Mocomtech CDM-QX operation manual Front Panel, Led

Models: CDM-QX

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CDM-Qx Satellite Modem

Revision 5

External Connections

MN/CDMQx.IOM

4.2Front Panel

LED

Keypad

Display (VFD)

Indicators

 

 

The Modem front panel features a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD), a keypad, and eight LED indicators. The user enters data via the keypad, and messages are displayed on the VFD. The LEDs indicate, in a summary fashion, the status of the selected module.

The VFD is an active display showing 2 lines, each of 40 characters. It produces a blue light, the brightness of which can be controlled by the user. It has greatly superior viewing characteristics compared to a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and does not suffer problems with viewing angle, contrast or temperature.

The keypad has six individual keyswitches, mounted directly behind a fully sealed membrane overlay. They have a positive ‘click’ action, which provides the user with tactile feedback. These six switches are identified as [↑], [↓], [→], [←] arrows, ENT and CLR. The functions of these keys are described in the ‘FRONT PANEL OPERATION’ section.

There are eight LEDs on the front panel. The behavior of these LEDs is described in the ‘FRONT PANEL OPERATION’ section.

A USB Slave connector is provided on the front panel. This feature allows the user to reflash firmware.

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Mocomtech CDM-QX operation manual Front Panel, Led