6 util: id (circuit id), 7 util: 1:1 (manual 1:1 switchover), 8 util: vfd (video fluorescent display brightness) – Comtech EF Data CDM-570 User Manual

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CDM-570/570L Satellite Modem with Optional IP Module

Revision 12

Front Panel Operation

MN/CDM570L.IOM

5–48

Use the

◄ ►

arrow keys to Disable or Enable the warm-up delay feature, and then press

ENTER.

If Disable is selected, the modem powers up and goes into normal operational service without
delay
.
If Enable is selected, when the modem powers up, one of the following screens displays:


The

bottom line counts down, in seconds, the time remaining for the warm-up period. During this
period, the Tx Carrier is deliberately muted
. At the end of the warm-up period, the bottom line
reverts to the ‘normal’ opening screen display (i.e., it displays the Firmware version), and the
modem enters into its normal operational state.

Bypass (override) the warm-up period at any time by pressing the

CLEAR key.

5.2.2.6.6

UTIL: ID (Circuit ID)

Edit Circuit ID:(◄ ►,▲ ▼)
24 CHARACTER TST MESSAGE


A 24-character Circuit ID string may be composed on the bottom line only. To compose the
Circuit ID string, first use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select a character to edit, and then use the ▲
▼ arrow keys to edit that character.
The following characters are available (a maximum length of 24 characters of allowed):


[Space] ( ) * + - . / 0 through 9 and A through Z.


Press ENTER when done.

5.2.2.6.7

UTIL: 1:1 (Manual 1:1 Switchover)

Press ENT to force modem
to Standby (1:1 ONLY)


If this modem is the online unit in a 1:1 redundant configuration, press ENTER to force the unit
into Standby mode. Otherwise, press CLEAR to exit this menu and return to the previous menu
without causing the switchover.

5.2.2.6.8

UTIL: VFD (Video Fluorescent Display Brightness)

Edit Display Brightness:
100% (▲ ▼,ENTER)


Use the ▲ ▼ arrow keys to edit the display brightness. The available brightness values are 25%,
50%, 75%, or 100%. Press ENTER when the brightness is suitable.

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