CDM-Qx Satellite Modem

Revision 5

Front Panel Operation

MN/CDMQx.IOM

The keypad is shown in Figure 5-2:

Diamond Keypad (Presently used on all Units)

Button Keypad (New Configuration for Units)

IMPORTANT

Figure 5-2. Keypad

The function of these keys is as follows:

 

ENT

 

This key is used to select a displayed function or to execute a

 

(Enter)

 

modem configuration change.

 

 

 

 

 

CLR

 

This key is used to back out of a selection or to cancel a

 

 

configuration change, which has not been executed using ENT.

 

(Clear)

 

Pressing CLR generally returns the display to the previous

 

 

 

selection.

 

 

 

 

 

← →

 

These arrows are used to move to the next selection or to move the

 

(Left, Right)

 

cursor position. Most of the menus (space permitting) include arrow

 

 

key hints to guide the user.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These arrows are used primarily to change configuration data

 

↑ ↓

 

(numbers), at the current cursor position. Occasionally they may be

 

(Up, Down)

 

used to scroll through a number of choices at the current cursor

 

 

position. Most of the menus (space permitting) include arrow key

 

 

 

 

 

 

hints to guide the user.

 

 

 

 

The keypad has an auto-repeat feature. If a key is held down for more than 1 second, the key action will repeat, automatically, at the rate of 15 keystrokes per second. This is particularly useful when editing numeric fields, with many digits, such as frequency or data rate.

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Mocomtech CDM-QX operation manual Diamond Keypad Presently used on all Units, Ent, Clr