Front Panel User Guide Page 4
Strobecom II 4140 and OSPOC
Front panel guide
The front panel of the Strobecom 4140 and OSPOC provide the user with feedback on the system status
as well as Ethernet communications. A single pushbutton on the front panel is also provided to select
actions specific to on-site installation and verification operations. The user may enable or disable
channels, enable or disable transit on channels, test channels using either transit or emergency band,
and activate the ranging process. The user may also reset the system to the default configuration. A
timeout is provided such that after 30 seconds of inactivity, the menu idles.
1 Front Panel Overview
1.1 Components
1.1.1 On Indicator LED
This LED provides information on the health of the system. When the system is powered, this LED will
pulse at a 2 second rate, called a heartbeat. Upon a power-up, a red heartbeat is used to indicate the
system is initializing. Once initialized, a green heartbeat will appear. The green heartbeat indicates the
system is operating normally.
Note: The heartbeat indicator LED is labeled as ‘on’.
1.1.2 Power Switch
The power switch is used to turn power on or off to the Strobecom II 4140 and OSPOC.
1.1.3 Ethernet Connector
The RJ45 Ethernet connector provides Ethernet connectivity to the Strobecom II 4140 and OSPOC.
1.1.4 Channel LED Display
These LEDs are numbered 1 to 6, indicating the respective channel for preemption. Under normal
operations these LEDs indicate the status of any preemption events. These LEDs are also used in a menu
system for access to the commands available from the front panel.
1.1.5 Select Pushbutton
The pushbutton is used to access the front panel command menus.