Paradyne 3800PLUS DCP Operation, LCD Display, Hidden Choice Indicators, SDCP LEDs, Label, Color

COMSPHERE 3800Plus Modems

The SDCP LEDs are listed and described in Table 4-2.

Table 4-2

SDCP LEDs

Label	Color	Indicates
OK	green	Power is ON and the
		modem is capable of
		operating.
Alarm	red	The modem has detected
		a problem with its
		operation. For example,
		the modem failed a
		self-test.
BckUp	yellow	The modem, originally
		configured for leased-line
		operation, is now
		operating on dial networks
		in a Dial Backup mode.
Test	yellow	The modem is involved in
		a test. Normal operation is
		not possible.
EC	green	Modem is in Error Control
		mode.

DCP Operation

The 3800Plus modem's diagnostic control panel (DCP) is the user interface to all functions used to configure and control the modem. This interface includes the status light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and a two-line, 32-character liquid crystal display (LCD) and keypad (Figure 4-3).

Use the DCP to display the following kinds of information:

•Operational status

•Configuration options

•DCP entry displays

•Remote modem access

MOVES UP		HIDDEN
ONE LEVEL	LCD	CHOICE	RETURNS
FROM CURRENT	TOP	INDICATORS	DISPLAY TO
DISPLAY	LINE		TOP-LEVEL
			MENU

Idle:28.8

Call_Setup

F1 F2 F3

LEFT
	FUNCTION KEYS
SCROLL		RIGHT
KEY		SCROLL
LCD BOTTOM LINE		KEY

Figure 4-3. 3800Plus LCD and Keypad

LCD Display

The LCD consists of a top line and bottom line, with each displaying a maximum of 16 characters at a time. If additional information appears on the LCD than what is currently displayed, a hidden choice indicator (< or or >) appears in the upper right-hand corner of the LCD.

Use the or key to scroll in the indicated direction to display more selections onto the LCD.

Hidden Choice Indicators

The Hidden Choice Indicators serve as an alert that other selections are available besides what is currently displayed on the LCD. These indicators appear as one of the following symbols:

Right Scroll Indicator >

The right scroll indicator displays when more choices are available to the right of what is currently displayed on the LCD.

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