Operation
9.3. Manual Operation
In 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 Mode
When 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.
