Comtech EF Data RCS10 - Manual (Page 50)

RCS10 Redundant Communication System Operation
TM058 - Rev. 2.3 Page 3-3
Table 3-1. RCS10 Front Panel Control and Indicator Descriptions
Figure
3-1 Item
Number
Description Function
1 Modem Section Modem Control. This group of keys is used to control
the Ten DMD10 modems from the RCS10 front panel.
See paragraph 3.1.5 below for a detailed listing of these
six functional pushbuttons.
2 Front Panel LCD Display 8-Line by 40-character Liquid Crystal Display that
allows the operator to communicate with the RCS10.
3 Reset Alarms Pushbutton Reset Alarms. This key resets all RCS10 current and
latched minor and major alarms.
4 Module Select Select current modem. This key selects which DMD10
modem is currently being controlled by the ‘MODEM’
group of function keys.
5 Switch Status Status LEDs. These LEDs illuminate or extinguish to
indicate the current RCS10 M:N Switch status and
modes of operation.
6 Numeric Keypad Numeric keypad that allows the operator to enter
numeric parameters on the front panel display, clear an
entry or enter inputted data.
7 Soft Keys 1 through 4 Located below the LCD display, these function
pushbuttons correspond to the displayed data and
prompts on the bottom line of the LCD display. These
function keys allow the operator to make choices, scroll
backward or forward, and enter specific parameters.
8 Switch Section Switch Control. These function keys allow for control of
the RCS10 M:N Switch. See paragraph 3.1.6 for a
detailed listing of these four function keys.