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Operation

SDM-650B Satellite Modem

4–2

Rev.

5

4.1 Front Panel

The modem front panel (Figure 4-1) provides the local user interface, which is necessary
to configure and monitor the modem status.

Figure 4-1. SDM-650B Front Panel View

The front panel features a 16-character, 2-line LCD display, and 6-key keypad that
provides sophisticated functions, yet is easy to use. Eight LED indicators are also present
on the front panel to provide overall status at a glance.

All functions are accessible at the front panel by entering one of five pre-defined Select
categories or levels:

• Configuration

(Config)

• Monitor
• Faults
• Stored Faults (StFaults)
• Utility