Comtech EF Data DT-4500-A Series - Manual (Page 72)

DT-4500-A Series Downconverters Revision 1
Front Panel Operation MN-DT4500A
5–4
5.2
2B
Opening Screen
DT_45XX –X
SW VER X.X.X SN#########
This screen is displayed whenever power is first applied to the unit. When the prime power is
turned on, this VFD ‘splash’ display indicates the downconverter model number – e.g.,
‘DT_4503 -1’ – along with the version number of the firmware installed, and the serial number
assigned for the unit in use.
The opening screen may be accessed from any location within the DT-4500-A menu structure by
pressing the CLEAR key repeatedly. Otherwise, press any key to access the main menu.
5.3 Main Menu
CONFIG MONITOR FAULTS
PRE-SELECTS UTILITY
The downconverter command menus are provided in a structured tree format designed for
logical access and execution of all control functions, and to prevent the execution of an invalid
entry by the operator.
The following table identifies each menu branch available from the main menu, its content
section in this chapter, and the functional description of each branch:
Menu Branch Sect Description
CONFIG 5.3.1 (Configuration) Allows full configuration of the DT-4500-A.
MONITOR 5.3.2
Allows the real-time monitoring of system voltages, unit temperature, IFLO tuning,
and Synth tuning,
FAULTS 5.3.3
The downconverter displays a total of one hundred (100) faults, which are date
and time stamped and stored in memory as they occur. The stored faults remain in
memory until a clear command is entered. When the number of faults reaches
100, the 100 th fault will display ER.
PRE-SELECTS 5.3.4 Allows configuration and recall of up to 32 pre-set operating selections.
UTILITY 5.3.5
Allows configuration of such system functions as the Real-Time Clock, VFD
brightness, unit ID, and firmware loading preferences.
Use the ◄ ► arrow keys to select CONFIG, MONITOR, FAULTS, PRE-SELECTS, or UTILITY, and
then press ENTER.