Chapter 5. front panel operation, 1 overview – Comtech EF Data MBT-5000 User Manual
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Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL
OPERATION
5.1
Overview
Feature
Description
Function
FRONT
PANEL
1 ‘Side A’ LED Indicators
This group of LEDs indicates, in a summary fashion, the status of
Converter ‘A’
2 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
The VFD is an active display showing two lines of 24 characters
each. It produces a blue light with adjustable brightness. Nested
menus display all available options and prompt you to carry out a
required action.
3 ‘Side B’ LED Indicators
This group of LEDs indicates, in a summary fashion, the status of
Converter ‘B’
4 Keypad
The keypad comprises six individual keyswitches. These keys
have a positive ‘click’ action, which provides tactile feedback. Use
this keypad to enter data in response to messages and prompts
shown on the VFD.
REAR
PANEL
5 Standard AC Unit Power Switch
The Prime Power Switch is an integral component of the standard
IEC Line Input AC Power Connector module and the optional -48V
DC Power Terminal module.
6 Optional -48V DC Unit Power Switch
Figure 5-1. MBT-5000 Front and Rear Panel Views (Redundant Unit Shown)