Comtech EF Data DT-4500-A Series - Manual (Page 29)

DT-4500A Series Downconverters Revision 1
Introduction MN-DT4500A
1–5
Remote control inputs are provided through the EIA-232C or EIA-485 communications port on
the rear of the panel, or by local operator inputs through the keypad on the front panel.
Local operator input commands and the status of the downconverter are displayed on the front
panel Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) on the front panel.
A downconverter fault is indicated by the LED indicator on the front panel. Specific fault
conditions are displayed on the VFD through local keypad input commands.
1.3 Downconverter Features
1.3.1 Physical Description
The DT-4500-A Series Downconverter’s 1RU-high (1.75”) 19-inch wide chassis is designed for
rack mounting into a standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) equipment rack. Handles installed on the front
panel provide ease of installation into and removal from the equipment rack. The unit may also
be mounted into the rack using the provided slide mechanisms to allow service without removal
from the rack.
For: See:
• Rack installation and mounting
instructions
Chapter 2. INSTALLATION
• Local operating instructions and
procedures
Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION
• Remote control operating
instructions and procedures
Chapter 6. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT and
Appendix A. REMOTE CONTROL
• Redundant system operating
instructions and procedures
Appendix B. REDUNDANT SYSTEM
OPERATION
• Maintenance and
troubleshooting procedures
Appendix C. MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING