CiM-550 IP Enabled Satellite Modem

Rev. 2

Front Panel Menus

CD/CIM550.IOM

Key

Function

RIGHT ARROW

Moves the cursor to the right, when it is displayed.

 

 

LEFT ARROW

Moves the cursor to the left, when it is displayed.

 

 

UP ARROW

Used for editing the value at the current cursor position, if

 

appropriate. If this is a numeric field, this will increment the value.

DOWN ARROW

Used for editing the value at the current cursor position, if

 

appropriate. If this is a numeric field, this will decrement the value.

ENTER (ENT)

Used to accept an edited entry. Most menus prompt the user to

 

press this key, by displaying the text (PRESS ENTER), (ENTER) or

 

(ENT). This results in the entry being accepted, and the user is then

 

returned to the previous menu.

CLEAR (CLR)

Used to escape from the current operation and return to the previous

 

menu.

Note: 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.

4.1.2VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY (VFD)

The VFD is an active display showing 2 lines, each of 24 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 of viewing angle or contrast.

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