ADCP-61-471 • Issue 4 • June 2000 • Section 1: Introduction

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

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GENERAL.........................................................................

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USING THE CRAFT INTERFACE ..........................................................

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EDITING FIELDS ....................................................................

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Cursor .....................................................................

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Arrow Keys ..................................................................

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Enter and Return Keys ..........................................................

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Space Bar...................................................................

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"R" Key.....................................................................

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Control Key..................................................................

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Pop-Up Screens...............................................................

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Help Screen .................................................................

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3.9

Data Entry ..................................................................

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USING A TOP DOCUMENT ..............................................................

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1 GENERAL

This section provides instructions on how to use the Craft Interface and how to use a document arranged in the Task Oriented Practice (TOP) format.

Information in this manual is divided into sections as listed below:

•Section 1 – Introduction (this section), provides instructions on how to use the Craft Interface and how to use a TOP document.

•Section 2 – Operation and Maintenance, contains NTPs, DLPs, TAPs, and TADs for installation, operation, and maintenance of the Soneplex Broadband System.

•Section 3 – General Information, located at the back of this manual provides information about warranty, repair, and support services.

2 USING THE CRAFT INTERFACE

After the initial installation of a Soneplex Broadband system, most testing and local operations are conducted with the Craft Interface through a VT-100 compatible terminal. This terminal is connected either to the front panel of the MPU plug-in module, or through a port located on the rear of the Soneplex Broadband chassis. Both of these connecting points provide a standard EIA-232C interface.

When you are configuring the Soneplex Broadband system, monitoring alarms, or clearing trouble, the TOP procedure guides you through a series of menu commands using the Craft Interface. The Main Menu on the Craft Interface lists all the major functions, while sub-menus further break down the functions. The menu structure is shown in Figure 1-1.

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