Comtech EF Data SMS-301 - Manual (Page 51)

SMS-301 Redundancy Switch Operation
Rev. 3 3-13
3.5.1.2 Configuration System Menu
Refer to Figure 3-5 for the Configuration System.
SWITCH MODE Programs the 1:1 switch to INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT mode.
DEPENDENT— If a prime component (modulator or demodulator)
faults, the prime system will go off-line. The backup system
(modulator and demodulator) will come on-line.
INDEPENDENT— If a prime component (modulator or
demodulator) faults, the backup component (modulator or
demodulator) will come on-line.
Note: Ensure 1:1 switch is in MANUAL mode.
Upon entry, the current status of the 1:1 switch is displayed. Press
[ENTER], then use any of the arrow keys to select. Press [ENTER] to
execute the change, or [CLEAR] to abandon the change.
MODEM DELAY Programs a switching delay of 0 to 127 seconds, in 0.5 second
increments.
Note: Ensure 1:1 switch is in DEPENDENT mode
Upon entry, the current status of the 1:1 switch is displayed. Press
[
←] or [→] to move the flashing cursor. Press [↑] or [↓] to increase
or decrease the numbers. Press [ENTER] to execute the change, or
[CLEAR] to abandon the change.
MODULATOR DELAY Programs a switching delay of 0 to 127 seconds, in 0.5 second
increments.
Note: Ensure 1:1 switch is in INDEPENDENT mode
Upon entry, the current status of the 1:1 switch is displayed. Press
[
←] or [→] to move the flashing cursor. Press [↑] or [↓] to increase
or decrease the numbers. Press [ENTER] to execute the change, or
[CLEAR] to abandon the change.
DEMODULATOR
DELAY Programs a switching delay of 0 to 127 seconds, in 0.5 second
increments.
Note: Ensure 1:1 switch is in INDEPENDENT mode
Upon entry, the current status of the 1:1 switch is displayed. Press
[
←] or [→] to move the flashing cursor. Press [↑] or [↓] to increase
or decrease the numbers. Press [ENTER] to execute the change, or
[CLEAR] to abandon the change.
MODULATORS Programs the modulators to ACTIVE or INACTIVE.
Note: Ensure 1:1 switch is in MANUAL mode.
Upon entry, the current status of the 1:1 switch is displayed. Press
[ENTER], then use any of the arrow keys to select. Press [ENTER] to
execute the change, or [CLEAR] to abandon the change.
DEMODULATORS Programs the demodulators to ACTIVE or INACTIVE.