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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)