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Usage Instructions

How to use your OBCS

Operation​

In the day-to-day use, the OBCS doesn’t need any special operations. Use the front panel switch to turn it ON or to Shutdown it.

After shutting down, wait some seconds to turn it back ON, if needed.

The front panel​

Status LEDs​

The OBCS has five LEDs in the front panel. They are, from left to right:

Power LED

  • ON when power is being provided to OBCS and peripherals

C-PORT (serial communications) USB activity

  • Flashes while serial transactions progress

General peripherals network activity

  • Flashes while comunicating with peripherals, normally after enumerations

J-PORT (joystick communications) USB activity

  • Flashes while joystick transactions progress

Joystick peripherals network activity

  • Flashes while comunicating with joystick peripherals, normally since power up

Peripherals interface​

Numbered from 1 to 4, these are ports to connect peripherals.

The ports provide signal and power to peripherals in one single connection.

To connect a peripheral, align the white dot present in the male connector (the black and blue plug, at the end of the peripheral cable) with the port white dot. Gently, insert the peripheral plug to the port to full extent and rotate the blue ring clockwise, until it begins to hold, to lock the plug in place.

Power switch​

Slide the power switch up, to the Power ON position, to turn the OBCS on.

Slide down, to the Shutdown position, to turn the OBCS off.

After shutdown, wait some seconds to turn it ON again. Toggling the power switch rapidly may damage the OBCS.