Front Panel
Features and
Operation
This section contains a description of the IPL T PC1 and IPL T PC1i front panel features and
instructions for setting up the PC1 using the front panel. The following topics are discussed:
• Front Panel Features
• Setting Up the System Using the Front Panel
• Resetting
Front Panel Features
IPL T PC1
R
100
TX
RX
INPUT
IR
LINK
ACT
POWER
1
4
2
3
5
6
7
8
Figure 8. IPL T PC1 and IPL T PC1i Front Panel
a Power button — Press this button to switch power on and off to the output receptacle
on the rear panel.
b Tx and Rx LEDs — The Tx (transmit) LED lights when RS-232 data is being transmitted.
The Rx LED lights when RS-232 data is being received.
c Input LED — This green LED lights when the Input contact closure port is activated
(shorted).
d LAN status LEDs — These three LEDs show the status of the Ethernet connection as
follows:
• 100 — When lit, indicates a 100 Mbs connection speed. Otherwise, the connection
speed is 10 Mbs.
• Link — Lights steadily while the interface has an active network connection.
• Act (Activity) — Blinks while data is being sent or received.
e IR LED — This green LED lights when IR data is being transmitted.
f Receptacle power LED — This red LED lights while power is being supplied to the rear
panel receptacle and, therefore, to the attached output device.
10IPL T PC1 • Front Panel Features and Operation