User guide

Static Parameters
C.1 Readme First
Information relating to Static Parameters associated with setting up the MX8400
ports are given in the appropriate sections of Chapter 1 Introduction, Chapter 2
Installing the Equipment and Chapter 3 Hardware Options and Software Licenses.
C.2 Use of Static Parameters
Static Parameters are accessed via the nCompass Control, Equipment Set-up
application.
Read from Device: This button extracts all the static parameters from the MX8400
Multiplexer specified by the IP Address. The Multiplexer must be on the network and
powered for nCompass to retrieve the information. Depending on network activity
this can take a few seconds. This allows the user to set all the parameters from
nCompass. This has the advantage that all static parameters are stored by
nCompass, so that any replacement units can receive their static parameters
directly from nCompass.
Static parameters are written to the device:
• When the physical map is saved and up-loaded to the server
• When the device comes back into contact after a reboot
• When the Re-apply Configuration menu is selected for the multiplexer using the
Equipment Status GUI.
From the File menu, click Open and select Maps. This opens the default directory
where nCompass Equipment Set-up stores the system maps (if any other location
has been chosen, use the browser or search to locate them). Select and open the
required file from the list of displayed map files.
When the map displays, select the Multiplexer icon and select Edit.
Note: Edit may be unavailable because the list has not been downloaded yet. In
which case, obtain a display of the default list stored in the Multiplexer by
clicking Read from Device.
A typical Static Parameter display is shown in Figure C.1.
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