100 terminal. The Test Port supports two different interfaces, screens and command line.
The screens are a graphical user interface (GUI). The command line is the primary method of
configuring the unit.
The test port provides diagnostic information through the test port. Most diagnostic messages provide
a time stamp followed by a text message. The text messages provide information about various
facilities in the SDT 5000.
The next sections provide a brief usage of the Test Port.
2.5.1 TEST PORT SCREENS
The screens are started by pressing <ENTER> twice on the VT100 terminal. The first screen is
the Logon screen.
2.5.1.1 Screen navigation
To select an item from a particular screen, enter the number which corresponds to the
selection, or use the tab key to highlight the selection, followed by the <ENTER> key. To
save the selection, press <s><ENTER>. To undo an unsaved selection press <u><ENTER>.
To exit to the preceding menu press <e><ENTER>. For more information on operating the
screens see section 10.
2.5.1.2 Screen Logon
Once the unit has started, press <ENTER> twice on the VT100 terminal to activate the menu
system and display the Logon screen:
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