Paradyne 316x Device Health and Status Messages, Other Displays, Context-Sensitive Menu, Keypad

Operation

LCD

The LCD displays messages and the front panel menu in an easy-to-read English format, including easily recognizable abbreviations and symbols (Figure 3-4).

LCD

F1 F2 F3

Figure 3-4. LCD

The LCD displays two types of data:

•Messages such as alarms, command/test completion, and action in progress

•Front panel menu tree information (see Appendix A, Front Panel Menu)

For 3161 DSU/CSUs, the carrier and slot address is displayed on Line 1 when the CSU is selected via the SDCP.

Device Health and Status Messages

The 316x DSU/CSU features status messages that appear on the front panel LCD. You can request device health and status via the Device Health and Status branch of the front panel menu (see the Device Health and Status section later in this chapter). In addition, the highest level status message appears on the front panel automatically if no front panel action has occurred at the DSU/CSU for the past five minutes.

Other Displays

The LCD also lists commands, configuration options, and test results. In most cases, the top line shows the command or option name and default value, while the second line displays options and responses. When a response is required, select from the options displayed directly above the Function keys (F1, F2, F3); make your choice by pressing the corresponding Function key.

Context-Sensitive Menu

This DSU/CSU is an intelligent device that displays only valid options for the current configuration. Therefore, you are only presented with menu choices that are consistent with the current configuration and operational state of the DSU/CSU; invalid combinations of configuration options do not appear. For example, menus displayed for the Model 3160 (2 ports) and the Model 3164 (4 ports) differ due to the number of ports available. Also, if the DSX-1 Drop/Insert T1 interface selection is disabled, many of the menu choices do not appear. Be aware that although all options are shown in this manual, what you see on your DSU/CSU varies with your configuration.

Keypad

The 7-button keypad enables you to navigate through the menu tree and select choices presented on the second line of the LCD (Figure 3-5).

LCD

F1 F2 F3

Figure 3-5. Keypad

Use the key to move up the menu.

LCD

F1 F2 F3

Use the key to exit any part of the menu in which you may be operating. You immediately return to the top-level menu screen shown on the front panel menu (see Appendix A, Front Panel Menu).

LCD

F1 F2 F3

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