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SDM-2020 Satellite Modulator

Revision 7

Front Panel Operation

MN/SDM2020M.IOM

5-4

The modem responds by beeping whenever a key is pressed:

• A single beep indicates a valid entry and the appropriate action was taken

• A double beep indicates an invalid entry or a parameter is not available for

operation

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5.4

M

ENU

S

YSTEM

Note: The menus show features and options that are not available. However, they are
shown to preserve the menu structure and reserve the structure for the future. This does
not imply an intent or obligation to add these features or options in the future.

Use the Main menu in Figure 5-3 as a quick reference for accessing the modem functions.
When the modem power is applied, the base level of the menu system displays the
sign-on message:

Line 1 of the sign-on message is the modem model number and type.

Line 2 is the version number of the firmware.

The main level of the menu system is Function Select. To access this level from the
sign-on message, press the [

←] or [→] keys. From the Function Select menu; select one

of the functional categories:

• Configuration
• Monitor

• Faults/Alarms

Stored Faults/Alarms

• Utility

Press [

←] or [→] to move from one selection to another. When line 2 displays the desired

function, select that level by pressing [ENTER]. After entering the appropriate functional
level, press [

←] or [→] to move to the desired function.