MultiDyne SL2150 Series - Manual (Page 5)

Instruction Manual, SL2150 Series FEATURES and OPERATION 2
REV A, Sep 21, 2011
OPERATION:
TRANSMITTER, SL2150-FTX
The transmitter module front and back is shown in figure 1.
The FTX front panel has a POWER LED that glows green when power is applied. The
POWER LED will flash red if there is a fault. The user may consult the status screens, below,
for details on the fault. The FTX also has a menu driven display and a joystick button labeled
SELECT for menu navigation and setting. There is also an infrared sensor on the front panel.
Normally the display is off to conserve power and display life. The IR sensor detects motion
and turns on the display when your hand is brought near the front panel. After a few
moments of inactivity, the display goes to a screen saver for a few minutes, after which it is
once again shut off. If the display is off, bringing your hand near the front panel will restore
the display to the screen saver. Pressing the SELECT button will restore the menus.
The FTX rear panel has a coaxial POWER jack for connecting 9~24VDC power. Connect a
suitable power source to this input, such as the included AC adapter or other source. There is
also a RF IN connector to which you would connect the coaxial cable to your satellite dish.
LNB power is also output over this cable. Up to 400ma of LNB current is permitted. This
connector is either a 75 ohm F or a 50 ohm BNC depending on model. Finally you would
connect a suitable fiber going to the FRX to the OPTICAL OUTPUT connector. Be sure to
use only fibers with APC connectors. Using UPC fibers could damage the unit if the fiber is
forced into the connector.
The FTX display has screens showing Power Status, Link Status, Display Configuration
and Link Configuration. To navigate between the screens, press on the left or right edge of
the SELECT button. Only the config screens have parameters you can set. Once you are in
one of these screens, press the upper or lower edges of the SELECT button to move up and
Figure 1. Front and Back of SL2150-FTX