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Dcp operation, 3800 plus lcd and keypad, Sdcp leds – Paradyne 3800PLUS User Manual

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COMSPHERE 3800Plus Modems

4-4

October 1998

3980-A2-GB30-40

The SDCP LEDs are listed and described in Table 4-2.

Table 4-2

SDCP LEDs

Label

Color

Indicates

OK

green

Power is ON and the
modem is capable of
operating.

Alarm

red

The modem has detected
a problem with its
operation. For example,
the modem failed a
self-test.

BckUp

yellow

The modem, originally
configured for leased-line
operation, is now
operating on dial networks
in a Dial Backup mode.

Test

yellow

The modem is involved in
a test. Normal operation is
not possible.

EC

green

Modem is in Error Control
mode.

DCP Operation

The 3800Plus modem’s diagnostic control panel (DCP)

is the user interface to all functions used to configure and
control the modem. This interface includes the status
light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and a 2-line, 32-character
liquid crystal display (LCD) and keypad (Figure 4-3).

Use the DCP to display the following kinds of

information:

Operational status

Configuration options

DCP entry displays

Remote modem access

F1

Idle:28.8
Call_Setup

F2

F3

TOP

HIDDEN

INDICATORS

RETURNS

DISPLAY TO

TOP-LEVEL

MENU

RIGHT

SCROLL

KEY

MOVES UP

ONE LEVEL

FROM CURRENT

FUNCTION KEYS

LCD BOTTOM LINE

LEFT

SCROLL

KEY

LINE

CHOICE

LCD

DISPLAY

Figure 4-3. 3800

Plus LCD and Keypad

LCD Display

The LCD consists of a top line and bottom line, with

each displaying a maximum of 16 characters at a time. If
additional information appears on the LCD than what is
currently displayed, a hidden choice indicator (< or
or >) appears in the upper right-hand corner of the LCD.
Use the

or

key to scroll in the indicated direction

to display more selections onto the LCD.

Hidden Choice Indicators

The Hidden Choice Indicators serve as an alert that

other selections are available besides what is currently
displayed on the LCD. These indicators appear as one of
the following symbols:

Right Scroll Indicator >

The right scroll indicator displays when more choices

are available to the right of what is currently displayed on
the LCD.