CDM-570/570L Satellite Modem with Optional IP Module Revision 4
Appendix F MN/CDM570L.IOM

F.3.3.3 (ODU,ENABLE,1:1) RED-BOX (Redundancy Controller Box)

Redundancy Box: Online
Mode Switches Voltages
The user is prompted to select from 1 of 4 items.

F.3.3.4 (ODU,ENABLE,1:1,RED BOX) ONLINE

Online Unit:
CSAT#1 CSAT#2 ( ,ENT)
The cursor will be flashing under either CSAT#1 or CSAT#2. This is the indication of
the currently Online unit. If the user desires to change the Online unit the arrow
keys are used to move the cursor position and then the ENT key must be depressed.
NOTE: If the ODU Redundancy system is in AUTO mode, a ‘forced switch-over’ can
only occurs if the currently Offline unit is fault-free.

F.3.3.5 (ODU,ENABLE,1:1,RED BOX) MODE

Operating Mode:
Manual Auto ( ,ENT)
The cursor will be flashing under either Manual or Auto. This is the indication of the
current operating mode of the 1:1 ODU system. If the user desires to change the
operating mode of the 1:1 system, the arrow keys are used to move the cursor
position and then the ENT key must be depressed.

F.3.3.6 (ODU,ENABLE,1:1,RED BOX) SWITCHES

Waveguide Switch Status:
Tx=OK Rx=OK (ENT or CLR)
This menu item provides the status of both the Tx and Rx Waveguide transfer Switches.
If either Switch is reporting an ambiguity from the commanded position the “OK” will
change to “FT”. This indicates a switch fault.

F.3.3.7 (ODU,ENABLE,1:1,RED BOX) VOLTAGES

Redundancy Box Voltages:
5V= 5.0 12V=12.0 (ENT)
This menu item provides monitor of the voltages inside the Redundancy Controller Box.
This is provided to assist in trouble-shooting system problems.
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