Remote Control

4.1Introduction

The RX8000 Series Receivers can be remotely controlled / monitored in a variety of ways:

•RS232/485 Remote Control Protocol (RCP)

•Director Over-Air Control (Not RX8320)

•Web Browser

•SNMP

4.1.1Local Control Lockout

Common for all control methods is that the equipment can still be controlled locally from the front panel interface unless the front panel is disabled. This can be achieved either:

•locally using the front panel menu 1.5.1 FRONT PANEL LOCKOUT to prevent local control from being re-established

•or remotely using the appropriate remote command, depending on the remote control method being used.

When front panel lockout is set to ON, the user can still browse and navigate the front panel menus. However, none of the menu items can be edited (except for Menu 1.5.1 to enable/disable front panel lockout). The LCD will continue to display summary information screens.

4.2RS232/485 RCP

RS232/485 Remote Control Protocol (RCP) is only available as an option card on all of the RX8000 Series Receivers.

This enables control of the unit through the RS232/485 serial connector on the rear panel of the unit, using Ericsson’s proprietary remote control protocol. This feature allows customers, who may be upgrading their current systems to the RX8000 series, to use their current scripts for receiver control.

For more detailed information about RS232/485 RCP remote control protocols, contact Ericsson.

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