Paradyne 3160-A2-GB21-50 Enabling/Disabling the Front Panel, Releasing the Active User Interface

ACCULINK 316x DSU/CSU

The inactive interface displays the following message when a Function key is pressed or a connection is made on the inactive user interface and control cannot be switched because the currently active interface is in use. On the screen, either Ft. Panel (front panel), Com Port, Modem, or SDCP is displayed in the user interface (User I/F ) field.

DSU ESF

User I/F active

F1 F2 F3

The inactive interface displays the following message after control has been released from the previously active interface and another interface has not become active.

DSU ESF

User I/F idle

F1 F2 F3

Releasing the Active User Interface

To release the current active user interface, either allow five minutes to elapse without pressing any key or use the Release command.

To use the Release command,

1.From the top-level menu screen, press the key until the Ctrl selection appears on the screen.

2.Select Ctrl.

3.From the Control screen, select Rel (Release).

Control:

Call Rel LED

F1 F2 F3

The active user interface is released. The message Released appears. No user interface is active until input is received from a user interface.

Enabling/Disabling the Front Panel

You can enable or disable the display of information on the front panel. This feature is useful for ensuring that other users do not inadvertently change the device's configuration options while you are using an external device (e.g., a PC or async terminal). The factory default is Enable.

NOTE

If you disable the front panel, be sure not to alter the configuration options for using an external device (e.g., a PC or async terminal). If this happens, you lose the ability to communicate with the device. You will need to contact your service representative.

To enable or disable the front panel:

1.From the top-level menu screen, select Cnfig.

2.Select the configuration option set to be copied into the Edit area by using the appropriate Function key. Use the scroll keys, if necessary.

3.Select Edit.

4.From the Edit screen, press the key until the User selection appears on the screen.

5.Select User.

6.Press F1 (Next) until the FP Access configuration option appears.

7.Press F2 to enable the front panel or F3 to disable the front panel.

FP Access:

Next Enab Disab

F1 F2 F3

3-36 January 1997 3160-A2-GB21-50