Ericsson RX8000 Series - Manual (Page 111)

Remote Control
4.1 Introduction
The RX8000 Series Receivers can be remotely controlled / monitored in a variety of
ways:
• RS232/485 Remote Control Protocol (RCP)
• Director Over-Air Control (Not RX8320)
• Web Browser
• SNMP
4.1.1 Local Control Lockout
Common for all control methods is that the equipment can still be controlled locally
from the front panel interface unless the front panel is disabled. This can be
achieved either:
• locally using the front panel menu 1.5.1 FRONT PANEL LOCKOUT to prevent
local control from being re-established
• or remotely using the appropriate remote command, depending on the remote
control method being used.
When front panel lockout is set to ON, the user can still browse and navigate the
front panel menus. However, none of the menu items can be edited (except for
Menu 1.5.1 to enable/disable front panel lockout). The LCD will continue to display
summary information screens.
4.2 RS232/485 RCP
RS232/485 Remote Control Protocol (RCP) is only available as an option card on all
of the RX8000 Series Receivers.
This enables control of the unit through the RS232/485 serial connector on the rear
panel of the unit, using Ericsson’s proprietary remote control protocol. This feature
allows customers, who may be upgrading their current systems to the RX8000
series, to use their current scripts for receiver control.
For more detailed information about RS232/485 RCP remote control protocols,
contact Ericsson.
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