Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A - Manual (Page 83)

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Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL
OPERATION
5.1 Overview
The SLM-5650A Satellite Modem front panel (Figure 5-1) allows the user to monitor the modem
operating status (including clocking information) and to control modem configuration parameters.
Item Description Function
1 USB Port Reserved for future software support
2 6-button keypad Local control via menu navigation
3 12-button array Manual data entry
4 10 Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Overall status monitoring at a glance
5 40-character, 2-line Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) Display of messages, menus and prompts
6 Backlit On/Off Power Switch Unit power
7 Rack handles Eases installation into / removal from rack
Figure 5-1. SLM-5650A Satellite Modem Front Panel
The front panel operating features (keypad/data entry array, LED Indicators, and VFD) and
menus are described in detail in this chapter. For information about Web Server or Remote
Control operation, refer to Chapter Sect. 6.3 HTTP/HTTPS (Web Server) Interfaces or
Appendix C. REMOTE CONTROL, respectively.