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Operation
9.3. Manual OperationIn addition to the command driven A/B switching functions that are available via the Web
Browser Interface and Text Interface, the AFS-16 Circuit Modules can also be manually
switched. Circuit Modules can be individually controlled using the A/B switch on the
Circuit Module front panel, or all 16 Circuit Modules can be manually switched using the
Master A/B Gang Switch on the Control Module front panel.
If desired, the manual A/B Switch on each individual Circuit Module can also be
disabled using the A/B Switch Jumper as described in Section 4.5. In addition, the
Master A/B Gang Switch can also be completely disabled via the System Parameters
Menu as described in Section 5.3.
9.4. Logging Out of Command ModeWhen you have finished communicating with the AFS-16, it is important to always
disconnect using either the "LogOut" link (Web Browser Interface) or the /X command
(Text Interface), rather than by simply closing your browser window or communications
program. When communicating via a PDA, use the PDA's "Close" function to disconnect
and logout.
When you disconnect using the LogOut link or /X command, this ensures that the
AFS-16 has completely exited from command mode, and is not waiting for the inactivity
timeout period to elapse before allowing additional connections.