Comtech EF Data CDM-570 - Manual (Page 87)

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Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL
OPERATION
5.1 Introduction
Figure 5-1. Front Panel View (CDM-570L shown)
Figure 5-1 identifies the key features of the CDM-570/570L Satellite Modem’s front panel. The
front panel is used to fully control and monitor the CDM-570/570L’s operation.
The front panel features (from left) eight Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Indicators, a six-button
keypad, and a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD). Data is entered via the keypad – nested
menus display all available options and prompt you to carry out a required action – and messages
are displayed on the VFD. The LEDs indicate, in a summary fashion, the status of the modem.
The USB 1.1 Type ‘B’ connector is reserved for future use with a user PC to
update the modem firmware.
The function and behavior of the LED indicators, keypad, and VFD are described in detail in this
chapter.